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October 25, 2026

 

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The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn't make it

The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn't make it: From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations. Read More

Block's new voice model sounds eerily human: Block said that the voice model can run locally on a MacBook M4 Max Read More

The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you should know about: We compiled a list of all the hottest AI wearables, including Muse Charm, Bee, Friend, Plaud, and more. Read More

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PHP-ocalypse: How two critical web bugs almost broke the internet

PHP-ocalypse: How two critical web bugs almost broke the internet: Two critical bugs in the PHP web programming language, used by the majority of the internet, threatened to upend the internet — and it's unlikely to be the last major software scare. Read More

Forced to pick, Grok’s AI model chooses Republicans. OpenAI’s picks Democrats. : A new study found Grok's AI overwhelmingly recommends Republican candidates while OpenAI's GPT favors Democrats, with the two AI models disagreeing in more than 90% of nearly 500 election races. Read More

These clever apps show off the iPhone Duo's potential: From retro cassette players and virtual notebooks to flight trackers and even a digital toaster, developers are finding creative ways to take advantage of Apple's first foldable iPhone. Read More

Instacart reportedly discussed selling itself with DoorDash and Uber: Instacart might sell itself to a larger competitor. Read More

Starlink seems to be working normally again in Ukraine: Elon Musk reportedly ordered SpaceX to throttle Ukraine's Starlink access. Read More

Last but Not Least

Will AI expose the rickety infrastructure of the internet?

Will AI expose the rickety infrastructure of the internet?: The moment you realize the internet is "held together by glue and dreams." Read More

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