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Google has shut down the Tenor GIF API, which many social media apps used for GIF messaging and post replies. As of June 30, Google third parties can no longer request new API keys or access the API with existing keys. Google says it is focusing its resources on strengthening
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* UBTech just introduced its most-human-yet robot * The silicon skin is realistic and creepy * It launches in China this year but there are also plans to customize the to look however you wish Ubtech, last seen deploying humanoid robots to patrol the China-Vietnam border, is back with its creepiest creation yet,
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Ashton Kutcher is stepping away from Sound Ventures — the firm he co-founded with Guy Oseary 11 years ago — to start a separate VC fund, the Wall Street Journal reported. TechCrunch had separately heard that Kutcher was preparing to leave; the WSJ’s report confirms it and adds new detail on
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Out of jailbreak jail US lifts curbs on Anthropic’s advanced Fable and Mythos models. The US has lifted export curbs on Anthropic’s newest Claude models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, about three weeks after the Trump administration flagged the models as national security risks. As of today, Anthropic
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We’re counting down the days until the release of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and Universal Pictures has released one last trailer to keep anticipation high. Most of us read some version of The Odyssey in high school, so we’re familiar with the story: Odysseus, legendary Greek king
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Did you know the average new vehicle in the US grew an inch (2.5 mm) wider and 22 inches (558 mm) longer between 2013 and 2023? That’s probably obvious to anyone who steps foot outside these days, and it’s a trend that we ought to reverse. Bigger
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Some gamers are concerned about the future of game ownership after Sony’s announcement today that it won’t produce physical discs for PlayStation games as of January 2028. On that date, “new games will be available on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only,” Sony said in
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AI AND ML Penance payments to websites for failing to forward traffic aren't enough AI answers are killing content publishers, as they cause readers to stay on Google or on the chatbot of their choice, rather than navigating to dedicated websites. The end result could be catastrophic for
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The companies have unveiled a sanitization system called Plasma Care. Hyundai and Kia recently introduced a new UV technology for in-vehicle sanitation called Plasma Care UVC. The system reduces bacteria in the cabin and can even operate while passengers are present. The companies say the technology is especially useful for
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Micromobility company Lime has raised $167 million in its IPO, ending an almost decade-long run as a private company that saw wild valuation swings as it navigated multiple major hype cycles and a global pandemic. The nine-year-old scooter and bike company, which is backed by Uber, sold 6.68 million
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Together AI, an AI neocloud founded in 2022, has raised an $800 million Series C at an $8.3B valuation, the company announced on Wednesday. The round was led by Aramco Ventures, with participation from Vista Equity Partners, General Catalyst, Emergence Capital, Nvidia, March Capital, Pegatron, SentinelOne’s S Ventures
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Apple launched iOS 26.5.2 this week to protect iPhones from AI-driven attacks. This update includes multiple fixes that were previously planned for the upcoming iOS 26.6 but were ultimately deemed more urgent due to the growing role of AI in hacking. iOS 26.5.2 fixes nearly
