It's a dumb time to buy an Xbox, even with the coming price hike
This is a prime example of a bad deal.
What to expect at the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked
Foldables, watches and glasses could be on the way from Samsung.
Samsung will start charging for SmartThings API access
Samsung will start charging for SmartThings API access.
Volkswagen reportedly plans to cut 100,000 jobs
Volkswagen reportedly plans to cut 100,000 jobs.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
OpenAI will initially only release ChatGPT 5.6 to government-approved customers
So much for voluntary review.
The most popular Grok feature is, apparently, exactly what you think
NSFW uses account for well over half of traffic, a new report says.
Commodore has dropped the price of its retro phone by $100 ahead of preorders
A refreshing direction for a price change.
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.
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.
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.
Apple will reportedly skip the M6 Pro and Max and jump straight to M7
Apple may skip the M6 Pro and Max chips.
Xbox prices are rising again after Microsoft helped drive up component costs
We're all trying to find the guy who did this.
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.
Cellebrite claims the hardware predates current sanctions and was used without its consent.
Samsung's latest budget phone has mild upgrades and a $50 price hike
The Galaxy A27 5G has a stronger chipset, at least.
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.
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
Apple hikes prices for most of its hardware
Macs, MacBooks, iPads and other Apple products just got more expensive.
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.
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.
Nothing teases the Phone 4b, launching on July 7
Nothing will launch the entry-level Phone 4b on July 7.
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.
Xbox is testing support for longer gamertags
Xbox is testing new features, including support for 15-character gamertags.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Google says it'll soon be easier to use TSA PreCheck Touchless ID via Wallet
Google Wallet will about to make TSA Precheck easier.
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.
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.
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.
Superhuman has acquired AI authenticity service GPTZero
It's an odd-seeming move for a company selling an AI writing assistant.
Meta reportedly dips its pathetic toes into the prediction market space
Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly directed Meta to build its own prediction market.
Netflix's new horror game taps into your phone for deeper immersion
Netflix's new horror game uses your smartphone to control stars Zo Kravitz's hands.
Sorry, Slackbot. Claude is taking your job
Anthropic has introduced @Claude for Slack.
Don't let the Star Wars branding put you off Galactic Racer
Star Wars Galactic Racer is shaping up to be a lot of fun. Even if you're not a huge Star Wars fan.
How to get the most out of your Apple TV+ subscription
Apple TV+ offers some great entertainment at a reasonable price, but there are ways to bring the cost down even further.
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review: Big money for big performance
Intel and MSI have teamed up to create what might be the most powerful handheld gaming PC on the market.
China takes back top spot in latest supercomputer ranking
China took the supercomputer crown by relying on CPUs and not GPUs like other models.
Oracle laid off 21,000 employees over the past year, citing AI as one of the reasons
Oracle's latest filings say it employs 141,000 people, down from 162,000 last year.
The Oversight Board says Meta needs to do more to protect regular people from sexualized deepfakes
Meta's Oversight Board has made several suggestions to make reporting sexualized AI deepfakes easier and more effective for ordinary people.
Amazon ordered to bargain with Teamsters in case that could set back union progress
Amazon violated federal law when it refused to recognize a union, a judge ruled.
OpenAI's new Daybreak initiative will help open-source projects fend off bugs
OpenAI has launched Patch the Planet, a new initiative part of its Daybreak cybersecurity program.
