Tech
AI Summary
- Meta is expanding its subscription services across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, signaling a strategic shift towards monetizing its platforms beyond advertising, with AI features reportedly in the pipeline.
- The AI arms race continues with Cognition, an AI coding startup, securing a substantial $1 billion in funding at a $25 billion pre-money valuation, underscoring investor confidence in AI-driven development tools.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) has landed a significant $6 billion deal with Snowflake, highlighting the growing reliance on cloud infrastructure for specialized AI hardware like CPU chips.
- The tech industry is grappling with the pervasive influence of AI, evidenced by YouTube's move to automatically label AI-generated videos and reports of 'AI psychosis' among tech CEOs, while platforms like Robinhood are exploring AI agents for stock trading.
- SpaceX faces scrutiny from the FAA following a V3 booster failure, prompting an investigation into the Starship program and underscoring the challenges in advancing private spaceflight technology.
Sources
TechCrunch
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In more good news for Amazon, Snowflake signs $6B deal with AWS for AI CPU chips
an hour ago
by Julie Bort
Enterprise, TC, AI, Amazon, AWS, Snowflake, AI chipsSnowflake has signed a new, enormous five-year deal with Amazon to secure chips for AI usage. Nvidia is once again being put on notice.
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Payroll startup Remote says it grew revenue 50% per employee without adding headcount
an hour ago
by Anna Heim
AI, AI adoption, RemotePayroll service provider Remote recently surpassed $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and became cash-flow positive, thanks to a 50% increase in revenue per employee resulting from AI adoption.
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UK Visa Portal exposed thousands of applicants’ passports and selfies — then called the lawyers on us
3 hours ago
by Zack Whittaker
Security, cybersecurity, data exposure, ExclusiveThe third-party website exposed passports, selfies, and the location data of applicants who submitted their documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the website sent attorneys.
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Meta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans
3 hours ago
by Sarah Perez
AI, Apps, Media & Entertainment, Social, Creators, Facebook, Instagram, Meta, meta ai, social media, subscriptions, WhatsAppMeta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp worldwide, while also testing new AI, creator, and business-focused offerings under its broader “Meta One” subscription brand.
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With a new $100M raise, Princeton’s Thea Energy is now a top-funded fusion startup
3 hours ago
by Tim De Chant
Climate, Climate Capital, fusion power, Gaingels, linse capital, nuclear fusion, Thea Energy, TimescaleThea Energy's pixel-inspired magnets could give its power plant plans a boost. The fusion startup hopes to get a commercial reactor working by 2034.
Hacker News
- YouTube to automatically label AI-generated videos an hour ago
- I think Anthropic and OpenAI have found product-market fit 4 hours ago
- What Apple and Google are doing to your push notifications 2 hours ago
- SimCity 3k in 4k (2025) 3 hours ago
- DuckDuckGo search saw 28% more visits after Google said people love AI mode 5 hours ago
Engadget
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Halide Mark III adds a built-in editor to the popular camera app
33 minutes ago
by Ian Carlos Campbell
Apps, Smartphones, TabletsThe update also introduces the app's take on film stock simulation.
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How to get wired internet without running ethernet cables
6 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
AccessoriesAdvances in adapters mean you could ditch Wi-Fi for better performance.
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo review: Outrageously expensive, totally awesome
6 hours ago
by Sam Rutherford
Laptops & PCs, GamingThe ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo is a gamer's dream machine, but its price is a nightmare.
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Marathon's first open play week starts on June 2
an hour ago
by Igor Bonifacic
PC Gaming, PlayStation, XboxBungie also shared more information about what players can expect from the game's new season.
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GoPro Mission 1 Pro review: The best action cam video quality comes at a high price
a day ago
by Steve Dent
PhotographyGoPro's Mission 1 Pro action cam has a big 1-inch sensor that offers sharp, color accurate 8K 60 fps and 4K 240 fps video.
The Verge
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All the news about Ferrari’s polarizing Luce EV
42 minutes ago
by Stevie Bonifield
Cars, Design, Electric Cars, News, TransportationFerrari fans don’t like the design of the new Luce EV, an electric four-door sedan that just doesn’t look like the Ferraris of old . It was designed with help from Jony Ive’s LoveFrom, but what worked for Ive at Apple isn’t working for Ferrari. The Luce’s launch immediately preceded a stock drop that even an appearance by the Pope hasn’t been able to turn around so far. This Ferrari should have been a Volkswagen Luce x Leo. ‘If I were to say what I think, I would be hurting Ferrari.’ Ferrari’s stock plummets after disappointing Luce unveil. Jony Ive’s
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The new Halide camera app launches with film looks and an upgraded photo editor
an hour ago
by Andrew Liszewski
Apple, Apps, Cameras, Gadgets, iPhone, News, TechHalide Mark III isn’t free, but you can try it out for a week before buying. | Image: Lux Optics After first being announced in December 2024, Lux Optics has finally released the latest version of its Halide camera app for the iPhone and iPad. The Halide Mark III app's most compelling feature is a new film simulation engine and a collection of five new Looks that can be applied to photos as they're taken. Co-developed with Cullen Kelly , a "renowned Hollywood colorist," the different looks are tailored for landscape photography, portraits, and cityscapes, plus a black-and-white option with
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Facebook launches a ‘Plus’ subscription that gives you extra features
an hour ago
by Jay Peters
Facebook, Instagram, Meta, News, TechAfter announcing tests of premium subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp earlier this year, TechCrunch and Bloomberg report that Meta is launching a global rollout over the next few weeks and is also starting to test subscriptions for Meta AI. With the new offerings, Meta joins many other tech companies in changing up its subscription plans to bring in new revenues following substantial AI investments - Google, for example, recently lowered the price of its most expensive subscription and threw in YouTube Premium. Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus will cost $3.99 per month, while WhatsApp Plus will cost $2.99 per month.
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Roids were all the rage at the Enhanced Games
2 hours ago
by Victoria Song
Entertainment, Features, Health, Science, SportsCody Miller just after winning $250,000 at the Enhanced Games. In Las Vegas, the blazing sun beats down on a makeshift Olympic-length pool. Cody Miller stands on the starting block of lane one. His arms are raised in victory. MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This" thumps over the loudspeakers as he rips off his swimming cap, throwing it to the ground. Miller lets out a guttural scream, muscles and veins bulging. He's just won the men's 50m breaststroke at the inaugural Enhanced Games. Miller's wallet is $250,000 fatter than it was 26.55 seconds ago - a new personal best time
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Valve raises Steam Deck prices by more than $200
4 hours ago
by Jay Peters
Gaming, News, PC GamingValve has significantly increased the price of the Steam Deck - but now, it's also in stock. The 512GB Steam Deck OLED now costs $789, up from $549, while the 1TB model costs $949, up from $649. As I write this, both models are available to buy on Steam with an estimated delivery date of three to five business days. The company says the price increase is because of "rising memory and storage costs." Nothing about the Steam Deck has changed, but "these new prices reflect the current state of component costs and other global logistical challenges across the industry
Wired
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Huawei's ‘Chip Queen’ Throws Down the Gauntlet
3 hours ago
by Will Knight
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, AI, LabThe Chinese company is adapting to the demise of Moore’s Law, which guides chip production. It could complicate US chip dominance.
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A Dating App Is Giving Away Free Gas to Convince People to Get Out of the House
3 hours ago
by Jason Parham
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Dystopian, VibesAmid ongoing economic anxieties, BLK and other companies are giving away basic essentials to appeal to the public.
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8 Best Computer Speakers (2026) After Testing 25+ Pairs
5 hours ago
by Simon Hill
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Speakers, Gear / Products / Computers, Gear / Products / Home Office, Buying, GuideThese WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.
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I Like Ferrari's Luce EV. But This Is Why It's Heartbreaking
6 hours ago
by Jeremy White
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Luce, LibreDesigned by Jony Ive and a host of ex-Cupertino colleagues, the Luce shows us what might have been had Apple made good on its $10 billion bet.
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Drone Ports and Funding Mayhem: Trump's Ballroom Has Turned Toxic
6 hours ago
by Hugo Lowell
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Inner, Loop“Republicans are just going to have to suck it up and get it done,” says one Trump aide about the funding melee. The votes, though, may simply not be there.