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Camp Snap 2 screenless camera launches with slimmer design and six built-in filters
Camp Snap 2, a slimmer update to the screenless digital camera, became available for purchase and pre-order today with new features and a $70 price point.
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X launches 'React with Video' feature for creators on iOS
X introduced 'React with Video' on iOS, allowing users to record video responses to posts as an alternative to reposting or quoting.
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Tesla to launch autonomous Cybercab robotaxi in Austin on September 3, 2026
Tesla will debut its self-driving Cybercab robotaxi at an exclusive event in Austin, Texas, on September 3, 2026.
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Google pledges to replenish more water than its data centers use by 2030 amid AI expansion
Google committed to replenishing more water than consumed by its data centers by 2030 and outlined five water-related commitments to ease environmental concerns.
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Blue Origin aims to relaunch New Glenn rocket before end of 2026 after launchpad explosion
Blue Origin plans to fly its New Glenn rocket again before the end of 2026 following a launchpad explosion in May.
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GitHub Copilot shifts to usage-based AI pricing, sparking user cost concerns
GitHub switched Copilot subscriptions to AI credit usage billing on June 1, prompting user complaints over rising costs.
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Microsoft Build 2026 to focus on AI and new hardware starting June 2
Microsoft will hold its Build 2026 developer conference June 2–3, spotlighting AI innovation and unveiling new hardware.
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Strava limits API access and adds $11.99 monthly fee for developers to block AI scraping
Strava began restricting website data access and charged developers a monthly $11.99 fee amid rising AI scraping activity and API misuse.
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Nvidia unveils new PC processors, shares rise as rivals also gain
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang launched new PC chips with Microsoft at Computex, boosting Nvidia and related tech stocks on June 1, 2026.
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Apple cuts over 200 jobs from Siri, Vision Pro, and AI software teams
Apple announced it is cutting over 200 jobs across its Siri, Vision Pro, and AI software teams as part of a corporate realignment.
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Erin Brockovich launches US data center map amid transparency concerns from communities
Erin Brockovich launched a website mapping US data centers using community reports, highlighting transparency issues over environmental impacts.
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CBSE Addresses Security Flaws in Online Grading Portal After Teen Researcher Warning
India’s CBSE contained critical vulnerabilities in its OnMark grading portal flagged by teenager Nisarga Adhikary.
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One-third of major AI chatbots repeated pro-Russian false narratives by early 2026
A NewsGuard investigation found major AI chatbots repeated pro-Russian disinformation up to January 2026, while millions use AI for mental health advice.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT iMessage plugin for Mac amid privacy backlash
OpenAI launched a ChatGPT plugin for Mac that reads and sends iMessages after user permission, sparking privacy concerns among users.
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Anthropic embeds invisible watermarks in Claude AI text, sparking removal tools and debate
Anthropic added invisible watermarks to all Claude AI text worldwide to comply with EU law, prompting quick creation of watermark removal tools and user backlash.
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Unitree Robotics founder predicts humanoid robots to reach mass market within 10 years
Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing said humanoid robots could hit mass market popularity within a decade after overcoming usability hurdles.
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Meta launches Pocket app in US for creating and sharing AI-powered interactive minigames
Meta rolled out Pocket in the US on August 20, enabling users to build and share small AI-driven games called gizmos.
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NASA and Katalyst cancel Swift gamma-ray observatory rescue mission after satellite issues
NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies have halted their mission to boost the Swift observatory’s orbit after Link spacecraft faced control problems.
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Google launches Gemini Spark, a 24/7 AI assistant for managing digital life
Google introduced Gemini Spark, a cloud-based AI assistant that organizes emails, calendars, and personal tasks, available to AI Ultra subscribers since May 2026.
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Google launches Pixel 11 series with minor hardware updates and AI software features
Google unveiled the Pixel 11 series, featuring subtle hardware changes and new AI-driven software, with prices rising from last year’s models.
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Amazon makes AI-powered Alexa+ free for all US Fire TV users
Amazon announced Alexa+ will be free for all compatible Fire TV devices in the US with automatic upgrades starting today.
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TikTok developing peer-to-peer payments through direct messages in the US
TikTok is creating a feature letting US users send money via direct messages using TikTok Pay, currently in early hidden-code testing.
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Sony to Launch Pulse Elevate Wireless Gaming Speakers on November 12, 2026
Sony announced the Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers will launch November 12, with preorders opening in September in the US and Hong Kong.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with enhanced safety, parental controls globally
On August 18, 2026, OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT for Teens, a tailored version with stronger safety features and educational tools for ages 13 to 17 worldwide.