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The top tech Prime Day deals to shop on day two

Prime Day deals continue with discounts on tech products like headphones and smart home gadgets.

Blogging can just be stating the obvious

Blogging can involve stating the obvious, as writers often feel compelled to express thoughts that seem apparent to them but unaddressed by others.

24 Jun2 min read

Former Infosys chief has a new startup that wants to challenge the IT services world

Vishal Sikka's new startup, Hang Ten Systems, uses AI to challenge traditional IT services firms.

Elon suffers another day short of trillionaire status

Elon Musk's net worth fluctuates, currently falling short of trillionaire status as stock prices change.

24 Jun2 min read

9to5Google

Google Home Speaker vs. the mainstay Nest Mini: Is this a true upgrade?

Google Home Speaker offers improved smart home experience and Gemini capabilities over the Nest Mini.

24 Jun7 min read

Ars Technica

Hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games

Grand Theft Auto VI will cost $80, with an Ultimate Edition priced at $99, due to its high development budget and scope.

Cerebras stock plunges after earnings as CEO says margin outlook was misunderstood

Cerebras Systems' stock dropped nearly 20% after forecasting narrower gross margins despite better-than-expected earnings.

24 Jun2 min read

Zoox upgrades its robotaxi as it prepares for commercial service

Zoox upgraded its custom-built robotaxi with enhanced seating, a lighter interior palette, and improved external communication features, preparing for commercial service and volume production pending regulatory approval.

This new tracking label could help solve cargo theft

Samsara introduces a disposable, business-card-sized tracking label utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy and its existing device network to provide real-time location data for cargo, aiming to reduce theft and improve logistics.

24 Jun5 min read

9to5Google

GM just ‘unlocked’ over 200 Android Automotive apps, including YouTube, for its Google built-in vehicles

General Motors is expanding its Google built-in vehicles with over 200 new Android Automotive apps, including YouTube and other streaming services, accessible on both front and rear displays.

24 Jun6 min read

Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi is getting a refresh

Zoox, Amazon's autonomous vehicle company, updated its purpose-built robotaxi with a brighter interior, enhanced seating, and improved cupholders, based on rider feedback to boost comfort.

8BitDo’s all-button controller gets a screen upgrade for customizations without an app

8BitDo's new Arcade Controller Pro features a built-in screen for on-device customization, eliminating the need for an app to remap buttons or adjust settings.

Ars Technica

Military branches restore flu shot requirement after virus swept through base

Military branches reinstated mandatory flu shots for basic trainees after an outbreak at a Texas Air Force base sickened over 200 recruits and hospitalized four, reversing a recent policy change.

OpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom

OpenAI unveils its first custom chip, Jalapeño, designed for inference systems in collaboration with Broadcom.

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I've Built Countless Sets, and These Are the Best Prime Day Lego Deals (2026)

Amazon Prime Day offers discounts on various Lego sets, including the Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree and Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer.

RubyLLM: A single, beautiful Ruby framework for all major AI providers

RubyLLM provides a unified Ruby framework for interacting with multiple AI providers.

Running Windows Games on a Hobby OS with Wine

Wine is being ported to Astral, a hobby OS, to run Windows games like Cogmind.

OpenAI reveals its first AI processor: Jalapeño

OpenAI reveals Jalapeño, its first custom AI processor for servers processing ChatGPT requests.

Laptop prices suck these days, but here are 25 Prime Day deals that help a little

Laptop prices have increased due to component shortages and higher release prices for new models.

24 Jun11 min read

Ars Technica

Slate Auto's truck builder goes live for its $25k electric pickup

Slate Auto's online configurator reveals pricing for its $25,000 electric pickup truck with various customization options.

24 Jun6 min read

Walmart-backed Flipkart expands quick-commerce push as Amazon ramps up in India

Walmart-backed Flipkart has established 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers for its quick-commerce service in India, with plans to expand to 1,500 by 2026, intensifying competition with Amazon and other rivals.

Vulnerability reports are not special anymore

The increasing capability of large language models to identify software vulnerabilities diminishes the unique value of external security reports, shifting the focus to internal triage and rapid remediation.

23 Jun5 min read

India’s MoEngage bets that the future of marketing is millions of AI agents

MoEngage acquired Aampe, a startup developing AI agents for personalized customer messaging, to enhance its marketing platform and compete with rivals like Salesforce and Adobe.

23 Jun3 min read

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