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Meta is reportedly developing an AI-powered pendant, signaling a new wearable device concept under consideration as the company expands its hardware lineup. Reports from multiple outlets, including TechCrunch and Engadget, describe the device as a pendant-style wearable built around artificial intelligence features. The coverage frames the pendant as part of Meta’s broader push into consumer…

Anthropic has surpassed OpenAI to become the most valuable artificial intelligence startup, according to multiple recent reports, marking a reshuffling at the top of the fast-growing generative AI market. Several outlets reported the change after Anthropic’s latest fundraising round assigned the company a higher valuation than OpenAI. The reports include coverage from CNBC, Axios, Quartz,…

A federal judge has ordered former President Donald Trump to address what the court described as “grievous” claims of fraud in a case involving the Internal Revenue Service, reopening scrutiny of a lawsuit in which Trump is seeking $10 billion. The directive comes in litigation tied to Trump’s challenge against the IRS. The case has…

Four more men have been freed from a flooded cave in Laos after being trapped for more than a week, according to published reports. The rescues narrowed the number of people still unaccounted for as teams continued working inside the semi-submerged cave system. The men were part of a group of Lao gold miners who…

Anthropic on Tuesday announced a new version of its Claude artificial intelligence model, introducing an updated flagship release as competition intensifies among leading AI labs and as investor attention turns to the possibility of a future OpenAI public offering. The company said the new model is Claude Opus 4.8, the latest in Anthropic’s Claude family….

Samsung’s next smartwatch software update could soon enter public testing, with early reports pointing to new AI-driven features and expanded health tools in a One UI 9 Watch beta release. The update would be Samsung’s next major version of One UI for Galaxy Watches. Recent reports from SamMobile describe the beta as potentially arriving “around…

A federal judge has temporarily blocked former President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.77 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, pausing the program as lawsuits challenging it move forward. The order halts any rollout or distribution connected to the fund while the court considers legal arguments raised by plaintiffs who say the initiative is improper. The judge’s ruling is temporary,…

U.S. defense chief Pete Hegseth praised Asian allies for what he described as stronger “burden-sharing” on regional security and delivered pointed remarks about China’s role in the Indo-Pacific during appearances tied to the Shangri-La Dialogue. Speaking in the context of major regional defense meetings, Hegseth highlighted Indo-Pacific partners for improving defense capabilities and taking what…

Three climbers have died after a fall near a notoriously dangerous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley, and a fourth climber was rescued, authorities said. The incident happened on Mount McKinley, North America’s tallest peak, in Alaska. The climbers fell near a treacherous pass that has long been regarded as one of the mountain’s more hazardous…

DuckDuckGo has seen a surge in installs as Google rolls out changes that emphasize AI-driven results, prompting some users to seek an alternative to traditional search. The shift has played out across phones and desktops, where DuckDuckGo is available as a standalone browser app and as a search option inside other browsers. DuckDuckGo positions itself…

A sonic boom was heard and felt across parts of South Carolina’s Midlands, prompting widespread reports of shaking and a loud rumble that some residents initially feared was an earthquake. The U.S. Geological Survey said the event was not the result of seismic activity. The boom was reported across multiple counties in the central part…

Giantex has recalled outdoor lounge chairs sold on Amazon after a reported injury in which a person’s finger was amputated while adjusting the chair. The recall involves Giantex outdoor lounge chairs that were sold through Amazon, according to published reports. The hazard centers on the chair’s adjustment mechanism, which can create an amputation risk during…