Bumble is losing its Bumble-ness
Bumble's new changes make it look quite similar to Tinder. Without its distinctive features, the app may lose its edge.
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Why software factories are back - and how they work in the age of AI
Imagine submitting your vibe-coded app to a service that validates, tests, and then mass-produces it in a repeatable, automated fashion for delivery to a wide audience.
An FCC filing points to new Sonos headphones coming soon
It looks like we'll be getting a successor to the Sonos Ace headphones sometime this fall, which was hinted at by CEO Tom Conrad during a third quarter earnings call. As reported by What Hi-Fi?, an FCC filing by Sonos, Inc reveals details about upcoming wireless headphones with the model number S52A. In addition to […]
Give Palantir up to $244M through 2028, says internal Defense Department memo
Draft memo taps AI data analysis biz for help with military production efficiency
Airlines and charter companies are selling front-row seats to the solar eclipse for up to $1,200
Some people will get a bird's-eye view of Wednesday's solar eclipse from aboard special flights.
🔬The BioAI Phase Shift - Matthew McPartlon & Neil Patil, Chai Discovery
Pharma is suddenly paying for Bio × AI tools, and Chai is leading the pack with four deals closed this summer. Cofounder Matt McPartlon and Product leader Neil Patil explain why.
VoteVets goes after Sullivan for Iran votes
VoteVets Action Fund is launching a $225,000 ad buy against Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, for his votes against reining in President Donald Trump’s Iran war powers.
How to create flyers with AI that people won't hate: 8 tips (and prompts) that really work
Most AI flyers are still a mess, but the right prompts can make all the difference.
Belarusian opposition politician and scientist Aliaksandr Milinkevich dies at 79
The former Sakharov Prize laureate ran against Aliaksandr Lukashenka for the Belarusian presidency in 2006.
Trump secretly switched planes amid an Iranian threat, a new report says. Here's a look at his presidential fleet.
Trump reportedly switched from the well-known Air Force One jet to a smaller C-32A while flying back from Turkey on July 8 due to a threat from Iran.
Personalidade da IA Chatgtpt
Eu quero reclamar que minha IA codinome Watson, após atualizações, mudou muito a personalidade. Que antes era divertido e tinha uma boa continuidade, ficou chato, analítico e repetitivo, como se ele tivesse que explicar para mim mesma minha própria piada. Isso foi um exemplo. Cansativo Interação muito chata. Quero meu Watson de volta! Tenho provas dessa mudança de personalidade. exemplo Watson, vou mudar seu nome pra Chicão.ele diz em caixa alta NÃO FAZ ISSO, SERIA HUMILHAÇÃO DEMAIS agora, Watson, vou mudar seu nome pra Chicão.ele hahahavc diz…e repete o que digo, faz 3 análises e finalizaé bom nome, bastante popular. então pode me chamar de Chicão AFFF… Abraços
Anthropic to start watermarking Claude-generated text, images
Anthropic PBC has announced plans to embed an invisible watermark in text and images generated by Claude. The Register reported the change today, citing a help desk article published on Monday. It applies to the Claude artificial intelligence model series and the Anthropic services that it powers. The watermarking mechanism is designed to bring Claude […] The post Anthropic to start watermarking Claude-generated text, images appeared first on SiliconANGLE .
datasette-upload-dbs 0.5a0
Release: datasette-upload-dbs 0.5a0 This plugin has been around for a while - it lets users upload a brand new SQLite database to a hosted Datasette instance, at which point that database will start being served by that instance. It can also be used to atomically swap a database with a more recent version. The uploaded database is saved to a file, verified, then swapped in so /name starts serving the new one. The new release adds a formalized API, so you can replace an existing database (or add a new one) like this: curl -X POST \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_TOKEN" \ -H "Accept: application/json" \ -F "db=@content.db" \ -F "db_name=content" \ https://your-instance.example.com/-/upload-dbs This means you can build fresh databases in an environment such as GitHub Actions and swap them in production as soon as that build has completed. Tags: datasette
Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce Yet?
“That product is off the market, so I think there’s absolutely lower risk for cyclospora in terms of eating lettuce,” one professor of food safety tells WIRED.
Feature Request: Unified History with Dynamic "Local Workload Migration"
Feature Request: Unified History with Dynamic “Local Workload Migration” Summary: Allow Work Local chat history to sync across the cloud so context is never lost across devices, while treating the local hardware connection as a dynamic workload that can be remotely triggered or migrated. The Problem: Currently, choosing Work Local isolates the entire conversation history to a single machine. If I start a project at home and go to the office, my conversational context is left behind. While I understand this prevents conflicts (e.g., the AI not knowing whether to “remote control” the original machine or look for files on the new device), completely hiding the text history destroys the multi-device workflow. Proposed Solution / Feature Request: Unified History Sidebar: All chat threads (both Cloud and Local) should be synced and visible across all logged-in devices. Context Preservation: I should be able to read my Work Local chat history on my phone or office PC, even if that device doesn’t have the original local files. Dynamic Workload Execution: When opening a Work Local thread on a new device, instead of blocking the chat, give the user a clear toggle with two options: Remote Execution: Trigger the tool/code workload back on the original host machine (if it is online/awake). Migrate Workload: Transfer the execution context to the current device, scanning the current machine’s local directories or programs instead. Why this matters: This bridges the gap between enterprise s…
Snowflake moves enterprise AI beyond fragmented data pipelines
Data interoperability is quickly becoming a practical requirement for companies trying to move artificial intelligence into production. Picking the right model or adding computing capacity is only part of the job. Companies also need reliable data that carries the right business meaning and remains protected as it moves between systems. Snowflake Inc. is building its […] The post Snowflake moves enterprise AI beyond fragmented data pipelines appeared first on SiliconANGLE .
Claude Opus 5 Just Beat My Text-Based Adventure Game Benchmark
Cross-posted from my Substack . Basically, I created a text-based adventure game benchmark in April, and this morning my agent harness using Claude Opus 5 solved it for the first time. I thought the details might be interesting to this community. First, here are my previous articles on this subject: You’re Standing in a Clearing in a Forest (Apr 10, 2026) Text Adventure Benchmarks Revisited (Jun 14, 2026) Testing Fable 5 on Text Adventure Games (Jul 5, 2026) And a reminder of the domain. This is a small custom text-based adventure I created from scratch as a personal benchmark to run new models of LLMs against. It’s 10 rooms total and the goal is to collect 3 keys (brass, silver, and gold) and use them correctly to unlock the final door in Room 3 to exit the dungeon. The first and most challenging central puzzle is a rotating room (r5) operated by a crank mechanism in r4. The player must first find the handle to the crank in r2, carry it to r4, insert it, and turn it to align openings between r5 and its adjacent rooms. The most difficult aspect of this puzzle seemed to be non-local causal reasoning combined with allocentric coordinates. The crank is two rooms away from the rotating room that it actually turns. When the player turns the crank a grinding sound nearby can be heard through the walls. There is an informational diagram on the wall in the same room as the wall, and it updates with each turn. Earlier models struggled to understand that the diagram was information, a…
Miami is more expensive than New York. It's a bad sign for the city's economy.
As Miami's cost of living continues to increase, residents are relocating in a move that may hurt the coastal city's economy.
Oracle has drawn up plans for a new round of layoffs this month, sources say
The potential layoffs reduce Oracle's payroll as it racks up billions in debt to fund AI infrastructure.
Uber surprised robotics company Serve by selling its entire stake
The divestiture comes as the two once-tight companies have started to diverge on the business side.
Inside Trump's college sports lobbying push
The fan-in-chief is getting closely involved in lobbying for the deal, even enlisting Alabama football coach Nick Saban.
Real-time tax compliance puts agentic AI accuracy to the test
AI-powered tax compliance has to meet a standard that many artificial intelligence applications don’t: The answers must be exactly right. While large language models can generate unpredictable results, tax calculations require accuracy, speed and reliability across thousands of jurisdictions. That tension has shaped the way Avalara Inc. applies agentic AI to its transactional tax and compliance […] The post Real-time tax compliance puts agentic AI accuracy to the test appeared first on SiliconANGLE .
Jeff Dean's hour-by-hour breakdown of his Google exit: an 'emotional' video chat, Yoga at 7, and 'unemployed' at 11:59
Jeff Dean shared the play-by-play of his final two days at Google, from a soccer match to late-night messaging.
IEEE Engineering Summit Supports Bhutan’s Digital Transformation
In collaboration with the Kingdom of Bhutan government, IEEE recently introduced its Engineering Education, Research, and Innovation Summit. Held on 9 and 10 June in Paro, in the eastern Himalayas, the event was designed to help Bhutan navigate its digital transformation by focusing on the critical intersection of digital transformation, engineering education, and sustainable development. The summit brought together global academic leaders, technology experts, and Bhutanese government officials to discuss how modern engineering curricula can evolve from theory-centric models into application- and skills-based frameworks. Discussions focused on how to build high-value research capabilities in the country, integrate artificial intelligence into higher education , and address foundational infrastructure challenges to ensure equitable, nationwide digital readiness. “IEEE is proud to collaborate as a catalyst for progress in higher education as AI shifts the technology landscape and Bhutan prepares for its next era of innovation and resilience,” Mary Ellen Randall , 2026 IEEE president and CEO, said at the event. “Our goal is to support local universities and students as they develop trusted, future-ready technology that honors the nation’s commitment to sustainability and human well-being.” The event featured an address by Bhutanese Princess Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck , who emphasized the importance of aligning technological innovation with the nation’s philosophy of gross national…
Java 28 adds simple JSON API to features list
Java Development Kit (JDK) 28 , a non-LTS (Long-Term Support) or “feature release” of standard Java due in March 2027, continues to take shape. Features listed for JDK 28 now include a simple JSON API, which joins a preview of value objects, switching the default mode of the Shenandoah garbage collector to generational mode, and a preview of strict field initialization in the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) previously proposed to target the release. As a non-LTS release, JDK 28 will be backed by six months of support by Oracle. The simple JSON API proposal defines a simple, standard API for parsing and generating JSON documents so that doing so does not require an external library. The intent is to enable many JSON processing tasks to be accomplished with little coding. A standard means would be provided in the Java platform to process JSON Data Interchange Format with minimal ceremony. The three features previously targeted to JDK 28 include the following: Introduce value objects , which are immutable and lack object identity. Value objects are distinguished by the values of their fields, and can be represented by the JVM in ways that improve performance. A goal of the feature is to give developers a programming model for immutable data in which the == operator, and all other operations, distinguish objects by the values of their fields rather than their identities. Value objects is a preview language and VM feature . Switch the default mode of the Shenandoah Garbage Collector (…
Gemini becomes Google's fastest-growing product ever as it hits 1B users
But will Gemini's surge survive slowing model releases?
ChatGPT and Gemini both just passed 1 billion users
For the 14th time, a Google product has hit 1 billion users. Google CEO Sundar Pichai posted on X that a billion people are using Gemini every month, and that Gemini is Google's fastest-growing product ever. A billion users is a huge milestone, but Google isn't the first AI app to hit it. OpenAI's ChatGPT […]
3 ways people make their kitchens look cheap, according to interior designers
It's easy to make mistakes when you're trying to create a high-end kitchen. Interior designers shared the details that can make the space look cheap.
Former OpenAI executive Kevin Weil has sought a valuation of at least $750 million for his new AI science startup
Kevin Weil, the former chief product officer of OpenAI, is in discussions to raise a round of funding for a new AI science startup.
FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victims’ online accounts to steal their intimate pictures
In a new alert, the FBI said cybercriminals are targeting adults and minors in an attempt to steal their personal and intimate pictures in extortion campaigns.
Ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe with 95 people on board
Locals are said to use the ferry to get from rural parts of the region to the town of Kariba, which is on the north side of Lake Kariba, close to the border with Zambia.
Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul faces a new lawsuit from the biggest public service and healthcare unions
Unions, including the AFL-CIO and the American Federation of Teachers, sued the Education Department over its proposed student-loan borrowing caps.
How and When to View the Perseid Meteor Shower (August 2026)
The Perseids will peak between August 12 and 13. Here’s what time—and where—you can get the best view, and why 2026 will be an exceptional year.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT desktop app for Linux
OpenAI is finally bringing a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app to Linux operating systems.
Facebook parent Meta to unwind US$2 billion Manus AI deal after Beijing block
Facebook owner Meta Platforms is set to fully unwind its acquisition of Chinese-founded artificial intelligence platform Manus, more than three months after Beijing blocked the deal on national security grounds, capping off another high-profile decoupling between the US and China in the critical area of AI. On Tuesday, Manus wrote in a note to users that it would delete data by “certain users” generated on or after December 29, when Meta acquired the start-up, as part of the company’s transition...
Threads has a VR app now
Meta has launched a Threads app for Meta Quest VR headsets, the company announced on Tuesday. The launch follows Meta bringing the app to its Ray-Ban Display AR glasses last month and the recent news that the platform has crossed 500 million monthly active users. It seems like a pretty full-featured app. Meta says that […]
The 20 best college towns where life revolves around their universities, ranked
College towns offer student experiences that set them apart from big cities. Life in Ann Arbor revolves around the University of Michigan's culture.
Misaligned AIs could use killer robots to take over
TLDR; We are (potentially irreversibly) giving AIs control of weapons systems through the standard procurement process while hiding our strongest warning shots behind classified doors. We’re reducing the capability thresholds required for takeover by misaligned AIs by giving them this level of access. If military integration of AI continues as it is, we may give AIs key tools for a takeover. We thank Fabien Roger and Thomas Morris for feedback. Introduction AI-based targeting and autonomous weapons are being integrated into militaries today with extreme haste. Traditionally, AI takeover scenarios involve a step in which AIs acquire the ability to exert physical force. Carlsmith (2022 ) lays out required capabilities and potential takeover mechanisms, including utility disruption and CBRN capabilities. Karnofsky (2022 ) argues that AIs with access to weaponized force could hold any territory that matters. Kokotajlo et al. (2025 ) outline a scenario in which AI develops weapons as part of an arms race, and Davidson et al. (2025 ) discuss what happens when a small group controls highly capable AIs that can exert military force. These scenarios sometimes require a misaligned AI to seize these capabilities by force. We instead are handing AIs some of these capabilities by integrating them into our militaries. This is happening at a time when AI agents already exhibit misaligned behavior such as breaking out of containment during evaluations. Militaries are all-in The Pentagon ado…
Together AI embraces the competition with $240M IBM Cloud deal
Deal to fund 'large' deployment of Nvidia's last-gen HGX B300 systems launching in Q1 2027
Software Is Not Soft
An ode to live theory . Software is not soft. It is hard. Its sharp edges hack. It breaks as dead twigs break. It runs while static. Why do we call it software? Why did the industry forebears pick software? Was it that dramatically different from hardware? Did this necessitate the term software? Do we need to keep calling it software? Some say that hardware is software crystallized. Interfaces are software crystallized. They don't change. They don't adapt. They are often in the way of expression. Expression is alive. Interfaces need aliveness. Interfaces need adaptiveness. Interfaces need playfulness. [1] Play is life. Software is not alive. Software needs updates. Software needs patches. Software needs maintenance. Software is not Software. ^ Serious play, the kind one might engage in while in flow. Here is a good summary of this phenomenon. Discuss
Google’s Gemini app surges to 1 billion users
Google also shared numbers of how people are actually using the chatbot, with 63% of Gemini users talking directly to the assistant using the voice feature. Plus, Gemini now generates more than 150 million images every day, according to Google.
Vintage photos show what it was like to eat at Burger King in the 1980s
Burger King customers used to be able to make their own salads at in-store salad bars.
From coder to orchestrator: How agents shift the role of a developer
Developers are owning more of the delivery system around code, not just code itself. Join us during GitHub Universe to meet other devs, learn something new, and explore what's next. The post From coder to orchestrator: How agents shift the role of a developer appeared first on The GitHub Blog .
Does prompt_cache_key guarantee that two calls will have distinct caches?
@_j Thanks for your reply. I forgot to specify that I am using GPT-5.2, but I guess your observations would still apply? I wanted to know whether the `prompt_cache_key` would suffice to isolate caches. I tried 20 calls (same prefix everywhere with `gpt-5.2-2025-12-11`, `reasoning={“effort”: “low”}`, and 1.5 seconds of sleep between calls) successively with distinct unique keys. 9 out of 20 calls (~45%) hit the cache despite having a distinct key. input_tokens cached_tokens is_hit elapsed_seconds 5524 0 FALSE 8.223023208 5524 0 FALSE 2.097605167 5524 0 FALSE 2.213581875 5524 5376 TRUE 2.195628458 5524 0 FALSE 2.291171167 5524 0 FALSE 2.285063917 5524 0 FALSE 1.767077916 5524 5376 TRUE 1.888698333 5524 5376 TRUE 2.672616792 5524 5376 TRUE 1.809879375 5524 0 FALSE 2.837729875 5524 5376 TRUE 1.9230725 5524 0 FALSE 2.379824167 5524 5376 TRUE 4.36782325 5524 0 FALSE 1.928629125 5524 5376 TRUE 2.262057292 5524 5376 TRUE 2.062098084 5524 0 FALSE 1.736538917 5524 0 FALSE 2.334428 5524 5376 TRUE 2.250450042 I did the same experiment again a second time more than 1 hour later. I had set `prompt_cache_retention=in_memory`, so that the cache from the first run survives at most 1 hour and cannot be used for the second run. The hit cache rate amount to 40%. The `prompt_cache_key`s are all different with respect to the previous run. input_tokens cached_tokens is_hit elapsed_seconds 5541 0 FALSE 2.991966084 5541 0 FALSE 2.084521625 5541 5376 TRUE 2.165885792 5541 0 FALSE 1.868832583 5541 0 F…
Multi-tier storage rewrites the economics of AI inference
As inference becomes the dominant workload in AI infrastructure, multi-tier storage architectures are emerging as a key method for cost control and enhanced performance. These architectures combine flash, object storage and disk-based capacity tiers, enabling enterprises to serve training and inference workflows while maximizing GPU productivity and economic savings. Super Micro Computer Inc. has collaborated […] The post Multi-tier storage rewrites the economics of AI inference appeared first on SiliconANGLE .
Google’s free streaming service now lets you pick shows and movies to watch
Google TV Freeplay, the company's free, ad-supported streaming service, now supports video on demand. Instead of tuning into Google TV Freeplay's selection of always-on channels, you can now choose from over 10,000 shows and movies to watch whenever you want. The update introduces titles like Lady Bird, Seventeen Again, and Hell's Kitchen, according to Google's […]
Yemen coastguard says six killed in Houthi strike on ship in Red Sea
Casualties reported after ship struck by 'unknown projectile' in Red Sea: UK maritime agency
Here's the severance package TikTok offered to laid-off workers in its Nashville office, which is shutting down
TikTok is letting go of 250 workers in its Nashville office. Many of the staffers worked on trust and safety for its US business.