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What’s Worth More Than Cash in San Francisco Real Estate? Anthropic Stock

Several real estate listings in the San Francisco Bay Area are offering to exchange a home for a piece of the AI startup.

Arielle Pardes 2 months ago

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Data Center Operators Are Trying to Fix Their Water Use Problems

Google, Microsoft, and other hyperscalers have come under scrutiny for their impact on water quality and availability.

Molly Taft 2 months ago

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Best Apple 3-in-1 Travel Chargers (2026): Anker, ESR, Satechi

Keep your trio of Apple gadgets powered up wherever you go with these compact folding chargers.

Simon Hill 2 months ago

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Enclayve Is a Drab Black Box for Your Private Group Chats

I put my family on a private social network, and all I got was this lousy group chat. At least it’s secure.

Boone Ashworth 2 months ago

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Redditors Are Using AI to Beat Obscene World Cup Ticket Prices

Soccer fans on r/WorldCup2026Tickets are using Claude to build DIY ticketing software, exchanging on back channels, and leaving scalpers scrambling.

Alex Christian 2 months ago

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Palantir Contracts Have Become ‘An Unacceptable Point of Weakness,’ UK Politicians Warn

A government committee says that the country’s growing dependence on the data analytics company is a serious liability.

Joel Khalili 2 months ago

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He Blew the Whistle on DOGE. Then His Brakes Were Cut

A federal IT staffer filed a complaint about DOGE, then went public. Shortly after Elon Musk boosted a post calling his claims false, his brake lines were cut. Now he’s suing for defamation.

Vittoria Elliott 2 months ago

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Meet Microsoft Scout, Your AI Coworker That Never Logs Off

Microsoft’s OpenClaw-style agent appears in Teams, just like a human colleague, and automates your dull office tasks.

Reece Rogers 2 months ago

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Android Is Fighting Phone Scams With a New Feature to Prove Who's Calling

Available for Android 12 and later, the anti-scam feature is baked into Google Dialer, which sends a silent “confirmation signal” to ensure whoever's calling you is who they appear to be.

Lily Hay Newman 2 months ago

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Partiful Is Putting Ticket Payments on Its Platform

In the social event planner’s first major move toward monetization, Partiful is getting ticketing directly in the app.

Boone Ashworth 2 months ago

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Flush With Cash From OpenAI, Opal Is Making an AI-Powered Audio Gadget

Opal, the company famous for making a fancy webcam, has pivoted to making other consumer electronics. Fueled by big investments from OpenAI and Samsung, it’s working on an audio gadget first.

Julian Chokkattu 2 months ago

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4 Best Alexa Speakers (2026): Echo Dot Max, Echo Dot, Echo Show 11

I’ve rounded up the best smart speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the popular Echo Dot to the newest Echo Studio.

Nena Farrell 2 months ago

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How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon Prime Day (2026)

Find the real deals on Amazon Prime Day this June.

Louryn Strampe 2 months ago

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A Viral YouTube Show About an Unhinged AI Is Hitting Theaters. It’s a Big Test for Hollywood

The Amazing Digital Circus finale will hit more than 4,000 theaters around the world Thursday. Two weeks later it’ll be on YouTube, bucking Hollywood trends and testing the power of online fandom.

Angela Watercutter 2 months ago

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Coway Airmega Pedestal Fan P50 Review: Anti-App

The air purifier giant’s P50 pedestal fan is whisper-quiet and surprisingly versatile, even if its built-in voice assistant feels stuck in beta.

Kat Merck 2 months ago

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McLaren CEO Zak Brown Still Gets FOMO About Racing Cars

Zak Brown spent a decade racing before joining the business side of Formula One. He talks to WIRED about rebuilding a legendary brand, obsessive fans, and the pull of the driver’s seat.

Katie Drummond 2 months ago

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How to Avoid Scams and Bad Gadgets on Amazon (2026)

Amazon is a murky mess of ads, unknown sellers, misleading sales, and specious information. Stay safe while shopping on Prime Day and beyond with these tips and tricks.

Louryn Strampe 2 months ago

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The Manhattan Institute Helped Kill DEI. Now It’s Coming for Protests

The right-wing think tank is actively pushing “civil terrorism”—increasing penalties for minor crimes committed while people engage in constitutionally protected free speech.

Ali Winston 2 months ago

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The Trump Administration Is at War With Itself Over AI Regulation

Donald Trump killed an executive order to regulate AI. Now, administration officials and AI executives are trying to figure out if there’s anything left to piece back together.

Hugo Lowell, Maxwell Zeff 2 months ago

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How to Edit, Merge, and Split PDFs With Free Online Tools

You don’t need expensive software for basic PDF tasks. In fact, all you need is a handful of free web-based apps.

David Nield 2 months ago

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Meet the Accidental Editor in Chief of Muslim Media

Ameer Al-Khatahtbeh was just trying to find an outlet for Muslim news. Now he has more than 12 million followers.

Carla Sertin 2 months ago

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Office Depot Coupons: Save With Promo Codes in June 2026

From furniture and ink to professional printing services, use an Office Depot discount code to maximize your savings on every workspace essential.

Molly Higgins 2 months ago

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Whoop Promo Codes May 2026: 20% Off | June 2026

Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.

Boutayna Chokrane 2 months ago

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Anthropic Confidentially Files for What Could Be the Largest IPO Ever

The AI giant behind Claude submitted paperwork on Monday that would take it public, just a couple of weeks after SpaceX’s splashy IPO announcement.

Paresh Dave 2 months ago

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