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Block’s latest AI model Dessa was trained entirely on human speech — and it shows
If interacting with Siri has been the extent of your experience “talking” to AI, you’re in for a rude awakening. While Apple’s voice assistant often
9 Unique Apps to Try on the iPhone Duo
Despite seven years of Android folding phones, Apple’s iPhone Duo launch has spurred developers to create quirky, weird, and fun apps that experiment with the
Starlink seems to be working normally again in Ukraine
SpaceX appears to have lifted restrictions the Ukrainian military’s of use Starshield — the military-grade version of the company’s Starlink internet system. The Wall Street
Barclays Plans 5,000 Job Cuts as AI Boosts Productivity
Barclays plans 5,000 job cuts in 2026 as AI and restructuring improve efficiency. Learn what the changes mean for developers, IT staffing, and budgets. The
Elon Musk actually follows through on Grok AI adaptation of ‘The Odyssey’
Elon Musk doesn’t have a great track record of following through on his promises. According to MuskOmeter, a site that tracks the pledges Musk has
Best Pet Camera of 2026: Furbo, Petcube, and Enabot
Compare Our Picks Others Tested Photograph: Molly Higgins Enabot Ebo Max FamilyBot for $600: I’m usually a big fan of Enabot’s pet tech—especially its line
The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it
Relay, an AI-powered workflow automation tool built as an alternative to Zapier, shut down entirely in August. The product let users automate email and task
Arc Browser Shutdown: What Users Need to Know Before Dec. 22
Arc stops working on Mac and Windows Dec. 22, 2026. Learn how to export tabs, transfer your data, and prepare for changes to Arc Search
Critical ‘Musk’ documentary pulled from theatres after just two weeks
Despite its critical praise, Alex Gibney’s Musk documentary about the world’s richest man is ending its theatrical run after just two weeks, according to entertainment
The PHP Meltdown Shows How AI Makes Bugs More Exploitable
Welcome to Kernel Panic, a weekly newsletter by Lily Hay Newman and Matt Burgess from inside the new world of privacy and digital security. To