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Valon, which makes software to help US mortgage companies cut red tape and costs, raised a $150M Series D from Ribbit, a16z, and others at a $2.3B valuation (Zoya Hasan/Forbes) - Techmeme Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:25:01 GMT
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 Zoya Hasan / Forbes:
Valon, which makes software to help US mortgage companies cut red tape and costs, raised a $150M Series D from Ribbit, a16z, and others at a $2.3B valuation — The U.S. mortgage market is massive, but its payment systems are antiquated and often analog. Valon raised a $150 million Series D …
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Q&A with AI researchers Jacob Coxon, Daniel Kokotajlo, Alex Turner, and others on leaving AI labs, AGI's dangers, planned IPOs, AI safety, oversight, and more (New York Magazine) - Techmeme Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:10:01 GMT
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New York Magazine:
Q&A with AI researchers Jacob Coxon, Daniel Kokotajlo, Alex Turner, and others on leaving AI labs, AGI's dangers, planned IPOs, AI safety, oversight, and more — Exit interviews with defectors from OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepMind. — On September 8, Jacob Coxon, a 27-year-old Anthropic employee …
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Sources: Nico Caprez, son-in-law to Jensen Huang, rapidly ascended to become an Nvidia VP, serving as its main contact for neoclouds and Huang's "consigliere" (Phoebe Liu/The Information) - Techmeme Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:55:03 GMT
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Phoebe Liu / The Information:
Sources: Nico Caprez, son-in-law to Jensen Huang, rapidly ascended to become an Nvidia VP, serving as its main contact for neoclouds and Huang's “consigliere” — A little over a week ago, Madison Huang, a rising star at Nvidia and the daughter of its CEO, celebrated her wedding in Hawaii.
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Q&A with Sam Altman on President Trump, the midterms, AI extinction risk, Xi Jinping's state visit, self-policing vs. regulation, and Greg Brockman's donations (Vanity Fair) - Techmeme Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:40:01 GMT
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Vanity Fair:
Q&A with Sam Altman on President Trump, the midterms, AI extinction risk, Xi Jinping's state visit, self-policing vs. regulation, and Greg Brockman's donations — In an exclusive video interview, the OpenAI CEO discusses Donald Trump, the midterms, the real risk of extinction …
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Q&A with Sam Altman on his kids, his rivalries, pronatalism, "prepping" for the apocalypse, new products, the IPO delay, Luca Guadagnino's Artificial, and more (Vanity Fair) - Techmeme Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:30:01 GMT
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Vanity Fair:
Q&A with Sam Altman on his kids, his rivalries, pronatalism, “prepping” for the apocalypse, new products, the IPO delay, Luca Guadagnino's Artificial, and more — In an exclusive video interview, the OpenAI CEO discusses ChatGPT and suicide prevention, safety breaches …
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Porting Video Games to VHS - Hack a Day Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:16 GMT
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Although VHS-based games have existed for about as long as VHS players have sat in millions of living rooms, they always tended to be rather sparse gaming experiences. For example, …read more
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Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, October 4, 2026 - Lifehacker - Google Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:45:34 GMT
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- Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, October 4, 2026 Lifehacker
- NYT Strands hints, answers for October 5, 2026 Mashable
- Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Monday, October 5, 2026 Lifehacker
- NYT Strands Answers Today: Hints & Clues For Sunday, October 4 (Grab Your Tokens) Forbes
- Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Oct. 3, #944 CNET
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Tearing Down a Heavy Oscilloscope - Hack a Day Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:00:49 GMT
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When [Thomas] showed his 1960s-era Tektronix 545A oscilloscope in a recent video, it made us both nostalgic and happy. Nostalgic because we miss the days when our oscilloscopes were “mainframes” …read more
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Amazon Dumps the MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Before Prime Day, 1TB Models Marked Down Too - Gizmodo - Google Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:57:16 GMT
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- Amazon Dumps the MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Before Prime Day, 1TB Models Marked Down Too Gizmodo
- I’m a devout AirPods user. Here are the best early Prime Day deals on them right now CNN
- Major retailers slash prices on popular Apple item during week of sales KCRA
- The MacBook Air M5 is $200 off for the first time in months The Verge
- Amazon Launches Early Prime Day Discounts on AirPods, iPad, MacBook Air, and More macrumors.com
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Why the Moon Is a Legal Wild West - CNET Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:41:24 GMT
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Private companies are taking cremated remains and stunt payloads to the moon. Former NASA attorney Steve Mirmina warns that there’s nothing stopping them.
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How to Collect CDs - Wired Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT
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Fed up with paying to stream music you’ll never actually own? Give the little silver disc a spin. Here’s how to start a CD collection or get more out of one you already have.
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Fairphone 6+ reviews: a repairability champion, but $650 is a tough sell - TechSpot Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:24:00 GMT
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Now available in the US, the Fairphone 6+ stands out with its replaceable battery, microSD slot, 5-year warranty, and software support through 2033. That longevity comes at a price, though: at $650, reviewers note that its cameras, performance, and water resistance fall short of what similarly priced phones typically offer.
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Documenting the tech worker movement - MIT Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT
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Writing as a participant and researcher, PhD student JS Tan SM ’22 has co-authored a new book about the rise of tech worker protests and the employer backlash that followed.
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Critics call Star Wars: Galactic Racer one of the best arcade racers in years - TechSpot Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:02:00 GMT
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer is earning widespread praise for its breakneck speed, satisfying handling, deep customization, and mix of roguelite progression and multiplayer. Critics highlight its Burnout-like thrills and substantial replayability. The consensus: it's not just a great Star Wars game, but one of the standout arcade racers in years.
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Columbia Promo Codes: 15% Off | October 2026 - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Explore current Columbia deals on jackets, outdoor gear, and apparel. Find active Columbia promo codes, student discounts, and free shipping offers to save on your next adventure.
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Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This October 2026 - Wired Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.
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Who we become when we talk to machines - MIT Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
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Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.
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FUNdaMENTALs of precision design - MIT Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
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Precision, repeatability, and fun are the focus in mechanical engineering course 2.70 (Fundamentals of Precision Product Design).
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Podcast: SHASS’s special sauce - MIT Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
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Established after World War II, the School of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is an integral part of the MIT experience. Three faculty reflect on the school’s ongoing impact.
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A new chapter for MIT Reads - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT
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A new focus on fiction and memoir aims to help the MIT community celebrate the power of storytelling and strengthen social connection.
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Fueling a return journey from Mars - MIT Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT
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PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is building technology to convert the Red Planet’s atmosphere into propellant for bringing astronauts home.
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