This Is the Most Detailed Image Yet of the Milky Way’s Center
WiredThe Euclid space telescope’s stunning photo of our galaxy’s “crowded heart” captures more than 60 million stars.
The Ebike Accessories You Need to Help You Haul the Most Stuff
WiredAn unadorned ebike is a blank canvas. Here, get tips for maximizing its cargo-hauling and person-carrying capabilities.
China Defies US Restrictions and Builds the World’s Fastest Supercomputer
WiredThe Chinese supercomputer LineShine was ranked as the fastest in the world, despite not using any GPUs.
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.
Here’s your daily reminder that you don’t own digital content
EngadgetPeople in Europe will soon lose access to Studio Canal movies they paid for on the PlayStation Store.
Why did this journal retract two 1940s papers by Max Planck?
Ars TechnicaClicking on the links now reveals blank pages and empty PDFs. “Intellectually, it’s not acceptable.”
5 easy ways to get more range out of your EV
EngadgetThese little tricks will help you spend more time driving instead of charging.
Australia doubles the maximum penalty for its social media ban
EngadgetThe fine can now potentially hit 99 million AUD, or $68 million.
Apple’s touchscreen MacBook reportedly won’t wait for the M7 chips
EngadgetThe new models will launch with the M5 Pro and M5 Max, according to Mark Gurman.
Mesh Wi-Fi or a range extender? Here’s how to know which one you actually need
EngadgetWi-Fi extenders are cheap, but come with distinct drawbacks.
Flock cameras track more than your license plate, and they’re spreading fast
EngadgetMounting privacy and security issues have residents and activists concerned.
What to Do in Houston If You’re Here for Business (2026)
WiredWhere to eat, stay, work, and eat some more while visiting Space City on business.
The ‘Almost Homeless’ Subreddit Is a Stark Glimpse at Soaring Wealth Inequality
WiredAs the billionaire class gets richer, the growing online community is offering tips on how to survive with very little.
Why Wear Anything Other Than a Sun Hoodie This Summer? Our Picks for the Best
WiredSun hoodies are the greatest new garment since the original hoodie.
Are smart bulbs more expensive to run than standard LEDs?
EngadgetDo the benefits of features like dimming and scheduling make up for the constant energy draw needed for connectivity?
Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal pedestrian crash involving Full Self-Driving
EngadgetThe lawsuit dates back to a deadly incident in Arizona in 2023.
62 Last Minute Prime Day Weekend Deals: Up to 45% Off (2026)
WiredPrime Day is officially over, but many of our favorite, hand-picked deals are still available through the weekend.
SpaceX is reportedly planning to build its own natural gas pipeline in Texas
EngadgetThe 8-mile pipeline would bring fuel for Starship to the company’s Starbase.
Ayaneo’s new horizontal handheld is an even better remake of the Game Boy Micro
EngadgetThe Pocket Micro 2 has a larger battery, improved controls and even a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Cybersecurity
Security News This Week: LastPass Users Had Their Data Stolen—Again
WiredPlus: Former national security advisor John Bolton pleads guilty in classified-materials case, Microsoft helps take down major infostealer infrastructure, and more.
Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
BBC TechnologyOwen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.
China’s Z.ai claims it can match Mythos on cybersecurity
The VergeChina’s Zhipu AI (Z.ai) released its open-weight GLM-5.2, and some researchers have claimed that it matches Mythos in certain bug-finding and cybersecurity scenarios. While GLM lags behind models from Anthropic and OpenAI in other, more general tasks, it seems that China has dramatically reduced …
Prosecutors used ChatGPT logs as evidence in the Palisades fire trial
The VergeJonathan Rinderknecht was facing arson charges for setting a fire on New Year’s Day in 2025, which became one of the deadliest wildfires in LA history. To make their case, prosecutors turned to location data from his iPhone, security camera footage, and witness testimony. But they also turned to …
Trump admin allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI model to some companies, government agencies
CNBC TechnologyAnthropic disabled access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models to comply with a government export control directive citing “national security authorities.”
Artificial Intelligence
U.S. Loosens Restrictions on Anthropic’s Mythos A.I. Model
NYT TechnologyThe move de-escalates a clash between the Trump administration and the company over its cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems.
NYT slams Microsoft for building copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI
Ars TechnicaNYT shifts OpenAI/Microsoft copyright claims after SCOTUS ruling against Sony.
How a Niche Technology Became a Choke Point for A.I.
NYT TechnologyAdvanced chip packaging, which boosts computing power for artificial intelligence, has made the United States more reliant on Taiwan than ever.
The New York Times Amends Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft
NYT TechnologyIn a new court filing, The Times accused Microsoft of encouraging OpenAI to train its A.I. systems using copyrighted articles.
Top 10 AI Tools That Will Transform Your Content Creation in 2025
TechCrunchLooking 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.
Hardware
Intel’s Chip Business Shows Signs of Life After Years of Struggle
NYT TechnologyIt is the centerpiece of President Trump’s drive to make more chips in the United States, but the company still has a long way to go before it can be called a complete turnaround.
IBM hails new ‘block of flats’ design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
BBC TechnologyIBM says it has created the world’s first known chip tech below 1 nanometre – but it will be some time before it’s ready for production.
Scientist publishes fresh doubts over Microsoft’s quantum claims
BBC TechnologyThe tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field.
Computers
Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost
BBC TechnologyApple said it had “never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly”.
China claims the world’s fastest supercomputer
The VergeDespite trade restrictions, China has reclaimed the title of the world’s fastest supercomputer for the first time since 2018. LineShine has pushed El Capitan out of number one on the TOP500 ranking. That’s despite strict limits on what high-powered computing components can be sold to China by US …
The memory shortage shaking Apple and Microsoft is ‘existential crisis’ for smaller players
CNBC TechnologyWhile Apple and Microsoft raise prices on key devices to help cover the soaring costs of memory, smaller consumer electronics companies are in dire straits.
Mobile
Russian citizens told “switch to Android” after Apple blocks key Russian apps
Ars TechnicaRussian government lashes out at Apple’s “bizarre” decisions.
Samsung, SK Hynix shares fall as investors brace for reported $1.3 trillion spending plans
CNBC TechnologyShares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plunged after reports surfaced that the pair are expected to unveil investment plans worth hundreds of billions of dollars.
Nest’s quest to fix your thermostat
The VergeThe founding story of Nest is pretty much a perfect tech myth. A legendary product maker (in this case, Tony Fadell) helps create one of the most successful products ever (the iPhone) and then rides off into the sunset to enjoy the rest of his life, only to have an experience that drags him back …
Space
Apple and Audi alumni have made a luxe EV based on the moon buggy
Ars TechnicaThe Amble One is a street-legal $25,000 electric buggy designed for luxury resorts.
Green Tech
Duer’s Wear-Everywhere Pants Are on Sale This Weekend
WiredIt’s not often you can score discounts from the outdoor-coded Canadian company that makes understated and stylish performance clothing.
Does DeleteMe Actually Get Your Info off the Internet? I Tried It
WiredEveryone is sick of spam calls and creeper sites that show weirdos where you live—but can any service solve it?
Netflix now requires every user profile to be tied to unique email address
Ars TechnicaUpdate began June 15 and will no longer allow you to share your login info.
In Europe, Tesla Sales Are Rising Despite Views on Elon Musk
NYT TechnologyPrice cuts and low-interest-rate loans are luring buyers, including people offended by the company’s chief executive.
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?
Gaming
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?
GTA 6 – all you need to know about Rockstar’s blockbuster game
BBC TechnologyRockstar’s sixth game in the franchise is set to be the biggest game release of the year.
GTA 6 will cost £70 – and physical edition will not contain a disc
BBC TechnologyRockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game.
General Tech
Om Malik, Whose Blog Shaped How Silicon Valley Saw Itself, Dies at 59
NYT TechnologyGigaom, which he started in 2001, established him as a leading voice in the tech world and signaled a shift in how the media covered the industry.
South Korea plans to train entire military as “drone warriors”
Ars TechnicaHalf-million strong military will train on drones as “universal combat tool.”
Doctors suspected man had brain cancer. He actually had worms.
Ars TechnicaHis doctors went looking for cancer, then they saw the worms’ heads.
Streaming services’ obnoxiously loud ads become illegal on July 1 in California
Ars TechnicaIllinois passed a similar law, giving services more incentive to make ads less booming.
Mark Zuckerberg Urges Meta to Explore Working With Polymarket and Kalshi
NYT TechnologyMr. Zuckerberg’s plans for Arena, a prediction markets app that Meta is building, also include appealing to 18- to 34-year-old users.