Elon Musk’s plans to get into the AI chip manufacturing business are going to be costly. As the New York Times and CNBC report, SpaceX is planning to invest at least $55 billion into its “Terafab” chip plant in Austin, Texas. That’s according to the details of a public hearing notice filed in Grimes County,…
Peak Design’s Everyday Backpack Zip features a unique wraparound zipper that provides quick access to your belongings. | Image: Peak Design To celebrate founder Peter Dering’s birthday, Peak Design is taking up to 50 percent off a host of bags and accessories through May 8. The sale includes steep discounts on many of the company’s…
Valve’s new Steam Controller sold out quickly when it went on sale on Monday, and the company is going to open a “reservations queue” on Friday at 1PM ET for anyone who missed that initial run. When the controller initially went on sale, many potential buyers experienced difficulties checking out before the controller went out…
OpenAI is launching an optional safety feature for ChatGPT that allows adult users to assign an emergency contact for mental health and safety concerns. Friends, family members, or caregivers designated as a “Trusted Contact” will be notified if OpenAI detects that a person may have discussed topics like self-harm or suicide with the chatbot. “Trusted…
The black and white versions of the latest Tile Pro is $10 off, marking its best price of the year. | Image: Tile If you’re struggling to find a Mother’s Day gift under $30, location trackers are a good investment, helping mom keep tabs on keys, bags, luggage, and other valuables. The latest Tile Pro…
We’ve been reading your feedback on the new homepage. All of it. The kind and encouraging comments, the brutal ones, the “actually this rules,” the “please undo this immediately,” the bug reports, the feature ideas, and yes, the eternal request for dark mode. We appreciate it. A lot of you took the time to share…
Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former CTO, has testified under oath that CEO Sam Altman lied to her about the safety standards for a new AI model. In a video deposition shown during the ongoing Musk v. Altman trial on Wednesday, Murati said Altman falsely stated that OpenAI’s legal department determined a new AI model did not…
Whether it’s managing a busy home or looking out for everyone around them, moms spend a lot of time every day caring for others. This Sunday, Mother’s Day, is an opportunity to return the favor, so we’ve rounded up practical gadgets and little luxuries that can lighten her load. This year’s picks are designed to…
Microsoft revealed last month that it’s planning to offer long-serving employees in the US the ability to voluntarily retire. While the terms of the buyout were supposed to be announced to employees tomorrow, sources at Microsoft tell me the company has posted them on its internal HR website a little earlier than expected. US employees…
The next update to Apple’s operating systems could allow users to choose their preferred AI model for running Apple Intelligence. According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to allow third-party chatbots to power its AI features system-wide in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, all expected for this fall. In addition to running…
