Tech
AI Summary
- AI continues its aggressive integration into various sectors, from enhancing fan experiences in Formula 1 with IBM's technology to raising ethical questions by resurrecting deceased pilots' voices.
- The space race heats up as SpaceX attempts its Starship V3 launch and Blue Origin receives clearance for its New Glenn mega-rocket, while SpaceX also files for its own IPO.
- Startups are making significant revenue gains, exemplified by Berlin-based Peec doubling its annualized revenue to $10M, while others like audio-generation app Huxe face shutdowns.
- Tech giants are navigating complex legal and public relations challenges, with Apple contesting Epic's App Store lawsuit, Google introducing controversial AI features like 'disregard' and disco-ball icons, and Meta launching a new Reddit-like app called Forum.
- The financial landscape for tech is marked by IPO filings from companies like nuclear startup Deep Fission and smart ring maker Oura, alongside scrutiny of inflated 'ARR' metrics used to crown AI startups by VCs and founders.
Sources
TechCrunch
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Ferrari is using IBM’s AI to create F1 superfans
an hour ago
by Dominic-Madori Davis
Transportation, AI, IBM, Apps, formula one, Exclusive, f1IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP take TechCrunch inside how they are redefining the fan experience.
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Nuclear startup Deep Fission says it’s going public, again, and I have questions
2 hours ago
by Tim De Chant
Climate, IPO, nuclear power, Deep Fission, nuclear fissionDeep Fission is seeking an IPO that could raise $157 million, though investors may have trouble buying the nuclear startup's story.
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Elon Musk has given up on solar power (on Earth)
3 hours ago
by Tim De Chant
AI, Climate, Analysis, data centers, Elon Musk, Solar Power, SpaceX, Tesla, xAIElon Muks's xAI has gone all in on natural gas, while SpaceX is obsessed with orbital data centers. What happened to the "solar-electric economy" he promised?
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Peec, one of Berlin’s rising startups, more than doubled annualized revenue in months to $10M, sources say
9 hours ago
by Anna Heim
Startups, Venture, search marketing, Antler, peec aiPeec, which helps brands track their presence in AI searches, offers proof of a key trend among European startups.
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AI is being used to resurrect the voices of dead pilots
17 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.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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Dead by Daylight is finally adding Jason from Friday the 13th
an hour ago
by Kris Holt
GamingAt long last, Jason is coming to Dead By Daylight.
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Myst and Riven remakes, the return of Bubsy and other new indie games worth checking out
5 hours ago
by Kris Holt
GamingAmong the indie games we've seen worth checking out is a puzzle platformer inspired by mental health challenges and turning failures into progress.
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra vs. Vivo X300 Ultra: Battle of the telephoto smartphones
a day 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
a day 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
2 days ago
by Mariella Moon
AI, GoogleThe company is making it easier for manufacturers to make more Gemini-powered smart devices.
The Verge
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The man behind the legendary MPC, Roger Linn, stays focused with a single browser tab
an hour ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Column, Entertainment, Interview, Music, ReportRoger 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
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Here are 38 Memorial Day deals we recommend for $50 or less
2 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
UncategorizedMassive 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
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Hanging out in my favorite virtual coffee shop in Tokyo
3 hours ago
by Andrew Webster
Entertainment, Games Review, GamingFinding 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
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I have a new go-to browser
4 hours ago
by David Pierce
Gadgets, Installer, Streaming, TechHi, 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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Google’s new anything-to-anything AI model is wild
5 hours ago
by Allison Johnson
AI, Google, Google I/O 2026, Hands-on, Reviews, TechJust a stuffed deer having the time of his life. | Image: Gemini / The Verge Last year I deepfaked my kid's stuffed animal to make it look like his plush deer was on vacation. It was an experiment to see if I could re-create the events depicted in a Gemini ad Google was running, and I never showed the videos of Buddy the deer on his adventures to my four-year-old. But it was a revealing exercise that made me think a lot about the difference between some harmless fun with generative AI and full-on slop. Maybe that Venn diagram
Wired
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Memorial Day Dyson Vacuum Deals: V15 Detect, Gen5Detect, PencilVac On Sale
3 hours ago
by Nena Farrell
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products / Home, Suction, SaleWishing for your very own Dyson vacuum? Don’t miss these vacuum deals happening over the holiday weekend.
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L.L.Bean's Zip Hunter's Tote Is the Only Carryall You Need
5 hours ago
by Michael Calore
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Bag, CheckIts do-it-all thermoplastic lining can both carry gear through wet muck and transport wet, mucky groceries home from the store.
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Quantum ‘Jamming’ Could Help Unlock the Mysteries of Causality
5 hours ago
by Matt von Hippel
Science, Spooky, ActionTo keep communications secure in a post-quantum world, cryptographers are digging down into the concept of cause and effect.
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The Best Smart Sprinklers and Irrigation Systems: In-Ground Sprinklers, Hose Timers (2026)
6 hours ago
by Christopher Null
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Home, Lawn, OrderWe’ve tested almost a dozen options that handle everything from scheduling and weather changes to water conservation, so you don’t have to.
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The FBI Wants ‘Near Real-Time’ Access to US License Plate Readers
6 hours ago
by Matt Burgess, Dell Cameron, Andrew Couts
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / National Security, Security / Security News, RoundupPlus: Google publishes a live exploit for an unpatched flaw, the feds arrest two men accused of creating thousands of nonconsensual deepfake nudes, and more.