Tech
AI Summary
- OpenAI is making significant moves, including bringing its Codex coding assistant to mobile devices and reportedly preparing legal action against Apple, while also dealing with internal security issues.
- The tech industry is witnessing its first major IPO of 2026 with Cerebras, which has generated billions for early investors, signaling strong market performance for AI-focused hardware.
- AI's increasing capabilities are raising complex questions, from the potential for self-building AI systems to the ethical considerations of AI's role in decision-making and its impact on human intelligence.
- Major tech players like Cisco and Spotify are strategically shifting resources, with Cisco cutting jobs to invest more in AI and Spotify adopting new technologies for improved creator distribution.
- Cybersecurity remains a critical concern, with news of spyware targeting Signal accounts, Apple's macOS kernel exploit, and OpenAI experiencing data theft following a code security issue.
Sources
TechCrunch
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What the jury will actually decide in the case of Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman
2 hours ago
by Tim Fernholz
AIHere's what the biggest tech court case of the year is all about.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI has been bleeding staff since its merger
3 hours ago
by Rebecca Bellan
AI, Space, Elon Musk, SpaceX, spacexai, xAIMore than 50 employees have reportedly left Elon Musk’s newly merged SpaceXAI since February, raising questions about burnout, leadership changes, talent poaching, and whether liquidity events weakened retention incentives.
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OpenAI says Codex is coming to your phone
4 hours ago
by Lucas Ropek
AI, Anthropic, ChatGPT, codex, OpenAIThe update gives users enhanced flexibility over how they can manage their workflows.
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Lovable just backed a company that’s looking to bring vibe coding to hardware
4 hours ago
by Dominic-Madori Davis
Hardware, Startups, Atech, Lovable, Sequoia Scout Fund, VCHardware company Atech raised $800,000 in pre-seed funding, including from a16z’s scout fund, Sequoia Scout Fund, and Nordic Makers.
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Cerebras IPO makes billions for Benchmark but VC Eric Vishria almost didn’t take the meeting
5 hours ago
by Julie Bort
TC, Venture, Benchmark Partners, cerebras systems, IPOsBenchmark almost never backs hardware startups. So Eric Vishria dragged his feet ten years ago before agreeing to hear Cerebras' pitch.
Hacker News
- Removing the modem and GPS from my 2024 RAV4 hybrid 8 hours ago
- A few words on DS4 2 hours ago
- First public macOS kernel memory corruption exploit on Apple M5 7 hours ago
- RTX 5090 and M4 MacBook Air: Can It Game? 9 hours ago
- Codex is now in the ChatGPT mobile app 5 hours ago
Engadget
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Xbox Elite Controller 3 leaked by Brazilian regulator
3 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
XboxIt's a tough day to work at Microsoft PR.
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The original Doom soundtrack is officially in the Library of Congress
3 hours ago
by Ian Carlos Campbell
PC GamingOther new inductees include Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' and Taylor Swift's '1989.'
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Razer updates the Blade 18 with new chips, a specced-out model costs $7,000
4 hours ago
by Will Shanklin
Gaming, LaptopsThe 2026 model adds the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor.
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Meta is bringing third-party apps and games to its display glasses
4 hours ago
by Karissa Bell
Meta, WearablesThe $800 smart glasses could soon be a lot more useful.
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Amazon hurled its Lord of the Rings MMO back into the fires of Mount Doom
5 hours ago
by Jessica Conditt
Gaming, AmazonIt's still making a new game set in Middle-earth, though.
The Verge
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Honda’s hybrid future starts with new Accord and RDX prototypes
2 hours ago
by Stevie Bonifield
Cars, Honda, News, TransportationHonda revealed prototypes of two new hybrid models, an Accord sedan and the Acura RDX SUV , during its annual business briefing this week, built on a platform that it says will begin launching next year. The RDX was announced earlier this year as Honda's first SUV to feature the next-gen version of its two-motor hybrid system. Honda also announced it's dropping the goal of having one-fifth of its sales be EVs by 2030 , and for 100 percent of its sales to come from EVs and fuel cell vehicles by 2040. Honda now plans to "reallocate more development and
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Closing time
3 hours ago
by Elizabeth Lopatto
AI, OpenAIToday was closing arguments in the Musk v. Altman trial, and I almost feel bad writing about the unbelievable demolition derby I just witnessed. Steven Molo, Musk's lawyer, stumbled over his words. He at one point called Greg Brockman - a co-defendant - Greg Altman. He erroneously claimed that Musk wasn't asking for money and had to be corrected by the judge. He made it clear we've heard from many liars over the past few weeks, but offered little evidence for Musk's actual legal claims. OpenAI's lawyer, Sarah Eddy, countered this by simply arranging the mountain of evidence that the
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond got its first big discount
3 hours ago
by Cameron Faulkner
Deals, Gadgets, Gaming, Nintendo, Verge ShoppingThe most graphically-impressive first-person shooter made for the Nintendo Switch is $20 off at Best Buy . Right now, you can buy the physical version of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for $39.99 ($20 off). The game looks surprisingly good on the 2017 hardware, but runs way better on the Switch 2 with the additional $10 upgrade pack that unlocks hi-res textures, faster loading times, and Joy-Con mouse mode. If you’re gaming on a Switch 2, getting the discounted game and the digital upgrade pack costs $50 versus its normal $70 price for the Switch 2 Edition version. Yeah, it’s a
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Meta brings virtual writing to everyone with Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses
4 hours ago
by Jay Peters
Gadgets, Meta, Tech, WearableMeta is rolling out new features to its Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, including bringing the ability to write messages just with hand gestures to all users. You'll be able to use the feature in WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram and with "native Android and iOS messaging," Meta says . The feature, which relies on the Meta Ray-Ban Display's included neural wristband, was one of the most impressive features of the Meta Ray-Ban Display when it was first announced . However, it wasn't available at launch, but in January, Meta launched it in early access for WhatsApp and Messenger. Meta is bringing
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Behold, the Elon Musk jackass trophy
4 hours ago
by Elizabeth Lopatto
AI, Elon Musk, OpenAI, TechYesterday, in Musk v. Altman , before the jurors came in, Sam Altman's team passed up what looked - from a distance - like a little league trophy. It was not. Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers had the lawyers read the inscription aloud for the press: "Never stop being a jackass." It's a commemoration OpenAI employees bought for research scientist Josh Achiam, who testified yesterday. How exactly did this come up in a trial about nonprofit contract law ? Allegedly, when Elon Musk was leaving OpenAI, he talked about wanting to race ahead of Google. Achiam, who worked on AI safety, asked
Wired
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We Now Know How Many People the CDC Is Monitoring for Hantavirus
4 hours ago
by Emily Mullin
Science, Science / Health, Contact, TracingThere are no confirmed cases in the US, but 41 people who were potentially exposed to the Andes virus are in quarantine or being monitored for symptoms.
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An Engineer’s Post Protesting Laptop Surveillance Is Going Viral Inside Meta
4 hours ago
by Paresh Dave
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Internal, UnrestMeta employees in the US and UK are organizing against corporate software that tracks workers’ keystrokes and mouse activity.
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Best Early Memorial Day Mattress Deals: Helix, Saatva (2026)
5 hours ago
by Louryn Strampe
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products / Sleep, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, DealsIt’s one of the best times of the year to buy a mattress, and deals on our favorite models have already started.
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Trump’s Tech Posse in China, Who’s Winning in Musk v. Altman, and Hantavirus Conspiracy Theories
6 hours ago
by Brian Barrett, Zoë Schiffer, Leah Feiger
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Politics, Politics / Politics News, Uncanny, ValleyToday on Uncanny Valley, we discuss how Donald Trump’s visit to China could influence conversations between world leaders at a moment when the economic and foreign policy stakes couldn’t be higher.
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Early Memorial Day Tech Deals: Sony, Apple, Beats (2026)
6 hours ago
by Louryn Strampe
Gear, Gear / Deals, DealsLots of our most-recommended headphones, power banks, and other gadgets are on sale for Memorial Day.