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Rivian boss says Level 4 autonomous driving is "much closer than people think", but Tesla is struggling to convince its own employees that the technology is reliable
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Rivian's boss hypes up the company's self-driving systems, while Tesla's own employees claim the tech isn't ready
God of War: Laufey announced, will follow Kratos wife
Mashable / now
Santa Monica Studio has unveiled God of War: Laufey , the next title in the popular God of War video game franchise . The upcoming action-adventure game shifts focus from god of war Kratos to his eponymous wife (voiced by Daredevil 's Deborah Ann Woll ), who isn't having as peaceful an afterlife as her family likely hoped. SEE ALSO: The 'God of War' trilogy is getting a remake Credit: Santa Monic
Poland wants to ban phones and smartwatches in schools
Engadget / 10min
The Polish government has approved several bills, including one that would ban phones in the classroom.
Google will allow websites to exclude themselves from AI search results
Engadget / 53min
The company says opting out won't impact placement in regular searches.
Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results
BBC News / 57min
The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".
NYT Pips hints, answers for June 3, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you co
Hurdle hints and answers for June 3, 2026
Mashable / 2h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on June 3
Mashable / 2h
The Moon may look like it is, but it's not full anymore. In fact, it's a few days past it. It's still mostly lit up, however, so if you're hoping to catch a glimpse of some features on its surface, you're more than in luck. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Wednesday, June 3, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous. Tonight, 92% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide . Witho
The Trump White House is ready to regulate AI, but it's exactly the wrong body to do so, and its control could become a problem
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Donald Trump just signed an executive order that gives the US Government unprecedented control over future AI frontier models. This could be a recipe for disaster
Amazon's Mid-Year Sale has plenty of good cheap robovacs, but there are some models you should definitely avoid
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
A variety of robot vacuums are steeply discounted on Amazon right now, but it helps to know what to look for so you spend your money wisely, and I've picked four to help you get started.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 3, 2026
Mashable / 4h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you have a sweet tooth. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and
NYT Strands hints, answers for June 3, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you have a green thumb. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 3, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you like to take it up a level. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT C
DOGE Whistleblower Had His Brakes Cut Hours After Elon Put Him On Blast, Suit Alleges
Gizmodo / 5h
After calling out suspicious data access by DOGE, one whistleblower suddenly found himself in the crosshairs of the world's wealthiest man and his fans.
The JBL Xtreme 5 is one of the best Bluetooth speakers I’ve ever tested, delivering mesmerizing bass, impressive clarity, and thunderous power — it earns its asking price in every way imaginable
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
I tested the JBL Xtreme 5 and it’s one of the most exciting-sounding speakers I’ve ever used, with earth-shaking bass and gigantic amounts of power.
Scientists Find Way to Supercharge Dangerous Computer ‘Worms’ With A.I.
NYT > Technology / 5h
Researchers 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.
‘We need an AI that places humanity first’: Microsoft AI CEO outlines hopes to build “humanist superintelligence” - and has seven new models to help him do it
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman reveals seven new AI models, has unsurprisingly high hopes for an AI-enabled future.
Male bowerbirds hope to dazzle females with bright human-made items
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Male bowerbirds are notorious for their complex mating rituals. They build intricate tunnels out of twigs—the bowers from which they get their name—and then decorate them with random colorful items gleaned from the environment. When a female of the species shows up to check out a male's fancy digs, the male tosses his shiniest objects in her direction and shows off his plumage in hopes of impress
Microsoft plans Linux tools and an RTX Spark desktop for Windows developers
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Microsoft's Build developer conference kicked off today , and as with almost everything the company has done in the last few years, Microsoft's opening keynote focused overwhelmingly on AI and other closely related technologies. There's Microsoft Scout , an OpenClaw-based "Autopilot" agent that can hook into Microsoft 365 data to perform tasks for users; several new AI models ; an expanded previe
Meta will reportedly let employees take 30-minute breaks from its tracking program
Engadget / 6h
Workers can pause the all-seeing eye when they need to "check something personal."
Ötzi the Iceman’s Microbes Still Show Signs of Life After 5,300 Years
Gizmodo / 6h
New research provides a deep dive into the ancient and modern day microbes that call Ötzi home.
Milan Linate Airport May Get Long Haul Flights, But Only For Rich People
One Mile at a Time / 6h
Here’s a proposal that certainly counters the general trend we see in Europe when it comes to how regulators view the airline industry… Milan Linate could get long haul, all-business class flights There are two airports serving Milan — Linate Airport (LIN) is close to the city center, and is limited to regional flights, and then Malpensa Airport (MXP) is further from the city, and is open to flig
'Stop duct-taping human email into machine workflows' — Hostinger unleashes Agentic Mail to fix the biggest bottleneck in AI automation
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Hostinger introduces Agentic Mail, reworking email infrastructure to support AI agents through real-time automation, webhook triggers, and controlled workflows.
Squishmallows, dentures, and an ‘I Heart Hot Dads’ bag: Uber has found thousands of items left in robotaxis
TechCrunch / 6h
Even in a future of robot taxis, someone still has to return the things passengers leave behind.
Until Dawn 2 looks like Cabin in the Woods, but in a jungle
Engadget / 6h
The sequel is headed to PS5 in 2027.
Palantir Contracts Have Become ‘An Unacceptable Point of Weakness,’ UK Politicians Warn
Wired / 6h
A government committee says that the country’s growing dependence on the data analytics company is a serious liability.
'A new approach': Microsoft CEO claims its "AI Superfactory" will use the same amount of water each year as a neighborhood restaurant
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
As concerns rise over data centers, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella looks to allay fears.
Southwest Card’s New 90,000-Point Bonus Gets You Most Of The Way To Companion Pass
View from the Wing / 7h
Southwest’s new 90,000-point Priority Card offer is valuable on its own, but the bigger play is Companion Pass. Between the bonus, required spending, and the 15,000 qualifying-point boost from holding a Southwest card, this offer gets you most of what you need for the best deal in travel.
The Federal Agency Fighting Bed Bugs Keeps Getting Infested But its Workers Aren’t Allowed to Telecommute
Gizmodo / 7h
Trump's USDA says employees of the bed bug-infested Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are expected to show up to their noxious, itchy office or spend vacation days to work from home.
Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone
BBC News / 7h
A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, June 3 (game #1591)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, June 3 (game #1088)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, June 3 (game #822)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword arrives September 25 but there's a demo today
Engadget / 7h
Capcom's latest game is looking sharp.
Cyera eyes $12B valuation at 80x ARR multiple despite operating losses
TechCrunch / 7h
The cybersecurity company is nearing a $300 million round led by Evolution Equity Partners.
10 Hacks Every Perplexity User Should Know
Lifehacker / 7h
You probably use Perplexity as a quick answer machine. Instead of Google Search, you ask Perplexity questions, and it responds with citations you can check yourself. While Perplexity is good at this, the scope of what the service can do (especially in the paid tiers) goes way beyond. After integrating some built-in features, harnessing the power of Perplexity Computer's background processing, and
I love to travel independently — here's my tech kit list to guarantee a successful solo trip
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Over the years I've honed the perfect setup to to block out annoyances, help me switch off, and guard against any travel hiccups.
Alaska Airlines to remove earning on basic economy tickets, increase ticketing fees
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
Alaska Airlines is removing the ability to earn miles and status when purchasing basic economy tickets in addition to increasing partner award booking fees, as first reported by AwardWallet and confirmed by the carrier. It now joins American Airlines , Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in adding new restrictions to basic economy tickets, which have gotten increasingly restrictive and punishing
God of War Laufey stars the wife of Kratos and a jelly cube
Engadget / 7h
After playing as Kratos and Atreus, now we get to be Faye.
'UGVs are the new future of warfare' — Inside the Ukrainian unit set to become the world's first military brigade where robots outnumber human soldiers
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Ukraine increasingly uses ground robots for combat and logistics, reducing infantry exposure while transforming battlefield operations and tactical approaches significantly.
10 Tasker Hacks Every Android User Should Know
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. As I've covered before , Tasker is the ultimate Android app for hacks, automations, and customizations. $3.99 from the Google Play Store , it gives you deep access into the settings and features of Android, so you can do more with Google's mobile operating system. It's actually not the easiest app to describe in just a few words—the best way to sh
Gorgeous New Alaska Lounge Portland Opens: Talk About An Upgrade!
One Mile at a Time / 7h
In 2024, we saw the opening of a stunning new terminal at Portland International Airport (PDX). I haven’t been yet, but it truly looks like the most impressive terminal in the country. The one thing missing at the time was a new Alaska Lounge, to add capacity, and reflect the carrier’s new design concept. So along those lines, there’s now a positive update . Details of the new Alaska Lounge Portl
Is this 'the next computer'? Microsoft’s Project Solara looks to break AI out of the PC and into the real world
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Project Solara is giving AI agents a taste of freedom, and could bring them to every part of your life.
Control Resonant will bend your reality on September 24, 2026
Engadget / 7h
You can pre-order the Faden siblings' next adventure now.
Microsoft charges hundreds every year for Visual Studio Pro, but it’s only $33 here
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Drop your Microsoft Visual Studio Pro monthly subscription and get it for life for $33. Sale ends June 7. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 $32.97 $499.99 Save $467.02 Visual Studio Professional subscriptions through Microsoft’s standard licensing run hundreds every year, and that bill sticks with forever without ever offering you more. If yo
‘We don't use AI in the project; everything is handcrafted’: Rayman Legends Retold artists on the platforming classic's makeover
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Rayman Legends Retold's art team talks about the game's major makeover.
Rayman Legends Retold is a confusing remake, but at least it's more of one of the best platformers of all time
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
I went hands-on with Rayman Legends Retold, and while I don't understand any better than you do why it exists, I'm excited to play more of one of the best 2D platformers of all time.
Quote of the day by Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai: "Quantum is where AI was five years ago" — insight on the next big tech craze
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
AI is reshaping society in real time, and many expect quantum computing to one day do the same — but not for some time yet
Silent Hill: Townfall will hit PC and PS5 on September 24
Engadget / 8h
Screen Burn is bringing Konami-branded horror to a fictional Scottish island.
American Airlines Flight Met By Hazmat After Service Dog Mess Makes Passengers Sick
View from the Wing / 8h
An American Airlines regional jet from Nashville to Washington National was met by hazmat crews after a so-called service dog made such a mess in the cabin that passengers became sick. Genuine service animals can have accidents, but this is exactly why travelers are fed up with fake service-animal paperwork: a trained working dog is not supposed to turn a cramped regional jet into a biohazard.
Microsoft's Project Solara is an Android OS designed for agents instead of apps
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Microsoft has been deeply committed to the growth of generative AI technology in recent years through its now-fragmented partnership with OpenAI. At Build 2026, the company remains all-in on AI, and it's looking toward the future with a new software platform. The new Android-based OS is called Project Solara, and Microsoft says Solara is designed to run agents instead of apps. Project Solara is n
Amazon-owned Ring should pay Americans for scanning their faces, lawsuit says
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
A lawsuit against Amazon is seeking financial damages for millions of Americans whose faces may have been recorded by Ring cameras since the Familiar Faces feature was rolled out late last year. Plaintiff Charles Sigwalt yesterday filed a class action suit that aims to represent all people in the US "who had their facial recognition data collected, retained, and otherwise used by the Familiar Fac
If I had a hammer... it might actually be a rhino tooth
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
One way archaeologists learn how ancient people, including Neanderthals, did things is to attempt to do those things themselves, a process called experimental archaeology. Normally, that involves making stone tools, butchering deer, or distilling birch tar. But in a new study, it meant doing very destructive things to teeth from one of the world’s most carefully protected animals. That's because
Feds failing in bid to take a supercomputer from a climate research center
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
In December, the Trump administration abruptly announced it would shut down the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), a Boulder, Colorado-based facility that helps researchers perform studies of weather, climate, atmospheric chemistry, and more. The news came as a shock, given that the government had never identified serious deficiencies in the management of NCAR and its associated sup
Mathematicians warn of AI threats to profession as industry encroaches
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Mathematicians warned against rising tech industry influence in a declaration describing the many challenges that AI poses to mathematics research. The timing of the declaration comes two weeks after OpenAI publicized one of its AI models as having disproved an 80-year-old mathematical conjecture in geometry. The declaration was developed by a working group of 16 researchers over eight months fol
You Should Install the June Android Security Patch ASAP
Lifehacker / 8h
Google's June Android security patch isn't one to miss. The company may roll out a security update once a month, but this latest version is quite the update: As reported by BleepingComputer , the patch contains fixes for 124 security flaws. That in and of itself makes this a substantial update, but the reason to install it with haste comes down to one particular fix. One of the 124 vulnerabilitie
Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers
BBC News / 8h
The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.
Kemuri gameplay trailer shows off yokai battling and great fashion
Engadget / 8h
JPop Demon Hunters? Yes please.
A Rayman Legends remake will arrive on October 1
Engadget / 8h
The standard version of Rayman Legends Retold will cost $40.
Film Community Aghast as Martin Scorsese Extolls AI Startup, Says He Now Uses AI for Storyboards
Futurism / 8h
The film community is in meltdown after acclaimed director Martin Scorsese promoted a new AI startup called Black Forest Labs, saying that he’s already using its tech to help plan his movies. Scorsese revealed this collaboration in a statement to The New York Times on Tuesday, which was accompanied by the release of a new promotional video from Black Forest Labs depicting the 83-year-old film leg
World Cup Will Be Patrolled by Security Robodogs
Futurism / 8h
The Trump administration’s violent deportations and crackdown on protestors against Immigration and Customs Enforcement have set an ominous tone for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which is taking across a number of North American host cities this month. Both human rights and football fan groups have voiced concerns over the militarization of law enforcement and presence of ICE agents during the lea
There’s Something Living Inside Fog, Scientists Find
Futurism / 8h
There’s something living in the fog. Repeat: there’s something living in the fog. It may sound like a twisted update to the classic John Carpenter film — or a log line for the new Apple TV horror series “Widow’s Bay” — but these low-hanging clouds are indeed rife with living bacteria, according to new research. The findings, published in a study in the journal Environmental Microbiology , showed
The New ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ Trailer Unleashes the Weapon
Gizmodo / 8h
Insomniac Games used the latest State of Play to show 'Marvel's Wolverine' in all its brutal, mutant glory.
Andrew Yang Is Living the Presidential Life (Trying to Build a Mobile Phone Business)
Gizmodo / 8h
The former presidential candidate’s Noble Mobile just acquired Helium Mobile.
Everything You Need to Know About Prime Day 2026
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. This year, Prime Day got off to an unusual start with the news that one of the biggest online sales of the year would move to June, a month earlier than previous years. Now, Amazon has officially released the dates of the sale—it'll be from June 23-26, 2026. Here is everyth
Insomniac Games' Wolverine looks comically violent
Engadget / 8h
The first gameplay trailer shows off bloody melee combat.
“AI is now useful”: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang thinks a new era for AI is here - and its partnership with Microsoft could be key for achieving it
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Now that AI is actually proving useful, more and more of us will actually benefit, Nvidia CEO says.
Microsoft Targets Legal Fears to Sell Its Powerful New AI Model to Businesses
Gizmodo / 8h
MAI-Thinking-1 is one of seven new models the company announced today, less than one year after unveiling its first in-house models.
Bleh: Alaska Airlines Cuts All Points & Status Earning On Saver (Basic) Fares
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Here’s a negative change, though I can’t say I’m surprised, given the general industry trend that we’ve seen. Alaska Saver fares won’t earn any points as of July 31, 2026 Alaska’s Atmos Rewards program has just quietly updated its points earning chart , to reflect a major new restriction. I’ll just quote the program’s announcement: Important earning update: Saver fares (X class) earn 30% of miles
Milan May Open Its Convenient Airport To Long-Haul Flights — But Only For Business Class Passengers
View from the Wing / 9h
Milan may open its close-in Linate airport to long-haul flights for the first time — but only if every seat is business class. The draft carveout would let premium passengers skip faraway Malpensa for all-business narrowbody flights, with New York the obvious first target, while economy passengers remain shut out of the city’s most convenient airport.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Made Some Major Changes Thanks to ‘The Odyssey’
Gizmodo / 9h
Tom Holland talked about the connections between his two big blockbusters releasing in July.
Hyatt's extended booking window, a famed LA hotel gets a new life and other hotel news
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Believe it or not, summer is here. I'm writing this column from ultra-humid and hot Miami , where I'll spend a week at a hospitality conference trying to learn what's new, what's great and where you should go spend your hard-earned dollars. But first: writing by the beach. It's a tough gig, but someone has to do it. The last few weeks I've been traveling around the world for TPG, from a service t
There's a sneaky way to watch Love Island USA season 8 for free
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
We've found a sneaky way to stream Love Island USA season 8 for free from anywhere in the world.
Want a Runna Premium membership for free? Global Running Day is on June 3, and all you have to do to get 2 weeks free is log a 5k on Strava — and if you've got an Apple or Garmin Watch, you can also nab a 'limited edition award'
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
How Apple Watch, Garmin and Strava users could earn rewards for Global Running Day, including a free two week Runna membership.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day fans can see the new Marvel movie early thanks to Amazon Prime — it's the worst-kept secret on the internet this week
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to be released on July 31, but if you don't want to wait that long to see it, Amazon Prime has you covered.
I Raced Hyrox With the Garmin Forerunner 970 on One Wrist and the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro on the Other, and Here's How They Compared
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Last Friday, my fellow Lifehacker writer Beth Skwarecki and I completed a Hyrox race with a time of 01:36:48. I consider this a perfectly solid debut for one runner and one weightlifter trying to meet somewhere in the middle. While we were at it, I strapped the Garmin Forerunner 970 ($749.99) to my left wrist and the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro ($449.99
The Top 10 Movies Right Now, According to Streaming Data
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. In May, the streaming wars were won by Sam Raimi's Send Help , a bloody, funny, fast-moving thriller about office politics and revenge. The competition was stiff, including everything from all-time classics like T he Devil Wears Prada, to an octopus movie starring Sally Field, to a new chapter in the story of comic book vigilante the Punisher. Set
Scientists May Have Found a Way to Detect a Third Type of Magnetism
Gizmodo / 9h
The third type of magnetism could prove the most useful of all—if researchers can identify the materials that exhibit it.
A Second Delta One Lounge Is Opening At LAX In 2027, And That’s A First
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Delta Air Lines has just revealed plans for its latest Delta One Lounge… and rather oddly, it’s at an airport that already has a Delta One Lounge. Delta One Lounge coming to LAX Terminal 2 Delta is known for its excellent Delta One One Lounges , and there are currently four locations , in Boston (BOS), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), and Seattle (SEA). The Delta One Lounge LAX opened back in 2
Amazon Luna adds Hollow Knight to its catalog for June
Engadget / 9h
Hollow Knight joins the Amazon Luna game catalog this month.
Update iOS Now to Fix Your iPhone's Charging Problems
Lifehacker / 9h
At WWDC 2026 next week , Apple is almost assuredly going to reveal iOS 27 for the first time . But even with just days to go until that announcement, the company is still actively updating iOS 26. Astute observers may have noticed a new update hit their iPhones on Monday, iOS 26.5.1, and while it isn't the feature-filled new experience iOS 27 will be, it does ship with an important bug patch for
Anonymous video chat app leaks data on millions of users — more than 22 million records exposed, including 3 million containing names and email addresses
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
A not-so-private anonymous video chat app has compromised credentials, including usernames, emails, and network information, thanks to a misconfigured Kibana dashboard.
Massive Las Vegas Sphere competitors’ debut in China with simpler setups and a Temu-like, 92% lower price point
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
China is opening two immersive LED dome venues that mimic Sphere concepts while costing far less and emphasizing culture.
Seven States Sue Trump for Cancelling New York Offshore Wind Farm
Gizmodo / 9h
The project would have powered more than 1.3 million homes in New York and New Jersey, the lawsuit claims.
How to keep your teeth dentist-level clean without flossing
Mashable / 10h
If you’re fiber maxxing, dodging microplastics, and working out, but putting in the bare minimum on your oral health routine, you’re missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. A growing body of research shows that issues like gum disease may cause inflammation and send bacteria into the bloodstream , potentially contributing to more serious health issues down the line. In other words, dental hygiene
What we learned at Microsoft Build: Autopilots, MAI-Thinking-1, and Nvidia RTX Spark
Mashable / 10h
Microsoft is so keen to help you deploy AI agents, it's building its own version of OpenClaw — and a new agentic OS based on Android rather than Windows. CEO Satya Nadella doubled down on AI agents and tools during his keynote at the company's annual Microsoft Build conference for developers on Tuesday. That included a first look at Project Soltera, an Android-based software platform which Micros
Tech Life
BBC News / 10h
The tech company announces its new Majorana 2 chip.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ May Not Require You to See Any Previous Marvel Movies
Gizmodo / 10h
Directors Joe and Anthony Russo are now referring to the upcoming film as 'Phase Zero.'
Supercar speed, sedan practicality—this BMW does both
How-To Geek / 10h
Life is usually all about compromise—less flavor for fewer calories, less fun for more practicality, that kind of trade-off. Cars are no different, especially if you’ve spent any time looking at sports cars versus something you can actually live with every day.
4 critically-acclaimed HBO Max shows to watch this week (June 1-7)
How-To Geek / 10h
June is upon us, and with it, HBO Max has announced its June lineup , which includes some hugely anticipated new seasons of shows, the biggest of them being the third season of House of the Dragon (June 21) and season 9 of Rick and Morty (June 15). Things don't start heating up until a bit later in the month, but now would be a great time to delve into an older HBO show you maybe haven't given a
How to watch NHL Stanley Cup Final 2026: live stream Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes, TV channels, preview for Game 1
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Here's how to watch Golden Knights vs Hurricanes live streams online in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, as the NHL's biggest prize is up for grabs.
I spent 3 hours with Lego’s new Pokémon Smart Play sets — they solve the Smart Brick’s biggest problems, and are simply perfect
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The Pokémon Lego Smart Play sets are a triumph of everything that makes Lego and Pokémon a delight.
Martin Scorsese Feels the Power of the Dark Side, Jumps on the AI Bandwagon
Gizmodo / 10h
As he would say, "Well, the industry is over."
Philly Cops Are Reportedly Monitoring Anti-AI Memes, According to Internal Alert
Gizmodo / 10h
A bulletin from a regional fusion center clocks increasing anti-AI sentiment on social media and warns offline destructive action is coming.
She sat in silence as others discussed her "hostage situation" — how a former Facebook whistleblower is being silenced 'regardless of whether what she says is true'
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Former Facebook exec and whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams was silenced from promoting her book at 2026 Hay Festival.
Nashville Airport Opens Bidding For A Massive Credit Card Lounge — Will Amex, Chase, Or Capital One Win?
View from the Wing / 10h
Nashville airport’s long-rumored credit card lounge is now a real bidding opportunity: 20,600 square feet, a required $20.6 million buildout, premium food and drinks, private bathrooms, family or gaming space, and a 15-year lease. American Express and Chase have already been in discussions, Capital One has every reason to look, and the winner could make Nashville one of the biggest bank-lounge bat
Dashlane says hackers stole password vaults via a 'brute force attack'
4 TTPs•
Engadget / 10h
Hackers used brute forced about 20 password vaults from Dashlane.
5 ways to repurpose an old Galaxy Watch
How-To Geek / 10h
A Galaxy Watch is a lot easier (and cheaper) to upgrade than a Galaxy phone, which means you may have one or two lying around if you’ve been in the ecosystem for a while. Thankfully, these old smartwatches don’t have to be useless pucks in a box. Let’s get creative.
Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor
BBC News / 10h
The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.
The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching ‘The White Lotus’
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Over the course of three seasons (so far), HBO’s The White Lotus has served up a delicious menu of murder mystery, eat-the-rich satire, and hilarious class warfare. From Hawa’ii to Sicily to Thailand, the show’s intricate storytelling and Mike White’s acerbic character work have made it an addictive sensation. Season Four—set in Paris—is on the wa
He Blew the Whistle on DOGE. Then His Brakes Were Cut
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Wired / 10h
A federal IT staffer filed a complaint about DOGE, then went public. Shortly after Elon Musk boosted a post calling his claims false, his brake lines were cut. Now he’s suing for defamation.
The PlayStation VR2 gets a rare discount in this year's Days of Play sale
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Sony has launched a rare offer on the PSVR 2 as part of its Days of Play sale.
Uber caps employee AI spending after blowing through budget in 4 months
TechCrunch / 10h
Uber's cutback has occurred after the company had reportedly encouraged staff to use AI as much as possible.
Beelink makes history by becoming the first PC manufacturer to roll out 10GbE LAN ports across entry-level Mini PCs
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Beelink's Wildcat Lake mini PCs introduce standard 10GbE networking, combining Intel 18A processors with compact designs and AI capabilities.
New Microsoft tool lets devs spin up AI behavior tests using text descriptions
TechCrunch / 11h
Microsoft on Tuesday took the wraps off Adaptive Spec-driven Scoring for Evaluation and Regression Testing, an open source framework for spinning up AI evaluations.
The Hisense UR8 TV is finally out, and its the most affordable RGB TV weve seen so far
Mashable / 11h
AVAILABLE NOW: The Hisense UR8 RGB Mini-LED 4K TV lineup is live at Best Buy as of June 2. Prices start at $1,299.99 for the 55-inch model and run up to $4,999 for the 100-inch model. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense UR8 RGB Mini-LED TV 55 through 100 inches, starting at $1,199.99 After months of speculation about a release date, the Hisense UR8 RGB TV is finally here and available a
President Trump does an about-face with new AI oversight executive order
Mashable / 11h
With an AI arms race already well underway, President Trump finally took a small step toward governmental AI oversight by signing a new executive order. Trump's order, entitled "Promoting advanced artificial intelligence innovation and security," first boasts of his administration's ability to cut red tape on AI advances, while also acknowledging the national security considerations that artifici
Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI over ChatGPTs alleged links to violence
Mashable / 11h
The Florida attorney general filed suit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, on Monday, making Florida the first state to take legal action against the company over alleged real-world harms caused by ChatGPT. The complaint, filed in Highlands County Circuit Court, accuses the company of deceiving consumers about the chatbot's safety while knowingly deploying a product its own researchers had f
The Subaru Trailseeker is the wagon the Outback used to be—and now it's electric
How-To Geek / 11h
The Subaru Outback used to occupy a unique space in the market, blending wagon practicality with SUV capability in a package that felt refreshingly different from the sea of crossovers around it. With the latest redesign pushing it further toward a traditional SUV shape, some longtime fans have been left wondering where that distinctive wagon-like character went. Ironically, the answer may have a
Earn up to 30,000 Wyndham Rewards bonus points after just 4 nights this summer
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
A new Wyndham Rewards promotion is now seriously making me consider booking one or two stays with the program this summer. With this new promotion, you must register and then book your qualifying stay(s) by Sept. 3. That's right: Wyndham says stays booked before you register for the promotion won't count. If you complete your qualifying stay(s) by Sept. 30, you'll earn as follows: 7,500 points fo
A new, 2nd Delta One Lounge is coming to LAX in 2027
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Delta is doubling down on Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The airline has announced plans to open its second Delta One Lounge at the airport in 2027, meaning LAX will be the only hub (so far) with two of the airline's swanky international business-class lounges. The new Delta One Lounge at LAX will be in Terminal 2, while the existing Delta One Lounge at LAX is in Terminal 3. Delta opera
Over 5,000 malicious domains targeting 2026 US Midterm elections spotted going live – and they could be used for fraud, phishing, or worse
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Malicious actors are not targeting vote counters, but rather the voters themselves.
How to watch Love Island USA season 8 online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
As Ariana Madix and Iain Stirling welcome 12 new amorous mischief-makers into the Fiji villa, here's how to watch Love Island USA season 8 online.
'I think it's a good thing': Intel seemingly 'welcomes the competition' from Nvidia RTX Spark CPU — but I doubt that's the case behind closed doors
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Intel is playing it cool about Nvidia's new CPU, but I suspect that in reality it's worried that this could be bad news for its laptop dominance.
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth is finally on the Nintendo Switch 2 — one weekend in, I love the portable versatility, but the graphics are… not good
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, the continuation of the retelling started by Final Fantasy VII: Remake, has finally made it to non-PlayStation consoles.
Amazon, Ring sued for alleged privacy violations from facial recognition tools
Engadget / 11h
Ring is the source of a new lawsuit that claims one of its features can capture facial data from passers by without their knowledge.
Microsoft’s Big New Idea for AI Gadgets Is a Badge With a Camera
Gizmodo / 11h
Move over, AI pendants; it's badge time.
New ‘Backrooms’ Game Merges Quantum Mechanics With an Old-School Dungeon Crawler
Gizmodo / 11h
Quantum computing remains in a superposition of "viable" and "not viable," but this game is intriguing either way.
Microsoft launches new MAI family of AI models for reasoning, voice, coding, and images
Mashable / 11h
Microsoft used its Build 2026 developer conference on Tuesday to announce a new family of in-house AI models, alongside a slew of other news. The announcements, delivered during CEO Satya Nadella's conference keynote, span the company's full product stack, from silicon to operating system to cloud infrastructure. Besides the new AI models, highlights include Microsoft Scout, a new personal agent
Microsoft launches new personal AI agent, Microsoft Scout
Mashable / 11h
Microsoft delivered major AI announcements this year at its annual developer conference, Microsoft Build . One of the biggest AI announcements from today's event is arguably Microsoft Scout, a brand new personal AI agent from the company. Microsoft Scout is the first in a new category of AI agents that Microsoft is calling Autopilots , "always-on agents that work autonomously, with their own iden
How to watch the revenge thriller Is God Is: Now streaming
Mashable / 11h
Playwright Aleshea Harris' cinematic translation of her celebrated play Is God Is is "the first epic summer movie " of 2026, according to Mashable's entertainment editor, Kristy Puchko. Part revenge thriller and part road trip movie, it's the kind of movie that begs to be seen in theaters. If you missed it, however, or you'd rather watch it from your own couch, it's now available to watch at home
IGN Live 2026 is almost here: Use our code to save on tickets
Mashable / 11h
Our friends at IGN are putting on a show this weekend, and gamers won't want to miss it. Specifically, IGN Live 2026 is almost upon us. The show takes place on June 6 and 7 at the Magic Box @ The Reef venue in Los Angeles, and you can purchase a ticket to attend if you happen to be in the area this weekend. (You can use the discount code MASHABLE10 to save on tickets.) The annual summer gaming sh
Southwest Passenger Finds Garbage And Brown Liquid On Seat — Gets Yelled At For Moving To Empty Row
View from the Wing / 11h
Southwest’s new assigned-seating era is already producing the kind of customer-unfriendly absurdity the old airline used to avoid: a passenger says her assigned seat had garbage and brown liquid on it, but when she moved to an empty row she got yelled at instead. The deeper problem is that Southwest is trying to enforce a paid seat model before it has the premium product, technology, or consistent
A startup, Everand, is now bundling e-books, audiobooks, and book clubs in challenge to Amazon
TechCrunch / 11h
A new reading subscription from Everand offers access to both e-books and audiobooks, and Fable's book club community.
One Claude feature solved my biggest frustration, then Anthropic killed it
How-To Geek / 11h
I love Claude, but it can be incredibly frustrating to use. I constantly found myself having to type the same prompts over and over again to force Claude to do what I wanted. The solution was simple but now Claude is removing the feature it relies on.
Google’s June Android Drop Could End AI Scam Calls for Good
Lifehacker / 11h
An increasing number of powerful AI tools are now available to play around with , and they're becoming available to hackers and scammers as well as everyone else—which means a whole new set of attacks and dangers to watch out for. In the June Android Drop, Google's taking direct action against AI deepfake calls. Here's how it works: A scammer sets up a call that appears to be from your mom. The c
Android phones will soon be able to detect spoofed calls and impersonation scams
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
We're expecting Android 17 to begin rolling out later this month, but first, Google has a batch of updates for the wider Android device ecosystem. As usual, some of the new features are limited to specific devices, and others require using Google's apps. But if you don't mind the latter, you can get automated protection from the growing threat of deepfake phone scams. According to Google, "impers
The truth lies in the past in Silo S3 trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
In April, we got a short teaser for the third season of Silo , the critically acclaimed Apple TV series based on the trilogy by novelist Hugh Howey, which hinted at a mysterious origin story dating back centuries. Apple TV just released the full trailer, and it looks like our heroine is again facing conflict and danger because she just keeps asking so many inconvenient questions. As previously re
Number of suspected Ebola cases falls by hundreds as testing ramps up
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The estimated size of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has fallen by hundreds of cases as outbreak response efforts have ramped up and increased testing has ruled out illnesses. On Tuesday, a representative for the World Health Organization confirmed to Reuters that Congolese authorities are now reporting 437 cases in the DRC, including 321 confirmed cases and 116 suspec
Why a Neo Geo port of Doom is functionally impossible
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Here at Ars, we've taken pleasure in reporting on versions of Doom that run on everything from wireless earbuds and printers to Windows' notepad.exe and even inside Doom itself . So when we hear that a piece of game-playing hardware from the '90s (or later) can't run Doom , our ears perk up. That hardware is the Neo Geo, an early '90s game console that players of a certain age will remember for i
In a surprise launch, China debuts another big rocket designed for reusability
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The race to field China's first reusable launch vehicle is far less predictable than a similar competition that played out in the United States a decade ago. There was never any real question of which company would develop and demonstrate the first reusable orbital-class rocket in the United States. SpaceX landed a Falcon 9 booster for the first time in 2015, and a little more than a year later,
Martin Scorsese becomes the latest — and most unlikely — Hollywood voice for AI
TechCrunch / 11h
The caveat is that one of the world's most famous living directors is using the tech solely for storyboarding.
Anthropic Lets Claude Mythos Spread Its Glasswings
Gizmodo / 11h
It's dangerous, but not TOO dangerous to give to more organizations.
Meet Microsoft Scout, Your AI Coworker That Never Logs Off
Wired / 12h
Microsoft’s OpenClaw-style agent appears in Teams, just like a human colleague, and automates your dull office tasks.
Android Is Fighting Phone Scams With a New Feature to Prove Who’s Calling
Wired / 12h
Available for Android 12 and later, the anti-scam feature is baked into Google Dialer, which sends a silent “confirmation signal” to ensure whoever’s calling you is who they appear to be.
Bernie Sanders Announces Plan to Seize Half of AI Industry for the Public Good
Futurism / 12h
The hype surrounding generative AI has generated astronomical amounts of value, with tech companies raising tens of billions of dollars and many — including OpenAI and Anthropic — preparing to go public this year at sky-high valuations, in moves that will produce incredible wealth for their stockholders. Whether the average Joe will ever directly benefit from all of this is looking dubious at bes
Delta brings back Costa Rica route from New York JFK, 10 years later
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Delta Air Lines is giving New Yorkers an easier way to reach the beaches of Costa Rica. The Atlanta-based carrier this week filed plans to launch nonstop service from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica. Set in northwest Costa Rica and the gateway to the Guanacaste region, LIR is generally the top airport in the re
Best Rewards Card Offers Right Now — Up To 200,000 Points In Bonuses For Premium Travel [June 2026]
View from the Wing / 12h
June 2026 brings a fresh round of best-ever credit card offers, with several new bonuses added and others already gone. Here’s the up-to-date list of the most lucrative deals still available.
Android will now warn you if a caller is impersonating someone you know
Engadget / 12h
Google Photos and Google Play Books are also getting new AI-powered updates.
The European Parliament may be ditching Google as its default search engine
Engadget / 12h
The EU's moves towards digital sovereignty might include its Parliament ditching Google.
The Camp Snap 2 screenless camera is 15 percent thinner than the original
Engadget / 12h
The Camp Snap 2 is a slight improvement on the nostalgic throwback camera.
Microsoft launches Scout, an OpenClaw-inspired personal assistant
TechCrunch / 12h
Launched at Build, Microsoft Scout is a new AI assistant meant to bring the power and flexibility of OpenClaw into the Microsoft 365 system.
Ex-Anduril engineer raises $42M to build the Amazon of composite parts
TechCrunch / 12h
Layup Parts co-founder Zack Eakin has drawn on a motorsports background, and his experience working for Palmer Luckey and Elon Musk, to tackle making faster, cheaper, and better composites.
Google rolls out fake call detection to protect against AI deepfake impersonation scams
TechCrunch / 12h
As people increasingly refuse to answer calls from unknown numbers, scammers are shifting their tactics by spoofing trusted phone numbers and using AI deepfake technology to sound like authority figures, family members, or employers.
Microsoft offers devs a better way to control AI agent behavior
TechCrunch / 12h
The specification lets developer, compliance, and security teams define their own policies for agents to follow in portable policy files.
Google just made it way harder for scammers to trick Android users
How-To Geek / 12h
One of the worst things about the explosion of AI tools is how much more advanced scam calls have become. It’s now entirely possible to get fake calls with voices that sound exactly like people you know. The June Android drop is here to address this (and add some other goodies).
‘Mortal Kombat II’ Takes the Tournament to Your Living Room Next Week
Gizmodo / 12h
The sequel to 2021's 'Mortal Kombat' arrives on digital on June 9 with a 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD release on July 28.
Microsoft announces Project Solara, its take on an AI agent platform
Engadget / 12h
The company demoed Solara on an Echo Show-style smart display and a smart key badge.
Amazon faces class action lawsuit over Ring facial-recognition feature
TechCrunch / 12h
The class action lawsuit, filed in Seattle by Virginia resident Charles Sigwalt, claims that Ring's Familiar Faces feature stores images of passersby without consent.
I ditched my browser and RSS reader on Android for these two command-line apps instead
How-To Geek / 12h
I like a good, well-designed and visually appealing website as much as the next guy, but more and more often, I find myself turning to RSS feeds to cut through the clutter and distraction .
Long-Threatened Powerful El Niño Could Emerge Any Day Now, UN Warns
Gizmodo / 12h
The World Meteorological Organization advised that nations "need to prepare" for the increasing risk of extreme storms, flooding, droughts, and heatwaves.
Atmos Rewards Partner Award Booking Fee Increasing To $20 (From $12.50)
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Here’s a change that I don’t personally mind (based on my own consumer behavior), but that’s objectively negative… Atmos Rewards partner award booking fee increases by 60% Atmos Rewards is the loyalty program of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, and offers all kinds of great redemption opportunities . If you do book an award ticket that includes travel on a partner airline, there’s a partner
This is the first Snapdragon C laptop ever shown
Mashable / 12h
Snapdragon C, Qualcomm's new SoC for budget laptops , showed up at an Acer showcase at Computex, and PCMag got a quick look at it.
2 new Lego Botanicals sets just dropped: Meet Woodland Mushrooms and Water Lilies
Mashable / 12h
A quick look at the new flower Lego sets from June 2026 Lego Water Lilies (11511) $29.99 Lego Woodland Mushrooms (11505) $79.99 Lego Floral Decor Perfume Bottle (31383) $29.99 April showers bring May flowers, and June brings new Lego Botanicals sets — or however the old saying goes. On June 1, Lego dropped two new nature-inspired sets to add to your ever-growing Lego flowers collection: Meet Wood
You'll love Milwaukee's new M18 Striker Hammer Chisel
How-To Geek / 12h
Having the right tool for the job can make all the difference, which is why many DIYers and mechanics still use a wide range of air tools. Milwaukee is well-known for its wide array of tools, but it also makes a bunch of specialty items . A prime example is the all-new M18 STRIKER Hammer Chisel (3771-20), which Milwaukee says is the world's first cordless option.
I turned a $50 Facebook Marketplace mini PC into the ultimate home server
How-To Geek / 12h
Old office mini PCs have been flooding online marketplaces like Facebook Marketplace for years. They’re often listed for as little as $50 or even less, but with limited demand, they can easily be overlooked. At first glance, they might seem like outdated hardware that isn’t worth much attention, but once you install a Linux server OS, it could quickly become one of the most useful pieces of tech
X is now doing TikTok-style reaction videos
Engadget / 12h
TikTok-style superimposed reaction videos are coming to X now.
Apple shipped over 1.1 million MacBook Neos on launch—no wonder PC rivals are scared
How-To Geek / 12h
It's no secret that the MacBook Neo has been selling well, but now it's clearer just how strong that demand really is. IDC analysts report that Apple shipped over 1.1 million units of its first budget laptop within the first three weeks of its March launch.
OpenAI Really Doesn’t Like the Attention Its Co-Founder’s Political Donations Are Getting
Gizmodo / 12h
OpenAI released a statement distancing itself from a pro-AI super PAC backed by President Greg Brockman and his wife.
Nvidia, SLB, Amazon, and Meta are the top companies adopting AI, but that doesn't mean they're seeing the benefits
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The biggest AI investors are still struggling to deliver real ROI from artificial intelligence – smaller companies could struggle more.
Even One Drink a Day Could Raise Your Cancer Risk, Study Warns
Gizmodo / 12h
For some health conditions like cancer, there's no safe level of alcohol consumption, a large new review finds.
Paper Claims the “Asteroid” Japan’s Probe Is Approaching Is Actually a Derelict Spacecraft
Futurism / 12h
After successfully rendezvousing with near-Earth asteroid Ryugu in June 2018 and sending a sampled cache of rocks back to Earth, Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft is now making its long journey to its next destination, a tiny and rapidly spinning asteroid dubbed 1998
