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Eric Wu’s newest company, out of stealth since May, is going after construction’s labor crunch

Eric Wu, who built and ran Opendoor before stepping away in 2022, has had his new company, NavigateAI, out of stealth since May — building AI copilots that give construction workers real-time, hands-free guidance through smartphones and Meta's AI glasses, backed by $25 million from Elad Gil, Khosla

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Eric Wu’s newest company, out of stealth since May, is going after construction’s labor crunch
TECHNOLOGY

Eric Wu’s newest company, out of stealth since May, is going after construction’s labor crunch

Eric Wu, who built and ran Opendoor before stepping away in 2022, has had his new company, NavigateAI, out of stealth since May — building AI copilots that give construction workers real-time, hands-free guidance through smartphones and Meta's AI glasses, backed by $25 million from Elad Gil, Khosla

TechCrunch·6h ago
First Xiaomi, then the world: why Arm might give phone gaming a huge graphics boost
TECHNOLOGY

First Xiaomi, then the world: why Arm might give phone gaming a huge graphics boost

China is getting first crack at a British technology that might change how mobile games are made and played. Today, the Xiaomi 18 Fold launches in mainland China with an Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX graphics processor inside its custom Xring O3 chip. What's so special about that? After five years of develop

The Verge·7h ago
Le Creuset x Star Trek Collection: Prices, availability, release date
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Le Creuset x Star Trek Collection: Prices, availability, release date

Vulcan oven mitts, spaceship baking dishes, and an out-of-this-world communicator grater—you'll need warp speed to Klingon to this limited edition kitchen kit, ideal for perfecting the broth of Khan.

Wired·10h ago
Audi’s new A2 E-tron is its most affordable and efficient EV yet
TECHNOLOGY

Audi’s new A2 E-tron is its most affordable and efficient EV yet

When shopping for an electric vehicle, affordability is becoming a more common trait. But affordable and energy efficient is truly a rare breed. Often you have to sacrifice one for the other. Want something affordable? Great, here's a range loser. Want something that goes the distance? Be ready to p

The Verge·13h ago
Opaque recurrence, and other AI terms that you should probably know
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Opaque recurrence, and other AI terms that you should probably know

The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.

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A secret new Elizabeth Holmes documentary stuns Telluride
TECHNOLOGY

A secret new Elizabeth Holmes documentary stuns Telluride

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary, "You Can See Everything," stunned Telluride audiences Sunday night with its generous access to the Theranos founder.

TechCrunch·15h ago
Best Tech Labor Day Sales I’d Shop Myself (2026): Vacuums, Headphones, and More
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Best Tech Labor Day Sales I’d Shop Myself (2026): Vacuums, Headphones, and More

From cordless vacuums to the best wireless earbuds we’ve tested, some of our favorite tech is on sale for Labor Day this year.

Wired·16h ago
Six years later, Sony revisits its legendary XM4 headphones
TECHNOLOGY

Six years later, Sony revisits its legendary XM4 headphones

Six years ago Sony and Bose were in the middle of a noise-canceling battle, with each new model of headphones better than the last. In the fall of 2020, Sony released the WH-1000XM4 headphones to wide acclaim. They sat atop best headphones lists for years, thanks to their great sound, competitive AN

The Verge·17h ago
What we expect from the upcoming Apple launch
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What we expect from the upcoming Apple launch

While Apple's first foldable iPhone Ultra will headline the September 9 launch, we're also expecting news about AirPods and HomePods.

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EcoFlow makes the miniature power station even smaller
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EcoFlow makes the miniature power station even smaller

If you're in the market for a tiny power station that punches well above its size and weight then have a look at EcoFlow's new fourth-generation River series. The River 260 Gen4 features a 256Wh capacity battery while the 520 Gen4 packs in 512Wh - storing about 2.5x and 5x the energy of the largest

The Verge·18h ago
The 57 Best Deals From the REI Labor Day Sale
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The 57 Best Deals From the REI Labor Day Sale

Labor Day already? Say it ain’t so. Today is the last day to shop the best deals on WIRED-tested outdoor gear from REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, and more during REI’s Labor Day sale.

Wired·19h ago
The Download: the hunt for underground hydrogen and more rogue OpenAI agents
TECHNOLOGY

The Download: the hunt for underground hydrogen and more rogue OpenAI agents

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Eric Wu, who built and ran Opendoor before stepping away in 2022, has had his new company, NavigateAI, out of stealth since May — building AI copilots that give construction workers real-time, hands-free guidance through smartphones and Meta's AI glasses, backed by $25 million from Elad Gil, Khosla

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First Xiaomi, then the world: why Arm might give phone gaming a huge graphics boost
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First Xiaomi, then the world: why Arm might give phone gaming a huge graphics boost

China is getting first crack at a British technology that might change how mobile games are made and played. Today, the Xiaomi 18 Fold launches in mainland China with an Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX graphics processor inside its custom Xring O3 chip. What's so special about that? After five years of develop

The Verge·7h ago
Le Creuset x Star Trek Collection: Prices, availability, release date
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Le Creuset x Star Trek Collection: Prices, availability, release date

Vulcan oven mitts, spaceship baking dishes, and an out-of-this-world communicator grater—you'll need warp speed to Klingon to this limited edition kitchen kit, ideal for perfecting the broth of Khan.

Wired·10h ago
Audi’s new A2 E-tron is its most affordable and efficient EV yet
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Audi’s new A2 E-tron is its most affordable and efficient EV yet

When shopping for an electric vehicle, affordability is becoming a more common trait. But affordable and energy efficient is truly a rare breed. Often you have to sacrifice one for the other. Want something affordable? Great, here's a range loser. Want something that goes the distance? Be ready to p

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CMF’s clip earbuds hit the balance between cheap and good
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