Video shows Israeli settler assaulting Palestinian child
An Israeli settler was filmed shouting at and assaulting a Palestinian child during an attack on a family east of Yatta.
TechCrunch
Tesla stars Optimus robot production in California as profit falls 43%
Tesla's revenue was flat and its expenses skyrocketed as it pressed the accelerator on its Optimus robots, AI, and autonomous driving.
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Recursive launches Flint, a laptop coding model it says was largely built by AI
Startup Recursive has released Flint, a free, laptop-sized coding model built largely by its own AI research system, as an early test of AI that improves itself...
Jason Alexander recalls Palestinian protection in Ramallah
Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander recalls a visit to Ramallah that challenged his fears about visiting Palestinian cities.
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Automattic begins layoffs following board upheaval and executive departures
Automattic has begun laying off employees across multiple teams, including WordPress.com and its enterprise business, following a board shakeup and a series of ...
Wired
Bose Is Buying Skullcandy. It’s Not as Weird as It Sounds
By keeping Skullcandy in Park City, Utah, Bose is betting that skate cred and budget pricing will reach listeners it’s been missing.
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GM is betting compute and AI will help it compete with Chinese automakers
To compete with Tesla, Rivian, and a host of Chinese automakers, GM’s fourth-gen EV platform will roll out a new central computer and electrical architecture th...
Cuba accuses US of threatening countries ahead of UN embargo vote
Havana says Washington is threatening countries with retaliation if they refuse to vote against condemning its embargo.
The Verge
YouTube says it isn’t testing hiding the dislike button
On Tuesday, I published a story about how YouTube appeared to be testing hiding the dislike button on videos, with at least two users on X sharing screenshots o...
Ars Technica
The new human-crafted Apple Music brand matters in an AI world
Opinion: In a world of AI slop, showing the human hands making things helps.
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Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in case related to Cambridge Analytica scandal
The payout is related to a recent trial involving the social media giant that revolved around its data privacy practices.
What happened to Australian politician Helen Haines?
Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after a car rammed into her.
Conservative Party suspends ex-candidate filmed in Al Jazeera investigation
An undercover investigation by Al Jazeera, launched in 2021, infiltrated Turning Point UK.
The Verge
Tesla says customers can add their own vehicles to the robotaxi fleet next year — will it happen?
For years, Elon Musk has been making big promises to Tesla owners about unsupervised autonomous driving and the ability to add their own vehicles to the company...
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While Amazon blocks AI agents, Walmart rolls out the welcome mat
As Amazon blocks AI agents from shopping on its site, Walmart is taking the opposite approach, introducing new technology that lets AI agents make purchases on ...
India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders free after a week in jail
Two top leaders of India’s Cockroach Party, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, have been released after a week in jail.
Tunisia jails opposition politician for four years over social media posts
Olfa Hamdi, a US-Tunisian national, was convicted of 'plotting' and 'inciting' military to disobey orders.
Ars Technica
RIP BioWare: EA shuts down storied RPG studio after over three decades
Next Mass Effect project canceled as parent company lays off 400.
TechCrunch
The internet is having a very bad cybersecurity day
From AI-discovered PHP vulnerabilities to flaws in Node.js and popular AI tool LiteLLM, cybersecurity teams have plenty to worry about this week.
Russia willing to resume peace talks with Ukraine, US after Witkoff visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signalled Moscow is willing in principle to resume talks with Ukraine and the US.
Steelers and Saints set for historic NFL clash in riot-hit Paris
The NFL’s Steelers and Saints will play in Paris on Sunday despite the riots.
Iran determined to keep uranium amid increased war odds, flurry of meetings
Tehran had 'nothing new' to tell Washington after latest nuclear proposals reportedly offered by mediators.
TechCrunch
Legal AI startup Legora raises $550M Series E at $8.8B valuation
Legal AI startup Legora announced Wednesday that it raised a $550 million Series E round, valuing it at $8.8 billion.
Ars Technica
OpenAI's latest AI models are coming to Google Cloud and Antigravity
Google Cloud will have GPT 6.1 Astra, Sol, and Luna in the coming weeks.
Farmers blocked from olive harvest in occ. West Bank, volunteers detained
Palestinian farmers are still being blocked from accessing their olive groves by Israeli settlers and the military
Wired
Eufy Security Wall Light Cam S4 Deal: Save $80 on This Versatile Gadget
This feature-packed security camera is the perfect way to keep an eye on your home and fam from afar.
Thousands march for school funding in Greece
Teachers joined nationwide student protests amid growing youth-led demonstrations in Europe.
Wired
Ruggable’s Washable Rugs Are Worth It and Now on Sale (2026)
If you’re going to nest, you might as well do it at a discount.
Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia sign ‘Badr’ defence pact
Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reports on the ‘Badr’ Memorandum of Understanding.
Ars Technica
Report: Musk ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, then blamed it on Trump
Musk and Trump both denied ordering Starlink slowdown. WSJ reports it was Musk.