Android verification is coming: Google confirms timeline and supported app stores
Ars TechnicaA new system service will roll out this month ahead of big changes starting in September.
Rivian faces a class action lawsuit over self-driving in its early vehicles
EngadgetRivian is being sued over the self-driving capabilities of its early vehicles, or lack thereof.
Apple patches high-severity eavesdropping vulnerability in Beats Studio Buds
Ars TechnicaThe vulnerability, disclosed 12 months ago, affects multiple manufacturers.
New Super PAC, the Guardrails Alliance, Aims to Rally Tech Workers to Help Limit A.I.
NYT TechnologyThe Guardrails Alliance, which has raised $5 million, is positioning itself as a populist effort that will take on the pro-A.I. interests trying to influence this year’s elections.
Instagram now lets you add a unique caption to each carousel slide
EngadgetInstagram carousels can now be up to 20 slides with 20 unique captions.
Have You Bought a Tesla Recently? We Want to Hear From You.
NYT TechnologyTesla sales are rebounding in Europe even though many people have negative feelings about Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive. We want to know why.
A bold satellite rescue mission came together in record time, but will it work?
Ars Technica“I consider this a success already, just from the fact that we’re even going to try this.”
Microsoft discovers new lightweight backdoor that steals cryptocurrency
Ars TechnicaCrypto Clipper spreads over USB and communicates over Tor.
The artificial ice pyramids saving India’s mountain villages
BBC TechnologyHimalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.
FDA advisors unanimously vote to approve Moderna’s mRNA after agency drama
Ars TechnicaIn February, a Trump official refused to review the vaccine.
Amazon Retaliated Against Workers Who Supported Regulating Data Centers, Complaint Says
NYT TechnologyThe employees encouraged limits on the complexes in a series of hearings in the tech giant’s hometown, Seattle.
As China looms, Taiwan makes more drones for defense and the US military
Ars TechnicaTaiwan’s drone spending plans for defense could also boost business overseas.
NASA asks Northrop Grumman to stop working on lunar HALO module
Ars Technica“We are reassigning most affected employees across existing opportunities and programs.”
How to pay with Google Wallet using your Samsung Galaxy Watch
EngadgetYou don’t have to have a Pixel Watch to use Google Wallet. Here’s how to set it up on your Galaxy Watch.
After Senate vote, Trump admin backs off plans to kill ocean monitoring
Ars TechnicaIt’s unclear whether the system is currently intact.
Trump Says Apple to Buy Computer Chips from Intel
NYT TechnologyWhile neither company has publicly discussed the deal, it would be a big break for Intel, which sold a 10 percent stake to the U.S. government last year.
Apple opens up third-party app stores in Brazil
EngadgetThird-party iOS app stores are coming to Brazil.
Before SpaceX IPO, investors in China secretly acquired stakes
Ars TechnicaOne previously unreported SpaceX investor has ties to Chinese military contractors.
Artificial Intelligence
Bernie Sanders unveils $7 trillion plan to give Americans control of AI industry
Ars TechnicaBiggest AI firms will likely recoil at Bernie Sanders’ AI wealth fund.
Tech Workers Maxed Out Their A.I. Use. Now They’re Trying to Minimize It.
NYT TechnologyArtificial intelligence is expensive to use, many companies discovered. That has led to a new era of saving costs.
Akai refreshes the MPC One and Key 37 workstations
EngadgetAkai updates the MPC One and Key 37 with better processors, additional RAM and more storage.
Anthropic Employees Accuse Trump Administration of Targeting Them
NYT TechnologyWorkers at the artificial intelligence company have been puzzled and increasingly concerned by the administration’s move to limit their latest A.I. models.
AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amazon founder Bezos says
BBC TechnologyThe Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage.
Hardware
You can now use the Game Boy Camera with your phone
The VergeThe $50 GB Operator is an accessory that lets you connect, play, and authenticate Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges on PCs and other devices. Now it’s getting some new functionality for the Game Boy Camera. After turning the Game Boy Camera into a charmingly awful desktop …
Apple’s upcoming price hikes are good for the company not so good for consumers
CNBC TechnologyApple is throwing in the towel, facing down soaring memory and storage chip costs.
The Fed decision, JetBlue’s Florida plans, Intel’s Apple partnership and more in Morning Squawk
CNBC TechnologyHere are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
Computers
Apple TV will broadcast the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix for free
EngadgetApple TV will show Formula 1’s Australia Grand Prix for free, even to non-subscribers.
Old iPods are making a comeback thanks to Gen Z
EngadgetNow bring back the Microsoft Zune, I double dare you.
Snap unveils £1,995 smart glasses after previous flops
BBC TechnologyThe augmented reality glasses from Snapchat’s parent company are expected to ship in autumn.
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.
Snap’s Specs look good on nobody
The VergeSnap’s new smart glasses are probably the most impressive bit of face-computer technology we’ve seen. They’re not VR-headset huge; they don’t have a big charging puck; thanks to Snap’s many years of AR lens development, they’re likely to have a lot of features right out of the box. (Yes, they’re …
Mobile
As India Temporarily Bans Telegram, Which Other Countries Have Restricted the Messaging App?
NYT TechnologySeveral countries have restricted the messaging app, a valuable platform for dissidents, criminals and extremists. Here’s an overview.
Five big questions about the UK’s under-16s social media ban
BBC TechnologyA ban is coming – but it’s still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.
Firefox’s new home page widgets are helping me focus
The VergeI launched Firefox this morning to find some new blocks on my home page. The widgets that are currently rolling out add sports scores, time zones, a focus timer, and a checklist, which are already some of my favorite new Firefox features in years. I usually have Focus Friend open on my phone when…
Space
Elon Musk’s Next Move May Be a Mega-Merger of SpaceX and Tesla
NYT TechnologySome shareholders might object, but there is little they could do, legal experts say.
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.
Bonkers SpaceX stats that show how staggering the money movement has been
CNBC TechnologySpaceX’s first few days of trading have been filled with superlatives, from trading volume to the size of the company’s first acquisition.
Green Tech
Google Calendar lets you use any color you want for your events
EngadgetYour Google Calendar is about to get a lot more colorful.
GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealed by Rockstar
BBC TechnologyThe developer has said pre-sales of the hugely anticipated game will begin on 25 June.
How the ‘Hard Fork’ Hosts Bring Their Tech Podcast to a Live Audience
NYT TechnologyKevin Roose and Casey Newton explain why they try to include “a little chaos” when they record their New York Times tech podcast in front of a crowd in San Francisco.
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.
Gaming
Valve is so behind on Steam Controller orders that some won’t ship until 2027
The VergeValve has some good news and bad news about Steam Controllers. The good news: If you make a reservation for a Steam Controller, the company will now show you one of three estimates of when you’ll be able to actually order your gamepad: by September 2026, by December 2026, or sometime in 2027. The…
General Tech
Why Waymo’s Driverless Taxis Won’t Be on Your Streets Anytime Soon
NYT TechnologyThe Silicon Valley company’s ambitions to roll out autonomous cars nationwide have hit political roadblocks in some of the country’s biggest markets.
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.
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.
Most Frequently Asked Questions About Affiliate Marketing
TechCrunchThere are lots of questions floating around about how affiliate marketing works, what to do and what not to do when it comes to setting up a business. With so much uncertainty surrounding both personal and business aspects of affiliate marketing. In this post, we will answer the most frequently a…