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Trump Expects Paramount to Run Conservative PSAs Following Hush Money Payments

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2025-08-14 20:25:27

Paramount is learning the hard way why you don’t simply acquiesce to bullies. Earlier this week, the company came to a preliminary settlement agreement with Donald Trump in a case where the President accused the company of deceptively editing a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris in 2024. That settlement (which has been described by some as “bribery” with intent to get Trump to green light Paramount’s attempted merger with Skydance Media) pays Trump $16 million. Trump’s legal team also cl

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Experts Say the Actual Value of Tesla's Stock Is a Ticking Time Bomb

futurism.com Unknown 2025-08-15 01:23:55

If a recent rally in the company's share price is any indication, investors are buying Tesla CEO Elon Musk's vision of leaning into autonomous driving and a robotaxi service. The company's shares rose almost four percent on Wednesday, despite the company revealing that it had sold 14 percent fewer cars in Q2 of this year compared to the same period last year, the biggest drop in Tesla's history. Analysts were forecasting an even worse performance, indicating there's still plenty of enthusiasm.

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Owning a Piece of ChatGPT Was Already Messy. Then Elon Musk Made It Weirder

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2025-08-15 02:55:34

OpenAI has a message for anyone who thinks they’re about to cash in on the AI boom by buying a new “OpenAI token” on Robinhood: Don’t. But in a chaotic turn, Elon Musk just suggested that even the company’s real equity might be an illusion. The maker of ChatGPT, in a rare public warning posted on X (formerly Twitter), disavowed any involvement with crypto-like financial products claiming to offer a piece of its business. “These ‘OpenAI tokens’ are not OpenAI equity,” the company wrote. “We did

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Anthem is officially shutting down on January 12

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-15 06:52:36

EA says there were no layoffs associated with this decision. EA's beleaguered online shooter Anthem is shutting down for good on January 12, 2026 . The game will be removed from the company's storefront ahead of that on August 15. It'll be available for download after that date so long as it's already in your library. Some aspects of the game have already begun winding down. Players can no longer purchase premium in-game currency as of today, though they can still use existing balances to buy

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Israeli quantum startup Qedma just raised $26M, with IBM joining in

techcrunch.com Anna Heim 2025-08-15 06:00:00

Despite their imposing presence, quantum computers are delicate beasts, and their errors are among the main bottlenecks that the quantum computing community is actively working to address. Failing this, promising applications in finance, drug discovery, and materials science may never become real. That’s the reason why Google touted the error-correction capacities of its latest quantum computing chip, Willow. And IBM is both working on delivering its own “fault-tolerant” quantum computer by 202

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Y Combinator alum launched a new $34M fund dedicated to YC startups, backed by Garry Tan

techcrunch.com Marina Temkin 2025-08-15 10:00:00

Investing in Y Combinator startups can lead to significant returns to investors. “If you look at the data: 6% of YC companies become unicorns, and of that 6% a quarter become decacorns,” Kulveer Taggar told TechCrunch. Taggar is a two-time YC alum best known for founding Zeus Living, a property management startup that raised over $150 million in funding. Taggar is so confident in the continuing return potential offered by the famed accelerator that he established Phosphor Capital, a venture fi

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Meta has found another way to keep you engaged: Chatbots that message you first

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2025-08-15 14:34:22

Imagine you’re messaging some friends on the Facebook Messenger app or WhatsApp, and you get an unsolicited message from an AI chatbot that’s obsessed with films. “I hope you’re having a harmonious day!” it writes. “I wanted to check in and see if you’ve discovered any new favorite soundtracks or composers recently. Or perhaps you’d like some recommendations for your next movie night? Let me know, and I’ll be happy to help!” That’s a real example of what a sample AI persona named “The Maestro

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IdeaLab confirms data stolen in ransomware attack last year

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-15 18:14:56

IdeaLab is notifying individuals impacted by a data breach incident last October when hackers accessed sensitive information. Although the organization does not describe the type of attack, the Hunters International ransomware group has claimed the breach and leaked the stolen data on the dark web. IdeaLab is a California-based technology startup incubator that since 1996 has launched over 150 companies, including GoTo.com, CitySeach, eToys, Authy, Pet.net, Heliogen, and Energy Vault. Being o

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Greenworks Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit for 55% Off Is Listed in Best Buy’s Top Deals for 4th of July

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-08-15 18:10:09

If you’re tired of scrubbing your patio furniture by hand, using half a bottle of detergent just to clean your car, or watching mildew slowly take over your driveway, it might be time to bring in some backup. Pressure washers are one of those things that, when you first use one, you see exactly why they’re so useful. But unfortunately, they can also be quite expensive. That’s why if you plan on getting one, you should make sure you can save some significant money. You can get the Greenworks Ele

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Pinwheel introduces a smartwatch for kids that includes an AI chatbot

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2025-08-15 18:27:20

As a parent, it can be daunting to hand over a smart device to their tween when a myriad of online dangers exist. Pinwheel, a kid-friendly tech company, is introducing a new solution for parents who want to stay connected with their children without giving them a phone. The Pinwheel Watch is a recently launched smartwatch designed specifically for kids aged 7 to 14, offering a child-safe alternative that prevents access to social media and the internet. It features parental management tools, GP

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Tripadvisor stock surges 17% as Starboard Value builds sizable stake in online travel company

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-08-15 22:45:06

Tripadvisor stock jumped 17% Thursday after Starboard Value revealed a more than 9% stake in the online travel company, according to a securities filing. The position was valued at about $160 million as of Wednesday's close. Tripadvisor shares have been flat since the start of the year after plummeting more than 30% in 2024. Last year, the travel review and booking company said it created a special committee to explore potential options.

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Shonen Jump’s Comics App Now Lets You Read as Much Manga as You Want

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-08-15 22:30:20

Shonen Jump’s manga reading app has long been one of the best deals in digital comics—free recent chapters, speedy turnaround on official translations of some of the biggest manga in the world, and access to a vault spreading across some of the biggest series in comics for $3 a month. But now the app is removing one particular hurdle that makes it even better. This week Shonen Jump announced in an email to subscribers that it was removing its 100-chapter-a-day reading limit from the app, which

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Writer CEO May Habib to take the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-08-15 22:00:00

AI agents are reshaping how work gets done across industries, and at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, one of the leading voices in that transformation is stepping onto the AI Stage. May Habib, CEO and co-founder of Writer, will join us in San Francisco, October 27-29, for a fireside chat that dives deep into how enterprises are operationalizing AI — at scale and with speed. With more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders attending the event, this session is set to be one of the most timely and talked-about

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Tripadvisor stock surges 10% as Starboard Value builds sizable stake in online travel company

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2025-08-16 02:53:31

Tripadvisor stock jumped 10% Thursday after Starboard Value revealed a more than 9% stake in the online travel company, according to a securities filing. The position was valued at about $160 million as of Wednesday's close. Tripadvisor shares have been flat since the start of the year after plummeting more than 30% in 2024. Last year, the travel review and booking company said it created a special committee to explore potential options.

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Pay Up, AI Bot: That's the Message From a Key Company in How the Internet Works

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-16 01:08:00

AI companies might find it harder to access the entire web to train their large language models after the internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare said this week it would block AI data crawlers by default. It's the latest front to open in an ongoing fight between the creators of content and the AI developers who use that content to train generative AI models. In court, authors and content creators are suing major AI companies for compensation, saying copyrighted content was used without perm

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Israeli quantum startup Qedma just raised $26 million, with IBM joining in

techcrunch.com Anna Heim 2025-08-16 02:00:00

Despite their imposing presence, quantum computers are delicate beasts, and their errors are among the main bottlenecks that the quantum computing community is actively working to address. Failing this, promising applications in finance, drug discovery, and materials science may never become real. That’s the reason why Google touted the error correction capacities of its latest quantum computing chip, Willow. And IBM is both working on delivering its own “fault-tolerant” quantum computer by 202

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The Download: AI agents hype, and Google’s electricity plans

technologyreview.com Rhiannon Williams 2025-08-16 06:10:00

—Yoav Shoham is a professor emeritus at Stanford University and cofounder of AI21 Labs. At Google’s I/O 2025 event in May, the company showed off a digital assistant that didn’t just answer questions; it helped work on a bicycle repair by finding a matching user manual, locating a YouTube tutorial, and even calling a local store to ask about a part, all with minimal human nudging. Such capabilities could soon extend far outside the Google ecosystem. The vision is exciting: Intelligent softwa

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CoMaps: New OSM based navigation app

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-16 05:27:12

Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce the release of CoMaps to Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and F-Droid! CoMaps Highlights Offline Search and Route : Plan and navigate your trips without internet Saves battery : Efficient design that does not drain your battery Privacy-respecting : no identify people, no tracking, no data collection Free and No Ads: completely free, your journey is smooth What makes CoMaps special? CoMaps is a community-driven open-source navigation app · Open

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The New Era of Work Travel

wired.com Jesse Ashlock 2025-08-15 13:00:00

The New Era of Work Travel Don’t sweat the expense reports—from first-class tech to multiday commutes, WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler help you navigate the perks and pitfalls of the modern business trip.

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Google’s electricity demand is skyrocketing

technologyreview.com Casey Crownhart 2025-08-16 14:00:00

Let’s start with fusion: Google’s deal with Commonwealth Fusion Systems is intended to provide the tech giant with 200 megawatts of power. This will come from Commonwealth’s first commercial plant, a facility planned for Virginia that the company refers to as the Arc power plant. The agreement represents half its capacity. What’s important to note here is that this power plant doesn’t exist yet. In fact, Commonwealth still needs to get its Sparc demonstration reactor, located outside Boston, up

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The best laptops of 2025: I've tested dozens of laptops and these are the best ones

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-08-16 15:00:20

Laptops come in a variety of different form factors these days, with manufacturers playing into the different categories to develop an intended use case. For example, lightweight laptops are made to be carried around, and trade in some raw power for portability. 2-in-1 laptops come with touchscreens that allow for use as a tablet. The best form factor for you reflects how you think you'll use the device. Lightweight/ultraportable laptops Made for students, hybrid workers, and anyone who needs

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Microsoft Is Firing About 9,000 People Because Business Is Great

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2025-08-16 04:54:49

Microsoft is laying off thousands of employees, even as its profits and stock price hit historic highs. For many worried about the future of work in the age of artificial intelligence, the message is chilling: performance and profitability are no longer protections against the axe. The software giant, which is playing a central role in the generative AI boom, confirmed to Gizmodo on Wednesday that it is undergoing another major round of layoffs. While Microsoft did not provide an exact figure,

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AI voice startup ElevenLabs pushes global expansion as it gears up for an IPO

cnbc.com Ryan Browne 2025-08-16 14:16:14

Founded in 2022, ElevenLabs is an AI voice generation startup based in London. It competes with the likes of Speechmatics and Hume AI. LONDON — ElevenLabs, a London-based startup that specializes in generating synthetic voices through artificial intelligence, has revealed plans to be IPO-ready within five years. The company told CNBC it is targeting major global expansion as it prepares for an initial public offering. "We expect to build more hubs in Europe, Asia and South America, and just k

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LLMs as Compilers

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-16 11:05:23

LLMs as compilers 7/2/2025 by Kadhir So far, I've only used LLMs as an assistant, where I'm doing something, and an LLM helps me along the way. Code autocomplete feels like a great example of how useful it can be when it gets it right. I don't doubt that over time this will improve, but I'm excited to see a more significant transition from this assistant mode to a compiler mode, at least for coding. It will be exciting when we focus solely on the context we fed the LLM, then test the features

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I scanned all of GitHub's "oops commits" for leaked secrets

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-16 15:44:19

TL;DR GitHub Archive logs every public commit, even the ones developers try to delete. Force pushes often cover up mistakes like leaked credentials by rewriting Git history. GitHub keeps these dangling commits, from what we can tell, forever. In the archive, they show up as “zero-commit” PushEvents . I scanned every force push event since 2020 and uncovered secrets worth $25k in bug bounties. Together with Truffle Security, we're open sourcing a new tool to scan your own GitHub organization for

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AI job predictions become corporate America’s newest competitive sport

techcrunch.com Connie Loizos 2025-08-16 14:30:18

In Brief In late May, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei appeared to kick open the door on a sensitive topic, warning that half of entry-level jobs could vanish within five years because of AI and push U.S. unemployment up to 20%. But Amodei is far from alone in sharing aloud that he foresees a workforce bloodbath. A new WSJ story highlights how other CEOs are also issuing dire predictions about AI’s job impact, turning employment doom into something of a competitive sport. Several of these prediction

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Microsoft Just Fired About 9,000 People While Making Billions

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2025-08-16 14:54:49

Microsoft is laying off thousands of employees, even as its profits and stock price hit historic highs. For many worried about the future of work in the age of artificial intelligence, the message is chilling: performance and profitability are no longer protections against the axe. The software giant, which is playing a central role in the generative AI boom, confirmed to Gizmodo on Wednesday that it is undergoing another major round of layoffs. While Microsoft did not provide an exact figure,

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Tesla’s Numbers Are In, and They’re Not Good

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2025-08-16 15:10:56

Tesla’s struggles continue as the company reports another drop in vehicle deliveries, deepening concerns that its image problem, especially in Europe, is weighing heavily on consumer demand. In the second quarter of 2025, the electric vehicle giant delivered 443,956 vehicles, a 13.5 percent decline from the same period in 2024. Deliveries are Tesla’s key sales metric and are closely watched by investors and analysts alike. Nearly all of those deliveries — 97.3 percent — were for the company’s t

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Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 jobs as it invests in AI

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-08-16 18:49:18

Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 jobs as it invests in AI Microsoft has confirmed that it will lay-off as many as 9,000 workers, in the tech giant's latest wave of job cuts this year. The company said several divisions would be affected without specifying which ones but reports suggest that its Xbox video gaming unit will be hit. Microsoft has set out plans to invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI), and is spending $80bn (£68.6bn) in huge datacenters to train AI models A spokesperson for

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Xbox hit hard with layoffs: from canceled games to a shuttered studio

theverge.com Verge Staff 2025-08-16 20:36:32

On July 2nd, Microsoft announced sweeping layoffs affecting as many as 9,000 employees, and they had a big impact on the company’s Xbox studios. Microsoft canceled Perfect Dark from The Initiative and closed the studio. Rare’s Everwild, announced in 2019, was canceled, too. And Forza Motorsport developer Turn 10 Studios will lose more than 70 employees. “We must make choices now for continued success in future years and a key part of that strategy is the discipline to prioritize the strongest o

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Trump Expects Paramount to Run Conservative PSAs Following Hush Money Payments

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Israeli quantum startup Qedma just raised $26M, with IBM joining in

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Shonen Jump’s Comics App Now Lets You Read as Much Manga as You Want

Writer CEO May Habib to take the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

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Pay Up, AI Bot: That's the Message From a Key Company in How the Internet Works

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