Insta360’s new $110 Flow 2 gimbal sacrifices some useful pro features

The smartphone gimbal has a built-in tripod and selfie stick, but you’ll need to rely on Insta360’s own camera app. The smartphone gimbal has a built-in tripod and selfie stick, but you’ll need to rely on Insta360’s own camera app. Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and… Continue reading Insta360’s new $110 Flow 2 gimbal sacrifices some useful pro features

Intel is closing its automotive chipmaking business

The chipmaker is laying off ‘most’ of the workers in the division, according to The Oregonian. The chipmaker is laying off ‘most’ of the workers in the division, according to The Oregonian. Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a… Continue reading Intel is closing its automotive chipmaking business

AI is ruining houseplant communities online

‘It’s disconnecting us further from reality, relationships with nature, and also our community.‘ ‘It’s disconnecting us further from reality, relationships with nature, and also our community.‘ “Maybe you could organize your plants like this,” my friend’s text message said, with an attached photo of white pots of plants floating midair in front of a huge,… Continue reading AI is ruining houseplant communities online

Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr raises $100M as military UAV demand soars

Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr has raised $100 million in an all-equity Series B round led by General Catalyst, as the startup aims to boost its R&D and local production capabilities amid growing demand for drones in battlefields and for border surveillance. Drones are becoming increasingly ubiquitous in global military operations. In recent and ongoing… Continue reading Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr raises $100M as military UAV demand soars

Bernie Sanders: If AI Is Doing Such Amazing Work, Everyone Should Get a Four-Day Workweek

In 2025, we’re constantly told, artificial intelligence is bringing about a workplace revolution. Countless billionaires have waxed poetic about the “coming recession” and “unemployment crisis” that their hyped up AI chatbots are sure to bring. Bernie Sanders, the progressive senator from Vermont, has been listening. Calling the US tech industry on its AI hype —… Continue reading Bernie Sanders: If AI Is Doing Such Amazing Work, Everyone Should Get a Four-Day Workweek

John Oliver Aghast at How AI Slop Is Devouring the Web

It’s safe to say that comedian and “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver isn’t a fan of AI slop — and he’s got a compelling argument for why you shouldn’t be, either. As the comedian laid out in the latest episode of his popular HBO show, AI-generated content is suddenly everywhere online. It’s going viral… Continue reading John Oliver Aghast at How AI Slop Is Devouring the Web

OpenAI Removes All Jony Ive Materials From Its Website

“This is silly, disappointing and wrong.” It’s only been a month since OpenAI announced its secretive new project with iPhone designer Jony Ive — and already, the partnership is in legal hot water. As the Associated Press reports, all mentions of Ive and his AI device brand, io, have been removed from OpenAI’s website and marketing… Continue reading OpenAI Removes All Jony Ive Materials From Its Website

‘They’re Not Breathing’: Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls

On April 28, a nurse at the Aurora ICE Processing Center near Denver called 911. A woman in custody, four months pregnant, had arrived at the facility’s medical unit, bleeding and in pain. As the staff rushed to get vitals, the dispatcher rattled off questions: How old was she? Was the pregnancy high risk? The… Continue reading ‘They’re Not Breathing’: Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls

Intel hits the brakes on its automotive business, and layoffs have started

Intel is shuttering its automotive architecture business and laying off most of its staff as part of a broader restructuring at the chipmaker. The news was first reported by The Oregonian/Oregon Live, which cited an internal memo that was shared with employees Tuesday morning. Intel confirmed to TechCrunch that plans to wind down the auto… Continue reading Intel hits the brakes on its automotive business, and layoffs have started

Philips Hue lighting will be more expensive starting July 1st, but you can save on them now

Just because tariffs are driving up costs doesn’t mean you can’t get a good deal right now. Just because tariffs are driving up costs doesn’t mean you can’t get a good deal right now. Brandt Ranj Brandt Ranj is a commerce reporter for The Verge writing about the best deals and gadgets. He previously wrote… Continue reading Philips Hue lighting will be more expensive starting July 1st, but you can save on them now