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arstechnica. com > gadgets > 2026 > 05 > amazon-exec-downplays-new-fire-phone-rumors-no-clear-path-that-makes-sense

Amazon devices chief says a new smartphone is "just not the goal

1+ hour, 48+ min ago  (422+ words) We know what customers need right now." In an interview published on the Financial Times (FT) today, Panos Panay, Amazon's head of devices and services, said building a new phone isn't Amazon's goal. The company already tried selling a smartphone…...

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arstechnica. com > gadgets > 2026 > 05 > googles-android-powered-laptops-are-called-googlebooks-and-theyre-coming-this-year

Google's Android-powered laptops are called Googlebooks, and they're coming this year

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (337+ words) Google has revealed its vision for the AI laptop of tomorrow. If you thought other Google products were steeped in Gemini, you haven't seen anything yet. Google says it designed Googlebooks from the ground up with Gemini Intelligence, and it…...

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arstechnica. com > tech-policy > 2026 > 05 > fcc-slightly-relaxes-foreign-router-ban-allows-software-updates-until-2029

After banning foreign routers, FCC says existing ones can get updates until 2029

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (845+ words) FCC extends waiver allowing routers and drones to get patches for two more years. The Federal Communications Commission is relenting a bit on its restrictive router rules, saying it will allow foreign-made routers to receive software and firmware updates until…...

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arstechnica. com > gadgets > 2026 > 05 > starlink-blocks-access-to-its-gps-alternative-ahead-of-spacex-ipo

Starlink shuts down its GPS-style cheat code. Researchers may unlock it anyway.

2+ day, 56+ min ago  (897+ words) Shutdown of Starlink location feature won't dampen interest in GPS alternatives. Starlink is unceremoniously shutting down a GPS-style feature that most of the Internet satellite provider's customers probably never realized existed. But that won't stop broader momentum toward harnessing Starlink's…...

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arstechnica. com > gadgets > 2026 > 05 > singer-dua-lipa-sues-samsung-for-15-million-for-using-her-image-on-tv-boxes

Samsung made a "mockery" of Dua Lipa by putting her picture on TV boxes, lawsuit says

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (417+ words) Lipa says her picture contributed to Samsung's "enormous revenue." About a year ago, I was in my parents' living room, where a new TV sat in its box, waiting to be set up. My sister-in-law pointed to a woman on…...

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arstechnica. com > gadgets > 2026 > 05 > were-tracking-423-mac-configurations-to-see-how-apple-is-handling-shortages

Which Macs are suffering from shortages'and where are things getting worse?

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (413+ words) There are a couple signs of strain beyond the Mac Book Neo and the desktops. The Apple Macintosh is more than 40 years old, but it's still going strong, and its recent success was significant enough that Apple CEO Tim Cook…...

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arstechnica. com > gaming > 2026 > 05 > the-nintendo-switch-2-is-getting-more-expensive-later-this-year

The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting more expensive later this year

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (278+ words) Serving the Technologist since 1998. News, reviews, and analysis. When we reviewed the Switch 2 just after its launch last year, we warned that interested customers might want to buy in early, as the launch price could go up. That potential price…...

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arstechnica. com > gadgets > 2026 > 05 > google-unveils-screenless-fitbit-air-and-google-health-app-to-replace-fitbit

Google unveils screenless Fitbit Air and Google Health app to replace Fitbit

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (305+ words) The $100 Fitbit Air is available for preorder today. The Fitbit Air launches on May 26 for $99. 99 with the included Performance Loop band. There are also silicone Performance Loop and Elevated Modern Band options. Bands start at $34. 99 and come in a variety…...

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arstechnica. com > civis > threads > tsmc-taps-wind-power-as-ai-chip-demand-soars-taiwan-feels-energy-crunch. 1512919

TSMC taps wind power as AI chip demand soars, Taiwan feels energy crunch

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (14+ words) TSMC backs renewables during record demand for energy-hungry chip manufacturing. See full article. .....

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arstechnica. com > civis > threads > silicon-valley-bets-on-floating-ai-data-centers-powered-by-ocean-waves. 1512904

Silicon Valley bets on floating AI data centers powered by ocean waves

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (16+ words) Panthalassa aims to test floating AI computing nodes in the Pacific in 2026. See full article. .....