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Source: Anthropic is in advanced talks to acquire New York-based Stainless, which helps developers generate SDKs from APIs, for at least $300M (The Information) - Techmeme Tue, 12 May 2026 22:20:03 GMT

The Information:
Source: Anthropic is in advanced talks to acquire New York-based Stainless, which helps developers generate SDKs from APIs, for at least $300M — Anthropic is in advanced talks to acquire developer tools startup Stainless for at least $300 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

 
Meta is facing another lawsuit over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 22:12:47 GMT
The lawsuit claims Meta is not doing enough to protect senior citizens and other vulnerable groups.
 
The newest AI boom pitch: Host a mini data center at your home - ArsTechnica Tue, 12 May 2026 21:59:03 GMT
The plan aims to speed up AI compute deployment while compensating residents.
 
Apple reportedly has a lot of changes planned for the Camera app - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 21:53:39 GMT
iOS 27 may integrate Visual Intelligence into the Camera and make it more customizable.
 
Foxconn Ransomware Attack Shows Nothing Is Safe Forever - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 21:52:05 GMT
Famous for helping build Apple's iPhones, Foxconn just suffered another cyberattack, highlighting the perils of warehousing some of the world's most valuable data.
 
FDA chief resigns after Trump admin forced approval of fruity e-cigs - ArsTechnica Tue, 12 May 2026 21:26:47 GMT
Makary reportedly spent his year bucking Trump admin and making industry enemies.
 
3 Questions: Shedding light on why power grids go dark - MIT Tue, 12 May 2026 21:25:00 GMT
Pablo Duenas-Martinez, a MITEI research scientist, describes the “death spiral” of events that caused the 12-hour Iberian peninsula power outage in 2025, and five lessons learned.
 
Sources: Anthropic is in early talks to raise at least $30B at a $900B+ valuation; the round is expected to close as soon as the end of this month (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 12 May 2026 21:21:38 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Anthropic is in early talks to raise at least $30B at a $900B+ valuation; the round is expected to close as soon as the end of this month — Anthropic PBC is in early talks with investors to raise at least $30 billion in fresh financing, according to people familiar with the matter …

 
A new unit of measurement to honor an influential MIT alumnus - MIT Tue, 12 May 2026 21:15:00 GMT
In a nod to the prank that first introduced the smoot, an MIT team rolls out the “klein” in homage to Martin Klein ’62 and playfully renames a beloved Charles River span the “Shortfellow Bridge.”
 
DOJ extracts $30m settlement from PayPal over minority-owned business program - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 21:14:52 GMT
The federal retaliation against corporate DEI efforts marches on.
 
Qualcomm closed down 11.46% on Tuesday as chip stocks pull back from record AI-driven rally; Intel closed down 6.82%, Sandisk dropped 6%, and Micron 3.61% (Samantha Subin/CNBC) - Techmeme Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:51 GMT

Samantha Subin / CNBC:
Qualcomm closed down 11.46% on Tuesday as chip stocks pull back from record AI-driven rally; Intel closed down 6.82%, Sandisk dropped 6%, and Micron 3.61% — Chip stocks dropped on Tuesday, pulling back from a massive rally that broadened the artificial intelligence trade beyond Nvidia and propelled the sector to new highs.

 
Samsung and its South Korean labor union fail to reach a pay deal; the union has said workers will strike for 18 days from May 21 if its demands are not met (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 12 May 2026 20:50:00 GMT

Reuters:
Samsung and its South Korean labor union fail to reach a pay deal; the union has said workers will strike for 18 days from May 21 if its demands are not met — Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) and its South Korean labor union failed to reach a pay deal on Wednesday, its union leader said …

 
Meta schedules its annual Connect event for September 23-24 and says the event will focus on "the latest in VR, wearables, metaverse, and AI" (Ben Lang/Road to VR) - Techmeme Tue, 12 May 2026 20:45:02 GMT

Ben Lang / Road to VR:
Meta schedules its annual Connect event for September 23-24 and says the event will focus on “the latest in VR, wearables, metaverse, and AI” — Meta's annual Connect event is set to return on September 23-24. The company teased what appears to be a new pair of smart glasses …

 
MAHA Keeps Being Weird as Hell About Fertility - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 20:38:52 GMT
RFK Jr. and Mehmet Oz’s comments about teen sperm count and “underbabied” Americans at a recent women’s health event underscore the White House’s pronatalist agenda.
 
Steam's New Cozy Van Life Sim Gets Engulfed In Review Drama - Kotaku - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 20:33:20 GMT
  1. Steam's New Cozy Van Life Sim Gets Engulfed In Review Drama Kotaku
  2. A Tourist Guide: Top 5 Landmarks to Visit in Outbound, Out Today Xbox Wire
  3. Outbound Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying Pure Xbox
  4. Outbound guide: 16 tips covering crafting, resources, camping, and more Epic Games
  5. Cozy Game Outbound Risks Wrath of Steam Over Review-for-Refund Offer DualShockers
 
Android 17 Will Excite the Rich. But What About the Rest of Us? - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 20:31:00 GMT
Commentary: Google assumes I'm wealthy and sexy. It shouldn't.
 
Canvas Hack Aftermath: Owner Instructure Reaches Deal With Hacker Group - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 20:30:32 GMT
Instructure says ShinyHunters has destroyed stolen user data after the group targeted more than 9,000 schools.
 
NBA The Run hits the streets on June 9 - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 20:30:30 GMT
The game is sort of a spiritual sequel to NBA Street and NBA Jam.
 
Meta offers to give rival AI chatbots free access to WhatsApp for a month while it discusses commitments with EU antitrust regulators to address their concerns (Foo Yun Chee/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 12 May 2026 20:20:01 GMT

Foo Yun Chee / Reuters:
Meta offers to give rival AI chatbots free access to WhatsApp for a month while it discusses commitments with EU antitrust regulators to address their concerns — Meta Platforms (META.O) has offered to give rival AI chatbots free access to its social messaging service WhatsApp for a month …

 
Samsung's One UI 9 beta will roll out for Galaxy S26 owners this week - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 20:18:34 GMT
However, its marquee features won't arrive until the final release.
 
UK fines water supplier $1.3M for exposing data of 664k customers - Bleeping Computer Tue, 12 May 2026 20:17:19 GMT
The Information Commissioner's Office has fined South Staffordshire Water Plc and parent company South Staffordshire Plc £963,900 ($1.3 million) over a cyberattack that exposed the personal data of 663,887 customers and employees. [...]
 
The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Collaboration Is Here for Real - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 20:13:26 GMT
With Instagram awash with inaccurate AI-generated concepts for its Royal Pop collab, Swatch was forced to reveal the genuine article.
 
iOS 27 to Bring Customizable Camera App, Tweaks to Weather, Safari and Liquid Glass - MacRumors - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 20:12:58 GMT
  1. iOS 27 to Bring Customizable Camera App, Tweaks to Weather, Safari and Liquid Glass MacRumors
  2. Apple Plans Customizable Camera for Pros, Siri Design Changes in iOS 27 Bloomberg.com
  3. iOS 27’s ‘completely rebuilt’ Siri will include a new system-wide search gesture: report 9to5Mac
  4. iOS 27 might add a lot more customization to the Camera app The Verge
  5. Apple’s (AAPL) iOS 27 Camera App Could Bring Pro-Level Controls to iPhone Users TipRanks
 
CME Group and Silicon Data announce a futures market for computing capacity, with contracts based on daily GPU benchmarks for on-demand rental rates (Tobias Burns/CNBC) - Techmeme Tue, 12 May 2026 20:10:04 GMT

Tobias Burns / CNBC:
CME Group and Silicon Data announce a futures market for computing capacity, with contracts based on daily GPU benchmarks for on-demand rental rates — A new futures market for semiconductors will let traders hedge their artificial intelligence investments with bets on the increasingly expensive price of computing power.

 
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 13 #801 - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:32 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for May 13, No. 801.
 
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 13, #1067 - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:32 GMT
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for May 13, No. 1,067.
 
CRTs Are Too Mainstream, So Game on a Mechanical TV Instead - Hack a Day Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:19 GMT
Aside from nostalgia, people claim to like CRTs because they’re apprehendable– the technology just makes more sense than the arcane wibbly-wobbly solid-state madness going on inside the driver chip of …read more
 
Sources: Apple plans to make the Camera app fully customizable in iOS 27, along with noticeable design changes across Siri, Safari, Weather, and more (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:14 GMT

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
Sources: Apple plans to make the Camera app fully customizable in iOS 27, along with noticeable design changes across Siri, Safari, Weather, and more — Apple Inc. is planning to upgrade its Camera app, making the software fully customizable as part of a broader set of user interface changes coming in its next iPhone software update.

 
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 13, #1789 - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:09 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for May 13, No. 1,789.
 
Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam announces layoffs - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:02 GMT
The Spanish studio's newest title is due to be released on Steam later this week.
 
I Tried Amazon's New 30-Minute Delivery. Diet Cokes Were at My Door in 16 Minutes - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 19:57:10 GMT
Amazon Now launched Tuesday in Seattle, Philadelphia, Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta.
 
Stop Guessing Which Cooking Oil to Use. Experts Explain When to Use Each Type - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 19:54:00 GMT
The wrong cooking oil can sabotage dinner. Here's a guide to using high-, low- and medium-heat oils.
 
Musk v. Altman: Altman faced an intense cross-examination from Musk's attorney, who asked "are you completely trustworthy?"; Altman replied "I believe so" (Business Insider) - Techmeme Tue, 12 May 2026 19:50:02 GMT

Business Insider:
Musk v. Altman: Altman faced an intense cross-examination from Musk's attorney, who asked “are you completely trustworthy?”; Altman replied “I believe so” — - Sam Altman faced intense, at times awkward, cross-examination from Elon Musk's attorney.

 
Webinar: Fixing the gaps in network incident response - Bleeping Computer Tue, 12 May 2026 19:46:04 GMT
IT teams often struggle to quickly coordinate responses across disparate systems during network incidents. This upcoming webinar explores how automation and AI-assisted workflows can reduce response times and help prevent outages. [...]
 
Signal adds security warnings for social engineering, phishing attacks - Bleeping Computer Tue, 12 May 2026 19:40:31 GMT
Signal has introduced new in-app confirmations and warning messages as additional safeguards against phishing and social engineering attempts that could lead to various forms of fraud. [...]
 
Nintendo Offers Free Games Prior to Switch 2 Price Hike - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 19:40:00 GMT
It wasn't a matter of if it would happen, only a matter of when.
 
The US FCC approves EchoStar's sale of approximately 65MHz of spectrum to SpaceX and 50MHz to AT&T (Christian Martinez/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 12 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Christian Martinez / Reuters:
The US FCC approves EchoStar's sale of approximately 65MHz of spectrum to SpaceX and 50MHz to AT&T — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Space Bureau approved EchoStar's sale of approximately 65 megahertz of spectrum to SpaceX and 50 megahertz to AT&T …

 
Twin brothers wipe 96 gov't databases minutes after being fired - ArsTechnica Tue, 12 May 2026 19:12:07 GMT
A case study in why credentials are revoked before firings.
 
Amazon employees are gaming AI usage leaderboards to impress managers - TechSpot Tue, 12 May 2026 19:09:00 GMT

Three Amazon employees told The Financial Times that the company's internal AI usage metrics are likely inflated. According to the sources, employees are using MeshClaw, Amazon's internal AI platform, to perform non-essential tasks in an effort to make a stronger impression on managers.

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Iran Is Using Tiny ‘Mosquito’ Boats to Shut Down the Strait of Hormuz - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 19:06:26 GMT
Iran’s traditional naval fleet has been almost completely destroyed by US-Israeli raids. But Iran’s military has put a fleet of small vessels on the water that is crippling every passageway.
 
Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada is back with his own studio under SNK - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 19:03:53 GMT
Six months after leaving Bandai Namco, Harada is in charge of his own team.
 
Google says it is hiring a team of "forward deployed engineers", a source says in the hundreds, to help customers use its business-focused AI products (Erin Woo/The Information) - Techmeme Tue, 12 May 2026 19:00:54 GMT

Erin Woo / The Information:
Google says it is hiring a team of “forward deployed engineers”, a source says in the hundreds, to help customers use its business-focused AI products — Google plans to hire hundreds of engineers to help customers start using its business-focused AI products, according to a person familiar with the situation.

 
“Will I be OK?” Teen died after ChatGPT pushed deadly mix of drugs, lawsuit says - ArsTechnica Tue, 12 May 2026 19:00:25 GMT
Teen trusted ChatGPT to help him “safely” experiment with drugs, logs show.
 
Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5087544 extended security update - Bleeping Computer Tue, 12 May 2026 18:58:34 GMT
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5087544 extended security update to fix the May 2026 Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities and resolve an issue with the new Remote Desktop warnings. [...]
 
Google is reportedly considering working with SpaceX on orbital data centers - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 18:51:34 GMT
The company has been working on the idea since the end of 2025.
 
Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after a car drove directly into a flooded road - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 18:33:10 GMT
The company has deployed an OTA software fix.
 
A Cyberdeck That Runs Linux…in an Altoids Tin - Hack a Day Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:45 GMT
In the time Hackaday has been in existence we must have brought you plenty of projects housed in Altoids tins, as well as a sizeable number of cyberdecks. But until …read more
 
This Powerful 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro Is Back to Its All-Time Low Price - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 18:27:00 GMT
It's not every day you can take more than $200 off one of Apple's most high-performing laptops.
 
eBay rejects GameStop's $56B unsolicited offer as "neither credible nor attractive" - TechSpot Tue, 12 May 2026 18:26:00 GMT

In the letter, which was also shared online, the executive said the board and its independent advisors thoroughly reviewed GameStop's proposal before making a decision.

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Apple acquired another company that could help build out its Creator Studio subscription - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 18:24:45 GMT
The company behind color grading tool Color.io was acquired in January.
 
Fortinet warns of critical RCE flaws in FortiSandbox and FortiAuthenticator - Bleeping Computer Tue, 12 May 2026 18:23:09 GMT
Fortinet has released security patches for two critical vulnerabilities in FortiSandbox and FortiAuthenticator that could enable attackers to run commands or arbitrary code. [...]
 
Google Is Betting Its Entire Future on AI. Will It Pay Off? - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 18:15:00 GMT
Commentary: Between Android 17 and the new Googlebooks, Gemini is the new Google.
 
Musk v. Altman: Altman testified that in 2017 Musk demanded complete control of a proposed OpenAI for-profit arm, musing that he would pass it to his children (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 12 May 2026 18:10:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
Musk v. Altman: Altman testified that in 2017 Musk demanded complete control of a proposed OpenAI for-profit arm, musing that he would pass it to his children — OpenAI's Sam Altman testified that he was “extremely uncomfortable” with Elon Musk's insistence that he have complete control …

 
Windows 11 KB5089549 & KB5087420 cumulative updates released - Bleeping Computer Tue, 12 May 2026 18:09:12 GMT
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5089549 and KB5087420 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. [...]
 
Microsoft May 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 120 flaws, no zero-days - Bleeping Computer Tue, 12 May 2026 18:08:06 GMT
Today is Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates for 120 flaws and no zero-days disclosed this month. [...]
 
Anthropic names eight unauthorized secondary market sellers of its shares, including Hiive and Forge Global, warning that any share transactions there are void (Yazhou Sun/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 12 May 2026 18:05:07 GMT

Yazhou Sun / Bloomberg:
Anthropic names eight unauthorized secondary market sellers of its shares, including Hiive and Forge Global, warning that any share transactions there are void — Anthropic PBC identified a number of secondary marketplaces as unauthorized sellers of the company's shares, telling investors that buying the stock won't work.

 
Threads users are pissed they can't block Meta's new AI chatbot - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 18:04:11 GMT
It's the top trending topic on the platform.
 
The Super Hero Team-based PVP Shooter - Marvel Rivals - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 18:01:55 GMT
  1. The Super Hero Team-based PVP Shooter Marvel Rivals
  2. Marvel Rivals dev officially confirms a wild new hero for season 8 Polygon.com
  3. Marvel Rivals Season 8 Says "To Me, My X-Men" With Cyclops Reveal GameSpot
  4. Marvel Rivals Launches Season 8 Sins of Alchemax on May 15 AsatuNews.co.id
  5. Who Is Devil Dinosaur? Marvel Rivals Season 8 Character, Explained Insider Gaming
 
Smartphone Owners Aren't Convinced to Upgrade for Foldable Designs and AI Integrations, CNET Finds - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT
There are rumors of a foldable iPhone, but new designs aren't on most people's list of upgrade must-haves.
 
Google launches Intrusion Logging, an Android feature developed in partnership with Amnesty International and others, on Android 16 Pixel devices for now (Tim Starks/CyberScoop) - Techmeme Tue, 12 May 2026 17:55:04 GMT

Tim Starks / CyberScoop:
Google launches Intrusion Logging, an Android feature developed in partnership with Amnesty International and others, on Android 16 Pixel devices for now — Intrusion Logging marks the first feature from a major device vendor to aid with forensic detection of sophisticated threats, Amnesty International said.

 
Google unveils a "full bleed" Android Auto design that fills unconventionally shaped screens like in the BMW Neue Klasse, plans to add YouTube video streaming (Andrew J. Hawkins/The Verge) - Techmeme Tue, 12 May 2026 17:50:08 GMT

Andrew J. Hawkins / The Verge:
Google unveils a “full bleed” Android Auto design that fills unconventionally shaped screens like in the BMW Neue Klasse, plans to add YouTube video streaming — The phone projection system will now completely fill unconventionally shaped screens, in addition to a variety of other improvements.

 
Microsoft will lean on your CPU to speed up Windows 11's apps and animations - ArsTechnica Tue, 12 May 2026 17:49:21 GMT
"All modern operating systems do this, including macOS and Linux."
 
Find Hub ‘Mark as lost’ will require biometric unlock & hide Quick Settings, more - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT
  1. Find Hub ‘Mark as lost’ will require biometric unlock & hide Quick Settings, more 9to5Google
  2. What’s New in Android Security and Privacy in 2026 blog.google
  3. Google announces upcoming security tools for Android, including enhanced protection against banking scam calls Engadget
  4. Android 17 to expand banking scam call and privacy protections BleepingComputer
  5. Android 17 is Going Hard on Security Droid Life
 
Spotify has recovered from an outage that lasted hours - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 17:44:24 GMT
The service confirmed issues on X.
 
Arm CEO predicts CPUs will scale to extreme core counts in AI-driven future - TechSpot Tue, 12 May 2026 17:44:00 GMT

During a recent earnings call for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, Arm executives shared some interesting insights into the company's outlook on the future of computing devices. According to CEO Rene Haas, CPUs will eventually surpass GPUs in terms of total compute cores. And yes, you guessed it:...

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Panasonic's L10 camera honors 25 years of Lumix - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 17:42:31 GMT
It offers a new multi-aspect ratio feature and up to 5.6K 60 fps video.
 
iOS 26.5’s Apple Maps app has two notable changes, here’s what’s new - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 17:37:00 GMT
  1. iOS 26.5’s Apple Maps app has two notable changes, here’s what’s new 9to5Mac
  2. End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling out today in beta Apple
  3. What's new in iOS 26.5? Encrypted iPhone-Android texts, new emojis USA Today
  4. Why some iPhone text chats may have a new alert on them The Hill
  5. Victory! End-to-End Encrypted RCS Comes to Apple and Android Chats Electronic Frontier Foundation
 
Scuf Omega PS5 performance controller launches at $219.99 with 11 extra inputs and PC support - VideoCardz.com - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 17:32:37 GMT
  1. Scuf Omega PS5 performance controller launches at $219.99 with 11 extra inputs and PC support VideoCardz.com
  2. SCUF Gaming Unveils Omega, Latest Officially Licensed Pro Controller for PlayStation 5 Consoles TechPowerUp
  3. Scuf’s new pro-grade wireless PS5 controller has buttons on its sides. The Verge
  4. This New PS5 Controller May Solve DualSense's Stick Drift Issues, But It Comes with a $220 Cost Push Square
  5. PlayStation Officially Unveils Brand-New Hardware ScreenRant
 
One GTA 6 Fan Is So Obsessed They’re Tracking Foot Traffic At A Café Near Rockstar To Predict The Next Trailer Drop - Kotaku - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 17:30:47 GMT
  1. One GTA 6 Fan Is So Obsessed They’re Tracking Foot Traffic At A Café Near Rockstar To Predict The Next Trailer Drop Kotaku
  2. Sony sends PlayStation 4 users a GTA 6 launch message: Get a… The Times of India
  3. Rockstar Games and Sony are preparing a major promotion for GTA 6. GameGPU
  4. GTA 6 Pre-Order Page Spotted Ahead Of Trailer 3 ScreenRant
 
Android Auto is getting video apps, music updates, and more Gemini smarts - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT
  1. Android Auto is getting video apps, music updates, and more Gemini smarts 9to5Google
  2. Do more and have more fun with the next generation of Android in the car blog.google
  3. Android Auto is now one (screen) size fits all The Verge
  4. Major Android Auto Update Will Bring YouTube to Your Car’s Screen The Drive
  5. Android Auto Is Getting A Big Makeover For 2026 Engadget
 
2026 Hackaday Europe: Pre-party, More Workshops, and Everything Else - Hack a Day Tue, 12 May 2026 17:20:41 GMT
With Hackaday Europe no more than two days away, we want to help you wrap up all of the last loose ends. And that means last-minute changes in the workshop …read more
 
eBay rejects GameStop's $56B offer: "Your proposal is neither credible nor attractive" - ArsTechnica Tue, 12 May 2026 17:18:04 GMT
eBay board doubts GameStop's ability to buy and operate the much larger firm.
 
Everything announced at The Android Show: I/O 2026 edition - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 17:10:07 GMT
Google had a whole lot of news to share, including on new laptops and Gemini Intelligence.
 
Škoda warns of customer data breach after online shop hack - Bleeping Computer Tue, 12 May 2026 17:07:01 GMT
Škoda Auto, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, has disclosed a data breach after attackers hacked its online shop and stole the personal information of an undisclosed number of customers. [...]
 
Google Just Took Another Step Toward the AI-First Smartphone - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 17:01:00 GMT
The latest Android update gives Gemini more control over your apps and tasks. It could be the start of a wider shift in how we use our phones.
 
Android 17 Is Smarter Than Ever, Thanks to Gemini Intelligence - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 17:01:00 GMT
Google taps even further into AI with some truly useful new features on deck. Here's the latest from The Android Show.
 
Android Auto Now Fits Weirdly Shaped Screens and Streams Video While Parked - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 17:01:00 GMT
The overhaul -- including the biggest Google Maps update in a decade -- brings a full UI refresh and new Gemini capabilities to more than 250 million vehicles.
 
Google's Android-powered laptops are called Googlebooks, and they're coming this year - ArsTechnica Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:49 GMT
Google has revealed its vision for the AI laptop of tomorrow.
 
Android is getting a big AI overhaul in 2026 - ArsTechnica Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:41 GMT
Google has big plans for Android in 2026, and most of it is AI.
 
Google Unveils New Android AI Features Ahead of Apple’s Siri Revamp - Bloomberg.com - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:07 GMT
  1. Google Unveils New Android AI Features Ahead of Apple’s Siri Revamp Bloomberg.com
  2. The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026 blog.google
  3. Google announces raft of free upgrades for Android phones The Guardian
  4. Google races to put Gemini at the center of Android before Apple’s AI reboot CNBC
  5. The 9 biggest new features in Android 17 The Verge
 
Google announces upcoming security tools for Android, including enhanced protection against banking scam calls - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The Live Threat Detection feature is also getting a major upgrade.
 
Android 17 to expand banking scam call and privacy protections - Bleeping Computer Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Android 17, expected to roll out next month, will introduce several security and privacy features focused on device theft, threat detection, and banking scam calls. [...]
 
Googlebooks Could Be the Ultimate Laptop for Android Fans - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
While Apple's MacBook Neo might have shocked the budget PC market, Googlebooks could take a bite out of the premium laptop competition.
 
Googlebook Is Google’s New AI-Powered Laptop Platform Built on Android - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
They won’t replace Chromebooks, but Googlebooks have an Android-centered operating system, AI-first features like the Magic Pointer, and a promise of desktop-grade apps.
 
The Top New Features in Google’s Android 17—and Gemini Intelligence—Coming This Summer - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
You’ll soon be able to generate your own widgets or ask Gemini to finish a booking in Chrome on Android.
 
A new way to spot signs of dark matter - MIT Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Gravitational waves emitted by colliding black holes may bear imprints of dark matter, which physicists could detect with a new model.
 
Googlebooks are the Android-based evolution of the Chromebook - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Google's only giving us a tease of what it has planned for its new laptop lineup.
 
Instagram's in-app camera will support Ultra HDR and Night Sight on Android - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Meta is also finally delivering an Instagram app for Android tablets.
 
Gemini in Chrome arrives on Android devices in June - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
A device with at least 4GB of RAM is required to use the software.
 
Gemini Intelligence brings app automation to Android - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
It will arrive on Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones first.
 
Android 17 includes better iOS file sharing and a forced break for addictive apps - Engadget Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Google is also launching 3D Emoji.
 
First look at Googlebook: A premium Chromebook alternative for Android users - ZDNET - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. First look at Googlebook: A premium Chromebook alternative for Android users ZDNET
  2. Introducing Googlebook, designed for Gemini Intelligence blog.google
  3. Google announces its Chromebook successor: the Googlebook The Verge
  4. Google Debuts Android ‘Googlebook’ Laptop Platform, Reentering Hot Market Bloomberg.com
  5. New Googlebook is built for Gemini Axios
 
Android adds a feature to stop you from doomscrolling - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Android adds a feature to stop you from doomscrolling TechCrunch
  2. Reclaim your time with Pause Point. blog.google
  3. ‘Pause Point’ is the Digital Wellbeing upgrade Google’s needed to deliver for years 9to5Google
  4. Android 17 is fixing two things that have annoyed me for years Android Central
  5. Google Doesn’t Want You To Use Your Phone Less. It Wants You To Use Gemini More Tech Advisor
 
Panasonic’s new Lumix L10 is a compact camera with a focus on photography - The Verge - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 16:56:54 GMT
  1. Panasonic’s new Lumix L10 is a compact camera with a focus on photography The Verge
  2. Panasonic Announces New LUMIX L10 Fixed Lens Camera Panasonic
  3. The LUMIX L10 is a Camera Just for Photographers The Phoblographer
  4. The Lumix L10 is a New Fixed-Lens Compact in the Spirit of the LX100 PetaPixel
  5. Lumix celebrates 25th birthday with a new premium compact camera and it's got a proper viewfinder! Digital Camera World
 
Meta is using its own employees' activity to train AI, and laying off 8,000 of them at the same time - TechSpot Tue, 12 May 2026 16:53:00 GMT

Meta said the data will help its AI systems learn how people complete everyday tasks on a computer.

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Best Laptops of 2026: Top Picks Tested by CNET - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 16:52:00 GMT
These are the best laptops my colleagues and I have tested and reviewed in recent months, from budget models to high-powered gaming systems and everything in between.
 
FluentCleaner brings back the classic PC cleaner idea, without the bloat - TechSpot Tue, 12 May 2026 16:42:00 GMT
Inspired by the early days of CCleaner, FluentCleaner is a cleanup utility that focuses on removing temporary files, browser cache, logs, and leftover clutter without aggressive registry cleaning or scareware tactics. The app also supports community-maintained cleaning databases and optional extensions.
 
Ford Launches Energy Subsidiary to Build Data Center-Scale Batteries at Kentucky Plant - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 16:15:00 GMT
The automaker's new Ford Energy unit says it will build shipping-container-sized batteries for utilities, data centers and large industry customers in the US.
 
Samsung put Dua Lipa's face on TV boxes without asking. Now she's suing for $15 million - TechSpot Tue, 12 May 2026 16:14:00 GMT

Lipa filed the lawsuit in California on May 8. It alleges Samsung prominently displayed a photograph of her face on television models sold in the US without "her knowledge, without consideration, and as to which she had no say, control, or input whatsoever."

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Hello Developer: May 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
Trump Media Scales Back Plans for Its Own Prediction Market - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 15:57:02 GMT
Truth Predict was supposed to be the Trump family’s biggest leap yet into prediction markets. Now it’s looking more like a tiptoe.
 
Gamer banned for 7,973 years for leaking Xbox game taunts devs: 'There's nothing they can do' - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 15:50:33 GMT
  1. Gamer banned for 7,973 years for leaking Xbox game taunts devs: 'There's nothing they can do' Polygon.com
  2. Meet the Three Pathways of Progression in Forza Horizon 6 Forza.net
  3. Forza Horizon 6 has been leaked and cracked a week before its release The Verge
  4. Pirates are already playing Forza Horizon 6 days before its launch Ars Technica
  5. Forza Horizon 6 Dev Is Hardware Banning Pirates for Life, but It Faces an Uphill Battle Plugging the Leak IGN
 
All Your Hantavirus Questions, Answered by an Infectious Disease Expert - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 15:33:59 GMT
Here’s what you need to know, from why the cruise ship outbreak won’t spark the next pandemic to how hantavirus spreads.
 
Intel CEO promises partnership with Nvidia will produce "exciting new products" - TechSpot Tue, 12 May 2026 15:31:00 GMT

The update came via Tan's latest post on X, in which he congratulated Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on receiving an Honorary Doctorate in Science and Technology from Carnegie Mellon University for his contributions to accelerated computing and AI. Huang chose to receive the award from Tan, who posted photos from...

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Friends List for Java Edition - Minecraft - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 15:08:29 GMT
Friends List for Java Edition MinecraftSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Former Tekken Boss Katsuhiro Harada To Lead New SNK Studio - Game Informer - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 15:04:52 GMT
  1. Former Tekken Boss Katsuhiro Harada To Lead New SNK Studio Game Informer
  2. SNK announces new studio lead by Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Former ‘Tekken’ Boss Katsuhiro Harada Launches New Gaming Studio With Rival SNK Following Bandai Namco Exit Variety
  4. Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada has joined SNK Video Games Chronicle
  5. Former Tekken Lead Katsuhiro Harada Sets Up Own Company, VS Studio IGN
 
Xfinity Customer? You May Be Owed Money From a $117.5 Million Data Breach Settlement - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:45 GMT
The $117.5 million Xfinity settlement is open for claims. Here's how to file before the August 14 deadline.
 
New Software: Introducing Rivian Assistant and Rivian Unified Intelligence - Rivian Stories - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:12 GMT
  1. New Software: Introducing Rivian Assistant and Rivian Unified Intelligence Rivian Stories
  2. “Rivian Assistant” Promises to be the Best Voice Control System in a Car Yet MotorTrend
  3. Rivian’s AI-powered voice assistant is ready to roll The Verge
  4. Rivian rolls out ‘Hey Rivian’ AI assistant with full vehicle control Electrek
  5. Rivian Assistant Hands-On Video Review in 2026.15 RivianTrackr
 
Stop Chrome Browser From Downloading a Hidden 4GB AI File - MacRumors - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 14:59:39 GMT
  1. Stop Chrome Browser From Downloading a Hidden 4GB AI File MacRumors
  2. Google Chrome’s silent 4GB AI download problem [updated] Malwarebytes
  3. You Can Disable Gemini in Chrome if It’s Freaking You Out WIRED
  4. Chrome Is Quietly Downloading a 4GB AI Model Without Your Permission PCMag
  5. Chrome AI privacy wording changed. Should users worry? The Register
 
Warhammer 40,000 Faction Focus: World Eaters - Warhammer Community - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 14:58:09 GMT
  1. Warhammer 40,000 Faction Focus: World Eaters Warhammer Community
  2. Warhammer 40K: How Good is Chaos in 11th Edition – Faction Warp Focus Bell of Lost Souls
  3. Faction Focus: World Eaters in #New40k | Warhammer 40,000 Warhammer Community
  4. Warhammer 40,000 Faction Focus: Space Marines Warhammer Community
  5. Warhammer 40k's World Eaters rules are basically unchanged in 11th edition, and that's excellent wargamer.com
 
Hantavirus Conspiracy Theories Are Already Spreading Online - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 14:53:56 GMT
From claims of an Israeli false flag to efforts to sell ivermectin, influencers and grifters are using lessons learned from Covid-19 to push their baseless conspiracy theories.
 
Porsche Taycan reclaims Nürburgring EV record from the world's fastest rivals - TechSpot Tue, 12 May 2026 14:50:00 GMT

Porsche's approach is less about chasing extremes and more about refining every variable that affects lap performance. Manthey Racing – best known for its work on Nürburgring-dominating 911 variants – applied a familiar formula to the Taycan: incremental improvements across software, aerodynamics, and chassis hardware.

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Yamaha's 2026 AV Receivers Add Style and Dolby Atmos - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 14:48:00 GMT
The RX300A and RX500A receivers sport 4k/120Hz compatibility and start at $400.
 
Long-Awaited PS5 Adventure Game Hits PS Store Today - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 14:22:48 GMT
Long-Awaited PS5 Adventure Game Hits PS Store Today PlayStation LifeStyleSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Microsoft's $1 billion Kenya AI data center could require switching off "half the country" - TechSpot Tue, 12 May 2026 14:09:00 GMT

The project was announced in May 2024 during Kenyan President William Ruto's state visit to Washington. G42 was expected to lead construction of the Olkaria facility in Kenya's Rift Valley, with Microsoft using it to launch a new East Africa cloud region for Azure. The first phase was supposed to...

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The iPhone Ultra Fold: Apple’s New 2nm A20 Chip Makes it a Pocket-Sized MacBook - Geeky Gadgets - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 14:03:10 GMT
  1. The iPhone Ultra Fold: Apple’s New 2nm A20 Chip Makes it a Pocket-Sized MacBook Geeky Gadgets
  2. Foldable iPhone 'Ultra' Rumored to Launch in Just Two Colors MacRumors
  3. Hey Apple, I Don't Want a Galaxy Z Fold Clone, I Want a Colorful 'iPhone Flip' Instead PCMag
  4. iPhone Ultra isn’t a foldable iPhone – it’s an iPad that makes calls Tech Advisor
  5. iPhone Fold vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: Which 2026 iPhone Is Worth Waiting For? zeera wireless
 
The History of Altec Lansing - Hack a Day Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:30 GMT
If you bought computer audio hardware a few decades ago, you may remember coming across products from Altec Lansing. That you probably haven’t thought of that name in some time …read more
 
iPhone 18 Pro May Have 'Aggressive' Starting Price Despite RAM Crisis - MacRumors - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 13:53:42 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro May Have 'Aggressive' Starting Price Despite RAM Crisis MacRumors
  2. 11 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 18 Pro Longbridge
 
The FCC has banned new foreign-made routers, but existing ones can keep receiving updates until 2029 - TechSpot Tue, 12 May 2026 13:42:00 GMT

The change leaves the FCC's broader policy intact. Rules adopted in March block approval of new consumer routers manufactured outside the United States, part of an effort the commission says targets national security risks in foreign supply chains. That restriction remains in place, with exemptions granted selectively to companies the...

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You can now buy Moto Tag 2 with UWB in Android Find Hub, longer battery life - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 13:35:00 GMT
You can now buy Moto Tag 2 with UWB in Android Find Hub, longer battery life 9to5Google
 
Amazon employees are "tokenmaxxing" due to pressure to use AI tools - ArsTechnica Tue, 12 May 2026 13:33:05 GMT
Workers are using an internal AI tool to automate non-essential tasks.
 
Nintendo Announces Switch 2 'Choose Your Game' Bundle - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Announces Switch 2 'Choose Your Game' Bundle Nintendo Life
  2. Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle launches this summer - News - Nintendo Official Site nintendo.com
  3. Nintendo plunges 8% after Switch 2 price hike and weak sales forecast CNBC
  4. Apple Gets a Warning From Nintendo Memory-Chip Crisis. Why the Stock May Suffer. Barron's
  5. Nintendo shares slump as price hikes, games shortfall spook market Reuters
 
Amazon blocks sales of e-bikes that exceed legal speed limits - TechSpot Tue, 12 May 2026 13:13:00 GMT

The retail giant told KCRA 3 News that it will no longer sell e-bikes in California that go faster than state law allows. The decision follows a consumer alert from California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who reminded buyers and sellers that the state divides e-bikes into three classes: Class 1...

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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.
 
Apple is rolling out end-to-end encryption for iPhone to Android RCS messages - TechSpot Tue, 12 May 2026 12:46:00 GMT

iPhone owners who want to text users of non-Apple devices more securely should install iOS 26.5, which Apple released on Monday. The update introduces support for end-to-end encryption when using Rich Communication Services (RCS). The encryption, which makes messages unreadable outside the sending and receiving devices, is available to users...

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How to Watch The Android Show: I/O Edition Today Ahead of Google I/O - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 12:26:00 GMT
Google's virtual Android event is kicking off in just a few hours, one week before I/O 2026, where the company is expected to spotlight Android, Gemini and its broader AI push.
 
Spotify's New Feature Lets You Dance Through Your Musical History - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 12:15:56 GMT
Spotify 20: Party of the Year lets you share listening stats from the day you joined, even if it was 20 years ago.
 
Phasmophobia by Alan Wake: Opening the Doors to Phasmophobia’s First Collaboration - Xbox Wire - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 12:04:08 GMT
  1. Phasmophobia by Alan Wake: Opening the Doors to Phasmophobia’s First Collaboration Xbox Wire
  2. Alan Wake Comes To Horror Game Phasmophobia Engadget
  3. Phasmophobia's Alan Wake Event Was Written By Sam Lake And Is A "Match Made In Heaven" GameSpot
  4. Phasmophobia Alan Wake Event Guide: How to Find All Dolls games.gg
  5. Sam Lake Writes Exclusive Manuscript Pages For New Phasmophobia Event DualShockers
 
A stainless steel breakthrough could slash the cost of green hydrogen production - TechSpot Tue, 12 May 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The material, known as SS-H2, is designed to remain stable where conventional stainless steel fails. The work, published in Materials Today, builds on Huang's long-running Super Steel research program, which has previously produced ultra-strong alloys and antimicrobial stainless steel.

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Samsung Launches One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy S26 Series Users - samsung.com - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 12:01:08 GMT
  1. Samsung Launches One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy S26 Series Users samsung.com
  2. Samsung's One UI 9 Beta Will Roll Out For Galaxy S26 Owners This Week Engadget
  3. ‘May 11 Rollout’—Samsung Confirms Free Android Upgrade Forbes
  4. Samsung One UI 8.5 Update for Older Galaxy Phones: Full Device List Gadget Hacks
  5. One UI 8.5 vs One UI 8.0: See why the upgrade is worth it SamMobile
 
New to Photoshop? Try These 5 AI Tools to Learn Your Way Around Photo Editing - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:51 GMT
Photoshop has a lot of AI tools. These are the best ones for beginners and anyone who is AI curious.
 
Shai Hulud attack ships signed malicious TanStack, Mistral npm packages - Bleeping Computer Tue, 12 May 2026 11:29:36 GMT
Hundreds of packages across npm and PyPI have been compromised in a new Shai-Hulud supply-chain campaign delivering credential-stealing malware targeting developers. [...]
 
AMD's 8GB Radeon RX 9050 could arrive soon to challenge Nvidia's RTX 5050 - TechSpot Tue, 12 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

According to VideoCardz's report, the Radeon RX 9050 will be a lower-clocked Navi 44 model positioned below the Radeon RX 9060 series in AMD's product stack.

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I Tested Dyson’s 55MPH Handheld Fan. Here’s Why I’m (Mostly) Sold - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 11:11:00 GMT
After weeks of testing Dyson’s first personal fan, the HushJet Mini Cool, here's how it compares to the competition.
 
SAP fixes critical vulnerabilities in Commerce Cloud and S/4HANA - Bleeping Computer Tue, 12 May 2026 11:04:55 GMT
SAP has released the May 2026 security updates addressing 15 vulnerabilities across multiple products, including two critical flaws in the Commerce Cloud enterprise-grade e-commerce platform and the S/4HANA ERP suite. [...]
 
Garmin Brings Its Best Training Tools to Its Cheapest Running Watches - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 11:01:00 GMT
The new Forerunner 70 and 170 get advanced training tools, brighter screens and a $50 price hike.
 
Once again, SpaceX has set a new record for the tallest rocket ever built - ArsTechnica Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:34 GMT
SpaceX cleared an important milestone Monday on the road to launching a new version of Starship.
 
This Random Number Generator Does It With Neon - Hack a Day Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:22 GMT
The quest for true randomness has roots in cryptography and is a rabbit hole that gets surprisingly deep with alarmingly rapidity. Still, the generation of random-enough numbers is a popular …read more
 
Why Soccer Still Defies Statistical Analysis - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Sarah Rudd, who once ran analytics for Arsenal, made her name applying the tenets of probability theory to movements on the pitch. Even she admits not everything can be solved with data.
 
Best Home Ellipticals for a Low-Impact, Full-Body Workout - CNET Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT
If you want a cardio machine that's easy on the joints, look no further than an elliptical.
 
Some Women Are Obsessively Testing Their Vaginas to Optimize Them - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Biohacker Bryan Johnson recently bragged about his girlfriend's “top 1%” vagina as the at-home vaginal microbiome test industry is thriving. But experts are skeptical.
 
PlayStation 6 May Ditch 32GB RAM Dream for 24GB Reality as Sony Scrambles to Keep Console Under Price Ceiling - Wccftech - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 10:55:00 GMT
  1. PlayStation 6 May Ditch 32GB RAM Dream for 24GB Reality as Sony Scrambles to Keep Console Under Price Ceiling Wccftech
  2. Sony will release the home and portable PS6 in late 2027. GameGPU
  3. Sony Says It Hasn't Decided When to Launch PS6, Nor How Much It Will Cost, With Memory Shortages Set to Continue IGN
  4. ANALYSIS: PS5 sales drift behind PS4, while Sony says it’s undecided on PS6 release date and price Video Games Chronicle
  5. Why the Latest PlayStation 6 Leaks Are Shocking the Gaming Industry Geeky Gadgets
 
The Creators of ‘Hacks’ Really, Really, Really Hate AI - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Ahead of the hit show’s finale, cocreators Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello talk about media consolidation, the perils of censorship, and why they find AI “deeply disturbing.”
 
Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus Review: Rich Colors, Gemini Support - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Lifestudio Grand Plus isn’t without quirks, but the ultrashort-throw home cinema projector delivers a rich picture quality in movies and games, up to a 150-inch screen size.
 
Gamers Are Wrong About 1440p vs 1080p CPU Benchmarking - TechSpot Tue, 12 May 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Here We Go Again, or: Why GPU Bottlenecks Hide True CPU Performance.
Gamers keep demanding 1440p CPU benchmarks, but higher resolutions often hide the very performance differences CPU testing is supposed to reveal. Here's why 1080p still matters most.
 
What Happens When You Try to Treat OCD With Psilocybin - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Colloquially, OCD is known as the doubting disorder. In his new book How to Not Know, Simone Stolzoff explores whether treating that uncertainty with magic mushrooms can help people through it.
 
Beatbot Pool-Cleaning Robots Are on Sale - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Automate your pool cleaning with these surface-skimming, wall-scrubbing robots.
 
AI-assisted hacking is already here, Google warns - Axios - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 09:31:21 GMT
  1. AI-assisted hacking is already here, Google warns Axios
  2. Google Says Criminal Hackers Used A.I. to Find a Major Software Flaw The New York Times
  3. Google says it likely thwarted effort by hacker group to use AI for 'mass exploitation event' CNBC
  4. AI-powered hacking has exploded into industrial-scale threat, Google says The Guardian
  5. Google says hackers used AI to develop a major security flaw Politico
 
Instructure reaches 'agreement' with ShinyHunters to stop data leak - Bleeping Computer Tue, 12 May 2026 09:23:56 GMT
Instructure, the edtech giant behind the widely popular Canvas learning management system (LMS), has reached an "agreement" with the ShinyHunters extortion group to prevent the data stolen in a recent breach from being leaked online. [...]
 
Sony's New Wearable Air Conditioner Runs Even Cooler - Engadget - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 09:18:34 GMT
  1. Sony's New Wearable Air Conditioner Runs Even Cooler Engadget
  2. Sony upgraded its wearable AC so it’s cooler and better at hugging your neck The Verge
  3. Sony’s Cyberpunk Neck Cooler Is Now Better at Chilling Your Spine Gizmodo
  4. Sony’s Reon Pocket Pro Plus is bizarre, but here’s why it should be its coolest gadget yet stuff.tv
  5. Sony's New Wearable Air Conditioner Keeps You Cooler Than Ever PCMag
 
"My fear doesn't matter" - Troy Baker reflects on recreating the opening to Raiders of the Lost Ark as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle arrives on Switch 2 - Eurogamer - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 09:14:59 GMT
  1. "My fear doesn't matter" - Troy Baker reflects on recreating the opening to Raiders of the Lost Ark as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle arrives on Switch 2 Eurogamer
  2. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™ – Update 8 Bethesda.net
  3. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Switch 2) Review Nintendo World Report
  4. Video: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 vs. Xbox Series S graphics comparison Nintendo Everything
  5. Indiana Jones on Switch 2 makes a rough first impression, but a better second one TheSixthAxis
 
Powerful shrinking technique could enable devices that compute with light - MIT Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers created tiny 3D photonic devices with features small enough to channel visible light.
 
Improving the reliability of circuits for quantum computers - MIT Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new technique helps scientists measure a phenomenon that can cause quantum circuits to perform differently than expected, increasing the error in computations.
 
Another Gift To The World From CERN: Their Entire Set Of KiCad Libraries - Hack a Day Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:09 GMT
As the foremost boffins of Europe toil deep underneath the border between Switzerland and France in their never-ending quest to truly understand the fabric of the Universe, they rely on …read more
 
OxygenOS 16.1 rollout begins with new features and exciting upgrades - Gizmochina - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 06:51:12 GMT
  1. OxygenOS 16.1 rollout begins with new features and exciting upgrades Gizmochina
  2. OnePlus смартфонлари учун ОхйгенОС 16.1 янгиланиши тақдим этилди Zamin.uz
  3. ColorOS 16.1 and OxygenOS 16.1 Are Rolling Out in India: Here's What's New Gizbot
  4. OxygenOS 16.1 Starts Rolling Out — Live Space, Better AI, and Smoother Animations Gizchina.com
  5. ColorOS 16.1 Brings Live Space, MindPilot AI, New Camera UI, AI Bill Manager, Audio Sharing, and Major System Changes smartprix.com
 
Gemini For Google Home Will No Longer Freak Out If You Ask It How To Make A Margarita - Engadget - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 05:26:56 GMT
  1. Gemini For Google Home Will No Longer Freak Out If You Ask It How To Make A Margarita Engadget
  2. Here’s what’s new with Google Home. blog.google
  3. Latest Google Home update speeds up Gemini, 'Ask Home' now works with voice commands 9to5Google
  4. New Google Home Updates Crank Up the Speeds Droid Life
  5. 3 Cool New Features Your Google Home Just Received In May 2026 bgr.com
 
Reverse-Engineering and Documenting the Fisher Price Pixter - Hack a Day Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:21 GMT
Between 2000 and 2002 the Fisher Price Pixter was sold to children as an educational handheld toy with a touch screen that enabled drawing and listening to music in addition …read more
 
Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for May 2026 - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | May 2026 - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this May.
 
Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off | May 2026 - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for May 2026.
 
Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for May 2026 - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
 
Priceline Promo Codes: 10% Off May 2026 - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock massive discounts on Priceline hotels, flights, and rental cars. Find verified Priceline coupon codes and deals for Express Deals, student discounts, and more this May.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off May 2026 - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more May 2026 discounts.
 
Noom Promo Codes: 50% Off Best Deals & Free Trials for April 2026 - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover the best ways to save on Noom subscriptions, including free trials, limited-time offers for GLP-1Rx Plus, and essential tips for redeeming your Noom discount.
 
Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | May 2026 - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
 
OnePlus Promo Code: $70 Off | 2026 - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% with a OnePlus coupon this 2026, plus save up to 10% on earbuds, phones, and more.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for May 2026 - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this month, including 15% off select purchases.
 
50% Off Home Depot Promo Codes | May 2026 - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this May.
 
30% Off Samsung Promo Code | May 2026 - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
 
Squarespace Promo Codes: 20% Off in May 2026 - Wired Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off your next website, 10% off with exclusive Squarespace discount code, 50% off plans, and more top coupons from WIRED.
 
Sega Has Officially Cancelled Its "Super Game" - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 04:55:00 GMT
  1. Sega Has Officially Cancelled Its "Super Game" Nintendo Life
  2. Sega Cancels $882 Million 'Super Game,' Details Schedule For Upcoming Games Game Informer
  3. Sega reports $31.6m net loss during FY26, cancels 'Super Game' project amid strategic pivot GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Sega confirms it’s still working on its numerous reboots of classic IPs despite cancelling its Super Game Video Games Chronicle
  5. SEGA Lists 10 Upcoming Titles On New Roadmap, But Cancels 'Super Game' In The Process Pure Xbox
 
Google Fitbit Air: 6 unique features that could tempt us to switch - Mashable - Google Tue, 12 May 2026 04:04:49 GMT
  1. Google Fitbit Air: 6 unique features that could tempt us to switch Mashable
  2. Introducing the all-new Fitbit Air blog.google
  3. Google Finally Made the Fitness Tracker Apple and Whoop Wouldn’t Gear Patrol
  4. Pre-order the Google Fitbit Air at Amazon and get a free Active Band Mashable
  5. The Fitbit App Is Losing All These Features Lifehacker
 
For most US drivers, EVs offer emissions benefits and cost savings - MIT Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
When it comes to emissions, individual driving patterns matter as much as how “green” the regional electricity mix is, MIT researchers report.
 
Solving hard problems in soft electronics - MIT Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Camille Cunin PhD ’26 is transforming rigid circuitry into stretchable, signal-amplifying devices built for real-world biomedical use.
 
The fight to stop publishers from bricking your games and shutting down servers just got a powerful new enemy - TechSpot Tue, 12 May 2026 02:22:00 GMT

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has come out against California bill AB 1921, a state bill that would compel developers to offer remedies before deactivating servers for online games. Stop Killing Games has been fighting this battle for the last couple of years and was quick to condemn the ESA's position.

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Ilya Sutskever Stands by His Role in Sam Altman’s OpenAI Ouster: ‘I Didn’t Want It to Be Destroyed’ - Wired Mon, 11 May 2026 23:51:35 GMT
The former OpenAI chief scientist may be estranged from the company, but he still came to its defense as he testified on Monday.
 
GM agrees to $12.75M California settlement over sale of drivers’ data - Bleeping Computer Mon, 11 May 2026 22:40:34 GMT
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a proposed $12.75 million settlement agreement with General Motors (GM) over allegations that the company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). [...]
 
Linux bitten by second severe vulnerability in as many weeks - Ars Technica - Google Mon, 11 May 2026 22:28:19 GMT
  1. Linux bitten by second severe vulnerability in as many weeks Ars Technica
  2. Active attack: Dirty Frag Linux vulnerability expands post-compromise risk Microsoft
  3. Linux Kernel Dirty Frag LPE Exploit Enables Root Access Across Major Distributions The Hacker News
  4. Dirty Frag: Linux Kernel Local Privilege Escalation via ESP and RxRPC wiz.io
  5. 'Dirty Frag' Exploit Poised to Blow Up on Enterprise Linux Distros Dark Reading
 
Linux bitten by second severe vulnerability in as many weeks - ArsTechnica Mon, 11 May 2026 22:28:19 GMT
Production-version patches are coming online and should be installed pronto.
 
Official CheckMarx Jenkins package compromised with infostealer - Bleeping Computer Mon, 11 May 2026 22:03:06 GMT
Checkmarx warned over the weekend that a rogue version of its Jenkins Application Security Testing (AST) plugin had been published on the Jenkins Marketplace. [...]
 
New GhostLock tool abuses Windows API to block file access - Bleeping Computer Mon, 11 May 2026 22:02:00 GMT
A security researcher has released a proof-of-concept tool named GhostLock that demonstrates how a legitimate Windows file API can be abused in attacks to block access to files stored locally or on SMB network shares. [...]
 
Audi has a new Q9 flagship coming soon: Here's its interior - ArsTechnica Mon, 11 May 2026 22:01:57 GMT
Audi made sure to consult American tastes for its first full-size SUV.
 
After banning foreign routers, FCC says existing ones can get updates until 2029 - ArsTechnica Mon, 11 May 2026 20:48:33 GMT
FCC extends waiver allowing routers and drones to get patches for two more years.
 
Data center guzzled 30 million gallons of water, and nobody noticed for months - ArsTechnica Mon, 11 May 2026 20:37:00 GMT
Can AI save us from the AI industry’s endless thirst for water? Outlook not so good.
 
Steam Machine may launch soon as reservation system and four retail packages surface - TechSpot Mon, 11 May 2026 19:41:00 GMT

Hints about the new reservation system were found in the latest Steam update files released last week. Redditor Pepeizq, who spotted the reservation system code, also found references to at least four Steam Machine packages and two Steam Frame packages. The code also mentioned the existing Steam Controller and Steam...

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UK firefighters respond to a lithium-ion battery fire every five hours, data reveals - TechSpot Mon, 11 May 2026 18:58:00 GMT

Electric bikes were responsible for nearly a third of all calls – 520, to be exact – in the UK last year. Unsurprisingly, retrofitted models were involved in more incidents compared to those that shipped with batteries from the factory. For comparison, there were only 149 calls for ebike fires in 2022.

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Testing for ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story - Wired Mon, 11 May 2026 18:40:37 GMT
There’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use it?
 
NASA's next Mars helicopters tested beyond the speed of sound - TechSpot Mon, 11 May 2026 18:15:00 GMT

NASA has successfully tested an improved flight system designed for Mars' hostile environment. The new technology can be accelerated beyond the speed of sound (Mach 1), the space agency said, and is expected to significantly enhance the operational capabilities of future exploration missions on the Red Planet.

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Passengers from hantavirus ship arrive in US; 3 people in biocontainment - ArsTechnica Mon, 11 May 2026 18:12:43 GMT
A US passenger tested "mildly positive," but WHO is calling it "inconclusive" for now.
 
The FCC Received Hundreds of Complaints About Bad Bunny’s ‘Vulgar’ Super Bowl Performance - Wired Mon, 11 May 2026 18:00:35 GMT
The complaints, obtained by WIRED, described Bad Bunny’s performance as being overly sexual and protested that the show was in Spanish.
 
iRacing for Apple Vision Pro Now Available - iRacing.com | iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations - iRacing.com - Google Mon, 11 May 2026 17:58:16 GMT
  1. iRacing for Apple Vision Pro Now Available - iRacing.com | iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations iRacing.com
  2. iRacing arrives on Vision Pro with ‘immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing’ 9to5Mac
  3. Premiere motorsports simulations race onto the Apple Vision Pro with iRacing Connect AppleInsider
  4. iRacing Reveals Vision Pro Support On May 11, 2026: Why Sim Racers Should Care Glass Almanac
 
Starlink shuts down its GPS-style cheat code. Researchers may unlock it anyway. - ArsTechnica Mon, 11 May 2026 17:55:34 GMT
Shutdown of Starlink location feature won’t dampen interest in GPS alternatives.
 
There’s an Unhinged New Video Game About Trump and the Iran War - Wired Mon, 11 May 2026 17:27:22 GMT
The game, developed by the group of anonymous artists known as Secret Handshake, is available online and in person in Washington, DC.
 
AMD Radeon 9050 Leaks With 8 GB VRAM, More Stream Processors Than 9060 - TechPowerUp - Google Mon, 11 May 2026 17:23:10 GMT
  1. AMD Radeon 9050 Leaks With 8 GB VRAM, More Stream Processors Than 9060 TechPowerUp
  2. Exclusive: AMD preparing Radeon RX 9050 desktop graphics card with 8GB VRAM VideoCardz.com
  3. AMD is reportedly developing an entry-level RDNA 4 GPU with 8GB of VRAM — RX 9050 rumored to debut with 2048 cores, more than RX 9060 Tom's Hardware
  4. AMD Radeon RX 9050 may be based on Navi 44 GPU with 8GB GDDR6 KitGuru
  5. AMD's answer to the NVIDIA RTX 5050 GPU is on the way Android Headlines
 
iOS, macOS, and iPadOS 26.5 updates arrive with encrypted RCS messaging and more - ArsTechnica Mon, 11 May 2026 17:20:39 GMT
Probably the last big updates we'll see before the next versions appear at WWDC.
 
Winhanced aims to make Windows gaming PCs feel more like a console - TechSpot Mon, 11 May 2026 17:20:00 GMT
Winhanced gives Windows gaming PCs a cleaner, more console-like experience by combining launchers, controller navigation, and system tools into one streamlined interface. Originally built for handhelds, it's also gaining traction on desktop and living room setups as an alternative to juggling Steam Big Picture, Xbox, and multiple launchers.
 
A New Hantavirus Vaccine Is in the Works - Wired Mon, 11 May 2026 17:16:02 GMT
Since 2023, Moderna and Korea University have been developing a new mRNA vaccine for hantavirus. The work has been promising so far, but a finished product isn't likely coming any time soon.
 
Samsung made a “mockery” of Dua Lipa by putting her picture on TV boxes, lawsuit says - ArsTechnica Mon, 11 May 2026 17:15:16 GMT
Lipa says her picture contributed to Samsung's "enormous revenue."
 
Update Your iPhone Now for Better Encrypted Messaging With Android - Wired Mon, 11 May 2026 17:06:53 GMT
As part of the iOS 26.5 update, Apple’s Messages app can now encrypt texts between some iPhone and Android smartphones.
 
Newly disclosed "Dirty Frag" vulnerability left Linux exposed for nearly a decade - TechSpot Mon, 11 May 2026 16:17:00 GMT

Hyunwoo Kim, also known as "V4bel," recently disclosed "Dirty Frag," a dangerous security vulnerability that provides local attackers with root access on Linux-based systems. All major – and likely many minor – Linux distributions are affected by the issue, which currently can only be mitigated because no patch is available...

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Forza Horizon 6 leaks online a week before launch, Microsoft starts banning players - TechSpot Mon, 11 May 2026 15:36:00 GMT

Update (May 11, 4pm): Users report that Microsoft and Playground Games have started issuing bans to players who accessed the leaked Forza Horizon 6 build before launch, with reports ranging from Xbox account suspensions to permanent hardware bans tied to affected PCs. The studio says the leak was not caused...

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Pirates are already playing Forza Horizon 6 days before its launch - ArsTechnica Mon, 11 May 2026 15:29:16 GMT
Crackers take advantage of unencrypted files that briefly appeared on Steam.
 
F1 set for another engine tweak in 2027, and what's this about V8s? - ArsTechnica Mon, 11 May 2026 15:20:09 GMT
Rather than dig in, the sport is being proactive about fixing the problem.
 
Fake DDR5 sticks with dummy plastic chips are the latest RAM scam - TechSpot Mon, 11 May 2026 14:53:00 GMT

A Japanese X user called TAKI drew attention to the scam with a post showing some of the counterfeits. The photos show a 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM module carrying a Samsung label, despite the components on the PCB being clearly marked as SK Hynix parts.

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How to AirDrop on Samsung Galaxy Phones - Droid Life - Google Mon, 11 May 2026 14:21:48 GMT
  1. How to AirDrop on Samsung Galaxy Phones Droid Life
  2. Android makes it easier to share, switch and connect securely blog.google
  3. Google is bringing AirDrop support to many more Android phones, QR cloud share 9to5Google
  4. Google and Apple Make It Easier to Switch From iPhone to Android Droid Life
  5. The iOS-Android file sharing nightmare is officially over for more Android users Android Central
 
Europe is moving to block Microsoft, Amazon, and Google from handling government health, financial, and legal data - TechSpot Mon, 11 May 2026 14:14:00 GMT

According to people familiar with the matter, the European Commission is preparing yet another unpleasant regulatory surprise for the current US administration. CNBC talked with two unnamed EC officials, who outlined the significant change that the upcoming "Tech Sovereignty Package" (TSP) might bring to the cloud computing market.

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Anthropic says Claude learned to blackmail people from "evil" AI stories online - TechSpot Mon, 11 May 2026 13:39:00 GMT

It was last year when Anthropic increased fears around AI by announcing that Claude Opus 4 had threatened to reveal the extramarital affair of a fictional executive after discovering they planned to shut the model down.

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Ukraine is testing an AI-guided laser weapon that can destroy drones in seconds - TechSpot Mon, 11 May 2026 12:51:00 GMT

The system is mounted on a trailer and pairs a high-energy laser with AI-assisted targeting. In one clip, the laser burns through armor in a few seconds. In another, it tracks a drone mid-flight, holds steady, and disables it, sending it down within moments. The footage is brief, but it...

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Say goodbye to burner phones? FCC robocall plan raises privacy fears - TechSpot Mon, 11 May 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on April 30 that would strengthen Know Your Customer rules for voice service providers. The FCC says the plan is designed to stop illegal calls before they reach homes and businesses by making carriers do more to screen new and renewing customers.

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Papa Johns Is Getting Into Drone Delivery—but Not for Pizza - Wired Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A new collaboration with Alphabet’s Wing will only deliver sandwiches. It demonstrates the tricky parts of taking to the sky.
 
A data center used 29 million gallons of water without a bill, while residents complained about low water pressure - TechSpot Mon, 11 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A county investigation traced the problem to a nearby data center development operated by Quality Technology Services (QTS), where two high-capacity water connections were not being properly monitored. One had been installed without the utility's knowledge, and another was not tied to a billing account.

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A Chevron Texas Power Plant Seeks School District Tax Break - Wired Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The move could save the oil company hundreds of millions, even as Texas lawmakers start looking at reining in incentives for data centers.
 
How Apple Pay Works: The Tech Behind - TechSpot Mon, 11 May 2026 10:21:00 GMT
Apple Pay makes contactless payments feel effortless, but behind that two-second tap is a surprisingly sophisticated chain of cryptography, tokenization, and real-time authorization.
 
CUDA Proves Nvidia Is a Software Company - Wired Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
There’s a deep, forbidding moat that surrounds Nvidia—and it has nothing to do with hardware.
 
I Work in Hollywood. Everyone Who Used to Make TV Is Now Secretly Training AI - Wired Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
For screenwriters like me—and job seekers all over—AI gig work is the new waiting tables. In eight months, I’ve done 20 of these soul-crushing contracts for five different platforms. It’s bad.
 
Keyboard Shortcuts I Learned From My Cat - Wired Mon, 11 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Every time my cat Mira walks across a keyboard, I learn a few new Mac and PC keyboard shortcuts I never knew about.
 
Former Epic director and Guerrilla Games co-founder is building a European game engine to rival Unreal and Unity - TechSpot Sun, 10 May 2026 16:38:00 GMT

Arjan Brussee, best known as a co-founder of Guerrilla Games and a former global director of product management for Unreal Engine at Epic Games, says he's developing a new platform called The Immense Engine. The idea, as he describes it, is to create an alternative to the dominant engines that...

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Could Contact-Tracing Apps Help With the Hantavirus? Not Really - Wired Sun, 10 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Contact-tracing apps were widely deployed during the Covid pandemic. They aren’t as helpful during smaller outbreaks.
 
Do City Delivery Drones Make Sense? No One Knows, but They're Flying Over NYC - Wired Sun, 10 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT
One of the country’s busiest airspaces has a new kind of flying machine—maybe temporarily.
 
How Handheld Translators Work and Why They’re Handy for Travel - Wired Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Your cell phone can handle basic language translation, but bespoke tools can offer a much more immersive experience.
 
‘Reservation Hijacking’ Scams Target Travelers. Here’s How to Stay Safe - Wired Sun, 10 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The hotel staffer who calls you with an urgent request for payment isn’t necessarily who they say they are.
 
Best Live-Captioning Smart Glasses (2026), WIRED Tested - Wired Sat, 09 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Can’t hear what they’re saying? Now you can turn on the subtitles for real-life conversations.
 
Hackable Robot Lawn Mower Unlocks a New Nightmare - Wired Sat, 09 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Meta officially kills encrypted Instagram DMs, the Trump administration targets “violent left wing extremists,” leaked documents reveal Russia's school for elite hackers, and more.
 
The 19 Most Exciting Cars at the Beijing Auto Show 2026 - Wired Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The cars that debuted at the Beijing Auto Show demonstrate that the Chinese market is now at the forefront of electrification and intelligence. These are the 19 most intriguing models we saw.
 
Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | May 2026 - Wired Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in May 2026
 
HelloFresh Coupon Codes: 55% Off + Free Meals - Wired Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get up to 55% off and free meal boxes using a HelloFresh coupon code today. Discover our best codes and discounts to let you save time and money.
 
T-Mobile Promo Codes: 25% Off | May - Wired Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.
 
50% Off Blue Apron Promo Codes | May 2026 - Wired Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Browse chef-curated meal plans, plus get $25 off with an exclusive Blue Apron coupon code, plus 50% off your first 2 orders, and more top coupons on WIRED.
 
Brazilian betting license requirement for App Store availability - Apple Developer Fri, 08 May 2026 16:30:46 GMT
Following changes to Brazil’s fixed-odds betting regulation, apps with fixed-odds betting (gambling) features can now be distributed on the App Store in Brazil with a valid fixed-odds betting license from the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA). If any of your apps include these features (indicated by selecting “Yes” to the gambling question in the age rating questionnaire in App Store Connect), you’ll need to provide this license. Keep in mind that answering “Yes” to the gambling question in the age rating questionnaire will set your Brazil age rating to A18.
 
Mapping the ocean with autonomous sensors - MIT Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Ravi Pappu SM ’95, PhD ’01, Apeiron Labs is deploying low-cost ocean sensors to improve storm forecasts, detect endangered species, and more.
 
MIT student Jack Carson named 2026 Udall Scholar - MIT Thu, 07 May 2026 19:50:00 GMT
The Udall Foundation identifies and rewards future leaders in tribal public policy, Indigenous health policy, and the environment.
 
MIT School of Engineering faculty receive awards in winter 2026 - MIT Thu, 07 May 2026 16:40:00 GMT
Faculty members and researchers were honored in recognition of their scholarship, service, and overall excellence.
 
Celebrating dorm-to-market social entrepreneurship at MIT - MIT Thu, 07 May 2026 15:20:00 GMT
At the 25th IDEAS Social Innovation Incubator Showcase and Awards, 21 student-led ventures joined 1,200 alumni-led ventures tackling the world’s most pressing problems through social entrepreneurship.
 
Rethinking how our brains use categories to make sense of the world - MIT Thu, 07 May 2026 14:55:00 GMT
Researchers propose a challenge to the traditional view of how the brain uses its ability to categorize.
 
Photonics advance could enable compact, high-performance lidar sensors - MIT Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT
With a novel design, MIT researchers overcame a stubborn problem that has limited the effectiveness of chip-based systems for lidar.
 
Study: Firms often use automation to control certain workers’ wages - MIT Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT economists found US companies tend to target employees earning a “wage premium,” which increases inequality but not necessarily productivity.
 
MIT BrainTrust supports neighbors living with brain injuries - MIT Wed, 06 May 2026 18:25:00 GMT
Nearly 100 MIT students participate in a buddy program that assists Boston-area residents.
 
Method for stress-testing cloud computing algorithms helps avoid network failures - MIT Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “MetaEase” technique provides a heads-up to potential scenarios that could cause long wait-times or outages.
 
Games people — and machines — play: Untangling strategic reasoning to advance AI - MIT Tue, 05 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Gabriele Farina mines the foundations of decision-making in complex multi-agent scenarios.
 
MIT marks first Robert R. Taylor Day with Tuskegee University - MIT Tue, 05 May 2026 20:35:00 GMT
A day of conversations and archival access at the MIT Museum reflects an ongoing exchange rooted in the work and ideas of the Institute’s first Black graduate.
 
Biologist Joey Davis explores how cells build complex structures - MIT Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
His studies have shed light on the assembly instructions that govern ribosomes, the critical protein-building machines of the cell.
 
The tech revolution that wasn’t - MIT Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor Dwai Banerjee’s new book examines the visionaries who wanted to turn India into a world power at making computers.
 
Astronomers pin down the origins of a planetary odd couple - MIT Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New measurements of a hot Jupiter and its mini-Neptune companion suggest both planets formed surprisingly far away from their host star.
 
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.
 
Rett syndrome study highlights potential for personalized treatments - MIT Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Using advanced human cell cultures, MIT researchers tracked how two different mutations alter neural circuit development, and how each could be addressed with distinct potential therapeutics.
 
Powering 160,000 hours of discovery at MIT.nano - MIT Mon, 04 May 2026 17:50:00 GMT
NanoFab Equipment Management and Operations (NEMO) system streamlines shared facilities management via tool trainings, reservations, and lab communications.
 
It took 40 years for technology to catch up to this zipper design - MIT Mon, 04 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT
An old patent from MIT Professor Bill Freeman inspired the new “Y-zipper,” a three-sided fastener that snaps gear, robots, and art into shape at the push of a button.
 
How chromatin movement helps control gene expression - MIT Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT
By monitoring these chromosomal structures over many timescales, MIT researchers found that chromatin helps bring genes closer to their regulatory elements.
 
Found Industries aims to strengthen America’s industrial supply chains - MIT Sun, 03 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Peter Godart ’15, SM ’19, PhD ’21, the company has developed technologies for extracting critical metals and making fuel out of aluminum.
 
MIT affiliates awarded 2026 Guggenheim Fellowships - MIT Fri, 01 May 2026 21:15:00 GMT
Afreen Siddiqi, Kathleen Thelen, and Vinod Vaikuntanathan, along with alumna Kate Manne, are appointed to the 2026 class of “trail-blazing fellows.”
 
Testing sustainable agriculture in Barcelona - MIT Fri, 01 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Students in a MISTI Global Classroom confronted the challenges of climate change, one farm and co-op visit at a time.
 
Beacon Biosignals is mapping the brain during sleep - MIT Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Jake Donoghue PhD ’19 and former MIT researcher Jarrett Revels, the company is creating an AI-driven platform to help diagnose and treat disease.
 
Unlocking mysteries of the universe through math - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT
Mathematician Amanda Burcroff is developing frameworks for understanding algebraic and geometric spaces in science as part of the School of Science Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellowship.
 
The hidden structure behind a widely used class of materials - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Relaxor ferroelectrics have been used in electronics and sensors for decades, but the source of their unique properties was a mystery until now.
 
Study: Gene circuits reshape DNA folding and affect how genes are expressed - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT
When genes are transcribed, they suppress or activate their neighbors, coupling expression between the two genes.
 
Making the case for curiosity-driven science - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
President Sally Kornbluth spoke in front of a packed crowd about growing challenges to the U.S. research ecosystem as funding for America’s top research universities becomes increasingly strained.
 
Study: Immigrants help address the US eldercare shortage - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Economists find that in metro areas with more immigration, nurses are spending more time with elderly patients.
 
The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab launches to shape the future of AI and quantum computing - MIT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Building on a long-standing MIT–IBM collaboration, the new lab will chart the convergence of AI, algorithms, and quantum computing.
 
MIT engineers’ virtual violin produces realistic sounds - MIT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Based on the physics of how the instrument produces sound, the model could help violin makers in the design process.
 
Enabling privacy-preserving AI training on everyday devices - MIT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new method could bring more accurate and efficient AI models to high-stakes applications like health care and finance, even in under-resourced settings.
 
With a swipe of a magnet, microscopic “magno-bots” perform complex maneuvers - MIT Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ new fabrication technique can produce soft, microscopic structures with magnetically activated moving parts.
 
Robotically assembled building blocks could make construction more efficient and sustainable - MIT Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research suggests constructing a simple building from interlocking subunits should be mechanically feasible and have a much smaller carbon footprint.
 
Mapping molecular markers of physical fitness - MIT Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals cellular pathways that appear to underlie some differences in physical fitness.
 
Now Available: Monthly Subscriptions with a 12-Month Commitment - Apple Developer Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:33 GMT
Today, we’re introducing a new way that people can pay for your auto-renewable subscriptions on the App Store: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. This new payment option allows you to offer subscribers more affordable options. People can cancel their subscription at any time, which will prevent the subscription from renewing after they’ve completed their agreed-to payments to fulfill their commitment.
 
Self-organizing “pencil beam” laser could help scientists design brain-targeted therapies - MIT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers leveraged a surprise discovery to devise a faster and more precise biomedical imaging technique.
 
A faster way to estimate AI power consumption - MIT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “EnergAIzer” method generates reliable results in seconds, enabling data center operators to efficiently allocate resources and reduce wasted energy.
 
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.
 
New chip can protect wireless biomedical devices from quantum attacks - MIT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Ultra-efficient chip design enables extremely strong cryptography algorithms to run on energy-constrained edge devices.
 
MIT affiliates elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2026 - MIT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The prestigious honor society honors four MIT faculty and 13 additional MIT alumni among more than 250 new members.
 
Teaching AI models to say “I’m not sure” - MIT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:15:00 GMT
A new training method improves the reliability of AI confidence estimates without sacrificing performance, addressing a root cause of hallucination in reasoning models.
 
Plants can sense the sound of rain, a new study finds - MIT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Experiments by MIT engineers show rice seeds sprout faster to the sound of rain.
 
New study bridges the worlds of classical and quantum physics - MIT Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:05:00 GMT
The weird quantum behavior of subatomic particles can be understood through everyday classical ideas, MIT researchers show.
 
How to expand the US economy - MIT Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
In “Priority Technologies,” MIT faculty examine key areas of innovation that can drive American prosperity and security — now and in the decades ahead.
 
Managing traffic in space - MIT Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:05:00 GMT
Associate Professor Richard Linares is helping satellites safely navigate in increasingly congested orbits.
 
Why bother with plausible deniability? - MIT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Philosopher Sam Berstler explains why we have social norms that let people engage in open deception.
 
Hello Developer: April 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
How Infold Games fashioned an open world for Infinity Nikki - Apple Developer Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:02:01 GMT
Infinity Nikki is a literally glowing example of what video game graphics can be.
 
Q&A: How Plane Finder set itself up for the long haul - Apple Developer Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:01 GMT
Plane Finder is a sparkling example of what happens when a small team grows with a platform.
 
App Store expands support to 11 new languages - Apple Developer Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:33 GMT
To help your apps and games reach more people worldwide — especially in India — App Store Connect now supports localized metadata for 11 new languages, bringing the total number of supported localizations to 50. The new languages include Bangla, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Slovenian, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
 
Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available - Apple Developer Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:00:15 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to support new features, updated policies, and clarifications. Please review the changes and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms.
 
Get ready with the latest beta releases - Apple Developer Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:14 GMT
The beta versions of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And make sure to build and test with Xcode 26.5 beta to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs.
 
Update on regulated medical device apps in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and United States - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:05:24 GMT
To provide additional transparency to customers, the App Store will now display whether an app is a regulated medical device on its product page in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or United States. Regulated medical device apps are those that function on their own or as part of a system for a range of medical purposes, including diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, and treatment of diseases and physiological conditions. These apps may require registration or authorization from regulatory bodies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
 
New In-App Purchase and subscription data now available in Analytics - Apple Developer Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:10:49 GMT
Analytics in App Store Connect receives its biggest update since its launch, including a refreshed user experience that makes it easier to measure the performance of your apps and games. Updates include:
 
WWDC26: June 8-12, 2026 - Apple Developer Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:45:37 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology, creativity, and community.
 
Apple Developer is now on bilibili and LinkedIn - Apple Developer Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:30:01 GMT
Check out Apple Developer on bilibili and LinkedIn to learn about the latest news, announcements, videos, and events — including the Worldwide Developers Conference and Meet with Apple activities — for the developer community.
 
Adjustments to the China storefront of the App Store on iOS and iPadOS - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:21 GMT
Apple is making changes to the App Store in China following discussions with the Chinese regulator.
 
Hello Developer: March 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
Age requirements for apps distributed in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana - Apple Developer Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:48 GMT
Today we’re providing an update on the tools available for developers to meet their age assurance obligations under upcoming U.S. and regional laws, including in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana. Updates to the Declared Age Range API are now available in beta for testing.
 
Updated App Review Guidelines now available - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:56 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been revised to clarify that apps with random or anonymous chat are subject to the 1.2 User-Generated Content guideline.
 
Swift Student Challenge submissions are now open - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:00:56 GMT
The Swift Student Challenge is here! Submissions are now open through February 28, and students from all over the world are invited to submit their app playgrounds.
 
Hello Developer: February 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Big news about agentic coding in Xcode. Plus:
 
Upcoming SDK minimum requirements - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:30 GMT
Starting April 28, 2026, apps and games uploaded to App Store Connect need to meet the following minimum requirements:
 
Price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:00:26 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 43 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: January 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:16 GMT
We‘re hitting the ground running in 2026. In this edition:
 
Update on age requirements for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:04 GMT
A recent injunction issued by a district court suspended enforcement of Texas state law SB2420, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. In light of this ruling, Apple will pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process.
 
Changes to iOS in Japan - Apple Developer Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:00:21 GMT
To comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Japan. Beginning with iOS 26.2, developers can distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase in iOS, and more.
 
New Requirements for Social Media Apps in Australia - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:16 GMT
Beginning December 10, 2025, a new Australian law will require certain social media platforms operating in Australia to prevent people under 16 from having a social media account. Impacted developers are responsible for making sure they follow the requirements of the new law, including deactivating any existing accounts for users under 16 and monitoring new signups.
 
Hello Developer: December 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
App Store Award winners announced - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:25 GMT
Join us in celebrating the outstanding work of these developers from around the world.
 
App Store Award finalists announced - Apple Developer Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:55 GMT
Every year, the App Store Awards celebrate exceptional apps and games that improve people’s lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact. This year, the App Store Editorial team is proud to recognize 49 outstanding finalists. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.
 
Introducing the App Store Mini Apps Partner Program - Apple Developer Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:20:24 GMT
Today, we’re introducing the Mini Apps Partner Program, which expands on the App Store’s ongoing support for apps that offer mini apps. Mini apps are self-contained experiences that are built using web technologies like HTML5 and JavaScript. This program is designed to help developers who host mini apps grow their business and further the availability of mini apps on the App Store — all while providing a great customer experience.
 
Hello Developer: November 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Catch the new design in the wild, and let Apple experts show you how to quickly and easily bring it to your apps. Plus, get the latest on the Swift Student Challenge 2026, and check out new developer videos available on demand.
 
Next steps for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:48 GMT
Today we’re releasing more details about the tools we’re making available for developers to help them meet their compliance obligations under upcoming U.S. state laws, including SB2420 in Texas. While we’re providing these tools to help developers navigate the evolving legal landscape, Apple remains concerned about the potential implications of laws like SB2420 in Texas. Specifically, we worry they could undermine the privacy of all users by requiring the collection of sensitive personal information just to download an app – even those that simply provide weather forecasts or sports scores.
 
Enhancements to help you submit and market your apps and games - Apple Developer Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:28 GMT
As part of our ongoing commitment to helping developers succeed on the App Store, we’re introducing new options for submitting content and updates while your app is in review, double the number of custom product pages, and offer codes for all In-App Purchase types.
 
New requirement for apps using Sign in with Apple for account creation - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Starting January 1, 2026, developers based in the Republic of Korea must provide a server‑to‑server notification endpoint when registering a new Services ID, or updating an existing Services ID, to associate their website with an app using Sign in with Apple.
 
New requirements for apps available in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, a new state law in Texas — SB2420 — introduces age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. While we share the goal of strengthening kids’ online safety, we are concerned that SB2420 impacts the privacy of users by requiring the collection of sensitive, personally identifiable information to download any app, even if a user simply wants to check the weather or sports scores. Apple will continue to provide parents and developers with industry-leading tools that help enhance child safety while safeguarding privacy within the constraints of the law.
 
Hello Developer: October 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:16 GMT
This month: Watch a new code-along video to discover how to use the Foundation Models framework to access the on-device LLM that powers Apple Intelligence.
 
Upcoming Currency Change in Bulgaria - Apple Developer Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:46 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro (EUR) as its official currency, replacing the Bulgarian lev (BGN). As a result, the currency for App Store purchases and subscriptions in Bulgaria will change from BGN to EUR on this date. Your proceeds from sales in Bulgaria will also change to euros.
 
App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases - Apple Developer Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:09 GMT
iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26 will soon be available to customers worldwide — which means you can now submit apps and games that take advantage of Apple’s broadest design update ever.
 
Hello Developer: September 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:16 GMT
Be ready for the new design. Whether you’re a longtime pro or a hobbyist, get inspired and make your apps and games look their best by exploring videos, downloads, and docs.
 
Awe dropping. - Apple Developer Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:00:09 GMT
Join us for a special Apple Event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT.

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