Crazy Taxi World Tour reboots the series in 2027
EngadgetGet ready to yell “Yah yah yah yah yah” all over again.
Halo: Campaign Evolved hits PS5, Xbox and PC on July 28
EngadgetTake a peek at the new missions in the refreshed Halo.
School shooting survivor sues AI gun detection firm after system failed to spot weapon
Ars TechnicaHow accurate does an AI system need to be?
Sigma BF Review (2026): Eccentric but Strangely Lovable
WiredSigma’s new entry is both a bold design experiment and a pretty decent camera.
You May Not Need a Giant Chef’s Knife When a Midsize Knife Does the Trick
WiredThese 5- to 6-inch blades are the secret workhorses of the kitchen, whether you’re a smaller person, have smaller hands, or just desire a smaller but still high-functioning knife.
Ambrosia Sky’s final act lands on August 6
EngadgetIt’ll come as a free update for players who own the game already.
Signet City is a new ‘fungalpunk’ RPG from the creator of Citizen Sleeper
EngadgetCitizen Sleeper creator Gareth Damian Martin has revealed their latest game, Signet City. The new RPG casts players as a fungal parasite in a dying city.
Therabody’s latest recovery tool will cost you $400 to cool your palms
EngadgetThe CryoTherm Palm can switch between cold, heat and contrast therapy.
Undead Labs finally shows off State of Decay 3 gameplay in new trailer
EngadgetThe game is slated for release in 2027.
RIP Anthony Head: Our 10 favorite moments of Buffy’s Giles
Ars TechnicaHead’s true genius—and that of his character, Giles—lay in quietly filling in the gaps in every scene
Persona 4 Revival gets an official release date for February 2027
EngadgetThe pre-order trailer also revealed new voice actors.
Persona 6 is coming with graveyard visuals and a toxic green color scheme
EngadgetThe teaser trailer for P6 is filled with headstones and eerie vibes.
Senua, an action-heavy Hellblade sequel, arrives in 2027
EngadgetNinja Theory’s upcoming game is coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC.
A limited edition translucent green Xbox Series X and controller are coming this fall
EngadgetXbox’s 25th anniversary collection drops in November.
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Lauf eElja Electric Mountain Bike Review: Power Trip
WiredLauf’s sleek new entry feels closer to a traditional mountain bike than anything I’ve ridden before.
Best Red-Light Therapy for Hair Restoration and Regrowth (2026)
WiredAfter 16 weeks of daily use, our WIRED testers saw visible hair regrowth with these red-light therapy devices.
How to Watch Apple’s WWDC 2026 Keynote—and What to Expect
WiredThe annual developer event is where Apple announces operating system updates—like iOS 27—and maybe even teases future hardware. Here’s how to see it all.
The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games
BBC TechnologyStop Killing Games is challenging the idea publishers can shut down a game without making sure it’s still playable.
Scientists ejected from diabetes conference for distributing journal reprints
Ars TechnicaThose ousted included ADA journal editor-in-chief Steven Kahn and former ADA president Desmond Schatz
Cybersecurity
Crypto-Funded Chinese Peptide Labs Are Booming
WiredPlus: Hackers use Meta’s AI bots to hack Instagram accounts, Anthropic helps NSA hackers, a decades-long GPS satellite mystery may have been solved, and more.
How a USB-connected speaker can infect a PC without ever being touched
Ars TechnicaSeller of the Sound Blaster Katana V2X doesn’t consider the behavior a vulnerability.
Mythos rejuvenated the cybersecurity sector. Earnings put the recent rally to the test
CNBC TechnologyMythos gave the cybersecurity sector a boost, but upbeat earnings weren’t enough for investors in search of an AI payoff.
Artificial Intelligence
Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies
BBC TechnologyThe US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.
S&P 500 rejects SpaceX, also blocking entry for OpenAI and Anthropic
Ars TechnicaSpaceX won’t get easy access to billions of dollars from passive investors.
Reid Hoffman to Leave Microsoft’s Board of Directors
NYT TechnologyThe LinkedIn co-founder was a key bridge to Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI, but he also came with some baggage.
Raspberry Pi raises profit forecast as AI demand grows
BBC TechnologyThe firm said it expected to deliver adjusted earnings of at least $38m (£28.2m) for the first half of 2026.
Hot I.P.O. Summer + What Is A.I. Doing to Math? + HatGPT
NYT Technology“We are on track to see what might be the three biggest I.P.O.s of all time.”
Hardware
From Cow-Milking Robots to Weed-Zapping Lasers, Farmers Are Embracing A.I.
NYT TechnologyWe asked three farmers to tell us how new technology is revolutionizing the way they work.
Computers
Microsoft’s Xbox 25th anniversary console comes in translucent green
The VergeMicrosoft has created a special edition Xbox Series X to celebrate 25 years of the console. The Xbox 25th-anniversary console takes design cues from the original Xbox console, with both the console and controller featuring a translucent green design. “For the first time, we’re bringing a transluc…
Minecraft Dungeons 2 gets a September release date
The VergeMinecraft Dungeons 2, a sequel to Microsoft’s dungeon crawler spinoff Minecraft Dungeons, will be released on September 29th. The company originally revealed the game in a brief trailer in March, promising a fall 2026 release window. Here’s how Microsoft described it at the time: Return to the wo…
Fable launches in late February after recent delay
The VergeJust a few days after pushing Fable out of 2026, Microsoft showed off more footage of Fable, the first new entry in the storied RPG franchise since 2010’s Fable III, at its Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday. The company also announced a specific release date: February 23rd, 2027. Though if you get th…
Halo: Campaign Evolved arrives July 28th
The VergeAs part of its Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday, Microsoft revealed new details about Halo: Campaign Evolved, the upcoming remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s campaign mode. The remake will debut on Xbox Series S / X, PC, and PS5 on July 28th. Today’s mission trailer includes a first look at Operation:…
Gears of War: E-Day isn’t coming to the PS5
The VergeApparently, the “return of Xbox” means a retreat from other platforms. At its Xbox Games Showcase today, Microsoft revealed that Gears of War: E-Day – which was previously rumored for a PS5 launch in addition to Xbox and PC – will not be coming to PlayStation. It’ll be an Xbox console exclusive a…
Mobile
The Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations After Testing Top Models
WiredI tried all the top models to find the best 3-in-1 Apple charging stations, pads, and more. Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.
Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says
BBC TechnologyOfcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.
Space
SpaceX Has $30 Billion Deal to Provide Google With A.I. Computing Power
NYT TechnologyElon Musk’s rocket company said Google would pay it $920 million a month, as it prepared for its initial public offering.
The saga of the International Space Station air leak took a worrying turn Friday
Ars Technica“We look forward to working with Roscosmos on a collaborative approach to address the leaks.”
Why the SpaceX IPO Will Affect Your 401(k), Like It or Not
NYT TechnologyElon Musk’s rocket company, on the cusp of the largest initial public offering ever, will soon end up in index funds after rule changes by Nasdaq and other index providers.
Gwynne Shotwell, Elon Musk’s No. 2 at SpaceX, Is the Company’s Steady Hand
NYT TechnologyGwynne Shotwell, the president and chief operating officer, is the adult-in-the-room foil to Mr. Musk as SpaceX prepares for a blockbuster initial public offering.
Who’s Excited for SpaceX’s I.P.O.? Space Nerds.
NYT TechnologyFew are as delighted by the pending market debut as the vibrant community of space enthusiasts who want to push discovery of the final frontier.
Green Tech
2 Best Bluetooth Trackers of 2026, Plus Honorable Mentions
WiredThese are the best Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and cellular gadgets to ensure you never lose anything ever again.
Velotric Nomad 2 Fat Tire Ebike, Tested and Reviewed (2026)
WiredThis wide-tired bike rolls comfortably over dirt, gravel, and whatever curbs you happen to bounce down.
Baby botulism outbreak: FDA still doesn’t know cause—or how to prevent it
Ars TechnicaIn the end, the three companies involved all point the finger at each other.
“We pissed off a lot of people”: Giant data center plan cut 50% amid protests
Ars TechnicaDeveloper felt “beaten up,” with “no choice” but to shrink data center.
Exams watchdog warns of rise in high-tech cheating
BBC TechnologyOfqual chief says invigilators are being trained to detect devices like smart glasses and hidden earpieces.
Gaming
Persona 6 exists, and that’s all we know
The VergeThis year’s Summer Game Fest turned out to be a good one for fans of Japanese RPGs. First, the conclusion of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy was announced at SGF Live, and now we have the long-awaited return of the Persona series. Atlus confirmed Persona 6 exists with a brief teaser, but asi…
General Tech
Some ancient microbes frozen with Ötzi the Iceman are still growing
Ars TechnicaWhat’s the difference between a person, an artifact, and an ecosystem?
Anti-Vax Dating Apps Are Going IRL. People Are Mad as Hell About It
WiredUnjected and PureBlood.Dating are hosting in-person meetups—and have transformed the dating landscape into a political battleground over bodily autonomy.
Small modular nuclear reactor reaches criticality in first test
Ars TechnicaThe reactor, from a startup called Antares, isn’t ready to generate power yet.
From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean
BBC TechnologyAs the price of Bitcoin sinks once more, here’s a guide to some of the trickiest crypto terms.
The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
BBC TechnologyInstead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.