Valve will stop producing physical Steam gift cards because of scammers
EngadgetThe never-ending problem of scammers has made Valve decide to stop producing Steam gift cards.
A Fable deep dive video shows off the RPG’s compelling life sim system
EngadgetThe delayed Fable reboot is coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC on February 23.
Alien: Isolation 2 keeps the classic horror game’s uncompromising approach to raising tension
EngadgetWe played the opening prologue of the horror sequel, and it’s still got ways to bring the scares.
Logitech’s foldable mouse is for people who refuse to carry a mouse with them
Ars TechnicaThe Mobi Fold is an $80 Bluetooth mouse with a silicone-wrapped hinge.
Google DeepMind releases DiffusionGemma, a model that runs local AI 4x faster
Ars TechnicaDiffusion AI is most common in image generation, but it can make text outputs much faster.
Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
BBC TechnologySocial media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.
Microsoft C.E.O. Satya Nadella Says ‘Everyone Is a Stakeholder’ in A.I.
NYT TechnologyAt The New York Times’s Hard Fork Live event, Mr. Nadella addressed the backlash against artificial intelligence and President Trump’s comments about Americans sharing in the wealth of A.I. companies
Britain Is Weighing a Social Media Ban for Children. How Did It Get Here?
NYT TechnologyMonths after Australia banned social media for everyone under 16, the British government is considering new policies to keep children safe online.
Windows 11 sucks slightly less now, thanks to a June update
EngadgetThe update brings a low-latency profile, speeds up search, and patches hundreds of flaws.
Xbox CEO says current margins ‘cannot continue’ in public letter to staff
EngadgetThe more things change, the more they stay the same.
Canada announces bill banning social media for anyone under 16
EngadgetThe regulation also imposes new safety expectations on ‘AI chatbot services.’
Diabetes org apologizes for ejecting scientists over criticism of Trump
Ars TechnicaFor days after the stunning incident, the ADA had doubled-down on the choice.
Trump Muses About Government Taking a Piece of A.I. Companies
NYT TechnologyPresident Trump touched on what is an increasingly hot topic in Washington: how average Americans can get a piece of the tech industry’s A.I. windfall.
Man sues Florida cops over arrest spurred by “93% match” in facial recognition
Ars TechnicaLawsuit: “Police let an error-prone AI system stand in for an investigation.”
SpaceX’s IPO Could Turn 4,400 Employees Into Millionaires
NYT TechnologyWhile Elon Musk may soon become a trillionaire, his rocket company’s market debut is set to the change the lives of its current and former employees, too.
Amazon’s ‘Story So Far’ feature is finally rolling out to Kindles
EngadgetAmazon’s “Story So Far” feature is hitting Kindle hardware and the iOS app, but sadly not the Android version just yet.
Take a deep look at Halo: Campaign Evolved before it launches next month
EngadgetThis remake of the first Halo game’s hits consoles on July 28.
You can personalize your Instagram algorithm now — unless you want to see more posts from accounts you follow
EngadgetInstagram has expanded its algorithm personalization features to its main feed.
Ubisoft reportedly shuts down more studios and lays off staff in Barcelona and San Francisco
EngadgetUbisoft is reportedly trying to cut costs without leaving key franchises like Rainbow Six: Siege in the lurch with a new round of layoffs.
Cybersecurity
Meta A.I. Bug Allowed Hackers to Take Over Instagram Accounts
NYT TechnologyThe flaw, which Meta said it had fixed, allowed anyone to take over accounts using a bug in the company’s new artificial intelligence software.
Artificial Intelligence
Nobody needs AI to search the Internet, court says in ruling against Google
Ars TechnicaGoogle AI Overview court loss in Germany could spell doom for AI search industry.
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.
Anthropic Releases ‘Safe’ Version of Its Mythos A.I. Technology
NYT TechnologyCalled Claude Fable 5, it is twice as expensive as the company’s previous flagship system.
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.
EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots
BBC TechnologyMeta has accused the EU of “regulatory overreach” and says its decision will allow tech giants like OpenAI free access to WhatsApp.
Hardware
Cheap Iranian drone downed $25 million US Army helicopter—maybe by chance
Ars TechnicaThe US military struck Iran again after an Iranian drone’s lucky midair strike.
G.M. Plans to Develop Energy Storage Batteries as E.V. Sales Flag
NYT TechnologyThe carmaker will follow Tesla in making components for large batteries used by electric utilities, data centers and other businesses to handle fluctuations in power supply and demand.
Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
BBC TechnologyArmed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children’s phones
BBC TechnologyFirms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.
Xbox warns of a ‘reset’ as it prepares for layoffs
The VergeMicrosoft’s Xbox division will be hit with significant layoffs next month, according to people familiar with Microsoft’s plans. The company has been preparing for the layoffs internally for weeks, with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hinting about “making hard choices” last month. Sources suggest the cuts c…
Computers
Framework delays its first Laptop 13 Pro shipments by a month
The VergeThe Framework Laptop 13 Pro is delayed. The new 13-inch Framework flagship was set to launch in June, but shipments from the first batch are now expected in July – and there’s still a chance some shipments could slip to early August. If you’re not in the first batch, your Laptop 13 Pro shifts fro…
Apple, Google add support for Thread 1.4
The VergeApple and Google are updating their smart home streaming devices to Thread 1.4. As first spotted by Matter Alpha and 9to5 Google, the latest spec has arrived on compatible Apple TVs in the tvOS 27 developer beta and the Google TV Streamer through a software update. This lays the groundwork for th…
Microsoft, like, totally gets why students are booing AI-pilled graduation speakers
The VergeNew college graduates around the country have been booing and heckling commencement speakers who hype up AI. Microsoft would like everyone to talk it out. In a blog post running more than 3,100 words, Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith addressed the recent spate of viral clips from gra…
Mobile
We managed to glean some interesting details about the Artemis III mission
Ars Technica“I was on the phone with Blue Origin leadership that night, all the next day, all through the weekend.”
Space
Antonio Gracias, Elon Musk’s Friend, Is Set to Reap Billions From SpaceX’s IPO
NYT TechnologyAntonio Gracias, an investor who has built a $65 billion stake in the company, exemplifies the economic upside of being Mr. Musk’s ally.
How to Remove Apps You Never Use (or at Least Hide Them)
NYT TechnologyIf you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter.
Bluesky is getting ‘communities’
The VergeBluesky will be getting “communities,” which will function as smaller spaces where you can “go deeper and hang out with people who care about the same stuff” sometime this year, according to head of product Alex Benzer. They will be built on the decentralized AT Protocol that underpins Bluesky, w…
Jim Cramer says one of SpaceX’s biggest risks is this group of investors
CNBC TechnologyCNBC’s Jim Cramer said one of the biggest risks facing the SpaceX IPO is speculators who may rush to sell shares shortly after the stock begins trading.
Sen. Warren calls on SEC to delay SpaceX IPO, flagging concerns about valuation and governance
CNBC TechnologySen. Elizabeth Warren noted Elon Musk’s “uniquely unchecked” power as SpaceX’s majority shareholder and other concerns in a letter to the SEC.
Green Tech
The 2026 Honda Prelude review: Didn’t expect such a head-turner
Ars TechnicaHonda’s $42,000 hybrid coupe looks great, handles well, and gets 44 mpg.
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…
General Tech
OB-GYNs release their own vaccine schedule, rejecting RFK Jr.’s meddling
Ars TechnicaThirteen other medical groups have already endorsed the independent schedule.
Valve kills its retail gift card program due to scammers
Ars TechnicaMove also cuts off a massive market of legit users who buy cards with physical cash.
Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon
BBC TechnologyThe former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.
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…
Oracle beats on earnings, but stock drops on plans to raise another $20 billion
CNBC TechnologyOracle topped quarterly expectations, but free cash flow is negative, and the company plans to raise more capital for data center projects.