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Bonkers CDC vaccine meeting ends with vote to keep COVID shot access

A two-day federal vaccine advisory meeting crammed with chaos, confusion, inept debate, bizarre comments, and a hot mic catching someone saying "you're an idiot," ended with an unexpected twist: The advisors unanimously voted—possibly unintentionally—to maintain broad access to COVID-19 vaccines. In the 12–0 vote, the committee of advisors selected by anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. adopted a recommendation for adults 65 and older and people aged 6 months to 64 years to get a COVID-

Meta’s AR ambitions meet reality, and California gets serious about AI safety … again

This week on Equity, Anthony Ha, Kirsten Korosec, and Max Zeff unpack the biggest moves in AI, robotics, and regulation. Listen to the full episode to hear about: Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod.

Meta’s AR ambitions meet reality, and California gets serious about AI safety…again

This week on Equity, Anthony Ha, Kirsten Korosec, and Max Zeff unpack the biggest moves in AI, robotics, and regulation. Listen to the full episode to hear about: Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod.

One year of Starz is on sale for just $24

Right now, you can get one year of Starz streaming service for just $24 when you prepay for the entire year. That's $46 less than the usual annual cost. There's also a month-to-month option, which is offering the first three months for $4 per month instead of the usual $11; that's a 64 percent discount. Starz may not be one of the most prominent streamers, but it still makes our list of best streaming deals when it's offered at such a great value. The service offers a deep catalog of recognizab

The best streaming deals: Save on Apple Music, Starz, Disney+ and more

Streaming services keep raising prices. At this point, if you subscribe to all the major services out there, you're basically paying the same price as cable — those antiquated local monopolies that streaming was supposed to save us from. But streaming still has one big advantage over the old ways: no contracts. That means you can grab a good streaming deal and then cancel without penalty. Our advice is to sign up for a service when you see a good streaming deal (or the latest season of, say, Do

I Built an Event-Sourcing Database Engine: Meet Genesis DB

Yearly Monthly For special people or special institutions with special needs (1) Use it whenever, wherever - for all your projects. (2) Your data is always yours. You can read it anytime - no license needed. Writing's the only thing behind a paywall once you hit 10,000 events. And thanks to the open CloudEvents standard, migrating to another system is easy. (3) Offline usage is also possible with a monthly or yearly payment. You will receive an offline license key for this special purpose.

White House officials reportedly frustrated by Anthropic’s law enforcement AI limits

Anthropic's AI models could potentially help spies analyze classified documents, but the company draws the line at domestic surveillance. That restriction is reportedly making the Trump administration angry. On Tuesday, Semafor reported that Anthropic faces growing hostility from the Trump administration over the AI company's restrictions on law enforcement uses of its Claude models. Two senior White House officials told the outlet that federal contractors working with agencies like the FBI and

Anthropic Wants to Be the One Good AI Company in Trump’s America

Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the chatbot Claude, is trying to carve out a spot as the Good Guy in the AI space. Fresh off being the only major AI firm to throw its support behind an AI safety bill in California, the company grabbed a headline from Semafor thanks to its apparent refusal to allow its model to be used for surveillance tasks, which is pissing off the Trump administration. According to the report, law enforcement agencies have felt stifled by Anthropic’s usa

Anthropic Report Finds Dire News About AI's Effects on Job Market

As businesses across the economy rush to adopt AI, a new report from OpenAI's competitor Anthropic reveals what the tech is really being used for: instead of helping augment human labor, companies are mainly using AI to automate their jobs. In numbers, an overwhelming 77 percent of businesses using Anthropic's Claude AI software showed signs of automation, like "full task delegation," according to the report released by the company this week. Only 12 percent of AI usage appeared to leverage the

Anthropic irks White House with limits on models’ use

Anthropic is in the midst of a splashy media tour in Washington, but its refusal to allow its models to be used for some law enforcement purposes has deepened hostility to the company inside the Trump administration, two senior officials told Semafor. Anthropic recently declined requests by contractors working with federal law enforcement agencies because the company refuses to make an exception allowing its AI tools to be used for some tasks, including surveillance of US citizens, said the off

Gemini overtakes ChatGPT on App Store, as its Nano Banana AI model drives downloads up 45%

Gemini’s mobile adoption has been soaring since the August launch of its Nano Banana image editor model, which has received positive reviews, particularly from users who say they can now more easily perform complex edits and create realistic images. The app has climbed to the top of global app stores’ charts and has seen a 45% month-over-month increase in downloads in the month of September so far, according to new data provided by app intelligence firm Appfigures. Though the month is only half

James Gunn's 'Superman' Heads to Streaming. Here's When to Watch

If you want HBO Max, you can choose from three plans, the cheapest of which is Basic with Ads for $10 a month or $100 annually. Standard (without ads) is $17 a month or $170 a year, and Premium, which offers ad-free programming along with 4K UHD resolution and 100 offline downloads, costs $21 a month or $210 a year. The Max, Hulu and Disney Plus megabundle may also be of interest.

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Google may shift to risk-based Android security patch rollouts - what that means for you

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Google may change how Android security updates work. But larger patch cycles might give hackers more time. 'High-risk first' model could streamline OEM patches. Google is considering an overhaul of security patch update rollouts in a bid to improve Android security. Risk-based update system According to Android Authority, the new system -- dubbed the "Risk-Based Update System" (RBUS)

I built a business plan with ChatGPT and it turned into a cautionary tale

Andrii Yalanskyi/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways ChatGPT makes errors in long-form chats with many variables. Personal productivity isn't as high as it could be because of this. Unless you have massive infrastructure, check AI's work. By now, everyone knows that generative AI can be flaky. If you're using it to edit your novel or to create an image, the AI might add elements that are inconsistent with your narrative or lo

Monday Night Football: How to Watch Buccaneers vs. Texans, Chargers vs. Raiders Tonight

There are five Monday Night Football doubleheaders on tap for this season, starting with tonight's twin bill. Kicking things off are the Buccaneers and Texans in Houston starting at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT) on ABC and ESPN. Next, we'll head to Las Vegas for an AFC West showdown between the Chargers and Raiders that begins at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) on ESPN. If you are looking the ManningCast, you won't find it for either of tonight's games. The Manning brothers have the night off and will return

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Broncos vs. Colts Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 2 Online Today

When to watch Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Sept. 14 at 4:05 p.m. ET (1:05 p.m. PT) Where to watch The Broncos and Colts game will air on CBS, with Kevin Harlan and Trent Green calling the game. The Broncos and Colts each started the year off on the right foot. Denver's defense looked dominating in its 20-12 win at home against the Titans. Meanwhile, Daniel Jones looked great in his first game as a Colt as Indianapolis cruised to a 33-8 home win against the Dolphins. If Jones

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Panthers vs. Cardinals Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 2 Online Today

When to watch Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 14 at 4:05 p.m. ET (1:05 p.m. PT) Where to watch The Panthers-Cardinals game will air on CBS, with Spero Dedes and Adam Archuleta calling the game. Hopes were high in Carolina about former top overall pick Bryce Young rediscovering his form after he experienced a bit of a resurgence last season under head coach Dave Canales. Those hopes took a hit last week. The Panthers' offense looked anemic in a 26-10 loss, with Young thr

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Patriots vs. Dolphins Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 2 Online Today

When to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins Sunday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) Where to watch Patriots and Dolphins game will air on CBS, with a three-man booth of Andrew Catalon, Charles Davis and Jason McCourty calling the game. The Patriots and Dolphins are both looking to rebound in Week 2 after a tough start to the season. The Patriots looked lackluster in their 20-13 home loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Dolphins were even worse in getting blown out 33-8 to

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Bills vs. Jets Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 2 Online Today

When to watch the Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) Where to watch The Bills and Jets game will air on CBS, with Jim Nantz and Tony Romo calling the game. The Bills escaped with a 41-40 win in their opening game against the Ravens, with Josh Allen leading a furious fourth-quarter comeback. Next up for Buffalo is a road game against AFC East rivals the New York Jets, who lost a heartbreaker last week to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Jets may still be lo

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Rams vs. Titans Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 2 Online Today

When to watch LA Rams vs. Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) Where to watch The Rams and Titans game will air on CBS, with Ian Eagle and J.J. Watt on the call. It's the first home start for first overall pick Cam Ward today. Tennessee's rookie quarterback struggled in his debut in Denver against a tough Broncos defense last week and will look for better results against the Rams in week two. The Rams won their opener with their 37-year-old quarterback Matthew Stafford

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Jaguars vs. Bengals Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 2 Online Today

When to watch Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) Where to watch The Jags and Bengals game will air on CBS, with Chris Lewis and Logan Ryan calling the game. The Bengals eked out a one-point win in Cleveland to open the season and have their home opener today against the Jaguars, who won last week at home in Liam Coen's first game as head coach. Can the Jags get a road win to start the season 2-0, or will Joe Burrow and the Bengals prove too

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Browns vs. Ravens Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 2 Online Today

When to watch Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) Where to watch The Browns-Ravens game will air on CBS, with Tom McCarthy and Ross Tucker on the call. The Ravens return home for a Week 2 clash against the Browns after blowing a 15-point, fourth-quarter lead in a one-point loss against the Bills. The Browns looked frisky last week at home against the Bengals, but a missed extra point in the third quarter and a missed chip-shot field goal by their

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YouTube TV increased its price 9 months ago, but I still haven’t had to pay it. Here’s how

Joe Maring / Android Authority Almost exactly nine months ago, Google announced it was raising the price of YouTube TV, increasing it from $72.99 per month to $82.99/month. And for anyone who has been subscribed to YouTube TV for a while, you probably saw this coming. When YouTube TV initially launched in 2017, the service cost just $34.99 each month — an unbelievably good deal by today’s standards. But it only took about a year for the first price increase to arrive, bumping it up to $39.99 p

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Raspberry Pi Synthesizers – How the Pi is transforming synths

Raspberry Pi Synthesizers – How the Pi is transforming synths The readymade pocket computer is replacing custom DSP. by Adam Douglas | 4,5 / 5,0 | 4,5 / 5,0 | Approximate reading time: 5 Minutes Raspberry Pi Synthesizers · Source: Korg, Raspberry Pi Previous Next ADVERTISEMENT The Raspberry Pi microcomputer is finding its way into more and more synthesizers. Do your synths have a slice of it inside? Read on to find out. ADVERTISEMENT Raspberry Pi Digital synthesizers are essentially compu

Anthropic’s Claude AI can now automatically ‘remember’ past chats

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Anthropic will now let its Claude AI chatbot “remember” the details of previous conversations without prompting. The feature is only rolling out for Team and Enterprise users for now, allowing Claude to automatically incorporate someone’s preferences, the contex

HBO Max is going to get more expensive, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO says

In Brief Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has stated that HBO Max will become more expensive, while also making it harder to share passwords, as first reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Zaslav spoke about the future of the streaming service at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference. “The fact that this is quality — and that’s true across our company, motion picture, TV production, and streaming quality — we all think that gives us a chance to raise price,” he said. “We

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These are the best AT&T deals you’ll find this September

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority AT&T takes a different approach than Verizon and T-Mobile when it comes to promotions, upgrades, and special deals. While its rivals often advertise free phones with no trade-in required, AT&T rarely offers devices entirely free up front. That can make it less appealing to switchers, but the trade-off is that existing customers typically get the same deals as new ones. The main caveat is that upgrade offers usually require a higher-end plan, whereas new cust

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David Zaslav thinks HBO Max is ‘way underpriced’

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Everyone’s favorite CEO, Warner Bros. Discovery head David Zaslav, thinks HBO Max is ripe for a price hike. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference (doesn’t that sound like a fun time?) Zaslav argued that his company’s premium output can command a premium pric