Tech
AI Summary
- The tech industry is experiencing a significant AI boom, with new AI assistants like Google's Gemini Spark showing promise, alongside discussions around AI coding agents and the ethical implications of companies becoming 'AI-pilled'.
- Concerns are rising among developers regarding new token-based billing for tools like GitHub Copilot, while AI's increasing integration into coding workflows prompts questions about future job markets.
- Major tech players like Meta are reportedly developing new hardware, such as an AI pendant, and are facing scrutiny over user data practices, with Irish regulators investigating Meta for 'dark patterns'.
- The competitive landscape for browsers is heating up with new alternatives emerging, and platform wars continue as Apple faces scrutiny over Siri's delayed AI features and companies like Xbox re-evaluate their AI strategies.
- Space exploration and defense are seeing significant investment, with SpaceX securing large contracts, while startups in the AI chip sector, like Groq, are raising substantial funding rounds.
Sources
TechCrunch
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Snap alums unveil Ghost Angels fund
4 hours ago
by Dominic-Madori Davis
Startups, Venture, Ghost Angels, Max RiveraA group of 20 Snap alumni has come together to launch a fund called Ghost Angels to back the next generation of social media.
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‘What a joke’: Github Copilot’s new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs
5 hours ago
by Lucas Ropek
AI, MicrosoftThe golden age of Microsoft's Github Copilot appears to be at an end.
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Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant
5 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Gadgets, Hardware, MetaMeta seems to be making big bets on AI-powered hardware.
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I put Google’s 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it’s actually pretty useful
6 hours ago
by Sarah Perez
TC, AI, Apps, Google, gemini, AI assistant, gemini ai, Gemini SparkGemini Spark helps automate everyday tasks, from inbox summaries to local event planning, but it’s unclear why Google made it a separate product.
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The groupthink boom: what three top VCs really think about the AI frenzy
6 hours ago
by Connie Loizos
Venture"If you're 22 years old in San Francisco and building something in AI, there may be a seed term sheet in your inbox — but if you're 19, oh my God, this means you're really good; you might already have a Series A [offer]," said one, half-kiddingly.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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MSI's next-gen monitor can switch between three resolutions and refresh rates
2 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
PC GamingGo from 4K resolution for Crimson Desert to 680Hz for Counter-Strike 2.
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NASA readies the X-59 for its first supersonic flight, SpaceX's Starship grounded and more science stories
5 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
TomorrowThis week's science news.
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5 Fitness Trackers That Don't Lock Core Features Behind a Monthly Subscription
8 hours ago
by Will Shanklin
WearablesThe Fitbit Air isn't the only Whoop alternative that you can buy without a subscription.
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Engadget review recap: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo, Fitbit Air, GoPro Mission 1 and more
9 hours ago
by Billy Steele
ReviewsA roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
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Mina the Hollower, a Sims alternative and other new indie games worth checking out
10 hours ago
by Kris Holt
GamingIndie Game Roundup: Mina the Hollower, a Sims alternative and more
The Verge
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Backrooms is a certified blockbuster with a $38 million opening day
4 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Entertainment, Film, NewsThe Kane Parsons' film Backrooms is expected to earn up to $90 million in its opening weekend after pulling down $38 million on Friday alone. That's not only above expectations , but absolutely obliterates A24's previous opening weekend record of $25.5 million for Alex Garland's Civil War . It's also a better opening day than The Mandalorian and Grogu , which only pulled down $33.7 million on its way to a total $81.6 million for the weekend. That also means that Backrooms is an incredibly profitable movie, with an estimated $10 million budget. By comparison, the latest Star Wars disappointment
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Welcome to Night Vale host Cecil Baldwin shares his tech pet peeves
5 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Column, Entertainment, Interview, ReportCecil Baldwin is a busy man with some dope boots. | Image: Cecil Baldwin Cecil Baldwin's résumé includes appearances on Gravity Falls , narrating the documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Stree t , and performing as part of the New York Neo-Futurists theater company. But he is best known as the host of the podcast Welcome to Night Vale , a long-running fiction show that blends macabre Lovecraftian horror with absurdist comedy. As Cecil Palmer, the voice of Night Vale Community Radio, Baldwin keeps the people of the titular town abreast of all the goings ons with the
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Microsoft is threatening legal action for disclosing exploits
6 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Microsoft, News, Security, TechMicrosoft is facing criticism for its handling of zero-day exploits. Someone going by the name Nightmare Eclipse has been publicly feuding with the company, posting proof-of-concept exploit code. Some of their posts suggest that they're a disgruntled former employee. But what caught cyber security researcher Kevin Beaumont's eye was how Microsoft has responded . Microsoft suggests it plans to bring a criminal case against Nightmare Eclipse for failing to follow "proper coordination" in disclosing vulnerabilities. They also disabled Nightmare Eclipse's GitHub, GitLab, and Microsoft Security Response Center accounts disabled . As Beaumont point … Read the full story at The
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Two of our favorite art TVs are more than 40 percent off this weekend
6 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Samsung, Tech, TVs, Verge ShoppingArt TVs aren’t exactly known for being affordable, which is why Woot’s latest sale is notable. Now through June 26th, the retailer is discounting Samsung’s 2025 Frame TV and Hisense’s 2025 CanvasTV . The 65-inch CanvasTV is down to $779.99 ($520 off) — its best price of the year — while Samsung’s like-minded Frame TV is on sale in multiple sizes starting at $587.99 ($312 off) . If you want a bigger set, the 75-inch CanvasTV is also on sale for $1,197.99 ($1,302 off) . However, note that both Hisense models come with a one-year warranty, whereas the Frame TVs
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Listen to the new Steam Controller buzz to the tune of Doom
7 hours ago
by Jay Peters
Entertainment, Gaming, PC Gaming, ReportYou may have heard that Valve's new Steam Controller can ring like a telephone or do the Wilhelm scream . But did you know it can sing songs, too? Let me show you. Here's the new Steam Controller performing the "Ground Theme" from Super Mario Bros. 2 : Here is "Still Alive" from Portal - fitting for Valve hardware: I even made it play Doom : View this post on Instagram Are you wondering how the controller, which does not have a speaker, is able to make audio at all? Valve's first Steam Controller, even though it was discontinued ,
Wired
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Keychron K2 HE Concrete Edition Review: Rock-Solid Typing
10 hours ago
by Henri Robbins
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Home Office, Gear / Products / Gaming, Rock, SolidKeychron's K2 HE Concrete Edition sounds like a cute gimmick, but as I discovered, there's a really solid keyboard beyond the absurd choice of materials.
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‘Backrooms’ Takes You Deeper Inside the Internet’s Most Uncanny Horror Myth
10 hours ago
by Miles Klee
Culture, Culture / Movies, MoviesKane Parsons was just 16 years old when he created a viral YouTube horror series based on a 4chan meme. Now he’s ready to conquer the big screen.
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Tello Mobile Plan Review (2026): Low Cost, Reliable Service
10 hours ago
by Matthew Korfhage
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Online Services, Do, Tello?With inflation and gas prices rising, I’m trying to save money wherever I can. I tested Tello’s budget cell phone plan, and for me, it turns out prepaid can be just as good.
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Cybercrime Crew Claims It Hacked Mike Lindell’s MyPillow
11 hours ago
by Lily Hay Newman, Dell Cameron, Matt Burgess
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, RoundupPlus: A ransomware group is now stealing data in person, BusPatrol wants to hand its license plate surveillance data to the cops, and more.
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Quilts Are Better Than Sleeping Bags
11 hours ago
by Scott Gilbertson
Gear, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Trail, ThreadsTired of sleeping like a mummy in a bag? Improve your backcountry sleep and carry less weight with an ultralight quilt.