Apple’s next AirPods could give Siri eyes, and they’re already being tested

AirPods with cameras sound wild, but they might be exactly what Siri needs to stop feeling stuck in the past.

Blink’s 56k EV ports to get plug-and-charge access through Emobi
Blink’s 56k EV ports to get plug-and-charge access through Emobi

Blink and Emobi are teaming up to make EV charging work more seamlessly across apps, networks, and vehicles.

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Canvas is online again after ShinyHunters threaten to leak schools’ data
Canvas is online again after ShinyHunters threaten to leak schools’ data

The Instructure-owned learning management platform, Canvas, is now online again after it went down following a massive data breach that impacted student names, email addresses, ID numbers, and messages. Before systems were restored, students who attempted to access the system on Thursday saw a message from the hacking group ShinyHunters, which claimed responsibility for the […]

Hyundai patent reveals new body-on-frame EV battery setup
Hyundai patent reveals new body-on-frame EV battery setup

Hyundai is preparing to launch its first body-on-frame vehicle, a midsize pickup truck. The rugged Boulder Concept SUV is a preview, but a new patent offers a sneak peek at the battery and chassis setup.

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Apple’s AirPods with cameras for AI are apparently close to production
Apple’s AirPods with cameras for AI are apparently close to production

Apple’s rumored AirPods with cameras are nearing a stage where the company will test early mass production, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports. Currently, Apple testers are “actively using” prototypes that are in the design validation test stage, which is one step before the production validation test stage. The AirPods’ cameras “aren’t designed” to snap photos or […]

SpaceX has a $55 billion plan to build AI chips in Texas
SpaceX has a $55 billion plan to build AI chips in Texas

Elon Musk’s plans to get into the AI chip manufacturing business are going to be costly. As the The New York Times and CNBC report, SpaceX is planning to invest at least $55 billion into its “Terafab” chip plant in Austin, Texas. That’s according to the details of a public hearing notice filed in Grimes […]

Perplexity’s AI answering engine is not coming to Snapchat, after all

Snapchat has walked away from its Perplexity AI search plan, raising fresh questions about how much AI users actually want inside social apps.

Social media pals aren’t necessarily making you feel less lonely, finds research

New study of more than 1,500 adults found online connections with strangers were linked to higher loneliness, while real-life contacts offered no clear reduction.

Valve is fighting Steam Controller scalpers with a new reservations system
Valve is fighting Steam Controller scalpers with a new reservations system

Valve’s new Steam Controller sold out quickly when it went on sale on Monday, and the company is going to open a “reservations queue” on Friday at 1PM ET for anyone who missed that initial run. When the controller initially went on sale, many potential buyers experienced difficulties checking out before the controller went out […]

ChatGPT’s ‘Trusted Contact’ will alert loved ones of safety concerns
ChatGPT’s ‘Trusted Contact’ will alert loved ones of safety concerns

OpenAI is launching an optional safety feature for ChatGPT that allows adult users to assign an emergency contact for mental health and safety concerns. Friends, family members, or caregivers designated as a “Trusted Contact” will be notified if OpenAI detects that a person may have discussed topics like self-harm or suicide with the chatbot. “Trusted […]