Tech
AI Summary
- The tech industry is buzzing with AI advancements, from Meta reportedly developing an AI pendant to Google's Gemini Spark offering surprisingly useful assistance, while debates continue on AI's ethical boundaries and potential for 'psychosis.'
- Hardware innovation is on full display with new NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops promising peak efficiency, Apple's rumored Siri overhaul, and intriguing updates in wearables like the Oura Ring 5 featuring an AI health coach.
- The gaming world is seeing a surge in new titles and hardware, including the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle and indie darlings like Mina the Hollower, alongside discussions on the future of physical media in gaming.
- The semiconductor and computing space sees intense competition, with Nvidia announcing its RTX Spark chips and AMD pushing its existing tech, while startups like Unastella are pushing boundaries in aerospace with significant funding rounds.
- Across the industry, startups are attracting significant investment, including Snap alums launching a new fund and drone companies making waves, though challenges like developer consternation over GitHub Copilot's billing and data center privacy concerns persist.
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TechCrunch
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Strava declares war on scrapers ahead of IPO
3 hours ago
by Ivan Mehta
Apps, IPO, Strava, data scrapingStrava will charge a flat monthly fee from developers to access its API
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Unastella, a South Korean rocket startup that launched from home, raises $24M
5 hours ago
by Kate Park
Space, Hanwha aerospace, launch vehicle, south korea, UnastellaThe Seoul-based rocket startup is developing its own launch vehicles and engines.
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Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy
18 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Government & Policy, data centers, erin brockovichEnvironmental activist Erin Brockovich has a new mission.
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This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers
20 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Media & Entertainment, backrooms, Curry Barker, Kane parsons, obsession, YouTubeThe YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong.
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‘This is fine’ artist KC Green reaches agreement with AI startup Artisan
20 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Media & Entertainment, Startups, artisan, kc greenThe startup has apparently taken down the ads using KC Green's "This is fine" meme.
Hacker News
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- Cessation of public development of Kefir C compiler 6 hours ago
Engadget
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How to watch Microsoft Build 2026
2 hours ago
by Ian Carlos Campbell
MicrosoftHere's how to watch Microsoft Build 2026.
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NASA readies the X-59 for its first supersonic flight, SpaceX's Starship grounded and more science stories
2 days ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
TomorrowThis week's science news.
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5 Fitness Trackers That Don't Lock Core Features Behind a Monthly Subscription
2 days ago
by Will Shanklin
WearablesThe Fitbit Air isn't the only Whoop alternative that you can buy without a subscription.
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Engadget review recap: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo, Fitbit Air, GoPro Mission 1 and more
2 days ago
by Billy Steele
ReviewsA roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
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ASUS' ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle includes a limited-edition OLED Ally X handheld PC and AR gaming glasses
3 hours ago
by Steve Dent
PC GamingASUS' new ROG Xbox Ally X20 has mostly the same hardware as last year's handheld, but now comes with a new OLED panel.
The Verge
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These are the first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops
3 hours ago
by Jess Weatherbed
Asus, Computex, Dell, Gadgets, HP, Laptops, Microsoft, Nvidia, TechA lot of details are still under wraps, but at least we know what the new Nvidia Spark laptops look like. | Image: Nvidia Nvidia has officially entered the world of consumer laptop chips with the RTX Spark, and several device makers already have hardware lined up for it. Microsoft, Asus, HP, MSI, Lenovo, and Dell are expected to launch RTX Spark laptops sometime this fall, and some of those partner companies have shared details about what we can expect. The common feature shared by all of the upcoming launches is that Arm-based Nvidia RTX Spark superchip , though several
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Asus just announced the OLED Xbox Ally X of my dreams
5 hours ago
by Sean Hollister
AMD, Computex, Gaming, News, PC Gaming, TechThe Xbox Ally X20, and the glasses you’ll have to buy with it. | Image: Asus If you asked me what I'd change about the Xbox Ally X handheld - aside from fixing Windows , I mean - I'd tell you two key things. First, give me a bigger, better screen. Even a little bit bigger, so games feel less claustrophobic and with less ugly bezel. Second, get rid of the "Library" button. I am so tired of an accidental press booting me out of my game and into the Xbox library without a simple way to get back. With
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This is the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark
10 hours ago
by Sean Hollister
Computex, Gadgets, Laptops, Microsoft, News, Nvidia, Tech, WindowsThis shadowy render is the best glimpse Microsoft is giving us so far. | Image: Microsoft Once upon a time, Microsoft had to write off $900 million betting an Arm-based Nvidia chip could power its first flagship Windows portable, the original Microsoft Surface . But today, it's trying again. Microsoft and Nvidia have just announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, a computer with a new Arm-based Nvidia chip at its core. There's a lot we don't know about the 15-inch Surface Laptop Ultra, such as its final specs or the foggiest idea of what it might cost. But Microsoft is promising
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Nvidia announces RTX Spark as ‘the most efficient PC chip ever built’
10 hours ago
by Sean Hollister
Computex, Desktops, Gadgets, Laptops, Microsoft, News, Nvidia, Tech, WindowsThis fall, Nvidia will officially become a consumer PC chipmaker like Intel, AMD, Apple, and Qualcomm, putting a complete computing chip - not just graphics - into the very heart of laptops and mini-PCs. After many months of leaks , it's finally announcing the RTX Spark, the first in a family of chips that will meet or beat the most powerful thin-and-light Windows machines ever, it claims. "This is the most efficient PC chip ever built," says Nvidia senior director of product management Mark Aevermann - without sharing so much as a single statistic or chart to back that up.
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AMD’s new pitch: our old tech is so good you should just keep using it
15 hours ago
by Sean Hollister
Computex, Desktops, Gaming, PC Gaming, TechAMD CEO Lisa Su holds a Ryzen chip. | Image: AMD Computex 2026 is underway in Taiwan, and we're expecting all manner of flashy computers with jaw-dropping prices (or no prices at all) as the entire industry navigates RAMageddon . But for desktop PC gamers, AMD has a different pitch. It's relaunching three old components alongside a big new promise: You won't need to buy a new motherboard until 2030. Today, AMD is promising it will keep supporting its AM5 desktop motherboard socket with new Ryzen processors through 2029, which likely means you can keep upgrading to newer CPUs till
Wired
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Best Sleep Trackers of 2026: Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep
2 hours ago
by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Sleep, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Snooze, FestI tested the top sleep wearables for every type of sleeper, including devices from Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep.
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Universal Audio Volt 876 USB Audio Interface Review: Pro-Level Polish
4 hours ago
by Pete Cottell
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Audio, Product, ReviewWith true plug-and-play support, versatile connectivity, and excellent sound, Universal Audio’s Volt 876 makes recording simple.
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Norse Atlantic Airways Offers Dirt-Cheap Tickets. There’s a Catch
4 hours ago
by Caroline Haskins
Business, Business / Transportation, FlightmaresDozens of people have complained to the Federal Trade Commission about Norse Atlantic Airways’ tech-first customer service operation. Some said they lost thousands of dollars.
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‘Sexual Chocolate’ Faces Recalls After FDA Tests Reveal Undisclosed Viagra
4 hours ago
by Emily Mullin
Science, Science / Health, Total, RecallSellers of products with names like Boner Bears and DTF have voluntarily recalled their products after testing positive for the active ingredients in Viagra and Cialis.
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The Romance Scammer Who Made a Small Fortune Posing as a WWE Superstar
4 hours ago
by Carlos Barragán
The Big Story, Security, WIRED, Book, ClubIn this excerpt from WIRED Book Club pick The Yahoo Boys, journalist Carlos Barragán traces one scammer’s journey from flop to fortune.