Decoding Palantir, the Most Mysterious Company in Silicon Valley
[ad_1] This week on Uncanny Valley, we talk about one of the most notorious American corporations. So what does Palantir actually do? [ad_2] Source link
India is ahead in clean energy commitments, achieves 2030 goal five years early
[ad_1] India is ahead in clean energy commitments, achieves 2030 goal five years early In what could be considered as a landmark moment for India’s clean energy journey, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, from the ramparts of the Red Fort, on Friday announced that the nation has achieved its 50 per cent clean energy target in 2025 — a full five
Developers Say GPT-5 Is a Mixed Bag
[ad_1] Some developers say they’ve had largely positive experiences with GPT-5 so far. Jenny Wang, an engineer, investor, and creator of the personal styling agent Alta, told WIRED the model appears to be better at completing complex coding tasks in one shot than other models. She compared it to OpenAI’s o3 and 4o, which she uses frequently for code generation
Best Apple Watch (2025): Buyer’s Guide to the Series 10 and SE
[ad_1] Note: Apple will likely launch the Apple Watch Series 11 in September, so I recommend holding off on buying the Series 10. The Watch Series 10 (8/10, WIRED Recommends), along with the Series 9 and the Watch Ultra 2, finally got blood oxygen sensing back in August 2025 via a software update, after a prolonged suspension of sales due
Sam Altman Says ChatGPT Is on Track to Out-Talk Humanity
[ad_1] Never mind the GPT-5 complaints; Sam Altman says he believes ChatGPT is on track to have more conversations per day than all human beings combined. “If you project our growth forward, pretty soon billions of people a day will be talking to ChatGPT,” said the CEO of OpenAI during a dinner with journalists in San Francisco. “ChatGPT will be
Now You Can Get Your Flu Vaccine at Home
[ad_1] Instead of going to the pharmacy to get the annual flu vaccine, many people in the US will now be able to get it shipped to their door to take at home themselves. Starting today, AstraZeneca’s FluMist is available through an online pharmacy in 34 states. FluMist is not a new vaccine. It was originally approved by the Food
‘Cheapfake’ AI Celeb Videos Are Rage-Baiting People on YouTube
[ad_1] “They’re tweaking my voice or whatever they’re doing, tweaking their own voice to make it sound like me, and people are commenting on it like it is me and it ain’t me,” Washington recently told WIRED, when asked about AI. “I don’t have an Instagram account. I don’t have TikTok. I don’t have any of that. So anything you
‘Weird mash-up of whale, seal and Pokémon’: New ‘nightmare Muppet’ fossil sheds light on evolution; tiny predator had shark-like jaws, bulging eyes
[ad_1] Long before whales became the gentle giants of today, some of their ancestors were small, fierce, and strange. A chance find on an Australian beach has revealed a rare, entirely new species, Janjucetus dullardi, that could unlock new clues about whale evolution.The 25-million-year-old juvenile specimen, small enough to fit in a single bed, was identified in the Zoological Journal
Nine solitary bee species discovered in Kerala for the first time
[ad_1] representational image only | Photo Credit: AP In a remarkable addition to Kerala’s biodiversity records, researchers from the Shadpada Entomology Research Lab at Christ College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, have identified nine species of solitary bees from the subfamily Nomiinae (Hymenoptera: Halictidae) – all documented for the first time in Kerala. Unlike the social honeybees that live in bustling colonies
Apple September 2025 Event: iPhone 17, iPhone Air and what else to expect
[ad_1] Apple is preparing for its annual hardware event on September 9, where it is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup along with updates for the Apple Watch and AirPods. Rumours ahead of the launch suggest several design and feature upgrades, including larger screens, improved cameras, and the introduction of an ultra-thin iPhone Air that could replace the Plus
Independence Day 2025: Zomato Gold at Re 1, free delivery and more deals
[ad_1] Published on: Aug 15, 2025 11:16 am IST Zomato is celebrating Independence Day 2025 by offering free delivery on orders above ₹99 for Gold members and Re 1 Gold membership. As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day, food delivery platform Zomato has joined in the festivities by announcing special offers for its customers. From August 14 to 17, Zomato
iPhone 17, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Series 11 and AirPods Pro 3: What to Expect from Apple’s September Event
[ad_1] Apple is expected to hold its annual hardware event on September 9, where the company is likely to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup alongside updates for the Apple Watch and AirPods. As always, rumours about new features and designs have been circulating, including reports of bigger screens, enhanced cameras, and a possible ultra-thin iPhone Air that could replace the
Microsoft has ‘bad news’ for these employees in the US
[ad_1] Microsoft is preparing to bring most of its employees back to the office at least three days a week, signalling a major shift from its hybrid work model adopted during the coronavirus pandemic. Microsoft plans a mandatory three-day return to office for most Redmond employees, reshaping hybrid work norms. As per a report by The Verge, the company initially
Sealy Promo Code: Save $300 on Mattresses in August 2025
[ad_1] Sealy is a mattress brand that is tried and true for many people, given that it has been around since 1881. That’s a lot of time to refine your product. Sealy has kept pace with the times by offering modern variations like memory foam and hybrid mattresses while also maintaining a strong lineup of traditional innerspring beds. For example,
PM Modi I-Day speech: India working towards having its own space station, says Modi
[ad_1] The model of Gaganyaan crew module, spacecraft that will carry a crew of three astronauts into orbit and back to Earth. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu India is working towards becoming self-reliant in the space sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday (August 15, 2025). “The nation is proud of our space sector, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
Planetary warning! Something ‘big’ is moving inside Earth; here’s what scientists just found |
[ad_1] Something ‘big’ is moving inside Earth; here’s what scientists just found For decades, scientists have sought to unravel the mysteries hidden deep beneath Earth’s surface. One of the most puzzling regions has been the D” layer, located about 2,700 kilometres (1,700 miles) beneath the surface, at the boundary between the planet’s lower mantle and outer core. This zone has
AI Slop Is Ripping Off One of Summer’s Best Games. Copycats Are Proving Hard to Kill
[ad_1] Getting clones taken down can be an exhausting process for developers. Small studios have less time, energy, and resources to dedicate to this process, and they’re at the whims of the digital distribution platforms these games exist on. Wren Brier, Unpacking’s creative director, says that since the game’s release in 2021, developer Witch Beam has reported more than 80
Why Trump Flip-Flopped on Nvidia Selling H20 Chips to China
[ad_1] The tech industry is reeling from President Trump’s surprising new deal with Nvidia. Earlier this week, Trump said he would allow the company to continue selling its H20 chips to China in exchange for a 15 percent share of the revenues. “The H20 is obsolete. You know, it’s one of those things, but it still has a market,” Trump
Inside the Biden Administration’s Gamble to Freeze China’s AI Future
[ad_1] Then there were the specifics. How would the policy distinguish between equipment that really posed a risk, and products companies should still be able to sell? Estevez says he remembers the White House pushed for restrictions on a larger number of items, while the Commerce Department, which is responsible for promoting economic growth, sought a more tailored approach. “Trying
The 65 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (August 2025)
[ad_1] In the game known as the streaming wars, Disney+ came out swinging, bringing with it a massive library of movies and TV shows—with new ones being added all the time. Watched everything on Netflix? Disney+ has a seemingly endless selection of Marvel movies and plenty of Star Wars and Pixar fare too. Problem is, there’s so much stuff that
A DOGE AI Tool Called SweetREX Is Coming to Slash US Government Regulation
[ad_1] Efforts to gut regulation across the US government using AI are well underway. On Wednesday, the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the Office of Management and Budget hosted a video call to discuss an AI tool being used to cut federal regulations, which the office called SweetREX Deregulation AI. The tool, which is still being developed, is
Watch Our Livestream Replay: What GPT-5 Means for ChatGPT Users
[ad_1] Is the new GPT-5 model as big of an upgrade as OpenAI claims? Why are users complaining? And what do the changes actually mean for ChatGPT users? WIRED reporters have been testing how GPT-5’s ability to code, write, and perform other tasks compares to past releases. At the livestream on August 14, our expert panel answered your questions about
Horoscope Today, August 15, 2025: Love is in the air for these 4 zodiac signs today
[ad_1] Start your day with clarity! Today’s horoscope highlights the opportunities and challenges for each zodiac sign. Whether it’s career, love, or personal growth, let the stars guide you. Take the advice, stay positive, and make the most of what the day brings. Aries Daily Horoscope Today, August 15, 2025 Let gratitude guide your decisions today. When you appreciate what
xAI Was About to Land a Major Government Contract. Then Grok Praised Hitler
[ad_1] The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. One company that was supposed to be part of the GSA announcements was Musk’s xAI, according to sources with knowledge of the discussions. In early June, GSA leadership met with the xAI team for a two-hour brainstorming session “to see what opportunities may exist for automation and
The Apple Watch Is Finally Getting Blood Oxygen Sensing Back
[ad_1] If you have an Apple Watch Series 9, 10, or Ultra Watch 2 that you bought in the US in the past year, you’ll finally get the blood oxygen sensing feature back via a software update later today, according to Apple. To make sure you get the feature, update your paired iPhone to iOS 18.6.1 and the Apple Watch