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global 2026-05-31

Joby Demonstrated its Air Taxi in Manhattan, but You Can’t Fly in It Yet

Joby Aviation showed off its electric air taxi in Manhattan as part of a push to replace helicopters with quieter, electric aircraft. The vehicles still need to clear extensive safety testing before passengers can actually book flights.

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gadgets 2026-05-31

Indie App Spotlight: ‘NextThere’ helps you navigate public transit with rich insights

NextThere is a new indie app that makes public transit navigation easier by showing historical data on delays and on-time performance. It's designed for both tourists and daily commuters who want better transit info than standard map apps provide.

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ai 2026-05-30

SoftBank says it will invest up to €75 billion to build French data centers

SoftBank is committing up to €75 billion to build data centers in France, aiming for 5 gigawatts of additional capacity. It's one of the largest AI infrastructure bets in Europe yet.

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topnews 2026-05-30

Recent advances push Big Tech closer to the Q-Day danger zone

Quantum computing advances are bringing us closer to Q-Day, when current encryption breaks. The 2012 Flame malware attack on Microsoft's update system shows what happens when crypto algorithms fail, and experts say we're heading for a similar crisis.

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topnews 2026-05-30

Tello Mobile Plan Review (2026): Low Cost, Reliable Service

Tello Mobile offers budget prepaid cell phone plans that deliver reliable service without sacrificing quality, according to hands-on testing. A practical option as consumers look to cut costs during inflation.

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global 2026-05-30

Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started

Ferrari's first EV, the Luce, is facing serious backlash from fans who say it abandons the brand's heritage. The luxury carmaker positioned it as competition for Chinese EVs, but the reception suggests they miscalculated.

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gadgets 2026-05-30

Pornhub is unblocking UK users who verify their age with Apple

Pornhub is letting UK users back on the site if they verify their age through Apple's system. It's a test case for how tech platforms might handle age verification without government-issued IDs.

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ai 2026-05-30

I put Google's 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it's actually pretty useful

Google's new Gemini Spark runs as a persistent AI assistant that can automate tasks like inbox summaries and event planning. It works, but it's puzzling why this needed to be a separate product from regular Gemini.

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ai 2026-05-30

Kiwibit’s AI-powered bird feeder is my new backyard buddy

Kiwibit's smart bird feeder combines AI-powered species recognition with gamified collection mechanics, turning backyard birdwatching into an app-based experience that feels like Pokémon Go for nature enthusiasts.

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ai 2026-05-30

How one founder’s bet on ‘the old school web’ is paying off

Former Meta engineer Craig Campbell turned down VC money for AI startups to build a website business instead. His company, Past Maps, is thriving by focusing on old-school web fundamentals.

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ai 2026-05-30

AI grifters are creating fake Black people to sell Shein junk

AI-generated fake influencers are flooding TikTok with emotional appeals to sell dropshipped products, including personas pretending to be Black creators with handmade goods that are actually mass-produced items.

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ai 2026-05-30

The SpaceX IPO is great for Elon Musk and terrible for you

SpaceX's IPO filing reveals a company losing nearly $5B annually while claiming a $28.5T addressable market and seeking a $1T+ valuation. Elon Musk might be setting up retail investors to hold the bag.

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topnews 2026-05-30

The unprecedented and deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, explained

A hantavirus outbreak on a luxury cruise ship has killed 3 of 8 infected passengers. 147 people remain on board heading to the Canary Islands while WHO experts develop safe disembarkation procedures.

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topnews 2026-05-30

Keychron K2 HE Concrete Edition Review: Rock-Solid Typing

Keychron's K2 HE Concrete Edition uses actual concrete in its construction, but it's more than a novelty. The keyboard delivers solid performance despite its unconventional material choice.

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topnews 2026-05-30

‘Backrooms’ Takes You Deeper Inside the Internet’s Most Uncanny Horror Myth

Kane Parsons, who went viral at 16 with a YouTube horror series based on the Backrooms internet myth, is now bringing the concept to film. The project shows how internet culture continues to jump from memes to mainstream media.

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ai 2026-05-30

Does your CEO have AI psychosis? Aaron Levie thinks most of them do.

Box founder Aaron Levie calls out 'AI psychosis' among CEOs who think AI can replace jobs they don't understand. ClickUp just cut 22% of staff for AI agents, and 2026 tech layoffs are already matching 2025's total.

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ai 2026-05-30

This chip startup just raised $135M on a bet that AI's biggest bottleneck isn't compute — it's memory

South Korean chip startup XCENA raised $135M betting AI's real bottleneck is memory, not compute. They're challenging the industry's obsession with faster processors by focusing on data access speed instead.

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global 2026-05-30

'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game

The next Call of Duty game from Infinity Ward will feature a North Korean invasion scenario. The developer says it'll stick to the series' military authenticity roots.

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global 2026-05-30

I Tried to Sell My House With A.I.

A homeowner ditched their real estate agent and tried selling their house using AI tools over five days, putting their family's savings on the line to test whether AI could handle one of life's biggest transactions.

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global 2026-05-30

Powerful A.I. Super PACs Duel Over the Midterms: ‘This Is a War’

Two AI-backed super PACs, one tied to Anthropic and another to OpenAI, are pouring millions into midterm elections, creating chaos with fearful candidates and pulled advertising campaigns.

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gadgets 2026-05-30

Meta is reportedly working on an AI pendant and more smart glasses

Meta is developing an AI pendant and additional smart glasses models, aiming to sell 10 million wearables in late 2026. The move signals Meta's push to make AI assistants more accessible beyond smartphones.

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ai 2026-05-29

Coders are refusing to work without AI, and that could come back to bite them

Developers are becoming dependent on AI coding tools, but researchers warn the code quality might not match the speed gains. This growing reliance could create long-term problems for engineers who can't work effectively without AI assistance.

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ai 2026-05-29

What happens when companies become too AI-pilled?

Aaron Levie warns that the executives championing AI‑first cuts often don’t grasp the nuances of the jobs they’re replacing, dubbing it "AI psychosis." ClickUp’s 22% staff reduction for AI agents and a surge in tech layoffs in 2026 highlight the risk of over‑hyped automation.

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ai 2026-05-29

After Nvidia's $20B not-acqui-hire, AI chip startup Groq reportedly raising $650M

Groq is raising $650M and shifting focus from chips to AI inference software, right after Nvidia's $20B deal for Shoreline AI showed the market's moving toward integrated solutions.

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