007 First Light turns its tutorial into a cinematic training montage
007 First Light reframes its tutorial as a cinematic training montage, blending interactive gameplay with classic action-movie storytelling.
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4 Smart Home Projects Worth Leaving to the Professionals
Some smart home upgrades are better handled by professionals. Electrical panel work and complex network rack setups top the list of projects to think twice about.
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5 New Streaming Shows to Watch This Weekend (May 29–31)
A roundup of five streaming shows debuting the last weekend of May, including Deli Boys season 2 on Hulu and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder season 2 on Netflix.
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A $2,000 AI-Generated Film About Iran's Protests Heads to Tribeca
Dreams of Violets, a $2,000 AI-generated film dramatizing Iran's crackdown on protesters, will premiere at the Tribeca Festival next month.
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Anthropic closes $65B Series H round at near-$1 trillion valuation
Anthropic has closed a $65B Series H round at a $965B valuation, potentially its last private raise before an IPO, with backing from Sequoia, Amazon, and others.
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Anthropic Plans Public Release of Mythos-Class Claude in Coming Weeks
Anthropic says its Mythos-class Claude model could reach general users within weeks, as the company works to finalize cybersecurity safeguards ahead of a public release.
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Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8 Is Designed to Flag Its Own Uncertainty
Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8 is built to better acknowledge when it's uncertain, rather than presenting unsupported conclusions with false confidence.
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Anthropic's Opus 4.8 Adds Dynamic Workflows for Large-Scale Agent Tasks
Anthropic released Opus 4.8 with a new Dynamic Workflows feature for coordinating large numbers of parallel subagents, plus improved handling of uncertain data.
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Apple's Redesigned Siri for iOS 26 May Live Inside the Dynamic Island
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has shared an early look at Apple's Siri overhaul, expected at WWDC 2026, including a Dynamic Island home and a new chatbot-style interface.
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Asana Acquires No-Code Agent Builder Stack AI for $75 Million
Asana acquired no-code agent builder Stack AI for $75 million, adding its founders and technology to Asana's growing suite of AI workflow tools.
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Bluesky adds long-form content support via AT Protocol community apps
Bluesky's latest app update integrates long-form content from AT Protocol-powered publishing platforms, letting users read articles and blog posts within the app.
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Call of Duty: Warzone is ending PS4 and Xbox One support this year
Activision is ending Warzone support on PS4 and Xbox One this year, with storefront removal starting June 4 and gameplay shutting down later in 2025.
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Corgi's valuation doubled to $2.6B in three weeks, and LPs are paying attention
Corgi's valuation doubled to $2.6B in just three weeks, drawing scrutiny from LPs over rapid internal markups with no liquidity event in between.
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Financial Exchanges Are Building Futures Markets for AI Compute Tokens
Major financial exchanges, including Shanghai's futures market and CME Group, are developing derivative products tied to AI compute tokens and GPU rental costs.
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Five HBO Max Shows Worth Binging Over a Long Weekend
Five HBO Max series — including The Penguin and The Chair Company — chosen specifically for their short enough season lengths to finish over a single weekend.
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Five Linux Distros That Disappeared When Their Developers Left
A look at Linux distributions that were once popular or beloved but disappeared after their key developers stepped away or sold up.
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Four Windows 11 Features Worth Turning On Right Now
Windows 11 includes several powerful features that are off or hidden by default — including clipboard history, snap assist, and per-app audio controls.
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Google Apps Work Better Together — Here's How to Use Them
Combining Google apps like Gemini, Gmail, Docs, Keep, and Calendar unlocks integrations that can streamline writing, task management, and daily organization.
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Google Maps has a Street View time archive most people don't know about
Google Maps has quietly preserved years of Street View history, letting users look back at how places appeared in the past.
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Google Tests Cutting Free Gmail Storage From 15GB to 5GB for New Users
Google is testing a cut to free Gmail storage for new users, potentially dropping the limit from 15GB to 5GB in select regions, with phone verification required to unlock more.
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HBO Max in June: House of the Dragon, Larry David, and More Worth Watching
House of the Dragon season 3, a new Larry David comedy, and a Questlove-directed documentary are among the HBO Max highlights arriving in June.
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Healthcare data platform H1 raises $40M from CVS despite cooling SaaS market
Healthcare data platform H1 raised $40M led by CVS Health Ventures, with CEO Ariel Katz arguing its physician data business is insulated from AI disruption.
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How Paris Became a Serious Contender in the Global AI Race
Paris is emerging as a major hub for AI research, startups, and policy — challenging Silicon Valley's long-held dominance in the global tech conversation.
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How to Run a Local AI Chatbot on Your iPhone
Running an open-weight AI chatbot locally on an iPhone can cost as little as a one-time $5 purchase, with added benefits of offline use and stronger privacy.
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Leaked Disney memo points to Hulu app shutdown by end of 2026
An internal memo reported by Business Insider suggests Disney plans to shut down the standalone Hulu app and fold its content into Disney+ by end of 2026.
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M-DISC promises 1,000-year data storage — its maker lasted under a decade
M-DISC is a write-once optical format designed to last 1,000 years, but its inventor Millenniata filed for bankruptcy in 2016. Verbatim still sells the discs today.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot redesigned with faster load times and progressive UI
Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned Microsoft 365 Copilot with a faster interface, structured responses, and a context-sensitive UI approach called progressive disclosure.
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Microsoft's Copilot Gets a Stripped-Down, Monochrome Redesign
Microsoft has redesigned Copilot for Microsoft 365 with a minimal, largely black-and-white interface aimed at consistency across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) drops to $699 — nearly half its original price
The 2025 Motorola Razr Ultra with 512GB is now $699.99 at Best Buy and Amazon, down from $1,299.99 — keeping its Snapdragon 8 Elite internals at nearly half the price.
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Nintendo's Pictonico Is a Surprise Mobile Game That Echoes WarioWare
Nintendo quietly launched Pictonico, a quirky mobile game with strong WarioWare vibes, marking an unexpected return to smartphone gaming.
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Not All Toyota SUVs Are Created Equal for Reliability in 2026
Toyota's SUV lineup is mid-transition in 2026, and reliability varies significantly across models. Here's how the range stacks up based on scores, maintenance costs, and recall data.
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Nothing Phone 4a Pro Shows What Samsung and Google Are Missing
The Nothing Phone 4a Pro makes a case that smartphones can still be distinctive and fun — something Samsung and Google have largely forgotten.
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Oura Ring 5 Goes 40% Thinner With Redesigned Sensors and a New Charging Case
Oura's Ring 5 is 40% thinner than the Ring 4, with redesigned sensors, new colorways, and an optional month-long charging case.
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Oura Ring 5 Is 40% Smaller — and a Lesson for Smartwatch Makers
The Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller than its predecessor, reengineered from the ground up — and a pointed example for smartwatch makers still ignoring smaller wrists.
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Oura Ring 5 Is Smaller and More Capable — but Comes with Ecosystem Lock-In
The Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller than its predecessor and introduces clinical-grade health tracking — but its depth comes tied to a subscription and ecosystem lock-in.
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Oura Ring 5 Opens for Preorder at $399 Ahead of June 4th Launch
The Oura Ring 5 opens for preorder ahead of a June 4th launch, starting at $399 with a 40% smaller design, longer battery life, and new health tracking features.
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Pentagon confirms adversaries used commercial location data to track U.S. troops
U.S. Central Command confirmed adversaries used purchased commercial location data to track American troops, prompting Sen. Wyden to call adtech a national security threat.
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Phishing Campaign Targets Signal Users' Chat Backup Recovery Keys
A phishing campaign is tricking Signal users into handing over their backup recovery keys, potentially exposing past messages, photos, and documents.
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Prison Phone Service Pay Tel Exposed 300K Callers' IDs in Unsecured Cloud Server
Cybersecurity firm UpGuard found a password-free Azure server exposing 300K+ driver's licenses, ID documents, and inmate communications belonging to Pay Tel customers.
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Slate Auto to Reveal EV Pricing and Open Preorders on June 24
Slate Auto will reveal pricing for its low-cost EV on June 24 and begin taking non-refundable $300 preorders, with first deliveries expected by end of 2025.
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Slate EV Truck Pre-Orders Open June 24, Price Now Expected in Mid-$20Ks
Slate's electric truck pre-orders open June 24 with a $300 non-refundable deposit. Pricing is now expected to start in the mid-$20,000 range after federal EV tax credits were eliminated.
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Spotify's Mobile Apps Get Bulk Editing, Folder Management, and Background Downloads
Spotify has rolled out several mobile updates including playlist folder editing, bulk track management, and background downloads for iOS Premium users.
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TechCrunch Extends Startup Battlefield 200 Deadline to June 8
TechCrunch has extended the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline to June 8, giving early-stage startups a final chance to compete at Disrupt 2026.
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The 2015 Mercedes S550 now sells for less than a new economy car
Steep depreciation has turned the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 — a twin-turbo V8 flagship — into a used bargain now priced below many new economy cars.
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The 2021 Kindle Paperwhite drops to $99.99 at Woot — $40 off
The 2021 Kindle Paperwhite is on sale for $99.99 at Woot through June 14th — a $40 discount on the waterproof e-reader with 16GB storage.
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The 2026 Buick Envista undercuts the BMW X1 on price and rivals it on style
The 2026 Buick Envista starts at $24,700 and makes a credible case against pricier German rivals with its styling, cabin quality, and feature set.
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The 2026 Toyota Tacoma Undercuts Full-Size Trucks by $10,000
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma starts at $32,445 — about $10,000 less than comparable full-size trucks — while still offering capable towing and off-road performance.
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Waymo's Ojai Robotaxi, Built on a Zeekr Platform, Opens to Select Riders
Waymo has begun offering free rides in its new Ojai robotaxi — a Zeekr-built minivan outfitted with Waymo tech — to select users in three U.S. cities.
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What TPM Actually Does in Windows 11 — and Why Microsoft Botched the Explanation
TPM 2.0 was framed as a Windows 11 checkbox requirement, but the security chip does far more — and Microsoft largely failed to explain why it matters.
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Why Google Messages' Cloud Backup Is More Trouble Than It's Worth
Google Messages only backs up to Google Drive, quietly consuming storage and concentrating your private data with one provider. Here's what to consider before enabling it.
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Your Motherboard May Cap How Much Storage You Can Actually Add
Adding more storage to a PC isn't always as simple as buying a bigger drive — your motherboard may impose limits on how far you can actually scale.
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YouTube adds audio-first mode and auto speed for podcast listeners
YouTube is rolling out an audio-first "on-the-go mode" and auto speed playback for podcasts, available to Premium subscribers on Android first.
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YouTube Lets Users Shape Their Feed With AI Prompts
YouTube is rolling out a prompt-based AI feature that lets US users generate a personalized Home feed, with open questions about what it means for creators.
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo Review: Dual OLED Screens, $4,500 Price Tag
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo packs dual 16-inch 3K OLED screens and an RTX 5090 into one $4,500 laptop — a wildly impractical machine that earns an 8.6/10.
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Wired Internet Without Running Ethernet Cables: Three Options Worth Knowing
Specialized adapters using existing coaxial or other in-wall wiring can deliver wired internet speeds without the hassle of running new ethernet cables.
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GoPro Mission 1 Pro Review: Outstanding Video Quality, Steep Price
The GoPro Mission 1 Pro packs a 1-inch 50MP sensor with 8K 60fps video and top-tier stabilization, but its size, weight, and price set it apart from rivals.
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Blackmagic Camera 3.3 Adds Apple Watch Remote Control for Solo Creators
Blackmagic Camera's 3.3 update adds an Apple Watch companion app, letting solo creators remotely monitor footage, start recording, and apply LUTs from their wrist.
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ChatGPT's New 'Trusted Contact' Feature Alerts Friends to Self-Harm Risk
OpenAI's new Trusted Contact feature lets ChatGPT alert a nominated friend if a user shows signs of being at serious risk of self-harm, with human review required before any notification is sent.
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DJI Teases Dual-Camera Osmo Pocket 4P Gimbal for 2026
DJI has officially teased the Osmo Pocket 4P, a dual-camera gimbal with wide and 3x zoom lenses, set to launch in 2026.
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Engadget Podcast: GameStop's $56B eBay Bid, reMarkable Paper Pure Review
The Engadget Podcast breaks down GameStop's $56B eBay bid, reviews the reMarkable Paper Pure, and covers the week's biggest tech headlines.
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Sony Partners with TSMC to Build Next-Gen Image Sensors in Japan
Sony and TSMC are forming a joint venture in Japan to develop next-gen image sensors, as Sony's CEO moves to reduce the company's in-house manufacturing footprint.
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