Engadget
Jun 4, 12:30
How to watch Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote
Apple The calendar has flipped to June, which means that Apple is about to host its annual Worldwide Developers' Conference.
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Apple The calendar has flipped to June, which means that Apple is about to host its annual Worldwide Developers' Conference. The WWDC 2026 keynote is scheduled for Monday, June 8 at 1PM ET/10AM PT, and it is shaping up to be one to watch.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook will take part in his last WWDC presentation on June 8.
Engadget
Jun 4, 10:26
Samsung's updated Health app unsurprisingly comes with new AI-powered features
The new app was designed to showcase the upcoming Galaxy Watches’ capabilities. Samsung Samsung will start rolling out an update on June 8 that will make its Health app more useful in everyday life.
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The new app was designed to showcase the upcoming Galaxy Watches’ capabilities. It's the an upgraded version of the Energy Score in the old app The old Health app can already give you information on your vascular load, which is the work your heart has to do to pump blood throughout your body. Now, the app's Vascular Load function is turning into Heart Health Score.
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Samsung will roll out an update for its Health app before launching its new Galaxy Watches.
Engadget
Jun 4, 10:00
Even Meta's Oversight Board thinks its rules for banning accounts are baffling
The group has "due process concerns" over how the company handles account bans.
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Even Meta's Oversight Board thinks its rules for banning accounts are baffling. The group has "due process concerns" over how the company handles account bans.
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The group has "due process concerns" over how the company handles account bans.
Cnet
Jun 4, 10:00
Best Smart Sprinklers for 2026: Irrigation the Easy Way
X Home Smart Home Best Smart Sprinklers for 2026: Irrigation the Easy Way We've tested smart sprinklers: Here's why you should have one, and which models proved the best.
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X Home Smart Home Best Smart Sprinklers for 2026: Irrigation the Easy Way We've tested smart sprinklers: Here's why you should have one, and which models proved the best. Written by Tyler Lacoma Article updated on June 4, 2026 at 3:00 AM PDT Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security tech…
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We've tested smart sprinklers: Here's why you should have one, and which models proved the best.
Engadget
Jun 4, 09:24
SpaceX expects its IPO to raise $74.4 billion
SpaceX SpaceX has set a price of $135 for shares that will be sold in its upcoming initial public offering, the company has revealed in its amended filing.
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SpaceX SpaceX has set a price of $135 for shares that will be sold in its upcoming initial public offering, the company has revealed in its amended filing. According to Reuters and The New York Times , it's unusual for companies to set a concrete price a week before it goes public, and they just typically set a price range in case of shifts in investor demand .
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SpaceX expects to become a trillion-dollar company when it goes public.
Engadget
Jun 4, 08:25
Google Wallet ID passes will be available in select EU states this summer
The company is also introducing a new age verification process in partnership with a European bank.
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Google Wallet ID passes will be available in select EU states this summer. The company is also introducing a new age verification process in partnership with a European bank.
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The company is also introducing a new age verification process in partnership with a European bank.
Engadget
Jun 4, 08:00
Noble Audio debuts FoKus Artemis headphones with three drivers and ANC
The $899 model uses dynamic, planar magnetic and balanced armature drivers. Noble Audio Noble Audio likes to do things differently.
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The $899 model uses dynamic, planar magnetic and balanced armature drivers. Noble Audio Noble Audio likes to do things differently. With its FoKus Apollo headphones , the company combined the typical dynamic drivers with planar magnetic drivers for a hybrid audio setup.
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Noble's FoKus Artemis headphones have three drivers and ANC, but they don't come cheap.
Engadget
Jun 4, 07:00
Shokz says its clip-on OpenDots 2 earbuds focus on improved volume and bass
The flagship OpenDots 2 earbuds are joined by the mid-range OpenDots Air.
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Shokz says its clip-on OpenDots 2 earbuds focus on improved volume and bass. The flagship OpenDots 2 earbuds are joined by the mid-range OpenDots Air.
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The flagship OpenDots 2 earbuds are joined by the mid-range OpenDots Air.
Engadget
Jun 4, 06:19
Nintendo will launch a Switch 2 with replaceable batteries in the EU
The company has confirmed that it’s making an EU-compliant version of Switch 2. Nintendo Nintendo has confirmed that it will be releasing a version of Switch 2 with swappable batteries in 2027.
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The company has confirmed that it’s making an EU-compliant version of Switch 2. In a post announcing its plans to abide by European Union directives, the company said that it's "implementing measures to comply" and "preparing versions of products" to meet the 2023 EU "right-to-repair" policy.
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Nintendo is preparing to sell a special version of the Switch 2 in the EU with swappable batteries.
Theverge
Jun 4, 05:31
Amazon develops a warehouse robot workers can speak to
Amazon has announced a new version of its fully autonomous warehouse robot, Proteus, that will can interact using language instead of code. The expanded capabilities come as part of a growing pivot towards automation as the e-commerce giant replaces its human workers with robots. Amazon says the AI-powered upgrade means its human employees can assign […]
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Amazon develops a warehouse robot workers can speak to. The expanded capabilities come as part of a growing pivot towards automation as the e-commerce giant replaces its human workers with robots. Amazon says the AI-powered upgrade means its human employees can assign […]
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Amazon has announced a new version of its fully autonomous warehouse robot, Proteus, that will can interact using language instead of code.
Cnet
Jun 4, 03:33
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, June 4
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X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? See full bio Gael Cooper June 3, 2026 8:33 p.m.
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 4.
Theverge
Jun 4, 03:00
Shokz upgraded its open earbuds with better sound and a lighter design
Shokz has announced two new versions of its open earbuds. Like the original OpenDots One that launched in May 2025, the new Shokz OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air are both designed to be worn clipped to the back of your ear with their drivers positioned to project sound toward your ear canals without blocking them. […]
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Shokz upgraded its open earbuds with better sound and a lighter design. Shokz has announced two new versions of its open earbuds. Like the original OpenDots One that launched in May 2025, the new Shokz OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air are both designed to be worn clipped to the back of your ear with their drivers positioned to project sound toward your ear canals without blocking t…
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Shokz has announced two new versions of its open earbuds.
Cnet
Jun 4, 01:34
SwitchBot Launches the Most Complete Home Weather Station I've Seen
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X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations.
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SwitchBot's new E Ink display offers a complete weather hub, smart calendar support and even travel recommendations.
Cnet
Jun 4, 00:45
iPhone Fold: What We Know So Far About Apple's 2026 Foldable
Apple's first folding phone may be just a few months away. Rumors point to a September introduction, a $2,000-plus price and a possible new name: the iPhone Ultra.
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iPhone Fold: What We Know So Far About Apple's 2026 Foldable. Apple's first folding phone may be just a few months away. Rumors point to a September introduction, a $2,000-plus price and a possible new name: the iPhone Ultra.
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Apple's first folding phone may be just a few months away.
Cnet
Jun 4, 00:18
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac Won't Get a Needed Update, Making Your Files Read-Only
Beginning in July, you won't be able to edit or create files in Office 2019 for Mac. The company blames this on an expiring digital certificate.
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Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac Won't Get a Needed Update, Making Your Files Read-Only. Beginning in July, you won't be able to edit or create files in Office 2019 for Mac. The company blames this on an expiring digital certificate.
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Beginning in July, you won't be able to edit or create files in Office 2019 for Mac.
Cnet
Jun 3, 23:19
Amazon to Show AI-Generated Product Images When You Shop for Real-Life Products
The images won't show real products you can buy, but they will illustrate general terms such as "cowl neck" or "rattan."
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X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. See full bio Aaron Pruner June 3, 2026 4:19 p.m. On Wednesday, the retail giant announced that customers in the US will see AI-generated images when they type product terms into the search bar.
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The images won't show real products you can buy, but they will illustrate general terms such as "cowl neck" or "rattan."
Engadget
Jun 3, 22:34
Apple begins requiring age verification for App Store use in Texas
The state law governing app use by minors takes effect tomorrow.
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Apple begins requiring age verification for App Store use in Texas. The state law governing app use by minors takes effect tomorrow.
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The state law governing app use by minors takes effect tomorrow.
Engadget
Jun 3, 22:26
The co-creator of Scavengers Reign is working on a new show for Netflix
Netflix Netflix has announced that it's picked up a new show called Dealies from Joe Bennett, the co-creator of Scavengers Reign and Common Side Effects , and Ted Travelstead, a voice actor on Scaven…
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Netflix Netflix has announced that it's picked up a new show called Dealies from Joe Bennett, the co-creator of Scavengers Reign and Common Side Effects , and Ted Travelstead, a voice actor on Scavengers Reign and a former supervising producer on The Great North . Common Side Effects is about a conspiracy to cover up a potentially life-extending miracle drug.
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'Dealies' is about the staff of a big box store.
Cnet
Jun 3, 22:17
As Microsoft Takes the Stage, Protestors Take to the Street
With colorful signage depicting corporate greed and pollution, AI data center protestors staked out Microsoft's annual Build conference.
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Corinne Reichert Senior Editor Corinne Reichert (she/her) grew up in Sydney, Australia and moved to California in 2019. She holds degrees in law and communications, and currently writes news, analysis and features for CNET across the topics of electric vehicles, broadband networks, mobile devices, big tech, artificial intelligence, home technology and entertainment.
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With colorful signage depicting corporate greed and pollution, AI data center protestors staked out Microsoft's annual Build conference.
Cnet
Jun 3, 22:17
As Microsoft Takes the Stage, Protesters Take to the Street
With colorful signage depicting corporate greed and pollution, AI data center protesters staked out Microsoft's annual Build conference.
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Corinne Reichert Senior Editor Corinne Reichert (she/her) grew up in Sydney, Australia and moved to California in 2019. She holds degrees in law and communications, and currently writes news, analysis and features for CNET across the topics of electric vehicles, broadband networks, mobile devices, big tech, artificial intelligence, home technology and entertainment.
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With colorful signage depicting corporate greed and pollution, AI data center protesters staked out Microsoft's annual Build conference.
Gizmodo
Jun 3, 22:00
Your Summer 2026 Anime Guide: What to Watch and Where It’s Streaming
From 'Bleach' to 'Sekiro,' here's every anime you should be watching in the realm of sci-fi, fantasy, and beyond this season.
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As we mentioned at the start of the year, there were almost too many anime releases in January . But first, some ground rules. Note: For some shows, we estimated the North American release date based on the confirmed Japan release date.
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From 'Bleach' to 'Sekiro,' here's every anime you should be watching in the realm of sci-fi, fantasy, and beyond this season.
Engadget
Jun 3, 21:10
Persona 5 Royal is one of many additions to Xbox Game Pass for June
The subscription is also getting some indie projects that are worth a look.
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Persona 5 Royal is one of many additions to Xbox Game Pass for June. The subscription is also getting some indie projects that are worth a look.
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The subscription is also getting some indie projects that are worth a look.
Engadget
Jun 3, 21:00
You can make the hyper-violence in Marvel's Wolverine more PG-13, if you want to
Insomniac / YouTube If you're a fan of Wolverine, you probably know to expect some gore whenever he shows up.
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You can make the hyper-violence in Marvel's Wolverine more PG-13, if you want to. Sony's studios have made accessibility a priority in recent years, and Marvel's Wolverine appears to be no exception. Turning that off is the low-hanging fruit." In case you missed it, here's the bloody seven-minute trailer from Tuesday's State of Play:
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Insomniac / YouTube If you're a fan of Wolverine, you probably know to expect some gore whenever he shows up.
Gizmodo
Jun 3, 20:50
Americans Are Starting to Really Hate Data Centers—and It’s Making the Tech Industry Nervous
A recent survey shows a dramatic swing against new data center construction.
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Americans Are Starting to Really Hate Data Centers—and It’s Making the Tech Industry Nervous. A recent survey shows a dramatic swing against new data center construction.
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A recent survey shows a dramatic swing against new data center construction.
Cnet
Jun 3, 20:27
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 4, #619
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 619 for Thursday, June 4.
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Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 619 for Thursday, June 4.
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Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No.
Theverge
Jun 3, 20:04
Nintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EU
Nintendo is planning to launch versions of Switch 2 hardware in the EU that will let users easily replace the battery. To meet its obligations from a new EU regulation that's set to go into effect on February 18th, 2027, Nintendo says on its website that it is "implementing measures to comply with these requirements […]
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Nintendo is planning to launch versions of Switch 2 hardware in the EU that will let users easily replace the battery. To meet its obligations from a new EU regulation that's set to go into effect on February 18th, 2027, Nintendo says on its website that it is "implementing measures to comply with these requirements […]
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Nintendo is planning to launch versions of Switch 2 hardware in the EU that will let users easily replace the battery.
Cnet
Jun 3, 20:01
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 4, #1811
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X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? See full bio Gael Cooper June 3, 2026 1:01 p.m.
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Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 4, No.
Cnet
Jun 3, 20:01
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 4, #1089
X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission.
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X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? See full bio Gael Cooper June 3, 2026 1:01 p.m.
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Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 4, No.
Cnet
Jun 3, 20:00
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 4 #823
X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission.
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X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? See full bio Gael Cooper June 3, 2026 1:00 p.m.
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Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for June 4, No.
Gizmodo
Jun 3, 19:50
Colorado Governor Vetoes Surveillance Pricing Ban as Public Backlash Against the Tech Grows
Gov. Jared Polis says he's worried about "discouraging perfectly acceptable uses of technology."
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Colorado Governor Vetoes Surveillance Pricing Ban as Public Backlash Against the Tech Grows. Jared Polis says he's worried about "discouraging perfectly acceptable uses of technology."
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Jared Polis says he's worried about "discouraging perfectly acceptable uses of technology."
Engadget
Jun 3, 19:03
A British MP is suing to see if xAI is legally responsible for the images Grok produces
xAI is under investigation in the EU, UK and California because of its freewheeling AI image generator.
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A British MP is suing to see if xAI is legally responsible for the images Grok produces. xAI is under investigation in the EU, UK and California because of its freewheeling AI image generator.
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xAI is under investigation in the EU, UK and California because of its freewheeling AI image generator.
Engadget
Jun 3, 18:51
PUBG's creator is downsizing his studio and ending development of a game
It seems that Prologue: Go Wayback! will never make it out of early access.
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PUBG's creator is downsizing his studio and ending development of a game. It seems that Prologue: Go Wayback! will never make it out of early access.
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It seems that Prologue: Go Wayback!
Cnet
Jun 3, 18:30
Microsoft's New AI Image Tool Beats Nano Banana on This Key Task
Microsoft's new MAI-Image-2.5 model bested Google's Nano Banana 2 on an important benchmark. But does that make it the right choice for you?
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Microsoft's New AI Image Tool Beats Nano Banana on This Key Task. Microsoft's new MAI-Image-2.5 model bested Google's Nano Banana 2 on an important benchmark. But does that make it the right choice for you?
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Microsoft's new MAI-Image-2.5 model bested Google's Nano Banana 2 on an important benchmark.
Gizmodo
Jun 3, 18:15
Following Monstrous New Glenn Explosion, Blue Origin Sets Ambitious Timeline for Next Launch
After assessing the damage to the launchpad, company executives believe the rocket can resume flights by the end of the year.
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Following Monstrous New Glenn Explosion, Blue Origin Sets Ambitious Timeline for Next Launch. After assessing the damage to the launchpad, company executives believe the rocket can resume flights by the end of the year.
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After assessing the damage to the launchpad, company executives believe the rocket can resume flights by the end of the year.
Gizmodo
Jun 3, 18:00
‘Evil Dead Burn’ Director on How His Franchise Entry Will Blaze Its Own Trail
Deadites will still, of course, play a ferocious role in Sebastien Vaniček's horror tale, out July 10.
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‘Evil Dead Burn’ Director on How His Franchise Entry Will Blaze Its Own Trail. Deadites will still, of course, play a ferocious role in Sebastien Vaniček's horror tale, out July 10.
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Deadites will still, of course, play a ferocious role in Sebastien Vaniček's horror tale, out July 10.
Engadget
Jun 3, 17:50
VR exercise platform Supernatural is getting a second chance as an independent company
A new Supernatural VR workout app arrives this fall months before Meta planned to shut it down.
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VR exercise platform Supernatural is getting a second chance as an independent company. A new Supernatural VR workout app arrives this fall months before Meta planned to shut it down.
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A new Supernatural VR workout app arrives this fall months before Meta planned to shut it down.
Theverge
Jun 3, 17:49
Apple is bringing age verification to Texas this week
Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas' App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds. People in Texas who are creating a […]
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Apple is bringing age verification to Texas this week. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas' App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds. People in Texas who are creating a […]
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Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th.
Theverge
Jun 3, 17:12
WiiM expands its whole-home ecosystem with a new soundbar
WiiM, the audio company that's challenged the idea that audiophile-level performance requires a small loan, is expanding its whole-home ecosystem with the WiiM Bar, which releases in July. Much like its other speakers and audio components, the WiiM Bar supports a bunch of streaming options and expandability at an affordable price - in this case, […]
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WiiM, the audio company that's challenged the idea that audiophile-level performance requires a small loan, is expanding its whole-home ecosystem with the WiiM Bar, which releases in July. Much like its other speakers and audio components, the WiiM Bar supports a bunch of streaming options and expandability at an affordable price - in this case, […]
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WiiM, the audio company that's challenged the idea that audiophile-level performance requires a small loan, is expanding its whole-home ecosystem with the WiiM Bar, which releases in July.
Gizmodo
Jun 3, 17:00
The Creators of ‘For All Mankind’ Break Down That Mysterious Finale
What did Kelly see? What did the ship mean? How will it play into season six? Here are some teases.
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The Creators of ‘For All Mankind’ Break Down That Mysterious Finale. How will it play into season six?
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How will it play into season six?
Gizmodo
Jun 3, 16:50
‘A Fundamentally New Threat’: Researchers Develop New AI-Powered Worm That Might Be Unstoppable
A team of researchers have shown how a self-replicating AI agent can take over a computer network at almost no cost.
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A team of researchers have shown how a self-replicating AI agent can take over a computer network at almost no cost.
Engadget
Jun 3, 16:49
The European Union reveals details of its tech sovereignty package
New proposals will see the EU further invest in European startups and companies as it looks to strengthen its homegrown tech footprint.
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The EU wants to focus on building out Europe's capacity in areas such as semiconductors, AI, cloud computing and open-source projects. Also part of the proposals is the Cloud and AI Development Act, which reinforces Europe's plan to triple data centre capacity on the continent within the next five to seven years.
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New proposals will see the EU further invest in European startups and companies as it looks to strengthen its homegrown tech footprint.
Gizmodo
Jun 3, 16:20
Something’s Killing North Carolina’s Blueberries. Scientists Finally Found the Culprit
North Carolina State University researchers have confirmed the first sighting of P. imbricornus in the state.
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Something’s Killing North Carolina’s Blueberries. Scientists Finally Found the Culprit. North Carolina State University researchers have confirmed the first sighting of P.
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North Carolina State University researchers have confirmed the first sighting of P.
Theverge
Jun 3, 16:03
Nvidia is already planning N2X and N3X chips — the goal is the Star Trek computer
Just in case you were wondering, Nvidia's RTX Spark isn't supposed to be a one-off. The company is not just flirting with becoming the fifth high-profile vendor of consumer laptop chips to see if people bite. At Computex 2026 in Taipei, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed at least two additional generations of RTX Spark are […]
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Nvidia is already planning N2X and N3X chips — the goal is the Star Trek computer. The company is not just flirting with becoming the fifth high-profile vendor of consumer laptop chips to see if people bite. At Computex 2026 in Taipei, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed at least two additional generations of RTX Spark are […]
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Just in case you were wondering, Nvidia's RTX Spark isn't supposed to be a one-off.
Cnet
Jun 3, 15:58
DJI Osmo 360 Camera Review: Impressive Hardware, but There's a Catch
The Osmo 360 is a worthy competitor to Insta360 and GoPro, but the FCC's ruling on drones makes a straight-up recommendation more complicated.
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The Osmo 360 is a worthy competitor to Insta360 and GoPro, but the FCC's ruling on drones makes a straight-up recommendation more complicated.
Gizmodo
Jun 3, 15:35
Big Tech Still Has No Clue What to Do With AI Gadgets
There have been quite a few AI gadgets released into the world at this point, and lots of them are fairly similar.
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There have been quite a few AI gadgets released into the world at this point, and lots of them are fairly similar. This week, at Microsoft’s annual Build developer conference, we got something new, something groundbreaking, something… badge-y. In fact, what we got is an AI gadget that’s also a badge .
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Microsoft wants you to wear an AI badge and the rest of the field doesn't seem to be faring much better.
Theverge
Jun 3, 15:00
The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones
Some people rarely lose things. Wallets are always exactly where they’re supposed to be, keys never go missing, and remotes never slip between the couch cushions. And then there’s the rest of us — the folks who can’t ever seem to find the thing that was right there a few seconds ago. For us, Bluetooth […]
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The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones. Wallets are always exactly where they’re supposed to be, keys never go missing, and remotes never slip between the couch cushions. And then there’s the rest of us — the folks who can’t ever seem to find the thing that was right there a few seconds ago.
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Some people rarely lose things.
Engadget
Jun 3, 14:16
Pokémon Champions hits iOS and Android on June 17
The Pokémon battle game debuted on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 back in April. Nintendo Folks who've been waiting to play Pokémon Champions on an iOS or Android device can do just that pretty soon.
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The Pokémon battle game debuted on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 back in April. The latest Pokémon battle game is coming to mobile on June 17. This is a Pokémon battle game in the vein of Pokémon Stadium .
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In a few short weeks, Pokémon Champions will arrive on mobile with full cross-platform support.
Gizmodo
Jun 3, 14:00
SwitchBot’s Weather Station Sounds Like the E Ink Smart Display of My Dreams
Besides showing the weather, it can also sync with your calendar and control smart home devices—if you have a SwitchBot Matter hub, that is.
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SwitchBot’s E Ink Weather Station smart display, announced at CES 2026 , is now available to buy for $110. I love E Ink for things like this. It also features six different display themes if you don’t like the one pictured below.
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Besides showing the weather, it can also sync with your calendar and control smart home devices—if you have a SwitchBot Matter hub, that is.
Theverge
Jun 3, 14:00
The best Qi2 batteries for iPhone and Pixel
Compact power banks have gotten a lot faster in the past year — and it’s not just their USB-C charging speeds that have received a boost. The newest Qi2.2-certified models can wirelessly charge an iPhone 16 or later at up to 25W. Combine that with their ability to magnetically snap on via MagSafe, and you’ve […]
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The best Qi2 batteries for iPhone and Pixel. The newest Qi2.2-certified models can wirelessly charge an iPhone 16 or later at up to 25W. Combine that with their ability to magnetically snap on via MagSafe, and you’ve […]
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Compact power banks have gotten a lot faster in the past year — and it’s not just their USB-C charging speeds that have received a boost.
Cnet
Jun 3, 13:09
Google Is Testing an Option for Websites to Opt Out of AI Search
The search giant also plans to give publishers more information about the ways their content shows up in AI Overviews and AI Mode.
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X ai atlas Tech Services & Software AI Google Is Testing an Option for Websites to Opt Out of AI Search The search giant also plans to give publishers more information about the ways their content shows up in AI Overviews and AI Mode.
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The search giant also plans to give publishers more information about the ways their content shows up in AI Overviews and AI Mode.
Cnet
Jun 3, 13:01
Apple Needs a Next-Gen Siri at WWDC to Power Its Future Devices
Commentary: Glasses, camera-enabled AirPods, a pendant and perhaps major Apple Watch updates all need a Gemini-powered AI revamp that isn't here yet. WWDC should be where that journey begins.
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Apple Needs a Next-Gen Siri at WWDC to Power Its Future Devices. Commentary: Glasses, camera-enabled AirPods, a pendant and perhaps major Apple Watch updates all need a Gemini-powered AI revamp that isn't here yet. WWDC should be where that journey begins.
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Commentary: Glasses, camera-enabled AirPods, a pendant and perhaps major Apple Watch updates all need a Gemini-powered AI revamp that isn't here yet.
Cnet
Jun 3, 13:01
The Future of Apple Watch AI Isn't a Chatbot. It's a Coach
Commentary: With Siri expected to take the spotlight, where does WatchOS 27 fit in? Here's everything we're expecting, hoping for and firmly opposed to.
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The Future of Apple Watch AI Isn't a Chatbot. Commentary: With Siri expected to take the spotlight, where does WatchOS 27 fit in? Here's everything we're expecting, hoping for and firmly opposed to.
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Commentary: With Siri expected to take the spotlight, where does WatchOS 27 fit in?
Engadget
Jun 3, 12:23
Google pledges to replenish more water than it uses at data centers by 2030
Google has expanded its water stewardship projects in the midst of growing unrest over data centers' water usage.
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Google pledges to replenish more water than it uses at data centers by 2030. Google has expanded its water stewardship projects in the midst of growing unrest over data centers' water usage.
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Google has expanded its water stewardship projects in the midst of growing unrest over data centers' water usage.
Theverge
Jun 3, 12:07
Amazon’s search bar will invent AI-generated products you can’t buy
Amazon's updated search bar will now show you AI-generated images of products as you describe them. For now, the in-app feature only surfaces AI images of clothing and home goods, allowing you to tap on the image that best matches what you're looking for and search for similar-looking items. In a blog post, Amazon positions […]
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Amazon’s search bar will invent AI-generated products you can’t buy. For now, the in-app feature only surfaces AI images of clothing and home goods, allowing you to tap on the image that best matches what you're looking for and search for similar-looking items. In a blog post, Amazon positions […]
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Amazon's updated search bar will now show you AI-generated images of products as you describe them.
Cnet
Jun 3, 12:01
Does Your TV Live Up to the Hype? Vote in Our 2026 People's Picks
We want to know what you really think about your TV.
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Does Your TV Live Up to the Hype? Vote in Our 2026 People's Picks. We want to know what you really think about your TV.
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We want to know what you really think about your TV.
Cnet
Jun 3, 12:00
I Need Apple to Finally Launch Its Foldable iPhone Flip in 2026
Commentary: Android foldables are everywhere, but Apple's is still nowhere to be seen. That might be a problem.
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I Need Apple to Finally Launch Its Foldable iPhone Flip in 2026. Commentary: Android foldables are everywhere, but Apple's is still nowhere to be seen. That might be a problem.
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Commentary: Android foldables are everywhere, but Apple's is still nowhere to be seen.
Gizmodo
Jun 3, 12:00
I Wore a Smart Fart Wearable for Three Days. Here’s What I Learned
Researchers at the University of Maryland are trying to get to the bottom of our farts.
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I Wore a Smart Fart Wearable for Three Days. Here’s What I Learned. Researchers at the University of Maryland are trying to get to the bottom of our farts.
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Researchers at the University of Maryland are trying to get to the bottom of our farts.
Cnet
Jun 3, 12:00
Global Running Day: The 5 Best Expert-Tested and Approved Treadmills for Runners
Celebrate the occasion by scoping out one of these treadmills.
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Global Running Day: The 5 Best Expert-Tested and Approved Treadmills for Runners. Celebrate the occasion by scoping out one of these treadmills.
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Celebrate the occasion by scoping out one of these treadmills.
Theverge
Jun 3, 11:30
PlayStation is getting back to what it’s good at
PlayStation used its most recent State of Play showcase to make it clear where its focus is. After a series of costly live-service stumbles, it's getting back to focusing on premium, narrative-driven, single-player games. That statement was made clear with how it started and ended the hourlong show. The showcase began with an extended look […]
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PlayStation is getting back to what it’s good at. After a series of costly live-service stumbles, it's getting back to focusing on premium, narrative-driven, single-player games. The showcase began with an extended look […]
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PlayStation used its most recent State of Play showcase to make it clear where its focus is.
Cnet
Jun 3, 11:01
Apple Should Steal These Android Camera Tricks for the iPhone 18 Pro
X apple event Tech Mobile Phones Apple Should Steal These Android Camera Tricks for the iPhone 18 Pro Commentary: Apple's next iPhone could learn a lot from these powerhouse Android camera phones.
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X apple event Tech Mobile Phones Apple Should Steal These Android Camera Tricks for the iPhone 18 Pro Commentary: Apple's next iPhone could learn a lot from these powerhouse Android camera phones. Credentials Shortlisted for British Photography Awards 2022, Commended in Landscape Photographer of the Year 2022 See full bio Andrew Lanxon June 3, 2026 4:01 a.m.
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Commentary: Apple's next iPhone could learn a lot from these powerhouse Android camera phones.
Engadget
Jun 3, 11:00
Meta took down over a million scam accounts in joint operation with Microsoft, SpaceX and DOJ
Meta, Microsoft, SpaceX, Coinbase, the DOJ and international law enforcement partners collaborated in an operation that focused on scam networks in SE Asia.
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The companies teamed up to fight against scam networks in Southeast Asia. The company has been getting a lot of flak for letting scammers run rampant on its platforms and then reportedly making billions of dollars yearly from ad marketing scams. That helped them "connect the dots between disparate pieces of information across platforms.
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Meta, Microsoft, SpaceX, Coinbase, the DOJ and international law enforcement partners collaborated in an operation that focused on scam networks in SE Asia.
Theverge
Jun 3, 10:53
Dreame’s L20 Ultra robovac is an unbeatable deal for $280
The Dreame L20 Ultra isn’t the company’s newest model, but it’s still a great robovac / mop hybrid that offers strong performance while requiring very little day-to-day maintenance thanks to its included trash bin and AI obstacle avoidance. Verge readers can get for its best-ever price right now. Originally $1,400 when it launched in 2023, […]
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Dreame’s L20 Ultra robovac is an unbeatable deal for $280. Verge readers can get for its best-ever price right now. Originally $1,400 when it launched in 2023, […]
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The Dreame L20 Ultra isn’t the company’s newest model, but it’s still a great robovac / mop hybrid that offers strong performance while requiring very little day-to-day maintenance thanks to its included trash bin and AI obstacle avoidance.
Theverge
Jun 3, 10:04
Microsoft and OpenAI broke up — now they’re ready to fight
At Microsoft's annual Build conference on Tuesday, the company announced a slew of new or expanded AI initiatives, including a super app, in-house reasoning models, a cybersecurity tool, and OpenClaw-esque AI agents. All this news added up to a clear message: Microsoft is positioned to be one of the biggest players in AI, and it's […]
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At Microsoft's annual Build conference on Tuesday, the company announced a slew of new or expanded AI initiatives, including a super app, in-house reasoning models, a cybersecurity tool, and OpenClaw-esque AI agents. All this news added up to a clear message: Microsoft is positioned to be one of the biggest players in AI, and it's […]
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At Microsoft's annual Build conference on Tuesday, the company announced a slew of new or expanded AI initiatives, including a super app, in-house reasoning models, a cybersecurity tool, and OpenClaw-esque AI agents.
Cnet
Jun 3, 10:01
This Apple TV Horror Comedy Is Fun, Frightful and One of the Best Shows of the Year
Commentary: What wicked smart genre mashup blends the sensibilities of Stephen King, Parks and Recreation and Jaws? Widow's Bay is the answer, and now's the perfect time to catch up.
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This Apple TV Horror Comedy Is Fun, Frightful and One of the Best Shows of the Year. Commentary: What wicked smart genre mashup blends the sensibilities of Stephen King, Parks and Recreation and Jaws? Widow's Bay is the answer, and now's the perfect time to catch up.
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Commentary: What wicked smart genre mashup blends the sensibilities of Stephen King, Parks and Recreation and Jaws?
Cnet
Jun 3, 10:00
Best Smart Locks of 2026: High-Tech Door Defense
Smart locks are powerful, connected and help keep you safer. We tested models to find the best.
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Best Smart Locks of 2026: High-Tech Door Defense. Smart locks are powerful, connected and help keep you safer. We tested models to find the best.
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Smart locks are powerful, connected and help keep you safer.
Theverge
Jun 3, 09:22
A first look at Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface Dev Box
Microsoft has two new Surface devices arriving later this year, both powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark chips. I got a chance to take a closer look at both the Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface RTX Spark Dev Box at Microsoft's Build conference this week, and while both have the same chip inside, they're utilizing Nvidia's […]
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A first look at Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface Dev Box. Microsoft has two new Surface devices arriving later this year, both powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark chips. I got a chance to take a closer look at both the Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface RTX Spark Dev Box at Microsoft's Build conference this week, and while both have the same chip inside, they're utilizing…
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Microsoft has two new Surface devices arriving later this year, both powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark chips.
Engadget
Jun 3, 09:19
Researchers show how AI-powered worms could wreak havoc on the internet
Researchers created an AI-powered worm that that can spread through networks with no human intervention.
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Researchers show how AI-powered worms could wreak havoc on the internet. Researchers created an AI-powered worm that that can spread through networks with no human intervention.
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Researchers created an AI-powered worm that that can spread through networks with no human intervention.
Cnet
Jun 3, 09:01
Is a Flat-Top Grill Worth It? A Grilling Expert Tells All
Flat-top grills and griddles can do things most standard grated grills can't. I asked an expert if going flat lives up to the hype.
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Is a Flat-Top Grill Worth It? A Grilling Expert Tells All. I asked an expert if going flat lives up to the hype.
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Flat-top grills and griddles can do things most standard grated grills can't.
Engadget
Jun 3, 08:17
Google shares Fitbit Air blueprints so you can 3D print your own accessories
Google has released 2D CAD drawings of the Fitbit Air.
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Google shares Fitbit Air blueprints so you can 3D print your own accessories. Google has released 2D CAD drawings of the Fitbit Air.
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Google has released 2D CAD drawings of the Fitbit Air.
Theverge
Jun 3, 07:00
Trans teens have something to say
By the time the Children's Hospital closed its doors to trans patients, Sage had already stopped taking testosterone. A nonbinary high school student, they originally received treatment for the rapid onset of puberty. The changes their body experienced felt frightening and sudden. They developed PMOS, a relatively common hormonal disorder that can lead to hair […]
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Trans teens have something to say. A nonbinary high school student, they originally received treatment for the rapid onset of puberty. They developed PMOS, a relatively common hormonal disorder that can lead to hair […]
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By the time the Children's Hospital closed its doors to trans patients, Sage had already stopped taking testosterone.
Gizmodo
Jun 3, 06:36
Nvidia’s RTX Spark Laptops Are the Kick in the Ass Gaming PCs Needed
Emulation is emulation, but Nvidia shows us that we can have a very strong gaming PC without a shitty battery life.
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Nvidia’s RTX Spark Laptops Are the Kick in the Ass Gaming PCs Needed. Emulation is emulation, but Nvidia shows us that we can have a very strong gaming PC without a shitty battery life.
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Emulation is emulation, but Nvidia shows us that we can have a very strong gaming PC without a shitty battery life.
Engadget
Jun 3, 05:58
Poland wants to ban phones and smartwatches in schools
The country also wants adult websites to implement age checks to keep kids out. Jackf/Getty Images The Polish government has just approved a bill that would prohibit students under 16 years old from…
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If it does, students will not be allowed to use their devices the entire school day, even during their breaks and post-class activities, according to Notes from Poland . They will still be able to bring their devices, but schools will be required to provide a designated location where the students will have to leave them until it's time to go home.
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The Polish government has approved several bills, including one that would ban phones in the classroom.
Engadget
Jun 3, 05:10
Google will allow websites to exclude themselves from AI search results
The company says opting out won't impact placement in regular searches.
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Google will allow websites to exclude themselves from AI search results. The company says opting out won't impact placement in regular searches.
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The company says opting out won't impact placement in regular searches.
Theverge
Jun 3, 05:00
AI has a water problem. Google thinks it has a fix
In the face of widespread backlash to the AI data center buildout throughout the US, Google is touting its efforts to minimize the environmental impact by actually increasing water for local communities. The company laid out five commitments around water use in a new blog post published Wednesday, including a goal to replenish more water […]
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AI has a water problem. Google thinks it has a fix. The company laid out five commitments around water use in a new blog post published Wednesday, including a goal to replenish more water […]
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In the face of widespread backlash to the AI data center buildout throughout the US, Google is touting its efforts to minimize the environmental impact by actually increasing water for local communities.
Theverge
Jun 3, 04:45
Google must let publishers opt out of AI Search features, rules UK
Online publishers are getting more control over whether their websites appear in Google's AI Search features, thanks to a UK regulatory ruling. The new conduct rule imposed by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires Google to let website owners keep their content out of features like AI Overviews, and prevent it from being used […]
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Online publishers are getting more control over whether their websites appear in Google's AI Search features, thanks to a UK regulatory ruling. The new conduct rule imposed by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires Google to let website owners keep their content out of features like AI Overviews, and prevent it from being used […]
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Online publishers are getting more control over whether their websites appear in Google's AI Search features, thanks to a UK regulatory ruling.
Cnet
Jun 3, 04:28
With Perplexity's Push for Hybrid AI, Your Laptop Could Function as a Data Center
Perplexity is shifting how some sensitive AI data is stored, balancing processing between local silicon and cloud servers.
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With Perplexity's Push for Hybrid AI, Your Laptop Could Function as a Data Center. Perplexity is shifting how some sensitive AI data is stored, balancing processing between local silicon and cloud servers.
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Perplexity is shifting how some sensitive AI data is stored, balancing processing between local silicon and cloud servers.
Cnet
Jun 3, 03:32
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, June 3
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 3.
Cnet
Jun 3, 00:45
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 3, #618
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X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? See full bio Gael Cooper June 2, 2026 5:45 p.m.
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Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 3, No.
Cnet
Jun 3, 00:33
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 3 #822
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X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? See full bio Gael Cooper June 2, 2026 5:33 p.m.
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Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for June 3 No.
Cnet
Jun 3, 00:27
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 3, #1088
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X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? See full bio Gael Cooper June 2, 2026 5:27 p.m.
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Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 3, No.
Cnet
Jun 3, 00:08
All the Trailers From PlayStation's State of Play June 2026
X Tech Gaming PlayStation All the Trailers From PlayStation's State of Play June 2026 From God of War: Laufey to Wolverine, Sony's biggest reveals pointed to a shift in priorities.
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There were more than 20 games featured in the State of Play event, consisting of reveals of brand new games and new details for already known titles. Instead, Sony put its focus on traditional narrative-based games, both big-budget and indie. Live service games have been a bit of an issue for Sony.
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From God of War: Laufey to Wolverine, Sony's biggest reveals pointed to a shift in priorities.
Engadget
Jun 3, 00:03
Meta will reportedly let employees take 30-minute breaks from its tracking program
Workers can pause the all-seeing eye when they need to "check something personal."
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Meta will reportedly let employees take 30-minute breaks from its tracking program. Workers can pause the all-seeing eye when they need to "check something personal."
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Workers can pause the all-seeing eye when they need to "check something personal."
Gizmodo
Jun 3, 00:00
Ötzi the Iceman’s Microbes Still Show Signs of Life After 5,300 Years
New research provides a deep dive into the ancient and modern day microbes that call Ötzi home.
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Ötzi the Iceman’s Microbes Still Show Signs of Life After 5,300 Years. New research provides a deep dive into the ancient and modern day microbes that call Ötzi home.
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New research provides a deep dive into the ancient and modern day microbes that call Ötzi home.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 23:01
The Federal Agency Fighting Bed Bugs Keeps Getting Infested But its Workers Aren’t Allowed to Telecommute
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.
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If you’ve thus far been fortunate enough to avoid the soul-crushing experience of a bed bug infestation, you really don’t know how lucky you are. In 2010, New York City faced a biblical epidemic of the little bastards—the first of its magnitude in the digital age.
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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.
Cnet
Jun 2, 22:45
Trump's New AI Executive Order Has No Teeth and No Requirements
The order, intended to review artificial intelligence models that could pose risks to the US, is strictly voluntary.
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Trump's New AI Executive Order Has No Teeth and No Requirements. The order, intended to review artificial intelligence models that could pose risks to the US, is strictly voluntary.
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The order, intended to review artificial intelligence models that could pose risks to the US, is strictly voluntary.
Cnet
Jun 2, 22:29
State of Play: Wolverine Trailer Unveils Game's Story, Villains and Combat
Wolverine is going to be a lot of bloody fun.
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State of Play: Wolverine Trailer Unveils Game's Story, Villains and Combat. Wolverine is going to be a lot of bloody fun.
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Wolverine is going to be a lot of bloody fun.
Cnet
Jun 2, 22:07
Instagram's AI Chatbot Gave Away a Bunch of Accounts to Hackers
X ai atlas Tech Services & Software Cybersecurity Instagram's AI Chatbot Gave Away a Bunch of Accounts to Hackers Meta has since fixed the exploit, but it's yet another example of AI doing it worse t…
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X ai atlas Tech Services & Software Cybersecurity Instagram's AI Chatbot Gave Away a Bunch of Accounts to Hackers Meta has since fixed the exploit, but it's yet another example of AI doing it worse than humans. The AI then sent an access code to the hacker's own email address, which the hacker copied into the chat.
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Meta has since fixed the exploit, but it's yet another example of AI doing it worse than humans.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 21:23
The New ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ Trailer Unleashes the Weapon
With three months before release, it’s time for Insomniac Games to pull back the curtain on its latest title, Marvel’s Wolverine .
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With three months before release, it’s time for Insomniac Games to pull back the curtain on its latest title, Marvel’s Wolverine . Similar to the recent Spider-Man games, this is an action-adventure affair that sees Logan globetrotting around the world, searching for answers to his past and saving innocent mutants.
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Insomniac Games used the latest State of Play to show 'Marvel's Wolverine' in all its brutal, mutant glory.
Engadget
Jun 2, 21:22
Insomniac Games' Wolverine looks comically violent
The first gameplay trailer shows off bloody melee combat.
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Insomniac Games' Wolverine looks comically violent. The first gameplay trailer shows off bloody melee combat.
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The first gameplay trailer shows off bloody melee combat.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 21:20
Andrew Yang Is Living the Presidential Life (Trying to Build a Mobile Phone Business)
The former presidential candidate’s Noble Mobile just acquired Helium Mobile.
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Andrew Yang Is Living the Presidential Life (Trying to Build a Mobile Phone Business). The former presidential candidate’s Noble Mobile just acquired Helium Mobile.
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The former presidential candidate’s Noble Mobile just acquired Helium Mobile.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 21:05
Microsoft Is Exploiting Legal Fears to Sell Its Powerful New AI Model to Businesses
MAI-Thinking-1 is one of seven new models the company announced today, less than one year after unveiling its first in-house models.
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Microsoft is dropping a family of seven new AI models, the company announced on Tuesday during the opening keynote of Build, its annual developer conference. Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6 currently scores at 51.9%, but OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 has achieved a 59.1% score, according to data from Scale Labs, the model performance tracking division of Scale AI.
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MAI-Thinking-1 is one of seven new models the company announced today, less than one year after unveiling its first in-house models.
Cnet
Jun 2, 21:00
'Love Island USA' Release Time on Peacock: How to Stream the Season 8 Premiere
The hit summer reality show returns to screens today.
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'Love Island USA' Release Time on Peacock: How to Stream the Season 8 Premiere. The hit summer reality show returns to screens today.
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The hit summer reality show returns to screens today.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 21:00
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Made Some Major Changes Thanks to ‘The Odyssey’
Tom Holland talked about the connections between his two big blockbusters releasing in July.
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Made Some Major Changes Thanks to ‘The Odyssey’. Tom Holland talked about the connections between his two big blockbusters releasing in July.
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Tom Holland talked about the connections between his two big blockbusters releasing in July.
Engadget
Jun 2, 20:26
Amazon Luna adds Hollow Knight to its catalog for June
It’s also offering Mafia III and some remastered Tomb Raider as free PC titles. Amazon We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.
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It’s also offering Mafia III and some remastered Tomb Raider as free PC titles. Amazon Luna has dropped its additions for June, and there are some solid titles joining the lineup for the game streaming service.
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Hollow Knight joins the Amazon Luna game catalog this month.
Cnet
Jun 2, 20:00
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 3, #1810
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Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 3, No.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 20:00
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ May Not Require You to See Any Previous Marvel Movies
Directors Joe and Anthony Russo are now referring to the upcoming film as 'Phase Zero.'
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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ May Not Require You to See Any Previous Marvel Movies. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo are now referring to the upcoming film as 'Phase Zero.'
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Directors Joe and Anthony Russo are now referring to the upcoming film as 'Phase Zero.'
Cnet
Jun 2, 19:51
NBA Finals 2026: How to Watch Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1
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Here are the best ways to watch or stream the first game of the Finals between New York and San Antonio.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 19:50
Martin Scorsese Feels the Power of the Dark Side, Jumps on the AI Bandwagon
As he would say, "Well, the industry is over."
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Martin Scorsese Feels the Power of the Dark Side, Jumps on the AI Bandwagon. As he would say, "Well, the industry is over."
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As he would say, "Well, the industry is over."
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 19:35
Philly Cops Are Reportedly Monitoring Anti-AI Memes, According to Internal Alert
A bulletin from a regional fusion center clocks increasing anti-AI sentiment on social media and warns offline destructive action is coming.
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But according to the Trump administration, those rights are all but forfeit if the target of a protester’s ire is an AI data center. As such, the administration—which has gone all-in on America’s AI future and has seen the President personally enriched for it —is trying to brand opponents to that future as terrorists.
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A bulletin from a regional fusion center clocks increasing anti-AI sentiment on social media and warns offline destructive action is coming.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 18:50
Microsoft’s Big New Idea for AI Gadgets Is a Badge With a Camera
AI gadgets weren’t on my Build bingo card, but Microsoft had other plans. During the unveiling of “ Project Solara ,” a new platform for AI agents launched by Microsoft during its annual developer co…
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AI gadgets weren’t on my Build bingo card, but Microsoft had other plans. During the unveiling of “ Project Solara ,” a new platform for AI agents launched by Microsoft during its annual developer conference, the company also unveiled two new concept devices, and one of them is here to revolutionize the form factor we’ve all been eagerly anticipating the next generation of: th…
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Move over, AI pendants; it's badge time.
Cnet
Jun 2, 18:25
Unreleased Pixel Watch 5 Leak Makes a Splash After Underwater Recovery
Google's Pixel Watch 5, expected to be released later this year, was reportedly lost at sea before it was returned to the owner.
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X Tech Mobile Smartwatches Unreleased Pixel Watch 5 Leak Makes a Splash After Underwater Recovery Google's Pixel Watch 5, expected to be released later this year, was reportedly lost at sea before it was returned to the owner.
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Google's Pixel Watch 5, expected to be released later this year, was reportedly lost at sea before it was returned to the owner.
Cnet
Jun 2, 18:18
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Early Screenings for Prime Members Are Coming
Tickets aren't on sale yet, but you can sign up for more information.
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Early Screenings for Prime Members Are Coming. Tickets aren't on sale yet, but you can sign up for more information.
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Tickets aren't on sale yet, but you can sign up for more information.
Theverge
Jun 2, 18:16
God of War Laufey is coming to the PS5
Sony ended its big State of Play showcase with a major reveal: the next God of War. The new title is called God of War Laufey, and is once again developed by Sony's Santa Monica studio. Currently, the game doesn't have a date, but it's coming to the PS5 whenever it does launch. This time, […]
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God of War Laufey is coming to the PS5. The new title is called God of War Laufey, and is once again developed by Sony's Santa Monica studio. Currently, the game doesn't have a date, but it's coming to the PS5 whenever it does launch.
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Sony ended its big State of Play showcase with a major reveal: the next God of War.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 18:15
Anthropic Lets Claude Mythos Spread Its Glasswings
It's dangerous, but not TOO dangerous to give to more organizations.
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Anthropic Lets Claude Mythos Spread Its Glasswings. It's dangerous, but not TOO dangerous to give to more organizations.
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It's dangerous, but not TOO dangerous to give to more organizations.
Engadget
Jun 2, 18:00
Android will now warn you if a caller is impersonating someone you know
Google Photos and Google Play Books are also getting new AI-powered updates.
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Android will now warn you if a caller is impersonating someone you know. Google Photos and Google Play Books are also getting new AI-powered updates.
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Google Photos and Google Play Books are also getting new AI-powered updates.
Engadget
Jun 2, 17:56
The European Parliament may be ditching Google as its default search engine
EU officials are trying to decrease the bloc's dependency on foreign tech. Alexandre Lallemand/Unsplash European legislators are taking another step away from relying on American tech.
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EU officials are trying to decrease the bloc's dependency on foreign tech. The European Parliament will reportedly stop using Google as the default search engine on its in-house computers. According to Politico , searches made via the address bar on Firefox and Edge will take place via French alternative Quant by default as of June 4.
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The EU's moves towards digital sovereignty might include its Parliament ditching Google.
Theverge
Jun 2, 17:55
Remedy’s Control sequel launches in September
Control Resonant, the upcoming sequel to Remedy Entertainment's Control, will be released on September 24th, 2026, according to a trailer that premiered during Tuesday's PlayStation State of Play show. The trailer also gave a preview of the game's story, which stars Dylan Faden, who was imprisoned for much of the first game. He will be […]
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Remedy’s Control sequel launches in September. Control Resonant, the upcoming sequel to Remedy Entertainment's Control, will be released on September 24th, 2026, according to a trailer that premiered during Tuesday's PlayStation State of Play show. The trailer also gave a preview of the game's story, which stars Dylan Faden, who was imprisoned for much of the first game.
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Control Resonant, the upcoming sequel to Remedy Entertainment's Control, will be released on September 24th, 2026, according to a trailer that premiered during Tuesday's PlayStation State of Play show.
Engadget
Jun 2, 17:54
The Camp Snap 2 screenless camera is 15 percent thinner than the original
Camp Snap Opting for older technology over bleeding-edge products may seem counterintuitive. (That is, unless you're a vinyl enthusiast.
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Camp Snap Opting for older technology over bleeding-edge products may seem counterintuitive. That's the target audience for the new Camp Snap 2 , a screenless digital camera that kids can take to summer camp. (Camp Snap hints that it may release its own in the future.) There's also a standard tripod mount (1/4"-20 thread).
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The Camp Snap 2 is a slight improvement on the nostalgic throwback camera.
Cnet
Jun 2, 17:48
Dell Takes Aim at the MacBook Neo With Its $599 XPS 13 Laptop
It looks like it'll be a hit for students.
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Dell Takes Aim at the MacBook Neo With Its $599 XPS 13 Laptop. It looks like it'll be a hit for students.
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It looks like it'll be a hit for students.
Engadget
Jun 2, 17:47
Microsoft announces Project Solara, its take on an AI agent platform
The company demoed Solara on an Echo Show-style smart display and a smart key badge. Microsoft Microsoft has announced that it's building a platform for AI agents.
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Microsoft Microsoft has announced that it's building a platform for AI agents. It's called Project Solara, and at Build 2026 the company showed it powering two different reference devices, a smart display and a smart key badge.
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The company demoed Solara on an Echo Show-style smart display and a smart key badge.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 17:45
Long-Threatened Powerful El Niño Could Emerge Any Day Now, UN Warns
The World Meteorological Organization advised that nations "need to prepare" for the increasing risk of extreme storms, flooding, droughts, and heatwaves.
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Long-Threatened Powerful El Niño Could Emerge Any Day Now, UN Warns. The World Meteorological Organization advised that nations "need to prepare" for the increasing risk of extreme storms, flooding, droughts, and heatwaves.
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The World Meteorological Organization advised that nations "need to prepare" for the increasing risk of extreme storms, flooding, droughts, and heatwaves.
Cnet
Jun 2, 17:39
Nintendo Music Update Adds Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Web Support
Please drive responsibly when Mario Kart World music is blasting through your car.
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Nintendo Music Update Adds Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Web Support. Please drive responsibly when Mario Kart World music is blasting through your car.
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Please drive responsibly when Mario Kart World music is blasting through your car.
Engadget
Jun 2, 17:16
X is now doing TikTok-style reaction videos
X X just launched a feature called "React with Video" which lets users record a video as a response to a pre-existing post.
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X X just launched a feature called "React with Video" which lets users record a video as a response to a pre-existing post. And sometimes the best way to share your thoughts is with video. Free accounts are now limited to 50 posts a day and 200 replies, down from 2,400 posts a day.
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TikTok-style superimposed reaction videos are coming to X now.
Cnet
Jun 2, 17:16
iOS 26.5.1 for iPhone 17 and iPhone Air Fixes Low-Battery Charging Problem
If your phone can't recharge after a deep battery drain, this update is for you.
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iOS 26.5.1 for iPhone 17 and iPhone Air Fixes Low-Battery Charging Problem. If your phone can't recharge after a deep battery drain, this update is for you.
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If your phone can't recharge after a deep battery drain, this update is for you.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 17:15
OpenAI Really Doesn’t Like the Attention Its Co-Founder’s Political Donations Are Getting
OpenAI released a statement distancing itself from a pro-AI super PAC backed by President Greg Brockman and his wife.
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OpenAI Really Doesn’t Like the Attention Its Co-Founder’s Political Donations Are Getting. OpenAI released a statement distancing itself from a pro-AI super PAC backed by President Greg Brockman and his wife.
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OpenAI released a statement distancing itself from a pro-AI super PAC backed by President Greg Brockman and his wife.
Theverge
Jun 2, 17:11
Here’s seven bloody minutes of Wolverine on the PS5
At its big State of Play show on Tuesday, Sony shared new look Marvel's Wolverine, the next big title from Insomniac Games that's launching exclusively on PS5 on September 15th. Dressed in the iconic yellow Wolverine outfit, Logan slunk around and stabbed his way through a bunch of enemies, using his blades to take them […]
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Here’s seven bloody minutes of Wolverine on the PS5. At its big State of Play show on Tuesday, Sony shared new look Marvel's Wolverine, the next big title from Insomniac Games that's launching exclusively on PS5 on September 15th. Dressed in the iconic yellow Wolverine outfit, Logan slunk around and stabbed his way through a bunch of enemies, using his blades to take them […]
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At its big State of Play show on Tuesday, Sony shared new look Marvel's Wolverine, the next big title from Insomniac Games that's launching exclusively on PS5 on September 15th.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 17:05
Even One Drink a Day Could Raise Your Cancer Risk, Study Warns
For some health conditions like cancer, there's no safe level of alcohol consumption, a large new review finds.
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For some health conditions like cancer, there's no safe level of alcohol consumption, a large new review finds.
Cnet
Jun 2, 17:00
Microsoft Made a Bing for AI Agents
A suite of web APIs built for AI agents that helps them scour the web faster for search results is already being used by Copilot, ChatGPT and "many others."
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X ai atlas Tech Services & Software AI Microsoft Made a Bing for AI Agents A suite of web APIs built for AI agents that helps them scour the web faster for search results is already being used by Copilot, ChatGPT and "many others." Corinne Reichert Senior Editor Corinne Reichert (she/her) grew up in Sydney, Australia and moved to California in 2019.
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A suite of web APIs built for AI agents that helps them scour the web faster for search results is already being used by Copilot, ChatGPT and "many others."
Engadget
Jun 2, 16:45
Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box will handle tougher AI workloads
Microsoft is making a Surface AI dev desktop for people who don't want a laptop.
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Microsoft is making a Surface AI dev desktop for people who don't want a laptop.
Theverge
Jun 2, 16:40
PlayStation State of Play June 2026: All the news and trailers
While the majority of Summer Game Fest takes place over the weekend, Sony is getting a jump on things with its next State of Play showcase, which airs on June 2nd at 5PM ET. It’s coming at a pivotal time for the PlayStation brand: The PS5 keeps getting more expensive and Sony’s big bet on […]
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PlayStation State of Play June 2026: All the news and trailers. While the majority of Summer Game Fest takes place over the weekend, Sony is getting a jump on things with its next State of Play showcase, which airs on June 2nd at 5PM ET. It’s coming at a pivotal time for the PlayStation brand: The PS5 keeps getting more expensive and Sony’s big bet on […]
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While the majority of Summer Game Fest takes place over the weekend, Sony is getting a jump on things with its next State of Play showcase, which airs on June 2nd at 5PM ET.
Engadget
Jun 2, 16:32
Trump signs scaled-back AI cybersecurity order
AI models can voluntarily submitted to the government for review 30 days before release under Trump's new executive order.
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AI models can voluntarily submitted to the government for review 30 days before release under Trump's new executive order.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 16:30
Acer’s New Iconia Duo Tablets Are All About Creatives
Acer unveiled a whole new line of Iconia tablets at Computex.
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Acer’s New Iconia Duo Tablets Are All About Creatives. Acer unveiled a whole new line of Iconia tablets at Computex.
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Acer unveiled a whole new line of Iconia tablets at Computex.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 16:15
NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Jet Is Ready for Its Biggest Test Yet
The X-59 is preparing to fly faster than the speed of sound for the first time.
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NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Jet Is Ready for Its Biggest Test Yet. The X-59 is preparing to fly faster than the speed of sound for the first time.
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The X-59 is preparing to fly faster than the speed of sound for the first time.
Engadget
Jun 2, 16:08
Lego announces 12 Smart Play Pokémon sets
Pokémon is the second Lego theme to have Smart Play sets, following Star Wars.
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Pokémon is the second Lego theme to have Smart Play sets, following Star Wars.
Cnet
Jun 2, 16:06
My Allergy Survival Kit: 5 Products Keeping My Itchy Eyes at Bay This Spring
As a longtime allergy sufferer, these are the products I've been counting on to stop my allergy symptoms in their tracks.
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X Why You Can Trust CNET Our wellness advice is expert-vetted . Anna Gragert Senior Editor, Health and Home Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, the deputy editor at So Yummy and the senior lifestyle editor at Hunker.
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As a longtime allergy sufferer, these are the products I've been counting on to stop my allergy symptoms in their tracks.
Cnet
Jun 2, 16:00
AirPods Are Cool, but You Could Be Missing Out on Solid Quality Headphones for a Fraction of the Cost
My husband gifted me Beats Studio Pro over-the-ear headphones instead of Apple's. I'm not mad about it.
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AirPods Are Cool, but You Could Be Missing Out on Solid Quality Headphones for a Fraction of the Cost. My husband gifted me Beats Studio Pro over-the-ear headphones instead of Apple's. I'm not mad about it.
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My husband gifted me Beats Studio Pro over-the-ear headphones instead of Apple's.
Engadget
Jun 2, 15:57
Silo's season 3 trailer promises chaos and time jumps
Apple TV Apple TV's sci-fi hit Silo is set to return on July 3 , so the streamer has dropped a juicy trailer to tide us over .
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Silo's season 3 trailer promises chaos and time jumps. The footage also continues to show more flashback scenes to when the silos were first built, further teasing that this season will be split between past and present. It's already been renewed for a fourth and final season , which should give the showrunners plenty of time to tie up any loose ends from the book trilogy.
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Apple TV Apple TV's sci-fi hit Silo is set to return on July 3 , so the streamer has dropped a juicy trailer to tide us over .
Theverge
Jun 2, 15:56
I held the next-gen handheld
Intel couldn't catch a break. Layoffs. Shakedowns. Crashing CPUs torpedoing its reputation, sending desktop gamers fleeing to AMD. Apple and Qualcomm pushing Intel out of multiple flagship laptops. A gaming graphics card going MIA. But its Panther Lake laptop chip, the first on its all-important 18A process, turned out excellent - and a handheld version […]
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I held the next-gen handheld. Crashing CPUs torpedoing its reputation, sending desktop gamers fleeing to AMD. But its Panther Lake laptop chip, the first on its all-important 18A process, turned out excellent - and a handheld version […]
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Intel couldn't catch a break.
Engadget
Jun 2, 15:51
Nintendo Music just got a big update with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Nintendo's music app works in a lot more places now.
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Nintendo Music just got a big update with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Nintendo's music app works in a lot more places now.
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Nintendo's music app works in a lot more places now.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 15:45
A New Declaration Warns AI Could Threaten the Foundations of Mathematics
AI is reshaping math—and how mathematicians work. That's fine, but experts want some clear standards.
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A New Declaration Warns AI Could Threaten the Foundations of Mathematics. AI is reshaping math—and how mathematicians work. That's fine, but experts want some clear standards.
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AI is reshaping math—and how mathematicians work.
Engadget
Jun 2, 15:28
Intel may be struggling to supply enough of its new chips
Intel bet big on its new Series 3 chips, made on its new 18A process. But can it get enough of those chips out of the door to laptop manufacturers?
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Intel may be struggling to supply enough of its new chips. Intel bet big on its new Series 3 chips, made on its new 18A process. But can it get enough of those chips out of the door to laptop manufacturers?
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Intel bet big on its new Series 3 chips, made on its new 18A process.
Theverge
Jun 2, 15:23
Microsoft Build 2026: the 7 biggest announcements
Microsoft just kicked off Build 2026 with a keynote from CEO Satya Nadella and other company leaders. As expected, it was filled with announcements, ranging from new Surface hardware to an always-on personal assistant and updates across Microsoft's in-house AI models. If you didn't watch the event live, you can catch up on all the […]
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Microsoft Build 2026: the 7 biggest announcements. As expected, it was filled with announcements, ranging from new Surface hardware to an always-on personal assistant and updates across Microsoft's in-house AI models. If you didn't watch the event live, you can catch up on all the […]
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Microsoft just kicked off Build 2026 with a keynote from CEO Satya Nadella and other company leaders.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 15:03
‘Silo’ Season 3 Trailer Teases More Flashbacks and, Finally, Some Answers
Apple TV dropped the official trailer for 'Silo' season three, and it looks like we're finally going to learn what happened to the world outside the silos.
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Apple TV dropped the official trailer for 'Silo' season three, and it looks like we're finally going to learn what happened to the world outside the silos.
Engadget
Jun 2, 15:02
Anthropic expands its Claude Mythos preview to more partners
Anthropic has invited approximately 150 more organizations to Project Glasswing.
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Anthropic expands its Claude Mythos preview to more partners. Anthropic has invited approximately 150 more organizations to Project Glasswing.
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Anthropic has invited approximately 150 more organizations to Project Glasswing.
Engadget
Jun 2, 14:51
ASUS's NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops could give the MacBook Pro some competition
ASUS was one of the launch customers for NVIDIA's new RTX Spark ARM "superchip" and it's laptops look like the most interesting ones for creators.
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ASUS was one of the launch customers for NVIDIA's new RTX Spark ARM "superchip" and it's laptops look like the most interesting ones for creators.
Theverge
Jun 2, 14:33
Trump signs executive order to review AI models before they’re released
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday creating a "voluntary framework" for AI companies to share their frontier models with the federal government before they're released "to promote secure innovation and strengthen the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure." The order says the US AI industry has succeeded in part "because we refuse to stifle this […]
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But it’s up to AI companies to decide whether to share information with the government. Accordingly, it directs several federal agencies to come up with a framework to “assess the advanced cyber capabilities of AI models” before they’re released to the public. It also requires the federal government to prepare cyber defenses for AI, especially for critical infrastructure.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday creating a "voluntary framework" for AI companies to share their frontier models with the federal government before they're released "to promote secure innovation and strengthen the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure." The order says the US AI industry has succeeded in part "because we refuse to stifle this […]
Engadget
Jun 2, 14:29
Google's parent company is raising $80 billion to fuel its AI ambitions
Not even Alphabet has enough cash to meet its AI goals.
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Google's parent company is raising $80 billion to fuel its AI ambitions. Not even Alphabet has enough cash to meet its AI goals.
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Not even Alphabet has enough cash to meet its AI goals.
Theverge
Jun 2, 14:15
Microsoft’s next-gen quantum chip cuts timeline to useful quantum computing
Microsoft claimed last year that it had made a key breakthrough in quantum computing with Majorana 1, the company's first quantum processor. While physicists were immediately skeptical of Microsoft's claims, the software giant is announcing Majorana 2 today, the next generation of its topological quantum chip. Majorana 2 contains qubits, a unit of information in […]
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Microsoft’s next-gen quantum chip cuts timeline to useful quantum computing. While physicists were immediately skeptical of Microsoft's claims, the software giant is announcing Majorana 2 today, the next generation of its topological quantum chip. Majorana 2 contains qubits, a unit of information in […]
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Microsoft claimed last year that it had made a key breakthrough in quantum computing with Majorana 1, the company's first quantum processor.
Theverge
Jun 2, 14:12
Microsoft’s first advanced reasoning AI is here
Microsoft announced a bunch of new in-house AI models at Build 2026, including a new "flagship" model: MAI-Thinking-1. It's an ambitious step into model development for Microsoft, which introduced its initial in-house models last year - before then, it had relied on OpenAI's models. The two companies recently renegotiated their deal to loosen ties. According […]
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Microsoft’s first advanced reasoning AI is here. It's an ambitious step into model development for Microsoft, which introduced its initial in-house models last year - before then, it had relied on OpenAI's models. The two companies recently renegotiated their deal to loosen ties.
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Microsoft announced a bunch of new in-house AI models at Build 2026, including a new "flagship" model: MAI-Thinking-1.
Cnet
Jun 2, 14:04
Amazon Prime Day Is June 23–26. Here’s Your No-Nonsense Guide on What to Expect
Prime Day lands earlier than ever this year. Here's everything you need to know before the chaos starts.
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Amazon Prime Day Is June 23–26. Here’s Your No-Nonsense Guide on What to Expect. Here's everything you need to know before the chaos starts.
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Prime Day lands earlier than ever this year.
Cnet
Jun 2, 14:01
Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus Review: Samsung's Budget-Friendlier Tablet Hits the Right Notes
It can't match the performance of the original Tab S10, but it makes up for it with a lower price, solid features and a long battery life.
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It can't match the performance of the original Tab S10, but it makes up for it with a lower price, solid features and a long battery life.
Cnet
Jun 2, 14:00
Best Tablet 2026: Top Tablets From Apple, Samsung, Amazon and More
I've tested a variety of tablets in various sizes and price classes to find the top options available.
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I've tested a variety of tablets in various sizes and price classes to find the top options available.
Theverge
Jun 2, 14:00
Microsoft Scout is a new AI personal assistant built on OpenClaw
Much like Google, Microsoft is launching its own version of OpenClaw. Microsoft Scout is an always-on assistant that integrates into Microsoft 365 apps like Outlook, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams, allowing businesses to assign a virtual assistant to employees to help with organizing calendars, expense reporting, email drafts, and much more. Unlike Copilot that lives inside […]
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Microsoft Scout is a new AI personal assistant built on OpenClaw. Microsoft Scout is an always-on assistant that integrates into Microsoft 365 apps like Outlook, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams, allowing businesses to assign a virtual assistant to employees to help with organizing calendars, expense reporting, email drafts, and much more. Unlike Copilot that lives inside […]
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Much like Google, Microsoft is launching its own version of OpenClaw.
Theverge
Jun 2, 14:00
Google’s Phone app will tell you if a scammer is impersonating one of your contacts
Google is launching a new feature for its Phone app that aims to protect you from AI impersonation scams. Now, when you receive a call from a scammer that appears to be coming from the same number as one of your contacts, Phone by Google will flag the call as suspicious so you can hang […]
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Google’s Phone app will tell you if a scammer is impersonating one of your contacts. Google is launching a new feature for its Phone app that aims to protect you from AI impersonation scams. Now, when you receive a call from a scammer that appears to be coming from the same number as one of your contacts, Phone by Google will flag the call as suspicious so you can hang […]
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Google is launching a new feature for its Phone app that aims to protect you from AI impersonation scams.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 13:55
The Ocean Is Earth’s Largest Wireless Dead Zone. This Antenna Could Change That
A University of Florida team has developed magnetoelectric antennas that let robots talk underwater with just 10 watts of power.
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The Ocean Is Earth’s Largest Wireless Dead Zone. This Antenna Could Change That. A University of Florida team has developed magnetoelectric antennas that let robots talk underwater with just 10 watts of power.
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A University of Florida team has developed magnetoelectric antennas that let robots talk underwater with just 10 watts of power.
Theverge
Jun 2, 13:31
Microsoft’s Project Solara is an OS for AI agent gadgets
Microsoft just announced "Project Solara," a new OS designed for gadgets that run AI agents, at Build 2026. The company is calling it "a new platform built from the ground up to power agent-driven experiences." It's built on Android, not Windows. Microsoft demonstrated two concept Project Solara devices at Build today: Desk concept and badge […]
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Microsoft’s Project Solara is an OS for AI agent gadgets. The company is calling it "a new platform built from the ground up to power agent-driven experiences." It's built on Android, not Windows. Microsoft demonstrated two concept Project Solara devices at Build today: Desk concept and badge […]
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Microsoft just announced "Project Solara," a new OS designed for gadgets that run AI agents, at Build 2026.
Engadget
Jun 2, 13:22
Microsoft Build 2026: Live updates from Satya Nadella's keynote including Windows, Copilot and more
The company's CEO is expected to present for two and a half hours and cover a lot of ground, and we believe Windows and Copilot will be on the agenda.
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The company's CEO is expected to present for two and a half hours and cover a lot of ground, and we believe Windows and Copilot will be on the agenda.
Cnet
Jun 2, 13:05
Microsoft Build 2026 Kicks Off Today: Follow Along for Copilot AI News and More (Live)
We're on the ground in San Francisco for Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's keynote address. Here's what's happening.
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Microsoft Build 2026 Kicks Off Today: Follow Along for Copilot AI News and More (Live). We're on the ground in San Francisco for Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's keynote address. Here's what's happening.
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We're on the ground in San Francisco for Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's keynote address.
Cnet
Jun 2, 13:01
Vision Pro Isn't Dead Yet. Here's How Apple Could Give It New Life via VisionOS
WWDC could lean on Vision to push ideas it hasn't solved yet. It's time to break out of the immersive video shell.
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Vision Pro Isn't Dead Yet. Here's How Apple Could Give It New Life via VisionOS. It's time to break out of the immersive video shell.
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WWDC could lean on Vision to push ideas it hasn't solved yet.
Cnet
Jun 2, 13:01
Lego Makes Pokemon Interactive With Smart Bricks. I Got to Play Trainer
These 12 new Smart Play-enabled Lego sets will be essential for Pokemon fans of any age -- but the kids will especially love battle mode.
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These 12 new Smart Play-enabled Lego sets will be essential for Pokemon fans of any age -- but the kids will especially love battle mode.
Cnet
Jun 2, 13:01
Nintendo's New Switch 2 StarFox Feels Like the Game I Always Wanted to Play
I played the new Switch 2 remake for a little while and it's a pretty fantastic do-over.
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I played the new Switch 2 remake for a little while and it's a pretty fantastic do-over.
Cnet
Jun 2, 13:00
Netflix Highlights Book Adaptations With New Dedicated Hub
The streamer now has a go-to spot for book-inspired movies and shows.
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The streamer now has a go-to spot for book-inspired movies and shows.
Theverge
Jun 2, 12:30
Microsoft created the mini Surface dev box that Qualcomm couldn’t
Microsoft only just announced a new Surface Laptop Ultra at the weekend, and it's now revealing a miniature Surface PC aimed at developers. The new Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is powered by Nvidia's new Arm-based RTX Spark chips, just like the Surface Laptop Ultra, and is optimized for sustained workloads and local AI tasks. […]
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Microsoft only just announced a new Surface Laptop Ultra at the weekend, and it's now revealing a miniature Surface PC aimed at developers. The new Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is powered by Nvidia's new Arm-based RTX Spark chips, just like the Surface Laptop Ultra, and is optimized for sustained workloads and local AI tasks.
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Microsoft only just announced a new Surface Laptop Ultra at the weekend, and it's now revealing a miniature Surface PC aimed at developers.
Theverge
Jun 2, 12:30
Microsoft’s new developer-optimized Windows embraces Linux even more
Microsoft is kicking off its Build developer conference today with a promise of making Windows a trusted platform for development. As the company continues to focus on performance and reliability fixes for Windows 11, it's also creating a developer-optimized experience that bundles a lot of useful tools and apps and embraces Linux even further. "We […]
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Microsoft is kicking off its Build developer conference today with a promise of making Windows a trusted platform for development. As the company continues to focus on performance and reliability fixes for Windows 11, it's also creating a developer-optimized experience that bundles a lot of useful tools and apps and embraces Linux even further.
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Microsoft is kicking off its Build developer conference today with a promise of making Windows a trusted platform for development.
Theverge
Jun 2, 12:30
Trump goes after green cards
On the Friday before Memorial Day, on the eve of a long weekend, the Trump administration announced that it was further gutting legal immigration. The Department of Homeland Security didn't use this language. "This policy allows our immigration system to function as the law intended instead of incentivizing loopholes," the agency said on X. "The […]
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Trump goes after green cards. The Department of Homeland Security didn't use this language. "This policy allows our immigration system to function as the law intended instead of incentivizing loopholes," the agency said on X.
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On the Friday before Memorial Day, on the eve of a long weekend, the Trump administration announced that it was further gutting legal immigration.
Theverge
Jun 2, 12:11
Cricut’s Joy 2 helps you personalize Father’s Day gifts, and it’s at its lowest price yet
If you’re looking for a way to add a personal touch to Father’s Day or graduation gifts, the Cricut Joy 2 can help you customize everything from water bottles and bookmarks to greeting cards and gift cards. The Cricut Joy 2 Rainbow Essential Bundle includes enough vinyl, cardstock, iron-on materials, and other supplies to create […]
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If you’re looking for a way to add a personal touch to Father’s Day or graduation gifts, the Cricut Joy 2 can help you customize everything from water bottles and bookmarks to greeting cards and gift cards. The Cricut Joy 2 Rainbow Essential Bundle includes enough vinyl, cardstock, iron-on materials, and other supplies to create […]
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If you’re looking for a way to add a personal touch to Father’s Day or graduation gifts, the Cricut Joy 2 can help you customize everything from water bottles and bookmarks to greeting cards and gift cards.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 12:00
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Won’t Undo Its Huge Season 2 Reveal
Season three of the Marvel show will go with the 'Iron Man 2' approach, not the 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' one.
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Season three of the Marvel show will go with the 'Iron Man 2' approach, not the 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' one.
Engadget
Jun 2, 12:00
Withings launches a cheaper version of its flagship scale
Withings' mid-range BodyFit is targeted at GLP-1 users who need to keep a closer eye on their muscle mass.
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Withings' mid-range BodyFit is targeted at GLP-1 users who need to keep a closer eye on their muscle mass.
Theverge
Jun 2, 11:59
Microsoft Build 2026: All the news about Windows, AI, RTX Spark and more
Microsoft’s annual developer conference is kicking off on June 2nd in San Francisco with the keynote presentation streaming live at 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PT, and we will be following along here with everything as it’s announced. The Verge’s Tom Warren reports that we can expect to hear about new AI models and agentic OpenClaw-like […]
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Microsoft’s annual developer conference is kicking off on June 2nd in San Francisco with the keynote presentation streaming live at 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PT, and we will be following along here with everything as it’s announced. The Verge’s Tom Warren reports that we can expect to hear about new AI models and agentic OpenClaw-like […]
Theverge
Jun 2, 11:48
Ableton is letting musicians build browser-style extensions for Live
Ableton already has Max for Live, which allows users to build MIDI effects, synths, and samplers for its digital audio workstation (DAW). But now with its Extensions SDK, features can be added to Ableton Live with common JavaScript. Where Max is largely limited to MIDI and audio processing, Extensions can touch almost any part of […]
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Ableton is letting musicians build browser-style extensions for Live. But now with its Extensions SDK, features can be added to Ableton Live with common JavaScript. Where Max is largely limited to MIDI and audio processing, Extensions can touch almost any part of […]
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Ableton already has Max for Live, which allows users to build MIDI effects, synths, and samplers for its digital audio workstation (DAW).
Cnet
Jun 2, 11:01
As AI Expands, Erin Brockovich Taps Communities to Map Data Center Concerns
The environmental activist is gathering community concerns on AI data centers across the US.
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As AI Expands, Erin Brockovich Taps Communities to Map Data Center Concerns. The environmental activist is gathering community concerns on AI data centers across the US.
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The environmental activist is gathering community concerns on AI data centers across the US.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 11:00
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Will Bring the Equivalent of Nuclear War to Westeros
'Mutually assured destruction' is a fact of life when you bring a bunch of dragons to the battlefield.
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'Mutually assured destruction' is a fact of life when you bring a bunch of dragons to the battlefield.
Engadget
Jun 2, 11:00
Instagram tests new limits on what types of posts teens can 'repeatedly' see
The restrictions affect posts related to body image and mental health.
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Instagram tests new limits on what types of posts teens can 'repeatedly' see. The restrictions affect posts related to body image and mental health.
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The restrictions affect posts related to body image and mental health.
Theverge
Jun 2, 11:00
The screenless Camp Snap 2 is slimmer and comes with more filters
After expanding its offerings to video with the CS-8 inspired by Kodak and Canon's retro Super 8mm film cameras, Camp Snap is returning to its roots. The Camp Snap 2 is a sequel to the company's first screenless digital point-and-shoot camera that updates the original with a slimmer design, faster performance, filters available right out […]
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After expanding its offerings to video with the CS-8 inspired by Kodak and Canon's retro Super 8mm film cameras, Camp Snap is returning to its roots. The Camp Snap 2 is a sequel to the company's first screenless digital point-and-shoot camera that updates the original with a slimmer design, faster performance, filters available right out […]
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After expanding its offerings to video with the CS-8 inspired by Kodak and Canon's retro Super 8mm film cameras, Camp Snap is returning to its roots.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 10:50
Sandisk Delivers Top Value in Memory Solutions Through Its SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD
Discover the newest generation of fast, reliable, portable storage up to 4TB. 1
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Sandisk Delivers Top Value in Memory Solutions Through Its SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD. Discover the newest generation of fast, reliable, portable storage up to 4TB.
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Discover the newest generation of fast, reliable, portable storage up to 4TB.
Engadget
Jun 2, 10:41
Clutch is an open-world driving game from the former creative director of Forza Horizon
Maverick Games has unveiled Clutch, an open-world driving game.
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Maverick Games has unveiled Clutch, an open-world driving game.
Cnet
Jun 2, 10:01
Peacock: 15 of the Best Movies to Stream Right Now
Peacock has the titles that'll make your movie night pop.
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Peacock: 15 of the Best Movies to Stream Right Now. Peacock has the titles that'll make your movie night pop.
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Peacock has the titles that'll make your movie night pop.
Cnet
Jun 2, 10:01
What's New on Peacock in June? 'Love Island USA,' 'Las Culturistas Awards,' 'Strung' and More
Chloe Bailey's new Peacock original thriller Strung is giving us all the creeps.
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What's New on Peacock in June? 'Love Island USA,' 'Las Culturistas Awards,' 'Strung' and More. Chloe Bailey's new Peacock original thriller Strung is giving us all the creeps.
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Chloe Bailey's new Peacock original thriller Strung is giving us all the creeps.
Cnet
Jun 2, 10:00
'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,' 'Challengers' and More Movies You Can Stream for Free in June 2026
Tons of recent releases, from blockbusters to independent films, are all streaming free this month.
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'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,' 'Challengers' and More Movies You Can Stream for Free in June 2026. Tons of recent releases, from blockbusters to independent films, are all streaming free this month.
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Tons of recent releases, from blockbusters to independent films, are all streaming free this month.
Theverge
Jun 2, 09:28
Lego’s Smart Play Pokémon can train and battle, but don’t do the one thing I wish they could
When Lego announced its tech-packed Smart Bricks at CES, we were impressed by the potential - enough to give it our Best in Show award. But when the first Star Wars sets actually launched in March, we were less enamored. All that promise of clever interaction and creative play ultimately boiled down to a few […]
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Lego’s Smart Play Pokémon can train and battle, but don’t do the one thing I wish they could. But when the first Star Wars sets actually launched in March, we were less enamored. All that promise of clever interaction and creative play ultimately boiled down to a few […]
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When Lego announced its tech-packed Smart Bricks at CES, we were impressed by the potential - enough to give it our Best in Show award.
Cnet
Jun 2, 09:01
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 2, #617
X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission.
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X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? See full bio Gael Cooper June 2, 2026 2:01 a.m.
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Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 2, No.
Cnet
Jun 2, 09:01
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 2 #821
X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission.
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X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? See full bio Gael Cooper June 2, 2026 2:01 a.m.
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Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for June 2 No.
Cnet
Jun 2, 09:01
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 2, #1087
X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission.
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X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? See full bio Gael Cooper June 2, 2026 2:01 a.m.
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Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 2, No.
Cnet
Jun 2, 09:00
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 2, #1809
X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission.
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X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? See full bio Gael Cooper June 2, 2026 2:00 a.m.
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Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 2, No.
Theverge
Jun 2, 09:00
Thermacell’s latest smart mosquito system is bigger and more expensive
Thermacell has launched Liv 2.0, the next generation of its Wi-Fi-connected smart mosquito protection system. It features new hardware and can cover a larger area, and Thermacell says its formula can now deter no-see-ums. But it's also more expensive and requires professional installation. Liv 2.0 uses the same setup as the original Liv - a […]
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Thermacell’s latest smart mosquito system is bigger and more expensive. It features new hardware and can cover a larger area, and Thermacell says its formula can now deter no-see-ums. But it's also more expensive and requires professional installation.
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Thermacell has launched Liv 2.0, the next generation of its Wi-Fi-connected smart mosquito protection system.
Theverge
Jun 2, 08:38
Amazon’s four-day Prime Day begins on June 23rd
Amazon bucked its usual tradition of having Prime Day in July. Prime Day 2026 is happening in June, kicking off in just a few weeks. Prime members will get access to many deals starting June 23rd at 3:01AM ET through June 27th at 3:01AM ET. As with Amazon’s previous events, you don’t need to be […]
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Amazon’s four-day Prime Day begins on June 23rd. Prime Day 2026 is happening in June, kicking off in just a few weeks. Prime members will get access to many deals starting June 23rd at 3:01AM ET through June 27th at 3:01AM ET.
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Amazon bucked its usual tradition of having Prime Day in July.
Theverge
Jun 2, 08:38
Gemini Spark is the most impressive and terrifying AI experience I’ve had yet
According to every product demo from the last four years, planning a trip is a killer use case for AI. Just tell it where you're going, they all promise, and your chatbot / agent / other buzzword will exhaustively search travel options, read up on all the fun things to do, check all the local […]
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Gemini Spark is the most impressive and terrifying AI experience I’ve had yet. According to every product demo from the last four years, planning a trip is a killer use case for AI. Just tell it where you're going, they all promise, and your chatbot / agent / other buzzword will exhaustively search travel options, read up on all the fun things to do, check all the local […]
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According to every product demo from the last four years, planning a trip is a killer use case for AI.
Cnet
Jun 2, 08:00
Audiophile-Oriented Noble Audio Debuts More Affordable Osprey Earbuds
In an effort to reach a wider audience, the UK brand, which makes some great-sounding wireless earbuds, introduces the sub-$200 Osprey.
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In an effort to reach a wider audience, the UK brand, which makes some great-sounding wireless earbuds, introduces the sub-$200 Osprey.
Theverge
Jun 2, 08:00
People are leaving a lot of weird stuff in their robotaxis
A unicorn Beanie Baby. A 15-pound green bowling ball. A pair of dentures. These are just some of the items left behind in robotaxis in the past year, according to Uber's annual Lost and Found Index. For the first time, the company is expanding its annual of accounting of things forgotten in Uber vehicles to […]
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People are leaving a lot of weird stuff in their robotaxis. A unicorn Beanie Baby. These are just some of the items left behind in robotaxis in the past year, according to Uber's annual Lost and Found Index.
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For the first time, the company is expanding its annual of accounting of things forgotten in Uber vehicles to […]
Engadget
Jun 2, 07:50
Amazon Prime members in the US can watch Spider-Man: Brand New Day two days early
Amazon Prime members will be able to buy July 29 tickets for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
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Amazon Prime members will be able to buy July 29 tickets for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Theverge
Jun 2, 07:00
How to watch Microsoft’s Build 2026 conference
Microsoft is kicking off its yearly Build developer conference in San Francisco today, sandwiched between the recent Google I/O and Apple's upcoming WWDC event. While tickets to attend Build in person are sold out, the conference is being streamed for free online, with CEO Satya Nadella opening with a keynote at 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM […]
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Microsoft is kicking off its yearly Build developer conference in San Francisco today, sandwiched between the recent Google I/O and Apple's upcoming WWDC event. While tickets to attend Build in person are sold out, the conference is being streamed for free online, with CEO Satya Nadella opening with a keynote at 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM […]
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Microsoft is kicking off its yearly Build developer conference in San Francisco today, sandwiched between the recent Google I/O and Apple's upcoming WWDC event.
Engadget
Jun 2, 05:31
Blue Origin CEO says New Glenn will fly again before the year ends
In a post on X, Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp provided an update on the investigation into the New Glenn launchpad explosion.
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In a post on X, Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp provided an update on the investigation into the New Glenn launchpad explosion.
Cnet
Jun 2, 03:50
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, June 2
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X Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? See full bio Gael Cooper June 1, 2026 8:50 p.m.
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 2.
Gizmodo
Jun 2, 01:38
Google Is Suddenly Competing For $80 Billion in Investor Money That Could Have Gone to the Big AI IPOs
Alphabet, Inc. is doing something ambitious, and possibly playing hardball with OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX.
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Google Is Suddenly Competing For $80 Billion in Investor Money That Could Have Gone to the Big AI IPOs. Alphabet, Inc. is doing something ambitious, and possibly playing hardball with OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX.
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is doing something ambitious, and possibly playing hardball with OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX.
Engadget
Jun 2, 01:30
ASUS's ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 is a 2.9 pound 360 touchscreen laptop
ASUS revealed new convertible Windows laptops and three Zenbook 14 models with ARM64 and x86 processors.
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ASUS's ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 is a 2.9 pound 360 touchscreen laptop. ASUS revealed new convertible Windows laptops and three Zenbook 14 models with ARM64 and x86 processors.
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ASUS revealed new convertible Windows laptops and three Zenbook 14 models with ARM64 and x86 processors.
Cnet
Jun 2, 00:37
Apple Will Reportedly Add Bill-Splitting Feature to iOS 27
New feature will allow iPhone users to divide the check at dinner with a large group and generate payment requests, Bloomberg reports.
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New feature will allow iPhone users to divide the check at dinner with a large group and generate payment requests, Bloomberg reports.
Engadget
Jun 2, 00:00
AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE review: A cheaper GPU for a wildly expensive era
AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE is finally available globally, and it's a solid performer for $549.
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AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE is finally available globally, and it's a solid performer for $549.
Cnet
Jun 1, 23:46
Electrify America Shifts From Prepaid Accounts to Direct Card Payments
The EV charging network is ditching its top-up model in favor of pay-per-session billing, a change that should make occasional charging a lot less complicated.
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The EV charging network is ditching its top-up model in favor of pay-per-session billing, a change that should make occasional charging a lot less complicated.
Cnet
Jun 1, 23:16
Anthropic Eyes an IPO as Big Tech's AI Cash Crunch Comes for Wall Street
The Claude developer is one of a trio of tech firms expected to go public this year, alongside SpaceX and OpenAI.
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Anthropic Eyes an IPO as Big Tech's AI Cash Crunch Comes for Wall Street. The Claude developer is one of a trio of tech firms expected to go public this year, alongside SpaceX and OpenAI.
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The Claude developer is one of a trio of tech firms expected to go public this year, alongside SpaceX and OpenAI.
Cnet
Jun 1, 22:55
Microsoft Build 2026: How to Watch, What to Expect
Microsoft's developer conference is almost upon us. We anticipate a lot of AI.
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Microsoft Build 2026: How to Watch, What to Expect. Microsoft's developer conference is almost upon us. We anticipate a lot of AI.
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Microsoft's developer conference is almost upon us.
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 22:35
DuckDuckGo’s Doing Numbers After Pitching Itself as the Home of AI-Free Web Searches
As AI is increasingly injected into every facet of our lives whether we like it or not, it seems we can only watch in a mixture of horror and frustration as so many of our once-reliable institutions…
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Take, for instance, Google. Google Search is still the top website in the world in terms of page visits, but the bloom is clearly off the rose, and AI seems to be the source of customer dissatisfaction. While many of these hallucinations have been reined in by Google devs, the AI just keeps coming.
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Last month, Google announced that even more AI was coming Google Search:
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 22:02
Bernie Sanders Continues to Be Only Democrat Willing to Govern on AI, Proposes Public Ownership
Bernie Sanders might be 84 years old, but he sure acts more in touch with the general public’s views on AI than most other lawmakers, including those in the party he caucuses with.
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Bernie Sanders Continues to Be Only Democrat Willing to Govern on AI, Proposes Public Ownership. In an op-ed published by the New York Times on Monday, the Independent Senator from Vermont called for the government to take a 50% ownership stake in the frontier AI labs, including OpenAI and Anthropic.
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Bernie Sanders might be 84 years old, but he sure acts more in touch with the general public’s views on AI than most other lawmakers, including those in the party he caucuses with.
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 21:45
Hackers Tricked Meta AI Into Handing Out Access to Major Instagram Accounts
Apparently if you asked the bot just so, it would give you control of someone else's account.
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Hackers Tricked Meta AI Into Handing Out Access to Major Instagram Accounts. Apparently if you asked the bot just so, it would give you control of someone else's account.
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Apparently if you asked the bot just so, it would give you control of someone else's account.
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 21:40
China’s BYD Is Offering to Pay for Some Crashes Involving Its Self-Driving Tech
BYD seems extremely confident in its driver-assistance system, or at least confident enough to put some money behind it.
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China’s BYD Is Offering to Pay for Some Crashes Involving Its Self-Driving Tech. The Chinese EV giant is now offering to pay damages for some drivers involved in crashes while using its self-driving tech. Put simply, if the system is on and being used properly, BYD says it will foot the bill for crashes where the BYD driver is found at fault.
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BYD seems extremely confident in its driver-assistance system, or at least confident enough to put some money behind it.
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 21:10
Everyone Wants a Piece of Xreal’s AR Glasses
Acer is the latest company to take a swipe at Xreal and its increasingly popular AR glasses.
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Acer is the latest company to take a swipe at Xreal and its increasingly popular AR glasses.
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 21:00
Thin but Unhealthy: Plenty of People With Normal BMI Are Clinically Obese, Study Finds
A large majority of Americans are walking around with too much body fat, nationally representative data suggests.
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Thin but Unhealthy: Plenty of People With Normal BMI Are Clinically Obese, Study Finds. A large majority of Americans are walking around with too much body fat, nationally representative data suggests.
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A large majority of Americans are walking around with too much body fat, nationally representative data suggests.
Cnet
Jun 1, 20:42
'A Web of Deceit': Florida Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety Concerns
Florida's lawsuit against OpenAI -- the second one this year -- alleges the AI-maker put profits over people.
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Florida's lawsuit against OpenAI -- the second one this year -- alleges the AI-maker put profits over people.
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 20:20
Researchers Confirm Oldest Cave Art in Britain a Century After It Was Dismissed as a Mineral Deposit
New research places a once-dismissed, and weirdly modern, piece of rock art back into the ‘Stone Age’ canon.
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Researchers Confirm Oldest Cave Art in Britain a Century After It Was Dismissed as a Mineral Deposit. New research places a once-dismissed, and weirdly modern, piece of rock art back into the ‘Stone Age’ canon.
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New research places a once-dismissed, and weirdly modern, piece of rock art back into the ‘Stone Age’ canon.
Cnet
Jun 1, 20:02
'All Systems Glow': Apple Teases WWDC 2026 With New Tagline, Playlist, Wallpapers
The tagline likely hints at an iOS 27 reveal, following leaks that showcased a Siri-focused update with glowing UI elements.
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The tagline likely hints at an iOS 27 reveal, following leaks that showcased a Siri-focused update with glowing UI elements.
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 20:00
Sam Altman Sued by Florida AG Over Alleged Exploitation of ChatGPT Users for Profit
ChatGPT's dangers "outweigh any benefit" and its multibillion dollar valuation "has not been earned," the attorney general claims.
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Sam Altman Sued by Florida AG Over Alleged Exploitation of ChatGPT Users for Profit. ChatGPT's dangers "outweigh any benefit" and its multibillion dollar valuation "has not been earned," the attorney general claims.
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ChatGPT's dangers "outweigh any benefit" and its multibillion dollar valuation "has not been earned," the attorney general claims.
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 19:55
Can Our Model of the Cosmos Work Without Dark Energy? New Research Says It Can
There’s a way to make the math work without a hypothetical form of energy, a new study argues.
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There’s a way to make the math work without a hypothetical form of energy, a new study argues.
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 19:45
Sony WH-1000XX vs. AirPods Max 2: Which ANC Headphones Win?
We put two of the most eye-wateringly expensive wireless headphones money can buy head-to-head for this standoff.
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We put two of the most eye-wateringly expensive wireless headphones money can buy head-to-head for this standoff.
Engadget
Jun 1, 19:43
Meta's AI support chatbot made it ridiculously easy for hackers to take over Instagram accounts
Meta says it's working on securing accounts that were affected by a hack.
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Meta's AI support chatbot made it ridiculously easy for hackers to take over Instagram accounts. Meta says it's working on securing accounts that were affected by a hack.
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Meta says it's working on securing accounts that were affected by a hack.
Cnet
Jun 1, 19:41
DuckDuckGo's Popular 'No AI' Search Engine Is Now Easier to Access
You can now set an AI-free search experience as your default in Firefox and Chrome.
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DuckDuckGo's Popular 'No AI' Search Engine Is Now Easier to Access. You can now set an AI-free search experience as your default in Firefox and Chrome.
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You can now set an AI-free search experience as your default in Firefox and Chrome.
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 19:35
Price of Bitcoin Drops as Michael Saylor’s Strategy Sells Off Some of Its Stash
For years, Saylor's company has had one strategy: buy bitcoin and don't sell it.
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Price of Bitcoin Drops as Michael Saylor’s Strategy Sells Off Some of Its Stash. For years, Saylor's company has had one strategy: buy bitcoin and don't sell it.
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For years, Saylor's company has had one strategy: buy bitcoin and don't sell it.
Engadget
Jun 1, 19:32
Randy Pitchford says his friend found an unannounced Pixel Watch 5 in the sea
Our first look at the Pixel Watch 5 may have emerged from a truly unexpected place
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Randy Pitchford says his friend found an unannounced Pixel Watch 5 in the sea. Our first look at the Pixel Watch 5 may have emerged from a truly unexpected place
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Our first look at the Pixel Watch 5 may have emerged from a truly unexpected place
Engadget
Jun 1, 19:26
A California bill that preserves access to video games achieves its first victory
California lawmakers are progressing a bill to preserve access to video games.
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California lawmakers are progressing a bill to preserve access to video games.
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 19:20
‘Gold Standard’ for Mental Health Diagnosis May Leave Patients Miscategorized, Study Finds
A new meta-analysis of 57 psychological studies found that essentially identical patient interviews can lead to different diagnoses for the same exact patient.
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A new meta-analysis of 57 psychological studies found that essentially identical patient interviews can lead to different diagnoses for the same exact patient.
Engadget
Jun 1, 19:12
The Streets of Rage movie has new writers and a director
Pat Casey and Josh Miller, the pair behind the Sonic the Hedgehog trilogy, are penning the script for the Streets of Rage movie.
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Pat Casey and Josh Miller, the pair behind the Sonic the Hedgehog trilogy, are penning the script for the Streets of Rage movie.
Engadget
Jun 1, 18:53
Theos: Cities of Myth is the spiritual successor to the one of the great city builders of the early 2000s
If you remember Zeus: Master of Olympus, you'll want to watch this game closely.
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Theos: Cities of Myth is the spiritual successor to the one of the great city builders of the early 2000s. If you remember Zeus: Master of Olympus, you'll want to watch this game closely.
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If you remember Zeus: Master of Olympus, you'll want to watch this game closely.
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 18:35
PewDiePie Is Here to Offer You Privacy Assurances in the Age of AI
Google. OpenAI. Anthropic. PewDiePie. As we all know, these are the names of the biggest players in the artificial intelligence space.
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PewDiePie Is Here to Offer You Privacy Assurances in the Age of AI. It’s yours and yours forever.” PewDiePie described the project as “Basically, it’s Claude and ChatGPT’s web UI but self-hosted.” But the closer comparison is probably OpenClaw, with some of the pain points of the self-hosted AI tool (supposedly) ironed out.
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Yes, the once-most-subscribed person on YouTube -turned- edgelord -turned- semi-retired dad vlogger has a new AI workspace and agent to offer, and it’s basically a Frankenstein’s monster of a bunch of other open-source AI projects.
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 18:15
Summon the Witch: ‘Hokum’ Comes Home Tomorrow
Damian McCarthy's creepy Irish horror tale starring Adam Scott releases on digital June 2.
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Damian McCarthy's creepy Irish horror tale starring Adam Scott releases on digital June 2.
Cnet
Jun 1, 18:00
HBO Max: The 27 Absolute Best Movies to Watch
Here are some highly rated films to try, plus a look at what's new in June.
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Here are some highly rated films to try, plus a look at what's new in June.
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 17:30
Hot Tick Summer Is Here and They’re Sucking Up Our Blood More Than Usual
Emergency room visits for tick bites are well above the seasonal average, recent CDC data finds.
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Hot Tick Summer Is Here and They’re Sucking Up Our Blood More Than Usual. Emergency room visits for tick bites are well above the seasonal average, recent CDC data finds.
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Emergency room visits for tick bites are well above the seasonal average, recent CDC data finds.
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 17:08
Here’s Your First Look at Lex Luthor in ‘Man of Tomorrow’
DC Studios president and 'Superman' director James Gunn revealed the image from the set.
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Here’s Your First Look at Lex Luthor in ‘Man of Tomorrow’. DC Studios president and 'Superman' director James Gunn revealed the image from the set.
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DC Studios president and 'Superman' director James Gunn revealed the image from the set.
Cnet
Jun 1, 17:01
Russia's Military Hackers Targeted Home Routers Across 23 States. Here's What to Do
Federal agencies disrupted the attack but were direct about what comes next. These five router security steps are the responsibility of individual owners.
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Russia's Military Hackers Targeted Home Routers Across 23 States. Federal agencies disrupted the attack but were direct about what comes next. These five router security steps are the responsibility of individual owners.
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Federal agencies disrupted the attack but were direct about what comes next.
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 17:00
Wall Street Is Already Bending Its Rules to Suck More People Into SpaceX’s IPO
New index fund rules could mean ordinary investors end up owning a piece of SpaceX whether they want to or not.
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Wall Street Is Already Bending Its Rules to Suck More People Into SpaceX’s IPO. New index fund rules could mean ordinary investors end up owning a piece of SpaceX whether they want to or not.
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New index fund rules could mean ordinary investors end up owning a piece of SpaceX whether they want to or not.
Gizmodo
Jun 1, 17:00
New Data Chip Activates a Secret Message When You Breathe On It
This stamp-sized optical device could be applied to credit cards or environmental sensors, researchers say.
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New Data Chip Activates a Secret Message When You Breathe On It. This stamp-sized optical device could be applied to credit cards or environmental sensors, researchers say.
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This stamp-sized optical device could be applied to credit cards or environmental sensors, researchers say.
Theverge
Jun 1, 16:59
The Google Pixel Watch 5 may have been spoiled by… the creator of Borderlands
We may just have gotten an early look at the Google Pixel Watch 5 - and from an unusual source. Randy Pitchford, the creator of the Borderlands game franchise, posted a pair of images of a watch on X, saying that his friend found it underwater, while scuba diving near Saint Martin, as reported earlier […]
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The Google Pixel Watch 5 may have been spoiled by… the creator of Borderlands. We may just have gotten an early look at the Google Pixel Watch 5 - and from an unusual source. Randy Pitchford, the creator of the Borderlands game franchise, posted a pair of images of a watch on X, saying that his friend found it underwater, while scuba diving near Saint Martin, as reported earli…
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We may just have gotten an early look at the Google Pixel Watch 5 - and from an unusual source.
Engadget
Jun 1, 16:35
Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over alleged 'exploitation of users'
Florida's lawsuit against OpenAI comes after a mass shooter at FSU reportedly consulted ChatGPT to plan the attack.
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Florida's lawsuit against OpenAI comes after a mass shooter at FSU reportedly consulted ChatGPT to plan the attack.
Theverge
Jun 1, 16:30
Pebblebee’s Halo can help track lost items and keep you safe, and it’s on sale for $50
If you’re planning to travel this summer, both a Bluetooth tracker and a personal safety device can come in handy, especially if you’ll be exploring on your own. The Pebblebee Halo combines those two gadgets into one, and it’s currently on sale for $49.99 ($10 off) at Amazon, which is the best price we’ve seen. […]
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Pebblebee’s Halo can help track lost items and keep you safe, and it’s on sale for $50. If you’re planning to travel this summer, both a Bluetooth tracker and a personal safety device can come in handy, especially if you’ll be exploring on your own. The Pebblebee Halo combines those two gadgets into one, and it’s currently on sale for $49.
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The Pebblebee Halo combines those two gadgets into one, and it’s currently on sale for $49.99 ($10 off) at Amazon, which is the best price we’ve seen.
Theverge
Jun 1, 16:02
This could be Windows’ M1 moment — but expect it to cost a ton
Nvidia's announcement that it's getting into the consumer laptop chip space with RTX Spark is huge. Apple has proved for years that Arm-based chips can perform incredibly well while also delivering great battery life - at least on the Mac. In the Windows world, performance hasn't fully matched up under Qualcomm chips, mostly in the […]
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This could be Windows’ M1 moment — but expect it to cost a ton. Apple has proved for years that Arm-based chips can perform incredibly well while also delivering great battery life - at least on the Mac. In the Windows world, performance hasn't fully matched up under Qualcomm chips, mostly in the […]
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Nvidia's announcement that it's getting into the consumer laptop chip space with RTX Spark is huge.
Cnet
Jun 1, 16:01
Beats Reveals New Over-Ear Headphones With Lamine Yamal Social Teaser
Ahead of the World Cup, Spain's star winger Lamine Yamal teases unreleased Beats headphones in an Instagram post.
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Ahead of the World Cup, Spain's star winger Lamine Yamal teases unreleased Beats headphones in an Instagram post.
Theverge
Jun 1, 16:00
Gemini’s new AI agent is about as good as Google’s demo
Google's new "24/7" AI agent, Gemini Spark, can be shockingly good at doing things on your behalf. But I'm not sure it's worth the financial cost and potential privacy tradeoffs. The company gave me access to Spark last week. Google advertises Spark as an AI agent that can take on tasks and work on them […]
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Gemini’s new AI agent is about as good as Google’s demo. But I'm not sure it's worth the financial cost and potential privacy tradeoffs. Google advertises Spark as an AI agent that can take on tasks and work on them […]
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Google's new "24/7" AI agent, Gemini Spark, can be shockingly good at doing things on your behalf.
Theverge
Jun 1, 15:20
Meta’s own AI was exploited to hijack Instagram accounts
Meta's AI support chatbot helped hackers hijack Instagram accounts, as reported earlier by 404 Media. In a video shared on Telegram, a hacker shows how they could take over an account by asking Meta's chatbot to switch the email associated with someone else's profile and then reset the password. The issue, which Meta says has […]
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Meta’s own AI was exploited to hijack Instagram accounts. Meta's AI support chatbot helped hackers hijack Instagram accounts, as reported earlier by 404 Media. In a video shared on Telegram, a hacker shows how they could take over an account by asking Meta's chatbot to switch the email associated with someone else's profile and then reset the password.
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Meta's AI support chatbot helped hackers hijack Instagram accounts, as reported earlier by 404 Media.
Theverge
Jun 1, 15:07
Casey Neistat’s guide to posting every day
Some news: The Vergecast is now a daily podcast! Starting today, we'll be posting every weekday, with even more gadgets and rankings and conversations and feelings and podcasts-within-podcasts. We're excited for all the ways this new schedule lets us tell new kinds of stories, experiment with new tech and new formats, and involve you even […]
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Casey Neistat’s guide to posting every day. Some news: The Vergecast is now a daily podcast! We're excited for all the ways this new schedule lets us tell new kinds of stories, experiment with new tech and new formats, and involve you even […]
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Starting today, we'll be posting every weekday, with even more gadgets and rankings and conversations and feelings and podcasts-within-podcasts.
Cnet
Jun 1, 15:01
Sony Shares Release Date, Pricing Details for Newest PlayStation Accessories
The PlayStation ecosystem continues to grow.
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Sony Shares Release Date, Pricing Details for Newest PlayStation Accessories. The PlayStation ecosystem continues to grow.
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The PlayStation ecosystem continues to grow.
Cnet
Jun 1, 14:57
Is 'Love Island USA' on Tonight? How to Watch Season 8 on Peacock
You can stream the return of the hit summer reality show soon.
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Is 'Love Island USA' on Tonight? How to Watch Season 8 on Peacock. You can stream the return of the hit summer reality show soon.
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You can stream the return of the hit summer reality show soon.
Cnet
Jun 1, 13:41
Is Instagram Down? What to Know
Instagram users started reporting issues with the social media app on Monday morning. Here's what we know so far.
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Instagram users started reporting issues with the social media app on Monday morning. Here's what we know so far.
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Instagram users started reporting issues with the social media app on Monday morning.
Theverge
Jun 1, 12:40
Anthropic has officially filed to go public
After months of speculation about whether OpenAI or Anthropic would be first in their race to IPO, Anthropic on Monday reached a key milestone: filing to kick off the process with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing sets the stage for what's sure to be a massive IPO. As of its fundraise last […]
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Anthropic has officially filed to go public. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing sets the stage for what's sure to be a massive IPO.
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After months of speculation about whether OpenAI or Anthropic would be first in their race to IPO, Anthropic on Monday reached a key milestone: filing to kick off the process with the U.S.
Cnet
Jun 1, 12:39
Apple's Smart Glasses Reportedly Delayed Until Late 2027
Still, the glasses are regarded by company leadership as a top priority, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman writes.
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Still, the glasses are regarded by company leadership as a top priority, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman writes.
Theverge
Jun 1, 12:36
Sony’s new fight stick and gaming monitor launch in August
Sony is sharing new details about some of its upcoming gaming-focused hardware, including pricing and August launch dates for its FlexStrike fight stick and its 27-inch monitor. The FlexStrike fight stick will be available starting August 6th - the same day as the new PlayStation-published fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls - and will cost […]
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Sony’s new fight stick and gaming monitor launch in August. Sony is sharing new details about some of its upcoming gaming-focused hardware, including pricing and August launch dates for its FlexStrike fight stick and its 27-inch monitor.
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The FlexStrike fight stick will be available starting August 6th - the same day as the new PlayStation-published fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls - and will cost […]
Cnet
Jun 1, 12:00
Surfshark Has a Lot of Neat Features, but Here's Why Nexus Is One of My Favorites
VPNs are already pretty handy privacy tools, but Surfshark has shown that a little network ingenuity can unlock innovative features that you won't find from other VPN providers.
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VPNs are already pretty handy privacy tools, but Surfshark has shown that a little network ingenuity can unlock innovative features that you won't find from other VPN providers.
Theverge
Jun 1, 11:30
Summer Game Fest 2026: All the news from gaming’s busiest week
Get ready for some gaming news. It’s officially June, which means splashy new events from PlayStation, Xbox, and gaming hype man Geoff Keighley. But this season doesn’t just feature the big tentpole shows; there will be a bunch of smaller events, too, and they might feature some promising games as well. But this year’s events […]
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Summer Game Fest 2026: All the news from gaming’s busiest week. It’s officially June, which means splashy new events from PlayStation, Xbox, and gaming hype man Geoff Keighley. But this season doesn’t just feature the big tentpole shows; there will be a bunch of smaller events, too, and they might feature some promising games as well.
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Get ready for some gaming news.
Theverge
Jun 1, 11:24
An affordable, long-lasting AirTag alternative is $15 right now
There are many solid Bluetooth trackers for iPhones that tap into Apple’s expansive Find My network. Some are thin, some are a bit chunkier. And, evidently, some look like tiny soccer balls. Ugreen’s FineTrack 2 glows in the dark, and it has a loud 110-decibel alarm when you need to find it. It’s just $14.99 […]
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An affordable, long-lasting AirTag alternative is $15 right now. Some are thin, some are a bit chunkier. Ugreen’s FineTrack 2 glows in the dark, and it has a loud 110-decibel alarm when you need to find it.
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There are many solid Bluetooth trackers for iPhones that tap into Apple’s expansive Find My network.
Theverge
Jun 1, 11:00
The next big career move for young Hollywood? Reading audio smut
Though Gen Z has developed a reputation for being so disinterested in sex that they don't even want to see it on TV, the popularity of series like Heated Rivalry and The Summer I Turned Pretty has made it very clear that more than a few young people do, in fact, like their entertainment a […]
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Though Gen Z has developed a reputation for being so disinterested in sex that they don't even want to see it on TV, the popularity of series like Heated Rivalry and The Summer I Turned Pretty has made it very clear that more than a few young people do, in fact, like their entertainment a […]
Cnet
Jun 1, 10:00
Gas Is Over $4 a Gallon. Is an Electric Scooter the Summer Upgrade You Need?
Riding an e-scooter for quick errands and everyday trips can save you money on gas, but is it enough to make a difference? We show you how to do the math.
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Riding an e-scooter for quick errands and everyday trips can save you money on gas, but is it enough to make a difference? We show you how to do the math.
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Riding an e-scooter for quick errands and everyday trips can save you money on gas, but is it enough to make a difference?
Cnet
Jun 1, 00:00
Regular vs. Smart Thermostats: Everything You Wanted to Know
Smart thermostats offer huge upgrades to home heating and cooling, with some surprising cost savings to boot.
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Smart thermostats offer huge upgrades to home heating and cooling, with some surprising cost savings to boot.
Cnet
May 31, 19:00
In Praise of 'Younger,' the Show With the Only TV Love Triangle Worth Talking About
I thought this would be my laundry-folding show, but it's too good for that.
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In Praise of 'Younger,' the Show With the Only TV Love Triangle Worth Talking About. I thought this would be my laundry-folding show, but it's too good for that.
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I thought this would be my laundry-folding show, but it's too good for that.
Cnet
May 31, 18:30
Brazil vs. Panama Livestream: How to Watch International Friendly Soccer for Free
Carlo Ancelotti's Seleção continues its World Cup 2026 build-up with a warm-up against Los Canalero at the Maracana.
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Carlo Ancelotti's Seleção continues its World Cup 2026 build-up with a warm-up against Los Canalero at the Maracana.
Cnet
May 31, 17:00
Samsung Messages Is Going Away for Good. Here's How to Save Everything First
The transition from Samsung Messages to Google Messages is simple if you start now and a headache if you wait until July.
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The transition from Samsung Messages to Google Messages is simple if you start now and a headache if you wait until July.
Cnet
May 31, 16:30
USA vs. Senegal Livestream: How to Watch the International Friendly Soccer Game for Free
The USMNT continues its World Cup preparations with a challenging warm-up clash against the Lions of Teranga.
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Senegal Livestream: How to Watch the International Friendly Soccer Game for Free. The USMNT continues its World Cup preparations with a challenging warm-up clash against the Lions of Teranga.
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The USMNT continues its World Cup preparations with a challenging warm-up clash against the Lions of Teranga.
Cnet
May 31, 13:00
The Wellness Devices Fitness Professionals Actually Use and Swear By
From under-desk treadmills to recovery tools, these are the wellness devices fitness pros reach for themselves.
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From under-desk treadmills to recovery tools, these are the wellness devices fitness pros reach for themselves.
Cnet
May 31, 12:01
IGN Live 2026: Start Times, Ticket Prices, Game Reveals and More
From game reveals to celebrity guests, here's everything happening at IGN Live 2026.
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From game reveals to celebrity guests, here's everything happening at IGN Live 2026.
Engadget
May 30, 16:30
NASA readies the X-59 for its first supersonic flight, SpaceX's Starship grounded and more science stories
NASA/Jim Ross This week, NASA shared more information about its planned moon base missions, Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad and the James Webb Space Telescope spotted a super…
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NASA readies the X-59 for its first supersonic flight, SpaceX's Starship grounded and more science stories. The X-59 is scheduled to take its first supersonic flight, hitting over 630 mph at an altitude of about 43,000 feet, in early June, according to the space agency.
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Now, NASA says it's ready to go supersonic.
Engadget
May 30, 12:00
Engadget review recap: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo, Fitbit Air, GoPro Mission 1 and more
A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
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Engadget review recap: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo, Fitbit Air, GoPro Mission 1 and more. A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
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A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
Engadget
May 29, 14:51
007 First Light is the stealthy James Bond game I've dreamed of
Of course the Hitman devs made a great James Bond game.
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007 First Light is the stealthy James Bond game I've dreamed of. Of course the Hitman devs made a great James Bond game.
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Of course the Hitman devs made a great James Bond game.
Engadget
May 29, 14:00
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless review: Worth the wait
Sennheiser's latest flagship headphones close the gap to Bose and Sony thanks to improved sound and more effective ANC.
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Sennheiser's latest flagship headphones close the gap to Bose and Sony thanks to improved sound and more effective ANC.
Engadget
May 29, 11:30
The Morning After: Apple's dramatic Siri overhaul is coming and it might look like this
The biggest news stories of the week: An early look at the new version of Siri, reviews of Google's new wearable, GoPro's newest action cam and more!
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The biggest news stories of the week: An early look at the new version of Siri, reviews of Google's new wearable, GoPro's newest action cam and more!
Engadget
May 28, 14:45
Here's what Apple's Siri overhaul for iOS 27 could look like
Apple is reportedly redesigning the iPhone's interface around the new Siri.
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Here's what Apple's Siri overhaul for iOS 27 could look like. Apple is reportedly redesigning the iPhone's interface around the new Siri.
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Apple is reportedly redesigning the iPhone's interface around the new Siri.
Engadget
May 28, 13:30
How to run a local AI chatbot on your iPhone
There are many benefits to installing local AI chatbots on your iPhone, including offline performance and privacy.
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There are many benefits to installing local AI chatbots on your iPhone, including offline performance and privacy.
Engadget
May 28, 12:00
Oura's Ring 5 is a dramatically thinner smart ring
Oura describes its new wearable as the 'world's smallest' smart ring.
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Oura describes its new wearable as the 'world's smallest' smart ring.
Popular Mechanics
May 27, 20:00
The Coolest Tech Gifts of the Year Are Here. These Gadgets Will Blow Gearheads Away. - Popular Mechanics
The Coolest Tech Gifts of the Year Are Here. These Gadgets Will Blow Gearheads Away. Popular Mechanics
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The Coolest Tech Gifts of the Year Are Here.
Gizmodo
May 27, 12:30
Live Updates From Computex 2026 🔴
Computex 2026 is set to be the most consequential computing conference in many years. The annual computing showcase set to take over Taipei, Taiwan, from June 2 through June 5 will bring us all-new c…
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Computex 2026 is set to be the most consequential computing conference in many years. The annual computing showcase set to take over Taipei, Taiwan, from June 2 through June 5 will bring us all-new computing platforms we’ve been hinted at for months. Computex 2026 may be the best showcase for why the era of “personal computing” is worth fighting for.
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Follow along with the Gizmodo crew as we unpack everything announced at the annual computer show in Taipei, Taiwan.
Best Products
May 17, 07:00
Do You Need a Samsung Galaxy S or a Z Flip Phone? This Guide Will Help You Decide - Best Products
Do You Need a Samsung Galaxy S or a Z Flip Phone? This Guide Will Help You Decide Best Products
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Do You Need a Samsung Galaxy S or a Z Flip Phone?
NBC News
May 12, 07:00
I tested over 50 wireless earbuds from Apple, Sony, Bose, Beats and more. These were the best - NBC News
I tested over 50 wireless earbuds from Apple, Sony, Bose, Beats and more. These were the best NBC News
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These were the best NBC News
Amateur Photographer
May 5, 07:00
What are the best camera phones in the world in 2026 right now? These are the top choices - Amateur Photographer
What are the best camera phones in the world in 2026 right now? These are the top choices Amateur Photographer
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What are the best camera phones in the world in 2026 right now?
Engadget
May 3, 15:41
Lego is releasing a Sega Genesis set complete with little controllers
It's not playable, but it's still pretty cool.
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Lego is releasing a Sega Genesis set complete with little controllers. It's not playable, but it's still pretty cool.
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It's not playable, but it's still pretty cool.