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ai 2026-05-29

Rivian’s software chief thinks you don't need CarPlay or buttons

Rivian's software chief Wassym Bensaid runs both the company's AI efforts and a $6B joint venture with Volkswagen building the OS for future EVs. He's still not budging on CarPlay, and buttons remain an 'anomaly' in his view.

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topnews 2026-05-29

HP Omnibook 3 Review: Redefining the Budget Laptop

HP's Omnibook 3 hits the $600 price point by prioritizing performance over other features, positioning itself as a more powerful alternative to similarly priced options like budget MacBooks.

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topnews 2026-05-29

Physical Media Is Making a Comeback. The Next Console Generation Might Kill It

The PlayStation 6 and Microsoft's next Xbox might ditch disc drives entirely, which would end the easiest way most people play physical media at home. It's a bigger deal than just gaming.

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global 2026-05-29

Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW

BMW is deploying humanoid robots at a European car plant, expanding on trials already running in the US. The automaker sees humanoid robots as the future of manufacturing.

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global 2026-05-29

In Argentina, U.S. Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel Finds An Escape

Peter Thiel is reportedly establishing roots in Argentina, driven by concerns about the U.S. future and alignment with the country's right-wing leadership under President Milei.

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ai 2026-05-28

The internet is being rebuilt for machines

AI agents are moving from labs into production, and cloud giants like AWS and Cloudflare are reshaping their infrastructure to handle a future where machines generate most internet traffic, not humans.

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ai 2026-05-28

Anthropic raises $65 billion, nears $1T valuation ahead of IPO

Anthropic just raised $65 billion at a $965 billion valuation in what's likely its last funding round before going public. That puts it within striking distance of a trillion-dollar valuation.

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ai 2026-05-28

Just like gold and oil, we'll soon be able to trade AI token futures

Major exchanges are developing futures contracts for AI tokens, treating them less like a product and more like a tradable commodity such as oil or electricity. This shift could fundamentally change how we price and access AI compute.

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ai 2026-05-28

Microsoft 365 Copilot gets a speed boost and cleaner design

Microsoft 365 Copilot just got faster and cleaner. The redesign loads twice as fast, shows contextual tools based on your prompts, and lets you format text right in the prompt box.

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ai 2026-05-28

Claude’s new model is more ‘honest’ when it messes up

Anthropic's new Claude Opus 4.8 launches Thursday with a focus on honesty. The model is 4x less likely to make unsupported claims than previous versions, flagging uncertainties instead of confidently guessing.

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ai 2026-05-28

CNN sues Perplexity over ‘verbatim’ copycat articles

CNN is suing Perplexity for allegedly copying its articles verbatim and bypassing paywalls. The lawsuit claims Perplexity ignored attempts to block its crawlers from scraping CNN's content.

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topnews 2026-05-28

The $6 Billion Chinese Startup Trying to Build Hands for Every Robot

LinkerBot, a $6 billion Chinese startup, is mass-producing dexterous robotic hands for as little as $600. They're positioning to become the industry standard for humanoid robots and factory automation.

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topnews 2026-05-28

Meta Copies Snapchat’s Homework Again With ‘Plus’ Features for Instagram and Facebook

Meta is launching Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus subscriptions, borrowing directly from Snapchat's playbook. It's the latest in Meta's long history of copying features that work for competitors.

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topnews 2026-05-28

The Pentagon Knew Enemies Could Track Troops’ Phones for Years. Now They Are

The Pentagon has known for years that troops' phones leak location data to adversaries, but failed to implement fixes. Now that data is actively being used to target soldiers in combat zones.

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global 2026-05-28

California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach

California is suing 23andMe's successor company over the 2023 data breach that exposed millions of users' genetic data. AG Rob Bonta claims the company downplayed how bad it really was.

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global 2026-05-28

Anthropic Tops OpenAI to Become the World’s Most Valuable A.I. Start-Up

Anthropic just raised $65 billion at a $900 billion valuation, leapfrogging OpenAI's $730 billion mark to become the world's most valuable AI startup.

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ai 2026-05-28

How long is Anthropic's lease with SpaceX? Opinions vary.

Elon Musk says xAI's compute deal with Anthropic is short-term and cancellable, but SpaceX's S-1 filing shows payments running through May 2029. The mixed messaging raises questions about the actual terms.

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ai 2026-05-28

Sneak peek at new Siri app reveals Apple's plans to take on ChatGPT and more

New renders suggest Apple’s iOS 27 will debut a revamped, standalone Siri app aimed at catching up with ChatGPT‑style assistants. The redesign hints at deeper AI integration and could reshape how professionals use voice tools on Apple devices.

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ai 2026-05-28

A $2,000 AI-generated film will make its debut at Tribeca

Dreams of Violets, a 75-minute AI-generated film about Iranian protests, will premiere at Tribeca Festival next month. Made for just $2,000, it dramatizes real events using fully AI-created people and images.

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ai 2026-05-28

YouTube takes baby steps to being a real podcast app

YouTube is rolling out podcast-friendly features to Premium subscribers, including an audio-first 'on-the-go mode' and auto speed controls. Starting on Android today, iOS later.

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ai 2026-05-28

These new iOS 27 renders hint at Siri’s big redesign

Apple's iOS 27 will bring a major Siri redesign with a ChatGPT-like chat interface and pill-shaped bubbles emerging from the Dynamic Island. Bloomberg got an early look at the renders ahead of June's WWDC reveal.

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topnews 2026-05-28

Oura’s New Ring 5 Is Smaller and Lighter-and Adds an AI Health Coach

Oura just launched Ring 5 with a slimmer design and AI-powered health coaching. The wearable now offers proactive monitoring instead of just tracking your stats after the fact.

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topnews 2026-05-28

Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack Del Día Dark: Sustainable and Chic

Cotopaxi's Allpa 35L travel pack uses leftover fabric scraps to create a sustainable carry-on that fits a week's worth of gear. Each bag is unique thanks to the scrap-based construction.

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global 2026-05-28

Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets

A Google employee allegedly used internal company data to place bets totaling $1.2 million, leading to insider trading charges in New York. The case highlights how access to pre-release tech information can cross legal lines.

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