AI-generated ads on Google will hopefully get disclosures soon

If Google's AI tools are used, it will automatically be noted in My Ad Center.

Microsoft’s carbon emissions went up 25 percent last year

Microsoft may once again be struggling to keep up with its own climate goals, according to its 2026 sustainability report. As reported by GeekWire, the report s...

South African protesters intimidate migrants as aid group issues warning

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns of growing humanitarian needs as tens of thousands of African migrants displaced.

Why the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve matters amid US-Iran tensions

US oil reserves hit lowest levels since 1983 amid growing tensions with Iran and global supply concerns.

Two more men plead guilty in US for deadly 2021 human-smuggling truck crash

Five Guatemalan nationals have now plead guilty in the migrant smuggling case linked to the deaths of 55 migrants.

What happened to the beautiful game?

Has football lost its soul? From Pele’s “Joga Bonito” to billion-dollar World Cups, the game has changed.

Aviation pioneer and space-travel record breaker Wally Funk dies at 87

Funk became the oldest person to fly in space in 2021.

Meta enters the crowded AI coding battle with Muse Spark 1.1

Meta's new Muse Spark 1.1. will go up against similar products offered by Anthropic and OpenAI.

Charles Hudson shares the common mistakes he’s seen after investing in 500+ startups

In this week’s episode of Build Mode, Isabelle Johannessen talks with Precursor Ventures' Charles Hudson about the headwinds facing early-stage founders today a...

Fidji Simo steps down from leading OpenAI’s AGI work due to illness

OpenAI's Fidji Simo is departing her full-time role as the company's AGI chief and is transitioning to being a "part-time advisor," she said on X. The news foll...

Sony launches $120 in-ear monitors for pros

The IER-M500 earphones were designed for fit and comfort during stage wear.

Judge doesn't like Elon Musk settlement with SEC, but says court can't block it

Judge reluctantly approves $1.5M settlement with SEC over Twitter stock violation.

New York Times says OpenAI hid evidence in ChatGPT copyright trial

News publishers say OpenAI hid tools and datasets that could identify copyrighted journalism in ChatGPT outputs, escalating their lawsuit with a new motion for ...

How Lyhanna’s rape and murder put France’s justice system under scrutiny

The rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna has sparked outrage in France.

Slate Auto teams up with Crayola to color its EV truck

Slate has an answer for owners who have always want to drive a truck with bright crayon colors.

Netflix reportedly considers adding always-on channels

Netflix is thinking about adding always-on channels that would stream specific shows and movies, according to The Wall Street Journal. The move sounds like a Ne...

OpenAI may have made a fatal misstep in copyright fight with news orgs

OpenAI may be sanctioned for hiding, deleting ChatGPT logs in NYT copyright fight.

Is Syria stable enough to engage with the world?

The Trump administration plans to remove Syria from list of state sponsors of 'terrorism'.

Deadly fire breaks out at shoe factory in China

A fire has torn through a shoe factory in eastern China, killing at least 28 people and trapping workers on the roof.

FanDuel sent a video from star athlete Bryce Harper to a customer with a gambling problem

The video calls highlights the murky relationship between professional athletes and gambling apps.

The PocketMage is an E Ink digital assistant that's absolutely obsessed with wizards

It has a proprietary OS, a QWERTY keyboard and dual(ish) screens.

Mercor is in talks for a $20B valuation

A new $20 billion valuation would be a giant step up from the $10 billion valuation it reached in October.

Google will now disclose which ads are made with AI

A new feature will indicate when advertisers have used generative AI tools to create or edit their ads, Google says.

Paris-based AI voice startup Gradium raises $100M seed, backed by Nvidia

The Paris-based ElevenLabs competitor, just announced a hefty seed extension round.

iPhone Ultra rumors: The most credible leaks, price and expected release date

iPhone Ultra or the iPhone Fold. No matter what you call it, here are all the rumors and leaks we've gathered on Apple's most anticipated iPhone in years.

Anthropic Wants You to Pay Up for Claude Fable 5

Claude subscribers must soon pay usage-based fees to access Anthropic’s best consumer AI model—a sign that the golden era of AI subscriptions is ending.

How did the government decide OpenAI’s frontier model was safe to release?

"Exactly what that dialog looked like between the government and Anthropic and OpenAI is unclear."

Refuge data reveals 78% rise in tech and economic abuse referrals

Refuge, the UK’s largest specialist domestic abuse charity, has recorded a staggering 78% rise in referrals for cases of technology-facilitated abuse and econom...

US expands Iran strikes Iran hitting fishing piers near nuclear plant

Iranian officials say US strikes across Bushehr province damaged civilian infrastructure

England’s Quansah banned for two matches after World Cup last-16 red card

Quansah will miss England's quarterfinal against Norway after being sent off for a sliding studs-up tackle.