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16 of the most interesting startups from YC W’26 Demo Day From redirecting doomscrolling to training humanoid robots, these 16 startups stood out as the most interesting ones from an…

Google Translate’s real-time headphone translations feature expands to iOS and more countries The real-time headphone translations experience keeps each speaker’s tone, emphasis, and cadence intact, so it’s easier to follow…

OpenAI abandons yet another side quest: ChatGPT’s erotic mode It's only the latest of several side project that the AI startup has ditched over the past week. It's only the…

Data centers get ready — the Senate wants to see your power bills Sens. Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren want the Energy Information Administration to gather more details about how…

Defense startup Shield AI lands $12.7B valuation, up 140%, after U.S. Air Force deal In one year, Shield AI's value has leaped 140%. This after it won a contract to…

Apple made strides with iOS 26 security, but leaked hacking tools still leave millions exposed to spyware attacks Leaked hacking tools threaten the security of millions of older iPhones. Cybersecurity…

Google is launching Search Live globally Search Live allows users to point their phone camera at objects to get real-time assistance, enabling back-and-forth conversations that draw on the visual context…

ByteDance’s new AI video generation model, Dreamina Seedance 2.0, comes to CapCut The new model in CapCut will have built-in protections for making video from real faces or unauthorized intellectual…

Why hiring the weirdos works When you’re building at breakneck speed, hiring a trusted team is crucial for an early-stage startup. Bland CEO and co-founder Isaiah Granet has tactical advice…

A major hacking tool has leaked online, putting millions of iPhones at risk. Here’s what you need to know Here’s what we know, and what you need to know, about…