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Meta made a Tamagotchi-like wearable for its Muse AI agent

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 17:46
The tiny hardware device creates another mobile home for its AI agent Muse.
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Meta is trying VR glasses (again), this time with more IMAX

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 16:47
Meta's return to the VR glasses realm comes with a promising combination of light weight form factor and enhanced entertainment options.
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Meta introduces camera-free AI glasses

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 16:39
Meta says the camera-free glasses will be lighter and have up to 12 hours battery life.
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Vogue sent robots down the runway at Vogue World, and people were not impressed

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 16:33
Nothing says Italian craftsmanship like a Chinese robot doing a lasso to "L'Amour Toujours."
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Anthropic says its biology lab has already found something big

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 15:17
But maybe the biggest reveal is that Anthropic has not let Claude run lose in its biology lab. Humans are still, so far, in the loop.
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If Amazon doesn’t know how to eliminate carbon emissions, then who does?

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 14:21
Amazon is one of the largest companies in the world. How much responsibility does it have to meet its net zero pledge?
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VC firm Bessemer now has another $5.75B to invest in (what else?) AI

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 13:35
The VC firm says that AI-native companies are growing faster than any technology, ever.
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Enveda secures $311M to bring more nature-derived AI drugs into clinical trials

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 12:31
The round valued the AI biotech at $2 billion. It is currently testing drugs that treat skin conditions and preserve weight loss after stopping GLP-1s.
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Modal Motors is trying to cut China out of electric motors entirely

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 12:05
The startup is working on small, light motors with no rare-earth magnets that are suited for drones, fans, and robots.
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Disney+ and Hulu add to the growing trend of streaming inflation

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 11:06
Disney is raising the prices of Disney+ and Hulu as streaming costs continue to rise across the industry.
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The old cybersecurity model is breaking

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 10:44
As concern over AI safety and rogue agents continue to make headlines, it’s no surprise that cybersecurity stocks are rising, or that investors are pouring massive amounts of capital into startups trying to build the next generation of security for an AI-native world. We’re even seeing companies like Instinct and Simile bring in nine-figure checks and valuations that wouldn’t have made sense a […]
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Zoox grounds Atlanta test fleet after workers report toxic gas exposure symptoms

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 10:28
The Amazon-owned company launched an investigation after a worker submitted an OSHA complaint.
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ChatGPT mobile app gets voice-based agentic features

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 10:00
Pro and Plus users will be able to use the Work tab on their phones to complete agentic tasks.
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Even Americans who use AI every day are worried about it

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 09:49
The report suggests that greater exposure will not resolve the unease around the technology, nor reduce public support for AI regulation.
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YouTube is making comments more fun — and fandom more lucrative for creators

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 09:03
YouTube is rolling out GIF replies, voice-powered TV comments, personalized moderation, paid members-only communities, and new ways for fans to support their favorite creators.
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YouTube’s conversational video editing tool lets creators make edits in natural language

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 08:46
Creators will be able to use AI in a conversational chat interface to help them edit videos.
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YouTube Music gets more conversational with new AI features

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 08:19
YouTube is adding new AI-powered features to YouTube Music that aim to make it easier for listeners to discover music, explore artists, and find podcasts they may otherwise miss. Announced at this year’s Made On YouTube event, the updates include “Ask Music,” a conversational tool for music and podcasts, and “Your Podcast Lineup,” a personalized […]
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Eight Sleep’s new Pod 6 comes in smaller and solo sizes, starting at $1,999

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 07:45
Eight Sleep said the new pod is now 20% faster than the previous generation
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YouTube releases new AI features for creators within its Studio app

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 07:30
YouTube is adding new features to generate ideas and monitor the performance of thumbnails.
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YouTube’s new ‘Short Series’ feature brings episodic viewing to Shorts

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 07:30
As microdrama apps gain traction, YouTube is clearly betting that episodic short-form storytelling will stick around. And that the format belongs on Shorts. At its Made On YouTube event on Wednesday, the company announced “Shorts Series,” a new tool that lets creators organize their Shorts into TV-style seasons and episodes. The feature brings a more […]
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