Tech
AI Summary
- SpaceX is gearing up for its next Starship V3 test flight, following previous launch and landing challenges, while also reportedly preparing for an IPO that could bring significant returns to Elon Musk and select insiders.
- Google's AI integration is expanding aggressively across its products, including its controversial AI Overview search feature and Gemini, sparking debate about user experience and the definition of basic terms.
- The robotaxi industry faces setbacks, with Waymo pausing operations in four cities due to safety concerns, particularly in adverse weather conditions like floods.
- The smart ring market is heating up as Oura, a prominent player, files for an IPO, signaling continued investor interest in wearable health technology.
- AI continues to push boundaries in unexpected ways, from resurrecting voices of deceased individuals to being used in business strategies that rely on inflated metrics, and even appearing in devices like meeting transcription tablets.
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TechCrunch
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Peec, one of Berlin’s rising startups, more than doubled annualized revenue in months to $10M, sources say
3 hours ago
by Anna Heim
Startups, Venture, search marketing, Antler, peec aiPeec, which helps brands track their presence in AI searches, offers proof of a key trend among European startups.
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AI is being used to resurrect the voices of dead pilots
11 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
AI, Transportation, crash, flight, In Brief, NTSBPeople used AI on a spectrogram image of cockpit recordings to reconstruct them, forcing the NTSB to temporarily block access to its docket system.
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SpaceX launches Starship V3 for the first time, but loses booster on return
11 hours ago
by Sean O'Kane
Space, TC, SpaceX, Starlink, Starship, starship v3The company had a mostly successful first launch of its upgraded Starship V3, which it needs to power its many ambitious goals in the years to come.
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Blue Origin cleared to fly New Glenn mega-rocket after April mishap
12 hours ago
by Sean O'Kane
Space, Blue Origin, In Brief, new glennJeff Bezos' rocket company confirmed an engine failure led to the loss of an AST SpaceMobile satellite last month, but offered little detail.
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Google goes for the glitter with disco-ball icons: ‘Are y’all sure you still want this?’
13 hours ago
by Sarah Perez
AI, Apps, ai icons, Android, disco ball, Google, icons, PIXEL, SpotifyYou can now disco ball-ify your entire Pixel home screen, says Google.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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Google is currently struggling to define words like disregard, stop and ignore
14 hours ago
by Ian Carlos Campbell
AI, GoogleThe search engine's definitions have been replaced with AI Overviews.
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra vs. Vivo X300 Ultra: Battle of the telephoto smartphones
21 hours ago
by Mat Smith
SmartphonesWe put the Oppo Find X9 Ultra up against the Vivo X300 Ultra to see which telephoto smartphone reigns supreme.
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The Morning After: The biggest news from Google I/O 2026
a day ago
by Mat Smith
NewsGoogle I/O 2026 kicked off this week and to no one's surprise, it was almost completely about AI.
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Google won't rest until Gemini is everywhere in your home
2 days ago
by Mariella Moon
AI, GoogleThe company is making it easier for manufacturers to make more Gemini-powered smart devices.
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Are you really going to talk to Gemini like that?
2 days ago
by Ian Carlos Campbell
AI, GoogleGoogle's new AI features capitalize on the popularity of voice dictation, and a desire to leave the thinking to AI.
The Verge
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Google’s AI search is so broken it can ‘disregard’ what you’re looking for
13 hours ago
by Jay Peters
AI, Google, News, TechGoogle's AI Overviews are running into an interesting problem right now. Earlier on Friday, if you searched for the term "disregard," the AI Overview section would include a response like what you'd see from a more traditional AI chatbot instead of the typical AI summary, as spotted on X . As you can see in the image at the top of this story, I got an AI Overview response that said, "Got it. If you need anything else or have a new question later, just let me know!" As of Friday afternoon, however, Google isn't showing an AI Overview for
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Twelve South’s AirFly Pro 2 has hit one of its best prices ahead of summer travel
16 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge ShoppingTwelve South’s AirFly Pro 2 let you connect wireless headphones to in-flight entertainment systems as well as the Nintendo Switch. | Image: Twelve South With Memorial day weekend kicking off the travel season, we’re seeing a lot of deals pop up on travel gadgets, from portable power banks to noise-canceling headphones . One of the best right now is Twelve South’s AirFly Pro 2 Bluetooth adapter, which lets you use your wireless headphones with in-flight entertainment systems so you can enjoy your flight a little more. It’s currently down to $49.99 ($10 off) at Amazon and directly from Twelve South
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Meta’s Forum is part Reddit, part Facebook, and part Google AI Overview
17 hours ago
by Stevie Bonifield
Facebook, Meta, News, Social Media, TechMeta's new Forum app for iPhones takes Facebook Groups and moves them to a dedicated app with a dedicated AI chatbot to go with it, like an AI revamp of the ill-fated Groups app Facebook shut down in 2017. Rather than going to ChatGPT or tacking "Reddit" onto the end of a Google search, Forum users can view, search for, and post advice directly in their Facebook groups, with optional help from Meta's AI. After logging in with my Facebook account, Forum automatically pulled in the groups I was part of on Facebook and populated my feed with posts from
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Elon, stop trying to make Grok happen
17 hours ago
by Robert Hart
AI, Report, xAIThere is a harsh truth about Elon Musk's "truth-seeking" AI chatbot Grok: It's not very good, and not many people are using it. That's the takeaway of a new Reuters report , which found that Grok barely appears in federal records of how the US government used AI last year. It's not the only sign xAI's signature chatbot is in trouble, even as Musk puts it at the heart of what could be the biggest IPO in history . Reuters reviewed more than 400 examples of government AI use where specific vendors were named. Grok or xAI, it found, appeared
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The best Memorial Day sales you can shop this weekend
17 hours ago
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingMemorial Day is nearly here, meaning the seasonal sales are in full swing. If your weekend plans involve pool parties or barbecues, now is a great time to pick up a portable speaker or set of solar lights , as many of our favorite models are currently on sale. You can also find deals on everything from 4K OLED TVs and noise-canceling earbuds to tents , robot vacuums , and plenty of our favorite everyday essentials . To give you more options, we’ve also included a selection of deals from retailers that aren’t necessarily running their own Memorial Day sales
Wired
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A 'Golden Orb' on the Ocean Floor Came From a Mysterious Animal
an hour ago
by Jorge Garay
Science, UF, NoA fascinating, unclassifiable orb found in the Gulf of Alaska is not an alien object, as some speculated, but the remains of a poorly documented animal.
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All Vehicles Sold in the EU Must Be Able to Hook Up to a Breathalyzer
3 hours ago
by Fernanda González
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Sobriety, CheckThe measure is part of a European Union–led strategy to eliminate all drunk-driving-related deaths and injuries by 2050.
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Best Early Memorial Day Mattress Deals: Helix, Saatva (2026)
3 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 are in full swing.
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Loop Earplugs Discount Codes: 40% Off
5 hours ago
by Louryn Strampe
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsSave on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.
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Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off | May 2026
5 hours ago
by Adrienne So
Gear, CouponsUnlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for May 2026.