Google’s new Gemma 4 12B model is designed to run on any laptop with 16GB of RAM
Ars TechnicaGemma 4 12B uses a new encoding scheme and token prediction to punch above its weight.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is headed to the Switch 2 on September 18
EngadgetLego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight hits the Switch 2 along with new DLC for all platforms in September.
A British MP is suing to see if xAI is legally responsible for the images Grok produces
EngadgetxAI is under investigation in the EU, UK and California because of its freewheeling AI image generator.
PUBG’s creator is downsizing his studio and ending development of a game
EngadgetIt seems that Prologue: Go Wayback! will never make it out of early access.
Trump plan to test AI models has a problem—US security teams were gutted by DOGE
Ars TechnicaCritics say Trump plan to test AI models is short-sighted, performative.
Flesh-eating screwworm infection confirmed in South Texas, USDA says
Ars TechnicaWith the case confirmed, it is the fly’s first breach of the US-Mexico border.
Apple begins requiring age verification for App Store use in Texas
EngadgetThe state law governing app use by minors takes effect tomorrow.
The co-creator of Scavengers Reign is working on a new show for Netflix
Engadget‘Dealies’ is about the staff of a big box store.
Microsoft, Atom Computing, EeroQ update their quantum computing progress
Ars TechnicaSome quantum computing companies we’ve covered have done recent progress updates.
SpaceX IPO to Be Largest Ever at $135 Share Price
NYT TechnologyThe $135 share price means Elon Musk’s rocket maker is poised to exceed the 2019 initial public offering of Saudi Aramco in both valuation and money raised.
Persona 5 Royal is one of many additions to Xbox Game Pass for June
EngadgetThe subscription is also getting some indie projects that are worth a look.
You can make the hyper-violence in Marvel’s Wolverine more PG-13, if you want to
EngadgetAnd Robert Rodriguez wept.
Google ordered to put clearer links in AI search and let UK publishers opt out
Ars TechnicaGoogle must change AI Overviews after claiming users don’t want “lots of sources.”
Can’t make sense of Dashlane’s vault theft notification? You’re not alone.
Ars TechnicaSecurity advisory leaves out key details. Dashlane maintains complete silence.
European Union Outlines Plan to Reduce Dependence on American Tech
NYT TechnologyThe 27-nation European Union outlined how it hopes to expand the region’s data centers, semiconductors and cloud computing capabilities.
VR exercise platform Supernatural is getting a second chance as an independent company
EngadgetA new Supernatural VR workout app arrives this fall months before Meta planned to shut it down.
New social features further Plex’s evolution from media server business
Ars TechnicaPlex is increaingly focusing on content discovery and streaming rentals.
The European Union reveals details of its tech sovereignty package
EngadgetNew proposals will see the EU further invest in European startups and companies as it looks to strengthen its homegrown tech footprint.
RollerGirl is a summery rollerblading adventure set in a small town
EngadgetThe slice-of-life game RollerGirl features music inspired by 2000s-era pop-punk.
Cybersecurity
Scientists Find Way to Supercharge Dangerous Computer ‘Worms’ With A.I.
NYT TechnologyResearchers at the University of Toronto showed how hackers could use artificial intelligence to create a program that could target any known flaw in the world’s computers.
Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others’ accounts
BBC TechnologySome reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.
CrowdStrike narrowly beats estimates on AI tailwinds, but stock falls 10%
CNBC TechnologyCrowdStrike shares have rallied nearly 60% this year on skyrocketing demand for cybersecurity in the age of advanced artificial intelligence.
Hidden beneath AI chips, Chinese-made circuit boards raise national security concerns in U.S.
CNBC TechnologyWith demand booming for printed circuit boards, the U.S. government is trying to boost domestic production to move away from reliance on China.
Artificial Intelligence
Inside Meta’s attempts to play catch-up with AI
Ars TechnicaDoubts linger over whether Meta can close the gap with rivals.
Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results
BBC TechnologyThe Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers “in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google”.
Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers
BBC TechnologyThe company said its own workers are testing a “wearable access badge” and a desktop device.
Anthropic Files to Go Public, Setting Stage for Huge I.P.O.
NYT TechnologyThe artificial intelligence company, which is racing OpenAI to the stock market, has seen explosive growth over the last year thanks largely to technology that can automatically write computer code.
How ‘confused’ AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
BBC TechnologySome firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.
Hardware
Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor
BBC TechnologyThe tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.
Meta Expands Safety Features for Teenagers
NYT TechnologyThe changes, after Meta’s legal losses in two child safety cases, are aimed at limiting harmful content shown to teenagers on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger.
Chinese Military Sought Nvidia Chips for Years, Report Says
NYT TechnologyAn analysis of six years of procurement records suggests that the People’s Liberation Army has openly tried to acquire restricted U.S. technology.
Nintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EU
The VergeNintendo is planning to launch versions of Switch 2 hardware in the EU that will let users easily replace the battery. To meet its obligations from a new EU regulation that’s set to go into effect on February 18th, 2027, Nintendo says on its website that it is “implementing measures to comply wit…
Nvidia is already planning N2X and N3X chips — the goal is the Star Trek computer
The VergeJust in case you were wondering, Nvidia’s RTX Spark isn’t supposed to be a one-off. The company is not just flirting with becoming the fifth high-profile vendor of consumer laptop chips to see if people bite. At Computex 2026 in Taipei, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed at least two additional ge…
Computers
Apple is bringing age verification to Texas this week
The VergeApple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas’ App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds. People in T…
Mobile
Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says
BBC TechnologyOfcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.
Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You’re not alone
BBC TechnologyA Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.
The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones
The VergeSome people rarely lose things. Wallets are always exactly where they’re supposed to be, keys never go missing, and remotes never slip between the couch cushions. And then there’s the rest of us — the folks who can’t ever seem to find the thing that was right there a few seconds ago.
The best Qi2 batteries for iPhone and Pixel
The VergeCompact power banks have gotten a lot faster in the past year — and it’s not just their USB-C charging speeds that have received a boost. The newest Qi2.2-certified models can wirelessly charge an iPhone 16 or later at up to 25W. Combine that with their ability to magnetically snap on via MagSafe…
Space
Elon Musk’s net worth poised to sail past $1 trillion in SpaceX IPO
CNBC TechnologyBased on SpaceX’s updated IPO prospectus, Elon Musk owns shares in the company worth over $866 billion.
Green Tech
Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking Oversight of A.I. Models
NYT TechnologyThe order, which signaled a shift from the hands-off approach the White House had previously taken toward A.I., followed debates over how to gain control of A.I. models without disrupting innovation.
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…
Jim Cramer warns excess supply could be the next biggest threat to the bull market
CNBC TechnologyCNBC’s Jim Cramer warned that a growing wave of AI-related capital raises could overwhelm investor demand and create a near-term headwind for stocks.
Gaming
PlayStation is getting back to what it’s good at
The VergePlayStation used its most recent State of Play showcase to make it clear where its focus is. After a series of costly live-service stumbles, it’s getting back to focusing on premium, narrative-driven, single-player games. That statement was made clear with how it started and ended the hourlong show.
General Tech
Autonomous vehicles were supposed to cut traffic—what if they don’t?
Ars TechnicaData shows Waymo’s robotaxis are empty for almost half of the miles they drive.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage
BBC Technology“We’re aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We’re really sorry about this,” Lloyds Bank posted on X.
Beans use an immune receptor to call in airstrikes on caterpillars
Ars TechnicaWhen they’re being eaten, bean plants release chemicals that draw in parasitic wasps.
Meta workers can opt out of being tracked at work – but only for half an hour at a time
BBC TechnologyAccording to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for “up to 30 minutes at a time”.
How Box Created 13 New Types of Jobs Because of A.I.
NYT TechnologyBox, a Silicon Valley software maker, expects to have more employees, not fewer, as it hires A.I. architects, A.I. solutions managers and other new A.I.-related positions.