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Perplexity enters into a multi-year licensing deal with Getty Images

Perplexity enters into a multi-year licensing deal with Getty Images

๐Ÿš€ Discover this insightful post from TechCrunch ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: AI,AI search,copyright,getty images,Perplexity,plagiarism ๐Ÿ’ก Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll learn: AI research startup Perplexity has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Getty Images, giving it permission to display images from Getty across its AI-powered search and discovery tools. The deal represents a notable shift for the company, which has been hit by allegations of content theft and plagiarism, and signals an effort to establish more formal content partnerships. Perplexity and Getty have been working together for more than a year, a source familiar with the deal told TechCrunch. Although it was never…
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Tim Cook says Apple is open to mergers and acquisitions on the AI โ€‹โ€‹front

Tim Cook says Apple is open to mergers and acquisitions on the AI โ€‹โ€‹front

๐Ÿš€ Explore this trending post from TechCrunch ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: AI,Apple,Apple Intelligence,siri โœ… Main takeaway: Apple CEO Tim Cook has indicated to investors that the company remains open to acquisitions and partnerships to move things forward on the AI โ€‹โ€‹front. The comments were made this week during the company's Q4 2025 earnings call. The executive also gave a brief update on Apple's next generation, AI-powered Siri, saying the service is still on track to launch in 2026. โ€œWe are making good progress on this and, as we shared, we expect to release it next year,โ€ Cook said during his opening…
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YC alumnus Adam raises $4.1M to turn viral 3D text-to-copier tool into an AI co-pilot

YC alumnus Adam raises $4.1M to turn viral 3D text-to-copier tool into an AI co-pilot

๐Ÿ”ฅ Explore this insightful post from TechCrunch ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: AI,Fundraising,adam,CAD,engineering,Exclusive,TQ Ventures,Y Combinator ๐Ÿ“Œ Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll learn: Adam, one of the most hyped startups in Y Combinator's Winter 2025 cohort, has raised a $4.1 million seed round to support its next steps, TechCrunch has learned exclusively. After generating more than 10 million social media impressions with the launch of its 3D text-to-model app, the AI โ€‹โ€‹startup has landed a select group of investors. โ€œWe were receiving term papers via email without any meetings,โ€ said CEO Zach Dive (right in photo). Adam soon turned to TQ Ventures as a lead…
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Reddit CEO says chatbots are not traffic drivers

Reddit CEO says chatbots are not traffic drivers

๐Ÿ’ฅ Read this must-read post from TechCrunch ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: AI,Apps,TC,AI search,Reddit,steve huffman ๐Ÿ’ก Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll learn: Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said AI chatbots are not a major traffic driver for the social platform even though companies like OpenAI and Google have seen progress in people using AI for search. During Reddit's Q3 2025 call, the CEO noted that Google search and direct reach continue to be the top traffic drivers. "[Chatbots are] Not today's traffic driver. I think our relationships with the companies that we work for - or work with directly, are healthy, and we've learned a…
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Epson EcoTank ET-2980 Printer Review: Added

Epson EcoTank ET-2980 Printer Review: Added

โœจ Discover this insightful post from WIRED ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: Gear,Gear / Products,Gear / Reviews,Gear / Products / Home Office,Product Review ๐Ÿ“Œ Key idea: Laser printers are still the best choice for mainly text and straight lines. It has a cleaner, sharper look to documents without many blemishes and small details. I suspect this wouldn't matter for most home printers, where versatility and image quality are more important than perfect thinness.Where the color laser printers I tested ran about three or four seconds per black-and-white page, the EcoTank was more like six seconds per page, which is right in line…
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How do metal detectors work?

How do metal detectors work?

โœจ Discover this insightful post from WIRED ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: Science,Science / Physics and Math,Dot Physics ๐Ÿ“Œ Key idea: Why do you want? Want to detect metal? Oh, I don't know... Maybe you want to find some gold in the ground. You can extract all the dirt, or you can find the location that contains the gold before You dig. Or maybe you're looking for buried metallic meteorites. You can also use a metal detector to find the ring you lost at the beach. These devices are very useful.But do you know how they work? Aha! When you think about…
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What Helen O’Berry packs for running the 2025 New York City Marathon

What Helen O’Berry packs for running the 2025 New York City Marathon

๐Ÿ”ฅ Check out this trending post from WIRED ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: Gear,Gear / Products / Health and Fitness,Gear / How To and Advice,Starter Pack โœ… Main takeaway: Welcome to beginners Pack, a gear-obsessed series that gives WIRED readers a peek into how notable figures live, shop, and tinker.Marathon runner Helen O'Berry starts her day like many of us: by checking her phone. First, she looks at the weather, then her schedule, and finally her group chats. Afterward, the 35-year-old Kenyan athlete told WIRED over the phone: โ€œI say thank you to God.โ€ "To protect me because I'm going to have…
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How to hack poker

How to hack poker

๐Ÿ’ฅ Discover this insightful post from WIRED ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: Security,Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks,Uncanny Valley ๐Ÿ’ก Main takeaway: Michael Calore: Yes. My favorite not-so-subtle product placement was the show Entourage from HBO. He was on TV, I don't know, 15 years ago.Lauren Goode: Oh, I remember that.Michael Calore: And the characters were saying to each other, "I'll send you a BBM."Lauren Goode: Time capsule number.Michael Calore: Yes. Which is like, even if you have a Blackberryโ€”Lauren Goode: Yes, you never said that.Michael Calore: No one ever said thatLauren Goode: No, that's very true.Michael Calore: They will send you a…
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The 5 best smart Christmas lights of 2025: from Twinkly to Govee

The 5 best smart Christmas lights of 2025: from Twinkly to Govee

๐Ÿ’ฅ Discover this must-read post from WIRED ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: Gear,Gear / Buying Guides,Gear / Products / Smart Home,Buying Guide ๐Ÿ“Œ Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll learn: Compare our favorite smart Christmas lightsHonorable mentionsHere are some other smart bulbs we tested for this story that are still available this year.Image: NanoleafNanoleaf Essentials Smart Holiday String Lights for $150: These lights work with Google Assistant, Alexa, and HomeKit, and are similar in look, feel, and price to our top pick. The only major difference is that the rope is divided into two parts - the idea is to start from the middle of…
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NASA’s quiet supersonic plane flies

NASA’s quiet supersonic plane flies

๐Ÿ”ฅ Discover this awesome post from WIRED ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: Science,Security,Shhh! ๐Ÿ“Œ Main takeaway: The X-59 will generate less "sonic punch" thanks to its unique design. It was given a long, slender nose that represented about a third of the total length and refracted pressure waves that would otherwise be embedded in other parts of the aircraft. The engine was mounted above the X-59's fuselage, rather than below it as in fighter aircraft, to maintain a smooth underside that limited shock waves and also to direct sound waves into the sky rather than down toward the ground. NASA aims to…
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