Elon Musk bought a gas turbine company
EngadgetIt’s likely to become a direct power source for SpaceXAI’s data centers.
Judge: Trump can’t deport researchers just for working in content moderation
Ars TechnicaDisinformation researchers praise ruling blocking Trump visa denials and deportations.
Engineer identifies and explains every ’90s computer seen in Jurassic Park
Ars TechnicaYes, it was, in fact, a Unix system.
Samsung isn’t sure why some Galaxy S26 Ultra screens are turning red
EngadgetSamsung appears to be internally investigating the discoloration defect.
European Commission will not force smartwatches and other wearables to have replaceable batteries
EngadgetThe EU adopted regulation in 2023 that requires many electronics to have replaceable batteries by 2027.
Europe Wants to Break Free From American and Chinese Technology. But How?
NYT TechnologyFrance and Germany want to quit relying on America and China for key technology like artificial intelligence, but they’re having to choose where to do it.
Twitter Turns 20: Two Decades of Memes, Movements and Hot Takes
NYT TechnologyThe first tweets from the public appeared on July 15, 2006, several months after a soft launch. It was rebranded as X after being acquired by Elon Musk.
Can Bose Help Skullcandy Shake Its Bargain-Bin Reputation?
WiredSkullcandy’s audio products aren’t exactly known for their stellar audio quality or noise cancellation, but its latest headphones are getting an assist from Bose to turn things around.
Skullcandy Crusher 1080 review: Haptic bass meets whisper-quiet ANC
EngadgetSkullcandy’s new flagship Crusher 1080 headphones blend Bose audio and big bass.
Smoke From Canada’s Wildfires Turns Skies Sickly Orange Across the Eastern US
WiredRoughly 100 fires are raging out of control in Ontario, sending smoke streaming 1,000 miles to the south and east.
Hundreds rally at Bethesda HQ to protest Xbox layoffs, and Ars was there
Ars TechnicaUnion wants to halt a “perpetual cycle” of layoffs, get back to contract bargaining.
Buzz Aldrin sells famous felt-tip pen that helped launch Apollo from the Moon
Ars TechnicaWhile an impressive sale, the pen and switch did not break records.
How To Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals: Spain vs. Argentina
WiredThe end of the FIFA Men’s World Cup is nigh. Here’s how to watch the final games and the first ever World Cup halftime show.
Sheetz is quitting VMware, migrating 11,000 virtual machines
Ars TechnicaThe convenience store chain will use StorMagic instead.
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
Ars TechnicaHiveLegacy is a “powerful primitive” that’s likely capable of other nefarious actions.
Judge Dismisses Suit Accusing Apple of Failing to Limit Child Sex Abuse Material
NYT TechnologyThe lawsuit highlighted concerns that the privacy of Apple’s iCloud allows illegal material to be easily stored and shared on the service.
FCC to repeal 39% TV ownership cap in boost for Trump-friendly news orgs
Ars TechnicaFCC chairman claims power to repeal TV ownership limit set by Congress.
In memoriam: 7 of our favorite Sam Neill films
Ars TechnicaThe actor, who starred in 1993’s Jurassic Park, died Monday in Sydney, Australia, at the age of 78.
OpenAI launches a physical keypad for controlling agents
EngadgetOpenAI’s collaboration with keyboard maker Work Louder is available to order today.
Cybersecurity
A hacker accessed Suno source code that reportedly details how the company scraped millions of songs
EngadgetSuno says it was breached in November and “no sensitive personal information was compromised.”
Artificial Intelligence
Apple is reportedly shopping for AI chip companies
EngadgetApple’s current M2 Ultra-powered servers don’t seem to be cutting it, so the company is shopping around for more power.
OpenAI’s first branded hardware is… a light-up keyboard?
Ars TechnicaThe Codex Micro is designed to monitor multiple agentic threads at a glance.
OpenAI Is Showing Kalshi’s World Cup Odds in ChatGPT
NYT TechnologyThe partnership, a first of its kind for the artificial intelligence company, will use the prediction market’s data to power some search results about the soccer tournament.
Apple Sues OpenAI, Accusing It of Stealing Company Secrets
NYT TechnologyThe two companies struck a deal in 2024 to offer A.I. services on Apple devices, but their partnership has soured.
Meta pulls new AI image feature after days of backlash
BBC TechnologyMeta’s release this week of an AI feature that let people alter Instagram content drew swift blowback.
Hardware
HP’s OLED-equipped 2-in-1 laptop is a solid back-to-school deal
The VergeWith storage and memory prices still at an all-time high, we’re happy to tell you about a solid deal on a good laptop when we find one, rare as they are. Best Buy is selling the HP OmniBook X Flip 2 in 1 for $999.99 (usually $1,649.99) with an Intel Core 7 Ultra CPU, 16GB […]
We’re buying more of Jim Cramer’s favorite chip stock for the second time this week
CNBC TechnologyWe also added to our position on Monday.
Computers
Apple’s reportedly raising the price for AppleCare Plus on Macs and iPads
The VergeAn AppleCare Plus subscription for a Mac or iPad will cost more soon, with prices going up by $0.50 per month or $5 per year for new sign-ups while remaining the same for existing subscribers, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Gurman says that under the new AppleCare Plus pricing, “a plan for…
Why Jim Cramer is shocked by Citi’s against-the-grain praise of Microsoft’s Copilot
CNBC TechnologyJim Cramer said on CNBC on Wednesday that Citi’s optimism is contrary to everything he has been hearing about Copilot being subpar.
Mobile
Apple quietly hid a big change coming for CarPlay with iOS 27
EngadgetApple announced the new CarPlay feature not long after Google announced a similar update for Android Auto.
Samsung is making Amazon Music pre-installed bloatware on Galaxy phones
EngadgetDon’t use Amazon Music? Too bad, Samsung is installing it for you anyway.
10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch ’em all
BBC TechnologyMichael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game’s owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.
Skullcandy’s bass-boosting Crusher headphones now come with Bose’s ANC
The VergeSkullcandy announced a new version of its Crusher wireless headphones today featuring a few of Bose’s audio technologies including its QuietControl ANC and head-tracking spatial audio. The Crusher headphone line differentiates itself from the competition through the use of both full-range and ded…
Something’s glowing on the Pixel 11’s camera bar
The VergeA new teaser for Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 lineup reveals that the phones will feature some kind of glowing orb on the camera bar, as reported by 9to5Google. Google’s store page for the Pixel 11 has a short video that shows the glowing, color-shifting orb to the one side of the camera bar. The s…
Space
SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut
BBC TechnologyShare trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.
SpaceX stock sinks below $135 IPO price for the first time
CNBC TechnologySpaceX shares fell for a fourth-straight session on Wednesday days after entering the Nasdaq-100
Green Tech
How a Teacher Revived Backyard Baseball
NYT TechnologyBackyard Baseball, a favorite game for 1990s kids, had been off the market for years. But Lindsay Barnett was determined.
‘Cool in 90 seconds’ – the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet
BBC TechnologyThe ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.
Beginner Guide to CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction) in 2022
TechCrunchImage 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)
TechCrunchIf 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.
ProWritingAid VS Grammarly: Which Grammar Checker is Better in (2022) ?
TechCrunchProWritingAid VS Grammarly: When it comes to English grammar, there are two Big Players that everyone knows of: the Grammarly and ProWritingAid. but you are wondering which one to choose so here we write a detail article which will help you to choose the best one for you so Let’s start…
Gaming
Valve appears to be discontinuing self-repair parts for the LCD Steam Deck at iFixit
EngadgetAn iFixit staffer told a Steam Deck user that the company had no plans to stock replacement OEM batteries.
Is the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait?
BBC TechnologyThe BBC’s Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up.
General Tech
Third-party app stores coming to Google Play next week as Epic settlement withdrawn
Ars TechnicaWith the settlement withdrawn, Google is now bound by the court’s full antitrust remedies.
Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17
BBC TechnologyThe government says it will improve teenagers’ lives but campaigners call it a “missed opportunity”.
Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States
NYT TechnologyA power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.
Europe Takes Step Toward Possible Social Media Ban for Children
NYT TechnologyAfter the release of a new report, the European Commission is considering changing the rules across the 27-nation bloc.
Meta Ordered by E.U. to Alter ‘Addictive Design’ of Instagram and Facebook
NYT TechnologyEuropean Union authorities said the company’s use of “addictive design” violated a digital safety law.