Tech
AI Summary
- OpenAI has unveiled its first custom chip, developed in partnership with Broadcom, signaling a significant move into hardware development for AI.
- The tech industry is grappling with the dual realities of AI's potential to disrupt jobs while simultaneously proving to be a resilient field for engineers, as new data emerges.
- Geopolitical tensions are rising, with Europe pushing back against US-led chip war policies and Alibaba launching legal action against the US government.
- Electric vehicle innovation continues with Slate revamping its affordable EV truck and Zoox advancing its robotaxi services towards commercial deployment.
- The ongoing AI race sees researchers moving between major companies like Google and its rivals, while also prompting discussions about AI budget management and ethical considerations like the illicit extraction of AI model capabilities.
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TechCrunch
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Europe is pushing back on Washington’s chip war
6 hours ago
by Connie Loizos
AI, TC, AI chips, ASML, In BriefAs ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet told TechCrunch in May, what China can currently buy are older-generation deep ultraviolet tools — gear first shipped about a decade ago — the same machines the MATCH Act would now put off-limits.
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Former Infosys chief has a new startup that wants to challenge the IT services world
6 hours ago
by Jagmeet Singh
AI, Startups, Aramco Ventures, Hang Ten Systems, infosys, it services, mayfield, Vishal SikkaBacked by Mayfield and Aramco Ventures, Vishal Sikka’s new venture brings together veterans from SAP, Infosys, and VianAI.
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Elon suffers another day short of trillionaire status
7 hours ago
by Amanda Silberling
Space, Elon Musk, In Brief, SpaceXRight now he's merely a several-hundred-billionaire, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index.
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Cerebras stock plunges after earnings as CEO says margin outlook was misunderstood
7 hours ago
by Aisha Malik
AI, Cerebras, In BriefIn its first earnings report since going public, the AI chipmaker forecast a narrower gross margin in its core business, scaring investors.
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AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they’re the most resilient
8 hours ago
by Marina Temkin
AI, Startups, engineering, hiring, Layoffs, signalfire, software developmentWhile AI dominates the layoff narrative, engineers are actually making up a larger share of new hires, according to SignalFire data.
Hacker News
- Anthropic says Alibaba illicitly extracted Claude AI model capabilities 10 hours ago
- OpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom 12 hours ago
- Cloudflare launched self-managed OAuth for all 4 hours ago
- LuaJIT 3.0 proposed syntax extensions 5 hours ago
- Blogging can just be stating the obvious 6 hours ago
Engadget
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OpenAI's free GPT-5.5 model makes ChatGPT better at understanding context
42 minutes ago
by Mariella Moon
AIOpenAI has rolled out an upgrade for the free model you interact with the most on ChatGPT.
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After successfully selling over 15 cars, Faraday Future would now like you to buy its robots
6 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
RoboticsFarday Future hasn't quite given up on EVs, but it's now also pitching a lineup of robots, including humanoids and a quadruped with an optional canine heads.
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The Grand Theft Auto 6 physical edition is overpriced DRM in a box
7 hours ago
by Jessica Conditt
GamingIt's not the $80 physical edition we deserve, and it's also not the one we need right now.
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European Space Agency's Euclid captures the star-filled center of the Milky Way
8 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
SpaceNASA will begin mapping the galactic bulge with a mission later this summer.
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Jalapeño is the first AI chip from OpenAI and Broadcom
10 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
AIIt's a spicy start for the AI company's collaboration with the chip maker.
The Verge
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The top tech Prime Day deals to shop on day two
6 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Prime Day, Tech, Verge ShoppingWelcome to day two of Amazon’s four-day Prime Day event, which, if we’re being honest, looks a lot like day one. That’s actually good news, though, because many of the best deals are still around, and some new ones have joined them. If you’ve got a Prime subscription, whether through a free trial or a discounted student membership , you’ll find our favorite deals below. Not every Prime Day deal deserves your attention, so we’ve filled this guide with products we know and genuinely like. Our team has spent years living with, testing, and comparing everything from robot vacuums and
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This year’s Prime Day deals on Apple products are the best I’ve seen
8 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Apple, Deals, Gadgets, Prime Day, Tech, Verge ShoppingThe AirPods Max 2 have some updates on the inside, but look identical to the original AirPods Max. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Amazon’s Prime Day is now in its second day, and whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 has already dropped to a new low price, while the AirPods Pro 3 are discounted to $179 . With Tim Cook warning that price hikes are coming , now may be the moment if you’ve been eyeing
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The 16 best robot vacuum deals available during Prime Day
8 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Prime Day, Smart Home, Tech, Verge ShoppingThe Narwal Flow 2 is down to a new low price. | Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge If you’ve been wanting to buy a robot vacuum but have been put off by how much it can cost to get a good one, now is not a bad time to start looking. We’re now on day two of Prime Day, and Amazon, along with retailers like Best Buy and Walmart, is offering discounts on several models we’ve tested from brands like Roborock, Dreame, and Shark. Whether you’re looking for a basic robot vacuum that can cut down on the amount
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Charlie Kirk’s legacy is a 30-year sentence for moving zines
8 hours ago
by Gaby Del Valle
Analysis, Policy, Politics, ReportJust days after a gunman killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, it became clear that President Donald Trump would use the assassination to fuel a crackdown on free speech . To avenge Kirk's death, the administration vowed to go after so-called "antifa" (otherwise known as antifascist) terrorists. Now that promise is bearing fruit. This week, eight Texas activists were sentenced to between 30 and 100 years in prison - one for attempted murder, but most for supposedly belonging to an insurrectionary "Antifa cell," including one sentenced to 30 years in part for moving a box of zines. These unusually harsh sentences
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Microsoft introduces cheaper Surface devices with half the memory
8 hours ago
by Emma Roth
Gadgets, Laptops, Microsoft, News, TechMicrosoft just added a cheaper 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop to its lineup. Both models come equipped with 8GB of RAM instead of 16GB, costing $849 for the specced-down Surface Pro and $949 for the Surface Laptop , as spotted earlier by Windows Central . When the 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop launched in 2025 , the base configurations offered 16GB of RAM and 256GB of USF storage, for $799 and $899, respectively. But in April 2026, Microsoft hiked the prices to $1,049 and $1,199. The memory crunch has also resulted in a higher base price
Wired
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Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for June 2026
an hour ago
by Scott Gilbertson
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsGet 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
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50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | June 2026
an hour ago
by Molly Higgins
Gear, CouponsExplore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
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NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in June 2026
an hour ago
by Scott Gilbertson
Gear, CouponsSave up to 77% on 2-year plans and get 3 free months with our NordVPN discount codes.
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Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for June
an hour ago
by Jacob Roach
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsBoost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
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AT&T Promo Codes: $50 Off This June 2026
an hour ago
by Kat Merck
GearWhether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.