SpaceX Acquires AI Coding Startup
The $60 billion acquisition is finalized
SpaceX has officially acquired AI coding startup Cursor. The $60 billion acquisition has been finalized. Cursor is now a part of SpaceX.
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PayPal Sale Talks Heat Up
PayPal is reportedly negotiating a potential sale to Stripe and private equity firm Advent. The fintech firm's new CEO is attempting to turn the company around. Stripe and Advent previously offered a deal that PayPal didn't take, and they're now negotiating a new price.
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Anthropic Watermarks AI Text
Anthropic plans to watermark text generated by Claude. This approach is intended to comply with EU law. The company has explained its text watermarking method, which could make it easier to identify AI-generated content.
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Anthropic shares more details about how Claude’s new watermarks will work
How will the watermarking actually work? Can it be hidden with editing? And how does this affect code?
TechCrunchHow Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 measures your antioxidant levels
Samsung's newest party trick could actually help you improve your diet, and therefore your overall health.
EngadgetDon’t overlook Elektron’s budget electronic music instruments
When I'm asked what to buy if you want to get into making electronic music, I often recommend Elektron's budget-minded
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Switched on Pop’s Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding love fresh vegetables and
As if you needed more reason to love Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" beyond its pop perfection, it is also,
The VergeStar Wars: Ahsoka season 2 and Starfighter get teased at D23
Season two of Star Wars: Ahsoka is still months away, but Lucasfilm still took the opportunity to tease it a bit at
The VergeApple Watch battery replacement: How much does it cost and is it worth it?
Replacing the battery on your Apple Watch can extend its life, but you'll have to determine whether it's worthwhile for
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Disney D23 2026: Everything announced for Star Wars, Marvel, and more
The annual Disney fan event showed off the cast of Marvel’s X-Men movie, plus a new trailer for Avengers:
The VergeI finally found a magnetic phone grip I never want to remove
I told myself I wouldn't buy an OhSnap accessory for my phone. Every one I'd tested was nice, but felt overpriced and
The VergeMarvel reveals the new X-Men cast, including Inde Navarrette and Adam Driver
With Spider-Man: Brand New Day behind us, and its reveal of Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Marvel is finally ready to
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How to tell if your AI platforms’ accounts have been hacked
A guide on how to check if hackers have broken into your accounts on the most popular AI platforms.
TechCrunchWhat is a Bluetooth codec and which one offers the best audio quality?
If you want the best quality out of your Bluetooth audio, it's worth reviewing some settings.
EngadgetUkraine strikes major Russian rocket factory with cruise missiles
"Flamingo missiles were used. A good achievement."
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