Tech
AI Summary
- OpenAI is expanding its AI capabilities into personal finance, allowing users to connect bank accounts for tailored advice, while also developing models like SANA-WM for video generation and bringing Codex to mobile devices.
- Reports highlight significant security concerns, including a hotel system exposing millions of personal documents, Tesla's robotaxi crashes involving teleoperators, and potential breaches of macOS using advanced AI tools.
- The AI boom is exacerbating existing infrastructure challenges, particularly in Silicon Valley, where rising power prices threaten energy providers as demand surges.
- The tech industry is grappling with internal conflicts and strategic shifts, evidenced by the Musk vs. Altman trial, staff departures from SpaceXAI, and VCs like General Catalyst generating controversy with their public commentary.
- Innovations continue across various sectors, from local AI models on Mac with Osaurus to the development of new hardware like Ploopy Bean trackpoints, and efforts to create more efficient AI memory systems like Δ-Mem.
Sources
TechCrunch
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Users turn to jailbreaking their older Kindles as Amazon ends support
an hour ago
by Lauren Forristal
Hardware, Gadgets, Amazon, Kindle, evergreensIt may be possible to jailbreak an older, end-of-support Kindle and continue adding books to it. But doing so carries risks.
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RJ Scaringe has raised more than $12B across three startups and investors still want more
19 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
Transportation, also, EVs, mind robotics, Rivian, RJ ScaringeInvestors can't seem to get enough of RJ Scaringe or his ideas. Storytelling and communication are one of his superpowers, according to Jiten Behl, who joined Rivian when the company had just a handful of employees.
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General Catalyst posted VC rage bait and it worked, especially on a16z
19 hours ago
by Julie Bort
Venture, General Catalyst, Marc Andreessen, a16zCompulsive X user Marc Andreessen himself couldn't resist responding, many, many times.
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A hotel check-in system left a million passports and driver’s licenses open for anyone to see
20 hours ago
by Zack Whittaker
Security, age verification, cybersecurity, data exposure, ExclusiveThe tech company that maintains the hotel check-in system set its cloud storage to public, allowing anyone to access customers' data without a password.
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Silicon Valley’s vacationland needs a new energy provider just as AI is driving prices up
21 hours ago
by Tim De Chant
AI, Climate, electrical grid, Lake TahoeLake Tahoe, Silicon Valley's favorite vacation spot, is about to get hit with higher energy prices as AI drives demand for electricity.
Hacker News
- SANA-WM, a 2.6B open-source world model for 1-minute 720p video 3 hours ago
- Δ-Mem: Efficient Online Memory for Large Language Models 6 hours ago
- Accelerando (2005) 4 hours ago
- Accelerate 2 hours ago
- My Favorite Bugs: Invalid Surrogate Pairs 2 hours ago
Engadget
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Fresh horror from Supermassive, a Battlestar Galactica roguelite and other new indie games worth checking out
4 hours ago
by Kris Holt
GamingPlus, a game with a perfect Tamagotchi pun for a name.
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Microsoft lets Insiders choose their Windows 11 Start menu size
5 hours ago
by Mariella Moon
ComputingThe company is also testing the ability to reposition the Windows 11 taskbar.
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YouTube's AI deepfake detection tool is now available to all creators 18 and older
8 hours ago
by Mariella Moon
AI, Social MediaEven new creators can sign up for access.
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Snap and YouTube have reportedly settled another major social media addiction lawsuit
15 hours ago
by Karissa Bell
Social MediaThe companies are facing numerous other legal challenges.
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New crash data highlights the slow progress of Tesla's robotaxis
17 hours ago
by Ian Carlos Campbell
EVs and Transportation, Big Tech, RoboticsTwo crashes since July 2025 involved robotaxis being driven by remote operators.
The Verge
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Turtle Beach made a good SteelSeries headset clone that’s $50 less
an hour ago
by Cameron Faulkner
Gadgets, Gaming, Hands-on, PC Gaming, Reviews, Tech, Verge ShoppingBoth of these headsets are stellar in different ways. I really liked the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless , so the company didn't have to say much to get me excited about its successor. The $399 Nova Pro Omni that came out on May 5th has a similar design to the 2022 model, but with some new and improved features - support for wireless hi-res audio (24-bit / 96kHz audio over 2.4GHz), better mic quality, and compatibility with all consoles in every model, to name the big ones. All the $599 Nova Elite has on the Omni is better build
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Here are 40 of our favorite deals from REI’s massive Anniversary Sale
2 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge ShoppingThe last-gen InReach Mini 2 might require a subscription to use, but we guarantee it’s far more durable than your phone. | Image: Garmin REI’s annual Anniversary Sale — the retailer’s biggest of the year — has arrived , bringing with it discounts on all kinds of outdoor essentials. If you’ve got a camping trip coming up, now is a good time to stock up on the basics, whether it be a tent , sleeping pad , or stove . If your summer plans involve hiking or heading into the backcountry, there are also savings to be had on everything
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Mixtape is a musical portrait of teenage life
3 hours ago
by Jay Peters
Entertainment, Games Review, GamingPlaying Mixtape is like playing a video game version of a high school movie. Kids banter about the meaning of life and the theme songs that would play when they walk in a room. They're worried about looking cool at a big party. They're obsessed with finding booze. But under all of those tropes is a meaningful story about nostalgia, friendship, and teenage angst - and it's all backed by a great soundtrack packed with classic hits. Mixtape takes place over the course of a summer day. You play as Stacey Rockford, a music obsessive and recent high school graduate.
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The app you need to clean up your computer
3 hours ago
by David Pierce
Apps, Gadgets, Installer, TechHi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 128, your guide to the best and Verge -iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, sorry this one's so Mac-heavy, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage .) This week, I've been reading about David Attenborough and screenwriters-turned-AI-trainers and the Subway Takes guy , listening to a lot of Productivity FM's mixes while I work, finally writing my vibe-coding opus , testing the Poppy AI assistant (and giving it more of my data than I frankly should have), tracking my pathetic step counts with the
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These are the laptops I recommend for pretty much anyone
3 hours ago
by Antonio G. Di Benedetto
Apple, Asus, Buying Guides, Dell, Gadgets, Gaming, HP, Laptop Reviews, Laptops, Lenovo, Microsoft, PC Gaming, Reviews, Tech, Verge Shopping, WindowsNeed a new laptop? It’s a tough decision. If you’re like most people, a laptop is one of the most expensive tech purchases you’ll make, and it’s something you’ll use and live with nearly every day for years to come. So there’s a lot riding on this pricey expense. I’ve tested all kinds of laptops, from cheap Windows computers and Chromebooks to bread-and-butter MacBooks and over-the-top gaming machines. These are the ones I recommend the most and why I think they might be a good fit for you. Though the MacBook Air is still the easy recommendation for most people,
Wired
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Old Oil and Gas Wells Could Find Second Life Producing Clean Energy
4 hours ago
by Maria Gallucci
Science, Science / Environment, Well, How, About, ThatStates across the US are looking to take major sources of pollution and use them to generate much-needed power.
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How to Control Everything on Your Phone With Your Voice (iOS and Android)
4 hours ago
by David Nield
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Speak, to, MeGo fully hands-free with these tips for Android and iOS.
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Cybercriminal Twins Caught After They Forgot to Turn Off Microsoft Teams Recording
5 hours ago
by Andy Greenberg, Maddy Varner, Dell Cameron, Andrew Couts
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, RoundupPlus: Instructure’s Canvas ransomware debacle comes to a close, an alleged dark net market kingpin gets arrested, OpenAI workers fall victim to a supply chain attack, and more.
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Best Indoor Garden Systems: I've Been Testing All Year (2026)
5 hours ago
by Kat Merck
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Home, Buying, GuideGrow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.
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After Struggling With EVs, US Automakers Pivot to Energy
5 hours ago
by Aarian Marshall
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Alternating, CurrentFord and GM are backing away from electric vehicles and moving into the battery storage business. And it all comes back to AI.