Guy who took photo of Jupiter with a Game Boy Camera and giant telescope publishes DIY tutorial

Engadget

The latest adventure for the kooky camera looks skyward.

Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk

Ars Technica

The feud between NightmareEclipse and Microsoft shows no signs of resolving soon.

OpenAI releases a new ChatGPT tool for all things work related

Engadget

OpenAI’s long-awaited super app is here.

Allstate accuses Broadcom of auditing it because it quit VMware, CA

Ars Technica

Broadcom accuses Allstate of dodging VMware audits.

Humanoid robots controlled by surgeons did world-first operation on live pigs

Ars Technica

Preclinical trial is testing the feasibility of humanoid robots in surgery.

‘Cool in 90 seconds’ – the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet

BBC Technology

The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.

A Top OpenAI Executive, Fidji Simo, Steps Down

NYT Technology

Ms. Simo, who was Sam Altman’s second in command before taking a medical leave in April, will become a part-time adviser to the company.

Pressure builds on Europe’s biggest port to be greener

BBC Technology

A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.

Days after announcing mass layoffs, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma tapped to advise the Federal Reserve on jobs

Engadget

That’s a choice.

Flores Hobbits’ eating habits offer clues about their evolutionary past

Ars Technica

If Homo floresiensis wasn’t a fire-using hunter, its origins could be different than we thought.

Playdate is helping Big Ben ring on time

Engadget

Crank it up!

Michigan’s explosive outbreak of diarrheal parasite jumps to over 1,200 cases

Ars Technica

In neighboring Ohio, cases have reportedly reached over 500.

OpenAI wants its new tool to do your work for you and with you

Ars Technica

Rebranded Codex promises independent workflows that can run “for hours if needed.”

Retroid Pocket 5 and Flip 2 are getting a spec bump, but will cost $10 more after July 14

Engadget

Even older emulation-focused handhelds can’t escape RAMaggedon.

AI-generated ads on Google will hopefully get disclosures soon

Engadget

If Google’s AI tools are used, it will automatically be noted in My Ad Center.

Aviation pioneer and space-travel record breaker Wally Funk dies at 87

Engadget

Funk became the oldest person to fly in space in 2021.

OpenAI Releases GPT-5.6 Sol, Its Most Powerful AI Model Yet

NYT Technology

The new release was delayed after the U.S. government restricted the latest artificial intelligence models over cybersecurity concerns.

Sony launches $120 in-ear monitors for pros

Engadget

The IER-M500 earphones were designed for fit and comfort during stage wear.

Judge doesn’t like Elon Musk settlement with SEC, but says court can’t block it

Ars Technica

Judge reluctantly approves $1.5M settlement with SEC over Twitter stock violation.

Cybersecurity

Microsoft’s patch Tuesdays are about to get bigger

The Verge

Windows 11 updates could soon include fixes for more security issues at once. Microsoft said in a blog post on Thursday that it’s now using AI to “identify potential issues earlier,” which means “customers will see a higher volume of security updates included in each security release.” Hackers, e…

Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI may have made a fatal misstep in copyright fight with news orgs

Ars Technica

OpenAI may be sanctioned for hiding, deleting ChatGPT logs in NYT copyright fight.

New York Times and Other Publishers Ask Court to Penalize OpenAI

NYT Technology

The Times, The New York Daily News and other media organizations accused OpenAI of withholding evidence in a lawsuit.

In San Francisco, Some Home Sellers Now Ask for OpenAI or Anthropic Stock

NYT Technology

Even before OpenAI and Anthropic go public, they are distorting home sales in the San Francisco Bay Area, as people race to buy and sellers ask for stock instead of cash.

Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics

BBC Technology

The tech giant said people can opt out – but privacy campaigners called it a “recipe for disaster”.

Meta Unveils an A.I. Image Generator

NYT Technology

Muse Image, which can create realistic images for users on Instagram and WhatsApp, is the company’s latest attempt to catch up in the global artificial intelligence race.

Hardware

SK Hynix is set to make its Wall Street debut. Will that narrow the chipmaker’s ‘Korea discount’?

CNBC Technology

As global chip giant SK Hynix makes its Nasdaq debut Friday, the listing serves as a major test of whether the company can shed its long standing “Korea Discount.”

Micron shares rise almost 5% after company announces billions more in U.S. chipmaking investments

CNBC Technology

Micron announced a new round of investments aimed at boosting the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.

Computers

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in ‘significant restructure’

BBC Technology

The sweeping layoffs equate to 2.1% of Microsoft’s workforce, with 1,600 immediate job losses at Xbox.

Microsoft’s carbon emissions went up 25 percent last year

The Verge

Microsoft may once again be struggling to keep up with its own climate goals, according to its 2026 sustainability report. As reported by GeekWire, the report states that Microsoft’s carbon emissions increased 25 percent in 2025, totalling 34 million metric tons “without select interventions.” Mi…

Mobile

iPhone Ultra rumors: The most credible leaks, price and expected release date

Engadget

iPhone Ultra or the iPhone Fold. No matter what you call it, here are all the rumors and leaks we’ve gathered on Apple’s most anticipated iPhone in years.

How to Turn Your Phone Into a Personal Health Dashboard

NYT Technology

Free apps from Google, Samsung and Apple can help you track your diet, exercise and well-being — and provide vital information during emergencies.

Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to ‘block’ rivals

BBC Technology

A Google spokesperson said the judgement “fails to recognise” the firm’s “significant investment to ensure Android remains open.”

Schlage’s Sense Pro unlocks the door so I don’t have to

The Verge

The Schlage Sense Pro is a beautiful smart lock. Sleek, discreet, and simple to use, it’s Schlage’s smartest lock to date. Thanks to ultra-wideband (UWB), it unlocks as I walk up to my front door; I don’t need to enter a code or tap my phone or press my finger against it.

Green Tech

Conspiracies and regrets abound in Dune: Part Three trailer

Ars Technica

“You promised me that you would never take power in your name.”

Porn site company fined £630,000 over failed age checks

BBC Technology

Ofcom has fined a slew of sites it says are failing to prevent children accessing their adult content.

How to Prevent Meta From Using Your Instagram Images in A.I.

NYT Technology

The company’s new A.I. image generator has a surprising twist: It allows people to use images from public Instagram accounts.

Beginner Guide to CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction) in 2022

TechCrunch

Image by vectorjuice on Freepik In this CJ Affiliate guide, I will share with you everything you need to get started on the platform, I will give you an in-depth look at the network and how it works. You will learn how to earn money with the platform. If you’re not interested, I’ll share some of …

What is Blockchain: Everything You Need to Know (2022)

TechCrunch

If you want to pay online, you need to register an account and provide credit card information. If you don’t have a credit card, you can pay with bank transfer. With the rise of cryptocurrencies, these methods may become old.

General Tech

The PocketMage is an E Ink digital assistant that's absolutely obsessed with wizards