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YouTube adds new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and ‘Auto speed’

YouTube introduces new podcast features for Premium users, including an AI recommendation tool and 'Auto speed' setting.

28 May3 min read

Thinner Oura Ring 5 finally tracks live activity, $50 price increase

Oura Ring 5 tracks live activity and has enhanced blood pressure features, with a $50 price increase to $399.

28 May4 min read

AGI timelines shift with whichever lab is dominant

Researchers' forecasts for AI automating cognitive labor have shifted over time, influenced by dominant labs and technological advancements.

28 May6 min read

Samsung’s wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 hardware leaks in hands-on [Gallery]

Samsung's wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 hardware has leaked in a hands-on gallery showing a remarkably thin frame.

28 May3 min read

EU fines Temu €200M for allowing sale of illegal products

The European Union has fined Temu €200m for allowing the sale of illegal products on its platform.

28 May16 min read

Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline extended to June 8 after overwhelming demand

TechCrunch extends the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline to June 8 due to overwhelming demand from founders worldwide.

28 May3 min read

Citing 'severe' math deficits, UC faculty demand a return to SAT tests for STEM

UC faculty urge a return to SAT tests for STEM applicants due to severe math deficits among students.

28 May6 min read

Google engineer charged with insider trading after making $1.2M on Polymarket

A Google software engineer faces insider trading charges for allegedly using confidential company data to make over $1.2 million on the prediction market platform Polymarket.

Can we have the day off?

AI may enable a four-day workweek, with increased productivity allowing for an extra day off.

28 May2 min read

Why Google’s AI can’t spell Google (or anything else)

Google's AI struggles with basic spelling due to limitations in its token-based architecture.

28 May4 min read

Wired

Illinois Lawmakers Just Passed America’s Strongest AI Safety Bill

Illinois lawmakers passed a bill requiring AI companies to have third parties confirm they're following safety standards.

FBI Arrests CIA Official with $40M in Gold Bars in His Home

FBI arrests a CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars at his home.

27 May

Google Pixel Buds app update brings new gradient icon

Google Pixel Buds app update brings a new gradient icon and a landing page for managing multiple devices.

27 May2 min read

The Verge

A Google employee allegedly used inside information to win $1.2 million on Polymarket

A Google employee allegedly used inside information to win $1.2 million on Polymarket bets related to search trends.

27 May4 min read

Wired

Google Security Engineer Arrested in Million-Dollar Polymarket Trading Scheme

A Google security engineer was arrested for allegedly using confidential internal data to make over $1 million in trades on Polymarket.

27 May3 min read

Google rolling out Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a update

Google rolls out firmware updates for Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a devices.

27 May1 min read

Rivian will deliver the first R2 SUVs on June 9

Rivian will deliver the first R2 SUVs to customers on June 9.

27 May2 min read

Triomics nabs $22M to bring oncology-specific AI to cancer centers

Triomics raises $22 million to develop AI-powered tools for oncology data management and automation.

27 May3 min read

The Verge

Motorola says affiliate hijacking of Amazon app was ‘unintended’

Motorola stated that its phones redirecting Amazon app users through an affiliate tracking website was "unintended" and has been "promptly corrected.

27 May4 min read

The Verge

Sony is offering up to 50 percent off some of our favorite PS5 games

Sony is holding a Days of Play sale through June 10, offering discounts of up to 50 percent on PlayStation 5 games and accessories.

27 May5 min read

MediaTek Dimensity 8550 is ready for Gemini Intelligence on affordable Android flagships

MediaTek's new Dimensity 8550 chipset provides foundational support for Gemini Intelligence on affordable Android flagships, including an NPU upgrade and LLM Booster.

27 May3 min read

PostHog will train AI models with your data (opt-in by default)

PostHog will train AI models using customer data to enhance existing products and build new ones, with US cloud users opted in by default and EU users opted out.

27 May4 min read