Tech
AI Summary
- AI advancements are progressing slower than anticipated, even for major players like Meta, sparking discussions about the technology's true potential and economic viability, as seen with the Jersey Mike's IPO's reliance on AI hype.
- The tech industry is grappling with significant security breaches and privacy concerns, including politicians being targeted by Pegasus spyware and major companies like Google and Amazon facing scrutiny over the real costs and implications of AI.
- EV adoption faces unexpected hurdles, with Chevy's all-American EV truck struggling to find buyers and Lucid Motors undergoing leadership changes, indicating a complex market dynamic beyond just product innovation.
- The future of advanced technologies like quantum computing remains uncertain, with companies like IQM acknowledging the volatility, while startups are actively seeking new funding and partnerships, as demonstrated by Thiel Capital's investments and Anthropic's chip discussions.
- Digital ownership and content access are increasingly precarious, with services like TV Time shutting down and Sony's PlayStation impacting physical media and digital libraries, raising questions about consumer rights and long-term access to purchased content.
Sources
TechCrunch
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The browser wars aren’t about search anymore — here are the best alternatives to Chrome and Safari
2 hours ago
by Lauren Forristal
AI, Apps, Startups, Browser, evergreens, search engines, web browserWe’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari.
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The Dune keypad device can be your meeting controller and more
2 hours ago
by Ivan Mehta
Gadgets, Claude, custom keyboards, gadget, Project mirageThe gadget has three buttons, and it changes context based on what app you are looking at. For instance, in meeting apps and sites, it could be toggle mic, toggle video, and bring window to the front.
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Chevy built an all-American EV truck — why is nobody buying it?
4 hours ago
by Tim De Chant
Climate, Transportation, Chevrolet, chevrolet silverado, electric vehicles, reviewThe Chevy Silverado EV is a solid first draft of an EV pickup truck. Here's what could make it better.
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Politician who investigated spyware abuses had his phone hacked with Pegasus spyware
15 hours ago
by Zack Whittaker
Government & Policy, Security, cybersecurity, NSO Group, Pegasus, SpywareA 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
20 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.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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The Space Shuttle Endeavour goes on public display later this year
an hour ago
by Ian Carlos Campbell
SpaceThe spacecraft has been in LA since 2012, but now it's moving to a new permanent home at the California Science Center.
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International Google Pixels are different than American models - here's how
2 hours ago
by Sam Rutherford
SmartphonesIn case you were wondering in which country you should buy a Pixel phone, you world traveler you.
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How to watch Summer Games Done Quick 2026
4 hours ago
by Kris Holt
GamingThe latest week-long speedrunning marathon starts on July 5.
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Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet just got a refresh with a bit more RAM
5 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
TabletsA RAM upgrade? In this memory economy?!
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Engadget Podcast: Who needs Valve's Steam Machine?
7 hours 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.
The Verge
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Amazon updated 2023’s Fire HD 10 tablet with 4GB of RAM
3 hours ago
by Andrew Liszewski
Amazon, Gadgets, News, TechThe Fire HD 8 that launched in 2024 was the last new addition to Amazon's budget-minded tablet lineup, but the company has quietly updated the Fire HD 10 that debuted the year before. In 2023 it was offered with multiple storage configurations that each came with 3GB of RAM, but the 32GB version now ships with 4GB of RAM , and a small price bump from $139.99 to $154.99. The Fire HD 10 with 64GB of storage still only comes with 3GB of RAM and the other specs for both tablets remain the same, including a 10.1-inch, 1,920 x 1,200
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While you’re watching the World Cup, the feds may be watching you
5 hours ago
by Gaby Del Valle
Policy, Privacy, Report, TechIt's a big year for America. It's the semiquincentennial, otherwise known as America250, and the United States is cohosting the World Cup . But spectators at these events - and the millions of people who live in the cities hosting them - may not realize that they, too, are being watched. From Kansas City to New York, the US cities hosting the World Cup have been ramping up their surveillance capabilities in the months leading up to the tournament. Security measures are at an all-time high in Washington, DC, which isn't hosting the World Cup , but is home to
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This slim camera has a transparent LCD screen for a viewfinder
6 hours ago
by Andrew Liszewski
Cameras, Gadgets, News, TechDespite the fact that smartphones have become impressively capable shooters, standalone point-and-shoot cameras are enjoying a renaissance. The tiny Kodak Charmera is still wildly popular , while influencers are scrambling to find aging Canon cameras on eBay . Godox, a company best known for its photography lighting products, is the latest to join the simple camera craze, but its new C100 stands out from the crowd by skipping a color preview screen for a transparent LCD that doubles as an optical viewfinder. Although the C100 product page on Godox's website is thin on technical details, including its sensor resolution and
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I finally got my Trump phone
6 hours ago
by Dominic Preston
Gadgets, Hands-on, Mobile, Phones, Policy, Politics, Reviews, TechUnlike most phones, the T1 still ships with a charger. Trump Mobile seemingly isn’t too worried about e-waste. Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week . One year on, our phones have finally arrived. 12 months, 16 days, 21 hours, and 54 minutes after I first heard about Trump Mobile's T1 Phone 8002 (gold version), I'm finally holding one in my own hands. That's right, The Verge 's Trump phones have arrived. And yes, I do mean phones - we have three of them: We ordered two, paid for two, and received three, all
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Hydration isn’t complicated: Just drink water
6 hours 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 -
Wired
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3 Nuclear Startups Hit a Big Milestone. Why It Matters—and Why It Doesn’t
2 hours ago
by Molly Taft
Science, Science / Environment, The, Nuclear, OptionThe companies’ Fourth of July plans include celebrating new reactor designs coming online. But there’s still a long way to go before they deliver energy at a meaningful scale.
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Google DeepMind Unionization Talks Are Off to a Rocky Start
4 hours ago
by Joel Khalili
Business, Business / Big Tech, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Failure, To, LaunchDuring negotiations on Wednesday, employees voiced frustrations with what they consider an unwillingness among executives to engage meaningfully with the prospect of unionization.
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Best Bone Conduction Headphones (2026): Shokz, Suunto, Mojawa
9 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
9 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)
10 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.