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AI Summary
- Nvidia is reportedly making significant equity investments in AI deals, committing $40 billion this year, underscoring its central role in the burgeoning AI landscape.
- The tech industry is grappling with the impact of AI on employment, as demonstrated by Cloudflare's announcement of 1,100 obsolete jobs despite record revenue, and concerns about LLMs corrupting documents.
- Major tech players are integrating new user engagement features, with Amazon's Prime Video introducing a TikTok-like 'Clips' feed and Netflix exploring similar avenues.
- The fintech and automotive sectors are facing challenges, including the bankruptcy of fintech startup Parker, a $12.75 million settlement for GM over driver privacy, and Uber partner Avride under investigation for self-driving crashes.
- Startups and established companies alike are navigating complex product strategies and market shifts, from Porsche shuttering e-bike and battery subsidiaries to the evolving landscape of instant photography with the Instax Wide 400.
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TechCrunch
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Voice AI in India is hard. Wispr Flow is betting on it anyway.
11 hours ago
by Jagmeet Singh
Startups, AI, voice AI, Wispr flowWispr Flow says growth accelerated in India after its Hinglish rollout, even as voice AI products continue to face challenges.
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So you’ve heard these AI terms and nodded along; let’s fix that
16 hours ago
by Natasha Lomas, Romain Dillet, Kyle Wiggers, Lucas Ropek
AI, evergreens, artificial intelligence, GlossaryThe rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.
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Fintech startup Parker files for bankruptcy
17 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Fintech, Startups, Parker, Valar Ventures, Y Combinator, Yacine SibousParker, a well-funded startup offering corporate credit cards and banking services, has filed for bankruptcy and is widely reported to have shut down.
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GM agrees to pay $12.75M in California driver privacy settlement
18 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Government & Policy, Privacy, TransportationGeneral Motors has reached a privacy-related settlement with a group of law enforcement agencies led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
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The Instax Wide 400 builds on instant photography’s simplicity and stretches it, literally
a day ago
by Aisha Malik
Hardware, Gadgets, cameras, instax, instax wide 400In an AI and digital world, analog instant film and retro-style cameras continue to remain popular, fueled by a mix of both nostalgia and novelty.
Hacker News
Engadget
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NASA is set to begin training with a prototype of Blue Origin's crew moon lander
17 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
SpaceThe space agency is planning to put astronauts on the moon in 2028.
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The electric scooter rental company Lime has filed for IPO
18 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
EVs and TransportationThe startup has expanded to more than 230 cities across the world, but has yet to become profitable.
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Porsche is discontinuing its performance e-bike division
19 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
EVs and TransportationThe German automaker said it would refocus on its "core business."
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Banned drones and routers in the US will still get critical updates until 2029
20 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
NewsThe Federal Communications Commission issued a notice to allow software and firmware updates until January 2029.
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NASA's Curiosity rover gets its drill stuck, recordings from the Arctic seafloor and more science stories
21 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
ScienceThis week's science news.
The Verge
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Netflix may have finally figured out games
an hour ago
by Andrew Webster
Column, Gaming, Netflix, Streaming, The StepbackThis is The Stepback , a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Netflix, follow Andrew Webster . The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here . How it started Boggle has become a spectator sport in my household. Everyone crowds around the TV while one of us plays, and the crowd either helps shout out words or waits patiently for their turn. There's a lot of yelling. But it's a game that my family can hop into easily, and once someone starts playing, it
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Vivo’s X300 Ultra has the best cameras in any phone
2 hours ago
by Dominic Preston
Mobile, Phone Reviews, Reviews, TechThe X300 Ultra is mostly let down by its rather dull design. A few months ago, I wrote that the telephoto camera is the only lens that matters any more , at least when it comes to Ultra-class flagships. As phones got better, cameras became where manufacturers tried to stand out. As cameras got better, telephoto lenses became the next point of focus. The most recent Ultra phones from Xiaomi , Oppo , and Huawei have all made the telephoto, above all, their selling point. Vivo's X300 Ultra is doing something different. Instead of pushing its telephoto hardware to further
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Dyson’s powerful 360 Vis Nav robovac is down to $279.99 for a limited time
21 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Smart Home, Tech, Verge ShoppingThe 360 Vis Nav impressed us with its exceptionally powerful carpet-cleaning performance. | Photo: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge. If you’re tired of running your vacuum multiple times just to get the dirt and debris out of the carpets in your living room, Dyson’s 360 Vis Nav is worth a look. It’s one of the more powerful robot vacuums currently available, and now through May 11th (or while supplies last), it’s on sale at Woot for an all-time low of $279.99 ($919 off) with a full two-year warranty. Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum cleaner Where to Buy: $1199
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These great digital gifts will arrive just in time for Mother’s Day
a day ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingAnd just like that, Mother’s Day is tomorrow, May 10th, which is too soon for most online purchases to arrive in time. That said, you aren’t alone if you waited too long to pick up a gift this year, and you definitely aren’t alone in feeling guilty for considering digital gifts instead of something your mom can unwrap. But here’s the thing: digital gifts can still unlock memorable experiences, be it movies, games, or music. They can also let your mom choose exactly what she wants, making them both convenient and versatile. Below, we’ve curated a list of some of
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Let it snow
a day ago
by Andrew Webster
Entertainment, Games Review, GamingWater gets all the credit. When gaming companies want to show off new graphics technology, things tend to get wet; splashing waves that are only possible with the latest physics engine, or puddles that can reflect the world around them thanks to ray tracing. But there's something special about snow. It might not be as technically impressive as water, but when it comes to creating a mood in a game, snow can be very powerful. And two recent releases - Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth and Froggy Hates Snow - really capture just what snow is capable of. Let's start with the
Wired
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Could Contact-Tracing Apps Help With the Hantavirus? Not Really
2 hours ago
by Boone Ashworth
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Ship, ShowContact-tracing apps were widely deployed during the Covid pandemic. They aren’t as helpful during smaller outbreaks.
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Do City Delivery Drones Make Sense? No One Knows, but They're Flying Over NYC
3 hours ago
by Aarian Marshall
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Open, AirOne of the country’s busiest airspaces has a new kind of flying machine—maybe temporarily.
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How Handheld Translators Work and Why They’re Handy for Travel
3 hours ago
by Christopher Null
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, AFKYour cell phone can handle basic language translation, but bespoke tools can offer a much more immersive experience.
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‘Reservation Hijacking’ Scams Target Travelers. Here’s How to Stay Safe
4 hours ago
by David Nield
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, TipsThe hotel staffer who calls you with an urgent request for payment isn’t necessarily who they say they are.
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Best Live-Captioning Smart Glasses (2026), WIRED tested
a day ago
by Christopher Null
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Augmented and Virtual Reality, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Caption, ThisCan’t hear what they’re saying? Now you can turn on the subtitles for real-life conversations.