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AI Summary
- Apple is facing allegations that a former employee exploited a rare bug to download confidential files, with the company also suing OpenAI for supposedly stealing hardware secrets.
- The tech industry is grappling with the ethical implications of AI, as highlighted by discussions around AI's role in controversial scenarios and the departure of OpenAI's Head of Safety.
- Companies like Waze are integrating new AI-powered features, while others like Microsoft are looking to streamline Windows Search, indicating a broader trend toward AI enhancements and user experience improvements.
- The landscape of public companies is shifting with General Fusion's debut as the first publicly traded fusion company, alongside regulatory battles such as states suing to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
- Concerns over privacy and civil liberties are growing, with the LAPD ending its contract with surveillance giant Flock and reports of Samsung Health threatening data deletion if users opt out of AI training.
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TechCrunch
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Satya Nadella has issued a shocking warning to companies using AI
2 hours ago
by Julie Bort
AI, Enterprise, Microsoft, open source ai, Satya NadellaOf all the debates raging about the potential downsides of AI, there is one worry causing the most hand-wringing among AI enthusiasts in Silicon Valley — that the giant AI labs that sell proprietary models are somehow acting like Trojan horses.
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Apple says former employee exploited ‘rare’ bug to download confidential files after leaving for OpenAI
3 hours ago
by Zack Whittaker
Security, Apple, cybersecurity, data breach, OpenAIApple would not comment on the "security breach," which allegedly allowed a former employee to download sensitive files from Apple's network long after he departed the company for rival OpenAI.
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The wildest allegations in Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI
5 hours ago
by Sarah Perez
AI, Apple, OpenAIApple’s trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI contains allegations that range from employees joking about unauthorized access to Apple’s systems to claims that job candidates were asked to bring Apple hardware to interviews. Here are the complaint’s most eye-catching claims.
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Sam Altman’s space data center trash talk is what most experts already believe
6 hours ago
by Tim Fernholz
AI, Space, Elon Musk, sam altman, space data centers, SpaceXResponding to Musk accusing him of being a scammer, Altman said, "homeboy you're the one sellling [sic] public market investors on short-term space datacenters."
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Investors send General Fusion soaring in debut as first publicly traded fusion company
6 hours ago
by Tim De Chant
Climate, fusion power, General FusionGeneral Fusion started trading on the Nasdaq following a reverse merger that saw high redemptions.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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Please let this hot pink Pixel 11 leak be real
23 minutes ago
by Anna Washenko
Smartphones, GoogleBring on the magenta and peach.
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Microsoft is making the Windows Search Box more streamlined and useful
2 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
Computing, MicrosoftBit by bit, Windows 11 is healing.
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Public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27 and more Apple platforms are now available
2 hours ago
by Will Shanklin
Computing, Smartphones, Tablets, Apple, WearablesTry the new Siri AI and system-wide performance improvements.
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Los Angeles law enforcement will stop using Flock cameras
3 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
Big TechThe Los Angeles police department did not renew its contract with Flock due to data privacy concerns.
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A ransomware negotiator who colluded with attackers to scam victims was sentenced to 70 months in prison
3 hours ago
by Kris Holt
Big TechAngelo Martino helped scam ransomware victims out of over $75 million, officials said.
The Verge
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Microsoft tests Windows Search without all the ads and fluff
an hour ago
by Emma Roth
Microsoft, News, Tech, WindowsMicrosoft is testing a cleaner version of the Windows 11 search menu that strips it of recommended content and ads. In a blog post on Monday, Microsoft announced that it's rolling out the decluttered Search Box to Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel as the company looks to regain trust with users and fix Windows . One of the biggest changes is a revamped search homescreen that displays only your recent searches. Currently, when you open the search menu, it shows your recent searches alongside several distracting tiles on the right pane, containing things like the image of the day,
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OnePlus is reportedly bailing on the US
an hour ago
by Jay Peters
News, OnePlus, TechOnePlus and its parent company, Oppo, plan to announce in the coming days that OnePlus brand will be leaving the US and European markets, according to a machine translation of a WinFuture report . Should the exit actually happen, it will mark a conclusion to months of rumors about the future of OnePlus. Android Headlines said in January that OnePlus was being "dismantled," though OnePlus, in a statement at the time, said that "OnePlus North America continues to operate, with full guarantee of users' after-sales support, software updates, and rights commitments." In March, 9to5Google reported that OnePlus might cease operations
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A two-pack of DJI’s most capable wireless mics just got its first price cut
2 hours ago
by Brad Bourque
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingThe full DJI Mic 3 kit in its charging case. Smartphones these days have incredible cameras that are capable of taking smooth, sharp video, but the microphones are often lacking, to say the least. A wireless lavalier microphone can dramatically improve the audio quality of your videos, whether you’re the only one talking, or if you’re getting audio from multiple people. The DJI Mic 3 is one of the best options, and it’s currently discounted to $219 (usually $259) at several retailers, including Best Buy , B&H Photo , and Amazon . The bundle includes two microphones, a receiver unit
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The Shokz OpenRun Pro are the cheapest they’ve been since January
2 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Gadgets, Tech, Verge ShoppingThe Shokz OpenRun Pro are great for outdoor workouts. | Image: Shokz Noise-canceling earbuds are great for flights and focusing, but they're not always ideal for outdoor workouts. The last-gen Shokz OpenRun Pro's open-ear design lets you enjoy music while staying aware of approaching cars, cyclists, and other potential hazards, and right now they're on sale for $109 ($50 off) at Amazon , Walmart , and B&H Photo . That matches their all-time low price, which we haven't seen since January. Shokz OpenRun Pro Where to Buy: $159.95 $109.95 at Amazon $159.95 $109.99 at Walmart Unlike traditional earbuds, the OpenRun
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The Pixel colors might rule this year
2 hours ago
by Emma Roth
Google, Google Pixel, Mobile, News, TechThe purported Pixel 11 in Fuchsia (Hibiscus). | Image: 9to5Google This year's Google Pixel 11 lineup might come in a bunch of funky colors. A series of now-deleted Amazon listings spotted by 9to5Google show what appear to be placeholders for Google's upcoming Pixel 11 in hot pink Fuchsia (Hibiscus), vibrant green Moss (Pistachio), and Midnight (Obsidian) black. We've seen two sets of names for the Pixel 11's rumored colorways so far, and, confusingly, both variations are included in the early Amazon listings, according to 9to5Google . The Pixel 11 Pro listings spotted by 9to5Google reportedly showed the device in a
Wired
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Sam Neill Inspired a Generation of Scientists
39 minutes ago
by Miles Klee
Culture, Culture / Movies, Culture / Culture News, RIPThe actor, who died at age 78 on Monday, embodied a passionate approach to research and positive masculinity in his role as paleontologist Alan Grant in the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park.
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Siri AI Is Becoming Apple’s Everything Tool
an hour ago
by Reece Rogers
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Phones, Fresh, FaceApple’s revamped Siri is more than a voice assistant; it’s now the backbone of the iPhone user experience. You can try it now through the iOS 27 public beta.
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The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the Technology—It’s Who Interprets It
3 hours ago
by Fernanda González
Gear, World, Cup, 2026The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why.
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Wi-Fi 8 Explained: Features, Release Date, and More
5 hours ago
by Simon Hill
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Computers, Gear / Products / Home Office, Hold, SteadyChipset makers and router manufacturers are talking about Wi-Fi 8, but what is the new standard, and when will it arrive?
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Tesla Says It’s Building a Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi
6 hours ago
by Aarian Marshall
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Mobility, RightsA Tesla representative at a DC hearing said the vehicle is “an active product being built.” But its timeline isn’t clear.