Why Apple’s next computer should be for the smart home

John Ternus didn't mention Apple Home once during his first keynote as Apple CEO. But he did open by describing an "intelligent personal hub" that prioritizes local processing, protects your privacy, and integrates with all your other devices, apps, and servi…

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Waymo pulls over, calls cops on riders with a ghost gun

Two people were arrested in San Fransico while riding around in a Waymo robotaxi after the cab pulled over and called the cops on them. The riders were juveniles in possession of a loaded AR-style ghost gun and were taken to a juvenile hall. While the police …

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Yemen conflict displaces over 100,000 people, UN says

Yemen’s Houthis have stepped up attacks on Saudi cities and energy infrastructure while advancing along Yemen’s Red Sea coast towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route

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'Widow's Bay' scores big and 'The Pitt' wins again at TV's Emmy Awards

Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” overcame the final season of previous winner “Hacks” to earn the comedy prize on Monday ‌night

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Ex-Google DeepMind researcher adds to warnings that AI could 'kill all humans'

Public alarm about the ‌potential danger posed by AI is growing, after Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon said last week he had resigned, in part because the “people building AI earnestly believe that it could ​kill us all by the end of the decade."

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Oil rises above $108 as attacks, pipeline outage deepen Saudi supply concerns

Brent crude futures rose $2.5, or 2.37%, to $108.18 a barrel at 0813 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $2.46, or 2.43%, at $103.85 a barrel

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The hidden $350 surcharge on American households

This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Diesel prices hit an all-time high on last week. Then another, and another.  According to AAA, the average price of diesel as of September 10 stands…

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OpenAI’s rogue AI tried to hack another company in May

In May, hundreds of malicious and spam packages were uploaded to RubyGems, causing a serious disruption for the host. Now independent researchers have said that a swarm of OpenAI agents were responsible for the attack. Not only that, but the AI tried to steal…

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Pakistan, Indonesia vow to strengthen defence cooperation

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security and bilateral defence cooperation were discussed

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MANNING MIRACLE: TEXAS stuns OHIO STATE with 20-point comeback...

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Oil prices up over 3pc following new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude futures rose $3.21, or 3.1%, to $107.82 per barrel as of 0340 GMT

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How to be an ethical gossip

Hi readers! Shayla Love here, science journalist and longtime fan of Your Mileage May Vary. I’m honored to be subbing for Sigal Samuel while she’s out on parental leave. I’m diving into your questions as a way to help understand human nature and our choices t…

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The cost of youth sports is out of control

In the last decade, the cost of youth sports has skyrocketed. Cheaper, more local rec leagues have lost out premium travel leagues funded by private equity. The Covid-19 pandemic made things worse. As a result, some families are now paying thousands of dollar…

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Root takes charge, guiding England to series whitewash over Pakistan

England, chasing a victory target of 130, lost Ben Duckett to the first ball and opening partner Emilio Gay later in the same over from Muhammad Abbas

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Gaza film, Malkovich drama vie for Venice top prize

NAZA”, which features Israeli whistleblowers analysing the mass killing of civilians in Gaza, earned a record 25-minute standing ovation at its premiere on Thursday

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