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No time to call grandma? An AI companion can ring her up.
Vassili Le Moigne wanted to make sure his mom was OK. Having long ago moved from France to the U.S., the former Microsoft executive struggled
Despite Protests, Elon Musk Secures Air Permit for xAI
A local health department in Memphis has granted Elon Musk’s xAI data center an air permit to continue operating the gas turbines that power the
OpenAI condemns Robinhood’s ‘OpenAI tokens’
OpenAI wants to make clear that Robinhood’s sale of “OpenAI tokens” will not give everyday consumers equity — or stock — in OpenAI, the company
We tried the $44 Counterpart charger
The Counterpart charger is a $44 wall plug with one standout feature: a built-in retractable cable. It’s designed to reduce clutter and simplify your everyday
Xbox Hit With Layoffs and Game Cancellations as Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs
Major layoffs are rolling across Microsoft today, impacting game developers within Xbox across several studios and the projects they’re working on, even as an executive
Substack brings new updates to livestreaming as it increases video push
Over the past year, Substack has considerably expanded its video tools for creators, evolving from a platform primarily dedicated to newsletters. On Wednesday, Substack announced
Mexico vs. Honduras 2025 livestream: Watch Concacaf Gold Cup for free
TL;DR: Live stream Mexico vs. Honduras in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup for free on YouTube. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the
A Group of Young Cybercriminals Poses the ‘Most Imminent Threat’ of Cyberattacks Right Now
Empty grocery store shelves and grounded planes tend to signal a crisis, whether it’s an extreme weather event, public health crisis, or geopolitical emergency. But
Former SpaceX manager alleges harassment, retaliation, and security violations in lawsuit
A former SpaceX security manager, who was privy to top secret information on U.S. government programs, is suing the company and one of its senior
The best early Prime Day laptop deals
UPDATE: Jul. 2, 2025, 9:50 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with current pricing and deal availability. The best early Prime Day laptop deals