Microsoft tells customers it lost log data for key security products
Microsoft told customers that a software bug caused inconsistent collection of log data for key cloud services.
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Google Search is about to see 'a pretty dramatic shift'
Google revamps Search with AI-driven updates, transforming how results appear and queries are made.
Everyone wants to know what AI is worth. One investor looked to the past for the $20 trillion answer.
A new analysis from Fundrise suggests AI is fairly consistent with past tech waves.
VC power player Ben Horowitz says he'll donate to Kamala Harris. Read the memo.
Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz, showed support for the Trump campaign. An email to A16z employees shows his relationship with Harris.
Meta brags that its latest AI video tool outperforms rivals like OpenAI
Meta released Movie Gen on Friday. It generates AI videos and sound using text prompts. It's Meta's latest volley in its battle against OpenAI.
Best early Prime Day headphone deals: Save on AirPods and models from Sennheiser and Technics
The Prime Big Deal Days sale starts on October 8, but you can already snag several early Prime Day headphones deals.
Mark Zuckerberg is leaning into his fashion era and considering selling Classics-inspired T-shirts
Mark Zuckerberg is leaning further into his fashion era and said he's considering selling T-shirts like the Roman-inspired ones he's been sporting.
Billionaire Palmer Luckey's icy relationship with Mark Zuckerberg is thawing 8 years after his Facebook firing
Palmer Luckey and Mark Zuckerberg appear to be mending their frayed relationship, with the Oculus founder recently visiting Meta for a private demo.
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iPhone 16: Everything to know about Apple's new phones, including price, features, and how to order
You can save up to $1,000 on an iPhone 16 model through trade-in offers from retailers like Best Buy, Verizon, and AT&T.
The influencer middle class is feeling the pain
Influencer marketers are ditching deals with micro and nano influencers and hiring big stars as campaign performance and cost efficiencies slip away.
The best AirPods of 2024
Apple sells multiple AirPods, including several earbud-style options and one over-ear model. Here's how they stack up
The best cheap phones in 2024
The best cheap phones offer exceptional value without sacrificing performance, battery life, or camera quality.
The best cell phone plans in 2024
The best cell phone plans offer enough data and coverage for your needs with worthwhile features and perks.
The best phones to buy in 2024: Top smartphones compared
The best phones offer stellar performance, cameras, and battery life at affordable prices. Our top picks include the iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy S24.
Harris' Uber executive brother-in-law says he won't join her cabinet. Other business leaders still have a shot.
Tony West, an Uber exec and Harris' brother-in-law, said he won't serve in her cabinet, but other business names are still in the running.
A girl murdered in 2006 was just revived as an AI chatbot — and her family had no idea
Jennifer Ann Crecente was killed by her ex-boyfriend 18 years ago. Her father just discovered that an AI chatbot of her was listed on a popular site.
Harvard students used Meta Ray-Bans to do facial recognition. Meta execs once thought this was a good idea.
Before Meta Ray-Bans first launched, Meta executives weighed adding facial recognition software.
Donald Trump's social-media company has new worries and investors don't care
If this were a typical company, the departure of its chief operating officer and allegations of a whistleblower complaint would be a big deal.
Google Search's new AI makeover is the latest change the rest of the internet needs to navigate
Google says its AI updates to Search will drive more traffic back to websites, but users might be fine with skipping the source material.
At TikTok's first big e-commerce summit, it doubled down on live shopping and learnings from China
TikTok hosted its first US summit for e-commerce agency partners, where it focused on livestream selling and pulling tips from Asia.
Discord is launching its second ad product as it aims to bring advertising revenue 'on par' with subscriptions
The gaming-focused chat app, which once rejected advertising, now has two ad formats as it aims to turn a profit ahead of a potential IPO.
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Tech tycoon Mike Lynch died from drowning after his superyacht sank, inquest hears
Mike Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, and five others died after the Bayesian superyacht was caught in a sudden storm in August near Sicily.
I'm a computer science professor at UC Berkeley. Tech jobs are drying up and graduates are no longer guaranteed a role.
James O'Brien is a UC Berkeley computer science professor. He says tech graduates are struggling to secure top jobs.
A less-expensive iPhone that still has AI features could help Apple out in China
A reported new iPhone SE featuring Apple Intelligence could offer a more affordable alternative to iPhone 15 and 16 and boost sales in China.
How a teenager used a spoof cell tower to steal personal information from thousands of people
Police in New Zealand say they caught a teen carrying out a massive "smishing" scam using a device that forces cellphones to connect to its network.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says it's 'insanely hard' to build a business — and ignorance is a 'superpower' for founders
Building Nvidia involved a lot of "pain and suffering," Jensen Huang said.
There's a catch in OpenAI's $6.6 billion funding deal that no one is talking about
OpenAI reportedly has to become a for-profit entity in two years or give back investor money from its funding round. It could be tricky, lawyers say.
The battle of the face computers is on
Meta's Orion was the latest salvo in the battle of face computers as large tech companies pour resources into augmented reality glasses development.
Google is considering nuclear power to feed its energy-hungry AI data centers
Google CEO Sundar Pichai told Nikkei Asia that the company is "evaluating technologies like small modular nuclear reactors" to meet its energy needs.
Adam Neumann's new startup is reworking WeWork's old business model
Adam Neumann's residential real estate startup Flow is getting into the shared coworking business, Bloomberg reports.
Apple sells 4 different types of iPads — here are the latest models you can buy
Among Apple's newest iPads, the latest iPad Airs provide plenty of power for most users, while the new iPad Pros are ideal for highly intensive tasks.
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The best 85-inch TVs of 2024
The best 85-inch TVs provide a big-screen experience even in large rooms. Check out our top picks from TCL, LG, and Samsung.
Amazon could cut 14,000 managers soon and save $3 billion a year, according to Morgan Stanley
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy wants to change the ratio of individual contributors to managers. That's a strong signal big manager eliminations are coming.
Amazon Prime vs. Walmart Plus: Which is better for you?
With Amazon Prime Day returning on October 8, it's a great time to consider how Prime compares to Walmart Plus and the store's competing sales.
Tech journalist Taylor Lorenz breaks down her Substack plans and why she's leaving legacy media for the creator economy
The tech journalist Taylor Lorenz shared why she decided to leave legacy media and go independent and how she's monetizing her venture.
Microsoft AI boss likens OpenAI partnership to a sibling rivalry
Mustafa Suleyman said Microsoft and Open AI are like "siblings" who sometimes "squabble" but enjoy a good relationship with each other.
The best Fitbit in 2024: Our top picks from extensive testing
Fitbit sells a variety of activity trackers and smartwatches. We tested the current lineup to find the best Fitbit for various use cases.
The 7 best 65-inch TVs of 2024
Many brands use 65 inches as the flagship option for their top displays. This size offers a big-screen experience while still fitting in most rooms.
The best cheap cell phone plans in 2024
The best cheap cell phone plans offer dependable coverage, fast service speeds, and as much data as you need at affordable prices.
Top YouTuber MrBeast has acquired a startup that aims to be the LinkedIn for the creator economy
YouTube's top creator, MrBeast, has acquired a startup called Vouch, which helps creators with hiring and job postings.
The best 55-inch TVs in 2024
A 55-inch display is ideal if you want a medium-sized 4K TV. Our top picks range from budget models under $500 to premium sets with high-end features.
Elon Musk's xAI has moved into OpenAI's old HQ: report
Elon Musk is racing to upstage OpenAI — and now the billionaire has reportedly moved his own AI startup into the company's old HQ.
Marc Andreessen hits on the existential question facing the AI industry
At a conference this week, the legendary investor Marc Andreessen floated two visions for the future of AI — with major implications for OpenAI.
The best Google Pixel phone in 2024
The best Google Pixel phone overall, the Pixel 9, is an excellent choice for Android fans or iPhone users looking on the other side of the fence.
The best 50-inch TVs of 2024
A 50-inch TV is a great option for smaller living rooms and bedrooms. Here are our top picks, including OLED, QLED, and LED models.
An IRL social startup that aims to help strangers connect in group hangouts raised $11.5 million. Read its pitch deck.
Pie, an IRL social startup founded by Bonobos' Andy Dunn, raised an $11.5 million Series A. It focuses on in-person connections and events.
Amazon's AI chatbot will help you shop. Just don't ask it for a 'dupe.'
Amazon's new Rufus AI chatbot can help you find what you're looking for, but you have to know how to ask. It won't serve up dupes.
'Your Rich BFF' creator has struck a new deal with Vox Media as the influencer podcasting space heats up
Vivian Tu, known online as "Your Rich BFF", partners with Vox Media and wellness brand PS to launch her podcast's second season, expanding into video.
OpenAI's latest funding round could be a bargain or a bust for investors
If OpenAI were to IPO tomorrow at its $157 billion valuation, it would be the second-largest American IPO by initial valuation.
Meta found a new way to crack down on scam accounts, and it seems to be working
Meta said it has expanded a program that allows banks to report scams to the company. Meta said the effort has already netted thousands of scam pages.