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Resident Evil is a comedy first and a thrilling nightmare second

Sep 16, 18:45 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: When Paul W.S. Anderson's Resident Evil hit theaters in 2002, video game movies were largely seen as a niche…

When Paul W.S. Anderson's Resident Evil hit theaters in 2002, video game movies were largely seen as a niche. Films like Mortal Kombat and Tomb Raider had proven that big-screen game adaptations could be successful, but the commercial and critical failure of projects like the 1993 Super Mario Bros. still cast a long shadow. And […]

Google will now let any AI agent run your smart home

Sep 16, 18:41 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: Google is opening up its smart home to AI agents, letting tools like Claude and Open Claw access and control your connected devices and analyze your home's data using the standardized Model Context Protocol…

Google is opening up its smart home to AI agents, letting tools like Claude and Open Claw access and control your connected devices and analyze your home's data using the standardized Model Context Protocol. Google Home MCP is a new integration that lets third-party AI agents control and monitor your smart home and act on […]

Walmart takes a bite off the cost of Metroid Ravenous physical preorders

Sep 16, 18:20 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: The Metroid series is going back to its 2D roots again with Metroid Ravenous for the Nintendo Switch 2, the first side-scrolling game in the series since 2021’s Metroid Dread for the Nintendo Switch…

The Metroid series is going back to its 2D roots again with Metroid Ravenous for the Nintendo Switch 2, the first side-scrolling game in the series since 2021’s Metroid Dread for the Nintendo Switch. If you’re already excited enough to consider preordering, you can save $10 on the physical version of the game when you […]

Apple might make servers again to cash in on the AI rush

Sep 16, 17:41 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: According to The Information, Apple is planning to get back into the server game and might just pair up with Nvidia to make it happen. Apple retired its Xserve line in 2011 and has largely left enterprise machines to other manufacturers since…

According to The Information, Apple is planning to get back into the server game and might just pair up with Nvidia to make it happen. Apple retired its Xserve line in 2011 and has largely left enterprise machines to other manufacturers since. But the growing demand for compute power as the AI industry continues to […]

Mark Zuckerberg Takes Aim at Anthropic in Debate Over A.I. Slowdown

Sep 16, 17:22 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: On social media, Meta’s chief executive appeared to jab at Anthropic by saying that leading A.I. labs should be focused on safety rather than improving their own technology…

On social media, Meta’s chief executive appeared to jab at Anthropic by saying that leading A.I. labs should be focused on safety rather than improving their own technology.

The sexy AI-powered dating app scams are here

Sep 16, 15:47 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: Security researcher Matthew "Zigula" Gore-Kormanik was analyzing a fraudulent dating app called Dora when he got a pop-up message saying he was receiving a call from Jennifer. According to her bio, she's a 41-year-old Sagittarius with red hair, blue eyes, and piercings…

Security researcher Matthew "Zigula" Gore-Kormanik was analyzing a fraudulent dating app called Dora when he got a pop-up message saying he was receiving a call from Jennifer. According to her bio, she's a 41-year-old Sagittarius with red hair, blue eyes, and piercings. She likes music, horror movies, nightlife, and sports. Gore-Kormanik answered the call, but […]

A brief history of AI executives calling for regulation

Sep 16, 15:27 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: Over the past few days, a lot of people who stand to make a lot of money from AI all publicly agreed that it's time to make everyone slow down before we lose control - including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Google DeepMind cofounder Demis Hassabis, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and X […]…

Over the past few days, a lot of people who stand to make a lot of money from AI all publicly agreed that it's time to make everyone slow down before we lose control - including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Google DeepMind cofounder Demis Hassabis, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and X […]

Xreal’s well-rounded 1S glasses are back down to their lowest price

Sep 16, 14:44 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: USB-C-connected video glasses are a lot of fun if you want to see your games, movies (or just your computer screen) on a large, immersive virtual screen…

USB-C-connected video glasses are a lot of fun if you want to see your games, movies (or just your computer screen) on a large, immersive virtual screen. One of the most well-rounded pairs out there, Xreal’s 1S, has returned to their lowest price yet, costing $399 at Amazon and via Xreal itself ($50 off). The […]

Claude comes for Gemini with its own take on Docs and Slides

Sep 16, 14:24 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: Claude is getting a pair of new tools today: Docs and Slides. They'll let you create documents and presentations through Claude chats, which you can export, edit, and share with other users…

Claude is getting a pair of new tools today: Docs and Slides. They'll let you create documents and presentations through Claude chats, which you can export, edit, and share with other users. As part of the announcement, Anthropic is also simplifying how Claude chats work, merging regular chats and Cowork into "one Claude," with all […]

Is There Anything Google’s Fruit Fly Brain Can’t Do?

Sep 16, 13:37 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: Models of the insect’s nervous system have been trained to solve a Rubik’s Cube, play video games and even parallel park a car…

Models of the insect’s nervous system have been trained to solve a Rubik’s Cube, play video games and even parallel park a car.

Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders Condemn Tech ‘Oligarchs’ and Demand A.I. Reforms

Sep 16, 09:09 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: At an event in Washington, partisanship took a back seat as elected officials, religious leaders, parents and artists called for reining in artificial intelligence…

At an event in Washington, partisanship took a back seat as elected officials, religious leaders, parents and artists called for reining in artificial intelligence.

Cat Frazier, Whose Retro GIFs Celebrated a Weirder Internet, Dies at 35

Sep 16, 09:03 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: She found a future in the internet’s past with a Tumblr blog of animated texts, a revolt against the clean minimalism of contemporary design aesthetics…

She found a future in the internet’s past with a Tumblr blog of animated texts, a revolt against the clean minimalism of contemporary design aesthetics.

How to Use AI to Plan a Trip: Better Prompts for Travel Recommendations

Sep 16, 09:02 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: Generic questions get generic answers, experts say, so to avoid mediocre recommendations, you’ll need to write smarter prompts. Follow these tips…

Generic questions get generic answers, experts say, so to avoid mediocre recommendations, you’ll need to write smarter prompts. Follow these tips.

Age Limits for Social Media Outlined by European Union

Sep 16, 08:20 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: A proposed law would bar children under 13 from using social media across the 27-nation bloc…

A proposed law would bar children under 13 from using social media across the 27-nation bloc.

Nintendo opens up Fire Emblem with the gigantic Fortune’s Weave

Sep 16, 04:42 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: Nintendo has gotten quite good at making open-ended games…

Nintendo has gotten quite good at making open-ended games. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild upended the idea of what a Zelda game could be by giving the player free rein to tackle any part of the map, a philosophy iterated upon with Tears of the Kingdom. On the Switch 2 this idea […]

Your ‘health age’ is fake

Sep 15, 22:58 UTC • www.theverge.com
TL;DR: This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here…

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. During last week's Apple Watch announcement, I let out a distinct "Noooo!" in the Steve Jobs Theater. Along with a […]

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Gets Onstage Call From Trump, Who Dismissed A.I. Safety Concerns

Sep 15, 21:46 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: Mr. Trump called Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, while Mr. Huang was onstage in Los Angeles and criticized calls to slow down and regulate A.I…

Mr. Trump called Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, while Mr. Huang was onstage in Los Angeles and criticized calls to slow down and regulate A.I.

Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry

Sep 15, 20:06 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto…

The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto.

Two Chinese Firms Used Binance to Launder Iranian Oil Money, US Says

Sep 15, 17:29 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: Federal prosecutors said proceeds from the sale of Iranian oil flowed through Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, to finance terrorism…

Federal prosecutors said proceeds from the sale of Iranian oil flowed through Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, to finance terrorism.

Gates Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Combat A.I. Inequality

Sep 15, 14:11 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: Bill Gates, the foundation’s chairman, has been vocal about the dangers of artificial intelligence. The donation will be invested in A.I. projects to bridge social inequalities…

Bill Gates, the foundation’s chairman, has been vocal about the dangers of artificial intelligence. The donation will be invested in A.I. projects to bridge social inequalities.

Alex Bores Wants Democrats to Make AI Safety a 2028 Election Issue

Sep 15, 09:02 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: Alex Bores, who lost a congressional primary contest that revolved around A.I. regulation, is trying to position himself at the center of the conversation for the next presidential election…

Alex Bores, who lost a congressional primary contest that revolved around A.I. regulation, is trying to position himself at the center of the conversation for the next presidential election.

Amazon Suspends Flights With Airline Whose Plane Crashed in Miami

Sep 14, 16:42 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: The online retailer said it would “pause” its relationship with 21 Air, the cargo airline operating a Boeing 767 that overshot a runway in Miami…

The online retailer said it would “pause” its relationship with 21 Air, the cargo airline operating a Boeing 767 that overshot a runway in Miami.

Anthropic C.E.O. Dario Amodei Calls for A.I. Slowdown

Sep 14, 14:43 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: In an essay, the head of Anthropic laid out the rapidly advancing capabilities of artificial intelligence and said there needed to be greater safety controls across the industry…

In an essay, the head of Anthropic laid out the rapidly advancing capabilities of artificial intelligence and said there needed to be greater safety controls across the industry.

Some in Silicon Valley Are Questioning the Calls for an A.I. Slowdown

Sep 14, 03:12 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: The debate over the safety of artificial intelligence grew personal as key tech leaders said calls for government regulation were self-serving and misplaced…

The debate over the safety of artificial intelligence grew personal as key tech leaders said calls for government regulation were self-serving and misplaced.

Inside the Discussions at AI Companies Over a Superintelligence Doomsday

Sep 14, 02:31 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: Researchers at Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google are increasingly trying to raise awareness about the risks of artificial intelligence…

Researchers at Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google are increasingly trying to raise awareness about the risks of artificial intelligence.

10-Year-Old Children Predict the Future

Sep 13, 13:05 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: Robot butlers. Underwater homes. Root beer perfume. Kids across the nation weigh in on what life will be like in the year 2050…

Robot butlers. Underwater homes. Root beer perfume. Kids across the nation weigh in on what life will be like in the year 2050.

Why It’s Difficult for Tech Companies to Rein In A.I.

Sep 12, 16:18 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: Researchers say artificial intelligence is developing faster than the systems put in place to monitor and control it…

Researchers say artificial intelligence is developing faster than the systems put in place to monitor and control it.

California’s Governor Signs Landmark Online Child Safety Bills

Sep 11, 21:16 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that prohibits social media platforms from providing addictive features to users under 16, the first law of its kind in the nation…

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that prohibits social media platforms from providing addictive features to users under 16, the first law of its kind in the nation.

The Mic Is On. So Is Live Auto-Tune.

Sep 11, 11:21 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: As audiences demand perfection from live performances, pitch correction technology has become an increasingly common way for singers to deliver…

As audiences demand perfection from live performances, pitch correction technology has become an increasingly common way for singers to deliver.

Could A.I. Really Kill All Humans?

Sep 11, 10:34 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: After an Anthropic researcher quit, warning that the A.I. race is “gambling with our lives,” Cade Metz joined Natalie Kitroeff on “The Call” to break down what’s at stake…

After an Anthropic researcher quit, warning that the A.I. race is “gambling with our lives,” Cade Metz joined Natalie Kitroeff on “The Call” to break down what’s at stake.

Elon Musk Has Pledged to Rid His Platform, X, of Child Sexual Abuse, but It Persists

Sep 11, 09:01 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: Reviews by the Canadian Center for Child Protection and The New York Times found that explicit images of children remain on the social media site owned by Elon Musk…

Reviews by the Canadian Center for Child Protection and The New York Times found that explicit images of children remain on the social media site owned by Elon Musk.

Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons

Sep 10, 21:50 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine whether the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work…

In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine whether the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work.

Why is Apple’s New Foldable iPhone Duo $1,999?

Sep 10, 17:20 UTC • www.nytimes.com
TL;DR: The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. Here are the economics behind that price tag…

The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. Here are the economics behind that price tag.

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