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Apple’s AirPods with cameras for AI are apparently close to production

Apple's rumored AirPods with cameras are nearing a stage where the company will test early mass production, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Currently, Apple testers are "actively using" prototypes that are in the design validation test stage, which is one step before the production validation test

The Verge·May 7, 2026

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SpaceX has a $55 billion plan to build AI chips in Texas

Elon Musk's plans to get into the AI chip manufacturing business are going to be costly. As the New York Times and CNBC report, SpaceX is planning to invest at least $55 billion into its "Terafab" chip plant in Austin, Texas. That's according to the details of a public hearing notice filed in Grimes

The Verge·May 7, 2026

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Bumble is getting rid of the swipe, CEO says

Based on Whitney Wolfe Herd's past comments about Bumble's new direction, the company is expected to lean into AI -- Bumble is even working on an AI dating assistant called Bee, and the CEO has made many comments over the years about how AI will be "a supercharger to love and relationships."

TechCrunch·May 7, 2026

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Tome, another Goodreads book-tracker rival, shuts down

Built on the back of the sizable and influential BookTok community -- creators who discuss and review books on TikTok -- the app offered readers a place to chronicle and rate their books, get recommendations, and even add photos of things like favorite quotes or memes, or share playlists that match

TechCrunch·May 7, 2026

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Kalshi doubles valuation in 5 months, hitting $22B

Prediction market startup Kalshi has raised a $1 billion Series F round led by Coatue.

TechCrunch·May 7, 2026

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Jeff Bezos rep leaves Slate Auto’s board

Melinda Lewison's departure raises questions about Bezos' support and involvement with the startup at a time when the Amazon founder is now apparently focused on robotics at his new startup, Project Prometheus.

TechCrunch·May 7, 2026

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Live updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court battle over the future of OpenAI

Sam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of OpenAI and its most well-known product, ChatGPT. In 2024, Musk filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its founding mission of developing AI to benefit humanity and shifting focus to boosting profits

The Verge·May 7, 2026

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One of DOGE’s Young Engineers Is Now Running a Defense Tech Startup

In an email viewed by WIRED, Ethan Shaotran describes Blitz Industries as “a defense company backed by big names.”

Wired·May 7, 2026

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Google’s $9.99-per-month AI health coach launches May 19

The Gemini-powered health coach will act as a combination fitness coach, sleep expert, and health and wellness advisor.

TechCrunch·May 7, 2026

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France is fan favorite for the FIFA World Cup — but AI is backing another nation for glory, says BofA

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to add over $40 billion to the global GDP with its most lucrative edition ever.

CNBC·May 7, 2026

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Google Is Rebranding the Fitbit App to ‘Google Health’

Google is sunsetting Google Fit by year’s end. While Fitbit remains very much alive, the rebranded Google Health app is your one-stop shop for all things health and fitness.

Wired·May 7, 2026