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Engadget

Even Realities' G2 smart glasses will keep an eye on your AI agent

It's designed to keep you appraised of what your coding agent is doing, even when you're not at your desk.

22 minutes ago

Engadget

Even Realities' G2 smart glasses will keep an eye on your AI agent

Engadget

The HyperX Clutch Talon is a super configurable multi-platform gaming controller

It features a bunch of hot-swappable components inside its bundled case and it's even Xbox-certified.

25 minutes ago

Engadget

The HyperX Clutch Talon is a super configurable multi-platform gaming controller

TechCrunch

Netflix wants you to watch 'Clips,' its TikTok-like vertical video feed

Netflix is redesigning its mobile app and introducing Clips, a vertical video feed intended to help users discover new content by sharing highlights from original Netflix programming.

55 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Netflix wants you to watch 'Clips,' its TikTok-like vertical video feed

TechCrunch

Spotify introduces verified artist badges to help distinguish humans from AI

As AI-generated artists and tracks flood music streaming platforms, Spotify is rolling out a new “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners more easily identify authentic human artists. To receive the badge, artists must meet certain criteria. Spotify looks for an identifiable artist presence ...

55 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Spotify introduces verified artist badges to help distinguish humans from AI

Engadget

Spotify's new verification badge shows that music is not AI-generated

"Verified by Spotify" will start rolling out over the coming weeks.

55 minutes ago

Engadget

Spotify's new verification badge shows that music is not AI-generated

TechCrunch

Meta says its business AI now facilitates 10 million conversations a week

Meta said over 8 billion advertisers have used at least one of its gen AI tools

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Meta says its business AI now facilitates 10 million conversations a week

WIRED

Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2026)

Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.

1 hour ago

WIRED

Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2026)

TechCrunch

Instagram cracks down on content aggregators

The update targets content aggregators that don't post original content and instead simply re-upload others' posts.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Instagram cracks down on content aggregators

Engadget

Instagram's recommendation algorithm will penalize 'unoriginal' photo and carousel posts

Meme creators and others who don't make "material" edits could get their reach throttled by Meta.

1 hour ago

Engadget

Instagram's recommendation algorithm will penalize 'unoriginal' photo and carousel posts

WIRED

Goal Zero Yeti 1500 Power Station Review (2026): More Power, Better Chemistry

Goal Zero’s new Yeti 1500 power station charges faster and has more juice to keep you powered up, no matter where you are.

2 hours ago

WIRED

Goal Zero Yeti 1500 Power Station Review (2026): More Power, Better Chemistry

Ars Technica

Florida Republicans reject plan to weaken childhood vaccine requirements

DeSantis had called for a special session to take up the proposed changes.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Florida Republicans reject plan to weaken childhood vaccine requirements

Ars Technica

The hidden cost of Google's AI defaults and the illusion of choice

Google says it respects user privacy in AI, but the reality is not so black and white.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

The hidden cost of Google's AI defaults and the illusion of choice

WIRED

This Summer, the American Water Crisis Becomes Real

Concern over water access are poised to consume summer in the US, as crises in Corpus Christi and across the Colorado River threaten to boil over.

2 hours ago

WIRED

This Summer, the American Water Crisis Becomes Real

WIRED

Use Gmail’s ‘Manage Subscriptions’ Tool to Cut Down on Inbox Clutter

Find and remove newsletter subscriptions more easily using Gmail’s built-in tools for organizing bulk emails.

2 hours ago

WIRED

Use Gmail’s ‘Manage Subscriptions’ Tool to Cut Down on Inbox Clutter

WIRED

EufyMake E1 UV Printer Review (2026): Add 3D Texture to Mugs, Magnets, and More

The UV printer lets you customize on almost anything, but it basically needs its own bedroom and probably can’t make rent.

3 hours ago

WIRED

EufyMake E1 UV Printer Review (2026): Add 3D Texture to Mugs, Magnets, and More

WIRED

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 Review: Better Pen, Higher Price

The Moto G Stylus doesn't quite match its peers, but it has niche features you won't find on most phones.

3 hours ago

WIRED

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 Review: Better Pen, Higher Price

Engadget

YouTube's picture-in-picture mode is rolling out to all users worldwide

It will be available to everyone, not just Premium users.

4 hours ago

Engadget

YouTube's picture-in-picture mode is rolling out to all users worldwide

Engadget

Sony says your PlayStation won't check for game licenses every 30 days

Rumors that Sony's new digital rights management (DRM) system might check PlayStation game licenses every 30 days appear not to be true.

6 hours ago

Engadget

Sony says your PlayStation won't check for game licenses every 30 days

TechCrunch

SoftBank is creating a robotics company that builds data centers — and already eyeing a $100B IPO

You need infrastructure to build AI a and robots, but apparently you also need AI and robots to build infrastructure.

9 hours ago

TechCrunch

SoftBank is creating a robotics company that builds data centers — and already eyeing a $100B IPO

TechCrunch

Amazon, Meta join fight to end Google Pay, PhonePe dominance in India

PhonePe and Google Pay command 80% of India's UPI instant payments network. Rivals are set to meet with regulators to lobby for restrictions.

12 hours ago

TechCrunch

Amazon, Meta join fight to end Google Pay, PhonePe dominance in India

Ars Technica

OpenAI Codex system prompt includes explicit directive to "never talk about goblins"

Directions also include system instructions to act like "you have a vivid inner life."

18 hours ago

Ars Technica

OpenAI Codex system prompt includes explicit directive to "never talk about goblins"

Ars Technica

Howdy's dated $3/month ad-free streaming service said to have 1M subscribers

Most are keeping their subscriptions after signing up, too, research firm says.

19 hours ago

Ars Technica

Howdy's dated $3/month ad-free streaming service said to have 1M subscribers

Ars Technica

New Sam Bankman-Fried trial would be huge waste of court’s time, judge says

FTX fraudster came out as Republican, then tried to claim Biden's DOJ targeted him.

20 hours ago

Ars Technica

New Sam Bankman-Fried trial would be huge waste of court’s time, judge says

Ars Technica

Drone strikes on data centers spook Big Tech, halting Middle East projects

Uninsurable war damage is forcing tech companies to rethink Middle East plans.

20 hours ago

Ars Technica

Drone strikes on data centers spook Big Tech, halting Middle East projects