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The Nothing CMF Clip Pro offers a unique open-ear listening experience, designed for situational awareness and comfort. Now $30 off at $69, it's an appealing option for those seeking spacious sound without sealing off the world.
The UGREEN 25W MagFlow, a foldable 2-in-1 magnetic wireless charger for iPhones and earbuds, is back to its record-low Prime Day price. Offering Qi2 25W charging and a compact design, it's ideal for travelers and minimalists.
Flox Intelligence, a KTH spin-off and TechCrunch Disrupt finalist, is deploying AI-powered edge devices to deter wildlife from critical infrastructure like railways and airports. The system identifies animals and uses species-specific sounds, learning and adapting to prevent costly collisions and delays. With 150 devices deployed globally and $5 million raised, Flox aims to scale significantly with a new Series A round.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has launched the Resilient Seattle Economy Task Force, enlisting 18 leaders from diverse sectors including tech, labor, and small business. The task force aims to tackle economic challenges, diversify the city's economy beyond its heavy tech reliance, and improve the business environment. This initiative follows a report highlighting job losses and a shifting tax burden.
The Jaguar Type 01 marks a controversial but powerful all-electric rebirth for the brand, offering supercar-level performance and impressive range, wrapped in a polarizing "brutalist" design.
Pinterest has launched "Beauty Guides," an AI-powered feature that converts saved hair and nail Pins into actionable salon plans. Utilizing Pinterest Intelligence, it provides professional terminology, estimated costs, appointment times, and maintenance details, enhancing user-stylist communication and planning.
Oral historian Shirleene Robinson warns that AI's rise, coupled with a pre-existing decline in human conversation, threatens our fundamental ability to listen. She argues this could lead to a significant loss of empathy, which she sees as integral to our humanity. Her insights, published in The Guardian, stem from years curating diverse personal narratives.
Neko Health, the body scan startup backed by Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek, has expanded to the U.S., opening in New York. The company, which has raised nearly $1 billion and boasts a 300,000-person waitlist, offers a $500 scan to screen for blood, skin, and metabolic issues. Investor Farooq Abbasi champions its potential to transform preventative care in the U.S. healthcare system.
Netflix is ending major production deals with acclaimed directors like David Fincher and Shawn Levy, signaling a shift away from high-budget prestige films. This pivot aims to prioritize more cost-effective episodic content, reality shows, and live events to better retain subscribers amidst fierce streaming competition.
_Dressmaker_ is an unexpected indie hit on Steam, captivating players with its realistic fabric mechanics and deep design tools. It's drawing praise from diverse audiences, earning passionate reviews, and becoming a stealth Game of the Year contender for many.
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.
President Donald Trump held a private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, marking their first one-on-one meeting after months of public and policy-level tensions over AI development. Trump has pushed for accelerated AI growth, while Amodei has advocated for a slowdown and stringent guardrails, leading to past clashes including Anthropic's blacklisting by the Pentagon. The White House has not released details of their discussion.
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.
Seattle-based Truelist, founded by former Zillow VP Carey Armstrong, has been acquired by San Francisco's Mainstay as part of an $18 million funding round. The deal expands Mainstay's AI real estate tools to a broader market, with Armstrong joining as Chief Strategy Officer.
The next *Sims 4* update, arriving September 22, will revolutionize Sim autonomy, making your digital denizens act far more realistically. Expect smarter decisions like using the closest sink, sleeping through the night, and more natural social interactions. It also rebalances relationship decay and fixes the long-standing Gallery search issue, promising a more immersive and stable gameplay experience for all Simmers.
Space hardware startup Gravitics is pursuing a $125 million stock offering and Nasdaq listing through a reverse takeover of shell company Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems. This unorthodox move aims to accelerate its public market entry and fund the development of orbital carriers and space station modules, building on significant contracts with Axiom Space, NASA, and the U.S. Space Force.
In an industry constantly pushing the boundaries of visual fidelity, where every new AAA title seemingly demands more polygons, higher resolution textures, and ever more realistic lighting, it’s refreshing—and perhaps a
Google's Pixel series has consistently offered a compelling Android experience, often earning a spot on recommendation lists for its clean software and camera prowess. However, a recurring shadow has loomed over the
WIRED's 2026 guide names the JBL Flip 7 the top Bluetooth speaker, recognizing its balance of sound, durability, and affordability. The updated list highlights significant advancements across the portable audio market, with specialized picks from Sonos, Marshall, and KEF offering enhanced smart features, battery life, and sound quality for diverse user needs.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake embraces a hyper-realistic HD overhaul, sparking widespread debate among fans. While stunning new screenshots showcase a meticulously detailed Hyrule, changes to Link's appearance, Navi's sound, and potential mobile phone integration for quests have generated mixed reactions. Nintendo's ambitious vision aims to balance modern graphics with the essence of the N64 classic.
Indian hyperspectral imaging specialist Pixxel has achieved a significant milestone, raising $100 million in a Series C funding round. This landmark investment, led by Singapore's state investor Temasek and the
Silicon Valley is experiencing a "Hot Girl Renaissance," a cultural shift challenging traditional dating stereotypes in San Francisco. This trend, highlighted by the "San Francisco's Hot List" from dating app Known, emphasizes charisma and holistic "dateability." It's also seen as a new marketing strategy, where personal appeal is becoming as crucial as technical innovation.
The U.S. Justice Department has sided with OpenAI and Microsoft in a copyright lawsuit filed by The New York Times, arguing that training AI models on journalistic content doesn't violate copyright law. This intervention highlights the government's belief that a thriving domestic AI industry is crucial for national security, setting the stage for a landmark decision that could redefine intellectual property rights in the age of artificial intelligence.
Walnut has launched an enterprise AI agent platform, including AI Mode for Playlists and Deal Rooms and Walnut Xpert, to personalize B2B buyer experiences. The platform leverages product capture technology to create interactive demos and deal rooms, drastically reducing seller effort and providing deeper buyer insights. This move aims to make personalized B2B engagements scalable and buyer-centric.
Quick Verdict TIME's 2026 'TIME100 AI' list is a perplexing document that dramatically misses the mark in identifying key leaders in artificial intelligence. While claiming to highlight those with the most influence, it
