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Humain planning $10B VC fund to invest in US, European and Asian startups
TechCrunch / 1h
Humain, the state-owned AI company from Saudi Arabia, is reportedly on track to launch a $10 billion venture fund, Humain Ventures.
Opera rethinks the role of the browser with Neon, the first AI agentic web browser that will do tasks for you
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Opera Neon is a new fully agentic browser capable of performing tasks The new premium browser is subscription-only and coming soon You can join the waitlist today Opera Neon is a new premium subscription web browser that can understand your commands in natural language thanks to AI while also performing a variety of tasks for you. For instance you could ask Opera Neon to produce a detailed report
INE Security and RedTeam Hacker Academy Announce Partnership to Advance Cybersecurity Skills in the Middle East
Next Big Future / 1h
Cary, North Carolina, 28th May 2025, CyberNewsWire
Salesforce snaps up Informatica in $8bn deal to boost AI tools
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 22min
Salesforce has finally completed its $8bn deal to purchase Informatica as it looks to take the next step forward on its AI journey. The purchase of the cloud data management firm will give Salesforce a major AI technology boost, particular as it continues to produce and roll out the next generation of AI agents. “Together, Salesforce and Informatica will create the most complete, agent-ready data
Data sovereignty is now a strategic priority
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 29min
Data sovereignty has rapidly become a critical consideration for organizations evaluating and selecting data center solutions. At its core, data sovereignty is the principle that data is subject to the laws and governance structures of the country in which it is physically stored or collected. This principle is embedded deeply into two foundational legislative instruments: the Data Protection Act
Opera’s new browser can code websites and games for you
TechCrunch / 52min
Opera's new browser, called Opera Neon, will focus on AI workflows and performing tasks for you, like shopping, coding and generating reports.
Eight Years, A Pandemic, And A Pronoun Fight Later. Today, United’s Brooks Brothers Uniforms Finally Debut
View from the Wing / 2h
United Airlines crew are wearing old uniforms for the last time, as frontline employees debut their new Brooks Brothers uniforms on Wednesday. Continue reading ...
Unifying communications supervision across channels
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
If you and your compliance team are jumping between separate systems just to track Slack messages, email threads, mobile chats and collaboration tools , you're not alone. The digital-first workplace has made communication faster, but supervision more fragmented, and riskier than ever. Regulators like the SEC, FINRA, and the CFTC have made it clear that all business-related communications must be
New Cars at Tesla GigaBerlin Are Driving Without Human Drivers
Next Big Future / 5h
New Tesla cars in Berlin have joined new cars at the Tesla Fremont Factory and GigaTexas to drive to loading areas without human drivers. Once all Tesla cars in Shanghai and the all factories are without human drivers then it will be about 5000 cars per day driving a mile or two without human drivers. ... Read more
Temu's Chinese owner sees profits plunge as trade war bites
BBC News / 6h
US-listed shares of PDD Holdings fell over 13% on Tuesday as the firm said its profit had almost halved.
RFK Jr. Poses for Weird Photos With Argentina’s President as They Plot Alternative to World Health Organization
83Gizmodo / 7h
Why is everything like this now?
Texas governor signs online safety law in blow to Apple and Google
33BBC News / 7h
Under the new law, minors will need parental approval before they can download apps or make in-app purchases.
Another Crypto Investor Arrested in Connection to Bizarre Chainsaw Torture Episode
32Gizmodo / 7h
A third person has been taken into custody in a shocking crypto criminal case.
SpaceX Starship Launch is Good but No Deployment of Starlink Dummy Satellites and Booster was Lost
Next Big Future / 7h
There was a good launch, good separation, and a good insertion. All 6 engines were reignited on Starship. They got through the second stage burn. They could not deploy the Dummy starlink satellites. They could not open the doors of the bay. They reflew a super heavy booster for the first time. They canceled the ... Read more
Disneyland turns 70, and it's celebrating with MagicBand+, LED spectacles, and next-gen shows
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
While there are Disney Parks worldwide, there’s always something special about the first. And right now, Disneyland – the park that started it all way back in 1955 – is celebrating its 70th Anniversary, and you could say it’s throwing a party. And it celebrates the past and looks towards the future. As the celebration is in swing, you’ll see the return of classic nighttime spectaculars and the in
SpaceX’s ninth test flight of Starship launches into space, ends in a spin
60TechCrunch / 8h
SpaceX’s Starship successfully separated from its Super Heavy rocket booster and reached orbit Tuesday evening, but later began spinning and made an uncontrolled re-entry into the Indian Ocean. SpaceX had cleared the surrounding airspace where Starship was coming down, according to the company. The ninth test flight provided a mix of successes and failures for […]
You Can Get This ASUS Chromebook CM30 for Just $180 Right Now
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve been eyeing a lightweight, all-purpose Chromebook for casual work, school, or everyday browsing, this open-box ASUS Chromebook CM30 might be worth a closer look. Currently priced at $179.99 (down from $329.99), it’s one of those mid-range 2-in-1s that doesn’t try
Elon Musk: There is an 80 percent chance Starship’s engine bay issues are solved
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
On Tuesday afternoon, just a few hours before a launch attempt of the ninth flight test of SpaceX's Starship vehicle, Elon Musk spoke with Ars Technica Senior Space Editor Eric Berger to talk about where his space company goes from here. In recent weeks, Musk has dialed back his focus on politics and said he wants to devote the majority of his time to SpaceX and his other companies. So what does
Second suspect arrested in alleged crypto torture scheme
27BBC News / 9h
Police say the two men kidnapped an Italian businessman and tortured him with a gun, chainsaw and electrical wires for nearly three weeks.
This Budget Android Tablet Is Going for $75 Right Now
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve been thinking about picking up a family tablet for streaming, casual browsing, or giving the kids something budget-friendly to play on, the 2023 onn. 11" Tablet Pro is worth a look—especially at this price. It’s currently going for $74.99 as an open-box deal on St
Apple might be close to launching a dedicated hub for gaming on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Apple might push further into gaming with a dedicated hub on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV 4K It'll be a showcase for new titles available directly for the platforms and through Apple Arcade. It's rumored to be announced at WWDC 2025, right after the Nintendo Switch 2 launches Between Apple Arcade on the iPhone and iPad, as well as the resurgence of game support on the Mac since the debut o
The original Dyson bladeless fan just got a long-awaited revamp, and it looks better than ever
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Dyson Cool FC1 is an upgrade of the original Dyson Cool tabletop fan Same powerful, bladeless design and Air Multiplier technology Adds Night mode, more setting options and a useful LCD screen The original Dyson Cool was the world's first bladeless fan, and the catalyst for many of the brand's aircare explorations to come. Now, 16 years later, the brand has released multiple new products in this
Hidden AI instructions reveal how Anthropic controls Claude 4
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
On Sunday, independent AI researcher Simon Willison published a detailed analysis of Anthropic's newly released system prompts for Claude 4's Opus 4 and Sonnet 4 models, offering insights into how Anthropic controls the models' "behavior" through their outputs. Willison examined both the published prompts and leaked internal tool instructions to reveal what he calls "a sort of unofficial manual f
Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 Are Getting New Features
How-To Geek / 10h
When Microsoft releases a new major update to Windows 11, the company wants you to update your computer, and therefore quickly deprecates the previous versions. In a relatively rare move, Microsoft is rolling out a few updates to Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2.
Anthropic brings web search to free Claude users
Engadget / 10h
Anthropic is continuing to trickle down features to its free users. The latest one to make the leap out of subscriber-only mode is web search, which the company introduced to its AI chatbot Claude in March. According to Anthropic, connecting Claude to the web allows it to deliver more accurate responses based on the most up-to-date information available online. This feature is available to all Cl
Why People Are Furious About the New ‘Lilo & Stitch’
47Gizmodo / 10h
Disney's latest live-action remake made some big changes to the emotional climax of 'Lilo & Stitch,' and fans are even angrier at it than usual.
SpaceX Starship Flight 9 About25 Minutes From Launch
Next Big Future / 11h
The most important things for this SpaceX Starship flight is have the Starship successfully fly without exploding. The next most important thing is deploying the dummy Starlink version 3 satellites. This will test out the pez dispenser deployment. If SpaceX can reliably move forward with operational Starlink version 3 satellites with Flight 10 or Flight ... Read more
Trump signs executive orders meant to resurrect US nuclear power
25Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Currently, there are no nuclear power plants scheduled for construction in the US. Everybody with plans to build one hasn't had a reactor design approved, while nobody is planning to use any of the approved designs. This follows a period in which only three new reactors have entered service since 1990. Despite its extremely low carbon footprint, nuclear power appears to be dead in the water. On F
Nintendo Has a List of Switch 1 Games That Will Be Ready for Switch 2
Lifehacker / 11h
The Switch 2 is nearly here. On June 5, those of us who were lucky enough to snag preorders will start receiving their consoles, and will be able to play new games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza . Of course, Nintendo's new console isn't only compatible with Switch 2 games. It will play your original Switch games too. The thing is, it isn't as simple as with other backwards compatib
Your Phone’s Next Big Innovation Is… a Dedicated AI Button?
Gizmodo / 11h
We've officially run out of ideas, folks.
Trucking Company Deploys Self-Driving 18-Wheeler Where Human Employee Can Chill Out and Watch YouTube Videos in the Back as It Bombs Down the Highway
Futurism / 11h
Last month, Aurora Innovation became the first company to operate a fully driverless semi truck service on American highways. And by "fully driverless," we mean that no one — not a soul — was sitting in the driver's seat as the autonomous truck performed its first official delivery, barreling down a stretch of Texas's Interstate 45 with its 25,000 pound haul of frozen treats in tow. There was, in
Sam Altman's newest venture has built a robot to decide if you're human
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Tools for Humanity, co-founded by Sam Altman, has launched a robotic human verification device The Orb Mini can scan irises and create blockchain-based World IDs The company is partnering with major brands to bring biometric IDs to finance, dating, and gaming Staring into a small metal orb and hearing it confirm your humanity is a scene from many a dystopian science fiction story. It's also an id
10 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books That Should Get Their Own TV Series
How-To Geek / 11h
Thanks to cheaper CG and the rise of long, serialized TV shows from on-demand streaming services, it feels like we're in the golden age of book adaptations. Yes, not every show will be a hit or a good adaptation (looking at you, Wheel of Time ), but so many books were unfilmable til recently.
Trump’s EPA Plans to Ditch Emission Limits on Power Plants
31Gizmodo / 11h
There would be no greenhouse gas caps on coal and gas-fired power plants.
What We Know About RFK’s Announcement to Reduce Access to the COVID Vaccine
Lifehacker / 11h
If you wanted to get a COVID vaccine during pregnancy, to protect yourself and your future baby from the virus, that may soon be difficult to impossible. According to a short video posted on X , U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, who is also a noted anti-vaccine activist , said that the COVID-19 vaccine “has been removed” from the list of vaccines recomm
The History of Omega, the Beginning and the End of the Time Lords
31Gizmodo / 12h
As 'Doctor Who' prepares to resurrect another classic villain for its season finale, here's everything you need to know about one of the dark hearts of Gallifreyan society.
Buying a 3D Printer? Don't Make These 8 Mistakes
How-To Geek / 12h
3D printers are now affordable and more user-friendly than ever before, but that doesn't mean there aren't some pitfalls still out there for people new to the hobby—or those who want to do serious business!
Roborock Saros Z70 Review: This Robovac’s Robotic Arm Is a Swing and a Miss
Gizmodo / 12h
Roborock’s much-hyped vacuum/mop with an arm doesn’t do many of the things it’s supposed to do very well.
Apple buys the maker of Sneaky Sasquatch
Engadget / 12h
Apple has bought a game studio for the first time. Digital Trends reported on Tuesday that the company has scooped up RAC7. The two-person team is behind the Apple Arcade hit Sneaky Sasquatch . For years, some investors have hoped Apple would apply its full clout to the gaming industry. Although recent years have seen the launches of Apple Arcade and Game Mode for Macs , there's still untapped po
NPR sues Trump over blocked funding, says it may have to shutter newsrooms
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
National Public Radio sued President Trump and his administration today over Trump's move to block funding for public broadcasting. NPR said Trump acted illegally, and that losing federal funding could force it to shut newsrooms and dramatically scale back news coverage. On May 1, Trump issued an executive order titled, "Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media," in which he ordered the Corp
Cops arrest third suspect accused of brutally torturing man for bitcoin riches
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Police have arrested a third suspect linked to one of the most extreme bitcoin-related kidnapping and torture cases in the United States, The New York Times reported . The arrest came after an Italian man, Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan, escaped a luxury Manhattan townhouse after three weeks of alleged imprisonment. Running to a traffic agent for help, he later told police that he was tortu
After the LA fires, scientists study the toxic hazards left behind
23Ars Technica - All content / 12h
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News , a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here . PASADENA, Calif.—Nicole Byrne watched anxiously from across the small kitchen in her home as Parham Azimi, a Harvard University researcher, lined up sample bottles next to the running tap. As his phone timer chi
You May Laugh When You Hear What OpenAI's Top Secret AI Gadget Allegedly Looks Like
Futurism / 12h
OpenAI's new partnership with famed iPhone designer Jony Ive has the rumor mill churning — and the latest may give you a guffaw. According to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Ive and Altman's secretive AI companion device — news of which leaked to the Wall Street Journal last week — may look a lot like an iPod shuffle, but worn on a string around your neck, like a preposterous AI-inflected stat
Tuesday Is The Day Southwest Airlines Gives Up: Bag Fees Start—But They Were Embarrassed To Say The Price
View from the Wing / 12h
The end of Southwest Airlines as a brand is Tuesday, May 28th. They begin charging for checked bags on all tickets sold beginning tomorrow. What's amazing is that they refused to even tell customers what they'd be charging. They were too embarrassed - having built their entire reputation on being a customer-friendly airline, with 'bags fly free' as the centerpiece. Continue reading ...
Emirates Skywards and Marriott Bonvoy expand partnership
The Points Guy / 12h
Emirates Skywards and Marriott Bonvoy have partnered in various forms over the years. But now, members can convert Emirates Skywards miles to Marriott points at a rate of 3 miles to 2 points. Here’s an overview of what you can expect from the Emirates and Marriott partnership. Benefits and earnings If you have Marriott Bonvoy and Emirates Skywards accounts, you might as well link them. After all,
Amex Centurion Lounge SFO Closes Temporarily, Moves To Terminal 2
24One Mile at a Time / 12h
The current Amex Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has just closed, and is expected to remain closed for over two years. However, the good news is that a temporary Centurion Lounge is on the way. Amex Centurion Lounge SFO Terminal 3 has closed The Amex Centurion Lounge SFO Terminal 3 has closed as of May 27, 2025. While an exact reopening timeline isn’t yet known, the
Anthropic launches a voice mode for Claude
27TechCrunch / 12h
Anthropic has begun to roll out a “voice mode” for its Claude chatbot apps. The voice mode (in beta for now) allows Claude mobile app users to have “complete spoken conversations with Claude,” and will arrive in English over the next few weeks, according to Anthropic’s official account on X and updated documentation on the […]
Here's the thing Apple gets right about platforms that Samsung would be smart to copy
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
I spend most of my time using an excellent iPhone 16 Pro Max , which means I get to live most of my existence using the expertly tailored iOS 18 experience. Sometimes, though, I use the equally fantastic Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra , a flagship phone now running Android 15 and OneUI 7 . In many ways, the S25 Ultra is equal to the iPhone; the platforms tend to look and work in more or less similar wa
Texas Requires Apple and Google to Verify Ages for App Downloads
NYT > Technology / 12h
The state’s governor signed a new law that will give parents more control over the apps that minors download, part of a raft of new legislation.
Texas Creates Age Verification Law for App Stores
NYT > Technology / 12h
The state’s governor signed a new law that will give parents more control over the apps that minors download, part of a raft of new legislation.
SpaceX Launches Starship on Test Flight 9: Video and What to Know
3KNYT > Technology / 12h
Much was riding on Flight 9 for Elon Musk’s giant moon and Mars rocket after debris from January and March flights fell into the Atlantic Ocean, disrupting air travel.
Save On Qantas Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
300+One Mile at a Time / 12h
The Amex Offers program has just rolled out a great new targeted offer for the purchase of Qantas flights, which could be worth considering for anyone planning travel Down Under. Save $250 on a Qantas itinerary With a new targeted Amex Offers deal, you can earn a $250 statement credit when you spend $1,250 or more with Qantas by July 4, 2025. Spend $1,250+ with Qantas, get $250 back There are som
OpenAI may soon let you ‘sign in with ChatGPT’ for other apps
37TechCrunch / 12h
OpenAI is exploring ways for users to sign in to third-party apps using their ChatGPT account, the company noted on a web page published Tuesday. OpenAI is currently gauging interest from developers who might want to integrate this service into their apps. ChatGPT is quickly becoming one of the largest consumer applications in the world, […]
The Chromebook Plus Might Be the Best Choice For Linux Newbies
How-To Geek / 12h
Have you been wanting to try out Linux, but aren't sure how? Since ChromeOS ships with a fully functional Linux shell, a Chromebook Plus might be the best choice for giving Linux a try without fully
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