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Google invests millions in Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to create a ‘virtual cell’

Google DeepMind, Meta, and AI drug discovery startup Isomorphic Labs are jointly investing $300 million into Biohub, the nonprofit biomedical research organization founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, as reported by Reuters. The funding is part of a $1.8 billion initiative to build AI datasets that could allow researchers to "ask, predict, and answer biological questions digitally," helping find new ways to prevent and manage diseases. Founded in 2016, Biohub aims to combat diseases through the creation of a "virtual cell" that researchers can use to carry out simulations. To support this effort, the US Department of Ene … Read the full story at The Verge.

AI-assisted proof of optimal packing for 11 squares

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6 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Save on your pass before doors open

In 6 days, 10,000+ people from across the global startup and tech ecosystem will come together at San Francisco’s Moscone West for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. If you’re planning to be one of them, don’t wait to register your ticket before prices increase at the door. Save up to $100 on your pass, plus 50% on a second of the same type.

TechCrunch·Oct 7, 2026

Google’s new SynthID website can identify AI-generated media

Google on Tuesday launched a new site that lets anyone verify whether a piece of media, be it an image, a video or an audio clip, is generated using AI.

TechCrunch·Oct 7, 2026

My cats hate to see this great upright carpet cleaner coming

I’m choosing to believe that they’re cleaning chocolate and Mountain Dew. | Image: Bissell For a while, I swore by Bissell’s Little Green carpet cleaner. I liked the sub-$100 price, the fact that it was small enough to fit on a closet shelf, and that it does a good job of cleaning up little messes. However, after you clean enough spots around the place, eventually the entire carpet needs a cleaning because the cleaned spots appear in stark contrast. It looks bad! For a job that big, I upgraded (after doing a lot of research) to Bissell’s ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus. It’s a great upright machine with more power, though I wish I had waited, having paid $279.99 about a month ago. You can currently get one for $209.99 during October Prime Day at Amazon and Bissell (discount reflects at checkout). Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus carpet cleaner Bissell’s Little Green is handy, but doesn’t cut it for big jobs. If you have pets and a lot of carpet to clean, this is one of the

Windows and Surface event: how to watch and what to expect

Microsoft is heading to San Francisco this morning to reveal what's coming next for Windows and Surface and a "conversation on how local AI will shape the next chapter of the PC." That conversation will include Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and Windows and Surface chief Pavan Davuluri. I'm expecting to hear a lot more about Nvidia's RTX Spark platform and Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra that uses Nvidia's new Arm-based chips. When Microsoft's Windows and Surface event will happen and where you can watch it Microsoft's keynote will start at 10AM PT / 1PM ET on Wednesday October 7th. The full presentation should run … Read the full story at The Verge.

Write Like It's 1866: LLMs Relearn Telegraphese

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The best October Prime Day deals from Apple, Sony, Google, and more

Day two of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is here, and the sale will end at 3AM ET on Thursday, October 8th. While a few of the best deals from yesterday have already ended, many are still happening, with fresh discounts emerging to make the last day of the sale just as worthy of your attention. Our team cross-referenced shopping sites with our own reviews and buying guides, and found around 100 deals on some of the Verge staff’s favorite gadgets. Prime subscribers will get access to the most deals, though many of them are price-matched at retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. We’ve got you if you’d rather check out some of the best deals under $25, or if you want just the best Apple deals. There are some great robot vacuum/mop deals, too. .duet--layout--rail { pointer-events: none; } .duet--layout--rail div { pointer-events: auto; } Lenovo Legion Go 2 handheld Costco members can get in on the biggest price drop yet on the Legion Go 2, one of the most powerful gaming handhe

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai

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Reasons to Dislike AI Coding

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ChatGPT for Teens is an ‘unacceptable risk,’ says Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that offers reviews of apps, services, and entertainment with a focus on youth safety, today said that OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens is an "unacceptable risk." ChatGPT for Teens, introduced in August, has guardrails for teens and is designed to help students learn, but Common Sense Media says that the teen protections offered by the feature "fall short of what the company promised." Common Sense Media's assessment found that ChatGPT "doesn't send alerts to parents when it should," doesn't offer "the right help in crisis situations," and "still does kids' homework," according to a press release. "ChatGPT for Tee … Read the full story at The Verge.