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Meta reportedly closes deal to buy AI voice replicator PlayAI

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-31 20:00:37

Meta has finalized the agreement to purchase Play AI, a startup based in California providing users with an AI voice cloning tool, according to Bloomberg. The news organization says the "entire PlayAI team" is joining Meta next week, based on the internal memo it has seen. After joining the company, the team will be working under Johan Schalkwyk, who used to oversee speech AI research for Google and who was also a recent hire from another voice AI startup. PlayAI's tool can clone a user's voice

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How to Use Clean Energy Tax Credits Before They Disappear

wired.com Tik Root 2025-07-31 15:00:00

This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The “one big beautiful bill” that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4 is set to upend many aspects of American life, including climate policy. The law, which Republicans backed en masse, not only derails the nation’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it could also strike a blow to consumers’ pocketbooks. From a climate perspective, the legislation’s most significant rollbacks are aimed

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10 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2025-07-31 16:07:00

Other Phones to Consider We test a ton of Android phones. We like the ones below, but you'll be better off with one of the options above. If you haven't yet done so, check out our Best Cheap Phones and Best Folding Phones guides for more. Pixel 9 Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Google Pixel 9 for $699: The Pixel 9 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great smartphone, but between the Pixel 9a and the Pixel 9 Pro series, it struggles to stand out. It shares many features with its pricier siblings, but y

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Which smartphone has the best battery life? I tested dozens to find the winner

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-31 19:30:00

If there’s one thing we all want from our next smartphone, it’s more battery life. Thankfully, battery cells are bigger than ever, while processors are increasingly frugal. This means that many, but certainly not all, flagship and mid-range handsets can take us through a day without leaving us suffering from battery anxiety. However, some phones are definitely better than others at lasting through more demanding work/life balances or taking lighter users through a second day. Not to mention, th

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A new paradigm for AI: How ‘thinking as optimization’ leads to better general-purpose models

venturebeat.com Ben Dickson 2025-08-01 03:26:03

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Virginia have developed a new model architecture that could lead to more robust AI systems with more powerful reasoning capabilities. Called an energy-based transformer (EBT), the architecture shows a natural ability to use inference-time scaling to solve comp

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Prime Day Deal: The Best External Mini Hard Drive Is on Sale, but You Must Act Fast

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-01 06:01:00

There are all sorts of reasons to buy an external hard drive. You can transport large files, improve your gaming performance and, obviously, expand your available storage. Now, you can buy one for less in the final hours of Prime Day 2025. The SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD, CNET's pick for the best rugged external mini SSD, is on sale for a whopping 43% off at $120. This deal is available for this device in black only. Other colors, such as Monterrey and sky blue, are also on sale, but not a

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Tesla reportedly close to starting sales in India

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2025-08-01 11:20:18

In Brief Tesla is nearly ready to start selling its electric vehicles in India, according to Bloomberg News, after years of flirting with the idea. The company is about to open its first showroom in Mumbai and could start deliveries as early as August, according to the report. A few hours after Bloomberg published its report, Tesla created an account specifically for its Indian operation on CEO Elon Musk’s social media platform X. The account has one post so far: an illustration of the Mumbai

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Google nerfs Pixel 6a batteries following fire hazard

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-01 14:41:14

Google's Pixel phones have grown from a curiosity to become some of the best smartphones you can buy, featuring excellent cameras and lengthy support. Unfortunately, they are also gaining a reputation for battery defects. For the second time in a year, Google has announced that it will render some of its past phones almost unusable with a software update, and users don't have any choice in the matter. After nerfing the Pixel 4a's battery capacity earlier this year, Google has now confirmed a si

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Goldman Sachs is testing viral AI agent Devin as a ‘new employee’

techcrunch.com Julie Bort 2025-08-01 23:59:17

In Brief Cognition’s AI coding agent Devin has scored a major customer: Goldman Sachs, the bank’s CIO, Marco Argenti, told CNBC. “We’re going to start augmenting our workforce with Devin, which is going to be like our new employee,” Argenti told the outlet, adding that it plans to roll out hundreds of instances of Devin, potentially growing to thousands. The bank currently employs around 12,000 human developers, it says. Despite the financial industry’s reputation for being slow and stodgy, G

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I ditched my USB-C cables after trying out this 2-in-1 wireless charger, and it's on sale (but hurry)

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-02 03:38:55

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Twelve South's HiRise 2 Deluxe It's a premium, 2-in-1 Qi2 wireless charging solution that's as minimal as it is practical. The price point might turn some people off. I'm a big fan of Twelve South's lineup of premium accessories. In a world full of cheap, disposable chargers and one-and-done cables, it feels good to invest in high-quality accessories with thoughtful design. Case in point: the new HiRise 2 Deluxe charging stand, a 2-in-1 device that

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A mess of its own making: Google nerfs second Pixel phone battery this year

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-02 03:42:36

Google's Pixel phones have grown from a curiosity to become some of the best smartphones you can buy, featuring excellent cameras and lengthy support. Unfortunately, they are also gaining a reputation for battery defects. For the second time in a year, Google has announced that it will render some of its past phones almost unusable with a software update, and users don't have any choice in the matter. After nerfing the Pixel 4a's battery capacity earlier this year, Google has now confirmed a si

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Anker’s Laptop Power Bank Is on Sale Right Now for Prime Day (2025)

wired.com Simon Hill 2025-08-02 02:00:03

I have tested hundreds of portable chargers over the years, but the Anker Laptop Power Bank ($94, down from $135) is my current upgrade pick of the best power banks. It’s 30 percent off for Prime Day, and that’s the cheapest price I’ve seen for this charger. Remember, Prime Day ends tonight, so this deal won't last long. If you want something that can fast-charge your phone, juice up your tablet, and even refill your laptop, look no further. This chunky power bank is packing serious heat, with

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3 excellent Pixel accessories I’d buy before the end of Prime Day (I already have them!)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-02 07:55:49

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Prime Day is almost over — I know this because I’m rushing to research the last few items I need to buy before their price goes back up. You, though, don’t have to do the extensive research because I’ve done it for you. I have three excellent accessories that I use every day with my Pixel 9 Pro XL, Watch 3, and Buds 2 Pro, and I’d recommend them in a heartbeat. Some of these are review units that I’d buy myself if I didn’t have them, some are items I’ve bought

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I finally found a wall charger than can replace my AirTag when I travel - and it's still on sale (but hurry)

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2025-08-02 07:43:28

ZDNET's key takeaways Twelve South's PlugBug is a wall charger optimized for iOS, offering native Find My support. It's especially convenient for frequent flyers who are prone to misplacing their vital charging cables. The device is pricey but worth it for its bulk, versatility, and convenience. $129.95 at Apple The PlugBug Travel 120W is currently on sale during the last day of Amazon Prime Day for $85, which is $35, or 29% off its original price of $120. On my first trip abroad, one of my

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Anker's Laptop Power Bank Is on Sale Right Now for Prime Day (2025)

wired.com Simon Hill 2025-08-02 07:00:03

I have tested hundreds of portable chargers over the years, but the Anker Laptop Power Bank ($94, down from $135) is my current upgrade pick of the best power banks. It’s 30% off for Prime Day, and that’s the cheapest price I’ve seen for this charger. Remember, Prime Day ends tonight, so this deal won't last long. If you want something that can fast-charge your phone, juice up your tablet, and even refill your laptop, look no further. This chunky power bank is packing serious heat, with a smart

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Lamborghini follows successful racing Huracan with new Temerario GT3

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-02 11:30:42

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is currently taking place in the UK; the event is part garden party, part hill climb, and plenty of auto show as car makers small and large unveil their vehicle du jour. Among those whipping satin covers off new machinery was Lamborghini. It's replacing the venerable Huracan and its howling naturally aspirated V10 engine with the plug-in hybrid Temerario, another wedge-shaped all-wheel drive mid-engined supercar, now with even more power. The road-going car has bee

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The best Anker Prime Day deals: Last chance to save on power banks, chargers and mobile accessories

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-03 03:00:36

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . You may not be looking to spend big on tech this Prime Day, but it's still a good idea to look for tech essentials during the shopping event while you can get some at good discounts. Anker makes some of our favorite charging gear and I always end up picking up an accessory or two durin

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This ‘Molecular Shield’ Might Stop Pollen Before It Wrecks Your Nose

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2025-08-03 02:00:56

Every year, pollen seasons grow longer and more intense—to the great misery of those suffering from pollen allergies—myself included. There’s only so much one can do with antihistamines or hot towels, and no amount of protective measures—masks, firmly shut windows, you name it—appears to offer any protection from the endless sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes. But what if, by spraying something akin to a nasal spray, you could thwart the onslaught of those pesky allergens before they latch o

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Best Power Bank for iPhones in 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-03 06:02:00

MyCharge Superhero MagLock: MyCharge calls its line of magnetic power banks Superhero MagLock, implying that they're real saviors. I was impressed by their design. Not only do the batteries, which come in various capacities and colors, have strong magnets and stick really well to the back of any MagSafe-enabled iPhone, but they have raised coils, which are supposed to help reduce heat levels while charging. It does seem to work. All the MagLock batteries charge Qi-enabled iPhones at 5 watts, alt

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Android’s first Canary build adds screen saver features made for phones with Qi2

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-03 23:58:05

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is improving Android’s screen saver with new activation and display options in the latest Android Canary build. New settings can trigger the screen saver only when upright and charging, with a further option to restrict it to wireless charging. A “low light mode” has also been added, which displays a dim clock in the dark regardless of your chosen screen saver. Earlier today, Google launched its Android Canary program, which replaces the previo

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Anker’s fast power bank with two built-in USB-C cables is 30 percent off for Prime Day

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2025-08-04 07:30:00

Anker’s 25,000mAh power bank with two built-in, retractable USB-C cables might be as essential for you as it is for me. It offers fast charging speeds, serving up to 100W through either of its USB-C cables (one of which doubles as a handle when it’s not in use), or a combined 165W if you have them both charging gadgets simultaneously. In time for Prime Day, this model costs $94.99 ($25 off) at Amazon and Anker. This is the lowest price it’s sold at in months. I’ve tested this battery pack with

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PerfektBlue Bluetooth flaws impact Mercedes, Volkswagen, Skoda cars

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-04 11:01:19

Four vulnerabilities dubbed PerfektBlue and affecting the BlueSDK Bluetooth stack from OpenSynergy can be exploited to achieve remote code execution and potentially allow access to critical elements in vehicles from multiple vendors, including Mercedes-Benz AG, Volkswagen, and Skoda. OpenSynergy confirmed the flaws last year in June and released patches to customers in September 2024 but many automakers have yet to push the corrective firmware updates. At least one major OEM learned only recent

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Underwater turbine spinning for 6 years off Scotland's coast is a breakthrough

news.ycombinator.com Mcdermott Is A Reporter On The Associated Press Climate 2025-08-04 14:23:46

Submerged in about 40 meters (44 yards) of water off Scotland’s coast, a turbine has been spinning for more than six years to harness the power of ocean tides for electricity — a durability mark that demonstrates the technology’s commercial viability. Keeping a large, or grid-scale, turbine in place in the harsh sea environment that long is a record that helps pave the way for bigger tidal energy farms and makes it far more appealing to investors, according to the trade association Ocean Energy

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Inside the AI startup frenzy: ‘Everyone’s pivoting, then pivoting again’

theverge.com Alex Heath 2025-08-04 19:00:00

Welcome to Decoder! I’m Alex Heath, Deputy Editor at The Verge and author of the Command Line newsletter. This is the first in a series of Thursday Decoder episodes that I’ll be hosting while Nilay is out on parental leave. I’ve been covering AI a lot at The Verge, and I’m excited to start sharing some of the conversations I regularly have with leaders in the space here. The plan is for each episode to focus on a specific theme, from the rise of deepfakes to how AI is reimagining the browser.

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Google Personal Safety’s Expressive makeover is looking even more expansive (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-04 23:32:53

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed additional Material 3 Expressive changes coming to Google’s Personal Safety app. The app’s latest release includes revamped Medical information and Emergency SOS menus. The design changes align with the Material 3 Expressive makeover of Android’s Settings app. Google’s Personal Safety App may be next in line to receive its Material 3 Expressive makeover. We recently gave you an early look at some of the design

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Your AirPods case will never run out of battery again thanks to these new charging reminders

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2025-08-05 12:28:56

Your AirPods are getting even better with iOS 26 later this year. As well as new features like camera remote and sleep detection to pause media, Apple is also improving the charging experience. With the new update, your iPhone can automatically remind you when your AirPods are running out of juice. These alerts can show even when your AirPods are not currently in your ears, but stored in their case, that is running low on battery. We’ve all been there before. You are on your way out of your ho

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Solar power has begun to transform the world’s energy system

news.ycombinator.com Bill Mckibben 2025-08-04 18:31:56

All this suggests that there is a chance for a deep reordering of the earth’s power systems, in every sense of the word “power,” offering a plausible check to not only the climate crisis but to autocracy. Instead of relying on scattered deposits of fossil fuel—the control of which has largely defined geopolitics for more than a century—we are moving rapidly toward a reliance on diffuse but ubiquitous sources of supply. The sun and the wind are available everywhere, and they complement each other

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The best Anker Prime Day deals: Power banks, chargers and mobile accessories on sale today

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-05 19:30:35

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . You may not be looking to spend big on tech this Prime Day, but it's still a good idea to look for tech essentials during the shopping event while you can get some at good discounts. Anker makes some of our favorite charging gear and I always end up picking up an accessory or two durin

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Get this awesome Anker Laptop Charger at a record-low price!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-04 22:03:43

Prime Day has kicked off, and there are a bunch of awesome deals on some of the most exciting tech out there. Sometimes, it’s the simpler stuff that makes the real difference in our daily lives, though. For example, I can no longer live without a quality charger, and the Anker Laptop Charger is one of our favorite picks right now, and it’s currently at a record-low price! Buy the Anker Laptop Charger for just $69.99 ($30 off) This offer is available from Amazon as a Prime Day deal. As such, you

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Lowest price alert: Belkin BoostCharge Pro 4-port charger drops to just $84.99

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-05 23:30:27

If you’re looking to upgrade your charging setup, Amazon’s Prime Day deals have something special in store. The Belkin BoostCharge Pro is now on sale at an impressive discount, making it an enticing option for those needing multi-device charging solutions. Belkin BoostCharge Pro 4-Port USB-C 200W GaN Charger for $84.99 (35% off) During Prime Day, the Belkin BoostCharge Pro is available for just $84.99 — a 35% discount off its recommended retail price of $129.99. This marks the lowest price date

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