AI Summary
- Nvidia has revealed that nearly 40% of its Q2 revenue stemmed from just two undisclosed customers, raising concerns about reliance on a few key clients in a competitive market.
- TikTok has announced upcoming features that will enable users to send voice notes, images, and videos in direct messages, bringing its messaging capabilities more in line with other social media platforms.
- Meta is reconsidering its AI strategy, potentially integrating competing models from Google and OpenAI to enhance its applications, while also implementing new rules for its chatbots to avoid inappropriate interactions with minors.
- The tech industry continues to feel the effects of economic uncertainty, with reports highlighting significant layoffs across major companies as they adapt to changing market conditions.
- Labor Day sales are driving consumer interest, featuring steep discounts on popular electronics, including Apple's latest MacBook models, as tech retailers aim to capitalize on back-to-school shopping trends.
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TechCrunch
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Nvidia says two mystery customers accounted for 39% of Q2 revenue
techcrunch.com
3 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Hardware, nvidiaNearly 40% of Nvidia’s second quarter revenue came from just two companies, identified in a filing as "Customer A" and "Customer B."
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Taco Bell is having second thoughts about relying on AI at the drive-through
techcrunch.com
8 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, taco bellTaco Bell has apparently rolled out voice AI-powered ordering at more than 500 drive-throughs, leading to unflattering viral moments like some…
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The fall of EV startup Fisker: A comprehensive timeline
techcrunch.com
8 hours ago
by Henry Pickavet, Sean O'Kane
Startups, Transportation, evergreens, FiskerHere is a timeline of the events that led fledgling automaker Fisker to file for bankruptcy.
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I’m really impressed with this $400 portable projector
techcrunch.com
12 hours ago
by Lauren Forristal
Startups, HardwareProjectors have come a long way and this portable one from Lumi offers impressive features, like Google TV and an obstacle avoidance function.
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Cracks are forming in Meta’s partnership with Scale AI
techcrunch.com
a day ago
by Maxwell Zeff, Marina Temkin
AI, AI model, alexandr wang, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, scaleTwo months after making a $14.3B investment in Scale AI, Meta is relying heavily on its competitors to train next generation AI models.
Wired
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The 59 Best Deals From REI’s 2025 Labor Day Sale
wired.com
9 hours ago
by Scott Gilbertson
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products / Outdoor, DealsShop the best deals on WIRED-tested outdoor gear from REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, Fjällräven, and more during REI’s Labor Day sale.
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13 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
wired.com
11 hours ago
by Julian Chokkattu
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Phones, Paranoid, AndroidShopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that …
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How to Back Up Your Android Phone (2025)
wired.com
11 hours ago
by Simon Hill
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Phones, Save, YourselfDo your future self a favor and back up all your precious photos, messages, and files before disaster strikes.
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Your Body Ages Faster Because of Extreme Heat
wired.com
12 hours ago
by Javier Carbajal
Science, Science / Health, Science / Environment, OvercookedA study reveals that extreme heat accelerates biological aging even more than smoking or drinking.
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Ride1Up TrailRush Electric Mountain Bike Review: Quality Components, Bargain Price
wired.com
13 hours ago
by Stephanie Pearson
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Product, ReviewQuality build and a smooth, quiet trail ride set this budget e-mountain bike apart.
Engadget
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What to read this weekend: Two thrilling horror novels in one
engadget.com
4 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
Books & Publishing, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Cheyenne MacDonaldThese are some recently released titles we think are worth adding to your reading list. This week, we picked up the Saga Doubles release of St…
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TikTok users will soon be able to send voice notes, images and videos in chats
engadget.com
5 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jackson ChenTikTok is taking another step towards becoming more than just a platform for infinitely scrolling through short videos. The social media app t…
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Meta is reportedly looking at using competing AI models to improve its apps
engadget.com
6 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jackson ChenMeta may be interested in more than Google and OpenAI's employees when it comes to artificial intelligence. According to The Information, Meta…
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xAI sues an ex-employee for allegedly stealing trade secrets about Grok
engadget.com
8 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
Business, Company Legal & Law Matters, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jackson ChenxAI doesn't want its secret recipe for Grok to get out, and it's filing a lawsuit to make sure of that. In a lawsuit filed earlier this week, …
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Meta reportedly allowed unauthorized celebrity AI chatbots on its services
engadget.com
8 hours ago
by Mariella Moon
Celebrities, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mariella MoonMeta hosted several AI chatbots with the names and likenesses of celebrities without their permission, according to Reuters. The unauthorized …
The Verge
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Verizon’s ‘software issue’ has disconnected many wireless customers across the US
theverge.com
3 hours ago
by Richard Lawler
Mobile, News, Tech, VerizonVerizon has confirmed to customers in stores and online that its network is having an issue on Saturday. Many people have been unable to conne…
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No, a Windows update probably didn’t brick your SSD
theverge.com
8 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Microsoft, News, Tech, WindowsFor the last week or two, reports have been circulating that recent Windows 11 updates (specifically KB5063878 and KB5062660) were causing som…
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The 20 best Labor Day deals you can grab for $100 or less
theverge.com
10 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, TechLabor Day weekend has finally arrived, and after a week of early discounts trickling in, the sales are now in full swing. From big-screen OLED…
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Discounty adds some bite to cozy life sims
theverge.com
12 hours ago
by Andrew Webster
Entertainment, Games Review, GamingThere's a pleasing rhythm to cozy life sims. The virtual days pass, filled with chores of tending crops or running a business, punctuated by s…
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Why do Waymos keep loitering in front of my house?
theverge.com
13 hours ago
by Rachel Kraus
Autonomous Cars, Report, Transportation, WaymoWhen a Waymo pulls up and parks in front of her home on a residential street in West Los Angeles, 10-year-old Morgan rushes to the window. "T…