As Google-driven traffic dwindles, a new wave of media startups is thriving by courting readers directly through newsletters, events, podcasts, and YouTube. The Bulwark says search ranks “at the very, very bottom” of its growth and claims “Google going to zero” wouldn’t matter. Founders from outlets like Ankler Media, Hell...
Costco is selling MSI’s 27 inch 1440p QD OLED gaming monitor (MAG271QPX E2) for members at $380 in an online only deal through December 1. In a week of testing, the 240Hz display delivered punchy color, deep blacks, and contrast that makes fast games easier to read, though OLED text...
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has built the $183 billion AI company around safety and transparency, amid no required testing laws. Inside, about 60 teams probe threats, from misuse and loss of control to an estimate that AI could erase half of entry level white collar jobs within five years. In...
At Anthropic’s offices in New York, London and San Francisco, an AI named Claudius runs a vending machine experiment, negotiating via Slack, placing orders and operating under limited human oversight. Built with Andon Labs and powered by Claude, the project informs the Frontier Red Team’s research into autonomy and unexpected...
Waymo will bring its robotaxis to San Diego, Las Vegas, and icy Detroit in 2026, starting with human-driven cars before moving toward autonomy. The Google spin-off already runs driverless rides in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, and is testing elsewhere, but winter marks a new frontier. Waymo says its...
San Francisco’s Mission District is mourning Kit Kat, a beloved bodega tabby known as the Mayor of 16th Street, after a Waymo self-driving taxi ran him over outside Delirium bar on Oct. 27. Witnesses said the car drove away. A shrine and meme coins sprang up as grief fed a...
Amazon dropped the GMKtec G10 mini PC to $218 from $299, an all time low for a Windows 11 Pro machine smaller than a hardcover book. The Mac Mini style box uses a Ryzen 5 3500U with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, delivering about 35 percent better performance than...
Apple unveiled the iPhone Pocket, a knitted strap created with Issey Miyake, pitched as an 'additional pocket' for any iPhone and everyday items. Launching Friday in multiple colors, it costs $149.95 for the short version and $229.95 for the long. The price drew ridicule online—comparisons to a sock and Borat’s...
Samsung may finally put real focus on thinness in its clamshell lineup. The Bell reports the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is planned to be slimmer and lighter than previous models, targeting more than a 10% cut after the Flip 7’s modest 8.1% bulk reduction when folded. A back-of-the-envelope estimate puts...
Samsung’s long teased Galaxy Z TriFold is nearing launch, with The Chosun Daily reporting a tentative December 5 debut, a launch event, and sales opening immediately after. Availability may be limited to Korea and select Asian countries, with pricing around 4.4 million won, just under $3,000. The report lists key...
