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Uber expands US driver background checks after sexual assault lawsuits

Uber is adopting a more stringent background check process for drivers and couriers in the US.

27 Jun 2026 5:28 pm
Apple is reportedly looking to buy chips from a US-blacklisted Chinese company

Apple is seeking clearance from the Trump administration to buy chips from a company linked to the Chinese military, according to Financial Times.

27 Jun 2026 3:14 pm
Apple executive in charge of Vision Pro is reportedly leaving for OpenAI

Apple's Vision Pro chief is reportedly leaving for OpenAI to start a hardware division.

27 Jun 2026 1:06 pm
OpenAI launches a limited preview of GPT-5.6 for a 'small group of trusted partners'

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 comes in three variants, including its most powerful and its most affordable models yet.

27 Jun 2026 9:53 am
Anthropic gets US government's permission to redeploy its Mythos cybersecurity AI model

Anthropic is restoring select organizations' access to Mythos after getting permission from the US government.

27 Jun 2026 7:24 am
27 Jun 2026 1:12 am
What to expect at the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked

Foldables, watches and glasses could be on the way from Samsung.

26 Jun 2026 11:44 pm
Samsung will start charging for SmartThings API access

Samsung will start charging for SmartThings API access.

26 Jun 2026 9:06 pm
Volkswagen reportedly plans to cut 100,000 jobs

Volkswagen reportedly plans to cut 100,000 jobs.

26 Jun 2026 6:38 pm
Australia's social media ban may not be that effective, study finds

A study finds that Australia's social media ban hasn't been that effective due to self-declared age verification checks.

26 Jun 2026 5:31 pm
The Morning After: Prices rocket up on Xboxes, MacBooks, iPads and more

This week, we've been hit with major price hikes from major players, including Microsoft and Apple.

26 Jun 2026 5:00 pm
NASA's TESS spacecraft finds two 'cotton candy' planets in one system

NASA's TESS space telescope has discovered two 'super puffy' giant planets with the density of cotton candy.

26 Jun 2026 4:39 pm
'Careless People' author accuses Meta of 'punishing' whistleblower

The author of a tell-all book says Meta is using her as an example to deter future whistleblowers.

26 Jun 2026 3:49 pm
California launches tracker for AI-related job losses

California governor Gavin Newsom worked with the state's employment department to roll out an AI job loss tracker.

26 Jun 2026 3:26 pm
YouTube Shorts nixes 'dislikes' and lets you double the playback speed

YouTube has made several key changes to Shorts by removing dislikes and offering a clear screen mode.

26 Jun 2026 2:16 pm
The most popular Grok feature is, apparently, exactly what you think

NSFW uses account for well over half of traffic, a new report says.

26 Jun 2026 3:27 am
26 Jun 2026 3:04 am
Notion Mail is shutting down

So long, Notion Mail.

26 Jun 2026 1:11 am
Spain will require carriers to keep mobile networks live during power outages

Spain's mobile networks will need to stay live for at least four hours during power outages, per new rules.

26 Jun 2026 1:03 am
Polestar won't be able to sell its cars in the US next year

Polestar moved some of its production to the US, but it may be locked out from selling its cars here soon.

26 Jun 2026 12:37 am
Retroid's Pocket Nova is a very capable 4:3 handheld that costs $229

Retroid's Pocket Nova seems capable of handling games up to the GameCube and PS2 era.

26 Jun 2026 12:21 am
As everything gets more expensive, it's time to make do and mend

The skyrocketing cost of computer components needs to foster a new mindset.

26 Jun 2026 12:01 am
25 Jun 2026 11:45 pm
25 Jun 2026 11:25 pm
Sony announces major layoffs at Bungie, including most of the Destiny team

Some devs working on Marathon have also been laid off and studio head Justin Truman has stepped down.

25 Jun 2026 10:58 pm
Russia allegedly used a forensics platform to hack an activist's phone, despite having its access cut off

Cellebrite claims the hardware predates current sanctions and was used without its consent.

25 Jun 2026 10:48 pm
Samsung's latest budget phone has mild upgrades and a $50 price hike

The Galaxy A27 5G has a stronger chipset, at least.

25 Jun 2026 10:02 pm
Google Finance is now available as a standalone Android app

Google Finance is a standalone Android app now, with an iOS version on the way.

25 Jun 2026 9:30 pm
Sony A7R VI review: A huge speed boost makes this a nearly perfect high-resolution camera

Sony's A7R VI finally serves up speed and resolution together thanks to the new 67MP stacked sensor.

25 Jun 2026 8:37 pm
IBM says it has created the world's first sub-1 nanometer chip

IBM says it has created the world's first sub-1 nanometer chip

25 Jun 2026 8:29 pm
Apple hikes prices for most of its hardware

Macs, MacBooks, iPads and other Apple products just got more expensive.

25 Jun 2026 8:19 pm
Can your smartwatch detect sleep apnea?

No smartwatch can actually diagnose sleep apnea, but some can track certain signs that might indicate you have the condition.

25 Jun 2026 7:00 pm
Google will open the Play Store to outside billing on June 30

Google will allow developers to offer alternative billing in the US, the UK and Europe starting on June 30.

25 Jun 2026 5:30 pm
Nothing teases the Phone 4b, launching on July 7

Nothing will launch the entry-level Phone 4b on July 7.

25 Jun 2026 4:35 pm
C'mon, you don't need an AI to check your spelling

A Florida Republican denies claims her team used AI to work on draft legislation, saying Claude was only used as spelling and grammar checker.

25 Jun 2026 3:20 pm
Xbox is testing support for longer gamertags

Xbox is testing new features, including support for 15-character gamertags.

25 Jun 2026 3:10 pm
Amazon Zoox's latest robotaxi looks (marginally) less like a toy car

Amazon-owned Zoox has introduced its new autonomous vehicle meant for for large-scale production.

25 Jun 2026 1:25 pm
OpenAI's free GPT-5.5 model makes ChatGPT better at understanding context

OpenAI has rolled out an upgrade for the free model you interact with the most on ChatGPT.

25 Jun 2026 10:36 am
After successfully selling over 15 cars, Faraday Future would now like you to buy its robots

Farday Future hasn't quite given up on EVs, but it's now also pitching a lineup of robots, including humanoids and a quadruped with an optional canine heads.

25 Jun 2026 4:52 am
The Grand Theft Auto 6 physical edition is overpriced DRM in a box

It's not the $80 physical edition we deserve, and it's also not the one we need right now.

25 Jun 2026 3:56 am
European Space Agency's Euclid captures the star-filled center of the Milky Way

NASA will begin mapping the galactic bulge with a mission later this summer.

25 Jun 2026 2:55 am
Jalapeo is the first AI chip from OpenAI and Broadcom

It's a spicy start for the AI company's collaboration with the chip maker.

25 Jun 2026 1:40 am
8BitDo launches the Arcade Controller Pro for hardcore fighting game fans

The 8BitDo Arcade Controller Pro is a subtle update for hardcore fighting game fans.

24 Jun 2026 8:30 pm
Google says it'll soon be easier to use TSA PreCheck Touchless ID via Wallet

Google Wallet will about to make TSA Precheck easier.

24 Jun 2026 8:10 pm
US government reportedly urging Meta to share its AI models

The US government is reportedly asking Meta to share its AI models for review, in the midst of growing security and safety concerns over the technology.

24 Jun 2026 5:30 pm
Rockstar finally reveals pricing for Grand Theft Auto 6

Grand Theft Auto 6 will cost $80 when pre-orders open on June 25th at midnight.

24 Jun 2026 5:10 pm
YouTube settles early test case over social media harm to children

Google has settled a lawsuit with a minor known who claimed that social media platforms harmed them.

24 Jun 2026 1:43 pm
Alibaba sues the US government for adding it to list of firms linked to Chinese military

Alibaba is suing the US government to be removed from a blacklist with companies linked to China's People's Liberation Army.

24 Jun 2026 1:22 pm