Tech
AI Summary
- Waymo has paused operations in four cities due to challenges with robotaxis navigating floods and construction zones, raising concerns about the reliability of autonomous vehicles in unpredictable conditions.
- SpaceX experienced a launch scrub for its Starship V3 and faced scrutiny over its IPO plans, with reports indicating that Elon Musk and his inner circle stand to benefit the most financially.
- Spotify is making significant strides in AI integration, striking a deal with Universal Music for fan-made AI covers and introducing new AI-powered features for podcasts and audiobook creation.
- Law enforcement agencies have dismantled a VPN service that was allegedly utilized by numerous ransomware gangs, signaling a crackdown on cybercriminal infrastructure.
- The tech industry is grappling with AI's reputation crisis, with events like graduates booing AI at a Meta event and discussions around responsible AI development, while also seeing new AI applications emerge across various sectors, from therapy to creative tools.
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TechCrunch
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Waymo expands pause to four cities as robotaxis keep driving into floods
5 hours ago
by Sean O'Kane
Transportation, autonomous vehicles, avs, robotaxis, WaymoWaymo's robotaxi service is now suspended in both Atlanta and San Antonio, as the company works to stop its vehicles from driving into flooded roads.
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SpaceX scrubs first Starship V3 launch just before liftoff
6 hours ago
by Sean O'Kane
Space, SpaceX, StarshipSpaceX fueled the third-generation rocket booster and ship and was just moments away from liftoff, before calling a scrub. It's expected to try again Friday.
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Who will benefit most from SpaceX IPO? Mostly Elon — and a few from his inner circle
8 hours ago
by Julie Bort
TC, Transportation, antonio gracias, Elon Musk, SpaceX, spacex ipoElon Musk has the largest stake in SpaceX by billions of shares. The other biggest shareholders also have longstanding and deep ties to Musk.
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Waymo halts freeway rides after robotaxis struggle in construction zones
9 hours ago
by Sean O'Kane
Transportation, autonomous vehicles, avs, robotaxis, WaymoThe service suspension comes as Waymo has also paused operations in Atlanta and San Antonio after its robotaxis drove into flooded streets.
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes to Twitch to chat with New Yorkers
9 hours ago
by Lauren Forristal
Apps, Government & Policy, Media & Entertainment, Social, Politics, Twitch, zohran mamdaniNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch series today at 4 p.m. ET.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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Anker debuts Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds with its Thus AI chip
7 hours ago
by Billy Steele
NewsAnker's first products with its Thus AI chip are two powerful sets of earbuds, including one that has an AI note taker.
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Google won't rest until Gemini is everywhere in your home
14 hours 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?
17 hours 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.
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You can now add ChatGPT to PowerPoint
7 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
AI, MicrosoftMost users can start generating slides with AI today.
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Elon Musk reportedly owes quite a few of his employees $420
4 days ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Big TechxAI promised workers the money in exchange for tax information to train Grok.
The Verge
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Anker’s new earbuds are the first with its AI chip that boosts noise reduction
7 hours ago
by Andrew Liszewski
Audio, Gadgets, Headphones, News, TechThe Liberty 5 Pro Max feature a larger touchscreen with more controls and the ability to record meetings without a phone. | Image: Anker Anker has announced a new version of its Soundcore Liberty Pro earbuds: the new Liberty 5 Pro . These are the company's first earbuds featuring the Thus AI audio chip Anker announced last month , here being used to bolster noise reduction capabilities and help ensure the user's voice can be clearly heard during calls, even in noisy environments. They're the first new Soundcore Liberty Pro earbuds since the 2024 version that launched with a charging
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Anker’s new earbuds have the best call quality I’ve ever heard
7 hours ago
by John.Higgins
Headphone Reviews, Reviews, TechThe Liberty 5 Pro series are Soundcore’s most ambitious earbuds yet. Soundcore, Anker's audio brand, has mostly lived in the budget-to-midrange world, but with its new Liberty 5 Pro earbuds, it's aiming at the big guys. The two new earbuds - the Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max - use Anker's new Thus chip , which has more processing power than previous Soundcore earbuds to try and compete with the chips found in Apple, Sony, and Bose products. And that extra processing power gives the Liberty 5 Pro the best in-call noise canceling I've heard in any earbuds.
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States ask judge to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster
7 hours ago
by Lauren Feiner
Antitrust, Entertainment, PolicyA federal judge is officially being tasked with deciding whether to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster. More than 30 states are asking Judge Arun Subramanian to order a sale of the ticketing giant, a "sufficient number" of large amphitheaters, and limit its ability to tie access to its remaining amps to the use of its promotions services. In April, a jury found that the company is an illegal monopolist , after more than a month of trial. The initial remedies proposal doesn't include a further breakup of some other parts of Live Nation's business that California Attorney General Rob Bonta told
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All of the updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s battle over OpenAI
10 hours ago
AI, Elon Musk, Law, News, OpenAI, Policy, Tech, xAISam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of OpenAI and its most well-known product, ChatGPT . In 2024, Musk filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its founding mission of developing AI to benefit humanity and shifting focus to boosting profits instead. After nearly a month, with the trial featuring testimony from Musk, Altman, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, OpenAI cofounder Greg Brockman, former OpenAI board member and mother of several of Musk’s children Shivon Zilis, and a few others, the jury deliberated for a couple of hours before returning to
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Firefox is working on a rounded redesign with easy-to-find controls for privacy and AI
10 hours ago
by Stevie Bonifield
News, Tech, WebFirefox is getting a drastic visual overhaul with a redesigned Settings section that will make it easier to find and use privacy settings, including the switch for turning off all present and future AI features . Mozilla calls the redesign "Project Nova" and plans to begin rolling it out later this year. It features rounded UI elements throughout, including bubble-like tabs, along with a refreshed, fire-inspired color palette. Mozilla says it's also updating icons so they're more visually consistent across light and dark themes. Firefox's AI features and models aren't downloaded to your computer unless you choose to use them,
Wired
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Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for May 2026
an hour ago
by Adrienne So
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Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for May
an hour ago
by Jacob Roach
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Peacock Promo Codes: 40% Off May 2026
an hour ago
by Molly Higgins
Gear, CouponsStream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this month, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.
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30% Off Samsung Promo Code | May 2026
an hour ago
by Molly Higgins
Gear, CouponsSave 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.