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The New York Times sues Brave web browser for AI scraping and bypassing paywalls

The New York Times and a group of other publications have filed lawsuits against the company that makes the Brave web browser over alleged unlawful scraping to train AI and also letting users bypass…

OpenAI pitches data center power plants as a way to protect nearby areas

In an announcement on Monday, OpenAI says it will pilot its "Grid Protectors Program" at an upcoming data center in Effingham County, Georgia, where the company promises to free up to 1,000 megawatts…

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Squarespace is laying off 19 percent of employees

The website-building platform Squarespace is laying off 19 percent of its employees as it works to "simplify" its operations, Squarespace spokesperson Jeff Seedman says in a statement to The Verge.

Apple’s ‘Ultra’ smart home robot might have to wait until 2028

Apple has reportedly delayed the launch of its rumored smart home robot until next year at the earliest or possibly even 2028, according to The Information.

Vivo’s first Pro Max phone proves its Ultra is still in a league of its own

When I declared this spring that Vivo's X300 Ultra had the best cameras in any phone, two things made it stand out in my mind: its excellent main camera with a narrow 35mm focal length and what…