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Bill Atkinson, Macintosh Pioneer and Inventor of Hypercard, Dies at 74

Atkinson’s gleeful brilliance helped people draw on computer screens and access information via links.
Reinventing the Wheels

Uber Just Reinvented the Bus … Again

Palantir Is Going on Defense

Palantir threatened to call police on a WIRED reporter and kicked out other journalists from a recent conference following reports of the data analytics firm’s work with the Trump administration.

Perplexity’s CEO Sees AI Agents as the Next Web Battleground

Aravind Srinivas says agents need access to apps and claims that letting OpenAI take control of Chrome would be a disaster for the open Web.

Facing a Changing Industry, AI Activists Rethink Their Strategy

As power over artificial intelligence concentrates in a handful of companies, a new report urges advocacy groups to expose the technology’s connection to broader economic struggles.

Google DeepMind’s CEO Thinks AI Will Make Humans Less Selfish

Demis Hassabis says that systems as smart as humans are almost here, and we’ll need to radically change how we think and behave.

Meta’s ‘Free Expression’ Push Results in Far Fewer Content Takedowns

Meta says loosening its enforcement policies earlier this year led to fewer erroneous takedowns on Facebook and Instagram—and didn’t broadly expose users to more harmful content.

Bluesky Is Plotting a Total Takeover of the Social Internet

All the lefties fled to Bluesky following Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover. But CEO Jay Graber says the app is for everyone—and could revolutionize how people communicate online.

For Tech Whistleblowers, There’s Safety in Numbers

Amber Scorah and Psst are building a “digital safe” to help people shine a light on the bad things their bosses are doing, without getting found out.

Elon Musk’s Grok AI Can’t Stop Talking About ‘White Genocide’

In response to X user queries about everything from sports to Medicaid cuts, the xAI chatbot inserted unrelated information about “white genocide” in South Africa.

Barry Diller Invented Prestige TV. Then He Conquered the Internet

The mogul behind Fox, Expedia, and Tinder opens up about Steve Jobs—and his close friend Sam Altman.

Silicon Valley Is Starting to Pick Sides in Musk and Trump’s Breakup

As Elon Musk and US president Trump spar on social media, tech investors and executives are being forced to choose whether to support the most powerful man in business—or the White House.

How the Loudest Voices in AI Went From ‘Regulate Us’ to ‘Unleash Us’ 

Two years after Sam Altman pitched Congress on AI guardrails, he's back in Washington with a new message: To beat China, invest in OpenAI.

A Silicon Valley VC Got Israel Starlink Access Within Days of October 7 Attack

During a webinar hosted by Israel’s Defense Ministry, Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire discussed helping connect Israel with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet far earlier than was known.

At Bitcoin 2025, Crypto Purists and the MAGA Faithful Collide

Trump’s inner circle has taken over one of the biggest crypto conferences in the world—drowning out protests from diehard bitcoiners who believe their “nerd money” shouldn’t be political.

Trumpworld Is Fighting Over ‘Official’ Crypto Wallet

The President's sons are feuding with the organization behind the Trump memecoin, as both parties claim to be involved in launching Trump-affiliated crypto wallets.

Donald Trump’s Media Conglomerate Is Becoming a Bitcoin Reserve

Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company to Truth Social, has announced plans to buy up billions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin.

A Helicopter, Halibut, and ‘Y.M.C.A’: Inside Donald Trump’s Memecoin Dinner

On Thursday evening, US president Donald Trump attended a private banquet with 200 of the largest investors in his personal crypto coin. Here's what happened.

Businesses Got Squeezed by Trump’s Tariffs. Now Some of Them Want Their Money Back

President Trump’s rapid maneuvering on tariffs led to some businesses narrowly missing out on lower bills. A refund on the difference could spare consumers from price hikes.

If Paramount Settles Trump's 60 Minutes Claim, It May Face Another Lawsuit

As Paramount considers settling a lawsuit with Donald Trump, the Freedom of the Press Foundation warns that it will sue over a deal that allegedly “could amount to a bribe.”

DOGE Loses Battle to Take Over USIP—and Its $500 Million Headquarters

A federal judge called DOGE’s actions at the United States Institute of Peace “unlawful.”

Trump Appointees Blocked From Entering US Copyright Office

The two men appeared at the US Copyright Office days after the Trump administration fired its leader, who had just published a report about the use of copyrighted materials for AI training.

Kentucky’s Bitcoin Boom Has Gone Bust

In the US state's coal country, crypto mining was supposed to bring renewal. Now mines are powering down, and investors are hoping AI-powered data centers will fill the void.

Esoteric Programming Languages Are Fun—Until They Kill the Joke

Concocted by sicko programmers, esolangs are the high comedy of the coding world. They test my patience.

ICE Is Paying Palantir $30 Million to Build ‘ImmigrationOS’ Surveillance Platform

In a document published Thursday, ICE explained the functions that it expects Palantir to include in a prototype of a new program to give the agency “near real-time” data about people self-deporting.

The Subjective Charms of Objective-C

The verbose programming language felt like a universal form of communication—until it didn’t.

Auto Shanghai 2025 Wasn’t Just a Car Show. It Was a Warning to the West

After poaching some of the best Western auto talent, China’s car industry is about to dominate globally with charging rates, ranges, luxury design, technology, and sheer volumes.

There’s a Very Simple Pattern to Elon Musk’s Broken Promises

The entrepreneur’s habit of overpromising on deadlines may be frustrating for investors—but for those looking to see whether a Musk pledge will come good, there’s a key phrase to watch out for.

Is Elon Musk Really Stepping Back From DOGE?

Elon Musk is apparently turning his attention away from Washington and back to Tesla. On this episode of Uncanny Valley, the hosts unpack what Musk’s pivot means for the future of DOGE.

GM’s New Battery Tech Could Be a Breakthrough for Affordable EVs

General Motors has cracked the chemistry of lower-cost, energy-dense electric vehicle batteries. Budget-conscious gasoline holdouts may soon have no excuse.

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