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Agent-based computing is outgrowing the web as we know it

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Meet the Real Zombies That Exist Everywhere Around Us

Gizmodo

Mindy Weisberger's new book details the crafty worms, fungi, and other parasites that have learned to mind-control their hosts.

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Nvidia reaches historic 92% GPU market share, leaves AMD and Intel far behind

TechSpot

According to Jon Peddie Research, total sales of dedicated desktop graphics cards reached 9.2 million units in the first quarter of 2025 – an increase of more than 8% both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter. Although both Nvidia and AMD launched new GPU lineups during this period, Nvidia benefited far more.

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Cool Physics Feat Makes a Sphere Roll Down a Vertical Wall

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Scientists have discovered that under the right conditions, a gummy bear-like ball can roll down a vertical wall all by itself—upending a core assumption in physics.

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How AI Is Transforming IT in 2025: A Playbook for Smarter IT Ops

IT teams are under pressure to do more with less. AI isn’t just hype—it’s already helping lean IT teams cut support volume by up to 60%, reduce cloud waste, and eliminate risk from their stack. In this executive playbook, you'll learn how mid-sized companies are deploying AI to automate tier-1 tickets, predict outages, optimize SaaS spend, and secure infrastructure without hiring a bigger team.

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Apple is on defense at WWDC

The Verge

Give the people what they want, Tim. It's early June and the vibes are decidedly off in Cupertino. The hype leading up to Apple's last two developer conferences felt much different. There was anticipation in 2023 for a potentially groundbreaking new headset. In 2024, there was a sense of urgency leading up to the company's AI announcements and whispers that Siri might actually, finally be good at something.

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Dropbox CEO slams return-to-office mandates, compares them to outdated malls and theaters

TechSpot

Speaking on an episode of Fortune's "Leadership Next" podcast, Houston said what most people have long thought: that returning to the office is a waste of time and money when employees can do exactly the same tasks at home.

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Apple’s latest AirPods Pro with USB-C just received a $70 discount

The Verge

This year’s WWDC kicks off in less than a week , which means Apple is likely to announce a string of software changes in short order, some of which are designed to improve Apple’s latest pair of premium earbuds. Thankfully, if you haven’t yet pulled the trigger on the second-gen AirPods Pro , they’re once again on sale at Amazon , Walmart , and Best Buy for around $169 ($70 off), matching their best price of the year.

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UGREEN 65W 4-Port Charger Block: It’s Not Free, But Nearly Free on Amazon

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Skip to content Gizmodo Search Home Latest Tech Reviews Science io9 AI Video Deals Deals This article is part of Gizmodo Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. UGREEN 65W 4-Port Charger Block: It’s Not Free, But Nearly Free on Amazon This charger block has four ports and lets you charge your laptop and smartphone together.

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Zillow co-founder Rich Barton on the ‘provocation marketing playbook’ that can boost your brand

GeekWire

Rich Barton. (Zillow Photo) Here’s a marketing tip for companies on a tight budget: be provocative. That’s the strategy Zillow used in its early days in Seattle, according to Rich Barton, the company’s co-founder who joined the Tim Ferriss Show on a recent podcast. Barton previously co-founded Expedia, which spent heavily on marketing to drum up interest in the travel company’s brand.

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This Seagate 4TB External Hard Drive Now Costs Peanuts, Amazon Gives It Away Even to Non-Prime Members

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Skip to content Gizmodo Search Home Latest Tech Reviews Science io9 AI Video Deals Deals This article is part of Gizmodo Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. This Seagate 4TB External Hard Drive Now Costs Peanuts, Amazon Gives It Away Even to Non-Prime Members This external hard drive offers reliable protection from online hacking.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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The Verge’s 2025 Father’s Day gift guide

The Verge

Father's Day rules. It's a day to celebrate all that dads have contributed to the people, homes, and communities that they're a part of. Being a dad is a lot of work - something I can vouch for, being a relatively new one myself - so for Father's Day, why not give dear old dad a token of appreciation and love? Whether your dad prefers practical or clever gifts, we think you'll be pleased with the selection of picks below.

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The 2025 MacBook Air Hits Its Lowest Price Ever, Amazon Is Pulling Out All the Stops on Apple

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Skip to content Gizmodo Search Home Latest Tech Reviews Science io9 AI Video Deals Deals This article is part of Gizmodo Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. The 2025 MacBook Air Hits Its Lowest Price Ever, Amazon Is Pulling Out All the Stops on Apple At this price, the new MacBook Air costs nearly half what a MacBook Pro does.

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15 years, 5 big shifts: What we’ve seen in Seattle tech since starting the GeekWire Podcast

GeekWire

The Seattle skyline in 2010, top, and 2025, bottom, after a building boom fueled by the tech industry’s growth. ( Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons , and GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) Fifteen years ago, Steve Jobs and Apple had just introduced the first iPad, Steve Ballmer’s Microsoft had been left for dead, and nerdy online bookseller Jeff Bezos was still getting Amazon settled into its South Lake Union headquarters.

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This Sony Headphones Now Costs $38 on Amazon, That’s 20x Less Than AirPods Max

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It's also priced at just one-eighth the cost of Sony’s most premium headphones.

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Turn Your Contact Center Into a Profit Machine with AI

Every year, $75 billion is lost to bad customer service — and your business could be bleeding loyalty without realizing it. AI is rewriting the rules. Imagine instant answers, 24/7 self-service, faster resolutions, and skyrocketing satisfaction scores. Companies like Amazon are already cashing in, and the technology is easier than you think — plug, play, and profit.

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Resident Evil 9 returns to Raccoon City, coming next February

TechSpot

Capcom has not yet revealed gameplay details for Resident Evil Requiem, as the initial trailer focuses on the story, characters, and locations. The game's scenario appears to draw heavily from the franchise's history, likely to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original Resident Evil's 1996 release.

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AirTag 4 Pack Is Priced at Black Friday Levels, Amazon is Selling Off Its Stock Until Every Last One Is Gone

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There’s simply no better tracker for keeping tabs on your lost belongings.

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Implicit Conversions ports Xseed’s Milano’s Odd Job Collection to PS4

Venture Beat

Implicit Conversions said it is porting XSEED Games’ Milano’s Odd Job Collection, a apan-exclusive 32-bit casual/simulation gem, into a modern console and PC game.

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LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle at Black Friday Price, Amazon Clearing Shelves Before Summer Starts

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Skip to content Gizmodo Search Home Latest Tech Reviews Science io9 AI Video Deals Deals This article is part of Gizmodo Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle at Black Friday Price, Amazon Clearing Shelves Before Summer Starts This castle is the iconic centerpiece for LEGO and Harry Potter fans everywhere.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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Monument Valley 3 launches on console and PC on July 22

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Uber’s New Shuttle Is Basically a Bus, but Worse

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Beyond the jokes about Uber inventing bus lines are serious questions about what its shuttle service will mean for struggling transit systems, air quality, and congestion.

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New Tales and Emeteria unveil Fading Echo action-adventure game

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The Long-Awaited ‘Mass Effect’ Show Has a Showrunner Now

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With 'Star Trek: Beyond' co-writer Doug Jung in charge, it seems teh 'Mass Effect' show is finally in a place to be a real, upcoming show.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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A ban on state AI laws could smash Big Tech’s legal guardrails

The Verge

Senate Commerce Republicans have kept a ten year moratorium on state AI laws in their latest version of President Donald Trump's massive budget package. And a growing number of lawmakers and civil society groups warn that its broad language could put consumer protections on the chopping block. Republicans who support the provision, which the House cleared as part of its "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," say it will help ensure AI companies aren't bogged down by a complicated patchwork of regulations

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The Best Tech Gifts for Father’s Day 2025

Gizmodo

You know what's better than unconditional love? A great Father's Day gift.

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At the Bitcoin Conference, the Republicans were for sale

The Verge

"I want to make a big announcement," said Faryar Shirzad, the chief policy officer of Coinbase, to a nearly empty room. His words echoed across the massive hall at the Bitcoin Conference, deep in the caverns of The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, and it wasn't apparent how many people were watching on the livestream. Then again, somebody out there may have been interested in the panelists he was interviewing, one of whom was unusual by Bitcoin Conference standards: Chris LaCivita, the political cons

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The ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Theme Is Expectedly Excellent

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Get a listen for how 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' will sound thanks to 'Lost' and 'Rogue One' composer Michael Giacchino.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.

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Elon Musk couldn’t change Trump’s mind on electric vehicles

Vox

President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, during better days. Elon Musk and President Donald Trump — two of the most powerful, outspoken billionaires in America — are still tangled up in a messy breakup over a variety of issues. It’s no shock that these two men with huge egos would have friction, but it’s interesting to look at some of the specific things that seem to be causing trouble between them.

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The Best Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Trailers at Summer Game Fest 2025

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'Resident Evil Requiem' and 'Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver' were just two intriguing trailers at this year's Summer Game Fest.

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Report: Ben Stiller May Bring ‘The Twilight Zone’ Back to Movies

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It's been over 40 years since 'The Twilight Zone' had a movie, but Warner Bros. is reportedly ready to try again.

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Summer Game Fest Doesn’t Just Try Its Best, It Tries Too Hard

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Half a decade into its life, Summer Game Fest still just can't get out of its own way.

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.