OpenAI signed a deal to work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to sell its AI products to the U.S. government for classified and unclassified work. AWS has confirmed the deal to TechCrunch. The Information was the first to report. The partnership comes after OpenAI signed a deal with the Pentagon…
Stryker says it’s restoring systems after pro-Iran hackers wiped thousands of employee devices
Medical tech giant Stryker said it’s in the process of restoring its computers and internal network following a cyberattack that reportedly allowed pro-Iranian hackers to remotely wipe tens of thousands of employee devices. The hack, which brought ongoing widespread disruption to the company’s operations, is thought to be the first…
Meet Vurt, the mobile-first streaming platform for indie filmmakers embracing vertical video
Short video platforms like TikTok have changed the streaming landscape, prompting traditional streaming services like Disney+, Peacock, and Netflix to explore short-form video features. This shift raises the question of how indie filmmakers can capitalize on this vertical video trend. Enter Vurt, a mobile-first vertical streaming platform designed specifically for…
I wish every Apple TV owner knew these 4 pro tips
The Apple TV 4K is one of the most popular streaming boxes on the market — and it’s for good reason. The Apple TV 4K, every generation of it, is still fast, has access to all the major apps, and ties in nicely with your greater Apple ecosystem. In fact,…
Kagi brings its ‘small web’ of a human-only internet to mobile devices
As AI takes over the internet, Palo Alto-based search engine Kagi is bringing its handpicked collection of non-commercial, human-authored websites to mobile devices through new “Small Web” apps for iOS and Android. The “Small Web,” in Kagi’s definition, includes sites created by individuals, like personal blogs, webcomics, independent videos, and…
I’m never buying a TV without ALLM and here’s why
You’ll have to forgive me, but it’s a little difficult to talk about important TV features without dropping a lot of acronyms. It’s almost worse than when I’m explaining gaming PCs. Just off the top of my head, there are terms like HDR, VRR, eARC, and the needlessly cryptic YCbCr.…
Why Garry Tan’s Claude Code setup has gotten so much love, and hate
Y Combinator’s famed CEO Garry Tan told a SXSW audience that he’s got “cyber psychosis” and is barely sleeping because he’s so excited to be working with AI agents. “I sleep, like, four hours a night right now,” he told his interviewer, fellow VC Bill Gurley, during an onstage interview…
I finally understand why people buy soundbars
I was watching a movie on the TV in my spare bedroom, where I don’t have my surround sound system set up. Instead, I have an old receiver paired with just two bookshelf speakers. No, it’s not nearly as immersive, but sometimes I look for simplicity in my viewing experience.…
Kalshi’s legal troubles pile up, as Arizona files first ever criminal charges over ‘illegal gambling business’
Arizona attorney general Kris Mayes has filed criminal charges against prediction market platform Kalshi for allegedly operating an illegal gambling business in the state without a license and for election wagering. The 20-count complaint, filed in Maricopa County court on Tuesday, accuses the company of engaging in unlicensed gambling activities,…
The Chrome extensions you use every day could be hiding an unfortunate secret
One of the biggest benefits of having access to full PC-class web browsers is that they generally offer native support for third-party extensions and plug-ins. These small applets are capable of bolstering a given browser’s capabilities in any number of ways, ranging from tools designed to enhance productivity, to strange…