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…

An ICE agent charged in a Minneapolis assault case tied to a shooting has been arrested in Texas, according to multiple published reports. The arrest ends a search for the agent after Minnesota authorities filed charges connected to a nonfatal shooting in north Minneapolis. The agent, who works for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, had…

Universal Music Group has rejected a takeover proposal from billionaire investor Bill Ackman, turning aside what would have been one of the largest buyout attempts ever in the music industry. Ackman, through his hedge fund Pershing Square, made an offer valuing the company at roughly $64 billion to $65 billion, according to published reports. Universal…

Shift, an AI startup, is offering to clean homes for free as part of an effort to collect data that can be used to train future household robots, according to recent reports. The company’s pitch is straightforward: residents can get free cleaning, and in return Shift records the work being done so the underlying systems…

SpaceX skeptics had fresh reason for concern after comments from CEO Elon Musk diverged from statements in the company’s IPO filing, raising new questions about consistency in the company’s public messaging as it moves through a pivotal market moment. The issue centers on Musk’s recent remarks, which CNBC reported did not align with information contained…