Googlebook Laptops Launch at $899, Betting on Android-Gemini Integration
Google and five hardware partners are shipping a new line of AI-centric laptops that tie Gemini and Android phones into the desktop experience, starting at $899.
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Funding, labor market effects, and enterprise adoption.
Meta’s Muse AI Agent Outpaces ChatGPT’s Early Mobile Uptake
New download estimates show Meta’s Muse personal AI agent is off to a faster start in North America than ChatGPT had after its mobile debut.
Trump-Xi Summit: Tariffs, AI, and Rare Minerals in Focus
The two leaders meet with trade stability on the line, but AI export controls and mineral supplies complicate any deal.
Saudi Arabia's Ceer launches EXOBOT, its first electric SUV and sedan
Ceer, a joint venture between Saudi Arabia's PIF and Foxconn, has unveiled the EXOBOT SUV and sedan, marking the kingdom's entry into EV manufacturing.
Joby's 3,100-Mile Autonomous Flight Signals Move Beyond Air Taxis
The cross-country flight without a human pilot suggests Joby's autonomy technology could expand its market beyond short urban hops.
Google Analyst Went Undercover Inside Notorious Hacking Gang
A Google threat-intelligence mole inside TeamPCP reveals how the group executed the worst software supply-chain attacks on record.
RFK Jr. names 8 new members to preventive medicine task force
The appointments could reshape recommendations that determine insurance coverage for preventive services like colonoscopies.
AI, Data Center Concerns Lead CBC Washington Agenda
The annual Congressional Black Caucus gathering was dominated by AI and data center alarms, alongside redistricting concerns.
Nvidia CEO Huang Becomes Trump's Key AI Policy Adviser
The world's most valuable company gains direct influence over White House AI safety discussions.
Human Error, Not Rogue AI, Remains Top Threat to Energy Grids
A new analysis argues that the energy sector's biggest cyber vulnerability is human fallibility, not artificial intelligence.
T. Rex Tooth Isotopes Show Heat of an Elephant
A new analysis of isotope ratios in Tyrannosaurus rex teeth suggests the dinosaur maintained a body temperature comparable to a modern elephant's.
ScrollEd turns textbooks into TikTok-style feeds
A Palo Alto startup wants to replace static textbooks with scrollable, social-media-like course materials.
Bessent and He Lifeng hold pre-summit talks on trade, AI, minerals
The meeting sets the stage for the Trump-Xi summit on Sept. 24, with trade, AI, and critical minerals on the agenda.
Samsung Galaxy Side Button Can Be Customized to Suit User Habits
A new guide explains how Galaxy owners can reassign the side button for quicker access to apps and actions.
California Law Penalizes Influencers for Undisclosed Political Ads
New California legislation adds enforcement penalties to existing disclosure rules for influencers paid to post about politics.
AV Safety Debate Shifts From Tests to Real-World Evidence
The autonomous vehicle industry is wrestling with how to prove safety as deployments expand beyond controlled testing.
Sonos App Remains Required for Speaker Setup, Guide Shows
Engadget’s new guide illustrates that Sonos still depends on its mobile app for both new speaker setup and expanding existing systems.
The 30-Degree Rule: A Simple Formula for TV Viewing Distance
SMPTE's 30-degree rule gives consumers a straightforward way to match TV size to seating distance.