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Indie Game Burn-9 Turns Metal Gear’s Codec Calls Into a Standalone Experience
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Indie Game Burn-9 Turns Metal Gear’s Codec Calls Into a Standalone Experience

Burn-9 is an indie game built entirely from Metal Gear Solid's Codec scenes. It strips away action for pure conversation. Also, a trailer for Penguin Colony debuts.

Jun 6, 20263 min read
Fake AI Influencers Sell Cheap Goods Using Racial Stereotypes on TikTok
AI / Machine Learning

Fake AI Influencers Sell Cheap Goods Using Racial Stereotypes on TikTok

Scammers deploy AI-generated Black avatars to sell mass-produced products via dropshipping on social media platforms, deceiving viewers with fake handmade claims.

May 30, 20262 min read
Aluminum Prices Surge 20%, Startups Use AI to Extract Metal From Scrap
Startups / Funding

Aluminum Prices Surge 20%, Startups Use AI to Extract Metal From Scrap

With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups are turning to AI to improve recovery of critical minerals from scrap.

May 21, 20262 min read
Sony's Anniversary Headphones Prioritize Style Over Substance
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Sony's Anniversary Headphones Prioritize Style Over Substance

Sony's 10th anniversary 1000X headphones feature leather and metal but sacrifice sound quality and noise cancellation compared to the cheaper WH-1000XM6.

May 21, 20262 min read
Xiaomi 15T Challenges Google Pixel 10a With Premium Mid-Range Design
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Xiaomi 15T Challenges Google Pixel 10a With Premium Mid-Range Design

The Xiaomi 15T offers flagship-level build and features at a mid-range price, undercutting Google's Pixel 10a while delivering a more premium feel.

May 22, 20262 min read
SendCutSend and Nourish Land $210M in Non-AI Startup Funding
Startups / Funding

SendCutSend and Nourish Land $210M in Non-AI Startup Funding

Two startups raised nine-figure rounds this month, with SendCutSend taking $110M for on-demand custom manufacturing and Nourish securing $100M for insurance-covered metabolic health counseling.

Jun 5, 20262 min read
Asus Marks 20 Years of ROG With a Gold-Plated Gaming Mouse Packing a 65K Sensor
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Asus Marks 20 Years of ROG With a Gold-Plated Gaming Mouse Packing a 65K Sensor

Asus released the ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20, a limited-edition mouse with 24K gold finish, see-through back and a 65K sensor to celebrate two decades of its Republic of Gamers brand.

Jun 2, 20262 min read
Rechargeable batteries surge in popularity as consumers ditch disposables
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Rechargeable batteries surge in popularity as consumers ditch disposables

Consumers are increasingly switching to rechargeable batteries, driven by cost savings and environmental concerns. New models offer longer life and faster charging, making disposables obsolete.

Jun 3, 20262 min read
Exam Cheating Goes High-Tech as Smart Glasses and Hidden Earpieces Become Tools for Fraud
Tech Policy & Regulation

Exam Cheating Goes High-Tech as Smart Glasses and Hidden Earpieces Become Tools for Fraud

UK government warns that cheating using smart devices like glasses and earpieces is rising. Students risk losing all A-level grades. The threat extends beyond British schools.

Jun 5, 20263 min read
Meta Employees Rush to Use Perks Before 8,000 Job Cuts Take Effect
Big Tech

Meta Employees Rush to Use Perks Before 8,000 Job Cuts Take Effect

Meta employees are cashing in on headphone stipends and other perks as layoffs loom. The company is cutting about 8,000 jobs.

May 20, 20262 min read
Meta Launches Forum App to Merge Facebook Groups With AI Chatbot
Big Tech

Meta Launches Forum App to Merge Facebook Groups With AI Chatbot

Meta's new Forum app combines Facebook Groups with an AI assistant to help users find advice and discussions in a dedicated space, challenging Reddit and Google's AI Overview.

May 22, 20262 min read
EPA Opens Probe as Meta Data Center Construction Tied to Georgia Water Contamination
Tech Policy & Regulation

EPA Opens Probe as Meta Data Center Construction Tied to Georgia Water Contamination

Residents of Morgan County, Georgia, allege Meta's data center construction has polluted their drinking water. The EPA has launched an investigation after a congresswoman showcased murky water samples during a hearing.

May 26, 20263 min read
Ireland Probes Meta Over 'Dark Patterns' in Non-Algorithmic Feeds
Tech Policy & Regulation

Ireland Probes Meta Over 'Dark Patterns' in Non-Algorithmic Feeds

Irish regulators are investigating if Meta uses deceptive design to discourage users from choosing chronological feeds over algorithmic ones.

May 31, 20263 min read
Publishers File Class Action Against Meta Over Copyright Infringement in AI Training
Big Tech

Publishers File Class Action Against Meta Over Copyright Infringement in AI Training

Book publishers sued Meta and Mark Zuckerberg for using copyrighted works to train Llama AI without permission. The lawsuit alleges unauthorized scraping of millions of books.

Jun 1, 20262 min read
Hackers Exploited Meta AI Chatbot to Hijack Celebrity Instagram Accounts
CyberSecurity

Hackers Exploited Meta AI Chatbot to Hijack Celebrity Instagram Accounts

Hackers used a prompt injection attack on Meta's AI support chatbot to steal high-value Instagram accounts. The exploit was trivially easy and affected accounts including the Obama White House.

Jun 2, 20262 min read
Meta Expands AI Agents to WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger for Business Automation
Big Tech

Meta Expands AI Agents to WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger for Business Automation

Meta is rolling out AI agents for businesses on its messaging apps. The bots can handle customer service, sales and support tasks, aiming to automate key operations.

Jun 3, 20263 min read
Faceprint Tracking Found in Meta Smart Glasses Code
Tech Policy & Regulation

Faceprint Tracking Found in Meta Smart Glasses Code

Code analysis reveals Meta smart glasses can perform faceprint tracking. Privacy experts warn of surveillance risks even before feature activation.

Jun 6, 20262 min read
Why a Former Meta Engineer Bet on the Old Web Over AI
Startups / Funding

Why a Former Meta Engineer Bet on the Old Web Over AI

Craig Campbell passed on VC funding to launch a historical maps website. His gamble on the old school web is paying off while AI hype surges.

May 30, 20262 min read
AI therapy startup claims 95% safety score in mental health benchmark
AI / Machine Learning

AI therapy startup claims 95% safety score in mental health benchmark

The Path claims its AI model scored 95 on the Vera-MH safety benchmark, far above rivals like ChatGPT. The startup was co-founded by Tony Robbins and Calm veterans.

May 21, 20263 min read
San Francisco Nonprofit Deploys Robots to Address Volunteer Shortage in Meal Prep
AI / Machine Learning

San Francisco Nonprofit Deploys Robots to Address Volunteer Shortage in Meal Prep

A San Francisco nonprofit in the Tenderloin district is using robotic arms to prepare meals as human volunteer numbers decline. The tech-enabled kitchen aims to serve thousands more meals weekly.

May 24, 20263 min read