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  • Nvidia has revealed that nearly 40% of its Q2 revenue stemmed from just two undisclosed customers, raising concerns about reliance on a few key clients in a competitive market.
  • TikTok has announced upcoming features that will enable users to send voice notes, images, and videos in direct messages, bringing its messaging capabilities more in line with other social media platforms.
  • Meta is reconsidering its AI strategy, potentially integrating competing models from Google and OpenAI to enhance its applications, while also implementing new rules for its chatbots to avoid inappropriate interactions with minors.
  • The tech industry continues to feel the effects of economic uncertainty, with reports highlighting significant layoffs across major companies as they adapt to changing market conditions.
  • Labor Day sales are driving consumer interest, featuring steep discounts on popular electronics, including Apple's latest MacBook models, as tech retailers aim to capitalize on back-to-school shopping trends.

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TechCrunch

  1. Nvidia says two mystery customers accounted for 39% of Q2 revenue techcrunch.com 3 hours ago by Anthony Ha
    AI, Hardware, nvidia

    Nearly 40% of Nvidia’s second quarter revenue came from just two companies, identified in a filing as "Customer A" and "Customer B."

  2. Taco Bell is having second thoughts about relying on AI at the drive-through techcrunch.com 8 hours ago by Anthony Ha
    AI, taco bell

    Taco Bell has apparently rolled out voice AI-powered ordering at more than 500 drive-throughs, leading to unflattering viral moments like some…

  3. The fall of EV startup Fisker: A comprehensive timeline techcrunch.com 8 hours ago by Henry Pickavet, Sean O'Kane
    Startups, Transportation, evergreens, Fisker

    Here is a timeline of the events that led fledgling automaker Fisker to file for bankruptcy.

  4. I’m really impressed with this $400 portable projector techcrunch.com 12 hours ago by Lauren Forristal
    Startups, Hardware

    Projectors have come a long way and this portable one from Lumi offers impressive features, like Google TV and an obstacle avoidance function.

  5. Cracks are forming in Meta’s partnership with Scale AI techcrunch.com a day ago by Maxwell Zeff, Marina Temkin
    AI, AI model, alexandr wang, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, scale

    Two months after making a $14.3B investment in Scale AI, Meta is relying heavily on its competitors to train next generation AI models.

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Wired

  1. The 59 Best Deals From REI’s 2025 Labor Day Sale wired.com 9 hours ago by Scott Gilbertson
    Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Deals

    Shop the best deals on WIRED-tested outdoor gear from REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, Fjällräven, and more during REI’s Labor Day sale.

  2. 13 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed wired.com 11 hours ago by Julian Chokkattu
    Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Phones, Paranoid, Android

    Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that …

  3. How to Back Up Your Android Phone (2025) wired.com 11 hours ago by Simon Hill
    Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Phones, Save, Yourself

    Do your future self a favor and back up all your precious photos, messages, and files before disaster strikes.

  4. Your Body Ages Faster Because of Extreme Heat wired.com 12 hours ago by Javier Carbajal
    Science, Science / Health, Science / Environment, Overcooked

    A study reveals that extreme heat accelerates biological aging even more than smoking or drinking.

  5. Ride1Up TrailRush Electric Mountain Bike Review: Quality Components, Bargain Price wired.com 13 hours ago by Stephanie Pearson
    Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Product, Review

    Quality build and a smooth, quiet trail ride set this budget e-mountain bike apart.

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Engadget

  1. What to read this weekend: Two thrilling horror novels in one engadget.com 4 hours ago by Cheyenne MacDonald
    Books & Publishing, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Cheyenne MacDonald

    These are some recently released titles we think are worth adding to your reading list. This week, we picked up the Saga Doubles release of St…

  2. TikTok users will soon be able to send voice notes, images and videos in chats engadget.com 5 hours ago by Jackson Chen
    Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jackson Chen

    TikTok is taking another step towards becoming more than just a platform for infinitely scrolling through short videos. The social media app t…

  3. Meta is reportedly looking at using competing AI models to improve its apps engadget.com 6 hours ago by Jackson Chen
    Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jackson Chen

    Meta may be interested in more than Google and OpenAI's employees when it comes to artificial intelligence. According to The Information, Meta…

  4. xAI sues an ex-employee for allegedly stealing trade secrets about Grok engadget.com 8 hours ago by Jackson Chen
    Business, Company Legal & Law Matters, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jackson Chen

    xAI doesn't want its secret recipe for Grok to get out, and it's filing a lawsuit to make sure of that. In a lawsuit filed earlier this week, …

  5. Meta reportedly allowed unauthorized celebrity AI chatbots on its services engadget.com 8 hours ago by Mariella Moon
    Celebrities, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mariella Moon

    Meta hosted several AI chatbots with the names and likenesses of celebrities without their permission, according to Reuters. The unauthorized …

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The Verge

  1. Verizon’s ‘software issue’ has disconnected many wireless customers across the US theverge.com 3 hours ago by Richard Lawler
    Mobile, News, Tech, Verizon

    Verizon has confirmed to customers in stores and online that its network is having an issue on Saturday. Many people have been unable to conne…

  2. No, a Windows update probably didn’t brick your SSD theverge.com 8 hours ago by Terrence O’Brien
    Microsoft, News, Tech, Windows

    For the last week or two, reports have been circulating that recent Windows 11 updates (specifically KB5063878 and KB5062660) were causing som…

  3. The 20 best Labor Day deals you can grab for $100 or less theverge.com 10 hours ago by Sheena Vasani
    Deals, Tech

    Labor Day weekend has finally arrived, and after a week of early discounts trickling in, the sales are now in full swing. From big-screen OLED…

  4. Discounty adds some bite to cozy life sims theverge.com 12 hours ago by Andrew Webster
    Entertainment, Games Review, Gaming

    There's a pleasing rhythm to cozy life sims. The virtual days pass, filled with chores of tending crops or running a business, punctuated by s…

  5. Why do Waymos keep loitering in front of my house? theverge.com 13 hours ago by Rachel Kraus
    Autonomous Cars, Report, Transportation, Waymo

    When a Waymo pulls up and parks in front of her home on a residential street in West Los Angeles, 10-year-old Morgan rushes to the window. "T…

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