HMD bundles Indian AI chatbot Indus onto new Vibe 2 5G smartphone
HMD has launched its Vibe 2 5G smartphone in India, preloading it with Sarvam’s Indus chatbot in a potential testing ground for regional AI distribution.
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415 storiesWaymo pauses service in four cities amid flooding issues
Waymo has paused service in four cities as its robotaxis continue to struggle with flooded roads, a recurring safety issue drawing scrutiny from federal regulators.
SpaceX scrubs first Starship V3 launch attempt
SpaceX scrubbed the first launch of its third-generation Starship rocket system, with another attempt expected on Friday as the company prepares for an upcoming IPO.
Waymo pauses freeway robotaxi service in four major cities
Waymo has suspended freeway robotaxi service in four major cities to improve performance in construction zones, though it expects to resume these routes soon.
Wayve to bring hands-free driving to Stellantis vehicles by 2028
Stellantis has tapped UK-based startup Wayve to integrate its end-to-end neural network self-driving software into vehicles, with a hands-free driving launch planned for 2028.
Sortera expands recycling capacity as aluminum prices climb
Sortera is doubling its aluminum processing capacity as recycling startups leverage AI to recover more of the critical mineral amid a 20% price increase.
Flipper Devices unveils Flipper One, a Linux-powered networking gadget
Flipper Devices has unveiled Flipper One, a Linux-powered networking gadget currently in the concept stage that is likely to cost less than $350.
Nvidia targets $200B market with new Vera CPU
Nvidia reported $81.6 billion in quarterly revenue and forecasts $91 billion next quarter, as CEO Jensen Huang claims its new Vera CPU targets a $200 billion market.
Nvidia reports record revenue and $43 billion in startup holdings
Nvidia reported $81.6 billion in quarterly revenue and authorized $80 billion in share repurchases, while its portfolio of private company stakes nearly doubled to $43 billion.
Trump Mobile reportedly leaking customer data
Trump Mobile is reportedly leaking customer data, including mailing and email addresses, according to researchers who were unable to contact the company to resolve the issue.
Google re-enters smart glasses market with new audio-powered device
Google is re-entering the smart glasses market, partnering with Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Samsung to launch new AI-powered audio glasses later this year.
Light Phone partners with Noble Mobile for immediate device access
Light Phone is partnering with Noble Mobile to offer immediate access to the Light Phone III, requiring a two-year contract with data-usage incentives.
Deep Care brings its Isa posture-tracking device to consumers
German startup Deep Care has launched its Isa desk device for consumers, offering posture and wellness tracking without a camera or internet connection for €299.
Kindle users turn to jailbreaking as Amazon support ends
Amazon will end technical support for older Kindle models on May 20, prompting some users to jailbreak their devices to maintain functionality despite potential legal and technical risks.
Tesla reveals details on Robotaxi crashes involving teleoperators
Tesla Robotaxis have crashed at least twice while under remote teleoperator control since July 2025, according to newly unredacted data submitted to US regulators.
Clawdmeter brings Claude Code usage stats to a physical dashboard
The open-source Clawdmeter device allows developers to track their Claude Code usage statistics on a dedicated hardware display, tapping into the growing 'tokenmaxxing' trend.
Mind Robotics raises $400 million to scale industrial automation
Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics raised $400 million, pushing its total funding to more than $1 billion and valuing the industrial robotics company at more than $3 billion.
Foxconn confirms cyberattack at North American facilities
Foxconn confirmed a cyberattack that may have affected North American factories, while the Nitrogen ransomware group claims to have stolen over 11 million files.
Google unveils Googlebook, a new line of AI-native laptops
Google unveiled Googlebook, a new line of AI-native laptops set to launch this fall, marking a strategic transition from ChromeOS to an Android-based operating system.
Waymo issues recall for nearly 4,000 robotaxis over flooding risks
Waymo has issued a software update for nearly 4,000 robotaxis to address safety concerns after vehicles were slowing, but not stopping, when encountering flooded roads in the U.S.