Trending News: Waymo car pulls itself over in California after detecting juvenile passengers with gun, police sayWoman killed following crash in southwest Atlanta, police sayPennsylvania health officials report state's 3rd measles-related death this yearCeline Dion performs in emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness13-year-old recovering from 3 surgeries after rabid beaver attack in MarylandVictim of deadly Atlanta accident was 45-year-old woman, police say – WSB-TV1 dead, 1 injured after crash off I-20 onto Windsor Street on-ramp – fox5atlanta.comNew Georgia solar projects are scheduled to start operation by 2029 – WSB-TVAtlanta’s Marcus Autism Center awarded up to $17.25M for autism clinical trials network – WSB-TV2 metro Atlanta officers off the force after Flock Safety audit catches misconduct – WSB-TVTrump says ‘very little happening in Gaza’ after US facilitate a ‘peace of a kind’Trump says ‘very little happening in Gaza’ after US facilitate a ‘peace of a kind’Smotrich calls Palestinians in Gaza ‘two million Nazis’ with ‘anti-semtiic hatred of Israel’Smotrich calls Palestinians in Gaza ‘two million Nazis’ with ‘anti-semtiic hatred of Israel’Smotrich calls Palestinians in Gaza ‘two million Nazis’ with ‘anti-semtiic hatred of Israel’Smotrich calls Palestinians in Gaza ‘two million Nazis’ with ‘anti-semtiic hatred of Israel’Protest at British Museum over links to BP and billionaire with ties to Israeli armyProtest at British Museum over links to BP and billionaire with ties to Israeli armyHouthi-owned TV network shows attacks on pro-government forces in YemenHouthi-owned TV network shows attacks on pro-government forces in YemenDonald Trump says Northern Ireland joining Ireland only natural | BBC NewsWill Reform have to give their mega donations back? | BBC NewscastMeet the Press Full Episode — September 13DEVELOPING: Houthis capture more territory near critical waterwayNEW DETAILS: Rep Tiffany survives EMERGENCY plane landing in lakeTrump admin GRAPPLES with AI concerns: ‘Advancing so rapidly’Former OpenAI employee: ‘Yes, AI might really kill us all’Trump’s trade wars: Why this time, it’s different‘Alive and alert’: Coast Guard helps rescue missing hiker in MichiganSuper Garuda Shield 26 ends, sharpening skills and cementing multinational partnershipsKentucky Guard strengthens emergency response abilities during exercise Patriot 2026Air defense assets protect fires element against UAS during Saber Junction 26Sale alert: Save up to 30% off Nintendo games, accessories and morePennsylvania woman dies from measles complications, state’s third death this yearMan arrested after manhunt in deadly Louisiana stabbing spreeCan you imagine a universe without a new 'Star Trek' on the horizon?Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026Sweden's election exit polls show center-left opposition ahead of populist rightU.S. wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup, beating France 97-79From fracking to data centers: Hearing from people on both sides of the oppositionPolitics chat: Trump's $5,000 promise to voters, Vance invokes Charlie KirkWisconsin congressman survives emergency plane landing, swims to safetyLive – Trump says Iran war could end around midterms as Iranian vessel struck near Qeshm Island – Iran InternationalAlec Bohm hits tie-breaking, 2-run double in 7-run 8th as Phillies beat Braves 9-4 and avoid sweep – Yahoo Sports‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Poised To Break Box Office All-Time Domestic Record – ForbesBREAKING: WVU assistant coach Noel Devine booked on strangulation charge – WV NewsHarrison County man jailed in infant child’s death – Marshall News MessengerRep. Tom Tiffany says he sustained minor injuries in emergency plane landing on lake – NBC NewsBears beat Panthers 59-37 in Week 1 offensive frenzy – NBC SportsTrump Urges Federal Reserve To Cut Rates As Market Bets On Warsh Hike – Investor's Business DailySweden election forecast says vote too close to call – politico.euWeek 1 NFL scores, live updates: Saints, Tyler Shough stun, tie Lions to send game into OT – Yahoo SportsSPC MD 2292AEVEX to deliver one-way attack systems for U.S. government customers as demand grows for scalable autonomous strike capabilities – defence-industry.euLockheed Martin says Vectis stealth combat drone has reached new development milestone for missions alongside F-22 and F-35 fighters – defence-industry.euSBA Fast-Tracks Defense Suppliers Under Revised 8(a) Rules – MyChesCoSAP's AI Agent Rollout and a Defense-Industry Win Collide With a Stock Still Searching for Traction – ad-hoc-news.deOPINION Lotz: The military-industrial complex on Guam – guampdn.comGerman military start-up seeks carmakers’ help to re-arm Europe – Financial TimesThe Ukrainian Armed Forces struck Russian relay stations, radar systems, and a military equipment depot – UA.NEWS9/11 Bought China’s Military 2 Decades to Become a Powerhouse – 19FortyFiveLondon’s Skies Are Protected by Israeli Technology – Middle East ForumSaudi national security, resources ‘non-negotiable,’ Prince Faisal tells BRICS – Arab NewsNational Security Council declares lottery scamming national security threat; orders aggressive MOCA crackdown – IRIE FMFCRA Amendment Bill: A threat to national security or civil society? – The Hans IndiaReport: NSA Plans Major Internal Restructuring – yahoo.comNational Security Agency launches historic restructuring – The Washington PostEx-Pentagon AI chief admits AI already acting on its own – Fox NewsPentagon funding hits snag, as Congress returns amid Iran war and ahead of midterm elections – Washington TimesCeremony marking the 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks at the Pentagon – The Lufkin Daily News25 years later, Knoxville woman recalls 9/11 from steps of the Pentagon – WVLTBills cracked Texans' dominant defense. Takeaways from wild AFC tilt – Yahoo SportsBengals’ New-Look Defense Makes Immediate Statement in Week 1 – Yahoo SportsBengals defense went nuts with 3 straight fumble recoveries vs. Bucs that effectively won the game – Yahoo SportsThe pre-midterm defense landscape – Punchbowl NewsColts defense is not thinking about any bright spots after 41-23 loss to Ravens – Colts.com“I had never imagined I would give up this profession”: President’s former ADC Rishabh Singh Sambyal fina – The Times of IndiaVeteran Affairs Flu Vaccine Clinics – ButlerRadio.comOne flag, 50 states and a mission to help veterans – Mitchell RepublicGillibrand to visit former Schenectady VA clinic after closure draw scrutiny – WRGBLoudoun Veteran Founds Suicide Prevention Organization – LoudounNow.comVeterans Coffee and Chat with Local Representatives Tuesday – Raccoon Valley RadioA postcard promising veterans extra benefits may look official — but scammers want your Social Security and bank info – Yahoo FinanceFake postcards target veterans' benefits – moneywise.comBeat summer’s food traps: Simple swaps for a healthier seasonObama urges Democrats to have a ‘clear plan’ for AI safeguardsWhat’s behind the AI industry’s latest warnings of doom?The 9 buzziest startups from Y Combinator’s latest Demo Day, according to VCsLarry Ellison cancels $7.5 billion sale of Oracle stockInsight Partners’ Devin Parekh on why the firm is diversifying while everyone else bets the farm on OpenAI and AnthropicI fixed a tractor using John Deere’s self-repair service. Farmers aren’t sold on it.Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother will make you forget all about Marvel’s Blade disasterWaymo pulls over, calls cops on riders with a ghost gunThe Units’ Digital Stimulation is synthpunk perfectionApple is reportedly working on iPhone game controllersTrump and Mike Johnson think the AI industry is overreactingMaine’s lobster industry finds itself squeezed on all sides amid Canada trade warThis Week on The Hill: Congress returns to a packed agendaCentcom commander 'not concerned at all' about munitions stockpilesTrump says he plans to lift tariffs on Irish whiskey
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Trending News: Waymo car pulls itself over in California after detecting juvenile passengers with gun, police sayWoman killed following crash in southwest Atlanta, police sayPennsylvania health officials report state's 3rd measles-related death this yearCeline Dion performs in emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness13-year-old recovering from 3 surgeries after rabid beaver attack in MarylandVictim of deadly Atlanta accident was 45-year-old woman, police say – WSB-TV1 dead, 1 injured after crash off I-20 onto Windsor Street on-ramp – fox5atlanta.comNew Georgia solar projects are scheduled to start operation by 2029 – WSB-TVAtlanta’s Marcus Autism Center awarded up to $17.25M for autism clinical trials network – WSB-TV2 metro Atlanta officers off the force after Flock Safety audit catches misconduct – WSB-TVTrump says ‘very little happening in Gaza’ after US facilitate a ‘peace of a kind’Trump says ‘very little happening in Gaza’ after US facilitate a ‘peace of a kind’Smotrich calls Palestinians in Gaza ‘two million Nazis’ with ‘anti-semtiic hatred of Israel’Smotrich calls Palestinians in Gaza ‘two million Nazis’ with ‘anti-semtiic hatred of Israel’Smotrich calls Palestinians in Gaza ‘two million Nazis’ with ‘anti-semtiic hatred of Israel’Smotrich calls Palestinians in Gaza ‘two million Nazis’ with ‘anti-semtiic hatred of Israel’Protest at British Museum over links to BP and billionaire with ties to Israeli armyProtest at British Museum over links to BP and billionaire with ties to Israeli armyHouthi-owned TV network shows attacks on pro-government forces in YemenHouthi-owned TV network shows attacks on pro-government forces in YemenDonald Trump says Northern Ireland joining Ireland only natural | BBC NewsWill Reform have to give their mega donations back? | BBC NewscastMeet the Press Full Episode — September 13DEVELOPING: Houthis capture more territory near critical waterwayNEW DETAILS: Rep Tiffany survives EMERGENCY plane landing in lakeTrump admin GRAPPLES with AI concerns: ‘Advancing so rapidly’Former OpenAI employee: ‘Yes, AI might really kill us all’Trump’s trade wars: Why this time, it’s different‘Alive and alert’: Coast Guard helps rescue missing hiker in MichiganSuper Garuda Shield 26 ends, sharpening skills and cementing multinational partnershipsKentucky Guard strengthens emergency response abilities during exercise Patriot 2026Air defense assets protect fires element against UAS during Saber Junction 26Sale alert: Save up to 30% off Nintendo games, accessories and morePennsylvania woman dies from measles complications, state’s third death this yearMan arrested after manhunt in deadly Louisiana stabbing spreeCan you imagine a universe without a new 'Star Trek' on the horizon?Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026Sweden's election exit polls show center-left opposition ahead of populist rightU.S. wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup, beating France 97-79From fracking to data centers: Hearing from people on both sides of the oppositionPolitics chat: Trump's $5,000 promise to voters, Vance invokes Charlie KirkWisconsin congressman survives emergency plane landing, swims to safetyLive – Trump says Iran war could end around midterms as Iranian vessel struck near Qeshm Island – Iran InternationalAlec Bohm hits tie-breaking, 2-run double in 7-run 8th as Phillies beat Braves 9-4 and avoid sweep – Yahoo Sports‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Poised To Break Box Office All-Time Domestic Record – ForbesBREAKING: WVU assistant coach Noel Devine booked on strangulation charge – WV NewsHarrison County man jailed in infant child’s death – Marshall News MessengerRep. Tom Tiffany says he sustained minor injuries in emergency plane landing on lake – NBC NewsBears beat Panthers 59-37 in Week 1 offensive frenzy – NBC SportsTrump Urges Federal Reserve To Cut Rates As Market Bets On Warsh Hike – Investor's Business DailySweden election forecast says vote too close to call – politico.euWeek 1 NFL scores, live updates: Saints, Tyler Shough stun, tie Lions to send game into OT – Yahoo SportsSPC MD 2292AEVEX to deliver one-way attack systems for U.S. government customers as demand grows for scalable autonomous strike capabilities – defence-industry.euLockheed Martin says Vectis stealth combat drone has reached new development milestone for missions alongside F-22 and F-35 fighters – defence-industry.euSBA Fast-Tracks Defense Suppliers Under Revised 8(a) Rules – MyChesCoSAP's AI Agent Rollout and a Defense-Industry Win Collide With a Stock Still Searching for Traction – ad-hoc-news.deOPINION Lotz: The military-industrial complex on Guam – guampdn.comGerman military start-up seeks carmakers’ help to re-arm Europe – Financial TimesThe Ukrainian Armed Forces struck Russian relay stations, radar systems, and a military equipment depot – UA.NEWS9/11 Bought China’s Military 2 Decades to Become a Powerhouse – 19FortyFiveLondon’s Skies Are Protected by Israeli Technology – Middle East ForumSaudi national security, resources ‘non-negotiable,’ Prince Faisal tells BRICS – Arab NewsNational Security Council declares lottery scamming national security threat; orders aggressive MOCA crackdown – IRIE FMFCRA Amendment Bill: A threat to national security or civil society? – The Hans IndiaReport: NSA Plans Major Internal Restructuring – yahoo.comNational Security Agency launches historic restructuring – The Washington PostEx-Pentagon AI chief admits AI already acting on its own – Fox NewsPentagon funding hits snag, as Congress returns amid Iran war and ahead of midterm elections – Washington TimesCeremony marking the 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks at the Pentagon – The Lufkin Daily News25 years later, Knoxville woman recalls 9/11 from steps of the Pentagon – WVLTBills cracked Texans' dominant defense. Takeaways from wild AFC tilt – Yahoo SportsBengals’ New-Look Defense Makes Immediate Statement in Week 1 – Yahoo SportsBengals defense went nuts with 3 straight fumble recoveries vs. Bucs that effectively won the game – Yahoo SportsThe pre-midterm defense landscape – Punchbowl NewsColts defense is not thinking about any bright spots after 41-23 loss to Ravens – Colts.com“I had never imagined I would give up this profession”: President’s former ADC Rishabh Singh Sambyal fina – The Times of IndiaVeteran Affairs Flu Vaccine Clinics – ButlerRadio.comOne flag, 50 states and a mission to help veterans – Mitchell RepublicGillibrand to visit former Schenectady VA clinic after closure draw scrutiny – WRGBLoudoun Veteran Founds Suicide Prevention Organization – LoudounNow.comVeterans Coffee and Chat with Local Representatives Tuesday – Raccoon Valley RadioA postcard promising veterans extra benefits may look official — but scammers want your Social Security and bank info – Yahoo FinanceFake postcards target veterans' benefits – moneywise.comBeat summer’s food traps: Simple swaps for a healthier seasonObama urges Democrats to have a ‘clear plan’ for AI safeguardsWhat’s behind the AI industry’s latest warnings of doom?The 9 buzziest startups from Y Combinator’s latest Demo Day, according to VCsLarry Ellison cancels $7.5 billion sale of Oracle stockInsight Partners’ Devin Parekh on why the firm is diversifying while everyone else bets the farm on OpenAI and AnthropicI fixed a tractor using John Deere’s self-repair service. Farmers aren’t sold on it.Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother will make you forget all about Marvel’s Blade disasterWaymo pulls over, calls cops on riders with a ghost gunThe Units’ Digital Stimulation is synthpunk perfectionApple is reportedly working on iPhone game controllersTrump and Mike Johnson think the AI industry is overreactingMaine’s lobster industry finds itself squeezed on all sides amid Canada trade warThis Week on The Hill: Congress returns to a packed agendaCentcom commander 'not concerned at all' about munitions stockpilesTrump says he plans to lift tariffs on Irish whiskey
Sun. Sep 13th, 2026

Friend re-launches its AI pendant with a speaker that talks to you, for twice the price

Do you remember Friend? The Friend that launched an AI pendant, spent $1.8 million of its $2.5 million to acquire friend.com, and plastered the NYC subway with ads promoting artificial companionship?

Yeah well, if you didn’t remember, Friend is back. And now, it’s twice the price.

This morning, Friend launched a new ad showing two people talking to their Friend pendants about very personal life problems. It didn’t say it explicitly, but the ad showcased a new feature the pendant now includes: a speaker. Before, Friend would only message back to you, but now, …

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