Tech
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.
Sources
TechCrunch
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The world’s largest privately owned laser just turned on
3 hours ago
by Tim De Chant
Climate, lasers, nuclear fusion, fusion power, Xcimer Energy, fusion energyFusion startup Xcimer fired up the world's largest privately owned laser.
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Squishmallows, dentures, and an ‘I Heart Hot Dads’ bag: Uber has found thousands of items left in robotaxis
13 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
Transportation, autonomous vehicles, avride, Motional, Uber, WaymoEven in a future of robot taxis, someone still has to return the things passengers leave behind.
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Cyera eyes $12B valuation at 80x ARR multiple despite operating losses
14 hours ago
by Marina Temkin
AI, Security, Startups, Cyera, data breach, evolution equity partnersThe cybersecurity company is nearing a $300 million round led by Evolution Equity Partners.
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Cyberdecks are having a moment, rejecting big tech surveillance with style and substance
16 hours ago
by Amanda Silberling
Hardware, Gadgets, Exclusive, cyberdeckOver the last few months, these DIY hardware communities have exploded in popularity as people on social media show off their solar-powered game emulators, pocket-sized ereaders, and clamshell purse computers.
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Uber caps employee AI spending after blowing through budget in 4 months
18 hours ago
by Lucas Ropek
AI, Anthropic, claude code, In Brief, UberUber's cutback has occurred after the company had reportedly encouraged staff to use AI as much as possible.
Hacker News
- Hacking your PC using your speaker without ever touching it 2 hours ago
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- PlayStation Architecture 2 hours ago
Engadget
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Amazon kills plans for Stargate series reboot
an hour ago
by Steve Dent
EntertainmentAmazon's Stargate series greenlit last year has been cancelled.
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Insomniac Games' Wolverine looks comically violent
15 hours ago
by Jessica Conditt
PlayStationThe first gameplay trailer shows off bloody melee combat.
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Meta took down over a million scam accounts in joint operation with Microsoft, SpaceX and DOJ
2 hours ago
by Mariella Moon
Big TechMeta, Microsoft, SpaceX, Coinbase, the DOJ and international law enforcement partners collaborated in an operation that focused on scam networks in SE Asia.
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Trump signs scaled-back AI cybersecurity order
20 hours ago
by Igor Bonifacic
AIAI models can voluntarily submitted to the government for review 30 days before release under Trump's new executive order.
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The Star Fox remake is a test for the franchise's future
a day ago
by Sam Rutherford
NintendoNintendo is trying to bring back Fox's mojo with a beautiful remake of the series' best game.
The Verge
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SwitchBot’s acquisition of Nanoleaf is about more than lighting
an hour ago
by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Analysis, Exclusive, News, Report, Smart Home, TechNanoleaf 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
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Trans teens have something to say
2 hours ago
by Grace Byron
Features, Health, ScienceBy 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 …
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AI has a water problem. Google thinks it has a fix
4 hours ago
by Lauren Feiner
AI, Google, Policy, Report, TechIn 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,"
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Google must let publishers opt out of AI Search features, rules UK
4 hours ago
by Jess Weatherbed
AI, Google, News, Policy, Politics, Regulation, TechOnline 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
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God of War Laufey is coming to the PS5
15 hours ago
by Andrew Webster
Entertainment, GamingSony 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
Wired
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How to Block Spam Calls and Spam Texts on iPhone and Android (2026)
an hour ago
by Simon Hill
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Phones, Lose, My, NumberFight the scourge of unsolicited rings and pings from spammers, scammers, and telemarketers.
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Nvidia’s RTX Spark Laptops Look Hell-Bent on Disruption
2 hours ago
by Luke Larsen
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Computers, Bright, SparkThe company’s RTX Spark chips might finally turn the “AI PC” into reality.
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A Crash Course in Mountain Bike Suspension (2026)
2 hours ago
by Stephanie Pearson
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Shock, TherapyHow your front fork and rear shock work, so you can hurt less and have more fun.
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Monica Lewinsky Has Always Hated Notifications
3 hours ago
by Elana Klein
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, User, BehaviorThe writer and anti-bullying activist is on social media, but to protect her nervous system, she prefers not to be alerted.
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Data Center Operators Are Trying to Fix Their Water Use Problems
3 hours ago
by Molly Taft
Science, Science / Environment, Watered, DownGoogle, Microsoft, and other hyperscalers have come under scrutiny for their impact on water quality and availability.