The Future of Tech, News and making sense of it all!

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Technology News Tuesdays, and More!

 Technology News and More...




Tech’s Trump Whisperer, Tim Cook, Goes Quiet as His Influence Fades

1KNYT > Technology / 23h
Apple’s chief executive has gone from winning President Trump’s praise to drawing his ire, deepening the company’s woes in a very bad year.






The Last of Us season 3: everything we know so far about the hit HBO Max show's next chapter
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 16h
The Last of Us season 3: key information - Officially announced in April 2025 - No release date or trailer revealed yet - Filming yet to get underway - Most of the main cast expected to return - One actor has surprisingly said they won't be back for season 3 - No story synopsis unveiled - The Last of Us Part II video game offers some clues about its plot - A fourth and final season could wrap up





Samsung may invest in $100M round for medical imaging startup Exo


TechCrunch / 21min
Samsung's venture arm is looking to invest in California-based medical device startup Exo, Bloomberg reported.






The Browser Company mulls selling or open-sourcing Arc Browser amid AI-focused pivot
TechCrunch / 1h
The Browser Company is pivoting away from the Arc Browser to focus on developing a new, AI-powered browser called Dia.





One of Europe’s top AI researchers raised a $13M seed to crack the ‘holy grail’ of models
21TechCrunch / 1h
One of Europe’s most prominent AI researchers, Matthias Niessner, is now the CEO of SpAItial, a startup working on spatial foundation models.






Unlocking intelligent agents through connected data
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Agentic AI is one of the latest concepts in artificial intelligence, now gaining real traction beyond its early buzz. Ongoing advancements in Agentic AI are accelerating the development of autonomous business systems, building on the achievements of machine learning. Operating as an independent ‘agent’, this technology is equipped to make informed decisions based on the multimodal data and algori





Why landing your first tech job is way harder than you expected
36TechCrunch / 4h
It’s not your imagination, graduating seniors. The tech industry’s pullback from entry-level hiring has reached concerning levels. LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer, Aneesh Raman, warned in The New York Times last week that “bottom rung of the career ladder” is “breaking” as AI eliminates traditional stepping-stone positions. The numbers are eye-opening: hiring of new grads […]





Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation
21BBC News / 9h
Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.





Save $450 Today on the #1 WordPress Hosting – Limited Time!
Gizmodo / 9h
Whether you’re looking to switch web hosting or create your first WordPress site, don’t miss this deal exclusive to Gizmodo readers.





Epic Universe Ups the Ante for Theme Park Foodies
22Gizmodo / 10h
From Frankenstein pretzel creations to Donkey Kong banana ice cream served in barrels, it's all in your face flavor.





Microsoft Edge Is Getting a Cursed 'Copilot Mode'
How-To Geek / 10h
AI is everywhere these days. And it's only going to get worse. Our browsers have, so far, been spared from the madness for the most part, with only minor integrations at best. Microsoft's Edge browser is due to get an "AI mode" that evokes heavy Clippy vibes.





How to Pair AirPods to a Chromebook
How-To Geek / 10h
Do you want to use your AirPods with your Chromebook? It's easier than you think to pair Apple's iconic headphones with Google's well-known laptops.





This dangerous new phishing scam spoofs a top Google program to try and hack Facebook accounts
7 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
KnowBe4 is warning of a new phishing campaign leveraging Google AppSheets' workflow automation The emails are spoofing Facebook and harvesting login credentials The attackers can grab session tokens, as well Cybercriminals are abusing a legitimate Google service to bypass email protection mechanisms and deliver phishing emails straight to people’s inboxes. Cybersecurity researchers KnowBe4, who f





8 Simple Tips to Help You Buy a Better TV
How-To Geek / 11h
Shopping for a new TV can feel overwhelming due to the abundance of choices and confusing jargon. It's easy to get lost. But don't sweat it! I'm here to cut through the noise and give you simple and actionable tips for TV shopping.





Lenovo’s Top Chromebook Just Crashed to Its Best Price of 2025, Memorial Day Exclusive on Amazon
Gizmodo / 11h
This steal of a laptop is an affordable machine that can enhance anyone's workspace and then some.





“I Was Ready To Run—But The App Said No”: American Airlines Didn’t Update The Delay, So He Couldn’t Stand By To Get Home Earlier
View from the Wing / 11h
American Airlines should fix standby by reversing policy changes that make them uncompetitive and inconvenient for customers. Continue reading ...





How to Uninstall a Linux App on a Chromebook
How-To Geek / 11h
Do you have Linux apps installed on your Chromebook that you're no longer using? It's pretty simple to uninstall those apps, but choosing the right command comes down to how you installed it. Here's the best ways to uninstall Linux apps from your Chromebook.





How to Use Excel's MOD Function to Solve Real-World Problems
How-To Geek / 11h
The MOD function in Microsoft Excel lets you work out whether one number is divisible by another. If it's not, it tells you what's left over. For example, if you divide 3 by 2, the MOD function will return 1. In this guide, I'll show you how you can use it to solve real-world problems.





Google's Veo 3 Video Generator Could Turn Kickstarter Into a Minefield
How-To Geek / 11h
AI-generated video has gone from nightmare-fuel, to an imaginary Will Smith creepily eating spaghetti, to "is that AI?" in a very short amount of time. Now, with the release of Google's Veo 3 video generation system to the public, the technology has experienced a significant jump in both ease of use and accuracy.





I’ll Never Buy a Laptop Without This Feature
How-To Geek / 12h
How we use laptops has remained largely the same for decades. You open the lid, type on the keyboard, and move the cursor using the built-in trackpad or a mouse. The core interaction has remained largely the same, except for one vital feature: the touchscreen.





‘The Last of Us’ Showrunners Talk That Shocking Cliffhanger and Season 3 Teases
25Gizmodo / 12h
Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann break down that big moment between Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Abby (Kaitlyn Dever).





The 10 Best Games That Don't Use Unreal Engine 5
How-To Geek / 12h
Unreal Engine has become a dominant force in video games, and that's still true for the latest version of Unreal Engine 5. Just about every modern game seems to be running on this engine, but not everyone is happy about it, especially in the PC gaming world.





SpaceX Starship Flight 8 Separate Engine and Harmonic Vibration Problems
Next Big Future / 12h
On March 6, 2025, Starship’s eighth flight test successfully lifted off at 5:30 p.m. CT from Starbase in Texas. All 33 Raptor engines on the Super Heavy booster started up successfully and completed a full duration burn during ascent. After powering down all but the three center engines on Super Heavy, Starship ignited all six ... Read more





This Anker 6-in-1 Charging Station with 6 Ports Is 45% Off on Amazon, Now Practically Free
Gizmodo / 12h
Having a charging station like this can truly simplify your life, especially with the large number of devices we depend on every day.





This Tiny Macintosh Is The Size of Your Thumb
How-To Geek / 12h
The Mac mini is probably the smallest computer in Apple's lineup. This is technically not in Apple's lineup—an argument could be made that it used to be—but it's probably the tiniest Apple computer your eyes will ever gaze at.





The Best Tech Travel Gadgets of 2025
How-To Geek / 12h
There’s no shortage of travel tech out there, but much of it is either unnecessary, overpriced, or takes up too much space. Here are some gadgets that we think actually deserve a spot in your bag.





This Lenovo IdeaPad Laptop Is $1,000 Off, Now 73% Off on Amazon for Memorial Day Sale
Gizmodo / 12h
This Lenovo laptop is one of the best-selling items on Amazon during this Memorial Day sale.