Tech
AI, startups, gadgets, and the future of the internet.
DeepSeek previews new AI model that 'closes the gap' with frontier ...
Chinese AI lab DeepSeek has launched two preview versions of its newest large language model, DeepSeek V4, a much-awaited update to last year's V3.2 model ...
DeepSeek’s Sequel Set to Extend China’s Reach in Open-Source A.I.
When the Chinese start-up DeepSeek published details about one of its artificial intelligence models last year, it sent shock waves through the tech...
China is requiring government approval for U.S. investment in Chinese AI companies
The move follows Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, which triggered a Beijing probe into foreign investment and tech exports.
Meet Noscroll, an AI bot that does your doomscrolling for you
That's the premise behind the new startup Noscroll, which is offering an AI-powered bot that can browse your social feeds, news sites, and other online ...
Bob Iger rejoins Thrive Capital as advisor after Disney exit
The former Disney CEO hold a stake in Thrive and has previously held the role of the venture partner at the firm.
At 'AI Coachella,' Stanford Students Line Up to Learn From Silicon Valley Royalty
CS 153 has gone viral on the Palo Alto campus—and on X. Not everyone is happy about it.
Real Estate
Property markets, mortgage rates, and the housing pulse.
The Cost of Cheaper: Why Lower Score Fees Could Raise Mortgage ...
M/I Homes kept a spec-heavy mix last quarter, with about half of deliveries coming from spec homes. Sales rose 3% y/y, but average price fell 4% to $459,000 and ...
Major Homebuilders See Rising Orders but Shrinking Profits as ...
Major homebuilders are facing a tough contradiction, with orders rising but profits frequently shrinking as the use of price cuts and incentives cuts into ...
MRED opens private listing network nationwide with Compass data ...
MRED is opening its MLS and Private Listing Network to agents nationwide, backed by a Compass listing feed and subsidies.
More than 1 in 3 homesellers is giving up a sub-5% rate this spring
A new Coldwell Banker survey finds 35 percent of sellers with sub-5 percent rates are listing, as Redfin data shows new listings rising.
Sold In A Week Or Sitting For Months: The Market's Growing Divide
Homes sold within seven days are 2.6 times more likely to close above asking price, while other listings sit for months, Zillow finds.
Why the housing market doesn't turn all at once in 2026 - HousingWire
Sarah Wheeler talks with Rachel Bader about what 10 years of housing data reveal about where the market is today and why the housing market doesn't turn all ...
People
Public figures, culture, and human-interest stories.
Influencer Reyam Lucas, 27, Dies in Drowning Incident at Waterfall
Reyam Lucas, a Brazilian content creator and rising soccer star, reportedly died at age 27 in a drowning incident.
Beauties and Their Besties! These Gorgeous Gals Have a Special Bond with Their Furry Friends
Demi Moore, Jennifer Garner, Ariana Grande, Lizzo and more A-list ladies have shown off their pets in the last year. See the best pictures of beautiful...
Celebrity Photos Updated Daily: Leighton Meester, Chace Crawford, the Beckhams and More
Leighton Meester and Chace Crawford have a 'Gossip Girl' reunion in Los Angeles, plus the Beckhams, Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel and more.
Lisa Kudrow Reflects on Rewatching Friends After Matthew Perry Died: 'He Was Just Beyond Us All'
Lisa Kudrow, 62, reflected on rewatching Friends after Matthew Perry's death to British newspaper, The Times. Perry, who played Chandler Bing in the series,...
Lewis Capaldi Recalls Kissing Harry Styles at the 2023 BRIT Awards: ‘Lovely Lips’
Lewis Capaldi recalled sharing a kiss with Harry Styles at the 2023 BRIT Awards in a recent interview. 'It was a lovely little thing.
Rob and Michele Reiner's Son Jake Shares Raw Essay on the 'Living Nightmare' of His Parents' Deaths
In a raw personal essay, released on Friday, April 24, on Substack, Jake Reiner spoke out personally for the first time about unexpectedly losing his...
Influencers
Creators, viral moments, and the attention economy.
AI influencers keep racking up fawning comments from lonely men
Men are falling for AI influencers like Emily Hart, Ana Zelu and Milla Sofia, and experts warn that it's a warning sign of a "pandemic of loneliness" and a ...
'Shame on us': Pak influencer's video on 'reality of Pakistani passport' goes viral | WATCH
A Pakistani influencer's video about the “reality of a Pakistani passport” at a Netherlands airport has gone viral online.
Bangladeshi killed in MEX drink-driving crash was major gaming influencer [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: Muzahid Millad, the Bangladeshi tourist killed in a suspected drink-driving crash early yesterday has been identified by his fans as gaming...
Viral Kenyan TikToker Stuns Fans With IShowSpeed Meet at WrestleMania
A viral video of Shania Kimberly greeting IShowSpeed at WrestleMania has captivated the Kenyan internet, highlighting the power of the global creator...
44yo reporter quits, makes $500 million
A US woman turned a passionate online community and first-hand knowledge into a half-a-billion dollar skincare brand. Philippa Tonkin. 4 min read.
A 22-year-old medical student from India created an AI-generated ...
A 22-year-old medical student from India created an AI-generated MAGA girl influencer to rake in thousands of dollars from U.S. men by way of millions of...