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ai 2026-05-26

Xreal, Google's smart glasses partner, thinks it has finally mastered this notoriously tricky industry

Xreal's CEO believes smart glasses have hit a turning point after years of false starts. The company partnered with Google and thinks they've cracked what made previous attempts fail.

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topnews 2026-05-26

Why the Vatican Invited Anthropic to the Pope’s AI Encyclical Presentation

The Vatican invited Anthropic to present the Pope's first major statement on AI, signaling an unusual partnership between the Catholic Church and a leading AI company to shape ethical guidelines for the technology.

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topnews 2026-05-26

What Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Says About the Power of AI

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical warns about AI power being concentrated in too few hands. He's calling out big tech's dominance and what it means for humanity's future.

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global 2026-05-26

As A.I. Fever Rises in Silicon Valley, Pope Leo Has a Few Words

Pope Leo is pushing back against AI hype in Silicon Valley, raising questions about whether tech companies will listen or if the church itself will get swept up in the AI wave.

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gadgets 2026-05-26

Several Overwatch heroes are about to hit Fortnite

Overwatch characters are coming to Fortnite as Epic Games celebrates the hero shooter's 10th anniversary. The crossover brings popular heroes into Epic's battle royale ecosystem.

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ai 2026-05-26

This startup is betting India's gig economy can train the world's robots

Human Archive is paying Indian gig workers to wear camera caps and sensors, collecting real-world movement data that AI labs need to train robots. It's outsourcing the grunt work of building embodied AI.

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ai 2026-05-26

Universal Music Group and TikTok renew agreement to combat unauthorized AI music

Universal Music Group and TikTok just renewed their licensing deal with new protections against AI-generated music that mimics signed artists. UMG has been pushing platforms hard on this issue for years.

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ai 2026-05-26

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Early Bird ticket rates end May 29

Early bird tickets for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 drop by up to $410, but the discount ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on May 29. Grab a pass now to network with AI innovators in San Francisco and get first hand insights for your AI projects.

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ai 2026-05-26

Sundar Pichai on AI, the future of search, and what’s happening to the web

Google CEO Sundar Pichai discusses restructuring the company for AI competition, the evolution of search into task-based agents, and preparing for a future where traditional web traffic patterns fundamentally change.

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ai 2026-05-26

Nobody wants to tell me why they only listen to their own Suno slop

Suno users are admitting they've stopped listening to real music and now exclusively play AI-generated songs they prompted themselves. It's a weird glimpse into a future where people prefer their own algorithmic output over actual artists.

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topnews 2026-05-26

Amazing interior, controversial exterior: Ferrari's first electric car

Ferrari just unveiled the Luce, its first EV, first four-door sedan, and first five-seater. Designed by Jony Ive's team, it's aimed at emissions-regulated markets like China and Silicon Valley.

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topnews 2026-05-26

The US Can Put People on the Moon. Why Can’t It Get Iranians Online?

Former imprisoned journalist argues US should prioritize helping Iranians access the internet, calling it essential for change in Iran. Despite technical capability, policy barriers prevent meaningful action.

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global 2026-05-26

SpaceX IPO Filing Reveals Favorable Terms for Elon Musk

SpaceX's IPO filing shows board structure and compensation terms that heavily favor Elon Musk over other shareholders, according to corporate governance experts reviewing the documents.

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ai 2026-05-26

Uber president says AI spending is getting ‘harder to justify’

Uber blew through its 2026 AI budget in four months and now questions the ROI. President Andrew Macdonald says they can't connect rising AI tool costs to actual feature improvements customers see.

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topnews 2026-05-26

Toyota built a $10 billion private utopia-what’s going on in there?

Toyota’s $10 billion Woven City, a sensor‑laden testbed built on a former factory, just welcomed its first 100 hand‑picked residents, the “Weavers.” The enclave aims to fuse research, engineering and daily life, offering a glimpse of how AI‑driven mobility could evolve.

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topnews 2026-05-26

The Cookware Industry Has a Major Fight Brewing Over PFAS Claims

Nonstick cookware manufacturers are clashing over PFAS chemical safety claims, creating confusion for consumers trying to make informed purchasing decisions about their kitchen equipment.

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topnews 2026-05-26

Quiz: Will AI Destroy Your Career?

A quiz promises to predict whether AI will replace your job. It's clickbait, but the underlying question matters. Understanding which tasks AI can automate helps you focus on the work that still needs humans.

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topnews 2026-05-26

AI Agents Plunged the Tech World Into Chaos. Here’s Exactly How That Happened

AI coding agents like Claude Code and OpenClaw triggered a massive shift in how software gets built. The tools went from experimental to essential almost overnight, forcing every tech company to rethink their development workflows.

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global 2026-05-26

Streeting backs under-16s social media ban as government consultation concludes

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting is backing a social media ban for under-16s as the government wraps up its consultation. He says regulators and politicians have been asleep at the wheel on protecting kids online.

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global 2026-05-26

‘The Maids,’ With Yerin Ha, Asks: Has Life Become One Big Performance?

Director Kip Williams is staging a new production of Jean Genet's 'The Maids' starring Yerin Ha, exploring themes of performance and authenticity in modern life. The play examines class dynamics and power through the lens of constant self-presentation.

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gadgets 2026-05-26

Spotify is adding long-form articles to its audiobook library

Spotify is expanding beyond music and podcasts by adding narrated articles from major publications like Rolling Stone, WIRED, and Variety to its audiobook library.

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gadgets 2026-05-26

Blue Origin cleared to launch New Glenn rocket again after FAA investigation

The FAA has cleared Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to fly again after wrapping up its investigation. The company can now prep for the rocket's fourth launch.

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ai 2026-05-25

What ClickUp's mass layoff tells us about the future of work

ClickUp just laid off hundreds of employees and replaced them with AI agents. The nine-year-old productivity startup is making a big bet that AI can handle work humans used to do.

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ai 2026-05-25

5 days left: Save up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes before prices increase

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 early bird pricing ends May 29. If you're planning to attend the San Francisco event, now's the time to lock in savings of up to $410.

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