Tech
AI Summary
- AI continues to permeate various sectors, with new features like Google Vids' AI video creation and Roblox's AI game generation, though concerns arise regarding AI-generated content winning major prizes and the ethical implications of AI in areas like vehicle inspection and law enforcement.
- The tech industry is grappling with significant cybersecurity challenges, highlighted by Coca-Cola's dairy production halt due to a ransomware attack and the disruption of hacking groups by UK law enforcement, alongside period tracker Stardust facing scrutiny for sharing user data.
- The autonomous vehicle landscape is seeing increased regulatory scrutiny and technical setbacks, evidenced by San Francisco's push for stricter rules after a Waymo incident and NTSB investigations into Tesla's self-driving system overrides, while SpaceX experiences launch aborts.
- Major tech companies are expanding their services and global reach; Uber's potential acquisition of Delivery Hero could significantly boost its international presence, and Google is integrating AI features across multiple applications like Canva and YouTube Music.
- The GPU and chip market is evolving, with initial GPU financiers shifting focus to inference chips, and advancements in display technology like Multi-Primary Color Display signaling potential next-generation capabilities.
Sources
TechCrunch
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Why the first GPU financiers are turning to inference chips in a $400 million deal
2 hours ago
by Tim Fernholz
AI, Exclusive, General COmputeA $400 million chip-backed loan points to the next wave of AI infrastructure deals.
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San Francisco mayor pushes for tougher rules after the Waymo traffic fiasco
15 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
Transportation, robotaxis, WaymoIn the wake of a massive hours-long gridlock event, San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie has told state regulators it's time to put more requirements on robotaxi operators like Waymo.
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SpaceX suddenly aborts second Starship V3 launch after ignition
15 hours ago
by Sean O'Kane
Space, Transportation, SpaceX, StarshipThe company didn't immediately say what went wrong. SpaceX's stock plunged more than 4% in after-hours trading before paring losses.
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Coca-Cola suspended production at its Fairlife dairy after a ransomware attack
17 hours ago
by Zack Whittaker
Security, coca-cola, cyberattack, In BriefCoca Cola said dairy production at its Fairlife unit will "remain suspended" in the United States following a hack.
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Founders Fund hires former OpenAI exec Ryan Beiermeister (and not because of her ‘Mafia’ skills)
18 hours ago
by Julie Bort
Venture, Founders FundRyan Beiermeister, who demonstrated cool analysis in the Founders Fund YouTube series "Mafia," has joined the firm as a partner.
Hacker News
- Blatant AI slop just won a 25k USD DeepMind Kaggle Grand Prize 3 hours ago
- Minikotlin an hour ago
- Kimi K3: Open Frontier Intelligence a day ago
- Multi-Primary Color Display Emerges as Next-Gen Color Reproduction Technology an hour ago
- EEG shows brain can simultaneous encode two speech streams 8 hours ago
Engadget
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God of War show recasts Kratos after Ryan Hurst sustains an injury on set
26 minutes ago
by Matt Tate
TV & MoviesThe Prime Video series will reshoot episodes with a new lead actor.
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Most smart appliances collect data: Here's how to find out what yours tracks
37 minutes ago
by Christine Persaud
Smart Home, Big TechThere's truth to the idea that our devices are spying on us. Smart fridges, washing machines and dishwashers are no exception.
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EU defangs a key pillar of its climate policy to allow more pollution
an hour ago
by Steve Dent
NewsEurope's latest updates to its climate policy aren't great news for the planet.
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Xreal XBX a01+ review: Astoundingly bright, lightweight AR glasses for $299
2 hours ago
by Devindra Hardawar
WearablesXreal's XBX a01+ is the best pair of budget AR glasses we've seen yet.
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Tesla's selling a $225 balance bike for toddlers
3 hours ago
by Steve Dent
NewsTesla's Autopilot may fail to recognize children at times, but the company certainly recognizes their potential as future buyers.
The Verge
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Even Microsoft couldn’t make Windows 11 work well on 8GB of RAM
37 minutes ago
by Antonio G. Di Benedetto
Gadgets, Laptop Reviews, Laptops, Microsoft, Reviews, Tech, WindowsMemory anxiety. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Last year, Microsoft's 13-inch Surface Laptop quickly became one of my favorite thin-and-light Windows notebooks. At $900, it was easy to recommend to anyone wanting MacBook Air-like build quality and battery life on Windows - I even convinced my sister to buy one on sale. But that was last year. This year, thanks to RAMageddon, that same laptop costs $950, and now that price gets you half as much RAM - just 8GB. It's the same great hardware on the outside, but it's not the same laptop on the
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Trump is selling high-speed access to his market-moving Truth Social posts
an hour ago
by Jess Weatherbed
Business, News, Policy, Politics, Social Media, TechTrump Media, the company behind Truth Social, is selling Wall Street faster access to the "most market-moving" posts on the US President's social media platform. On Thursday, Trump Media announced plans to launch "Truth API," a licensed real time data feed for businesses that provides "the fastest access to Truth Social's most influential accounts." It goes live on August 1st. Similar APIs are common across other social media networks, but those aren't as fraught with conflicts of interest. While Trump Media hasn't disclosed how much the API service will cost, it stands to benefit the Trump family, with them being
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The war on ‘woke science’ comes for space research
3 hours ago
by Georgina Torbet
News, Policy, Politics, Science, SpaceThe Trump administration is waging a culture war on science , and the latest salvo is in the form of a dry, bureaucratic proposal from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that could threaten the future of US science as we know it . The proposal would give political appointees unprecedented control over grant funding, the method through which scientists receive federal money to perform groundbreaking space research such as the search for evidence of organic compounds on Mars or the discovery of some of the earliest galaxies in the universe . A typical proposed rule from the OMB
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God Of War TV series is recasting Kratos
4 hours ago
by Jess Weatherbed
Entertainment, Gaming, News, Sony, Streaming, Tech, TV ShowsHurst (seen left as Kratos) had reportedly already completed four episodes of filming for the series. | Image: Amazon Amazon's upcoming God Of War show has hit a major snag - it's now on the hunt for a new Kratos, after an on-set injury put its current lead actor out of commission. Sons of Anarchy star Ryan Hurst was originally cast for the role in January, with Deadline reporting that four episodes of the God Of War production had been fully completed before he tore a bicep performing a stunt. Production on the show has now been paused, and is
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Fortnite is getting a bunch of AI-powered ‘personas’
17 hours ago
by Jay Peters
Entertainment, Fortnite, Gaming, NewsGet ready for more AI characters in Fortnite . Developer Epic Games is going to let Fortnite creators publish experiences featuring characters with AI-powered voices starting on July 30th, and ahead of that launch, it's created 36 characters with "consistent voices and personas" that creators can use as NPCs. The characters include Fortnite staples like Agent Jonesy, Peely ( the banana ), Fishstick (a walking fish), and Cuddle Team Leader (who wears a pink bear mascot head). Epic tested the waters of AI characters with last year's Darth Vader NPC that was powered by James Earl Jones' voice - a
Wired
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Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags
2 hours ago
by Matthew Korfhage
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Home, Bug, OutWe consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.
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5 Best Smart Speakers (2026): Alexa, Google, Apple
2 hours ago
by Nena Farrell
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Smart Home, Buying, GuideLooking to add a smart speaker to your house? Here’s which to choose, whether you’re an Alexa, Siri, or Gemini fan.
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Valve Steam Machine Review: A Compromised Console
3 hours ago
by Matt Kamen
Gear, Gear / Products / Gaming, Gear / Reviews, Product, ReviewGreat for indie darlings, but Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo remain kings of TV gaming.
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Panasonic Japanese Microwave Review (2026): True 1-Button Cooking
4 hours ago
by Matthew Korfhage
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Home, Gear / Products / Kitchen, Sensor, SensibilityThe Japanese Microwave measures food temperature directly, and stops cooking when food’s hot. It’s kinda terrific.
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23 Best Gifts for Cooks (2026): Vitamix, Frying Pans, Air Fryers
4 hours ago
by Matthew Korfhage
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Kitchen, Gift, GuideFrom the best air fryer to frying pans to knife sharpeners anyone can use, these ideas will keep the curious home chef in your life tinkering away.