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AI Summary

  • OpenAI is enhancing its safety protocols following a breach at Hugging Face, while also launching a safer version of ChatGPT specifically for teens.
  • Apple is adjusting its EU App Store policies, reducing fees and relaxing rules for alternative app stores, amidst reports of a new macOS update potentially featuring camera-equipped AirPods.
  • Comcast is integrating motion-sensing technology into millions of its routers, raising privacy concerns for users.
  • The AI industry is seeing significant financial activity with Etched reaching a $21B valuation and Anthropic reporting surging annualized revenue, alongside Reach Capital raising a substantial fund for AI founders.
  • The push for advanced battery technology continues as Anthro Energy breaks ground on a new factory aimed at solid-state batteries.

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  • Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are almost half off today 2 hours ago by Brad Bourque
    Deals, Gadgets, Verge Shopping

    The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. If you’re looking for a feature-packed pair of earbuds that won’t break your wallet, Best Buy has the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro on sale for $139.99. That’s $40 lower than the current Amazon price, and a big discount from their original retail price of $249.99. These well-equipped earbuds feature excellent sound quality, crisp transparency mode, and a clear microphone for taking calls on the go. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are Samsung’s best-sounding wireless earbuds yet. They have a stemmed design similar to the AirPods Pro, but even

  • PlayStation’s wireless gaming speakers launch in November 3 hours ago by Jay Peters
    Gaming, News, PlayStation, Sony, Speakers, Tech

    Sony's Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers are launching on November 12th and will cost $219.99, the company announced on Tuesday . Announced nearly a year ago , the speakers are compatible with a PS5, PlayStation Portal, PC, and Mac, and they include "studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers" that offer "lifelike sound across the entire audible spectrum," Sony says. They also include a built-in mic for voice chat, Sony's PlayStation Link low-latency tech, and charging docks for topping up the batteries. The Pulse Elevate speakers come in two colors, black and white, and preorders begin on September 1st at 10AM ET in

  • Apple squashes EU beef with new App Store rules 3 hours ago
    Apple, News, Policy, Tech

    Apple is once again overhauling App Store rules in the European Union, which the company says will resolve its "disagreements with the Commission over business terms and alternative distribution." As part of the changes, every developer that distributes apps will be moved to a single set of business terms, and digital transactions for apps distributed outside of the App Store will be subject to a Core Technology Commission fee of 5 percent. The new terms go into effect on October 1st. They will include a 26 percent commission for App Store apps that use Apple's in-app purchase system, or a

  • Tesla is finally launching the Cybercab — let’s hope it’s ready 3 hours ago by Andrew J. Hawkins
    Autonomous Cars, Electric Cars, Elon Musk, News, Tech, Tesla, Transportation

    Tesla Cybercabs are lined up on a lot at Tesla Giga Texas in Austin, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. | Image: Jay Janner/The Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images The Tesla Cybercab , that golden two-seater central to Elon Musk's robo-supremacist ambitions , is finally nearing it's public launch. Whether or not the no-steering wheel and no-pedal vehicle is actually ready for public roads, let alone customers, remains very much in doubt . According to The Information , Tesla is planning a public launch of the Cybercab in Austin, Texas, as soon as this month. The driverless vehicle has been popping up

  • Peacock is raising prices by up to $3 6 hours ago by Emma Roth
    Entertainment, News, Streaming

    Peacock is raising prices across its streaming plans once again, with the company's cheapest ad-supported Select tier going from $7.99 to $8.99 / month, as reported earlier by Variety . The Premium plan with ads is increasing from $10.99 to $12.99 / month, while the ad-free Premium Plus plan is getting the biggest hike, jumping from $16.99 to $19.99 / month. The price change goes into effect on August 18th for new or returning subscribers, and affects the streamer's annual plans as well. Existing subscribers will see the price change on their next billing date on or after September 17th.


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