Tests suggest Russian satellites can jam GPS on a continental scale
Ars TechnicaMystery of GPS interference across Europe raises questions about Russian motives.
OpenAI files SEC paperwork to go public
Engadget“We expect it to leak so we’re just announcing it.”
Sam Bankman-Fried Has Applied for a Pardon From Trump
NYT TechnologyMr. Bankman-Fried is serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX.
Google cuts the price of its AI Plus plan and doubles the storage
EngadgetThe AI subscription now starts at $5 per month.
Apple is dropping support for some pretty modern Watch models
EngadgetThree smartwatch models from 2022 and 2023 won’t run watchOS 27.
Instagram finally lets you reorder posts on your grid
EngadgetYou can now rearrange posts on Instagram the way you want to.
FCC lifts looming deadline for Amazon Leo satellite broadband constellation
Ars TechnicaThe waiver “serves the public interest by promoting a second large satellite broadband constellation.”
OpenAI plans to go public, intensifying investment race with Anthropic
BBC TechnologyThe company behind ChatGPT filed its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.
The iOS 27 beta pretty much confirms that an Apple foldable is happening
EngadgetCan’t a multi-trillion-dollar company have secrets any more?
Two New Studies Ask: Did the iPhone Cause Birthrates to Decline?
NYT TechnologyModern smartphones rolled out in 2007, the year that fertility rates began falling. Two studies say that is not a coincidence.
Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
BBC TechnologyArmed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
Meta quietly removes face-recognition code from its smart glasses app
EngadgetThe ‘disappearing into the bushes like Homer Simpson’ strategy is a bold choice.
Sam Bankman-Fried formally applies for a pardon
EngadgetThe FTX CEO was sentenced for fraud in 2024.
OpenAI Files Confidentially for IPO as AI Companies Rush to Wall St.
NYT TechnologyThe company hopes to raise billions in a highly anticipated public offering that could unlock a new generation of tech industry wealth.
Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell
BBC TechnologyThe technology giant also revealed a series of new child safety features amid widespread scrutiny over “nudification” apps.
macOS 27 requires Apple Silicon, as Apple draws down the Intel Mac era
Ars TechnicaYou’ll need an M1 or better to run the next release of macOS.
iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 don’t drop support for any iPhones—and just a few iPads
Ars TechnicaThis promises to be a solid release for aging iPhones.
Apple Reveals New A.I.-Powered Version of Its Siri Digital Assistant
NYT TechnologyThe iPhone maker revealed its new artificial intelligence products at its developer conference, the last with Tim Cook as chief executive.
Meta alleges NSO violated spyware injunction with new WhatsApp attacks
Ars TechnicaWhatsApp disrupted spear phishing attempts, asks court to hold NSO in contempt.
Artificial Intelligence
Say hi to “Siri AI”—Apple announces new, more “conversational” voice assistant
Ars TechnicaNew features coming this fall alongside two-tiered, Google-powered AI model overhaul.
Gemini 3.5 and Antigravity come to Google NotebookLM
Ars TechnicaNotebookLM is getting a big upgrade, but it’s only for AI Ultra and enterprise accounts right now.
For the 2nd time in weeks, Microsoft packages laced with credential stealer
Ars Technica73 packages run self-replicating stealer as soon as they’re opened by an AI agent.
Have a Thorny Medical Question? Your Doctor May Be Using A.I. for That.
NYT TechnologyOpenEvidence, a fast-growing start-up, is using artificial intelligence to help doctors find answers to clinical questions for diagnosis and treatment.
Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies
BBC TechnologyThe US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.
Hardware
Reminder: macOS 27 won’t work on Intel Macs
EngadgetYou’ll need to be running Apple silicon to use the latest operating system.
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.
Asia chip-linked shares recover after U.S. peers bounce back
CNBC TechnologyIn the U.S., chip stocks powered gains on Monday, helping the S&P 500 gain 0.3%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.86%.
44 things coming to your Apple devices that you might have missed
The VergeThis year’s WWDC keynote was all about AI. But with all the attention on Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, the company breezed by – or neglected to mention – a bunch of cool, smaller features across its new updates. I’ve rounded up a bunch of them right here.
Computers
Your empty cuppa could capture carbon
Ars TechnicaPolystyrene can be upcycled into carbon sponge material.
Apple’s Screen Time updates are too little, too late
The VergeApple spending a big chunk of its WWDC keynote on parental controls was surprising for several reasons. But the biggest is that, despite all the airtime, it didn’t announce much new beyond a redesigned interface. Almost all the features touted already exist or are upgrades to current options.
Where was tvOS 27 at WWDC?
The VergeEvery year, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference gives us a first look at what’s coming next to the company’s many operating systems. But missing from today’s keynote, apart from a single graphic listing all current Apple OSes next to a big “27,” was any mention of tvOS. The whole structure of…
Apple’s new parental controls are for keeping Apple out of trouble
The VergeWhen Apple put child safety front and center at WWDC on Monday, its stated goal was helping parents fine-tune their kids’ online experiences and avoid excessive screen time. But amid a global debate over internet regulation, its latest updates also looked like a defensive move in a brewing fight …
Apple drops support for a long list of Apple Watches with latest OS updates
The VergeI hope you have a modern Apple Watch or iPad, because otherwise watchOS 27 and iPadOS 27 won’t run on your device. Apple often drops support for older devices with its latest software updates, but this year it’s culling even more device generations than ever before. Apple is dropping support for …
Mobile
iOS 27 can run on phones as old as the iPhone 11
EngadgetApple’s focus on efficiency and performance improvements is good news for older iPhones.
The first iOS, iPadOS and macOS 27 developer betas are available now
EngadgetDeveloper betas are available now for Apple’s upcoming suit of OSes.
Instagram is finally letting everyone reorganize their profile grid
The VergeNearly a year after it was announced, Instagram says it’s delivering the ability to rearrange the posts in your profile grid. It had been available to some people in test groups, but as of June 8th, it’s rolling out widely via the Android and iPhone mobile apps. Until now, the posts on your Insta…
5 things I already love from the iOS 27 beta
The VergeiOS 27 has only been out for a few hours, and I’ve been messing around with the developer beta on my iPhone 16 Pro. I was most interested in trying out the new Siri AI, but unfortunately, I’m still on Apple’s waitlist for that. In the meantime, I’ve been poking around a bunch of features […]
Space
The fastest humans in the galaxy just got a spiffy patch to prove it
Ars Technica“It is actually challenging how you measure [Mach] from space.”
How Elon Musk’s Friendship With the F.C.C. Smooths the Way for SpaceX’s I.P.O.
NYT TechnologyBrendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has greenlighted regulatory requests for the company’s Starlink satellite internet service and lavished praise on its chief executive.
Green Tech
The Iran War is Forcing Energy-Importing Countries to Turn Inward
NYT TechnologyThe Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.
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 key pillars of the bull market are beginning to crumble
CNBC TechnologyCNBC’s Jim Cramer said that he’s becoming more cautious on stocks after several pillars of his bullish outlook have come under pressure.
Gaming
The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games
BBC TechnologyStop Killing Games is challenging the idea publishers can shut down a game without making sure it’s still playable.
General Tech
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.
From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean
BBC TechnologyAs the price of Bitcoin sinks once more, here’s a guide to some of the trickiest crypto terms.
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…
B.F.I. Preserves ‘Charlie Bit My Finger’ and 430 Videos in Archive of Viral Moments
NYT TechnologyThe British Film Institute assembled the memes in an archive of culturally significant internet moments. See what made the cut.
People Love to Hate This Fake Private Equity Guy
NYT TechnologyJohnny Hilbrant Partridge has found social media fame as PE Guy, a character who embodies obnoxious entitlement.