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OpenAI reportedly lowered the target for its new funding round

According to Financial Times and Wall Street Journal reports relayed by TechCrunch, OpenAI has reportedly reduced its fundraising target to $20 billion. These reports describe fundraising that is still underway, without establishing the transaction's final terms.

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Keyboards: The Verge's choices shed light on everyday trade-offs

A selection of keyboards used by The Verge's team illustrates trade-offs between ergonomics, noise, size and authentication. These accounts offer concrete examples of personal choices, without constituting a product ranking or a measure of performance.

Nov 1 · 1 min↗

Nintendo announces voice commands for Pikmin 4 on Switch 2

Alongside the announcement of Pikmin Day, Nintendo presents voice commands for Oatchi, a challenge mode for Pikmin 4 and a new exploration feature in Pikmin Bloom. A series of short films accompanies the announcements.

Nov 1 · 1 min↗

Apple advocates AI integrated into how its products are used

In an interview with Wired relayed by TechCrunch, John Ternus advocates a strategy in which AI should serve the Apple product experience. The executive prioritizes usefulness for users and emphasizes the human dimension of product creation as agents open up new possibilities.

Nov 1 · 1 min↗

Binance announces it has replaced 90% of stolen funds

Following a $6.3 billion cryptoasset theft, Binance’s chief says 90% of the funds have been replaced. According to The Verge, withdrawals remain suspended, and less liquid assets complicate efforts to cover the balance.

Nov 1 · 1 min↗

Arrowmax presents a screwdriver with a camera to identify bits

The Arrowspace S1, offered through crowdfunding, combines a camera with an AI model to identify screw heads. According to the description reported by The Verge, an app indicates the required bit, and an optional case helps locate it with an indicator light.

Oct 30 · 1 min↗

Leo XIV calls for a ban on lethal autonomous weapons

In an address reported by The Verge on October 30, Pope Leo XIV asks UN member states to move toward a ban on lethal autonomous weapons. He also advocates effective human oversight and accountability mechanisms for AI.

Oct 30 · 1 min↗

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