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US Military Using Claude to Select Targets in Iran Strikes

US Military Using Claude to Select Targets in Iran Strikes

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech The ongoing attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran, launched by a joint coalition of US and Israeli military forces, have so far claimed 555 Iranian lives, including 165 deaths from an attack on an elementary school in Southern Iran. As the Wall Street Journal reported as the attacks unfolded the military strike force had a hand in selecting its targets from Anthropic’s Claude chatbot. According to the paper, Anthropic’s large language model, Claude, is the key “AI tool” used by US Central Command in the Middle East. Its tasks include assessing intelligence, simulated war games, and even identifying military targets — in short, helping military leaders plan attacks that have already claimed hundreds of lives. Anthropic’s role in the devastating attacks might come as news for anyone who thought the company’s ethical redlines precluded it from any military work whatsoever. The company and its CEO, Dario Amodei, have been roiled in a messy conflict with the Trump …

Sony CD Player Review | NBC Select

Sony CD Player Review | NBC Select

Published by Sam Flores

The convenience of streaming music is unmatched, but in my opinion, it’s missing the intentionality that comes with physical media. My aunt passed her Sony CMT-NE3 CD player down to me as a kid, and for almost two decades, I’ve been using it to play CDs and cassettes from my dad’s old collection as I build my own. It’s not just a CD player either — the Sony CMT-NE3 is a full audio entertainment system with a CD player, a cassette player and AM/FM radio. It has a sleek silver body and a bright orange digital display screen that shows track numbers, mode settings, radio station channels and more, along with two high-fidelity speakers. It doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth capabilities, however, I can easily connect it to my Bluetooth speaker with audio cables (which I figured out by checking the inputs on the player and my speaker). Want more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. Not only is my CD player a great hobby piece, it’s also a …

M3 iPad Air Gets First Big Discounts of 2026 With Up to 0 Off Select Models

M3 iPad Air Gets First Big Discounts of 2026 With Up to $140 Off Select Models

Published by skeptic

Amazon this week has introduced a few notable discounts across the M3 iPad Air lineup, with as much as $140 off select tablets. These are among the first big discounts we’ve tracked on the iPad Air in 2026, with prices starting at $489.99 for the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch iPad Air, down from $599.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. These deals are all solid second-best prices on the M3 iPad Air, but it’s been well over a month since we last tracked record low discounts, so if you’ve been waiting for a sale now is a great time to purchase the tablet. All of the deals in this sale have been automatically applied and do not require any coupon codes. 11-inch M3 iPad Air 13-inch M3 iPad Air If you’re on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the …

Sonos Super Bowl Sale Offering Up to 20% Off Select Audio Devices

Sonos Super Bowl Sale Offering Up to 20% Off Select Audio Devices

Published by skeptic

Sonos this week kicked off a new home theater equipment sale, with big discounts aimed at anyone preparing for a Super Bowl party. This sale includes deals on Sonos smart speakers, sound bars, subwoofers, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Sonos. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. One highlight of the event is the Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar at $899, down from $1,099, which matches the all-time low price we saw over last holiday season. For a cheaper soundbar, you can get the second generation Beam for $369, down from $499. Additionally, the new Sonos sale has a few bundle deals, which combine a few different home audio devices at one discounted price. This includes the 2 Room Set with Era 100 for $358 ($80 off), Premium Entertainment Set with Arc Ultra for $1,599 ($399 off), and more. If you’re on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we …

Select Management Launches Canada Office as It Aims to Add Creator Economy Clients

Select Management Launches Canada Office as It Aims to Add Creator Economy Clients

Published by Daniella Wilson

Select Management Group has hired Micah Trainor to launch a Canadian office as it grows its profile among influencers in the global creator economy beyond the U.S. market. Trainor becomes talent manager at Select Canada as parent Select Management builds beyond bases in Los Angeles, New York and Nashville to establish roots in key production hubs for major studios and streamers across the country. Trainor, a former talent rep at Shine Talent Group, based in Toronto, will manage a roster of around 20 Canadian digital creators with a combined 76 million followers across social media platforms. Select Management Group partners Lisa Filipelli, Caroline Nardilla and Amy Neben said of the company remaking itself as an international player: “Formally expanding into Canada is a natural next step for Select as we build on the strong relationships and client base we already have in the market. Canada has a vibrant creator and brand partnerships ecosystem, and we’re thrilled to have Micah onboard as we deepen our presence and further elevate Canadian talent across the global creator economy.” Select …

Total Wireless Promo Codes & Deals: 50% Off Select Plans

Total Wireless Promo Codes & Deals: 50% Off Select Plans

Published by skeptic

Total Wireless, formerly known as Total by Verizon, is a prepaid, no-contract wireless provider with unlimited data covered by the Verizon 5G network. Total Wireless Total 5G Unlimited plan has unlimited data, talk, and text, along with a five-year price guarantee—meaning it won’t get jacked up after a trial period, guaranteeing you get unlimited data at a low price. Total Wireless has also introduced unlimited data on Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network that promises to be up to 10 times faster than the median download speeds of other providers. Whether you have to have the newest iPhone 17, or are more of an Android phone person, we wanted to highlight the best Total Wireless promo codes and discounts that will make anyone happy! 50% Off With BYOD at Total Wireless (No Promo Code Required) My phone bill is always way more expensive than I think it will be, and it doesn’t help that phone contracts can be confusing and difficult. Total Wireless makes it easy, with incentives like free items and price-lock discounts. Right now, …

eBay Coupon Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off Select Items

eBay Coupon Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off Select Items

Published by skeptic

Long before we had Amazon or Facebook marketplace, or thousands of other online retailers, we had eBay. And now, we have an eBay coupon to help you save on basics like vacuums and phones, to even your most niche need—because eBay has everything from haunted objects to ironic landline phones to retro gaming consoles. One of the first and most enduring online shopping platforms, eBay has stood the test of time, providing us with the old-school feel of estate sales, complete with bidding wars and gently used items of quite literally every type. Save up to 60% on Your Next Purchase at eBay eBay has rotating deals, like 20% off up-and-coming brands, so be sure to check their page often to know which deals are next. They have huge savings on essentials, like Dyson vacuums—an enduring titan in the home cleaning realm. There’s also discounts on like-new refurbished Apple MacBooks and iPads so you can work or study for so much less. It’s not only office tech they have deals on, but even kitchen essentials, …

Tried and Reviewed by NBC Select

Tried and Reviewed by NBC Select

Published by Sam Flores

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside your home may be more polluted than the air outdoors. One way to improve your air quality indoors is by using an air purifier — they can filter air contaminants like dust, pollen and smoke. The NBC Select team has used air purifiers to filter pollen, odors, pet hair and even wildfire smoke from our homes for years. My colleagues and I have tested over a dozen options, and spoke with experts to find the best air purifiers for your space. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. The best air purifiers in 2026 Most of the below recommendations are staff favorites from large filtration brands like Coway, Levoit and Blueair. Below each recommendation I share specifications I think you should know like recommended room size (based on the CDC’s and AHAM’s ACH guidelines), filter lifespan and more. In January 2026. I updated our list to include the Mila Air 3. Best for small rooms Recommended Room Size …