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AI Summary
- Major tech players like SoftBank and Meta are making significant investments in AI infrastructure and hardware, signaling a continued push towards AI integration across various sectors.
- The AI coding assistant landscape is experiencing rapid evolution and developer pushback, with new billing models like GitHub Copilot's token-based system causing friction, while companies like Cognition debate the role of AI agents versus human coders.
- The gaming and entertainment industries are seeing shifts, with YouTubers directing hit movies, and traditional platforms like PlayStation and Xbox preparing for the next generation of consoles, potentially impacting physical media.
- The tech industry continues to face regulatory scrutiny, with investigations into Meta's 'dark patterns' and alleged AI misuse by Character.AI, alongside ongoing concerns about data privacy, as seen with Chrome downloading large AI files without consent.
- Innovation persists in hardware and personal tech, from advancements in AI-powered wearables like Oura's new ring to budget-friendly laptops and the resurgence of physical media, even as some companies face internal challenges like layoffs and product delays.
Sources
TechCrunch
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SoftBank says it will invest up to €75 billion to build French data centers
13 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Venture, AI, Government & Policy, SoftbankThe goal, the firm said, is to develop and operate up to 5 gigawatts of additional data center capacity.
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This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers
14 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Media & Entertainment, backrooms, Curry Barker, Kane parsons, obsession, YouTubeThe YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong.
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Snap alums unveil Ghost Angels fund
18 hours ago
by Dominic-Madori Davis
Startups, Venture, Ghost Angels, Max RiveraA group of 20 Snap alumni has come together to launch a fund called Ghost Angels to back the next generation of social media.
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‘What a joke’: Github Copilot’s new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs
19 hours ago
by Lucas Ropek
AI, MicrosoftThe golden age of Microsoft's Github Copilot appears to be at an end.
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Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant
19 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Gadgets, Hardware, MetaMeta seems to be making big bets on AI-powered hardware.
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Engadget
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Lamine Yamal shares pictures teasing the new Beats headphones on the way
14 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
HeadphonesThe Spanish soccer player posted a bunch of images featuring the mystery product.
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NASA readies the X-59 for its first supersonic flight, SpaceX's Starship grounded and more science stories
19 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
TomorrowThis week's science news.
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5 Fitness Trackers That Don't Lock Core Features Behind a Monthly Subscription
a day ago
by Will Shanklin
WearablesThe Fitbit Air isn't the only Whoop alternative that you can buy without a subscription.
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MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy has reportedly laid off even more staff
25 days ago
by Matt Tate
GamingAround 170 roles are said to be affected.
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Chrome downloads a 4GB AI file without user consent, researcher alleges
25 days ago
by Nathan Ingraham
GoogleAt least there's a toggle to easily turn this off.
The Verge
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Backrooms is a certified blockbuster with a $38 million opening day
18 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Entertainment, Film, NewsThe Kane Parsons' film Backrooms is expected to earn up to $90 million in its opening weekend after pulling down $38 million on Friday alone. That's not only above expectations , but absolutely obliterates A24's previous opening weekend record of $25.5 million for Alex Garland's Civil War . It's also a better opening day than The Mandalorian and Grogu , which only pulled down $33.7 million on its way to a total $81.6 million for the weekend. That also means that Backrooms is an incredibly profitable movie, with an estimated $10 million budget. By comparison, the latest Star Wars disappointment
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Welcome to Night Vale host Cecil Baldwin shares his tech pet peeves
19 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Column, Entertainment, Interview, ReportCecil Baldwin is a busy man with some dope boots. | Image: Cecil Baldwin Cecil Baldwin's résumé includes appearances on Gravity Falls , narrating the documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Stree t , and performing as part of the New York Neo-Futurists theater company. But he is best known as the host of the podcast Welcome to Night Vale , a long-running fiction show that blends macabre Lovecraftian horror with absurdist comedy. As Cecil Palmer, the voice of Night Vale Community Radio, Baldwin keeps the people of the titular town abreast of all the goings ons with the
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Microsoft is threatening legal action for disclosing exploits
20 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Microsoft, News, Security, TechMicrosoft is facing criticism for its handling of zero-day exploits. Someone going by the name Nightmare Eclipse has been publicly feuding with the company, posting proof-of-concept exploit code. Some of their posts suggest that they're a disgruntled former employee. But what caught cyber security researcher Kevin Beaumont's eye was how Microsoft has responded . Microsoft suggests it plans to bring a criminal case against Nightmare Eclipse for failing to follow "proper coordination" in disclosing vulnerabilities. They also disabled Nightmare Eclipse's GitHub, GitLab, and Microsoft Security Response Center accounts disabled . As Beaumont point … Read the full story at The
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Two of our favorite art TVs are more than 40 percent off this weekend
20 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Samsung, Tech, TVs, Verge ShoppingArt TVs aren’t exactly known for being affordable, which is why Woot’s latest sale is notable. Now through June 26th, the retailer is discounting Samsung’s 2025 Frame TV and Hisense’s 2025 CanvasTV . The 65-inch CanvasTV is down to $779.99 ($520 off) — its best price of the year — while Samsung’s like-minded Frame TV is on sale in multiple sizes starting at $587.99 ($312 off) . If you want a bigger set, the 75-inch CanvasTV is also on sale for $1,197.99 ($1,302 off) . However, note that both Hisense models come with a one-year warranty, whereas the Frame TVs
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Listen to the new Steam Controller buzz to the tune of Doom
21 hours ago
by Jay Peters
Entertainment, Gaming, PC Gaming, ReportYou may have heard that Valve's new Steam Controller can ring like a telephone or do the Wilhelm scream . But did you know it can sing songs, too? Let me show you. Here's the new Steam Controller performing the "Ground Theme" from Super Mario Bros. 2 : Here is "Still Alive" from Portal - fitting for Valve hardware: I even made it play Doom : View this post on Instagram Are you wondering how the controller, which does not have a speaker, is able to make audio at all? Valve's first Steam Controller, even though it was discontinued ,
Wired
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Wi-Fi Router vs. Mesh System: Which Is Best for You?
40 minutes ago
by Simon Hill
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Computers, Gear / Products / Home Office, Wireless, WarsFind out whether a single Wi-Fi router or a mesh system makes the most sense for your home network.
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6 Best Prepaid Phone Plans (2026): Tello, Boost, Google Fi, More
an hour ago
by Matthew S. Smith
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Phones, Buying, GuideForget the pricey, postpaid cell plans and two-year contracts. Save with one of these WIRED-tested options from US Mobile, Boost, and Google Fi.
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Best Unlimited Phone Plan: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Compared
2 hours ago
by Matthew Korfhage
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Phones, Buying, GuideI sifted through the fine print and figured out how to score the best deal right now on all the major carriers.
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How Turkey Hacked the Hair Transplant Industry
2 hours ago
by Levent Daşkıran
Science, Science / Health, Back, to, FrontFrom specialized motors to the use of machine learning algorithms, Turkey’s billion-dollar hair-transplant industry is the result of a constant process of innovation.
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Keychron K2 HE Concrete Edition Review: Rock-Solid Typing
a day ago
by Henri Robbins
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Home Office, Gear / Products / Gaming, Rock, SolidKeychron's K2 HE Concrete Edition sounds like a cute gimmick, but as I discovered, there's a really solid keyboard beyond the absurd choice of materials.