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TL;DR Faraday Future raised $25M in convertible notes for its robotics pivot. Half is locked in investor-controlled accounts. Faraday Future announced on Thursday that it has raised $25 million through convertible promissory notes, bringing its total financing over the past two months to $70 million. The company says the
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Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions. These printers are ideal for both home and office usage and they are available with a discount of up to 35% on Amazon right now. Published on: May 16, 2026 6:00
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Commentary: Trying out Google's new Gemini-powered Fitbit makes me wonder if this is the killer companion for Google's upcoming glasses. I bet it will be. 3 min read Artificial intelligence for health and fitness is one of the most disturbing -- and one of the most
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Bad beats The Commodity Futures Trading Commission wants us to know it’s taking this very seriously. For most of the past year, it looked like prediction markets had kicked off a new golden age of fraud. On Polymarket, traders raked in fortunes from suspiciously timed bets on geopolitical events
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Need a new laptop? It’s a tough decision. If you’re like most people, a laptop is one of the most expensive tech purchases you’ll make, and it’s something you’ll use and live with nearly every day for years to come. So there’s a lot
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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 128, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, sorry this one’s so Mac-heavy, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about
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The Chromebook is dead! Long live the Googlebook! Or not, because actually, the Chromebook isn't dead – although that has been a misconception floating around in places – in fact, it'll continue to exist alongside Google's new more premium laptops, freshly announced at The Android Show
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If you buy a new home security camera, you'll see its packed with advanced features like motion zones, automatic tracking and, of course, all kinds of AI-fueled detection for packages, people and more. But those functions only work well when you put the camera in the right place.
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OpenAI has officially launched a new Personal Finance integration for ChatGPT, empowering users to securely connect their financial accounts directly to the AI interface. Developed in collaboration with financial technology leader Plaid, the new capability links seamlessly with more than 12,000 banking institutions, including major entities like Bank of
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With the arrival of digital assistant apps like Gemini and Siri, most of us have grown used to talking to our phones. But conversing with your Android or iOS device can go way beyond interacting with AI. You can also use your voice to launch apps, fill out text fields,
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DaVinci Resolve 21 has recently gone into public beta - you can download it by clicking here, and we'll have a review coming shortly. But there are some big new features now available, including motion graphic effects, and AI tools like IntelliSearch and CineFocus, which took our fancy.
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In a strategic move to fortify its voice technology infrastructure, OpenAI has discreetly acquired Weights.gg, a prominent startup recognized for its advanced artificial intelligence voice replication tools. Following the acquisition, the Weights.gg platform and its consumer-facing application, Replay, officially ceased operations on April 1, 2026. The Rise of
