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With the World Cup looming, there’s still no clear replacement for sports Twitter

Despite the upcoming World Cup, no current social media platform effectively replicates Twitter's former role as a real-time, communal second-screen experience for live sporting events.

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Zoox upgrades its robotaxi as it prepares for commercial service

Zoox upgraded its custom-built robotaxi with enhanced seating, a lighter interior palette, and improved external communication features, preparing for commercial service and volume production pending regulatory approval.

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8BitDo’s all-button controller gets a screen upgrade for customizations without an app

8BitDo's new Arcade Controller Pro features a built-in screen for on-device customization, eliminating the need for an app to remap buttons or adjust settings.

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Framework delays its first Laptop 13 Pro shipments by a month

Framework delays its Laptop 13 Pro shipments by a month due to issues with the haptic trackpad and custom display.

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GM just ‘unlocked’ over 200 Android Automotive apps, including YouTube, for its Google built-in vehicles

General Motors is expanding its Google built-in vehicles with over 200 new Android Automotive apps, including YouTube and other streaming services, accessible on both front and rear displays.

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With the World Cup looming, there’s still no clear replacement for sports Twitter

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Zoox upgrades its robotaxi as it prepares for commercial service

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8BitDo’s all-button controller gets a screen upgrade for customizations without an app

Framework delays its first Laptop 13 Pro shipments by a month

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GM just ‘unlocked’ over 200 Android Automotive apps, including YouTube, for its Google built-in vehicles

This new tracking label could help solve cargo theft

Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi is getting a refresh

Military branches restore flu shot requirement after virus swept through base

OpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom

Overheard at Config: Day 0

Slate Auto's truck builder goes live for its $25k electric pickup

117 Prime Day Deals on Gear We’ve Tested and Would Spend Our Own Money On

The Fitbit Air takes a smarter approach to the AI health dumpster fire

With the World Cup looming, there’s still no clear replacement for sports Twitter

Zoox upgrades its robotaxi as it prepares for commercial service

8BitDo’s all-button controller gets a screen upgrade for customizations without an app

Framework delays its first Laptop 13 Pro shipments by a month

GM just ‘unlocked’ over 200 Android Automotive apps, including YouTube, for its Google built-in vehicles

This new tracking label could help solve cargo theft

Zoox&#8217;s purpose-built robotaxi is getting a refresh

Military branches restore flu shot requirement after virus swept through base

OpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom

Overheard at Config: Day 0

Slate Auto's truck builder goes live for its $25k electric pickup

117 Prime Day Deals on Gear We’ve Tested and Would Spend Our Own Money On

The Fitbit Air takes a smarter approach to the AI health dumpster fire

Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi is getting a refresh