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AI Summary
- SpaceX's highly anticipated IPO has concluded, pushing Elon Musk into the trillionaire club and causing significant traffic surges on platforms like Robinhood.
- Regulatory scrutiny intensifies around AI, with OpenAI facing investigations from state attorneys general and Amazon CEO's concerns reportedly influencing government actions against Anthropic's powerful models.
- Meta's AI division is reportedly experiencing internal turmoil, with engineers describing it as a 'soul-crushing gulag,' amidst reports of Meta moving to unwind a $2B deal involving Beijing.
- The tech industry grapples with AI-related issues, including KPMG pulling an AI report due to hallucinations and a Chinese cybercrime operation using AI to scam victims being sued by Google.
- The US government is showing increased caution regarding AI, with Anthropic blocking customer access to certain models following government orders and a surveillance law expiring due to political deadlock.
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TechCrunch
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Meta reportedly moves to unwind $2B Manus deal after Beijing’s demand
4 hours ago
by Kate Park
AI, Government & Policy, China, manus, Manus AI, MetaMeta starts dismantling its $2 billion Manus acquisition after Beijing ordered the deal reversed.
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KPMG pulls report on AI usage due to apparent hallucinations
7 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, kpmgOnce again, AI proves to be an unreliable source of information about AI.
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Amazon CEO reportedly raised Anthropic model concerns before government crackdown
9 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Government & Policy, Security, Amazon, Andy Jassy, Anthropic, david sacks, Scott BessentAmazon CEO Andy Jassy may have been the source of security concerns that led Anthropic to cut off worldwide access to two models on Friday.
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OpenAI faces investigation from state attorneys general
11 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Government & Policy, OpenAIIt's not clear which states are involved, but they're asking about everything from OpenAI's ad policies to its handling of health data.
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This thin under-pillow speaker helped me fall asleep without earbuds
12 hours ago
by Lauren Forristal
Hardware, Gadgets, Speaker, sleep aid, speaker reviewI’ve struggled with insomnia since I was very young. Like many chronic overthinkers, I tend to fall asleep best when my mind is occupied by something else, such as podcasts, YouTube compilations, or my personal favorite: rain sounds. But earbuds can be uncomfortable, and playing audio out loud isn’t exactly considerate when I’m staying at […]
Hacker News
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Engadget
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The Creepshow video game is coming out this summer
11 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
GamingThe point-and-click adventure game based on the horror anthology series arrives in August.
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Why your cardiologist might tell you to skip AirPods
12 hours ago
by Alec Hively
Accessories, ScienceThe magnetic fields emitted by your headphones will need to be used a safe distance away from your CIDs.
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How to use AirPods to control your iPhone camera
14 hours ago
by Igor Bonifacic
SmartphonesYou can use your AirPods as a remote control for your iPhone's camera. Here's how.
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Parker Solar Probe makes another flyby of the sun, solar energy bags a win, and more science stories
14 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
ScienceThis week's science news.
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Why some USB ports are purple (and why they're rarely sold in the US)
14 hours ago
by Steve Dent
AccessoriesHave you ever looked at a USB connector or port and wondered why it was that color?
The Verge
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Amazon security research reportedly led to the White House’s Anthropic Fable ban
6 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
AI, Amazon, Anthropic, News, Policy, Politics, Security, TechAccording to the Wall Street Journal , the export control directive that led to Anthropic cutting off access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 was triggered in part by cybersecurity research from Amazon and conversations between CEO Andy Jassy and the White House. According to the report, the paper from Amazon claims that, through a series of prompts, it was able to get Fable 5 to serve up information that could be used in cyberattacks. Amazon has yet to respond to a request for comment. Shortly after Jassy shared the company's findings with the government, it made the call to
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X-Men ’97 has what Master of the Universe is missing
8 hours ago
by Charles Pulliam-Moore
Analysis, Disney, Entertainment, Film, Report, Streaming, TV ShowsIn 2026, Marvel and Mattel are both releasing projects designed to capitalize on people's love for iconic animated heroes from their childhoods. Masters of the Universe has put a live-action He-Man on the big screen, and the second season of X-Men '97 is about to fling some of Charles Xavier's mutants into an apocalyptic future . Both projects were clearly made by people who love the source material, and they are similarly filled with nerdy Easter eggs meant to get hardcore fans hyped up. X-Men '97 and Masters of the Universe are both nostalgia plays, but the biggest difference between
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Sealed Super Mario Bros. sells for a record $3 million
9 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Gaming, News, NintendoYou know this came for free bundle with the console for $150, right? | Image: Heritage Auctions A copy of Super Mario Bros. , still in the box and sealed with its original sticker, just sold at Heritage Auctions for $3 million . That absolutely crushes the previous record of $2 million , also for a copy of Super Mario Bros. , in 2021. That sale also came hot on the heels of a controversial auction of Super Mario 64 for $1.56 million . Part of what drove the price of this particular copy so high is that, according to
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Microsoft hasn’t ruled out spinning off Xbox
11 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Business, Gaming, Microsoft, News, Tech, XboxAsha Sharma. | Image: The Verge, Microsoft Microsoft is preparing to lay off a significant chunk of its Xbox division and is reevaluating the plans for its next-generation Project Helix console. It's apparently also considering dramatically restructuring its relationship with Xbox, and hasn't ruled out spinning it off into a separate company. A new report from The Information suggests that Microsoft has considered some dramatic measures to make its Xbox unit more sustainable. That includes turning it into a wholly owned subsidiary, a joint venture, or even spinning it off entirely, with the possibility of selling the business. The report
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Bose’s latest QuietComfort Ultra are $70 off, marking a new low price
12 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Headphones, Tech, Verge ShoppingBose’s latest QuietComfort Ultra headphones fold down for easy storage. | Image: Bose If you’re planning on traveling anytime soon, Bose’s second-generation QuietComfort Ultra headphones are a great companion for long flights and train rides. Not only do they offer excellent noise cancellation, but they also retain the foldable design of their predecessor , making them easy to pack in a carry-on. They’re even easier to recommend today, now that they’ve dropped to a new low price of $379 ($70 off) at Amazon , Best Buy , and Walmart . Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones (second-gen) Where to Buy: $449 $379
Wired
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Meet the New Dyson Vacuums: V16 Piston Animal, V10 Konical, V8 Cyclone (2026)
16 hours ago
by Nena Farrell
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Home, Dust, DynastyThe rest of Dyson’s promised 2026 vacuum lineup is here, from the new Dyson V16 Piston Animal to an updated version of the favored Dyson V8 Cyclone.
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How Can Soccer Players Bend Their Shots in Midair?
17 hours ago
by Rhett Allain
Science, Science / Physics and Math, Dot, PhysicsAs World Cup action kicks off, we look at the physics of the beautiful game.
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The FCC Wants to Kill Burner Phones
17 hours ago
by Andy Greenberg, Lily Hay Newman
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / National Security, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, RoundupPlus: AI bug hunting fuels Microsoft’s biggest-ever Patch Tuesday, ShinyHunters ransomware gang exploits an Oracle zero-day, and more.
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EcoFlow PowerOcean Battery Review: Cutting My Bill in Half
17 hours ago
by Simon Hill
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Home, Gear / Products / Smart Home, Product, ReviewWhether you want to buy cheaper electricity, store solar energy, or guard against outages, EcoFlow’s home battery might be just what you need.
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Rivian’s CEO on Tesla’s Cybertruck, Ferrari’s Luce, and What Happens If the R2 Fails
18 hours ago
by Jeremy White
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Q&ARJ Scaringe, the CEO of Rivian Automotive, joined us for a wide-ranging interview about how his company’s new electric SUV fits into the current EV industry, and what comes next.