A startup that builds other startups raised $100M and is all-in on physical AI

The firm still has the same mission — albeit with a critical addition to its approach, a new name, and a $100 million investment from Silversmith Capital Partners. Vantora, as the firm is now called, continues to work…

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Anthropic is operating a lab that conducts biology experiments

“We believe that to do biology, the final test is still, and will be for a while, in real lab work,” Anthropic’s head of life sciences, Eric Kauderer-Abrams, told Reuters . “We absolutely are doing that today.” He added…

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AI hallucination nearly triggers US military operation

The operation was aborted at the last minute, narrowly averting a potential conflict with China, CNN reported on Friday . The episode underscores a growing concern among military officials and outside experts: As…

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This 8-bit computer plans to run flight sim and generates a 'pleasant homely aroma' by burning dust off 1950s vacuum tubes — oh, and it can explode at any time

The machine is real, the glow is real, the smell is real, and the accompanying documentation is unusually candid and detailed for what is essentially a DIY project. The tinkerer is currently trying to use the computer to…

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NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, September 19 (game #1196)

It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers…

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How to watch Asian Games 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels, schedule

And we really do mean colossal. Just shy of 20,000 athletes are competing for 469 medals across 43 disciplines in Nagoya, Aichi and Japan at large. For context, around 10,000 athletes participated at Paris 2024. Gymnasts…

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Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, September 19 (game #1699)

If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Friday, September 18 (game #1698) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than…

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, September 19 (game #930)

If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, September 18 (game #929) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle , Spelling Bee and…

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How Focus mode has changed in iOS 27

One of the best tools your iPhone offers to help you avoid distractions is Focus, which lets you control which alerts arrive at what times. It includes default modes like Work, Personal, Sleep and more, as well as the…

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AI almost led the US military to start a war with China, report says

The incident "almost started a war," according to a source cited in the report, and highlights the risks of incorporating AI into the sensitive work of the US Department of Defense. Engadget has asked the Department of…

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