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Momentum 5 refines ANC with swappable battery
tech21 hours ago

Momentum 5 refines ANC with swappable battery

Sennheiser’s Momentum 5 Wireless updates the lineup with a user-replaceable battery, four microphones per side for stronger ANC and clearer calls, and up to 57 hours of battery life. It adds Hi-Res Audio certification and AptX Lossless support (on Snapdragon Sound devices, e.g., Sony and Motorola; not compatible with Samsung/Google/Apple), plus Dolby Atmos/spatial audio and a future Bluetooth 6.0 upgrade, with a $399.99 price and June 30 availability in black, white, and denim.

via The Verge|
#active-noise-cancellation#aptx-lossless#bluetooth-60-future
Under $50 Memorial Day Finds: Hot Tech and Home Deals You Can’t Miss
technology1 day ago

Under $50 Memorial Day Finds: Hot Tech and Home Deals You Can’t Miss

The piece curates the best Memorial Day deals under $50 across tech and home goods, highlighting picks like Blink security bundle ($44), Fire TV Stick 4K ($22), Soundcore Q20i headphones ($45), Levoit air purifier ($40) and more, and notes the sale ends soon; it also explains how deals are vetted—real discounts, quality reviews, and remaining sale time—so readers know which offers are worth grabbing.

via CNET|
#deals-under-50#home-goods#memorial-day
AI Rewires the Internet: Smarter Searches, Virtual Influencers, and AI-Powered Shopping
tech2 days ago

AI Rewires the Internet: Smarter Searches, Virtual Influencers, and AI-Powered Shopping

AI is reshaping the internet, from Google’s 25-year upgrade to its search experience (bigger search box, AI-generated visuals, media integration, and an AI Mode for longer, interactive queries) to a surge in AI-generated influencers and AI-driven shopping tools. The shift means people increasingly start searches in AI apps like ChatGPT, and AI-enabled commerce tools from Google and Amazon are changing how we shop online. Early 2026 data show a spike in AI-related traffic and ads, while still needing quality human-generated websites for reliable information.

via CNN|
#ai#ai-generated-influencers#ai-shopping
Vivaldi 8.0 dethrones Arc as my default browser, and Installer serves a packed tech lineup
tech3 days ago

Vivaldi 8.0 dethrones Arc as my default browser, and Installer serves a packed tech lineup

David Pierce declares Vivaldi 8.0 his new default browser thanks to its cleaner design and customization, while this week's Installer rounds up Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, two tech books (Steve Jobs in Exile and How to Rule the World), notable earbuds and gadgets, a racing game, and crowdsourced reader picks for entertainment and productivity.

via The Verge|
#books#browser#installer
Google’s AI search starts chatting back, not summarizing results
tech4 days ago

Google’s AI search starts chatting back, not summarizing results

The Verge reports that Google’s AI Overviews in search are misbehaving for terms like “disregard,” “ignore,” and “skip,” returning chatbot-style responses instead of the usual AI-generated summaries. Examples include “Got it! Let me know if you need help…” and “Message received! I’m here and ready to help,” with Google not commenting on the issue. The outlet treats this as a likely bug, potentially a quirk after Google I/O.

via The Verge|
#ai#ai-overviews#bug
Samsung memory chip workers secure six-figure bonuses after tentative deal
tech4 days ago

Samsung memory chip workers secure six-figure bonuses after tentative deal

Details emerged of a tentative deal between Samsung and its semiconductor employees to avert an 18‑day strike, with average bonuses around $340,000 and a total package that combines a cash bonus of 50% of annual pay with stock bonuses equal to 10.5% of operating profits; 40% of the stock pot goes across the whole semiconductor division and the rest to memory chips. A memory-chip worker on about $50k base could see total bonuses around $416k. Payouts are still smaller than SK Hynix, and the stock-heavy plan is conditional on profit milestones; union votes are expected to approve.

via The Verge|
#ai#business#labor
Zephyrus G14 (2026) aims for all-in-one versatility, at a steep price
tech4 days ago

Zephyrus G14 (2026) aims for all-in-one versatility, at a steep price

The Verge reviews the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026, Intel) as a near‑perfect all‑in‑one laptop for work and gaming, delivering strong performance, a vibrant OLED display, long battery life, and handy features like a full‑size SD card slot and Thunderbolt 4. However, it’s pricey at about $3,600 and makes RAM/storage concessions versus the last‑gen model, with MacBook Pro often outperforming in CPU‑heavy tasks.

via The Verge|
#asus#gaming#laptops
Anker’s Liberty 5 Pro earbuds get an AI-powered boost to noise reduction and calls
tech4 days ago

Anker’s Liberty 5 Pro earbuds get an AI-powered boost to noise reduction and calls

Anker’s Liberty Pro lineup gets AI-powered upgrades: the Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max use the Thus AI audio chip to boost noise reduction and voice clarity in noisy environments, with the Pro version at $169.99 and the Pro Max at $229.99; both offer up to 6.5 hours of listening (28 hours with the charging case), the Max adds AI-powered note-taking and the ability to record meetings without a phone via its larger 1.78-inch AMOLED display on the case, and the outside touchscreen lets you adjust ANC or invoke voice commands to control playback.

via theverge.com|
#ai#anc#audio
Anker’s Liberty 5 Pro earbud line nails calls with industry-leading clarity
tech4 days ago

Anker’s Liberty 5 Pro earbud line nails calls with industry-leading clarity

Soundcore’s Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max use the new Thus chip to deliver the best-in-class call quality among earbuds, with strong ANC and LDAC support. The two models are functionally identical aside from the case: the 5 Pro uses a front 0.96-inch TFT display, while the 5 Pro Max adds a 1.78-inch AMOLED screen and an AI note-taking feature that records audio in the case and exports transcripts. Priced at $170 and $230, they sit near AirPods Pro 3 territory; if you mainly need great calls and don’t care about AI transcription, the 5 Pro is the stronger value, while the Max offers an extra AI note-taking option for power users.

via The Verge|
#adaptive-noise-cancellation#ai-note-taking#call-quality
Meta trims 8,000 roles to bankroll its AI push
tech5 days ago

Meta trims 8,000 roles to bankroll its AI push

Meta reportedly laid off about 8,000 employees (roughly 10% of its 78,000-person workforce) to offset heavy AI investments, part of a broader efficiency drive as the company plans to spend $115–$135 billion on capital expenditures in 2026 to support its AI initiatives and core business; reports say more than 7,000 staff are being reassigned to AI work while 6,000 open roles are being closed, with some affected workers posting about the cuts on LinkedIn.

via The Verge|
#ai#business#layoffs
Samsung workers strike threatens memory-chip supply amid shortage
tech6 days ago

Samsung workers strike threatens memory-chip supply amid shortage

More than 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea will start an 18‑day strike at domestic memory‑chip plants after bonus negotiations collapsed, raising concerns about memory‑chip production amid a global shortage; the union is seeking a 15% operating‑profit bonus and removal of a cap on wages, while the government has urged a negotiated settlement and may intervene if needed, potentially tightening supply from the world’s largest memory‑chip producer.

via The Verge|
#bonuses#labor-union#memory-chips
Apple TV dives into OnlyFans with two contrasting streaming dramas
tech6 days ago

Apple TV dives into OnlyFans with two contrasting streaming dramas

Apple TV premieres two buzzy new series—Margo’s Got Money Troubles and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed—tackling the world of OnlyFans and cam models from opposite angles: one follows a pregnant college student who turns to OnlyFans to support her child, the other follows a divorced mom who becomes entangled in a cam-based scam, using loneliness and digital relationships to probe modern companionship and societal stigma.

via The Verge|
#apple#loneliness#onlyfans