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Thursday, September 11, 2025
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Claude's Memory Architecture Is the Polar Opposite of ChatGPT's
Discussion: Claude's Memory Architecture Is the Polar Opposite of ChatGPT's
The Rise of Async Programming
Discussion: The Rise of Async Programming
I tested a bunch of gaming laptops and these are the best
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Why does Apple think three lenses are eight lenses?
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Fortnite will soon let you buy exactly the V-bucks you need
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The US is now the largest investor in commercial spyware
Discussion: The US is now the largest investor in commercial spyware
GrapheneOS and Forensic Extraction of Data (2024)
Discussion: GrapheneOS and Forensic Extraction of Data (2024)
Behind the Scenes of Bun Install
Discussion: Behind the Scenes of Bun Install
Humanoids, AVs, and what’s next in AI hardware with Waabi and Apptronik at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders for three days of bold ideas, groundbreaking tech, and future-shaping conv...
A California bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots is close to becoming law
If SB 243 is enacted, California would become the first state to require operators to implement safety protocols for AI companions and hold companies ...
France says Apple notified victims of new spyware attacks
The French government says Apple sent out threat notifications to customers alerting them to spyware attacks earlier in September.
The best streaming deals: Get half off one year of Paramount+, plus save on Apple Music, Disney+ and more
If you’ve been shocked by how much you spend on streaming services lately, you’re not alone. Companies like Netflix, Disney, Max and others have be...
Crispr Offers New Hope for Treating Diabetes
Gene-edited pancreatic cells have been transplanted into a patient with type 1 diabetes for the first time. They produced insulin for months without t...
DeepCodeBench: Real-World Codebase Understanding by Q&A Benchmarking
Discussion: DeepCodeBench: Real-World Codebase Understanding by Q&A Benchmarking
How to choose the best TV for gaming right now
These days, the best TVs for gaming aren’t much different from the best TVs you can buy as a whole. But if you’re hoping to make your PlayStation 5...
You can preorder the AirPods Pro 3 right now
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Court rejects Verizon claim that selling location data without consent is legal
Discussion: Court rejects Verizon claim that selling location data without consent is legal
Microsoft ends OpenAI exclusivity in Office, adds rival Anthropic
Microsoft's Office 365 suite will soon incorporate AI models from Anthropic alongside existing OpenAI technology, <a h...
How platforms are responding to the Charlie Kirk shooting
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Amazon is reportedly developing separate AR glasses for customers and its drivers
Amazon may be muscling into the field of augmented reality glasses. According to a report by <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpo...
The best iPad to buy
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Adam (YC W25) Is Hiring to Build the Future of CAD
Discussion: Adam (YC W25) Is Hiring to Build the Future of CAD
Bulletproof host Stark Industries evades EU sanctions
Discussion: Bulletproof host Stark Industries evades EU sanctions
NT OS Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Discussion: NT OS Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Apple’s new live translation feature for AirPods won’t be available in the EU at launch
On its official page detailing the features available on iOS 26, the company said EU residents or those with EU Apple IDs won't be able to use live tr...
Live Translation with AirPods won't come to EU-based Apple users
Europe, the bloc with 24 official languages and 287 spoken in total, won't get Apple's <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.engadg...
Google is shutting down Tables, its Airtable rival
Google Tables, a work-tracking tool and competitor to the popular spreadsheet-database hybrid Airtable, is shutting down. The app will not be supporte...
HBO Max is going to get more expensive, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO says
Zaslav also said that the streaming service's crackdown on passwords will be coming in the future.
Box CEO Aaron Levie on AI’s ‘era of context’
Box released a new set of AI tools at its Boxworks conference on Thursday, filling out CEO Aaron Levie's vision for an AI-led transformation of the en...
How Bill Gates’s fellowship program is adapting to global uncertainty
As Breakthrough Energy Fellows welcomes a new cohort of 22 startups, it is also diversifying its portfolio to include more global founders.
Perplexity reportedly raised $200M at $20B valuation
The AI-powered search startup's valuation jumped from $18 billion two months earlier.
MotoE, the electric bike world championship, is going on hiatus due to lack of interest
The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) and MotoGP are putting the <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.fim-moto.com/en/news/news-...
Roku wants you to see a lot more AI-generated ads
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Texas banned lab-grown meat. What’s next for the industry?
Last week, a legal battle over lab-grown meat kicked off in Texas. On September 1, a two-year ban on the technology went into effect across the st...
Germany is not supporting ChatControl – blocking minority secured
Discussion: Germany is not supporting ChatControl – blocking minority secured
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Full agenda reveal for the brand-new Going Public Stage
We recently unveiled the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — a new destination for founders navigating the complexities of company buildin...
TopResume Free Review, Discounts & Packages for September 2025
Discover ways to save at TopResume, including their free review service and 4-week Career Services Platform trial.
DOOMscrolling: The Game
Discussion: DOOMscrolling: The Game
Thinking Machines Lab wants to make AI models more consistent
In a blog post shared Wednesday, Mira Murati's startup offered a rare glimpse into some of work its doing to improve AI models.
As Apple pursues AI, spare a thought for the poor HomePod
When the video kicking off Apple's <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www...
Ted Cruz’s new bill would let AI companies set their own rules for up to 10 years
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While US stalls, Australia and Anduril move to put XL undersea vehicle into service
Anduril has landed a lucrative contract and is bringing its uncrewed undersea vehicle Ghost Shark to Australian waters next year.
Anthropic reports outages, Claude and Console impacted
Anthropic reported a service outage impacting APIs, Console, and Claude earlier this afternoon.
Intel's E2200 "Mount Morgan" IPU at Hot Chips 2025
Discussion: Intel's E2200 "Mount Morgan" IPU at Hot Chips 2025
Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk Dead at 31
Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk died after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Sony is rolling out a PlayStation parental controls mobile app
Sony is finally catching up to something Nintendo and Microsoft have had for years. The new PlayStation Family app mainly <a data-i13n="elm:context...
HBO Max is going to get a lot more expensive, CEO promises
David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, plans to make HBO more expensive, and passwords a lot harder to share, <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1"...
How to turn off autoplay on your social media feeds
Here's how you can turn off autoplaying videos and GIFs on Facebook, Instagram, X, Twitter, and Threads.
OpenAI and Oracle reportedly ink historic cloud computing deal
OpenAI and Oracle reportedly signed a deal that includes OpenAI buying $300 billion of compute over a five-year span.
The 7 Best WIRED-Tested Handheld Vacuums (2025)
Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.
DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress Review: Support and Value
I’ve also tested previous versions of this medium-firm favorite, and it never disappoints.
Best Reusable Water Bottles of 2025, Tested & Reviewed
Stay hydrated in style and cut down on single-use plastic with our favorite bottles—now updated with information on lead.
Reshaped is now open source
Discussion: Reshaped is now open source
1Password Coupon: Score a Free Trial in September
Save up to 28% on business and personal memberships with 1Password promo codes and deals.
'Robber bees' invade apiarist's shop in attempted honey heist
Discussion: 'Robber bees' invade apiarist's shop in attempted honey heist
Sierra CEO Bret Taylor on why the AI bubble feels like the dotcom boom
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Nothing’s Ear 3 earbuds have a microphone and ‘talk’ button on their charging case
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Apple’s faster MagSafe Charger can now charge other phones at 25W
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One year of Paramount+ is on sale for as low as $30 right now
Sometimes, rising prices for streaming services feels as inevitable as death and taxes. So when a serious discount is available, we tend to sit up ...
iOS 26: What to know about the free iPhone software update arriving September 15
The iPhon...
Software packages with more than 2 billion weekly downloads hit in supply-chain attack
Hackers planted malicious code in open source software packages with more than 2 billion weekly updates in what is lik...
Status Audio Pro X Review: The Best High-End Earbuds?
Tons of improvements make this boutique brand’s latest model a true rival to the best wireless earbuds.
Developers joke about “coding like cavemen” as AI service suffers major outage
On Wednesday afternoon, Anthropic experienced a brie...
Charlie Kirk fatally shot at Turning Point USA event in Utah
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Apple isn’t packing a charging cable in with the AirPods Pro 3
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Senator blasts Microsoft for making default Windows vulnerable to “Kerberoasting”
A prominent US senator has called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Microsoft for “gross cybersecurity ne...
Amazon drivers could be wearing AR glasses with a built-in display next year
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Lyft launches autonomous fleet with May Mobility in Atlanta
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PlayStation launches new app for parental controls
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Meta tests letting anyone rate Community Notes
As part of a new test, Meta will let anyone rate a Community Note or request one for a post, Meta's Chief Information Security Officer Guy Rose...
Klarna’s IPO pops, raising $1.4B, with Sequoia as the biggest winner
Of the 34.3 million shares Klarna sold, only 5 million were sold by the company, it said. The rest were sold by existing investors.
Charlie Kirk Is Dead After Utah Valley University Shooting
Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. He later died from his injuries.
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