Tech
AI Summary
- OpenAI is reportedly gearing up for a significant ChatGPT overhaul and has attracted interest from the Trump administration regarding a potential equity stake, while also enhancing user data protection with a new Lockdown Mode.
- Apple's upcoming WWDC 2026 is highly anticipated, with expectations for a major Siri revamp and updates to Apple Intelligence, potentially influenced by insights from departing White House AI advisor Sriram Krishnan.
- The automotive sector is seeing substantial investment in electric vehicles, with GM making a considerable gamble on EV battery technology and research facilities, alongside the rise of successful bootstrapped e-bike startups like Lectric.
- Cybersecurity remains a critical concern, with news of major data breaches, ransomware groups employing unusual in-person tactics, and former executives blowing the whistle on alleged cover-ups within major tech firms like IBM.
- The gaming industry is buzzing with announcements, including new installments and reboots for popular franchises like Halo, Gears of War, Persona, and Crazy Taxi, alongside previews for anticipated titles such as State of Decay 3.
Sources
TechCrunch
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Is this the dawn of the Tokenpocalypse?
7 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Anthropic, Equity podcast, MicrosoftWe're likely to see more price increases as the big AI companies plan to go public.
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Notion restores access to Anthropic after service disruption
9 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Anthropic, NotionNotion's head of product said he was "astonished" at “the amount of people RT-ing this."
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OpenAI is still working on that ‘super app’
11 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI"Chat is dead" — at least, according to a senior OpenAI employee.
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TechCrunch Mobility: Inside GM’s $900M EV battery gamble
11 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
Transportation, SpaceX, Tesla, Uber, Carvana, General Motors, Subaru Solterra, techcrunch mobilityWelcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
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Hacked, leaked, and held for ransom: the worst breaches of 2026 so far
13 hours ago
by Zack Whittaker
Security, hacks, cybersecurity, data breach, cyberattackFrom a massive DOGE data breach and the hacking of critical energy and water systems to the hack of an FBI surveillance system, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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Ambrosia Sky's final act lands on August 6
6 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
GamingIt'll come as a free update for players who own the game already.
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Signet City is a new 'fungalpunk' RPG from the creator of Citizen Sleeper
7 hours ago
by Igor Bonifacic
PC GamingCitizen Sleeper creator Gareth Damian Martin has revealed their latest game, Signet City. The new RPG casts players as a fungal parasite in a dying city.
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Therabody's latest recovery tool will cost you $400 to cool your palms
7 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
NewsThe CryoTherm Palm can switch between cold, heat and contrast therapy.
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Undead Labs finally shows off State of Decay 3 gameplay in new trailer
7 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
GamingThe game is slated for release in 2027.
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Persona 4 Revival gets an official release date for February 2027
8 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
XboxThe pre-order trailer also revealed new voice actors.
The Verge
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NASA will wear high-tech Prada long johns to the Moon
5 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Design, News, Science, Space, TechWe've seen Axiom Space and Prada's collaboration on the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit. Now the company has revealed the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment ( LCVG ) that astronauts will wear underneath it when Artemis IV returns humans to the Moon in 2028. The LCVG is the all-important base layer that will keep the crew cool and comfortable while inside the AxEMU and on spacewalks. Cold water is circulated through tubes embedded in the suit to whisk heat away from astronauts' bodies. And, should the primary system fail, there is a backup, unlike older cooling suits. The LCVG
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The 7 biggest storylines from Summer Game Fest 2026
8 hours ago
by Andrew Webster
Entertainment, Gaming, Report, RoundupThe 2026 edition of Summer Game Fest just wrapped up, and it was surprisingly hectic. The nearly week-long event came at a challenging time for the games industry , and for the most part the big keynotes were used as a chance to show some strength through major announcements, while largely ignoring pesky details like hardware price hikes and the mess of the live-service space . Both Sony and Microsoft used their showcases as a way to confirm they're refocusing on tried-and-true strategies like exclusive games and single-player blockbusters. Meanwhile, every publisher in existence seemed to be avoiding going up
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Persona 6 exists, and that’s all we know
9 hours ago
by Andrew Webster
Entertainment, Gaming, NewsThis year's Summer Game Fest turned out to be a good one for fans of Japanese RPGs. First, the conclusion of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy was announced at SGF Live , and now we have the long-awaited return of the Persona series. Atlus confirmed Persona 6 exists with a brief teaser, but aside from implying a very dark tone, that's about all the video revealed. There's no release date or window, though the game will be coming to the PS5, Xbox, and PC whenever it does launch. Atlus describes the game as "a bold, new standalone story blending
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Microsoft’s Xbox 25th anniversary console comes in translucent green
9 hours ago
by Tom Warren
Gaming, Microsoft, News, Tech, XboxMicrosoft has created a special edition Xbox Series X to celebrate 25 years of the console. The Xbox 25th-anniversary console takes design cues from the original Xbox console, with both the console and controller featuring a translucent green design. "For the first time, we're bringing a translucent design to Xbox Series X, drawing inspiration from the original Xbox and OG Green so many players remember," explains Jason Ronald , VP of next generation. "The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition respects our history, with the power and performance of the Xbox Series X, including 1 TB of storage, and a design
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Minecraft Dungeons 2 gets a September release date
9 hours ago
by Jay Peters
Entertainment, Gaming, Microsoft, News, Tech, XboxMinecraft Dungeons 2 , a sequel to Microsoft's dungeon crawler spinoff Minecraft Dungeons , will be released on September 29th . The company originally revealed the game in a brief trailer in March , promising a fall 2026 release window. Here's how Microsoft described it at the time: Return to the world of Minecraft Dungeons in an all new action RPG adventure, brimming with high stakes encounters, thrilling challenges, and never before seen locations, as you set out to save a world in crisis. Will you and your allies prevail against the forces of evil and save the day once
Wired
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Sigma BF Review (2026): Eccentric but Strangely Lovable
16 hours ago
by Scott Gilbertson
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Cameras, Product, ReviewSigma’s new entry is both a bold design experiment and a pretty decent camera.
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You May Not Need a Giant Chef’s Knife When a Midsize Knife Does the Trick
16 hours ago
by Joe Ray
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Smart, KitchenThese 5- to 6-inch blades are the secret workhorses of the kitchen, whether you’re a smaller person, have smaller hands, or just desire a smaller but still high-functioning knife.
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Lauf eElja Electric Mountain Bike Review: Power Trip
17 hours ago
by Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Product, ReviewLauf’s sleek new entry feels closer to a traditional mountain bike than anything I’ve ridden before.
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Best Red-Light Therapy for Hair Restoration and Regrowth (2026)
17 hours ago
by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Beauty, Laser, FocusedAfter 16 weeks of daily use, our WIRED testers saw visible hair regrowth with these red-light therapy devices.
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How to Watch Apple’s WWDC 2026 Keynote—and What to Expect
18 hours ago
by Boone Ashworth
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / How To and Advice, WWDC, 2026The annual developer event is where Apple announces operating system updates—like iOS 27—and maybe even teases future hardware. Here’s how to see it all.