Tech
AI Summary
- Despite significant investment, Mark Zuckerberg has admitted that Meta's AI agents are not progressing as rapidly as anticipated, while the company has also launched a new generative AI game-making app named Pocket.
- The tech industry is grappling with the real costs and complexities of AI, highlighted by Google and Amazon's initiatives, the uncertain future of quantum computing from Europe's IQM, and OpenAI's proposal to donate equity to a US sovereign wealth fund.
- Cybersecurity remains a pressing concern, with a politician's phone being hacked by Pegasus spyware and the US government reporting yet another breach, underscoring ongoing vulnerabilities.
- Electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla and Rivian are showing strong sales performance and raising forecasts, indicating a growing market despite broader economic concerns.
- Gaming companies, including Sony and Valve, are making moves that impact game preservation and hardware development, with Sony repurposing a PlayStation disc factory and Valve open-sourcing Steam Machine components.
Sources
TechCrunch
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Politician who investigated spyware abuses had his phone hacked with Pegasus spyware
9 hours ago
by Zack Whittaker
Security, Government & Policy, Spyware, Pegasus, cybersecurity, NSO GroupA government customer of NSO Group used the company's Pegasus spyware to hack into the phone of a European politician, who at the time was serving on an EU committee tasked with investigating the spyware industry.
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Last chance to apply — Startup Battlefield Australia applications close July 6
14 hours ago
by Isabelle Johannessen
Startups, Startup Battlefield Australia, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026If you're going to apply for Startup Battlefield Australia, now is the time. Applications close July 6, and once the deadline passes, the opportunity is gone.
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Mark Zuckerberg tells staff that AI agents haven’t progressed as quickly as he’d hoped
15 hours ago
by Lucas Ropek
AI, ai agent, In Brief, Mark Zuckerberg, MetaAt an internal meeting, the Meta CEO reportedly said that AI development efforts were not moving as quickly as anticipated.
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Private space pilots are flying orbital missions for the US Space Force
15 hours ago
by Tim Fernholz
Space, Rocket Lab, True Anomaly, U.S. Space ForceTrue Anomaly and Rocket Lab are performing Top Gun-style satellite fly-bys for the U.S. military.
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Thiel Capital’s Jack Selby nabs stakes in hot startups like Etched through Arizona connections
16 hours ago
by Marina Temkin
Hardware, Venture, arizona, etched, fundraising, Thiel Capital, TSMCSelby's VC firm, Copper Sky Capital, is currently raising a $300 million second fund, according to a regulatory filing.
Hacker News
- Half-Baked Product 6 hours ago
- PostgreSQL and the OOM Killer: Why You Must Use Strict Memory Overcommit an hour ago
- Virginia bans sale of geolocation data 17 hours ago
- Valve open source the Steam Machine e-ink screen so you can make your own an hour ago
- Right to Local Intelligence 15 hours ago
Engadget
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Engadget Podcast: Who needs Valve's Steam Machine?
an hour ago
by Devindra Hardawar
NewsThis week on the Engadget Podcast, we've got our first impressions of Valve's pricey Steam Machine, and we chat about Sony dumping PlayStation discs in 2028.
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How to claim a WhatsApp username
an hour ago
by Anna Washenko
Apps, MetaGet ready to navigate a free-for-all of social media handles.
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PlayStation just struck a hammer blow to game preservation
2 hours ago
by Kris Holt
PlayStationKilling game discs is an anti-consumer move that only benefits Sony.
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Sony already invested $34 million to repurpose its EU PlayStation disc factory
3 hours ago
by Mariella Moon
NewsSony is converting its PlayStation disc factory into a plant for optical microlenses.
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Microsoft filing shows how it shifts profits around to reduce its European tax bill
3 hours ago
by Steve Dent
MicrosoftA new mandatory compliance report released by Microsoft shows how it declares profits in different European nations to reduce its tax bill.
The Verge
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Hydration isn’t complicated: Just drink water
27 minutes ago
by Victoria Song
Column, Health, Optimizer, SciencePowerade is appropriate for World Cup athletes, but unless you’re also sweating buckets, water is usually enough. | Photo: Megan Briggs / Getty Images This is Optimizer , a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here . Europe is melting , the eastern US is currently trapped in a "heat dome," the Midwest has the corn sweats to look forward to, and if you've never felt the oppressive, sticky misery of monsoon season in Asia -
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Anthropic wants to develop its own drugs
30 minutes ago
by Robert Hart
AI, Anthropic, Health, Report, ScienceAt the event "The Briefing: AI for Science" earlier this week, Anthropic announced Claude Science , a new " AI workbench for scientists " that pulls fragmented tools and datasets into one environment, and generates figures and visuals. Anthropic, already dominating the industry with its popular coding tools and powerful AI models, framed the launch around what it says is AI's potential to "dramatically accelerate the pace of scientific discovery and the development of healthcare interventions," and touted a long list of biotech and pharma customers already using Claude. Anthropic also went a step further, saying it would develop drugs
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Jon Prosser responds to Apple lawsuit by blaming the other guy
an hour ago
by Jay Peters
Apple, News, TechYouTuber Jon Prosser has finally filed a formal response to Apple's lawsuit made against him and another defendant over allegedly stealing iOS secrets. In his response, Prosser denied that he "planned or participated in any conspiracy or coordinated scheme" for the "purpose of injuring Apple." However, Prosser admitted to recording a FaceTime call showing unreleased iOS software and sharing revenue from his YouTube videos about the leaks with the person who showed him the information. Prosser also argued that the other defendant "is completely responsible" for the alleged disclosure of trade secrets. Last July, Apple claimed in its lawsuit …
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The Verge’s annual summer ‘in’ and ‘out’ list
an hour ago
by Mia Sato
Creators, Culture, Entertainment, Internet Culture, Policy, Politics, TechIn the AI slop-loaded, algorithm-powered modern reality, trends come and go - and the tech industry is no different. For the last few years, The Verge staff has compiled a selection of things that are IN for summer and OUT for summer - and each time there are some strong feelings. (Here are the last two years' predictions.) Let's do it again! Mia Sato, senior report IN OUT Motion sickness glasses AI "pervert" glasses Fiber Protein Bootleg sports merch Official tech company merch Floating in water Touching grass Meredith Haggerty, editor IN OUT The great New York renaissance The Great
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Apple TV is hitting its stride
2 hours ago
by Andrew Webster
Analysis, Apple, Entertainment, Report, Streaming, Tech, TV ShowsMaximum Pleasure Guaranteed. | Image: Apple Since its inception, Apple TV, née Apple TV Plus , has built a reputation on quality over quantity. It has far fewer shows and movies than the likes of Netflix or Disney Plus, but generally speaking, the projects it does put out are quite good. It's a strategy that has brought comparisons to the HBO of old , and 2026 has featured a particularly strong mix of new hits and returning favorites. It took a few years, but Apple TV seems to be finally hitting its stride. In terms of brand-new series, this year's
Wired
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Best Bone Conduction Headphones (2026): Shokz, Suunto, Mojawa
3 hours ago
by Michael Sawh
Gear / Buying Guides, Gear, Gear / Products / Audio, Buying, GuideEveryone needs a safe way to listen to music on outdoor runs. We’ve found the bone conduction headphones to grab on your way out the door.
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All Your Favorite Gadgets Are Getting Way More Expensive … Again
3 hours ago
by Boone Ashworth
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products, Price, HikeThanks to the AI-driven chip shortage, prices for phones, computers, and consoles are sky-high—and still climbing.
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7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026)
4 hours ago
by Simon Hill
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Phones, Overseas, CallAvoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
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The FDA Ruled That ZYN Pouches Are Safer Than Cigarettes. That Doesn’t Mean They’re Safe
4 hours ago
by Megan Tomos
Science, Science / Health, Less, BadZYN nicotine pouches, the FDA found, can be advertised as a less-harmful option for adult smokers. But quitting all tobacco and nicotine products remains the best idea.
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The Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts (2026): Zenbivy, REI
4 hours ago
by Scott Gilbertson
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Wild, and, FreeLighten your pack this summer—skip the sleeping bag and carry one of our favorite ultralight backpacking quilts instead.