US’s climate.gov site, taken down by Trump, relaunched by nonprofit

Ars Technica

Climate.us has now restored everything taken down by the government.

U.S. Presses Meta to Agree to A.I. Reviews

NYT Technology

Federal officials are urging the lone major tech company holdout to allow government safety evaluations, weeks after ordering Anthropic to pull its latest model.

N.S.A. Lost Access to Powerful A.I. Model Amid Anthropic Dispute

NYT Technology

A 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.

Odd police video shows drone removing knife from motionless suspect

Ars Technica

Promo video comes as more US police departments fly drones as first responders.

HDMI 2.0 vs 2.1: Why you don’t need the upgrade for streaming

Engadget

You probably don’t need to use the latest HDMI standards or components just for streaming Netflix.

French Startup Uses Special Polymers to Better Help Nerves Heal

Wired

The biodegradable material can help improve healing after surgery—or an avocado-related accident.

Microsoft Comes Through With the Best Laptop Deal of Prime Day So Far

Wired

The Surface Laptop is down to $835 for Prime Day—a killer discount on one of my favorite laptops.

Google’s YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen

BBC Technology

The 15-year-old plaintiff’s case against three other tech giants begins next month.

Amazon Prime Day Deal 2026: A Tushy Bidet for Under $100

Wired

A lot of American bathrooms don’t have outlets near the toilet. Tushy Classic 3.0 and Wave bidets, on sale for Prime Day, solve the problem.

Superhuman has acquired AI authenticity service GPTZero

Engadget

It’s an odd-seeming move for a company selling an AI writing assistant.

117 Prime Day Deals on Gear We’ve Tested and Would Spend Our Own Money On

Wired

We’ve gone from A to Z to find Amazon’s best Prime Day deals on the gear worth owning.

My Favorite Art TV Is Half-off for Amazon Prime Day

Wired

HiSense’s new CanvasTV line is a better buy than the Samsung Frame, even at full price. And it’s not full price right now.

Meta Has Created a Prediction Markets App

NYT Technology

The 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.

White House drastically shortens deadline for dropping quantum-vulnerable crypto

Ars Technica

Order warns of national security risks if post-quantum cryptography isn’t adopted in time.

Oracle’s 21,000 layoffs help drive its debt-fueled AI investments

Ars Technica

Oracle is spending billions on data center infrastructure to support AI.

Here’s why cables for Thunderbolt 4 and 5 ports cost so much

Engadget

Thunderbolt looks like USB-C, but there’s a lot more inside.

A curious crossover: The Toyota C-HR review

Ars Technica

Although it’s on the smaller side, this electric vehicle is not very chill.

ABC asks viewers to protest FCC attempt to “control who is allowed” on The View

Ars Technica

“The FCC wants to control who is allowed on the show,” ABC ad tells viewers.

Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears

BBC Technology

The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data.

Cybersecurity

How 100 hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack

BBC Technology

For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers.

Artificial Intelligence

Sorry, Slackbot. Claude is taking your job

Engadget

Anthropic has introduced @Claude for Slack.

Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free

BBC Technology

An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.

A Humble 3-Wheel Electric Vehicle Lands Toyota in Federal Court

NYT Technology

A 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

TechCrunch

Looking 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.

LimeWire AI Studio Review 2023: Details, Pricing & Features

TechCrunch

In the rapidly advancing landscape of AI technology and innovation, LimeWire emerges as a unique platform in the realm of generative AI tools. This platform not only stands out from the multitude of existing AI tools but also brings a fresh approach to content generation. LimeWire not only…

Hardware

MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review: Big money for big performance

Engadget

Intel and MSI have teamed up to create what might be the most powerful handheld gaming PC on the market.

China Takes Supercomputer Crown From U.S. For First Time Since 2017

NYT Technology

A supercomputer in Shenzhen was declared the world’s fastest. It uses only standard microprocessors and not the special-purpose chips called graphics processing units.

Computers

Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light

BBC Technology

Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.

How to get the most out of your Apple TV subscription

Engadget

Apple TV+ offers some great entertainment at a reasonable price, but there are ways to bring the cost down even further.

Steam Machine launches with £879 price tag as Valve cites component costs

BBC Technology

Valve 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 Verge

Amazon’s Prime Day sale is here, 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 recently hit a record-low $169 at Wal…

Mobile

Netflix’s new horror game taps into your phone for deeper immersion

Engadget

Netflix’s new horror game uses your smartphone to control stars Zoë Kravitz’s hands.

WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back

BBC Technology

WhatsApp’s leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app’s already booming presence in India.

Space

Meta reportedly dips its pathetic toes into the prediction market space

Engadget

Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly directed Meta to build its own prediction market.

SpaceX raises $25 billion in debt sale less than two weeks after IPO

CNBC Technology

SpaceX raised $25 billion in a debt sale, after seeing nearly $90 billion worth of orders, sources say.

Green Tech

Early land animals skipped the tadpole phase

Ars Technica

Current amphibian development may not have been typical of early land vertebrates.

Tesla Crash That Killed a Texas Woman Will be Investigated by Federal Regulators

NYT Technology

The car’s driver-assistance system was in use when the crash killed a woman on Friday, the police said.

Don’t let the Star Wars branding put you off Galactic Racer

Engadget

Star Wars Galactic Racer is shaping up to be a lot of fun. Even if you’re not a huge Star Wars fan.

Everyone pays the price as patent holders on seeds stifle innovation

Ars Technica

The US is one of a handful of countries that allow patents on plant varieties.

Tesla Driver Using Autopilot Crashes Into Home in Texas and Kills a Woman, Officials Say

NYT Technology

The 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.

General Tech

Trump may be mystery patient in odd case of 79yo getting experimental obesity drug