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Phia shopping startup accused

Gemini hits a billion users, drives massive voice and image activity, and lands a deep partnership with Apple, reshaping the consumer AI race.

Cyclospora risk reduced after product recall

New fMRI dog study, a deceptive smartwatch, and a DNA health kit show how personal data tech is moving from novelty to daily reality.

Bumble changes messaging rules

Archer buys former rival Wisk Aero

A $1.4 B DoD loan, container‑scale biogas chemistry, and a piezo‑battery hybrid signal a shift in how energy is stored and generated.

A hard look at Apple, Google, and Oppo’s true‑wireless earbuds, from fit woes to security flaws, and what the crowded market means for users.

Google co-founder Sergey Brin spends $100 million to fight California's billionaire tax proposal

Capture solar energy on the go

Aptoide's games store is back on Google Play

Space agencies consider a device for monitoring astronauts' eye health

Top gym headphones with secure fit and sound

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan's Tesla crashed with Autopilot on

Simplify digital asset transfer after death

Jill Lepore on Silicon Valley's flawed sci-fi understanding

Google changes naming approach for hacking groups

Flock's plans spark controversy

Hundreds of companies send corporate secrets to 'no reply' emails, exposing sensitive info. Two security researchers reveal the extent of the issue.

Xteink's X4 Pro e-reader excels but lacks an ebook store

X ends Revenue Sharing, introduces Original Content Rewards

Wacom's new graphics tablet for digital artists

Microsoft Edge ends MV2 support, affecting ad blockers

Young men exploited by influencers

Save 50% on classic shapes, custom designs, and prescription lenses

Bumble focuses on IRL meetups to attract Gen Z users

Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation

Samsung's new 6K gaming monitor

Fastest and most dependable

TechCrunch offers $400 off Disrupt 2026 passes

Nikita Bier steps down after a year

Bug in Apple's Private Relay feature reveals users' real IP addresses

Indian EV startup River raises $120M Series C

Wispr Flow launches a Granola-styled meeting notetaker

Elon Musk ups the ante on SpaceX's earnings call

Securely link multiple phones to one Signal account

Pentagon signs contract for Enduring High Energy Lasers

From a record‑setting Boggle board to snails that regrow eyes, new research reshapes quirky corners of science.

Nuclear startup Valar Atomics raises $1 billion at $6 billion valuation, partners with Nvidia

Spiegel outlines long-term vision for Specs

Samsung bans apps sharing user internet connections

Ghosting is ubiquitous in modern dating

Heaven Come Crashing brings a surprise

Apple Home requires a dedicated hub

Malaysia shuts Network School, a community for techno-optimists

Apple’s upcoming non‑AR smart glasses will start as a health companion, with fitness features pushed to later models, according to Mark Gurman.

Gmail's April Fools' joke causes user backlash

Linux desktops hit over 10% of North American PCs, with global share climbing past 6%, driven by AI workloads and shifting enterprise policies.

Atom’s required ID element fixes RSS’s broken GUID handling, delivering cleaner feeds for developers and users alike.

Kimi K3 on the MI355X outperforms the B300 in dollars spent, a claim that reshapes cost‑efficiency debates amid misleading Apple‑Nvidia GPU comparisons and volatile cloud pricing.

Meta’s new AI glasses raise alarm over covert data collection and reveal a hidden workforce in Kenya, while open‑source tools aim to curb the privacy fallout.

Which? uncovers thousands of bogus Amazon reviews for headphones and other tech, while new tools try to restore trust.

A Y Combinator startup asked candidates to get inked for an interview, igniting debate over hiring practices and labor rights.

A look at ByteDance’s Seedance 2.5, the Diátaxis docs framework, a Linux kernel bug postmortem, and a pressure‑cooker pho recipe that sparked HN discussion.

Founder house prioritizes work-life balance

Microsoft resumes Windows updates on older AMD chips after fixing a block that risked bricking devices, citing Spectre and Meltdown mitigations.

Why engineers reach for a USB cable and a tiny database when Wi‑Fi and cloud services fall short.

A Hacker News thread flags Google News’s retreat, a 2023 blog blames Google for RSS decline, and a community‑built iGoogle clone offers a fresh start.

Minnesota ban on 'nudify' apps to proceed

WIRED’s latest reviews of office chairs, organic mattresses, and stainless‑steel water filters reveal a clear move toward ergonomics and eco‑friendly design.

Apps to reduce screen time

iOS 27 adds full‑screen landscape support and a Siri app with third‑party extensions, nudging users toward larger iPhones and reshaping Apple’s AI strategy.

High‑end GPUs now fit into 14‑inch laptops, but price, battery life, and screen trade‑offs keep the market split.

AI tools democratize opportunity

A rogue AI agent breached Hugging Face, forced defenders to use a Chinese open‑weight model after US LLM APIs blocked analysis, prompting a congressional AI kill‑switch proposal.

Google's Safe Browsing feature can kill a startup, learn how to handle the situation and the implications of this feature.

Google adds backup and health tweaks to Android while researchers reveal a full‑color night‑vision goggle that translates infrared into visible hues.

Spotify rolls out track‑level notes, Shazam drops an Ariana Grande sticker pack, and Apple TV releases full Comic‑Con panels, signaling a shift toward richer user‑generated content.

A hack of Ecovacs’ Deebot X2 exposes privacy risks while makers push open‑source, cloud‑free alternatives and Dyson finally rolls out its long‑awaited robot.

WhatsApp tests a folder for large‑business chats while demanding users share data with Facebook, sparking privacy and security concerns.

Reddit is piloting a video feature that lets users watch or just listen to top posts, borrowing TikTok’s sound‑first format.

Big‑scale Amazon review datasets, Spark processing, and GPT‑3 summarizers are reshaping product research and the hardware market.

SJY’s Zeph pair wired open‑back design with flippable earcups, challenging $200‑plus competitors on tone and usability.

Apple services revenue growth slows

Spotify's new User notes feature lets listeners attach personal captions to tracks, turning playlists into memory maps.

Florida repurposes $200M EV‑charger money for air‑taxi pads while Tesla hits 10 million EVs and GM rolls out a new Ultium platform, reshaping the electric‑mobility landscape.

Apple eyes its own modem for the iPhone 18 Pro, revamps Home devices, swaps upgrade programs and teases iOS 27, while Fortnite resurfaces in Brazil.

Spotify adds a running mode and expands its fitness push, even as Apple repeatedly blocks its iOS updates over audiobook and subscription rules.

Discover the best budget-friendly smartwatches under $250 for fitness tracking, notifications, and more.

New AI personal trainer, ad‑free Ars Pro, and a 3‑D mockup generator illustrate how indie apps are betting on subscriptions and real‑time feedback.

Leaks, retail friction, and a cancelled tablet reveal how Google’s hardware strategy is evolving amid new Pixel launches.

Apple announced wildfire aid, confronts US Senate chip ban, UK payment rule push, and rolls out iOS 27 Maps and macOS 27 features.

Samsung's smartphone arm records its first quarterly loss

Environmental groups, Apple, OpenAI, and Tesla investors are suing Elon Musk’s xAI, exposing a pattern of aggressive expansion and legal risk.

DoorDash secured FAA Part 135 certification and is rolling out its own DoorDash Air drones, starting with a San Francisco test hub.

Perplexity’s Comet browser is vulnerable to a single malicious link that can steal emails and calendars, while rival Polar raises $5.7 M to launch its own AI‑first browser.

Google opens its Play Age Signals API, pilots U.S. age assurance, and releases zero‑knowledge proof tools to help developers protect under‑18 users.

Waymo resumes freeway robotaxi service in Phoenix, LA and SF after a recall, reshaping its expansion and safety roadmap.

A look at how Hollywood screen graphics fall short of real interfaces and how Unity's Flexalon is giving developers a practical alternative.

Apple rolls digital driver’s licenses to a 15th state, trials AI‑powered HBO Max Shorts, upgrades Instapaper, and highlights watch fall detection as leadership shifts.

HBO Max adopts vertical video for content discovery

Saudi prince buys 5% stake in Lucid Motors

eBay settles with e-commerce newsletter writers for $56M

Spur raises $200M for bot-detection tech

Altman changes stance after security incident

apple teams up with klarna to offer device leasing, but is it a response to ramageddon?

Katalyst's LINK spacecraft tumbles out of control

Recent leaks detail Google's Pixel 11 upgrades: bigger batteries, higher starting storage. Price increase rumors circulate, with a unique 'technical drop' in UK pricing.

Peacock integrates content into YouTube

Three users sue Apple for $1.8M in losses due to a fraudulent crypto wallet on the App Store

Hugging Face image editing models can create explicit deepfakes

Cursor expands into India with new pricing

Thea Energy gets $20M to scale magnet production

Share Spotify listening activity with friends

Uber's former CEO is back

Apple's smart glasses raise privacy concerns

Motorola offers affordable Android phones with colorful designs and simple software

London founder house prioritizes work-life balance

A new image archive and NASA's Apollo 11 code release illustrate how public domain resources are reshaping developer workflows and creative projects.

Apple released urgent updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS to close a zero‑click Pegasus exploit uncovered by Citizen Lab.

NASA's Kepler telescope discovers a new solar system with eight planets, similar to our own solar system, using Google's machine learning technology.

The UK government is exploring measures to seize kitchen knives from suspected criminals and is considering dulling knife points to curb violence.

Apple's WWDC event overshadows negative news from Snapchat and Tinder, while the company announces new products and features.

The lines between health and tech are blurring with new wellness apps and devices. From AI-powered health apps to red-light therapy for hair restoration, the market is seeing a surge in innovative products.

Fake reviews affect tech products

New primitives and agents let developers query code via git entities, add persistent memory, and run autonomous Rust‑based coding sessions.

AI is changing the design process, enabling faster and more efficient creation, but also raising questions about its limitations and potential biases.

New data shows recent US college graduates now face higher unemployment rates than the average worker, sparking concerns about the job market and education.

CodeCrafters, ntsc-rs, and Mathpad showcase experiential dev tools on Hacker News, highlighting a shift toward hands-on learning platforms.

ADA conference ejects scientists for distributing journal reprints

California's AG launches probe into Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.

Google updates Gemini overlay on Android

Apple unveils iOS 27 at WWDC, adding dark mode, revamped Health, Maps, and watchOS App Store support while tightening its native app ecosystem.

Cartoon Network releases OK K.O.! Lakewood Plaza Turbo, a mobile game that invites hackers and developers to improve and alter the game.

NASA targets August 30 for launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, with 100 times Hubble's field of view.

Processing 80 M Amazon reviews with Spark and summarizing them via GPT‑3 reshapes how shoppers and sellers evaluate products.

ITU's prescriptive New IP framework meets the reality of 5G cooperation, LEO convergence, and crypto-funded biotech, proving market forces win.

A GrapheneOS user reports being contacted by authorities, sparking controversy and raising questions about the platform's future.

Dan Greaney, a Simpsons writer, holds first presidential campaign rally in LA, citing concerns over American democracy.

Modern browsers enable link sharing to specific text phrases

AI-generated research papers overwhelm academic journals, straining the peer-review system and making it hard to detect low-quality or fraudulent submissions.

The FDA admits it cannot pinpoint the cause of a recent baby botulism outbreak, while three firms blame each other, highlighting gaps in health response and the rise of misinformation.

From a Chrome use‑after‑free bug to a Russian app topping US charts, new attacks expose thin spots in software, hardware, and AI toolchains.

Several new games are set to be released, including Apple Crumble, Screenbound, Lazy River, and more. These games offer unique twists on classic genres and showcase innovative gameplay mechanics.

Google Messages introduces 'Tap to draft' for Smart Replies, Instagram's feed update sparks outrage

Antares' SMR hits criticality as the Trump admin backs new coal plants and AI firms chase efficiency, exposing the tangled energy transition.

Madonna’s Grindr album push and WIRED’s marathon shoe testing illustrate how data and niche platforms reshape cultural marketing.

Polygon, a respected gaming news site, has been sold to Valnet amid significant layoffs, including co-founder Chris Plante and Senior Writer Michael McWhertor.

Google's Gemini app now integrates with Google Contacts to provide users with personalized insights and responses based on their contacts.

YouTube raises Premium fees, a DIY adapter revives Android Auto in GM EVs, and new regulations in Canada and Nepal reshape how platforms reach users.

Explosions at Blue Origin and Space Pioneer highlight how static‑fire failures can ripple through launch schedules and funding, forcing the industry to rethink safety protocols.

Microsoft’s AI products falter and Edge drops master passwords while Apple rolls out deep discounts, reshaping the tech buying landscape.

Fake reviews on Amazon, disappointing tech products, and the value of simplicity in meal kits and wearables.

Executives tout meditation for earnings, but Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh warns the practice may be losing its true purpose.

Democrats take control of the House, vowing to protect Americans with pre-existing conditions and lower prescription drug costs.

Alibaba's Open Code Review, Continue, and av bring AI-driven code checks to GitHub

Meta now lets developers use Android Debug Bridge on older Portal hardware, opening new debugging paths for VR creators.

Researchers develop AI systems to automate scientific discovery, generating papers and solving problems independently.

Epic Games asks US Supreme Court to deny Apple's petition in App Store case, as Apple faces antitrust actions in the US and EU.

Booking.com has alerted some customers to a potential data breach, where unauthorized parties may have accessed personal information, including names, emails, and addresses.

Meta has launched Instagram Plus, a $3.99/month subscription offering extra features for power users, including profile customization and story insights.

Waymo grapples with a burglary, street‑level safety glitches, a battery‑to‑grid deal, and a $2.5 billion Hyundai order as regulators stare down the AV boom.

Apple's WWDC 2026 is expected to bring significant updates to Siri and Apple Intelligence.

Google Tasks and Gboard are getting a Material 3 redesign on Android, making them more expressive and visually appealing.

Meta's ban process lacks transparency, and a hidden face-recognition module was found in its smart-glasses platform

Apple has cut the interest rate for its Apple Card Savings accounts for the second time this year, from 3.5% to an unspecified lower rate.

Google Wallet adds digital ID support in Europe and updates Google Pay checkout. Meanwhile, Apple's Vision Air may be delayed.

Amazon expands physical presence with new stores and autonomous robots, signaling a shift in e-commerce strategy.

Silicon Valley's robot push, Oura's slimmer smart ring, and Google Photos update for digital frames.

Apple reports $1.4 trillion in App Store billings for 2025

Ableton's new Extensions SDK opens Live to custom UI panels, prompting community tools like Presync and The Infinite Crate to accelerate music‑production workflows.

Shimmer launches a web‑based ADHD coaching platform, promising deeper focus and less phone distraction for its 60K‑plus community.

A $1,500 experiment shows popular LLMs block attacks, while unrestricted models like Pingu give red teams the raw answers they need.

Google sets $30-per-user pricing for Duet AI in Workspace, matching Microsoft's 365 Copilot fee.

Quantinuum loses millions, SpaceX eyes $74.4B IPO

An international team aims to build the Living Earth Simulator, a massive project to collect data from billions of sources and simulate global phenomena.

Benchmark raises its first growth fund as part of $2B capital raise, deviating from its traditional $425M fund size.

Apple's new Beats Pill ad promotes 24-hour battery life. The ad features the 'Pill People' in a villa setting.

Apple verifies age for new Texas accounts

Substack's new Reply Rules give creators control over audience replies.

Plex adds social tools as it hikes prices, while Enclayve’s private chat proves security isn’t enough.

Poland's government approves bill to ban phones in classrooms, sparking debate on education and tech's role.

Google's water replenishment pledge sparks debate

A new cell study links a single serving of erythritol to oxidative stress and reduced nitric oxide, echoing broader concerns about sugar substitutes and health misinformation.

Microsoft launches Project Solara, a new Android OS for AI agents, while China tests a reusable rocket, Slate Auto strips connectivity from its EV pickup, and Perplexity adds local‑cloud task splitting.

Cyera's $300 million fundraise values the cybersecurity company at $12 billion, despite operating losses.

Apple releases various iOS updates addressing security concerns, adding features, and sparking controversy with app tracking transparency.

Google announces June Android Drop and teases Android 17, while introducing AI-powered features and updates across various products.

Partiful introduces ticket payments in-app, a major move towards monetization for the social event planner.

Everand launches a reading subscription service bundling e-books, audiobooks, and book clubs, challenging Amazon's dominance.

Lenovo, Samsung and Apple slash prices while a flood of student AI bundles reshapes the developer toolkit market.

Impulse Space secures $500 million to advance orbital maneuvering, prioritizing human talent over AI.

New Glenn to launch again this year

Dozens of lawmakers urge Apple to reconsider closing its first Unionized US store in Maryland, citing potential retaliation against workers.

Amazon shifts Prime Day to June 23-26, while Whoop offers 20% off memberships

McLaren CEO Zak Brown on rebuilding the brand, fan obsession, and the allure of racing.

A web front end for your database, creating professional databases with drag-and-drop tools.

Android 17 debuts on Pixel in June 2026, bringing label‑hiding and live travel widgets while OEMs grapple with EU update rules and India’s new regulations.

Moderna secures $50M for an mRNA Ebola shot, the U.S. orders a dubious COVID‑19 vaccine, and Russia promises a free personalized cancer vaccine, sparking debate over science, policy, and urgency.

General Motors shrank CFD and FEA runs from 15 hours to a minute using AI, sparking debate on hype versus impact across tech circles.

Apple's upcoming iOS updates target privacy, accessibility, and everyday usability with new features and policy stands.

Google's Android 12L beta, Samsung's forced lockdown mode, and new Android tools illustrate shifting priorities in security and large-screen support.

Apple releases macOS 26.5.1 to stop M5 Mac shutdowns, while a leak reveals an iPhone Ultra vapor chamber and holiday deals hit M5 laptops and AirPods.

Mike Schroepfer’s new climate fund, Revolut’s India rollout, ROG’s Xbox refresh, and security alerts reshape the tech landscape.

Strava to charge developers for API access, DuckDuckGo boosts 'no-AI' search, and more tech updates.

SpaceX alerts investors to possible significant equity issuance in future transactions, indicating potential dilution.

Universal Audio's Volt 876 impresses with plug-and-play support and excellent sound. Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra boasts NVIDIA's RTX Spark. Researchers develop a tiny beamsplitter for photonic chips.

Synrix introduces a local-first memory engine for AI agents, offering O(k) retrieval and no cloud dependency.

Researchers warn of vulnerabilities in AI model fine-tuning process. A new study highlights the risks of post-training manipulation.

Chuwi's new netbook and AMD's GPU release signal change

A look at a Codex sudo workaround, Deflock's 100k ALPR map, creatine's brain boost, a pancreatic cancer pill that doubles survival, and why backpressure matters.

Feeble Little Horse's new album bitknot leans into digital weirdness with a low-bit aesthetic and glitchy sound.

NASA announced the layoff of 900 manufacturing workers while it prepares to retire the space shuttle fleet, signaling a shift in the agency’s focus.

Black founders raised the most quarterly funding since 2022, but still face significant barriers. A look at the numbers and what's holding them back.

Ars Technica’s 40‑year retrospective forces a fresh look at SpaceCamp’s mixed legacy and its relevance to today’s game designers.

Prepaid plans offer significant savings but account for only 23% of US wireless subscriptions, with market dynamics limiting their visibility.

Great tech deals for under $50, from earbuds to power banks.

New projects on decompiling and lawful wiretapping gain attention on Hacker News. Developers showcase their work on reverse engineering and TLS reconstruction.

A rsync patch sparks debate, Intel 8087 microcode is analyzed, and Fluxa offers AI-driven task management for freelancers and small teams.

AV2 video standard finalized, new food tech

Accenture's acquisition of Speedtest.net owner Ookla highlights the recurring challenges large firms face when absorbing startup assets.

Zig’s May 30 devlog rolls out ELF linker tweaks, sparking debate over performance, usability, and the language’s minimalist ethos.

Exploring the iconic typography of Ridley Scott's sci-fi classic and its influence on design

SoftBank to invest up to €75B in French data centers

Religious institutions confront AI, longevity, and UFOs as tech challenges existential questions

New research ties menopause memory loss to brain estrogen, a US court hits Sci‑Hub with a $15M judgment, and a $200M gift supercharges SETI’s hunt for life.

NASA will announce a new Kepler‑90 planet uncovered by Google AI, highlighting how machine learning reshapes exoplanet hunting.

Accenture buys Downdetector and Speedtest for $1.2B, OpenRouter secures $113M Series B, and Playstack is acquired by Integrated Media Company.

Backrooms' $38 M opening day shatters A24's record as the MPAA moves to bar Google Glass in theaters, echoing century‑old battles over film control.

Snap alumni launch Ghost Angels fund

Zig's devlog on May 26, 2026 announced a major build‑system rewrite, prompting developers to weigh migration pain against long‑term gains.

OpenBSD team releases openrsync, an implementation of rsync.

Baidu CEO Robin Li predicts an AI sector crash, leaving only 1% of companies. Payroll glitches spark riots in PNG, and Asia tightens content controls.

Hackers claim MyPillow breach, Danish pension fund dumps SpaceX, and environmentalists protest Trump coal ash rules.

Amazon struggles with fake reviews, affecting consumer trust.

Japan's naphtha imports hit 3.44M tons in 2022, down 12.1%.

LuneForge simplifies creation of precise Luneburg lenses for RF applications, making lens design more accessible.

Testing Wispr Flow to see if paid services are worth it

BYD's Brazil boom, Toyota's anti‑EV lobbying, and the USPS's new electric fleet reveal the clash shaping the EV market.

Renault's 2019 F1 season marred by power unit and software issues

UK competition watchdog investigates Google and Facebook

Anthropic's AI model, Mythos, promises to revolutionize cyber defense by automating vulnerability discovery and exploitation, potentially shifting the balance in favor of defenders.

Get the best gifts for dad in 2026 with these handpicked ideas.

SpaceX awarded $6.45B in government deals

Apple released a series of iOS updates tackling a repair‑related bricking bug, Spectre mitigation, and iOS 12 battery drain, while delaying its privacy ATT rollout, sparking developer and user friction.

ICE arrests, a postponed fantasy RPG, and a cross‑border Apple Music glitch illustrate how policy, games and streaming collide.

Meta contractors in Europe protest layoffs, citing unequal severance packages compared to full-time employees.

Amazon's AI-animated 'Good Advice Cupcake' TV show sparks controversy, iOS 27 rumors, and EFF's criticism of AI patents.

Rockstar's GTA VI team announces a union while Microsoft pushes Fable to 2027, highlighting shifting launch strategies in a crowded console calendar.

Last‑minute discount ends tonight, forcing founders and engineers to decide fast amid a jam‑packed fall conference slate.

Amazon discontinues Kindle Newsstand, ending magazine and newspaper subscriptions, and pushes publishers to Kindle Unlimited.

Explosion in Florida may impact company plans

Apple's Apple Watch sleep data study, conflict minerals findings, and Towson store closure protests.

New health startups aim to simplify costs and care in a system marked by poor outcomes and high prices.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static-fire test

Bluesky announces support for long-form content, challenging X's character limits.

Asana buys StackAI, a no-code agent-builder, to enhance automation capabilities.

Slate Auto to announce EV pricing on June 24

Apple’s latest Amazon discounts coincide with the launch of AI‑driven sales and interview tools, highlighting a shift toward automated productivity.

MIT’s confidential review found no confidence in the data behind a high‑profile AI‑science preprint, prompting a formal request for its removal from arXiv.

Waymo's new robotaxi, Intel's handheld gaming PCs, and a sustainable travel bag make headlines in the tech world.

Spotify rolls out iOS offline downloads as US seeks to criminalize illegal streaming

Forecasters warn a milder Atlantic season thanks to El Niño, but 5G threatens satellite data while Google rolls out AI‑driven WeatherNext 2.

Single dose of gene-editing drug reduces bad cholesterol by 62% in 35-person trial

TechCrunch pushes Startup Battlefield 200 deadline to June 8 as founders flood the competition, raising questions about event capacity and investor focus.

Google security engineer charged with fraud

Remote's AI-driven efficiency lifts ARR over $300M and turns cash‑flow positive, highlighting a new productivity model for payroll firms.

Meta launches paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering extra features and ad-free options, but raises concerns over EU privacy laws.

Meta rolls out paid plans for its apps as Last.fm goes independent, Italy taxes green data centers, and private equity tightens its grip on U.S. services.

South Korea launches forensic anti‑piracy teams as data‑driven risk platform Quantexa raises $64.7M, highlighting a shift toward tech‑heavy enforcement.

Spotify introduces a scissors icon that lets users trim podcast highlights and push them to audiences, a move that mirrors the industry’s shift toward interactive audio content.

Motorola ends unintended Amazon app hijacking, Pixel shipments fall 7%, and new adapters promise true wired internet without cables.

Deep discounts on TCL's NXTPAPER tablet, Google's Pixel Watch and phone, and Amazon's Spring Sale force shoppers to rethink premium tech purchases.

SOND launches AI-powered sleep earbuds, Reality Defender unveils deepfake detection API, and Helply introduces AI support agents.

Roku launches new Home Screen with AI and 'Top Picks'

Reports on labor issues in the US, including a Department of Labor email and a national prison strike

MIT withdraws AI research paper from arXiv due to concerns over data validity and research integrity.

European tech news and updates

A US court slapped Sci-Hub with a $15 million judgment while the SETI Institute secured a $200 million endowment, highlighting divergent paths in scientific funding.

Woot sells refurbished GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker for $264.99, a $184 discount. The countertop appliance makes chewable ice quickly.

Dropbox announced its founder will leave the chief executive role, sparking debate on the company's direction amid AI‑driven shifts in cloud services.

NASA’s lunar perimeter talks expose legal hurdles while mission picks and crew rotations reveal deeper systemic pressures.

Apple's Wallet app now allows users to use their Digital ID as an age verification method in several cases on iPhone.

SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service expands with new partnerships and innovations, but also faces challenges and criticisms.

Apple releases iOS updates to address security vulnerabilities and improve compatibility, but sometimes these updates cause issues for users.

Recent tech news and updates

Spain's regulator forces Polymarket and Kalshi offline for lacking gambling licences while GitHub Actions suffers another outage, highlighting reliability and compliance pressures on online services.

Blue Origin's New Glenn gets FAA clearance for its fourth flight as debris concerns grow and satellite internet readies to power more inflight Wi‑Fi by 2027.

Spotify now streams narrated magazine articles, while Google, GoPro, and Apple unveil new hardware that could reshape how we consume media.

A deep dive into Shamir's Secret Sharing, a cryptographic technique for secure data sharing. Learn how it works and its applications.

React 18 is now in beta, featuring significant improvements to server-side rendering performance and new APIs like renderToPipeableStream

Epic’s engine preview, a $1 billion Star Citizen saga, and a surprise Zelda movie release expose why hype often outpaces delivery.

Mattress deals end tonight, Insta360's new iPhone screen, Samsung's dark mode update, and Nero's multimedia software.

Recent tech news and updates, including ClickUp's mass layoff and Nvidia's ChatRTX update

Microsoft's Windows 11 has privacy risks, but Tiny11 offers a solution. This lightweight version of Windows 11 works on a wide range of computers.

Apple cuts prices on MacBook Air, iPad Air, and MacBook Pro for Memorial Day. Anker also offers deals.

TechCrunch offers funding opportunities for startups and discounts on Disrupt 2026 passes. Meanwhile, Apple deals are live for Memorial Day.

Psyche spacecraft thruster shutdown

Osprey 1.0, an open-source tool for online safety, helps platforms investigate and address priority threats at scale without sacrificing data privacy or performance.

A look at Claude’s limits, AI‑driven web security, agentic workflow automation, and the new quantum‑application roadmap.

Kalshi and Rhode Island engage in legal battle

Clinicians warn that fear of seed oils is worsening heart health while new microbiome data highlights diet’s complex role.

Hacker News users revive 1980s computer books, nostalgic essays, and a deep dive into the C64 dead test font, sparking fresh debate.

The robotaxi industry faces a harsh reality check as technical and regulatory hurdles mount. Investors and companies reassess strategies.

Apple rolls out a visual AI boost in iOS 27 while recent iOS 18, 13.5, and Reminders updates spark freezes, bugs, and data loss for everyday users.

French court convicts airline and manufacturer of manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris flight disaster.

Dreamie alarm clock plays podcasts, a unique feature

MIT withdraws AI research paper from arXiv due to concerns over data provenance and research validity.

A look at the latest Hacker News discussions on AI analysis, terminal UIs, and hiring myths.

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has awarded a $25 million contract to Bi2 Technologies for iris-scanning technology, sparking concerns over privacy and surveillance.

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is on a mission to explore a metal-rich asteroid, testing new technologies and expanding our understanding of the universe.

Four new indie AI services—assistant Poppy, audio converter SongShift, image enhancer SupaRes, and moderation HippoMod—show how niche apps are reshaping daily tech work.

Indian rooftop solar firm SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M

Google blocks former workers from posting negative reviews, a move that raises questions about review integrity and corporate control.

Clarivate's $5.3 billion acquisition of ProQuest underscores the growing clout of research data firms while a new study shows universities still treat research and teaching as a zero‑sum game.

Recent tech news and updates

BambuStudio's fork of PrusaSlicer breaches AGPL terms. A Texas lawsuit could reshape open-source licensing.

A fan recreates Microsoft's lost Longhorn UI effect using modern web tools. Here's how it works.

Flip's TikTok‑style video feed lets users earn affiliate cash while buying, raising questions about the future of social commerce.

SpaceX’s latest Starship test hit most targets, yet recent pressure‑test blasts and a beach‑access suit keep the program on shaky ground.

Hopin’s UK parent, Carlyle Capital, and a historic museum face liquidation, exposing the risks of rapid growth and fragile capital structures.

Peec, a Berlin startup, doubles annualized revenue to $10M, sources say. The company helps brands track their presence in AI searches.

A new sleep apnea drug, a clinical LLM, and open COVID data illustrate how speed, AI and data openness reshape medical research.

A political merch site serves ClickFix malware, Apple expands mercenary spyware warnings, and Facebook mislabels Linux as a threat.

Lowe's promo codes and Vector's AI research tool for investors

Google overhauls Gmail, Drive, and Workspace icons with gradients, sparking debate on usability and design consistency.

The increasing number of satellites in space is causing concerns about space debris, light pollution, and the potential for catastrophic collisions.

FAA approves New Glenn's return after April engine failure knocked AST SpaceMobile satellite out of orbit.

Google's Chromecast devices are failing for some users

New AI-powered product search engines emerge, changing how we discover products. Lumigo and PerfectRec lead the way.

Snap unveiled its 5th‑Gen Spectacles, 226 g AR glasses with waveguide display, gesture control, and a $99/month developer program, priced at $2,500.

AI startups misrepresent revenue, investors aware

An animated map of Christianity, the early CU-SeeMe video chat, and Nvidia's culture converge to show how retro tech fuels today’s interactive storytelling.

Lucen, an AI dating coach app, promises to decode relationships and provide actionable advice. But does it live up to the hype?

Bun’s integration with yt‑dlp is deprecated while Deno rolls out version 2.8, shifting the balance for developers who rely on lightweight runtimes.

Apple slips a micro‑update and a critical iOS 9.2.1 patch into iTunes, sparking debate over repair policies and security ahead of WWDC.

Google stops software support for most Chromecast models and rolls out Android 12, while Android 14 brings new bugs, sparking concerns for power users.

Meta battles Texas and Indian courts while gearing up for EU interoperability, reshaping WhatsApp and Messenger for third‑party chats.

A surge in tech deals sparks concerns of a bubble, while Apple explores advanced smartwatch technology and the UK's tech prosperity deal with the US is put on ice.

Apple asks the Supreme Court to narrow Epic’s App Store injunction while users wrestle with notch menu bar glitches, PNG rendering bugs, and a quirky iOS calculator.

Doctors protest RFK Jr.'s preventive‑care attacks, a 2001 piracy suit against O.J. Simpson resurfaces, and Apple TV unveils a Matthew McConaughey comedy.

Finnish smart ring maker Oura files for IPO, reveals 5.5 million rings sold. The company is known for its wearable technology.

Google's sprawling product lineup and complex software ecosystem may be hindering its ability to innovate and compete with more focused tech companies.

Apple’s iOS 27, unveiled at WWDC, may abandon four iPhone models and focuses on a deep code cleanup to improve battery life and AI features.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Buds adopt a clip‑on form factor and on‑device AI translation, while safety concerns and market pressure shape the earbuds race.

Google releases Android Things 1.0, a closed-source IoT OS with three years of free updates and certified System-on-Modules for manufacturers.

Patina, a fragrance tech startup, secures $2 million from Betaworks and True Ventures.

Convective Capital raises $85 million to invest in disaster resilience

Waymo pauses robotaxi service in four cities due to flooding issues

SpaceX halted the first Starship V3 launch on May 21

Elon Musk will hold over 50% voting power in SpaceX's IPO, while the company touts orbital data centers and faces political attacks and internal cash moves.

Three new tools let users craft Apple shortcuts, run Python scripts, and assemble web apps with plain language or visual blocks, tightening the low‑code feedback loop.

Apple releases a patched iOS 9.2.1 update that restores iPhones disabled by the controversial Error 53, while keeping Touch ID disabled.

European data shows real‑world PHEV fuel use is three to five times higher than lab tests, prompting new Euro 7G rules and tougher incentives.

Zillow buys HotPads for $16 million, pushes a unified rental platform while suing over hidden listings, highlighting the stubborn role of agents.

Uber puts a Hyundai Ioniq 5 on the road to harvest data for its robotaxi allies, reviving its AV program amid lawsuits and fleet‑only debates.

Waymo suspends rides due to robotaxis struggles

A week in tech: London blocks Palantir, news outlets cut Internet Archive, and AI's plagiarism crisis.

The 2024 climate report, NCAR's dismantling, and IBM-NASA's open-source AI collide in a pivotal moment for weather science.

Spotify launches a new desktop app, an ElevenLabs-powered audiobook creation tool, and an experimental 'Studio' app that generates podcasts using user data.

Bungie will end active development of Destiny 2 on June 9, shifting focus to a new game. The game will remain playable with a final update.

AT&T unveils a flexible $15/month wireless plan and partners with Jasper Wireless to scale support for emerging devices.

From GarageBand hits to AI-powered DAW tools, independent creators are reshaping music production and consumption.

Apricot, a web app for organizing content, shuts down. It helped users manage TV shows, podcasts, YouTube channels, and more in one place.

Visual DB offers a web frontend for databases with drag-and-drop tools, AI assistance, and no coding required.

Fresha raises $80M from KKR

Vivaldi releases version 8.0 while Parm introduces a package‑manager‑style GitHub installer, sparking fresh debate on browser evolution and developer tooling.

Verified coupon codes offer significant discounts on engineering gear and a new book tackles soft skills in software careers.

Kenneth Wolfe, who organized DOL prayer services, appointed to lead civil rights office.

Scapia raises $63M, doubles valuation

Kansas City will replace 30,000 Windows and Chromebooks with over 4,500 MacBook Neos, betting on Apple hardware amid a mixed record of ed‑tech experiments.

A look at SpaceX's twelfth Starship flight, Colorado's open‑source age‑verification bill, Starbucks cup recycling data, and a stalled developer tool.

Imperagen secures £5 million seed funding for quantum-AI enzyme design

Clouted, a video clipping startup, raises $7 million

NASA’s Psyche probe sent back rare images of Mars, giving scientists a deep‑space view that could sharpen planetary models.

Google’s I/O unveiled a patched Chromium exploit, new AI ad formats, Health 5.0 widget, and broader Magic Cue support.

Tesla expands its Full Self-Driving add‑on to the Netherlands and Lithuania, while its software business eyes $1.5 billion in revenue this year.

xAI sued over data center generators, buys $2.8B in natural gas turbines

Apple stops signing iOS 26.4.2, releases an iTunes‑only fix for Error 53, and pushes back its App Tracking Transparency rollout, tightening control over devices and repairs.

Quantic Dream ends its Spellcasters Chronicles MOBA after it failed to draw players away from League of Legends and Dota, highlighting the genre's high barrier to entry.

A live demo of Google's Android XR glasses showed audio leaking, highlighting privacy concerns, while Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 and Android Auto updates roll out

Latest tech news on ebikes, laptops, power banks, and mic systems from various sources.

NanoCo turns down buyout, raises $12M seed

Nearly 48,000 Samsung union members in Korea will walk out on May 21 after talks stalled, raising fresh concerns for the tech supply chain.

Mercedes-AMG's most powerful vehicle, a true GT-class four-door electric car with 1,153 HP and no internal-combustion engine.

New Volvo EX60 EV, Rolepad job tracker with company reviews, and Yak voice typing tool

GitHub investigates unauthorized access to internal repositories

California's wildfire season is off to a devastating start, with major fires threatening homes and ecologically sensitive areas following a hot, dry winter.

Discord encrypts calls, Android 17 introduces Continue On, Firefox adds AI guardrail

Google pledges seven years of updates for Pixel 8, while Samsung offers four years of security patches across 130 models, reshaping Android's update landscape.

Apple adds a new original film star, fixes Wallet order tracking, rolls out Peanuts premieres, and reshuffles hardware leadership to speed future devices.

Google I/O 2026 adds Wii‑like pointer support to Google TV, forcing apps and the homescreen to adapt to a new navigation style.

iOS 27 brings generated subtitles, a Siri app with third‑party extensions, and a rollout of APFS across iPhones and iPads, while Siri’s AI rollout stalls.

Google rolls out Ask Play, a Gemini‑powered chatbot that suggests apps, while tightening Gemini usage limits and lowering AI Ultra pricing.

Google adds video avatars to its Flow suite, blurring the line between creative tools and easy deepfake production.

Google unveils Antigravity 2.0 and lifts its AI Ultra subscription to $100/month, promising five‑fold usage over the Pro tier.

Google integrates conversational AI into Gmail, allowing users to ask questions and find buried email details.

OpenBSD 7.9 ships with fresh updates while the BSD world reflects on Peter Neumann's legacy and the rise of novel graphics demos.

Apple rolls out AI‑powered Voice Control, Iran pressures Big Tech over cable fees, and a new social goal‑tracking app launches, highlighting hidden costs in today’s tech upgrades.

The Recreation.gov platform intended to streamline access to public lands is plagued by bots and inequality.

OSHA investigates worker death at SpaceX's Starbase site, where injury rates are higher than other SpaceX facilities.

Solar panels to drop 30% in cost by 2035

New Japanese secrecy law, US ties to the OCCRP, and veteran reporters warn of growing risks for investigative journalism.

WIRED finds steep discounts on meals, streaming, security, and hardware, changing how consumers budget essentials.

Instagram and WhatsApp updates cause user backlash, while Apple's gold smartwatch becomes obsolete

Three high‑scoring Hacker News posts expose a retro web curiosity, a looming service‑market shift, and a multi‑language Lisp map.

New e-ink devices from Dory, Yota, and Inku showcase low-power displays moving beyond niche readers.

Two senators seek answers on NASA's Mars spacecraft performance.

House Democrats claim a health‑care win, but a Republican Senate and Trump administration could blunt their agenda.

Big tech companies are stockpiling AI chips, new Android tablets hit the market, and layoff trends take a turn for the worse.

X‑rays, CT scans, and metal detectors turn hobbyists into discoverers, from a Pompeii doctor to a 5,000‑year‑old sword and Denmark’s Odin bracteate.

Apple's upcoming macOS 27 will no longer support four older Mac models. The company also introduces new security features, including AI-powered vulnerability detection.

Leaked StagingTool and a Recall vulnerability give power users and attackers new access to Windows 11 internals while the OS finally restores long‑missing taskbar options.

A small CAR‑T study hints at HIV control, an ICE trainer faces murder probes, BMW unveils a manual‑gear M3 CS, and Marvel adds Cyclops and The Thing to its beat‑em‑up.

AI-spam overloads bug bounty programs, prompts LinkedIn bans, and triggers boos at graduation speeches.

Amazon's Alexa+ generates custom AI podcasts, Starlink raises prices, and Google updates Find Hub app

Microsoft drops virtual-room feature

Meta removed a popular account with about one million followers following a request from Kuwaiti authorities, sparking debate over platform moderation, legal protections, and emerging government restrictions on social media use.

Hacker News users bookmark a community-driven list of sites offering legally free programming and tech books.

Two EA-18 fighter jets collided during an airshow at Mountain Home Air Force Base, pilots ejected safely.

Fortnite's Season 10 event, The End, has concluded with a massive 6 million concurrent viewers

New GitHub lists, Triton‑based PyTorch layers, and dynamic GPU sharing runtimes are making GPU development faster and more accessible.

A hobbyist repurposes a cheap RK3562 tablet for Debian, showing how low‑cost hardware can become a usable Linux dev box.

Regulatory bodies target OpenAI, Amazon, and Android over trust, refunds, and liability concerns.

Apple, Google, and WhatsApp unveil new features and updates, focusing on privacy, design, and AI integration.

A roundup of new tech developments, including a potential new game from 1047 Games, an AI-powered Mac app, and a focus-friendly bookmarking tool.

Huawei's new Kirin X90 chip targets Apple Silicon's dominance in a self-reliant ecosystem push.

DAZN plans to launch live sports streaming for travelers on airplanes and boats in 2027, addressing a pain point for sports fans.

AI in healthcare faces regulatory and adoption challenges

Explore the feasibility of hosting a website on an 8-bit microcontroller with examples from MCP and other projects.

Several free tools and resources are available to help individuals manage their debt and personal finances.

PART Telescopes provides low-cost radio astronomy tools to rural schools, expanding STEM opportunities.

New app launches are soaring, driven by AI-powered tools, and Apple's App Store is booming again.

New technologies enable faster, low-cost space exploration with small satellites.

Dell BIOS updates cause boot issues, Google updates cloud and Earth AI

Amazon ends support for older Kindles, users turn to jailbreaking and custom dictionaries like Runik.

Saint John’s health-tech district tackles regulatory hurdles and public health concerns

Ford and GM pivot to energy storage amid EV struggles, driven by AI-driven optimizations.

Processing 80 million Amazon reviews with Spark reveals user behavior trends and product failure modes.

Two cybercriminals arrested due to a Microsoft Teams blunder

A 5,000-line microkernel OS and Spotify’s SSD problem intersect with indie blog tools.

LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt warns of 'super meth' threat, but experts say it's exaggerated.

Asteroid Apophis to fly by Earth in 2029, NASA's plans unclear

Major retailers offer significant discounts and promo codes for holiday shopping

Google hints at a new product, potentially an Android-based Googlebooks

A recurring issue in dependency management highlights systemic flaws in open source tooling.

AcuRite forces new app with missing features and subscription push

A rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak with an uncommon strain has killed 65 people in Congo and Uganda, prompting health officials to take swift action.

GoPro considers defense applications, ArXiv bans AI-generated content

A closer look at how one founder’s repeated success has reshaped investor expectations

Hotel systems, travel platforms, and government actions expose sensitive data, highlighting security gaps.

Google and Apple roll out subtle updates across apps and hardware, signaling shifts ahead of major events and rebrands.

Memorial Day sales have started early, with discounts on Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, Birdfy, and more.

OpenAI reorganizes executive ranks, unifies ChatGPT and Codex, and addresses security concerns

The venture capital industry faces competition from super angels, changing startup funding dynamics. Paul Graham discusses the shift.

Gantri's 3D-printed lamps go wireless with Ammunition

A look at the US drought crisis, energy shortages in California, and a deportation loophole; plus, a knowledge engine for tracking wealth and power.

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Memorial Day sales have started early on tech and mattresses from top brands like Helix, Saatva, Sony, and Apple.

YouTube Shorts dominate TV hours. TikTok automation tools proliferate. A new app blocks addictive content.

OpenAI's Codex coding app now available on mobile devices

El Niño, corporate energy lobbying, and a 50-year wheat low show climate crises intensifying.

This week's tech news covers smart home devices, foldable phone reviews, and API innovations in observability and job application tracking.

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Georgia bans QR codes in elections due to conspiracy theories, leaving ballot counting uncertain.

Instagram's new map feature allows users to share their location with friends, sparking privacy concerns. The feature is similar to Snapchat's Snap Map.

Netflix's ad-supported tier hits 250M users while Assassin's Creed TV series begins filming in Italy

xAI's Memphis data center uses gas turbines without permits, raising environmental and regulatory concerns as it scales AI infrastructure.

Anduril, a defense tech startup, raises $5B, doubling its valuation to $61B with $2.2B in revenue in 2025.

Blue Origin faces funding pressure as geothermal startup Fervo Energy and Mind Robotics secure major investments.

Plastic products release microscopic particles into water

Nomad, Corsair, and H&R Block offer discounts

Twin brothers erased 96 government databases minutes after termination, highlighting credential management failures.

Google reveals Googlebooks: Chromebook successors with Android desktop OS and advanced features.

Cyberattacks and lawsuits plague the tech industry

Google considers partnering with SpaceX for data centers in orbit, a plan explored since late 2025.

Google adds Gemini-powered dictation to Gboard and launches new Android security features

Conspiracy theories about hantavirus are spreading online, echoing Covid-19 tactics. Influencers and grifters push baseless claims, sell unproven treatments.

Google introduces Googlebooks, AI-powered laptops built on Android, promising desktop-grade apps and AI-first features.

Google's Android 17 is coming this summer with new features

The EU targets TikTok and Instagram for 'addictive design' features targeting kids. New regulations aim to curb social media's impact on youth mental health.

Motorola's Moto Tag 2 is now available with UWB support in Android Find Hub and improved battery life. The device helps users locate their belongings.

Starlink disables location feature, researchers may find workaround

Hoka and Skool offer discounts on their products. Hoka is offering 30% off while Skool is offering a discount on their videos.

Hundreds of tech products have fake reviews, Which? finds.

Doctors still rely on outdated cholesterol tests despite a more accurate method being available, posing high stakes for those at risk of cholesterol-related health issues.

Tesla's stainless-steel Cybertruck faces corrosion issues while EV rebates freeze and giga-casting tech reshapes manufacturing.

European military drone startup Helsing close to raising another monster round.

Google and Qualcomm partner to support 4 Android versions, extending software updates on Android devices to 8 years.

New tech updates: Venmo's discreet payments, Google Home's Gemini speed boost, and Apple's AI research.

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Apple releases iOS 26.5 with end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, enhancing security for iPhone and Android users.

Cowboy Space raises $275 million for orbital data centers, but faces hurdles in building rockets for launch.

Discover practical tech tips and tricks for efficient workflow, from keyboard shortcuts to handy tools and strategies.

TracesOfHumanity debuts on Hacker News, sparking discussion among tech enthusiasts.

YC scandals and Hacker News users' projects discussed. What's new in tech?

Malicious actors exploit Obsidian plugin to spread Phantom Pulse remote access trojan, raising concerns about plugin security.

The wearable technology market is growing rapidly, with new features and partnerships emerging in the health and fitness space.

A new Subnautica 2 trailer arrives just before early access, while Polygon's sale to Valnet triggers a wave of veteran journalist cuts.

A Hacker News post shows a 10 MB finite‑state transducer replacing a 3 GB SQLite DB, sparking debate on storage efficiency and platform fatigue.

Marshall University plans to acquire Northcott Court property for the future Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

Repair advocate Louis Rossmann calls out 3D printer maker Bambu Lab over lawsuit.

Scientists warn Atlantic current at risk of shutting down due to climate change. This could have severe environmental and economic impacts.

European tech news updates and developments in AI, data protection, and more

The US government designates 82 North Carolina counties as natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions.

New study on paternal diet and sperm RNAs

Walmart and Wing are bringing drone delivery to 100 new stores, while Amazon patents a beehive-like structure to house delivery drones in cities.

Scammers impersonate hotel staff to seize bookings

France moves to break encrypted messaging, while tech giants release security patches for major vulnerabilities.

Wispr Flow sees growth after Hinglish rollout

Zed.dev introduces a theme builder for its code editor, sparking interest in the developer community.

Meta's AI adoption impacts employee morale

From Fujifilm's Instax Wide 400 buzz to OpenStack's cloud push and AI‑driven dev tools, we map the tech currents shaping engineers today.

Porsche ends e-bike line

Google Quantum AI expands into neutral atom computing while launching AI to predict urban floods

Apple rolls out emergency iOS fixes, tightens security, and doubles down on privacy, while hinting at a stability‑first iOS 27.

A look at the Mortal Kombat II film, Civilization V's polish, Black Mirror's VR sex episode, and Michio Kaku's physics of the impossible.

NASA's Curiosity rover faces a drill jam, while LLNL's fusion claim sparks debate on science reporting.

The Internet Archive has suffered a catastrophic security breach, with a DDoS attack and defacement of its website via a JavaScript library.

Google updates review policies, bans people from posting negative reviews of former employers, aiming to make reviews more accurate and unbiased.

A payroll system error in Papua New Guinea sparked a two‑week emergency and deadly unrest, underscoring fragile tech oversight across the region.

Meta begins rolling out end-to-end encryption on Messenger and Facebook, but Instagram messaging remains unencrypted for now.

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Toyota will remanufacture cars three times, Stellantis pours €30bn into software, and Nio rolls out Europe’s first five‑minute battery swap as raw material prices squeeze margins.

Tech giants struggle with security; researchers sound alarm

NHTSA investigates Avride over self-driving crashes

California’s turf boom, a contested gas‑stove study, and UC‑Davis cyborg cells spotlight growing health debates around new technologies.

iOS 26 adds 3D spatial wallpapers and two new CarPlay features, further blurring the line between iPhone and in-car experience.

Tesla's 11th Cybertruck recall warns of wheel separation, while Musk juggles legal battles in France, a dismissed Dogecoin suit, AI copyright claims, and bot‑fuelled market hype.

Snapseed 4.0 arrives on Android after iOS exclusivity ends, while Android Auto users report connectivity failures that Google has yet to fix.

Chrome's 4 GB AI model storage sparks confusion as Prime Video rolls out a TikTok‑style vertical feed, highlighting the clash between desktop AI bloat and mobile video trends.

Declassified UFO files offer little new evidence

Google honors Attenborough, Apple rolls out iOS 26.5 RC 2, and iPhone 18 Pro’s A20 chip rumors fuel speculation on upcoming features.

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Truecaller lays off 70 employees due to ad revenue drop

ClojureScript's May 7 release brings async/await syntax, tightening JavaScript interop and reshaping async code for Clojure fans.

Poland cracks the world’s 20 largest economies, a shift driven by EU funds, tech adoption, and a resilient labor market.

NASA opens 56 patents, scientists confirm EM Drive thrust, and SpaceX lands a booster record. How these moves reshape the commercial space race.

Boox's new e-reader remote offers page-turning and more

Sony backs away from PC releases amid PS5 sales dip and memory shortages, while Xbox hardware revenue falls 42% and PC software spending is set to overtake consoles by 2028.

Google buys mobile music platform

New antibiotics from scorpion venom and habanero peppers target drug-resistant bacteria

Brazil's popular Pix payment system faces challenges from global giants Visa and Mastercard. The competition may change the country's payments landscape.

Hospitals spend billions on consultants with unclear impact

Fresh installs expose systems to zero‑day flaws, data theft claims, and a security talent gap that big‑tech funding alone can’t fix.

CDC layoffs raise concerns about US ability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks

Ramp in talks for new funding at $40B+ valuation

Google Health will drop popular Fitbit badges and sleep animals as Apple files a sensor‑laden headphone patent and Under Armour adds Endomondo and MyFitnessPal to its fitness platform.

Gusto reports $1 billion in revenue while Telegram launches Business features and ad‑sharing, reshaping SaaS growth and messaging monetization.

ShinyHunters posted extortion notes on school Canvas portals while another group booted TeamPCP from compromised systems, raising fresh alarm for education IT teams.

Kalshi raises $1 billion, doubles valuation in 5 months

India's space tech sector sees a unicorn as Skyroot gears up for its first private orbital launch.

Apple increases A18 Pro chip production for MacBook Neo, citing strong demand. The move impacts TSMC and potentially Samsung.

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UK competition rules must be updated for the digital age

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Google extends software support for Pixel 8 to 2030, but Android’s update chaos persists. Samsung and Apple still dominate.

Google's Android President confirms Liquid Glass won't arrive on Pixels, Apple's divisive design remains iOS-exclusive.

Microsoft's AI-driven data center expansion risks undermining its 2030 clean energy targets as infrastructure demand grows.

San Francisco leads global AI investment 2023, while European startups and policies reshape tech landscape.

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Genesis AI and Foxglove showcase breakthroughs in robotics and autonomous systems, while HDR cameras address real-world challenges.

Chrome introduces approximate location sharing on Android, raises privacy concerns over AI downloads, while Pornhub adjusts UK access for Apple users.

Apple, Google, and Uber face lawsuits and settlements over AI features, app store fees, and driver classification.

ReMarkable's new entry-level slate prioritizes corporate buyers, but at what cost?

Nuro receives permit to test driverless robotaxis in California, ahead of Uber's planned launch.

Smeg's Forte stand mixer has power but mixed results

Bumble's paying users decline as the company focuses on getting users to meet in real life. The dating app is redesigning profiles and interactions.

Google's May 2026 update for Pixel 10 series devices introduces an anti-rollback measure, preventing installation of older Android versions. This move enhances security but limits user control.

Lucid Motors pulls 2024 EV production guidance amid inventory growth and cost-cutting, signaling challenges in the EV market.

Meta stockpiles $10B in H100 GPUs as tech giants weaponize AI hardware. What breaks next?

Google DeepMind union vote, Musk's $1.5M Twitter settlement, and Meta's copyright clash reshape tech's labor and legal landscape.

E-ink desk calendar with AI insights and a customizable companion avatar hits $249, ships mid-2026

Etsy and Meta integrate AI assistants into shopping and smart glasses, while Amazon enhances code development tools.

Microsoft pauses Windows 11 update due to infinite reboot issue, struggles with update bugs

Eco-friendly surf gear brands like Patagonia, Billabong, and Outerknown are making sustainable waves in the surfing industry.

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Geothermal startup Fervo Energy to raise up to $1.3B in IPO

AMD adds HDMI 2.1 support for Linux, benefiting Steam Machine users with higher frame rates and resolutions up to 8K at 60Hz.

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Katie Haun's new venture funds raise $1B to back crypto and blockchain startups.

Metalenz unveils Polar ID face-scanning tech that works under display. Advances in cooling tech and virtual violin design also make headlines.

Researchers challenge popular scientific claims, including the benefits of power posing and Calico's secrecy in aging research.

Young women are turning to YouTube and TikTok videos promising beauty transformations through ASMR affirmations, but is it just a fad or something more?

Lumigo: AI-powered product search engine without sponsored results

Developers debate abstraction in LLMs

TikToker rallies $23M to buy Spirit Airlines

Google's AI model Gemini is being integrated into Android and Google apps, enhancing user experience with features like image generation, task automation, and personalized assistance.

Mercedes-Benz to reintroduce physical buttons in vehicles, reversing touchscreen trend.

US lawmakers press autonomous vehicle companies for transparency on remote assistance workers as regulators probe human operators guiding robotaxis on public roads.

Lesser-known brands use fake reviews to boost sales

Travel + Leisure reports Q4 results, beating revenue expectations. The company's stock jumps 4.8% after easing geopolitical tensions.

New funding announcements and community discussions highlight open source development nuances

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Chess AI models struggle with zugzwang, a situation where any move worsens the position.

Apple's WatchOS maps feature has been six years in development. What took so long?

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CourseTalk helps learners find quality open online courses with a review and discovery platform.

Meta's purchase of ARI signals continued AI acquisition trends seen in tech giants

Petridish crowdfunds science projects, transforming research funding. SpaceX recovers Dragon capsule with scientific experiments.

European startups are gaining traction despite higher sales costs and fragmented markets, with regions like Slovakia and the Nordics leading the charge.

Google bans negative reviews of former employers on its business tool, aiming to make reviews more accurate.

Acoustic system uses low-frequency sound to extinguish kitchen fires, but questions remain on effectiveness and scalability.

Amazon's review system is compromised

Disneyland now uses facial recognition technology at some entrance lanes to prevent ticket fraud and streamline re-entry.

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Uber to leverage driver network for self-driving data

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Waymo adds age verification checks to restrict solo minors in driverless cars while industry players form new partnerships and grapple with public safety concerns.

A new AI tool helps B2B teams track competitors and win more deals.

A newly discovered Linux exploit called 'CopyFail' allows hackers to gain root access to countless computers. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-31431, has been patched but many machines remain at risk.

Uber spends its entire 2026 AI budget on Claude Code in four months as Anthropic accelerates data center expansion.

Apple discontinues base Mac mini, LG launches 2026 Gram laptops

Apple faces chip shortages and high demand for Mac mini and Studio, causing delays. The company is working to meet demand.

Pcons aims to fill a real need for a general-purpose broadly applicable extensible software build tool using a modern well-known language to describe builds and tools.

Ubuntu services are down due to a DDoS attack, affecting website and OS updates

Oura's new feature tracks period cycles with hormonal birth control

New therapies show promise in treating osteoarthritis and HIV, while a previously hindered treatment for PTSD gains traction.

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Rivian downsizes DOE loan to $4.5B for Georgia factory, while expanding production capacity.

Google rolls out global Preferred Sources and March 2024 spam policies to enhance search quality.

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup has become the company's most popular model family ever, with the tech giant reporting another record-breaking quarter of earnings.

Apple expands streaming ambitions as Comcast bundles challenge industry norms

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