Meta to spend tens of millions on pro-AI super PAC
Meta’s new PAC signals an intent to influence statewide elections, including the next governor’s race in 2026.
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DOGE uploaded live copy of Social Security database to ‘vulnerable’ cloud server, says whistleblower
The Social Security Administration’s chief data officer has publicly blown the whistle, alleging DOGE put hundreds of millions of Social Security records at risk of compromise.
CRKD’s $99 Peak Design clone is great for handhelds
Embracer Group-owned CRKD recently launched a backpack, the $99.99 Vortex 1.0. During a recent vacation, I swapped it in place of my go-to for the past eight or so years, the 20-liter Peak Design Everyday backpack, which CRKD has thoroughly cribbed the look of. However, the Vortex has handheld gaming pockets, which helps it stand […]
Not so fast: German court says Apple can’t call Watch carbon neutral
Apple’s carbon neutral claims are undermined by the short-term nature of carbon credits used to support them, the court said.
The wait is almost over: The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list drops tomorrow
After reviewing thousands of groundbreaking applications from around the globe, we’re just one day away from announcing the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200.
Dish gives up on becoming the fourth major wireless carrier
Dish’s parent company, EchoStar, is selling a broad swath of its 5G spectrum licenses to AT&T for $23 billion. Under the deal, the Dish-owned Boost Mobile will primarily operate using AT&T’s growing network – a move that marks “the end of the road for the fourth carrier,” says Roger Entner, founder and lead analyst at […]
Apple’s iPhone 17 launch event is set for September 9th
Apple has announced the date of its next big event: September 9th, 2024, at 1PM ET / 10AM PT. The event, which has the tagline “Awe dropping,” will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park. This is where we expect to hear more about the iPhone 17 lineup, which rumors (and at […]
Apple is holding its iPhone 17 event on September 9
Apple said today that it is holding its event for the iPhone 17 on Tuesday, September 9 — just like last year. The company has started sending invites for the event, which will be held at the Steve Jobs theatre in Cupertino and will start at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET. While the company is […]
After falling behind in generative AI, IBM and AMD look to quantum for an edge
As IBM and AMD look to regain ground after falling behind on the generative AI boom, the move could position them as key infrastructure players in a future where quantum and AI converge.
Google is building a Duolingo rival into the Translate app
Google is putting AI-powered language learning tools into its Translate app. The new feature, rolling out now in beta, can create customized language lessons based on your skill level and your purpose for picking up a new language, such as vacationing in another country. For now, Google Translate can only help English speakers practice Spanish […]