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China-Linked Spies Are Reportedly Using Job Platform Scams to Harvest Intel
Gizmodo / 7h
Committing alleged espionage against your country was never so depressingly low-paying.
Buy Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Points With 70% Bonus (1.20-1.48 Cents Each)
One Mile at a Time / 5min
Often buying points strategically can be a good value , especially for luxury travel experiences where you can get the most outsized value. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club doesn’t sell points often, but when the program does, it’s typically a pretty good deal. The latest such promotion has just been launched, and could be worth considering, as it’s in line with the best offers we typically see from t
The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying Used Tech Gadgets
NYT > Technology / 6min
With a shortage of some components driving up costs of consumer electronics, refurbished devices are an attractive alternative to buying new.
AI means CIOs need sovereign cloud more than ever
Latest from TechRadar / 7min
IT chiefs must control data to localize, maintain independence and stay compliant.
Litter-Robot EVO review: The cheapest Litter-Robot is pretty great for apartments, but should still be cheaper
Mashable / 8min
For years, when it'd come up in conversation that I have an automatic litter box, everyone always asked: "Oh, you have a Litter-Robot?" The product category as a whole really got the Roomba treatment — the automatic assumption that every automatic litter box is a Litter-Robot, just like many people assume that every robot vacuum is a Roomba. So when Whisker released a more apartment-friendly vers
Which content creators will be at VidCon 2026?
Mashable / 8min
VidCon , the world's largest annual celebration of digital culture and its creators, is set to kick off on Thursday, June 25, in Anaheim, and attendees can expect to see both new and familiar content creators at the event. Last year, creators like Hank Green, Rhett & Link, Grace Helbig, Tyler Oakley, and the Smosh co-founders, Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, were honored during VidCon's first annu
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma review: Laughing in the face of elevated horror
Mashable / 8min
Queer horror fans have a complicated relationship to the genre. Horror cinema is a place where we have seen ourselves reflected, but often as villains. From the flamboyant mad scientists of James Whale's Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein to the sapphic vampires of Dracula's Daughter , to the trans-coded killers of Sleepaway Camp and The Silence of the Lambs, LGBTQ+ characters shimmer through
How to watch Spain vs. Iraq online for free
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: Live stream Spain vs. Iraq in a 2026 International Friendly for free on RTVE . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Spain are undoubtedly one of the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup , but so much can change once the tournament starts. A couple of injuries or unfortunate results and the picture looks very different. Spain will look to avoid a shock
Whats new to streaming this week? (June 5, 2026)
Mashable / 8min
Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu , Netflix , HBO Max , Disney+ , Apple TV , Prime Video , Shudder , Paramount+ , Peacock , and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer! Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine wh
This 100TB cloud storage plan skips the monthly bill entirely for a one-time $975
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: Internxt is offering 100TB of encrypted cloud storage for life for $974.97 , replacing recurring storage subscriptions with one long-term payment. Opens in a new window Credit: Internxt Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription: 100TB $974.97 $9,900 Save $8,925.03 Tired of constantly running out of cloud storage? Every time you need more space, the monthly fees climb higher, keeping you
Smart productivity is this lifetime license to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for just $45
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 is $44.97 (reg. $219) and includes lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License $44.97 $219 Save $174.03 Subscriptions are everywhere — including your productivity tools. But if you’re just trying to write document
Get around town on this $390 foldable e-scooter that goes up to 25mph
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: The Riley RS1 Plus Electric Scooter combines a foldable commuter-friendly design, removable battery, 25 mph speeds, and fast charging for $389.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Riley Scooters Riley RS1 Plus Electric Scooter $389.99 $499.99 Save $110 A lot of city travel ends up feeling strangely inefficient. Drive somewhere five minutes away, spend ten minutes finding parking, then carry h
This App Makes Google TV Actually Usable
Wired / 12min
The app AT4K turns the messy Google TV interface into something closer to the Apple TV interface, making it cleaner, more customizable, and less frustrating to use.
Sam Altman and Dario Amodei Agree for Once, Sign Letter Against AI-Assisted Bioweapons
Gizmodo / 13min
The rival AI CEOs joined a long list of AI stakeholders as well as scientists.
The Small-Business Owners Managing Whole Armies of A.I. Employees
NYT > Technology / 14min
When you turn A.I. agents loose on your finances, email and customers, what could possibly go wrong?
Can These ChatGPT Ads Make You Love A.I.?
NYT > Technology / 14min
A campaign for ChatGPT relies on heartwarming retro vibes to sell a product that has become a source of concern for most Americans.
‘Teachers Are Going to Hate It’: How Social Media Apps Hooked Teens at School
NYT > Technology / 14min
Internal documents show how tech giants grabbed children’s attention throughout the day, a strategy that schools say has undermined education.
I took over 1,000 photos and videos with the gorgeous Panasonic Lumix L10 — these are my favorites, and they really show off what the premium compact can do (and yes, there are cute kittens)
Latest from TechRadar / 15min
I've been snapping away with the Panasonic Lumix L10 for weeks — here are some of the best photos I've taken which really show what the premium compact camera is capable of.
MSI’s Chatty AI Hologram Talked My Ear Off at Computex
Gizmodo / 27min
AI and holograms are the perfect marriage of overhyped tech.
Everything revealed at Intels Computex keynote in 12 minutes
Mashable / 36min
Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, and industry partners present the company's transition to its 18A process technology across consumer PCs, handheld gaming devices, and data centers built to handle multiagent AI workloads.
Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
BBC News / 40min
The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.
The World Cup is about to kick off — here's my dream watch party setup, including the perfect projector to scale up every goal
Latest from TechRadar / 43min
Plus stellar speakers, smart lights to amp up the atmosphere, and catering gadgets that won't drag me away from the action.
Google Wallet ID passes will be available in select EU states this summer
Engadget / 48min
The company is also introducing a new age verification process in partnership with a European bank.
You can now use Ask Gemini in Drive to rummage through your Gmail
Engadget / 48min
Slogging through emails to find stuff can be a chore, but Google AI subscribers can now get Gemini to do it.
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for June 4, 2026
Mashable / 1h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 4, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will require in-depth basketball knowledge. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new s
Masters of the Universe director Travis Knight doesn't think AI is a 'technology we should fear' — but says it'll never replace the people who give movies their 'spirit and soul'
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
AI wasn't used to make Amazon's new sci-fi fantasy film, but its director says it has a place in the industry if it's applied correctly.
Noble Audio debuts FoKus Artemis headphones with three drivers and ANC
Engadget / 1h
Noble's FoKus Artemis headphones have three drivers and ANC, but they don't come cheap.
Shokz says its clip-on OpenDots 2 earbuds focus on improved volume and bass
Engadget / 2h
The flagship OpenDots 2 earbuds are joined by the mid-range OpenDots
Nintendo will launch a Switch 2 with replaceable batteries in the EU
Engadget / 2h
Nintendo is preparing to sell a special version of the Switch 2 in the EU with swappable batteries.
How to watch England vs New Zealand: TV Channels, Full Schedule & 1st Test Preview
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
All the ways to watch the 2026 England vs New Zealand Test live streams from anywhere in the world.
Pura Promo Codes: $20 Off May 2026
Wired / 4h
Enhance your home's ambiance for less with active Pura promo codes. Find savings on smart diffusers, exclusive scents, and subscribe & save offers.
Breville Promo Code: $700 Off | June 2026
Wired / 4h
Discover the top Breville coupons and discount codes for coffee machines, kitchen appliances, and fresh coffee beans, with deals up to $700 off.
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on June 4
Mashable / 5h
If the sky is clear where you are tonight, you’ll likely be able to make out some surface features on the Moon. But what are they? Keep reading to find out. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Thursday, June 4, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous. Tonight, 87% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide . You don't need fancy gear to spot craters or other features on the Moon's
Asus ROG’s Xbox Ally X20 Fixes Every Problem I Had With the Original Handheld
Gizmodo / 5h
The Xbox Ally X20 comes in a bundle with AR glasses, but Asus may sell it on its own.
Benchmark raises its first-ever growth fund as part of $2B capital raise
TechCrunch / 5h
The legendary abandons its more than 20 year tradition of keeping its funds to about $425 million.
You don't need to spend a fortune on good audio — these 20 headphones under AU$100 have hundreds of 5-star user reviews
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
From over-ears to gaming headsets and even audiophile-grade IEMs, Amazon’s Mid-Year Sale has a whole heap of headphones that won’t break the bank when there’s up to 56% off already affordable options.
NYT Pips hints, answers for June 4, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you co
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 4, 2026
Mashable / 7h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're an artist. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips
NYT Strands hints, answers for June 4, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're graceful. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There'
Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 4, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a science geek. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connection
Hurdle hints and answers for June 4, 2026
Mashable / 7h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
The first DRAM-less SSD controller to max out PCIe Gen5 is also a power efficiency champion in the making
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
This Gen 5 DRAM-less SSD controller could be a top choice for the efficiency-conscious consumer.
OpenAI and Anthropic Sign Letter to Prevent AI-Developed Biological Weapons
Wired / 8h
Leading AI labs, executives, and scientists are sending a letter to lawmakers urging them to improve tracking of synthetic DNA sequences that could be used for bioweapons.
US soldier's personal phones allowed enemies to track positions and target troops in real time, Pentagon reveals
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The disclosure comes at a time when lawmakers are already pushing the US DoD to make significant overhauls to its posture on smartphone security.
California moves to ban the sale of 3D printers without a "firearm blueprint detection algorithm."
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
3D printers could soon be mandated to include a 'blocking' feature to prevent the printing of firearms
Quick commerce FirstClub doubles valuation to $255M in nine months
TechCrunch / 8h
The Bengaluru startup has crossed 1 million orders and reached a $50 million annualized GMV run rate within a year of launch.
Heading to the UK? Here's what we know about the ongoing ETA outage
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Travelers heading to the United Kingdom in the coming days may want to double-check their electronic travel authorization (ETA) status before leaving for the airport. At the time of publishing this article on June 3, the U.K.'s ETA system has been experiencing ongoing technical issues, preventing some travelers from obtaining the required authorization needed to board flights, trains and ferries
Hey, remember that bonkers folding micro-LED TV? It’s back! And now it's a Bugatti
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Recently found yourself in a Brewster's Millions-style situation? Then I've got the TV for you…
Garmin says older runners are surprisingly doing the longest runs — see how you compare in the latest fascinating Connect data
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Those in their fifties ran the furthest distance on average, and the VO2 max of Garmin runners is impressive.
Huawei's fiercest competitor just launched the world's first Wi-Fi 8 access point, and it uses a cutting-edge US chip
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
H3C launches Wi-Fi 8 enterprise access point focused on stability, AI optimization, roaming improvements, and Broadcom-powered network performance upgrades.
Uber is rolling out 500 custom EVs to collect robotaxi data—here's why
How-To Geek / 9h
Six years after scrapping customized cars for the self-driving market, Uber is back—if not in the way you'd expect. The ridesharing giant has revealed a prototype version of Hyundai's Ioniq 5 that will be used to gather self-driving data for partners like Waymo and WeRide.
Microsoft, Atom Computing, EeroQ update their quantum computing progress
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
With dozens of companies, from small startups to tech giants, pursuing quantum computing, there's a steady flow of results as they try to find a path to utility. We typically focus on new technologies and major landmarks, which can obscure the fact that any big success will inevitably have been built on a lot of incremental progress. The past few weeks have seen a number of companies release prog
Teenagers are using a $5 Minecraft malware called WeedHack to target and cyberbully victims
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Mashable / 10h
Minecraft is one of the most popular games on the planet . So, of course, that makes Minecraft players a prime target for hackers. In a new cybersecurity report, researchers from McAfee Labs describe new malware that has already logged more than 116,000 hits. When the report was published on June 2, McAfee Labs found that the campaign logs between 2,000 and 3,000 malicious hits every day. Dubbed
Bilt Palladium Cardholders Are Seeing $50,000 Limits — And Payments Freeing Up Credit Faster
View from the Wing / 10h
The Bilt Palladium Card has been my primary spending card, but two rollout problems made that harder than it should have been: a lower-than-expected credit limit and slow payment holds. Now my limit has jumped to $50,000 and payments appear to be freeing up available credit much faster.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, June 4 (game #1089)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, June 4 (game #823)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, June 4 (game #1592)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
'More like a traditional video game' — Unreal Engine 5 and The Mandalorian and Grogu have transformed Disney World's Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction inside Galaxy's Edge
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
We went hands-on with Disney World's overhauled Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — now featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu and powered by a custom multi-GPU build of Unreal Engine 5 — and spoke with Disney Imagineering about the tech that makes it the most replayable attraction in Galaxy's Edge.
Huawei's chairman officially thanks the US government 'for enabling' China's 'semiconductor industry chain to truly grow'
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Huawei chairman links US sanctions to accelerated development of China’s semiconductor chain, citing forced internal innovation and industry collaboration growth
Lovable signs multi-year deal with Google Cloud to up usage 5x, source says
TechCrunch / 10h
Lovable and Google signed an expanded multi-year deal athat involves a 5x expansion of Lovable's footprint on Google Cloud, and expanded access to Anthropic Claude.
Apple begins requiring age verification for App Store use in Texas
Engadget / 10h
The state law governing app use by minors takes effect tomorrow.
The co-creator of Scavengers Reign is working on a new show for Netflix
Engadget / 10h
'Dealies' is about the staff of a big box store.
Tesla Owners Say Their Old FSD Contracts Were Quietly Changed
Gizmodo / 10h
Some Tesla owners say purchase agreements for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving feature now include ‘supervised’ language and are no longer accessible online.
First look: Alaska Airlines' new Portland lounge is a love letter to the Pacific Northwest
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Alaska Airlines is bringing a new, elevated lounge experience to Portland International Airport (PDX) — in more ways than one. Perched one floor above ground level, the space overlooks the airport's stunning departures hall, and it will easily become its nicest lounge when it officially opens on Thursday after more than two years of construction and nearly $18 million in investment. The lounge ma
World's smallest space laser station is changing global connectivity by bypassing 'vulnerabilities associated with terrestrial and subsea cables'
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The world's smallest deployable operational optical ground station is not faulted by the downfalls of terrestrial and subsea cables.
SpaceX IPO to Be Largest Ever at $135 Share Price
NYT > Technology / 11h
The $135 share price means Elon Musk’s rocket maker is poised to exceed the 2019 initial public offering of Saudi Aramco in both valuation and money raised.
Tired of paying full price at the grocery store? A 1-year BJ’s membership is just $15.
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: A one-year BJ’s Club Card Membership with Easy Renewal is $15 (reg. $60), giving shoppers access to warehouse pricing, gas savings, digital coupons, and convenient pickup options. Opens in a new window Credit: BJ's Wholesale Club 1-Year The Club Card Membership with BJ’s Easy Renewal $15 $60 Save $45 Warehouse memberships used to feel like something you signed up for after buying a minivan
Quote of the day by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei: "Humanity is about to be handed almost unimaginable power, and it is deeply unclear whether [we] possess the maturity to wield it" — warnings on the looming threat of beyond-human AI
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Anthropic chief has mused on the implications of achieving superpowerful AI within the next few years — and doesn't think we're capable of collectively handling it
‘It’s good play at its core and we are making it even better’ — these 12 Lego Pokémon sets finally get Smart Play right, and I can’t decide which I love most
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
"Our challenge is always to find what story we can tell, and also see how children play with these sets, then figuring out how to bring that to physical play."
Dyson HushJet Mini Cool vs Shark ChillPill: in the battle of the portable fans, there's a clear winner
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
When it comes to price, accessories, and sheer power, there's a clear winner in the battle of the portable fans.
Your Summer 2026 Anime Guide: What to Watch and Where It’s Streaming
Gizmodo / 11h
From 'Bleach' to 'Sekiro,' here's every anime you should be watching in the realm of sci-fi, fantasy, and beyond this season.
Chinese firm selling stealth 'core technology by the kilogram' to make drones almost invisible to radars — spray-on coating is almost affordable by F-117 standards, slashes reflected radar power by 50%
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
A Chinese firm has developed a spray-on coating capable of cutting reflected radar power by 50%
Blue Origin Should Be Able to Launch Again By End of 2026
Next Big Future / 11h
CEO Blue Origin Dave Limp gives LC-36 updates. Now that they’ve had access to the pad and integration facility they can share a bit of good news. The propellant farm, oxygen, liquid hydrogen and LNG tanks are all in good shape. This is good luck because these are very long lead items. The water tower ... Read more
Bitcoin Is Taking a Nasty Swim
Futurism / 11h
If you bought one single Bitcoin at the currency’s peak price in October of 2025, you’d have lost over $58,000 across eight months of bleeding. The price of Bitcoin is now in the toilet, having fallen to $65,527 at its lowest so far this week. That’s down over 45 percent from its all-time high of over $124,000 on October 7 of last year, and reverses nearly two years of gains since March of 2024.
United Nations Issues Grave Warning About El Niño
Futurism / 11h
The United Nations has officially confirmed what months of forecasts have been pointing to: there are overwhelming odds that the next El Niño will be one for the history books. On Tuesday, the UN’s World Meteorological Organization issued a stark warning that there’s now an 80 percent chance that El Niño conditions emerge between June and August, and over a 90 percent change that they appear befo
College Professors Say Incoming Students No Longer Understand Middle School Math and Science
Futurism / 11h
As rampant AI use accelerates a crisis in education, University of California professors are pleading with leadership to reinstate college-entrance exams, The Wall Street Journal reports , claiming that incoming students barely have a middle-school level understanding of math and other subjects. Their request, made in a letter last week, will be a controversial one. Entrance exams like the SAT an
SpaceX Is Massively Overvalued Ahead of Its IPO, Analysts Find
Futurism / 11h
SpaceX is expected to go public in just over two weeks, and is looking to raise a whopping $75 billion at a previously unheard of valuation of $1.75 trillion. There’s even speculation that the company could look to stretch that valuation to an even loftier $2 trillion . But despite the company establishing itself as a key figure in NASA’s efforts to return to the Moon and having Musk’s much-hyped
In Leaked Document, Microsoft Plots How to Get People “Addicted” to Its AI
Futurism / 11h
Some copywriter at Microsoft is getting a real stern talking to. In an internal document obtained by 404 Media , the tech giant let slip that it wants to “make people addicted” to its new personal assistant AI agent, Scout — an alarming admission, given that AI companies have tirelessly fought against the criticism that they design their models to be as engaging as possible, to the point of being
State of Florida Sues OpenAI, Saying Sam Altman Showed “Utter Disregard for the Risk to Human Life”
Futurism / 11h
Florida has become the first state in the union to sue ChatGPT producer OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman. In a landmark lawsuit filed by Florida attorney general James Uthmeier, the state accused the entity and its chief executive of putting revenue over safety in order to grab market share with a product even though it knew it could harm users. First reported by NBC News , the lawsuit takes the fo
Sam Altman Eyes Bernie Sanders as His Pope
Gizmodo / 11h
Look who is ready to play ball.
UK Plans A Disruptive Passenger Blacklist — One Airline’s Ban Could Follow You Everywhere
View from the Wing / 11h
The UK is developing a disruptive passenger blacklist that could let one airline’s ban follow a traveler across other carriers. That may sound appealing when someone assaults crew or forces a diversion, but without clear standards, due process, fixed limits, and meaningful appeal rights, it risks turning airline customer-service disputes into government-coordinated travel bans by private companies
Possible flesh-eating screwworm infection detected in South Texas, USDA says
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
A possible case of New World screwworm has been reported in South Texas. If confirmed, it would be the first detected breach of the US-Mexico border by the ravenous flesh-eating flies , which have been making their way up through Central America for the past several years. In a social media post Wednesday afternoon , the US Department of Agriculture said a "sample is now at USDA's National Veteri
Google ordered to put clearer links in AI search and let UK publishers opt out
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
UK regulators today ordered Google to put clearer attributions and links to publishers' content in its AI-generated search features. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) also said Google must give publishers a way to opt out of AI features in search. "In a world first, publishers will now have effective tools to prevent their content being used to power AI features in search, such as
Dashlane issues opaque advisory warning 20 encrypted vaults were stolen
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Ars Technica - All content / 11h
There’s a lot that doesn’t add up in a security advisory password manager Dashlane published Monday, warning that attackers managed to obtain 20 encrypted user vaults. “Starting on Sunday, May 31, 2026, an external party launched a brute force attack against certain Dashlane user accounts,” the company said . “The goal of the attack was to brute-force two-factor authentication (2FA) protections t
Google's new Gemma 4 12B model is designed to run on any laptop with 16GB of RAM
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The generative AI boom has driven the cost of memory into the stratosphere, and Google is a key part of that trend. So it's only fitting that Google should offer some less RAM-hungry local AI models. The company has announced the release of a new Gemma 4 model that fills a gap in the lineup that launched earlier this year. The new model is efficient enough that you may be able to run it on a pret
Trump plan to test AI models has a problem—US security teams were gutted by DOGE
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
On Tuesday, Donald Trump finally signed his executive order expanding the government's efforts to conduct voluntary safety testing of frontier AI models. Now, critics are warning that the order may be short-sighted, offering only performative reassurances that the government is actively monitoring for AI risks, while changing very little about how and when models are deployed. Last month, Trump a
New social features further Plex’s evolution from media server business
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Plex is adding new social features to the platform. As of today, users can make and share "personalized lists on Plex of any movie, show or episode," the company said in an announcement. Later this year, users will be able to import lists from other streaming services and react to other people's lists. This month, Plex will also launch a community forum that will allow people to "post and comment
Autonomous vehicles were supposed to cut traffic—what if they don't?
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The age of robotaxis, long the preserve of science fiction, is now a reality, at least in a handful of American cities. It took just over a decade to get from the DARPA Grand Challenges to the start of Waymo's commercial service in California, albeit initially with a safety driver on board. Proponents of the technology, which has attracted at least $100 billion in investment, say robotaxis will b
Inside Meta's attempts to play catch-up with AI
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
A year after Mark Zuckerberg installed Alexandr Wang to jolt Meta’s artificial intelligence efforts into wartime mode, the $1.5 trillion company has produced Muse Spark, its most credible AI model yet. By handing responsibility for Meta’s AI revival to a then-28-year-old start-up founder rather than a veteran researcher, Zuckerberg bet that an outsider’s urgency and ambition could succeed where t
Oneworld & Taj InnerCircle NeuPass Launch Cool Loyalty Partnership
One Mile at a Time / 11h
The oneworld alliance has just announced a first-of-its-kind loyalty partnership with a hotel brand, which is pretty cool. While the brand is pretty niche (at least on a global basis), it’s cool to see the concept behind this. Airline alliance & hotel group partner on loyalty The oneworld alliance and luxury hospitality brand Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) have just launched a loyalty partnership.
How to watch NBA Finals 2026: Free streams, schedule, TV channels for New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
All the ways to watch NBA Finals 2026 live streams online – including for FREE – with Victor Wembanyama set to light up the Knicks vs Spurs series.
Target Just Announced Its Answer to Prime Day
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Target is the first major retailer to announce its own sale to compete with Amazon's Prime Day 2026 . In a press release today, the company revealed that its "Circle Deal Days" will take place from June 23 to June 26, which happen to be the exact dates Amazon has staked out for its own major annual sale. Here is everything you need to know about T
Persona 5 Royal is one of many additions to Xbox Game Pass for June
Engadget / 11h
The subscription is also getting some indie projects that are worth a look.
The best gas credit cards to add to your wallet
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Unless you primarily commute via public transit, chances are you've recently stopped to gas up. Whether you spent a few dollars topping off your tank or paid triple digits for a fill-up, if you didn't use a gas credit card, you missed out on rewards . My partner drives 76 miles round-trip to work every weekday, so gas is one of our largest recurring expenses. That's why I added him as an authoriz
'Significantly advance future Army capabilities': US Army keen on quantum control research that promises to deliver a huge leap in future energy generation and computing
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
US Army-funded researchers are investigating quantum vibrations in ultrathin materials that could influence future computing, communications and energy technologies.
Shake Out Your Cape, ‘Supergirl’ Tickets Are on Sale Now
Gizmodo / 12h
Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa star in the DC Studios film, hitting theaters June 26.
American Airlines And Alaska Elites Now Get Hotel Status And Discounts At Taj, The Pierre And 630 Hotels
View from the Wing / 12h
oneworld elites are getting a new hotel benefit: discounts and status across Taj, The Pierre, St. James Court, Vivanta, Ginger and more than 600 other Indian Hotels Company properties. For American and Alaska elites, this turns airline status into hotel savings and Taj InnerCircle - NeuPass status — while top Taj members can now move the other way into oneworld airline status.
You can make the hyper-violence in Marvel's Wolverine more PG-13, if you want to
Engadget / 12h
And Robert Rodriguez wept.
Alice and Steve review: Nicola Walker is the best thing about this complicated, feud-filled Hulu comedy series
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Alice and Steve is a new Hulu comedy series that feels just as divisive as its central plot.
Why You Should Take a Hyrox Class Even If You Never Plan to Compete
Lifehacker / 12h
Hyrox is all the rage , but I know that for a lot of gym-goers, it appears to have popped up out of nowhere. Maybe you noticed a class on your gym's schedule labeled "Hyrox" and wondered what on earth it was. Or maybe a video of an old friend appeared on your Instagram feed with a corny caption about how Hyrox has helped them push their limits. When I first started noticing Hyrox, I felt the same
Google’s ‘Dreambeans’ App Generates 'News Stories' Based on Your Life
Lifehacker / 12h
News aggregators are good at keeping you hooked. It's impossible to look at every story in your feed, so you continue to scroll until you can no longer stand looking at your phone. But it seems Google has an alternative pitch: an app that generates personalized "news" stories based on what's going on in your life—an app that's intended to curb your scrolling, not enable it. How Google's new "Drea
Defense tech is flooded with money, but who’s built to last?
TechCrunch / 12h
Defense tech is red hot right now. Anduril and Mach Industries just doubled and quadrupled their valuations, respectively, and the U.S. government is proposing a 40% increase in defense budget. A wave of new startups is chasing those government contracts, but according to Ross Fubini, the venture investor who wrote Anduril’s first check, most of them will get lost in the Valley of Death between pr
Americans Are Starting to Really Hate Data Centers—and It’s Making the Tech Industry Nervous
Gizmodo / 12h
A recent survey shows a dramatic swing against new data center construction.
A NASA orbiter around Mars suffered an abrupt demise
Mashable / 12h
A healthy NASA orbiter disappeared as usual behind Mars back in December. When the spacecraft reemerged from the other side, it was never the same again. The U.S. space agency announced June 3 that the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution mission, aka Maven , is over, after a review board determined the orbiter that has circled Mars for over 11 years is now unreachable. Though all of Maven's sy
A Second Delta One Lounge Is Opening At LAX Soon, And That’s A First
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Delta Air Lines has revealed plans for its latest Delta One Lounge. The initial version of the lounge will be opening shortly, and rather oddly, it’s at an airport that already has a Delta One Lounge. Delta
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