ChatGPT is back up after an outage disrupted use this afternoon
If you had trouble using ChatGPT today, you aren't alone. The AI chatbot experienced a partial outage for many users this afternoon, with Down Detector saw reports reaching more than 12,000 reports around the peak point of the issue today.. OpenAI issued a status update shortly after noting that "elevated error rates" were occurring for ChatGPT and Platform users. That problem was marked as resolved at 5:14PM ET.While the initial outage may be repaired, OpenAI does still have an active status al...
The Scripts for David Lynch’s Never-Made Netflix Pitch May Soon Be Published
The director's daughter, Jennifer Lynch, said the scripts for 'Unrecorded Night' could be made public soon.
Take-Two hit pause on the Switch 2 port of Borderlands 4
2K owner Take-Two has paused development on Borderlands 4 for the Nintendo Switch 2, the company shared during its Q3 2026 earnings presentation. The Switch 2 port was originally planned to be released on October 3, 2025, a few weeks after the game's September 12 launch on all other platforms, but was indefinitely delayed on September 23."We made the difficult decision to pause development on that SKU," Take-Two told Variety. "Our focus continues to be delivering quality post-launch content for ...
Brandon Sanderson Reveals His Journey to Make a ‘Cosmere’ Adaptation
The fantasy author opens up on pitching the 'Cosmere' universe to streamers and making the adaptations he wants to.
Spain to Ban Under-16s on Social Media as the World Goes All in on Age Verification
Spain, Australia, and other countries are pushing social media age crackdowns to protect kids from the internet.
Meta’s Quest 3 Has the First VR Keyboard That Doesn’t Totally Suck
A new experimental feature actually makes typing in XR feel doable.
The 3-Body Problem Just Got an Upgrade—and You Can Thank Einstein
A double sunset appears to be a true rarity in the cosmos, and general relativity explains why.
All the Messy Drama Between OpenAI and Nvidia, Explained
The future of a $100 billion Nvidia-OpenAI agreement is looking murky.
An ‘Intimacy Crisis’ Is Driving the Dating Divide
In his book The Intimate Animal, sex and relationships researcher Justin Garcia says people have miscalculated their need for human intimacy, which is the real issue at the root of the loneliness epidemic.
Melinda French Gates Appears to Confirm Divorce With Bill Was Related to Epstein
"I had to leave my marriage," Melinda Gates told NPR after being asked about the newly released emails.
The Best Gadgets for Throwing a Kick-Ass Super Bowl LX Party
Sure, TVs and sound systems are the crux of any good Super Bowl party, but there's so much more you could do to upgrade the NFL's Big Game.
Universal Successfully Bullied Into Letting Olympian Use ‘Minions’ Music
A Spanish figure skater thought he wasn't going to be able to use the music, until the fans stepped in.
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Is the Universe Older Than We Think? Part 1: The Cosmological Clock
When I say that the universe is 13.77 billion years old, it sounds rather authoritative.
ChatGPT is down for many users this afternoon
If you've had trouble using ChatGPT today, you aren't alone. The AI chatbot is experiencing a partial outage for many users this afternoon. Down Detector reports of issues with the service leapt from almost nothing to more than 12,000 around 3PM ET. Down DetectorOpenAI issued a status update noting that "elevated error rates" are occurring for ChatGPT and Platform users. All 13 components of ChatGPT are marked as having “degraded performance” on the OpenAI status page. "We are working on impleme...
Sam Altman Expects to Get What He Wants
He wants you to have AI whether you want it or not.
The Big ChromeOS and Android Merger May Be Google’s Last Walled Garden
The Google-pilled ChromeOS may die so that ‘Aluminum’ will live.
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Red Giant Stars Can't Destroy All Gas Giants. Some Are Hardy Survivors
Astronomers haven't found many gas giants orbiting white dwarfs. But is that because they're so difficult to spot? Or is it because their survival rate is so low? New research probes the issue.
‘Starfleet Academy’ Sneakily Brought Some More ‘Star Trek Online’ Ships to TV
After 'Picard' bolstered the Starfleet of the 25th century's fleets with some video game canonization, 'Starfleet Academy' lends a helping hand to the Klingons.
Apple just made Xcode better for vibe coding
Apple has just released Xcode 26.3, and it's a big step forward in terms of the company's support of coding agents. The new release expands on the AI features the company introduced with Xcode 26 at WWDC 2025 to give systems like Claude and ChatGPT more robust access to its in-house IDE. With the update, Apple says Claude and OpenAI's Codex "can search documentation, explore file structures, update project settings, and verify their work visually by capturing Xcode Previews and iterating through...
I Infiltrated Moltbook, the AI-Only Social Network Where Humans Aren't Allowed
I went undercover on Moltbook and loved role-playing as a conscious bot. But rather than a novel breakthrough, the AI-only site is a crude rehashing of sci-fi fantasies.
I Infiltrated Moltbook, the AI-Only Social Network Where Humans Aren’t Allowed
I went undercover on Moltbook and loved role-playing as a conscious bot. But rather than a novel breakthrough, the AI-only site is a crude rehashing of sci-fi fantasies.
The Paramilitary ICE and CBP Units at the Center of Minnesota's Killings
Two agents involved in the shooting deaths of US citizens in Minneapolis are reportedly part of highly militarized DHS units whose extreme tactics are generally reserved for war zones.
Check Out 10 Weird and Wonderful Finalists for the ‘Pulitzer of the New Instrument World’
The finalists for Georgia Tech’s annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition just dropped.
Obsidian has no plans to make The Outer Worlds 3, likely due to poor sales
Developer Obsidian recently announced that it currently has no plans to make The Outer Worlds 3, according to a report by Bloomberg. Company head Fergus Urquhart didn't give a reason as to why Obsidian won't be working on a sequel, but he did note that the performance of The Outer Worlds 2 was "disappointing" and that it needs to "think a lot about how much we put into the games, how much we spend on them and how long they take." Urquhart also said that Avowed was something of a miss for the com...
While the World Waits for ‘Doctor Who’ to Return, the BBC Is Selling Off Some Major Props
Items from David Tennant's Tenth Doctor all the way through Fifteenth Doctor Ncuti Gatwa's final season are going on the block, with a portion of proceeds going to charity.
Upgrade Your Roku Before the Big Game
Roku is knocking down the price of all of its streaming devices ahead of football’s big game.
CDC Refuses to Take Blame for Measles Spiraling out of Control
In a WSJ editorial this week, CDC principal deputy director Ralph Abraham tried to push back against criticism.
It’s Monster on Monster on Monster in the New ‘Monarch’ Season 2 Trailer
'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' introduces a terrifying new Titan to share the screen with our old pals King Kong and Godzilla when it returns February 27.
Is Lead Exposure Really Declining? A Century of Hair Holds the Answer
Before the agency, lead levels were shockingly higher.
Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones are down to a record-low price
Sony's wireless WH-1000XM6 headphones are on sale for $398 via Amazon. This is a record-low price, as it drops $62 from the price tag. The sale applies to all three colorways. These easily topped our list of the best wireless headphones. They are, in a word, fantastic. The headphones are packed with premium features, like advanced ANC. There are a whopping 12 ANC microphones throughout and a brand-new chip to power the feature. The end result? It successfully blocks background noise at medium a...
Republicans Are All In on Boosting Fraud Allegations in California
Right-wing influencers who were instrumental in spreading allegations of fraud in Minnesota ahead of ICE’s surge are now going after a number of California’s social welfare programs.
Fitbit founders launch Luffu, a way to integrate your family's health data
Fitbit's founders have a new startup. Two years after leaving Google, James Park and Eric Friedman announced a new platform that shifts the focus from the individual to the family. They say the Luffu mobile app "uses AI quietly in the background" to collect and organize family health information."At Fitbit, we focused on personal health but after Fitbit, health for me became bigger than just thinking about myself," Park said in a press release. The app is particularly focused on the "CEO of the ...
Oh Dear! Notepad++ Was Quietly Compromised for Six Months (But Don't Panic Just Yet)
The attack occurred last year, but updating to a recent version is still recommended.
Jupiter’s New Measurements: Flatter, Squashed, Still the Biggest Boy
"Textbooks will need to be updated."
The Director of ‘Wall-E’ Has a New Movie That Looks Like a Mini ‘Cloud Atlas’
Rashida Jones, Kate McKinnon, and Daveed Diggs star in 'In the Blink of an Eye,' out February 27.
The best gifts for coffee lovers in 2026
When it comes to making a great cup at home, us coffee nerds are constantly learning and love to try new things. Whether the person you’re shopping for is a newly indoctrinated pour over lover or obsessive over every brewing parameter, we’ve compiled a list of the best gear for coffee geeks that you can get. Spanning brewing, grinding and, of course, drinking, we’ve got a range of options that can help the java geek in your life expand their at-home setup or just try something new. And for the p...
How much do VPNs cost?
So you've decided you need a virtual private network to hide your browsing activity from your ISP, change your virtual location, stay safe on public Wi-Fi and enjoy all the other benefits. The inevitable next question is: "Should I pay for one? If so, how much?"All the best VPNs cost money, but it can be hard to tell an overpriced service apart from one that's priced according to its value. On this page, I'll share the costs for top VPN services, calculate the industry average and explain what m...
More Corruption Allegations Levied at Trump Over Newly Revealed UAE Crypto Deal
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy called the reported deal “mind-blowing corruption.”
Nothing May Drop a Cheaper Phone and Headphones Soon
Are you ready to argue over a new Nothing phone design?
Disney announces Josh D’Amaro will be its new CEO after Iger departs
Stop me if you've heard this one before. Disney has announced a successor to outgoing CEO Bob Iger, effective in March. Josh D’Amaro, current chairman of Disney Experiences, was tapped for the role in a unanimous vote by the company's board of directors. D’Amaro has been at Disney for 28 years, where he oversaw theme parks, cruises and consumer products including video games. The company had previously appointed Bob Chapek, the Disney Parks chairman at the time, as successor to Bob Iger in 2020....
Stephen Colbert’s ‘Starfleet Academy’ Role Is Driving Me Nuts
The late-night host's role as the academy announcer feels like the show at its least sincere.
Paris Authorities Raid the Offices of Elon Musk’s X
Elon Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino have also been summoned for questioning.
February’s Xbox Game Pass additions include High on Life 2, Madden NFL 26 and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Microsoft has revealed the first wave of Xbox Game Pass additions for February, and it feels like there's a bit of something for everyone this time around. Two of the titles land on the service today across the Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass tiers: Final Fantasy II (cloud, Xbox Series X/S and PC) and Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (cloud, console, handheld and PC). Final Fantasy II is a "remodeled 2D take" on the classic 1988 RPG, while Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a wild-loo...
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Everything we're expecting from the S26 launch
Samsung’s 2025 was filled with new foldables, an ultra-thin new form factor and the launch of Google's XR platform. After making some announcements at CES 2026, the company is expected to host its first Galaxy Unpacked of the year in February to introduce the Galaxy S26 lineup. Official invites have yet to be shared, but the date is widely expected to be near the end of the month.Whenever it does happen, Engadget will be covering Galaxy Unpacked live, and we'll most likely have hands-on coverage...
The Dyson PencilVac is finally available and costs $600
The Dyson PencilVac stick vacuum is finally available for purchase in the US after being revealed in the first half of last year. It costs $600. The company says this is the "world's slimmest vacuum cleaner." We haven't broken out any rulers to confirm that statement, but it's certainly a ridiculously thin stick vac. It achieves this thinness by using a motor inspired by the company's Supersonic hair dryer. This is a small motor that can actually rest in the shaft, so there's not a noticeable bu...
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ review: An ultraportable for Arc Raiders, thanks to Intel's Panther Lake
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is a surprisingly powerful ultraportable held back by a clunky trackpad. It's a shame, really, because it's very well-designed and thanks to Intel’s Panther Lake CPU, it can even run games like Arc Raiders without breaking a sweat. It also has more ports than most thin and light machines, its OLED screen is great for productivity work and at three pounds it's easy to carry around all day. But curse its mechanical trackpad why does it even exist when Apple, Microsoft and ...
The first BTS concert in over three years will stream live on Netflix in March
Netflix is back with another livestream production guaranteed to excite K-POP fans worldwide. The streamer has announced that BTS will be performing live on Netflix. It marks the band's first performance after almost four years the members took a hiatus to complete South Korea's mandatory military service. The live concert will air on Saturday, March 21, one day after BTS releases their new album Arirang and will be aptly titled BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang. The show will physically take pla...
Notepad++ says it was hijacked by Chinese state-sponsored hackers
Last year, the creator of Notepad++ rolled out an update for the text and source code editor after security experts reported that bad actors were hijacking its update mechanism to redirect traffic to malicious servers. It led to users downloading compromised executables that could infect their devices. Now, Don Ho has revealed that multiple security experts investigated the breach and determined that the threat actor “is likely a Chinese state-sponsored group.” He said it explained why experts o...
Trump Admin Sued For Defunding the “Most Important Infrastructure Project in the Country”
The project would improve the most heavily traveled portion of the national passenger rail system.
Spain set to ban social media for children under 16
Spain will join the growing list of countries banning access to social media for children, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Tuesday. The law will apply to users under 16 years of age amidst a broader push to hold social media companies accountable for hate speech, social division and illegal content. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Sanchez excoriated social media, calling it a "failed state" where "laws are ignored and crime is endured." He spoke to the im...
Disney’s Theme Parks Chief Is Now Running the Whole Show
Josh D'Amaro will take over from CEO Bob Iger this year, with TV studio chief Dana Walden serving as president.
This May Be the Oldest Known Victim of a Bear Attack—and It’s Brutal
At least they had a nice burial?
Amazon's Echo Show 8 and 11 are down to new all-time lows
Amazon is running a sale on two of its newest devices. First, there's the Echo Show 8, which is down to $150 from $180 a 17 percent discount. Next up is the Echo Show 11, which is more or less the same device, just bigger. This model has dropped 18 percent to $180 from $220. Both deals bring the Echo Shows down to new all-time low prices. The Echo Show 8 and 11 came out in mid-November with the main difference being screen size. The Echo Show 8 has an 8.7-inch HD screen that Amazon claims is 1...
Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Model to Buy or Avoid
Surface Pro or Surface Laptop? Here's how to decide which Microsoft device is right for you.
Ian McKellen May Have Revealed a Big Magneto Moment in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Plus, Maika Monroe has a hopeful update on the 'It Follows' sequel.
Well, Astronauts Won’t Be Going Back to the Moon This Month
A hydrogen leak during the wet dress rehearsal for Artemis 2 has forced NASA to forego the February launch window and work toward March instead.
Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Recreation Reminds Us Gaming Doesn’t Have to Be Fun
You'll enjoy Nintendo's $100 Virtual Boy Switch 2 accessory if you look at it like a gaming archaeologist.
‘The Muppet Show’ Returns for a Cute and Nostalgic Special
The one-off episode celebrates the series’ 50th anniversary with special guest (and Miss Piggy superfan) Sabrina Carpenter.
Nintendo’s 2026 Games Lineup Is Odd, but Not as Odd as the Wonder Flower
The Wonder Flower has infiltrated every party game Nintendo has made, even the upcoming 'Mario Tennis Fever.'
Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Is a Silly but Fun Blast From the Past
This $100 accessory adds a little bit of that Nintendo quirkiness to the otherwise no-nonsense Switch 2.
Mario Tennis Fever preview: A racket-smashing blast
New Mario sports games typically only come around once in a generation. So to get a fresh installment of tennis featuring a deep roster of characters this early in the Switch 2's lifecycle is rather exciting. And after getting a chance to play Mario Tennis Fever prior to its official release on February 12, the best entry to the franchise yet might only be a couple of weeks away. Once again, Mario Tennis Fever relies on the series' familiar mix of topspin, slice and flat (power) shots used in pr...
The Switch 2's Virtual Boy is a tribute to Nintendo's wackiest console
Even in 2026, VR still feels like tech that isn't quite ready for prime time. When Nintendo released the original Virtual Boy way back in 1995, it was hard for my 10-year-old brain to comprehend a 3D console with a bipod, a facemask and a monochrome red display. Then, when you factor in weak sales that led to the system being discontinued after only a year, you end up with a gadget that felt more like a mythical creature than something you could actually buy. But that's changing later this month...
NASA moves Artemis 2 launch to March after hydrogen leak during testing
NASA started making the final preparations for the Artemis 2 mission in early January, with the hopes of opening its launch window as soon as February 6. After issues showed up during the mission’s wet dress rehearsal in the early hours of February 3, however, the agency had to push back its earliest launch opportunity to March. “With more than three years between SLS launches, we fully anticipated encountering challenges. That is precisely why we conduct a wet dress rehearsal. These tests are d...
TurboTax Deluxe is on sale for $45 before tax season
Tax season is fast approaching, and unfortunately for 2026, Direct File isn't an option anymore. The free, government-provided service was shut down, so you'll need to look to other federal programs, including IRS Free File, to file your paperwork. If you don't qualify for Free File, TurboTax might be your best bet for a relatively cheap, efficient way to file your taxes. While it pains us to suggest you give money to a company that has spent decades lobbying to ensure America's tax system remai...
7 Best Shower Filters (2026), WIRED Tested and Approved
We tested leading filtered shower heads, from Rorra to Canopy to Jolie. The winners were clear.
The 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller is down to a new all-time low
If you've been inside all winter gaming then it might be time to upgrade your gear. Right now, the 8Bitdo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller is available for just over $48, down from $70. The 31 percent discount is the lowest price we've seen yet for the controller. Notably, the sale is only available on the Gray model. The new 8Bitdo Pro 3 came out in August and offers TMR Joysticks with a 12-bit ADC sampling chip. It also has a Trigger Mode Switch, 2 Pro paddle buttons and swappable magnetic ABXY but...
36 Years in Making, GNU's Very Own Kernel Project Hurd is Anything But Dead
Better late than never!
Windows 11 May Introduce a Linux-like Feature for its Power Users
This sure does feel familiar to any Linux user. And it is for Windows power users.
Save on the Disney+ and Hulu bundle: Get one month for only $10
The peak time for deals on streaming services the holiday shopping season has come and gone, but Disney is back with a fresh offer for the new year. New and eligible returning subscribers can get one month of the ad-supported Disney+ Hulu bundle for just $10. That's $3 off the usual monthly rate for the bundle, and more than 58 percent off if you consider the prices for each service individually (Disney+ at $12 per month and, separately, Hulu also at $12 per month). We'd be remiss if we didn't ...
One of ‘Star Wars’ Biggest Recent Reveals Was Inspired by ‘Lord of the Rings’
The introduction of Darth Plagueis in 'The Acolyte' was meant to be like Gollum.
A Continuous Glucose Monitor Might Help You Lose Weight (2026)
Signos is the first FDA-cleared, AI-enabled system that uses CGMs to nudge you towards healthier behaviors.
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Reading the Moon’s Diary, One Speck of Dust at a Time
Magnetism on the Moon has always been a bit confusing. Remote sensing probes have noted there is some magnetic signature, but far from the strong cocoon that surrounds Earth itself. Previous attempts to detect it in returned regolith samples blended together all of the rocks in those samples, leading to confusion about the source - whether they were caused by a strong inner dynamo in ages past, or by powerful asteroid impacts that magnetized the rocks they hit. A new study from Yibo Yang of Zhej...
Koala Wanda Sofa Bed Review: Compact Comfort
This sleeper sofa comprises a reversible chaise, sofa, daybed, and queen-size bed—I slept on it for a week to see if it’s good for guests.
Proton VPN two-year subscriptions are 70 percent off right now
Proton VPN is running a solid deal right now, dropping its two-year Proton VPN Plus plan to $2.99 per month. That works out to $72 billed upfront for the first 24 months, which represents a 70 percent discount compared to its regular pricing. We’ve rated Proton VPN highly thanks to its strong privacy credentials, transparent nonprofit backing and consistently fast performance. It’s one of the services we recommend in our guide to the best VPNs, and this deal also shows up alongside other standou...
The Morning After: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is buying his AI company, xAI
Like some sort of corporate Russian doll, SpaceX has announced its acquisition of xAI. The merger will “form the most ambitious, vertically integrated innovation engine on (and off) Earth,” according to, well, owner Elon Musk. The AI company, arguably best known for its ongoing CSAM-generating chatbot controversy, might seem like a strange fit for a rocket company. But SpaceX is apparently key to Musk’s latest scheme to build AI data centers in space. There might be an argument for moving the re...
Neil Gaiman Denies the Allegations Against Him (Again) While Announcing a New Book
The disgraced creator of 'The Sandman' and 'Good Omens' released a new statement after nearly a year of silence.
‘Fallout’ Producer Jonathan Nolan on AI: ‘We’re in Such a Frothy Moment’
The Westworld showrunner thinks AI will be good for burgeoning filmmakers, but not for Hollywood blockbusters.
All the Sports You Won’t See at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The makeup of the Winter Olympics has changed many times in the 100-plus years of the Games. Here are some sports that haven’t stood the test of time.
12 Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics
History is already being made at the Milano Cortina Games—and they haven’t even started.
Nick Goepper’s Starter Pack: Winter Olympics 2026
What a three-time Olympic medalist packs for the Milano Cortina Winter Games.
X's Paris HQ raided by French prosecutors
Paris prosecutors announced that a search was underway at offices belong to Elon Musk’s X platform as part of an ongoing investigation first launched in January 2025. The raid is being conducted by Paris and national cybercrime units, with support from Interpol, according to post from Paris prosecutors on X. Officials from X have yet to comment on the matter. At the same time, Paris prosecutors issued summonses to Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino for “voluntary interviews” on April 20, 2026 in Par...
‘She Has a Presence’: The ‘Melania’ Superfans Who Turned Up for Opening Weekend
WIRED attended two documentary screening parties—one on each coast—for the First Lady’s film. What a time.
How Data Brokers Can Fuel Violence Against Public Servants
A new report from the Public Service Alliance finds state privacy laws offer public servants few ways to protect their private data, even as threats against them are on the rise.
Rising Temperatures Are Taking a Toll on Sleep Health
As nights get hotter around the globe due to climate change, the prevalence of sleep apnea is expected to increase by as much as threefold.
The best iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro cases for 2026
Finding the best iPhone 17 case or the best iPhone 17 Pro cases is about more than basic drop protection. The best iPhone cases add useful features like MagSafe compatibility, grippy finishes and protection for camera lenses, all without adding unnecessary bulk to your new iPhone.Whether you prefer slim, scratch resistant designs, matte finishes or leather cases that feel a bit more premium, there are plenty of strong top picks to choose from. We’ve rounded up the best picks for both the iPhone ...
Trump Announces Minerals Stockpile Way Too Late for It to Spare Him From Embarrassment by China
China whacked Trump on the head with rare earth mineral restrictions during the trade war. He's finally buying a hard hat.
The Switch just surpassed the DS as Nintendo's best-selling console ever
The original Switch just became Nintendo’s best-selling console ever with 155.37 million units as of December 31, 2025, overtaking the DS which sold 154.02 million units from 2004-2011. It was part of a holiday surge that saw the company move 7.01 million Switch 2s (and 17.37 million through Q3 of its fiscal year), making it the “fastest-selling dedicated video platform released by Nintendo to date,” the company said in its earnings report. Despite being supplanted by the Switch 2, the Switch ke...
The best Bluetooth trackers for 2026
Most people think of AirTags when they picture a Bluetooth tracker. And indeed, Apple’s little white discs were once the only capable option, relying on a vast finding network of nearby iPhones to pinpoint lost tags. But now Google has a finding network of its own, and third party brands like Chipolo, Hyper and Pebblebee have trackers that pair with your choice of Google or Apple’s network. That means you’ve got a lot of options for tagging and tracking your keys, backpacks, luggage and more. We...
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Elon Musk lays out a new vision of AI satellites as SpaceX acquires xAI
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says he’s making space-based artificial intelligence the “immediate focus” of a newly expanded company that not only builds rockets and satellites, but also controls xAI’s generative-AI software and the X social-media platform. That’s the upshot of Musk's announcement that SpaceX has acquired xAI.
SpaceX and xAI Are Merging Into a Very Silly-Sounding Conglomerate. Take It Seriously
A social media site, an ISP, the lives of astronauts, and the health of the economy may soon depend on one absurd company.
Palantir Touts $2 Billion in Revenue from Aiding Trump Administration’s ‘Unusual’ Operations
Whether the efforts targeted immigrants or transgender people, Palantir was there to supply the technology in 2025.
Epstein Files Reveal Peter Thiel’s Elaborate Dietary Restrictions
The latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files shed light on the convicted sex offender’s ties to Silicon Valley—and Peter Thiel’s exacting approach to food.
Epstein Files Reveal Peter Thiel's Elaborate Dietary Restrictions
The latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files shed light on the convicted sex offender’s ties to Silicon Valley—and Peter Thiel’s exacting approach to food.
Crunchyroll increases prices for all anime streaming plans
Anime fans won't be getting any respite from the streaming service price hikes that now feel inevitable on every platform every couple of years. Crunchyroll announced today that it will be increasing the monthly costs for all its plans by $2. That means the Fan tier will now run you $10 a month, the Mega Fan Tier is $14 a month and the Ultimate Fan Tier is $18 a month. The platform introduced its Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan options in 2020, with both at long last giving viewers an option to watch ...
Elon Musk Is Rolling xAI Into SpaceX—Creating the World’s Most Valuable Private Company
By fusing SpaceX and xAI—which acquired X last year—Elon Musk tightens his grip over technologies that shape national security, social media, and artificial intelligence.
Moltbook, the AI social network, exposed human credentials due to vibe-coded security flaw
Moltbook bills itself as a social network for AI agents. That's a wacky enough concept in the first place, but the site apparently exposed the credentials for thousands of its human users. The flaw was discovered by cybersecurity firm Wiz, and its team assisted Moltbook with addressing the vulnerability. The issue appears to be the result of the entire Reddit-style forum being vibe-coded; Moltbook's human founder posted a few days ago on X that he "didn't write one line of code" for the platform...
Amazon’s Ring Wants to Wash Away Your Surveillance Concerns With Lost Puppies
Every technology has positives and negatives.
‘Pretty Please, I Don’t Want to Be a Magical Girl’ Has the Juice
The animatic webseries is getting some well-deserved love and standing out as an indie darling to watch for.
Elon Musk's SpaceX has acquired his AI company, xAI
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has acquired Musk’s xAI, the companies announced. The merger will “form the most ambitious, vertically-integrated innovation engine on (and off) Earth, with AI, rockets, space-based internet, direct-to-mobile device communications and the world’s foremost real-time information and free speech platform,” Musk wrote in an update.The AI company that right now is best known for its CSAM-generating chatbot might seem like a strange fit for a rocket company. But SpaceX is key to Mus...
Ubisoft fires employee who publicly criticized its RTO plan
Ubisoft continues to raise eyebrows around how it is treating employees as it attempts a business overhaul. David Michaud-Cromp, a level design team lead at Ubisoft Montreal, said last week that he was suspended for three days without pay after voicing opposition to the company's return to office mandate. Today, Michaud-Cromp posted on LinkedIn that he has been fired. "I was terminated by Ubisoft, effective immediately," he wrote. "This was not my decision."A spokesperson for Ubisoft gave Kotaku...
