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TL;DR General Intuition, the AI lab that spun out of gaming clip platform Medal after rejecting a reported $500 million offer from OpenAI, is raising approximately $300 million at a valuation of just over $2 billion. Backers reportedly include Jeff Bezos and Eric Schmidt. General Intuition, a New York-based
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Rivian is facing a class action lawsuit alleging it spent five years making false promises about the autonomous driving capabilities of its first-generation R1T truck and R1S SUV. The complaint, filed Wednesday in the US District Court for the Central District of California, claims Rivian represented that its flagship vehicles
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TL;DR Apple is opening iOS to alternative app marketplaces and third-party payment processing in Brazil, following a December 2025 antitrust settlement with CADE. The changes take effect with iOS 26.5 and follow the same template Apple introduced in the EU under the Digital Markets Act. Apple on Wednesday
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TL;DR UPS detailed AI plans including a digital twin of its full network, agentic control towers, RFID tracking, and AI customs clearance hitting 97% first-day rates. UPS detailed a slate of AI-powered logistics initiatives on Wednesday, including a real-time digital twin of its entire global network that updates every
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TL;DR Spotify has launched Reserved by Spotify, a ticketing feature that holds concert tickets for Premium subscribers based on their streaming habits. The service runs on a multi-year exclusive deal with Live Nation, with Ticketmaster processing all transactions. Spotify on Wednesday launched Reserved by Spotify, turning the concert ticketing
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TL;DR Liberty Bank launched an AI Center of Excellence with Flare AI to deploy secure, compliant AI across personal, commercial, and digital banking operations. Liberty Bank, a 201-year-old mutual bank headquartered in Middletown, Connecticut, announced the launch of an AI Center of Excellence alongside a strategic partnership with Flare
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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. A hot potato: A security researcher has discovered serious vulnerabilities in Frontier Airlines' booking system. Using just two pieces of information printed on every boarding pass – a booking code and a last name
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Snap will be spinning off an internal generative AI video team into a separate company. The new company — dubbed Dotmo — will focus on developing AI models that can create interactive gaming experiences, Snap told TechCrunch. Snap cited the high costs of conducting such work internally as one of the reasons
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Amazon Prime Day kicks off next week. Garmin smartwatches are great for athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and those training for their first or next marathon. They can also be very pricey, so they're a convenient product to shop during Prime Day. Also: I found 15 Amazon deals on editor-approved
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Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. The $50 GB Operator is an accessory that lets you connect, play, and authenticate Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and
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* Iran-linked group claims prolonged access to sensitive FBI drone data * World Cup security enters spotlight after hackers issue public warning * Handala expands attention with claims involving American institutions recently An Iran-linked hacking group has claimed access to FBI drone systems and issued threats referencing the ongoing FIFA World Cup in
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Gettyimages.com/ Artem Onoprienko ByNick Wakeman, Editor-in-Chief, Washington Technology June 18, 2026 02:56 PM ET Acquisition reform may be the bridge, but the paths from prototype to funded program remains unclear. * Contracts The Defense Department is skilled at developing prototypes to test innovations, but speakers at the Defense One
