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Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers

Microsoft unveiled two AI-powered hardware concepts at its annual developer conference — a small desktop cube and a wearable access badge that hangs around the neck or belt. Both devices connect to Microsoft software and AI agents, letting workers interact with AI without needing a laptop. The badge includes a camera and fingerprint activation. No release date was announced, but hundreds of Microsoft employees are...

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ASUS's NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops could give the MacBook Pro some competition

The ASUS ProArt P14 and P16 laptops feature NVIDIA RTX Spark, 4K OLED displays, and up to 128GB RAM, rivaling the MacBook Pro—though real-world performance and Windows 11 stability will determine their success.

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Another Falcon 9 lookalike joins China's growing roster of rockets

China's Long March 12B rocket launched successfully Monday, joining a growing list of Chinese rockets that closely mirror SpaceX's Falcon 9 design. The 236-foot rocket uses nine kerosene-fueled engines generating 1.7 million...

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Quote of the day by Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai: "Quantum is where AI was five years ago" — insight on the next big tech craze

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai says quantum computing is where AI was five years ago — still early, but on the verge of transforming everything. Google hit a major milestone in December 2024 by achieving "below threshold" error...

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Why a Neo Geo port of Doom is functionally impossible

Running Doom on the Neo Geo is nearly impossible due to its limited RAM, slow CPU, and 2D-only graphics. Even a basic Wolfenstein-style demo hits just 8fps, requiring extra cartridge hardware for any viable port.

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Google Begins Rolling Out the June 2026 Android Drop

Google's June 2026 Android Drop brings several new features ahead of the Android 17 release. Scam call detection now flags fake calls impersonating trusted numbers, while Circle to Search can identify full outfits onscreen....

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iOS 27 Rumored to Include Split-Screen App Adaptation Feature

Apple is developing a "Parallel View" split-screen feature for iOS 27 that automatically adapts iPhone apps for wider displays without requiring developer redesigns. The feature is likely aimed at the upcoming foldable iPhone,...

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Space startup founded by SpaceX's first employee is raising $500 million

Impulse Space, founded by SpaceX's first employee Tom Mueller, is raising $500 million in a Series D round, valuing the company at $4.26 billion. The company builds "space tugs" that move satellites to their final orbits faster —...

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Apple, the Anti-‘Metaverse’ VR Company

While rivals chased metaverse hype, Apple quietly built its Vision Pro headset. In 2022, Apple's Greg Joswiak famously rejected the buzzword, saying it's "a word I'll never use."

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Android will now warn you if a caller is impersonating someone you know

Android is gaining new features ahead of version 17, including fake call detection via encrypted RCS verification and AI upgrades across Google Photos, Play Books, and Circle to Search.

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iPhone Ultra might have tech innovation over 15 years in the making

Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra is expected to launch this fall, featuring a liquid metal hinge in production after 15+ years of development, with prototypes already sent to carriers for testing.

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Android gets fake-call detection for spoofed calls

Google's new Android scam detection uses AI to flag deepfake voice calls by cross-checking data across three Google apps — though it only works if both callers have those apps installed.

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Blue Origin has set a very aggressive return-to-flight timeline

Blue Origin's CEO Dave Limp announced the company will fly its New Glenn rocket again before the end of 2026 after it exploded at its Florida launch site on May 28. Damage was less severe than feared, with key fuel systems...

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Apple's MacBook Neo is winning over a new generation of buyers

The $599 MacBook Neo sold 1.1 million units in three weeks, outselling MacBook Air and Pro debut quarters. It's drawing first-time buyers, potentially growing Apple's share in the $400–$699 laptop market from 2% to 15%.

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SpaceX gets US approval to test new Starfall capsules for space manufacturing

A pizza-box-shaped capsule the size of a small car could soon be dropping out of orbit and splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. That's the vision behind Starfall, SpaceX's secretive new reentry vehicle, revealed through recently...

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A new app, The Mall, is building a universal feed for online shopping

The Mall app consolidates shopping from 10,000+ brands into one personalized feed, tracking sales, restocks, and new drops with push notifications. It's free for consumers, monetizing through anonymous shopping data sold to...

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Texas Instruments had plans for personal computer domination - a price war nearly brought it to ruin

Texas Instruments, known for pioneering the silicon transistor, integrated circuit, and handheld calculator, tried to dominate the personal computer market with its TI-99/4A in 1981. A brutal price war with Commodore forced TI to...

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Apple is building a bill-splitting feature that photographs receipts and assigns items to friends

iOS 27 will let users photograph a receipt, auto-assign items per person, and send Apple Cash requests natively—directly challenging Splitwise and Venmo by removing the manual entry step.

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We went inside the Magic of Disney Animation before it opens at Disney World — and Disney is rebuilding animation as a physical experience

Disney World's Hollywood Studios is rebuilding its Magic of Disney Animation space into a full-scale, immersive experience set to open late summer 2026. The attraction will feature an Olaf animatronic teaching drawing, an...

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Lawsuit seeks $12,000 from startup that allegedly damaged Airbnb home in robot tests

A San Francisco robotics startup called The Bot Company is being sued for over $12,000 after allegedly using an Airbnb rental to secretly test robots. The host, Sean Donovan, discovered more than 30 people cycling through his...

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Anthropic has officially filed to go public

Anthropic has confidentially filed with the SEC for an IPO, making it the world's most valuable startup at $965 billion, surpassing OpenAI's $852 billion valuation.

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This World Record Breaking Laser Wirelessly Powered A Robot For 24 Hours

Researchers have set a world record by using a laser beam to wirelessly power a robot continuously for 24 hours. This breakthrough demonstrates that laser-based wireless power transmission could be a practical alternative energy...

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New plasma-powered rocket design could make solid motors restartable

Solid rocket motors are simple and powerful but can't be stopped or restarted once lit. The Aerospace Corporation, USC, and the Naval Postgraduate School are developing plasma-based technology called NPPD to change that,...

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Bambu A2L large-format 3D printer supports up to 19 filaments and doubles as plotter

Bambu Lab's A2L open-frame 3D printer features a 330×320×325mm build volume, supports up to 19 filaments, and converts into a plotter or cutter. The Combo version starts at $569.

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