Tech
AI Summary
- The tech world is grappling with AI security in real-time, with even giants like Google facing challenges, while startups like Xreal are making strides in smartglasses technology.
- The mobility sector is seeing a reality check for robotaxis, contrasted by significant VC interest in India's rooftop solar market with SolarSquare seeking substantial funding.
- Privacy and security are paramount, with new phone and app features designed to combat spyware, while wearable tech like Amazon's Bee and smart devices like the Dreamie alarm clock are changing daily routines.
- Space exploration continues with SpaceX's Starship V3 launch and Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket cleared for flight, alongside AI's use in resurrecting pilot voices.
- The AI landscape is diversifying, with applications ranging from creating F1 superfans for Ferrari using IBM's AI to the underlying challenge of memory costs in AI chips and the complex economics of AI startup valuations.
Sources
TechCrunch
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Everyone is navigating AI security in real time — even Google
12 hours ago
by Connie Loizos
AI, TCWe're in the transition period -- all of us.
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Xreal, Google’s smartglasses partner, thinks it has finally mastered this notoriously tricky industry
14 hours ago
by Lucas Ropek
Hardware, Google, Google I/O, AI, SMART Glasses, XRealChi Xu, the founder and CEO of XREAL, thinks the smart glasses business has finally reached a turning point.
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6 kitchen gadgets that make adulting feel easier
16 hours ago
by Lauren Forristal
Hardware, Gadgets, Cooking Gadgets, Kitchen gadgets, robot chef, evergreensFrom a robot stirring your soup to a bread machine that kneads your dough, here are 6 gadgets that may make you feel like you’ve won adulthood.
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TechCrunch Mobility: Robotaxi reality check
17 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
Transportation, Elon Musk, SpaceX, Tesla, xAI, Waymo, robotaxi, techcrunch mobilityWelcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
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I tried Amazon’s Bee wearable and am both intrigued and slightly creeped out
18 hours ago
by Lucas Ropek
AI, Gadgets, Amazon, AI hardware, Bee wearableLike other AI wearables, Amazon's Bee offers an odd combination of convenience and privacy anxiety.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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Check out Meshchera, an atmospheric match-three game for Playdate set in a haunted marsh
10 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
GamingSpiders? Skeletons? Bad omens? My kind of party.
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Chicks hatched from artificial eggshells, a new mission to study Earth's magnetosphere and more science stories
2 days ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
ScienceThis week's science news.
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Myst and Riven remakes, the return of Bubsy and other new indie games worth checking out
2 days ago
by Kris Holt
GamingAmong the indie games we've seen worth checking out is a puzzle platformer inspired by mental health challenges and turning failures into progress.
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra vs. Vivo X300 Ultra: Battle of the telephoto smartphones
3 days ago
by Mat Smith
SmartphonesWe put the Oppo Find X9 Ultra up against the Vivo X300 Ultra to see which telephoto smartphone reigns supreme.
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The Morning After: The biggest news from Google I/O 2026
3 days ago
by Mat Smith
NewsGoogle I/O 2026 kicked off this week and to no one's surprise, it was almost completely about AI.
The Verge
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The best Memorial Day sales you can shop this weekend
18 hours ago
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingMemorial Day is nearly here, meaning the seasonal sales are in full swing. If your weekend plans involve pool parties or barbecues, now is a great time to pick up a portable speaker or set of solar lights , as many of our favorite models are currently on sale. You can also find deals on everything from 4K OLED TVs and noise-canceling earbuds to tents , laptops , and plenty of our favorite everyday essentials . To give you more options, we’ve also included a selection of deals from retailers that aren’t necessarily running their own Memorial Day sales but
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On Trails is a wandering tale that blends hiking, science, and history
18 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Book Review, Books, Column, Entertainment, ScienceHiking is one of life's great joys. Turning off the screens and stepping out into nature for an extended period of time, perhaps even several days, is rejuvenating. Unfortunately, as someone with two young kids and a bad back, I'm not really able to go backpacking anymore. So I often find myself trying to live vicariously through others who write about their lengthy travails along the Appalachian or the PCT . That's what I thought I was signing up for when I picked up On Trails: An Exploration by Robert Moor . But it turned out to be so much
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Apple’s latest MacBook Air is $200 off in both sizes for Memorial Day
18 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Apple, Deals, Gadgets, Laptops, Tech, Verge ShoppingIf you’re looking for a laptop that’ll still perform well several years from now, Apple’s latest MacBook Air is hard to beat. Now, in particular, is a good time to pick one up, as you can currently buy the 13-inch MacBook Air at Amazon in the run-up to Memorial Day with an M5 chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD for $899.99 ($200 off), which is a new low price. The 15-inch model, meanwhile, is also on sale at Amazon for $1,099.99 ($200 off) in select colors, or at Best Buy for $1,149. Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M5) Where
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Hackers are learning to exploit chatbot ‘personalities’
21 hours ago
by Robert Hart
AI, Column, Security, Tech, The StepbackThis is The Stepback , a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI mischief, follow Robert Hart . The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here . How it started Hacking the first generation of AI chatbots was a laughably simple affair. You didn't need any technical know-how, backdoor access, or even a basic understanding of what a large language model was. You didn't need to code. To get an AI system that had cost billions to build to abandon its safety instructions, sometimes
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Why Nuro thinks being a robotaxi ‘second mover’ gives it an advantage
a day ago
by Andrew J. Hawkins
Autonomous Cars, Report, TransportationWaymo is the undisputed leader in the robotaxi space, operating a fleet of over 3,000 driverless cars in at least 10 cities across the US. A number of companies, including Tesla, Zoox, Avride, and Motional, are racing to catch up with the Alphabet-owned firm. But what if being No. 2 was actually better? Nuro, the delivery robot company created by veterans of Google's self-driving car project, thinks it has a decent shot at occupying the slot. After pivoting from delivery to robotaxis in 2024, Nuro struck a deal with Uber and Lucid to deploy tens of thousands of robotaxis all
Wired
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30% Off Canon Promo Codes | May 2026
4 hours ago
by Scott Gilbertson
Gear, CouponsSave an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this May.
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Shark Promo Codes for This May
4 hours ago
by Nena Farrell
Gear, CouponsShark makes some seriously powerful vacuums, from handheld vacs to steam mops. Don’t miss $100 off, 10% off, and more limited-time coupons from WIRED.
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HP Discount Codes: 60% Off May 2026
4 hours ago
by Luke Larsen
Gear, CouponsSave up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
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Design Within Reach Promo Codes: 30% Off | 2026
4 hours ago
by Nena Farrell
Gear, CouponsGet 30% off, 20% off, and free shipping with our Design Within Reach coupon codes, plus up to 50% off furniture with these special discounts.
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Memorial Day Tech Deals: Sony, Anker, Beats (2026)
17 hours ago
by Louryn Strampe
Gear, Gear / Deals, DealsLots of our most-recommended headphones, power banks, and other gadgets are on sale for Memorial Day.