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Aina’s smart ring has a screen, a joystick and a mic so you can talk to AI agents

The $399 ring has a speaker so you can take calls using it as well. The startup, which raised $5.5 million in July , is positioning the ring as a controller of sorts for both AI and non-AI apps. The company previously…

In a world without plankton, I wouldn’t get stung by jellyfish when swimming in the sea. But my friend’s fish and chip shop would go bust. There’d be big climate implications too. Plankton, meaning “drifter” in Greek…

Anthropic’s compute costs rose to 58% of revenue last quarter, filing shows

Compute took 58% of revenue in the third quarter, up from 48%. TechCrunch’s Russell Brandom found the figures in Anthropic’s amended IPO filing . Revenue rose to $17bn, from $11.6bn the quarter before, as we reported on…

DreamHost admits major cyberattack saw hackers steal customer data and access inboxes

In a copy of a data breach notification letter sent to affected organizations, DreamHost said that roughly two weeks ago it discovered unauthorized third-party access to the server that runs its web-based File manager at…

Vodafone Pro 4 brings Wi-Fi 7 and 8Gbps speeds to UK homes

The new package combines the company’s latest Wi-Fi 7 router with improved coverage, smarter device management and automatic 4G backup, starting at £32 per month. At the centre of Pro 4 is the new Ultra Hub 7+…

I've tested Apple's new M6 iMac, and it's still the best all-in-one desktop you can buy

The iMac with M6 delivers plenty of power for work or play thanks to its better-equipped chip, and it still comes in seven fun shades wrapped in a modern, sleek design that fits just about anywhere. Pair that with 16GB…

Anthropic open-sources FlashProve to prove which AI model wrote an answer

The company published the code, a technical report and formal proofs in a research post on Monday. Today a user cannot tell whether a router quietly swapped in a cheaper model, or whether an attacker tampered with the…

OpenAI hires Uber president Jill Hazelbaker to lead its communications

She will lead OpenAI’s global communications and corporate positioning. Hazelbaker will report to co-founder and president Greg Brockman and starts in early December, OpenAI told Fortune . She will stay on the US East…

I've tested Apple's new touchscreen MacBook, and it's worth buying — but not for the reasons you’re expecting

Instead, it’s the gorgeous tandem OLED screen and industry-leading battery life that should get you excited here. Apple hasn't unveiled an M6 Pro or M6 Max chip yet; your choice is still between the M5 Pro or Max, so…

Dropbox to buy Tigris Data for $350M and launch DBX Agent Cloud

The company announced the deal alongside the launch of a new service aimed at businesses and developers building AI applications and agents. Called DBX Agent Cloud , the service is designed to provide infrastructure for…