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  • SpaceX continues its meteoric rise, announcing a staggering $2.6 trillion valuation and a massive $60 billion acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor, solidifying its dominant position in the aerospace and AI sectors.
  • The AR/VR space is heating up as Snap finally releases its long-awaited Specs glasses for $2,195, while Qualcomm unveils its new Snapdragon Reality Elite chip, signaling a new generation of more powerful smart glasses.
  • Google is pushing forward with Android 17 and Wear OS 7, introducing enhanced multitasking, expanded Gemini AI features, and live updates, aiming to redefine the mobile and wearable experience.
  • Despite the buzz around AI, a significant portion of consumers find its mention in brand messaging off-putting, suggesting a need for more nuanced integration and a focus on practical benefits.
  • The tech industry faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny, with the DOJ involved in a national security dispute over xAI's operations and India temporarily banning Telegram, highlighting the complex interplay between innovation and governance.

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  • The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is a great last-minute Father’s Day gift 3 hours ago by Cameron Faulkner
    Deals, Gadgets, Verge Shopping

    Father’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

  • All the latest news on Android 17, Wear OS 7, and Android XR 5 hours ago by Stevie Bonifield
    Android, Apps, AR, Gadgets, Google, Google Pixel, Mobile, News, Tech, Wearable

    Google’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

  • Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today 5 hours ago by Dominic Preston
    Android, Foldable Phones, Gadgets, Google, Mobile, Phones, Tech

    Floating 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

  • Google launches Wear OS 7 with Live Updates and a battery life boost 5 hours ago by Stevie Bonifield
    Gadgets, Google, Google Pixel, News, Tech, Wearable

    Google'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 smart watch. 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

  • Verizon’s ‘Simplicity’ flat-rate plan starts at $30 per month for new customers 6 hours ago by Emma Roth
    Mobile, News, Tech, Verizon

    Verizon 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


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  • Leak Exposes Members of Peter Thiel’s Secretive ‘Dialog’ Society 3 hours ago by Dell Cameron, Yulia Almazova
    Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Group, Chat

    More than 200 of the world's elites registered for a retreat whose agenda runs from panels on cult-building and sex to prepping for World War III. An associated app offers matchmaking.

  • Why the Reflecting Pool Is Full of Algae After Trump's Renovation 5 hours ago by Molly Taft
    Science, Science / Environment, Going, Green

    Warm weather has fueled a bloom that National Park Service workers are trying to kill using everything from hydrogen peroxide to nanobubbles ahead of July 4 celebrations.

  • ‘Dangerous’ AI Models Are Coming No Matter What 5 hours ago by Lily Hay Newman
    Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / National Security, Security / Security News, Thanks,, Capitalism

    The US government crackdown on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 hides a glaring truth: AI models with advanced hacking capabilities will soon be the norm.

  • Nimble’s New Modular Power Bank Can Be Shared With a Friend 5 hours ago by Simon Hill
    Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Phones, Half-and-Half

    Nimble’s thoughtfully designed SharePower is a modular power bank you can share with a friend.

  • The Future of Home 6 hours ago by Condé Nast
    The Big Story, Special, Edition

    How we live now is defined by unprecedented forces. In this special issue, WIRED and Architectural Digest help you understand what home will look like tomorrow—and beyond.


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