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- May- 2026 -1 May
Classic 80s Computers Reimagined as Clamshell Handhelds
Blaze has partnered with Retro Games Ltd to launch two clamshell handhelds, THEC64 Handheld and The Spectrum Handheld, inspired by…
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Y Combinator alum Skio sells for $105M, raised just $8M
Skio, a Y Combinator graduate founded by Kennan Frost, was acquired by competitor Recharge for $105 million in cash, delivering…
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Congress Delays Surveillance Reform Again
Congress passed a 45-day extension of Section 702 surveillance authority, delaying key debates on warrant requirements for searches of Americans'…
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Beijing bans drone sales while global demand for Chinese drones soars
Beijing implemented a comprehensive ban on drone sales, rentals, and parts storage starting May 1, marking an unprecedented crackdown in…
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Rivian Revenue Rises as R2 Production Ramps Up
Rivian reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.38 billion (up 11.3% year-over-year) and delivered 10,365 vehicles, but automotive gross profits swung…
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Rivian scales back EV factory plans after Trump DOE cuts loan deal
Rivian has scaled back its Georgia factory production target from 400,000 to 300,000 vehicles annually, following a restructured DOE loan…
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Russia hides launch timeline as Ukraine targets key spaceport
Russia claims its Plesetsk Cosmodrome has faced repeated drone incursions, with the most serious attempt occurring on March 23, the…
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Severe Linux threat catches world off guard
A critical Linux vulnerability, CVE-2026-31431 (CopyFail), allows any unprivileged user to gain full root access on nearly all major distributions,…
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OpenAI Launches Advanced Security Mode for At-Risk Accounts
OpenAI launched Advanced Account Security, an optional feature requiring two physical security keys or passkeys for account access, eliminating passwords…
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SpaceX’s $15B Starship bet aims to make rocket launches as routine as airline flights
SpaceX has invested over $15 billion in its Starship megarocket, aiming to make spaceflight as routine as commercial air travel…
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Uber buys Hong Kong rival Fly Taxi, Sing Tao reports
Uber has acquired Fly Taxi, the last major rival taxi-hailing app in Hong Kong, cementing its dominance in the market.…
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Blue Origin Sets Ambitious Launch Targets for New Glenn
Blue Origin is scaling up production of its New Glenn rocket's upgraded "Quattro" upper stage, aiming to produce 60 second…
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Musk vs. Altman Begins, DOJ Cuts Voting Rights, AI Job Fears Overhyped?
Meta and Microsoft recently announced significant workforce reductions, with Meta cutting 8,000 jobs and Microsoft offering buyouts to 9,000 employees,…
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Elon Musk Acknowledges xAI Trained on OpenAI Models
During a federal court appearance, Elon Musk acknowledged that his AI venture xAI likely used OpenAI's models for training through…
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Best Amazon Gaming Week Deals We Found
The PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller is discounted to $54.99, and the Xbox Series S console is available for $239.99,…
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Researchers Aim to Shrink Genetic Code From 20 to 19 Amino Acids
Scientists successfully removed the amino acid isoleucine from a key part of the ribosome, demonstrating that the genetic code can…
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Clean Up Your Inbox with Gmail’s Manage Subscriptions Tool
Gmail's "Manage Subscriptions" tool provides a centralized dashboard where users can view and manage all their newsletter and promotional email…
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iPhone 18 Pro tipped for Apple’s biggest camera upgrades yet
The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature a redesigned main camera sensor for significantly improved light capture and detail,…
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Apple Could Drop MagSafe on Future iPhones, Bizarre Rumor Says
A rumor claims Apple may remove MagSafe from future iPhones, shifting to standard Qi wireless charging or a new connection…
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5 ways Windows updates are about to get less painful
Microsoft is introducing checkpoint updates that only download changes since the last major update, reducing download sizes and installation times.…
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