UK to ban social media for kids under 16, may impose overnight curfews
Ars TechnicaCritics say bans push kids to riskier alternatives and can be beaten with VPNs.
Social media ban – bold and blunt, but no silver bullet
BBC TechnologyThe BBC’s technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online.
Chipmaker Nvidia seeks to raise over $25B in first bond deal since 2021
Ars TechnicaDebt sale set to test investor appetite for further exposure to AI sector amid a deluge of borrowing.
A Chinese rocket breaks apart dangerously close to the Starlink constellation
Ars TechnicaThe rocket’s breakup likely generated 100 to 150 new pieces of space junk.
Anthropic hit with lawsuit over its Claude Max usage limits
EngadgetAnthropic is being sued over Claude Max usage limits
What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
BBC TechnologyHelium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.
Key mission for Europe’s commercial space enterprise scrubbed again
Ars TechnicaIsar Aerospace is not hurting for money, but it is sorely lacking in the currency of flight experience.
Xbox is reportedly closing Ninja Theory, Double Fine and Compulsion Games
EngadgetSome well-known first-party Xbox studios are reportedly at risk of being closed down.
UK Announces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
NYT TechnologyPrime Minister Keir Starmer said his government planned to bar children under 16 from social media, following similar efforts in Australia and elsewhere.
Google Earth’s flight simulator mode is now available in your browser
EngadgetUp, up and away! (Just try not to crash.)
Heart protection from COVID shots remains amid updates, study finds
Ars TechnicaDespite continued benefits, anti-vaccine rhetoric has driven down vaccination.
Samsung expands its Galaxy Book 6 lineup with a Snapdragon X2 Elite-powered model
EngadgetThe Galaxy Book 6 Edge comes with 1TB of storage and 16GB of RAM, and it costs $2,100.
Investigation by The Atlantic reveals many millions of songs used for AI music training
EngadgetTaylor Swift, Bad Bunny and many, many more artists have had their work fed into AI models.
SpaceX’s Stock Surges on First Full Day of Trading
NYT TechnologyThe company’s shares jumped on Monday, and executives announced that they had raised even more money in an already record-breaking initial offering.
What’s the difference between Dolby Cinema and IMAX?
EngadgetIt all comes down to big sound and big pictures.
Fox’s $22B Roku acquisition aims to expand its reach into smart TVs, advertising
Ars TechnicaFox plans to take over Roku’s streaming hardware, OS, and FAST services.
xAI’s lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets has been thrown out
EngadgetA federal judge decided to dismiss an xAI lawsuit against OpenAI with prejudice.
Users cry foul after AMD stripped memory crypto from its consumer CPUs
Ars TechnicaAMD’s stripping of TSME from consumer CPUs appears to be a deliberate, covert move.
Facebook’s new AI tools offer more of the same, with photo-editing and question-answering capabilities
EngadgetDon’t worry, there’s yet another chatbot you can ask for restaurant recommendations.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Bars Foreigners From Using Anthropic’s Most Advanced A.I. Models
NYT TechnologyThe company said on Friday night that the federal government had ordered limits on its Mythos and Fable 5 A.I. systems, citing national security concerns.
Artificial Intelligence
State Attorneys General Are Investigating OpenAI
NYT TechnologyOpenAI said that a coalition of states had opened an investigation over a wide range of its practices, including its handling of user data, safety of minors and advertising activities.
Trump Administration Reignites Its Feud With Anthropic Over Latest A.I. Models
NYT TechnologyThe administration’s surprise restrictions Friday cut off foreign access to Anthropic’s latest models and sparked another round of finger pointing.
What the SpaceX I.P.O. Means for OpenAI and Anthropic
NYT TechnologyStrong investor interest in SpaceX could be good news for the A.I. rivals, which have signaled that they, too, intend to go public this year.
Version of AI tool ‘too powerful for public’ released to public
BBC TechnologyClaude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic’s Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.
Farage says Reform has contacted X ‘to highest level’ over fake AI ads
BBC TechnologyThe fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England – the Bank has urged people to report them.
Hardware
20 years of Intel Macs: Why Apple switched, and why it switched again
Ars TechnicaRemembering the ups and downs of the Intel Mac era as it finally winds down.
F1 in Spain: An old-fashioned strategy fight can still be thrilling
Ars TechnicaArmed with a ton of new upgrades, Ferrari came to Spain full of confidence.
Computers
When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected?
BBC TechnologyThe measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027.
The best early Amazon Prime Day deals so far
The VergeAmazon’s earlier-than-usual Prime Day doesn’t begin until June 23rd, but there are several even earlier deals on must-have products that you can check out right now. To name some examples, Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are selling at their cheapest-ever price. Also, you can grab Ring’s latest battery-pow…
UK declares under-16 social media ban to protect children, but experts warn of enforcement challenges
CNBC TechnologyThe ban could include platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Mobile
Xbox Game Studios chief reportedly steps down as layoffs loom
EngadgetThings continue to look grim for Xbox as layoffs loom and Craig Duncan steps down.
Xbox is closing down Hellblade creator Ninja Theory
The VergeXbox is closing down Ninja Theory, the studio behind the Hellblade series, a source tells The Verge. Staffers were told on a call on Monday about the closure, but they are hoping the studio will find a buyer. The closure comes as “several” Xbox studios at Microsoft, including Compulsion Games and…
Space
SpaceX’s Unlikely Journey From Far-Out Idea to $2 Trillion Juggernaut
NYT TechnologyElon Musk said he had initially given SpaceX less than a 10 percent chance of succeeding. His rocket company has come a long way.
If You Have a 401(k), How Much SpaceX Stock Will You Own?
NYT TechnologyIf you have index funds — such as in a 401(k) — they may soon include shares of the mega company. Here’s a rough calculation.
Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
BBC TechnologyThe boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX, already the world’s richest person, is now also its first trillionaire.
SpaceX stock jumps 20% in first full day of trading after record debut
CNBC TechnologySpaceX is valued at over $2 trillion after its stock rallied on the first day of trading last week.
Green Tech
What to Know About Planned Social Media Bans in Australia, the U.K. and Beyond
NYT TechnologyBritain said it would ban social media access for children under 16 starting in 2027, joining several other countries introducing similar measures.
Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading
BBC TechnologyAfter issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.
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
Electronic Arts launches EA Advertising, a new way for brands to advertise ‘directly into gameplay’
CNBC TechnologyElectronic Arts announced EA Advertising, a new way for brands to connect with fans through its portfolio of games, from stadium signs to custom content.
General Tech
Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027
BBC TechnologySites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.
Good news—we have extra time before the Sun ends life on Earth
Ars TechnicaWill the Sun roast Earth’s plants or starve them?
Open-source Discord alternatives: What Stoat and Element actually fix
EngadgetHosting your own group chat could let you avoid a lot of drama.
Merger Cleared, David Ellison to Join Trump at U.F.C. Bouts
NYT TechnologyA U.F.C. fight on President Trump’s birthday will now double as a capstone for Paramount’s successful effort to secure Justice Department approval for a mega media merger.
Elon Musk’s stratospheric rise to trillionaire status – in charts
BBC TechnologyThe BBC breaks down how the tech mogul’s fortune has grown.