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WinRAR 7.23 fixes bugs, jokes that users are finally paying for it - TechSpot Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:25:00 GMT
WinRAR 7.23 fixes two security vulnerabilities, updates its bundled 7-Zip extraction library, and makes a few command-line tweaks. The release notes also include a playful nod to the archiver's legendary "infinite" trial, thanking users who supposedly finally bought the software. It's mostly a joke-but the security patches alone make this update worth installing.
 
The Best Prime Day Tech Deals Still Available From Apple, Google, Microsoft, and More - PCMag - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:57:13 GMT
  1. The Best Prime Day Tech Deals Still Available From Apple, Google, Microsoft, and More PCMag
  2. I've been reviewing laptops for years: Here are 24 last minute deals worth considering ZDNET
  3. The 35 Best Gaming Deals in the Prime Day Sales — Hand-Picked by Our Deals Experts IGN
  4. I've found 15 Prime Day deals still going strong, even after the event has technically finished PC Gamer
  5. Get an Extra Life With These Still Available Prime Day PC Gaming Laptop and Desktop Deals Yahoo Tech
 
Uber dismissed two leaders at its AI data labeling business as part of a broader leadership transition at the unit, which it says is "seeing strong momentum" (Natalie Lung/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:50:02 GMT

Natalie Lung / Bloomberg:
Uber dismissed two leaders at its AI data labeling business as part of a broader leadership transition at the unit, which it says is “seeing strong momentum” — Uber Technologies Inc. has dismissed two tech leaders at its nascent AI data labeling business, shaking up a key division …

 
B2B sales workspace startup Aligned raised a $60M Series B led by PeakSpan Capital, taking its total funding to $73.8M, and says it has 1,000+ customers (Chris Metinko/Axios) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:40:01 GMT

Chris Metinko / Axios:
B2B sales workspace startup Aligned raised a $60M Series B led by PeakSpan Capital, taking its total funding to $73.8M, and says it has 1,000+ customers — Aligned, a sales workspace for B2B sellers, buyers, and AI agents, locked up a $60 million Series B, co-founder and CEO Gal Aga tells Axios Pro exclusively.
 
Steam Machine benchmarks show single RAM stick setup can cost up to 20% performance - TechSpot Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:31:00 GMT

Each retail unit ships with a single 16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, a configuration Valve links to tight DDR5 supply. That single stick forces the Steam Machine into single-channel mode out of the box, instead of tapping the extra bandwidth dual-channel offers.

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Oxmiq, which aims to combine GPUs, CPUs, and a tensor engine into a single block of IP that it can license, raised $35M led by Samsung Catalyst Fund and Fudomo (Max A. Cherney/Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:10:01 GMT

Max A. Cherney / Reuters:
Oxmiq, which aims to combine GPUs, CPUs, and a tensor engine into a single block of IP that it can license, raised $35M led by Samsung Catalyst Fund and Fudomo — Artificial intelligence startup Oxmiq said on Wednesday it raised $35 million from investors in order to build chip design architecture …

 
Cinder City becomes the first PC game to recommend 64GB of RAM, and at the worst time - TechSpot Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:03:00 GMT

Games are getting bigger, more hardware-intensive, and less well-optimized. The end result is usually more high-end GPUs being required for "standard" gameplay, but Cinder City asks for just an RTX 4060 (8GB). What's unusual, however, is the staggering 64GB of RAM it recommends.

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UDP Broadcasting and Easily Finding Network Services - Hack a Day Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:57 GMT
Local area networks (LANs) that use technologies like Ethernet and Wi-Fi are incredibly useful for letting devices talk with each other. Yet a core problem here is knowing which devices …read more
 
DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations Is Putting an Endgame in Your Fave PS5 Shooter - Push Square - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations Is Putting an Endgame in Your Fave PS5 Shooter Push Square
  2. DOOM: The Dark Ages Goes Supersonic With New DLC Chain Spear XBOX Wire
  3. Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC Targets 10-12 Hours, With 40% of That Being Endgame Content IGN
  4. Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations makes the Slayer into a flying tank TheSixthAxis
  5. ‘Doom: The Dark Ages — Revelations’ is a big reason to return to hell The Mercury News
 
CNET's Shopping Experts Handpicked the Best Deals You Can Score This Week - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:56:00 GMT
July 4th sales are around the corner, but these standout discounts on tech, home and everyday essentials are happening now.
 
iPhone 18 Pro to offer only these three colors, per leaker - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:40:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro to offer only these three colors, per leaker 9to5Mac
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro leaks are about to get a lot more intense Yahoo Tech
  3. The iPhone 18 Pro just leaked, and it might be the single biggest Apple leak since the iPhone 4 Creative Bloq
  4. iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Qualcomm or Apple C2 model, A20 details, camera upgrades AppleInsider
  5. Apple iPhone 18 Pro And iPhone 18 Pro Max Release Date: iOS 27 Signals September Schedule Forbes
 
Sony will stop making disc-based PlayStation games starting 2028 - Engadget Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:35:32 GMT
RIP to physical PlayStation discs.
 
AMD Zen 6 leak reveals third core type, corroborating rumored Sony handheld SoC codenamed Canis - TechSpot Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:33:00 GMT

A recent update on the Linux kernel patch mailing list, spotted by Phoronix, includes scant details about a previously unannounced "Low Power core type" for AMD processors. The description closely resembles Intel's low-power efficiency cores, suggesting that AMD's upcoming Zen 6 CPU lineup might introduce an equivalent.

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Anthropic Restores Access to Mythos and Fable AI After Government OK - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:30:06 GMT
Fable 5 was available for a week before the government demanded access limits.
 
Plex vs Jellyfin vs Emby: Here's how the three media servers really compare - Engadget Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Convenience costs you with Plex, but the alternatives require more work.
 
How This Google Labs AI App Became Part of My Daily Routine - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:25:04 GMT
Dreambeans is unlike any other social media or AI app I've tested in a good way.
 
Abu Dhabi-based MGX raised a $49B AI-focused fund, exceeding its $45B target, and plans to spend as much as $10B annually over the next few years (Dinesh Nair/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:25:01 GMT

Dinesh Nair / Bloomberg:
Abu Dhabi-based MGX raised a $49B AI-focused fund, exceeding its $45B target, and plans to spend as much as $10B annually over the next few years — MGX has raised $49 billion for one of the biggest ever funds dedicated to artificial intelligence deals, propelling the two-year-old Abu Dhabi firm …

 
UK likely to intervene in Paramount takeover of Warner Bros Discovery - ArsTechnica Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:24:39 GMT
The acquisition was approved without concessions by the Department of Justice in June.
 
Letter: the US says Anthropic "agreed to proactively detect and address security risks" of Fable 5 and Mythos 5; a source says Anthropic developed a "safeguard" (Financial Times) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:20:01 GMT

Financial Times:
Letter: the US says Anthropic “agreed to proactively detect and address security risks” of Fable 5 and Mythos 5; a source says Anthropic developed a “safeguard” — US government move allows AI start-up to re-release Mythos and Fable models
 
Apple ‘Hide My Email’ Vulnerability Reveals Peoples’ Real Email Addresses - 404 Media - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:10:23 GMT
  1. Apple ‘Hide My Email’ Vulnerability Reveals Peoples’ Real Email Addresses 404 Media
  2. Apple Hide My Email Vulnerability Exposes Real Email Addresses MacRumors
  3. Apple Hide My Email bug seemingly allows 100% of real email addresses to be discovered 9to5Mac
  4. Hide My Email - The flaw that burns your real email address Korben
  5. Apple hasn't fixed a Hide My Email privacy bug in over a year AppleInsider
 
Sony says it will close the virtual PlayStation 3 store in select markets in 2026 before closing PS3 and PS Vita stores "in all other countries" in July 2027 (Jess Weatherbed/The Verge) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:01:07 GMT

Jess Weatherbed / The Verge:
Sony says it will close the virtual PlayStation 3 store in select markets in 2026 before closing PS3 and PS Vita stores “in all other countries” in July 2027 — The virtual PS3 store will close in select markets this year, with global closures for PS3 and PS Vita following in 2027.
 
Want to Fly? Google Earth Opens Its Secret Flight Simulator to All Users - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:01:07 GMT
If you can navigate yourself to Google Earth, you can take off and fly.
 
47 of the Best Movies on Netflix You Should Stream Now - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:01:04 GMT
Check out some old classics and great new releases on Netflix now.
 
62 of the Best TV Shows on Netflix That Will Keep You Entertained - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:43 GMT
Yes, you should absolutely marathon them.
 
Motorola Phones Now Have a Built-In Travel eSIM for Mobile Data Outside the US - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Available in select markets thanks to a partnership with Gigs, Motorola phone owners have one less hurdle to clear when signing up for a data-only eSIM before traveling abroad.
 
Sources: Meta plans a cloud infrastructure business that will sell access to AI compute and models, to compete with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud; META jumps 8%+ (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:52:36 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Meta plans a cloud infrastructure business that will sell access to AI compute and models, to compete with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud; META jumps 8%+ — Meta Platforms Inc. is developing plans for a cloud infrastructure business that will sell access to AI computing power and models …

 
Apple's fight with Epic over App Store fees reaches the Supreme Court - TechSpot Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:48:00 GMT

The justices have agreed to hear Apple's appeal against a lower-court ruling that found the company in contempt of a 2021 injunction from US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers.

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PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium's announcements of monthly new games are being changed in some territories, and players aren't happy about it - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:41:45 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium's announcements of monthly new games are being changed in some territories, and players aren't happy about it Eurogamer.net
  2. PlayStation Plus Free Games July 2026: Predictions, Rumors, Leaks And More Forbes
  3. Final 3 PS Plus Extra Games for June 2026 Available to Download Now Push Square
  4. PlayStation Plus Adds Massive 2025 PS5 Adventure RPG Yahoo
  5. PlayStation Plus Adds Free RPG That Rivals Crimson Desert, 100s Of Hours of Gameplay GAMINGbible
 
A researcher says a vulnerability in Apple's Hide My Email tool lets anyone discover a real email address; first reported in June 2025, Apple is yet to fix it (Joseph Cox/404 Media) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:35:00 GMT

Joseph Cox / 404 Media:
A researcher says a vulnerability in Apple's Hide My Email tool lets anyone discover a real email address; first reported in June 2025, Apple is yet to fix it — “Hide My Email users deserve to know that it may be possible for attackers to discover their hidden email addresses,” the person who reported the issue said.
 
Taiwanese authorities detain two Super Micro staff and an Albatron manager after a raid of Super Micro's local offices this week over Nvidia shipments to China (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:30:04 GMT

Bloomberg:
Taiwanese authorities detain two Super Micro staff and an Albatron manager after a raid of Super Micro's local offices this week over Nvidia shipments to China — Taiwanese prosecutors detained two Super Micro Computer Inc. employees following a raid of the US company's local offices earlier …

 
Sony says all new PlayStation games will only be sold in digital formats from January 2028, as digital media preference "significantly outpaces physical discs" (Stephen Totilo/Game File) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:20:02 GMT

Stephen Totilo / Game File:
Sony says all new PlayStation games will only be sold in digital formats from January 2028, as digital media preference “significantly outpaces physical discs” — New games sold for PlayStation consoles will only be available digitally and won't be sold on discs effective January 2028, Sony has announced.
 
PS3, PS Vita Digital Stores to Close Starting Later This Year - Push Square - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:20:00 GMT
  1. PS3, PS Vita Digital Stores to Close Starting Later This Year Push Square
  2. An update on PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita PlayStation.Blog
  3. Sony is closing the PS3 and Vita digital stores The Verge
  4. The PlayStation Stores On PlayStation 3 And Vita Are Being Shut Down Game Informer
  5. Response to "Invincible": DC Studios Announces "Absolute Batman" Animated Series ixbt.games
 
Sony is killing all physical PlayStation game discs - The Verge - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:15:28 GMT
  1. Sony is killing all physical PlayStation game discs The Verge
  2. Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles PlayStation.Blog
  3. Sony is killing discs — and showing us why it’s a terrible idea The Verge
  4. PlayStation will end physical disc production for new games in 2028 CNBC
  5. Sony PlayStation To Phase Out Physical Video Game Discs By January 2028 Deadline
 
Rhythm Heaven Groove reviews roundup - Nintendo Everything - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:13:34 GMT
  1. Rhythm Heaven Groove reviews roundup Nintendo Everything
  2. 'Rhythm Heaven Groove' shows that the Switch 1 still has the juice Mashable
  3. Rhythm Heaven Groove Review - Technique Is Solid Game Informer
  4. Review: ‘Rhythm Heaven Groove’ is a pitch-perfect surprise WBUR
  5. Nintendo's Weird Rhythm Heaven Is My Song of the Summer CNET
 
Stockholm's Patent and Market Court orders Google to pay nearly $2B to Klarna's PriceRunner in a dispute over abuse of power in the shopping comparison market (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:10:03 GMT

Bloomberg:
Stockholm's Patent and Market Court orders Google to pay nearly $2B to Klarna's PriceRunner in a dispute over abuse of power in the shopping comparison market — Alphabet Inc.'s Google was ordered to pay almost $2 billion to Klarna Group Plc's Pricerunner unit in a dispute …

 
UN report says policymakers are struggling to keep up with pace of AI development - Engadget Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:03:36 GMT
UN panel says 'AI is neither inherently good nor bad,' but better safeguards around it are needed.
 
Anthropic's Fable 5 shutdown ends with tougher safeguards and federal approval - TechSpot Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:03:00 GMT

The workaround exposed gaps in the model's guardrails. Fable, a public-facing version of Anthropic's more capable Mythos system, is designed with restrictions to prevent harmful uses, including assistance with cyberattacks. Those guardrails are critical for releasing the model publicly.

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Twelve Labs, which is building AI models to make video searchable and understandable, raised a $100M Series B co-led by NEA and Naver, and signs an AWS deal (Saritha Rai/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:53 GMT

Saritha Rai / Bloomberg:
Twelve Labs, which is building AI models to make video searchable and understandable, raised a $100M Series B co-led by NEA and Naver, and signs an AWS deal — Twelve Labs Co. is raising $100 million from investors including Amazon.com Inc., NEA Management Co. and Naver Ventures …

 
I Tested the Motorola Razr Fold and Razr Ultra Cameras at the World Cup. Here's the Winner - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:44 GMT
With Motorola serving as the World Cup's official smartphone partner, I couldn't resist snapping some photos on its latest foldables.
 
The 5 Best Cheap Meal Kit and Prepared Meal Delivery Services of 2026 - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
We've tried dozens of meal kit and prepared meal delivery services to find the most affordable options that deliver not only on value, but taste, too.
 
Google built a great smart speaker, but Gemini isn’t ready for it - The Verge - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Google built a great smart speaker, but Gemini isn’t ready for it The Verge
  2. Google Home Speaker uses 99% less adhesive than Nest Audio [Gallery] 9to5Google
  3. The new Google Home Speaker has a sound quality problem — but I fixed it with one setting Android Authority
  4. Google’s New $100 Speaker Makes a Weak Case for Gemini in the Home Bloomberg.com
  5. Unboxing the Google Home Speaker for the first time revealed its 1.5-metre flaw Mezha
 
Together AI, which offers access to open-source models, raised $800M led by Saudi Aramco's Prosperity7 at an $8.3B valuation, taking its total funding to $1.3B (Niko Gallogly/New York Times) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:50:01 GMT

Niko Gallogly / New York Times:
Together AI, which offers access to open-source models, raised $800M led by Saudi Aramco's Prosperity7 at an $8.3B valuation, taking its total funding to $1.3B — Together AI, which specializes in open-source artificial intelligence models, is now worth more than $8 billion.
 
The Best Automatic Litter Box of 2026: Petkit and Litter-Robot - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:38:00 GMT
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
 
Wayve files to sell shares on the London Stock Exchange's new Private Securities Market, the first major company to test it, and let staff sell $85M in shares (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:35:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Wayve files to sell shares on the London Stock Exchange's new Private Securities Market, the first major company to test it, and let staff sell $85M in shares — Autonomous driving software company Wayve Technologies Ltd. has filed to sell shares on the London Stock Exchange's new Private Securities Market …

 
Mario Kart World 1.7.0 update out now, new Knockout Tour routes added - patch notes and trailer - Nintendo Everything - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:33:34 GMT
  1. Mario Kart World 1.7.0 update out now, new Knockout Tour routes added - patch notes and trailer Nintendo Everything
  2. Mario Kart World update adds two new routes to Knockout Tour and more nintendo.com
  3. Mario Kart World just got two more Knockout Tour routes. The Verge
  4. Mario Kart World Surprise Update Adds New Knockout Tour Routes IGN
  5. Mario Kart World update adds new content players are delighted about Polygon.com
 
New on Netflix in July 2026: 'Enola Holmes 3,' Will Ferrell's Golf Comedy 'The Hawk' and More - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:30:49 GMT
These titles, plus the return of Ransom Canyon and a new Heartstopper movie, are out this month.
 
A UN panel co-chaired by Yoshua Bengio warns that AI capabilities are outpacing scientific understanding, the "potential benefits of AI are enormous", and more (Andrea Shalal/Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:15:02 GMT

Andrea Shalal / Reuters:
A UN panel co-chaired by Yoshua Bengio warns that AI capabilities are outpacing scientific understanding, the “potential benefits of AI are enormous”, and more — The rapid development of AI offers huge potential benefits to countries and people around the world, but also poses big risks …

 
More companies are rehiring workers they replaced with AI after automation fails to deliver - TechSpot Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

It was reported last week that Ford was re-employing and promoting more than 350 veteran engineers. Because their often-undocumented experience was not captured in the datasets used to train the AI systems, Ford was running into knowledge gaps when it came to identifying and preventing issues.

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Getty Images is canceling its $3.7 billion Shutterstock merger due to UK restrictions - Engadget Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:13:59 GMT
Getty Images has moved to terminate a $3.7 billion merger with rival Shutterstock due to restrictions imposed by UK regulators.
 
Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business (8th Edition) Review: Effective Privacy Screen, Expensive Pricing Scheme - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:06:00 GMT
Buy it for the display's privacy screen feature (if you can afford it).
 
MMO shooter Cinder City may be the first PC game to recommend 64 GB of RAM - Video Games Chronicle - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:03:52 GMT
  1. MMO shooter Cinder City may be the first PC game to recommend 64 GB of RAM Video Games Chronicle
  2. NC Shares First Developer Preview for Open-World Sci-Fi TPS Cinder City MMORPG.com
  3. NCsoft’s upcoming post-apoc shooter Cinder City, still on track for 2026, launches Steam page and new video Massively Overpowered
  4. Cinder City’s Steam Page Is Out, and This May Be the First Game to Recommend a Staggering 64GB of RAM Wccftech
  5. NC's Cinder City wants 32 GB of RAM as a minimum and recommends 64 GB. Yes, in today's RAM market PC Gamer
 
Lectric XPress2 Review (2026): A Heavy-Duty but Nimble Ebike - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:02:00 GMT
This hefty but nimble and highly customizable ebike makes the journey as important as the destination. Get where you want, and have fun along the way.
 
Scientists find no link between Tylenol and autism, again, after Trump warning - ArsTechnica Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:01:38 GMT
After Trump's claims, Tylenol usage dropped during pregnancies.
 
Oura Ring vs. Apple Watch: This Dealbreaker Made the Choice Obvious - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT
One excels at fitness, the other at sleep. After extensive testing, here's what you need to know about these smart health tracking devices.
 
Terminus is a Text Only Phone Because Telephony is Dead Anyway - Hack a Day Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:08 GMT
This may say more about us than the current state of the telephone network, but unless your Grandma is still kicking, how many phone calls do you take that are …read more
 
The cube was a lie: up close with our Dbrand Companion Cube before it gets destroyed - The Verge - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. The cube was a lie: up close with our Dbrand Companion Cube before it gets destroyed The Verge
  2. Dbrand's Companion Cube Case For The Steam Machine Was A Lie Engadget
  3. Valve threatens legal action against Dbrand over its unsanctioned Portal 2-inspired Companion Cube — edgy accessories manufacturer kills product after asking for licensing deal, admits it didn't have 'the right to make it' Tom's Hardware
  4. Companion Cube skin for Steam Machine is officially canceled and pre-orders are being refunded PC Guide
  5. Dbrand Forced To Pull Steam Machine Companion Cube TechPowerUp
 
The Best Fitness Trackers for Monitoring Your Workouts and Progress - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Whether you want to track your stress, sleep, heart rate, steps or more, these are our favorite fitness trackers.
 
Drive Slower, Save Money on Gas. Thanks, Physics! - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Planning a Fourth of July getaway? Use less gas—and cut your emissions—by easing up on the pedal.
 
Just About Anyone Can Sell You GLP-1s Online Now - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Welcome to the “Temu experience of telehealth,” where everyone from Grindr to MAGA influencers can open a virtual clinic selling weight loss drugs and more.
 
Intel Arc Pro B70 Tested: The Gaming GPU Intel Never Released - TechSpot Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:16:00 GMT
Intel never released the Arc B770, but the Arc Pro B70 may show us exactly what it would have looked like. We test Intel's workstation Battlemage GPU in 12 modern games.
 
BMW's X5 finally goes electric with an impressive 435 miles of range - Engadget Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:06:48 GMT
BMW's X5 lineup finally has an electric option with impressive range.
 
Before iOS 27, Here's Everything You Should Know About iOS 26 - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:01:04 GMT
Apple will release iOS 27 this fall, but don't forget to check out all these iOS 26 features before then.
 
'Love Island USA' Season 8: When Does the Next Episode Come Out? - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:44 GMT
The hit summer reality show takes Wednesday off.
 
Claude Helped a Hacker Find a Way to Issue Tickets to Almost Every US Music Festival - WIRED - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Claude Helped a Hacker Find a Way to Issue Tickets to Almost Every US Music Festival WIRED
 
Claude Helped a Hacker Find a Way to Issue Tickets to Almost Every US Music Festival - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A researcher found that using Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.7, he could break into the website of Front Gate—used by every festival from Lollapalooza to Bonnaroo—and freely issue any ticket he chose.
 
Weak hands and blurry vision: Are you getting a 'phone body'? - BBC - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Weak hands and blurry vision: Are you getting a 'phone body'? BBC
 
A Guided Tour of Donald Trump’s Renovated Washington, DC - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Trump has remade the nation’s capitol in his own image. Ahead of the Fourth of July, WIRED guides you through the dizzying effects of DC’s makeover.
 
More Than 1 in 5 Users Make Health Decisions Based on Social Media, Despite Widespread Distrust - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:25:20 GMT
The lack of accessible healthcare drives many to rely on social media feeds for medical advice.
 
Rockstar accused of ignoring pay inequity, mandating crunch, and weaponizing bonuses - Game Developer - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:19:54 GMT
  1. Rockstar accused of ignoring pay inequity, mandating crunch, and weaponizing bonuses Game Developer
  2. GTA 6: Rockstar workers demand union recognition BBC
  3. Grand Theft Auto workers seek union recognition after mass firings The Guardian
  4. UK workers request voluntary union recognition at Rockstar GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Rockstar Workers Seek Union Recognition Ahead of GTA VI Launch TechPowerUp
 
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 1, #646 - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:01:06 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 1, No. 646.
 
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 1, #1116 - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:01:05 GMT
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 1 No. 1,116.
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 1 #850 - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:01:05 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 1 No. 850.
 
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 1, #1838 - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:01:04 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 1, No. 1,838.
 
Does Your Cellphone Plan Deliver? Vote in Our 2026 People's Picks Survey - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:46 GMT
We want to know which mobile carrier you'd recommend to a friend.
 
A portable ultrasound system could make reliable breast imaging more accessible - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technology, which generates high-resolution, 3D images of breast tissue, requires no expertise to operate and could be used at home.
 
How urban design leads to better wellness - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
An extensive study of U.S. cities identifies walkable neighborhoods, urban greenery, and access to amenities as key contributors to residents’ health.
 
Meta puts rate limits on its smart glasses' Conversation Focus feature - Engadget Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:40:41 GMT
Meta's Conversation Focus feature for smart glasses is now only free for three hours a month.
 
Connection to Bleeping Computer could not be established - Bleeping Computer Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:35:20 GMT
Exception: System.Net.WebException: The remote server returned an error: (403) Forbidden. at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse() at rss.justingengo.com.RSSMapper.AddRSSItem(List`1& RSSItems, ArrayList& titles, FeedUriItem uriItem) in C:\Users\Philosopher\source\repos\www.justingengo.com\rss.justingengo.com\RSSMapper.vb:line 155
 
Space Lasers Show How Venezuela’s Earthquakes Reshaped the Earth’s Crust - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:30:00 GMT
New satellite imagery reveals how much terrain has shifted in the wake of the twin quakes.
 
Forget the Grill. This Countertop Appliance Is Even Better During a Heat Wave - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:47 GMT
When it's too hot to grill or turn on the range, I turn to this speedy, compact cooker to whip up meals without overheating the kitchen.
 
Watch a Steam Controller Skitter Itself To Its Charge Puck - Hack a Day Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:14 GMT
Hacks don’t have to be practical but it helps if they are educational or clever or amusing, as [Ray Foss] demonstrates with his auto-docking Steam Controller. It’s an open-source web …read more
 
The Sims 4 June Patch: Testing Features, Fixes and New Moola Offers - Sims Community - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:01:44 GMT
  1. The Sims 4 June Patch: Testing Features, Fixes and New Moola Offers Sims Community
  2. The Sims 4 Update: Official Patch Notes (June 30th, 2026) Sims Community
  3. The Sims 4 Update 2.35 Released on June 30 for Quality-of-Life Additions and Fixes MP1st
  4. Latest Update for The Sims 4 Adds Control Over Festival Notifications KeenGamer
  5. Latest Sims 4 Update Finally Patches One of the Game’s Most Annoying Issues comicbook.com
 
From Sugar to Ethanol Fuel With a Little Microbial Help - Hack a Day Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:22 GMT
In these trying times it seems appropriate to work through some ‘what if ‘ scenarios, such as the local gas station suddenly not having any more gasoline to sell you, …read more
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for July 2026 - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | July 2026 - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
 
Home Depot Promo Codes: 50% Off in July 2026 - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this July.
 
30% VistaPrint Coupon & Promo Codes | July 2026 - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off July 2026 - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more July 2026 discounts.
 
Priceline Promo Codes & Coupons: 10% Off July - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 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.
 
Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | July 2026 - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for July 2026 - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!
 
Dyson Promo Codes: 25% Off in July 2026 - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 25% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.
 
Peacock Promo Codes: 40% Off July 2026 - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Stream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this month, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 50% Off in July 2026 - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for July 2026 - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this July 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
eBay Coupons: 20% Off in July 2026 - Wired Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, car parts and more.
 
Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For Splatoon Raiders - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:55:00 GMT
  1. Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Life
  2. Splatoon Raiders Direct spills the ink on the treasure-filled adventure coming to Nintendo Switch 2 nintendo.com
  3. Nintendo’s new Splatoon adventure feels like the kind of third-person shooter that used to require a PlayStation Game File | Stephen Totilo
  4. Splatoon Raiders Preview: Turns Out It’s Kind of a Roguelite IGN
  5. After 1 hour, the new Splatoon feels like Nintendo's chaotic spin on Borderlands Polygon.com
 
Gemini Spark Comes To Google's Gemini App For macOS - Engadget - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:29:00 GMT
  1. Gemini Spark Comes To Google's Gemini App For macOS Engadget
  2. Gemini Spark updates: macOS launch, connected apps and more blog.google
  3. Gemini Spark, Google’s agentic assistant, is now available on Mac TechCrunch
  4. Gemini Spark rolling out to macOS app for local tasks, automation 9to5Google
  5. Google could soon let you control desktop Gemini from your phone Android Authority
 
MIT-Kalaniyot program expands, with new cohort of scholars - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The innovative effort bringing researchers from Israel to campus keeps growing while enhancing community connections and academic inquiry.
 
The brain’s language network is more extensive than previously thought - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals that parts of the brain located far from the canonical language-processing centers are also involved in language comprehension.
 
Gemini Spark comes to Google's Gemini app for macOS - Engadget Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:29:59 GMT
The Gemini macOS app now has access to Google's Spark agentic AI assistant.
 
The ‘Father of the Internet’ is finally retiring - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:15:37 GMT
  1. The ‘Father of the Internet’ is finally retiring TechCrunch
  2. Vint Cerf, the internet’s founding father, hangs up his boots at Google with a warning shot on AI Indian Television Dot Com
  3. Google’s chief internet evangelist Vinton Cerf retires after two decades at the company Crypto Briefing
  4. Vinton Cerf will retire as Google’s chief internet evangelist next week mezha.net
  5. Who is Vinton Cerf? Meet the father of the internet and the people who built the web Storyboard18
 
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, July 1 - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:21:08 GMT
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 1.
 
How to Remove Bounce When Bouncy Objects Encounter Bounciness - Hack a Day Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:00:39 GMT
We all love a good bit of bounce now and then, with everything from trampolines to bouncy castles and bouncy balls forming the staple of a wholesome childhood for many. …read more
 
US government allows Anthropic to redeploy its Mythos and Fable AI models - Engadget Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:59:26 GMT
Anthropic will start its users' access to Mythos and Fable tomorrow, July 1.
 
Microsoft set for new round of job cuts next week, spanning Xbox, sales and consulting - GeekWire - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:48:58 GMT
  1. Microsoft set for new round of job cuts next week, spanning Xbox, sales and consulting GeekWire
  2. Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs, Business Insider reports Reuters
  3. Microsoft layoffs 2026: cuts hitting sales, consulting, and Xbox qz.com
  4. Xbox weighs canceling Blade game and shuttering Arkane The Verge
  5. Microsoft plans thousands of job cuts, impacting less than 2.5% of workforce Business Insider
 
Samsung drops first official Galaxy Z Fold 8 teasers, ‘New Shape, New Joy’ [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:45:00 GMT
  1. Samsung drops first official Galaxy Z Fold 8 teasers, ‘New Shape, New Joy’ [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. Samsung Teases Wide-As-Hell New Foldable Engadget
  3. Samsung Teaser Hints at How It's (Literally) Reshaping Its Foldable Phones CNET
  4. Exclusive: First look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra Android Headlines
  5. Samsung starts teasing its wider foldable phone. The Verge
 
Meta is adding ridiculous ‘rate limits’ and a soft paywall to its smart glasses - The Verge - Google Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:51:03 GMT
  1. Meta is adding ridiculous ‘rate limits’ and a soft paywall to its smart glasses The Verge
  2. Meta Puts Rate Limits On Its Smart Glasses' Conversation Focus Feature Engadget
  3. Meta adds $20 subscription to the Ray-Ban Meta's best accessibility feature Android Police
  4. An accessibility paywall on Meta Glasses could be good news for Apple Glasses 9to5Mac
  5. Meta Rolls Out A Soft Paywall For Smart Glasses Feature 2oceansvibe.com
 
The video game industry just told lawmakers Minecraft and Call of Duty private servers are illegal piracy - TechSpot Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:50:00 GMT

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

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Here's How to Recycle Your Old Laptop, PC and Printer - CNET Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:46:00 GMT
From old PCs to dusty printers, here's where to drop off your outdated tech without paying a cent.
 
Steam Machine Crippled by Single-Channel RAM - TechPowerUp - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:30:19 GMT
  1. Steam Machine Crippled by Single-Channel RAM TechPowerUp
  2. Valve will finally let you build your own Steam Machine with SteamOS for desktop The Verge
  3. Review: Steam Machine: Beautiful Hardware, Console Performance - At A Price Digital Foundry
  4. SteamOS gaming PC with RX 7600 and Ryzen 5 9600X combo now available to pre-order and ships this week PC Guide
  5. Valve quietly drops Steam Machine's 4K 60 FPS claim after $1,049 machine falls short of expectations Windows Central
 
Samsung teases wide-as-hell new foldable - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Samsung teases wide-as-hell new foldable.
 
Samsung Teaser Hints at How It's (Literally) Reshaping Its Foldable Phones - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT
The company is taking a slightly different approach to previewing its highly anticipated foldables. Here's what the cryptic videos could mean.
 
Google rolling out Pixel Camera 10.4 - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:28:00 GMT
Google rolling out Pixel Camera 10.4 9to5Google
 
The Trump Administration Is Lifting Its Export Controls on Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable AI Models - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:23:04 GMT
The White House is easing restrictions on Anthropic’s most advanced AI models weeks after ordering the company to suspend access for foreign nationals.
 
This retro enthusiast forced Windows 11 to run on a Core 2 Quad Q6600 and AGP graphics - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:09:00 GMT

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

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Building a Fiber-Coupled Laser Source for Precision Optics - Hack a Day Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:00:23 GMT
A rectangular black box is shown, connected to a coil of fiber-optic wire. Out of the end of the fiber, purple light is emitted. A label in the lower right corner says
Laser diodes are convenient light sources, but for precise optical work their often-elliptical beam profile leaves something to be desired. One way to get around this is to couple the …read more
 
Now Even Rockstar Says GTA 6 Plays Best on PS5 - Push Square - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT
  1. Now Even Rockstar Says GTA 6 Plays Best on PS5 Push Square
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI plays best on PS5 November 19 PlayStation.Blog
  3. The GTA 6 60fps Debate Returns: Is There a Route Forward on Current-Gen Consoles Like Series X, PS5 or PS5 Pro? Digital Foundry
  4. "This doesn’t represent pre-order data," Xbox disputes reports of PS5 crushing GTA 6 preorder demand Windows Central
  5. GTA VI May Be Limited to 30 FPS on Current-Gen Consoles TechPowerUp
 
Discord now runs natively on Meta Quest headsets - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:57:55 GMT
The app's arrival follows an announcement at last year's Meta Connect conference.
 
Clicks Demos Its BlackBerry-Like Smartphone in New Video, and I'm Thrilled - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:19:00 GMT
A new video shows the $500 Clicks Communicator phone actually working. It offers a preview of all the typing and messaging that's to come.
 
Amazon will pay $2.25 million to settle FTC identity theft case - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:12:53 GMT
The retailer allegedly failed to meet requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
 
June research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:11:10 GMT
Also, the science of poop's distinctive shape, boron buckyballs, and the secret to a soccer feint.
 
Reddit will require you to log in to use old.reddit.com - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:46:35 GMT
Logged-out Old Reddit access is “significant source of abusive scraping."
 
Anthropic's new Sonnet 5 model is better at the tasks that are running up enterprise bills - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:28:34 GMT
Anthropic trained its newest Sonnet model to excel at agentic tasks, which have been causing a headache for the company's enterprise customers and power users.
 
Cargo thieves are now stealing millions in data center hardware, not just GPUs and consoles - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:28:00 GMT

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

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Daisy’s First Headphones Are Premium, High-Quality—and Just a Little Bit Cheaper - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:07:32 GMT
The California-based startup enters a crowded headphone market with a $399 chiseled-aluminum gamble.
 
Amazon blames piracy apps with malware for killing new Fire Stick sideloading - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:04:53 GMT
New Fire Stick OS helps Amazon block third-party homepage launchers, ad blockers.
 
Xbox layoff plans reportedly include closing Arkane, canceling Blade - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:59:40 GMT
The cuts will apparently start next week.
 
NASA may send a backup, nuclear-powered Mars rover to the Moon - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:50:14 GMT
"That would be an awesome capability."
 
Google kills Tenor GIF API, forcing changes at X, Discord, and more - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:38:51 GMT
Tenor still connects to Google apps, but other platforms must look elsewhere for GIFs.
 
Netflix used AI to put Gene Wilder's voice into a new reality show - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:24:49 GMT
So much for magic.
 
Apple takes Epic fight over app store fees to the Supreme Court - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:20:29 GMT
Supreme Court will weigh if Apple contempt finding in Epic case is “erroneous.”
 
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal in the long-running case between Apple and Epic Games - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:16:43 GMT
Apple filed an appeal after being found in contempt of an order related to App Store fees.
 
New attack provides one more reason why AI browsers are a bad idea - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:03:14 GMT
Telling an LLM that 2 + 2 = 5 is enough to make it follow forbidden instructions.
 
Retro Gear and the Mystery of Cables Melting Into Cases While in Storage - Hack a Day Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:00:08 GMT
The phenomenon of cable-shaped indents in the plastic cases of retro systems is one that’s probably painfully familiar to many a collector of such systems. Although in these situations neither …read more
 
Google introduces a faster, cheaper image generator with Nano Banana 2 Lite - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:02:38 GMT
  1. Google introduces a faster, cheaper image generator with Nano Banana 2 Lite TechCrunch
  2. Start building with Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash blog.google
  3. Google’s new Nano Banana 2 Lite image model is its fastest and cheapest yet Ars Technica
  4. Google's Gemini Omni Flash hits the API, turning enterprise video production into a conversation VentureBeat
  5. Google Expands Personalized Intelligence To Gemini App Image Creation Engadget
 
Google's new Nano Banana 2 Lite image model is its fastest and cheapest yet - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:36:10 GMT
They may not look as good, but Nano Banana 2 Lite images only take a few seconds to create.
 
How to set a custom alarm sound on your iPhone - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT
You can use any sound you want for an iPhone alarm, and here's how to set it up.
 
RFK Jr. stacks FDA panel with peptide peddlers as FDA scientists oppose access - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:25:10 GMT
Peptide drugs are popular, but FDA scientists warn they're untested, may be harmful.
 
I Have Thoughts About That Kylie Jenner Meta Glasses Ad - 404 Media - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:20:25 GMT
  1. I Have Thoughts About That Kylie Jenner Meta Glasses Ad 404 Media
  2. We’re Partnering With EssilorLuxottica to Launch Meta Glasses Meta Store
  3. Meta is now designing its own, cheaper AI smart glasses CNN
  4. Why Kylie Jenner and Meta are bound to fail Mother Jones
  5. Meta announces new smart glasses starting at $299, as Zuckerberg keeps pushing wearables CNBC
 
License plate cameras are scanning 20 billion vehicles a month, cities are starting to push back - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:02:00 GMT

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

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Samsung's blazing-fast 9100 Pro 1TB SSD "drops" to $206 - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:53:00 GMT
With unusually high SSD prices, Samsung's flagship PCIe 5.0 9100 Pro 1TB stands out at $206 on Amazon – its lowest price in months. Delivering up to 14.7 GB/s read speeds, it's a rare chance to grab a cutting-edge Gen5 SSD at a meaningful discount.
 
Microsoft's Xbox Pulls Out of Project Fantasy Video Game From IO Interactive - Bloomberg.com - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:49:32 GMT
  1. Microsoft's Xbox Pulls Out of Project Fantasy Video Game From IO Interactive Bloomberg.com
  2. 007 First Light’s developer lays off staff but claims its next franchise will continue The Verge
  3. Xbox Issues Statement After Pulling Out Of Project Fantasy Pure Xbox
  4. IO Interactive Faces Layoffs After Xbox Ends Partnership For Its Upcoming Online RPG Project Fantasy Game Informer
  5. Xbox ends deal to fund and publish IO Interactive's Project Fantasy; redundancies expected GamesIndustry.biz
 
Pages, Keynote, and Numbers updates arrive with these new features - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:37:00 GMT
  1. Pages, Keynote, and Numbers updates arrive with these new features 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Creator Studio gets smarter, faster, and more connected Apple
  3. Surprise! It’s Final Cut Pro 12.3 by Iain Anderson - ProVideo Coalition ProVideo Coalition
  4. Apple updates Creator Studio Newsshooter
  5. Apple Creator Studio Update Adds Generate Captions, Edit Detection, and Auto Mask to Final Cut Pro CineD
 
MIT student teams win top honors in NASA competition - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Three MIT teams took five top awards in the 2026 NASA RASC-AL Competition for designing critical elements for the moon base and future missions to Mars.
 
Guns of Eschaton is a wild west soulslike FPS and posthumous release from the art director of Half-Life 2 - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:07:09 GMT
  1. Guns of Eschaton is a wild west soulslike FPS and posthumous release from the art director of Half-Life 2 Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. Guns Of Eschaton Is A Western Soulslike FPS Envisioned By The Late Artist Of Half-Life 2 And Dishonored Game Informer
  3. Final game from legendary artist behind Dishonored is a wild-looking Soulslike Western Polygon.com
  4. The "final game" from Half-Life 2 and Dishonored's late art director has been revealed: "The world's first... Yahoo Tech
  5. 'FPS Red Dead 2' Revealed With Exciting Gameplay Trailer GAMINGbible
 
Samsung’s app for Android XR-powered Galaxy Glasses shows case, ‘One UI XR’ [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:05:00 GMT
  1. Samsung’s app for Android XR-powered Galaxy Glasses shows case, ‘One UI XR’ [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. Exclusive: Here’s Your First Look at the Galaxy Glasses Manager App SammyGuru
  3. Samsung Galaxy Glasses and their case showcased inside the Galaxy Glasses Manager app - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Massive Samsung Galaxy Glasses leak gives sneak peek into manager app and gestures Android Authority
  5. Samsung's smart glasses have one advantage that its top rival can't match SamMobile
 
Call of Duty's latest ad loudly reminds everyone it's not coming to Game Pass - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:03:00 GMT

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

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MIT researchers advance toward greater bandwidth, more energy-efficient communications - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The FUTUR-IC research program integrates electronics and photonics in microchip systems.
 
Trump's plan to redesign every .gov website leads to AI-designed horrors - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:59:02 GMT
A year in, National Design Studio delays plan to update government web standards.
 
Pokémon GO Pass July 2026: All Rewards, Ho-Oh, PokéCoins & Deluxe Bonuses - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:58:44 GMT
  1. Pokémon GO Pass July 2026: All Rewards, Ho-Oh, PokéCoins & Deluxe Bonuses Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Ho-Oh, Gimmighoul holding a 10th anniversary coin, and more await in GO Pass: July! Pokémon GO
  3. Grab Your Hat (and Coin) During Pokémon GO’s 10th Anniversary Party Event Pokemon.com
  4. Pokemon Go July 2026 Events: Go Fest, Raids, and More games.gg
  5. Pokémon GO brings the best GO Pass ever in July, but you have to be diligent Mein-MMO
 
WhatsApp finally gets usernames, letting users hide their phone numbers - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:46:00 GMT
WhatsApp is rolling out unique usernames, letting users connect without sharing their phone number. To claim yours, update to the latestversion of WhatsApp, go to Settings > Account > Username, and pick an available handle. The feature is rolling out gradually, with broader availability expected later this year.
 
California bill to preserve online games fails committee vote - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:11:47 GMT
At least for this session, the Stop Killing Games campaign has hit a wall in the California Senate.
 
California Bill To Preserve Online Games Fails Committee Vote - Engadget - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:11:47 GMT
  1. California Bill To Preserve Online Games Fails Committee Vote Engadget
  2. ESA bafflingly declares private Minecraft servers 'illegal' PC Gamer
  3. "Protect Our Games" Act Fails in California—Stop Killing Games Prepares Next Move TechPowerUp
  4. Minecraft community servers are branded as "illegal" while the Stop Killing Games debate heats up in court Yahoo
  5. US Bill that Could’ve Required Paid Games to Have Offline Modes Post-Server Shutdowns Fails to Pass a Vote in the Senate Wccftech
 
Microsoft's own Azure CTO is still annoyed by Windows' "file in use" error - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:05:00 GMT

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

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The US going 100% EV by 2040 would save more than 100k lives, study says - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:03:44 GMT
Much of it comes from heavy-duty trucks and buses that burn diesel.
 
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie launches onto Peacock on July 30 - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:54:00 GMT
The second animated Mario movie made over a billion dollars.
 
Report: Apple Watch Redesign Coming Next Year With New Band System - MacRumors - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:45:44 GMT
  1. Report: Apple Watch Redesign Coming Next Year With New Band System MacRumors
  2. Would a sleeker Apple Watch design justify losing band compatibility? [Poll] 9to5Mac
  3. Apple Watch could undergo a seismic design change for the first time in a decade – but it'll come with a caveat t3.com
  4. Apple Watch redesign leak warns users to stop buying bands ahead of 2027 overhaul Wareable
  5. Apple Watch Series 13 could finally get its biggest redesign in years, per reports Sportskeeda Tech
 
The Comcast-NBCUniversal split is about betting on data centers over cable, and gaming over TV - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:43:00 GMT

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

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Redmagic's new Android gaming tablet launches July 17 with 9-inch OLED display, 8,300 mAh battery, more - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:40:00 GMT
  1. Redmagic's new Android gaming tablet launches July 17 with 9-inch OLED display, 8,300 mAh battery, more 9to5Google
  2. RedMagic Astra 2 debuts as Gaming Tablet 5 Pro in China - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. Liquid-cooled gaming tablet arrives with native PC emulation — and it's going global soon Android Authority
  4. REDMAGIC is teasing that a big surprise is coming for gamers Android Headlines
  5. Performance-Driven Gamer Tablets Trend Hunter
 
Trump asked Musk for SpaceX stock to seed US kids’ savings accounts, report says - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:38:08 GMT
Sources suggest Musk may be mulling big donation to Trump Accounts.
 
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be? - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
 
All the Apple products avoiding the price hike (for now) - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT
All the Apple products avoiding the price hike (for now)
 
New York Is About to Feel Hotter Than Phoenix - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:18:08 GMT
Extreme heat coupled with humidity will make it feel like 109 degrees Fahrenheit as the holiday weekend approaches.
 
Fox apologizes after Mr. Wonderful accuses data center opponents of China ties - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:10:00 GMT

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

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for Switch 2 launches August 11 - Gematsu - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:08:25 GMT
  1. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for Switch 2 launches August 11 Gematsu
  2. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Comes to Nintendo Switch ™ 2 on August 11 Bethesda.net
  3. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion reveals Nintendo Switch 2 physical release with full game on cartridge [update: release date] Nintendo Everything
  4. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Physical Edition Puts All the Content on a Physical Cart IGN
  5. One of the most important RPGs ever comes to Nintendo Switch 2 Polygon.com
 
Viral Marathon Fan Hit Level 45 Without Ever Extracting Or Looting - Kotaku - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:34:10 GMT
Viral Marathon Fan Hit Level 45 Without Ever Extracting Or Looting Kotaku
 
Google's Gmail Live AI feature is now available in beta - Engadget Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:29:36 GMT
You can use Gemini to quickly search your Gmail inbox with natural language.
 
Florida bans local governments from pursuing net-zero emissions goals - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:40:16 GMT
Gov. Ron DeSantis calls it a crackdown on "radical climate policies."
 
Ars Live, today: The latest on the aftermath of the New Glenn catastrophe - ArsTechnica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:15:59 GMT
Join us on the livestream at 1 pm ET and ask questions about the aftermath of New Glenn.
 
Inside White Dwarf 526: A Dawn of War IV special - Warhammer Community - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:57:48 GMT
Inside White Dwarf 526: A Dawn of War IV special Warhammer Community
 
PlayStation 6 bill of materials nears $1,000 as RAM shortages worsen - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:46:00 GMT

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

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Amazon sued in Australia after Prime subscribers were made to pay more to remove ads - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:03:00 GMT

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

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Orbital files plans for 100,000 orbital data centers - SpaceNews - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:58:27 GMT
Orbital files plans for 100,000 orbital data centers SpaceNews
 
The 2 Best Slushie Machines of 2026: Now With Soft Serve - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:33:00 GMT
The original Ninja Slushi has been replaced! The new best slushie machines chill faster and make soft serve.
 
A startup taught humanoid robots to retrieve packages, climb stairs, and unpack boxes – no human steering needed - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:15:00 GMT

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

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced details PS5 performance targets and features, with the Pro console getting extra love and 60 FPS across the board - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:11:41 GMT
  1. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced details PS5 performance targets and features, with the Pro console getting extra love and 60 FPS across the board Eurogamer.net
  2. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: PS5 Pro enhancements detailed PlayStation.Blog
  3. Please stop feeding PS5 Pro trailers into YouTube's 1080p wood chipper Polygon.com
  4. All Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Editions: Prices, Pre-Order Bonuses & Collector's Edition Insider Gaming
  5. Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Had 15 Ubisoft Studios Developing It Insider Gaming
 
Disastrous GTA 6 Pre-Order Numbers Revealed By Store Staff - RockstarINTEL - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:05:34 GMT
  1. Disastrous GTA 6 Pre-Order Numbers Revealed By Store Staff RockstarINTEL
  2. Pre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25 Rockstar Games
  3. ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Going Digital-Only Is a Car Crash for Physical Media The Hollywood Reporter
  4. The Business of Grand Theft Auto VI, Explained: How a Billion Dollar Game Is Likely to Pay Off Darden Report Online
  5. Rockstar Games Responds to GTA 6 Physical Disc Backlash VICE
 
Bitdefender VPN Review: Fast and Affordable Privacy - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Bitdefender VPN has an excellent starting price, even if it lacks the advanced features that privacy nerds may want.
 
iOS 26.5.2: Apple’s Unprecedented iPhone Update Beats Hackers Early - Forbes - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:36:00 GMT
  1. iOS 26.5.2: Apple’s Unprecedented iPhone Update Beats Hackers Early Forbes
  2. Apple says it is releasing updates early in response to AI cybersecurity concerns Reuters
  3. Apple releases iOS 26.5.2 for iPhone, here’s what’s new 9to5Mac
  4. iPhone Gets Important iOS 26 Update To Combat AI-Assisted Hacks bgr.com
  5. New 26.5.2 security patch arrives for iOS, iPadOS, macOS AppleInsider
 
Bernie Sanders Saw This Coming - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT
For decades, the senator has argued that concentrated wealth threatened American democracy. Now he’s betting that frustration with Big Tech, billionaires, and unchecked AI is reaching a tipping point.
 
Dbrand kills its Portal-inspired Companion Cube case after admitting it never asked Valve for permission - TechSpot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:15:00 GMT

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

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How Hunter Biden Won the Internet - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT
WIRED spent months talking to America’s favorite failson as he plotted his return to public life. Now he’s feeding the trolls—and everyone else.
 
Venezuela Earthquake Destruction Revealed in New Satellite Images - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The maps and images show the extent of destruction and give rescue operations a tool to find any remaining survivors.
 
New BioShocking Attack Tricks AI Browsers Into Leaking User Credentials - The Hacker News - Google Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:37:00 GMT
  1. New BioShocking Attack Tricks AI Browsers Into Leaking User Credentials The Hacker News
  2. New attack provides one more reason why AI browsers are a bad idea Ars Technica
  3. Bad maths can be used to challenge AI agents' 'reality' and get around safety guardrails PC Gamer
  4. Browser Security: Zero-Days Are Only Part of the Problem CrowdStrike
  5. BioShocking: when “gaming” AI agents is no longer a game Malwarebytes
 
Want to Boost Your Home’s Resale Value? Install a Heat Pump - Wired Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Heat pumps are more than just a way to keep your home comfortable without using fossil fuels.
 
US offers $10 million for info on group behind Signal and WhatsApp hacking spree - ArsTechnica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:05:33 GMT
Operation by two Russia-state groups has been ongoing since at least March.
 
RAM prices expected to rise another 40-50% in Q3 2026, and then 30% more in Q4 as AI demand outpaces supply - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:52:00 GMT

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

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Meta Contractors Posed as Teens to Prompt Rival Chatbots About Suicide, Sex, and Drugs - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:49:26 GMT
Hundreds of contractors working on a project for Meta pretended to be kids in order to see how other chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT would respond to high-risk subjects, WIRED found.
 
South Korea to spend $1T on more memory chip production and humanoid robots - ArsTechnica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:09:43 GMT
South Korea targets physical AI lead and commercial humanoid robots by 2028.
 
Buying a Mattress in 2026? We Tested 100+ and These Were the Standouts - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:05:17 GMT
WIRED has tested 100-plus bed-in-a-box mattresses for a week each. Our top pick, the Helix Midnight Luxe hybrid, is the best bed you can buy online.
 
Here's Some Wrestlers Hitting Some Other Wrestlers With A NES - Kotaku - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:15:26 GMT
  1. Here's Some Wrestlers Hitting Some Other Wrestlers With A NES Kotaku
  2. The NES becomes a weapon during AEW's 12-man steel cage match GoNintendo
  3. In The Right Hands, A Nintendo Entertainment System Can Be A Weapon Aftermath
  4. Kyle O’Reilly Smashes An NES Into Kyle Fletcher’s Head At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Fightful
 
US renewable boom passes key milestone in April - ArsTechnica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:12:30 GMT
Small-scale solar helped renewables hit nearly triple coal's generation in the US.
 
Apple pulled VK's apps in Russia without warning, so the Kremlin is telling users to switch to Android - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:11:00 GMT

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

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Supreme Court ruling guts government’s use of geofence warrants - ArsTechnica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:04:04 GMT
SCOTUS falls short of deeming geofence warrants unconstitutional, though.
 
Celebrate America's 250th and the World Cup 2026 With a New Hisense TV Under $1,000 Right Now at Best Buy - IGN - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:02:51 GMT
  1. Celebrate America's 250th and the World Cup 2026 With a New Hisense TV Under $1,000 Right Now at Best Buy IGN
  2. I review TVs year-round, and these are the best Prime Day TV deals on the sale's final day Business Insider
  3. The Recently Launched, Feature-Rich TCL QM7L 4K SQD Mini-LED TV Is on Sale for Prime Day Popular Mechanics
  4. Giant 100-inch Mini-LED 4K TV now a third off at record low price on Amazon PC Guide
  5. Best Buy slashed the price of this gorgeous art TV by up to 57% USA Today
 
Microsoft's Windows Secure Boot certificates just expired – here's what you need to do - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:08:00 GMT

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

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Two MIT faculty members named 2026 Pew Biomedical Scholars - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Cell biologist Whitney Henry and immunologist Harikesh Wong will receive four years of flexible funding to advance early-career research on ferroptosis and immune decision-making.
 
Inaugural Music Technology Research Showcase celebrates work of new graduate program’s initial students - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor Anna Huang delivers the keynote address, “In Search of Human-AI Resonance,” to a capacity crowd.
 
Scientists find ozone depletion began decades before discovery of ozone hole - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Using modern tools, they also determined that carbon tetrachloride, used as a dry-cleaning and degreasing agent as early as the 1930s, was at the root of early ozone loss.
 
A hollow-core fiber cable just carried 51.3 Tb/s across 200 km - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:26:00 GMT

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

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

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

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Cursor now has a mobile app for guiding your coding agent on the go - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:03:50 GMT
  1. Cursor now has a mobile app for guiding your coding agent on the go TechCrunch
  2. Build from anywhere with Cursor for iOS Cursor
  3. SpaceX’s Cursor: New iPhone App Brings AI Coding Agents to Mobile TechRepublic
  4. Cursor Brings AI Coding to iOS StartupHub.ai
  5. Why Cursor made an iPhone app Sources | Alex Heath
 
Developer builds "complete" OpenStreetMap client for classic Mac OS 9 - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:01:00 GMT

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

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Meta has been secretly relying on Google's AI for customer service, ad tools, and content moderation – then got cut off - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:24:00 GMT

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

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Before it became Grand Theft Auto, what was GTA originally called? - TechSpot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:05:00 GMT
The original Grand Theft Auto was nearly cancelled, but a gameplay bug ultimately defined it.
 
Usernames Are Coming to WhatsApp Soon. Here's How to Reserve Yours - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Even if you only use WhatsApp sometimes, you might want to snag your username now to stop giving out your phone number.
 
Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
What’s more, the superconducting states get stronger under conditions expected to kill them.
 
The Busy Bar Is a Gadget to Get People to Leave You Alone - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span.
 
Robin Byrd, the Sex Godmother of Millennials, Says the Internet Ruined Porn - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The 1970s porn actress turned New York City late night public access queen says censorship and a lack of star quality among modern adult entertainers turned her off of the industry.
 
Yeasound RIC800 Hearing Aids Review: Good Audio, Glitchy App - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:33:00 GMT
With AI-powered noise reduction, an automatic speech-focusing system, and a simple, effective hearing test, it’s a shame these aids don't come with a better app.
 
The Anti-Data-Center Movement Is Reshaping Michigan Politics - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Climate activist Will Lawrence cofounded the Sunrise Movement. Now, he has shifted his focus in his attempt to compete for a swing-district seat by calling for a data center moratorium.
 
Fireworks Are Not Patriotic. Drone Shows Are - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT
This Fourth of July will feature more drone shows than ever. I went on a pilgrimage to drone country—and had a near-religious experience.
 
Everyone’s Mad at the World Cup’s New ‘Hydration Breaks’—Except Mr. Moneybags Over Here - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT
FIFA says hydration breaks protect players from heat. They also create new annoying commercial breaks—and fans are calling foul.
 
Top Google Security Staff Warn Search Data Could Be Hacked if EU Rules Change - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Europe’s pro-competition proposals could see Google Search and Android systems opened up. The company claims there are serious privacy flaws.
 
Truckloads of Tesla Batteries Keep Getting Stolen Before They Even Leave the Factory - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Nine major suspected cargo thefts happened at Tesla’s Nevada battery factory in January alone, according to sheriff’s records obtained by WIRED.
 
This Humanoid Robot Is a Terrifyingly Competent Office Intern - Wired Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Flexion Robotics, a startup founded by ex-Nvidia engineers, has a clever way of training robots to do useful work.
 
What to Do in Houston If You're Here for Business (2026) - Wired Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:21:00 GMT
Where to eat, stay, work, and eat some more while visiting Space City on business.
 
The ‘Almost Homeless’ Subreddit Is a Stark Glimpse at Soaring Wealth Inequality - Wired Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT
As the billionaire class gets richer, the growing online community is offering tips on how to survive with very little.
 
Why Wear Anything Other Than a Sun Hoodie This Summer? Our Picks for the Best - Wired Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:02:00 GMT
Sun hoodies are the greatest new garment since the original hoodie.
 
This Is the Most Detailed Image Yet of the Milky Way's Center - Wired Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The Euclid space telescope's stunning photo of our galaxy's “crowded heart” captures more than 60 million stars.
 
The Ebike Accessories You Need to Help You Haul the Most Stuff - Wired Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:01:00 GMT
An unadorned ebike is a blank canvas. Here, get tips for maximizing its cargo-hauling and person-carrying capabilities.
 
China Defies US Restrictions and Builds the World’s Fastest Supercomputer - Wired Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The Chinese supercomputer LineShine was ranked as the fastest in the world, despite not using any GPUs.
 
62 Last Minute Prime Day Weekend Deals: Up to 45% Off (2026) - Wired Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:01:21 GMT
Prime Day is officially over, but many of our favorite, hand-picked deals are still available through the weekend.
 
Duer’s Wear-Everywhere Pants Are on Sale This Weekend - Wired Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:01:00 GMT
It’s not often you can score discounts from the outdoor-coded Canadian company that makes understated and stylish performance clothing.
 
David Autor named head of the Department of Economics - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
A faculty member since 1999, Autor is a leading researcher in artificial intelligence and the work of the future.
 
How data centers can better manage energy use - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study suggests flexibility in the timing of electricity consumption could lower consumer costs.
 
Antenna array could provide protected tactical satellite communications in low-Earth orbit - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The prototype array uses a small, lightweight, low-power, and low-cost aperture.
 
Students from across the Northeast step inside MIT.nano’s cleanroom - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT
A hands-on boot camp teaches integrated photonics to community and four-year college students in the region.
 
Past participants are now the leaders of MIT’s dynaMIT Club - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT
How the program's biggest fans came full circle and took the helm.
 
Listening for the echoes of black holes - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By analyzing X-ray reverberations and other astrophysical data, Erin Kara seeks to understand the most extreme objects in the universe.
 
MIT in the media: Exploring how curiosity-driven science is an essential ingredient in America’s success - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
“Scientific American” showcases the history and future of America’s scientific engine, highlighting promising young scientists and icons at MIT and beyond.
 
Summer 2026 recommended reading from MIT - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Enjoy these recent titles from Institute faculty and staff.
 
How architecture influences political activity - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In Ghana, semi-communal “compound houses” affect how much people vote and participate in political activity, new research shows.
 
Improving the speed and energy-efficiency of AI agents - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new system, known as Murakkab, optimizes the design and deployment of multistep workflows that power AI applications.
 
What happens when environmental change outpaces life’s ability to adapt? - MIT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new model links Earth’s mass extinctions to mismatches between rates of environmental change and biological adaptation.
 
Computer model could enable bridges and buildings that use less material - MIT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed an approach for generating more buildable structures, bridging the gap between optimized design and real-world construction.
 
Design kits for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 27 are here - Apple Developer Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:00:01 GMT
Apple design kits for Figma and Sketch are now available for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 27. These include:
 
New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments - MIT Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers combined an efficient algorithm with dedicated hardware to rapidly generate 3D maps for navigation using minimal memory and power.
 
A better way to model the behavior of metal alloys - MIT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach captures subtle atomic patterns, improving predictions of material properties.
 
Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available - Apple Developer Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:30:54 GMT
Attachment 12 of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to specify terms for iOS apps in Brazil, including alternative distribution, alternative payments and out-of-app offers, and the Core Technology Commission. Please review the changes and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms.
 
Changes to iOS in Brazil - Apple Developer Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:30:05 GMT
As part of a recent agreement with Brazil’s competition regulator CADE (Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Brazil. Beginning with iOS 26.5, developers can distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase in iOS, and more.
 
MIT in the media: For the future of tech, "Massachusetts can absolutely lead" - MIT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Leaders, faculty across MIT discuss fostering innovation and talent in Greater Boston in special series of articles published alongside the outlet's annual list of 'Tech Power Players'
 
“We can’t ship goods without functioning ports” - MIT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD student Chelsea Mitchell studies the economic forces that shape shipping ports and their ability to support global supply chains.
 
QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2026-27 - MIT Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT
Ranking at the top for the 15th year in a row, the Institute also places first in 12 subject areas.
 
Susan Solomon named 2026 Tang Prize laureate - MIT Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The MIT professor’s groundbreaking work on atmospheric chemistry helped lay steps towards recovery of the ozone layer and demonstrated the lasting impacts of carbon emissions on Earth’s climate.
 
Could AI tell you where you left your keys? - MIT Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new spatial memory system for robots efficiently captures details about the objects they see while exploring their environment.
 
New domain for Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email - Apple Developer Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT
Later this summer, Apple will unify the email domains used by Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email under a single, shared domain: private.icloud.com.
 
How to create distinguishable states for quantum systems - MIT Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Researchers establish key insights for reading and writing information for quantum sensing, communication, computing, and control.
 
A tiny ingestible sensor can measure temperature from inside the body - MIT Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
After being swallowed, the devices could offer continuous monitoring of patients who are sick or at risk of hypothermia.
 
Fact Sheet: Supporting MIT’s Jewish Community - MIT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:55:00 GMT
 
MIT engineers find a way to deliver drugs directly to the esophagus - MIT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Their new gel-like drug formulation can coat the esophageal lining and release drugs that could help treat inflammatory conditions affecting the esophagus.
 
The long history of vaccine hesitancy - MIT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Thomas Levenson’s new book shows how arguments against vaccination reach back to the beginning of the technology itself.
 
Jinhua Zhao named head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning - MIT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:20:00 GMT
An expert in behavioral science and transportation, Zhao combines these studies with AI and public policy to address some of the most urgent challenges facing cities.
 
WWDC26 survey - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:32 GMT
Share your thoughts on this year’s conference.
 
Would you return a favor? Scientists say it depends on the relationship - MIT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study shows people expect reciprocal generosity only in interactions with friends or others of equal social status.
 
New imaging system sees through murky waters - MIT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “Sonar-MASt3R” combines sonar and visual data to create real-time 3D maps, even in cloudy water.
 
Pablo Jarillo-Herrero wins Kavli Prize in Nanoscience - MIT Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The MIT physicist shares the honor with two others for foundational research establishing the field of twistronics.
 
Augmented reality system could make medical ultrasounds easier to interpret - MIT Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have designed an ultrasound system that creates a real-time 3D representation of the object being imaged.
 
Startup’s nuclear-inspired cooling system could make data centers more sustainable - MIT Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by two researchers from MIT, Ferveret reduces the amount of energy and water required to cool the chips that power AI.
 
Chris Zegras appointed director and CEO of the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology - MIT Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:25:00 GMT
The professor of mobility and urban planning will lead MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore.
 
3D-printed devices could streamline the production of drug-delivery microparticles - MIT Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The cost-effective devices, which can be built in hours, leverage electrospray emitter technology to efficiently produce three-layered particles at scale.
 
Find out what's new for Apple developers - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:20:01 GMT
Discover the latest advancements on all Apple platforms and create even more unique, intelligent experiences in your apps and games with major enhancements across languages, frameworks, tools, and services. The latest SDKs bring incredible new features, including platform design refinements, powerful Apple Intelligence capabilities, and new AI development frameworks.
 
Introducing Time Allowances - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:19:33 GMT
New Time Allowances in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, or later, give parents more flexible ways to manage the time their kids spend in apps across categories, including Entertainment, Games, and Social Media. Time Allowances are developed based on expert research and tailored to a child’s age to give parents a helpful starting point. Parents can adjust these settings based on what they determine is best for their child. Time Allowance categories are different from categories for user discovery on the App Store.
 
Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guidelines now available - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:18:33 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guidelines have been revised to support new features, updated policies, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms.
 
MIT astronomers discover the earliest known flickering quasar - MIT Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
When the universe was just 850 million years old, this voracious black hole was already surprisingly mature, a new study finds.
 
Improving the performance of high-power electronics - MIT Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By using a thin layer of diamond to manage excessive heat, researchers can boost the speed and energy-efficiency of next-generation wireless devices.
 
Startup helps retailers track their products in real-time - MIT Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Using technology invented at MIT, Cartesian’s system for locating objects could also find uses in manufacturing, logistics, and robotics.
 
Research from the ground up - MIT Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A leading innovator in community-based archaeology, Professor Sonya Atalay works to link local know-how with academic inquiry across the globe.
 
A new vaccine adjuvant could make it easier to eradicate polio - MIT Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The adjuvant can help the injectable polio vaccine induce a strong immune response in the GI tract, which is considered critical to eradicating the virus.
 
Update for Apps Distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:22 GMT
Due to a recent court ruling lifting an injunction on Texas law SB 2420, new Apple Accounts in Texas are now subject to the law, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. As previously announced, this includes age assurance and parent or guardian consent on behalf of minors under the age of 18 for downloads, Apple In-App Purchases, and significant changes associated with an app. Parents or guardians will also be able to revoke their consent for any app they previously approved for their child. These changes will go into effect starting June 4, 2026.
 
Apple Developer Centers are expanding to Berlin - Apple Developer Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:13 GMT
Apple Developer Centers are dedicated spaces designed for in-person developer sessions, labs, workshops, and appointments across a wide range of Apple technologies and platforms.
 
Introducing the 2026 Apple Design Award winners - Apple Developer Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:50:09 GMT
Join us in celebrating these extraordinary apps and games.
 
All systems glow - Apple Developer Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:22 GMT
WWDC26 is just one week away. Get ready for five days of technology, creativity, and community — all online and free.
 
Get ready with the latest beta releases - Apple Developer Tue, 26 May 2026 18:00:14 GMT
The beta versions of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and watchOS 26.6 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And make sure to build and test with Xcode 26.5 to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs.
 
Upcoming changes to age ratings in Australia and Vietnam - Apple Developer Thu, 21 May 2026 20:01:22 GMT
Starting June 18, 2026, age ratings on the App Store will be updated in Australia and Vietnam.
 
Introducing the 2026 Apple Design Award finalists - Apple Developer Mon, 18 May 2026 15:50:09 GMT
Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design. But they’ve also become something more: A moment to step back and celebrate the work of Apple developers across the community.
 
Coming bright up - Apple Developer Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:22 GMT
Get ready for a week of technology, creativity, and community — all online and free. Here’s what WWDC26 has in store.
 
Hello Developer: May 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
Get the most out of your Apple Developer account - Apple Developer Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:26 GMT
A free Apple Developer account provides access to the tools, resources, and support you need to build and test apps and games. A free developer account is separate from an Apple Developer Program membership. Even if your organization holds the paid membership, creating your own free account gives you direct access to downloads and support resources.
 
Brazilian betting license requirement for App Store availability - Apple Developer Fri, 08 May 2026 16:30:46 GMT
Following changes to Brazil’s fixed-odds betting regulation, apps with fixed-odds betting (gambling) features can now be distributed on the App Store in Brazil with a valid fixed-odds betting license from the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA). If any of your apps include these features (indicated by selecting “Yes” to the gambling question in the age rating questionnaire in App Store Connect), you’ll need to provide this license. Keep in mind that answering “Yes” to the gambling question in the age rating questionnaire will set your Brazil age rating to A18.
 
To those who build community - Apple Developer Tue, 05 May 2026 00:31:09 GMT
All around the world, Apple developers do meaningful work that extends beyond great apps and games. They organize events, write tutorials, mentor others, and create spaces to learn and grow. By sharing their expertise and championing each other, they represent the best of the community.
 
Now Available: Monthly Subscriptions with a 12-Month Commitment - Apple Developer Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:33 GMT
Today, we’re introducing a new way that people can pay for your auto-renewable subscriptions on the App Store: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. This new payment option allows you to offer subscribers more affordable options. People can cancel their subscription at any time, which will prevent the subscription from renewing after they’ve completed their agreed-to payments to fulfill their commitment.
 
Lykke Studios: In pursuit of puffy perfection - Apple Developer Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:15 GMT
The delightful game puffies. combines the satisfying snap of a jigsaw puzzle with the nostalgic delight of a sticker book.
 
Hello Developer: April 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
How Infold Games fashioned an open world for Infinity Nikki - Apple Developer Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:02:01 GMT
Infinity Nikki is a literally glowing example of what video game graphics can be.
 
Q&A: How Plane Finder set itself up for the long haul - Apple Developer Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:01 GMT
Plane Finder is a sparkling example of what happens when a small team grows with a platform.
 
App Store expands support to 11 new languages - Apple Developer Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:33 GMT
To help your apps and games reach more people worldwide — especially in India — App Store Connect now supports localized metadata for 11 new languages, bringing the total number of supported localizations to 50. The new languages include Bangla, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Slovenian, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
 
Update on regulated medical device apps in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and United States - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:05:24 GMT
To provide additional transparency to customers, the App Store will now display whether an app is a regulated medical device on its product page in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or United States. Regulated medical device apps are those that function on their own or as part of a system for a range of medical purposes, including diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, and treatment of diseases and physiological conditions. These apps may require registration or authorization from regulatory bodies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
 
New In-App Purchase and subscription data now available in Analytics - Apple Developer Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:10:49 GMT
Analytics in App Store Connect receives its biggest update since its launch, including a refreshed user experience that makes it easier to measure the performance of your apps and games. Updates include:
 
WWDC26: June 8-12, 2026 - Apple Developer Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:45:37 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology, creativity, and community.
 
Apple Developer is now on bilibili and LinkedIn - Apple Developer Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:30:01 GMT
Check out Apple Developer on bilibili and LinkedIn to learn about the latest news, announcements, videos, and events — including the Worldwide Developers Conference and Meet with Apple activities — for the developer community.
 
Adjustments to the China storefront of the App Store on iOS and iPadOS - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:21 GMT
Apple is making changes to the App Store in China following discussions with the Chinese regulator.
 
Hello Developer: March 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
Age requirements for apps distributed in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana - Apple Developer Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:48 GMT
Today we’re providing an update on the tools available for developers to meet their age assurance obligations under upcoming U.S. and regional laws, including in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana. Updates to the Declared Age Range API are now available in beta for testing.
 
Updated App Review Guidelines now available - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:56 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been revised to clarify that apps with random or anonymous chat are subject to the 1.2 User-Generated Content guideline.
 
Swift Student Challenge submissions are now open - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:00:56 GMT
The Swift Student Challenge is here! Submissions are now open through February 28, and students from all over the world are invited to submit their app playgrounds.
 
Hello Developer: February 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Big news about agentic coding in Xcode. Plus:
 
Upcoming SDK minimum requirements - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:30 GMT
Starting April 28, 2026, apps and games uploaded to App Store Connect need to meet the following minimum requirements:
 
Price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:00:26 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 43 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: January 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:16 GMT
We‘re hitting the ground running in 2026. In this edition:
 
Update on age requirements for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:04 GMT
A recent injunction issued by a district court suspended enforcement of Texas state law SB2420, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. In light of this ruling, Apple will pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process.
 
Changes to iOS in Japan - Apple Developer Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:00:21 GMT
To comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Japan. Beginning with iOS 26.2, developers can distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase in iOS, and more.
 
New Requirements for Social Media Apps in Australia - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:16 GMT
Beginning December 10, 2025, a new Australian law will require certain social media platforms operating in Australia to prevent people under 16 from having a social media account. Impacted developers are responsible for making sure they follow the requirements of the new law, including deactivating any existing accounts for users under 16 and monitoring new signups.
 
Hello Developer: December 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
App Store Award winners announced - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:25 GMT
Join us in celebrating the outstanding work of these developers from around the world.
 
App Store Award finalists announced - Apple Developer Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:55 GMT
Every year, the App Store Awards celebrate exceptional apps and games that improve people’s lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact. This year, the App Store Editorial team is proud to recognize 49 outstanding finalists. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.
 
Introducing the App Store Mini Apps Partner Program - Apple Developer Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:20:24 GMT
Today, we’re introducing the Mini Apps Partner Program, which expands on the App Store’s ongoing support for apps that offer mini apps. Mini apps are self-contained experiences that are built using web technologies like HTML5 and JavaScript. This program is designed to help developers who host mini apps grow their business and further the availability of mini apps on the App Store — all while providing a great customer experience.
 
Hello Developer: November 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Catch the new design in the wild, and let Apple experts show you how to quickly and easily bring it to your apps. Plus, get the latest on the Swift Student Challenge 2026, and check out new developer videos available on demand.
 
Next steps for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:48 GMT
Today we’re releasing more details about the tools we’re making available for developers to help them meet their compliance obligations under upcoming U.S. state laws, including SB2420 in Texas. While we’re providing these tools to help developers navigate the evolving legal landscape, Apple remains concerned about the potential implications of laws like SB2420 in Texas. Specifically, we worry they could undermine the privacy of all users by requiring the collection of sensitive personal information just to download an app – even those that simply provide weather forecasts or sports scores.
 
Enhancements to help you submit and market your apps and games - Apple Developer Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:28 GMT
As part of our ongoing commitment to helping developers succeed on the App Store, we’re introducing new options for submitting content and updates while your app is in review, double the number of custom product pages, and offer codes for all In-App Purchase types.
 
New requirement for apps using Sign in with Apple for account creation - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Starting January 1, 2026, developers based in the Republic of Korea must provide a server‑to‑server notification endpoint when registering a new Services ID, or updating an existing Services ID, to associate their website with an app using Sign in with Apple.
 
New requirements for apps available in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, a new state law in Texas — SB2420 — introduces age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. While we share the goal of strengthening kids’ online safety, we are concerned that SB2420 impacts the privacy of users by requiring the collection of sensitive, personally identifiable information to download any app, even if a user simply wants to check the weather or sports scores. Apple will continue to provide parents and developers with industry-leading tools that help enhance child safety while safeguarding privacy within the constraints of the law.
 
Hello Developer: October 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:16 GMT
This month: Watch a new code-along video to discover how to use the Foundation Models framework to access the on-device LLM that powers Apple Intelligence.
 
Upcoming Currency Change in Bulgaria - Apple Developer Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:46 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro (EUR) as its official currency, replacing the Bulgarian lev (BGN). As a result, the currency for App Store purchases and subscriptions in Bulgaria will change from BGN to EUR on this date. Your proceeds from sales in Bulgaria will also change to euros.
 
App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases - Apple Developer Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:09 GMT
iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26 will soon be available to customers worldwide — which means you can now submit apps and games that take advantage of Apple’s broadest design update ever.
 
Hello Developer: September 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:16 GMT
Be ready for the new design. Whether you’re a longtime pro or a hobbyist, get inspired and make your apps and games look their best by exploring videos, downloads, and docs.
 
Awe dropping. - Apple Developer Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:00:09 GMT
Join us for a special Apple Event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT.

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