Tech
AI Summary
- Apple is suing OpenAI, alleging the company stole trade secrets related to hardware development, intensifying the competitive landscape between major tech players.
- OpenAI is expanding its reach into households with ChatGPT, signaling a strategic push to integrate its AI into family life, while also facing internal restructuring with key safety personnel departing.
- Meta is grappling with user backlash over controversial AI features on Instagram and its smart glasses, leading to the removal of some functionalities and highlighting the challenges of deploying AI responsibly.
- The cybersecurity agency CISA had to develop its incident response playbook on the fly during a significant breach, underscoring vulnerabilities in preparedness for major cyberattacks.
- SK Hynix is making a significant investment in US-based chip manufacturing, raising substantial capital through its IPO, while the broader semiconductor industry sees foreign companies increasing their presence in the US.
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TechCrunch
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This slushie machine was a lifesaver during NYC’s heat wave
2 hours ago
by Lauren Forristal
Hardware, Ninja, slushiesLast weekend’s brutal NYC heat wave had me craving a frozen drink almost every afternoon. Normally, that would mean sweating through a walk to 7-Eleven for a slurpee. This time, though, I stayed home and put the new Ninja Slushi Twist to the test. Ninja’s latest slushie machine builds on the popularity of the original […]
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Smart glasses without a camera? Even Realities bets productivity beats recording everyone
7 hours ago
by Ivan Mehta
Gadgets, review, SMART Glasses, Even RealitiesThe glasses are targeted at people who might be constantly in meetings, giving presentations, and traveling to countries where different languages are spoken.
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OpenAI bets on families as ChatGPT goes deeper into households
10 hours ago
by Jagmeet Singh
AI, Exclusive, OpenAI, ChatGPTChatGPT is hiring a dedicated product manager to build experiences for families, caregivers, and older adults, according to a job posting.
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US cybersecurity agency CISA had to build its incident playbook during the incident, agency reveals
a day ago
by Zack Whittaker
Security, CISA, cybersecurity, us governmentIndependent cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs reported in May that a security researcher with cyber firm GitGuardian alerted him to reams of exposed passwords stored in a publicly accessible GitHub repository, which an employee of a CISA contractor had uploaded.
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Phia accused of ‘cookie stuffing,’ taking affiliate credit on purchases it didn’t earn
a day ago
by Dominic-Madori Davis
Startups, affiliate marketing, In Brief, Phia, Phoebe Gates, Sophia KianniPhia, the shopping startup founded by Bill Gates’ daughter, Phoebe, and her friend Sophia Kianni is under fire for a practice known as “cookie stuffing,” which helped the product receive commissions and credit for sales it did not actually generate, per a Bloomberg investigation.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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Phoebe Gates' AI shopping app Phia reportedly claimed unearned affiliate sales through fake clicks
4 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
NewsGates, who is Bill Gates' daughter, founded the app alongside Sophia Kianni.
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What is Eclipsa Video, and how does it compare to Dolby Vision and HDR10?
6 hours ago
by Will Shanklin
EntertainmentThe new format is coming to a device near you -- Here's why it matters.
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Philips offers free replacements after update bricked smart lighting hubs
7 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
NewsThe company also said a newer update is rolling out that should prevent the issue.
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OpenAI's head of safety is reportedly leaving as part of company reorganization
9 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
AIThe role will be replaced by an executive in charge of both research and safety teams.
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Which USB port should you use for your mouse and keyboard?
9 hours ago
by Max Miller
AccessoriesSave your best ports for your most demanding devices.
The Verge
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After years of teasing, the viral Nopia synth is ‘basically finished’
3 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Entertainment, Gadgets, Music, News, TechMore mint green synths please. | Image: Nopia After setting the music gear corner of the internet on fire back in 2023 with the first glimpse at the Nopia , creators Martin Grieco and Rocío Gal are almost ready to bring it to market. The duo brought it to the MusicRadar offices for an in-depth first look and revealed that it will be launching in "a couple of months" for around £550. Nopia is built around harmonic interplay in a unique way. Rather than a few knobs and a keyboard controlling a single synth patch, it blends multiple modules -
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Oregon’s Attorney General withdraws effort to delay Paramount and Warner Bros. merger
5 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Business, Entertainment, News, Policy, Politics, StreamingOregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield had been seeking documents from Paramount related to its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Rayfield also asked a state circuit court judge to delay the closing of the deal by 60 days so that his office could review the documents. But according to Deadline and Variety , he's now dropped his civil investigative demand for the records. Obviously, Paramount is pleased with Rayfield's decision to withdraw his request, but the AG's office isn't exactly satisfied with the outcome. Jenny Hansson, communications director for Rayfield, told Deadline that, "Paramount made it clear that they weren't going
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FL Studio head Constantin Koehncke turns to Reddit for feedback and fun
9 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Apps, Entertainment, Interview, Music, Report, TechIf you're a music maker of a certain age, then you probably once dabbled with a pirated copy of a little app called Fruity Loops. These days it's called FL Studio , and Constantin Koehncke, is the man responsible for shepherding the pioneering digital audio workstation (DAW) through the modern age. As CEO of Image Line, the company behind FL Studio, Constantin has overseen the introduction of a number of AI-powered features like stem separation and its Gopher chatbot. Before taking the reins of Image Line in 2022, Constantin was the head of Native Instruments, where he spearheaded the shift
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Nintendo’s Talking Flower got a small price cut
9 hours ago
by Cameron Faulkner
Deals, Gadgets, Gaming, Nintendo, Verge ShoppingIf you’re the type of person who could always use a little extra positive affirmation, or you have a weakness for weird gadgets, the Talking Flower might be of interest. I’m only kind of serious. The toy is based on a character from Super Mario Bros. Wonder that guides Mario through levels with quippy, whimsical remarks. It’s a little weird that it even exists, but, then again, this is the company that made Alarmo . The Talking Flower debuted for $34.99, but it got a small price reduction at Amazon and Walmart . It’ll instead cost you $29.99 to buy
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White House taps the guy who keeps crying ‘aliens’ to run UFO group
10 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
News, Policy, Politics, ScienceHarvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb will head the UAP Science Advisory Council established by the White House, the Pentagon, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the FBI, and "the intelligence community." The Council will provide scientific reports and advice to the UAP Governing Board, in an effort to "resolve the nature of UAP," or unidentified anomalous phenomena. On paper, Loeb's qualifications seem strong. And he's surrounded himself with a team from a variety of backgrounds. The Council includes not only physicists, but a pathologist, a computer scientist, a philosopher, a psychologist, and even the founding publisher of S …
Wired
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Beatbot AquaSense X Review: A Pool Robot That Cleans Itself
13 hours ago
by Christopher Null
Gear, Product, ReviewThe AquaSense X brings self-cleaning technology to pool robots for the first time, but is it worth nearly twice the price of Beatbot’s flagship cleaner?
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Skylight’s Touchscreen Calendar Got my Whole Family on the Same Page
13 hours ago
by Jaclyn Greenberg
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Family, TechThe Skylight has become the informational and organizational hub of my household. My touchscreen-native kids have also gained more agency over our family activities.
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Samsung Micro RGB R95H Review (2026): Not the Brightest
14 hours ago
by John Brandon
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Televisions, Product, ReviewThere’s a new fleet of TVs using new mini and micro RBG display tech, and Samsung’s R95H model isn’t as impressive as it should be.
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AI Found a Root Bug in Linux That Everyone Missed for 15 Years
14 hours ago
by Dell Cameron, Lily Hay Newman
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, RoundupPlus: The Pentagon is training amateurs to become part of its hacker army, a Flock license plate reader error led to cops surrounding a car reviewer, and more.
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We Make Lovely Home-Cooked Meals for Ourselves. Why Not Do the Same for Our Dogs?
14 hours ago
by Alicia Kennedy
Gear, Gear / Trends, Bone, AppetitMore dog owners have begun cooking for their canine companions in recent years. When my own dog fell ill, I became part of this growing group.