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The AI giant's co-founder explained why the company may tap the public market for capital and why tokenmaxxing pushback isn't a concern.

The Airbnb CEO said last year it hasn't struck an LLM partnership because existing products weren't quite ready.

The Soundcore Sport X10 workout headphones are on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $39.99, down from the normal price of $79.99. That's a 50% discount.

Apple WWDC 2026 is shaping up to be the most interesting Apple keynote event in years. We're expecting big news on iOS 27 and Siri.

This popular ad blocker app for iPhones, iPads, and Macs can now block ads from loading inside apps, including web browsers, thanks to a new feature in the latest Apple software.

With just two weeks to go, StrictlyVC Los Angeles is quickly approaching. On Thursday, June 18, at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo. Investors, founders, and tech leaders will gather for an evening of conversations exploring some of the most consequential shifts taking place across venture capital, defense technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced industry. Secure your spot here. For […]

The USDA this week confirmed the first known infection of the carnivorous fly larva, which feast on the flesh of living mammals, after the United States eradicated the nightmare bugs in the 1960s.

Substack has introduced Reply Rules, which individual writers can set to set the tenor for comments on their posts.

The director and co-lighting designer of "The Lost Boys: A New Musical," Michael Arden, is nominated for 12 Tony Awards. How did it go from a Joel Schumacher cult classic to Broadway's high-flying stunner?

On August 19, Startup Battlefield is returning to Sydney in partnership with Stripe, one of the world's most iconic technology companies. We're taking over Stripe Tour Sydney for a night that the Australian startup ecosystem won't forget.

What will Tim Cook, in his last developers' conference as CEO, reveal? We're set to find out during the WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8.

He-Man is back in theaters, but is there action after the credits roll in "Masters of the Universe"? We'll tell you, without spoilers.

The country on Thursday released a national artificial intelligence strategy that focuses on building its sovereign capability and protecting consumers.

Meta may have one found one way to slash its massive data center bill: tents.

Poke, the startup that lets people use AI agents through simple text messages, has become the first AI agent approved for Apple’s Messages for Business platform.

Nvidia’s RTX Spark combines ARM architecture, AI capabilities, and creator-focused performance in a new Windows processor.

Fusion startup Helion is racing to complete a power plant for Microsoft by 2028. A fresh infusion of cash should help with that.

On Uncanny Valley, we dive into the IPO bonanza that the top AI companies are embarking on to the point where some real estate listings are looking for not just regular old cash, but Anthropic stock.

The indie artist has played a string of surprise, small-venue shows with no phones allowed, prompting fans to piece together clues about a potential upcoming album.

Amazon Prime Day is coming June 23 but deals are already live. Shop early deals on Sony headphones, Hisense TVs, and Anker power stations now.

Code reviewed by WIRED uncovered an unreleased face-recognition system embedded in Meta’s smart glasses platform. It’s designed to identify people via biometric data stored on users’ phones.

Apple will launch a new iOS upgrade later this year. What should you expect from it?

A new documentary chronicles how the app became a stand-in for American anxieties about social media, China, and political power.

There's now more internet traffic coming from bots than humans, according to Cloudflare.

Meta's board cites "due process" concerns over account bans. It's also pushing Meta to offer clear information about violations and its use in AI in making its determinations.

The new Polaroid Go Gen 3 costs $89.99 and comes in five colorway options.

Creators often have to parse through charts and dashboards to understand their performance, but with the new AI assistant, they can get quick answers to questions like "When should I post?" and "What are people saying in my comments?"

Apple's WWDC nears: here's what you can look forward to.

The incident helps shed some new light on how Waymo treats and stores the footage captured by its robotaxis.

Charter Communications confirms cybersecurity incident after ShinyHunters ransomware group claims it stole millions of customer records via vishing.

A San Francisco start-up called Arena found that people are most likely to use A.I. agents on the job, particularly if they are in the tech industry.

Cash App plans to launch more tap-to-pay tags

You can tap the star-shaped, NFC-enabled wand at terminals to make contactless payments. It's the first of several tap-to-pay hardware doodads coming from Cash App.

The company announced a deal with B2U Storage Solutions to repurpose the battery packs as Waymo pulls them off the road.

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Apple will lean on Nvidia's Blackwell data center architecture to fuel the new AI-enhanced Siri experience.

Ramp has nearly tripled its valuation over the past year as investors scramble to grab a part of the fast-growing startup.

The California startup released the fourth-generation of its home assistance robot, Stretch.

The advisory warns that Chinese spies are using public job search platforms to recruit people with access to non-public information.

Target is giving out free $5 gift cards when you buy four select personal care products, including toothpaste, body wash, and more.

Use code SLUSH to get the Ninja Slushi for $233.99, down from the list price of $349.99. That's a 33% discount.

Few are as delighted by the pending market debut as the vibrant community of space enthusiasts who want to push discovery of the final frontier.

Apple's App Store generated $1.4 trillion in sales, up from $1.3 trillion last year, with $149 billion in sales for digital goods.

Motorola’s Razr Ultra 2026 builds on a winning formula, but minimal upgrades and a higher price complicate the value proposition.

The Ring 5, which Oura describes as the world’s smallest smart ring, is 40% smaller than its predecessor and starts at $399.

Figure AI signs commercial deal with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots at a Reno warehouse handling sorting and packing for JCPenney and more.

Amazon has the ASUS ROG Strix (XG27ACMS SKU) down to $249, saving you $100 on a 320Hz 1440p gaming monitor.

As of June 4, the Lego Art Mona Lisa set is back to its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $79.95, 20% off its full price of $99.99.

Seth Meyers has taken a deep dive into Trump's tax situation during his "Closer Look" segment on "Late Night".

Amazon has MTG's Reality Fracture Play Booster Box preorder for $154.99, directly from the retailer with 30 packs.

Google-owned Waymo is repurposing its old EV batteries, with Texas and California benefiting.

As of June 4, the Sonos Era 300 are marked down to $379 at Amazon, 21% off their full price of $479.

From app-controlled security to electronic shifting and radar alerts, Segway’s Myon may have more tech than you need. That’s not always a bad thing.

With $500 million in funding and a reported $2.5 billion valuation, Flourish wants to reinvent AI by putting real neurons under the microscope.

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Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Boxes are back under $100 at Amazon through third-party sellers.

WWDC 2026 could reveal major Siri upgrades, new AI features, and more clues about Apple’s future hardware plans.

A homeschooling center in Manhattan is part of the company’s nationwide expansion. Internal documents reveal its strategy: “Opening date > safety.”

Jimmy Kimmel had a strong reaction to seeing Donald Trump Jr's honeymoon video.

As of June 4, the Ecovacs Deebot X11 OmniCyclone robot vacuum and mop has hit a new low price at Amazon of $799. This is 27% off its full price of $1,099.99.

Quantinuum, a quantum computing startup, is losing millions. Investors want in anyway.

A video creator known as Doctor Spaghetti has scrutinized hours of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to get to the bottom of an explosive culinary conspiracy theory.

Microsoft Build 2026 showcased Project Solara, agent-first operating systems, and a future powered by autonomous AI assistants.

With a shortage of some components driving up costs of consumer electronics, refurbished devices are an attractive alternative to buying new.

Is the Litter-Robot EVO worth it? After testing in my two-cat apartment for six months, I have thoughts on its odor control, build, and value.

Internal documents show how tech giants grabbed children’s attention throughout the day, a strategy that schools say has undermined education.

The app AT4K turns the messy Google TV interface into something closer to the Apple TV interface, making it cleaner, more customizable, and less frustrating to use.

VidCon 2026 features over 160 content creators with large social media followings across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more.

Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson star in "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," a queer, hilarious slasher from "I Saw the TV Glow" maker Jane Schoenbrun. Review.

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What’s new to streaming for the week of June 5, 2026, on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more? We've got you covered.

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Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan discusses 18A process technology, AI data centers, consumer PCs, and handheld gaming devices at Computex 2026

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See the Moon phase expected for June 4, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

The legendary abandons its more than 20 year tradition of keeping its funds to about $425 million.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

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Here's the answer for "Wordle" #18101on June 4 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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Leading AI labs, executives, and scientists are sending a letter to lawmakers urging them to improve tracking of synthetic DNA sequences that could be used for bioweapons.

The Bengaluru startup has crossed 1 million orders and reached a $50 million annualized GMV run rate within a year of launch.

WeedHack is a newly uncovered malware-as-a-service targeting Minecraft gamers.

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