GameStop aims for $56B acquisition of eBay 🎮
GameStop is reportedly preparing a massive $56 billion bid to acquire e-commerce giant eBay, a move that could reshape global online retail.
Sources engadget.com
Ask.com officially shuts down, farewell to the Internet's butler 🕵️♂️
Legendary search engine Ask.com has officially ceased operations, marking the end of the road for one of the early web's most iconic search tools.
Sources engadget.com
The trend of high-quality free-to-play games on Steam
Many free-to-play titles on Steam are delivering graphics and gameplay quality on par with premium paid blockbusters.
Sources analyticsinsight.net
Meta and tech giants settle 'addiction' lawsuit for $27 million ⚖️
Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube have agreed to pay $27 million to resolve a lawsuit accusing the platforms of intentionally addicting students in Kentucky.
Sources engadget.com
New Device Review: ASUS Zephyrus Duo, Fitbit Air, and GoPro Mission 1 💻
The latest roundup from Engadget provides an in-depth look at ASUS's dual-screen laptop, the Fitbit Air fitness tracker, and the GoPro Mission 1 action camera.
Sources engadget.com
Ploopy Bean: A portable mouse featuring a ThinkPad-style pointing stick
Ploopy has launched the compact Bean mouse, replacing the traditional trackball with a ThinkPad-style pointing stick to optimize portability.
Sources engadget.com
Beware of scams using AI-generated Black creators on TikTok Shop 🤖
Scammers are using AI-generated Black models to orchestrate sob stories to hawk low-quality dropshipped products on TikTok, racking up millions of views.
Sources theverge.com
Rising Gas Prices: Are Electric Scooters a Practical Summer Alternative?
With gas prices exceeding $4 per gallon, electric scooters are gaining traction for short commutes. While they offer fuel savings, the actual financial impact depends on balancing upfront costs against usage.
Sources cnet.com
OpenAI introduces AI-generated pets for Codex
OpenAI has integrated AI-generated virtual pets into its Codex programming assistant, promising a more engaging coding experience than the Clippy assistants of old.
Sources engadget.com
Forecasting Future Quantum Computing Breakthroughs
A new report from Analytics Insight highlights the critical importance of quantum computing innovations for global technological advancement.
Sources analyticsinsight.net
Vercel Chat SDK Adds Lark and Feishu Support via WebSocket
Vercel has added official adapters for Lark and Feishu to its Chat SDK, enabling developers to build secure interactive bots without exposing webhook ports.
Sources vercel.com
AI Ineligible for Oscar Acting and Screenplay Nominations 🎬
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially ruled out AI-generated performances and screenplays from Oscar consideration.
Sources engadget.com
Tenda BE5100 Review: Is this affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh router worth the upgrade? 📶
The Tenda BE5100 Wi-Fi 7 mesh system offers a cost-effective solution to eliminate dead zones, though users should weigh the practical benefits of upgrading.
Sources zdnet.com
Sony Bravia 9 II: Transitioning from Mini LED to True RGB LED
Sony has introduced the Bravia 9 II featuring True RGB LED technology, promising a significant upgrade over its Mini LED predecessor.
Sources zdnet.com
How to make the Startup Battlefield Top 20 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch extends the application deadline to June 8 and shares tips for startups to impress the judges.
Sources techcrunch.com
Robot Startup Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Damage to Airbnb Rentals
A robotics startup is under legal fire for allegedly using Airbnb rentals as unauthorized testing grounds for its robots, causing property damage.
Sources arstechnica.com
Tech: NVIDIA's Isaac Gr00t platform gives researchers access to frontier humanoid robotics
NVIDIA announced the new Isaac Gr00t reference design humanoid robot platform that combines humanoid robot, five-fingered hands and NVIDIA Jetson Thor compute.
Sources engadget.com
Nvidia hints at major partnership event with CEO Michael Dell 🖥️
Nvidia has posted a cryptic teaser directed at Michael Dell, promising a major technology collaboration to be announced tomorrow.
Sources x.com
NVIDIA Confirms Schedule for CEO Jensen Huang's Keynote at GTC Taipei 🎤
NVIDIA has announced the detailed schedule for its GTC Taipei event, highlighted by CEO Jensen Huang's keynote presentation on Monday morning at the Taipei Music Center.
Sources x.com
SpaceX awarded $6.45 billion in Space Force contracts ahead of IPO
SpaceX has been awarded contracts worth $6.45 billion by the U.S. Space Force. This information was revealed in the company's IPO filing, showing that SpaceX already generated one-fifth of its 2025 revenue from government contracts. This is a crucial milestone asserting SpaceX's position in space infrastructure and defense ahead of its official public debut.
Sources techcrunch.com
Kiwibit: Smart AI-powered bird feeder that identifies over 10,000 species
The Kiwibit Bird Feeder Pro uses a 4K camera and AI algorithms to automatically identify and send notifications to your phone when birds visit your backyard.
Sources techcrunch.com
Startup Battlefield 2026 application deadline extended to June 8
TechCrunch has announced an extension for the Startup Battlefield 2026 application deadline to June 8. The competition seeks global, game-changing startups, requiring neither a finished business model nor existing revenue, focusing instead on disruption and the founding team's execution capability.
Sources techcrunch.com
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during testing
Blue Origin's massive New Glenn rocket has exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Although no injuries were reported, the incident is a major setback for Jeff Bezos's company in its efforts to compete with SpaceX and support NASA's Artemis missions.
Sources techcrunch.com
Anthropic Shares Insights on Bringing 'Computer Use' to Production
The Claude development team has released a detailed guide on optimizing the 'Computer Use' feature to achieve high reliability in real-world environments.
Sources x.com
NVIDIA Unveils Vera Rubin Platform: The Era of Trillion-Parameter AI Agents
NVIDIA introduces its new Vera Rubin platform, optimized for agentic workloads on massive AI models, promising outstanding performance without increasing latency.
Sources x.com