University of Arizona students boo Eric Schmidt’s AI cheerleading during commencement
University of Arizona students boo Eric Schmidt’s AI cheerleading during commencement

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt delivered the commencement address at the University of Arizona on Friday. And, as his speech veered into talk of AI, he was repeatedly drowned out by boos. AI is already a contentious topic, and it’s not surprising that those about to enter a ravaged job market feel particularly negative about […]

Tesla increases Actually Smart Summon speed by 33% in new FSD update
Tesla increases Actually Smart Summon speed by 33% in new FSD update

Tesla is rolling out FSD V14.3.3 today, and among the changes is a 33% speed increase to Actually Smart Summon — the feature now tops out at 8 mph, up from the 6 mph cap (less impressive when you put it like that).

The speed bump is part of a broade…

California wants to stop publishers from killing online games, and it just made some progress

California’s Protect Our Games Act has cleared another major hurdle, pushing publishers closer to preserving online games after server shutdowns.

Mozilla is fighting a losing battle to prove VPNs are essential privacy tools for everyone

Mozilla is warning UK regulators against undermining VPNs, arguing they remain essential privacy and security tools as restrictions grow worldwide.

ASUS ROG’s first DDR5 memory kit looks fast, flashy, and absurdly expensive

ASUS ROG has launched its first-ever DDR5 desktop memory kit, featuring 48GB capacity, DDR5-6000 speeds, and premium enthusiast-focused specs.

Amazon is deploying these massive cargo e-bikes for deliveries
Amazon is deploying these massive cargo e-bikes for deliveries

Amazon is officially rolling out e-cargo bike deliveries in Washington, DC, as part of a new pilot program launched in partnership with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). The ten-month initiative, called “MicroFreight DC,” will see Amazo…

Edifier’s new budget headphones put song lyrics on the earcups and I’m confused

Edifier has launched the Auro Ace budget headphones with a customizable dot-matrix display that can show synced lyrics and animations in real time.

Sennebogen shows off electric, autonomous material handler
Sennebogen shows off electric, autonomous material handler

German equipment brand Sennebogen recently demonstrated a semi-autonomous material handling solution that combines an electric wheeled excavator, mobile battery, and a mobile shredder to improve throughput and efficiency in European recycling plants.

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Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settle suit over harm to students
Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settle suit over harm to students

Snap, YouTube, and TikTok have settled the first lawsuit of its kind, alleging that social media addiction has cost public schools massive amounts of money, according to Bloomberg. The suit, filed by the Breathitt County School District in Kentucky, claims that social media has disrupted learning and created a mental health crisis, straining budgets. The […]

Fisker went bankrupt and owners built open source car company from the ashes
Fisker went bankrupt and owners built open source car company from the ashes

When Fisker Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2024, it left roughly 11,000 Ocean SUV owners holding the keys to vehicles that cost them anywhere from $40,000 to $70,000 — and that were rapidly losing the software brains that made them work. …