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AI Summary
- SpaceX's valuation has surged to an impressive $2.6 trillion, briefly surpassing Amazon, following its public offering.
- Qualcomm is positioning itself for the post-smartphone era by unveiling new chips aimed at future mobile devices, signaling a significant strategic shift.
- Snap has finally launched its AR glasses, 'Specs', though their substantial $2,195 price tag raises questions about market adoption.
- A recent survey indicates that 60% of U.S. consumers find the mention of 'AI' in brand messaging to be a deterrent, highlighting a potential disconnect between tech industry enthusiasm and public perception.
- Google is enhancing its Android ecosystem with the launch of Android 17, introducing advanced multitasking tools and integrating more of its Gemini AI features for a richer user experience.
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TechCrunch
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Anthropic’s latest feud with the Trump admin may actually help it, sales data suggests
10 hours ago
by Julie Bort
AI, Enterprise, Fintech, Startups, TC, Anthropic, Fable 5, Mythos, RampAnthropic's popularity with business users is growing so well that the latest beef with the government might actually boost it, data from Ramp suggests.
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Apple plans to change its Hide My Email privacy feature that could make it less effective
11 hours ago
by Zack Whittaker
Security, Apple, cybersecurity, hide my emailIn the coming weeks, Apple will move anonymously generated emails addresses to a different domain.
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SpaceX valuation balloons to $2.6T, briefly passes Amazon
13 hours ago
by Sean O'Kane
AI, Space, In Brief, IPO, SpaceX, spacex ipoSpaceX's valuation has increased by $1 trillion since its shares started trading on Friday.
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Qualcomm wants to be the chip inside whatever replaces your smartphone, and it just announced two products toward that end
14 hours ago
by Ivan Mehta
Hardware, mixed reality, Qualcomm, SMART GlassesQualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said Tuesday that the company is working on over 40 different AI wearable devices — including jewelry, earbuds with cameras, pins, and watches — a sign of how aggressively the chipmaker is betting that the next major computing platform won't be a phone.
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Bug in FIFA World Cup internal system gave anyone ability to modify TV stream
15 hours ago
by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
Security, cybersecurity, FIFA World Cup 2026, In Brief, World Cup 2026A security researcher said a flaw in FIFA’s online platforms allowed her to access several internal systems, including one that could have allowed her to take control of the TV stream of every World Cup match.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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FIFA wants Jamal Musiala to forget about Dre (during the World Cup)
2 hours ago
by Mariella Moon
AccessoriesFIFA, which has strict policies around advertising, reportedly had the Bayern player tape over the Beats logo of his headphones.
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The Dell XPS 13 laptop is available starting today
9 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
LaptopsThe Dell XPS 13 is now available, starting at $599.
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The Webb telescope has captured its first 'bulge fossil fragment'
11 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
SpaceThe funny-sounding name offers new insights into galaxy formation.
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Evan Spiegel doesn't want you to call Snap Specs AI glasses
12 hours ago
by Karissa Bell
Computing, WearablesSnap CEO Evan Spiegel sat with us to discuss the Snap Specs, privacy, parental controls and more. Spoiler: He says "computing" a lot.
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Around a fifth of Steam Next Fest demos have a generative AI disclosure
12 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
PC GamingWe'll see how players react.
The Verge
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The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is a great last-minute Father’s Day gift
13 hours ago
by Cameron Faulkner
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingFather’s Day is nearly here. Hopefully, you already got a gift for dads you care about, but if not, here’s a quick, easy recommendation for anyone who enjoys a good comic strip. The Complete Calvin and Hobbes contains every one of Bill Watterson’s beloved strips made during the comic’s ten-year run from 1985 through 1995, packed in three deluxe hardcover books, for $89.48 at Amazon when you check the on-page coupon. The set originally sold for $225, but it’s often available for around $130. This is the best price I’ve seen it sell for. The Complete Calvin and Hobbes Where
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All the latest news on Android 17, Wear OS 7, and Android XR
14 hours ago
by Stevie Bonifield
Android, Apps, AR, Gadgets, Google, Google Pixel, Mobile, News, Tech, WearableGoogle’s Android 17 update includes highlights like new floating “Bubble” app windows for easier multitasking, a Screen Reaction recording mode, and a 50/50 split gaming mode for foldable phones. Meanwhile, Wear OS 7 brings Live Updates and better battery life for smart watches, and it prepares connections for new Android XR smart glasses that will launch this fall. The update is rolling out to Pixel phones first, then other devices, with some features, like Gemini Intelligence , set to debut later this year. Follow along here for the latest updates. Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today Android foldables are
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Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today
15 hours ago
by Dominic Preston
Android, Foldable Phones, Gadgets, Google, Mobile, Phones, TechFloating Bubble windows are among the biggest changes in the OS update. | Image: Google Following its official debut last month, Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, alongside additional exclusive features as part of the June Pixel Drop. Not every feature announced alongside the OS at the pre-I/O Android Show is available today, though. Android 17 itself is arriving on Pixel phones today, and Google says other manufacturers will be issuing the update throughout 2026. The biggest user interface update is the introduction of Bubbles, floating app windows that you can open with a long
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Google launches Wear OS 7 with Live Updates and a battery life boost
15 hours ago
by Stevie Bonifield
Gadgets, Google, Google Pixel, News, Tech, WearableGoogle's Wear OS 7 update is starting to roll out today for the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4, adding a new Live Updates feature that tracks live events from your Android smartwatch. Live Updates will now sync with Wear OS devices, so updates like sports scores or an ongoing meal delivery will show up on both your watch and your phone. You might also notice your watch lasting a little longer - Google claims Wear OS 7 offers up to 10 percent more battery life than Wear OS 6. Wear OS 7 will also introduce some new Gemini Intelligence
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Verizon’s ‘Simplicity’ flat-rate plan starts at $30 per month for new customers
16 hours ago
by Emma Roth
Mobile, News, Tech, VerizonVerizon is launching a new Simplicity plan that starts at $30 / month for new customers, or $45 / month for existing ones. In its announcement , Verizon says the plan drops activation and upgrade fees, while offering one flat price for each line. The $30 price for new customers is an "initial promotional offer" that applies after enabling autopay and taking advantage of a discount for switching carriers, according to Verizon . But before customers can ditch Verizon's $40 fee to activate or upgrade a device, they'll need to opt in to the carrier's new loyalty program through the
Wired
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AirDoctor Coupon Codes: 40% Off | June 2026
4 hours ago
by Molly Higgins
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by Scott Gilbertson
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsWhether you’re looking to protect your small business or your personal computer, we have the top coupons and deals to help you save at Norton.
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Bose Promo Code: 40% Off for June 2026
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Gear, CouponsGet at least 40% off headphones, speakers, soundbars, and other audio products from Bose.
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Gear, CouponsStream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.
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Best Hotels.com Coupon Codes for June 2026
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