After nearly breaking, NASA’s Deep Space Network “worked well” on Artemis II
Ars Technica“Some missions are using more than what their paperwork would say.”
Boox’s new Go 6 ereader offers stylus support for note-taking
EngadgetBoox’s new Go 6 ereader offers stylus support for note-taking.
F1 teams spend millions on their simulators—what makes them different?
Ars TechnicaLatency, bandwidth, and fidelity all matter when you’re chasing milliseconds.
Waymo’s monthly membership seems like a bad deal
EngadgetWaymo will happily relieve you of $30 a month in exchange for not a whole lot.
India’s ‘blue gold’ starts a new drinks industry
BBC TechnologyAgave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
Researchers are developing textiles that can produce drinking water from the air
EngadgetHow very Dune.
SpaceX Finalizes IPO Price at $135 a Share in World’s Largest Public Offering
NYT TechnologyElon Musk’s rocket company said it would sell more than 555 million shares at $135 each in its blockbuster initial public offering, which is set to begin trading on Friday.
Overwatch’s latest hero will throw a bike at your head
EngadgetShion arrives when Season 3 starts on June 16.
SpaceX IPO: How Our Reporters Assess the Sky-High Valuation and Potential Economic Impact
NYT TechnologyTwo Times tech reporters and their editor talk about assessing the sky-high valuation of the rocket and satellite maker, the potential economic impact of its public debut and the role of the world’s richest man in it all.
Skeptics Question Whether SpaceX Is Worth $1.77 Trillion
NYT TechnologyElon Musk’s rocket company is spending big and losing money. That has raised questions about whether it can justify its valuation for its blockbuster initial public offering.
Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden try to fight censorship with bipartisan JAWBONE Act
Ars TechnicaCruz/Wyden bill would help Americans sue federal officials over censorship.
AcuRite admits new app falls short, delays old app’s May shutdown to fix problems
Ars TechnicaThe old app “still needs to be retired,” AcuRite tells us.
Another parent has filed a wrongful death suit against OpenAI
EngadgetYet another parent is suing OpenAI, claiming its chatbot did not do enough to prevent their child’s death by suicide.
The Philips Skylight lets you recreate natural daylight anywhere in your home
EngadgetThe Philips Skylight recreates natural daylight indoors, but we may not be able to buy it in the US.
Did Iron Age Britons remove brains of the dead?
Ars TechnicaArchaeologists found apparent scrape marks inside a skull; long bones may have been sharpened into tools.
Dave the Diver swims onto iOS and Android this August
EngadgetUnderwater roguelite / restaurant management game Dave the Diver paddles onto mobile later this summer.
Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
BBC TechnologyThe boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world’s richest person – and might even soon become a trillionaire.
Teardown finds that the Trump phone is practically the same as an HTC handset
EngadgetThe only functional difference between a Trump Phone and the HTC U24 Pro is the battery, iFixit discovered.
Cybersecurity
Blink’s six-piece outdoor camera kit is a great deal under $200
The VergeYou can save on a big set of outdoor security cameras ahead of Prime Day. Amazon has a five-pack of Blink cameras with a video doorbell included that’s marked down to $166.99. The bundle includes a Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+, five Blink Outdoor 2K+ cameras, and a Blink Sync Module Core.
Artificial Intelligence
Several things I like about macOS 27 Golden Gate that have nothing to do with AI
Ars TechnicaAI aside, Golden Gate includes a bunch of subtle-but-helpful improvements.
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
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.
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
Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
BBC TechnologyArmed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
A warrantless wiretap law is about to expire — but surveillance networks aren’t actually ‘going dark’
The VergeCongress has failed to pass a three-week extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), with the House voting 218-198 against reauthorizing the controversial warrantless wiretapping authority through July 2nd. After a short-term extension earlier this year, the spyi…
Computers
Jeff Bezos Wants to Build an ‘Artificial General Engineer’
NYT TechnologyAs co-chief executive of the start-up Prometheus, the Amazon founder is using A.I. to improve how devices ranging from computers to jet engines are made.
“This cannot continue”: Xbox leaders lay out “hard truths” behind sagging brand
Ars TechnicaBrutal self-assessment paints a picture of a Microsoft gaming division in crisis.
Mobile
Here are the price-matching policies for Best Buy, GameStop, and others
The VergeNothing is more frustrating than buying a new pair of headphones, an OLED TV, or a laptop just to find out that you could have gotten it for cheaper somewhere else just a few days or weeks later. That’s why, in order to keep customers happy and prevent them from shopping elsewhere, some retailers…
Space
How Tesla’s Stock Listing in 2010 Enabled SpaceX’s I.P.O.
NYT TechnologyInvestors who bought the automaker’s shares in its initial public offering became rich. As a result, many have a deep faith in Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX.
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.
SpaceX raising $75 billion in record-setting IPO as Nasdaq debut awaits
CNBC TechnologySpaceX is selling 555.6 shares at $135 a piece, raising $75 billion in the largest IPO on record.
Warren questions SpaceX IPO oversight in new letter to stock indexes
CNBC TechnologySen. Elizabeth Warren seeking answers on changes to index provider waiting periods, protections for retail investors, in a letter obtained first by CNBC.
Jim Cramer warns SpaceX could soar to unsustainable levels after its debut
CNBC TechnologyCNBC’s Jim Cramer warned that overwhelming demand for SpaceX could send the stock to unsustainable levels after it begins trading.
Green Tech
Summer Game Fest 2026 roundup: All the shows, trailers, news and reviews
EngadgetSo long and thanks for all the cool new video games.
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.
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.
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 …
General Tech
Alaskans will be flying blind after NSF decommissions ocean monitoring network
Ars TechnicaAlaska’s multibillion-dollar fishing industry and vulnerable coastal communities at risk.
The first complex cells had genes from a complex mix of species
Ars TechnicaOur ancestors’ genomes were built through successive waves of gene transfers.
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.
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.
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…