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AI Summary

  • Google's AI integration is expanding aggressively, with Gemini appearing in everything from home devices to search, though the rollout has faced criticism for accuracy issues and the potential for reduced free storage.
  • The AI race continues with Ferrari leveraging IBM's AI for F1, AI resurrecting voices, and debates over inflated ARR metrics for AI startups, alongside concerns about AI's impact on creative work like Ansel Adams' art.
  • SpaceX is pushing forward with Starship and filing for an IPO, while competitors like Blue Origin navigate setbacks; the burgeoning space market shows significant VC interest in areas like rooftop solar.
  • The smart ring and wearable tech market is heating up with Oura filing to go public and reviews highlighting advancements in devices like the Ultrahuman Ring Pro.
  • Cybersecurity remains a critical concern, with features designed to combat spyware, internal Microsoft accounts being abused for spam, and data breaches affecting services like Trump Mobile.

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  • Record Club is trying to be Letterboxd for music nerds 8 hours ago by Terrence O’Brien
    Culture, Entertainment, Internet Culture, Music, News

    Look at those cute little guys. | Image: Record Club There isn't really a solid equivalent to Goodreads or Letterboxd for music lovers, but Record Club is aiming to change that. Yes, we have Rate Your Music , but its interface is crowded, and it feels more geared towards longer-form reviews than cataloging your listening habits and connecting with other fans. Record Club is clean and modern, with a streamlined interface that's quite similar to Letterboxd. The basic features you'd expect from such a site are all there. You can rate and review records or mark them as listened to.

  • The man behind the legendary MPC, Roger Linn, stays focused with a single browser tab 15 hours ago by Terrence O’Brien
    Column, Entertainment, Interview, Music, Report

    Roger Linn lets his accomplishments do the talking. | Image: Roger Linn Roger Linn is a legend in the world of musical instruments. He's been at the cutting edge of music technology for decades. He created the LM-1, the first drum machine to use samples, and its successor, the LinnDrum , is one of the most iconic drum machines of all time. They were used on countless records in the 1980s, including hits by Tom Petty , Queen , and Tears for Fears . But the most notable fan was probably Prince, who used them extensively on Purple Rain and

  • Here are 38 Memorial Day deals we recommend for $50 or less 16 hours ago by Sheena Vasani
    Deals, Gadgets, Verge Shopping

    Massive OLED TVs and Sonos speakers might be stealing the Memorial Day spotlight, but there are also plenty of great deals that won’t set you back nearly as much. In fact, some of the best discounts we’re seeing are on gadgets that retail for $50 or less, from portable chargers and 4K streaming devices to cheap(ish) security cameras . There are even some solid deals available on outdoor gear if you plan to spend time camping, hiking, or otherwise enjoying the outdoors this summer. To help you separate the good from the bad, we’ve taken the liberty to comb through

  • Hanging out in my favorite virtual coffee shop in Tokyo 17 hours ago by Andrew Webster
    Entertainment, Games Review, Gaming

    Finding a cafe that fits you can be a revelatory experience. For me at least, there are few places outside of my house that I can truly feel comfortable in. I'm lucky enough to have two options in walking distance: a coffee shop that's bright, airy, and full of art, and another that doubles as a plant shop so that I'm surrounded by greenery while I write. They're third places that have become central to my life. But in the virtual realm I have an option as well - and while it's not a place for getting work done, it's

  • I have a new go-to browser 18 hours ago by David Pierce
    Gadgets, Installer, Streaming, Tech

    Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 129, your guide to the best and Verge -iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, come on you Gunners , and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage .) This week, I've mostly been sick, which has meant nearly a full rewatch of Parks and Recreation while alternately napping and feeling bad for myself. But I've also been reading about Nick Fuentes and clowns , listening to old episodes of Short History Of , testing the NextSense Smartbuds while I sleep, writing in the Outerline Markdown


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