​The former boss of a U.S. hacking tools maker was jailed for selling highly sensitive software exploits to a Russian broker. This is how we first learned of his arrest, reported the story, and some of the unanswered questions we still have.  

​The new privacy tech uses different types of pixels to let you block certain apps and notifications from being viewed by others.  

​The wearable incentivizes healthy behavior with points that can be redeemed for health products.  

​Kalshi fined the MrBeast editor, Artem Kaptur, for over $20,000.  

​Public backlash over the data center boom is leading to a variety of draconian policies—including bans on new construction.  

​Waymo this week will begin mapping and collecting data in Chicago and Charlotte. The move comes as Waymo announces it is currently operating its robotaxis fully autonomously in 10 US cities.  

​Gemini on Android will be able to automate tasks involving rideshare requests, or grocery or food delivery, says Google.  

​COO Brad Lightcap noted that ads can add to the product experience of users if they are done right. He urged to give OpenAI a few months to see how the company fares in rolling out the product.  

​Peter Steinberger talks about the creation of his viral AI agent OpenClaw and how being more “playful” makes for a better way to learn AI coding.  

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