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Elon Musk says money ‘won’t matter’ in 10 years. Here’s how accurate some of his biggest predictions have been in the past
Musk believes robotics and artificial intelligence will create an “incredible abundance” of goods and services.
These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era
Despite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever. From smarter bookmarking tools and neighborhood marketplaces to digital pen pals and nature journals, here are the latest App Store finds worth adding to your Home Screen.
Inside the London hacker house taking a stand against founder burnout
How one founder house is betting work-life balance can beat burnout .
Judge denies xAI’s request to block Minnesota ban on ‘nudify’ apps
Despite a lawsuit from xAI, a Minnesota ban on apps that allow users to “nudify” images can move forward.
YouTuber Hank Green says his AI usage is ‘not healthy’
Green offered a remarkable apology, saying that "the level of dopamine that I've been getting from interacting with LLMs ... is not healthy for me or good for the world."
Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead?
Apple's new Upgrade program is the latest sign that smartphone ownership is changing.
Sam Altman is still making the case for parenting via ChatGPT
OpenAI's CEO seemed excited to share a "cool use case" for parents.
This $9 key physically locks your most addictive apps
This $9 NFC key requires you to physically scan it to unlock distracting apps on your phone.
Uber is building an autonomous vehicle empire, and here’s every company it’s using to do it
Uber has partnered with — and in some cases made direct investments in — about 30 autonomous vehicle companies over the past two years. Here's the list and the latest on the partnerships.
Apps that help you break free from doomscrolling and get active
If you’re looking to cut back on screen time and get a little more active, here’s a roundup of the apps that might help.
What’s the best handheld mini fan?
From premium Shark and Dyson offerings to random Amazon devices, these mini fans will make your sweaty summer a little more managable.
Judge denies request by Elon Musk’s xAI to pause Minnesota nudification ban
A judge denied a request from Elon Musk’s AI company xAI to block Minnesota’s law that will be the first in the nation to ban ...
Request by Elon Musk's xAI to temporarily halt Minnesota nudification technology ban denied by federal judge
A federal judge has denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have stopped a Minnesota law that bans apps ...
Zelenskyy asks Trump to help him get Elon Musk's OK to use Starlink to help with strikes on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials to help Ukraine gain ...
Elon Musk launches invite-only X Money with a Visa debit card, 6% yield and real-time transfers
Elon Musk’s social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, launched its own bank account-like product where users can send money to one another.
Short sellers have made a fortune betting against Elon Musk’s SpaceX — but the party won’t last forever
Short sellers have a history of betting against Elon Musk and epically failing, but their latest gamble is paying off and could continue to do so – at least for a while. On The Money has learned. That ...
Elon Musk Reportedly Wants A Tesla-SpaceX Merger, And Selling Tesla China Could Be The First Step Toward Making That Happen
It doesn't sound like Musk and his yes men have settled on a specific plan for Tesla China, but it shouldn't be long before we learn more.
OpenAI reportedly finds evidence that more of its agents ran amok
OpenAI has reportedly found evidence of additional agent misbehavior as it looks into the incident that occurred with Hugging Face.
Rivian spinoff Also to start delivering e-bikes after months of delays
Also has big plans beyond the TM-B. The startup mostly refers to itself as a "vehicle" company and has plans to make four-wheel pedal-assist cargo vehicles for Amazon.