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Index Hopes Fuel Pre-Inclusion Stock Surge

Ahead of a planned addition to major stock indexes, one high-profile stock is rallying as traders position for forced buying and fast-moving derivatives flows. The move, which accelerated this week

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New Fix Targets AI Chatbot Freezes

A new approach promises to keep AI chatbots from locking up under pressure, addressing a common weak point in systems that process huge volumes of text or data. The claim

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Portable Projectors Get Smarter And Simpler

Portable projectors are shedding their fiddly reputations as new models bundle software, controls, and compact hardware into grab-and-go packages built for casual viewing. The shift, led by brands adding streaming

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Debate Grows Over Musk’s Labor Record

A stark claim has reignited debate over the human cost behind Elon Musk’s companies. The charge comes as his businesses expand across autos, space, social media, and energy. It raises

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New WRING Method Tackles AI Bias

A new debiasing method called WRING is drawing attention for claiming to solve a long-running problem in fairness work: fixes that reduce one bias can worsen another. The approach, presented

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Daily Wire Confronts Layoffs And Infighting

The Daily Wire, once a rising force in conservative media, is now under pressure amid reports of staff cuts, public rifts, and weaker reach on major platforms. The turmoil comes

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UK Confirms Under-16 Ban, Lessons Abroad

The UK has confirmed a ban for under-16s, triggering quick comparisons with Australia, where parents have already lived through similar rules with mixed results. Officials say the goal is to

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Experts Weigh Real Risk Of AI

As public anxiety over artificial intelligence grows, researchers and policymakers are asking a simple question with high stakes: how likely is a disaster? The debate has moved from science fiction

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Zip Debuts AI Agents For Procurement

Zip announced new AI “superagents” and procurement-focused MCP tools designed to automate purchasing, set guardrails for ChatGPT and Claude, and keep detailed audit logs. The move positions the procurement software

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Y Combinator Brings Fintech Interviews To NYC

Y Combinator will host interviews in New York City for the first time, a move aimed at founders building in finance and digital assets. The accelerator plans to meet candidates

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Calls Grow To Revive Harmony Remote

A fresh call to revive the Harmony universal remote has reignited debate among home-theater fans and gadget buyers who juggle multiple devices and apps every night. A recent discussion on

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Canada Earns Historic Point, USA Rolls

Canada claimed a historic first point at a World Cup with a draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, while the United States opened its campaign by beating Paraguay 4-1. The results,

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Flipper Devices Teases Sub-$350 Gadget

Flipper Devices signaled its next move in consumer hardware, saying a new gadget is under development and the base model will cost under $350. The company did not share a

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MIT Students Win 2026 Hertz Fellowships

Three MIT students and one incoming graduate student have been selected for the 2026 Hertz Foundation Fellowships, a prestigious award for doctoral research in applied sciences, engineering, and mathematics. The

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Stop Gating AI: Users Deserve Transparency

This week’s AI headlines told a bigger story than a product launch. They revealed a growing split over who controls advanced models, who gets to use them, and how much

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Balogun Brace Lifts USA Past Paraguay

Team USA opened its World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, powered by two goals from forward Folarin Balogun. The result gives

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Rivian and Volkswagen Advance Car Software

Rivian’s software lead, Wassym Bensaid, set out a clear vision for smarter, safer in-car systems, as the company deepens its partnership with Volkswagen and leans into AI voice assistants. The

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Opens Speaker Submissions

TechCrunch has opened the door for session proposals for Disrupt 2026, inviting voices across the tech sector to shape the agenda at one of the industry’s most watched conferences. The