Tech
AI Summary
- The AI arms race continues with new model releases and debates on accessibility, while hypescalers grapple with energy demands.
- Advancements in autonomous driving are becoming reality with self-driving trucks testing on highways and robotaxis planned for Europe.
- The tech industry is exploring novel applications for AI, from improving medical diagnoses to enhancing user experience with faster processing.
- Privacy and security remain critical concerns, with news on alleged state-sponsored hacks, government spyware use, and Apple's push notifications for security alerts.
- The future of digital commerce is being shaped by debates over app store policies and the evolving landscape of remote access and data training for AI.
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TechCrunch
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Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M
15 minutes ago
by Tim De Chant
Climate, Fundraising, Startups, nuclear fusion, fusion power, evergreensFusion startups have raised $7.1 billion to date, with the majority of it going to a handful of companies.
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Talks to sell PayPal to Stripe and Advent are heating up
15 hours ago
by Lucas Ropek
Fintech, Advent, PayPal, stripePayPal is still reportedly negotiating a potential sale to Stripe and private equity firm Advent, as the fintech firm's new CEO attempts to turn the company around.
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Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways
17 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
Transportation, aurora, autonomous trucks, kodiak ai, self-driving trucksAurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Thrive’s Joshua Kushner chides Silicon Valley VCs over AI euphoria
18 hours ago
by Julie Bort
TC, Venture, Jared Kushner, ThriveThe AI opportunity is huge, but "it would also be a grave error in our minds to let excitement weaken our investment discipline," Kushner warns in his first-ever investment letter.
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What we know about the alleged Iranian hacks on US water utilities
18 hours ago
by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
Security, critical infrastructure, cyberattacks, cybersecurity, Georgia, hackers, hacking, iran, michigan, Minnesota, new jersey, United StatesOver the last couple of weeks, hackers have targeted and broken into the systems of several water plants in the United States. Here’s what we know and don’t know about this wave of attacks allegedly carried out by the Iranian government.
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The Verge
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Xteink’s tiny e-readers are getting access to free books through Libby
31 minutes ago
by Andrew Liszewski
Gadgets, Hands-on, News, Reviews, TechNew plugin support for CrossPoint Reader lets Xteink’s devices access DRM-protected ebooks. One of the big tradeoffs with Xteink's pocket-friendly e-readers is a lack of easy access to ebooks. On a Kindle or Kobo you can download tens of thousands of titles through each device's respective online bookstores, but with Xteink's devices you have to source DRM-free ebooks on your own. That's about to change, as the developers of CrossPoint Reader , a free alternative firmware for the X3 , X4 , and X4 Pro , are introducing support for third-party plug-ins that will expand the e-readers' capabilities. One of
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We’re reaching peak camera with the Sony A7R VI
2 hours ago
by Antonio G. Di Benedetto
Camera Reviews, Cameras, Gadgets, Hands-on, Reviews, Sony, TechMaximum camera. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge It wasn't long ago that shooting with a super high-resolution camera meant making serious sacrifices for the sake of all those megapixels. Enter the A7R VI . Sony's latest flagship high-res camera is a 66.8-megapixel spec monster. In addition to its modest bump in resolution from the last-gen A7R V , it uses a new sensor and processor that unlock nearly any kind of shooting - from sports and action to usable 8K video. It's a huge departure from years ago, when high-resolution cameras were slower, noisier, and more
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The surprise must-see movie of the summer
2 hours ago
by David Pierce
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When housing is unaffordable, this artist’s device makes pedaling harder
3 hours ago
by Andrew J. Hawkins
Bikes, Creators, Policy, Report, Rideables, Tech, TransportationJustin Blinder had just been laid off when he first came up with the idea for Ground Truth. It was 2020, two weeks before covid lockdown went into effect, and the Brooklyn-based artist and technologist had no idea what the future would hold. He started working for the food delivery apps, and as he was riding his bike across the city, he began noticing the stark differences between neighborhoods. "I really started to kind of become a bit more aware of how different neighborhoods, often right next to each other, could feel very economically and psychologically very far apart, even
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Samsung has new Galaxy headphones in the works
18 hours ago
by Stevie Bonifield
Audio, Gadgets, Headphones, News, Samsung, TechStrings of code in Samsung's Galaxy Wearable app hint at an upcoming pair of over-ear headphones that could compete with the AirPods Max, SamMobile reports. Samsung's reportedly referring to the headphones as the "Galaxy H1," and SamMobile says they could launch sometime in 2027. That would make these the company's first pair of over-ear headphones since the Level On in 2015, which was released well before Samsung acquired Harman and a number of other audio brands . Connection status icons in the app standard show the design of over-ear, wireless Bluetooth headphones, but not necessarily exactly what these will look
Wired
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This Beautifully Weird Necklace Is Secretly a USB Drive
3 hours ago
by Reece Rogers
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Hidden, GemNoware’s Puff necklace whimsically reimagines flash drives, turning something functional into personalized jewelry.
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Retrospec Joe Rev 2 Review (2026): Putting the ‘Joy’ in Joyride
3 hours ago
by Kat Merck
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Product, ReviewThis affordable electric BMX delighted my entire family, even if its range, ride comfort, and actual BMX abilities are limited.
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Instapaper, the Original Read-It-Later App, Just Got a Huge Upgrade
3 hours ago
by David Nield
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, SoftwareNew fonts, better customization, and a whole new layout all make it worth dusting off your Instapaper account.
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6 Best Apple Watch Accessories to Upgrade Your Watch (2026)
3 hours ago
by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Watches, Clock, ItThese are the Apple Watch accessories I recommend adding to your setup.
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Auk Mini 2 Indoor Smart Garden Review: Better Where It Counts
3 hours ago
by Kat Merck
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Home, Product, ReviewAuk’s Mini 2 improves on the original model with better lights, a sleeker design, and fun new colors.