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AI Summary
- The tech industry is grappling with the dual-edged sword of AI, from its potential to resurrect deceased individuals' voices to concerns about its profitability and the ethical implications of using inflated metrics like 'ARR' to hype AI startups.
- SpaceX continues its ambitious space exploration endeavors with Starship V3 launches, though not without setbacks, while simultaneously preparing for a potential IPO that promises significant returns, primarily for Elon Musk.
- Google's AI integration is pervasive, with efforts to embed Gemini across home devices and a revamped search experiencing significant issues, even struggling to define basic terms like 'disregard,' leading to some users questioning the overall user experience.
- Automakers like Waymo are facing public scrutiny and operational pauses for their autonomous vehicle services due to recurring incidents, including navigation challenges in construction zones and unexpected encounters with floods, raising safety concerns.
- The broader tech landscape sees major players like Apple and Google in ongoing legal battles over app store policies, while companies like Meta are experimenting with new social platforms and others, like Samsung, are facing potential labor disputes amid a challenging economic environment.
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TechCrunch
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AI is being used to resurrect the voices of dead pilots
5 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
AI, Transportation, crash, flight, In Brief, NTSBPeople used AI on a spectrogram image of cockpit recordings to reconstruct them, forcing the NTSB to temporarily block access to its docket system.
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SpaceX launches Starship V3 for the first time, but loses booster on return
5 hours ago
by Sean O'Kane
Space, TC, SpaceX, Starlink, Starship, starship v3The company had a mostly successful first launch of its upgraded Starship V3, which it needs to power its many ambitious goals in the years to come.
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Blue Origin cleared to fly New Glenn mega-rocket after April mishap
6 hours ago
by Sean O'Kane
Space, Blue Origin, In Brief, new glennJeff Bezos' rocket company confirmed an engine failure led to the loss of an AST SpaceMobile satellite last month, but offered little detail.
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Google goes for the glitter with disco-ball icons: ‘Are y’all sure you still want this?’
7 hours ago
by Sarah Perez
AI, Apps, ai icons, Android, disco ball, Google, icons, PIXEL, SpotifyYou can now disco ball-ify your entire Pixel home screen, says Google.
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How VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to crown AI startups
7 hours ago
by Marina Temkin
AI, Startups, Venture, annual recurring revenue, Exclusive, ValuationsSome AI startups are stretching traditional revenue metrics when talking about progress publicly. And their investors are fully aware.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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Google is currently struggling to define words like disregard, stop and ignore
7 hours ago
by Ian Carlos Campbell
AI, GoogleThe search engine's definitions have been replaced with AI Overviews.
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra vs. Vivo X300 Ultra: Battle of the telephoto smartphones
15 hours ago
by Mat Smith
SmartphonesWe put the Oppo Find X9 Ultra up against the Vivo X300 Ultra to see which telephoto smartphone reigns supreme.
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The Morning After: The biggest news from Google I/O 2026
16 hours ago
by Mat Smith
NewsGoogle I/O 2026 kicked off this week and to no one's surprise, it was almost completely about AI.
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Google won't rest until Gemini is everywhere in your home
a day ago
by Mariella Moon
AI, GoogleThe company is making it easier for manufacturers to make more Gemini-powered smart devices.
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Are you really going to talk to Gemini like that?
2 days ago
by Ian Carlos Campbell
AI, GoogleGoogle's new AI features capitalize on the popularity of voice dictation, and a desire to leave the thinking to AI.
The Verge
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Google’s AI search is so broken it can ‘disregard’ what you’re looking for
7 hours ago
by Jay Peters
AI, Google, News, TechGoogle's AI Overviews are running into an interesting problem right now. Earlier on Friday, if you searched for the term "disregard," the AI Overview section would include a response like what you'd see from a more traditional AI chatbot instead of the typical AI summary, as spotted on X . As you can see in the image at the top of this story, I got an AI Overview response that said, "Got it. If you need anything else or have a new question later, just let me know!" As of Friday afternoon, however, Google isn't showing an AI Overview for
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Twelve South’s AirFly Pro 2 has hit one of its best prices ahead of summer travel
10 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge ShoppingTwelve South’s AirFly Pro 2 let you connect wireless headphones to in-flight entertainment systems as well as the Nintendo Switch. | Image: Twelve South With Memorial day weekend kicking off the travel season, we’re seeing a lot of deals pop up on travel gadgets, from portable power banks to noise-canceling headphones . One of the best right now is Twelve South’s AirFly Pro 2 Bluetooth adapter, which lets you use your wireless headphones with in-flight entertainment systems so you can enjoy your flight a little more. It’s currently down to $49.99 ($10 off) at Amazon and directly from Twelve South
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Meta’s Forum is part Reddit, part Facebook, and part Google AI Overview
10 hours ago
by Stevie Bonifield
Facebook, Meta, News, Social Media, TechMeta's new Forum app for iPhones takes Facebook Groups and moves them to a dedicated app with a dedicated AI chatbot to go with it, like an AI revamp of the ill-fated Groups app Facebook shut down in 2017. Rather than going to ChatGPT or tacking "Reddit" onto the end of a Google search, Forum users can view, search for, and post advice directly in their Facebook groups, with optional help from Meta's AI. After logging in with my Facebook account, Forum automatically pulled in the groups I was part of on Facebook and populated my feed with posts from
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Elon, stop trying to make Grok happen
10 hours ago
by Robert Hart
AI, Report, xAIThere is a harsh truth about Elon Musk's "truth-seeking" AI chatbot Grok: It's not very good, and not many people are using it. That's the takeaway of a new Reuters report , which found that Grok barely appears in federal records of how the US government used AI last year. It's not the only sign xAI's signature chatbot is in trouble, even as Musk puts it at the heart of what could be the biggest IPO in history . Reuters reviewed more than 400 examples of government AI use where specific vendors were named. Grok or xAI, it found, appeared
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The best Memorial Day sales you can shop this weekend
11 hours ago
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingMemorial Day is nearly here, meaning the seasonal sales are in full swing. If your weekend plans involve pool parties or barbecues, now is a great time to pick up a portable speaker or set of solar lights , as many of our favorite models are currently on sale. You can also find deals on everything from 4K OLED TVs and noise-canceling earbuds to tents , robot vacuums , and plenty of our favorite everyday essentials . To give you more options, we’ve also included a selection of deals from retailers that aren’t necessarily running their own Memorial Day sales
Wired
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Memorial Day Tech Deals: Sony, Apple, Beats (2026)
9 hours ago
by Louryn Strampe
Gear, Gear / Deals, DealsLots of our most-recommended headphones, power banks, and other gadgets are on sale for Memorial Day.
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Shein Buying Everlane Actually Makes Perfect Sense
10 hours ago
by Louise Matsakis
Business, Made, in, ChinaThe acquisition struck many people as a bizarre mismatch, but it's really a sign of where Chinese ecommerce giants are already going.
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Memorial Day 2026 Grill and Griddle Deals: Weber, Traeger, Recteq
10 hours ago
by Matthew Korfhage
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products / Home, Gear / Products / Outdoor, While, They're, HotSome of WIRED's favorite griddles, grills, and pellet smokers are as much as $250 off for Memorial Day weekend.
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Routers vs. Modems: What You Need to Get Online
12 hours ago
by Simon Hill
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Home Office, Gear / Products, Online, CombineYour modem and router are the dynamic duo you need to get online, so long as you don't mistake one for the other.
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Even If You Hate AI, You Will Use Google AI Search
13 hours ago
by Steven Levy
Business, Business / Tech Culture, BackchannelThe search giant’s AI-crafted answers are so convenient, you’ll be sucked in—to the detriment of the web and the artists and thinkers behind it.