OpenAI and Broadcom Unveil Custom A.I. Chip Design
NYT TechnologyThe maker of ChatGPT plans to use enough chips to consume 10 gigawatts of electricity, an amount that could power millions of households.
13 years and $500 million for a stage adapter? Report justifies NASA cancellations.
Ars Technica“Contract values for these efforts ballooned from nearly $2.8 billion to $5.9 billion.”
US ends hantavirus outbreak response with no answers on draconian quarantines
Ars TechnicaWe still don’t know why RFK Jr. overruled CDC expert to order strict quarantines.
European Space Agency’s Euclid captures the star-filled center of the Milky Way
EngadgetNASA will begin mapping the galactic bulge with a mission later this summer.
One-two punch delivered in global operation disrupts cybercrime “assembly line”
Ars Technica“Operation Endgame” simultaneously disrupts two widely used crime tools.
10 Best Protein Powders, According to 3 Years of Testing (2026)
WiredI found the best protein powders that won’t make your morning smoothie taste like drywall.
The Skylight Calendar Is One of My Favorite Products On Sale for Prime Day
WiredThe Skylight Calendar 2 and Calendar Max are both on sale for Prime Day if you’ve been dreaming of a digital calendar to manage your household.
After successfully selling over 15 cars, Faraday Future would now like you to buy its robots
EngadgetFarday 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.
GTA 6 will cost £70 – and physical edition will not contain a disc
BBC TechnologyRockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game.
Hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games
Ars TechnicaGTA6 might be an outlier, though—at least for now.
Best Prime Day Deals on LED Masks and Hair Growth Tools That Actually Work
WiredWhether you’re looking to upgrade your skin care routine or invest in hair restoration, these are the best Prime Day deals on some of our favorite red light therapy devices.
97 Prime Day Deals on Gear We Stand By, Up To 50% Off (2026)
WiredWe’ve gone from A to Z to find Amazon’s best Prime Day deals on the gear worth owning.
OpenAI and Broadcom announce chip designed for LLM inference at scale
Ars TechnicaThe silicon race is heating up amid the struggle to keep up with demand.
The Grand Theft Auto 6 physical edition is overpriced DRM in a box
EngadgetIt’s not the $80 physical edition we deserve, and it’s also not the one we need right now.
Underpromise, overdeliver? Hands-on with the $24,950 Slate auto.
Ars TechnicaIt has 205 miles of bare-bones range.
Disney agreed to $50M settlement over claims it made live-TV streaming expensive
Ars TechnicaLawsuit alleged Disney inflated market prices by making carriers include ESPN.
Jalapeño is the first AI chip from OpenAI and Broadcom
EngadgetIt’s a spicy start for the AI company’s collaboration with the chip maker.
Experimental wine bottle tracks oxygen moving through the cork
Ars TechnicaThe small bit of air in the bottle sees oxygen and other chemicals move in and out.
FCC plans ID mandate that could block anonymous use of prepaid burner phones
Ars TechnicaPrivacy advocates and domestic violence groups say ID mandate is a big mistake.
Cybersecurity
N.S.A. Lost Access to Powerful A.I. Model Amid Anthropic Dispute
NYT TechnologyA recent episode underscored the Trump administration’s increasing reliance on advanced A.I. systems for cybersecurity even as it battles a leading U.S. developer.
How 100 hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack
BBC TechnologyFor four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers.
Artificial Intelligence
Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand
NYT TechnologyTesla, Sunrun and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.
U.S. Presses Meta to Agree to A.I. Reviews
NYT TechnologyFederal officials are urging the lone major tech company holdout to allow government safety evaluations, weeks after ordering Anthropic to pull its latest model.
Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
BBC TechnologyThe company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data.
A Humble 3-Wheel Electric Vehicle Lands Toyota in Federal Court
NYT TechnologyA lawsuit filed in California claims the automaker’s philanthropic arm stole technology intended to help poor farmers, but it is not clear to what end.
Top 10 AI Tools That Will Transform Your Content Creation in 2025
TechCrunchLooking to level up your content creation game in 2025? You’re in the right place! The digital landscape has evolved dramatically, and AI tools have become essential for creators who want to stay ahead of the curve.
Hardware
Scientist publishes fresh doubts over Microsoft’s quantum claims
BBC TechnologyThe tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field.
China Takes Supercomputer Crown From U.S. For First Time Since 2017
NYT TechnologyA supercomputer in Shenzhen was declared the world’s fastest. It uses only standard microprocessors and not the special-purpose chips called graphics processing units.
SK Hynix surges 12% after Micron earnings; blockbuster Nasdaq listing
CNBC TechnologyShares of South Korean chip giant SK Hynix surged 12% on Thursday after the company said it is seeking to raise as much as $29.4 billion.
Micron is tech’s new margin king as memory crisis pushes company past Nvidia and Meta
CNBC TechnologyMicron said in its earnings report that its gross margin jumped to 84.9% from 39% a year ago.
A new paper argues Microsoft exaggerated its quantum claims a year ago
The VergeA critique published in Nature Wednesday calls the basic technology behind Microsoft’s “breakthrough” quantum computing chip the Majorana 1 into question. Microsoft unveiled the chip in February 2025 and said it featured a brand-new technology known as a topological qubit. Topological qubits, the…
Computers
Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light
BBC TechnologyApple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.
Steam Machine launches with £879 price tag as Valve cites component costs
BBC TechnologyValve said the cost of its PC-console hybrid reflects a broader trend of component costs rising over time.
This year’s Prime Day deals on Apple products are the best I’ve seen
The VergeAmazon’s Prime Day is now in its second day, and whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 has already dropped to a new low price, while the AirPods Pro 3 are discounted to $179. W…
Microsoft introduces cheaper Surface devices with half the memory
The VergeMicrosoft just added a cheaper 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop to its lineup. Both models come equipped with 8GB of RAM instead of 16GB, costing $849 for the specced-down Surface Pro and $949 for the Surface Laptop, as spotted earlier by Windows Central. When the 12-inch Surface Pr…
Mobile
WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back
BBC TechnologyWhatsApp’s leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app’s already booming presence in India.
Google is finally opening the Play Store to outside payments
The VergeWhile the court still hasn’t signed off on the massive settlement resolving Epic’s antitrust lawsuit against Google for having a monopoly over Android’s app store with Google Play, the tech giant says it will start rolling out changes to the way it handles billing for developers worldwide. As ann…
Green Tech
Honda is reportedly reviving the Element as an affordable hybrid
EngadgetAccording to Automotive News, the cult-favorite Honda Element could return in 2029 as a small hybrid SUV.
Formula E reveals first calendar for GEN4 with lots of real race tracks
Ars TechnicaBrands Hatch, COTA, and Zandvoort will all hold an e-Prix in 2027.
Family files wrongful death suit following Tesla crash in Texas
EngadgetVictim’s family files wrongful death suit following Tesla crash in Texas.
Tesla Crash That Killed a Texas Woman Will be Investigated by Federal Regulators
NYT TechnologyThe car’s driver-assistance system was in use when the crash killed a woman on Friday, the police said.
Tesla Driver Using Autopilot Crashes Into Home in Texas and Kills a Woman, Officials Say
NYT TechnologyThe driver told investigators he was using the vehicle’s automated-driver system when the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a house in Harris County, Texas.
Gaming
8BitDo launches the Arcade Controller Pro for hardcore fighting game fans
EngadgetThe 8BitDo Arcade Controller Pro is a subtle update for hardcore fighting game fans.
GTA VI is a worrying sign for the future of physical games
The VergeRockstar Games has finally given Grand Theft Auto VI a price ahead of the game’s November 19th launch. But while announcing that the game would cost $79.99, Rockstar also confirmed that the physical versions of GTA VI won’t include a disc, and instead will only contain a download code inside the …
General Tech
Hulu auto-quality settings are quietly downgrading your picture. Here’s why
EngadgetIf you have a half-decent internet connection, you can probably turn “Data Saver” off.
Lumysi hid an activity tracker in a bracelet because wearables are gauche, darling
EngadgetIt’s a Kickstarter from an unknown brand that wants to offer a classier fitness tracker.
Google says it’ll soon be easier to use TSA PreCheck Touchless ID via Wallet
EngadgetGoogle Wallet will about to make TSA Precheck easier.
Google’s YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen
BBC TechnologyThe 15-year-old plaintiff’s case against three other tech giants begins next month.
Meta Has Created a Prediction Markets App
NYT TechnologyThe experimental app, internally called “Arena,” would be independent of Facebook and Instagram. It could compete for attention with Polymarket and Kalshi, the biggest prediction markets.