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Meta, Snap and Roblox commit to tougher anti-grooming measures in UK - Engadget Thu, 21 May 2026 10:58:05 GMT
Ofcom has urged social networks to implement anti-grooming measures.
 
Taiwan is seeking to detain three people for forging documents to export Nvidia-powered Super Micro servers to China, Hong Kong, and Macau, breaking US rules (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 21 May 2026 10:50:02 GMT

Bloomberg:
Taiwan is seeking to detain three people for forging documents to export Nvidia-powered Super Micro servers to China, Hong Kong, and Macau, breaking US rules — Taiwanese officials are seeking to detain three individuals for forging documents in order to export Nvidia Corp. AI chips to China …

 
How to Get Free Ultron Cybernetic Drip Skin in Marvel Rivals - Beebom - Google Thu, 21 May 2026 10:48:04 GMT
  1. How to Get Free Ultron Cybernetic Drip Skin in Marvel Rivals Beebom
  2. Marvel Rivals Just Dropped Its Hottest Marvel Legends Set Yet — Preorders Are Live Now comicbook.com
  3. Marvel Rivals May 21 Update Adds Savage Adventure Event TwistedVoxel
 
In Memoriam: S. "Soma" Somasegar - Madrona - Google Thu, 21 May 2026 10:45:42 GMT
  1. In Memoriam: S. "Soma" Somasegar Madrona
  2. S. 'Soma' Somasegar, 1966-2026: Microsoft and Madrona leader was a champion of developers and startups GeekWire
  3. Indian-Origin Microsoft Veteran Soma Somasegar Dies At 59, Silicon Valley In Shock NDTV
  4. Microsoft, Madrona techies mourn death of 'mentor' S 'Soma' Somasegar': 'Deeply heartbroken' Moneycontrol.com
  5. S. 'Soma' Somasegar, longtime Seattle tech leader and VC, dies at 59 The Business Journals
 
Best Dyson Vacuums (2026): V15 Detect, Gen5Detect, PencilVac - Wired Thu, 21 May 2026 10:38:00 GMT
Feeling the pull of a new clean machine? We’ll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup.
 
Higgsfield AI premieres Hell Grind, a 95-minute fully AI-generated film, at Cannes and says it took two weeks and cost $500K to make, of which $400K was on AI (Isabelle Bousquette/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 21 May 2026 10:35:00 GMT

Isabelle Bousquette / Wall Street Journal:
Higgsfield AI premieres Hell Grind, a 95-minute fully AI-generated film, at Cannes and says it took two weeks and cost $500K to make, of which $400K was on AI — ‘Hell Grind,’ a 95-minute fully AI-generated film, premieres this week at Cannes, where questions around the technology's encroachment remain center-stage

 
‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Won TV’s OnlyFans Wars - Wired Thu, 21 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Unlike Euphoria, the Apple TV show wants to humanize the experience of sex workers rather than catastrophize the extremes of the profession.
 
SpaceX S-1: Valor Equity Partners founder Antonio Gracias, a longtime Elon Musk ally, controls a 7.3% stake in SpaceX, the second-largest holder after Musk (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 21 May 2026 10:25:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
SpaceX S-1: Valor Equity Partners founder Antonio Gracias, a longtime Elon Musk ally, controls a 7.3% stake in SpaceX, the second-largest holder after Musk — Antonio Gracias, the founder of Valor Equity Partners and a longtime Elon Musk ally, controls a 7.3% stake in SpaceX …

 
Nvidia hits record $81.6 billion revenue as AI boom shows no sign of slowing - TechSpot Thu, 21 May 2026 10:18:00 GMT

Americans might rather live next to a nuclear power plant than a data center, but Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hailed the pace at which these facilities are being built. "The buildout of AI factories – the largest infrastructure expansion in human history – is accelerating at extraordinary speed," he said.

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Jeff Bezos dismisses AI job fears, defends billionaires against "vilification", proposes eliminating income taxes for low earners, and praises President Trump (CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 21 May 2026 10:05:08 GMT

CNBC:
Jeff Bezos dismisses AI job fears, defends billionaires against “vilification”, proposes eliminating income taxes for low earners, and praises President Trump — VIDEO 54:38 — Watch CNBC's full interview with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos — Ultrabillionaire Jeff Bezos …

 
4chan’s Misogynist ‘Wizards’ Are Nudifying Women by Request - Wired Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
As nonconsensual explicit deepfakes continue to proliferate online, entire communities are now collaborating on this digital form of sexual abuse.
 
Analysis: Samsung could distribute ~$26.6B to chip employees, or ~$340K each for its 78,000 staff, as a bonus in early 2027 as part of a last-minute union deal (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 21 May 2026 09:50:06 GMT

Bloomberg:
Analysis: Samsung could distribute ~$26.6B to chip employees, or ~$340K each for its 78,000 staff, as a bonus in early 2027 as part of a last-minute union deal — Samsung Electronics Co. could distribute about 40 trillion won ($26.6 billion) to chip employees as a bonus for this year …

 
Sources: Manus' co-founders are in talks to raise $1B+ to buy back the Chinese-founded company, after Beijing ordered Meta to unwind its $2B acquisition (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 21 May 2026 09:35:16 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Manus' co-founders are in talks to raise $1B+ to buy back the Chinese-founded company, after Beijing ordered Meta to unwind its $2B acquisition — The co-founders of Manus are exploring options to fulfill Beijing's demand to unwind a controversial takeover by Meta Platforms Inc. …

 
Best Yoga Mats (2026): Lululemon, Manduka, JadeYoga - Wired Thu, 21 May 2026 09:31:00 GMT
Searching for the best yoga mat to help deepen your flow, master tree pose, and discover the meaning of life? For two of the three, we’ve got you covered.
 
The Department of Labor’s Faith Leader Is Now Also in Charge of Its Civil Rights Enforcement - Wired Thu, 21 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Kenneth Wolfe organized the Department of Labor’s controversial prayer services before he was quietly appointed to lead a major agency office.
 
The Best Home Security System Is Modular (2026) - Wired Thu, 21 May 2026 09:01:00 GMT
I’ve had SimpliSafe’s modular, no-contract setup for nearly a decade, and adding on to it has been a cinch.
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 21 #809 - CNET Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:56 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for May 21 No. 809.
 
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 21, #605 - CNET Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:56 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 605 for Thursday, May 21.
 
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 21, #1075 - CNET Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:55 GMT
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for May 21, No. 1,075.
 
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 21, #1797 - CNET Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:40 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for May 21, No. 1,797.
 
A Hacker Group Is Poisoning Open Source Code at an Unprecedented Scale - Wired Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT
GitHub is just the latest victim of TeamPCP, a gang that has carried out a spree of software supply chain attacks that has impacted hundreds of organizations.
 
AMD pledges to invest $10B+ in Taiwan's chip industry to make advanced chip packaging for AI, and says TSMC will ramp up production of its next-gen Venice chips (Sherry Qin/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 21 May 2026 08:51:52 GMT

Sherry Qin / Wall Street Journal:
AMD pledges to invest $10B+ in Taiwan's chip industry to make advanced chip packaging for AI, and says TSMC will ramp up production of its next-gen Venice chips — The company is investing more to meet growing demand for artificial-intelligence infrastructure

 
Anthropic is reportedly about to have its first profitable quarter - Engadget Thu, 21 May 2026 08:01:58 GMT
Anthropic is expected to reach profitability for the first time since it was founded in 2021.
 
Building a Better Automotive Rotary Controller - Hack a Day Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:15 GMT
If you’ve ever spent time in a modern BMW, you’ve probably fussed about with the goofy iDrive controller. It’s a rotary knobbery slidery thing that just never really feels that …read more
 
Microsoft warns of new Defender zero-days exploited in attacks - Bleeping Computer Thu, 21 May 2026 07:49:48 GMT
On Wednesday, Microsoft started rolling out security patches for two Defender vulnerabilities that have been exploited in zero-day attacks. [...]
 
GitHub links repo breach to TanStack npm supply-chain attack - Bleeping Computer Thu, 21 May 2026 06:54:01 GMT
GitHub says the hackers who breached 3,800 internal repositories gained access via a malicious version of the Nx Console VS Code extension, compromised in last week's TanStack npm supply-chain attack. [...]
 
A study conducted in the Phoenix metro area finds that waste heat from data centers can raise air temperatures in downwind neighborhoods by as much as 4°F (Tech Xplore) - Techmeme Thu, 21 May 2026 06:30:55 GMT

Tech Xplore:
A study conducted in the Phoenix metro area finds that waste heat from data centers can raise air temperatures in downwind neighborhoods by as much as 4°F — Waste heat from data centers can boost air temperatures in downwind neighborhoods by as much as 4 degrees Fahrenheit …

 
Paris-based Pivot, which develops AI tools for procurement and financial workflows, raised a $40M Series B co-led by Forestay Capital and Notion Capital (Tamara Djurickovic/Tech.eu) - Techmeme Thu, 21 May 2026 06:10:02 GMT

Tamara Djurickovic / Tech.eu:
Paris-based Pivot, which develops AI tools for procurement and financial workflows, raised a $40M Series B co-led by Forestay Capital and Notion Capital — With new funding, Pivot plans to expand its AI-powered procurement and finance platform, accelerate development of agentic AI capabilities …

 
Bengaluru-based Scapia, which offers travel-focused co-branded credit cards and an app, raised $63M led by GC, a source says at a $500M+ post-money valuation (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 21 May 2026 06:05:01 GMT

Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch:
Bengaluru-based Scapia, which offers travel-focused co-branded credit cards and an app, raised $63M led by GC, a source says at a $500M+ post-money valuation — Scapia, an Indian startup that combines travel booking with co-branded credit cards and mobile payments, has raised $63 million …

 
The EU Is Going Through a Trump-Fueled Breakup With Big Tech - Wired Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT
France is already moving on from Zoom and Microsoft Teams in favor of homegrown alternatives. Other countries are quickly following suit.
 
Samsung union suspends strike after reaching tentative deal on bonuses - Engadget Thu, 21 May 2026 05:32:19 GMT
Samsung's union has suspended its planned strike that would have impacted the company's memory chip production.
 
X resolved a three-year dispute with Australia's eSafety regulator after a court upheld a fine against the company for inadequate disclosures on combating CSAM (Byron Kaye/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 21 May 2026 05:10:01 GMT

Byron Kaye / Reuters:
X resolved a three-year dispute with Australia's eSafety regulator after a court upheld a fine against the company for inadequate disclosures on combating CSAM — An Australian court upheld a regulator's fine against Elon Musk's social media company X Corp after it admitted violating the law …

 
Unlocking the True Power of a MacBook Neo By Cooling It - Hack a Day Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:48 GMT
Yes, that's a MacBook Neo. The important parts, anyway.
Mobile devices generally have one Achilles’ heel when it comes to computing power: thermal throttling. Outside of bulky desktop and server systems, chips have to run at a fraction of …read more
 
Chirp Discount Codes: Save Up to 67% - Wired Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use these verified Chirp coupon codes and shopping tips to score up to 67% off wheels, up to 50% off refurbished products, and more.
 
Castlery Promo Codes: 15% Off for May 2026 - Wired Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Refresh your living space for less with these verified Castlery coupons, including free shipping offers and furniture set discounts.
 
Vitamix Promo Codes and Deals: $25 Off + Free Shipping - Wired Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score discounts on blenders, food processors, immersion blenders, and more with our selection of Vitamix coupons and deals.
 
Hulu Promo Codes & Discounts: 20% Off in May - Wired Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Students can get a Hulu plan for $1.99 per month. Get more details on this and other great deals below.
 
15% Off Adidas Promo Code | May 2026 - Wired Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 15% or 30% with Adidas promo codes, plus explore Adidas deals for 40% off trendy sneakers.
 
L.L.Bean Promo Codes and Coupons: 75% Off - Wired Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the best L.L.Bean promo codes and coupons for 10% off your first order, major sale discounts, free shipping on $75+, and extra savings for select groups.
 
The Motley Fool Promo Code: Save Up to $200 on Stock Advisor May 2026 - Wired Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Scale your portfolio for less with these verified The Motley Fool membership discounts, stock advisor promo codes, and Epic Bundle deals.
 
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Save on bulk groceries, household essentials, and electronics with a verified Sam's Club promo code or membership discount.
 
Columbia Promo Codes: 15% Off | May 2026 - Wired Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore current Columbia deals on jackets, outdoor gear, and apparel. Find active Columbia promo codes, student discounts, and free shipping offers to save on your next adventure.
 
Commure, which offers AI, revenue cycle management, and workflow automation tools for healthcare providers, raised $70M led by GC at a $7B post-money valuation (Paige Minemyer/Fierce Healthcare) - Techmeme Thu, 21 May 2026 04:35:02 GMT

Paige Minemyer / Fierce Healthcare:
Commure, which offers AI, revenue cycle management, and workflow automation tools for healthcare providers, raised $70M led by GC at a $7B post-money valuation — Commure investment Artificial Intelligence General Catalyst — Healthcare AI company Commure has banked $70 million in fresh funding, reaching a $7 billion valuation.

 
Ofcom says Meta, Snap, and Roblox will adopt stronger anti-grooming measures, while TikTok and YouTube "failed to commit to any significant changes" (Ofcom) - Techmeme Thu, 21 May 2026 04:01:33 GMT

Ofcom:
Ofcom says Meta, Snap, and Roblox will adopt stronger anti-grooming measures, while TikTok and YouTube “failed to commit to any significant changes” — - Snap, Meta and Roblox to adopt further safety measures to protect children from stranger danger online

 
Technology usually creates jobs for young, skilled workers. Will AI do the same? - MIT Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study of the postwar U.S. shows which kinds of workers historically filled new tech-enabled jobs.
 
AMD says its Mac Mini-sized Ryzen AI Halo PC starts at $3,999 with Ryzen AI Max 300 chips, for pre-order in June, and unveils AI Max 400 chips, available in Q3 (Devindra Hardawar/Engadget) - Techmeme Thu, 21 May 2026 03:40:02 GMT

Devindra Hardawar / Engadget:
AMD says its Mac Mini-sized Ryzen AI Halo PC starts at $3,999 with Ryzen AI Max 300 chips, for pre-order in June, and unveils AI Max 400 chips, available in Q3 — They're direct shots at NVIDIA's AI systems — AMD's big pitch for 2026 seems to be: “Who needs cloud AI processing when you can do it all locally?”

 
Cohere releases Command A+, a sparse MoE open model built for agentic tasks, with 218B total and 25B active parameters, its first under the Apache 2.0 license (Carl Franzen/VentureBeat) - Techmeme Thu, 21 May 2026 03:25:01 GMT

Carl Franzen / VentureBeat:
Cohere releases Command A+, a sparse MoE open model built for agentic tasks, with 218B total and 25B active parameters, its first under the Apache 2.0 license — Canadian AI lab Cohere made waves recently by announcing a merger with German AI startup Aleph Alpha, but now it has even more in store …

 
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, May 21 - CNET Thu, 21 May 2026 02:25:00 GMT
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 21.
 
Investigating the Health Impacts of UFPs and VOCs from FDM Printers - Hack a Day Thu, 21 May 2026 02:00:44 GMT
FDM 3D printing is fairly messy on a molecular scale, with the filament being heated up to temperatures high enough to melt it, which produces ultra-fine particles (UFPs) and volatile …read more
 
Scientists Warn AI Slop Is Wreaking Havoc in the Research World - CNET Thu, 21 May 2026 01:01:23 GMT
A new study finds that AI hallucinations produced nearly 150,000 fake citations appearing in research papers.
 
ACSI: Samsung edges out Apple in cell phone satisfaction, while Apple Watch ties at the top - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 21 May 2026 00:51:00 GMT
  1. ACSI: Samsung edges out Apple in cell phone satisfaction, while Apple Watch ties at the top 9to5Mac
  2. Apple’s customer satisfaction drops from top slot for the first time since the iPhone 11 Macworld
  3. Samsung Overtakes Apple for Top Smartphone Customer Satisfaction MacRumors
  4. Study Shows Two-thirds of Shoppers Choose Brands with Great Service samsung.com
  5. Focus on Fundamentals Boosts Satisfaction Across Telecommunications and Cell Phone Industries, as Wireless Service Providers Hit All-Time High, ACSI Data Shows Business Wire
 
SpaceX Listed Grok’s ‘Spicy’ Mode as a Risk in Its IPO Filing - Wired Thu, 21 May 2026 00:43:13 GMT
The rocket company has set aside more than $500 million for potential litigation losses, in part to account for complaints alleging that Grok created sexualized images.
 
Used an Android Phone After 2017? You Might Get Part of Google's $135 Million Settlement - CNET Thu, 21 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT
Millions of Android owners could receive a payment of up to $100.
 
Ninja Just Launched an Even Bigger Slushie Maker for Summer Drinks, and I Tried It - CNET Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Plus, a reality TV icon tells us what she's putting in hers.
 
AMD prices its Ryzen AI Halo PC at $3,999, unveils Ryzen AI Max 400 chips - Engadget Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT
AMD is taking a direct shot at NVIDIA's DGX Spark with its $3,999 Ryzen AI Halo PC.
 
First Ingrid match footage released for Street Fighter 6 showcasing what the mystery magical girl is truly capable of in combat - EventHubs - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 23:52:08 GMT
  1. First Ingrid match footage released for Street Fighter 6 showcasing what the mystery magical girl is truly capable of in combat EventHubs
  2. Street Fighter 6 announces Random Avatar Matches and Avatar Arcade modes Nintendo Everything
  3. Capcom unveils Ingrid for Street Fighter 6 with May 28 launch MSN
  4. Capcom’s SF6 Finale Adds a Cosmic Goddess, a Mascot Fighter, and Avatar Arcade Mode PopGeeks
  5. Street Fighter 6 is Introducing Random Avatar Matches Alongside Ingrid On May 28 GamingBolt
 
Want to Opt Out of Your Data Being Sold, Shared or Used? Good Luck - CNET Wed, 20 May 2026 23:52:00 GMT
An investigation finds that some of the biggest companies are making it difficult for customers to keep their data private.
 
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Review: Low-Cost Copilot Plus PC Has Appeal, Limits - CNET Wed, 20 May 2026 23:50:43 GMT
For its portability and daily productivity, it's a winner. Potential Windows-on-Arm issues and modest graphics chops, however, keep it from being a true all-arounder.
 
SpaceX Is Spending $2.8 Billion to Buy Gas Turbines for Its AI Data Centers - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 23:30:06 GMT
The investment comes as Elon Musk’s AI unit faces complaints about the carbon-emitting units and looks to become a big player in cloud computing.
 
Phone Carriers Offer eSIM Plans in the US for World Cup Travelers From Abroad - CNET Wed, 20 May 2026 23:25:31 GMT
Family and friends from abroad coming to visit? These short-term prepaid mobile plans can keep them connected.
 
Kansas City has bought more than 4,500 MacBook Neos for its students - Engadget Wed, 20 May 2026 23:22:14 GMT
The newly "all-Apple district" will replace 30,000 Windows and Chromebook devices across its public schools.
 
Elon Musk's SpaceX Files for Blockbuster IPO on Nasdaq - CNET Wed, 20 May 2026 23:09:00 GMT
The rocket company may record the largest public offering ever, with a valuation approaching $2 trillion.
 
Famously secret about its finances, SpaceX opens its books for the first time - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 23:02:49 GMT
"We believe we have identified the largest TAM in human history."
 
Google is remaking Search in ChatGPT's image - TechSpot Wed, 20 May 2026 23:01:00 GMT

Despite questions about the reliability of Google's AI mode, the company has made it crystal clear that they are doubling down on those plans.

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Building Festival Badges That Sync Themselves Up - Hack a Day Wed, 20 May 2026 23:00:32 GMT
Lots of music events these days hand out various glowing tchotchkes that flash and sync up with the performance. [Tony Goacher] has whipped up his own badges that can do …read more
 
De novo design of quasisymmetric two-component protein cages - Nature - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 22:59:44 GMT
  1. De novo design of quasisymmetric two-component protein cages Nature
  2. POSTECH and David Baker design AI-based protein nanocages for vaccine delivery 동아사이언스
  3. Lab of UW Nobel winner cracks challenge of creating roomier protein cages to deliver genetic medicines GeekWire
  4. Large AI-Designed Protein Structures Mimic Viruses 조선일보
  5. Single-Component Quasisymmetric Protein Nanocage Design Bioengineer.org
 
Google's In-Car Gemini Dimmed the Sunroof, Ordered Dinner and Became My Tour Guide - CNET Wed, 20 May 2026 22:25:00 GMT
I got an early look at the new features arriving to Android Auto and vehicles with Google Built-in.
 
ASML says first silicon from its latest $400M High-NA EUV machines is just months away - TechSpot Wed, 20 May 2026 22:20:00 GMT

ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet recently confirmed that the first silicon products manufactured with the company's latest chipmaking machines will be delivered to customers over the next few months. Fouquet added that these massive devices are very expensive but pay off on long-term manufacturing efforts. The executive attended a conference held...

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The Best Outdoor Deals From the REI Anniversary Sale 2026 - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 22:16:09 GMT
It’s the best time of year to pick up all the outdoor gadgets, tents, sleeping bags, and other gear you’ll need for summer fun.
 
I Chatted With Google's Lifesize, Hyperreal AI Companion - CNET Wed, 20 May 2026 22:12:44 GMT
The video agent demoed as part of Google Beam is an experiment, and it's shockingly realistic. Is this a helper, or a replacement for people?
 
Imaging hidden objects with consumer LiDAR via motion-induced sampling - Nature - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 21:58:47 GMT
  1. Imaging hidden objects with consumer LiDAR via motion-induced sampling Nature
  2. Can Your Phone’s Lidar Sensors See Around Corners? IEEE Spectrum
  3. MIT Media Lab Researchers Turn Everyday LiDAR Into an Around-the-Corner Camera MIT Media Lab
  4. Revealing Hidden Objects Using Consumer LiDAR Bioengineer.org
  5. Seeing Around Corners Using Smartphone-Grade Lidar MIT Media Lab
 
A Bipartisan Amendment Would End Police License Plate Tracking Nationwide - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 21:58:06 GMT
One line tucked into a federal highway bill would strip funds from cities and states unless they kill their automated plate tracking programs—effectively banning the tech for all but toll collection.
 
Trump admin didn't want Ebola-exposed Americans, sent them to Berlin, Prague - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 21:58:01 GMT
Officials denied refusing entry, but dodged questions on why Americans didn't return.
 
ChatGPT Creator OpenAI Could Go Public Soon in Major Market Move - CNET Wed, 20 May 2026 21:58:00 GMT
OpenAI is reportedly planning to become a publicly traded company as soon as September.
 
SpaceX IPO Filing Reveals Anthropic Is Paying $15 Billion a Year to Access Its Data Centers - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 21:43:40 GMT
The long-awaited documents SpaceX filed with US regulators Wednesday included details about a lucrative deal to lend GPUs to a major AI rival.
 
Oura Adds Clinical Care for Members Seeking Solutions to Chronic Sleep Problems - CNET Wed, 20 May 2026 21:37:00 GMT
The popular smart ring is connecting doctors with members who need more assistance.
 
Ukraine identifies infostealer operator tied to 28,000 stolen accounts - Bleeping Computer Wed, 20 May 2026 21:36:24 GMT
The Ukrainian cyberpolice, working in conjunction with U.S. law enforcement, has identified an 18-year-old man from Odesa suspected of running an infostealer malware operation targeting users of an online store in California. [...]
 
Redditor creates ungodly gaming PC with 13 internal screens and 15,000 looping GIFs - TechSpot Wed, 20 May 2026 21:28:00 GMT

Several-Bar-6512 had the goal of building a PC that was unique, long-lasting, and something to be proud of. The result is certainly something we've never seen before.

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NASA's Psyche spacecraft returns unfamiliar views of a familiar world - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 21:26:57 GMT
"As a bonus, it captured Mars images from a rare perspective."
 
Rumored Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro Could Feature a 6.47-inch Display - CNET Wed, 20 May 2026 21:25:21 GMT
The rumored fourth model of the lineup would sit between the Plus and Ultra smartphones.
 
Hackers bypass SonicWall VPN MFA due to incomplete patching - Bleeping Computer Wed, 20 May 2026 21:19:17 GMT
Threat actors brute-forced VPN credentials and bypassed multi-factor authentication (MFA) on SonicWall Gen6 SSL-VPN appliances to deploy tools used in ransomware attacks. [...]
 
6 Months of AI Radio Went About as Badly as You'd Expect - CNET Wed, 20 May 2026 21:17:48 GMT
The experiment was simple. A company gave four AI models $20 each and a fistful of instructions, then left them to their own devices.
 
‘Solve all diseases,’ you say? - The Verge - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 21:06:35 GMT
  1. ‘Solve all diseases,’ you say? The Verge
  2. Google's Demis Hassabis goes on the offensive Reuters
  3. Google DeepMind CEO says AI could unlock breakthroughs in medicine, energy and more ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  4. Searching for Cancer Cures Is Part of Google's AI Story. It Needs to Be More Than a Footnote CNET
  5. DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis on what Google AI products say about ‘singularity’ Semafor
 
Impulse Buys Under $25 That Make Surprisingly Great Gifts - CNET Wed, 20 May 2026 20:32:00 GMT
These affordable gifts are proof that impulse buying isn't always a bad thing.
 
Masters of the Universe final trailer brings the '80s nostalgia - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 20:29:39 GMT
"You are he who will restore peace to Eternia."
 
Xreal's Project Aura Smartglasses Are A Maximalist Take On Android XR - Engadget - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 20:21:13 GMT
  1. Xreal's Project Aura Smartglasses Are A Maximalist Take On Android XR Engadget
  2. Intelligent eyewear is coming this fall blog.google
  3. I Tried Google's Screen-Free Smart Glasses, and They're Exactly What I Want PCMag
  4. Samsung and Google Give First Look at New Intelligent Eyewear samsung.com
  5. Google and Samsung Reveal Designs of Upcoming Smart Glasses Bloomberg.com
 
The 10 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month (May 2026) - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 20:02:53 GMT
Rick and Morty, The Boroughs, and Battlestar Galactica are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.
 
A DIY 3D Printing Filament Dryer - Hack a Day Wed, 20 May 2026 20:00:55 GMT
In a recent video [Saša Karanović] revisits the DIY filament dryer that he gave a shot a couple of years ago. Back then he reused an existing filament dryer, adding a …read more
 
PS Plus Price Increases Also Hit Extra, Premium Tiers - Here Are All the New Prices - Push Square - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT
  1. PS Plus Price Increases Also Hit Extra, Premium Tiers - Here Are All the New Prices Push Square
  2. PlayStation Plus to raise monthly subscription fee BBC
  3. Sony Raises PS Plus Prices For One- And Three-Month Subscriptions Engadget
  4. Multiplayer Just Got More Expensive On PlayStation Thanks To PS Plus Price Hike GameSpot
  5. Sony Quietly Increased the Price of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Subscriptions, Too IGN
 
Four from MIT named 2026 Searle Scholars - MIT Wed, 20 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Computational neuroscientist Sven Dorkenwald and cell biologist Whitney Henry, along with two MIT alumni, are recognized for their exceptional early-career research contributions.
 
Are Vibration Plates All Hype? Here’s What Experts Think About the Latest Trend - CNET Wed, 20 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Before you add to cart, here's what you need to know about these devices.
 
Leaving the V8 in the past: The all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 19:53:34 GMT
The 0–60 time is impressive, the miles/kWh number even more so.
 
The 5 Google I/O Announcements That Actually Matter - CNET Wed, 20 May 2026 19:47:00 GMT
AI was front and center in nearly every announcement at Google I/O, but some features are more useful than others.
 
Q&A: The path to a PhD in computational science and engineering at MIT - MIT Wed, 20 May 2026 19:40:00 GMT
MIT doctoral candidate Emily Williams reflects on her time at the Center for Computational Science and Engineering as she becomes the program’s first graduate.
 
Plex Is Raising Its Lifetime Subscription Price Again, to a Whopping $750 - CNET Wed, 20 May 2026 19:38:37 GMT
You have until July 1 to lock in a lifetime subscription to Plex at $250.
 
Bose's Memorial Day Deals Let You Have Concert-Quality Sound for as Low as $89 - CNET Wed, 20 May 2026 19:38:00 GMT
There's no question that Bose makes some of the best audio gear out there, and you can now get it for less while these deals last.
 
"Ryzen 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition" may help you avoid paying for a new PC - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 19:19:44 GMT
It could be one way to make your old PC play nicely with a high-end GPU.
 
Having Android XR Glasses Support iOS Might Be Their Best Feature - CNET Wed, 20 May 2026 19:12:00 GMT
When Google's Android XR glasses launch this fall, they'll have a host of helpful features, but their compatibility is what stood out to me most.
 
Google publishes exploit code threatening millions of Chromium users - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 19:10:36 GMT
Google publishes exploit code before patch, reported 29 months earlier, is fixed.
 
Trump wants $1B to protect White House ballroom from drones and other threats - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 18:59:52 GMT
President asks $1B from taxpayers to secure his $400M privately funded ballroom.
 
Steel developed at MIT is key to Formula One, Baja 1000, and MIT Motorsports - MIT Wed, 20 May 2026 18:50:00 GMT
Ferrium C61 was designed with the aid of computers in a field pioneered at the Institute.
 
Hulu set to keep existing as standalone streaming service and app (for now) - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 18:48:41 GMT
Disney still has a lot of tech to unite and bundles to push.
 
Herman Miller's new Coyl gaming desk starts at $1,095 - TechSpot Wed, 20 May 2026 18:41:00 GMT

The desk is offered in four tabletop colors – clear on ash, studio white, medium matte walnut, or ultra black – and can be configured with either white or black legs depending on the tabletop choice. You also get a coiled red power cable and a full-length cable tray designed...

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Chickens without eggs? De-extinction company creates artificial egg. - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 18:38:05 GMT
In the process, Colossal may have handed a useful tool to developmental biology.
 
DIY Potentiometer is a Great Teaching Aid - Hack a Day Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:33 GMT
A potentiometer is a simple electrical device that allows resistance to be varied at will. Most everyone in the electronics field is intimately familiar with how they work on a …read more
 
Google Health 5.0 rolling out with new stats widget on Android - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 18:25:00 GMT
  1. Google Health 5.0 rolling out with new stats widget on Android 9to5Google
  2. You Updated to Google Health From Fitbit: How is It? Droid Life
  3. Google Health app: how to get it NOW - before 19 May release the5krunner
  4. The New 'Google Health' App Is Replacing the Fitbit App Starting Today Lifehacker
  5. Google Health has now replaced Fitbit’s old community forums Gadgets & Wearables
 
Sony cuts prices on flagship WH-1000XM6 and XM5 headphones - TechSpot Wed, 20 May 2026 18:23:00 GMT
Sony's premium wireless headphones, the WH-1000XM6 and WH-1000XM5, are currently down to $400 and $250 respectively, following the debut of the 1000X The ColleXion lineup. Both remain among the top ANC headphones available, offering strong audio quality, and long battery life.
 
Minnesota prohibits prediction markets, promptly gets sued by Trump admin - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 18:20:56 GMT
State law makes it a felony to create, operate, or advertise prediction markets.
 
This 3-Minute Video Game Is Surprisingly Good at Spotting Depression - Gizmodo - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 18:15:53 GMT
This 3-Minute Video Game Is Surprisingly Good at Spotting Depression Gizmodo
 
I Gave My OpenClaw Agent a Physical Body - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The coding skills of AI models are about to make it much easier to build and deploy robots.
 
How Wet Weather in Argentina Helped Fuel the Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 17:59:16 GMT
Climate change is helping create conditions that are driving the rodent boom—dubbed a ratada—in Argentina.
 
Gemini Spark Gives Google Way Too Much Access to Your Data - CNET Wed, 20 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT
Commentary: Are you really OK with Google's bot watching your screen while you're not?
 
Buckle up: Google is set to remake search with agentic AI in 2026 - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 17:31:04 GMT
Google's AI search evolution is accelerating at I/O 2026.
 
Jeff Bezos isn't worried about the AI bubble: "the good ideas will pay for all of the losers" - TechSpot Wed, 20 May 2026 17:02:00 GMT

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos dismissed fears of an impending AI bubble during a recent CNBC interview, arguing that periods of speculative excess often accelerate technological progress rather than derail it. "Even if it does turn out to be a bubble, you shouldn't worry about it because the bubble is driving...

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Spy Tech: A Quiet Radio for Spies - Hack a Day Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:07 GMT
Normally, when you think of a radio transmitter, you want the strongest signal and range. But if your radio operator is secretly operating as a spy, broadcasting their position isn’t …read more
 
Airbnb expands into hotel bookings and even grocery deliveries - Engadget Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Airbnb is adding thousands of boutique hotels, new services and experiences to its app.
 
8 Of Our Favorite Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Easter Eggs - Kotaku - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 16:48:22 GMT
  1. 8 Of Our Favorite Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Easter Eggs Kotaku
  2. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Review - Batman, Built Different Game Informer
  3. Arkham dev Rocksteady is credited as co-developer on new Lego Batman Video Games Chronicle
  4. How To Unlock All Characters in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight GameSpot
  5. LEGO Batman: Legacy of The Dark Knight Cast Revealed—All Confirmed Voice Actors So Far Insider Gaming
 
FSR 3.1 Got Ditched for PSSR 2.0 in 007 First Light’s PS5 Pro Version After 1-Day Integration Blew Devs Away - Wccftech - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. FSR 3.1 Got Ditched for PSSR 2.0 in 007 First Light’s PS5 Pro Version After 1-Day Integration Blew Devs Away Wccftech
  2. How sexy will James Bond game 007: First Light be? Hitman studio IO Interactive says the clues are already out there Eurogamer
  3. PC $1 Offer Could Secure You A Copy Of May's Biggest AAA Adventure GAMINGbible
  4. 007: First Light’s Narrative Director Wants Everyone to Think It’s “The Best Bond Game Ev... GamingBolt
  5. 007 First Light Early Access: How To Play Before The Release Date Forbes
 
Microsoft Stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) Notches Up After New Surface Tools Hit - TipRanks - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 16:29:40 GMT
  1. Microsoft Stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) Notches Up After New Surface Tools Hit TipRanks
  2. Introducing new Surface devices built for business and AI acceleration Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft launches Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 with Intel chips The Verge
  4. Microsoft Launches New Surface AI PCs for Business Buyers TechRepublic
  5. Microsoft reveals new business Surface devices with Intel and Qualcomm processors Seeking Alpha
 
Microsoft is pulling the plug on SMS codes, wants you to switch to passkeys - TechSpot Wed, 20 May 2026 16:25:00 GMT

Microsoft has confirmed that SMS-based authentication and account recovery for personal accounts is on its way out. The company argues that plaintext SMS codes are no longer fit for purpose in secure authentication, particularly now that stronger alternatives are widely available across Windows and mobile platforms.

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A New York Cop Got Injured at a Boxing Match. Now Madison Square Garden Is Banning His Lawyer - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 16:24:52 GMT
Attorney John Scola is representing a police officer who is suing over injuries allegedly sustained while working security at an MSG property in 2025.
 
CrystalDiskInfo update adds fake Samsung SSD detection - TechSpot Wed, 20 May 2026 16:06:00 GMT
CrystalDiskInfo 9.9.0 adds a new feature to help users spot counterfeit Samsung SSDs, an increasingly common problem as fake high-end drives are becoming more convincing. The utility can flag suspicious drives by checking hardware identifiers and firmware data.
 
Notes on The Matchmaking System - ARC Raiders - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 15:57:15 GMT
  1. Notes on The Matchmaking System ARC Raiders
  2. Embark Studios Confirms Exactly How ARC Raiders Matchmaking Works Insider Gaming
  3. "Defending yourself is no longer treated the same as starting a fight": Arc Raiders devs update matchmaking, explain how it really works, and shoot down player theories GamesRadar+
  4. Embark busts 9 myths about Arc Raiders' aggression-based matchmaking, and says defending yourself is no longer a hostile action Yahoo Tech
  5. ARC Raiders nimmt endlich das Matchmaking auseinander, räumt mit Mythen auf, erklärt, wie eure Lobbys entstehen Mein-MMO
 
Plex appeal fades as Lifetime Pass jumps to $750 - The Register - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 15:51:38 GMT
  1. Plex appeal fades as Lifetime Pass jumps to $750 The Register
  2. Plex’s 200% Lifetime Pass price hike tries forcing users to another subscription Ars Technica
  3. Ludicrous Plex lifetime pass increase to $749.99 is too expensive for watching your owned media AppleInsider
  4. Plex's best deal is tripling in price unless you act fast Polygon.com
  5. Plex Is Raising Its Lifetime Subscription Price Again, to a Whopping $750 CNET
 
Grafana breach caused by missed token rotation after TanStack attack - Bleeping Computer Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:37 GMT
The Grafana data breach was caused by a single GitHub workflow token that slipped through the rotation process following the TanStack npm supply-chain attack last week. [...]
 
It's not you, would-be Subnautica 2 fish murderers, it's our creature encounters not feeling "fair, readable, and engaging" enough, say Unknown Worlds - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 15:34:16 GMT
  1. It's not you, would-be Subnautica 2 fish murderers, it's our creature encounters not feeling "fair, readable, and engaging" enough, say Unknown Worlds Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. A Letter To The Community From The Subnautica 2 Team Unknown Worlds
  3. 'You're Not Ever Getting Actual Weapons, Sorry' — Subnautica 2 Dev Apologises for Recent Comments on Killing Fish, Promises Gameplay Changes but Rules Out Combat IGN
  4. Subnautica 2 Improvements On The Way, But No, You Can't Fight The Fish GameSpot
  5. Subnautica 2 dev says "go play Sons of the Forest" if you don't like its lack of violence Yahoo
 
PlayStation's Huge Days of Play Sales Begin Next Week, Reportedly No PS5 Console Discounts - Push Square - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:00 GMT
  1. PlayStation's Huge Days of Play Sales Begin Next Week, Reportedly No PS5 Console Discounts Push Square
  2. Sony’s annual PlayStation Days of Play promotion goes live next week KitGuru
  3. PlayStation’s Days of Play Sale Returns in May 2026 Insider Gaming
  4. Leaked PlayStation Days of Play 2026 Discounts Include PSVR2 and Ghost of Yōtei Deals TwistedVoxel
  5. Days of Play 2026 starts on May 27th without PS5 discounts. PlayFront
 
Google I/O 2026 had nothing to say and said it badly ahead of Apple's WWDC - AppleInsider - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 15:10:21 GMT
  1. Google I/O 2026 had nothing to say and said it badly ahead of Apple's WWDC AppleInsider
  2. A new era for AI Search blog.google
  3. Google is making its biggest change to the search bar in years CNN
  4. Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon AP News
  5. Google unveils biggest update to Search in 25 years, including AI agents Yahoo Finance
 
Cuneflow's e-paper writing tablet uses AI to record and transcribe meetings - Engadget Wed, 20 May 2026 15:02:44 GMT
The e-paper slate has a built-in voice recorder to save you having to take meeting minutes.
 
Google Overhauls Top-Tier AI Plans, Drops Price and Adds YouTube Premium - PCMag - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:13 GMT
  1. Google Overhauls Top-Tier AI Plans, Drops Price and Adds YouTube Premium PCMag
  2. Everything new in our Google AI subscriptions, fresh from I/O 2026 blog.google
  3. Google is changing how Gemini usage limits work Android Police
  4. Google Pitches Its AI Coding Tools as the Cost-Effective Option The Information
  5. Google I/O: Alphabet Flexes Muscles In AI Model Pricing Vs. Rivals Investor's Business Daily
 
It’s Officially Election Season in Trumpworld - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT
With Trump nemesis Thomas Massie vanquished, Republican strategists are now eyeing races in Texas, California, and Maine.
 
Stability AI releases a new audio model that can create 6-minute songs - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Stability AI releases a new audio model that can create 6-minute songs TechCrunch
  2. Stability AI Brings AI Audio to Brand Production eWeek
  3. Stability AI Launches Improved Music Models K-Jewel 99.3 FM
  4. Stability AI pushes deeper into music as AI audio races toward licensing Startup Fortune
  5. Stable Audio 3.0: AI generates 6-minute songs Tbreak Media
 
ARC Raiders Is Adding Huge New Enemy Types Players Haven’t Seen Before - ScreenRant - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 14:58:52 GMT
  1. ARC Raiders Is Adding Huge New Enemy Types Players Haven’t Seen Before ScreenRant
  2. Patch Notes 1.29.0 ARC Raiders
  3. Arc Raiders Gets Denuvo Anti-Cheat Sans DRM, Dev Promises "Minimal Impact on Performance" TechPowerUp
  4. How To Get The Rascal Grenade Launcher In ARC Raiders—Blueprint Location Insider Gaming
  5. Changes to the ARC Raiders update schedule ARC Raiders
 
Kickstarter is walking back mature content rules after backlash - TechSpot Wed, 20 May 2026 14:57:00 GMT

Last week, the crowdfunding platform introduced new rules on the subject of adult content that were meant to give creators more clarity up front before launching projects. Instead, the revised rules had the opposite impact and reportedly clouded the category with more confusion.

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Man jailed for posting Trump meme wins $835,000 settlement - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 14:50:40 GMT
Sheriff loses fight with man he jailed for 37 days for posting a Trump meme on Facebook.
 
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: Main differences to expect - PhoneArena - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:34 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: Main differences to expect PhoneArena
  2. iPhone 18: Everything We Know About Apple's Most Ambitious Lineup Yet CNET
  3. The iPhone 18 Pro is looking like the iPhone 8 all over again Macworld
  4. iPhone 18 Pro May Have 'Aggressive' Starting Price Despite RAM Crisis MacRumors
  5. Why the iPhone 18 Pro Max Will Be Apple’s Most Aggressive Release Yet Geeky Gadgets
 
The Hypershell Exoskeleton Is Slimmer, Faster, and Still Not Built for Your Bad Knees - Gizmodo - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 14:30:07 GMT
  1. The Hypershell Exoskeleton Is Slimmer, Faster, and Still Not Built for Your Bad Knees Gizmodo
  2. I Tried the Newest Exoskeleton for Hikers. It Could Help Millions Enjoy the Trail. Outside Magazine
  3. I Hiked Using Robot Legs in the Grand Canyon. I Didn’t Even Need My Cane CNET
  4. Hypershell's X Ultra S Is the Best Exoskeleton—but You Probably Don't Need It WIRED
  5. I hiked the Grand Canyon in an exoskeleton Popular Science
 
Russia's plan to advertise on rockets and spacecraft takes off - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 14:28:57 GMT
We now pause for a word from our sponsors.
 
Researchers hit 112Gbps over wireless in a breakthrough that could shape 6G - TechSpot Wed, 20 May 2026 14:14:00 GMT

The researchers noted that this marks the first time any technology has achieved 100Gbps-class wireless communication beyond 420GHz, potentially opening a new frontier in high-frequency wireless communications and paving the way for 6G cellular networks, which promise extremely high speeds, ultra-low latency, and massive network capacity.

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Identity Alone Isn't Enough: Why Device Security Has to Share the Load - Bleeping Computer Wed, 20 May 2026 14:02:12 GMT
Identity checks alone can't stop attackers using stolen session tokens and compromised devices. Specops Software outlines why Zero Trust strategies increasingly depend on continuous device verification. [...]
 
An hour-long PlayStation State of Play is set for June 2 - Engadget Wed, 20 May 2026 14:02:04 GMT
State Of Play will feature a fresh peek at Marvel's Wolverine.
 
A Broken Sword movie adaptation is coming from the studio behind Sonic the Hedgehog - TechSpot Wed, 20 May 2026 13:33:00 GMT

Created by Charles Cecil, Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars became a much-loved entry in the point-and-click genre when it launched in 1996. It joined the likes of Secret of Monkey Island, Beneath a Steel Sky, and Grim Fandango as all-time classics.

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Yearslong fight over users’ right to tweak smart TV software heads to trial - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 13:32:49 GMT
Yearslong fight over users’ right to tweak smart TV software heads to trial Ars Technica
 
Yearslong fight over users' right to tweak smart TV software heads to trial - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 13:32:49 GMT
Access to TV OS's source code could allow users to limit ads, tracking.
 
‘Perfect Storm’: How Trump’s Aid Cuts Are Fueling the Ebola Outbreak - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 13:16:22 GMT
One health provider who works on the ground says that basic medical equipment like masks and hand sanitizers are in short supply due to funding cuts.
 
China banned RTX 5090D V2 while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was visiting - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 13:10:15 GMT
The chip was added to a list of banned goods at China’s customs checkpoints last Friday.
 
XGIMI Titan Noir Max projector review: Excellent image quality, but short on features - Engadget Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT
It offers bright and incredibly accurate video in an elegant body, but has no smart TV features.
 
Drupal critical update to fix bug with high exploitation risk - BleepingComputer - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 12:52:29 GMT
  1. Drupal critical update to fix bug with high exploitation risk BleepingComputer
  2. Highly Critical Drupal Core Flaw Exposes PostgreSQL Sites to RCE Attacks The Hacker News
  3. Clear your calendar, Drupal user: You have a critically urgent patch to install The Register
  4. Critical Drupal Core Security Vulnerability Exposes Websites to Cyberattack CyberSecurityNews
  5. Drupal Core Patch Drops Today: No-Login Flaw Puts Government and University Sites at Immediate Risk Tech Times
 
Drupal critical update to fix bug with high exploitation risk - Bleeping Computer Wed, 20 May 2026 12:52:29 GMT
Drupal has announced a "core security release" scheduled for later today, warning that threat actors might develop exploits within hours of the update disclosure. [...]
 
Microsoft refreshes Surface with Panther Lake and up to 64GB of RAM, starting at $1,500 - TechSpot Wed, 20 May 2026 12:48:00 GMT

Orders are now open for two new Microsoft Surface for Business laptops and a new 2-in-1, with additional models coming later this year. The company is not quite ready to answer Apple's new budget MacBook Neo (though other Windows laptop manufacturers have already started trying) or to address the RAM...

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Subnautica 2 passes 4M sold and $100M in revenue in under a week - The Alinea Insight newsletter - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 12:47:32 GMT
  1. Subnautica 2 passes 4M sold and $100M in revenue in under a week The Alinea Insight newsletter
  2. Subnautica 2 Early Access Roadmap Unknown Worlds
  3. Subnautica 2 guide: 15 tips to help you survive the ocean’s depths Epic Games
  4. Poll: What Do You Think Of Subnautica 2 On Xbox Game Pass? Pure Xbox
  5. How many players can play Subnautica 2 in co-op? Shacknews
 
Ride1Up Roadster Review (2026): An Ebike That Feels Like a Bike - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 12:33:00 GMT
This lightweight commuter ebike feels a lot like a regular bike would feel if I had bionic legs. I wish there were more mechanics for it.
 
Hypershell X Ultra S Review: The Best Exoskeleton Yet - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 12:20:00 GMT
With its clever new algorithm, the latest Hypershell exoskeleton powers your legs without making you feel like a puppet on a string.
 
PlayStation just announced a new State of Play, and it'll be over an hour long - Eurogamer - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 12:19:49 GMT
  1. PlayStation just announced a new State of Play, and it'll be over an hour long Eurogamer
  2. State of Play returns Tuesday, June 2 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Sony State of Play Free Fan Event Alamo Drafthouse
  4. Alamo Drafthouse and Sony Interactive Entertainment Bring PlayStation's STATE OF PLAY Broadcast To Theaters Boxoffice Pro
  5. PlayStation State Of Play Set For June Will Feature Marvel’s Wolverine Game Informer
 
Engadget Podcast: Google I/O 2026 was AI all the way down - Engadget Wed, 20 May 2026 12:15:20 GMT
Google I/O was AI all the way down, but it's not clear how much will be useful.
 
Google takes on OpenClaw with Gemini Spark, a 24/7 AI agent for your digital life - TechSpot Wed, 20 May 2026 12:02:00 GMT

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai revealed Spark at the Google I/O developer conference yesterday. He described it as "your personal AI agent in Gemini app that helps you navigate your digital life, taking action on your behalf and under your direction."

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The Herman Miller Coyl is a very handsome and modular gaming desk - Engadget Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Legendary furniture maker Herman Miller has made a gorgeous gaming desk that has a price tag you'd expect from the brand.
 
How to Upgrade Weber and Kamado Joe Into Smart Grills - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 11:32:00 GMT
You don’t need to buy a smart grill to make perfect meat. You can buy a dumb grill and send it to school with smart upgrades.
 
GTA 6 Price Mistakenly Appears on PlayStation Store For 16p - Insider Gaming - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 11:13:03 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Price Mistakenly Appears on PlayStation Store For 16p Insider Gaming
  2. Those GTA 6 Preorder Rumors Appear To Be Another False Alarm GameSpot
  3. Grand Theft Auto 6 Price Leaks: What To Believe And What To Dismiss Forbes
  4. GTA 6 Release Date Reconfirms By Take-Two CEO, Reveals Original Spring 2025 Date RockstarINTEL
  5. GTA 6 Fans Heartbroken Over Release Date Delay GAMINGbible
 
A new Middle-earth open world game is coming from Kingdom Come developers - empireonline.com - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 11:10:26 GMT
  1. A new Middle-earth open world game is coming from Kingdom Come developers empireonline.com
  2. Embracer's Warhorse Studios to develop game set in the world of Lord of the Rings Reuters
  3. The Kingdom Come Studio Is Officially Making A Lord Of The Rings RPG Engadget
  4. The hyped upcoming open-world Lord of the Rings RPG might break a 10-year curse Polygon.com
  5. Kingdom Come Studio’s Open World LOTR RPG Has a $100 Million Budget According to Leaks vice.com
 
Forza Horizon 6 Optimization Guide: Best Settings for PC Gamers - TechSpot Wed, 20 May 2026 11:01:00 GMT
Forza Horizon 6 looks stunning on PC, but some settings deliver huge FPS gains with little visual loss. We benchmark every major option to find the best optimized settings for every GPU tier.
 
Everything to Look for When Buying a New Laptop in 2026 - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 11:01:00 GMT
Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.
 
The Internet can't stop watching Figure AI's humanoid robots handling packages - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:34 GMT
Figure AI's 24/7 livestream showcases human soft spot for humanoid robots.
 
Trump Wants to Be the Hero Vapers Don’t Really Need - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The White House says Trump’s pro-vape stance is based on “gold standard science.” It feels more like vice-signaling to a demographic that often doesn’t vote—over products that are widely available.
 
Exploit released for new PinTheft Arch Linux root escalation flaw - BleepingComputer - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 10:52:31 GMT
  1. Exploit released for new PinTheft Arch Linux root escalation flaw BleepingComputer
  2. 9-Year-Old Linux Kernel Flaw Enables Root Command Execution on Major Distros The Hacker News
  3. CVE-2026-46333: Local Root Privilege Escalation and Credential Disclosure in the Linux Kernel ptrace Path Qualys
  4. PinTheft Linux Vulnerability Let Attackers Gain Root Access - PoC Released CyberSecurityNews
  5. Linux kernel flaw opens root-only files to unprivileged users The Register
 
Exploit released for new PinTheft Arch Linux root escalation flaw - Bleeping Computer Wed, 20 May 2026 10:52:31 GMT
PinTheft, a recently patched Linux privilege escalation vulnerability, now has a publicly available proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit that allows local attackers to gain root privileges on Arch Linux systems. [...]
 
AMD may be preparing the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, offering 7800X3D-like gaming for less - TechSpot Wed, 20 May 2026 10:17:00 GMT

Claims that AMD will launch the chip come from prolific hardware tipster chi11eddog, who has a history of accurate leaks.

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Election Officials Are Getting Ready for ICE to Show Up at the Polls - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The Trump administration keeps threatening to send federal agents to oversee elections. State and local officials are preparing, and even gaming out what happens if they're arrested.
 
Google's AI is being manipulated. The search giant is quietly fighting back - BBC - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. Google's AI is being manipulated. The search giant is quietly fighting back BBC
  2. Google’s Spam Policies Now Apply to Attempts to Manipulate AI Gizmodo
  3. Alphabet Inc.’s (GOOG) Google Offers Spam Policy Changes to Avert EU Antitrust Fine, Reuters Reports Yahoo Finance
  4. Businesses Are Using Google’s AI to Mislead Users as Google Quietly Launches a Counteroffensive USA Herald
  5. Google Intensifies Efforts Against AI Search Manipulation ForkLog
 
Five Games Are Available Today Across Multiple Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (May 20) - Pure Xbox - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. Five Games Are Available Today Across Multiple Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (May 20) Pure Xbox
  2. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Forza Horizon 6, Escape Simulator, Jurassic World Evolution 3, and More XBOX Wire
  3. New Game Pass Games For May 2026: Forza Horizon 6, Pigeon Simulator, And More This Month GameSpot
  4. Microsoft Confirms Xbox Game Pass Wave 2 May 2026 Lineup IGN
  5. Xbox Game Pass Is Adding a 1994 SNES RPG and Tons of Other Games in May Wave 2 vice.com
 
Excitement for Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra is taking a hit - PhoneArena - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 09:15:17 GMT
  1. Excitement for Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra is taking a hit PhoneArena
  2. The new iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 lineup: Everything you need to know about Apple's rumored 2026 launches Yahoo Tech
  3. The iPhone Fold Is Coming: What We Know, What's Rumored, And When It Could Launch bgr.com
  4. Foldable iPad Said to Share Hinge Design With Upcoming iPhone Ultra MacRumors
  5. New iPhone Ultra leaks cover release timing, display breakthrough, more 9to5Mac
 
Mercedes-AMG's 1,153 hp electric GT 4-Door takes on Porsche's Taycan - Engadget Wed, 20 May 2026 09:11:23 GMT
Mercedes-AMG has come up with its most powerful vehicle ever and there's no ICE engine in sight.
 
‘Whimsy,’ a New Trend, May Be a Life Raft for Gen-Z and Millennials - The New York Times - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:27 GMT
‘Whimsy,’ a New Trend, May Be a Life Raft for Gen-Z and Millennials The New York Times
 
Data Brokers’ and AI Firms’ Opt-Out Forms Are Built to Fail, Report Finds - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new study finds AI companies, defense firms, and dating apps are among 38 data collectors allegedly using manipulative design to confuse users while collecting their data.
 
Samsung faces strike from nearly 48,000 union workers - Engadget Wed, 20 May 2026 08:55:45 GMT
Samsung workers in Korea are set to walk off their jobs on May 21 after failing to reach an agreement with the company.
 
Microsoft Releases Mitigation for YellowKey BitLocker Bypass CVE-2026-45585 Exploit - The Hacker News - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 08:28:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft Releases Mitigation for YellowKey BitLocker Bypass CVE-2026-45585 Exploit The Hacker News
  2. Windows Zero-Day Barrage Continues After Patch Tuesday Dark Reading
  3. Nightmare-Eclipse: six zero-days, six weeks and one big grudge Barracuda Networks Blog
  4. Microsoft Releases Mitigation for Windows BitLocker Security Bypass 0-Day Vulnerability CyberSecurityNews
  5. Zero-day exploit completely defeats default Windows 11 BitLocker protections Ars Technica
 
GitHub confirms breach of 3,800 repos via malicious VSCode extension - Bleeping Computer Wed, 20 May 2026 08:14:08 GMT
GitHub has confirmed that roughly 3,800 internal repositories were breached after one of its employees installed a malicious VS Code extension. [...]
 
Microsoft shares mitigation for YellowKey Windows zero-day - Bleeping Computer Wed, 20 May 2026 07:31:15 GMT
Microsoft has shared mitigations for YellowKey, a recently disclosed Windows BitLocker zero-day vulnerability that grants access to protected drives. [...]
 
Moose-proof and megacasting: Ars drives the new Volvo EX60 - ArsTechnica Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:57 GMT
Volvo is coming for its competitors with more efficient production and newer tech.
 
2027 Volvo EX60 first drive: An ultra-smooth SUV for around $60k - Engadget Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
Volvo's latest EV is its best yet, and best value too, but still comes up a bit short to the competition.
 
'Ask YouTube' brings AI-powered conversational search to video, adds Gemini Omni to Shorts - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 05:45:00 GMT
  1. 'Ask YouTube' brings AI-powered conversational search to video, adds Gemini Omni to Shorts TechCrunch
  2. Introducing Gemini Omni blog.google
  3. All the YouTube news from today’s Google I/O YouTube Official Blog
  4. Google Makes It Easy to Deepfake Yourself WIRED
  5. YouTube Will Let Creators Use AI to Insert Themselves Into Other People’s Videos The Hollywood Reporter
 
Researchers who use hallucinated references to face arXiv ban - Nature - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 05:15:18 GMT
  1. Researchers who use hallucinated references to face arXiv ban Nature
  2. 'AI Slop' Is Flooding Science Publishing, And One Major Site Is Fighting Back ScienceAlert
  3. ArXiv to Ban Researchers for a Year if They Submit AI Slop 404 Media
  4. A popular academic journal is coming down hard on AI-generated submissions Mashable
  5. Research repository ArXiv will ban authors for a year if they let AI do all the work TechCrunch
 
GitHub investigates internal repositories breach claimed by TeamPCP - Bleeping Computer Wed, 20 May 2026 05:08:42 GMT
GitHub is investigating a breach of its internal repositories after the TeamPCP hacker group claimed to have accessed approximately 4,000 repositories containing private code. [...]
 
Stearns and Foster Promo Codes: $300 Off in May - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover the best Stearns and Foster promo codes, discounts, and deals to elevate your sleep experience with premium comfort and quality.
 
Herman Miller Promo Code & Discounts: Save up to 40% in May 2026 - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture this month.
 
Sony Coupons: 45% Off Sony Headphones, WF-1000XM6 Earbuds, and Sony Cameras for May - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your setup with Sony’s newest releases. Save on industry-leading noise-canceling audio, and pro-level Alpha cameras.
 
NordVPN Coupons and Deals: 77% Off in May 2026 - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 77% on 2-year plans and get 3 free months with our NordVPN discount codes.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for May 2026 - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for May 2026 - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
 
30% VistaPrint Coupon & Promo Codes | May 2026 - Wired Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.
 
Building AI models that understand chemical principles - MIT Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Connor Coley works at the interface of chemistry and machine learning, to discover and design new drug compounds.
 
Google is making AI images easier to create, and deepfakes easier to spot - TechSpot Wed, 20 May 2026 01:32:00 GMT

Google Pics is the company's new AI image-editing tool, which aims to make altering photos easier than ever. The tool is currently in closed testing, with a broader rollout planned for the coming months. In parallel, Google is widening access to its SynthID and C2PA labeling systems, so users can...

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Discord now encrypts every voice and video call by default - TechSpot Wed, 20 May 2026 01:18:00 GMT
Discord just flipped on end-to-end encryption for every voice and video call across DMs, group chats, voice channels and streams. It's one of the platform's biggest privacy upgrades yet.
 
An AI system to help scientists write expert-level empirical software - Nature - Google Wed, 20 May 2026 00:35:25 GMT
  1. An AI system to help scientists write expert-level empirical software Nature
  2. Co-Scientist: A multi-agent AI partner to accelerate research Google DeepMind
  3. Gemini for Science: AI experiments and tools for a new era of discovery blog.google
  4. AI assistants can accelerate scientific discoveries by helping design and interpret experiments Tech Xplore
  5. Empirical Research Assistance (ERA): From Nature publication to catalyzing Computational Discovery Research at Google
 
Literary Prizewinners Are Facing AI Allegations. It Feels Like the New Normal - Wired Tue, 19 May 2026 22:53:04 GMT
Three of five regional winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize are suspected of relying on chatbots. They’re certainly not alone.
 
Max-severity flaw in ChromaDB for AI apps allows server hijacking - Bleeping Computer Tue, 19 May 2026 22:25:49 GMT
A max-severity vulnerability in the latest Python FastAPI version of the ChromaDB project allows unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary code on exposed servers. [...]
 
California’s Wildfire Season Is Already Overactive - Wired Tue, 19 May 2026 22:20:37 GMT
Major fires are threatening homes and ecologically sensitive areas following a hot, dry winter.
 
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 now defaults screen recording to your last-used app - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 19 May 2026 21:55:00 GMT
  1. Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 now defaults screen recording to your last-used app 9to5Google
  2. The Android 17 Beta Is Here. What It Includes and Which Phones Can Test It PCMag
  3. Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 [Gallery] 9to5Google
  4. Android 17 gets a smarter media switcher, and it already feels better than the old carousel Android Authority
  5. How to install the latest Android 17 Beta on Google Pixel 9to5Google
 
Cybercrime service disrupted for abusing Microsoft platform to sign malware - Bleeping Computer Tue, 19 May 2026 21:47:31 GMT
Microsoft says it has disrupted a malware-signing-as-a-service (MSaaS) operation that abused the company's Artifact Signing service to generate fraudulent code-signing certificates used by ransomware gangs and other cybercriminals. [...]
 
FBI seeks US-wide access to license plate cameras, wants "data in near real time" - ArsTechnica Tue, 19 May 2026 21:29:33 GMT
FBI will pay vendors to help it track and search for vehicles nationwide.
 
You can now talk to your Gmail inbox, as seen at Google IO 2026 - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 19 May 2026 21:25:31 GMT
  1. You can now talk to your Gmail inbox, as seen at Google IO 2026 TechCrunch
  2. New ways to create and get things done in Google Workspace blog.google
  3. Google Pics is a new app that tries to fix AI image editing The Verge
  4. Turn Your Spoken Ramblings Into Coherent Articles With Google Docs Live CNET
  5. Google Brings More Conversational Features To Gmail, Docs And Keep Engadget
 
Good Feel is the developer of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book - My Nintendo News - Google Tue, 19 May 2026 21:18:38 GMT
  1. Good Feel is the developer of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book My Nintendo News
  2. Nintendo keeps finding new ways to reinvent platformers The Verge
  3. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Review IGN
  4. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is way more like Super Mario Bros. than I expected Polygon.com
  5. Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Is About Curiosity, Not Conquest GameSpot
 
Discord enables end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling for every user - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 19 May 2026 21:14:08 GMT
  1. Discord enables end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling for every user TechCrunch
  2. Discord Now Has End-To-End Encryption On All Calls Engadget
  3. Discord Voice and Video Calls Now End-to-End Encrypted by Default MacRumors
  4. Discord's voice and video calls just got much more secure, but it's still leaving text messages exposed XDA
  5. Are Discord voice and video calls end-to-end encrypted by default? Sportskeeda Tech
 
Justin Solomon appointed associate dean of engineering education - MIT Tue, 19 May 2026 21:10:00 GMT
MIT faculty member in electrical engineering and computer science to focus on innovation in engineering education and new pedagogical approaches.
 
Spider-Noir final trailer gives us a classic villain - ArsTechnica Tue, 19 May 2026 20:58:51 GMT
It's never too late to become a hero.
 
MIT Asia Real Estate Initiative expands its footprint in booming Asian cities - MIT Tue, 19 May 2026 20:50:00 GMT
The initiative plans to engage industry leaders and MIT alumni with hubs in Tokyo, Dubai, and Hong Kong.
 
Discord rolls out end-to-end encryption on voice, video calls - Bleeping Computer Tue, 19 May 2026 20:37:45 GMT
Discord announced that all voice and video calls through the communication platform are now protected by default with end-to-end encryption (E2EE). [...]
 
Android Auto is getting massive music app redesigns, starting with these apps [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 19 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT
  1. Android Auto is getting massive music app redesigns, starting with these apps [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. Do more and have more fun with the next generation of Android in the car blog.google
  3. Android Auto update makes driving easier, safer. What changes USA Today
  4. Google will let you watch YouTube videos on Android Auto now - is your car supported? ZDNET
  5. Android Auto's Big 2026 Makeover Is Gemini At Its Most Practical Engadget
 
Paralives Giveaway: Win 1 Out Of 3 Early Access Copies On Steam - Sims Community - Google Tue, 19 May 2026 20:18:56 GMT
  1. Paralives Giveaway: Win 1 Out Of 3 Early Access Copies On Steam Sims Community
  2. Steam's huge new Sims 4 replacement officially releases in 1 week Polygon.com
  3. The Indie Game 'Sims' Fans Have Been Waiting For: Early Access Launches May 25 Inven Global
  4. Paralives Showcases Story Cards, Narrative Settings, & More Simulation Daily
  5. Paralives Releases Early Access Trailer Ahead of May 26th Release Date mxdwn Games
 
Everything Announced at Google I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Smart Glasses - Wired Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:48 GMT
Google is sprucing up its Gemini models, revamping search, and enabling AI agents in everything. There are also some spiffy new smart glasses coming this fall.
 
Man sues Nintendo for denying him “Pokemon Professor” status - Dexerto - Google Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:29 GMT
  1. Man sues Nintendo for denying him “Pokemon Professor” status Dexerto
  2. Man sues Nintendo after his Pokémon Professor application was denied Polygon.com
  3. Gamer sues Nintendo for $341k over rejected Pokémon status the-sun.com
  4. Nintendo and The Pokemon Company Hit With Lawsuit GameRant
  5. 'Why Can't I Be a Pokémon Professor!' Man Sues Nintendo Inven Global
 
FBI: Americans lost over $388 million to scams using crypto ATMs in 2025 - Bleeping Computer Tue, 19 May 2026 19:45:39 GMT
The FBI says Americans have lost over $388 million last year to scams using cryptocurrency kiosks, also known as crypto ATMs or Bitcoin ATMs. [...]
 
RAM makers are taking on massive debt to keep up with AI's chip appetite - TechSpot Tue, 19 May 2026 19:01:00 GMT

Correction (May 19): This article has been updated for clarity and accuracy regarding memory pricing trends and certain reported revenue growth figures and framing cited from translated industry reports.

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Meta Employees Are Scrambling to Use Up Benefits Ahead of Layoffs - Wired Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00:46 GMT
On the eve of about 8,000 jobs being cut, employees are cashing in on headphone stipends and other perks while they still can.
 
Nvidia's latest Game Ready drivers deliver worthwhile gains in Forza Horizon 6 - TechSpot Tue, 19 May 2026 18:47:00 GMT
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Drivers include day-one support for the hugely popular Forza Horizon 6, and based on our testing, the update brings noticeable performance improvements. While Game Ready drivers do not always deliver meaningful launch-day gains, Nvidia appears to have implemented worthwhile last-minute optimizations this time.
 
A day in the life of MIT MBA student Patrick Yeung - MIT Tue, 19 May 2026 18:20:00 GMT
MIT Sloan’s Sustainability Initiative provides opportunities to lead in ways that will help build a more sustainable future.
 
Intel may be forcing PC makers to buy its newer 18A chips by cutting off the old ones - TechSpot Tue, 19 May 2026 18:08:00 GMT

According to supply chain sources cited by Nikkei Asia, the primary reason behind Intel's move is supply constraints affecting its older 7nm-class processors, driven largely by surging AI demand.

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Google Search Goes Agentic—and Doesn’t Need You Anymore - Wired Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT
Vibe-coded results! Super widgets! Bots that never sleep! Google’s vision for the future of Search is hyper-personalized, automated, and extremely AI.
 
Google Makes It Easy to Deepfake Yourself - Wired Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT
Google’s overhaul of its AI creation software, Flow, includes a new video model and a tool for generating selfie videos called avatars.
 
Project Genie adds Google Street View integration and goes live for global AI Ultra users - Engadget Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT
Ground your snow-globe worlds in real-life locations from Google Maps.
 
Google's Circle to Search feature can tell you if an image was AI-generated - Engadget Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT
Google is bringing its AI-detecting feature to more of its products to make it easier for people to verify if something was generated or edited with AI.
 
Google shoves more AI into Search, including a dynamic Search box and agentic features - Engadget Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT
You can kiss the classic Google Search goodbye.
 
Samsung and Google just teased their upcoming Android XR smartglasses at Google I/O - Engadget Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT
The two models were created in partnership with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.
 
Hands-On With All of Google’s New Upcoming Android XR Smart Glasses - Wired Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT
Here’s your first look at smart glasses coming from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, powered by Google and Samsung’s XR platform.
 
Demis Hassabis Thinks AI Job Cuts Are Dumb - Wired Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT
The CEO of Google DeepMind tells WIRED that companies should use the productivity gains of AI to do more, not lay people off.
 
Google's Universal Cart will keep an eye on your shopping - Engadget Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT
Universal Cart will make it easier to buy from inside YouTube and Gmail.
 
Google’s AI Studio now lets anyone build Android apps in minutes - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT
  1. Google’s AI Studio now lets anyone build Android apps in minutes TechCrunch
  2. Bring any idea to life: Google AI Studio at I/O 2026 blog.google
  3. Vibe coding is coming to your phone The Verge
  4. Google AI Studio Cheat Sheet: Features, Pricing, and More eWeek
  5. With Android CLI, Google is Making the Android Toolchain Agent-Friendly infoq.com
 
The Haystack 37m Telescope: A new era of astrophysical research - MIT Tue, 19 May 2026 17:25:00 GMT
The legendary radio astronomy telescope returns to its science and educational mission at MIT Haystack Observatory.
 
Microsoft is finally letting you remap the Copilot key nobody asked for - TechSpot Tue, 19 May 2026 17:24:00 GMT

In a recently updated support page, Microsoft has confirmed what keyboard enthusiasts have known for years: the Copilot key – a dedicated button for quickly launching Windows' native chatbot – is one of the least successful "innovations" in modern keyboard design. Redmond is now effectively admitting as much, offering Windows...

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The latest Xbox thumbstick topper looks like a goal post - Engadget Tue, 19 May 2026 17:20:00 GMT
Xbox's new "goal post" thumbstick topper joins six other designs for people with disabilities.
 
Sony's luxury 1000X headphones celebrate 10 years of premium ANC audio - TechSpot Tue, 19 May 2026 17:07:00 GMT
Sony's new 1000X "The ColleXion" headphones celebrate a decade of the company's flagship ANC lineup with a more luxurious take on the WH-1000XM6 formula. Built around the same QN3-powered noise canceling platform, early impressions praise the upgraded materials, comfort, and refined tuning, though the premium design also brings a much higher price tag and shorter battery life.
 
GMKtec shows EVO-X3 system with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and OCuLink - VideoCardz.com - Google Tue, 19 May 2026 16:57:10 GMT
  1. GMKtec shows EVO-X3 system with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and OCuLink VideoCardz.com
  2. AMD Powers Next-Generation Agent Computers with New Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform and Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Series Processors AMD
  3. AMD Prices Its Ryzen AI Halo PC At $3,999, Unveils Ryzen AI Max 400 Chips Engadget
  4. AMD’s Next Big Chip Hopes To Beat Nvidia’s CPUs While They’re in the Crib Gizmodo
  5. AMD Ryzen AI Max 400 ‘Gorgon Halo’ packs up to 192GB of unified memory — refreshed APU uses Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5, and can clock up to 5.2 GHz Tom's Hardware
 
Sony's PC gaming era is over – at least for single-player games - TechSpot Tue, 19 May 2026 16:22:00 GMT

According to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, Sony Interactive Entertainment Studio Business Group CEO Hermen Hulst recently told employees during a town hall meeting that the company will start restricting single-player narrative games to the PlayStation. It is unclear when the change will occur, and which upcoming games it might impact.

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Digital Foundry Labels Sony's PS5 Exclusivity Pivot As A 'Defensive Move Against Project Helix' - Pure Xbox - Google Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Digital Foundry Labels Sony's PS5 Exclusivity Pivot As A 'Defensive Move Against Project Helix' Pure Xbox
  2. PlayStation exclusives aren’t coming to PC anymore The Verge
  3. Should Sony Reconsider Killing Future Single-Player PlayStation Ports to PC? Digital Foundry
  4. PlayStation and Xbox are crawling back to the console wars Polygon.com
  5. PC Gamers React to Sony Making Its Narrative Single-Player Games PlayStation Exclusive IGN
 
Asus and HP unveil Intel Wildcat Lake laptops starting at $449 to rival Apple's MacBook Neo - TechSpot Tue, 19 May 2026 15:40:00 GMT

The most affordable Wildcat Lake notebook currently listed online is the Chuwi UniBook, priced at $449 before tax. It runs Windows 11 and is powered by the Core 3 304 processor, which features five CPU cores clocked at up to 4.3GHz, a single Xe GPU core running at up to...

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Single-molecule tracker illuminates workings of cancer-related proteins - MIT Tue, 19 May 2026 15:35:00 GMT
Researchers can now use custom-built microscopy and nanotechnology to tag and follow the activity of individual proteins in real-time.
 
Apple to host final WWDC of the Tim Cook era on June 8 - TechSpot Tue, 19 May 2026 14:59:00 GMT

Both the keynote and state of the platform address will be available to stream on YouTube or directly on Apple's website, with on-demand playbacks for viewing at the conclusion of the stream.

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More Info for the Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo Park Experience Super Mega Raids - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Tue, 19 May 2026 14:24:46 GMT
  1. More Info for the Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo Park Experience Super Mega Raids Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Pokémon Go Fest 2026 getting local Melbourne event vooks.net
  3. Trainers Invited To Celebrate Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global at the Largest Ever Melbourne Event MKAU Gaming
  4. Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global Is Taking Over Melbourne! Couch Soup
  5. Pokemon Go Will Host Community Celebrations During Go Fest Global Restart.run
 
TCL rolling out Google TV update with Dolby upgrades, Disney+ fix - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 19 May 2026 14:15:00 GMT
TCL rolling out Google TV update with Dolby upgrades, Disney+ fix 9to5GoogleSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
This gorgeous fanless RTX 5080 PC turns passive cooling into a thermal nightmare - TechSpot Tue, 19 May 2026 14:07:00 GMT

The build comes from Felix at Billet Labs, who set out to answer the question: can you cool more than 500W worth of modern PC hardware without any fans? The internet's usual answer to passive water cooling is that it is pointless and inefficient, but that wasn't going to stop...

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LG unveils the world's first 1080p gaming monitor with a native 1,000Hz refresh rate - TechSpot Tue, 19 May 2026 13:36:00 GMT

Following the long tradition of memorable monitor names, LG has announced the UltraGear 25G590B. As with other monitors boasting insanely high refresh rates, this one is primarily focused on competitive gamers who want speed and accuracy in first-person shooters.

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Microsoft's new tech cuts Forza Horizon 6's shader loading time from 90 seconds to four seconds - TechSpot Tue, 19 May 2026 12:58:00 GMT

When Microsoft introduced ASD last year, it was restricted to Asus Xbox ROG Ally devices, but Turn 10 Studios' new racing title brings the feature to standard Windows 11 PCs. Currently, ASD only supports RDNA 3, RDNA 3.5, and RDNA 4 GPUs and integrated graphics, but Nvidia RTX hardware will receive support later this year.

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Meta is reassigning 7,000 workers to AI jobs while laying off thousands more - TechSpot Tue, 19 May 2026 12:12:00 GMT

Plans for the reassignments were laid out in a memo from chief people officer Janelle Gale, which was seen by Bloomberg. Gale wrote that 7,000 workers will be moved to four new organizations within Meta focused on building new AI tools, including agents and apps.

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Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence - Apple - Google Tue, 19 May 2026 12:03:37 GMT
  1. Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence Apple
  2. Apple's New Accessibility Feature Lets Vision Pro Users Control A Wheelchair With Their Eyes Engadget
  3. Apple just gave us a peek at some of iOS 27’s new features Macworld
  4. Apple’s accessibility features add more AI-powered processing The Verge
  5. Apple Says iOS 27 Can Automatically Add Captions to Your Personal iPhone Videos MacRumors
 
New research enables a robot to chart a better course - MIT Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By rapidly generating a smooth path plan that cuts travel time and avoids obstacles, the open-source “MIGHTY” system could streamline disaster recovery and parcel delivery.
 
Language development in the brain - MIT Mon, 18 May 2026 19:15:00 GMT
The brain’s language network is still evolving in adolescence. But by age 4, language processing is already handled by the left side of the brain, new research finds.
 
A bet that has paid off 500 million times over - MIT Mon, 18 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Twenty-five years ago, MIT opened its curriculum to the world with the launch of OpenCourseWare. MIT Open Learning continues to build on the legacy of that bold decision.
 
Introducing the 2026 Apple Design Award finalists - Apple Developer Mon, 18 May 2026 15:50:09 GMT
Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design. But they’ve also become something more: A moment to step back and celebrate the work of Apple developers across the community.
 
Coming bright up - Apple Developer Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:22 GMT
Get ready for a week of technology, creativity, and community — all online and free. Here’s what WWDC26 has in store.
 
Startup making reusable emergency housing wins MIT $100K competition - MIT Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Uplift Microhome’s modular housing units can provide their own power and water, for faster deployments.
 
MIT practicum connects students with Ukrainian city leaders on economic development - MIT Fri, 15 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Students in a Department of Urban Studies and Planning course work with leaders from Vinnytsia, Ukraine, exploring innovation ecosystems, infrastructure, and workforce development amid constraints of war.
 
Big strides in cancer detection and treatment from the tiniest technologies - MIT Fri, 15 May 2026 19:35:00 GMT
The MIT Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine looks back at 10 years of turning big ideas about nanotechnology into transformative advances for cancer patients.
 
How the war in the Middle East is impacting global energy systems - MIT Fri, 15 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Expect energy disruptions and economic damage, especially in developing countries, and prepare to build a more resilient, sustainable energy system, says International Energy Agency executive director.
 
Two from MIT named 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars - MIT Thu, 14 May 2026 20:55:00 GMT
The prestigious fellowship funds graduate studies at Stanford University.
 
Building “hardcore” advanced machines - MIT Thu, 14 May 2026 20:50:00 GMT
In 2.72/2.270 (Elements of Mechanical Design), “if it doesn’t break the laws of physics, it’s possible; you just have to figure out how to engineer it.”
 
From technical solution to systems change: Tackling the problem of plastic waste - MIT Thu, 14 May 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Akorfa Dagadu, an MIT senior in chemical engineering, learns the importance of community-engaged research and innovation through the PKG Center for Social Impact.
 
3Q: Why science is curiosity on a mission - MIT Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT
VP for Communications Alfred Ironside describes how a new initiative from MIT seeks to remind Americans of the value and power of curiosity-driven research.
 
“I have yet to meet a professor that cares more for their students” - MIT Wed, 13 May 2026 21:25:00 GMT
Associate Professor Daniel “Danny” Hidalgo, a political scientist who studies elections, democracy, and political behavior in Latin America, is honored as “Committed to Caring” for graduate student mentorship.
 
Elazer Edelman receives the 2026-2027 Killian Award - MIT Wed, 13 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The professor of medical engineering and science is honored for medical research that has led to better treatments for cardiovascular disease.
 
MIT chemists discover and isolate a new boron-oxygen molecule - MIT Wed, 13 May 2026 18:25:00 GMT
The discovery of dioxaborirane could expand the chemistry of boron-based reagents, providing new tools for oxidation reactions in synthesis and materials science.
 
Researchers “reprogram” materials by quickly rearranging their atoms - MIT Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new method for precisely moving columns of individual atoms within a material could give rise to exotic quantum properties.
 
A new approach to cancer vaccination yields more powerful T cells - MIT Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Using immune-remodeling mRNA molecules, researchers generated T cells that can slow tumor growth and, in some cases, eradicate tumors.
 
3 Questions: Shedding light on why power grids go dark - MIT Tue, 12 May 2026 21:25:00 GMT
Pablo Duenas-Martinez, a MITEI research scientist, describes the “death spiral” of events that caused the 12-hour Iberian peninsula power outage in 2025, and five lessons learned.
 
A new unit of measurement to honor an influential MIT alumnus - MIT Tue, 12 May 2026 21:15:00 GMT
In a nod to the prank that first introduced the smoot, an MIT team rolls out the “klein” in homage to Martin Klein ’62 and playfully renames a beloved Charles River span the “Shortfellow Bridge.”
 
A new way to spot signs of dark matter - MIT Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Gravitational waves emitted by colliding black holes may bear imprints of dark matter, which physicists could detect with a new model.
 
Hello Developer: May 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
Get the most out of your Apple Developer account - Apple Developer Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:26 GMT
A free Apple Developer account provides access to the tools, resources, and support you need to build and test apps and games. A free developer account is separate from an Apple Developer Program membership. Even if your organization holds the paid membership, creating your own free account gives you direct access to downloads and support resources.
 
Powerful shrinking technique could enable devices that compute with light - MIT Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers created tiny 3D photonic devices with features small enough to channel visible light.
 
Improving the reliability of circuits for quantum computers - MIT Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new technique helps scientists measure a phenomenon that can cause quantum circuits to perform differently than expected, increasing the error in computations.
 
For most US drivers, EVs offer emissions benefits and cost savings - MIT Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
When it comes to emissions, individual driving patterns matter as much as how “green” the regional electricity mix is, MIT researchers report.
 
Brazilian betting license requirement for App Store availability - Apple Developer Fri, 08 May 2026 16:30:46 GMT
Following changes to Brazil’s fixed-odds betting regulation, apps with fixed-odds betting (gambling) features can now be distributed on the App Store in Brazil with a valid fixed-odds betting license from the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA). If any of your apps include these features (indicated by selecting “Yes” to the gambling question in the age rating questionnaire in App Store Connect), you’ll need to provide this license. Keep in mind that answering “Yes” to the gambling question in the age rating questionnaire will set your Brazil age rating to A18.
 
Mapping the ocean with autonomous sensors - MIT Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Ravi Pappu SM ’95, PhD ’01, Apeiron Labs is deploying low-cost ocean sensors to improve storm forecasts, detect endangered species, and more.
 
MIT student Jack Carson named 2026 Udall Scholar - MIT Thu, 07 May 2026 19:50:00 GMT
The Udall Foundation identifies and rewards future leaders in tribal public policy, Indigenous health policy, and the environment.
 
Photonics advance could enable compact, high-performance lidar sensors - MIT Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT
With a novel design, MIT researchers overcame a stubborn problem that has limited the effectiveness of chip-based systems for lidar.
 
Study: Firms often use automation to control certain workers’ wages - MIT Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT economists found US companies tend to target employees earning a “wage premium,” which increases inequality but not necessarily productivity.
 
Method for stress-testing cloud computing algorithms helps avoid network failures - MIT Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “MetaEase” technique provides a heads-up to potential scenarios that could cause long wait-times or outages.
 
Biologist Joey Davis explores how cells build complex structures - MIT Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
His studies have shed light on the assembly instructions that govern ribosomes, the critical protein-building machines of the cell.
 
Astronomers pin down the origins of a planetary odd couple - MIT Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New measurements of a hot Jupiter and its mini-Neptune companion suggest both planets formed surprisingly far away from their host star.
 
The tech revolution that wasn’t - MIT Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor Dwai Banerjee’s new book examines the visionaries who wanted to turn India into a world power at making computers.
 
To those who build community - Apple Developer Tue, 05 May 2026 00:31:09 GMT
All around the world, Apple developers do meaningful work that extends beyond great apps and games. They organize events, write tutorials, mentor others, and create spaces to learn and grow. By sharing their expertise and championing each other, they represent the best of the community.
 
How chromatin movement helps control gene expression - MIT Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT
By monitoring these chromosomal structures over many timescales, MIT researchers found that chromatin helps bring genes closer to their regulatory elements.
 
Found Industries aims to strengthen America’s industrial supply chains - MIT Sun, 03 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Peter Godart ’15, SM ’19, PhD ’21, the company has developed technologies for extracting critical metals and making fuel out of aluminum.
 
Beacon Biosignals is mapping the brain during sleep - MIT Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Jake Donoghue PhD ’19 and former MIT researcher Jarrett Revels, the company is creating an AI-driven platform to help diagnose and treat disease.
 
The hidden structure behind a widely used class of materials - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Relaxor ferroelectrics have been used in electronics and sensors for decades, but the source of their unique properties was a mystery until now.
 
Study: Gene circuits reshape DNA folding and affect how genes are expressed - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT
When genes are transcribed, they suppress or activate their neighbors, coupling expression between the two genes.
 
Study: Immigrants help address the US eldercare shortage - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Economists find that in metro areas with more immigration, nurses are spending more time with elderly patients.
 
Making the case for curiosity-driven science - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
President Sally Kornbluth spoke in front of a packed crowd about growing challenges to the U.S. research ecosystem as funding for America’s top research universities becomes increasingly strained.
 
MIT engineers’ virtual violin produces realistic sounds - MIT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Based on the physics of how the instrument produces sound, the model could help violin makers in the design process.
 
Enabling privacy-preserving AI training on everyday devices - MIT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new method could bring more accurate and efficient AI models to high-stakes applications like health care and finance, even in under-resourced settings.
 
With a swipe of a magnet, microscopic “magno-bots” perform complex maneuvers - MIT Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ new fabrication technique can produce soft, microscopic structures with magnetically activated moving parts.
 
Now Available: Monthly Subscriptions with a 12-Month Commitment - Apple Developer Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:33 GMT
Today, we’re introducing a new way that people can pay for your auto-renewable subscriptions on the App Store: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. This new payment option allows you to offer subscribers more affordable options. People can cancel their subscription at any time, which will prevent the subscription from renewing after they’ve completed their agreed-to payments to fulfill their commitment.
 
Lykke Studios: In pursuit of puffy perfection - Apple Developer Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:15 GMT
The delightful game puffies. combines the satisfying snap of a jigsaw puzzle with the nostalgic delight of a sticker book.
 
Hello Developer: April 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
How Infold Games fashioned an open world for Infinity Nikki - Apple Developer Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:02:01 GMT
Infinity Nikki is a literally glowing example of what video game graphics can be.
 
Q&A: How Plane Finder set itself up for the long haul - Apple Developer Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:01 GMT
Plane Finder is a sparkling example of what happens when a small team grows with a platform.
 
App Store expands support to 11 new languages - Apple Developer Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:33 GMT
To help your apps and games reach more people worldwide — especially in India — App Store Connect now supports localized metadata for 11 new languages, bringing the total number of supported localizations to 50. The new languages include Bangla, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Slovenian, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
 
Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available - Apple Developer Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:00:15 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to support new features, updated policies, and clarifications. Please review the changes and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms.
 
Get ready with the latest beta releases - Apple Developer Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:14 GMT
The beta versions of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And make sure to build and test with Xcode 26.5 beta to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs.
 
Update on regulated medical device apps in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and United States - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:05:24 GMT
To provide additional transparency to customers, the App Store will now display whether an app is a regulated medical device on its product page in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or United States. Regulated medical device apps are those that function on their own or as part of a system for a range of medical purposes, including diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, and treatment of diseases and physiological conditions. These apps may require registration or authorization from regulatory bodies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
 
New In-App Purchase and subscription data now available in Analytics - Apple Developer Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:10:49 GMT
Analytics in App Store Connect receives its biggest update since its launch, including a refreshed user experience that makes it easier to measure the performance of your apps and games. Updates include:
 
WWDC26: June 8-12, 2026 - Apple Developer Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:45:37 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology, creativity, and community.
 
Apple Developer is now on bilibili and LinkedIn - Apple Developer Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:30:01 GMT
Check out Apple Developer on bilibili and LinkedIn to learn about the latest news, announcements, videos, and events — including the Worldwide Developers Conference and Meet with Apple activities — for the developer community.
 
Adjustments to the China storefront of the App Store on iOS and iPadOS - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:21 GMT
Apple is making changes to the App Store in China following discussions with the Chinese regulator.
 
Hello Developer: March 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
Age requirements for apps distributed in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana - Apple Developer Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:48 GMT
Today we’re providing an update on the tools available for developers to meet their age assurance obligations under upcoming U.S. and regional laws, including in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana. Updates to the Declared Age Range API are now available in beta for testing.
 
Updated App Review Guidelines now available - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:56 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been revised to clarify that apps with random or anonymous chat are subject to the 1.2 User-Generated Content guideline.
 
Swift Student Challenge submissions are now open - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:00:56 GMT
The Swift Student Challenge is here! Submissions are now open through February 28, and students from all over the world are invited to submit their app playgrounds.
 
Hello Developer: February 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Big news about agentic coding in Xcode. Plus:
 
Upcoming SDK minimum requirements - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:30 GMT
Starting April 28, 2026, apps and games uploaded to App Store Connect need to meet the following minimum requirements:
 
Price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:00:26 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 43 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: January 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:16 GMT
We‘re hitting the ground running in 2026. In this edition:
 
Update on age requirements for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:04 GMT
A recent injunction issued by a district court suspended enforcement of Texas state law SB2420, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. In light of this ruling, Apple will pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process.
 
Changes to iOS in Japan - Apple Developer Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:00:21 GMT
To comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Japan. Beginning with iOS 26.2, developers can distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase in iOS, and more.
 
New Requirements for Social Media Apps in Australia - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:16 GMT
Beginning December 10, 2025, a new Australian law will require certain social media platforms operating in Australia to prevent people under 16 from having a social media account. Impacted developers are responsible for making sure they follow the requirements of the new law, including deactivating any existing accounts for users under 16 and monitoring new signups.
 
Hello Developer: December 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
App Store Award winners announced - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:25 GMT
Join us in celebrating the outstanding work of these developers from around the world.
 
App Store Award finalists announced - Apple Developer Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:55 GMT
Every year, the App Store Awards celebrate exceptional apps and games that improve people’s lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact. This year, the App Store Editorial team is proud to recognize 49 outstanding finalists. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.
 
Introducing the App Store Mini Apps Partner Program - Apple Developer Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:20:24 GMT
Today, we’re introducing the Mini Apps Partner Program, which expands on the App Store’s ongoing support for apps that offer mini apps. Mini apps are self-contained experiences that are built using web technologies like HTML5 and JavaScript. This program is designed to help developers who host mini apps grow their business and further the availability of mini apps on the App Store — all while providing a great customer experience.
 
Hello Developer: November 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Catch the new design in the wild, and let Apple experts show you how to quickly and easily bring it to your apps. Plus, get the latest on the Swift Student Challenge 2026, and check out new developer videos available on demand.
 
Next steps for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:48 GMT
Today we’re releasing more details about the tools we’re making available for developers to help them meet their compliance obligations under upcoming U.S. state laws, including SB2420 in Texas. While we’re providing these tools to help developers navigate the evolving legal landscape, Apple remains concerned about the potential implications of laws like SB2420 in Texas. Specifically, we worry they could undermine the privacy of all users by requiring the collection of sensitive personal information just to download an app – even those that simply provide weather forecasts or sports scores.
 
Enhancements to help you submit and market your apps and games - Apple Developer Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:28 GMT
As part of our ongoing commitment to helping developers succeed on the App Store, we’re introducing new options for submitting content and updates while your app is in review, double the number of custom product pages, and offer codes for all In-App Purchase types.
 
New requirement for apps using Sign in with Apple for account creation - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Starting January 1, 2026, developers based in the Republic of Korea must provide a server‑to‑server notification endpoint when registering a new Services ID, or updating an existing Services ID, to associate their website with an app using Sign in with Apple.
 
New requirements for apps available in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, a new state law in Texas — SB2420 — introduces age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. While we share the goal of strengthening kids’ online safety, we are concerned that SB2420 impacts the privacy of users by requiring the collection of sensitive, personally identifiable information to download any app, even if a user simply wants to check the weather or sports scores. Apple will continue to provide parents and developers with industry-leading tools that help enhance child safety while safeguarding privacy within the constraints of the law.
 
Hello Developer: October 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:16 GMT
This month: Watch a new code-along video to discover how to use the Foundation Models framework to access the on-device LLM that powers Apple Intelligence.
 
Upcoming Currency Change in Bulgaria - Apple Developer Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:46 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro (EUR) as its official currency, replacing the Bulgarian lev (BGN). As a result, the currency for App Store purchases and subscriptions in Bulgaria will change from BGN to EUR on this date. Your proceeds from sales in Bulgaria will also change to euros.
 
App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases - Apple Developer Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:09 GMT
iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26 will soon be available to customers worldwide — which means you can now submit apps and games that take advantage of Apple’s broadest design update ever.
 
Hello Developer: September 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:16 GMT
Be ready for the new design. Whether you’re a longtime pro or a hobbyist, get inspired and make your apps and games look their best by exploring videos, downloads, and docs.
 
Awe dropping. - Apple Developer Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:00:09 GMT
Join us for a special Apple Event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT.

Watch on apple.com, Apple TV, or YouTube Live.
 
Tax and Price Updates for Apps, In-App Purchases, and Subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:00:46 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: August 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:16 GMT
Sign up for new Apple developer workshops all over the world. Plus, download Apple UI design kits for Figma and Sketch, meet the Italy-based team behind Sunlitt, and more.
 
Updated age ratings in App Store Connect - Apple Developer Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:00:43 GMT
The App Store is designed to be a safe and trusted place for all ages, including children. The age rating system for apps and games has been updated in order to provide people with more granular age ratings. We’ve also introduced new age rating questions to help identify sensitive content in your app and added the ability to set a higher rating to reflect your app’s minimum age requirement. Ratings for all apps and games on the App Store have been automatically updated to align with this new system and will be reflected on Apple devices running beta versions of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26.
 
New 64-bit requirement for watchOS apps - Apple Developer Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:00:43 GMT
Beginning April 2026, watchOS apps uploaded to App Store Connect must also include 64-bit support and be built with the watchOS 26 SDK. To enable 64-bit support in your project, we recommend using the default Xcode build setting of “Standard architectures” to build a single binary with 64-bit code.
 
iOS and iPadOS 26 design kits are here - Apple Developer Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:00:15 GMT
Apple Ul design kits for Figma and Sketch are now available for iOS and iPadOS 26.
 
Updates for apps in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:24:33 GMT
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 5 - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:00:56 GMT
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 4 - Apple Developer Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:56 GMT
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 3 - Apple Developer Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:00:56 GMT
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 2 - Apple Developer Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:00:45 GMT
Welcome to Day 2 at WWDC25! Watch the Platforms State of the Union recap, then dive into all the updates to Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode through group labs and video sessions.
 
Find out what’s new for Apple developers - Apple Developer Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:10:28 GMT
Discover the latest advancements on all Apple platforms. With incredible new features in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS, and major enhancements across languages, frameworks, tools, and services, you can create even more unique experiences in your apps and games.
 
Updated agreements and guidelines now available - Apple Developer Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:00:12 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guidelines have been revised to support new features and updated policies, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below.
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 1 - Apple Developer Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:59:40 GMT
WWDC25 is here! Watch a quick welcome video to help you get started, then dive into sessions and sign up for tomorrow’s group labs.
 
Introducing the 2025 Apple Design Award winners and finalists - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:00:56 GMT
An artistic puzzler with a wildlife twist. A translation app powered by machine learning and stickers. And a card game that’s been on quite a run. Say hello to the wildly inventive crop of 2025 Apple Design Award honorees.
 
Hello Developer: June 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:00:16 GMT
WWDC25 is just days away! Here’s everything you need to get ready — and a big announcement to start things off. Say hello to the wildly inventive crop of 2025 Apple Design Award winners and finalists.
 
Sleek peek. - Apple Developer Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:00:09 GMT
WWDC25 is almost here! Find out how to tune in to the Keynote and Platforms State of the Union on Monday, June 9.
 
Tax and Price updates for Apps, In-App Purchases, and Subscriptions - Apple Developer Fri, 16 May 2025 14:00:46 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: May 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 May 2025 16:00:59 GMT
In this edition: Join us to learn how to make your apps more accessible to everyone. Plus, check out our new and refreshed Pathways, and uncover the time-traveling secrets of the Apple Design Award-winning game The Wreck.
 
Random access memories: Inside the time-shifting narrative of The Wreck - Apple Developer Tue, 06 May 2025 15:00:31 GMT
The Wreck is filed under games, but it’s also been called a visual novel, an interactive experience, and a playable movie. Florent Maurin is OK with all of it. “I like to think we’re humbly participating in expanding the idea of what a video game can be,” he says.
 
Updated guidelines now available - Apple Developer Thu, 01 May 2025 15:33:58 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been updated for compliance with a United States court decision regarding buttons, external links, and other calls to action in apps. These changes affect apps distributed on the United States storefront of the App Store, and are reflected in updates to Guidelines 3.1.1, 3.1.1(a), 3.1.3, and 3.1.3(a).
 
Hello Developer: April 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:55:43 GMT
In this edition: Revisit foundational sessions, join us to dive into SwiftUI, and meet an Apple Design Award winner that defies description.
 
Rooms at the top: How this ADA-winning team built a title that defies description - Apple Developer Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:00:03 GMT
Ask Jason Toff whether his Apple Design Award winner is a game or an app, and his answer is yes.
 
WWDC25: June 9-13, 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:00:37 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology and creativity.
 
Assassin’s Creed Shadows comes to Mac - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:11 GMT
It’s an ice-cold late winter’s morning in Canada, but the offices of Ubisoft Quebec are ablaze with excitement.
 
Hello Developer: March 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:52 GMT
In this edition: An incredible AAA game comes to Mac. Plus, the latest on International Women’s Day activities, WeChat, and more.
 
Apple Developer is now on WeChat - Apple Developer Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:00:51 GMT
Check out the official Apple Developer WeChat account to find news, announcements, and upcoming activities for the developer community.
 
New requirement for apps on the App Store in the European Union - Apple Developer Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:00:39 GMT
As of today, apps without trader status have been removed from the App Store in the European Union (EU) until trader status is provided and verified by Apple.
 
New features for APNs token authentication are now available - Apple Developer Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:00:16 GMT
You can now take advantage of upgraded security options when creating new token authentication keys for the Apple Push Notification service (APNs).
 
Upcoming changes to offers and trials for subscriptions in South Korea - Apple Developer Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:00:06 GMT
Starting February 14, 2025, new regulatory requirements in South Korea will apply to all apps with offers and trials for auto-renewing subscriptions.
 
Tax and price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:00:51 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Game distribution on the App Store in Vietnam - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:00:38 GMT
The Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) requires games to be licensed to remain available on the App Store in Vietnam. To learn more and apply for a game license, review the regulations.
 
Hello Developer: February 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:01:10 GMT
In this edition: The latest on developer activities, the Swift Student Challenge, the team behind Bears Gratitude, and more.
 
The good news bears: Inside the adorably unorthodox design of Bears Gratitude - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:00:26 GMT
Here’s the story of how a few little bears led their creators right to an Apple Design Award.
 
Apply for the Swift Student Challenge now through February 23 - Apple Developer Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:00:46 GMT
Submissions for the Swift Student Challenge 2025 are now open through February 23. You have three more weeks to design, test, refine, and submit your app playground for consideration to be named one of 350 winners.
 
Introducing the Advanced Commerce API - Apple Developer Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:00:50 GMT
The App Store facilitates billions of transactions annually to help developers grow their businesses and provide a world-class customer experience. To further support developers’ evolving business models — such as exceptionally large content catalogs, creator experiences, and subscriptions with optional add-ons — we’re introducing the Advanced Commerce API.
 
Apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the EU - Apple Developer Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:00:29 GMT
Starting February 17, 2025: Due to the European Union’s Digital Services Act, apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the European Union until trader status is provided and verified, if necessary.
 
Reminder: Upcoming Changes to the App Store Receipt Signing Intermediate Certificate - Apple Developer Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:00:48 GMT
As part of ongoing efforts to improve security and privacy on Apple platforms, the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate is being updated to use the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm. This certificate is used to sign App Store receipts, which are the proof of purchase for apps and In-App Purchases.
 
Algorithm changes to server connections for Apple Pay on the Web - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:00:14 GMT
Starting next month, Apple will change the supported algorithms that secure server connections for Apple Pay on the Web. In order to maintain uninterrupted service, you’ll need to ensure that your production servers support one or more of the designated six ciphers before February 4, 2025.
 
Hello Developer: January 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:00:19 GMT
In the first edition of the new year: Bring SwiftUI to your app in Cupertino, get ready for the Swift Student Challenge, meet the team behind Oko, and more.
 
Walk this way: How Oko leverages AI to make street crossings more accessible - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:00:06 GMT
Oko is a testament to the power of simplicity.
 
Hello Developer: December 2024 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:00:42 GMT
In this edition: The year in sessions, activities, apps, and games.
 
Get your apps and games ready for the holidays - Apple Developer Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:00:45 GMT
The busiest season on the App Store is almost here. Make sure your apps and games are up to date and ready.
 
Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:00:47 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Enhancements to the App Store featuring process - Apple Developer Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:00:19 GMT
Share your app or game’s upcoming content and enhancements for App Store featuring consideration with new Featuring Nominations in App Store Connect. Submit a nomination to tell our team about a new launch, in-app content, or added functionality. If you’re featured in select placements on the Today tab, you’ll also receive a notification via the App Store Connect app.
 
New Broadcast Push Notification Metrics Now Available in the Push Notifications Console - Apple Developer Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:00:29 GMT
The Push Notifications Console now includes metrics for broadcast push notifications sent in the Apple Push Notification service (APNs) production environment. The console’s interface provides an aggregated view of the broadcast push notifications that are successfully accepted by APNs, the number of devices that receive them, and a snapshot of the maximum number of devices subscribed to your channels.
 
Coding in the kitchen: How Devin Davies whipped up the tasty recipe app Crouton - Apple Developer Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:36 GMT
Let’s get this out of the way: Yes, Devin Davies is an excellent cook. “I’m not, like, a professional or anything,” he says, in the way that people say they’re not good at something when they are.
 
Hello Developer: November 2024 - Apple Developer Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:07 GMT
In this edition: The Swift Pathway, new developer activities around the world, and an interview with the creator of recipe app Crouton.
 
Upcoming changes to the App Store Receipt Signing Intermediate Certificate - Apple Developer Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:00:39 GMT
As part of ongoing efforts to improve security and privacy on Apple platforms, the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate is being updated to use the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm. This certificate is used to sign App Store receipts, which are the proof of purchase for apps and In-App Purchases.
 
TestFlight enhancements to help you reach testers - Apple Developer Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:41 GMT
Beta testing your apps, games, and App Clips is even better with new enhancements to TestFlight. Updates include:
 
Updated agreements now available - Apple Developer Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:50:17 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and its Schedules 1, 2, and 3 have been updated to support updated policies and upcoming features, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below and accept the updated terms in your account.
 
New requirement for app updates in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:10:19 GMT
Starting today, in order to submit updates for apps on the App Store in the European Union (EU) Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect. If you’re a trader, you’ll need to provide your trader information before you can submit your app for review.
 
Apple Push Notification service server certificate update - Apple Developer Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:00:41 GMT
The Certification Authority (CA) for Apple Push Notification service (APNs) is changing. APNs will update the server certificates in sandbox on January 20, 2025, and in production on February 24, 2025. All developers using APNs will need to update their application’s Trust Store to include the new server certificate: SHA-2 Root : USERTrust RSA Certification Authority certificate.
 
Hello Developer: October 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:01:36 GMT
Get your app up to speed, meet the team behind Lies of P, explore new student resources, and more.
 
Masters of puppets: How ROUND8 Studio carved out a niche for Lies of P - Apple Developer Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:00:50 GMT
Lies of P is closer to its surprising source material than you might think.
 
Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:01:37 GMT
We’re thrilled to announce the Swift Student Challenge 2025. The Challenge provides the next generation of student developers the opportunity to showcase their creativity and coding skills by building app playgrounds with Swift.
 
Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and France - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:01 GMT
Apple is committed to making the App Store a safe place for everyone — especially kids. Within the next few months, the following regional age ratings for Australia and France will be implemented in accordance with local laws. No action is needed on your part. Where required by local regulations, regional ratings will appear alongside Apple global age ratings.
 
Update on iPadOS 18 apps distributed in the European Union - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:00:18 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been revised to add iPadOS to Notarization.
 
Win-back offers for auto-renewable subscriptions now available - Apple Developer Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:00:08 GMT
You can now configure win-back offers — a new type of offer for auto-renewable subscriptions — in App Store Connect. Win-back offers allow you to reach previous subscribers and encourage them to resubscribe to your app or game. For example, you can create a pay up front offer for a reduced subscription price of $9.99 for six months, with a standard renewal price of $39.99 per year. Based on your offer configuration, Apple displays these offers to eligible customers in various places, including:
 
Hello Developer: September 2024 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:00:47 GMT
Get your apps ready by digging into these video sessions and resources.
 
Behind the Design: The rhythms of Rytmos - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:59:53 GMT
Rytmos is a game that sounds as good as it looks.
 
It’s Glowtime. - Apple Developer Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:00:01 GMT
Join us for a special Apple Event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT.
 
Upcoming changes to the browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion for EU users - Apple Developer Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:00:36 GMT
By the end of this year, we’ll make changes to the browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion for iOS and iPadOS for users in the EU. These updates come from our ongoing and continuing dialogue with the European Commission about compliance with the Digital Market Act’s requirements in these areas.
 
Upcoming requirements for app distribution in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:00:14 GMT
As a reminder, Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect for apps on the App Store in the European Union (EU) in order to comply with the Digital Services Act.
 
Apple Entrepreneur Camp applications are now open - Apple Developer Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:00:33 GMT
Apple Entrepreneur Camp supports underrepresented founders and developers, and encourages the pipeline and longevity of these entrepreneurs in technology. Attendees benefit from one-on-one code-level guidance, receive unprecedented access to Apple engineers and experts, and become part of the extended global network of Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni.
 
Updates to the StoreKit External Purchase Link Entitlement - Apple Developer Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:00:20 GMT
In response to the announcement by the European Commission in June, we’re making the following changes to Apple’s Digital Markets Act compliance plan. We’re introducing updated terms that will apply this fall for developers with apps in the European Union storefronts of the App Store that use the StoreKit External Purchase Link Entitlement. Key changes include:
 
Hello Developer: August 2024 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:01:16 GMT
Explore the latest developer activities — including sessions, consultations, and labs — all around the world.
 
Behind the Design: Creating the make-believe magic of Lost in Play - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:00:48 GMT
Lost in Play is a game created by and for people who love to play make-believe.
 
Updates to runtime protection in macOS Sequoia - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:00:37 GMT
In macOS Sequoia, users will no longer be able to Control-click to override Gatekeeper when opening software that isn’t signed correctly or notarized. They’ll need to visit System Settings > Privacy & Security to review security information for software before allowing it to run.
 
Hello Developer: July 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:00:13 GMT
Our doors are open. Join us to explore all the new sessions, documentation, and features through online and in-person activities held in 15 cities around the world.
 
Behind the Design: How Gentler Streak approaches fitness with “humanity“ - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:59:27 GMT
Gentler Streak is a different kind of fitness tracker. In fact, to hear cofounder and CEO Katarina Lotrič tell it, it’s not really a fitness tracker at all.
 
Alternative payment options in the EU in visionOS 1.2 - Apple Developer Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:00:58 GMT
Alternative payment options are now supported starting in visionOS 1.2 for apps distributed on the App Store in the EU.
 
Changes for apps in the EU now available in iPadOS 18 beta 2 - Apple Developer Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:00:12 GMT
The changes for apps in the European Union (EU), currently available to iOS users in the 27 EU member countries, can now be tested in iPadOS 18 beta 2 with Xcode 16 beta 2.
 
The App Store on Apple Vision Pro expands to new markets - Apple Developer Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:46 GMT
Apple Vision Pro will launch in China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore on June 28 and in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on July 12. Your apps and games will be automatically available on the App Store in regions you’ve selected in App Store Connect.
 
Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and South Korea - Apple Developer Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:06:41 GMT
Apple is committed to making sure that the App Store is a safe place for everyone — especially kids. Within the next few months, you’ll need to indicate in App Store Connect if your app includes loot boxes available for purchase. In addition, a regional age rating based on local laws will automatically appear on the product page of the apps listed below on the App Store in Australia and South Korea. No other action is needed. Regional age ratings appear in addition to Apple global age ratings.
 
WWDC24 resources and survey - Apple Developer Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:00:32 GMT
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an amazing week. We hope you found value, connection, and fun. You can continue to:
 
WWDC24 highlights - Apple Developer Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:00:59 GMT
Browse the biggest moments from an incredible week of sessions.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 5 - Apple Developer Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:00:05 GMT
Explore the highlights.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 4 - Apple Developer Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT
Find out what’s new across Apple platforms.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 3 - Apple Developer Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:00:17 GMT
Explore new Swift and SwiftUI sessions.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 2 - Apple Developer Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:00:34 GMT
Explore everything announced at WWDC24 >
 
Find out what’s new and download beta releases - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:30:09 GMT
Discover the latest advancements across Apple platforms, including the all-new Apple Intelligence, that can help you create even more powerful, intuitive, and unique experiences.
 
Explore new documentation and sample code from WWDC24 - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:00:39 GMT
Browse new and updated documentation and sample code to learn about the latest technologies, frameworks, and APIs introduced at WWDC24.
 
WWDC24 Design guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:57 GMT
Discover how this year’s design announcements can help make your app shine on Apple platforms.
 
WWDC24 Swift guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:46 GMT
Your guide to everything new in Swift, related tools, and supporting frameworks.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 1 - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:31 GMT
Keynote
 
WWDC24 SwiftUI & UI Frameworks guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:31 GMT
Design and build your apps like never before.
 
WWDC24 Developer Tools guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:30 GMT
Explore a wave of updates to developer tools that make building apps and games easier and more efficient than ever.
 
WWDC24 iOS & iPadOS guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:26 GMT
Your guide to all the new features and tools for building apps for iPhone and iPad.
 
WWDC24 Machine Learning & AI guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:24 GMT
Bring personal intelligence to your apps.
 
WWDC24 Games guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:22 GMT
Create the next generation of games for millions of players worldwide.
 
WWDC24 watchOS guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:17 GMT
Your guide to all the new features and tools for building apps for Apple Watch.
 
WWDC24 sessions schedule, lab requests, guides, and documentation now available - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:13 GMT
WWDC24 is here! Here’s how to make the most of your week:
 
WWDC24 visionOS guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:07 GMT
The infinite canvas is waiting for you.
 
Hello Developer: June 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:30:21 GMT
With WWDC24 just days away, there’s a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get right to it.
 
Watch the WWDC24 Keynote - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:00:04 GMT
WWDC24
 
Watch the WWDC24 Platforms State of the Union - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:58:11 GMT
WWDC24
 
Introducing the 2024 Apple Design Award winners - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:10:16 GMT
Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design.
 
Action packed. - Apple Developer Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:00:50 GMT
One week to go. Don’t miss the exciting reveal of the latest Apple software and technologies.
 
Introducing the 2024 Apple Design Award finalists - Apple Developer Tue, 28 May 2024 15:30:09 GMT
Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design.
 
Coming in swiftly. - Apple Developer Tue, 28 May 2024 15:00:28 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community for an incredible week of technology and creativity — all online and free. WWDC24 takes place from June 10-14.
 
Check out the new Apple Developer Forums - Apple Developer Thu, 23 May 2024 15:00:11 GMT
The Apple Developer Forums have been redesigned for WWDC24 to help developers connect with Apple experts, engineers, and each other to find answers and get advice.