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The Late Show host Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked him from broadcasting an interview with James Talarico, a Democratic representative from Texas. During his opening monologue on Monday night, Colbert says the network's lawyers told him in "no uncertain terms" that he couldn't have Talarico on the show, forcing him to post the interview on YouTube instead, hours after news broke that Anderson Cooper is leaving his position at the network as a 60 Minutes correspondent. "He [Talarico] was suppose

The European Union has opened a formal investigation into Shein after French regulators found listings for "child-like sex dolls" on the retail platform last year. The investigation will assess whether the systems Shein is using to curb illegal product sales are compliant with the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), according to the European Commission, including "content which could constitute child sexual abuse material." The commission will also examine the transparency of Shein's content reco

By bringing an enhanced video podcast viewing experience to its app, Apple is aiming to keep users from turning to rival platforms to watch their favorite shows.

For years, Toyota was criticized for sitting on the sidelines while the EV revolution swept through the auto industry. Instead of riding the wave, the Japanese auto giant doubled down on hybrids, while rolling out only one pure EV for the US market, the poorly reviewed bZ4X. But as sales growth slowed and governments started eliminating their EV incentives, Toyota's caution was retroactively seen as strategic. Now, as other automakers pull back, Toyota is finally getting off the sidelines. Last

Three U.S.-based AI companies raised rounds larger than $1 billion so far in 2026, with 14 others raising rounds of $100 million or more.

India is ramping up shared AI compute, adding 20,000 GPUs as part of a broader push to attract global AI investment.

Forum members have discussed their discomfort with mass deportation efforts, debate how federal agents have interacted with civilians, and complain about their working conditions.

Perfect for people who want to look like they’re ready for rock climbing. | Image by Peak Design Peak Design is launching a lineup of mobile straps for carrying small gadgets and other essentials around without dumping them into a bag. There are three versions available starting today: a $29.95 Mobile Cuff for your wrist, a $49.95 two-point Crossbody Strap, and a $59.95 Crossbody Multi-Strap that allows you to carry several items at once using anchor attachments. Peak Design's straps feature a

After rejecting Paramount's latest acquisition bid, Warner Bros. Discovery says it's giving the David Ellison-led entertainment giant seven days to make its "best and final" proposal. Though WBD is reopening negotiations with Paramount, the company makes it clear in a press release that it still favors Netflix's $82.7 billion deal to purchase its studio and streaming service. As noted in the press release, a Paramount representative told WBD that it would agree to pay $31 per share if WBD reopen

Birgitta Böckeler explains why OpenAI's recent write-up on Harness Engineering is a valuable framing of a key activity in AI-enabled software development. The harness includes context engineering, architectural constraints, and garbage collection of the code base. It's a serious activity: OpenAI took five months to build their harness. more…

From Bell Labs to Macs, Laurie Spiegel has pushed musical boundaries. | Image: Irina Prosser / Eventide In 1986, electronic music pioneer Laurie Spiegel created Music Mouse, a way for those with a Mac, Atari, or Amiga computer to dabble in algorithmic music creation. Music Mouse is deceptively simple: Notes are arranged on an XY grid, and you play it by moving a mouse around. Back in 1986, the computer mouse was still a relatively novel device. While it can trace its origins back to the late '

Most scanning apps try to get you to buy a cloud storage subscription or pay for extras. Not FairScan, which is free and open-source, and has some powerful features.

As patients and employers look for alternatives to pricey GLP-1 drugs, Silicon Valley startup Twin Health is using AI and wearable sensors to help people make healthier choices.

Even if the AI wasn’t being disclosed, its usage in these videos isn’t exactly subtle. | Image: Samsung / The Verge After cramming AI into every inch of its smartphones, appliances, and other devices, Samsung is now increasingly slapping it across social media. Several videos posted to the company's YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok accounts in recent weeks were made or edited using generative AI tools, including its latest teaser for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. The "Brighten your after hours

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Companies are realizing they can no longer simply promote themselves to potential customers. They have to win over the robots, too.

Billboards that wouldn’t make sense to people outside the tech industry have become common in the Bay Area. One company took the microtargeting game to another level.

Billboards that wouldn’t make sense to people outside the tech industry have become common in the Bay Area. One company took the microtargeting game to another level.

The residents of Potters Bar are working to protect the “green belt” of farms, forests, and meadows that surround London from the endless demand for AI infrastructure.

Valve's popular Steam Deck OLED is experiencing intermittent availability in several regions, including the US, due to ongoing memory and storage shortages. This news follows a recent delay in Valve's planned Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller, all attributed to the same supply chain challenges. Gamers hoping to get their hands on the device may face periods of unavailability.

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Think a hard day at work is a valid excuse to skip the gym? Think again. While intense cognitive effort burns surprisingly few calories, new research reveals it significantly impairs endurance by altering your brain's perception of exertion, leading to a premature end to your workout.

In a chilling case highlighting the dark side of the internet, a Department of Homeland Security investigator rescued a young girl from sexual abuse by utilizing a seemingly insignificant clue: the type of brick used in her bedroom wall. The investigator's relentless pursuit, coupled with unexpected help from a brick expert, ultimately led to the girl's freedom and her abuser's arrest.

Frustrated with a sluggish task switcher on their X11 Plasma desktop environment, one developer turned to AI for a solution. Using large language models (LLMs) like Claude, they rapidly prototyped and iterated on a custom task switcher, FastTab, highlighting the potential of AI as a coding assistant. This experience underscores how AI can empower developers to tackle niche problems and accelerate personal projects, even with limited prior experience.

My great-grandfather Reuben P. Box was a US Forest Ranger in Northern California, and I've got his daily work diary from 1927-1945, through the depression, WWII, Conservation Corps, and lots of forest fires. I've scanned the entire thing, had Claude help with transcription, indexing, and web site building, and put the whole thing here: https://forestrydiary.com/ This is one of those projects I've sat on for years, but with Claude and Mistral helping with the handwriting recognition, and even hel

Docker Sandboxes are expanding their utility beyond pre-configured AI environments with a new shell sandbox, allowing developers to deploy and isolate custom AI agents and tools with ease. This advancement provides greater flexibility and control, enabling users to run applications like the NanoClaw WhatsApp assistant in a secure, contained environment. The shell sandbox simplifies the process of integrating diverse AI solutions into existing workflows while mitigating security risks.

In the early 2000s, the arcade industry was struggling. To combat this decline, Sega partnered with Nintendo and Namco to create the Triforce arcade system, a groundbreaking platform that leveraged the power of the GameCube to deliver cutting-edge gaming experiences.

arXiv, the leading repository for pre-prints in scientific fields, is expanding its capabilities through arXivLabs, a collaborative framework for developing and sharing new features directly on the platform. This initiative invites researchers and organizations to contribute to arXiv's ecosystem while upholding its core values of openness, community, and data privacy. Learn how you can participate and shape the future of scientific communication.

Wildex, the app that gamifies real-world wildlife observation, has released a significant update, transforming nature walks into engaging augmented reality experiences. The update boasts an improved AI model for species identification, enhanced user interface elements, and the introduction of 'Wildboy,' a virtual wilderness guide, promising a richer and safer exploration experience.