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Motorola Razr Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Is One of These Flip Phones More Sensible Than the Other? - PCMag - Google Thu, 07 May 2026 06:42:58 GMT
  1. Motorola Razr Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Is One of These Flip Phones More Sensible Than the Other? PCMag
  2. Motorola Razr Fold First Impressions: A Standout Foldable CNET
  3. Motorola Beats Apple And Samsung: The Razr Ultra 2026 Debuts Innovative Battery Tech Forbes
  4. Motorola announces 2026 foldables: Razr and Fold U.S. release dates, pricing, specs revealed Mashable
  5. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra 2026: The fight for the best flip phone of the year Android Central
 
Analysis: South Korea's equity market overtakes Canada's as the world's seventh largest, driven by Samsung and SK Hynix, whose stocks have more than doubled YTD (Sangmi Cha/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:54 GMT

Sangmi Cha / Bloomberg:
Analysis: South Korea's equity market overtakes Canada's as the world's seventh largest, driven by Samsung and SK Hynix, whose stocks have more than doubled YTD — South Korea's equity market has overtaken Canada's as the world's seventh largest, propelled by insatiable demand for chips powering artificial intelligence.

 
AT&T Promo Codes and Bundle Deals: Save $50 in May - Wired Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.
 
Target Promo Code: $50 Off | May 2026 - Wired Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get $50 off your next order or up to 50% off site wide with Target coupon codes and Circle deals.
 
Maytag Promo Codes: 15% Off Appliances - Wired Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home for less with these verified Maytag discount codes, military savings, and limited-time closeout offers on washers, dryers, and more.
 
HP Discount Codes: 60% Off May 2026 - Wired Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
 
Groupon Promo Codes: 60% Off in May 2026 - Wired Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock up to 60% off, 40% off packages, and 20% off with top Groupon coupon codes. Explore coupons to save extra on travel getaways, holiday gifts, spa days, and event tickets.
 
Walmart Promo Codes: 65% Off - Wired Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score $10 off with our Walmart promo codes and coupon, and shop flash deals up to 65% off today.
 
Vimeo Promo Code: 40% Off This May 2026 - Wired Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy 25% off a membership, 40% off, plus an additional 10% off annual plans, and more deals to save at Vimeo.
 
Womanizer Coupons: Save 15% in May - Wired Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on the Womanizer Duo Premium and more with our latest Womanizer discount codes.
 
Arm expects the AGI CPU, its own AI chip for data centers, to drive $2B in sales in FY2027 and FY2028, doubling its March 2026 sales guidance for the period (Simon Sharwood/The Register) - Techmeme Thu, 07 May 2026 04:50:04 GMT

Simon Sharwood / The Register:
Arm expects the AGI CPU, its own AI chip for data centers, to drive $2B in sales in FY2027 and FY2028, doubling its March 2026 sales guidance for the period — Someone other than Meta is buying $1bn of its new AGI chips — Chip design company Arm says the datacenter will soon be its biggest source of revenue.

 
Moonshot, the Chinese AI startup behind Kimi chatbot, raised ~$2B at a $20B+ valuation led by Meituan's venture arm; Moonshot's ARR topped $200M in April 2026 (Zheping Huang/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 07 May 2026 04:40:01 GMT

Zheping Huang / Bloomberg:
Moonshot, the Chinese AI startup behind Kimi chatbot, raised ~$2B at a $20B+ valuation led by Meituan's venture arm; Moonshot's ARR topped $200M in April 2026 — Moonshot AI has raised about $2 billion in its latest funding round, signaling growing investor appetite for Chinese startups rivaling Silicon Valley's leaders.

 
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.
 
Bristol Myers Squibb's Massachusetts facility boosted drug production volume for clinical and commercial use by ~40% with AI, a bright spot in US manufacturing (Farah Stockman/New York Times) - Techmeme Thu, 07 May 2026 03:50:01 GMT

Farah Stockman / New York Times:
Bristol Myers Squibb's Massachusetts facility boosted drug production volume for clinical and commercial use by ~40% with AI, a bright spot in US manufacturing — A Bristol Myers Squibb plant that makes cancer drugs was the only manufacturer in the U.S. recognized for innovation by the World Economic Forum this year.

 
Bengaluru-based Pronto, an on-demand home-help service, raised a $20M Series B extension from Lachy Groom at a $200M valuation, up from $100M in March (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 07 May 2026 03:15:01 GMT

Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch:
Bengaluru-based Pronto, an on-demand home-help service, raised a $20M Series B extension from Lachy Groom at a $200M valuation, up from $100M in March — Lachy Groom, one of Silicon Valley's most closely watched solo investors, decided to back Indian startup Pronto just 20 minutes into his first meeting with its 24-year-old founder.

 
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 6, #1060 - CNET Thu, 07 May 2026 02:44:00 GMT
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1,060 for Wednesday, May 6. It's a doozy.
 
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, May 7 - CNET Thu, 07 May 2026 02:40:00 GMT
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 7.
 
FanDuel CEO Amy Howe departs after five years, succeeded by President Christian Genetski, as parent company Flutter reports MAUs fell 3% YoY to 14.4M in Q1 2026 (Christopher Kuo/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 07 May 2026 02:25:01 GMT

Christopher Kuo / Wall Street Journal:
FanDuel CEO Amy Howe departs after five years, succeeded by President Christian Genetski, as parent company Flutter reports MAUs fell 3% YoY to 14.4M in Q1 2026 — Howe presided over FanDuel during a boom in sports betting, even as the rise of prediction-market companies posed increasing competition

 
Anthropic researchers detail "model spec midtraining", which adds a stage between pretraining and fine-tuning to improve generalization from alignment training (Anthropic) - Techmeme Thu, 07 May 2026 02:20:01 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic researchers detail “model spec midtraining”, which adds a stage between pretraining and fine-tuning to improve generalization from alignment training — Sara Price2, Samuel Marks2,†, Jon Kutasov2,† — 1Anthropic Fellows Program; 2Anthropic; †Equal advising

 
Learn Programming Without a Computer - Hack a Day Thu, 07 May 2026 02:00:48 GMT
Presumably aimed at children, NHK World’s Texico program teaches the main ideas about programming without actually using a computer. Instead, it uses items like a toy train, playing cards, and …read more
 
Sources: the US and China are considering recurring talks on the security risks posed by AI models, with Scott Bessent leading the American side (Lingling Wei/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 07 May 2026 01:20:01 GMT

Lingling Wei / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: the US and China are considering recurring talks on the security risks posed by AI models, with Scott Bessent leading the American side — Washington and Beijing recognize that powerful AI models could trigger crises neither side is prepared to manage

 
Making Sense of AT&T's Hiked Prices for Legacy Phone Plans - CNET Thu, 07 May 2026 01:01:20 GMT
Did your older AT&T wireless plan jump in price in April? Here's what's going on.
 
Snap Kitchen Makes Meals Easy. Is the Prepared Meal Delivery Service Worth the Cost? - CNET Thu, 07 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT
As Snap Kitchen expands to 32 states starting May 15, we retested the meals to see how they hold up.
 
A US appeals court strikes down a 2023 FCC rule banning broadband access discrimination based on income, race, and more; Chair Brendan Carr welcomes the ruling (Jon Brodkin/Ars Technica) - Techmeme Thu, 07 May 2026 00:50:13 GMT

Jon Brodkin / Ars Technica:
A US appeals court strikes down a 2023 FCC rule banning broadband access discrimination based on income, race, and more; Chair Brendan Carr welcomes the ruling — An appeals court today struck down federal rules that prohibit discrimination in access to broadband services, delivering a victory to telecom and cable lobby groups.

 
Atari Acquires Rights to the Legendary Wizardry RPGs - Business Wire - Google Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  1. Atari Acquires Rights to the Legendary Wizardry RPGs Business Wire
  2. Atari just bought the rights to the big daddy of PC RPGs, and a reissue campaign is afoot PC Gamer
  3. Atari acquires Wizardry IP from Drecom Niche Gamer
  4. Atari Acquires Rights to All Wizardry Titles geneonline.com
  5. Atari Acquires Five Early 'Wizardry' IP Titles Inven Global
 
Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven – Everything We Learned (Including Snoop Dogg’s Role!) - Xbox Wire - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 23:33:22 GMT
  1. Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven – Everything We Learned (Including Snoop Dogg’s Role!) Xbox Wire
  2. Sega’s Yakuza prequel stars an actor who’s been dead for more than a decade Polygon.com
  3. Stranger Than Heaven looks incredibly ambitious. The Verge
  4. Stranger Than Heaven presentation reveals cast and story details for Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s next game Video Games Chronicle
  5. Stranger Than Heaven Is A Yakuza Prequel With A Star-Studded Cast GameSpot
 
Elon Musk’s Last-Ditch Effort to Control OpenAI: Recruit Sam Altman to Tesla - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 23:23:45 GMT
Messages between Shivon Zilis and Tesla executives reveal plans in 2017 to start a rival AI lab, potentially led by Altman or Demis Hassabis.
 
Roomba Inventor Now Wants You to Own an AI Robot Pet - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 23:13:57 GMT
If your apartment doesn't allow pets, you may want to consider owning a Familiar.
 
A Star Fox remake is heading to Switch 2 on June 25 - Engadget Wed, 06 May 2026 23:12:17 GMT
The reimagining of the N64 game offers a more cinematic take.
 
Scale AI wins a $500M DOD contract through the Chief Digital and AI Office to help sift data and assist in decision-making, after receiving a $100M deal in 2025 (Jen Judson/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 23:10:01 GMT

Jen Judson / Bloomberg:
Scale AI wins a $500M DOD contract through the Chief Digital and AI Office to help sift data and assist in decision-making, after receiving a $100M deal in 2025 — The Pentagon awarded a $500 million contract to Meta Platforms Inc.-backed Scale AI to help sift through data and assist in decision-making …

 
Energizer releases coin lithium batteries that won't cause burning if accidentally swallowed - Engadget Wed, 06 May 2026 23:04:45 GMT
The Ultimate Child Shield batteries also turn the victim's mouth blue.
 
A 1947 Radio Gets A Face Lift - Hack a Day Wed, 06 May 2026 23:00:52 GMT
We’ve all done it. We spy an old radio at a garage sale or resale shop. We know someone should bring it back to life, but it looks like a …read more
 
Musk v. Altman: Shivon Zilis testifies her relationship with Musk didn't influence her duties as an OpenAI board member; she left in 2023 after Musk started xAI (Carly Nairn/Courthouse News Service) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 22:50:01 GMT

Carly Nairn / Courthouse News Service:
Musk v. Altman: Shivon Zilis testifies her relationship with Musk didn't influence her duties as an OpenAI board member; she left in 2023 after Musk started xAI — “When the father of your babies starts a competitive effort and starts recruiting from OpenAI there is nothing to be done,” …

 
Amazon Blink Unveils Its Most Advanced Video Doorbells for New Budget Choices - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 22:45:19 GMT
Blink's security line adds doorbells with 2K resolution at prices under $50.
 
Pokemon scalpers steal Target displays to resell for thousands of dollars - Dexerto - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 22:38:00 GMT
  1. Pokemon scalpers steal Target displays to resell for thousands of dollars Dexerto
  2. Pokémon Scalpers Selling Target's Promotional Displays For Staggering Amount Yahoo
  3. The Target x Pokémon Drop Showed Me Just How Bad the Scalping Problem Is IGN
  4. Pokémon x Target Collection Available Now Pokemon.com
  5. Pokémon mania is so out of control that resellers are making big money flipping Pop-Tarts and other Target collectibles Business Insider
 
Surprise! Nintendo's StarFox Remake Hits Switch 2 on June 25 - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 22:37:00 GMT
It looks like a remake of StarFox 64, but the visuals look impressive.
 
SpaceX is starting to move on from the world's most successful rocket - ArsTechnica Wed, 06 May 2026 22:28:47 GMT
Vandenberg Space Force Base in California is set to become SpaceX's busiest launch site—for now.
 
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Looks Like It Needs Frame Gen to Run Well, and That's a Bad Thing - IGN - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 22:23:37 GMT
  1. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Looks Like It Needs Frame Gen to Run Well, and That's a Bad Thing IGN
  2. Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Includes Goofy Michael Caine Tweet Reference GameSpot
  3. Legacy of the Dark Knight Is Basically Lego Batman: Arkham Knight | New Gameplay Today Game Informer
  4. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Gets the Caped Crusader’s Silly Soul Xbox Wire
  5. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight balances fan service with an Arkham-style open world Engadget
 
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 7, #591 - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 22:22:58 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 7, No. 591.
 
Google Search Will Start Showing You More Ways to Go Down Rabbit Holes - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 22:18:00 GMT
The AI-generated search results will offer related information and include first-person advice from Reddit and other online forums.
 
Anthropic raises Claude Code usage limits, credits new deal with SpaceX - ArsTechnica Wed, 06 May 2026 22:09:14 GMT
Deal follows others with Microsoft, Amazon, and more.
 
Nintendo announces a new Star Fox for the Switch 2 - The Verge - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 22:07:46 GMT
  1. Nintendo announces a new Star Fox for the Switch 2 The Verge
  2. Star Fox Direct sees Fox McCloud and crew prepare for liftoff on Nintendo Switch 2 June 25 nintendo.com
  3. Nintendo announces new Star Fox for Switch 2 in surprise Nintendo Direct Polygon.com
  4. A Star Fox Remake Is Heading To Switch 2 On June 25 Engadget
  5. Video: Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Star Fox 64 graphics comparison Nintendo Everything
 
Filing: Meta asks a judge to overturn the jury's verdict in the Los Angeles social media addiction trial or order a new trial, citing Section 230 protections (Diana Novak Jones/Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 22:05:52 GMT

Diana Novak Jones / Reuters:
Filing: Meta asks a judge to overturn the jury's verdict in the Los Angeles social media addiction trial or order a new trial, citing Section 230 protections — Meta Platforms (META.O) has asked a Los Angeles judge to throw out a jury's verdict finding the company liable for a woman's depression …

 
TSMC taps wind power as AI chip demand soars, Taiwan feels energy crunch - ArsTechnica Wed, 06 May 2026 21:47:27 GMT
TSMC backs renewables during record demand for energy-hungry chip manufacturing.
 
More Than Half of Gen Z Users Cancel and Renew Streaming Services for a Single Title, Won’t Purchase Full-Price Video Games, New Study Finds - Variety - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 21:39:00 GMT
  1. More Than Half of Gen Z Users Cancel and Renew Streaming Services for a Single Title, Won’t Purchase Full-Price Video Games, New Study Finds Variety
  2. IGN Entertainment releases internal data as public report, developed by Kantar and UC Berkeley GamesIndustry.biz
  3. 62% of hardcore players no longer buy full-price games, survey suggests Video Games Chronicle
  4. Study: Gen Z Loves Theatrical, Cold On Physical Media Dark Horizons
  5. More Than 50% Of Hardcore Gamers Don't Buy Full-Priced Games Anymore, Survey Finds Pure Xbox
 
Hackers abuse Google ads for GoDaddy ManageWP login phishing - Bleeping Computer Wed, 06 May 2026 21:36:06 GMT
A phishing campaign delivered through Google sponsored search results is targeting credentials for ManageWP, GoDaddy's platform for managing fleets of WordPress websites. [...]
 
Court strikes down FCC anti-discrimination rule opposed by Internet providers - ArsTechnica Wed, 06 May 2026 21:33:39 GMT
Chairman Brendan Carr celebrates FCC court loss in case over Biden-era rule.
 
Google Chrome Might Have Installed an AI Model Onto Your Device Without You Knowing - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 21:31:00 GMT
Here's how to figure out if you have the 4GB AI model and how to get rid of it.
 
Google Chrome Might Have Installed an AI Model Onto Your Device Without You Knowing - CNET - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 21:31:00 GMT
  1. Google Chrome Might Have Installed an AI Model Onto Your Device Without You Knowing CNET
  2. Chrome’s AI features may be hogging 4GB of your computer storage The Verge
  3. Google Chrome Is Downloading a 4GB AI Model Onto Your Device Without Consent, Researcher Warns Gizmodo
  4. Why Chrome may have quietly downloaded a 4GB file to your PC - and how to get rid of it ZDNET
  5. Google Chrome 'silently' downloads 4GB AI model to your device without permission, report claims — researcher says practice may violate EU law, waste thousands of kilowatts of energy Tom's Hardware
 
Canadian officials claim OpenAI violated federal and provincial privacy laws - Engadget Wed, 06 May 2026 21:24:34 GMT
Regulators took issue with the amount of personal data the company collected and its approach to consent.
 
A Kid With a Fake Mustache Tricked an Online Age-Verification Tool - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 21:24:18 GMT
To stop children from bypassing its age checks, Meta is revamping its age-verification tools with an AI system that analyzes images and videos for “visual cues,” such as height and bone structure.
 
Spooked by Mythos, Trump suddenly realized AI safety testing might be good - ArsTechnica Wed, 06 May 2026 21:20:14 GMT
Trump forced to admit Biden was right on AI safety testing.
 
Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 21:15:00 GMT
  1. Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel 9to5Google
  2. Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 [Gallery] 9to5Google
  3. Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 Releases for Pixel Phones Droid Life
  4. Android 17 QPR2 beta update focuses on bug fixes and system stability improvements Latest news from Azerbaijan
  5. Android 17 Makes Daily Pixel Use Easier, Eight Changes That Fix Long-Standing Frustrations Qoo Media
 
Snap's $400 million deal with Perplexity is dead - Engadget Wed, 06 May 2026 21:04:35 GMT
The planned AI search feature for Snapchat never fully rolled out.
 
Google Says Pixel Phones Won't Get Apple's Liquid Glass Design - MacRumors - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 20:57:31 GMT
  1. Google Says Pixel Phones Won't Get Apple's Liquid Glass Design MacRumors
  2. Liquid Glass for Android is ‘not happening,’ at least not for Pixels 9to5Google
  3. Android isn’t getting a Liquid Glass-style redesign. The Verge
  4. Google just teased "frosted glass" for Android ahead of I/O Sportskeeda Tech
  5. Liquid Glass on Android Hopes Crushed Droid Life
 
Snap reports Q1 revenue up 12% YoY to $1.53B, in line with est., and says it ended its $400M Perplexity deal announced in November; SNAP drops 4%+ after hours (Jonathan Vanian/CNBC) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 20:45:02 GMT

Jonathan Vanian / CNBC:
Snap reports Q1 revenue up 12% YoY to $1.53B, in line with est., and says it ended its $400M Perplexity deal announced in November; SNAP drops 4%+ after hours — Snap shares dropped about 4% in extended trading after the company reported first-quarter earnings on Wednesday …

 
Best Desks of 2026: I’ve Spent Nearly 4,000 Hours Testing Desks. These Are the Ones You Want - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 20:42:00 GMT
CNET experts have tested these desks for hours to find the best selections for your office, game room or hobby room.
 
DoorDash reports Q1 revenue up 33% YoY to $4.04B, vs. $4.14B est., and forecasts Q2 marketplace gross order value above estimates; DASH jumps 11%+ after hours (Koyena Das/Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 20:35:44 GMT

Koyena Das / Reuters:
DoorDash reports Q1 revenue up 33% YoY to $4.04B, vs. $4.14B est., and forecasts Q2 marketplace gross order value above estimates; DASH jumps 11%+ after hours — DoorDash (DASH.O) on Wednesday forecast second-quarter marketplace gross order value above analysts' estimates …

 
Arm reports Q4 revenue up 20% YoY to $1.5B, says AGI CPU demand will drive $2B in sales in 2027 and 2028, over 2x its prior guidance; ARM jumps 11%+ after hours (Michael Acton/Financial Times) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 20:26:54 GMT

Michael Acton / Financial Times:
Arm reports Q4 revenue up 20% YoY to $1.5B, says AGI CPU demand will drive $2B in sales in 2027 and 2028, over 2x its prior guidance; ARM jumps 11%+ after hours — SoftBank-backed UK group says its first in-house semiconductor has drawn strong demand — Arm on Wednesday said demand …

 
Best Standing Desks of 2026 - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Upgrade your setup to include a standing desk and do away with the days of stiffness and fatigue.
 
Microsoft made Copilot a co-author on every VS Code project, reverted after developers revolted - TechSpot Wed, 06 May 2026 20:04:00 GMT

A recent pull request effectively turned Copilot into a "co-author" for every programming project created in Visual Studio Code – even when the programmer behind the screen did not use Copilot at all. Users informed Microsoft that they did not like the change, criticizing the company for adding more "slop"...

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Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 7, #1061 - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:52 GMT
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for May 7, No. 1,061.
 
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 7, #1783 - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:51 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for May 7, No. 1,783.
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 7 #795 - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:36 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for May 7, No. 795.
 
Direct FDM Printing with Granules - Hack a Day Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:35 GMT
The idea of FDM 3D printing using granules rather than filament is an appealing one: rather than having to wrangle spools of filament that need to adhere to strict dimensions …read more
 
I've Tested Dozens of 3D Printers and These Are the Best for Everyone - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT
No matter what you're looking for in a 3D printer, we've found the best around in 2026.
 
This 4-Tool Head 3D Printer Is So Much Fun I Gave It an Editors' Choice Award - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Snapmaker has made some wild 3D printers over the years, but the new U1 might be the best yet.
 
Google DeepMind Will Train AI Models on the MMORPG Eve Online - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 19:58:08 GMT
The AI lab has taken a minority stake in the gaming company behind the incredibly complex 23-year-old space simulator.
 
Trump’s Team Wants Him to Accept an Iran Deal He’s Already Rejected - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 19:32:03 GMT
As chaotic negotiations over the end of the Iran war continue, US negotiators think they have the framework for a deal in place. Now they just have to sell the president on it.
 
Hackers used Daemon Tools' own website to silently install backdoors on thousands of PCs for nearly a month - TechSpot Wed, 06 May 2026 19:17:00 GMT

Cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky found that the attack compromised multiple versions of Daemon Tools, from 12.5.0.2421 through 12.5.0.2434. What made the campaign particularly difficult to detect was that the malicious installers were distributed directly from the official website and signed with legitimate digital certificates belonging to AVB Disc Soft, the...

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LIVESTREAM RECAP: Early Look at The Sims 4 Update for May 12th, 2026 - Sims Community - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 19:14:49 GMT
  1. LIVESTREAM RECAP: Early Look at The Sims 4 Update for May 12th, 2026 Sims Community
  2. The Sims 4 Is Getting A Massive (And Desperately Needed) Overhaul GameSpot
  3. The Sims Team Can’t Stop Promoting Upcoming Sims 4 Fixes Sims Community
  4. The Sims 4 Laundry List for May 12 Update (Quality of Life Updates and Free Content) KeenGamer
  5. 'The Sims 4' RoadMap Details Upcoming Quality of Life Updates, Free Content and More Worthplaying
 
Google's AI search results will now turn to Reddit for expert advice - Engadget Wed, 06 May 2026 18:57:49 GMT
AI responses now also recommend in-depth articles and links to sources you already subscribe to.
 
NFL 2K Game Is No Longer In Development - Insider Gaming - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 18:45:03 GMT
  1. NFL 2K Game Is No Longer In Development Insider Gaming
  2. 2K's NFL Game Is Dead, Take-Two CEO Rules Out Return to Baseball Games IGN
  3. ‘That sucks’: Highly anticipated NFL 2K reboot cancelled Yahoo Tech
  4. 2K’s “Non-Simulation” NFL Title “Didn’t Work Out Creatively” But The Do... GamingBolt
  5. Boss confirms NFL 2K revival ‘didn’t work out creatively’, 6 years after multi-game announcement Video Games Chronicle
 
Mina the Hollower, from the studio behind Shovel Knight, arrives on May 29 - Engadget Wed, 06 May 2026 18:41:16 GMT
The gothic horror-inspired action-adventure game from the makers of Shovel Knight maker is almost here.
 
Mina The Hollower Finally Has A Release Date, At Long Last - GameSpot - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 18:39:51 GMT
  1. Mina The Hollower Finally Has A Release Date, At Long Last GameSpot
  2. Mina The Hollower Finally Launches Later This Month Game Informer
  3. Mina The Hollower, From The Studio Behind Shovel Knight, Arrives On May 29 Engadget
  4. Shovel Knight Dev's Excellent Pixel Art Zelda-Like Finally Has a Release Date 80 Level
  5. Mina the Hollower: 8-bit action game with engaging exploration mechanics DLCompare.com
 
Critical vm2 sandbox bug lets attackers execute code on hosts - Bleeping Computer Wed, 06 May 2026 18:38:38 GMT
A critical vulnerability in the popular Node.js sandboxing library vm2 allows escaping the sandbox and executing arbitrary code on the host system. [...]
 
Relax, Xbox Owners: Copilot's Not Invading Your Game Console - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:37:31 GMT
Microsoft is shelving the idea of bringing Copilot AI to all its gaming platforms.
 
Myst and Riven remakes head to PlayStation, Xbox, and Microsoft Store - TechSpot Wed, 06 May 2026 18:36:00 GMT

On the PS5, players will have access to HDR and 4K gameplay as well as PS5 Pro enhancements and support for ray tracing. HDR / 4K and ray tracing are also supported on the Xbox and Microsoft Store versions, we're told.

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Taking Polyphony to a New Level - Hack a Day Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:04 GMT
There are all manner of musical synthesis techniques, from the early electromechanical instruments through analogue tape systhesis, the all-electronic waveform synthesisers of the 1960s onwards, and Yamaha’s FM systhesis of …read more
 
Anthropic Gets in Bed With SpaceX as the AI Race Turns Weird - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 18:28:52 GMT
In an unexpected turn, the two companies signed a deal for Anthropic to use computing resources from Elon Musk’s xAI.
 
How to Collect on Apple's $250 Million AI iPhone Settlement - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
The company will start paying the quarter-billion-dollar sum to settle a lawsuit over delayed and missing AI features.
 
MIT BrainTrust supports neighbors living with brain injuries - MIT Wed, 06 May 2026 18:25:00 GMT
Nearly 100 MIT students participate in a buddy program that assists Boston-area residents.
 
Anthropic is doubling Claude Code rate limits after deal with SpaceX - Engadget Wed, 06 May 2026 18:16:22 GMT
The company is also interested in SpaceX's planned orbital data centers.
 
Apple iPhone Fold, Google Pixel 11, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Other Phones Left to Launch in 2026 - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:11:08 GMT
While we've already seen multiple phone launches so far, Samsung, Apple and Google are gearing up for some very exciting announcements (including an all-new wide-screen Galaxy Fold) this year.
 
New Cisco DoS flaw requires manual reboot to revive devices - Bleeping Computer Wed, 06 May 2026 18:06:21 GMT
Cisco patched a Crosswork Network Controller and Network Services Orchestrator denial-of-service vulnerability that requires manually rebooting targeted systems for recovery. [...]
 
Using AI for Just 10 Minutes Might Make You Lazy and Dumb, Study Shows - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT
New research suggests that reliance on AI assistants can have a negative impact on people’s ability to think and problem solve.
 
BioShock, game prices, GTA, the disappearing NFL deal and more: An interview with Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick - Game File | Stephen Totilo - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 17:58:27 GMT
  1. BioShock, game prices, GTA, the disappearing NFL deal and more: An interview with Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Game File | Stephen Totilo
  2. The CEO behind 'Grand Theft Auto' doesn't drink, smoke, or play video games Business Insider
  3. Why the pricing on Grand Theft Auto 6 could be a video game sector catalyst (TTWO:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha
  4. GTA VI Launch Date Puts Take Two’s Growth Story In Sharp Focus Yahoo Finance
  5. The CEO behind GTA VI doesn’t play video games. He's betting $1B on the decade's biggest game launch Fortune
 
Roku and TCL face lawsuit over software updates that allegedly brick smart TVs - TechSpot Wed, 06 May 2026 17:53:00 GMT

The lawsuit alleges that a series of updates pushed to certain Roku-powered TVs introduced recurring issues that, in some cases, rendered the devices unusable. The models named include Roku Select Series and Roku Plus Series sets, along with TCL's 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-series TVs running Roku OS.

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You Can Now Sign Up for Hulu Plus Live TV via Fubo - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 17:50:00 GMT
Plus, Fubo says it's launching an AI assistant in the fall.
 
Our Favorite Last-Minute Mother's Day Gifts for 2026 - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 17:43:00 GMT
Mother's Day is almost here, but finding an amazing last-minute gift for Mom isn't totally impossible. Check out these outstanding gifts, all hand-picked by our expert editors.
 
Mexico City Is Sinking. A Powerful NASA Satellite Just Revealed How Fast - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 17:35:06 GMT
A new NASA map shows how the sinking of Mexico City is uneven, with areas registering up to 2 centimeters per month.
 
Google just bought a stake in the maker of Eve Online to train its AI models - Engadget Wed, 06 May 2026 17:22:48 GMT
DeepMind will research player behavior in the space-based RPG.
 
Report: SpaceX IPO gives Musk unchecked power and forbids investor lawsuits - ArsTechnica Wed, 06 May 2026 17:20:06 GMT
Anyone who buys into SpaceX IPO must waive right to sue the firm, report says.
 
Switch 2 Reportedly Too Good a Deal, Investors Want That Fixed - GameSpot - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 17:15:28 GMT
  1. Switch 2 Reportedly Too Good a Deal, Investors Want That Fixed GameSpot
  2. Nintendo Under Pressure to Raise Switch 2 Prices to Protect Margins Bloomberg.com
  3. Nintendo Under Pressure to Raise Switch 2 Console Price, as Hardware Currently Sold at a Loss — Report IGN
  4. Nintendo investors think Nintendo should raise the price of Switch 2 or stop selling the Japanese-exclusive model GoNintendo
  5. Nintendo Being Pressured To Raise Switch 2 Prices Insider Gaming
 
MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy has reportedly laid off even more staff - Engadget Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:28 GMT
Around 170 roles are said to be affected.
 
AI On Every Machine: The LLM You Probably Didn’t Want - Hack a Day Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:21 GMT
It’s been a story of the last week or so if you follow the kind of news channels a Hackaday scribe does, that Google have quietly installed an LLM as …read more
 
Poor Start for PS5 Exclusive Saros as First Sales Data Emerges - Push Square - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Poor Start for PS5 Exclusive Saros as First Sales Data Emerges Push Square
 
Google DeepMind partners with EVE Online for AI model testing - ArsTechnica Wed, 06 May 2026 16:56:49 GMT
Move comes as CCP Games spends $120M to go independent, rebrands as Fenris Creations.
 
'Legally Blonde' Prequel 'Elle' Gets New Pinkified Teaser Trailer - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 16:55:00 GMT
The Prime Video series premieres this summer.
 
I Am Begging AI Companies to Stop Naming Features After Human Processes - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 16:51:12 GMT
Anthropic announced “dreaming” for AI agents to sort through “memories” at its developer conference. Can we not?
 
Game engines were built for video games, but Japan is finding more interesting things to do with them - TechSpot Wed, 06 May 2026 16:49:00 GMT

A recent report by Nikkei Asia highlights several interesting cases in which 3D engines are being used for far more than simply powering commercial video games. Japanese sources describe the "extended life" of popular SDKs such as Unity and Unreal Engine, which together account for around 70% of the traditional...

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DAEMON Tools devs confirm breach, release malware-free version - Bleeping Computer Wed, 06 May 2026 16:43:30 GMT
Disc Soft Limited, the maker of DAEMON Tools Lite, confirmed that the software had been trojanized in a supply chain attack and released a new, malware-free version. [...]
 
The animated version of the iconic "Hello, world" image reveals striking new details - ArsTechnica Wed, 06 May 2026 16:42:30 GMT
What's going on with those satellites, anyway?
 
FDA vaccine studies censored by Trump admin after finding benefits of shots - ArsTechnica Wed, 06 May 2026 16:19:58 GMT
FDA has suppressed studies on COVID-19 vaccines and Shingrix, a shingles vaccine.
 
Anthropic's Claude Managed Agents can now "dream," sort of - ArsTechnica Wed, 06 May 2026 16:15:27 GMT
Also, 5-hour usage limits will double for Pro and Max users of Claude Code.
 
World Cup 2026: Peacock Adds New Streaming Features for Spanish-Language Coverage - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 16:14:00 GMT
Telemundo's FIFA coverage on the platform will also include free-to-watch matches.
 
Nvidia partners with Corning to build the fiber optic backbone for next-gen AI data centers - TechSpot Wed, 06 May 2026 16:10:00 GMT

Nvidia said the deal will expand Corning's US-based optical connectivity manufacturing capacity tenfold and boost its domestic fiber production capacity by more than 50%. Collectively, the new facilities will create north of 3,000 high-paying jobs, we are told. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed, nor was a timeline...

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Sid Meier’s Civilization VII ‘Test of Time’ update launches May 19 - Gematsu - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 16:09:06 GMT
  1. Sid Meier’s Civilization VII ‘Test of Time’ update launches May 19 Gematsu
  2. ‘We got it wrong’ with Civilization VII, says boss, as major update announced Video Games Chronicle
  3. Firaxis Announces Civilization VII's Test of Time Update for May 19 TechPowerUp
  4. Civ 7 is getting 'by far the most-requested addition' later this month, but I'm more interested in whether it'll finally feel fully baked PC Gamer
  5. Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 announces Test of Time update Nintendo Everything
 
Google teases Fitbit Air launch on Thursday, May 7 - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 15:52:00 GMT
  1. Google teases Fitbit Air launch on Thursday, May 7 9to5Google
  2. Google Fitbit Air launches tomorrow with no screen and a big AI health push Gadgets & Wearables
  3. Google's answer to Whoop could debut as soon as tomorrow Android Central
  4. The new Fitbit has a release date, and it's closer than you think Android Police
  5. Google teases “Fitbit Air” launch Thursday. The Verge
 
Hackers Hate AI Slop Even More Than You Do - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 15:49:12 GMT
It's not just you. Scammers, hackers, and other cybercriminals are complaining about “AI shit” flooding platforms where they discuss cyberattacks and other illegal activity.
 
Google's Gemma 4 AI models get 3x speed boost by predicting future tokens - ArsTechnica Wed, 06 May 2026 15:44:20 GMT
Up to 3x the speed with no loss of quality—is it too good to be true?
 
Google’s Gemma 4 AI models get 3x speed boost by predicting future tokens - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 15:44:20 GMT
  1. Google’s Gemma 4 AI models get 3x speed boost by predicting future tokens Ars Technica
  2. Accelerating Gemma 4: faster inference with multi-token prediction drafters blog.google
  3. Google AI Releases Multi-Token Prediction (MTP) Drafters for Gemma 4: Delivering Up to 3x Faster Inference Without Quality Loss MarkTechPost
  4. Google uses speculative decoding to speed up Gemma 4 by 3x thestack.technology
  5. In - depth Review of Google Gemma 4: The Most Powerful Edge - Side Model, Not Perfect but Well - Suited for Mobile Phones 36氪
 
The quiet reinvention of search in the age of AI - TechSpot Wed, 06 May 2026 15:42:00 GMT

"Search is dead" has been a recurring headline for years. First, it was social media that was supposed to replace it. Then apps. Then, voice assistants. Now it's generative AI.

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New method found to watch YouTube on Nintendo Switch 2, but with caveats - Nintendo Everything - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 15:37:40 GMT
  1. New method found to watch YouTube on Nintendo Switch 2, but with caveats Nintendo Everything
  2. A newly discovered Switch 2 hack let’s you do even more with Nintendo’s console Polygon.com
  3. Nintendo Switch 2 Exploit Finally Gets YouTube Working Via Free Game GAMINGbible
  4. You Can Watch YouTube On Switch 2, But It Isn't Pretty Nintendo Life
  5. A random, janky method for watching YouTube on Switch 2 has been discovered GoNintendo
 
Why Opposed Piston Internal Combustion Engines Are Great - Hack a Day Wed, 06 May 2026 15:30:28 GMT
Converting the ignition of a fuel-air mixture into usable mechanical energy lies at the core of a dizzying number of internal combustion engines developed over the course of more than …read more
 
Chrome downloads a 4GB AI file without user consent, researcher alleges - Engadget Wed, 06 May 2026 15:20:22 GMT
At least there's a toggle to easily turn this off.
 
iPadOS 26.5 will add three new features for iPad, here’s what’s coming - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 15:20:00 GMT
  1. iPadOS 26.5 will add three new features for iPad, here’s what’s coming 9to5Mac
  2. iOS 26.5 arrives soon. Here are the new features to know. Mashable
  3. iOS 26.5 makes Reminders app better by improving one of my top features 9to5Mac
  4. iOS 26.5 to Introduce Encrypted RCS, Maps Changes, and New EU Features TechRepublic
  5. Encrypted RCS between Android and iPhone launching with iOS 26.5 9to5Google
 
Here's what has to happen if NASA wants to land on the Moon every month - ArsTechnica Wed, 06 May 2026 14:56:20 GMT
NASA is serious about taking more shots on goal, but some of them need to start landing.
 
A single Micron SSD can now store 245TB and use half the power of hard drives - TechSpot Wed, 06 May 2026 14:56:00 GMT

The recently introduced 6600 ION SSD is available in both U.2 and E3.L form factors and can provide up to 245 terabytes of storage in a single drive. Micron describes the new unit as the highest-capacity commercially available SSD in the industry, in line with other high-capacity drives released in...

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Infants are bleeding out after parents decline vitamin K shots given at birth - ArsTechnica Wed, 06 May 2026 14:30:47 GMT
Hospitals report more parents are declining vitamin K shots for their newborns.
 
All Of The Best Cosplay From Lvl Up Expo 2026 - Kotaku - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 14:26:15 GMT
All Of The Best Cosplay From Lvl Up Expo 2026 Kotaku
 
Apple is paying $250 million after overselling AI features before they actually worked - TechSpot Wed, 06 May 2026 14:17:00 GMT

The complaints focused on how Apple marketed its AI features alongside the iPhone 16 and certain iPhone 15 models. Consumers who purchased those handsets between June 2024 and March 2025 may be eligible for payments of up to $95 per device. Apple denied any wrongdoing as part of the settlement.

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Best Carry-On Suitcases (2026): Away, Rimowa, Tumi - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 14:13:19 GMT
I feel about luggage carousels the same way I feel about head lice: avoid at all costs. These are the best carry-on suitcases for those who never want to check a bag again.
 
Why ransomware attacks succeed even when backups exist - Bleeping Computer Wed, 06 May 2026 14:04:14 GMT
Backups don't fail because they're missing, they fail because attackers destroy them first. Acronis explains how ransomware targets backup systems before encryption, leaving no path to recovery. [...]
 
The 10 Essential Gadgets Every Homeowner Should Have - bgr.com - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 14:02:00 GMT
The 10 Essential Gadgets Every Homeowner Should Have bgr.comView Full Coverage on Google News
 
Retrotechtacular: Julius Sumner Miller Breaks Lamps with Magnets - Hack a Day Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:43 GMT
If you watched the Mickey Mouse Club way back when, you might remember Professor Wonderful, who was, in reality, physics professor [Julius Sumner Miller]. He also had his own show, …read more
 
Samsung’s stable One UI 8.5 update officially lands on older Galaxy phones - Android Central - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 13:57:46 GMT
  1. Samsung’s stable One UI 8.5 update officially lands on older Galaxy phones Android Central
  2. Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Official Rollout Starts May 6 samsung.com
  3. Samsung's Next Big Android Update Is Out Now. Here Are the Phones That Will Get It PCMag
  4. Samsung starts stable One UI 8.5 rollout for Galaxy devices today 9to5Google
  5. ‘Waiting A Long Time’—Samsung Delays Free Android Upgrade Forbes
 
Scientists create "living plastic" that can self-destruct on command - TechSpot Wed, 06 May 2026 13:51:00 GMT

Scientists at the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology have developed a "living plastic" with a built-in kill switch. The material contains spores from engineered Bacillus subtilis, a common soil bacterium, that remain inactive during normal use.

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Ars Asks: Share your shell and show us your tricked-out terminals! - ArsTechnica Wed, 06 May 2026 13:32:47 GMT
A celebration of the tweaks and customizations that make life easier at the CLI.
 
A Library Dedicated Solely to the Epstein Files Is Opening in New York - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT
The Institute for Primary Facts has compiled more than 3.5 million pages of the Epstein files for public display at the newly opened Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room.
 
Microsoft Edge stores all your saved passwords unencrypted in memory - TechSpot Wed, 06 May 2026 13:16:00 GMT

Security researcher Tom Jøran Sønstebyseter Rønning recently shared evidence that Microsoft's web browser-based password manager stores all of its saved passwords in memory without encryption while running. He released and demonstrated a simple proof of concept that displays the passwords and their associated accounts.

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MuddyWater hackers use Chaos ransomware as a decoy in attacks - Bleeping Computer Wed, 06 May 2026 13:02:52 GMT
The MuddyWater Iranian hackers disguised their operations as a Chaos ransomware attack, relying on  Microsoft Teams social engineering to gain access and establish persistence. [...]
 
Zest Maps Is the AI-Powered ‘Spiritual Successor to Foursquare’ - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT
This new app tracks every time you swipe your card at a cool restaurant—and tells all your friends.
 
How do you kill a tank-sized monster in Kill Team? - Warhammer Community - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 12:58:03 GMT
  1. How do you kill a tank-sized monster in Kill Team? Warhammer Community
  2. Warhammer 40K: The Tyranid Red Terror Returns! Bell of Lost Souls
  3. NEW 'WARHAMMER 40,000: KILL TEAM' HEADS TO PREORDER ICv2
  4. Warhammer 40k Kill Team gets game-changing boss monsters in new preview wargamer.com
  5. Mountainside Tabletop take on the Red Terror Warhammer Community
 
Webinar: Why network incidents escalate and how to fix response gaps - Bleeping Computer Wed, 06 May 2026 12:56:32 GMT
Most network incidents don't escalate due to a lack of alerts; they escalate when response breaks down. This webinar explores how to fix gaps in triage, enrichment, and coordination. [...]
 
'iPhone Ultra' Could Be Industry's Most Repairable Foldable - MacRumors - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 12:51:52 GMT
  1. 'iPhone Ultra' Could Be Industry's Most Repairable Foldable MacRumors
  2. iPhone Ultra isn’t a foldable iPhone – it’s an iPad that makes calls Tech Advisor
  3. The iPhone's BlackBerry Moment spyglass.org
  4. A foldable iPhone dummy — on video. The Verge
  5. The Foldable iPhone Should Be Apple's Next Fancy Gadget PCMag
 
More than just an SUV? Rivian is working on more R2 variants. - ArsTechnica Wed, 06 May 2026 12:48:53 GMT
Without giving much away, CEO RJ Scaringe teased the idea of an R2 pickup and an R2X.
 
AMD warns gaming revenue will plunge over 20% as memory prices drive up PC hardware costs - TechSpot Wed, 06 May 2026 12:46:00 GMT

AMD's first-quarter results were good news for investors. Revenue hit $10.3 billion, up 38% year over year, while the data center segment climbed 57% to $5.8 billion on the back of Epyc CPUs and Instinct GPUs. Client and Gaming also improved, rising 23% to $3.6 billion, with gaming revenue up...

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7 Best Digital Notebooks (2026): reMarkable, Kobo, Kindle - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 12:35:00 GMT
These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.
 
Could a $2.6 billion UK lawsuit force PlayStation to lower its 30% commission fee? - The Game Business - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 12:31:34 GMT
  1. Could a $2.6 billion UK lawsuit force PlayStation to lower its 30% commission fee? The Game Business
  2. PlayStation users could get refunds in Sony settlement The Hill
  3. PS5 Lawsuit Settlement: Sony to Pay $7.8M in Credits to Eligible Users Complex
  4. PlayStation Pricing Is On Trial Again, As Sony Fights For 30-Percent Fees Kotaku
  5. What to Know About Sony’s $7.85 Million PlayStation Settlement WIRED
 
A major study claiming ChatGPT improves student learning has been retracted - TechSpot Wed, 06 May 2026 12:03:00 GMT

By the time of the retraction, the paper had already traveled far. Published in May 2025 in Humanities & Social Sciences Communications, it attempted to measure ChatGPT's impact by combining results from 51 separate studies. The authors compared outcomes between students who used the chatbot and those who did not,...

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ReMarkable Paper Pure Tablet Review: Back to Basics - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 12:02:00 GMT
After six years, the ReMarkable 2 gets a replacement in the form of the ReMarkable Paper Pure.
 
reMarkable Paper Pure review: Great hardware held back by bad philosophy - Engadget Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT
There's an obvious conflict between business and ordinary users.
 
reMarkable’s new Paper Pure tablet goes back to basics with a monochrome screen - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. reMarkable’s new Paper Pure tablet goes back to basics with a monochrome screen TechCrunch
  2. The Remarkable Paper Pure is the best digital notepad I’ve ever used The Verge
  3. Remarkable's New Tablet Wins Me Over for Writing and Sketching. And My Kid Loves It, Too CNET
  4. I tested the $399 ReMarkable Paper Pure, the perfect starter tablet for writers CNN
  5. Meet ReMarkable’s Brand-New Digital Notebook WIRED
 
reMarkable's Paper Pure is its new entry-level slate - Engadget Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT
It's consciously designed to appeal more to corporate buyers.
 
Best Indoor Security Cameras (2026): For Homes and Apartments - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 11:32:00 GMT
Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully before inviting one into your home.
 
iPhone 18 Pro CAD Leak Reignites the Dynamic Island Debate - MacRumors - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 11:26:55 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro CAD Leak Reignites the Dynamic Island Debate MacRumors
  2. iPhone 18 Pro: Three new design updates are coming this year 9to5Mac
  3. Here’s When Apple Will Launch iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max And iPhone Ultra Forbes
  4. iPhone 18 Pro has broken a four-year curse, leaked image shows PhoneArena
  5. No Signal? No Problem: How the iPhone 18 Pro Max Kills "Dead Zones" Forever Geeky Gadgets
 
Microsoft kills Gaming Copilot for Xbox consoles and mobile - TechSpot Wed, 06 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

It was only two months ago at GDC 2026 when Sonali Yadav, Xbox's Gaming AI partner group product manager, said Gaming Copilot would be coming to current-gen Microsoft consoles, with the rollout expected to take place this year.

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Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 11:02:00 GMT
I tested all the major webcams across the price spectrum in attempts to find the very best. Here's what I learned.
 
Apple Will Pay $250 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Siri’s AI Features - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 10:41:37 GMT
If you bought an iPhone 15 or 16 in the US, you could be set to pocket up to $95 per device as part of the settlement.
 
Focal Mu-So Hekla Soundbar Review: Dolby Atmos With 1 Speaker - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Focal Mu-so Hekla can almost replace a multi-speaker surround-sound setup.
 
Best Water Leak Detectors (2026): Moen, Phyn, TP-Link - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 10:28:00 GMT
Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.
 
Frame Generation Doesn't Fix Bad Performance! - TechSpot Wed, 06 May 2026 10:21:00 GMT
Lego Batman is advertising 60 FPS, but it's really 15 FPS. Frame generation is supposed to make good performance better, not hide the fact that a game is running poorly. Lego Batman's spec sheet just crossed that line.
 
Xbox announces leadership changes as it stops development of Gaming Copilot for console - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 10:13:51 GMT
  1. Xbox announces leadership changes as it stops development of Gaming Copilot for console GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Microsoft Xbox CEO overhauls leadership amid sinking sales: 'We need to evolve how we work' CNBC
  3. Microsoft’s new Xbox chief nixes Gaming Copilot for mobile and console, shakes up leadership GeekWire
  4. Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Jumps as Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Kills Copilot for Consoles TipRanks
  5. Xbox Is Ditching Microsoft's Copilot AI Engadget
 
Smeg Forte Stand Mixer Review: Big Power, Mixed Results - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 10:04:00 GMT
Smeg’s new retro-looking Forte stand mixer packs some serious power, but its performance isn’t as polished as its design.
 
Hasan Piker, Self-Described ‘Ayatollah of Woke,’ Wants AI to Die - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The far-left Twitch streamer says AI is rotting our brains. He’s also addicted to Twitter and listens to at least eight podcasts.
 
Valve releases Steam Controller CAD files under Creative Commons license - Digital Foundry - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 09:29:00 GMT
  1. Valve releases Steam Controller CAD files under Creative Commons license Digital Foundry
  2. Steam Controller Review: Valve's Updated Gamepad Is My Favorite CNET
  3. Steam Controller scalpers are asking for $300+ on eBay — Valve's $99 controller demands high price as pre-orders sell out almost immediately [Updated] Tom's Hardware
  4. A Valve glitch made Steam Controllers cheaper for early adopters Polygon.com
  5. Valve commits to restocking its Steam Controller after it "ran out faster than we anticipated" | News-in-brief GamesIndustry.biz
 
Palo Alto Networks warns of firewall RCE zero-day exploited in attacks - Bleeping Computer Wed, 06 May 2026 09:18:16 GMT
Palo Alto Networks warned customers today that a critical-severity unpatched vulnerability in the PAN-OS User-ID Authentication Portal is being exploited in attacks. [...]
 
The Best Bed Frames, Tested in Our Own Rooms (2026) - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 09:03:00 GMT
Looking for the best bed frame? Our top recommendation is the Classic Bed from Thuma, but we’ve got options for all budgets and tastes.
 
Activists Are Taking On Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Activists, a leading labor union, and a big retirement fund are asking challenging questions about what’s expected to be the largest-ever stock market debut.
 
The trendiest compact cameras in Japan right now have a key feature that’s hard to find on any smartphone - Digital Camera World - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 08:51:41 GMT
  1. The trendiest compact cameras in Japan right now have a key feature that’s hard to find on any smartphone Digital Camera World
  2. Fujifilm is Winning Where Canon and Sony Failed The Phoblographer
  3. For over one year, this camera has been No.1 in Japan – breaking sales records Digital Camera World
  4. The most unexpected brand is dominating Japan’s list of the trendiest cameras Digital Camera World
  5. This compact mirrorless is rising up the ranks of Japan’s best-selling cameras, but it hasn’t dethroned the Sony A7 V Digital Camera World
 
Nuro approved to test its driverless Uber robotaxis on California roads - Engadget Wed, 06 May 2026 08:25:59 GMT
Uber and Nuro plan to start fully autonomous testing later this year.
 
Pornhub is unblocking UK users who verify their age with Apple - Engadget Wed, 06 May 2026 07:36:12 GMT
Its parent company Aylo says age-verified iOS users in the UK will now be able to fully access the adult website.
 
Diablo 4's Secret Cow Level Has Finally Been Found; Now To Find The Cow God - Kotaku - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 05:43:17 GMT
  1. Diablo 4's Secret Cow Level Has Finally Been Found; Now To Find The Cow God Kotaku
  2. How To Start To Unlock Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred’s Secret Cow Level (Update: It’s Solved) Forbes
  3. Diablo 4's Secret Cow Level has been discovered, and the Cow King drops a new Mythic Item TweakTown
  4. Diablo 4's Cow Level Found At Last, And It Rewards The Most Ludicrous Item In Diablo History GameSpot
  5. Diablo 4's Secret Cow Level Has Been Discovered--But Can Only Be Found Once A Week MMORPG.com
 
Acer Promo Codes: 40% Off - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.
 
Hydrow Discount Code: Save Up to $150 | May 2026 - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on rowers and accessories with Hydrow coupons, including an exclusive discount of $50.
 
Factor Promo Code: 50% Off Off Meal Prep - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Make meal prep easier for any dietary need while enjoying great savings with our hand-picked Factor discount codes this May.
 
Ring Promo Code: 50% Off - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover how to save on Ring cameras, doorbells, outdoor cameras, and more.
 
LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.
 
Jabra Promo Codes: 30% Off Headphones, Headsets & More - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on Jabra headphones, headsets, and speakers with our verified promo codes, exclusive coupons, and limited-time deals this month.
 
Vivid Seats Promo Codes and Deals: Get 10% Off - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you are heading to a sold-out concert or a championship game, use a Vivid Seats discount code to secure your seats for less this May.
 
AirDoctor Coupon Codes: 40% Off | May 2026 - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to $400 on top air purifiers and filters with verified AirDoctor promo codes and special offers for May 2026.
 
Expedia Coupons: 75% Off - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Book your next getaway with Expedia and get up to 75% off your stay, with or without a promo code.
 
The Motley Fool Promo Code: Save Up to $200 on Stock Advisor May 2026 - Wired Wed, 06 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.
 
1Password Coupon: Score a Free Trial in 2026 - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 28% on business and personal memberships with 1Password promo codes and deals.
 
Bose Promo Code: 40% Off for May 2026 - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get at least 40% off headphones, speakers, soundbars, and other audio products from Bose.
 
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.
 
Xiaomi’s Redmi Watch 6 has gone international with a 24-day battery promise - Gizmochina - Google Wed, 06 May 2026 02:16:35 GMT
  1. Xiaomi’s Redmi Watch 6 has gone international with a 24-day battery promise Gizmochina
  2. Xiaomi Global brings pocket-friendly wearable against Huawei Watch Fit 5 Huawei Central
  3. Redmi Watch 6 with AMOLED display, up to 24 days battery life launched globally 91mobiles.com
  4. Xiaomi releases new affordable smartwatch internationally with 2,000-nit AMOLED display and NFC Notebookcheck
  5. Xiaomi Expands Wearable Portfolio With Launch of Redmi Watch 6 & Watch 6 NFC My Mobile India
 
‘I Actually Thought He Was Going to Hit Me,’ OpenAI’s Greg Brockman Says of Elon Musk - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 23:24:58 GMT
OpenAI’s president wrapped his testimony on Tuesday by revealing a fiery meeting with Musk in 2017 and subsequent efforts to remove several board members.
 
Google Chrome has been silently pushing a 4GB AI model to your device without asking - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 23:06:00 GMT

Google Chrome users who have noticed unusual disk activity or unexplained drops in available storage should look for a folder called "OptGuideOnDeviceModel" inside their Chrome directory. It holds roughly 4GB of weights for Google's Gemini Nano LLM, downloaded by the browser without user consent.

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The Aston Martin DB12 S Is Subtly Better - Road & Track - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 23:02:39 GMT
  1. The Aston Martin DB12 S Is Subtly Better Road & Track
  2. The Rules of Engagement: Aston Martin DB12 S Drive Car and Driver
  3. 2026 Aston Martin DB12 S First Drive: What’s Cooler Than a Grand Tourer? MotorTrend
  4. With the Aston Martin DB12 S, a new flagship Super Tourer is born wallpaper.com
  5. 2026 Aston Martin DB12 S Is a High Roller That Does It All Edmunds
 
Valve releases design files for its out-of-stock Steam Controller - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 22:29:25 GMT
Make and mod your own accessories if you've already got the gamepad.
 
OpenAI president forced to read his personal diary entries to jury - ArsTechnica Tue, 05 May 2026 22:28:12 GMT
Elon Musk argued the journals show the moment when OpenAI abandoned its mission.
 
New stealthy Quasar Linux malware targets software developers - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 22:01:39 GMT
A previously undocumented Linux implant named Quasar Linux (QLNX) is targeting developers' systems with a mix of rootkit, backdoor, and credential-stealing capabilities. [...]
 
Apple will pay $250 million for failing to deliver its AI-powered Siri on time - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 21:51:45 GMT
The proposed settlement is the result of a class action lawsuit filed in California.
 
Silicon Valley bets $200M on AI data centers floating in the ocean - ArsTechnica Tue, 05 May 2026 21:41:32 GMT
Panthalassa aims to test floating AI computing nodes in the Pacific in 2026.
 
Anthropic reportedly agrees to pay Google $200 billion for chips and cloud access - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 21:40:41 GMT
This five-year deal is one of many circular agreements keeping the AI sector afloat.
 
Instructure hacker claims data theft from 8,800 schools, universities - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 21:20:23 GMT
The hacker behind a breach at education technology giant Instructure claims to have stolen 280 million data records for students and staff from 8,809 colleges, school districts, and online education platforms. [...]
 
Xbox is ditching Microsoft's Copilot AI - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 21:11:41 GMT
The AI assistant is no longer coming to consoles and will be removed from the Xbox mobile app.
 
Telehealth Abortion Is Still Possible Without Mifepristone - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 21:05:40 GMT
Courts may restrict access to the popular abortion medication mifepristone in the United States. Telehealth providers have backup plans in place.
 
Games people — and machines — play: Untangling strategic reasoning to advance AI - MIT Tue, 05 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Gabriele Farina mines the foundations of decision-making in complex multi-agent scenarios.
 
Character.AI sued over chatbot that claims to be a real doctor with a license - ArsTechnica Tue, 05 May 2026 20:58:56 GMT
State says chatbot claimed to practice medicine, gave invalid license number.
 
Apple plans to make iOS 27 a Choose Your Own Adventure of AI models - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 20:56:41 GMT
  1. Apple plans to make iOS 27 a Choose Your Own Adventure of AI models TechCrunch
  2. Apple to let users choose rival AI models across iOS 27 features, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
  3. Apple to Let Users Choose Rival AI Models Across Its iOS 27 Features Bloomberg.com
  4. Gemini, Claude or ChatGPT? This fall's iPhone update may let you choose your preferred AI Yahoo Tech
  5. 7 major new Siri features coming with the iOS 27 overhaul Macworld
 
MIT marks first Robert R. Taylor Day with Tuskegee University - MIT Tue, 05 May 2026 20:35:00 GMT
A day of conversations and archival access at the MIT Museum reflects an ongoing exchange rooted in the work and ideas of the Institute’s first Black graduate.
 
Remakes of Myst and Riven are coming to PlayStation, Xbox and the Microsoft Store - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 20:03:41 GMT
Both remakes were already released on Steam and the macOS App Store.
 
Irish regulators are investigating whether Meta is using 'dark patterns' to steer people away from non-algorithmic feeds - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 19:57:53 GMT
European law requires large platforms to offer alternative feeds.
 
Widely used Daemon Tools disk app backdoored in monthlong supply-chain attack - ArsTechnica Tue, 05 May 2026 19:46:15 GMT
Daemon Tools users: It's time to check your machines for stealthy infections, stat.
 
Apple Cuts More Mac Studio and Mac Mini RAM Options as Memory Shortage Worsens - MacRumors - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 19:34:48 GMT
  1. Apple Cuts More Mac Studio and Mac Mini RAM Options as Memory Shortage Worsens MacRumors
  2. Apple cuts more Mac options amid ongoing memory shortages Macworld
  3. Apple culls more high-end Mac mini, Mac Studio configs AppleInsider
  4. Apple quietly axes 128GB Mac Studio amid supply constraints and local AI frenzy — highest memory capacity reduced to 96GB, two months after discontinuation of 512GB model Tom's Hardware
  5. Apple’s most powerful Mac Studio loses its last remaining RAM upgrade option 9to5Mac
 
RFK Jr. plans to curb antidepressants, which he falsely compares to heroin - ArsTechnica Tue, 05 May 2026 19:32:38 GMT
Kennedy has made—and continues to make—many false claims about SSRIs.
 
DAEMON Tools trojanized in supply-chain attack to deploy backdoor - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 19:21:18 GMT
Hackers trojanized installers for the DAEMON Tools software and since April 8, delivered a backdoor to thousands of systems that downloaded the product from the official website. [...]
 
Fixes spotted: Google's May update solves its slow wireless Pixel charging - Android Central - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 19:03:44 GMT
  1. Fixes spotted: Google's May update solves its slow wireless Pixel charging Android Central
  2. Android 16 May update rolling out: Pixel display, slow wireless charging fixes 9to5Google
  3. Google Issues Warning For May 2026 Pixel 10 Update Droid Life
  4. Pixel update fixes wireless charging, camera zoom video glitch, and more Android Police
  5. Another update and Pixel's biggest issue still isn't fixed: c'mon Google, what are you doing? PhoneArena
 
Bose’s New Hi-Fi Speakers Are Its Biggest Swing at Sonos in Years - Gear Patrol - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 18:22:44 GMT
  1. Bose’s New Hi-Fi Speakers Are Its Biggest Swing at Sonos in Years Gear Patrol
  2. I just tried Bose’s new Lifestyle Collection, and it sounds seriously impressive CNN
  3. Bose’s New Wired Speaker Sounds Like Sonos on Steroids Gizmodo
  4. Bose's New Lifestyle Home Audio Lineup Includes A Speaker, Soundbar And Subwoofer Engadget
  5. Bose AirPlay speakers see return of the 1990s Lifestyle branding, targets HomePod 9to5Mac
 
The Metal Gear Solid 2 leak is massive and perfectly timed – modders are already dreaming big - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 18:03:00 GMT

The full assets of Metal Gear Solid 2's HD remaster were recently leaked on 4chan. An unnamed party used the notorious imageboard to distribute the source code for every version of the remaster across all supported platforms, including the PlayStation Vita edition. The leak also reportedly includes 30GB of raw,...

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GTA 6 Fan Creates Trailer 3 Release Date Theory With Astronomy - IGN - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 18:02:06 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Fan Creates Trailer 3 Release Date Theory With Astronomy IGN
  2. It's Another Sad GTA 6 Anniversary Today GameSpot
  3. GTA 6 Pre-Order Update Spotted On PlayStation Store Ahead Of Official Reveal GAMINGbible
  4. GTA 6 Release Date Update: Rockstar Games Confirms of No Further Delay, Check Trailer 3 Plans, PS5 Partnership Buzz & More The Sunday Guardian
  5. Rockstar will show a new GTA 6 trailer at the PlayStation event. GameGPU
 
Asking Eric: Sister’s erratic messages have me worried. What am I supposed to apologize for? - OregonLive.com - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Asking Eric: Sister’s erratic messages have me worried. What am I supposed to apologize for? OregonLive.com
 
Student hacked Taiwan high-speed rail to trigger emergency brakes - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 17:34:09 GMT
A 23-year-old university student in Taiwan was arrested for interfering with the TETRA communication system used by the country's high-speed railway network (THSR). [...]
 
Apple and Samsung are dominating smartphone sales so thoroughly that only one other company makes the top 10 - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 17:24:00 GMT

The iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone in the first quarter, accounting for six percent of global sales. Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max ranked second, followed by the standard iPhone 17 Pro. Samsung grabbed fourth and fifth place with the Galaxy A07 G4 and Galaxy A17 5G, respectively.

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Meta is using AI facial analysis to identify underage users on Facebook and Instagram - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 16:31:00 GMT

In a blog post, the Menlo Park-based tech giant said it is developing an advanced AI system to scan photos and videos on Facebook and Instagram, analyzing users' bone structure, height, and other visual cues to estimate their age, while insisting that it is "not facial recognition." The AI will...

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Multiplayer kaiju action game BeastLink announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC - Gematsu - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 16:24:40 GMT
  1. Multiplayer kaiju action game BeastLink announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC Gematsu
  2. GTA Trilogy Dev Announces Unexpected PS5 Action Game PlayStation LifeStyle
  3. Crush Everything in Your Path in Third-Person Kaiju Game ‘BeastLink’ [Trailer] Bloody Disgusting
  4. Giant Monsters, Collapsing Cities, Multiplayer Chaos – Meet BeastLink TheXboxHub
  5. BeastLink: Grove Street Games announces gigantic destruction and Kaiju action PlayFront
 
Dead as Disco Early Access Review - IGN - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 16:13:12 GMT
  1. Dead as Disco Early Access Review IGN
  2. Steam's coolest new game is Hi-Fi Rush meets Batman: Arkham Polygon.com
  3. Highly Anticipated Beat ‘Em Up Is Off to a Strong Start as Steam’s Top-Selling New Release comicbook.com
  4. Action Rhythm Game 'Dead as Disco' Launches in Early Access Inven Global
  5. Dead as Disco Promises Infinite Disco Upgrades, New Boss This Summer Ahead of 1.0 Launch in 2027 GamingBolt
 
The FCC wants to ban Chinese labs from certifying electronics, but 75% of devices are tested there now - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 15:48:00 GMT

Any product that emits radio frequencies must pass through the FCC's equipment authorization process before it can be legally imported or sold in the US. That includes the obvious stuff like phones, tablets, PCs, Wi-Fi routers, along with the growing number of gadgets that insist on adding Bluetooth or Wi-Fi...

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The Italian Dubbing of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Has Stirred Up a Surprising Controversy - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 15:34:33 GMT
The voice actors from the original film have returned for the sequel—and not everyone is happy about it.
 
Pornhub Restores Access for UK Adults Who Use Apple’s Age Verification - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 15:10:19 GMT
The porn giant blocked its content from new UK users in February but says device-based age verification is more secure than third-party sites.
 
California just gave police a way to ticket Waymo and other robotaxis - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 14:52:00 GMT

The change defines how violations are handled when the "driver" is software. The gap has already caused confusion. In San Bruno last year, police stopped a Waymo vehicle after it made an illegal U-turn but were unable to issue a ticket. "Since there was no human driver, a ticket couldn't...

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FTC to ban data broker Kochava from selling Americans’ location data - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 14:39:53 GMT
The FTC will ban data broker Kochava and its subsidiary, Collective Data Solutions (CDS), from selling location data without consumers' explicit consent to settle charges alleging that it sold precise geolocation data collected from hundreds of millions of mobile devices. [...]
 
Gearbox boss posts AI image "for fun," spends hours defending studio's no-AI policy - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 14:09:00 GMT

The situation started on May 3, when Pitchford's X post showed an AI-generated image. "I asked my primary AI tool to generate a selfie that indicates how they feel based on how I interact with it and this is what it generated (note: background words were not prompted and have...

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The EOL Blind Spot in Your CVE Feed: What SCA Tools Miss - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:10 GMT
Critical vulnerabilities can exist in open source software your scanners don't check. HeroDevs reveals how EOL software creates blind spots in CVE feeds and SCA tools, and how you can receive a free end-of-life scan for your projects. [...]
 
Unofficial Notepad++ macOS app forced to rebrand after creator objects - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 13:41:00 GMT

The app in question is an independent port built by developer Andrey Letov that aims to replicate the Notepad++ experience on macOS. Notepad++ itself is tightly bound to Windows, with its interface and behavior built around Win32 and the Scintilla editing component. Porting that experience to macOS means re-creating the...

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OpenAI’s new phone being fast-tracked to launch next year, per report - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 13:41:00 GMT
  1. OpenAI’s new phone being fast-tracked to launch next year, per report 9to5Mac
  2. Qualcomm Stock To $340? Yahoo Finance
  3. OpenAI Could Make 30 Million Phones Over the Next 2 Years, Report Says CNET
  4. OpenAI's AI phone just jumped the line The Rundown AI
  5. OpenAI is reportedly launching a phone for ChatGPT The Verge
 
May 2026 Looks Like a Massive Month for the Now Cheaper Xbox Game Pass - IGN - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 13:38:20 GMT
  1. May 2026 Looks Like a Massive Month for the Now Cheaper Xbox Game Pass IGN
  2. Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, Subnautica 2, and More Xbox Wire
  3. Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 5) Pure Xbox
  4. A 1992 RPG Classic Comes to Game Pass Today VICE
  5. Xbox Game Pass is getting 14 new titles this May 2026 NME
 
Steam Controller sells out in 30 minutes as scalpers push prices to $300 - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 13:13:00 GMT

The controller's Steam page initially showed it with a delivery time of 3-5 business days, but that quickly increased to 6-10 days. It was around half an hour after launch when the site showed an Out-of-Stock label, which is still there.

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Vimeo data breach exposes personal information of 119,000 people - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 13:03:46 GMT
The ShinyHunters extortion gang stole personal information belonging to over 119,000 people after hacking the Vimeo online video platform in April, according to data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned. [...]
 
Apple Manufacturing Academy accelerates AI use in U.S. supply chains - Apple - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 13:02:46 GMT
  1. Apple Manufacturing Academy accelerates AI use in U.S. supply chains Apple
  2. Apple Manufacturing Academy highlights AI adoption across U.S. industry 9to5Mac
  3. Apple Michigan State University Advanced Manufacturing Academy Host Inaugural Spring Forum for US Businesses Technetbook
  4. Apple Manufacturing Academy Hosts AI Showcase MacRumors
  5. The digital transformation of manufacturing has its Apple moment applemust.com
 
8 Celebrities Who Love Motorcycles With A Passion - Jalopnik - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 12:45:00 GMT
8 Celebrities Who Love Motorcycles With A Passion Jalopnik
 
PC players must wait for GTA 6 because they aren't the "core" audience and spend less on GTA Online - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 12:44:00 GMT

When Bloomberg recently asked Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick why the company has not yet discussed a PC version of GTA 6, he emphasized the importance of focusing on the company's "core" users. The comments imply that Take-Two still views the PC as a secondary market. Despite this, Zelnick acknowledged that...

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This startup just raised $140 million to build wave-powered AI data centers at sea - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 12:01:00 GMT

The basic concept is straightfoward: generate electricity from waves, use it on the spot, and run AI chips with no connection to the grid. Panthalassa builds autonomous platforms it calls nodes, tall steel structures that sit mostly below the surface and rise and fall with the motion of the sea.

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Bose Brings Back Its ‘Lifestyle’ Branding With New Speakers for the Home - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The new Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Ultra Soundbar, and Ultra Subwoofer introduce a cozier look.
 
Fake Saros PS5 Story Details Are Circulating Online - Here's What Actually Happens - Push Square - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Fake Saros PS5 Story Details Are Circulating Online - Here's What Actually Happens Push Square
  2. Saros has been caught up in a disinformation campaign related to its storyline Instant Gaming News
 
Google DeepMind Workers Vote to Unionize Over Military AI Deals - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 11:59:20 GMT
UK staff of Google’s AI research lab hope to block the use of the company’s artificial intelligence models in military settings.
 
Murena /e/OS Tablet Review: Privacy for a Price - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 11:32:00 GMT
Murena's /e/OS tablet offers an iPadOS- and Google-free, privacy-friendly tablet experience, but you'll have to pay for it.
 
DDR6 development begins as Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron target 2028-2029 launch - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

According to Korean publication The Elec, Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron have asked substrate manufacturers to move forward with DDR6 production. The companies are now coordinating designs and conducting preliminary development of the new memory standard.

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The iPhone That Never Was - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT
In 1990, three former Apple employees launched a company that epitomized the Silicon Valley dream. What they invented looked like an iPhone—more than a decade earlier. The device never came to be.
 
The Best CPUs: Gaming, Productivity, and the Best Bang for Your Buck - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 10:04:00 GMT
The CPU market looks very different from six months ago. Intel's back in the conversation, AMD's X3D chips still rule gaming, and there's genuine value at every price point.
 
CloudZ malware abuses Microsoft Phone Link to steal SMS and OTPs - BleepingComputer - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 10:03:52 GMT
  1. CloudZ malware abuses Microsoft Phone Link to steal SMS and OTPs BleepingComputer
  2. Windows Phone Link Exploited by CloudZ RAT to Steal Credentials and OTPs The Hacker News
  3. CloudZ RAT potentially steals OTP messages using Pheno plugin Cisco Talos Blog
  4. Trojan abuses Microsoft Phone Link app to steal your passwords ZDNET
  5. Your Phone Link setup on Windows could be at risk from this Trojan Android Authority
 
Our Daughter Overheard Some … Bombastic Noises While Staying at Our Friends’ House. Now She’s Traumatized. - Slate - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Our Daughter Overheard Some … Bombastic Noises While Staying at Our Friends’ House. Now She’s Traumatized. Slate
 
Lords of the Fallen 2's Idea of Female Armour Is Downright Embarrassing - Push Square - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. Lords of the Fallen 2's Idea of Female Armour Is Downright Embarrassing Push Square
  2. CI Games focuses on more risqué female characters in Lords of the Fallen 2 Gamereactor UK
  3. Dark Fantasy RPG relies on scant outfits for women, provoking fans: "Looks like a F2P MMORPG from Korea" Mein-MMO
  4. Lords of the Fallen 2 Reveals Female Armor Sets OpenCritic
 
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.
 
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.
 
Kids are using fake mustaches, VPNs, and their parents' accounts to get around age verification - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 02:52:00 GMT

A recent survey from Internet Matters reveals that the UK's Online Safety Act has had limited effectiveness in stopping minors from accessing social media and adult content.

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A government used AI to write its AI regulations. It did not go well - TechSpot Mon, 04 May 2026 20:14:00 GMT

Cape Town authorities had effectively asked for public comment on a draft AI bill that contained hallucinated sources.

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Rett syndrome study highlights potential for personalized treatments - MIT Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Using advanced human cell cultures, MIT researchers tracked how two different mutations alter neural circuit development, and how each could be addressed with distinct potential therapeutics.
 
Powering 160,000 hours of discovery at MIT.nano - MIT Mon, 04 May 2026 17:50:00 GMT
NanoFab Equipment Management and Operations (NEMO) system streamlines shared facilities management via tool trainings, reservations, and lab communications.
 
It took 40 years for technology to catch up to this zipper design - MIT Mon, 04 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT
An old patent from MIT Professor Bill Freeman inspired the new “Y-zipper,” a three-sided fastener that snaps gear, robots, and art into shape at the push of a button.
 
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.
 
MIT affiliates awarded 2026 Guggenheim Fellowships - MIT Fri, 01 May 2026 21:15:00 GMT
Afreen Siddiqi, Kathleen Thelen, and Vinod Vaikuntanathan, along with alumna Kate Manne, are appointed to the 2026 class of “trail-blazing fellows.”
 
Testing sustainable agriculture in Barcelona - MIT Fri, 01 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Students in a MISTI Global Classroom confronted the challenges of climate change, one farm and co-op visit at a time.
 
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.
 
Unlocking mysteries of the universe through math - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT
Mathematician Amanda Burcroff is developing frameworks for understanding algebraic and geometric spaces in science as part of the School of Science Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellowship.
 
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.
 
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.
 
How neurons sense bacteria in the gut - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Neural interaction with bacteria has important effects on animal brains. A new study investigates how neurons sense bacteria by revealing, in nematodes, the bacterial signals that a key neuron detects.
 
A materials scientist’s playground - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:20:00 GMT
New system at MIT.nano will support quantum technology research.
 
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.
 
Solving the “Whac-a-mole dilemma”: A smarter way to debias AI vision models - MIT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:40:00 GMT
A new debiasing technique called WRING avoids creating or amplifying biases that can occur with existing debiasing approaches.
 
The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab launches to shape the future of AI and quantum computing - MIT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Building on a long-standing MIT–IBM collaboration, the new lab will chart the convergence of AI, algorithms, and quantum computing.
 
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.
 
Robotically assembled building blocks could make construction more efficient and sustainable - MIT Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research suggests constructing a simple building from interlocking subunits should be mechanically feasible and have a much smaller carbon footprint.
 
Mapping molecular markers of physical fitness - MIT Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals cellular pathways that appear to underlie some differences in physical fitness.
 
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.
 
Self-organizing “pencil beam” laser could help scientists design brain-targeted therapies - MIT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers leveraged a surprise discovery to devise a faster and more precise biomedical imaging technique.
 
A faster way to estimate AI power consumption - MIT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “EnergAIzer” method generates reliable results in seconds, enabling data center operators to efficiently allocate resources and reduce wasted energy.
 
MIT scientists build the world’s largest collection of Olympiad-level math problems, and open it to everyone - MIT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New dataset of 30,000-plus competition math problems from 47 countries gives AI researchers a harder test — and students worldwide a better training ground.
 
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.
 
Three from MIT named 2026 Goldwater Scholars - MIT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Rising seniors Deeksha Kumaresh, Anna Liu, and Charlotte Myers are honored for their academic achievements.
 
MIT takes top team honors in 86th Putnam Math Competition - MIT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The undergraduate team topped the scoreboard for the sixth year in a row and also took the Elizabeth Lowell Putnam Prize again.
 
New chip can protect wireless biomedical devices from quantum attacks - MIT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Ultra-efficient chip design enables extremely strong cryptography algorithms to run on energy-constrained edge devices.
 
MIT affiliates elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2026 - MIT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The prestigious honor society honors four MIT faculty and 13 additional MIT alumni among more than 250 new members.
 
Teaching AI models to say “I’m not sure” - MIT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:15:00 GMT
A new training method improves the reliability of AI confidence estimates without sacrificing performance, addressing a root cause of hallucination in reasoning models.
 
Plants can sense the sound of rain, a new study finds - MIT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Experiments by MIT engineers show rice seeds sprout faster to the sound of rain.
 
New study bridges the worlds of classical and quantum physics - MIT Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:05:00 GMT
The weird quantum behavior of subatomic particles can be understood through everyday classical ideas, MIT researchers show.
 
How to expand the US economy - MIT Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
In “Priority Technologies,” MIT faculty examine key areas of innovation that can drive American prosperity and security — now and in the decades ahead.
 
Managing traffic in space - MIT Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:05:00 GMT
Associate Professor Richard Linares is helping satellites safely navigate in increasingly congested orbits.
 
Why bother with plausible deniability? - MIT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Philosopher Sam Berstler explains why we have social norms that let people engage in open deception.
 
Jacob Andreas and Brett McGuire named Edgerton Award winners - MIT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:40:00 GMT
The associate professors of EECS and chemistry, respectively, are honored for exceptional contributions to teaching, research, and service at MIT.
 
Bringing AI-driven protein-design tools to biologists everywhere - MIT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Tristan Bepler PhD ’20 and former MIT professor Tim Lu PhD ’07, OpenProtein.AI offers researchers open-source models and other tools for protein engineering.
 
A regulatory loophole could delay ozone recovery by years - MIT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Scientists say an exception in the Montreal Protocol for the use of ozone-depleting feedstocks could set the ozone recovery back seven years.
 
Youth may increase vulnerability to a carcinogen found in contaminated water and some drugs - MIT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study suggests that the chemical NDMA is much more likely to cause cancerous mutations after exposure early in life.
 
MIT study reveals a new role for cell membranes - MIT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Long thought to be mainly a structural support, the cell membrane also influences how cells respond to signals and may contribute to the growth of cancer cells.
 
Waves hit different on other planets - MIT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
From lazy ripples to towering breakers, waves should vary widely from one planet to another, according to a new model.
 
Multitasking quantum sensors can measure several properties at once - MIT Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The devices represent a key step toward practical quantum sensing, with applications in biomedical sensing, materials characterization, and more.
 
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.
 
Hello Developer: May 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 09 May 2024 15:01:13 GMT
It won’t be long now! WWDC24 takes place online from June 10 through 14, and we’re here to help you get ready for the biggest developer event of the year. In this edition:
 
Q&A with the SharePlay team - Apple Developer Thu, 09 May 2024 15:00:46 GMT
SharePlay is all about creating meaningful shared experiences in your app. By taking advantage of SharePlay, your app can provide a real-time connection that synchronizes everything from media playback to 3D models to collaborative tools across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. We caught up with the SharePlay team to ask about creating great SharePlay experiences, spatial Personas, that magic “shockwave” effect, and more.
 
‘I taught myself’: Tucker MacDonald and the rise of Tide Guide - Apple Developer Thu, 09 May 2024 15:00:41 GMT
Lots of apps have great origin stories, but the tale of Tucker MacDonald and Tide Guide seems tailor-made for the Hollywood treatment. It begins in the dawn hours on Cape Cod, where a school-age MacDonald first learned to fish with his grandfather.