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Getty Images announces plans to end its Shutterstock merger after the UK CMA conditioned approval of the deal on Shutterstock selling its editorial business (Elias Schisgall/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:15:01 GMT

Elias Schisgall / Wall Street Journal:
Getty Images announces plans to end its Shutterstock merger after the UK CMA conditioned approval of the deal on Shutterstock selling its editorial business — A U.K. regulator said Shutterstock must sell its editorial business in order for the merger between the two companies to be approved

 
FOIA docs: White House officials used auto-deleting Signal chats even after Trump advised against its use in April 2025, raising federal recordkeeping concerns (The Atlantic) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:50:03 GMT

The Atlantic:
FOIA docs: White House officials used auto-deleting Signal chats even after Trump advised against its use in April 2025, raising federal recordkeeping concerns — New records reveal that officials kept using the app, even after the president suggested they stop.

 
SpaceX cuts monthly Starlink prices in half in the Memphis area, as it endures blowback and legal challenges from opponents of its Colossus data centers (Carmen Arroyo/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:35:02 GMT

Carmen Arroyo / Bloomberg:
SpaceX cuts monthly Starlink prices in half in the Memphis area, as it endures blowback and legal challenges from opponents of its Colossus data centers — SpaceX is offering discounts for Starlink internet plans in Memphis, Tennessee, as the Elon Musk-led company endures blowback …

 
US government allows Anthropic to redeploy its Mythos and Fable AI models - Engadget Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:59:26 GMT
Anthropic will start its users' access to Mythos and Fable tomorrow, July 1.
 
Lime raised $174M in its US IPO, selling 6.68M shares at $25 each, at the midpoint of the marketed range, giving Lime a market value of $1.6B (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:55:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Lime raised $174M in its US IPO, selling 6.68M shares at $25 each, at the midpoint of the marketed range, giving Lime a market value of $1.6B — Neutron Holdings Inc., better known as Lime, and some of its shareholders raised $174 million in a US initial public offering that priced at the midpoint of the marketed range.

 
Vimeo owner Bending Spoons raised $1.68B by selling 58M shares at $29 each, valuing it at ~$18.4B, in one of the largest US IPOs by a European company in 2026 (Subrat Patnaik/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:35:01 GMT

Subrat Patnaik / Bloomberg:
Vimeo owner Bending Spoons raised $1.68B by selling 58M shares at $29 each, valuing it at ~$18.4B, in one of the largest US IPOs by a European company in 2026 — Bending Spoons SpA, which acquires struggling software businesses, and some of its backers raised $1.68 billion in a US initial public offering priced above a marketed range.

 
Pie, a startup that uses AI to optimize marketing for brick-and-mortar small businesses, emerges from stealth with a $19.5M Series A led by Lightspeed (Lisa Bonos/Inc) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:10:01 GMT

Lisa Bonos / Inc:
Pie, a startup that uses AI to optimize marketing for brick-and-mortar small businesses, emerges from stealth with a $19.5M Series A led by Lightspeed — Pie, which spent the past year building quietly, is betting small businesses need help showing up in AI search the way they once needed help showing up on Google.

 
Meta is adding ridiculous ‘rate limits’ and a soft paywall to its smart glasses - The Verge - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:51:03 GMT
Meta is adding ridiculous ‘rate limits’ and a soft paywall to its smart glasses The Verge
 
US bill against paid game server shutdowns fails as ESA declares private Minecraft servers "illegal" - TechSpot Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:50:00 GMT

California's Protect Our Games Act, which would have required publishers to provide remedies when ending support for paid online games, stalled in the state Senate after falling just three votes short of a majority. The bill's leading supporter, Stop Killing Games, quickly seized on an opposing lobbyist's claim that private...

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Here's How to Recycle Your Old Laptop, PC and Printer - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:46:00 GMT
From old PCs to dusty printers, here's where to drop off your outdated tech without paying a cent.
 
Anthropic says the Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 and that it will begin restoring access Wednesday (@anthropicai) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:03:23 GMT

@anthropicai:
Anthropic says the Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 and that it will begin restoring access Wednesday — We've received notice that the Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5. We'll begin restoring access tomorrow, and will share an update soon. We're grateful to our users for their patience, and to everyone who worked with us on

 
Sources: Microsoft plans to announce job cuts next week affecting less than 2.5% of its 220,000-person workforce, including roles in sales, consulting, and Xbox (Ashley Stewart/Business Insider) - Techmeme Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:50:01 GMT

Ashley Stewart / Business Insider:
Sources: Microsoft plans to announce job cuts next week affecting less than 2.5% of its 220,000-person workforce, including roles in sales, consulting, and Xbox — Microsoft is planning to announce job cuts soon as the tech giant continues efforts to control costs, according to people familiar with the situation.

 
Trump lifts limits on Anthropic's Fable and Mythos models (Politico) - Techmeme Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:30:01 GMT

Politico:
Trump lifts limits on Anthropic's Fable and Mythos models … Anthropic, in a statement after the export controls were lifted, said it would restore access to customers beginning Wednesday. — “We're grateful to our users for their patience, and to everyone who worked with us on redeploying the models,” the company said.

 
Samsung Teaser Hints at How It's (Literally) Reshaping Its Foldable Phones - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT
The company is taking a slightly different approach to previewing its highly anticipated foldables. Here's what the cryptic videos could mean.
 
Samsung teases wide-as-hell new foldable - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Samsung teases wide-as-hell new foldable.
 
The Trump Administration Is Lifting Its Export Controls on Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable AI Models - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:23:04 GMT
The White House is easing restrictions on Anthropic’s most advanced AI models weeks after ordering the company to suspend access for foreign nationals.
 
Sources: Kalshi agreed to pay $20M to sponsor the World Cup knockouts, after initially balking at FIFA's $150M asking price, alongside ADI Predictstreet (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:15:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Kalshi agreed to pay $20M to sponsor the World Cup knockouts, after initially balking at FIFA's $150M asking price, alongside ADI Predictstreet — When the World Cup knockout round began Sunday, Kalshi joined the likes of Coca-Cola, Visa and Adidas with sideline advertising in the stadiums …

 
This retro enthusiast forced Windows 11 to run on a Core 2 Quad Q6600 and AGP graphics - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:09:00 GMT

Can Windows 11 run on a 2003 motherboard, an AGP GPU (for those not old enough, that's the slot that predates PCI Express) with no official drivers, and a slightly newer CPU rocking four 65nm cores? A retro-hardware enthusiast named Omores recently proved that it can, even as Microsoft would...

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Building a Fiber-Coupled Laser Source for Precision Optics - Hack a Day Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:00:23 GMT
A rectangular black box is shown, connected to a coil of fiber-optic wire. Out of the end of the fiber, purple light is emitted. A label in the lower right corner says
Laser diodes are convenient light sources, but for precise optical work their often-elliptical beam profile leaves something to be desired. One way to get around this is to couple the …read more
 
Discord now runs natively on Meta Quest headsets - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:57:55 GMT
The app's arrival follows an announcement at last year's Meta Connect conference.
 
Almost 1,700 UK investors sue Binance and Changpeng Zhao for at least £150M, alleging Binance sold them risky derivative products without regulatory approval (Kirstin Ridley/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:25:01 GMT

Kirstin Ridley / Reuters:
Almost 1,700 UK investors sue Binance and Changpeng Zhao for at least £150M, alleging Binance sold them risky derivative products without regulatory approval — Almost 1,700 British investors are suing Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao for at least £150 million ($200 million) …

 
Clicks Demos Its BlackBerry-Like Smartphone in New Video, and I'm Thrilled - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:19:00 GMT
A new video shows the $500 Clicks Communicator phone actually working. It offers a preview of all the typing and messaging that's to come.
 
Civilization 7 Review Update - IGN - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:16:03 GMT
  1. Civilization 7 Review Update IGN
  2. Civilization VII gets new Japanese empire in latest DLC Niche Gamer
  3. Sid Meier's Civilization VII Update 1.4.1 Coming June 23rd, 2026 (UPDATE) GoNintendo
  4. Civilization 7 finally gets hotseat local multiplayer via a new update out today, which also makes cities moodier and overhauls governments MSN
  5. Civ 7 adds new maps, hotseat multiplayer, and more impactful governments - plus another pricey DLC bundle PCGamesN
 
Amazon will pay $2.25 million to settle FTC identity theft case - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:12:53 GMT
The retailer allegedly failed to meet requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
 
June research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:11:10 GMT
Also, the science of poop's distinctive shape, boron buckyballs, and the secret to a soccer feint.
 
'X-Men '97,' a New 'Descendants' Movie and Much More Hit Disney Plus in July 2026 - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:05:55 GMT
This month on Disney Plus, catch these titles plus a full roster of Sharkfest programming, too.
 
Filing: President Trump reports $1.4B+ in income from his family's crypto ventures in 2025, including $500M+ from WLF and $635M from the sale of his $TRUMP coin (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:00:37 GMT

Reuters:
Filing: President Trump reports $1.4B+ in income from his family's crypto ventures in 2025, including $500M+ from WLF and $635M from the sale of his $TRUMP coin — U.S. President Donald Trump reported more than $1.4 billion in income from his family's crypto ventures last year …

 
Reddit will require you to log in to use old.reddit.com - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:46:35 GMT
Logged-out Old Reddit access is “significant source of abusive scraping."
 
Sources: TikTok settles a lawsuit before a second California trial over social media harm to minors for an undisclosed sum; Meta and Snap remain defendants (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:45:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: TikTok settles a lawsuit before a second California trial over social media harm to minors for an undisclosed sum; Meta and Snap remain defendants — TikTok is finalizing a settlement related to a lawsuit claiming that the world's largest social media platforms are addictive to minors …

 
WhatsApp Lets You Reserve a Username, Making Your Phone Number More Private - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:40:00 GMT
Once WhatsApp's username feature is launched, you'll be able to protect the privacy of your phone number for new contacts.
 
Anthropic's new Sonnet 5 model is better at the tasks that are running up enterprise bills - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:28:34 GMT
Anthropic trained its newest Sonnet model to excel at agentic tasks, which have been causing a headache for the company's enterprise customers and power users.
 
Cargo thieves are now stealing millions in data center hardware, not just GPUs and consoles - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:28:00 GMT

Law enforcement officials in Illinois recently recovered two trailers carrying an estimated $1.3 million worth of data center equipment at a truck yard in the Chicago metro area. Investigators with the Cook County Sheriff's Office opened their investigation after being tipped off on June 18 about a trailer holding roughly...

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AT&T Adds Home Internet Options to Its Modular Build-A-Plan Service - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:25:00 GMT
The carrier is adding another plank to its budget mobile service offering by bundling wired or wireless home internet service.
 
Sources: Mark Zuckerberg met with Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour about a possible takeover last year, before directing Meta employees to build a prediction market app (Bobby Allyn/NPR) - Techmeme Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:11:05 GMT

Bobby Allyn / NPR:
Sources: Mark Zuckerberg met with Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour about a possible takeover last year, before directing Meta employees to build a prediction market app — Before Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directed employees to build a standalone prediction market app, he proposed buying Kalshi …

 
iPhone 18: Everything We Know About Apple's Upcoming Handsets - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:08:00 GMT
There are now more rumors about Apple's next flagship phones that point to a new foldable, a variable-aperture camera, more RAM, improved battery life and, yes, higher prices.
 
Daisy’s First Headphones Are Premium, High-Quality—and Just a Little Bit Cheaper - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:07:32 GMT
The California-based startup enters a crowded headphone market with a $399 chiseled-aluminum gamble.
 
Amazon blames piracy apps with malware for killing new Fire Stick sideloading - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:04:53 GMT
New Fire Stick OS helps Amazon block third-party homepage launchers, ad blockers.
 
Xbox Layoff Plans Reportedly Include Closing Arkane, Canceling Blade - Engadget - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:59:40 GMT
  1. Xbox Layoff Plans Reportedly Include Closing Arkane, Canceling Blade Engadget
  2. CWA-represented workers at Xbox criticize Microsoft management and pending layoffs GamesBeat
  3. Xbox weighs canceling Blade game and shuttering Arkane The Verge
  4. Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs, Business Insider reports Reuters
  5. Microsoft plans thousands of job cuts, impacting less than 2.5% of workforce Business Insider
 
Xbox layoff plans reportedly include closing Arkane, canceling Blade - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:59:40 GMT
The cuts will apparently start next week.
 
NASA may send a backup, nuclear-powered Mars rover to the Moon - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:50:14 GMT
"That would be an awesome capability."
 
Gemini Spark rolling out to macOS app for local tasks, automation - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:42:00 GMT
  1. Gemini Spark rolling out to macOS app for local tasks, automation 9to5Google
  2. Gemini Spark updates: macOS launch, connected apps and more blog.google
  3. Google could soon let you control desktop Gemini from your phone Android Authority
  4. How Google's New Gemini AI Will Remote Control Your Mac Forbes
  5. Google Enables Gemini Remote Control for macOS Let's Data Science
 
Google kills Tenor GIF API, forcing changes at X, Discord, and more - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:38:51 GMT
Tenor still connects to Google apps, but other platforms must look elsewhere for GIFs.
 
These Are the 3 Best Chest Strap Heart-Rate Monitors for Your Workouts - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:34:00 GMT
If you want to monitor your heart rate and more while you exercise, these are the chest strap heart-rate monitors you'll want to consider.
 
Netflix used AI to put Gene Wilder's voice into a new reality show - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:24:49 GMT
So much for magic.
 
iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Qualcomm or Apple C2 model, A20 details, camera upgrades - AppleInsider - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:22:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Qualcomm or Apple C2 model, A20 details, camera upgrades AppleInsider
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro leaks are about to get a lot more intense Mashable
  3. This iconic iPhone design will get closer to retirement with iPhone 18 Pro 9to5Mac
  4. Crackdown raises red flags over ‘biggest leak in Apple’s history’ Macworld
  5. Apple iPhone 18 Pro And iPhone 18 Pro Max Release Date: iOS 27 Signals September Schedule Forbes
 
Apple takes Epic fight over app store fees to the Supreme Court - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:20:29 GMT
Supreme Court will weigh if Apple contempt finding in Epic case is “erroneous.”
 
Connection to Bleeping Computer could not be established - Bleeping Computer Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:18:02 GMT
Exception: System.Net.WebException: The remote server returned an error: (403) Forbidden. at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse() at rss.justingengo.com.RSSMapper.AddRSSItem(List`1& RSSItems, ArrayList& titles, FeedUriItem uriItem) in C:\Users\Philosopher\source\repos\www.justingengo.com\rss.justingengo.com\RSSMapper.vb:line 155
 
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal in the long-running case between Apple and Epic Games - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:16:43 GMT
Apple filed an appeal after being found in contempt of an order related to App Store fees.
 
Omen AI, which provides real-time coolant health monitoring for data centers, raised a $31M Series A led by Nava Ventures, bringing its total funding to $41.5M (Tim Fernholz/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:15:01 GMT

Tim Fernholz / TechCrunch:
Omen AI, which provides real-time coolant health monitoring for data centers, raised a $31M Series A led by Nava Ventures, bringing its total funding to $41.5M — The AI-driven demand for compute power has data centers looking to squeeze more from every rack of GPUs. One consequence?

 
New attack provides one more reason why AI browsers are a bad idea - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:03:14 GMT
Telling an LLM that 2 + 2 = 5 is enough to make it follow forbidden instructions.
 
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 1, #646 - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:01:08 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 1, No. 646.
 
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 1, #1838 - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:01:08 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 1, No. 1,838.
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 1 #850 - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:01:07 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 1 No. 850.
 
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 1, #1116 - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:00:47 GMT
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 1 No. 1,116.
 
Retro Gear and the Mystery of Cables Melting Into Cases While in Storage - Hack a Day Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:00:08 GMT
The phenomenon of cable-shaped indents in the plastic cases of retro systems is one that’s probably painfully familiar to many a collector of such systems. Although in these situations neither …read more
 
Peacock Is Launching New Interactive Features for World Cup Fans Today - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:40:00 GMT
Geared toward fans who are streaming Spanish-language coverage, the features let you create your own brackets, watch alternate views and more.
 
Cruis’n Blast has been delisted from the Nintendo Switch eShop - Nintendo Everything - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:18:09 GMT
  1. Cruis’n Blast has been delisted from the Nintendo Switch eShop Nintendo Everything
  2. Nintendo Switch Exclusive Delisted Without Warning OpenCritic
  3. Cruis’n Blast delisted from the Switch eShop GoNintendo
 
Grand Theft Auto workers seek union recognition after mass firings - The Guardian - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:17:00 GMT
  1. Grand Theft Auto workers seek union recognition after mass firings The Guardian
  2. GTA 6: Rockstar workers demand union recognition BBC
  3. Grand Theft Auto developers seek union recognition at Rockstar Game Developer
  4. Rockstar Games employees attempt to unionize before the launch of GTA 6 Yahoo
  5. Rockstar workers push to unionize ahead of GTA VI’s launch The Verge
 
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,' 'Big Brother' and More: See What's New on Paramount Plus in July - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:00:27 GMT
Also arriving this month: the new crime thriller Wardriver, The Real Wolf of Wall Street documentary and more.
 
Can't Find Hibernate in Windows? Here's How to Locate It - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:42:33 GMT
If you've noticed that Hibernate isn't as visible on Windows 11, that's not by accident.
 
Hideo Kojima’s Xbox Horror Game, OD, Is Safe From Microsoft ‘Reset’ Plan and Remains in the Works - IGN - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:39:21 GMT
  1. Hideo Kojima’s Xbox Horror Game, OD, Is Safe From Microsoft ‘Reset’ Plan and Remains in the Works IGN
  2. Hideo Kojima Horror Game OD Safe At Xbox Despite Major Cuts Kotaku
  3. Hideo Kojima’s OD Is Reportedly Safe From Planned Xbox Cuts Insider Gaming
  4. New screenshot from Kojima Productions’ OD sure looks a lot like PT… Stevivor
  5. Hideo Kojima's Xbox Game OD is Reportedly Safe VGChartz
 
Google's new Nano Banana 2 Lite image model is its fastest and cheapest yet - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:36:10 GMT
They may not look as good, but Nano Banana 2 Lite images only take a few seconds to create.
 
Clicks shows off its BlackBerry-inspired phone in a new hands-on video - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:34:22 GMT
  1. Clicks shows off its BlackBerry-inspired phone in a new hands-on video TechCrunch
  2. The Clicks Communicator Phone With Blackberry Roots Demoed in New Video CNET
  3. Clicks Shows Off Its Communicator Smartphone With A Blackberry-Like Keyboard Engadget
  4. Working Clicks Communicator prototype finally shown off, complete with removable back Android Authority
  5. Lilbits: Clicks Communicator, another use for the Anbernic RG Rotate, and two tiny operating systems Liliputing
 
Building a Micrometer-Level Displacement Sensor with 3D Printed Parts - Hack a Day Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:48 GMT
A grey box surrounding a circular red component is mounted on an aluminium extrusion frame. The circular red face has a protrusion extending from it with a white ball bearing at the tip.
Every experienced machinist knows the value of taking regular measurements. If one works carefully and checks dimensions frequently, it’s possible to make a part much more precise than could be …read more
 
How to set a custom alarm sound on your iPhone - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT
You can use any sound you want for an iPhone alarm, and here's how to set it up.
 
RFK Jr. stacks FDA panel with peptide peddlers as FDA scientists oppose access - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:25:10 GMT
Peptide drugs are popular, but FDA scientists warn they're untested, may be harmful.
 
CNET's Shopping Experts Handpicked the Best Deals You Can Score This Week - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:25:00 GMT
July 4th sales are around the corner, but these standout discounts on tech, home and everyday essentials are happening now.
 
NVIDIA RTX 5050 9GB may be canceled or permanently delayed, AIBs have no new information - VideoCardz.com - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:21:50 GMT
  1. NVIDIA RTX 5050 9GB may be canceled or permanently delayed, AIBs have no new information VideoCardz.com
  2. Nvidia resurrects older graphics cards as RAM demands impact tech prices Mashable
  3. After a five-year hiatus! NVIDIA's older-generation GPUs relaunched in the U.S. market Moomoo
  4. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 9 GB Edition Reportedly Cancelled TechPowerUp
  5. Legacy Nvidia RTX 3060 12GB returns to retail five years after original launch, priced at $339 — resurrected GPU strategy that Jensen called a 'good idea' apparently comes to fruition Tom's Hardware
 
I Have Thoughts About That Kylie Jenner Meta Glasses Ad - 404 Media - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:20:25 GMT
  1. I Have Thoughts About That Kylie Jenner Meta Glasses Ad 404 Media
  2. We’re Partnering With EssilorLuxottica to Launch Meta Glasses Meta Store
  3. Why Kylie Jenner and Meta are bound to fail Mother Jones
  4. Meta announces new smart glasses starting at $299, as Zuckerberg keeps pushing wearables CNBC
  5. Introducing Meta Glasses: A Range of New Styles from Meta and EssilorLuxottica, Starting at $299 Meta Store
 
Willy Wonka Competition Series Starring the AI Voice of Gene Wilder Coming Soon to Netflix - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:19:00 GMT
Oompa Loompa doompety-doo, Netflix has a Wonka reality series for you.
 
Livies and Lego Unite: These Five New Sets Celebrate Olivia Rodrigo's Music - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:10:42 GMT
Now I see the world in purple, purple.
 
Download iOS 26.5.2 Now for a Smorgasbord of Security Fixes - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:06:14 GMT
This update includes a patch for a vulnerability found with the help of Anthropic's Claude AI model, which has been in the news for its cybersecurity implications.
 
License plate cameras are scanning 20 billion vehicles a month, cities are starting to push back - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:02:00 GMT

Flock Safety is squarely at the center of that debate. The Atlanta-based company has rapidly expanded by selling automated license plate readers to police departments, neighborhood groups, and private organizations. Its cameras, often mounted inconspicuously on poles, capture images of passing vehicles and convert them into searchable data points. The...

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Ice, Ice, Maybe? Scientists Are Trying to Regrow Ice in the Arctic With Simple Tech - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:00:51 GMT
Arctic sea ice is disappearing at a worrisome rate. What if there were a way to slow that down?
 
Samsung's blazing-fast 9100 Pro 1TB SSD "drops" to $206 - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:53:00 GMT
With unusually high SSD prices, Samsung's flagship PCIe 5.0 9100 Pro 1TB stands out at $206 on Amazon – its lowest price in months. Delivering up to 14.7 GB/s read speeds, it's a rare chance to grab a cutting-edge Gen5 SSD at a meaningful discount.
 
Microsoft's Xbox Pulls Out of Project Fantasy Video Game From IO Interactive - Bloomberg.com - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:49:32 GMT
  1. Microsoft's Xbox Pulls Out of Project Fantasy Video Game From IO Interactive Bloomberg.com
  2. 007 First Light’s developer lays off staff but claims its next franchise will continue The Verge
  3. Xbox Pulls Out of ‘Project Fantasy’ Video Game From IO Interactive; Hideo Kojima’s ‘OD’ Still in the Works Variety
  4. IO Interactive Faces Layoffs After Xbox Ends Partnership For Its Upcoming Online RPG Project Fantasy Game Informer
  5. Xbox Issues Statement After Pulling Out Of Project Fantasy Pure Xbox
 
Best AI Video Generators of 2026: Need a Sora Substitute? Try One of These - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:44:00 GMT
We've tested and reviewed several major creative AI programs. These are the best.
 
Pages, Keynote, and Numbers updates arrive with these new features - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:37:00 GMT
  1. Pages, Keynote, and Numbers updates arrive with these new features 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Creator Studio gets smarter, faster, and more connected Apple
  3. Apple Creator Studio Gets New AI Features MacRumors
  4. Surprise! It’s Final Cut Pro 12.3 by Iain Anderson - ProVideo Coalition ProVideo Coalition
  5. Apple Introduces Updates To Apple Creator Studio TradingView
 
Our Favorite Grill of All Time Is $100 Less, Just in Time for Your July 4 Cookout - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:31:00 GMT
The Weber Spirit E-325 can fire up perfectly seared burgers, veggies and more while it's on sale.
 
MIT student teams win top honors in NASA competition - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Three MIT teams took five top awards in the 2026 NASA RASC-AL Competition for designing critical elements for the moon base and future missions to Mars.
 
Time Is Running Out to Save Your Samsung Messages - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:25:00 GMT
Samsung Messages stops working for US users this July. Here's the fastest way to move your texts and message history to Google Messages before the cutoff.
 
Microsoft’s Topological Quantum Computing Claims Once Again In Question - Hack a Day Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:20:03 GMT
A central problem with the arguably overhyped field of quantum computing remains the difficulty in objectively ascertaining performance and new developments, as much here relies on indirect measurements. Such is …read more
 
Guns of Eschaton is a wild west soulslike FPS and posthumous release from the art director of Half-Life 2 - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:07:09 GMT
  1. Guns of Eschaton is a wild west soulslike FPS and posthumous release from the art director of Half-Life 2 Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. Guns Of Eschaton Is A Western Soulslike FPS Envisioned By The Late Artist Of Half-Life 2 And Dishonored Game Informer
  3. Final game from legendary artist behind Dishonored is a wild-looking Soulslike Western Polygon.com
  4. Guns of Eschaton Revives Viktor Antonov’s Final Vision in a Souls-like Western Shooter set in a Dying America Wccftech
  5. A Wild West FPS Soulslike with proper co-op progression? Sign me up! Yahoo Tech
 
Call of Duty's latest ad loudly reminds everyone it's not coming to Game Pass - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:03:00 GMT

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 arrives on October 23 (October 16 for players who pre-ordered), and for the first time in two years, it won't be coming straight to Game Pass.

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If It Has a Screen, It Can Run Doom. How a Game From 1993 Became a Porting Legend - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:41 GMT
Doom isn't the only game to get weird ports, but it's by far the most famous.
 
MIT researchers advance toward greater bandwidth, more energy-efficient communications - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The FUTUR-IC research program integrates electronics and photonics in microchip systems.
 
Trump's plan to redesign every .gov website leads to AI-designed horrors - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:59:02 GMT
A year in, National Design Studio delays plan to update government web standards.
 
WhatsApp finally gets usernames, letting users hide their phone numbers - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:46:00 GMT
WhatsApp is rolling out unique usernames, letting users connect without sharing their phone number. To claim yours, update to the latestversion of WhatsApp, go to Settings > Account > Username, and pick an available handle. The feature is rolling out gradually, with broader availability expected later this year.
 
Samsung's new wide foldable phone revealed in leaked images - Mashable - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:21:23 GMT
  1. Samsung's new wide foldable phone revealed in leaked images Mashable
  2. Samsung Teases Wide-As-Hell New Foldable Engadget
  3. Exclusive: First look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra Android Headlines
  4. Samsung’s confusing ‘Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’ name is basically official in latest leak [Gallery] 9to5Google
  5. Samsung strongly hints at Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8 unveiling date - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
California bill to preserve online games fails committee vote - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:11:47 GMT
At least for this session, the Stop Killing Games campaign has hit a wall in the California Senate.
 
Blue Origin still doesn’t know why its New Glenn rocket blew up last month - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:09:57 GMT
  1. Blue Origin still doesn’t know why its New Glenn rocket blew up last month TechCrunch
  2. Blue Origin outlines return to flight logistics for its New Glenn rockets Spaceflight Now
  3. Blue Origin pivots to redesigned launchpad after explosion in push to fly by end of 2026 CNBC
  4. Ars Live, today: The latest on the aftermath of the New Glenn catastrophe Ars Technica
  5. Blue Origin starts rebuilding launch pad damaged by New Glenn rocket explosion — and it will look very different when it's done Space
 
Our Best-Tested Ice and Electric Coolers to Help You Survive a Scorching Summer - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:09:00 GMT
When summer temperatures spike, a mediocre cooler won't cut it. We tracked the temperature retention of 12 new models to find the top six ice chests and electric coolers to help keep your beverages cold and your ice from melting.
 
Nintendo Has Added Even More Deals to Its 2026 Summer Sale — We've Picked Out the Best - IGN - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:08:08 GMT
  1. Nintendo Has Added Even More Deals to Its 2026 Summer Sale — We've Picked Out the Best IGN
  2. Our 36 favorite gaming deals on Prime Day for Switch, PS5, and Xbox The Verge
  3. SEGA / Atlus hosting new Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale with Sonic Origins Plus, Unicorn Overlord, and more at new low prices Nintendo Everything
  4. The best Nintendo Switch deals still live after Prime Day: Nintendo Switch 2 'Choose Your Game' bundle Yahoo Tech
  5. Hangover Switch 1/2 Prime Day deals from $25: Mario Galaxy, Kirby Air Riders, Mario Tennis Fever, more 9to5Toys
 
Love and Deepspace backlash leads to new romance being canceled forever - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:06:25 GMT
  1. Love and Deepspace backlash leads to new romance being canceled forever Polygon.com
  2. Love and Deepspace players go feral for new Love Interest Valko online, but some remain unimpressed GosuGamers
  3. Infold Canceled Love and Deepspace 6th Love Interest Valko Siliconera
  4. Chinese used cow dung and threats to force cancellation of new hero release in Love and Deepspace gacha ixbt.games
  5. Valko IGN
 
Microsoft's own Azure CTO is still annoyed by Windows' "file in use" error - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:05:00 GMT

In a recent video published on the "Microsoft Developer" YouTube channel, Russinovich offered a concise explanation of what the "file is in use" error message means when Windows refuses to comply with a request. The creator of Sysmon, Process Explorer, and other popular Windows utilities discussed file handles and why...

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The US going 100% EV by 2040 would save more than 100k lives, study says - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:03:44 GMT
Much of it comes from heavy-duty trucks and buses that burn diesel.
 
Sony’s Cooling Neck Device Is Coming to the US, and I Got a First Look - CNET - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Sony’s Cooling Neck Device Is Coming to the US, and I Got a First Look CNET
  2. I Tried Sony's $260 Wearable AC. Here's Why I Turned Around Before Leaving the Block PCMag
  3. Sony’s New Wearable Air Conditioner Arrives In U.S. To Beat Summer Heatwaves Forbes
  4. Sony's wearable aircon could be the biggest UK heatwave hack – and I've used it t3.com
  5. This Neck Cooler Is On Its Sixth Try, Malaysia Might Finally Be Ready For It TRP | The Rakyat Post
 
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie launches onto Peacock on July 30 - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:54:00 GMT
The second animated Mario movie made over a billion dollars.
 
The Comcast-NBCUniversal split is about betting on data centers over cable, and gaming over TV - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:43:00 GMT

Inside Comcast, executives are reassessing what to do with the cable and connectivity business. The company is looking at ways to use its network more directly in the boom in data centers and AI workloads. That would tilt Comcast's future more toward high-capacity data delivery and away from legacy pay-TV.

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Trump asked Musk for SpaceX stock to seed US kids’ savings accounts, report says - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:38:08 GMT
Sources suggest Musk may be mulling big donation to Trump Accounts.
 
Bite Into Strange Sounds With NOISFERATU - Hack a Day Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:27 GMT
The NOISFERATU is an open source generative textural sound synthesizer, or as creator [Robert Heel] puts it, “a sound designer’s dream and audiophile’s worst nightmare”. NOISFERATU offers 45 different sound …read more
 
All the Apple products avoiding the price hike (for now) - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT
All the Apple products avoiding the price hike (for now)
 
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be? - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
 
New York Is About to Feel Hotter Than Phoenix - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:18:08 GMT
Extreme heat coupled with humidity will make it feel like 109 degrees Fahrenheit as the holiday weekend approaches.
 
Fox apologizes after Mr. Wonderful accuses data center opponents of China ties - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:10:00 GMT

The Stratos project is a new hyperscale AI data center set to be built across roughly 41,200 acres in an unincorporated area of western Box Elder County, Utah. The lead developer is O'Leary Digital, owned by the billionaire.

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Viral Marathon Fan Hit Level 45 Without Ever Extracting Or Looting - Kotaku - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:34:10 GMT
Viral Marathon Fan Hit Level 45 Without Ever Extracting Or Looting Kotaku
 
Splatoon Raiders Direct details enemies, weapons, tanks, customization, upgrades, and more - Gematsu - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:30:47 GMT
  1. Splatoon Raiders Direct details enemies, weapons, tanks, customization, upgrades, and more Gematsu
  2. Splatoon Raiders Direct spills the ink on the treasure-filled adventure coming to Nintendo Switch 2 nintendo.com
  3. Nintendo’s new Splatoon adventure feels like the kind of third-person shooter that used to require a PlayStation Game File | Stephen Totilo
  4. Splatoon Raiders Preview: Turns Out It’s Kind of a Roguelite IGN
  5. Splatoon Raiders multiplayer features detailed Nintendo Everything
 
Google's Gmail Live AI feature is now available in beta - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:29:36 GMT
You can use Gemini to quickly search your Gmail inbox with natural language.
 
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion reveals Nintendo Switch 2 physical release with full game on cartridge [update: release date] - Nintendo Everything - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:16:47 GMT
  1. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion reveals Nintendo Switch 2 physical release with full game on cartridge [update: release date] Nintendo Everything
  2. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Comes to Nintendo Switch ™ 2 on August 11 Bethesda.net
  3. Oblivion Remastered Won't Be A Game Key Card On Switch 2 Kotaku
  4. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered details frame rate and resolution for Nintendo Switch 2, DLSS support, mouse controls, more Nintendo Everything
  5. "The gates of Oblivion are opening on Nintendo Switch 2": Bethesda confirms August 11 release date Windows Central
 
Destiny 2 Is Finished – and Now More Appealing Than Ever - IGN - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:15:00 GMT
  1. Destiny 2 Is Finished – and Now More Appealing Than Ever IGN
  2. A Two-Sentence Insider Report On Why ‘Destiny 2’ Died Forbes
  3. "No one is celebrating" - Warframe devs on Destiny 2's "earth-shattering" death, and why the genre is weaker for it Eurogamer
  4. As Bungie closes the book on Destiny, we weigh the legacy of the best, worst, and most brilliantly boring FPS of its era GamesRadar+
  5. The true reasons for Destiny 3's cancellation have been revealed. GameGPU
 
Clicks shows off its Communicator smartphone with a Blackberry-like keyboard - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:12:54 GMT
Clicks has released the first hands-on video of its Blackberry like Communicator Android phone.
 
How Airspeed Sensors Work - Hack a Day Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:52 GMT
When you’re driving your car, you’re probably regularly looking at the speedometer to make sure you comply with the local speed limits. The method by which it works is simple …read more
 
Florida bans local governments from pursuing net-zero emissions goals - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:40:16 GMT
Gov. Ron DeSantis calls it a crackdown on "radical climate policies."
 
You might be paying more for YouTube Premium if you subscribed through Apple - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Don't get hit with the Apple tax.
 
Ars Live, today: The latest on the aftermath of the New Glenn catastrophe - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:15:59 GMT
Join us on the livestream at 1 pm ET and ask questions about the aftermath of New Glenn.
 
Win Fin, Flow Fork, Speed Sniffer: Specialized launches 'fastest road bike ever made' in the S-Works Tarmac SL9 - Cyclingnews - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:14:07 GMT
  1. Win Fin, Flow Fork, Speed Sniffer: Specialized launches 'fastest road bike ever made' in the S-Works Tarmac SL9 Cyclingnews
  2. Specialized’s Tarmac SL9 Remains the Benchmark Road Bike. But It’s Biggest Rival Is the Bike It Replaces. bicycling.com
  3. Specialized Tarmac SL9 Review: How Much Are 3.8 Watts Worth? Outside Magazine
  4. 'The fastest road bike ever made' – the new S-Works Tarmac SL9 is here Cycling Weekly
  5. Specialized Tarmac SL9 vs Tarmac SL8 – Which is Better in 2026? - Cycling News | Bike Reviews Road.cc
 
Shark's new PowerDetect Transformer turns into three different types of vacuum - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Shark has launched a new vacuum with three form factors.
 
Samsung Music Studio 7 review: A great speaker on its own, and even better in a pair - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Music Studio 7 is an excellent Sonos alternative that can pull double duty in the living room.
 
Inside White Dwarf 526: A Dawn of War IV special - Warhammer Community - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:57:48 GMT
Inside White Dwarf 526: A Dawn of War IV special Warhammer Community
 
PlayStation 6 bill of materials nears $1,000 as RAM shortages worsen - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Prominent leaker KeplerL2 recently claimed that the cost of manufacturing Sony's upcoming PlayStation 6 console has increased considerably in recent months. Due to memory shortages, upcoming game consoles could cost twice as much as their predecessors did at launch.

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US bill requiring paid games to be playable after they shut down has failed to pass a Senate vote - Video Games Chronicle - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:10:41 GMT
  1. US bill requiring paid games to be playable after they shut down has failed to pass a Senate vote Video Games Chronicle
  2. The ESA is up to its tired old tricks in helping to block a California games preservation bill Massively Overpowered
  3. California Protect Our Games Act fails in committee, as an ESA rep calls Minecraft servers "illegal" GamingOnLinux
  4. Private Minecraft servers violate the law and resemble a "black market" - according to the Entertainment Software Association ixbt.games
  5. SKG Rearing to Go After "Protect Our Games Act" Fails in California TechPowerUp
 
Amazon sued in Australia after Prime subscribers were made to pay more to remove ads - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) accuses Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd, the local operator of Prime, of breaching Australian Consumer Law.

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Personal Trainer Reveals the No. 1 Exercise to Do Daily for a Strong Deep Core - TODAY.com - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Personal Trainer Reveals the No. 1 Exercise to Do Daily for a Strong Deep Core TODAY.com
  2. Forget crunches — this 10-minute core workout fired up my abs more than 100 sit-ups using a surprising piec... Yahoo
  3. Forget crunches—these three exercises will strengthen your deep core without weights Fit&Well
  4. Forget crunches — this 10-minute core workout fired up my abs more than 100 sit-ups using a surprising piece of equipment Tom's Guide
 
Three AirDrop vulnerabilities discovered, with Apple working on a full fix - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:53:00 GMT
  1. Three AirDrop vulnerabilities discovered, with Apple working on a full fix 9to5Mac
  2. AirDrop and Quick Share vulnerabilities affect protocols on five billion devices as fixes begin Help Net Security
  3. AirDrop and Quick Share Flaws Let Nearby Attackers Trigger Crashes and Bypass Checks The Hacker News
  4. A flaw in AirDrop and Quick Share now threatens billions of iPhones, Android phones, and laptops PhoneArena
  5. AirDrop vulnerability lets anyone nearby knock it offline, no tap required Cult of Mac
 
PS Plus Adds Massive 2025 PS5 Adventure RPG - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:43:49 GMT
  1. PS Plus Adds Massive 2025 PS5 Adventure RPG PlayStation LifeStyle
  2. PlayStation Plus Free Games July 2026: Predictions, Rumors, Leaks And More Forbes
  3. PlayStation Plus Adds Massive 2025 PS5 Adventure RPG Yahoo
  4. Final 3 PS Plus Extra Games for June 2026 Available to Download Now Push Square
  5. Sony reveals 8 games leaving PlayStation Plus in July 2026 Notebookcheck
 
The 2 Best Slushie Machines of 2026: Now With Soft Serve - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:33:00 GMT
The original Ninja Slushi has been replaced! The new best slushie machines chill faster and make soft serve.
 
A startup taught humanoid robots to retrieve packages, climb stairs, and unpack boxes – no human steering needed - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Flexion Robotics, a Swiss startup founded by former Nvidia researchers, is approaching the problem from a different angle. It teaches robots basic physical skills and uses a higher-level AI system to decide which skill to call up and when. The goal is not just to complete tasks but to adapt...

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How to score the new Google Home Speaker at 50% off with this Best Buy 4th of July promo - 9to5Toys - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:11:00 GMT
  1. How to score the new Google Home Speaker at 50% off with this Best Buy 4th of July promo 9to5Toys
  2. Best Buy Hosts July 4th Sale With Notable Apple and Tech Deals MacRumors
  3. Best Buy slashes Bose, Sony, JBL bluetooth speakers as low as $33 in Tech Fest Sale Cleveland.com
  4. We’ve Found 16 Best Buy Deals Worth Buying This Prime Day The New York Times
  5. Deals: Google Home Speaker at 50% off w/ purchase, Nest Cam 30% off, up to $700 off LG monitors, Lenovo PCs, more 9to5Google
 
Hacking a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Through its Smart Faucet - Hack a Day Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:24 GMT
Reverse-osmosis (RO) systems are one way to ensure that you get very clean drinking water. The Waterdrop G3P600 variety that [Tomasz Wasilczyk] recently purchased is definitely among the fanciest and …read more
 
Bitdefender VPN Review: Fast and Affordable Privacy - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Bitdefender VPN has an excellent starting price, even if it lacks the advanced features that privacy nerds may want.
 
Bernie Sanders Saw This Coming - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT
For decades, the senator has argued that concentrated wealth threatened American democracy. Now he’s betting that frustration with Big Tech, billionaires, and unchecked AI is reaching a tipping point.
 
Dbrand kills its Portal-inspired Companion Cube case after admitting it never asked Valve for permission - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:15:00 GMT

Dbrand admitted in a post that it never asked for a license from Valve to make the Companion Cube, a decision it expects to regret for a long time.

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GTA 6 Could Skip 60 FPS Entirely, as Rockstar’s Insane Detail May Force 30 FPS Lock Even on PS5 Pro - Wccftech - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:01:00 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Could Skip 60 FPS Entirely, as Rockstar’s Insane Detail May Force 30 FPS Lock Even on PS5 Pro Wccftech
  2. The GTA 6 60fps Debate Returns: Is There a Route Forward on Current-Gen Consoles Like Series X, PS5 or PS5 Pro? Digital Foundry
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI plays best on PS5 November 19 PlayStation.Blog
  4. "This doesn’t represent pre-order data," Xbox disputes reports of PS5 crushing GTA 6 preorder demand Windows Central
  5. GTA VI May Be Limited to 30 FPS on Current-Gen Consoles TechPowerUp
 
How Hunter Biden Won the Internet - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT
WIRED spent months talking to America’s favorite failson as he plotted his return to public life. Now he’s feeding the trolls—and everyone else.
 
Proton's privacy-focused Lumo chatbot gets image generation - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Proton has launched a major upgrade for its Lumo chatbot, giving it image generation and editing capabilities.
 
‘That would be insanity’: Baldur’s Gate 2 lead says he turned down Hasbro’s request to make Baldur’s Gate 4 - Video Games Chronicle - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:53:01 GMT
  1. ‘That would be insanity’: Baldur’s Gate 2 lead says he turned down Hasbro’s request to make Baldur’s Gate 4 Video Games Chronicle
  2. Baldur's Gate 2's co-lead designer was asked to make Baldur's Gate 4 after Larian declined: 'Having to compete against Baldur's Gate 3? That would be insanity' PC Gamer
  3. Baldur’s Gate 4 Struggles To Find a Developer After Larian’s Exit, One Says “It Would Fail” CGMagazine
  4. "We're talking about at least half a decade of horror": former Exodus lead explains why he wasn't keen on doing a Baldur's Gate 4 despite Hasbro offering the chance Rock Paper Shotgun
  5. A Developer Said No To Baldur’s Gate 4 Because Following BG3 Would Be “Insanity” GameSpot
 
It sure looks like Nintendo is planning to upgrade the Switch 2's oft-criticised LCD screen - Eurogamer - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:36:30 GMT
  1. It sure looks like Nintendo is planning to upgrade the Switch 2's oft-criticised LCD screen Eurogamer
  2. Evidence points to potential new LCD screen for Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
  3. An Updated Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Has Reportedly Surfaced Online as Fans Hope for Ghosting Issue Fix — But This Isn't the OLED Upgrade We've Been Waiting For IGN
  4. Nintendo Switch 2 Owners Face a New Hardware Lottery, as Upgraded LCD Revision Could Split Buyers Into Winners and Losers Wccftech
  5. Quiz: What Does The Upcoming Switch 2 Revision Actually Do? Nintendo Life
 
Venezuela Earthquake Destruction Revealed in New Satellite Images - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The maps and images show the extent of destruction and give rescue operations a tool to find any remaining survivors.
 
New BioShocking Attack Tricks AI Browsers Into Leaking User Credentials - The Hacker News - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:37:00 GMT
  1. New BioShocking Attack Tricks AI Browsers Into Leaking User Credentials The Hacker News
  2. New attack provides one more reason why AI browsers are a bad idea Ars Technica
  3. Researchers Trick AI Browsers Into Leaking Credentials Infosecurity Magazine
  4. Browser Security: Zero-Days Are Only Part of the Problem CrowdStrike
  5. Some Agentic AI Browsers Come with Major Cybersecurity Risks, UW Study Finds | Newswise Newswise
 
Company that made a Steam Machine wrap based on Valve intellectual property without asking forced to take it down - Eurogamer - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:19:13 GMT
  1. Company that made a Steam Machine wrap based on Valve intellectual property without asking forced to take it down Eurogamer
  2. Dbrand cancels Companion Cube because it didn’t actually ask Valve for permission The Verge
  3. Dbrand's Companion Cube Case For The Steam Machine Was A Lie Engadget
  4. Valve threatens legal action against Dbrand over its unsanctioned Portal 2-inspired Companion Cube — edgy accessories manufacturer kills product after asking for licensing deal, admits it didn't have 'the right to make it' Tom's Hardware
  5. Dbrand Forced To Pull Steam Machine Companion Cube TechPowerUp
 
Google Play Store is getting faster everywhere, from your Android phone to your car's dashboard - Android Authority - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:01:53 GMT
  1. Google Play Store is getting faster everywhere, from your Android phone to your car's dashboard Android Authority
  2. What’s new in Android’s June 2026 Google System Updates [U] 9to5Google
  3. Samsung phones get new Google Play System, Services updates SamMobile
  4. These Google Apps Need To Be Manually Updated On Your Samsung Phone bgr.com
  5. Google Play’s latest speed boost goes way beyond the phone Digital Trends
 
Want to Boost Your Home’s Resale Value? Install a Heat Pump - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Heat pumps are more than just a way to keep your home comfortable without using fossil fuels.
 
GTA 6 was so delayed that some players have been able to order it for free - Creative Bloq - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT
  1. GTA 6 was so delayed that some players have been able to order it for free Creative Bloq
  2. Pre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25 Rockstar Games
  3. ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Going Digital-Only Is a Car Crash for Physical Media The Hollywood Reporter
  4. The Business of Grand Theft Auto VI, Explained: How a Billion Dollar Game Is Likely to Pay Off Darden Report Online
  5. 'GTA VI' Online release date: What we know so far Mashable
 
Google rolling out per-app controls for Android Backups - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:54:00 GMT
  1. Google rolling out per-app controls for Android Backups 9to5Google
  2. Google starts offering per-app data backup control on Galaxy phones SamMobile
  3. Google tests Android app-by-app backups in beta: turn apps off individually en.softonic.com
  4. Google is finally giving Android users control over app backups Android Authority
  5. Android finally lets you choose which apps are backed up, one by one Korben
 
Sensitive iPhone supplier details were part of last week's data leak at Tata Electronics - Engadget Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:06:30 GMT
Some of Apple's corporate secrets aren't so secret any more.
 
There's now an OpenClaw app for iOS and Android phones - Engadget Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:07:14 GMT
Smartphones are welcoming the agentic AI overlords.
 
US offers $10 million for info on group behind Signal and WhatsApp hacking spree - ArsTechnica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:05:33 GMT
Operation by two Russia-state groups has been ongoing since at least March.
 
RAM prices expected to rise another 40-50% in Q3 2026, and then 30% more in Q4 as AI demand outpaces supply - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:52:00 GMT

Ethan Tan, a memory industry consultant and former Samsung China executive, told Jefferies Equity Research analysts during a recent briefing that he expects memory prices to rise by 40% to 50% in the third quarter of 2026 compared to the prior quarter, and by another 30% to 40% in Q4....

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Meta Contractors Posed as Teens to Prompt Rival Chatbots About Suicide, Sex, and Drugs - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:49:26 GMT
Hundreds of contractors working on a project for Meta pretended to be kids in order to see how other chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT would respond to high-risk subjects, WIRED found.
 
Apple Released iOS 26.5.2 Security Fixes Early to Thwart AI-Assisted Hacks - MacRumors - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:14:23 GMT
  1. Apple Released iOS 26.5.2 Security Fixes Early to Thwart AI-Assisted Hacks MacRumors
  2. Apple says it is releasing updates early in response to AI cybersecurity concerns Reuters
  3. Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac just got an update. Here’s why you should install it ASAP Macworld
  4. Apple Patches 30+ iOS, macOS, Safari Flaws, Including AI-Discovered WebKit Bugs The Hacker News
  5. Update Your iPhone Now to Patch These 29 Security Flaws Lifehacker
 
South Korea to spend $1T on more memory chip production and humanoid robots - ArsTechnica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:09:43 GMT
South Korea targets physical AI lead and commercial humanoid robots by 2028.
 
Buying a Mattress in 2026? We Tested 100+ and These Were the Standouts - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:05:17 GMT
WIRED has tested 100-plus bed-in-a-box mattresses for a week each. Our top pick, the Helix Midnight Luxe hybrid, is the best bed you can buy online.
 
US renewable boom passes key milestone in April - ArsTechnica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:12:30 GMT
Small-scale solar helped renewables hit nearly triple coal's generation in the US.
 
Apple pulled VK's apps in Russia without warning, so the Kremlin is telling users to switch to Android - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:11:00 GMT

Russian tech giant VK is blaming Apple for cutting online ties with millions of local users. The Moscow-based company recently said its apps were removed from the official App Store for iOS devices without warning.

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Supreme Court ruling guts government’s use of geofence warrants - ArsTechnica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:04:04 GMT
SCOTUS falls short of deeming geofence warrants unconstitutional, though.
 
Celebrate America's 250th and the World Cup 2026 With a New Hisense TV Under $1,000 Right Now at Best Buy - IGN - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:02:51 GMT
  1. Celebrate America's 250th and the World Cup 2026 With a New Hisense TV Under $1,000 Right Now at Best Buy IGN
  2. Is this the best TV you can buy for under $1,000? Yahoo Tech
  3. Best Buy slashed the price of this gorgeous art TV by up to 57% USA Today
  4. I review TVs year-round, and these are the best Prime Day TV deals on the sale's final day Business Insider
  5. The Recently Launched, Feature-Rich TCL QM7L 4K SQD Mini-LED TV Is on Sale for Prime Day Popular Mechanics
 
Google Expands Personalized Intelligence To Gemini App Image Creation - Engadget - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:01:41 GMT
  1. Google Expands Personalized Intelligence To Gemini App Image Creation Engadget
  2. The Gemini app is bringing personalized image creation to more users. blog.google
  3. Gemini’s personalized AI image generation is now free for US users TechCrunch
  4. Google just unlocked Gemini’s smartest AI image feature for free — here’s why you should try it now Tom's Guide
  5. Google just unlocked one of its most popular creative tools for free PhoneArena
 
Rumour: State of Decay 3 Dev Also Facing Xbox Axe, Weeks After Game Was Revealed for PS5 - Push Square - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Rumour: State of Decay 3 Dev Also Facing Xbox Axe, Weeks After Game Was Revealed for PS5 Push SquareSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
The Best Prime Day Tech Deals Still Available From Apple, Google, Microsoft, and More - PCMag - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:46:36 GMT
  1. The Best Prime Day Tech Deals Still Available From Apple, Google, Microsoft, and More PCMag
  2. I've been reviewing laptops for years: Here are 24 last minute deals worth considering ZDNET
  3. It's Summer Sale Season, So I Tracked Down 25 Actually Good Gaming Deals Under $20 IGN
  4. I've found 15 Prime Day deals still going strong, even after the event has technically finished PC Gamer
  5. Get an Extra Life With These Still Available Prime Day PC Gaming Laptop and Desktop Deals Yahoo Tech
 
Sony erases digital content from libraries; we're reminded we don’t own what we buy - ArsTechnica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:10:57 GMT
Sony has been scaling down its digitial store for a few years.
 
Microsoft's Windows Secure Boot certificates just expired – here's what you need to do - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:08:00 GMT

Asus has confirmed that all consumer PCs will receive the update automatically through Windows Update. Users can also check manually via PowerShell to determine whether the certificates have already been installed. If not, they can follow the guide and run the Secure-Boot-Update scheduled task to install the latest certificates.

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Ozone loss was a thing even before CFCs were widely used - ArsTechnica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:23 GMT
With today’s scientific tools, the problem could have been spotted in the 1950s.
 
Two MIT faculty members named 2026 Pew Biomedical Scholars - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Cell biologist Whitney Henry and immunologist Harikesh Wong will receive four years of flexible funding to advance early-career research on ferroptosis and immune decision-making.
 
Scientists find ozone depletion began decades before discovery of ozone hole - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Using modern tools, they also determined that carbon tetrachloride, used as a dry-cleaning and degreasing agent as early as the 1930s, was at the root of early ozone loss.
 
Inaugural Music Technology Research Showcase celebrates work of new graduate program’s initial students - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor Anna Huang delivers the keynote address, “In Search of Human-AI Resonance,” to a capacity crowd.
 
The Folks Behind Beloved Hacker Tool Flipper Zero Have a New Device for Focus - Gizmodo - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:40:14 GMT
  1. The Folks Behind Beloved Hacker Tool Flipper Zero Have a New Device for Focus Gizmodo
  2. The Flipper Zero creators’ Busy Bar productivity display will go on sale next month The Verge
  3. The Busy Bar Is a Gadget to Get People to Leave You Alone WIRED
  4. Busy Bar: Productivity gadget from inventor of the Flipper Zero appears in July heise online
  5. Flipper Device’s new Busy Bar is a customizable display for productivity TechCrunch
 
A hollow-core fiber cable just carried 51.3 Tb/s across 200 km - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:26:00 GMT

Conducted jointly with China Telecom and optical equipment maker Dekoli, the test ran on the world's longest cross-border commercial HCF cable. The result sets a new world record achieved without the signal boosters that long-haul fiber links typically depend on.

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3 Questions: Beyond data-driven aesthetics - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT
In a new Keller Gallery exhibition, Alexandros Haridis SM ’17, PhD ’22 traces centuries of ideas about aesthetic judgment and explores how design can make complex computational systems visible.
 
Care in the midst of pressure - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Anantha P. Chandrakasan is “Committed to Caring” for redefining mentorship through presence and perspective.
 
Xbox is pushing back on claims that PS5 is outselling it 8-to-1 in GTA VI pre-orders - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:43:00 GMT

In a follow-up with Windows Central, an Xbox spokesperson explicitly said IGN's data doesn't represent pre-order data. The representative added that Microsoft has seen record orders, and that people should wait for "real data" instead of clicks on affiliate links.

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Target Seems To Be Artificially Increasing Prices On Pokémon TCG Products - Kotaku - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:30:58 GMT
  1. Target Seems To Be Artificially Increasing Prices On Pokémon TCG Products Kotaku
  2. High-demand Pokémon TCG products are hit with more price spikes Polygon.com
  3. Pokémon Card Prices Are Officially Going Up ScreenRant
 
The Sims Team Teases A Sims 4 Main Menu Teaser For Tomorrow - Sims Community - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:12:48 GMT
  1. The Sims Team Teases A Sims 4 Main Menu Teaser For Tomorrow Sims Community
  2. The Sims 4 Laundry List: Fixes Coming In Next Game Patch (June 23rd, 2026) Sims Community
  3. The Sims 4 Update 2.35 Released on June 30 for Quality-of-Life Additions and Fixes MP1st
  4. Latest Update for The Sims 4 Adds Control Over Festival Notifications KeenGamer
  5. Latest Sims 4 Update Finally Patches One of the Game’s Most Annoying Issues comicbook.com
 
Cursor now has a mobile app for guiding your coding agent on the go - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:03:50 GMT
  1. Cursor now has a mobile app for guiding your coding agent on the go TechCrunch
  2. Build from anywhere with Cursor for iOS Cursor
  3. Why Cursor made an iPhone app Sources | Alex Heath
  4. Cursor announces its own AI model, a new Git platform, and a mobile app The Decoder
  5. SpaceX’s Cursor: New iPhone App Brings AI Coding Agents to Mobile TechRepublic
 
Developer builds "complete" OpenStreetMap client for classic Mac OS 9 - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:01:00 GMT

OS9Map is based on the OpenStreetMap project, an open-source map database that provides geodata, satellite imagery, and other information typically found in modern mapping services. The tool isn't trying to compete with Google Maps, though it does include a search function for landmarks and addresses. Users can also save locations...

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Black Flag Resynced's Full Resolution & FPS Details Revealed For Xbox Series X|S - Pure Xbox - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:40:17 GMT
  1. Black Flag Resynced's Full Resolution & FPS Details Revealed For Xbox Series X|S Pure Xbox
  2. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: PS5 Pro enhancements detailed PlayStation.Blog
  3. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced to Support PSSR 2.0 on PS5 Pro, with Ray-Traced Specular Reflections and Global Illumination Enabled for all Graphics Modes Wccftech
  4. Please stop feeding PS5 Pro trailers into YouTube's 1080p wood chipper Polygon.com
  5. All Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Editions: Prices, Pre-Order Bonuses & Collector's Edition Insider Gaming
 
My Worst Hotel Spa Massage Experience Ever: What Would You Have Done? - One Mile at a Time - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:32:22 GMT
My Worst Hotel Spa Massage Experience Ever: What Would You Have Done? One Mile at a Time
 
Meta has been secretly relying on Google's AI for customer service, ad tools, and content moderation – then got cut off - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:24:00 GMT

According to the Financial Times, Google warned Meta around March that it could not provide all the capacity the company wanted, disrupting and delaying internal AI projects.

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Before it became Grand Theft Auto, what was GTA originally called? - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:05:00 GMT
The original Grand Theft Auto was nearly cancelled, but a gameplay bug ultimately defined it.
 
Usernames Are Coming to WhatsApp Soon. Here's How to Reserve Yours - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Even if you only use WhatsApp sometimes, you might want to snag your username now to stop giving out your phone number.
 
SteamOS gaming PC with RX 7600 and Ryzen 5 9600X combo now available to pre-order and ships this week - PC Guide - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:43:47 GMT
  1. SteamOS gaming PC with RX 7600 and Ryzen 5 9600X combo now available to pre-order and ships this week PC Guide
  2. Steam Machine Crippled by Single-Channel RAM TechPowerUp
  3. Valve will finally let you build your own Steam Machine with SteamOS for desktop The Verge
  4. Review: Steam Machine: Beautiful Hardware, Console Performance - At A Price Digital Foundry
  5. Scalpers Are Effectively Doubling the Cost of Valve's Steam Machine extremetech.com
 
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 brings architectural upgrades and expanded OS support - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:38:00 GMT
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 is the latest version of the go-to desktop hypervisor for developers and power users. Now fully free for commercial and personal use, it runs Windows, Linux, and BSD virtual machines side-by-side on a single PC – no rebooting, no repartitioning.
 
Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
What’s more, the superconducting states get stronger under conditions expected to kill them.
 
South Korea is betting $880 billion that the next AI race will be won in hardware, not software - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:56:00 GMT

A significant portion of that spending is earmarked for semiconductor manufacturing. Samsung Group and SK Group plan to build two new chip fabrication plants each in the country's southwest, with a combined value of about 800 trillion won. The goal is to rapidly expand capacity as demand accelerates for memory...

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Prosecutors used a man's ChatGPT logs to try to link him to the Pacific Palisades fire, but it didn't work - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:09:00 GMT

Jonathan Rinderknecht was accused of deliberately starting last year's fire, which killed a total of 31 people and destroyed more than 6,000 buildings.

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Why ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Just Hit Its Highest Playercount In 2.5 Years - Forbes - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:58:33 GMT
  1. Why ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Just Hit Its Highest Playercount In 2.5 Years Forbes
  2. Cyberpunk 2077’s Steam spike shows how far it has come DLCompare.com
  3. The Edgerunners Season 2 trailer and summer sale are back. Cyberpunk 2077 to the top of Steam GameGPU
  4. Cyberpunk 2077 Sees Massive Player Surge After Official Update Revives Interest chshyd.in
  5. Cyberpunk 2077 Is Having A Moment Again, And It’s For One Simple Reason GameSpot
 
Meet "loop engineering": The next evolution in AI coding isn't a better prompt, it's a system that prompts itself - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:33:00 GMT

Developers have started calling these recurring setups 'loops.'

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The Busy Bar Is a Gadget to Get People to Leave You Alone - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span.
 
Future robotaxis may not need brake pedals under new proposal - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:47:00 GMT

The change targets purpose-built robotaxis rather than ordinary cars with driver-assistance systems.

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You can now buy a pre-built gaming PC that boots into Steam instead of Windows - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Steamroller is built like a modern mid-range gaming rig. Inside is an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X six-core CPU and a Radeon RX 7600 GPU, targeting high-frame-rate 1080p play in titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and Baldur's Gate 3.

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Australia raises social media ban penalties to $99 million as children keep accessing platforms - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Australia's government said tech companies are "not doing enough" to keep children off social media sites. In addition to the doubling of potential penalties, the eSafety Commissioner – Australia's internet regulator – will have strengthened information-gathering powers under proposed reforms.

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Robin Byrd, the Sex Godmother of Millennials, Says the Internet Ruined Porn - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The 1970s porn actress turned New York City late night public access queen says censorship and a lack of star quality among modern adult entertainers turned her off of the industry.
 
Star Fox tops the UK charts, with far better week 1 sales than Star Fox Zero and Star Fox 64 3D - Video Games Chronicle - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:56:33 GMT
  1. Star Fox tops the UK charts, with far better week 1 sales than Star Fox Zero and Star Fox 64 3D Video Games Chronicle
  2. Star Fox Review: Can't quite teach an old Fox new tricks NPR
  3. After ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Cameo, Fox McCloud’s Big Year Continues With ‘Star Fox’ Remake on Switch 2 Variety
  4. Star Fox is the Switch 2’s most impressive visual showcase yet The Verge
  5. Star Fox (2026) Review - Mission Complete Game Informer
 
Yeasound RIC800 Hearing Aids Review: Good Audio, Glitchy App - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:33:00 GMT
With AI-powered noise reduction, an automatic speech-focusing system, and a simple, effective hearing test, it’s a shame these aids don't come with a better app.
 
The Anti-Data-Center Movement Is Reshaping Michigan Politics - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Climate activist Will Lawrence cofounded the Sunrise Movement. Now, he has shifted his focus in his attempt to compete for a swing-district seat by calling for a data center moratorium.
 
29 Extremely Rare, Mind-Blowing Photos From 40 Years Ago That Show How Wildly Different Things Used To Be - buzzfeed.com - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:16:05 GMT
29 Extremely Rare, Mind-Blowing Photos From 40 Years Ago That Show How Wildly Different Things Used To Be buzzfeed.com
 
TechSpot PC Buying Guide: Four Smart Builds for a Difficult PC Market - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:04:00 GMT
Building a PC in 2026 means navigating inflated RAM, storage, and GPU prices. We assembled four balanced systems that prioritize performance, value, and sensible upgrade paths.
 
Top Google Security Staff Warn Search Data Could Be Hacked if EU Rules Change - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Europe’s pro-competition proposals could see Google Search and Android systems opened up. The company claims there are serious privacy flaws.
 
Fireworks Are Not Patriotic. Drone Shows Are - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT
This Fourth of July will feature more drone shows than ever. I went on a pilgrimage to drone country—and had a near-religious experience.
 
Everyone’s Mad at the World Cup’s New ‘Hydration Breaks’—Except Mr. Moneybags Over Here - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT
FIFA says hydration breaks protect players from heat. They also create new annoying commercial breaks—and fans are calling foul.
 
Truckloads of Tesla Batteries Keep Getting Stolen Before They Even Leave the Factory - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Nine major suspected cargo thefts happened at Tesla’s Nevada battery factory in January alone, according to sheriff’s records obtained by WIRED.
 
This Humanoid Robot Is a Terrifyingly Competent Office Intern - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Flexion Robotics, a startup founded by ex-Nvidia engineers, has a clever way of training robots to do useful work.
 
GTA 6 Fans Are Convinced The Game Has A Bodybuilding System, And Here’s Why - GameSpot - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Fans Are Convinced The Game Has A Bodybuilding System, And Here’s Why GameSpot
  2. GTA 6 Trailer 3: The Latest On Its Expected Release And What Comes Next Forbes
  3. GTA 6 marketing seems similar to Red Dead Redemptions 2 — here's how it could play out TechRadar
  4. GTA 6 Costs $80 Minimum and There's Still No Gameplay Trailer games.gg
  5. Will Rockstar Release a Third GTA VI Trailer? Kalshi Odds Action Network
 
What to Do in Houston If You're Here for Business (2026) - Wired Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:21:00 GMT
Where to eat, stay, work, and eat some more while visiting Space City on business.
 
The ‘Almost Homeless’ Subreddit Is a Stark Glimpse at Soaring Wealth Inequality - Wired Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT
As the billionaire class gets richer, the growing online community is offering tips on how to survive with very little.
 
Why Wear Anything Other Than a Sun Hoodie This Summer? Our Picks for the Best - Wired Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:02:00 GMT
Sun hoodies are the greatest new garment since the original hoodie.
 
This Is the Most Detailed Image Yet of the Milky Way's Center - Wired Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The Euclid space telescope's stunning photo of our galaxy's “crowded heart” captures more than 60 million stars.
 
The Ebike Accessories You Need to Help You Haul the Most Stuff - Wired Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:01:00 GMT
An unadorned ebike is a blank canvas. Here, get tips for maximizing its cargo-hauling and person-carrying capabilities.
 
China Defies US Restrictions and Builds the World’s Fastest Supercomputer - Wired Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The Chinese supercomputer LineShine was ranked as the fastest in the world, despite not using any GPUs.
 
62 Last Minute Prime Day Weekend Deals: Up to 45% Off (2026) - Wired Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:01:21 GMT
Prime Day is officially over, but many of our favorite, hand-picked deals are still available through the weekend.
 
Duer’s Wear-Everywhere Pants Are on Sale This Weekend - Wired Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:01:00 GMT
It’s not often you can score discounts from the outdoor-coded Canadian company that makes understated and stylish performance clothing.
 
Does DeleteMe Actually Get Your Info off the Internet? I Tried It - Wired Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:31:00 GMT
Everyone is sick of spam calls and creeper sites that show weirdos where you live—but can any service solve it?
 
Security News This Week: LastPass Users Had Their Data Stolen—Again - Wired Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Former national security advisor John Bolton pleads guilty in classified-materials case, Microsoft helps take down major infostealer infrastructure, and more.
 
The 37 Best Outdoor Deals From the REI 4th of July Sale - Wired Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:06:00 GMT
Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone.
 
Why Venezuela’s Second Earthquake Was So Damaging to Buildings - Wired Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Factors like the short interval between the two powerful quakes and different types of soil led to some structures collapsing while others stayed standing.
 
The 28 Best Deals Under $100 Before Prime Day Ends - Wired Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:59:29 GMT
Times are hard in 2026. These Amazon Prime Day deals under $100 on earbuds, Kindles, and other tested products should help make life just a little bit easier.
 
Trump Administration Allows Anthropic to Release Mythos to Select US Organizations - Wired Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:26:14 GMT
After weeks of negotiations, the White House permitted Anthropic to grant access to its most advanced AI model to a select group of US companies and government agencies.
 
17 Last Minute Prime Day Apple Deals on iPads, Macs, and More - Wired Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:12:52 GMT
Despite the surprise price increases to iPads and Macs, there are some fantastic Prime Day deals still left to shop.
 
Universal Is Skipping Influencer Screenings for ‘The Odyssey.’ Film Critics Are Thrilled - Wired Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:15:28 GMT
With discourse about Christopher Nolan’s epic already raging, first viewer reactions will come from mainstream press, not content creators. Some critics are gloating over this break from the norm.
 
Prime Day Deal 2026: Fellow Espresso Series 1 Is $200 Off - Wired Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:04:47 GMT
This is the last day for deals on Fellow Series 1 espresso machine, Fellow Aiden, and Fellow Stagg kettle. Each is the best in their category.
 
Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals Offer Up to 42% Off (2026): Shark, Dyson, Bissell - Wired Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Move over, spring cleaning. These vacuum deals will give your home the cleanest summer yet thanks to Amazon Prime Day.
 
The Best Prime Day Laptop Deals on My Personal Favorites - Wired Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT
From MacBooks to gaming laptops, these are the very best deals on some of my very favorite laptops for Amazon Prime Day.
 
How People in China Keep Outsmarting Anthropic’s Geolocation Restrictions - Wired Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:02:54 GMT
As Anthropic tightens restrictions on access to Claude in China, users keep finding new workarounds, from proxy services to fake identities sourced on Telegram.
 
Samsung’s Excellent OLED Monitors Are Up to 36 Percent Off for Prime Day - Wired Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:02:31 GMT
Samsung makes some of the very best OLED gaming monitors, and they’ve never been this affordable.
 
Best Ninja Prime Day Deals (2026) Slushi, Creami, Crispi, Cafe Luxe - Wired Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:55:48 GMT
Ninja Creami Swirl, Crispi, Slushi, and Cafe Luxe Pro are all on Prime Day deals that will soon go away.
 
10 Best Prime Day Streaming Deals, Including Half Off Apple TV (2026) - Wired Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:55:18 GMT
Prime Day isn’t just about cheap TVs. It’s also about cheap stuff to watch on your cheap TV.
 
How to See the Giant Asteroid That Will Pass by Earth This Weekend - Wired Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:45:16 GMT
The asteroid will be visible for several nights from different parts of the world. We’ll tell you when and where to look, and what equipment you’ll need to spot it.
 
I'm Adding These Bose Headphones to My Prime Day Cart (2026) - Wired Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:16:58 GMT
Bose headphones are already one of our favorites for comfort, sound, and noise canceling. Now they’re cheaper.
 
The Prime Day MacBook Deals I Recommend (2026) - Wired Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:07:38 GMT
Apple has warned about MacBook prices rising, making these Prime Day deals even more worthwhile to consider.
 
I Just Saw That Eufy’s Floodlight Security Camera Is Cheaper Than Ever (2026) - Wired Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:23:59 GMT
If you want to beef up your home security this Prime Day, Eufy’s Floodlight Camera is a great way to do it.
 
OpenAI Has New AI Models. Here’s Why You Can’t Use Them - Wired Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:05:40 GMT
The White House asked OpenAI to delay the rollout of its GPT-5.6 AI models, two weeks after Anthropic had to take its most advanced AI models offline.
 
The Pentagon Is Looking Into the Dialog Data Exposure for Unmasking National Security Officials - Wired Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:30:33 GMT
Exposed records from the private group included the personal information of a senior White House intelligence official and an active-duty special operations officer.
 
David Autor named head of the Department of Economics - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
A faculty member since 1999, Autor is a leading researcher in artificial intelligence and the work of the future.
 
How data centers can better manage energy use - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study suggests flexibility in the timing of electricity consumption could lower consumer costs.
 
Antenna array could provide protected tactical satellite communications in low-Earth orbit - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The prototype array uses a small, lightweight, low-power, and low-cost aperture.
 
Students from across the Northeast step inside MIT.nano’s cleanroom - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT
A hands-on boot camp teaches integrated photonics to community and four-year college students in the region.
 
Past participants are now the leaders of MIT’s dynaMIT Club - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT
How the program's biggest fans came full circle and took the helm.
 
LLMs help robots understand vague instructions and focus on key details - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT
To help robots do chores in places like homes and factories, a new approach from MIT uses one language model to clarify users’ instructions, then another to ignore irrelevant info.
 
Listening for the echoes of black holes - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By analyzing X-ray reverberations and other astrophysical data, Erin Kara seeks to understand the most extreme objects in the universe.
 
MIT in the media: Exploring how curiosity-driven science is an essential ingredient in America’s success - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
“Scientific American” showcases the history and future of America’s scientific engine, highlighting promising young scientists and icons at MIT and beyond.
 
Summer 2026 recommended reading from MIT - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Enjoy these recent titles from Institute faculty and staff.
 
How architecture influences political activity - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In Ghana, semi-communal “compound houses” affect how much people vote and participate in political activity, new research shows.
 
Improving the speed and energy-efficiency of AI agents - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new system, known as Murakkab, optimizes the design and deployment of multistep workflows that power AI applications.
 
What happens when environmental change outpaces life’s ability to adapt? - MIT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new model links Earth’s mass extinctions to mismatches between rates of environmental change and biological adaptation.
 
Computer model could enable bridges and buildings that use less material - MIT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed an approach for generating more buildable structures, bridging the gap between optimized design and real-world construction.
 
Design kits for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 27 are here - Apple Developer Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:00:01 GMT
Apple design kits for Figma and Sketch are now available for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 27. These include:
 
Exploring the societal impacts of AI - MIT Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:40:00 GMT
During the AI and Society Forum, leading MIT researchers examined critical questions about AI’s influence on employment and democracy.
 
New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments - MIT Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers combined an efficient algorithm with dedicated hardware to rapidly generate 3D maps for navigation using minimal memory and power.
 
A better way to model the behavior of metal alloys - MIT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach captures subtle atomic patterns, improving predictions of material properties.
 
Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available - Apple Developer Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:30:54 GMT
Attachment 12 of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to specify terms for iOS apps in Brazil, including alternative distribution, alternative payments and out-of-app offers, and the Core Technology Commission. Please review the changes and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms.
 
Changes to iOS in Brazil - Apple Developer Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:30:05 GMT
As part of a recent agreement with Brazil’s competition regulator CADE (Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Brazil. Beginning with iOS 26.5, 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.
 
MIT in the media: For the future of tech, "Massachusetts can absolutely lead" - MIT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Leaders, faculty across MIT discuss fostering innovation and talent in Greater Boston in special series of articles published alongside the outlet's annual list of 'Tech Power Players'
 
“We can’t ship goods without functioning ports” - MIT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD student Chelsea Mitchell studies the economic forces that shape shipping ports and their ability to support global supply chains.
 
QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2026-27 - MIT Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT
Ranking at the top for the 15th year in a row, the Institute also places first in 12 subject areas.
 
Susan Solomon named 2026 Tang Prize laureate - MIT Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The MIT professor’s groundbreaking work on atmospheric chemistry helped lay steps towards recovery of the ozone layer and demonstrated the lasting impacts of carbon emissions on Earth’s climate.
 
Flexible cryogenic cables solve a challenge in quantum system development - MIT Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:35:00 GMT
A prototype wiring system for dilution refrigerators could advance the realization of practical quantum computers.
 
Could AI tell you where you left your keys? - MIT Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new spatial memory system for robots efficiently captures details about the objects they see while exploring their environment.
 
New domain for Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email - Apple Developer Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT
Later this summer, Apple will unify the email domains used by Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email under a single, shared domain: private.icloud.com.
 
How to create distinguishable states for quantum systems - MIT Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Researchers establish key insights for reading and writing information for quantum sensing, communication, computing, and control.
 
A tiny ingestible sensor can measure temperature from inside the body - MIT Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
After being swallowed, the devices could offer continuous monitoring of patients who are sick or at risk of hypothermia.
 
Fact Sheet: Supporting MIT’s Jewish Community - MIT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:55:00 GMT
 
MIT engineers find a way to deliver drugs directly to the esophagus - MIT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Their new gel-like drug formulation can coat the esophageal lining and release drugs that could help treat inflammatory conditions affecting the esophagus.
 
The long history of vaccine hesitancy - MIT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Thomas Levenson’s new book shows how arguments against vaccination reach back to the beginning of the technology itself.
 
Jinhua Zhao named head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning - MIT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:20:00 GMT
An expert in behavioral science and transportation, Zhao combines these studies with AI and public policy to address some of the most urgent challenges facing cities.
 
WWDC26 survey - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:32 GMT
Share your thoughts on this year’s conference.
 
Would you return a favor? Scientists say it depends on the relationship - MIT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study shows people expect reciprocal generosity only in interactions with friends or others of equal social status.
 
New imaging system sees through murky waters - MIT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “Sonar-MASt3R” combines sonar and visual data to create real-time 3D maps, even in cloudy water.
 
Pablo Jarillo-Herrero wins Kavli Prize in Nanoscience - MIT Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The MIT physicist shares the honor with two others for foundational research establishing the field of twistronics.
 
Augmented reality system could make medical ultrasounds easier to interpret - MIT Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have designed an ultrasound system that creates a real-time 3D representation of the object being imaged.
 
Startup’s nuclear-inspired cooling system could make data centers more sustainable - MIT Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by two researchers from MIT, Ferveret reduces the amount of energy and water required to cool the chips that power AI.
 
Chris Zegras appointed director and CEO of the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology - MIT Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:25:00 GMT
The professor of mobility and urban planning will lead MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore.
 
3D-printed devices could streamline the production of drug-delivery microparticles - MIT Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The cost-effective devices, which can be built in hours, leverage electrospray emitter technology to efficiently produce three-layered particles at scale.
 
Find out what's new for Apple developers - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:20:01 GMT
Discover the latest advancements on all Apple platforms and create even more unique, intelligent experiences in your apps and games with major enhancements across languages, frameworks, tools, and services. The latest SDKs bring incredible new features, including platform design refinements, powerful Apple Intelligence capabilities, and new AI development frameworks.
 
Introducing Time Allowances - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:19:33 GMT
New Time Allowances in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, or later, give parents more flexible ways to manage the time their kids spend in apps across categories, including Entertainment, Games, and Social Media. Time Allowances are developed based on expert research and tailored to a child’s age to give parents a helpful starting point. Parents can adjust these settings based on what they determine is best for their child. Time Allowance categories are different from categories for user discovery on the App Store.
 
Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guidelines now available - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:18:33 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guidelines have been revised to support new features, updated policies, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms.
 
MIT astronomers discover the earliest known flickering quasar - MIT Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
When the universe was just 850 million years old, this voracious black hole was already surprisingly mature, a new study finds.
 
Improving the performance of high-power electronics - MIT Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By using a thin layer of diamond to manage excessive heat, researchers can boost the speed and energy-efficiency of next-generation wireless devices.
 
Startup helps retailers track their products in real-time - MIT Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Using technology invented at MIT, Cartesian’s system for locating objects could also find uses in manufacturing, logistics, and robotics.
 
Research from the ground up - MIT Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A leading innovator in community-based archaeology, Professor Sonya Atalay works to link local know-how with academic inquiry across the globe.
 
A new vaccine adjuvant could make it easier to eradicate polio - MIT Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The adjuvant can help the injectable polio vaccine induce a strong immune response in the GI tract, which is considered critical to eradicating the virus.
 
Update for Apps Distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:22 GMT
Due to a recent court ruling lifting an injunction on Texas law SB 2420, new Apple Accounts in Texas are now subject to the law, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. As previously announced, this includes age assurance and parent or guardian consent on behalf of minors under the age of 18 for downloads, Apple In-App Purchases, and significant changes associated with an app. Parents or guardians will also be able to revoke their consent for any app they previously approved for their child. These changes will go into effect starting June 4, 2026.
 
MIT chemists design impact-resistant plastics - MIT Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Introducing weaker bonds into polystyrene and rubber helps these materials dissipate energy, making them more resistant to destructive forces.
 
Apple Developer Centers are expanding to Berlin - Apple Developer Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:13 GMT
Apple Developer Centers are dedicated spaces designed for in-person developer sessions, labs, workshops, and appointments across a wide range of Apple technologies and platforms.
 
Introducing the 2026 Apple Design Award winners - Apple Developer Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:50:09 GMT
Join us in celebrating these extraordinary apps and games.
 
All systems glow - Apple Developer Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:22 GMT
WWDC26 is just one week away. Get ready for five days of technology, creativity, and community — all online and free.
 
Get ready with the latest beta releases - Apple Developer Tue, 26 May 2026 18:00:14 GMT
The beta versions of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and watchOS 26.6 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 to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs.
 
Upcoming changes to age ratings in Australia and Vietnam - Apple Developer Thu, 21 May 2026 20:01:22 GMT
Starting June 18, 2026, age ratings on the App Store will be updated in Australia and Vietnam.
 
Introducing the 2026 Apple Design Award finalists - Apple Developer Mon, 18 May 2026 15:50:09 GMT
Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design. But they’ve also become something more: A moment to step back and celebrate the work of Apple developers across the community.
 
Coming bright up - Apple Developer Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:22 GMT
Get ready for a week of technology, creativity, and community — all online and free. Here’s what WWDC26 has in store.
 
Hello Developer: May 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
Get the most out of your Apple Developer account - Apple Developer Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:26 GMT
A free Apple Developer account provides access to the tools, resources, and support you need to build and test apps and games. A free developer account is separate from an Apple Developer Program membership. Even if your organization holds the paid membership, creating your own free account gives you direct access to downloads and support resources.
 
Brazilian betting license requirement for App Store availability - Apple Developer Fri, 08 May 2026 16:30:46 GMT
Following changes to Brazil’s fixed-odds betting regulation, apps with fixed-odds betting (gambling) features can now be distributed on the App Store in Brazil with a valid fixed-odds betting license from the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA). If any of your apps include these features (indicated by selecting “Yes” to the gambling question in the age rating questionnaire in App Store Connect), you’ll need to provide this license. Keep in mind that answering “Yes” to the gambling question in the age rating questionnaire will set your Brazil age rating to A18.
 
To those who build community - Apple Developer Tue, 05 May 2026 00:31:09 GMT
All around the world, Apple developers do meaningful work that extends beyond great apps and games. They organize events, write tutorials, mentor others, and create spaces to learn and grow. By sharing their expertise and championing each other, they represent the best of the community.
 
Now Available: Monthly Subscriptions with a 12-Month Commitment - Apple Developer Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:33 GMT
Today, we’re introducing a new way that people can pay for your auto-renewable subscriptions on the App Store: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. This new payment option allows you to offer subscribers more affordable options. People can cancel their subscription at any time, which will prevent the subscription from renewing after they’ve completed their agreed-to payments to fulfill their commitment.
 
Lykke Studios: In pursuit of puffy perfection - Apple Developer Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:15 GMT
The delightful game puffies. combines the satisfying snap of a jigsaw puzzle with the nostalgic delight of a sticker book.
 
Hello Developer: April 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
How Infold Games fashioned an open world for Infinity Nikki - Apple Developer Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:02:01 GMT
Infinity Nikki is a literally glowing example of what video game graphics can be.
 
Q&A: How Plane Finder set itself up for the long haul - Apple Developer Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:01 GMT
Plane Finder is a sparkling example of what happens when a small team grows with a platform.
 
App Store expands support to 11 new languages - Apple Developer Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:33 GMT
To help your apps and games reach more people worldwide — especially in India — App Store Connect now supports localized metadata for 11 new languages, bringing the total number of supported localizations to 50. The new languages include Bangla, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Slovenian, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
 
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
HELLO DEVELOPER
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 4 - Apple Developer Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:56 GMT
HELLO DEVELOPER
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 3 - Apple Developer Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:00:56 GMT
HELLO DEVELOPER
 
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.