The AI scene in Europe just got spicier. Black Forest Labs, the German startup behind the much-hyped FLUX image models, is reportedly in talks to raise $200–300 million, aiming for a dizzying $4 billion valuation according to Financial Times. Now, who would’ve thought a few years back that a quiet lab nestled in Germany would

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has thrown down the gauntlet, urging EU nations to embrace an “AI-first” strategy in the automotive sector, with self-driving cars at the forefront. Speaking at Italian Tech Week in Turin, she declared that if the U.S. and China are already cruising with autonomous vehicles, Europe should not be

Lovescape is an AI-powered companion platform where you can create, chat, and interact with your own virtual partners. Unlike many “sanitized” alternatives, it leans heavily on being uncensored, personal, and imaginative. Think of it as a digital space where fantasies and storytelling collide, giving you a mix of intimacy, roleplay, and fun conversation without the

I’ll admit it—at first, I didn’t get the hype. Another chat app? Really? As if we didn’t already have a graveyard of them sitting on our phones. But then I tried one of those Smitten ai chat apps, and suddenly I understood why everyone seems to be whispering (or shouting) about them. They’re not just

Magic mushrooms have been used in traditional ceremonies and for recreational purposes for thousands of years. However, a new study has found that mushrooms evolved the ability to make the same psychoactive substance twice. The discovery has important implications for both our understanding of these mushrooms’ role in nature and their medical potential. Magic mushrooms

United States immigration authorities are moving to dramatically expand their social media surveillance, with plans to hire nearly 30 contractors to sift through posts, photos, and messages—raw material to be transformed into intelligence for deportation raids and arrests. Federal contracting records reviewed by WIRED show that the agency is seeking private vendors to run a

Around this time each year, the US Space Force convenes a Mission Assignment Board to dole out contracts to launch the nation’s most critical national security satellites. The military announced this year’s launch orders Friday, and SpaceX was the big winner. Space Systems Command, the unit responsible for awarding military launch contracts, selected SpaceX to

Industrial coils are foundational components in various manufacturing processes, acting as critical elements in machinery that drives our daily lives. From heating and cooling systems to power generation and beyond, these coils are the unsung heroes of industrial efficiency and technological progress. Innovations in coil design and fabrication have direct implications for productivity, sustainability, and

Love Chat is an uncensored AI companion platform built for people who want more than small talk. It’s essentially a hub where you can dive into roleplay, create characters, or simply chat with AI personalities who don’t hide behind filters. From lighthearted conversations to wild fantasy storytelling, the tool offers a space where imagination isn’t

The world of AI chat apps is evolving faster than most of us can keep up with. Just when you think you’ve seen it all—chatbots that answer emails, digital assistants that book your hair appointments—along comes a wave of Smitten AI apps. These aren’t about scheduling your dentist visit or writing up a quarterly report.