Tech
AI Summary
- The UK's visa portal suffered a significant data breach, exposing thousands of applicants' personal information, including passports and selfies, with concerns about ongoing security vulnerabilities.
- SpaceX's Starlink is expanding its reach in the aviation sector with a new contract with American Airlines, while the reusability of its Starship program faces scrutiny following recent flight test results.
- DuckDuckGo has seen a substantial increase in installations, signaling a growing user preference for privacy-focused search engines amidst concerns over Google's AI integration.
- Regulatory bodies in the Netherlands and Spain have taken action to block acquisitions and services, respectively, citing national interests and licensing issues, indicating increased governmental oversight in the tech sphere.
- The Vatican's engagement with AI, including Pope Leo XIV's encyclical and discussions with AI companies, highlights ongoing societal and religious dialogues surrounding the ethical implications and power of artificial intelligence.
Sources
TechCrunch
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UK Visa Portal spilled thousands of applicants’ passports and selfies online — and hasn’t fixed the leak
8 hours ago
by Zack Whittaker
Security, cybersecurity, data exposureThe third-party website exposed applicants' sensitive documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the company sent attorneys.
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What we’re looking for in Startup Battlefield 2026, and how to apply in time for the May 27 deadline
9 hours ago
by Isabelle Johannessen
Startups, Startup Battlefield, Startup Battlefield 200, TechCrunch DisruptStartup Battlefield applications are due tomorrow, so now's the time to put the finishing touches on your submission!
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Trump administration permits Volvo to keep selling connected cars in the US
9 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
Transportation, China, connected cars, Volvo CarsVolvo, which is majority owned by China's Geely Holdings, said it can now move forward with its expansion plans for its U.S. factory.
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Trump administration wants nuclear startups to use plutonium for their reactors
9 hours ago
by Tim De Chant
Climate, Government & Policy, nuclear fission, nuclear power, nuclear weapons, Oklo, Trump AdministrationThe U.S. government is sitting on dozens of tons of weapons-grade plutonium. It's hoping startups can find a use for it.
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DuckDuckGo installs are up 30% as users reject being ‘force-fed’ Google’s AI Search
9 hours ago
by Rebecca Bellan
AI, Enterprise, AI search, DuckDuckGo, Google, google io 2026, Google SearchGoogle overhauled Search at I/O 2026, replacing blue links with AI agents. The backlash has been swift. DuckDuckGo app installs spiked 30% as users seek a way out.
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Engadget
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Samsung unions voted in favor of deal that will give chip workers $400,000 in bonuses
2 hours ago
by Mariella Moon
SamsungSamsung workers almost went on an 18-day strike over bonuses. Now, chip workers are getting payouts of up to $400,000.
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GoPro Mission 1 Pro review: The best action cam video quality comes at a high price
19 hours ago
by Steve Dent
PhotographyGoPro's Mission 1 Pro action cam has a big 1-inch sensor that offers sharp, color accurate 8K 60 fps and 4K 240 fps video.
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Fitbit Air review: Health tracking for the AI generation
19 hours ago
by Cherlynn Low
WearablesThe Fitbit Air is a serious rival to Whoop and other screenless wearable trackers thanks to its solid hardware, comprehensive software and competitive pricing.
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Ferrari Luce unveiled: Here's the first car from Jony Ive's design house
a day ago
by Tim Stevens
EVs and TransportationOur first look at a complete version of Ferrari's upcoming luxury EV that was designed by LoveFrom.
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Chicks hatched from artificial eggshells, a new mission to study Earth's magnetosphere and more science stories
4 days ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
ScienceThis week's science news.
The Verge
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Did the Pope use AI to write about the dangers of AI?
7 hours ago
AI, NewsIt's possible that AI was used to write parts of Pope Leo XIV's latest encyclical about AI's impact on humanity. An analysis by Linch Zhang posted on the forum LessWrong found certain paragraphs of Magnifica Humanitas to be between 40 percent and 100 percent written by AI, according to the popular AI detector Pangram. The document includes known traits that appear in AI-generated writing, such as a higher use of the word "genuinely" - which crops up in writing by Anthropic's Claude - than previous encyclicals, Zhang says. Another person ran the text of the document section by section through
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NASA’s permanent Moon base plans start with three missions this year
10 hours ago
by Stevie Bonifield
NASA, News, Science, SpaceOn Tuesday, NASA announced several upcoming lunar missions to the Moon's South Pole region. These missions will pave the way for the crewed Artemis landing slated for 2028, starting with three Moon Base missions NASA says are "the first of more than a dozen missions that will be announced this year." Moon Base I, launching "no earlier than fall 2026," will use Blue Origin's Blue Moon Mark 1 Endurance lander to bring NASA payloads to the Moon, including the Stereo Camera for Lunar Plume-Surface Studies instrument and the Laser Retroreflective Array. NASA will use these "to study how thrusters interact
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Google Health is here, but a lot of people want their Fitbit app back instead
13 hours ago
by Stevie Bonifield
Fitness, Gadgets, Google, Health, News, Science, Tech, WearableThe Fitbit app is no more. Along with the launch of the new Fitbit Air (which you can expect a full review of once we've spent more time with it), Google has officially replaced it with Google Health , as previously announced , and many of the responses we've seen so far are full of confusion, frustration, and requests to get the old app back. One post on Reddit calls out a common issue, saying, "I can't even completely fill up my home screen. They only have 2 large tiles available and I can't just scroll down to see everything."
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GE’s nugget ice maker is nearly half off if you buy it refurbished
13 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge ShoppingGE’s nugget ice maker is simple to set up. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge If you’re looking for ways to make staying cool and hydrated easier this summer, Woot is currently selling a refurbished GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker for $264.99 through June 3rd. That’s $184 less than buying new at its full price, and comes with a 90-day warranty. If you want a brand new model, it’s also on sale for $359 ($90) at Best Buy , or $449 ($50 off) with a side tank included ( Amazon , Best Buy ,
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Sony’s sloppy Spider-Man universe gets even messier with Spider-Noir
16 hours ago
by Charles Pulliam-Moore
Amazon, Entertainment, Marvel, Tech, TV Show Reviews, TV ShowsAfter years of it seeming like the Spider-Man film rights might be better off in Marvel's hands alone, Into the Spider-Verse came along and proved that Sony was still capable of telling phenomenal stories featuring everyone's favorite webhead. Into the Spider-Verse 's sumptuous visuals and focus on a different web-slinging New Yorker made it unlike any other Spider-Man adaptation. And it was genuinely shocking to see Sony follow the film up with a bigger, bolder, more imaginative sequel just a few years later . Part of what made the first two Spider-Verse features so much fun to watch was the
Wired
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3 hours ago
by Matthew Korfhage
Gear, CouponsSave up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this June.
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