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Culture

Hackers Transform Dead Vapes Into Musical Synthesizers

A group in New York City repurposes discarded disposable vapes into digital musical instruments called Vape Synths, creatively addressing the…

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Business

PopWheels Swaps Food Cart Generators for E-Bike Batteries

A Brooklyn startup, PopWheels, is piloting a program to power New York City food carts using its existing network of…

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AI & Tech

New Data: 75% of ChatGPT Users Search Local Services with Keywords

Despite the rise of conversational AI, most users still rely on simple keyword searches (e.g., "dentist 11214") when using tools…

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Artificial Intelligence

Reclaiming Friendship in a Tech-Disrupted World

The advertisement for an AI "Friend" necklace in the NYC subway sparked a public backlash, revealing a fear that technology…

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Artificial Intelligence

Virtual Power Plants: The Ultimate Grid Test

Virtual power plants (VPPs) are emerging as digital networks that link distributed resources like home batteries and smart thermostats to…

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AI & Tech

Create Fun Stickers with AI-Powered Stickerbox for Kids

Stickerbox is a $99.99 voice-activated AI device that transforms children's spoken ideas into printed, colorable stickers, blending digital creativity with…

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Artificial Intelligence

Facebook Dating Uses AI to Fight Swipe Fatigue

Facebook Dating is introducing AI tools like a dating assistant and a weekly matching feature called Meet Cute to reduce…

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Artificial Intelligence

Facebook Tests an AI Dating Assistant

Facebook Dating is launching an AI assistant to help users find more compatible matches by specifying partner criteria or improving…

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BigTech Companies

Meta’s Smart Glasses Need a Display

Smart glasses, particularly Meta's collaboration with Ray-Ban, are transitioning from novelty to mainstream adoption due to their stylish design and…

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BigTech Companies

Google’s Upcoming Pixel Event Promises a Major Departure

Google is celebrating ten years of Pixel innovation at its August 20th event, where it will unveil new devices like…

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Artificial Intelligence

TensorZero raises $7.3M to streamline enterprise LLM development

TensorZero raised $7.3 million in seed funding led by FirstMark Capital to simplify large language model (LLM) development, gaining traction…

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Gadgets

Oakley Meta HSTN Limited Edition Review: Love It or Hate It?

The Oakley Meta HSTN Limited Edition smart glasses combine advanced tech with bold design, featuring PRIZM lenses and a sporty…

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Business

Amogy Secures $80M to Fuel Ships & Data Centers With Ammonia

Amogy raised $80 million in funding, reaching a $700 million valuation, to scale its ammonia-powered technology for ships and data…

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BigTech Companies

Samsung Unpacked 2025: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Watch 8 & More

Samsung's Unpacked event on July 9 in Brooklyn will showcase new innovations, focusing on foldable phones like the Galaxy Z…

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Culture

Mark Snow, Composer of The X-Files Theme, Dies at 78

Legendary composer Mark Snow, creator of The X-Files theme, passed away at 78, leaving a lasting impact on television history…

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BigTech Companies

Samsung Unpacked event set for early July

Samsung will host its Unpacked event on July 9th at 10AM ET, likely unveiling the new Galaxy Z Fold Ultra,…

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BigTech Companies

Zines Are Making a Comeback Against Social Media

Zines are resurging as a tangible, authentic medium for creatives to connect, blending analog traditions with modern networking, as seen…

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AI & Tech

ChatGPT Local Search: How It Works & Benefits

ChatGPT is becoming a notable player in local search by using Bing's index but applying its own ranking logic, offering…

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Artificial Intelligence

Chat Haus: The Ultimate Coworking Space for AI Chatbots

“Chat Haus” is a satirical art installation in Brooklyn featuring cardboard AI chatbots, designed to humorously critique the increasing presence…

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Newswire

Prince Harry Supports Youth Groups on Social Media and AI Safety

Prince Harry highlighted the dual nature of technological advancements, emphasizing the overwhelming power of tech platforms and the lack of…

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