Tech
AI Summary
- Google's struggles with defining basic words like 'disregard' and its AI Overview feature are raising questions about the reliability of search engine information.
- SpaceX's IPO filing indicates a move towards public markets, potentially reshaping the landscape for private space exploration companies and benefiting key stakeholders.
- Meta's launch of Forum, a Reddit-like app, signals continued diversification into social media platforms, aiming to capture user engagement in niche communities.
- Waymo has suspended autonomous driving operations in multiple cities due to recurring safety concerns, particularly in adverse weather and construction zones.
- The tech industry is grappling with the implications of AI, from Spotify's new AI music features to the potential for AI to amplify existing skills and disrupt various sectors.
Sources
TechCrunch
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Kash Patel’s clothing brand website shut down after reports it was hacked
5 hours ago
by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
Security, cybersecurity, FBI, hackers, hacking, In Brief, infostealer, Kash Patel, malwareAccording to users on X, the website was hijacked by hackers in an attempt to trick visitors into installing malware.
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Apple says Epic lawsuit shouldn’t reshape App Store rules for all developers
5 hours ago
by Sarah Perez
Apps, Commerce, Apple, Court, Epic Games, lawsuitApple is asking the Supreme Court to narrow the App Store injunction won by Epic Games and overturn the court’s contempt ruling over external payment fees.
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Spotify’s AI bet: more of everything, less of what you want
5 hours ago
by Ivan Mehta
Apps, AI audio, SpotifySpotify has released a bunch of AI-powered tools that nudge users to create more content. It can be a bit much.
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You can no longer Google the word ‘disregard’
5 hours ago
by Russell Brandom
AI, AI summaries, Google, Google Search, In BriefAfter Google Search's AI update, the word "disregard" now effectively breaks the search interface.
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We tried Google’s AI glasses and they’re almost there
6 hours ago
by Sarah Perez
AI, Gadgets, Hardware, Android XR, android xr glasses, gemini glasses, Google, google glasses, google io 2026Google demoed prototype Android XR glasses that overlay Gemini-powered translation, navigation, and other information directly into your field of view.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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Google is currently struggling to define words like disregard, stop and ignore
an hour 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
8 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
10 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?
a day 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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Twelve South’s AirFly Pro 2 has hit one of its best prices ahead of summer travel
3 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
4 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
4 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
5 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
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Govee’s colorful, JBL-tuned Lamp Pro 2 is matching its best price to date
5 hours ago
by Brandon Widder
Deals, Gadgets, Smart Home, Tech, Verge ShoppingThey say that Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. I have my doubts given the less-than-balmy weather in many parts of the US this weekend, though that doesn’t mean it’s not an appropriate time to pick up some summer essentials — including a portable speaker / smart lamp like Govee’s Table Lamp 2 Pro . Right now, it’s matching its all-time low of $134.99 ($45 off) at Amazon , Best Buy , and Govee’s online storefront ahead of the holiday on May 25th. Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro X Sound by JBL Where to Buy: $179.99 $134.99 at
Wired
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Memorial Day Tech Deals: Sony, Apple, Beats (2026)
3 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
4 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
4 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
6 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
6 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.