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The state became the first to sue the ChatGPT maker over claims that its technology posed a risk to children and that the company had failed to warn the public of dangers.

The artificial intelligence company, which is racing rival OpenAI to the stock market, has seen explosive growth over the last year thanks largely to technology that can automatically write computer code.

SAVE 40%: As of June 1, you can get the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus for $29.99 at Amazon, down from $49.99. That's a 40% discount or $20 savings.

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Summer's finally here, which means you'll probably (hopefully) be traveling quite a bit for vacation or family events. If you're visiting family, it's likely you'll be in a cabin, an older hotel, or staying in your childhood bedroom without a smart TV.

SEE ALSO: The 30 best comedies streaming on Netflix right now

Instead of watching basic cable, just pack a streaming stick. Right now, you can get the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus for $29.99 at Amazon, down from $49.99. That's a 40% discount or $20 savings. But you'd better hurry — this deal ends in about 15 hours.

This specific model supports Wi-Fi 6, which helps keep your 4K movies from buffering when you're sharing a spotty connection. You can also stream games like Call of Duty directly through the stick via Xbox Game Pass — just remember you'll need a subscription and a Bluetooth controller to actually play. On top of that, it comes with Amazon's new Alexa+ AI, which lets you search for a movie by describing the plot or by reciting a quote into the remote.

The only catch is that full access to Alexa+ features is free only if you already have an Amazon Prime account. If you don't, the AI assistant will cost you an extra $19.99 a month.

SAVE $80: The Xreal 1S AR glasses are on sale at Amazon for $449, down from the list price of $529. That's a 15% discount.

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If you've been watching the evolution of smart glasses but haven't felt like it was the right time to invest in a pair, the tide might be shifting. We now have smart glasses that come with excellent sound, 3D capabilities, and some can pair with your handheld gaming console. A model that does all of this is on sale at Amazon today.

As of June 1, the Xreal 1S AR glasses are on sale at Amazon for $449, marked down from the list price of $529. That's a 15% discount that takes $80 off the price.

Xreal is coming in hot with advancements in smart glasses, and the Xreal 1S have some great features. For one, the sound is powered by Bose for immersive audio with 3.0 Spatial Sound Field. This model, like all in the One Series, features real 3D. Paired with the ability to display up to 200 inches, we're talking a whole new experience when viewing movies.

SEE ALSO: This 32-inch LG UltraGear 4K OLED monitor is $500 cheaper at Amazon today

Xreal also snagged TÜV Rheinland certification for this model which means you're in for a more eye-friendly display with a flick-free full viewing area and low blue light. Xreal also made it easy to connect devices with a simple USB-C port. You won't need to mess around with any app connectivity or setup to connect your phone or gaming consoles.

Other noteworthy specs include 1,200P HD resolution, 700 nits of peak brightness, and up to 120Hz global refresh rate. Today's deal includes the Xreal 1S AR glasses, three sizes of nose pads, a cleaning cloth, a protective case, and more.

Before the sale price vanishes, hop on the Xreal 1S AR glasses. They're on sale for $449 at Amazon and come with tons of latest-tech features.

Google's first speaker in nearly six years should finally make its way to stores before the end of the month.

According to a leaked product page on Best Buy's Canadian website, the Google Home Speaker will officially launch on June 25.

The product page, as first noticed by 9to5Google, lists the speaker at a price point of $139.99 Canadian dollars. This appears to back up Google's announced U.S. launch price point for the speaker at $99.99.

In addition, Best Buy only lists the Hazel and Porcelain color options, whereas Google's U.S. product page shows that the smart speaker will also come in Berry and Jade colors as well. In design, the new Google Home Speaker looks like a cross between an Echo Dot and an Apple HomePod.

The upcoming Google Home Speaker with Gemini. Credit: Google

Google previously announced the Google Home Speaker last summer. It will be powered by Gemini instead of the traditional Google Assistant, which has been the subject of numerous complains in recent months. While the speaker comes with Google Gemini, users will have to sign up for a monthly subscription to access additional AI features such as Gemini Live.

SEE ALSO: Is Google Home another victim of ensh*ttification? Redditors discuss, Google responds.

According to Google, the launch date for the Google Home Speaker was originally targeted for Spring 2026. However, the company delayed its release so it could focus on rolling out Gemini for Home. A June 25 rollout would only put the release a few days outside Google's originally targeted launch window.

The Google Home Speaker will be Google's first since 2020. It also marks a shift from the company, as the Google Home Speaker doesn't have the Nest branding that many Google smart home products used to carry. The Google Home Speaker will feature Gemini processing, 360-degree audio, multi-room support, and the ability to pair multiple Speakers with the Google TV Streamer for stereo surround sound.

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SAVE $40: As of June 1, the Apple AirPods Max 2 are on sale at Amazon for $509 instead of $549. That's $40 cheaper than usual and matches their best price on record.

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If you already have the original AirPods Max headphones, you should definitely not spend $500+ on the AirPods Max 2. But if you're shopping for over-the-ear headphones for the first time and you've had your eye on the undeniably stylish Apple headset, you should at least grab them while they're on sale.

As of June 1, the AirPods Max 2 are $509 instead of $549. Sure, $40 off isn't the biggest discount, but it does knock these noise-cancelling headphones back down to their best price on record. And that's something.

The first proper upgrade to Apple's first and only set of over-the-ear headphones, which took six years, isn't a major one. The AirPods Max 2 look the same as the AirPods Max, come with the same case, have the same battery life, come in the same color options, and cost the same amount. It's what lies inside that's actually different. The new generation headphones come with Apple's H2 chip inside (the same as the AirPods Pro 3), which means they have better active noise cancellation and a few new smart features.

Mashable reviewer Stan Schroeder can vouch for this. He notes that the noise cancellation has been audibly improved compared to the old model. "Not only did the new AirPods Max 2 block more noise, but they were also better at reducing noise depending on where I turned or how I moved my head," he writes.

Another new thing to note is the ability to toggle on/off features like adaptive audio, live translation, loud sound reduction, conversation awareness, and Siri interactions however and whenever you desire.

While they're not a groundbreaking upgrade over the older model, the AirPods Max 2 are still pretty great. And if you're an avid Apple fan and have been saving up, we recommend grabbing them while they're down to their best price.

Google's yet-to-be-announced Pixel Watch 5 has turned up somewhere the company almost certainly didn't intend — on the ocean floor near the Caribbean island of St. Martin.

The source of the leak is Gearbox Software founder Randy Pitchford, who posted two images on X showing what appears to be an unreleased Pixel Watch 5 in his possession. A bizarre sentence for sure, but the former studio head wrote that a friend had discovered the smartwatch while scuba diving, and it was still partially functional despite its time underwater. It was only able to display the correct time on what appeared to be a reserve charge.

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In the age of AI, it's hard to trust photographs entirely, but Pitchford's photos seem legit. "Pixel Watch 5" is clearly visible around the rim, and Pitchford's own face is reflected in the screen as he takes the shot. Beyond that, there's not a ton to learn from it — the ocean stay did a number on the battery, so hands-on impressions are limited to "it exists."

On the specs side, don't expect a dramatic leap from the Pixel Watch 4, which launched last fall. Android Central reported back in August 2025 that blood pressure monitoring and arterial stiffness tracking could be on the way, along with a proprietary Google Tensor chip for the watch codenamed "NPT."

Pitchford later confirmed on X that the watch's owner had been found and that a return was in the works. Mashable reached out to Google for comment, but did not receive a response before publication time.

If Google sticks to last year's launch schedule, the Pixel Watch 5 should be released in August.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took the stage at Computex to unveil the new Vera Rubin AI computing platform, the Vera CPU, a new collaboration with Microsoft that promises to “reinvent” the PC and its new open source AI models.

TL;DR: The Oura Ring 4 is finally on sale at Amazon. As of June 1, you can score up to 31% off select colors, including midnight (ceramic), petal (ceramic), and stealth (metallic).

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If you've been eyeing the Oura Ring 4, but couldn't justify the $399 price tag, you have a short window to get it on sale at Amazon. With the Oura Ring 5 making its debut on June 5 (it's available for preorder now), the company is temporarily knocking the price off of select finishes/colors/sizes.

SEE ALSO: I tried the best smart rings of 2026 — yes, there's more than just Oura

The only catch is that the discounts vary depending on your finger size and the finish you want. If you happen to be a size 8 and want the ceramic midnight colorway, you're in luck — it's 31% off. For everyone else, you'll just have to click through your specific size and preferred color to see the markdown.

Even though it's about to be replaced by the newer model (which is said to be 40 percent smaller), the Oura Ring 4 is a Mashable Choice Award winner that still accurately tracks your sleep, activity, and cycle data without the premium price tag. At $345, it’s a much more reasonable entry point into smart rings.

PREORDER THE NEW LEGO LORD OF THE RINGS LEGO SET AND GET TWO FREE LEGO SETS: Preorders for the Lego Icons The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith quality for two free Lego sets. Get a free Lego Grond set and a free Lego Ninja Cole's Car with preorders. The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith set sells for $649.99 with a release date set for June 4.

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We've all heard the warnings — this summer is going to be a scorcher. Instead of sweating it out at the beach, how about working on a massive Lego project that's nearly 1,000 pieces? On June 4, Lego is releasing The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith set, and preorders come with great perks.

Through June 7, orders for the new Lego Icons The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith (11377) come with two free Lego sets. The Lego set comes with a price tag of $649.99 with a release date of June 4. Orders qualify for a free Lego Grond set and a free Lego Ninja Cole's Car set. In total, you'll be saving $34.98 with the two free sets.

There's never a bad time to start a giant Lego built. Clear the dining room table or the coffee table because the Lego Icons The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith is taking over, in the most welcomed way. The set has 8,278 Lego pieces with 10 minifigures. Perfect for those with a Middle-Earth collection, Minas Tirith includes both exterior and interior details fans are sure to enjoy both building and displaying.

SEE ALSO: Lego's Cherry Blossom set is just $8 at Amazon right now

Once competed, the set measures about 24 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 15 inches deep, so clear a large spot on the bookshelf for this one. Plus, the freebies are fun. The Grond Lego build will add to The Lord of the Rings Lego collection and the Ninja Cole's Car is great mini build.

If you're a Lord of the Rings fan and enjoy Lego builds, hop on this great deal to score two free Lego sets. All three sets combined will be the perfect summer activity done from the comfort of indoors.

SAVE $48.55: As of June 1, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 Bluetooth speaker is on sale at Amazon for only $51.44. That's just shy of 50% off its list price and its lowest cost on record.

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Mashable's shopping team's favorite Bluetooth speaker under $100 is now under $55. We've tested tons of Bluetooth speakers and the itty bitty Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 made quite the impression. If you're in the market for an ultra-portable speaker that's an absolute powerhouse, we highly recommend scooping it up while it's on sale.

As of June 1, the Wonderboom 4 in blue is down to just $51.44 at Amazon. That's nearly 50% off its list price of $99.99 and the best price on record according to the price-tracking tool camelcamelcamel.

When we say itty bitty, we aren't being dramatic. The Wonderboom 4 fits snugly in the palm of your hand, but is surprisingly powerful and balanced. There's even an outdoor boost button to crank things up a notch when the moment calls for it. "The sound profile is well-rounded and can get loud," Mashable's reviewer Bethany Allard writes, but adds that she wishes there was a companion app for more customization.

Still, for a no-frills speaker, it's an excellent value. It can last up to 14 hours per charge, handle drops from up to five feet without breaking a sweat, and be fully submerged in water for up to half an hour and still live to tell the tale. Whether you want something to take along on hikes, beach trips, pool days, or anything in between, it's a easy grab-and-go speaker that's a total powerhouse for its size and price — especially now at just over $50.

Tech industry layoffs are accelerating, and executives have been quick to say it’s because their companies are doing more with artificial intelligence, even when there may be more to it.

Tech industry layoffs are accelerating, and executives have been quick to say it’s because their companies are doing more with artificial intelligence, even when there may be more to it.

Box, a Silicon Valley software maker, expects to have more employees, not fewer, as it hires A.I. architects, A.I. solutions managers and other new A.I.-related positions.

New research examines how a Chinese company struggled to develop its predictive surveillance technology while U.S. restrictions were in place.

An analysis of six years of procurement records suggests that the People’s Liberation Army has openly tried to acquire restricted U.S. technology.

The open earbuds market is one of the fastest-expanding audio categories of 2026, and a new budget contender just entered the space.

Meet the Baseus Bowie MC2 earbuds, officially available as of June 1. Priced at $79.99, they're one of the most affordable open models on the market. (Keep reading to learn about their discounted launch price.)

Despite their lower price point, Baseus seeks to blend solid sound quality, innovative comfort, and a battery life that bests earbud options over triple the price of the MC2s. So how do they stack up? While I don't have a full review just yet, I've spent a few days with the newest open earbuds and have some early thoughts.

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Baseus Bowie MC2: Price and specs

As mentioned above, the Baseus Bowie MC2 earbuds are available now for $79.99, with a special launch price of $49.99 if you use the coupon code MC2OWSPR at checkout. For the price, these earbuds come loaded with:

• Battery: 11.5 hours with Bass Boost (55 hours in case) or 13 hours without Bass Boost (60 hours in case)

• Driver: 11mm dynamic

• Microphones: 8 microphones, plus two bone conduction sensors

• Connection: Bluetooth 6.0

• Codec: SBC, AAC, LDAC

• Multipoint: Yes, up to two devices simultaneously

• IP rating: IP67

• Ear cushion sizes: M, L, XL

• Colors: Cosmic black, stellar white, deep sea blue

Baseus Bowie MC2: First impressions The Baseus earbuds comes with three sizes of silicone ear covers so you can find the best fit possible. Credit: Baseus

For most people, the draw of open earbuds comes from what they can offer you while you're out and about in the world. The awareness open earbuds provide is generally better than any transparency mode you'll find on traditional earbuds, giving the user the flexibility to listen to music in the park or go for a jog around your city without feeling totally shut out from the world around you.

With that in mind, the Bowie MC2 earbuds make a strong initial case for themselves on a few fronts.

Impressive battery life

If I can listen to music while staying aware of the world around, chances are I'll be keeping my earbuds in and powered on for much of the day. Baseus accounts for this in its battery life, offering an impressive 13 hours per charge, or 11.5 with Bass Boost on. In my experience so far, Bass Boost is pretty essential for getting the best sound quality, even if you're a non-bass head. Otherwise, the music can sound too distant.

To put things into perspective, the only other pair of open earbuds I've encountered with comparable battery life are the Shokz OpenFit Pro, which get 12 hours per charge and 50 hours in the case. They're also $250.

Interchangeable ear covers for maximizing comfort

Most times with budget earbuds, I don't expect a ton of innovation, but with the Bowie MC2, Baseus introduces a feature I've never seen on open earbuds — interchangeable ear covers, which the brand calls CloudComfort 2.0 cushions.

The soft silicone covers are comfortable, but the sizing is somewhat limited. The earbuds come set up with the medium size, but you'll find large and extra-large covers in the box. I tried the larges because out of the box, the earbuds felt a tiny bit loose on me compared to other cuff-style earbuds I've tried. However, I found the larger cover to fit even less securely.

I'm anticipating that this might be due to the size of the band that wraps around the ear, which is also larger than I've encountered on other earbuds. I imagine this is in the service of providing a more comfortable fit, but I've never found smaller bands to be too snug before. In my testing, I'll be looking at how this looser fit works in an exercise context — though I hope it works well, as the IP67 rating could make these earbuds a great pair of workout earbuds.

Their budget earbud competition

At $79.99 (and $50 on sale), these earbuds offer potentially excellent value, especially in a landscape where many of the more popular open earbuds from major audio brands can set you back $200 or more.

The only real competition I see are the EarFun Clip earbuds, which cost $69.99 at full price and are frequently on sale for under $50. Similar to the Baseus earbuds, they have LDAC support, Bluetooth 6.0, and are just behind the Baseus buds in terms of battery life, offering 10 hours per charge and 40 hours in the case.

Baseus Bowie MC2: Where to buy

The Baseus Bowie MC2 earbuds are available now at Amazon for a special launch price of $49.99 when you use the code MC2OWSPR. The code is valid through July 31.

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Apple's oft-rumored smart glasses probably aren't coming this year.

A new report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the glasses are planned for "late 2027," with the reason being unspecified development roadblocks.

Just last month, Gurman said Apple was working on four different designs for its smart glasses, with a planned unveiling in late 2026 and a launch in 2027.

SEE ALSO: Apple's new, smarter Siri could look like this

Apple still considers the smart glasses, which would be a direct competitor to the Meta Ray-Bans, a very important part of its future lineup, according to Gurman's latest report. The devices will likely have cameras for capturing photos and videos, as well as microphones and speakers for phone calls and music. AI integration and health-related features should be big selling points, too.

Design-wise, Apple is reportedly looking into four different variants: One with a larger, rectangular frame (think Ray-Ban Wayfarers), one with a slimmer rectangular design, and two oval designs, one larger and one smaller. Color options that Apple is said to be looking into include light brown, ocean blue, and black.

As for the price, Gurman has a range, but it's not very precise: They could cost anywhere between $200 and $500 in the U.S.

As far as the also-rumored, cheaper version of the company's Vision Pro mixed reality headset goes, that's probably not coming until 2028 or even 2029, wrote Gurman.

Weeks after dating app users began spotting a new heartbeat feature on Hinge, the app is officially launching the feature: Signals.

Signals is a purple heart that appears on some users' profiles, showcasing that they're actively engaging with potential dates on the app. As Mashable reported in May, in order for a Signals badge (the heart) to appear, a user needs to satisfy both baseline requirements and three of five behaviors that signify "Thoughtful Participation."

SEE ALSO: Hinge's latest feature makes date planning a little easier

The baseline requirements are:

• Completing one's profile (having both photos and prompt responses)

• Having an account in good standing, meaning you follow Hinge's Community Guidelines

• Having an account that's over a week old

• Completed selfie verification

And users must exhibit three out of five of these behaviors:

• Sending comments when Liking someone

• Sending messages

• Looking through someone's profile before Liking (not just Liking the first photo)

• Reviewing one's Likes and either matching or skipping (not leaving others in limbo)

• Confirming dates

Hinge uses technology to help identify and surface these patterns, the app told Mashable. The app can detect your moves, but that's not exactly novel. Hinge has long had pop-ups like "We Met," which appears day after exchanging numbers to ask if you met IRL.

Users can't buy a Signals badge. Instead, it reflects a user's activity over the past 30 days and refreshes daily based on recent activity.

Credit: Hinge

In the nearly 15 years since the launch of Tinder and the modern dating app landscape, singles have been loud about their frustrations using them, including bad behaviors like ghosting and pen palling (aka, messaging but never meeting up). And while dating app love stories aren't necessarily uncommon, it's likely that those who have found someone special have also liked someone who wasted their time. Ergo, Hinge is trying to signal — literally — who may want to prove the app's "designed to be deleted" tagline.

"People are tired of games," Hinge's lead relationship scientist, Logan Ury, said in a press release shared with Mashable. "Tired of waiting six hours to text back, decoding mixed signals, and pretending not to care. Our research shows daters are ready for something more honest, where effort is celebrated. Signals makes that thoughtfulness visible — so it's easier to find the people who are already showing up that way on Hinge."

Recent feature additions on Hinge have also encouraged better behavior, like Date Ideas, which helps you plan a date so you're not stuck messaging endlessly.

During a test of Signals, Hinge saw an increase in selfie verifications, the number of daters sending likes with comments, and conversations that started after matching, the app shared with Mashable. So, at least for now, it seems like Signals makes users act on their best behavior.

Hinge is introducing Signals through a phased rollout as it gathers feedback and learns how daters use it. The feature is now available globally, except for the UK and EU.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took the stage at GTC to unveil the new Vera Rubin AI computing platform, the Vera CPU, a new collaboration with Microsoft that promises to “reinvent” the PC and its new open source AI models.