The sustainability challenge is as microscopic as it is massive, from microplastic pollution in our washing machines to climate-driven disruptions in global supply chains. The next frontier of environmental innovation involves cleaner materials, smarter systems that prevent waste and predict risk before either spirals out of control. Across industries, there are new technologies emerging that marry precision engineering with predictive intelligence. This article focuses on two innovations, CLEANR’s microplastic filtration technology and Worldly Axion’s AI-powered risk-intelligence platform. Both innovations show how the future of sustainability will be defined not only by what we make, but by how intelligently we manage…
OpenAI didn’t share details around any revenue-share agreements with Canva, Zillow, Spotify, and the other apps it highlighted today.The new SDK announcement signals a deeper commitment to working with established enterprises and app makers—and an emphasis on keeping users within ChatGPT itself. If the web and mobile eras of the…
Before we get to today’s NYT Mini crossword hints, clues and answers, here are Monday’s:Wondering who the Greek goddess of the earth is? Not sure what the westernmost territory of the U.S. is? Don’t worry, because I’m here to help you with extra hints and the answers for today’s NYT…
This is a game-changer. Side-lining better battery life and cameras, it could be one of the best reasons to upgrade your smartphone in years. It is now looking like Samsung’s Galaxy S26 release comes with an unbeatable feature even iPhone can’t match.As revealed by SammyGuru and a leaker on X,…
The day after I failed to secure a Labubu from Pop Mart’s original store, I decide to console myself with a visit to Pop Land, the company’s 10-acre theme park in central Beijing—and perhaps the clearest sign that it intends to come for Disney’s lunch. (“Our art toys are like…
HighlightsAlex Pereira destroys Magomed Ankalaev to regain the UFC light heavyweight title.Merab Dvalishvili successfully defends his title with masterful performance.Pereira and two others earned Performance Bonuses.Alex Pereira is back at the top of the MMA world. In the main event of UFC 320, Poatan walked directly across the cage and…
On Thursday, US president Donald Trump signed an executive order to transfer ownership of TikTok’s US operation to a group of American investors, including Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison.“I had a very good talk with president Xi. We talked about TikTok. He gave us the go-ahead,” Trump said during a White…
HighlightsFirst-ever Crown Jewel held outside Saudi ArabiaRhodes vs. Rollins headlines a compact four-match cardRhea Ripley competes in her home country of AustraliaAfter an eventful episode of Smackdown from Cincinnati, Ohio, there are no new matches added to the upcoming Crown Jewel PLE in Perth, Australia, but there’s increased drama. As…
Sunshine, the consumer AI startup founded by former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer in 2018, has seen brighter days.The small startup is shutting down, and its assets are being sold to a new entity incorporated by Mayer called Dazzle, according to an email viewed by WIRED. Mayer sent the email to…
Today marks the 40th anniversary of Blue Comet SPT Layzner, which is still a uniquely influential anime across anime, video games, manga, and everything else.Layzner was another teaming up of legendary director Ryosuke Takahashi and mecha designer Kunio Okawara that was solidly within the realms of the “real robot” subgenre…
Thinking Machines Lab, a heavily funded startup cofounded by prominent researchers from OpenAI, has revealed its first product—a tool called Tinker that automates the creation of custom frontier AI models.“We believe [Tinker] will help empower researchers and developers to experiment with models and will make frontier capabilities much more accessible…
I have returned from my travels and I’m oh-so-ready to be home. I love travel but there’s something so nice about getting back to your own space, to your own workspace, and of course to the people (and puppies) you left behind. Getting back to the daily grind? Chores? Mess?…
AI is often described as the most transformative technology of the century, and while it has already reshaped many aspects of life, from scientific discovery to waging war, hype and over-promising remain. One of the boldest promises is the arrival of self-driving cars. We are told accidents will disappear, traffic…
Louisiana planning authorities have voted to rush through approval for three natural gas turbines to power Meta’s massive new data center in Richland Parish. When it’s done, the 4-million-square-foot facility will require more than 2 gigawatts of energy to run.On August 20, Louisiana’s Public Service Commission voted four to one…
Farewell, September. Hello, October. The days and weeks and months keep flying by, but some things never change: We have our Wordles and Pips and Mini Crosswords to solve. Let’s solve today’s Mini!Looking for yesterday’s NYT Mini Crossword? Check out our hints and answers right here.The NYT Mini is a…
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