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

Microsoft raises Xbox controller cost to $64.99, removes the Chatpad port, and pushes its $99.99 Adaptive Controller amid broader price hikes and Apple’s new sales channel.

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.

Google rolls out Gemini built in for third‑party speakers and adds an AI overview to Search, raising usability and privacy questions.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches Twitch series to chat with New Yorkers

Waymo suspends rides due to robotaxis struggles

US invests $2 billion in 9 quantum firms, including one linked to the Trump family.

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.

Hark secures $700M for AI platform, AWS expands in Spain with climate-linked investment.

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.