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AI Summary

  • Cellebrite's tools are reportedly still in use in Russia despite company claims of a cutoff, highlighting challenges in enforcing sanctions.
  • Europe is intensifying its pushback against the US-led chip war, signaling a desire for greater technological independence.
  • A new startup founded by a former Infosys chief aims to disrupt the established IT services sector.
  • Despite initial fears, data suggests engineering roles are proving resilient to AI-driven job displacement.
  • OpenAI has unveiled its first custom chip, developed in partnership with Broadcom, signaling a move towards greater hardware control.

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  • Disney agrees to pay $50 million to YouTube TV and DirecTV subscribers an hour ago by Jess Weatherbed
    Disney, News, Streaming, YouTube

    The final settlement hearing will take place on January 14th, 2027. | Image: The Verge YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream customers may be eligible for a cash payout, after Disney agreed to pay $50 million to settle claims that it forced the services to increase their subscription prices. Anyone who was subscribed to YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream between April 1st, 2019, and March 31st, 2026 is eligible to claim under the proposed settlement agreement. All claims must be submitted to the online settlement portal by September 8th, 2026, and you can find more information regarding claim eligibility in this

  • The 124 best tech deals for day three of Prime Day an hour ago by Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Amazon, Amazon Alexa, Apple, Deals, Gadgets, Headphones, Laptops, Phones, Prime Day, Smart Home, Smartwatch, Tech, Toys, TVs, Verge Shopping, Wearable

    It’s day three of Prime Day, folks. We’re nearly 75 percent of the way through Amazon’s four-day sales event, and unsurprisingly, many deals are still sticking around. There have been all kinds of discounts on things like TVs , smart home gadgets , chargers , headphones , and more . Prime Day typically isn’t as big of a deal as Black Friday, but it’s a chance to get some solid discounts on tech purchases both large and small. Many items are at or near their all-time low prices, and in the case of things that got more expensive this year

  • Is this solar e-bike a good idea or sophisticated e-waste? 2 hours ago by Thomas Ricker
    Electric Bikes, News, Rideables, Transportation

    Tempting, isn’t it? | Image: Phosgo I like the idea of a solar-powered electric bike, but I don't think anyone should buy the new Phosgo Go5 - not yet, anyway. This "world's first AI solar e-bike" promises to "eliminate range anxiety," and is sold by a new brand out of China hoping to make a big splash by selling direct-to-consumer through a global crowdfunding campaign . So many red flags here. According to a media kit the company sent me from a generic gmail.com address, Phosgo is a joint venture between Jiaxing Dazhe Solar Energy and Shenzhen Honglianda Technology. Dazhe

  • Facebook’s Creator Studio has been revived as an AI companion app 3 hours ago by Jess Weatherbed
    AI, Facebook, Meta, Tech

    This is what the new Creator Studio app looks like, after the original service was shuttered in 2023. | Image: Meta Meta is bringing back the Facebook Creator Studio page manager, now "reimagined" as a standalone AI companion app. The new app aims to make it easier for creators to connect with their audiences and show them "exactly how to grow on Facebook," according to Meta's announcement. Meta's AI Creator Assistant is a central focus of the newly reimagined app - users can ask the chatbot to provide performance tracking insights and tailored recommendations for improving engagement. It can also

  • The top tech Prime Day deals to shop on day two 12 hours ago by Sheena Vasani
    Deals, Gadgets, Prime Day, Tech, Verge Shopping

    Update, June 25th: We’re now onto day three of Amazon’s Prime Day sales event, and you can find our new main roundup of deals here . Welcome to day two of Amazon’s four-day Prime Day event, which, if we’re being honest, looks a lot like day one. That’s actually good news, though, because many of the best deals are still around, and some new ones have joined them. If you’ve got a Prime subscription, whether through a free trial or a discounted student membership , you’ll find our favorite deals below. Not every Prime Day deal deserves your attention, so


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