Tech
AI Summary
- Apple is reportedly revamping Siri with features like auto-deleting chats, signaling a push towards more private and dynamic AI interactions.
- The tech industry is experiencing an AI skills arms race, particularly impacting the automotive sector, as companies vie for talent in artificial intelligence.
- OpenAI's recent leadership shifts, with Greg Brockman taking charge of product strategy, suggest a strategic realignment as the company navigates complex ethical and business challenges.
- Concerns about trust and the ethical implications of AI are surfacing, highlighted by legal disputes and debates about AI's role in various industries.
- The broader implications of the AI gold rush are becoming apparent, with discussions around equitable access to benefits and the potential for a digital divide.
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TechCrunch
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Apple’s Siri revamp could include auto-deleting chats
4 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Apps, Apple, siri, geminiPrivacy will be a major theme when Apple unveils a new version of Siri.
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Why trust is a big question at the Elon Musk-OpenAI trial
5 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Elon Musk, OpenAIA big theme in the trial’s final days was whether OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is trustworthy.
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If you’re giving a commencement speech in 2026, maybe don’t mention AI
8 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, commencement speeches, Eric Schmidt, gloria caulfieldIt's tough to get graduating students excited about a future shaped by artificial intelligence.
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TechCrunch Mobility: The AI skills arms race is coming for automotive
9 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
Transportation, AI, General Motors, Rivian, RJ Scaringe, Rapido, techcrunch mobility, mind roboticsWelcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
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For Eclipse, the $2.5B Cerebras win is just the start of realizing its physical-world thesis
10 hours ago
by Marina Temkin
Space, Hardware, Venture, Fundraising, Eclipse Ventures, CerebrasInvesting in the real world was lonely for Lior Susan 10 years ago. Now his firm finds itself at the center of the tech world's action.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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Fortnite players get a 10-minute sneak peek of The Mandalorian and Grogu on May 19
4 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
Gaming, TV & MoviesThe movie officially hits theaters May 22.
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Amazon is facing a class action lawsuit for not refunding its customers after 'unlawful' tariffs
5 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
AmazonThe lawsuit claims that Amazon owes 'hundreds of millions' in refunds to its users.
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Terraria developer confirms cross-play is coming and teases 15th anniversary collector's items
6 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
GamingThe game has sold 70 million copies over its 15-year run, Re-Logic said.
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1047 Games' spiritual successor to Titanfall will reportedly be called Empulse
7 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
GamingThe rumored movement shooter is still in pre-alpha and without a release date.
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Apple's new Siri app will reportedly offer auto-deleting chat options
8 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
AppleUsers can choose between keeping conversations for 30 days, one year or forever, according to Bloomberg.
The Verge
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Microsoft is retiring Teams’ Together Mode
3 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Microsoft, News, TechMicrosoft launched Teams' Together Mode during the pandemic to give the illusion of a bunch of people sitting in a conference room together, even if they were really sitting at home without pants on. But times have changed, and it's now being retired in favor of a more simplified Teams experience. The feature used AI to cut your head and shoulds out, and place you in a virtual space with others in the meeting. It could definitely feel gimmicky - especially when you'd tap co-workers on the shoulder, or give virtual high fives - but it did limit visual distractions.
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Revamped Siri will reportedly offer auto-deleting chats
6 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
AI, Apple, Apple Rumors, News, TechApple is hoping that its record on privacy can be the differentiator on the AI front, and maybe even buy it a little slack as it continues to lag behind the competition. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the more chatbot-like Siri set to debut in iOS 27 will include the option to autodelete chat histories. Users will be able to save conversations for 30 days, one year, or forever. That's in stark contrast to the other major players in the space that generally only offer temporary incognito chats, if that. It appears Apple is betting that people are willing to
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University of Arizona students boo Eric Schmidt’s AI cheerleading during commencement
7 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
AI, Google, News, TechFormer Google CEO Eric Schmidt delivered the commencement address at the University of Arizona on Friday. And, as his speech veered into talk of AI, he was repeatedly drowned out by boos. AI is already a contentious topic, and it's not surprising that those about to enter a ravaged job market feel particularly negative about it. Schmidt acknowledged the anxiety, according to Business Insider , saying fears "that the machines are coming, that the jobs are evaporating, that the climate is breaking, that politics are fractured, and that you are inheriting a mess that you did not create," were "rational."
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Oddity is masterfully tense horror from the director of Hokum
11 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Column, Entertainment, Film, Movie ReviewKudos to the designer of that horrifying golem. | Image: Shudder Hokum recently hit theaters, and it's already outperforming box office expectations. If this Kubrick-referencing haunted hotel flick starring Adam Scott was your introduction to director Damian McCarthy, do yourself a favor and go watch his previous film, Oddity . If you prefer to go in blind - the ideal way to watch any movie - Oddity is available to stream on Hoopla , Kanopy , Hulu , and Shudder . Warning: Spoilers ahead. Like Hokum , Oddity takes place in a sprawling Irish countryside location. They both traffic in
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Fujifilm’s X Half is even more whimsical with a $300 price cut
12 hours ago
by Cameron Faulkner
Cameras, Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingFujifilm’s X Half digital camera wasn’t designed to replace your main camera, though you’d be forgiven for assuming it was with its ludicrous $850 price. However, the company recently reduced the MSRP to $649.99, and is now knocking an additional $100 off through June 28th. That means you can grab the X Half in its base configuration for around $549 at Amazon , B&H Photo , and Best Buy . Adorama is also discounting it to the same price and throwing in a free accessory pack, which includes a 64GB SanDisk SD card and a camera case. Fujifilm X Half
Wired
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Oto Smart Sprinkler Review (2026): Solar-Powered and Simple to Use
14 hours ago
by Christopher Null
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Product, ReviewThe Oto Smart Sprinkler makes it easy to keep your lawn watered—as long as it gets three hours a day of direct sun to stay charged.
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The 6 Best Grills and Smokers of 2026: Smart, Portable, Pellet
14 hours ago
by Matthew Korfhage
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Home, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Hot, OnesI grilled, smoked, seared, cleaned, and synced digital temp controllers to find the best grill option for every cookout and tailgate.
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Take Control of Your Debt With These Free Tools
14 hours ago
by Jill Duffy
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Chip, AwayThese free debt calculators help you set up payment plans to get back in the black.
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If You’re a Serious Bowler, You Need to Know About Bowling Lane Oil
15 hours ago
by Ben Dowsett
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Slick, StuffBowling centers apply oil to their lanes using a machine that works like a giant inkjet printer. The pattern in which it’s applied can change everything about how the ball travels.
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The First Atomic Bomb Test in 1945 Created an Entirely New Material
15 hours ago
by Marta Musso
Science, Science / Environment, Deep, ImpactThe discovery from the Trinity nuclear test site shows how extreme conditions can result in materials never before seen in nature or in the lab.