Volkswagen’s EV van makes a surprise comeback in the US as the ID.4 goes on hiatus
Volkswagen’s EV van makes a surprise comeback in the US as the ID.4 goes on hiatus

Ahead of the updated 2027 model, sales of Volkswagen’s electric minibus bounced back, rising 120%. Meanwhile, the ID.4 is on a brief hiatus as it undergoes a major refresh.

Anthropic says it can read Claude’s ‘thoughts,’ as detailed in new research paper — models observed to have a global workspace, revealing more of what makes LLMs tick

Anthropic has discovered an internal “J-space” for its Claude AI that displays similarities to human internal processing. While the AI developer anthropomorphizes it as thought, it may yet prove useful as a method of improving LLM honesty, oversight, and guardrails.

Palantir And Forward Deployed Engineering: What Should We Believe?

Palantir’s success with AI projects, based on their tech and forward deployed engineering methodology, has led others to roll out their own version of FDE.

Why Window-Mounted Fresh Air Systems Are Gaining Attention Among Renters 

As modern homes become more sealed and indoor living becomes more intensive, healthy air is becoming a practical home comfort issue rather than a niche wellness concern.   With remote work keeping more residents indoors for extended stretches, heighten…

I ditched Google Drive for my own self-hosted storage – and I wish I’d done it sooner

Nextcloud is a free and open-source storage option that offers several advantages. Here’s how it works.

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NASA Photographer Captures Images from F-18 Over Washington
NASA Photographer Captures Images from F-18 Over Washington

NASA flight photographers capture history from a perspective few ever experience, getting a rare bird’s-eye view of the agency’s missions in action. Their photos document key NASA research and give the public a front-row seat to the work happening behind the scenes. Jim Ross, a photographer at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, […]

What makes the best stablecoin payment solution?
What makes the best stablecoin payment solution?

Key Takeaways Stablecoin payments help businesses combine blockchain settlement speed with more predictable value. The best stablecoin payment solution should support acceptance, stablecoin settlement, fiat settlement, reporting, compliance, and payout…

Netflix is turning into YouTube
Netflix is turning into YouTube

Netflix has shows and movies. And video games. And live sports. And podcasts. And also, apparently, YouTube videos? For a company that used to seem like the next big thing in TV, it all feels a little frenetic, and maybe a tad desperate. For a company that sees sleep as its primary competitor, it might […]

Disney+ is considering a free streaming tier, report says

The launch of free content would allow Disney+ to better compete with free services like YouTube and Tubi, which are capturing a growing share of consumers’ viewing time.

Intel’s midrange Core Ultra 5 245K is down to its lowest price ever at just $179 on Amazon — save up to 42% on a solid gaming CPU with 14 cores and PCIe 5.0 support
Intel’s midrange Core Ultra 5 245K is down to its lowest price ever at just $179 on Amazon — save up to 42% on a solid gaming CPU with 14 cores and PCIe 5.0 support

Intel’s forgotten 14-core SKU from last year has received a sizable discount on Amazon, making it one of the best value propositions in CPUs right now. It performs amicably in gaming and professional tasks thanks to its 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores that can clock up to 5.2 GHz.