Across multiple tech outlets, it is widely reported that AI agents are increasingly being integrated into consumer technology and developing independent social behaviors. Apple is reportedly working to enable CarPlay support for third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, allowing user...
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Apple is developing updates to CarPlay that would allow drivers to interact with third-party AI chatbots—such as those from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google—directly through in-car voice systems, moving beyond the current requirement of using an iPhone. This shift, reported by TechCrunch and The Verge,...
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Tesla plans to cease production of the Model S and Model X in the second quarter of 2026, a decision announced by CEO Elon Musk during an earnings call, according to The Verge and TechCrunch. The move marks the end of Tesla’s two original flagship electric vehicles, with no prior public warning give...
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Apple has hired Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of the iPhone camera app Halide and known for his work on third-party photography tools, joining its design team—a move confirmed by de With himself. This hire coincides with the release of Apple’s 2025 iPhone lineup, which includes new models such as t...
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Google has begun rolling out a new AI-powered “Auto Browse” feature in Chrome, available to users subscribed to its AI Pro and AI Ultra tiers in the United States. The feature leverages Google’s Gemini generative AI model to perform multi-step online tasks autonomously, such as researching travel op...
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Google has begun rolling out a new AI-powered “Auto Browse” feature in Chrome, initially available to users subscribed to its AI Pro and AI Ultra tiers. The feature leverages Google’s Gemini model to perform autonomous web tasks—such as researching, comparing products, or navigating multi-step workf...
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SpaceX has filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deploy up to 1 million solar-powered satellite data centers in low Earth orbit, a proposal that would vastly expand its Starlink infrastructure. The company frames the initiative as a step toward harnessing solar energy a...
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SpaceX has filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deploy up to 1 million solar-powered satellites designed to function as orbital data centers, a move described by some outlets as part of a broader strategy to push the boundaries of space-based infrastructure. TechCrunch...
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Apple has renewed digital certificates for iOS versions dating back to 2013 to ensure continued functionality of core services like iMessage and FaceTime on older devices, a move confirmed by both Ars Technica and Wired. This technical adjustment allows users of outdated hardware to maintain connect...
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Several new AI-driven and robotic assistants are gaining attention for their ability to integrate into daily life, with Moltbot—an open-source virtual assistant previously known as Clawdbot—drawing users seeking always-on AI support via platforms like WhatsApp, despite significant security risks. Me...
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Multiple AI systems, including ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and AI Overviews, have been found citing “Grokipedia,” an AI-generated encyclopedia created by Elon Musk, as a source for responses—an emerging trend that has raised concerns about the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated content. Concurre...
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has publicly denied reports that his company’s planned $100 billion investment in OpenAI has stalled or been abandoned, calling such claims “nonsense” according to TechCrunch and The Verge. Both outlets report that Nvidia announced the potential investment in September, and H...
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New York state lawmakers are preparing to vote on two proposed bills aimed at regulating artificial intelligence and data center development. One bill, the NY FAIR News Act, would require labeling of news content substantially created or altered by AI, while the other proposes a three-year moratoriu...
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On January 17, a Zoox autonomous vehicle collided with a parked car in San Francisco, prompting an investigation by the San Francisco Police Department. Zoox stated the crash occurred after a parked car’s door was “suddenly opened,” while police are reviewing video and sensor data to determine respo...
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Several major tech and lifestyle brands, including Apple, Google, Nomad Goods, and Factor, are currently offering promotional discounts on popular consumer products such as AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation, Google’s 4K TV Streamer, phone cases, wallets, and meal prep kits. These deals are be...
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Several technology and consumer lifestyle brands, including TechCrunch, We-Vibe, and Lovehoney, are promoting time-limited discount offers set to expire on January 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT. TechCrunch is offering half-off plus-one passes to its Disrupt 2026 conference, with inventory nearly depleted, whi...
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Several prominent figures in Silicon Valley are increasingly engaging with political issues, as evidenced by a planned “March for Billionaires” in protest of California’s proposed wealth tax, calls from tech leaders like Reid Hoffman to more forcefully oppose President Trump, and growing unease amon...
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All sources agree that wireless earbuds remain a popular consumer electronics category, with Apple’s AirPods lineup—including the AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max—consistently receiving discounts during major shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Consumers are increasingly dra...
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NASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission, during which astronauts will undergo a two-week quarantine to prevent contamination of space environments with Earth-based microbes, as reported by Wired. Concurrently, the agency is evaluating long-term plans for the International Space Station’s post-r...
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Multiple technology-focused publications, including The Verge and Wired, report that a range of consumer electronics and intimacy-related products are currently on sale ahead of Valentine’s Day, with many offering discounts not seen since the holiday season. These outlets have curated lists of “appr...
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