The man betting everything on AI and Bill Belichick
UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts is making big bets on AI and Bill Belichick, and he sounds like a Silicon Valley CEO while doing it.
The Download: squeezing more metal out of aging mines, and AI’s truth crisis
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Microbes could extract the metal needed for cleantech In a pine forest on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the only active nickel mine in the US is nearing the end of its life. At a…
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Kohler unveils a camera for your toilet
Home goods company Kohler recently unveiled a new device called the Dekoda — a $599 camera that can be attached to your toilet bowl and take pictures of what’s inside.
OpenAI’s ‘embarrassing’ math
No, GPT-5 did not solve a bunch of previously unsolved math problems.
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TechCrunch Mobility: A takeover that might not be hostile
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
The White House is already one of the most blocked accounts on Bluesky
The Trump administration is taking its social media attacks on Democratic opponents to an unlikely platform, with the White House and numerous other government agencies joining Bluesky on Friday.
‘Diwali Is All About Home’: How South Asian Brands Like Elements Foster Deep Connection This Diwali Season
The potential for South Asian brands to partner and serve consumers during this big gift-giving holiday is untapped — and that’s what Elements has set out to do this Diwali season.
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Spyware maker NSO Group blocked from WhatsApp
A federal judge has granted Meta-owned WhatsApp’s request for a permanent injunction blocking Israeli cyberintelligence company NSO Group from targeting the messaging app’s users. At the same time, the judge dramatically reduced the fine that NSO Group must pay to Meta.
Wikipedia says traffic is falling due to AI search summaries and social video
Looks like Wikipedia isn’t immune to broader online trends.