Tech
AI Summary
- The AI arms race continues with major players like Nvidia investing billions and companies like Anthropic navigating ethical quandaries, while startups grapple with local AI implementation and the potential for AI to automate jobs.
- The mobility sector is seeing significant shifts, with Lime filing for an IPO and Uber exploring new avenues beyond ride-sharing, alongside investigations into self-driving technology incidents.
- Tech companies are increasingly integrating new features, such as Prime Video's TikTok-like feed and Safari's automatic tab organization, while also facing scrutiny over data privacy and settlement payouts, like GM's $12.75M driver privacy deal.
- The gaming and entertainment industries are buzzing with news of new releases, studio unionization efforts at Xbox, and evolving content strategies from streaming services like Netflix.
- There's a growing focus on practical tech applications and niche markets, from AI in appliances and healthcare to the challenges of voice AI in regions like India and the rise of specialized hardware like new microprocessors.
Sources
TechCrunch
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Get ready for the whisper-filled office of the future
12 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Startups, Edward Kim, Gusto, mollie amkraut mueller, tanay kothari, WisprHow will work setups change if we spend more and more time talking to our computers?
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Anthropic says ‘evil’ portrayals of AI were responsible for Claude’s blackmail attempts
13 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Anthropic, ClaudeFictional portrayals of artificial intelligence can have a real effect on AI models, according to Anthropic.
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Uber has always wanted to be more than a ride; now it has reason to hurry
15 hours ago
by Connie Loizos
TC, Transportation, Airbnb, Praveen Neppalli Naga, StrictlyVC, Uber, XThe company has been trying to embed itself inside the AV industry — as a data provider, an investor, and a distribution platform — but the consumer-facing bet may be just as important.
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TechCrunch Mobility: Lime’s IPO gamble
17 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
Transportation, lucid, Uber, nuro, lime, techcrunch mobility, kodiak aiWelcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
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We’re feeling cynical about xAI’s big deal with Anthropic
18 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AIOn the latest episode of the Equity podcast, we discussed what xAI's deal with Anthropic might mean for parent company SpaceX.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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Samsung's Bespoke update is big step towards a useful AI for your fridge
10 hours ago
by Sam Rutherford
SamsungRunning a software upgrade on a fridge feels strange, but these are the times we live in.
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Whoop will soon offer users in-app video consultations with licensed clinicians
12 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
WearablesClinicians will be able to see users' health data.
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GM agrees to pay $12.75 million to settle California lawsuit over misuse of customers' driving data
14 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
NewsGeneral Motors collected driving data through OnStar and sold it to data brokers.
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Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million
14 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
SamsungThe singer accused the tech giant of illegally using her likeness to sell TVs.
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Safari's latest trick could be automatically organizing your tabs into groups
16 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
AppleBloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple could introduce Organize Tabs feature with the next major software update.
The Verge
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The Bastl Kalimba is a wild synth that thinks it’s a thumb piano
13 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Entertainment, Gadgets, Music, News, TechIt’s already raised over $700,000 on Kickstarter. | Image: Bastl Make no mistake, the Bastl Kalimba is a synthesizer, you just play it like a kalimba. Its tines don't really make much sound. There is an internal mic that you can blend in for a little acoustic spice, but it's mostly driven by the synth engine that combines physical modeling and FM. The tines are actually touch and velocity-sensitive triggers. And, while it can sound somewhat like a real kalimba, it's a lot more sonically versatile and offers features you can only find on a synth. Beyond the synth sounds
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Ashnymph’s Childhood EP is exhilarating dance goth rock
17 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Column, Entertainment, Music, Music ReviewI can’t wait for a proper full length. | Image: Blitzcat Records I've got to thank my oldest friend and concert buddy, Tim , for turning me on to this one. Ashnymph is a London band that blends post-punk melodies with Krautrock rhythms and industrial grime. Their debut EP, Childhood , drifts between dreamy vocals buried in layers of reverb and four-on-the-floor dancefloor pounding. It's a thrilling opening salvo from a band that feels on the cusp of a major breakthrough. Childhood opens with an ambient recording of someone walking down a hall (I think), and some swirling synth noise
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Cricut’s $99 craft cutting machine helped me feel creative again
19 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Gadgets, Hands-on, Reviews, Smart Home, TechThe desk-friendly Cricut Joy 2 comes in multiple colors. | Photo: Sheena Vasani / The Verge I've always been skeptical of products that claim to help you lead a more creative life. But one recently won me over. I've spent three weeks with the Cricut Joy 2, a smart cutting and drawing machine that made it easy for me to get back into making stickers, cards, bookmarks, and more. The small $99 gadget isn't perfect, but its capabilities and app-provided templates were just what I was looking for. Caregiving, self-criticism, and mental health struggles have made it tough to tinker
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Writers are fleeing the Substack Tax
19 hours ago
by Emma Roth
Creators, Report, Tech, WebSubstack, the once buzzy newsletter platform, is losing a new swath of writers to rival platforms most people haven't heard of. Just last month, The Ankler , one of Substack's most popular publications, left for a platform that gives it more control over its site. Others who have departed Substack within the past year voiced similar complaints and cite the platform's increased focus on social features as well as a pricing model that puts a chokehold on their business. Substack faced talent drain in 2024 linked to its platforming of Nazi newsletters , but now it's not just the platform's
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Netflix may have finally figured out games
21 hours ago
by Andrew Webster
Column, Gaming, Netflix, Streaming, The StepbackThis is The Stepback , a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Netflix, follow Andrew Webster . The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here . How it started Boggle has become a spectator sport in my household. Everyone crowds around the TV while one of us plays, and the crowd either helps shout out words or waits patiently for their turn. There's a lot of yelling. But it's a game that my family can hop into easily, and once someone starts playing, it
Wired
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Could Contact-Tracing Apps Help With the Hantavirus? Not Really
a day ago
by Boone Ashworth
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Ship, ShowContact-tracing apps were widely deployed during the Covid pandemic. They aren’t as helpful during smaller outbreaks.
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Do City Delivery Drones Make Sense? No One Knows, but They're Flying Over NYC
a day ago
by Aarian Marshall
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Open, AirOne of the country’s busiest airspaces has a new kind of flying machine—maybe temporarily.
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How Handheld Translators Work and Why They’re Handy for Travel
a day ago
by Christopher Null
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, AFKYour cell phone can handle basic language translation, but bespoke tools can offer a much more immersive experience.
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‘Reservation Hijacking’ Scams Target Travelers. Here’s How to Stay Safe
a day ago
by David Nield
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, TipsThe hotel staffer who calls you with an urgent request for payment isn’t necessarily who they say they are.
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Best Live-Captioning Smart Glasses (2026), WIRED tested
2 days ago
by Christopher Null
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Augmented and Virtual Reality, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Caption, ThisCan’t hear what they’re saying? Now you can turn on the subtitles for real-life conversations.