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Steven Levy

2025: The Year of the AI App

The real competition in AI isn’t about foundation models. It’s about apps built on top of those models.

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Makena Kelly

DOGE Is Now Inside the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

DOGE staffers will get read-only access to CFPB data, systems, and equipment, according to an internal email reviewed by WIRED.

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Justin Pot

Photopea Is a Free Photoshop Alternative That Runs in the Browser

When you need to edit photos, you don't have to download expensive or complicated software. Photopea is free to use, easy to grasp, and does most of what you need.

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James Dator

This blind Blazers fan shows off new technology that makes the NBA come alive for him

This is the best video of the week.

Everyone should be able to experience seeing sports live, and the Portland Trailblazers have done something revolutionary for fans who are unable to see what’s happening on a court.

This blind Portland fan showed off new technology the team has implemented to help people like him, and it’s truly astonishing.

I saw this on Bluesky and thought it was really cool that the Blazers are doing this pic.twitter.com/2mK2vg5nQg

— Mohamed (@MoeSquare)...

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Mark Schofield

Super Bowl quarterback rematch history is not kind to Jalen Hurts

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Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes is the fourth QB rematch in Super Bowl history.

As the hours tick down to Super Bowl LIX, much of the pre-game discussion has focused on the history the Kansas City Chiefs are facing. By simply advancing to Super Bowl LIX, the Chiefs became the first team in NFL history to advance to a Super Bowl after winning the two previous installments. That means the Chiefs will become the first team in NFL history to win three...

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Mark Schofield

Netflix confirms launch date for Season 7 of ‘Drive to Survive’

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The upcoming season of ‘Drive to Survive’ is right around the corner

The news that Netflix may be seeking the broadcast rights to Formula 1 in the United States is not the only news the streaming service is making this Friday.

The streaming service confirmed the release date for the upcoming season of Drive to Survive, which will drop on March 7. Netflix confirmed the launch date on social media, with a poster promoting...

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Ricky O'Donnell

Ben Simmons’ 3 NBA buyout suitors, ranked by where he can actually make an impact

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Let’s rank the best destinations for Ben Simmons on the buyout market.

It looked like Ben Simmons’ days as an NBA player were numbered. After missing the entire 2021-2022 season with a back injury following his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Brooklyn Nets, Simmons returned to play only 43 games during the 2022-23 season and just 15 games during the 2023-24 campaign last year.

Simmons has gotten his career back on track to some...

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David Enrich

Trump Lawsuits Against Media Gain Momentum

First Amendment experts say Mr. Trump’s lawsuits, based on an unproven legal theory, lack merit. But more could be on the way.

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Carl Hulse

White House Forces Showdown Over Congress’s Power of the Purse

The confirmation of Russell T. Vought to lead the powerful White House budget office is likely to escalate the funding fights roiling Washington and the nation.

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James Dator

The NFL awards were a mess, and these were the worst votes

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We have to do something about these awards.

Every vote in the NFL awards is subjective, we get that — but at some point you have to start questioning the methodology of voters. When some outliers are so pronounced, it affects who takes home awards. The system has a problem, and Thursday night put it on full display.

From bizarre choices, to inconsistent internal logic, and even some votes that went against the rubric of the awards themselves, it’s clear that...

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Jack Milko

Rickie Fowler pulls out of WM Phoenix Open one day after all-camo outfit goes viral

Rickie Fowler during the first round of the 2025 WM Phoenix Open. | Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images

A day after wearing an outfit suitable for buck hunting, Rickie Fowler has withdrawn from the WM Phoenix Open.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Rickie Fowler has withdrawn from the WM Phoenix Open, citing an illness.

He shot a 3-over 74 during round one, a day in which he struggled at TPC Scottsdale. In doing so, the former Oklahoma State Cowboy looked more like a Big Game Hunter as...

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Sources: Simmons nears buyout, eyes Cavs, Clips

Ben Simmons is finalizing a buyout with the Nets and will meet with the Cavaliers and Clippers.

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Heart Eyes Mason Gooding and Olivia Holt reveal which slasher villains they would Fix or Dump

Heart Eyes stars Mason Gooding and Olivia Holt go back-and-forth debating which iconic movie slashers they would either dump or try to fix.

Heart Eyes is now in theaters.

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Pete Davidson Detailed The Grueling Process Of Getting His Tattoos Removed And Hinted That He Regrets “All” Of The Ink He Got Done “Before Rehab”

“I made a lot of those decisions when, you know, before rehab. So I got the dumbest tattoos.”

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JaredMueller

Super Bowl Analytics: Eagles offense versus Chiefs defense

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The less-celebrated sides of the ball in this Super Bowl, Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley vs Chris Jones and company is still exciting

The excitement around the Super Bowl has continued to build in New Orleans with fans, celebrities and media pouring into the city all week. The actual game is the conclusion of a week-long celebration of football, fandom and, for this year’s event, everything that is great about The Big Easy.

It was anything but...

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Parker Hall

PreSonus Quantum HD Review: A Seamless Recording Tool

These affordable pro-tier audio interfaces are perfect for studio owners and traveling musicians alike.

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Tracy Brown Hamilton

E.l.f. Beauty stock price takes a tumble after the cosmetics brand warns of weaker 2025 demand. Here’s why

The makeup and skincare company said issues like the L.A. fires and the uncertain future of TikTok have likely contributed to muted January.

E.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF) saw its stock plunge in extended trading on Thursday after the company cut its full-year guidance. As of premarket trading on Friday morning, shares were down more than 25% to $66.15, lows not seen since 2023. The stock has fallen significantly from its 2024 high of $221.83.

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Indonesia is halting this $3 billion tourism project linked to Trump. Here’s why

The development of the 3,000 hectare Lido City project has been causing concern with Indonesian authorities over its environmental impact.

Indonesian authorities have ordered the halting of development of a tourism project affiliated with U.S. President Donald Trump over water management and environmental issues, officials said Friday.

The 3,000-hectare (11.6-square-mile) project is the brainchild of Trump’s Indonesian business partner, billionaire and politician Hary Tanoesoedibjo, who...

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