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The Verge 2026-05-29 19:01:48

Acer’s launching a Linux handheld for streaming your PC games

The Acer Nitro Blaze Link might run on Linux, but it's no Steam Deck. Acer says it's a "streaming-first handheld and companion device," like a PlayStation Portal for your PC. Announced at Computex on Friday, it's launching in Q4 2026 with a 7-inch (1920 x 1200) display, Wi-Fi...
The Verge 2026-05-29 17:37:43

Tech companies desperately want to film you doing chores

This week, an AI training startup called Shift said it would clean New Yorkers' homes for free. It has plans to expand into other cities as well, including London, and looking around my flat, I get the appeal. But there's a catch. There's always a catch. In exchange for the...
The Verge 2026-05-29 17:00:00

The Verge’s 2026 high school graduation gift guide

High school graduation is a time of change that might be felt more deeply by family members than by the grads themselves. While some grads may immediately embark on a career path, many continue their education and delve deeper into their studies at college. Either way,...
The Verge 2026-05-29 16:51:08

Microsoft delays Fable (again) to avoid GTA VI

Microsoft has delayed its upcoming Fable reboot once again. The game was set to launch in autumn 2026, but Microsoft now says that Fable will come out in February 2027. However, it will show a "new look" at the game at its Xbox Games Showcase on June 7th. "​​This is year is...
The Verge 2026-05-29 16:21:22

Microsoft teases new Surface hardware and ‘a new era of PC’

I pondered the other day what's next for Microsoft's Surface PC lineup, and it looks like we're about to find out. Windows and Surface chief Pavan Davuluri has just teased "something new is coming for developers," complete with a mysterious image of what looks like a curved...
Artificial Intelligence - Ars Technica 2026-05-29 16:16:14

Startup offers free home cleaning—if it can record it all for robot training

The latest twist in paying humans to wear head cameras for robot training data.
The Verge 2026-05-29 15:00:00

Trump’s mass deportations are only possible with racial profiling

Border security czar Tom Homan keeps threatening to "flood" New York City with ICE agents. But a new investigation shows that ICE has been quietly ramping up arrests in the New York area already - and disproportionately targeting Latino neighborhoods. The City, a local...
The Verge 2026-05-29 14:59:12

At $549, Lenovo’s Legion Go S gaming handheld is suddenly a good deal

This week, the Steam Deck OLED with 512GB of storage went from $549 to $789, putting it even further out of reach for those who were considering getting one as they came back in stock after months of unavailability. I consider it a tiny consolation that there’s a decent PC...
The Verge 2026-05-29 14:46:58

You can buy two of Anker’s Qi2 wireless chargers for under $25

If you’re looking for a fast iPhone or AirPods charger that’s easy to toss into your purse, backpack, or carry-on, Anker’s Zolo Magnetic Wireless Charger is a smart pick. It’s tiny and comes with a built-in USB-C cable, and you currently can buy two for $23.99 ($16 off) at...
The Verge 2026-05-29 14:00:00

How Ferrari bungled the design of its first EV

For nearly 80 years, Ferrari occupied a unique cultural space where its cars were aspirational, even for people who resented those who could afford them. The price, the exclusivity, and the opacity of the buying process allowed Ferrari to sail above ordinary criticism. You...
The Verge 2026-05-29 14:00:00

What would you be willing to put in your body?

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. At this time last week, I was getting ready to ask people...
MIT Technology Review 2026-05-29 12:10:00

The Download: unlocking lithium and controlling Ebola

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How a new extraction process could unlock the world’s lithium A new method for extracting lithium could cut costs and emissions from one...
OpenAI News 2026-05-29 12:00:00

Boston Children’s uses AI to unlock new diagnoses

Boston Children’s Hospital uses OpenAI technology to improve patient care, reduce operational burden, and help diagnose more than 40 rare disease cases.
OpenAI News 2026-05-29 12:00:00

How Braintrust turns customer requests into code with Codex

How Braintrust engineers use Codex with GPT-5.5 to run experiments and code faster.
MIT Technology Review 2026-05-29 11:19:52

The deadly Ebola outbreak is proving difficult to control

The alert was raised on May 5. Four health-care workers in the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo had died from an unknown illness within four days. Rapid response teams were sent to investigate, and tests at a research center in Kinshasa revealed the...
MIT Technology Review 2026-05-29 10:00:00

How the Pope’s Magnifica Humanitas offers a template for individuals to meet the AI moment

Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical on artificial intelligence includes a statement that warrants serious attention from technologists and policymakers: “Technology is never neutral.” Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”) is a clarion call to all people to act with courage...
OpenAI News 2026-05-29 03:00:00

Strengthening societal resilience with Rosalind Biodefense

OpenAI launches Rosalind Biodefense, expanding trusted access to GPT-Rosalind for vetted developers and U.S. government partners advancing biodefense, public health, and pandemic preparedness through frontier AI.
OpenAI News 2026-05-29 00:00:00

A shared playbook for trustworthy third party evaluations

OpenAI shares guidance on third-party AI evaluations, covering how to assess model capabilities, safeguards, and validity for frontier systems.
Archive: 2026 - GitHub Changelog 2026-05-28 21:59:05

Hard budget limits now available for GitHub Advanced Security

Enterprise administrators and billing managers can now set hard budget limits for GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) SKUs, preventing teams from exceeding their allocated license budgets. Previously, license-based products like GHAS… The post Hard budget limits now available for...
Archive: 2026 - GitHub Changelog 2026-05-28 21:09:44

CodeQL 2.25.5 improves query accuracy for GitHub Actions

CodeQL is the static analysis engine behind GitHub code scanning, which finds and remediates security issues in your code. We’ve recently released CodeQL 2.25.5, which includes accuracy improvements across C/C++,… The post CodeQL 2.25.5 improves query accuracy for GitHub...
Artificial Intelligence - Ars Technica 2026-05-28 18:30:48

Apple working to cram massive Gemini model into iPhone to power new Siri

As Apple tries to shrink Gemini for the iPhone, a cloud component is probably inevitable.
MIT Technology Review 2026-05-28 18:01:00

How a new extraction process could unlock the world’s lithium

Researchers say they’ve found a new way to extract lithium, a crucial metal used in the lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles and energy storage arrays. This new technique could be more environmentally friendly and cheaper than existing ones. The research was...
Artificial Intelligence - Ars Technica 2026-05-28 17:01:16

Trump loses more control over AI regulation as Illinois passes landmark law

Here’s why Anthropic and OpenAI are on board with Illinois safety testing.
Archive: 2026 - GitHub Changelog 2026-05-28 16:56:24

Claude Opus 4.8 is generally available for GitHub Copilot

Claude Opus 4.8, Anthropic’s latest Opus model, is now available in GitHub Copilot. In our early testing, Opus 4.8 demonstrates a clear step forward in code understanding and generation across… The post Claude Opus 4.8 is generally available for GitHub Copilot appeared first...

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