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AI Summary
- Google's AI-powered search is gaining significant traction, with new data indicating it's rapidly becoming the default search method for users.
- Major tech companies, including Nvidia and Microsoft, are forming new alliances focused on AI security, signaling a growing concern for protecting artificial intelligence systems.
- The integration of AI continues to impact the job market, with companies like Monday.com citing AI as a reason for recent layoffs.
- Despite advancements, concerns persist regarding AI's potential privacy implications, particularly with new wearable technologies like smart glasses from Apple and Meta.
- The tech industry is grappling with both the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, from scaling research with partners like Nvidia to addressing security breaches and promoting transparency, as highlighted by events at OpenAI and Hugging Face.
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TechCrunch
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Google’s AI search is rapidly becoming the default, new data shows
an hour ago
by Sarah Perez
AI, TC, ai overviews, Google, SearchGoogle’s AI Overviews now appear in 43% of searches, underscoring how quickly AI-generated answers are becoming the default way people discover information online.
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Power up your AI infrastructure! A first look at the Smart Systems Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
an hour ago
by TechCrunch Events
Startups, AI, TechCrunch DisruptAt TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the Smart Systems Stage will be where energy, infrastructure, and technology collide, covering everything from fusion breakthroughs to the grid strain AI is putting on the entire economy.
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This $9 key physically locks your most addictive apps
an hour ago
by Lauren Forristal
AI, Gadgets, Hardware, ReviewsThis $9 NFC key requires you to physically scan it to unlock distracting apps on your phone.
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Ilya Sutskever’s Safe Superintelligence partners with Nvidia to scale its AI research
2 hours ago
by Rebecca Bellan
AI, Startups, Ilya Sutskever, nvidia, OpenAI, safe superintelligenceAfter two years in stealth, Safe Superintelligence has announced a long-term partnership with Nvidia as it prepares to scale to its next phase.
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Snapchat now lets you share what you’re listening to in real time
4 hours ago
by Aisha Malik
Apps, Social, SnapchatStarting with Spotify, Snapchat users will be able to link their accounts, choose who can see their listening activity, and see what their friends are listening to in real time.
Hacker News
- Kimi-K3 Technical Report [pdf] 2 hours ago
- Kimi-K3 Releases on HuggingFace 7/27 11 hours ago
- The Computer That Helped Win World War II 5 days ago
- Removing React.js from the codebase and adapting Htmx for UI interactivity (2023) 7 hours ago
- Apple Will 'Watch Everything Burn' When the AI Bubble Bursts 2 hours ago
The Verge
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Amazon’s trying to launch a global satellite cellphone network in 2028
an hour ago
by Stevie Bonifield
Amazon, Mobile, News, Science, Space, TechAmazon filed an FCC application on Saturday to launch a new Leo satellite constellation that will provide direct-to-device satellite service for "voice, messaging, data, and emergency services." If approved, Amazon will begin deploying the new constellation of 5,105 satellites in 2028. It says it plans to partner with mobile network operators to offer direct-to-device satellite service, similar to Starlink's partnership with T-Mobile . Earlier this year, Amazon announced it's acquiring Globalstar's satellite network and taking over its deal to provide direct-to-device satellite services for Apple devices. Amazon says its new constellation w … Read the full story at The Verge.
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This is my new favorite laptop, but thanks to RAMageddon it already went up in price by $800
2 hours ago
by Antonio G. Di Benedetto
Gadgets, Intel, Laptop Reviews, Laptops, Microsoft, Reviews, Tech, WindowsFramework’s Laptop 13 Pro looks great in black but costs lots of green. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Framework laptops always come with compromises in exchange for their unique DIY premise. Even though you pay extra for one compared to sleeker options from competitors, it's easier to excuse minor flaws for modular ports, easy repairs, and an impressive range of upgradeable parts. So what happens when Framework goes "Pro"? We get a one-of-a-kind jewel among notebooks. The 13 Pro corrects and improves many shortcomings of the regular Laptop 13. It has a bright and sharp touchscreen,
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Tariffs didn’t bring manufacturing jobs back to the US
2 hours ago
by Nilay Patel
Decoder, Podcasts, Policy, Politics, TechToday, I’m talking with Evan Smith, who is cofounder and CEO of Altana, a company that develops software tools to manage big, messy supply chain networks around the world. We last had Evan on in early 2025 to talk about how Trump’s first few waves of tariffs were starting to affect global trade and what patterns Altana was seeing in all that macro-level data about shipping and trade. It was a very alarming and also very illuminating chat; Evan and I got into the existential weeds of international relations and economics almost immediately. It was a great conversation. A year
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Samsung’s 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is priced right at $299.99
2 hours ago
by Cameron Faulkner
Deals, Gadgets, Gaming, PC Gaming, Verge ShoppingThe cost of QD-OLED gaming monitors is going down, even as many other PC components are still soaring above their normal prices. If your budget is locked at $300, Samsung’s 27-inch 1440p model costs exactly that much thanks to a recent $50 discount at Amazon . Finding a good QD-OLED monitor under $500 these days is pretty easy, but under $300 is pretty rare. Its G50SF debuted at $499.99, but has spent the past six months bouncing back and forth between $350 and $450. Samsung 27-inch G50SF QD-OLED Where to Buy: $499.99 $299.99 at Amazon Despite being cheaper than Alienware’s
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SDCC 2026’s best trailers are heavy on cyberpunk and sci-fi
2 hours ago
by Andrew Webster
Entertainment, Film, Gaming, Report, Roundup, TV ShowsSan Diego Comic-Con took place over the weekend, and as per usual it was full of tidbits of news across film, TV, and gaming. Marvel revealed the next Ghost Rider (Ryan Gosling) and Black Panther (David Jonsson), while we also got release dates for God of War: Laufey ( February 16th ) and the fourth and final season of Silo ( summer 2027 ). But the best part of SDCC each year, at least for those following along at home, are the trailers. And 2026 did not disappoint: We got first looks at highly anticipated cyberpunk shows Blade Runner 2099
Wired
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Inside the Wild Rescue Mission That Took 4 Beluga Whales to Chicago
an hour ago
by Kate Knibbs
Science, In, DepthBeluga whales were in danger of getting euthanized after a Canadian theme park went bust. WIRED spoke with some of the scientists behind the groundbreaking rescue mission.
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The 10 Best WIRED-Tested Handheld Vacuums of 2026
6 hours ago
by Molly Higgins
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Home, Buying, GuideLightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.
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Wellness Influencers Are Pushing ‘Natural’ and Unproven Alternatives to Adderall
6 hours ago
by Miles Klee
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Alternate, RealityAds on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are painting prescription stimulants in a negative light while promoting supplements for ADHD that lack evidence.
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3 Best Smart Ring Models: Oura, RingConn, and Samsung (2026)
6 hours ago
by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Gear / Products / Sleep, Ring, LeaderA svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Plus, unlike most smartwatches, it doesn’t need to be charged every day.
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This Is Donald Trump’s AI Brain Trust
7 hours ago
by Hugo Lowell
Politics, Politics / Policy, Team, AI“It’s not an argument with two sides, it’s an argument with 10 sides,” one senior administration official tells WIRED about how US AI policy is being shaped.