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Tech industry
fromTheregister
6 hours ago

Mozilla takes on enterprise AI providers with Thunderbolt

Mozilla launches Thunderbolt AI client as an open-source alternative to proprietary enterprise AI platforms, emphasizing data privacy and control.
Apple
fromEngadget
7 hours ago

Perplexity brings its Personal Computer AI assistant to Mac

Perplexity has launched Personal Computer for Mac, a software that enhances multi-model orchestration for managing tasks and workflows.
#macbook-neo
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
10 hours ago

The nine best ways to protect, customize, and accessorize your MacBook Neo

The MacBook Neo, priced at $599, offers high build quality and performance, making it a top contender in the laptop market for 2026.
Software development
fromTechzine Global
13 hours ago

Scale sets edge platform's software ever more free from hardware constraints

Scale Computing is reducing hardware requirements for its software, allowing more flexibility for partners and customers in choosing hardware platforms.
Productivity
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

I found the apps slowing down my PC - how to kill the biggest memory hogs

Identifying and managing background processes can optimize PC performance and reduce memory usage.
#microsoft
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
11 hours ago

Microsoft planning Surface Laptop with an OLED display

Microsoft is launching new Surface Pro and Laptop models with Intel and Qualcomm variants, featuring OLED displays and upgraded haptics.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Microsoft Surface PCs Are Getting Big Price Hikes, and the Cheaper Models Are Going Away

Microsoft is increasing Surface PC prices significantly, with no new devices under $1,000 and major price hikes across the lineup.
Higher education
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Microsoft counters the MacBook Neo with freebies for students

Microsoft responds to Apple's MacBook Neo with student-targeted deals on Windows 11 PCs and bundled offers.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Microsoft raises prices on Surface PCs due to skyrocketing RAM costs

Microsoft has significantly increased prices across its Surface product line due to rising component costs influenced by generative AI.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The MacBook Neo is the best thing to happen to Windows in years

Microsoft consistently enhances Windows in response to competitive threats, particularly from Apple.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
11 hours ago

Microsoft planning Surface Laptop with an OLED display

Microsoft is launching new Surface Pro and Laptop models with Intel and Qualcomm variants, featuring OLED displays and upgraded haptics.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Microsoft Surface PCs Are Getting Big Price Hikes, and the Cheaper Models Are Going Away

Microsoft is increasing Surface PC prices significantly, with no new devices under $1,000 and major price hikes across the lineup.
Higher education
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Microsoft counters the MacBook Neo with freebies for students

Microsoft responds to Apple's MacBook Neo with student-targeted deals on Windows 11 PCs and bundled offers.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Microsoft raises prices on Surface PCs due to skyrocketing RAM costs

Microsoft has significantly increased prices across its Surface product line due to rising component costs influenced by generative AI.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The MacBook Neo is the best thing to happen to Windows in years

Microsoft consistently enhances Windows in response to competitive threats, particularly from Apple.
#robotics
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
15 hours ago

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Engineers aim to program physical agents like digital ones, but robotics faces challenges due to limited data and the need for realistic simulations.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
7 hours ago

Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught | TechCrunch

Physical Intelligence's π0.7 model enables robots to perform unfamiliar tasks through compositional generalization, marking a significant advancement in robotic AI capabilities.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
15 hours ago

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Engineers aim to program physical agents like digital ones, but robotics faces challenges due to limited data and the need for realistic simulations.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
7 hours ago

Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught | TechCrunch

Physical Intelligence's π0.7 model enables robots to perform unfamiliar tasks through compositional generalization, marking a significant advancement in robotic AI capabilities.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Keith Rabois explains why he gave up laptops and desktops

When I started working at Square, Jack Dorsey was running the company off of an iPad. And so, I immediately converted in September of 2010, and haven't looked back. Everything I do in my life is either done from my phone, my watch, or my iPad.
Digital life
#ai
fromsfist.com
2 days ago
NYC startup

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?

Digital Richard is an AI twin that assists Richard Skellett in business and personal decision-making, serving as a model for digital twins at Bloor Research.
Web development
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Google adds AI Skills to Chrome to help you save favorite workflows | TechCrunch

Google introduces Skills in Chrome, allowing users to save and reuse AI prompts across webpages for enhanced browsing efficiency.
NYC startup
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

An AI agent successfully launched a retail store but failed to schedule staff for opening day.
Privacy technologies
fromPetaPixel
14 hours ago

Apple and Google Direct Users to AI 'Nudify' Apps: Report

Apple and Google facilitate access to nudify apps that create deepfake nude images despite policies against nonconsensual sexualized content.
Silicon Valley
fromMission Local
6 hours ago

AI boom is city's weirdest tech boom, says S.F.'s chief economist

The AI boom in San Francisco significantly differs from previous tech booms, impacting jobs and office space occupancy.
#generative-ai
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago
Venture

Factory hits $1.5B valuation to build AI coding for enterprises | TechCrunch

AI-assisted coding is the most popular use case for generative AI, with Factory raising $150 million to develop AI agents for engineering teams.
Software development
fromInfoQ
2 days ago

Zendesk Says AI Makes Code Abundant, Shifting the Bottleneck to "Absorption Capacity"

Generative AI shifts the focus in software delivery from code production to organizational absorption capacity for effective implementation.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

Factory hits $1.5B valuation to build AI coding for enterprises | TechCrunch

AI-assisted coding is the most popular use case for generative AI, with Factory raising $150 million to develop AI agents for engineering teams.
Software development
fromInfoQ
2 days ago

Zendesk Says AI Makes Code Abundant, Shifting the Bottleneck to "Absorption Capacity"

Generative AI shifts the focus in software delivery from code production to organizational absorption capacity for effective implementation.
#gen-z
Careers
fromFortune
18 hours ago

This CEO pirated video games as a teen and became a hacker for the Air Force. Now he's built a $3 billion cyber firm | Fortune

Gen Z should trust instincts in career paths, as demonstrated by Kyle Hanslovan's unconventional journey to CEO of a $3 billion cybersecurity firm.
Digital life
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Usually, Young People Embrace New Technology. Gen Z's Attitude Toward AI Should Worry the Entire Tech Industry

Gen Z shows significant skepticism towards AI, with many believing its risks outweigh benefits and fearing it hampers learning.
Careers
fromFortune
18 hours ago

This CEO pirated video games as a teen and became a hacker for the Air Force. Now he's built a $3 billion cyber firm | Fortune

Gen Z should trust instincts in career paths, as demonstrated by Kyle Hanslovan's unconventional journey to CEO of a $3 billion cybersecurity firm.
Digital life
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Usually, Young People Embrace New Technology. Gen Z's Attitude Toward AI Should Worry the Entire Tech Industry

Gen Z shows significant skepticism towards AI, with many believing its risks outweigh benefits and fearing it hampers learning.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Chipmakers AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm are all investing in this buzzy self-driving tech startup | TechCrunch

Chipmakers AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm invested $60 million in Wayve's self-driving technology, enhancing its $1.2 billion Series D funding round.
fromTheregister
1 day ago

The only technology that died more times than VR is AI

Neal Stephenson argues that the metaverse is dead, particularly in light of the failure of Meta's Horizon Worlds, which raises significant concerns about the future of virtual reality.
Wearables
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Best Buy's Ultimate Upgrade Sale features deals on dozens of our favorite gadgets

Best Buy's Ultimate Upgrade Sale offers significant discounts on various tech products until April 19th.
#google
Digital life
fromZDNET
1 day ago

I tried Google's new desktop app, and I'll never search the old way again

Google's new desktop app enhances productivity by providing quick access to Gmail, Drive, and Search features.
Digital life
fromZDNET
1 day ago

I tried Google's new desktop app, and I'll never search the old way again

Google's new desktop app enhances productivity by providing quick access to Gmail, Drive, and Search features.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Ad Tech Briefing: The Trade Desk's 'changing of the guard' and a 'sign of the times'

Independent ad tech companies face challenges as MiQ expands through acquisitions while The Trade Desk experiences significant executive departures.
#intel
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
14 hours ago

Intel's cheaper Panther Lake chips are for budget-friendly laptops

Intel introduces the Core Series 3 laptop processors, offering budget-friendly options with fewer specifications than the Core Ultra Series 3.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
10 hours ago

Intel launches new Core Series 3 chips for mainstream laptops

Intel's new Core Series 3 chips offer significant performance improvements and exceptional battery life for mainstream laptops.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
14 hours ago

Intel's cheaper Panther Lake chips are for budget-friendly laptops

Intel introduces the Core Series 3 laptop processors, offering budget-friendly options with fewer specifications than the Core Ultra Series 3.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
10 hours ago

Intel launches new Core Series 3 chips for mainstream laptops

Intel's new Core Series 3 chips offer significant performance improvements and exceptional battery life for mainstream laptops.
#gemini
fromTechCrunch
11 hours ago
Digital life

Google adds Nano Banana-powered image generation to Gemini's Personal Intelligence | TechCrunch

Apple
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Google launches a Gemini AI app on Mac

Google's new Gemini app for Mac allows seamless interaction with AI without switching windows.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Google rolls out a native Gemini app for Mac | TechCrunch

Google introduces a native Gemini app for Mac, allowing users to access assistance seamlessly without switching tabs.
fromTechCrunch
11 hours ago
Digital life

Google adds Nano Banana-powered image generation to Gemini's Personal Intelligence | TechCrunch

Apple
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Google launches a Gemini AI app on Mac

Google's new Gemini app for Mac allows seamless interaction with AI without switching windows.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Google rolls out a native Gemini app for Mac | TechCrunch

Google introduces a native Gemini app for Mac, allowing users to access assistance seamlessly without switching tabs.
#apple
fromEngadget
1 day ago
Higher education

Microsoft's new college deal is a half-hearted answer to the $500 MacBook Neo

Apple
fromAxios
2 days ago

Apple could win the AI race without running

Apple aims to maintain its high-end hardware sales as AI becomes more integral to consumer technology.
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
Apple

How vibe coding app Anything is rebuilding after getting booted from the App Store twice | TechCrunch

Apple
fromComputerworld
3 days ago

Apple preps for the face race

Apple is testing four designs for smart glasses, aiming for superior aesthetics and performance compared to competitors.
Apple
fromTNW | Apple
3 days ago

Apple testing four frame designs for AI smart glasses ahead of 2027 launch

Apple is testing four frame styles for AI-powered smart glasses, targeting production in December 2026 and a launch in spring or summer 2027.
Higher education
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Microsoft's new college deal is a half-hearted answer to the $500 MacBook Neo

Apple's MacBook Neo challenges affordable Windows laptops, prompting Microsoft to respond with a competitive college offer bundle.
Apple
fromAxios
2 days ago

Apple could win the AI race without running

Apple aims to maintain its high-end hardware sales as AI becomes more integral to consumer technology.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

How vibe coding app Anything is rebuilding after getting booted from the App Store twice | TechCrunch

Apple is blocking updates and removing vibe coding apps from the App Store, citing developer agreement violations.
Apple
fromComputerworld
3 days ago

Apple preps for the face race

Apple is testing four designs for smart glasses, aiming for superior aesthetics and performance compared to competitors.
Apple
fromTNW | Apple
3 days ago

Apple testing four frame designs for AI smart glasses ahead of 2027 launch

Apple is testing four frame styles for AI-powered smart glasses, targeting production in December 2026 and a launch in spring or summer 2027.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
20 hours ago

These Allbirds AI jokes are as fire as the company's stock price

Allbirds found itself the subject of many jokes on social media on Wednesday. Investors in the long-beleaguered company, though, had something to celebrate. Its stock price shot through the roof after it rebranded itself as NewBird AI and said it would provide GPU compute-as-a-service.
Venture
Careers
fromFast Company
22 hours ago

To thrive in the age of AI, don't reinvent yourself. Try this instead

Integration of diverse skills will be crucial for future leadership in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
#meta
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses enhance presence and offer transformative features for those with vision impairments or hearing loss, but raise privacy concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Daily Beast
3 days ago

Meta Is Building an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg to Chat With Staff

Meta is developing an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, enhancing connection and potentially impacting job security.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses enhance presence and offer transformative features for those with vision impairments or hearing loss, but raise privacy concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Daily Beast
3 days ago

Meta Is Building an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg to Chat With Staff

Meta is developing an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, enhancing connection and potentially impacting job security.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
9 hours ago

New MacBook Pro Overhaul Expected with OLED, Touchscreen, and M6 Chips

Apple's MacBook Pro is set for a major redesign featuring OLED technology and potential touch input, expected between late 2026 and early 2027.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Mastering the dull reality of sexy AI

The gap in enterprise AI lies in building effective systems for retrieval, evaluation, memory, and governance, not just access to models.
Startup companies
fromSilicon Canals
6 hours ago

Psychology says the people who find lasting success in business aren't the ones who mastered the habits productivity culture celebrates - they've quietly figured out that most of what business media treats as essential is noise, and the actual signal is found in a much smaller set of decisions most people overlook - Silicon Canals

Sustainable business success comes from focusing on key decisions rather than following productivity trends and hacks.
#nudify-apps
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
20 hours ago

Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to nudify apps

Apple and Google continue to promote nudify apps despite policies against such content, raising concerns about their enforcement and user safety.
Privacy technologies
fromDigital Trends
18 hours ago

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
20 hours ago

Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to nudify apps

Apple and Google continue to promote nudify apps despite policies against such content, raising concerns about their enforcement and user safety.
Privacy technologies
fromDigital Trends
18 hours ago

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.
Tech industry
fromZDNET
1 day ago

The same Microsoft Surface I bought 4 months ago is 69% more expensive now - here's why

Memory and SSD costs are projected to rise 130% by 2026, significantly increasing PC prices.
#silicon-valley
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

How Silicon Valley Is Turning Scientists Into Exploited Gig Workers

Silicon Valley's success is deeply rooted in government-funded research, which has been crucial for foundational technologies.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

How Silicon Valley Is Turning Scientists Into Exploited Gig Workers

Silicon Valley's success is deeply rooted in government-funded research, which has been crucial for foundational technologies.
fromAxios
18 hours ago

Anthropic's AI downgrade stings power users

"Claude has regressed to the point it cannot be trusted to perform complex engineering," an AMD senior director wrote in a widely shared post on GitHub.
Artificial intelligence
Software development
fromThe Verge
10 hours ago

OpenAI's big Codex update is a direct shot at Anthropic's Claude Code

OpenAI updates Codex to enhance its capabilities, including desktop app operation, image generation, and memory features for improved user experience.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 days ago

The billionaire Anthropic cofounder who majored in literature and says knowing how to ask the right question beats knowing how to code | Fortune

AI is highlighting the value of liberal arts degrees, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and interdisciplinary thinking for future careers.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
8 hours ago

OpenAI takes aim at Anthropic with beefed-up Codex that gives it more power over your desktop | TechCrunch

OpenAI's Codex has been revamped with new features, including background operation capabilities, to compete with Anthropic's Claude Code.
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Nothing makes it easy to share files between any Android phone and a Mac

Warp is the combination of an Android app and a browser extension, which means it'll only be helpful if you use a Chrome-based browser capable of installing the extension - but that does make it compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux, so it's more universal than AirDrop.
Gadgets
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
6 hours ago

Mozilla launches Thunderbolt AI client with focus on self-hosted infrastructure

Thunderbolt client by Mozilla supports various AI interfaces and is available for multiple platforms, with enterprise deployment options under development.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Where will developer wisdom come from?

Agentic coding allows software creation without traditional developer wisdom, relying instead on AI like Claude Code for implementation and problem-solving.
Apple
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

MacBook Air M5 review: Apple's best consumer laptop speeds up

Apple's new MacBook Air features the M5 chip, double the storage, and remains a top choice for consumers despite the introduction of the lower-cost MacBook Neo.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

This Windows Laptop Makes the MacBook Neo Look Overpriced

The HP OmniBook 5 offers superior specifications and performance compared to the MacBook Neo at a competitive price.
Gadgets
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

This $299.99 refurbished ThinkPad skips the fluff with some great specs

Refurbished 2022 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 offers solid performance for $299.99, ideal for everyday tasks and remote work.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
4 days ago

No 2-in-1 Laptop Is Perfect, but These Are the Best I've Tested

2-in-1 devices combine tablet and laptop functionalities, but often favor one over the other.
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The heist of iOS 26

Jon Prosser revealed details about unreleased iOS software in a video, claiming certainty about its authenticity and encouraging leaks.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

Silicon Valley has no monopoly on AI brain power. That's why Demis Hassabis is very happy to stay in London | Fortune

Demis Hassabis emphasizes extreme dedication and planning in achieving goals, advocating for diverse AI innovation centers beyond Silicon Valley.
Apple
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Apple Business rolls out to 200+ countries today

Managed Apple accounts enhance device management for businesses, separating private and company data.
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 days ago

Grok faced potential removal from the App Store

Apple privately threatened to remove Elon Musk's artificial intelligence app, Grok, from its App Store in January after Musk's xAI failed to do enough to stop it from creating nude or sexualized deepfakes.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 day ago

AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources

Nvidia faces potential competition as startups like Wafer optimize AI code for various chips, challenging its dominance in AI hardware.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.
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