Superworms could replace beetles for cleaning skeletal remains
Ars TechnicaAn optimal ratio of 10-15 grams of larvae per gram of specimen minimized cleaning time with no bone damage.
Sony announces end of PlayStation discs, parts of digital store in the same day
Ars Technica“We will own nothing, it’s truly sad.”
Future Hyundai and Kia cars might never need air fresheners thanks to UV tech
EngadgetFar-UVC could help rid future cars of odors.
A good little EV you won’t be able to buy soon: The Volvo EX30 Cross Country
Ars TechnicaTariffs and anti-China policies killed this little Volvo in the United States.
Ithaca’s king defies the gods in final The Odyssey trailer
Ars Technica“You gods don’t speak in ways we understand.”
Don’t expect trackers to save your stolen car, experts say
BBC TechnologyKia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.
Apple is reportedly planning a visual refresh of the entry-level MacBook Pro next year
EngadgetNext spring could be a fiesta of new iPads, MacBooks and iPhones.
T-Mobile moving tens of thousands of virtual machines off VMware amid lawsuit
Ars TechnicaT-Mobile wants Broadcom to keep supporting its VMware perpetual licenses.
Apple’s Hide My Email may not be hiding anything
EngadgetA vulnerability can reportedly connect real email addresses to anonymous ones.
Report suggests SpaceX is testing a handheld AI device, Musk says it’s ‘utterly false’
EngadgetA rumored SpaceX device could offer a way to access xAI’s models without having to use a smartphone.
NASA chief praises progress Blue Origin is making after launch failure
Ars Technica“We’ve got time into 2027 before we’re getting nervous.”
Xbox is reportedly testing a way to digitize your disc-based games
EngadgetXbox may offer a way to preserve physical game purchases in an increasingly digital future.
US home battery installations hit record high on rising electricity costs
Ars TechnicaRecord home battery installations unlock options for grids—and AI data centers.
Meta is reportedly building its own cloud business
EngadgetSelling server infrastructure would put Meta in competition with Amazon and Google.
After spooking Trump into safety testing, Anthropic AI models get global release
Ars TechnicaUS lifts curbs on Anthropic’s advanced Fable and Mythos models.
PlayStation will stop releasing games on discs in 2028
BBC TechnologyThe firm said future games would still be sold in shops, but they would come with a digital code only.
Visa, Mastercard and Coinbase have launched a new global stablecoin
EngadgetA new stablecoin venture backed by some big financial institutions is launching.
Fufjilm launches special waterproof and black-and-white editions of its retro QuickSnap instant cameras
EngadgetIf you really want to get retro, Fujifilm is making some special editions of its classic instant camera.
NASA inspector general suggests Boeing’s Starliner will now be a decade late
Ars TechnicaStarliner’s certification may be delayed to 2027, 10 years later than Boeing’s original schedule.
Artificial Intelligence
U.S. Lifts Restrictions on Anthropic’s Most Powerful A.I. Models
NYT TechnologyThe move allows Anthropic to bring its most powerful technologies back online, de-escalating a feud with the Trump administration.
Neon Buys ‘Artificial,’ a Film About OpenAI, After Amazon Dropped It
NYT TechnologyNeon purchased “Artificial,” which focuses on OpenAI’s chief, Sam Altman, after Amazon walked away from it following an investment in the start-up.
In San Francisco’s A.I. Era, Even $180,000 Tech Salaries Are No Longer Enough
NYT TechnologyAs OpenAI and Anthropic prepare to go public, tech workers making six figures are grousing that they cannot compete with the new A.I. elite. Some doubt they can afford to stay.
Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
BBC TechnologyThe car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians.
Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises
BBC TechnologyXbox consoles, Nintendo’s new Switch 2 and Valve’s Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months.
Hardware
Many Child Safety Features on Social Apps Don’t Work, Report Finds
NYT TechnologyResearchers found that teens can discover harmful content, connect with unknown adults and easily bypass time limits.
Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix shares tumble over 7% as chip rout spreads from Wall Street
CNBC TechnologyShares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plummeted more than 7% in early Thursday trading.
Xbox’s ‘reset’: all the news about Microsoft’s looming layoffs and studio closures
The VergeXbox is making some big changes — again. On June 10th, a few months after Asha Sharma took over as CEO, she and newly-promoted chief content officer Matt Booty sent a memo to staff warning of an “Xbox reset.” The business, they said, is facing significant challenges, including a 3 per…
Chip stocks that notched record rallies in second quarter start Q3 with a dud
CNBC TechnologyMemory maker Micron, which jumped over 240% in the second quarter, dropped 11% on Wednesday, wiping out nearly $200 billion of market capitalization.
Computers
Apple’s entry-level MacBook Pro could be up for a redesign
The VergeApple is working on a “revamped” version of its entry-level MacBook Pro that it could launch as soon as the first half of 2027, Bloomberg reports. The company is also testing four new iPad Pros that are set to launch in the spring with a focus on “internal improvements.” The updated MacBook Pro, …
Xbox testing disc-to-digital feature that digitizes a physical game collection
The VergeMicrosoft will likely soon follow Sony and stop the production of physical discs for Xbox games. But instead of leaving physical discs behind entirely, sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell me the company has quietly been working on a disc-to-digital feature that will allow Xbox owners to …
The best Switch 2 case I’ve tried is cheaper than usual
The VergeDbrand apparently knows how to really whiff a product launch, as we recently saw with the Steam Machine Companion Cube shell. But it also makes the best case out there for the Nintendo Switch 2, which happens to be discounted right now. The Killswitch 2 is versatile, with better build quality tha…
Mobile
WhatsApp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbers
BBC TechnologyThe app’s new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.
Space
A space history mystery: What happened to the Viking arm used 50 years ago?
Ars TechnicaA timely tale about a 50-year-old robotic arm…
Green Tech
Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
BBC TechnologyEnergy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.
BMW Will Build a New Electric S.U.V. in South Carolina
NYT TechnologyThe German company is doubling down on electric vehicles even as other automakers pull back after acknowledging billions of dollars in losses.
The abundant but expensive energy source that’s under your feet
BBC TechnologyStart-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work?
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
Sony will stop making disc-based PlayStation games starting 2028
EngadgetRIP to physical PlayStation discs.
GTA 6 will launch as download only – does that mean the disc is dead?
BBC TechnologyMusic and films are now largely digital-only – does the lack of a disc for GTA 6 mean gaming is going the same way?
The funeral for PlayStation discs has begun
The VergeCody Spencer, the co-owner of the small games retail chain Pink Gorilla Games, put it well when I asked about the impact of Sony’s recent announcement that it will stop making discs for new games starting January 2028. “It’s sad to see. This decision is only a negative for gamers.
Sony is killing discs — and showing us why it’s a terrible idea
The VergeThe future of video game preservation just took a major hit. This morning, Sony announced that, starting in January 2028, the company will no longer produce physical PlayStation discs, which means that from that moment on you can only purchase new PS5 games digitally. At the same time, Sony also …
General Tech
Messy Subnautica 2 saga ends with Unknown Worlds CEO departing again
EngadgetThus ends the messy saga of Subnautica 2.
Wonka Netflix show faces backlash for AI-generated Gene Wilder voice
BBC TechnologyThe actor, who died in 2016, appears in the Netflix show with the consent of his estate.
E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban
BBC TechnologyA Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for “commuting” and “urban riding”.
Bending Spoons, Owner of AOL and Other Old Internet Brands, Is Going Public
NYT TechnologyBending Spoons, an Italian company that buys aging internet companies, is going public this week at a potential value of $19 billion.
How A.I. Is Changing the Way Politicians Run for Office
NYT TechnologyA.I.-generated images are the public face of this election overhaul. Behind the scenes, campaigns are using the technology to analyze voter data, craft campaign materials and write custom messages.