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The Download: a censorship conspiracy theory and the first virus created by AI
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going o…
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How ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policy
This article was produced in partnership with Type Investigations, with support from the Wayne Barrett Project. One morn…
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Four AI agents coordinating in real time outperformed Claude Opus 4.8 on enterprise coding tasks
As enterprise codebases grow, AI agents tasked with analyzing them are buckling under the weight of long-horizon tasks t…
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Stanford is running 37,000 AI agents as a virtual biotech — and one of its drug designs got independently confirmed by Merck
For developers, the operating assumption has been one engineer, one agent — the model Claude Code and similar tools. At …
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Framework customer information was accessed as part of a data breach
Framework's customer database was accessed, but no payment info was released.…
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One of NASA's Mars rovers could find itself promised to the moon instead
NASA is planning to use elements of existing tech to learn more about all sides of the moon.…
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WhatsApp makes parent-managed accounts easier to set up on iPhone
WhatsApp is bringing its dedicated parental controls section to the iPhone, making the feature easier for parents to fin…
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Apple adds nearly 45 hearing devices to its Made for iPhone compatibility list
Apple updated its list of Made for iPhone (MFi) hearing devices today, with 43 models across 22 brands. Here’s what’s ne…
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OpenAI pledges to add Astra security as Anthropic loosens Fable's leash
Or how I learned to stop worrying and love dangerous AI…
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Water system controllers don't belong on the internet, says ex-NSA chief after suspected Iran attacks
Calling all defenders…
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This 6-port USB-C charger replaced my ugly power brick - and powers my entire desk
The Satechi ChargeView 240W desktop charger ticks all the right boxes for this charging geek.…
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I was loyal to T-Mobile for 10 years, but switching to Mint slashed my bill - by a lot
The inconsistent service, shady upcharges, and uptick in better-valued competitors made the choice easy.…
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Which USB adapters should you actually keep in 2026?
As USB-C becomes the standard across most devices, it's time to go through that drawer full of USB adapters and toss tho…
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MacBook Air reportedly facing major supply shortages due to AI-driven memory crisis
The AI datacenter buildout around the US has wreaked havoc across the entire consumer electronics industry. All of this …
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Skylight’s smart calendars are up to $90 off during its back-to-school sale
The start of a new school year can feel hectic, as parents juggle their kids’ classes, extracurriculars and sports on to…
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Common problems with Bluetooth speakers and how to fix them
Struggling with audio dropout or finnicky pairing? Ensure these common Bluetooth speaker problems aren't getting in the …
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Report: Apple’s smart glasses will become a major health companion, but not initially
According to the latest Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman, Apple is working towards turning its upcoming non-AR smart…
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HP’s HyperX Omen 15 isn’t quite the budget-friendly gaming laptop its predecessor was
The HP HyperX Omen 15, which I first saw at CES, replaces the HP Victus 15, a longtime bestselling budget gaming laptop.…
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Can using your phone while charging affect its battery life?
Using your phone while it's plugged in changes the way it charge. Here are some common myths (and truths) about charging…
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Is paying artists enough to convince them to embrace AI?
Illustrators have spent years sounding the alarm about generative artificial intelligence startups training their models…
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Foldables are sort of boring now — and that’s great news for Apple
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on smartphones…
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8 Best Password Managers (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Keep your logins locked down with our favorite password management apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.…
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The James Webb Telescope Is Changing Astronomers’ Understanding of the Ancient Cosmos
From how galaxies form to the beginnings of the universe, the images from the space telescope are giving cosmologists ne…
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Best Car Vacuums (2026): Handheld, Cordless, Shopping Tips
These portable vacuums make quick work of snack crumbs, tracked-in dirt, pet hair, and the mysterious debris beneath you…