Review: Widow’s Bay is a boldly original take on comedic horror
Ars TechnicaAn eminently binge-able series that honors classic horror tropes while reinventing them in surprising ways
Buying a Used iPhone Makes More Sense Than Ever
WiredWith Apple raising prices soon, you can save a lot of money by buying a used handset or upgrading an older device—safe in the knowledge that it’ll last longer than ever.
Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
BBC TechnologyAn AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.
How the social media ban could reshape how all of us use the internet
BBC TechnologyWhy some argue the social media ban could have a profound affect on how young people gain new knowledge and the rest of us move around online
NASA is testing a rover that can drive faster and lift its wheels to climb obstacles
EngadgetThe space agency shared footage of tests with its Ernest prototype rover.
It’s not just about nudity warns actress – the complex reality of images and online abuse
BBC TechnologyTech companies and authorities are failing women by focusing on nudity rather than consent, says a report by Chayn.
Polymarket has reportedly been paying creators to post fake betting videos
EngadgetThe Wall Street Journal reviewed 1,105 videos along with guidance given to creators for crafting their posts.
Tesla Driver Using Autopilot Crashes Into Home in Texas and Kills a Woman, Officials Say
NYT TechnologyThe driver told investigators he was using the vehicle’s automated-driver system when the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a house in Harris County, Texas.
Trump admin’s coal investments assist plants with repeated violations
Ars TechnicaAt least three coal plants have been repeatedly cited for violating environmental regulations.
NASA’s Perseverance rover has traveled the distance of a marathon on Mars
EngadgetIt did so in just five years.
Wooting 60HE v2: Peak Keyboard Perfection
WiredWooting’s 60HE v2 isn’t just a terrific Hall Effect keyboard. It’s a fantastic keyboard period.
The Best NAS Devices for Your Home After Months of Testing
WiredNetwork-attached storage (NAS) provides accessible shared space on your home network. After testing, these are my favorite NAS devices.
28 Tips to Take Your ChatGPT Prompts to the Next Level
WiredSure, anyone can use OpenAI’s chatbot. But with smart engineering, you can get way more interesting results.
If You’re Searching for a New Skillet, Consider Stainless Steel
WiredStainless-steel pans may lack nonstick coatings, but they’re unfussy, they sear well, and they’re built for a lifetime of hard work.
The Ageless and Undefeated Champs of Tulsa’s Wii Bowling League
NYT TechnologyThe U.V. Okies have dominated a competition with other senior living facilities for six seasons, but they’re not just there to win.
Epic is working on a ‘ground-up rebuild’ of its launcher that will be 5x faster
EngadgetLauncher V2 will go through a private beta before a public release.
NASA’s Swift Boost mission will launch later this month to rescue a falling telescope
EngadgetNASA mission to save a falling space telescope is ready to launch.
A Humble 3-Wheel Electric Vehicle Lands Toyota in Federal Court
NYT TechnologyA lawsuit filed in California claims the automaker’s philanthropic arm stole technology intended to help poor farmers, but it is not clear to what end.
Claude Guillemot, one of Ubisoft’s co-founders, has died in a plane crash
EngadgetThe crash reportedly happened on an airstrip near the western coast of France on June 19.
Artificial Intelligence
UK’s top data and AI regulator quits after ‘inappropriate’ humour
BBC TechnologyEdwards has been the boss of the data watchdog since January 2022, and said he had made inappropriate attempts at humour.
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.
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.
What to study in the AI age – from big tech bosses
BBC TechnologySundar Pichai, Jensen Huang and Jack Clark share their advice with the BBC.
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
As global warming threatens corals, scientists search for reefs that can take the heat
Ars TechnicaResearchers say these coral strongholds may help repopulate more degraded reefs.
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.
Musician and YouTuber Hainbach on ‘Breath of the Wild’ and Swiss Army Knives
The VergeStefan Paul Goetsch, better known as Hainbach, is a German experimental composer, artist, and YouTuber who is perhaps most famous for making music with laboratory equipment and scientific instruments. He describes it as being like the “Dark Souls of synthesis.” Despite using “hard mode” productio…
Massive bonuses for South Korea’s chip workers puts central bank on inflation alert
CNBC TechnologyWorkers from tech industries receive bonus worth millions of won, prompting the Bank of Korea to warn of the upward pressure to inflation.
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.
Computers
Microsoft discovers new lightweight backdoor that steals cryptocurrency
Ars TechnicaCrypto Clipper spreads over USB and communicates over Tor.
How Roomba started a robot revolution
The VergeIf you had a Roomba, especially in the early days of the robot vacuum, it was in many ways a fairly unsophisticated machine. It would just bump around your house, looking for something to suck up, until its battery died or its (way too small) tank filled up. Not that it mattered, though.
Memory crisis hits such extremes that ‘even Apple can’t be safe’
CNBC TechnologyApple appears poised to take the rare step of increasing prices to deal with what CEO Tim Cook called an “unsustainable” memory shortage.
Mobile
Car manufacturers are ditching Android Auto in 2026: Here’s why
EngadgetCar buyers love Android Auto. Automakers? Not so much.
Nothing’s budget brand CMF won’t be releasing a new phone this year
EngadgetCMF by Nothing won’t be able to release a follow-up to the Phone Pro 2 this year.
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.
Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII is still a phone for the fans
The VergeThe Xperia 1 VIII marks an attempt at a step change for Sony’s flagship phone line. Not only has it had an aesthetic overhaul, but Sony has also revamped the camera system, dropping the continuous optical zoom telephoto that’s defined the last four generations of Xperia phone. It’s not all differ…
Space
Rocket Report: Rebuild begins at Blue Origin launch pad; Relativity targets Mars
Ars TechnicaA French launch startup is scrapping the name of its rocket, apparently due to a trademark issue.
NASA asks Northrop Grumman to stop working on lunar HALO module
Ars Technica“We are reassigning most affected employees across existing opportunities and programs.”
Musk’s SpaceX stake is worth over $1 trillion. Here are the other billionaire shareholders
CNBC TechnologySpaceX shares were up 37% after its historic debut last week, which offered shares at a set price of $135.
Green Tech
‘Hard Fork’ Live, Part 3: Differing Visions of an A.I. Future
NYT TechnologyOne final episode from our live event, featuring a debate, questions from listeners and the dramatic and unplanned collapse of a dancing robot.
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.”
FDA advisors unanimously vote to approve Moderna’s mRNA after agency drama
Ars TechnicaIn February, a Trump official refused to review the vaccine.
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.
Gaming
Steam Next Fest demos, a Virtual Boy-inspired shooter and other new indie games worth checking out
EngadgetSteam Next Fest demos, a Virtual Boy-inspired shooter and other new indie games worth checking out.
New video game console aims to get kids moving
BBC TechnologyThe Nex Playground will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.
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.
General Tech
How to personalize the screensaver on your Kindle
EngadgetOnce you remove lockscreen ads and toggle on book covers, here’s what else you can do to customize your Kindle’s screensaver.
The UK will scan asylum-seekers’ faces for age checks—despite knowing the tech is flawed
Ars TechnicaTests of age-verification technology show the risks of life-altering errors.
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.
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.