Tech
AI Summary
- AI continues its relentless march, demonstrating potential for more accurate medical diagnoses and sparking debates over art ownership and ethical use, while European startups are emerging as significant players in the global tech landscape.
- The automotive industry is grappling with the future of transportation, with robotaxis raising questions about regulation and ticketing, and traditional automakers like Nissan reconsidering EV plant plans.
- The entertainment industry is adapting to AI, with AI-generated content now ineligible for Oscars, and streaming giants like Netflix making strategic decisions about major theatrical releases.
- Big Tech companies are actively investing in AI and robotics, with Meta acquiring a robotics startup to advance humanoid AI, and major cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft, and Nvidia supplying AI tech to the Pentagon.
- Consumer tech is seeing innovation in areas like e-readers designed to combat doomscrolling and advancements in connectivity with new mesh radio technology, alongside persistent cybersecurity concerns like DDoS attacks and exploits.
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TechCrunch
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Nicolas Sauvage is betting on the boring parts of AI
an hour ago
by Connie Loizos
TC, Venture, agility robotics, ANYbotics, groq, TDK VenturesThe portfolio he has assembled since 2019 is dotted with technologies that have become more widely interesting to VCs over the last year:
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We’ll take it: a TikToker rallies pledges to buy Spirit Airlines after its abrupt weekend collapse
6 hours ago
by Connie Loizos
TransportationWithin hours he'd thrown up a website — a janky, one-hour job, by his own admission — and by Sunday, 36,000 "founding patrons" had pledged nearly $23 million, crashing his servers in the process.
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‘This is fine’ creator says AI startup stole his art
12 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Startups, artisan, kc greenThe ad comes from Artisan, the AI startup behind billboards urging businesses to "stop hiring humans."
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In Harvard study, AI offered more accurate emergency room diagnoses than two human doctors
14 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Biotech & Health, beth israel, harvard medical school, OpenAIA new study examines how large language models perform in a variety of medical contexts, including real emergency room cases — where at least one model seemed to be more accurate than human doctors.
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TechCrunch Mobility: How do you issue a ticket to a robotaxi?
16 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
Transportation, Tesla, Uber, Waymo, Rivian, robotaxi, techcrunch mobilityWelcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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Sony will soon settle a PlayStation Store class action lawsuit for $7.8 million
13 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
PlayStationThose affected will see their PlayStation Network accounts automatically credited.
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GameStop is reportedly preparing an offer to buy eBay
15 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
GamingThe Wall Street Journal reported that the offer could come as soon as this month.
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Ask.com has shut down, marking the official farewell to the Internet's favorite butler
16 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
ComputingRIP to the original AI search bot.
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Lego is releasing a Sega Genesis set complete with little controllers
17 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
GamingIt's not playable, but it's still pretty cool.
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OpenAI introduces AI-generated pets for its Codex app
2 days ago
by Jackson Chen
AIIt's like Microsoft's Clippy, but useful.
The Verge
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Reggie Fils-Aimé says Amazon once asked Nintendo to break the law
17 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Amazon, Gaming, News, Nintendo, TechWay back in the DS days, Nintendo decided to stop selling to Amazon. During a recent lecture at NYU, former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé said it was because Amazon was seeking preferential treatment that would have hurt its relationship with other retailers, and potentially broken the law. The two sides have since made amends, and you can buy a Switch 2 through Amazon. But for a long time, Nintendo consoles had been largely unavailable on the site. In the 2000s, Amazon aggressively expanded beyond books and tried to undercut everyone on price. According to Fils-Aimé, Amazon wanted to undercut
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Shokz’s bassy OpenRun Pro 2 are $40 off thanks to a new Mother’s Day promo
18 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Headphones, Tech, Verge ShoppingThe Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 come in a variety of colors, including a traditional black hue. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge If you’re looking to pick up a pair of open-ear headphones for yourself — or your mom — Shokz is running a Mother’s Day sale. Now through May 10th, the company’s best pair of bone conduction headphones, the OpenRun Pro 2, are available from Amazon, Best Buy, and Shokz for around $139.95 ($40 off), their lowest price of the year. If you purchase direct, you’ll also receive a free waist bag (a $29.99 value). SHOKZ OPENRUN PRO 2 WHERE
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These reusable digital Polaroids are a clever way to cover a fridge in memories
20 hours ago
by Andrew Liszewski
Deals, Gadgets, Hands-on, Reviews, Tech, Verge ShoppingYou can update this photo as often as you want. I love when my friends have their fridges covered in Polaroids. It’s often a visual crash course of what’s been going on in their lives chronicling recent adventures, get-togethers, and other fun moments. But I don’t love the idea of schlepping around a clunky instant camera or paying a premium for instant film with hit-or-miss results. That’s why I’m infatuated with these magnetic digital Polaroids from a small company called VidaBay. They look like instant photos, but use NFC tech and color E Ink screens so you can change the image
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How the internet’s favorite squirrel dad made the hottest camera app of 2026
20 hours ago
by Allison Johnson
AI, Apple, Apps, iPhone, Mobile, TechDowney at home in LA with one of his channel’s frequent guest stars. | Image: The Verge; Shutterstock It's not hyperbole to call DualShot Recorder an overnight sensation. It took only 12 hours from the time it was released to hit number one on the App Store's list of top paid apps. It was a surprise success - but what's even more surprising is the app's origin story: it all started with a cadre of friendly neighborhood squirrels and their favorite caretaker. Derrick Downey Jr. built a career on short-form videos documenting his interactions with the squirrels that visit his patio in LA.
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AI music is flooding streaming services — but who wants it?
21 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
AI, Column, Streaming, The StepbackThis is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on how AI is changing music and the music industry, follow Terrence O'Brien. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. HOW IT STARTED The use of generative AI in pop music started almost as a gimmick. There was a sense of experimentalism to 2018's I AM AI by Taryn Southern and 2019's Proto by Holly Herndon, albums that were created with significant assistance from AI. Others got in on the action too, exploring the outer
Wired
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Asus Zenbook A16 (2026) Review: Savor the Power, Ignore the Beige
21 hours ago
by Christopher Null
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Computers, Product, ReviewThis $2,000 Asus laptop delivers breathtaking performance thanks to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, but at the cost of nearly everything else.
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15 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers and Gardeners (2026)
a day ago
by Kat Merck
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Home, Plant, ParenthoodFrom smart apps and planters to unique tools, these gifts will turn even a black thumb into a next-level plant parent.
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How to Track Your Luggage (2026): AirTag, Pebblebee, CaseSafe
a day ago
by Adrienne So
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, AFKA Bluetooth tracker can prevent vacation hell, aka arriving at the beach sans bathing suit. Here are our travel tips for using one.
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Best Travel Tote Bags for Every Kind of Excursion (2026): Away, Le Pliage, Topo Designs
a day ago
by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, In, TransitThese hardworking travel totes handle everything from a work trip to a weekend getaway.
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KitchenAid Artisan Plus Stand Mixer Review: Tiny Additions, Big Difference
a day ago
by Julia Forbes
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Kitchen, Product, ReviewThe kitchen appliance titan changed up its beloved base-model stand mixer for the first time in over 70 years. It was worth the wait.