Apple partners with a brain-computer startup to turn thoughts into device control

Apple is partnering with brain-computer interface company Synchron to develop technology that lets users control devices using neural signals.

Still in the early stages, the technology could significantly expand accessibility for users who are unable to operate devices with their hands, Synchron said in a pres

Couples are saying ‘I do’ in ‘Minecraft’ as virtual weddings become more popular

Destination weddings are out, and virtual weddings are in.

Rather than traveling to the Amalfi Coast or Provence, Wired recently interviewed a couple who chose to host their nuptials in the place they first met and fell in love: Minecraft.

Sarah Nguyen, 24

Sal Khan’s new Dialogues program teaches students how to have civil, thoughtful discussions

In recent years, Khan Academy founder Sal Khan has been most visible promoting the organization’s AI learning assistant, Khanmigo. But a second nonprofit he founded, called Schoolhouse, focuses on connecting students with their peers for human-centered educational interactions. Since the height of the COVID-1

Spotify’s AI-powered DJ now takes song requests

Since it launched two years ago, Spotify’s AI DJ has been a one-way experience. It curates old favorites and helps listeners discover new tracks based on past listening experience and what similar users like. But now it’s getting interactive. 

Spotify unveiled the ability to request songs from the DJ based on mood, genre, and vibe. The feature, which launched across 60 markets, is exclusive to Spotify Premium users, who can access the DJ by searching for the tool in the app.&n

Apple’s App Store is getting ‘nutrition labels’ for accessibility

You can learn a lot about an app before you download it from Apple’s App Store, such as what other users think of it, the access it has to your personal data, and how much storage it occupies. Starting soon, listings will also include a section on something critically important to millions of people: the accessibility features an app supports. Designed to

California’s location data privacy bill aims to reshape digital consent

Amid the ongoing evolution of digital privacy laws, one California proposal is drawing heightened attention from legal scholars, technologists, and privacy advocates. Assembly Bill 1355, while narrower in scope than landmark legislation like 2018’s California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)—which est

Anaconda launches an AI platform to become the GitHub of enterprise open-source development

AI integration remains a top priority across enterprises worldwide, yet success remains elusive despite widespread enthusiasm and significant investment. An October 2024 study by Boston Consulting Group found that only 26% of companies have derived measurable business value from their AI initiatives. As a result, CEOs face mounting pressure to deliver tangible ROI, sh

Going ‘AI-first’ appears to be backfiring on Klarna and Duolingo

Artificial intelligence might be the future of the workplace, but companies that are trying to get a head start on that future are running into all sorts of problems.

Klarna and Duloingo have been some of the poster children for the “AI-first” workplace. Two years ago, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski announced he wanted his company to be the

‘We have the Florida man’: TikTok users debate who would win in a fight between 100 Americans and 100 Brits

Now that the “100 men vs. one gorilla” debate has been settled, a new question is circulating on social media: Who would win, 100 Americans or 100 Brits?

British creator @2mwad_ first

Lyft CEO David Risher on competing with Uber and the future of rideshare

The rideshare market has reached a crossroads. Autonomous vehicles are on the rise, driver unrest is mounting, and customers are questioning everything from pricing to trust and safety. In the midst of it all, Lyft is mounting a comeback. CEO David Risher, who came into the role at Lyft two years ago, is taking a bird’s-eye view on the operation and pushing to reposition the company squarely against their competitor, Uber—with faster execution, bold new programs, and Lyft’s biggest internati


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