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AI Summary

  • AI continues to dominate headlines, with new tools for testing AI behavior and detecting deepfakes, alongside discussions about AI's environmental impact and regulatory challenges.
  • The tech industry is exploring innovative hardware and infrastructure, from massive lasers for fusion power to advancements in personal computing devices and DIY robotics.
  • Gaming remains a significant focus, with new titles, sequels, and even the potential for remakes of classic franchises, while handheld gaming hardware also sees new developments.
  • Cybersecurity and data privacy are critical concerns, highlighted by incidents of stolen customer data from password managers and ongoing efforts to combat scams and protect user information.
  • Startups are making significant moves across various sectors, including e-books, composite parts, and AI-driven gadgets, signaling continued investment and competition in emerging markets.

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The Verge

  • SwitchBot’s acquisition of Nanoleaf is about more than lighting an hour ago by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
    Analysis, Exclusive, News, Report, Smart Home, Tech

    Nanoleaf has made a name for itself by developing smart color-changing LED lighting products, including wall panels, TV mirroring, and display cases. | Image: Nanoleaf Smart lighting company Nanoleaf has been acquired by OneRobotics , the parent company of SwitchBot. In an exclusive interview with The Verge , Nanoleaf CEO Gimmy Chu says the company will remain independent and that he and his cofounder and COO, Christian Yan, will continue to run it. "Nothing is changing operationally," says Chu, adding that there are plans for product integrations between the two smart home companies. The sale, which Chu characterized as "more

  • Trans teens have something to say 2 hours ago by Grace Byron
    Features, Health, Science

    By the time the Children's Hospital closed its doors to trans patients, Sage had already stopped taking testosterone. A nonbinary high school student, they originally received treatment for the rapid onset of puberty. The changes their body experienced felt frightening and sudden. They developed PMOS, a relatively common hormonal disorder that can lead to hair growth and irregular periods. The pandemic didn't help. Too much time to focus on scrutinizing the person in the mirror while doomscrolling. Their doctor first prescribed puberty blockers to help with their PMOS symptoms - not explicitly for trans-related reasons - and eventually recom …

  • AI has a water problem. Google thinks it has a fix 4 hours ago by Lauren Feiner
    AI, Google, Policy, Report, Tech

    In the face of widespread backlash to the AI data center buildout throughout the US, Google is touting its efforts to minimize the environmental impact by actually increasing water for local communities. The company laid out five commitments around water use in a new blog post published Wednesday, including a goal to replenish more water than it uses at its data centers by 2030. Google also said it will invest in local water infrastructure, identify alternative water sources to power its facilities, and be transparent about its water use overall. "We're just one of dozens of players in the space,"

  • Google must let publishers opt out of AI Search features, rules UK 4 hours ago by Jess Weatherbed
    AI, Google, News, Policy, Politics, Regulation, Tech

    Online publishers are getting more control over whether their websites appear in Google's AI Search features, thanks to a UK regulatory ruling. The new conduct rule imposed by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires Google to let website owners keep their content out of features like AI Overviews and prevent it from being used for the "fine-tuning" of Google's AI models. "In a world first, publishers will now have effective tools to prevent their content being used to power AI features in search, such as AI Overviews," the CMA announced. "This will put publishers, like news organizations, in a

  • God of War Laufey is coming to the PS5 15 hours ago by Andrew Webster
    Entertainment, Gaming

    Sony ended its big State of Play showcase with a major reveal: the next God of War . The new title is called God of War Laufey , and is once again developed by Sony's Santa Monica Studio. Currently, the game doesn't have a date, but it's coming to the PS5 whenever it does launch. This time, instead of perpetually furious dad Kratos, players will take control of Faye / Laufey, as the title implies. That means that while the tone of the game seems somewhat similar to past God of War titles, the gameplay looks quite different, with much

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