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Meta has unveiled a new class of nonvoting stock, designed to help CEO Mark Zuckerberg cover a potential $11 billion liability from California's proposed "billionaire tax" (Prop 40) without ceding control. This move, which allows him to sell up to 10% of his economic stake, also serves Meta's capital-raising needs for AI and acquisitions. Reports indicate Zuckerberg pressed Meta's board for a solution to avoid selling his Palo Alto property, leading to the creation of Class C shares. This financial maneuver is sparking debate on wealth taxation's impact on tech leaders.
A new frontier in agricultural technology is emerging as Electric Plant, a startup co-founded by Justin Mast and neuroscientist Lee von Kraus, announces an $11.2 million seed funding round to advance its AI-powered
Baseus has launched its U2 Pro Outdoor 3K Dual Camera, a new security camera featuring a motorized spotlight that actively tracks and follows moving targets. This innovative feature aims to deter intruders and enhance night-time video clarity. The camera also includes dual 3K cameras, full-color night vision, and AI-powered analytics to provide smart, relevant alerts while minimizing false alarms.
Leverage AI prompts to rapidly build website user interfaces. This article explains how to craft detailed prompts for AI coding tools, utilizing `shadcn/ui`, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS to generate functional and reusable UI components. Learn to streamline your UI development workflow.
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WIRED, a leading voice in technology journalism, has just released its updated guide for 2026 on the best permanent outdoor lights, spotlighting top contenders Govee, Eufy, and Cync. These innovative eave lights are
Quick Verdict Elon Musk's Terafab, an ambitious venture into advanced semiconductor manufacturing, is reportedly set to receive its first cutting-edge Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography tool from ASML in mid-2027.
Apple's HomeView smart display leads a substantial expansion into the smart home market, alongside new Apple TV 4K, HomePod Mini 2, and third-party accessories. This new lineup offers deep ecosystem integration but comes with premium pricing and staggered release dates.
Jean-Christophe Laloux, incoming EIF chief, announced that funds backed by the European Tech Champions Initiative now hold 15 unicorn companies. He detailed plans to expand the initiative to support smaller funds and attract co-investors, emphasizing the importance of scaling European startups within the continent for "sovereignty." The EIF will prioritize investments in deep tech, including AI, biotech, defense, and cleantech.
IceCube Founder Wins Nobel Prize for Neutrino Detection Breakthrough In a groundbreaking announcement, Professor Francis Halzen, director of the Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC) at the University
Apple and LG are reportedly collaborating on a new range of smart home devices, including a doorbell, lock, and thermostat. These LG-branded products will integrate with Apple's ecosystem, expected to be revealed at an upcoming event.
GM and LG Energy Solution are investing $1 billion to mass-produce advanced lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery cells at their Spring Hill, Tennessee plant by 2028. This move aims to deliver 33% higher energy density than LFP at the same cost for large EVs, marking a strategic departure from European LFP investments.
Valor Mortis, a first-person action soulslike from the Ghostrunner developer, boasts an impressive voice cast including Behemoth's black metal vocalist, Adam "Nergal" Darski. Set in a supernatural 19th-century Eastern Europe, it launches on October 13 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, priced at $40 due to a busy release season.
Governments worldwide are struggling to keep pace with the accelerating development of artificial intelligence, leading to a significant policy vacuum. The European Union, for instance, is debating whether to implement strict AI regulations to manage growing risks, or if such measures would carry economic and geopolitical costs if other nations don't follow suit. This indecision highlights a global challenge to govern rapidly evolving AI technology.
A-list actor Mark Wahlberg is set to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco, shifting focus from his Hollywood career to his burgeoning role as a tech investor and entrepreneur. Alongside Bruce K. Lee, he'll share insights into his institutional investing strategies, particularly in healthcare and wellness startups, and discuss lessons learned from his business ventures.
This TechRadar guide on watching Nations League 2026/27 for FREE offers valuable info on European free streams but clarifies that international access requires a paid VPN. A balanced look at pros, cons, and regional options.
Polymarket: Prediction Market or Payout Gamble? (Verdict) Polymarket, the decentralized prediction market, is currently engaged in a high-stakes lobbying effort across Europe, attempting to shed its image as a gambling
A new OECD report highlights a massive gap in how US and European employers use software for algorithmic management. US firms sanction workers with software at 16 times the European rate, a disparity driven by regulatory differences. The report also warns that the EU's AI Act may not cover most of these tools, as they don't necessarily use AI.
Meta's CTO, Andrew Bosworth, dismisses privacy concerns over smart glasses as a "bad actors" problem, just as the company prepares to launch a camera-free version, "Luna." This strategic product shift, coupled with mounting regulatory scrutiny in Europe and easily defeated privacy safeguards on existing models, casts doubt on Bosworth's defense.
An AI developer successfully ported DLSS 5 Neural Rendering to Intel Arc 140T integrated graphics, achieving 360p at 10.5 FPS. This technical marvel, aided by AI coding, is a groundbreaking proof-of-concept, but currently impractical for real-time gaming due to severe performance limitations and varied visual results based on game art style.
Meta's Instagram platform is under fire as Albanian anti-government protesters face mass account suspensions due to what appears to be a coordinated campaign of false copyright complaints. European lawmakers are calling for an investigation, with evidence suggesting individuals were paid to file the reports. The European Commission is already scrutinizing Meta's content moderation practices under the Digital Services Act.
This detailed analysis of the alarming Pennsylvania measles outbreak highlights four tragic fatalities, including an 18-year-old from severe neurological complications. It underscores critical public health challenges, including declining vaccination rates and federal data reporting controversies, while emphasizing the urgent need for reliable information and widespread vaccination.
Neuramill, a startup founded by Nistha Mitra and Nick Khormaei, is developing AI-powered software to capture the invaluable knowledge of retiring machinists in America. Their technology creates an "intelligence layer" for high-precision manufacturing, suggesting optimal production plans that are reviewed by human experts. The Seattle-rooted company aims to prevent the loss of critical expertise, with early traction including a defense contractor and machine shop partners.
The OEMpocalypse strategy offers a novel approach to rooting Android devices from an unprivileged app by targeting OEM-specific code. It bypasses generic Linux and chipset driver complexities, aiming for a stable page Use-After-Free (UAF) primitive in OEM kernel drivers, often after an initial sandbox escape through OEM IPC handlers. This method prioritizes reliability and portability across an OEM's lineup, accepting the trade-off of per-OEM exploitation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed a China-led open-source AI community and invited BRICS nations to join the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO) at the recent BRICS summit. This push for global collaboration contrasts sharply with Beijing's ongoing internal debates about restricting its own advanced AI models. Meanwhile, the EU's comprehensive AI Act, with its clear, enforceable rules for open-source AI, highlights a significant divergence in global AI governance approaches.
Navigating Apple's AirPods lineup can be tricky. With the new AirPods 5 potentially offering a better, cheaper option than the AirPods 4, and the AirPods Pro 3 still a premium contender, how do you decide which is right
