Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Technology News and More-Wednesday Edition...

Technology News and More...




How can businesses respond to the next generation of AI?





Latest from TechRadar / 4min
As AI lowers the barrier of entry for cybercriminals, the baseline for defense must too rise. Anthropic AI’s Mythos model is a wake-up call.





How to watch State of Origin Game 2: NRL 2026 FREE streams, TV channels for NSW vs QLD
Latest from TechRadar / 11min
All the ways to watch State of Origin Game 2 live streams online – including for FREE – with Mark Nawaqanitawase looking to light up NSW vs QLD at the MCG.





NYT Pips hints, answers for June 17, 2026
Mashable / 12min
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





Scientists Find Intriguing Link Between Ozempic and Violent Behavior
Gizmodo / 17min
The same mechanisms that dampen people's cravings for food might also affect our tendency for violent behavior, new research suggests.







FIFA wants Jamal Musiala to forget about Dre (during the World Cup)
Engadget / 38min
FIFA, which has strict policies around advertising, reportedly had the Bayern player tape over the Beats logo of his headphones.





AI agents in live operations require new standards and management
Latest from TechRadar / 53min
AI agents in live operations demand stronger governance, accountability, and real-world resilience standards.





Bucking the trend, Superloop just confirmed it won't increase NBN 500 plan prices this July — and for those on other tiers, there's also a sneaky new way to delay the hikes
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Superloop is offering plenty of chances to save on a new NBN plan, and a nifty way to keep those savings going for longer.





European Union Adds New Carry-On Bag Rules: How Will Ryanair Market Flights?!
One Mile at a Time / 1h
The European Union has just finalized some new regulations that will impact airline passengers. In a separate post, I covered how we’re going to see positive reforms to Europe’s (already) generous flight delay compensation scheme . That came as a surprise, since the belief was that the policies were going to become less generous. That’s not all that’s changing, though. We knew that regulators in





European Union Updating Flight Delay Compensation Rules… For The Better!
One Mile at a Time / 1h
The European Union has the most consumer friendly policies in the world when it comes to what passengers are entitled to in the event that their flight is significantly delayed or canceled. This policy is known as EC261 (often referred to as EU261), and it entitles consumers to compensation in the range of €250-600 in the event of operational disruptions, in addition to clearly defined rebooking





193-Room St. Regis London Opens Late 2026 (After Big Delay), Now Bookable
One Mile at a Time / 2h
London is one of the most premium hotel markets in the world, though it’s a city that has surprisingly few luxury points hotel options. That’s slowly changing, though we’re having to be really patient, given constant construction delays. Last week, I covered how it looked like we had a rough opening timeline for Marriott’s most anticipated property in London, which is now running a few years behi





SMBs are acting on financial advice from AI chatbots — before talking to their accountant, as experts warn 'that pressure is only going to grow'
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
70% of UK SMEs consult AI for financial advice before their accountants – professionals now need to offer higher-value, proactive business advice.





Hurdle hints and answers for June 17, 2026
Mashable / 3h
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





This scanner app works with any document, only $25 for life
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to iScanner is on sale for $24.97 (reg. $199.90). Available for iOS and Android. Opens in a new window Credit: iScanner iScanner App: Lifetime Subscription $24.97 $199.90 Save $174.93 If your office scanner takes longer to warm up than your morning coffee, it might be time to rethink your setup. iScanner turns your iPhone or Android device into a fully portable scan





I'm testing the Oura Ring 5 — have a question? Tell me what you want to know about the world's smallest smart ring
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Thinking of buying the Oura Ring 5? Ask our reviewer anything you want to know about the world's smallest smart ring before their review goes live.





How to Watch Austria vs Jordan Free Live Stream: 2026 World Cup From Anywhere
Gizmodo / 4h
Where to watch Austria vs Jordan free, the kickoff time in every zone, and how to stream the 2026 World Cup opener for Group J from anywhere.





A Major Legal Action From the FTC May Soon Target Amazon’s Ads
Gizmodo / 4h
Amazon’s total ad revenue for 2025 was $68 billion.





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 17, 2026
Mashable / 5h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're into folklore. 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 t





NYT Strands hints, answers for June 17, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you tend crops. 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. There's





Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 17, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a collector. 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 Connections h





Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on June 17


Mashable / 5h
The New Moon has now passed, meaning the lunar cycle is beginning again. Over the coming nights, the Moon will gradually become more visible in the evening sky as a thin waxing crescent starts to reappear. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Wednesday, June 17, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. Tonight, 14% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide . After several nights





Holiday season is here — but watch out, hackers are launching more phishing scams and attacks than ever before
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Firms in hospitality are hit with more than 2,000 attacks every week now, while consumers are being served fake accommodation sites.





For the First Time, ChatGPT Reportedly Has Less Than Half of the AI Assistant Market
Gizmodo / 6h
ChatGPT is still the top-ranked AI assistant app, but it's reportedly no longer dominant.





How to watch Austria vs Jordan: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Here's how to watch Austria vs Jordan for free online and from anywhere as two teams in contrasting form meet in a crucial World Cup 2026 Group J clash.





Avatar, Interstellar, The Rolling Stones and Breakfast at Tiffany’s: I took a look at the Blu-ray reference library used by the world’s biggest AVR maker to develop its home theater gear
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
From Avatar to The Creator to Bon Jovi to… uh, Pixels. Twice. These are the 130 movies and concert films on the shelves of a 9.4.6-channel Dolby Atmos test room.





China wants to spend nearly $300 billion on a national data center grid — all powered by domestically made silicon and looking to outperform the US
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
China plans a $295 billion AI data center grid relying heavily on domestic chips, telecom operators, and government-backed financing structures.





Girls Like Girls review: Hayley Kiyoko captures queer longing with coming-of-age drama
Mashable / 7h
Hayley Kiyoko's journey to her feature directorial debut, Girls Like Girls, began in 2015. That's when the Disney child star turned singer/songwriter released the track "Girls Like Girls," and its subsequent viral video , which Kiyoko co-helmed with Austin S. Winchell. More than a music video, "Girls Like Girls" played like a short film, complete with credits that revealed character names: Coley,





Trump admin tries to block Clean Air Act lawsuit over xAI's gas turbines
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The Trump administration is trying to help Elon Musk's xAI Corp. beat a Clean Air Act lawsuit filed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The US said the NAACP lawsuit threatens an xAI data center that powers Grok systems needed by the military. The NAACP sued xAI and subsidiary MZX Tech in April, alleging that they violated the Clean Air Act by operating 27 g





Year of free HPE software a “step in the correct direction” in VMware rivalry
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) new virtualization software promotion will likely pique the interest of end users and resellers who are unhappy with Broadcom's pricing of VMware. During its HPE Discover event in Las Vegas this week, HPE announced that customers could use its “HPE Morpheus Software—VM Essentials” offering for free for “up to one year,” per a press release. HPE’s website describ





Gasoline Futures Are Under $3 Per Gallon and WTI Oil is $76 Per Barrel
Next Big Future / 7h
Gasoline futures for July are under $3 per gallon and Oil is $76 per barrel. AAA Gasoline prices are almost under $4 per gallon.





The Dell XPS 13 laptop is available starting today
Engadget / 7h
The Dell XPS 13 is now available, starting at $599.





Next-gen 128TB SSDs set to squeeze data on the fly thanks to a new smart chip — Longsys WM8500 promises a compression ratio of up to 2:1, creating a virtual 256TB SSD at a much lower price
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Longsys might have an answer to ever-increasing SSD prices: intelligent storage that incorporates state-of-the-art compression.





NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, June 17 (game #1102)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
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.





Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, June 17 (game #1605)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.





NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, June 17 (game #836)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.





GM is getting in on the data center game — auto giant will start building huge sodium-ion batteries to help with energy storage
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
GM and Peak Energy will develop sodium-ion batteries for utilities and data centers, aiming to lower power storage costs.





Google officially launches Android 17
Mashable / 8h
Android 17, Google's latest model of mobile operating system, is officially available — at least for owners of Pixel phones. Google also released a new Pixel Drop and the latest operating system for its smartwatches, Wear OS 7 . There's a lot of new features, so let's dive into what's coming to your devices. Android 17 Android 17 is now available for Pixel phones. The operating system will roll o





World Cup tourists are obsessed with everyday America
Mashable / 8h
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has given the internet plenty to talk about on the field, but one of the tournament’s best side quests is happening far from the stadiums. As international fans travel between host cities, their off-field discoveries have become one of the tournament's most charming online trends. The 2026 World Cup is being played across 11 U.S. cities, nearly half of which are in the Sou





Anthropic’s latest feud with the Trump admin may actually help it, sales data suggests
TechCrunch / 8h
Anthropic's popularity with business users is growing so well that the latest beef with the government might actually boost it, data from Ramp suggests.





Apple plans to change its Hide My Email privacy feature that could make it less effective
TechCrunch / 9h
In the coming weeks, Apple will move anonymously generated emails addresses to a different domain.





Quote of the day by former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki: 'Coding is like writing, and we live in a time of the new industrial revolution' — commentary on society's relationship with programming
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The late technology executive Susan Wojcicki drew strong parallels between the rise of coding and the engineering bloom in the 1800s





How to watch Argentina vs Algeria: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as Lionel Messi & Co start FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, team news
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Lionel Messi makes history as he starts for Argentina against Algeria at the World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the Group J clash for free online and from anywhere.





Looking for a simpler PDF tool? Get a lifetime tool for just $23.99 during Deal Days — no subscriptions.
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Get a lifetime license to AcePDF Converter & Editor for just $23.99 with promo code EXTRA20 through June 28 during Deal Days and ditch ongoing PDF software subscriptions. Opens in a new window Credit: Acethinker AcePDF Converter & Editor: Lifetime License $23.99 $99.99 Save $76 PDFs have a way of turning simple tasks into unnecessary projects. You just want to edit a form, convert a file,





This $22 8-in-1 cable is built for life on the go
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Avoid a dreaded dead battery with the GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W Cable , on sale now for just $21.99 (reg. $49.99). Opens in a new window Credit: GoCable GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W Cable $21.99 $49.99 Save $28.00 Want to start traveling a little lighter? The GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W Cable takes the place of eight different gadgets in one, helping you stay organized, powered up, and prepared where





This exclusive Babbel offer gives you lifetime access to linguist-created lessons
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: The Babbel Language Learning lifetime subscription is down to $159 with the StackSocial code LEARN, giving users access to 14 languages forever. Opens in a new window Credit: Babbel Babbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) $158.99 $299 Save $140.01 Learning a new language isn’t easy, but it also might not be as hard as some apps make it seem. If memorizing vocab list





Cockroaches scurry around with thousands of pieces of bacterial genomes
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Last week, we looked at a new study of the origin of complex cells , one that showed that our ancestors' genomes were pieced together from bits and pieces of multiple species. It put a spotlight on a phenomenon called horizontal gene transfer, in which a gene from one species is incorporated into the genome of a distantly related species. The frequency of horizontal gene transfer means that, in a





Among the large new rockets Amazon was counting on, only Europe has delivered
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Amazon now has hundreds of flight-ready satellites standing idle in Florida, waiting to join the company's low-Earth orbit Internet constellation, an Amazon official said Tuesday. "They're built, and sitting in a payload processing facility waiting for trips to orbit," said Steve Metayer, vice president of Amazon Leo Production Operations, during a teleconference with reporters. "And we're curren





Anthropic "pauses" token-based billing for its Claude Agent SDK
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Last month, Anthropic announced a billing change that would have substantially increased costs for heavy users of its automation-focused Claude Agent SDK , including many third-party apps. On Monday, though, Anthropic abruptly announced it had paused those pricing changes just as they were set to take effect, allowing Agent SDK users to continue drawing from the more generous usage limits in thei





Katie Dippold Knows You Want More Rosemary and Dale on ‘Widow’s Bay’
Gizmodo / 9h
The creator of Apple TV's horror comedy hit already has that on her to-do list for the future.





The Webb telescope has captured its first 'bulge fossil fragment'
Engadget / 9h
The funny-sounding name offers new insights into galaxy formation.





These off-road Honda SUVs just got a free supercar feature (if you use an iPhone)
How-To Geek / 9h
Telemetry apps that log throttle position, brake pressure, and lap times have mostly lived in the sports car world. Porsche's Track Precision app and Chevrolet's Performance Data Recorder both built loyal followings among enthusiasts who wanted hard proof, not just a feeling, when it came to lap times, G-forces, braking points, and cornering lines.





Microsoft Mulls China’s DeepSeek for Copilot, Probably to Trump’s Chagrin
Gizmodo / 9h
Don't see this going over well.





Elon Musk Reaches $1.4 Trillion in Net Worth
Next Big Future / 9h
Elon Musk reached $1.4 trillion in net worth and this is more than the next five richest people in the world. In the age of AI and space 2025, 12 months ago is ancient history. In 2025, SpaceX was making $18.7 billion per year and only had a near monopoly in space payload puttin gup ... Read more





The pricey Priority Pass mistake I made twice and never will make again
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
My favorite credit card perk is bringing friends and family into lounges for free as guests. I love letting my kids go to town on hot chocolate and treats during long layovers and hearing their decided opinions on the lounges they've visited. (Their take: The Capital One Lounge at Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C., has the best food, and the Escape Lounge at Rhode Island T.





Evan Spiegel doesn't want you to call Snap Specs AI glasses
Engadget / 10h
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel sat with us to discuss the Snap Specs, privacy, parental controls and more. Spoiler: He says "computing" a lot.





Nvidia desperately wants to sell its latest Vera CPU to China after its market share 'effectively fallen to zero' but can it beat AMD, Intel, and Huawei?
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Nvidia has begun pitching its Vera CPUs to clients in the Chinese mainland even as it contends with direct and indirect state pressure that has seen its GPU sales to China virtually collapse.





RAM crisis or not, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ should not cost anywhere near $1,800 — but I fear this is just the start of overpriced handhelds
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Pricing for handheld gaming PCs has hit a new level of absurdity, with the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ available at retailers for $1,799.





IHG Will Start Letting 18-Year-Olds Check Into All Its Hotels Worldwide
View from the Wing / 10h
IHG will standardize its global minimum check-in age at 18, giving young travelers a clearer policy than Marriott, Hilton, or Hyatt. Hotels may still face local law and franchise compliance issues, especially at casino properties, college-town hotels, and resorts worried about parties or alcohol rules.





SpaceX Stock Has Now Started to Fall
Futurism / 10h
Elon Musk’s SpaceX went public on Friday , exploding onto the scene with a valuation that quickly eclipsed $2 trillion. Things went swimmingly for a while, with shares steadily rising from a debut $150 — a premium of 11 percent over the original asking price — on Friday to well over $200 on Tuesday. But after peaking at $222 Tuesday morning, SpaceX started its first sustained decline of its nasce





Eight New Features You'll Get in Android 17
Lifehacker / 10h
The tech world might be caught up in talks about iOS 27 and Siri AI , but Google isn't taking a backseat. Less than a month after I/O 2026 , the company is back with its latest major update, Android 17. If you have a compatible Pixel, you can try the new OS out for yourself right now. When you do, you'll encounter the following new features. Android 17 introduces "Bubbles" windows for all apps Pe





Around a fifth of Steam Next Fest demos have a generative AI disclosure
Engadget / 10h
We'll see how players react.





Exclusive eBook: How AI is becoming the next military advisor
MIT Technology Review / 10h
A collection of stories about how militaries are using AI models to make decisions. This subscriber-only eBook is a package of six stories that were originally published in MIT Technology Review between April 11, 2025, and April 21, 2026, and have been updated to reflect recent developments. by James O’Donnell Choose which file format to download this eBook: Download PDF Download ePub Related Sto





Valve's Steam Machine is as fast as a Ryzen 7000 CPU in leaked benchmarks
How-To Geek / 10h
You might just know how well Valve's long-awaited Steam Machine performs. How-To Geek has found benchmarks for the "Valve Fremont" (aka Steam Machine) online ahead of its summer release, and it's not a cutting-edge desktop PC — though that doesn't tell the whole story.





OpenAI Is Growing Fast. Its Losses Are Growing Faster
Gizmodo / 10h
Is that good?





This Copilot vulnerability could expose emails, 2FA codes, and other sensitive data
5 TTPs•
Mashable / 10h
It seems no matter how many safeguards are put on AI assistants and chatbots, crafty hackers will find a way around them. Just earlier this month, malicious actors tricked Meta's AI support into providing access to some of Instagram's largest accounts. This time, cybersecurity researchers at Varonis Threat Labs have uncovered a new three-stage vulnerability chain that "turns Microsoft 365 Copilot





Montreal's new airport feels more like a lounge than a terminal
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Travelers have a convenient new way to fly to Montreal. Porter Airlines and Canadian regional carrier Pascan Aviation on Monday inaugurated a new secondary airport in the Montreal area: the MET-Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU), located some 10 miles east of downtown Montreal. Porter CEO Michael Deluce described the opening as a "significant milestone" for the Toronto-based carrier. It should g





Tesla’s Cybercab May Be Its Most Efficient EV Yet, Despite a Very Slow Rollout of Its Robotaxi Service
Gizmodo / 10h
New filings suggest the Cybercab could be one of the most efficient EVs ever.





Facebook Has a New AI Search Mode, but You Should Use It With Caution
Lifehacker / 10h
Meta is rolling out a new AI search mode on Facebook that will synthesize content from public posts—so instead of a list of links, users will get a summarized response similar to AI-generated results on other platforms. The feature, powered by Meta AI, will also allow users to engage in ongoing conversations and ask follow-up questions in plain language based on the results. According to Meta's p





'These attacks don't look like break-ins' — HP warns hackers are turning popular remote access tools into dangerous, stealthy backdoors
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
HP's latest threat report reveals hackers are abusing legitimate remote access tools and fake downloads to silently compromise corporate devices.





Leak Exposes Members of Peter Thiel’s Secretive ‘Dialog’ Society
Wired / 11h
More than 200 of the world's elites registered for a retreat whose agenda runs from panels on cult-building and sex to prepping for World War III. An associated app offers matchmaking.





US approval of Paramount/Warner Bros. deal surprised DOJ lawyers, report says
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
When the US Department of Justice approved Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Friday, a DOJ press release said "a rigorous eight-month investigation led by the [Antitrust] Division’s career staff" showed that the $111 billion deal would not harm competition or American consumers. But according to The Wall Street Journal , the DOJ career lawyers who led that inv





How to watch England vs. Croatia online for free
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Live stream England vs. Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . England have had to be patient, but they can finally kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Croatia. There are a lot of group-stage games where on team should win, but this contest is really evenly matched. England are s





‘Hexed’ Teaser Trailer Casts a Charming Spell
Gizmodo / 11h
The upcoming film from Walt Disney Animation Studios releases on November 25.





Tech Life
BBC News / 11h
The prompt that made ChatGPT generate disturbing images. What does this tell us about AI?





Elon Musk Fantasizes About Killing Journalists
Futurism / 11h
Elon Musk is straight up fantasizing about murdering his mortal enemies. Those enemies being the powerful cabal of evil journalists, of course. On Monday, the world’s richest man and memelord-in-chief took to his website X to fume against a recent piece from The Verge that ran with a provocative headline: “The world’s first trillionaire is a killer.” A screenshot of the article — which shows a ph





3 great new HBO Max shows to watch this week (June 15-21)
How-To Geek / 11h
Dragons are about to eat your weekend. HBO Max 's House of the Dragon returns for season 3 on June 21, and depending on who you ask, it's the most anticipated thing landing on any streaming service all year. The small catch, though: it arrives on the last day of this post's window, which makes this week more about prepping—rewatching season two (or at least the last few episodes), remembering whi





Trump Just Lost His War on Wind Energy
Gizmodo / 11h
The administration has withdrawn its appeal of a federal court ruling that shot down Trump’s freeze on federal leasing and permitting for wind projects.





All about the Specs AR glasses, with Snap CEO Evan Spiegel
Mashable / 11h
Snap co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel — who, at 36, is still young for a tech leader even by Silicon Valley wunderkind standards — unveiled Snap's new Specs AR Glasses at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California on Tuesday. That's where Mashable spoke to Spiegel about the new AR glasses, ways to protect users' privacy, and their intimidating $2,195 price tag. Snap has released five gener





Is The Chase Sapphire Preferred Worth It? Easy Best Card For Beginners
One Mile at a Time / 11h
You already know the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is a solid option for travelers. After all, it has been among the most well-known and well-rounded travel rewards credit card for the past decade! But is it worth the $95 annual fee for you specifically, especially in light of the recent changes ? In this post, I’d like to break down the benefits that actually matter, and show exactly how they a





'You can’t hide the sound of an engine' — Inside the revolutionary Czech AI acoustic shield designed to hunt low-flying drones, which could soon come to a street near you
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Modern drones have evolved from a nuisance factor to a key weapon in conflicts - could an acoustic shield be the answer?





Stop trusting cleanup tools with your PC storage—here's what goes wrong
How-To Geek / 11h
Freeing up space on a PC sounds easy enough to do. Maybe you'll delete some old files, or maybe you'll bring an old drive back to life and let it deal with all the clutter while your main SSD deals with the important stuff. Both of those options are good, but they're not exactly the first thing people tend to go for; at least not always.





Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business review: Premium perks for a high annual fee
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees ) is a premium business card issued by Chase . While it charges a high annual fee, it also provides valuable benefits for business owners and frequent travelers. The Sapphire Reserve for Business isn't ideal for passive cardholders. You'll need to maximize the card's benefits to come out ahead. But if you're able to maximize its credits





Stop pretending Ryobi is the same as Milwaukee
How-To Geek / 12h
Cordless power tools come in a wide variety of types and colors, and you've likely heard that many of your favorite brands are made or owned by the same large company . Yes, one company owns both Ryobi and Milwaukee, but that doesn't mean they're the same.





How to watch Iraq vs Norway: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Here's how to watch Iraq vs Norway for free online and from anywhere as Erling Haaland prepares for his long-awaited FIFA World Cup debut.





Parental controls arrive on all Android devices
Mashable / 12h
With summer screen time in full swing, Google has announced Android parental controls are now available on all Android devices. These on-device settings first launched on the Pixel in late 2025 . Now any Android device updated with Android 17 will have them too. The controls allow parents to set screen time limits on the device — plus a downtime schedule that locks a device at night, and filters





OpenAI Is Taking the “Crack Cocaine” Approach to Pricing
Futurism / 12h
OpenAI burned through a staggering amount of money in 2025. According to audited financial figures obtained by AI skeptic Ed Zitron , who shared them with The Financial Times , the net loss attributed to the ChatGPT maker soared from $5 billion in 2024 to a stunning $39 billion in 2025. You can relitigate the numbers all day — a source familiar with situation told the FT that a lot of those 2025





These are seven travel apps I install before every trip
How-To Geek / 12h
If you’re still relying on a mess of browser tabs, airline emails, and your own memory to keep a trip together, you’re doing far more work than necessary. There are dozens of travel apps, and most of them will disappoint you by day two. I’ve installed and deleted more than I can count.





Lee Sung Jin Promises a ‘Really Exciting New Take’ on the X-Men
Gizmodo / 12h
The Emmy-winning creator of 'Beef' is working with 'Thunderbolts' director Jake Schreier on the Marvel Studios film.





Walmart's rival Prime Day sale starts next week — here are 18 deals worth shopping right now from Ninja, Apple, Bissell, Samsung, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Walmart's rival Prime Day sale kicks off next week, and I'm breaking down everything you need to know, plus today's best deals from Ninja, Apple, Dyson, and more.





Wheelchair Passenger Says British Airways Wouldn’t Let Her Fly New York – London Alone Because She Might Need Bathroom Help
View from the Wing / 12h
Wheelchair user Samanta Bullock says British Airways denied her boarding on a New York–London flight because she was traveling alone and might need help reaching the lavatory. She says American Airlines asked a similar question but still let her fly, while BA appears to have confused required aisle-chair assistance with prohibited personal care.





Check your VIN: Ford, Honda, Toyota, and others issue major June recalls
How-To Geek / 12h
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has logged more than 300 safety recalls across more than 100 manufacturers so far in 2026. Here is every passenger car, truck, and SUV recall NHTSA has filed in June 2026 so far, organized by automaker, along with what each one means if you currently own one of these vehicles.





The EU won't pursue a mandatory game preservation law
Engadget / 12h
The European Commission says it can't force publishers to preserve video games, citing existing copyright and IP law.





Maine takes down its data breach notification portal after it is flooded by fake claims
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Someone has been posting fake data breach notifications, forcing the Maine Attorney General's Office to act.





10 underrated Apple Watch features you can set up in minutes
Engadget / 12h
These might not be the most popular or well-known Apple Watch features, but we think they're worth using and setting up.





Qualcomm wants to be the chip inside whatever replaces your smartphone, and it just announced two products toward that end
TechCrunch / 12h
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said Tuesday that the company is working on over 40 different AI wearable devices — including jewelry, earbuds with cameras, pins, and watches — a sign of how aggressively the chipmaker is betting that the next major computing platform won't be a phone.





Under Trump, DOJ Moves to Intervene in NAACP Lawsuit in Support of Musk’s xAI
Gizmodo / 12h
In a memo, the DOJ said xAI's Grok is vital for national security efforts, especially in Iran.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Technology News Tuesdays, and More!

 Technology News and More...





Stop treating AI as the strategy
Latest from TechRadar / now
AI delivers lasting value when strategy, governance and trust shape adoption.





Japan Airlines CEO Takes 30% Pay Cut Over Drinking Employees… Again
One Mile at a Time / 9min
I’m all for accountability, but it seems that something isn’t working when the same “punishment” is doled out three times over the course of a year, yet the same thing keeps happening… Japan Airlines executives punished over crew actions Senior executives at Japan Airlines are going to have their pay docked in the short term, following yet another incident of employees drinking too much prior to





The Shark AV2501S AI Ultra has dropped to its lowest-ever price — save $300 ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 14min
SAVE $300: As of June 16, the Shark AV2501S AI Ultra robot vacuum is on sale for $249.99 at Amazon. That's a 55% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark AV2501S AI Robot Vacuum $249.96 at Amazon $549.99 Save $300.03 Prime Day kicks off next week, but there are some early deals already starting to pop up. You can already find deals on things like portable power statio





The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus is over $1,000 off at Amazon ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 42min
SAVE OVER $1,000: As of June 16, the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus is on sale for $1,619 at Amazon. That's a 42% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus $1,619 at Amazon $2,799 Save $1,180 Amazon Prime Day gets underway next week, but if there are items on your shopping list that just can't wait, you might be lucky and catch an early deal. Amazo





Justice Department backs xAI in NAACP lawsuit over data center pollution
Engadget / 44min
xAI has some powerful friends, and they're asking the court to dismiss NAACP's lawsuit.





Power is Everything in AI. $100 Billion Per Gigawatt of Data Center
Next Big Future / 1h
The AI race is shifting from who has the best model to who can actually deploy and access the most reliable gigawatts of compute at scale. In a recent All-In podcast episode, Chamath stated that a full 1 GW AI data center now costs around $100 billion to build. The Milk Road AI post you ... Read more





Philips Hue unveils new Play lamps and upgraded candle bulbs — plus switches that can bring Hue power to traditional and fancy light fixtures
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Philips Hue now offers new Play table and floor lamps, upgraded candle bulbs and new smart switches for existing lighting fixtures





Malaysia’s AI agent-powered messaging app Respond.io raises $62.5M, eyes acquisitions
TechCrunch / 1h
Respond.io, one of Malaysia startups to watch, uses AI agents to handle high volumes of customer inquiries and charges per convo, not per seat.






New Thai Airways Business Class Debuts Mid-2027, Coming To 777, 787, A350
One Mile at a Time / 2h
Thai Airways has historically struggled with fleet and product consistency. That’s largely because the airline has lacked a long term strategy due to constant financial issues, and that has made it tough to actually invest in the passenger experience. Fortunately in recent years, things have been improving. The airline has been in rehabilitation as part of a turnaround plan, and that seems to be





Qobuz Is the Anti-Spotify Music Streamer You’ve Been Waiting For


Wired / 2h
With its music focus, no-AI content policy, and larger artist royalties, the hi-res streaming service is scooping up all sorts of switchers.





NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 16, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will require baseball movie knowledge. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of





NYT Pips hints, answers for June 16, 2026
Mashable / 3h
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





What Are France’s Famous “Palace” Hotels? Only 33 Properties Make The List
One Mile at a Time / 3h
I’ve written in the past about the general issue with hotel star ratings . Hotels can ultimately identify themselves however they’d like — while there are organizations like AAA and Forbes that award stars, personally I don’t put too much weight into those ratings. While they’re fine for giving you a general sense of the quality of a hotel, I think they fail to consider service, sense of place, a





Hurdle hints and answers for June 16, 2026
Mashable / 4h
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





Pick up a new language — or 25 — with this $127 Rosetta Stone deal
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR : Learn up to 25 languages in a year with this one-year subscription to Rosetta Stone Sapphire , now just $127.20 (reg. $159). Opens in a new window Credit: Rosetta Stone Rosetta Stone Sapphire: 1-Year Subscription $127.20 $159 Save $31.80 Want to learn a new language? How about more than one? With this one-year Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription , you can learn up to 25 different language





Stock up for the summer with this $15 BJ’s membership
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: BJ’s Club Card Membership is down to just $15 (reg. $60), giving you a full year of access to wholesale pricing, fresh groceries, gas savings, and seasonal finds right before summer kicks off. Opens in a new window Credit: BJ's Wholesale Club 1-year The Club Card Membership with BJ’s Easy Renewal® (Terms apply.) $15 $60 Save $45 Summer has a funny way of turning quick grocery runs into ful





Stop copy-pasting prompts across GPT-4o, Claude, and Gemini — this tool combines them for a one-time $55
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to ChatPlayground AI for $54.97 (reg. $619) and compare outputs from 25+ leading AI models side by side in one place. Opens in a new window Credit: ChatPlayground AI ChatPlayground AI: Lifetime Subscription (Unlimited Plan) $59.97 $619 Save $559.03 If you’ve ever pasted the same prompt into multiple AI tools just to see which one gives the best result, you’re definitely





How to watch Iraq vs. Norway online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Iraq vs. Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Nobody is really expecting Norway to challenge for the 2026 FIFA World Cup , but they've got a really talented squad with some of the biggest names in the tournament. Haaland is one of the star names of this competition, but can h





FBI gives first peek inside 22,000-square-foot town it’s built for digital crime training — the ‘one of a kind’ facility has a gas station, houses, and a data center with 200 hackable servers
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The FBI has built a town with homes, businesses and hackable servers to help train its cyber agents.





Elon Musk Now Has About $1 Trillion More Than the Next Richest Person in the World
Gizmodo / 5h
He could lose almost $1 trillion and still be the richest person in the world.





DOJ Lawyers Argue xAI Is ‘Vital’ for National Security in NAACP Lawsuit
Wired / 5h
In a bid to dismiss a lawsuit over xAI’s polluting gas turbines, the Justice Department claimed the company is integral to military operations—including the Iran War.





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 16, 2026
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a healthy eater. 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 16, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you can't wait for break time. 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





Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 16, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're always in awe. 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 Connections





Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on June 16
Mashable / 6h
The New Moon has passed, and visibility will slowly be returning over the next few nights. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Tuesday, June 16, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. Tonight, 7% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide . When is the next Full Moon? The next Full Moon will take place on June 29. What are Moon phases? According to NASA , the Moon completes one





Elon Musk Says He’s Not a Killer, Journalists Would Be Dead if He Were
Gizmodo / 6h
"Elon says all kinds of stuff all the time, I don’t worry about it much," the editor-in-chief of the Verge told Gizmodo.





I Finally Understand America After Watching UFC Freedom 250 at LA’s Most Hi-Tech Sports Bar
Gizmodo / 7h
"When you can't be there, be here at Cosm," is its slogan. But what if I didn't want to be at the fight?





Elon Musk 4.04X Richer than Second Place. Gates Never Did It.
Next Big Future / 7h
Forbes Real-Time Billionaires and Bloomberg listed Elon Musk at ~$1.3 / $1.27 trillion, with Larry Page (second) at ~$314 billion → ratio ≈ 4.04X richer. Bill Gates never reached 4X. He dominated the top spot for many years (roughly 13 consecutive years from ~1995–2007 per Forbes). The gap was smaller. In 1999, the ratio over ... Read more





Anthropic Is Still at Odds With the White House Over Claude Fable 5
Wired / 7h
Anthropic leaders flew to Washington, DC, to meet with White House officials on Monday. After high-level talks, they’re still split on the risk Claude Fable 5 presents.





'They carve out a special and useful niche': I tested OneOdio's new wireless headphones for music pros and DJs — despite some big issues, that low-latency wireless transmitter means I'll use them every day
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The OneOdio Studio Max 2 are a lot like the Max 1, but with a higher price and improved transmitter. For most people, I'd still recommend the old pair.





Will the World Cup be safe? New report finds huge surge in cyberattacks targeting professional sports organizations
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
AI is amplifying cybersecurity risk around major sporting events, researchers find.





What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
BBC News / 8h
Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.





Key mission for Europe's commercial space enterprise scrubbed again
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Isar Aerospace still commands top position among a new generation of European rocket startups, but the company's efforts to launch a critical test flight of its Spectrum rocket continue to encounter roadblocks. The latest delay came Monday, when Isar scrubbed a launch attempt after "detecting off nominal behavior in the vehicle's fluid systems," according to a social media post. "The teams are an





Woman “Seriously and Permanently Injured” by Egg McMuffin, Lawsuit Alleges
Futurism / 8h
We’ve all heard the story of the woman who sued McDonald’s for selling her scalding hot coffee — although you’re likely mistaken about the details of the case — so here’s a new one for you: another diner is now suing the franchise after eating a McMuffin so rank it left her “permanently injured.” According to the Independent , Yvette Hinds of Texas filed a civil suit alleging a sausage McMuffin w





Amex adds new Resy credit language — here's why cardholders shouldn't worry
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Over the weekend, some eagle-eyed Amex cardholders noticed new language indicating that, beginning Aug. 1, restaurants would need to display a badge on the Resy website showing whether they were eligible for the built-in Resy statement credits * on the American Express® Gold Card (up to $50 biannually) and American Express Platinum Card® (up to $100 quarterly). Understandably, that raised some ey





Microsoft’s New Surface Laptop and Surface Pro Get Faster—and Way More Expensive
Wired / 8h
Microsoft has finally refreshed its premium Surface Laptop and Surface Pro with new chips, but the update comes with a steep price hike.





Sundar Pichai faces boos, walkout at Stanford graduation ceremony over Google’s Israel, ICE ties
TechCrunch / 8h
AI is once again at the heart of a college graduation protest — this time for the technology's use in Google's defense contracts.





'This case presents the Court with an unusual scenario': Judge kicks lawyers off cases are finding out both were using AI to argue
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
US District Judge Sharion Aycock took a less-than-favorable view of all 4 lawyers involved a recent case leveraging AI to fight their battles for them.





Xbox is reportedly closing Ninja Theory, Double Fine and Compulsion Games
Engadget / 9h
Some well-known first-party Xbox studios are reportedly at risk of being closed down.





Xiaomi unveiled an EV feature that Tesla promised back in 2014… and it could make charging a lot easier
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Chinese tech giant unveils automatic EV charging solution





Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, June 16 (game #1604)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.





NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, June 16 (game #1101)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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 Tuesday, June 16 (game #835)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.





The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: What Does 'Dah Bih Gah' Mean?
Lifehacker / 9h
The meme of the summer of 2026 has appeared: "Dah bih gah" has taken over the online world over the past couple of weeks and is being repeated with the kind of enthusiasm we haven't seen since the glory days of 6-7. This week's Out-of-Touch guide is fully devoted to explaining the meaning, origin, and fallout of the phenomenon. What does "Dah Bih Gah" and "Dah Bih Tah" mean? If you've encountered





Chase Confirms Ink Plus 5x Office Supply Bonus Category Not Ending After Mistaken Email
View from the Wing / 9h
Chase mistakenly emailed Ink Plus cardmembers suggesting that 5x rewards at office supply stores and was ending. Chase now confirms the category is not changing and says cardmembers will receive corrected information.





Why IMEC’s new 6G chip breakthrough is exactly what Nvidia’s Jensen Huang is looking for right now
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Imec's recent breakthrough solves an efficiency issue that could drive the Nvidia CEO's vision of an AI-driven revolution in the telecom industry.





3 more new-this-month Paramount+ movies to watch this week (June 15-21)
How-To Geek / 10h
Now that Paramount+ 's massive UFC event, which was broadcast live from the White House lawn Sunday night, is done and dusted, it's back to the streaming service's regularly scheduled programming, which, for this post, means movies, movies, movies. Luckily, there's still a lot to tap into for the rest of June, if you're looking for something good to watch this week.





SpaceX 6th Biggest Most Valuable and Tesla 10th
Next Big Future / 10h
SpaceX is more valuable than TSMC, Meta and is almost as valuable as Amazon. Tesla is the tenth most valuable company. The key for SpaceX to scale near term revenues and profits is with Artificial intelligence, Cursor AI compute revenue and AI data center rentals.





Apple's New Betas Offer Some Clues About the Next iPhones and MacBooks
Lifehacker / 10h
While Apple silicon has changed the game for the company's product lineup (most notably the Mac), Apple's overall designs haven't changed all that much in recent years. Sure, the iPhone 17 Pro looks a bit different than the iPhone 16 Pro, but to most, they might as well be identical. Meanwhile, a MacBook Pro, from 2026 looks exactly like one from 2022—you'd have to use it to know what M-series ch





Quote of the day by Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'If you put a key under the mat for the cops, a burglar can find it, too' — a stark warning on threats to undermine privacy
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Apple's outgoing chief executive has long been a proponent of pro-privacy systems, especially end-to-end encryption





'AI will probably most likely lead to the end of the world, but in the meantime, there’ll be great companies' - quote of the day by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Sam Altman has purported publicly for years that AI safety is critical





Amazon just quietly discounted some of its best AeroPress kits just in time for Father's Day — including 20% off our very favorite accessory
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
If you haven't sorted your Father's Day gift yet, Amazon has come to your rescue.





That book idea in your notes app could finally become reality with this $40 tool
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR : Get creating with this lifetime subscription to the EbookMagic Starter Plan and make all your book ideas come to life for just $39.99 (reg. $149). Opens in a new window Credit: EbookMagic EbookMagic Starter Plan: Lifetime Subscription $39.99 $149 Save $109.01 Some people collect books, but do you collect book ideas? If you’re filled with concepts but short on time, you need EbookMagic . T





Get the full Office Pro 2021 suite for a one-time $33 payment
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional 2021 is down to $32.97, giving Windows users lifetime access to the essential Office apps for about $187 less than the usual price. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License $32.97 $219.99 Save $187.02 Let’s talk about a rarity in life: software you can pay for once and actually own for life. That’





3 months of ChatGPT costs what ChatOn charges for 3 years of GPT, Claude, and Gemini
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: ChatOn AI Assistant Premium gives you access to GPT, Claude, Gemini, Sonar, and more in one app for $69.99 (regularly $119.99). Opens in a new window Credit: AIBY ChatOn Multi-AI Assistant Premium Plan (3-Year Subscription) $69.99 $119.99 Save $50 Most people paying for AI tools in 2026 have quietly ended up with two or three subscriptions running simultaneously. ChatGPT for one thing, Cla





Prime Day isnt here yet, but these 3 noise-cancelling headphones are already at record prices
Mashable / 10h
Best Prime Day deals on noise-cancelling headphones: Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM6 $398 (save $61.99) Best earbuds deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $179 (save $70) Cheapest option CMF By Nothing Buds 2 $23.27 (save $25.73) Amazon Prime Day is (nearly) upon us once more, but the retailer isn't making you wait for savings if noise-cancelling headphones are on your wishlist. In fact, some of our favo





Japan Airlines CEO Takes Another 30% Pay Cut As It Bans All 6,000 Flight Attendants From Drinking On Trips
View from the Wing / 10h
Japan Airlines CEO Mitsuko Tottori will take another 30% pay cut after flight attendants broke pre-duty alcohol rules, forcing a Hiroshima–Tokyo flight delay. JAL fired or suspended the crew involved, banned flight attendant layover drinking, and again showed a level of executive accountability rarely seen in the airline industry.





Google Earth's flight simulator mode is now available in your browser
Engadget / 10h
Up, up and away! (Just try not to crash.)





The US government’s Anthropic models ban was never about an AI jailbreak
TechCrunch / 11h
The Trump administration's decision that forced Anthropic to pull its latest cybersecurity models could be reactionary, retaliatory, or both, but the message is clear: The AI industry isn't immune from U.S. government interference.





Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth Admits the Company’s AI Reorg Was ‘Atrocious’
Wired / 11h
In an internal memo seen by WIRED, Bosworth promised employees more stability, better communication, and the return of workplace perks as the company seeks to improve morale.





Xbox executives depart while Compulsion Games shuts down
Mashable / 11h
Corporate leadership changes rarely come without internal shakeups, reorganizations, and layoffs, and Xbox appears to be going through that right now. Just a few months after longtime Xbox head Phil Spencer left the company and former AI executive Asha Sharma was put in charge, the gaming world received a duet of news stories from Xbox that paint a bleak picture of the internal state of Microsoft





The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Is $350 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve had your eye on Samsung’s latest flagship phone, now is a smart time to make a move and stack some current discounts. The unlocked Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is $200 off, starting at $1,099.99. On top of that, shoppers can take an additional $150 off with the code P





SpaceX is at $194 and About $2.52 Trillion in Valuation
Next Big Future / 11h
The valuation conversion from SpaceX to Echostar is being suppressed with the $5 billion short position and the fears from missing the June 1, 2026 debt payment of $183 million. This missed payment triggered a 30 day grace period. A few days ago, I had said that





Heart protection from COVID shots remains amid updates, study finds
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Although most Americans have eschewed seasonal COVID-19 vaccines, the updated shots continue to show significant protection against cardiovascular disease, especially for those over age 75 and those with underlying medical conditions. That's according to a new study that pulled data from more than 1 million patients in a US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health system. The finding builds on





Scientists Detect Hundreds of Earthquakes Deep Beneath Antarctica
Futurism / 11h
Something is stirring deep beneath the thick sheet of ice blanketing Antarctica. With the help of deep learning algorithms, scientists have discovered hundreds of previously unknown small earthquakes under the David Glacier, an enormous shelf that stretches almost 700 mile, as detailed in a new paper published in the journal Science . The team analyzed two existing datasets that range from 2001 t





New ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Synopsis Hints at Mystery Villain
Gizmodo / 11h
The film's official website dropped a cryptic detail about a new villain.





How to watch Iran vs New Zealand: Free streams online from anywhere for World Cup 2026 game
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Here's how to watch Iran vs New Zealand for free online and from anywhere as Team Melli and the All Whites battle for decisive points in Group G.





I've tested the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro for six weeks, and it's a powerful, premium Garmin alternative — albeit a lumpy and uncomfortable one
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro delivers premium materials, stellar AI training, and accurate tracking but is held back by a bulky 15.6mm design and laggy maps.





‘Phone prices are going up and they’ll keep going up into next year’ — yet another tech CEO says the RAM crisis won’t end soon
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
CEO of Nothing, Carl Pei, says prices might be as good as they’ll get for a while, and that we’re better off acting fast to avoid disappointment.





Samsung expands its Galaxy Book 6 lineup with a Snapdragon X2 Elite-powered model
Engadget / 12h
The Galaxy Book 6 Edge comes with 1TB of storage and 16GB of RAM, and it costs $2,100.





This Hyundai hybrid gets better highway mpg than the Prius and costs $3,000 less
How-To Geek / 12h
The Toyota Prius arrived in the United States in 2000 and spent the next 25 years becoming the textbook definition of a hybrid car. It was the first mass-produced hybrid most Americans ever saw, and its name became synonymous with fuel efficiency in a way that no other car has matched.





Most Americans Say Climate Change Is Making Life More Expensive. They’re Right
Gizmodo / 12h
In a recent survey, two-thirds of respondents said global warming is impacting their cost of living.





Investigation by The Atlantic reveals many millions of songs used for AI music training
Engadget / 12h
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and many, many more artists have had their work fed into AI models.





3 excellent Netflix movies to get you through the week (June 15-21)
How-To Geek / 12h
Netflix can sometimes do a really great job at making you feel like there's nothing to watch, even though it has a cavernous library of movies and TV shows to keep you busy scrolling for a lifetime. Unless it's top of the Netflix charts or top of the streaming service's algorithmically-decided offerings— The Four Seasons , the Michael Jackson doc, and Office Romance are in everyone's face, curren





Ford teases its $30,000 EV pickup truck with a 'hidden' website
How-To Geek / 12h
Manufacturers are frequently reluctant to talk about camouflaged prototype cars , but not Ford. The Blue Oval has launched a 'hidden' website for its $30,000 electric pickup truck that offers a very early glimpse of the affordable EV.





Student Reading Ability Spikes After Removing Tech From Class
Futurism / 12h
Would you believe it: a teacher and her students say their reading ability soared after banning tech in the classroom. Maureen Mulvaney, an AP Literature and English teacher at Washburn High School in Minneapolis, started the low tech experiment last year after becoming frustrated with plagiarism, distracted students, and plunging literacy rates. And so, with the enthusiastic support of parents,





UK to ban social media for kids under 16, may impose overnight curfews
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The UK government announced today that it will ban social media for all kids under the age of 16 in rules expected to take effect in spring 2027. The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X. "We’re going further than any country in the world by banning social media for under-16s and putting wider protections in place to give kids their childhood





Google is spending $50 million on 'growing the next generation of American workers' — but at $166 per worker, surely it's not going to get very far?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The search engine giant has committed to spending at least $50 million on training that it says will impact as many as 300,000 workers across America.





How to watch France vs. Senegal online for free
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Live stream France vs. Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 FIFA World Cup is going to be absolutely electric. Most of the drama will be reserved for the knockout rounds, but that doesn't mean we aren't getting huge games in the group stage. Take France vs. Senegal, for example





‘My Adventures With Superman’ Reveals First Look at Series’ Green Lantern
Gizmodo / 12h
Jessica Cruz will be voiced by 'Moana' star Auli'i Cravalho, and will also get her own spin-off show, 'My Adventures With Green Lantern.'





TCL A65K Soundbar Review: Small Size, Big Sound
Wired / 12h
Don’t be fooled by the compact size of this soundbar. It’s a solid option for smaller TVs or spaces without having to sacrifice sound quality.