Google is the latest investor to back Redwood Materials as the battery recycling startup scales a new energy storage venture to power AI data centers and other industrial sites.

• TechCrunch
• 4 gün, 9 saat, 48 dakika

Snap’s augmented reality glasses business will now be its own entity, with the company establishing Specs Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary. It will enable Snap to more easily secure investors and partnerships for its wearables, as well as to grow Specs into a distinct brand while running it within Snap Inc. As The Information reported in mid-2025, Snap was thinking of ways to raise outside money for its AR glasses to be able to better compete with Meta, which has a lot more money to spend on development. It was already considering spinning off the business back then. “Specs are launching at an important time, as artificial intelligence transforms the way that we use our computers,” the company said in its announcement. The glasses’ operating system can help you get things done faster based on what they see and what they know about your behaviors. Snap also says that its smartglasses can keep you present in the moment with friends and family unlike phones and computers, since they superimpose digital tools over your view of the real world. In addition, the company believes Specs can help reduce waste over time as its digital tools can replace physical objects, such as manuals and whiteboards. Snap didn’t say whether Specs Inc. already has investors lined up, but it is already hiring for over 100 roles around the world. The new subsidiary is expected to launch Snap's next generation of standalone AR glasses sometime this year. Company CEO Evan Spiegel previously said that the model will be lighter, have a much smaller form factor and have more capabilities than its older smartglasses, which are mostly developer-focused. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/wearables/snap-is-spinning-off-its-ar-glasses-into-a-separate-business-140000659.html?src=rss

• Engadget
• 4 gün, 9 saat, 48 dakika

LinkedIn has long been a platform for showing off professional accomplishments. Now, the company is leaning into the rise of vibe coding by allowing users to show off their proficiency with various AI coding tools directly on their profiles. The company is partnering with Replit, Lovabl, Descript and Relay.app  on the feature and is working on integrations with fellow Microsoft-owned GitHub as well as Zapier.  LinkedIn has always allowed users to add various skills and certifications to their profiles. But what makes the latest update a bit different is that users aren't self-reporting their own qualifications. Instead, LinkedIn is allowing the companies behind the AI tools to assess an individual's relative skill and assign a level of proficiency that goes directly to their profile. For example, AI app maker Lovabl could award someone a "bronze" in "vibe coding," while the platform Replit uses numerical levels and Relay.app may determine that someone is an "intermediate" level "AI Agent Builder," according to screenshots shared by LinkedIn. These levels should dynamically update as people get more experience using the relevant tools, according to LinkedIn. Lovabl's vibe coding rating system. LinkedIn Of course, the update also comes at a time when companies have used these same kinds of AI tools to lay off thousands of workers. So while there's may be value in showing off your vibe coding skills, there are still many workers who likely aren't as excited about  ceding more ground to AI. When I asked, LinkedIn's head of career products Pat Whealan about this he said that AI-specific skills are an increasingly important signal to recruiters and the latest update will make it easier for them to assess candidates' skills. But he added that the intention isn't to make AI-specific skills the sole focus. "This is less about replacing any of those other existing signals, and more about showing new ways that people are doing work," he tells Engadget. "And how do we give a verifiable signal to both hirers and other people looking at their profile, that they actually are using these tools on a regular basis." This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/linkedin-will-let-you-show-off-your-vibe-coding-expertise-140000776.html?src=rss

• Engadget
• 4 gün, 9 saat, 48 dakika

This year’s Ryzen is still my top choice for PC games.

• WIRED
• 4 gün, 9 saat, 48 dakika

This is an essential item for all skiers and snowboarders. WIRED has tested the best helmets for all abilities and budgets.

• WIRED
• 4 gün, 9 saat, 48 dakika

From the Gemini Calendar prompt-injection attack of 2026 to the September 2025 state-sponsored hack using Anthropic’s Claude code as an automated intrusion engine, the coercion of human-in-the-loop agentic actions and fully autonomous agentic workflows are the new attack vector for hackers. In the Anthropic case, roughly 30 organizations across tech, finance, manufacturing, and government were…

• MIT Technology Review
• 4 gün, 9 saat, 48 dakika

Redwood Materials Inc. added Alphabet Inc.’s Google as an investor in an expanded funding round that values the battery recycling and energy storage startup at more than $6 billion.

• Bloomberg Tech
• 4 gün, 9 saat, 48 dakika

It’s been a long time coming, but the AirTag 2 finally launched this week with improved Precision Finding, a longer Bluetooth range, and a louder speaker. It’s otherwise almost exactly the same as its predecessor , but one more difference has been found, and you may want to take note … more…

• 9to5Mac
• 4 gün, 9 saat, 49 dakika

Jess Weatherbed / The Verge : Bluesky says it is working to make feeds more “live”, interactive, and timely during live events, and teases improvements to posting and follow suggestions —  The Bluesky 2026 roadmap teases updates for feeds, follows, posting, and real-time features.

• Techmeme
• 4 gün, 9 saat, 52 dakika

Apple and Nvidia are reportedly working with Intel to produce some of their products in the U.S., but it is an open question which of their products Intel can actually make.

• Tom's Hardware
• 4 gün, 9 saat, 53 dakika

Users of Apple's latest iPhone and iPad Pro models who have been beta testing iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 may want to hold off on updating to the third betas released earlier this week, as several Continuity-related features are currently broken on these devices. Apple has updated its developer release notes for the third betas of iOS and iPadOS 26.3 to outline the devices and features that are affected: The following Continuity features do not work on iPhone 17, Phone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air and iPad Pro (M5) with iOS / iPadOS 26.3 Beta 3: iPhone Mirroring AirPlay mirroring to Apple TV 4K Using Continuity Camera wirelessly with Mac or Apple TV 4K Sidecar from Mac to iPad Pro (M5) Apple has not provided any details on why these features are not working on the latest betas, but the issue will presumably be fixed in the next round of betas. We're expecting a public release of iOS 26.3 and related updates fairly soon, as the x.3 updates typically drop in late January each year. With just a few days left in the month, it appears the release schedule may slip into early February for this cycle, but we should be seeing release candidate versions seeded to developers and beta testers relatively soon ahead of the public releases. Related Roundups: iOS 26 , iPadOS 26 Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, " Warning: These Continuity Features Are Broken on Latest iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Betas " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

• MacRumors.com
• 4 gün, 9 saat, 56 dakika

Users of Apple's latest iPhone and iPad Pro models who have been beta testing iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 may want to hold off on updating to the third betas released earlier this week, as several Continuity-related features are currently broken on these devices. Apple has updated its developer release notes for the third betas of iOS and iPadOS 26.3 to outline the devices and features that are affected: The following Continuity features do not work on iPhone 17, Phone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air and iPad Pro (M5) with iOS / iPadOS 26.3 Beta 3: iPhone Mirroring AirPlay mirroring to Apple TV 4K Using Continuity Camera wirelessly with Mac or Apple TV 4K Sidecar from Mac to iPad Pro (M5) Apple has not provided any details on why these features are not working on the latest betas, but the issue will presumably be fixed in the next round of betas. We're expecting a public release of iOS 26.3 and related updates fairly soon, as the x.3 updates typically drop in late January each year. With just a few days left in the month, it appears the release schedule may slip into early February for this cycle, but we should be seeing release candidate versions seeded to developers and beta testers relatively soon ahead of the public releases. Related Roundups: iOS 26 , iPadOS 26 Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, " Warning: These Continuity Features Are Broken on Latest iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Betas " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

• MacRumors.com
• 4 gün, 9 saat, 56 dakika

While Grok faced most of the heat in the AI porn backlash, Apple isn't doing itself any favors by allowing dozens of "nudify" apps to stay in the App Store . AI nudity apps are a problem for the App Store AI-generated porn has become a hot topic. Elon Musk's X is still under fire for allowing its chatbot Grok to edit pictures of people to look like they are naked, and churn out child porn. Though X and Grok received the most attention, Apple is also perpetuating the issue affecting innocent women and children by not dealing with apps doing the same thing in the App Store. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

• AppleInsider
• 4 gün, 9 saat, 59 dakika

Policymakers are rethinking biomass as new research shows wood pellets may increase carbon emissions rather than reduce them. The focus is now on subsidies.

• Forbes Tech
• 4 gün, 10 saat, 3 dakika

Unless you have an older laptop model, or you bought a model that was specifically made with creative professionals in mind, there’s a very high chance you don’t have a card reader. Fortunately, you can solve that issue with a mere $9 accessory: Anker’s 2-in-1 USB memory card reader is a must-buy now that it’s 50% off. So cheap, so practical. View this Amazon deal While both the USB-C and USB-A versions of this are on sale, I’d go with the USB-C model unless your laptop only has USB-A ports. With USB-C, this thing is pretty much universal—not only can you use it with your laptop, but it also works with your smartphone, allowing you to move pics and videos without relying on cloud services. Portability is a key focus of this design, as the accessory is super compact and able to fit into your laptop port without crowding out any other peripherals and devices you might have plugged in. It also comes with Anker’s 18-month warranty for peace of mind. Grab this super-useful USB-C SD/microSD card reader for just $9 before this amazing 50% off deal ends. Again, the USB-A model is also on sale for $9 , so grab whichever version suits you best. Get Anker's 2-in-1 memory card reader for 50% off (USB-C version) Buy now at Amazon Get Anker's 2-in-1 memory card reader for 50% off (USB-A version) Buy now at Amazon

• PCWorld
• 4 gün, 10 saat, 4 dakika

Newegg's latest combo deal pairs an X870 motherboard with 32GB of DDR5-6000 RAM, saving you $239.

• Tom's Hardware
• 4 gün, 10 saat, 5 dakika