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Your next computer isnt a computer: Microsoft Build 2026
Microsoft Build 2026 showcased Project Solara, agent-first operating systems, and a future powered by autonomous AI assistants.
SpaceX expects its IPO to raise $74.4 billion
SpaceX expects to become a trillion-dollar company when it goes public.
16 YouTube filmmakers Hollywood could bet on next after the success of 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession'
A pair of YouTuber-helmed horror films scored big at the box office, and others could follow as Hollywood turns to creators.
Uber is recruiting fewer drivers in cities with self-driving taxis, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says
Uber says that while it's recruiting fewer drivers, it's seen more drivers sign up as demand for the service grows.
See inside the $5.99 million Brooklyn home whose owner is willing to trade for Anthropic stock
A Brooklyn home seller is seeking Anthropic shares or bitcoin for a $5.99M property, reflecting AI equity's rise in real estate transactions.
I got laid off from IBM over 2 years ago and I'm still unemployed. I don't want my kids to feel like anything is wrong.
Fatema Ali was laid off from IBM in 2024. Over two years later, she's still looking for work and says the job search feels harder than it did in 2008.
They booked dream acting jobs — then lost them to AI
Actors who flocked to the booming micro-drama industry are losing roles as producers swap them with AI-generated performers. Is Hollywood next?
Trump keeps negotiating while Iran plays the long game America keeps missing
From the 1979 hostage crisis to today's nuclear talks, Iran's clerical regime plays the long game, and Washington keeps misreading Tehran's intentions.
College grads expect to earn $80,000 a year, but the math isn’t mathing
College graduates expect $80,000 starting salaries but average just $56,000, with over 40% underemployed in jobs not requiring a degree at all.
MORNING GLORY: California Democrats dumped Porter, but Maine Dems hold onto Platner for dear life
Katie Porter and Eric Swalwell fell from favor with Democrats over personal conduct, while Graham Platner keeps party backing despite growing scandals.
Which content creators will be at VidCon 2026?
VidCon 2026 features over 160 content creators with large social media followings across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more.
Code Puppy: Walmart's secret weapon against AI lock-in
Walmart's viral Code Puppy AI tool helps avoid vendor lock-in, cut costs, and reduce dependence on Claude Code and Codex.