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Android Auto gets a refresh with a new look and improved Gemini integration

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technology4h ago

Android Auto gets a refresh with a new look and improved Gemini integration

Techradar.com and 14 more

Android Auto gets a full refresh with widgets and YouTube, signaling a major shift in in-car content and controls.
Widgets on the home screen deliver at-a-glance information and quick actions, reducing how much drivers need to dive into apps.
YouTube integration is enhanced for in-car viewing, enabling safer, more capable media experiences on the move.

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Update Your iPhone Now for Better Encrypted Messaging With Android

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technology1d ago

Update Your iPhone Now for Better Encrypted Messaging With Android

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iOS 26.5 brings end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, expanding cross‑platform privacy between Android and iPhone users in beta.
Apple Maps gains a 'Suggested Places' search feature and will add ads support ahead of summer launch.
The Maps update adds two recommendations in search based on what’s trending nearby and your recent searches to guide local choices.

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Apple to Make Design Changes in macOS 27 to Address Tahoe Quirks

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technology1d ago

Apple to Make Design Changes in macOS 27 to Address Tahoe Quirks

Bloomberg.com and 6 more

The update aims to address shadows and transparency quirks that affected usability, especially for low-vision users, without removing Liquid Glass entirely.
Bloomberg’s reporting frames the move as a selective refinement rather than cancellation, aligning with a broader polish push for Apple software this year.
TechRadar notes refinements target core criticisms without a fundamental redesign of Liquid Glass, keeping changes limited in scope.

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Steam Machine Buyers Will Face a Queue System For Its 4 Models, as Valve Moves to Prevent Scalper Markups Early

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technology1d ago

Steam Machine Buyers Will Face a Queue System For Its 4 Models, as Valve Moves to Prevent Scalper Markups Early

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Valve plans a four-SKU Steam Machine lineup, spanning storage options and with or without a Steam Controller, signaling a broader launch approach.
Two Steam Frame VR headset models are listed, expanding the Steam ecosystem beyond a single-device launch.
Valve is building a controlled reservation system to curb scalpers, requiring an active Steam account to join the queue.

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Brookfield to Invest $500M in OpenAI Deployment Company to Scale Enterprise AI

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technology1d ago

Brookfield to Invest $500M in OpenAI Deployment Company to Scale Enterprise AI

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OpenAI launches DeployCo with more than $4 billion in initial funding to operate as a standalone unit, while OpenAI keeps majority ownership and control.
Forward Deployed Engineers will be embedded within customer enterprises to accelerate AI adoption and identify workflows with the best gains.
DeployCo aims to move from chat-based assistance to delegated work with agents, helping enterprises redesign workflows and tightly integrate AI.

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OpenAI sued over ChatGPT’s alleged role in guiding FSU shooter

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OpenAI sued over ChatGPT’s alleged role in guiding FSU shooter

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The family of one of two people killed in an April 2025 shooting at Florida State University has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT provided input and information over months and in the days leading up to the attack.
AP coverage notes that authorities say Ikner sought ChatGPT guidance on busiest campus times, the weapon type, and ammunition.
OpenAI rejects liability, saying ChatGPT draws from public sources, does not promote harm, and maintains safeguards while cooperating with law enforcement.

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Star Catcher just raised $65 million to build the world's first power grid in space — with lasers

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technology8h ago

Star Catcher just raised $65 million to build the world's first power grid in space — with lasers

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Star Catcher raises $65 million in a Series A led by B Capital, with Shield Capital and Cerberus Ventures co-lead, advancing its plan to deploy the first space-based power grid.
The funding solidifies Star Catcher’s trajectory toward building an orbital energy grid that delivers on-demand power to satellites and spacecraft via optical power beaming.
Industry backers expect rapid growth, with the round strengthening Star Catcher’s ability to move from validated tech to scalable space-based power delivery.
Star Catcher plans its inaugural in-space demonstration later this year, following on-ground tests including stadium-scale trials and Kennedy Space Center validation.
Star Catcher envisions extending satellite uptime and resilience, enabling operations even in eclipse by delivering power on demand.
Key board members, including Space Force veteran Jay Raymond, join Star Catcher’s leadership roster to guide scaling and national-security applications.
The investment fuels expansion into diverse use cases, from data-center power provisioning to potential lunar operations and on-orbit computing.
Star Catcher’s technology aims to deliver up to 10x more power to client satellites without retrofits, advancing orbital compute, sensing, and persistent communications.
Star Catcher reports seven power purchase agreements and government contracts, supporting a pipeline valued at over $3 billion in annual recurring revenue.
Star Catcher’s broader mission is to meet growing energy and infrastructure resilience needs in both Earth and orbit, enabling persistent capabilities for commercial and national-security missions.

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Operational AI Washing: A New Securities Class Action - Law360 Employment Authority

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Operational AI Washing: A New Securities Class Action - Law360 Employment Authority

Law360.com

Latest development shows courts pushing AI protection by updating protective order language to curb data leakage.
Two Law360 pieces examine AI-related securities actions and call AI washing a key trend in the sector.
Authors Joel Bush, Donnie King, and Reginald Janvier provide analysis on protective orders and AI risk.
The articles emphasize the need for precise protective terms to guard confidential materials in AI-related litigation.
The content situates these changes within Law360’s Employment Authority coverage on legal tech and AI.

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technology2h ago

Quantum Space Announces Tulsa Manufacturing Facility to Scale Ranger Spacecraft Production

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Quantum Space will establish a Tulsa manufacturing facility to scale Ranger spacecraft production.
Initial hiring in Tulsa will target 50 high-skill jobs as production scales.
The Tulsa site will support large propulsion tank manufacturing and precision parts.
The Tulsa plant complements Quantum Space’s Hawthorne and Rockville facilities in a distributed network.
Jim Bridenstine becomes Quantum Space CEO to lead national security and commercial space efforts.
Tulsa’s aerospace heritage and skilled workforce influenced the facility location.
Facility modifications in Tulsa start July 2026 with operations planned for Q1 2027.
Quantum Space aims to support a growing Ranger mission pipeline and fleet deployment.
Quantum Space’s broader business focuses on national security and commercial on-orbit services.
Ranger is designed for high delta-v and modularity across national security and commercial missions.

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Quick Share is coming to more phones, and expanding into apps

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technology12m ago

Quick Share is coming to more phones, and expanding into apps

Androidauthority.com

Google will bring Quick Share to third‑party apps, starting with WhatsApp, to enable local file sharing on Android devices.
The goal is a local transfer solution for users whose phones lack AirDrop support.
Google plans to expand Quick Share to more third‑party apps beyond WhatsApp in coming months.
AirDrop compatibility is also expanding to more Android devices from brands like Samsung, OnePlus, and Xiaomi this year.
If a device lacks compatible hardware, Quick Share can generate a QR code to share with iOS devices via the cloud.
Transfers using Quick Share are encrypted end-to-end and remain available for 24 hours on Google servers.
The cloud-based transfer option does not use the user's Google Drive storage.
Interoperability will allow Quick Share to work with native Quick Share on multiple devices, including ChromeOS and Windows.
Google warned devices without Google Mobile Services may have limited Quick Share interoperation.
Google expects to name additional third‑party apps beyond WhatsApp in the coming months.

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