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AI video generation startup Higgsfield raised $400M from DST, Goldman Sachs, Liberty Global, Intel, and others at a $5.4B valuation, up from $1.3B in January (James Fontanella-Khan/Financial Times) - Techmeme Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:10:01 GMT
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 James Fontanella-Khan / Financial Times:
AI video generation startup Higgsfield raised $400M from DST, Goldman Sachs, Liberty Global, Intel, and others at a $5.4B valuation, up from $1.3B in January — Company founded by former Snap executive Alex Mashrabov targets marketing content for businesses
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A look at companies like Inception Point creating AI personas for media, fashion, film, and music industries that could host podcasts, model clothes, and more (Reggie Ugwu/New York Times) - Techmeme Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:40:01 GMT
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Reggie Ugwu / New York Times:
A look at companies like Inception Point creating AI personas for media, fashion, film, and music industries that could host podcasts, model clothes, and more — The A.I. personas created by Inception Point AI include, clockwise from top left, Claire Delish, VV Steele, Nigel Thistledown and Lila Walker.Inception Point AI
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Patients, families, doctors, and nurses are increasingly turning to AI tools, such as Face2Gene, to help identify rare and hard-to-diagnose diseases (Alex Janin/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
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Alex Janin / Wall Street Journal:
Patients, families, doctors, and nurses are increasingly turning to AI tools, such as Face2Gene, to help identify rare and hard-to-diagnose diseases — Patients, doctors and nurses are turning to the technology for help identifying rare and undiagnosed diseases
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New Dell XPS 13 reviews are in with positive marks and $699 price - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:39:00 GMT
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Dell's 2026 XPS 13 earns praise for its compact aluminum design, 120Hz touch display, and strong battery life at a $699 starting price. The entry-level model's 8GB of RAM is a compromise, with some reviewers recommending the 16GB upgrade while still keeping the price under $1,000.
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Audacity remains one of the best free tools for editing audio - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:23:00 GMT
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Audacity remains one of the easiest ways to record, edit, clean up, and export audio without paying for a full production suite. It handles everything from quick trims and format conversions to podcasts, noise reduction, and basic mastering, with support for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It's also one of our Essential Apps for Windows and macOS.
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Inside WIRED’s Brain Week - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
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In five stories, we look at some of the most fascinating aspects of human (and animal) intelligence. From new octopus research, to the scientists using human cells to power computers, to a promising new treatment for addiction, cognitive science is getting smarter.
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Dell XPS 13 Review: Move Over, Neo - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
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It’s amazing how few compromises Dell made to get the new XPS 13 down to $700, but I strongly recommend the $900 model, which comes with 16 GB of RAM.
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Columbia Promo Codes: 15% Off | August 2026 - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 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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Acer Promo Codes: 40% Off - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.
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The Safety Reckoning Inside OpenAI - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:37:19 GMT
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OpenAI’s rogue agent hack was a watershed moment for AI safety and cybersecurity. It also sparked internal questions about the culture that led to it.
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Solving the solvent problem - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:50:00 GMT
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By focusing on electrolytes, MIT scientists are making sodium-metal batteries a more practical energy storage option.
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Using reason, again and again - MIT Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
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Philosopher Brian Hedden studies decision-making over time — and recently chose to return to alma mater MIT, where he is now connecting ethics and computing.
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Looking beyond research - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
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Professor Anna-Christina Eilers is “Committed to Caring” for building a culture around attentiveness and community.
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