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VCs are investing more money in social media startups this year after a dismal 2025
The number of venture capital deals backing social media startup has declined since 2021. The sector is seeing new signs of life, though.
Tech analyst Ben Thompson dismisses the 'clearly absurd' concept embedded in AI watermarking
Thompson took particular issue with Anthropic adding a watermark even if Claude was used only for proofreading.
HomeKit Weekly: This iPad app turns your HomeKit setup into a wall-mountable command center
The ideal command center for your smart home is simple: take an old iPad, mount it somewhere central, and give it one job. Dashboard for your home is the really...
I visited the Obama Presidential Center, the most expensive presidential library in US history. Here are 15 things that surprised me most.
The Obama Presidential Center is the most expensive presidential library in US history. Its 19-acre campus houses a museum and other community spaces.
Colts coach gets wiped out on sideline during preseason game in painful scene
Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason was writhing in pain after getting rolled up on the sideline during the final play of the preseason gam...
The X-Files creator Chris Carter wanted to make a more horrific movie
The version of The X-Files: I Want to Believe that premiered in 2008 was not exactly the movie co-writer / director Chris Carter intended to make. Carter wanted...
Lamborghini’s flagship Revuelto levels up with SV trim
A lot of automakers talk about wanting to minimize or eliminate driver distractions so as to make the experience of driving more rewarding and safer overall. La...
This Soundcore Bluetooth Party Speaker Is $80 Off Right Now
It has thumping bass, a floating waterproof design, and customizable party lights.
PSA: Claude Code now enables auto mode as default, Anthropic says
Claude Code auto mode has become the default permission setting for users starting today. Sessions for Pro, Max, and Team users now use it unless a user or admi...
First test flight of largest all-electric aircraft used just $5 of electricity
Airline-backed venture aims to develop a hybrid-electric commercial aircraft.
Cathy Engelbert sure seemed to know what a woman was at her first WNBA press conference
Cathy Engelbert mentioned "woman" 33 times in her 2019 WNBA presser, championing women's advancement. Now she won't define the term amid the trans debate.
Jeff Bezos buys part of Liverpool Football Club
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos now owns a slice of Liverpool Football Club.