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Flock CEO: We haven’t ‘fired’ any police departments as customers
Flock CEO Garrett Langley said that the surveillance company has not canceled contracts of any police department or law enforcement agency, despite reports of abuse.
TechCrunch · 14 Oct, 08:26 pmElectric vehicle sales in the US are showing signs of life
The electric vehicle market in the U.S. has been growing for the last three consecutive quarters.
TechCrunch · 14 Oct, 08:12 pmMicrosoft and Japan took down a cybercrime network behind over a billion scam messages
We've all gotten a scam text about a nonexistent parking ticket or a fake package delivery, but hopefully you'll start seeing fewer of them. Microsoft says it helped dismantle a marketplace for scammers sending phishing messages like those…
The Verge · 14 Oct, 08:03 pmTimeTeller puts our internal clocks at the center of personalized medicine
German startup TimeTeller has developed a saliva test kit to help anyone understand their circadian rhythm; it aims to reduce side effects from cancer treatments.
TechCrunch · 14 Oct, 08:00 pmAmbrosia Energy will build a 10 GWh factory in Texas to make batteries for off-grid data centers
Startup Ambrosia Energy will build a massive factory to crank out batteries to augment solar panels, creating a round-the-clock clean power plant.
TechCrunch · 14 Oct, 07:51 pmThe AI race is back on
Last week, Anthropic and OpenAI looked like they had the AI race to themselves, pulling ahead with increasingly powerful models that left their rivals in the dust. Google seemed hopelessly far behind, while Meta, despite spending billions t…
The Verge · 14 Oct, 07:06 pmHiyd is a health tracker that attaches to the watch you already wear
Former Apple engineers figured out how to get a biometric sensor to attach to your watch without any magnets or adhesives.
TechCrunch · 14 Oct, 07:00 pmNow that Character.AI is going bankrupt, what happens to all of its users’ data?
New York Attorney General Letitia James revealed a years-long multi-state investigation against Character.AI as they now seek to require protections on consumer data sold through its bankruptcy proceeding. James is among 40 bipartisan AGs w…
The Verge · 14 Oct, 06:47 pmAs a TV enthusiast, I was hoping for more from the Apple TV 4K
It's been four long years since the last Apple TV 4K was released, and in that time there have been lots of hopes and dreams for features in whatever comes next. A new chip, 4K/120Hz support, audio passthrough, a remote locator, better home…
The Verge · 14 Oct, 06:38 pmYouTube Music launches new labels as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms
The label will appear on the player page and include songs entirely generated by AI or partially, such as involved in composition and vocals.
TechCrunch · 14 Oct, 06:23 pmYouTube sticks new labels on AI-generated songs
YouTube is adding a "Made with AI" label to tracks that were "altered or fully generated" using AI, with a similar approach to its existing process for applying AI labels to videos. It doesn't sound like this will apply to any and all use o…
The Verge · 14 Oct, 06:22 pmSave up to 20 percent on gift cards for REI, Barnes & Noble, and more
While we cover a lot of deals on specific products, it’s rare that we find worthwhile savings on gift cards that let you save on essentially anything the store sells. However, until October 19th, you can save up to twenty percent on gift ca…
The Verge · 14 Oct, 06:20 pmApate sends AI agents undercover to get scammed so they can gather fraud intelligence
Most companies use AI agents to ship products faster or speed up workflows. Apate.ai sends them undercover to get scammed.
TechCrunch · 14 Oct, 06:00 pmApple’s new HomeView smart display is $10 cheaper at Amazon
Apple only just announced on Tuesday that its first smart display, the HomeView, will arrive on November 13th, but you can already save a couple bucks on it. Right now, you can buy the display for $289.99 ($10 off) in gray and the creamy wh…
The Verge · 14 Oct, 05:24 pmSprout Pi adds Bluetooth, streaming, and USB-C to your aging iPod
There's an entire cottage industry of iPod mods out there, but Sprout Pi and Sprout Pico are two of the few full motherboard replacements that combine many of the most popular mods into a single upgrade. Both versions add Bluetooth, Wi-Fi,…
The Verge · 14 Oct, 05:19 pmAnbernic’s next dual-screen handheld could replace your aging Nintendo 3DS
Anbernic shared a new video of its upcoming dual-screen handheld it announced last week showing the device playing 3DS, Xbox, and PS3 games through emulation. While competitors like Ayaneo have been making dual-screen handhelds for a few ye…
The Verge · 14 Oct, 05:13 pmResearchers use AI to design proteins that cut up other proteins
AI design tools make proteins that break bonds that are stable for hundreds of years.
Ars Technica · 14 Oct, 05:10 pmMy AI doppelganger tells me what to eat
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. For the past 100 days or…
The Verge · 14 Oct, 05:00 pmMosqitter is turning its mosquito traps into an AI-powered surveillance network
Mosqitter is turning its mosquito-trapping hardware into an AI-powered surveillance network designed to identify species, monitor populations, and provide earlier warnings of mosquito-borne disease risks.
TechCrunch · 14 Oct, 05:00 pmRecording device hidden in toilet paper found in top-secret OpenAI meeting room
OpenAI engineer faces 5 years and $250K fine as FBI lobs foreign spy charges.
Ars Technica · 14 Oct, 04:41 pmLegendary FPS level designer Richard "Levelord" Gray dies at 68
Tributes pour in for the man behind iconic Duke Nukem 3D levels and much more.
Ars Technica · 14 Oct, 04:02 pmPrismm helps banks keep inherited money in-house
With Prismm, account holders can give designated family members access to their accounts and documents ahead of time.
TechCrunch · 14 Oct, 04:00 pmDeezer will soon let you filter out AI-generated music
Deezer said that the new toggle will be rolled out by the end of the year.
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TechCrunch · 14 Oct, 03:13 pmZenzap raises $44M for its AI chat app that aims to replace WhatsApp in the workplace
Zenzap is used by organizations including Starbucks and Taco Bell.
TechCrunch · 14 Oct, 03:08 pm