Tech
AI Summary
- Major AI players like Anthropic and Jeff Bezos's Prometheus are making significant investments in developing advanced AI, with Anthropic tapping TCS for enterprise deployment and Prometheus aiming for an 'artificial general engineer.'
- SpaceX is gearing up for its massive IPO, pricing shares at $135, though investor clarity on holdings remains uncertain until post-lockup periods lift.
- Cybersecurity is a growing concern, highlighted by Oracle's warning of a critical bug exploited to breach over 100 companies and South Korea's hefty fine against Coupang for a data breach.
- Tech companies are increasingly integrating AI into their products, from DoorDash's AI chatbot for ordering to Meta's Edits app gaining an AI assistant, and Deezer developing tools to identify AI-generated music.
- Waymo is expanding its services and loyalty programs, introducing a premium tier with faster pickups and cash back, signaling a competitive shift in the autonomous driving market.
Sources
TechCrunch
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Theker just raised $85M to build the factory robot that doesn’t specialize in anything
an hour ago
by Anna Heim
AI, Robotics, Startups, Automation, thekerUnlike humanoid robots designed around a fixed form — think Boston Dynamics — Theker's machines are built to be reconfigured.
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Jeff Bezos’s Prometheus raises $12B to build an ‘artificial general engineer’ for the physical world
2 hours ago
by Marina Temkin
AI, Biotech & Health, Hardware, jeff bezos, physical ai, PrometheusThe new round values the physical AI startup that aims to automate heavy engineering and drug design at $41 billion.
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SpaceX officially prices shares at $135 in the largest IPO ever
7 hours ago
by Tim Fernholz, Marina Temkin
AI, Space, Elon Musk, SpaceX, spacex ipoWits its official share pricing announcement, SpaceX's IPO has begun.
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Oracle warns of security bug that hackers abused to breach 100+ companies
7 hours ago
by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
Security, hackers, oracle, hacking, cybercrime, data breach, shinyhuntersThe tech giant warned of a security flaw that a cybercrime gang said it's exploiting as part of a mass-hacking campaign. Google said it notified more than 100 organizations that had potentially vulnerable servers.
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SpaceX SPV investors won’t know their true holdings until post-IPO lock-ups lift
7 hours ago
by Marina Temkin
AI, Space, IPO, secondary shares, SpaceX, SPVAfter SpaceX makes its public debut, lower-tier SPV investors face hidden fees, lengthy payout delays, and the risk of outright fraud.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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Researchers are developing textiles that can produce drinking water from the air
4 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
ScienceHow very Dune.
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Overwatch's latest hero will throw a bike at your head
6 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
GamingShion arrives when Season 3 starts on June 16.
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Another parent has filed a wrongful death suit against OpenAI
9 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
AIYet another parent is suing OpenAI, claiming its chatbot did not do enough to prevent their child's death by suicide.
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Boox's new Go 6 ereader offers stylus support for note-taking
9 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
TabletsBoox's new Go 6 ereader offers stylus support for note-taking.
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Waymo's monthly membership seems like a bad deal
9 hours ago
by Max Miller
EVs and TransportationWaymo will happily relieve you of $30 a month in exchange for not a whole lot.
The Verge
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Amazon’s Echo Hub gets a customizable new look and Ring’s AI features
5 hours ago
by Stevie Bonifield
Amazon, Amazon Alexa, News, Smart Home, TechAmazon's rolling out a free software update for Echo Hub devices that gives the home screen a much-needed update to the interface it launched with in 2024 . It had already added Alex Plus AI support, but the new interface has a cleaner, fully customizable layout that fits more smart home info and controls on the screen than the previous version. The Echo Hub is also getting access to Ring AI's Video Search feature that lets you use natural language to search through your smart home camera footage, as well as Alexa Plus summaries of detected camera events. These are
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Logitech’s awesome MX Master 3S mouse drops to under $100
7 hours ago
by Brad Bourque
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingThe platform-agnostic Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse is discounted to $89.99 at Amazon ($30 off), matching the best price we’ve seen so far this year. While it may look like a somewhat ordinary mouse, it has a unique second scroll wheel near the left thumb that’s surprisingly useful for horizontal scrolling in spreadsheets. You can connect the mouse to Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux systems using either Bluetooth or the included USB-A 2.4GHz wireless adapter. Logitech MX Master 3S The MX Master 3S is a favorite among many Verge staff members because of its comfort and customization. The mouse’s
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Blink’s six-piece outdoor camera kit is a great deal under $200
9 hours ago
by Brad Bourque
Deals, Gadgets, Smart Home, Tech, Verge ShoppingYou can save on a big set of outdoor security cameras ahead of Prime Day . Amazon has a five-pack of Blink cameras with a video doorbell included that’s marked down to $166.99. The bundle includes a Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+ , five Blink Outdoor 2K+ cameras, and a Blink Sync Module Core . The doorbell is typically $70, and each camera generally retails between $80 and $100, so you’re saving at least $200 by grabbing them all in the set. Blink Video Doorbell and Five Camera Bundle Where to Buy: $419.98 $166.99 at Amazon The video doorbell captures video
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Roborock’s Q10 S5 Plus robovac is over half off, matching its best price to date
10 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge ShoppingRoborock’s Q10 S5 Plus comes with a self-emptying dock and is under $300. | Image: Roborock Even at full price, the Roborock Q10 S5 Plus offers impressive value, boasting features typically reserved for pricier robovac models at a fraction of the price. That’s especially true today. It’s down to just $269.99 ($280 off) at Wellbots when you apply promo code NEW10 , which matches its all-time low and is the best price we’ve seen since Black Friday last year. If you prefer a different retailer, you can also buy it at Amazon and directly from Robovac for $10 more. Roborock
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Amazon’s data centers used 2.5 billion gallons of water last year
10 hours ago
by Stevie Bonifield
AI, Amazon, News, TechJust after Seattle enacted a one-year data center moratorium that some of Amazon's own employees pushed for, Amazon shared how much water its data centers use, reportedly for the first time. With concerns about water consumption and energy use a focus of new AI data center construction debates, Amazon says its global data center operations consumed 2.5 billion gallons of water in 2025 at a rate of 0.12 liters per kilowatt-hour of electricity, dropping by two percent from its 2024 total even as it expanded operations. Amazon also claims it's using water more efficiently than some Big Tech rivals -
Wired
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Apple’s Camera Chief Thinks AI Can Give You Superpowers
2 hours ago
by Julian Chokkattu
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Phones, Gear / Products / Cameras, Reality, CheckThe generative features in iOS 27’s new Photos app will add fake pixels to some of your shots, but Apple’s Jon McCormack says the company isn’t using AI “for the sake of AI.”
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Why You Might Already Own SpaceX Shares, Siri’s AI Makeover, and Knicks Owner’s Surveillance Machine
4 hours ago
by Brian Barrett, Zoë Schiffer
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Uncanny, ValleyToday on Uncanny Valley, we take an early look at the SpaceX IPO and why you might find yourself among the investors without even realizing it.
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‘Hands Off Our NHS’: Anti-Palantir Protests Break Out in UK Over Deal With National Health Service
6 hours ago
by Joel Khalili
Business, Business / Big Tech, Change, of, HeartCrowding the gates of a major health care conference, protesters called for Palantir to be booted out of the UK’s National Health Service over privacy concerns and political grievances.
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Meet the OpenAI Engineer Leading ChatGPT’s Biggest Transformation Yet
6 hours ago
by Maxwell Zeff
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Model, BehaviorThibault Sottiaux helped make AI coding one of OpenAI’s fastest-growing businesses. Now he’s overseeing a sweeping overhaul of ChatGPT.
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Massive Effigy of Elon Musk Raised Over Times Square to Protest Grok
6 hours ago
by Vittoria Elliott
Politics, Looming, MenaceActivists raised a 40-foot-tall inflatable Elon Musk in Manhattan to draw attention to the risk he allegedly poses to investors.