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Study: US schools with strict cellphone bans in class have not seen higher test scores on average so far, but students reported a greater sense of well-being (Dana Goldstein/New York Times) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 05:25:01 GMT

Dana Goldstein / New York Times:
Study: US schools with strict cellphone bans in class have not seen higher test scores on average so far, but students reported a greater sense of well-being — Cellphone bans got devices out of students' hands, according to the first large study. But behavior and academics have not improved, at least so far.

 
Sources: Blue Origin outlines a new employee stock plan to quell staff unrest and make its incentives more competitive with SpaceX (Rafe Rosner-Uddin/Financial Times) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 05:20:01 GMT

Rafe Rosner-Uddin / Financial Times:
Sources: Blue Origin outlines a new employee stock plan to quell staff unrest and make its incentives more competitive with SpaceX — Rocket maker hopes to quell employee uproar after old options expired without a payout — Blue Origin has outlined a new stock plan for employees in an effort …

 
1Password Coupon: Score a Free Trial in 2026 - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 28% on business and personal memberships with 1Password promo codes and deals.
 
AirDoctor Coupon Codes: 40% Off | May 2026 - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to $400 on top air purifiers and filters with verified AirDoctor promo codes and special offers for May 2026.
 
Jabra Promo Codes: 30% Off Headphones, Headsets & More - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on Jabra headphones, headsets, and speakers with our verified promo codes, exclusive coupons, and limited-time deals this month.
 
Vivid Seats Promo Codes and Deals: Get 10% Off - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you are heading to a sold-out concert or a championship game, use a Vivid Seats discount code to secure your seats for less this May.
 
Acer Promo Codes: 40% Off - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.
 
Factor Promo Code: 50% Off Off Meal Prep - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Make meal prep easier for any dietary need while enjoying great savings with our hand-picked Factor discount codes this May.
 
Ring Promo Code: 50% Off - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover how to save on Ring cameras, doorbells, outdoor cameras, and more.
 
LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.
 
Hydrow Discount Code: Save Up to $150 | May 2026 - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on rowers and accessories with Hydrow coupons, including an exclusive discount of $50.
 
Bose Promo Code: 40% Off for May 2026 - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get at least 40% off headphones, speakers, soundbars, and other audio products from Bose.
 
The Motley Fool Promo Code: Save Up to $200 on Stock Advisor May 2026 - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Scale your portfolio for less with these verified The Motley Fool membership discounts, stock advisor promo codes, and Epic Bundle deals.
 
Expedia Coupons: 75% Off - Wired Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Book your next getaway with Expedia and get up to 75% off your stay, with or without a promo code.
 
Google has quietly shut down Project Mariner, its Chrome-browsing AI agent for completing tasks on users' behalf, after highlighting it onstage at I/O 2025 (Max Zeff/@zeffmax) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 04:55:07 GMT

Max Zeff / @zeffmax:
Google has quietly shut down Project Mariner, its Chrome-browsing AI agent for completing tasks on users' behalf, after highlighting it onstage at I/O 2025 — NEW: Google quietly shut down Project Mariner yesterday, the web-browsing AI agent it highlighted onstage last year at Google IO. I reported for WIRED, nearly 2 months ago, that Google had moved staffers off the Project Mariner team as it responded to OpenClaw-style agents. [image]

 
Germany-based eleQtron, which develops trapped-ion quantum computing processors using proprietary tech, raised a €57M Series A led by Schwarz Digits (Tamara Djurickovic/Tech.eu) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 04:45:01 GMT

Tamara Djurickovic / Tech.eu:
Germany-based eleQtron, which develops trapped-ion quantum computing processors using proprietary tech, raised a €57M Series A led by Schwarz Digits — With new funding, eleQtron will scale its trapped ion quantum computing technology, expand access to its systems …

 
Online Job Scams Are on the Rise, and Gen Z Is Struggling With Them, Study Says - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 04:01:49 GMT
It's getting more important to verify a job listing is real and to watch out for tricks.
 
Source: Alphabet is in talks with Blackstone, KKR, and EQT to give their portfolio companies AI model access, after OpenAI's and Anthropic's JVs with PE firms (The Information) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:52 GMT

The Information:
Source: Alphabet is in talks with Blackstone, KKR, and EQT to give their portfolio companies AI model access, after OpenAI's and Anthropic's JVs with PE firms — Private equity firms Blackstone, KKR and EQT are in talks with Alphabet to get their portfolio companies access to Google's AI models …

 
Method for stress-testing cloud computing algorithms helps avoid network failures - MIT Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “MetaEase” technique provides a heads-up to potential scenarios that could cause long wait-times or outages.
 
Nace.AI, which lets companies build specialized AI models tailored to their business' mission and language, raised a $21.5M seed led by Walden Catalyst (Chris Metinko/Axios) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 03:10:01 GMT

Chris Metinko / Axios:
Nace.AI, which lets companies build specialized AI models tailored to their business' mission and language, raised a $21.5M seed led by Walden Catalyst — Nace.AI, which lets businesses build specialized AI models, raised a $21.5 million seed led by Walden Catalyst, CEO Dos Baha tells Axios Pro exclusively.

 
Coupang reports Q1 revenue up 8% YoY to $8.5B and a net loss of $266M following a 2025 Korean customer data breach, its largest loss since Q4 2021 (The Korea Herald) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 02:35:02 GMT

The Korea Herald:
Coupang reports Q1 revenue up 8% YoY to $8.5B and a net loss of $266M following a 2025 Korean customer data breach, its largest loss since Q4 2021 — US-listed e-commerce giant Coupang Inc. said Wednesday it swung to a net loss in the first quarter amid fallout from a massive customer data breach in South Korea.

 
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, May 6 - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 02:06:23 GMT
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 6.
 
CRM software company Freshworks said it plans to cut 11% of its workforce, or ~500 jobs, as it deals with AI's impact; FRSH has dropped ~26% in 2026 (Anhata Rooprai/Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 02:05:01 GMT

Anhata Rooprai / Reuters:
CRM software company Freshworks said it plans to cut 11% of its workforce, or ~500 jobs, as it deals with AI's impact; FRSH has dropped ~26% in 2026 — Freshworks (FRSH.O) said on Tuesday it would cut 11% of its workforce, or about 500 jobs, as the business-software company navigates …

 
'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Finale Explained: [Spoiler]'s Cameo and Predictions for the MCU - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 02:00:38 GMT
Alliances, a bloody rampage and a sweet reunion capped off this season.
 
US labor experts and economists warn US unemployment benefits are unlikely to protect against AI job losses, and the GOP-led Congress is doing little to prepare (New York Times) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 01:25:01 GMT

New York Times:
US labor experts and economists warn US unemployment benefits are unlikely to protect against AI job losses, and the GOP-led Congress is doing little to prepare — Economists aren't sure if or when artificial intelligence will cause widespread job losses. But they do agree on one thing …

 
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 6 #794 - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 01:10:00 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for May 6 No. 794.
 
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 6, #590 - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 01:02:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 6 No. 590.
 
Samsung reaches a $1T valuation, making it only the second Asian company after TSMC to hit the mark, after its stock rose 4x+ over the past year on the AI boom (Sangmi Cha/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 00:30:01 GMT

Sangmi Cha / Bloomberg:
Samsung reaches a $1T valuation, making it only the second Asian company after TSMC to hit the mark, after its stock rose 4x+ over the past year on the AI boom — Samsung Electronics Co. has reached a $1 trillion market valuation after booming demand for chips used in artificial intelligence saw …

 
Sources: the WH is mulling EOs to address security risks from advanced AI, including barring companies from "interfering" with the government's use of models (Politico) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 00:10:01 GMT

Politico:
Sources: the WH is mulling EOs to address security risks from advanced AI, including barring companies from “interfering” with the government's use of models — A White House spokesperson said any official policy announcement would come directly from President Donald Trump …

 
Apple Will Pay $250M to Settle Allegations It Misled iPhone Buyers About AI - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 00:08:00 GMT
Those who bought select iPhone models could collect up to $95 each.
 
Doc and sources: Google is testing an agent in the Gemini app, internally named Remy, that can integrate with Google services to take actions on a user's behalf (Hugh Langley/Business Insider) - Techmeme Wed, 06 May 2026 00:05:00 GMT

Hugh Langley / Business Insider:
Doc and sources: Google is testing an agent in the Gemini app, internally named Remy, that can integrate with Google services to take actions on a user's behalf — - Google is working on an AI agent codenamed “Remy,” according to an internal document. — Remy is described as a …

 
Astrocade, which lets users create video games using natural language prompts, raised $56M, including a Series A and a Series B, and says it has ~5M MAUs (Allie Garfinkle/Fortune) - Techmeme Tue, 05 May 2026 23:55:01 GMT

Allie Garfinkle / Fortune:
Astrocade, which lets users create video games using natural language prompts, raised $56M, including a Series A and a Series B, and says it has ~5M MAUs — I've been playing this online dinosaur game called Apex Predator. — It works much as you'd expect: You start off as a small …

 
Despite Previous Integration Failure, Etsy Launches Its App in ChatGPT - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 23:25:02 GMT
Etsy's current foray into ChatGPT may be less about making money and more about learning how to develop its own AI tools.
 
Sources: Meta is building an OpenClaw-inspired agent internally called Hatch, to be powered by its Muse Spark model, and an agentic shopping tool in Instagram (Jyoti Mann/The Information) - Techmeme Tue, 05 May 2026 23:25:01 GMT

Jyoti Mann / The Information:
Sources: Meta is building an OpenClaw-inspired agent internally called Hatch, to be powered by its Muse Spark model, and an agentic shopping tool in Instagram — Meta Platforms is building a consumer version of the AI agent OpenClaw and a new agentic shopping tool, people familiar with the efforts said …

 
‘I Actually Thought He Was Going to Hit Me,’ OpenAI’s Greg Brockman Says of Elon Musk - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 23:24:58 GMT
OpenAI’s president wrapped his testimony on Tuesday by revealing a fiery meeting with Musk in 2017 and subsequent efforts to remove several board members.
 
4 Electric Toothbrush Mistakes You Should Avoid for a Whiter Smile - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 23:24:00 GMT
To get the benefits of using an electric toothbrush, such as cleaner, whiter teeth, you'll want to make sure you're using it correctly.
 
Google Chrome has been silently pushing a 4GB AI model to your device without asking - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 23:06:00 GMT

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

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Defeating the [Works By Design]’s Unpickable Lock - Hack a Day Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:46 GMT
Even though the very concept of an ‘unpickable lock’ is as plausible as making water not be wet, this doesn’t take away from the intellectual thrill of devising solutions to …read more
 
Sources: Alphabet sold its biggest-ever euro-denominated bonds, raising €9B, and its first Canadian dollar notes, raising CA$8.5B, months after raising $20B (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 05 May 2026 22:55:03 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Alphabet sold its biggest-ever euro-denominated bonds, raising €9B, and its first Canadian dollar notes, raising CA$8.5B, months after raising $20B — Alphabet Inc. needs to borrow heavily to fund investments in artificial intelligence, and it's increasingly tapping every market to do so.

 
Valve releases design files for its out-of-stock Steam Controller - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 22:29:25 GMT
Make and mod your own accessories if you've already got the gamepad.
 
OpenAI president forced to read his personal diary entries to jury - ArsTechnica Tue, 05 May 2026 22:28:12 GMT
Elon Musk argued the journals show the moment when OpenAI abandoned its mission.
 
New stealthy Quasar Linux malware targets software developers - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 22:01:39 GMT
A previously undocumented Linux implant named Quasar Linux (QLNX) is targeting developers' systems with a mix of rootkit, backdoor, and credential-stealing capabilities. [...]
 
Apple's iPhone 17 Is the Best-Selling Phone for the First Quarter of 2026 - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 22:00:05 GMT
The base iPhone 17 and its Pro variants capture the top three spots, followed by Samsung's lower-cost Galaxy A phones.
 
Pixel 10’s May 2026 update prevents you from installing older Android versions - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 21:55:00 GMT
  1. Pixel 10’s May 2026 update prevents you from installing older Android versions 9to5Google
  2. Android 16 May update rolling out: Pixel display, slow wireless charging fixes 9to5Google
  3. Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 Updates are Missing: Here’s What is Happening With Your Pixel Droid Life
  4. Fixes spotted: Google's May update solves its slow wireless Pixel charging Android Central
  5. Pixel update fixes wireless charging, camera zoom video glitch, and more Android Police
 
Apple will pay $250 million for failing to deliver its AI-powered Siri on time - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 21:51:45 GMT
The proposed settlement is the result of a class action lawsuit filed in California.
 
Apple Looking to Samsung and Intel for Chips Amid Shortages, Report Says - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 21:51:00 GMT
Apple is reportedly keeping its options open beyond its main supplier, Taiwan Semiconductor.
 
Google Home’s Gemini AI can handle more complicated requests - The Verge - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 21:46:04 GMT
  1. Google Home’s Gemini AI can handle more complicated requests The Verge
  2. Here’s what’s new with Google Home. blog.google
  3. Google Home update delivers huge automation expansion, Nest Cam upgrades for all 9to5Google
  4. Google Home gets upgraded Gemini voice assistant and new camera controls Ars Technica
  5. Google Home Gains More Gemini-Powered Camera Features Engadget
 
Silicon Valley bets $200M on AI data centers floating in the ocean - ArsTechnica Tue, 05 May 2026 21:41:32 GMT
Panthalassa aims to test floating AI computing nodes in the Pacific in 2026.
 
Anthropic reportedly agrees to pay Google $200 billion for chips and cloud access - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 21:40:41 GMT
This five-year deal is one of many circular agreements keeping the AI sector afloat.
 
Proposed Class Action Suit Claims Faulty Roku, TCL Software Updates 'Bricked' TVs - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 21:40:15 GMT
The complaint claims software updates introduce serious bugs that are never fixed. Roku calls the claims "meritless."
 
Instructure hacker claims data theft from 8,800 schools, universities - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 21:20:23 GMT
The hacker behind a breach at education technology giant Instructure claims to have stolen 280 million data records for students and staff from 8,809 colleges, school districts, and online education platforms. [...]
 
Reddit Is Making Some Mobile Web Readers Log In or Use the App Instead - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 21:20:17 GMT
The company says it's a limited test on a small set of users who frequently browse without being logged in. There may be some ways around it.
 
Xbox Is Ditching Microsoft's Copilot AI - Engadget - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 21:11:41 GMT
  1. Xbox Is Ditching Microsoft's Copilot AI Engadget
  2. Microsoft Xbox CEO overhauls leadership amid sinking sales: 'We need to evolve how we work' CNBC
  3. Microsoft’s new Xbox chief nixes Gaming Copilot for mobile and console, shakes up leadership GeekWire
  4. Microsoft Copilot Will No Longer Come To Consoles, Says Xbox CEO Game Informer
  5. Microsoft’s new Xbox shake-up is all about platform changes The Verge
 
Xbox is ditching Microsoft's Copilot AI - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 21:11:41 GMT
The AI assistant is no longer coming to consoles and will be removed from the Xbox mobile app.
 
Telehealth Abortion Is Still Possible Without Mifepristone - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 21:05:40 GMT
Courts may restrict access to the popular abortion medication mifepristone in the United States. Telehealth providers have backup plans in place.
 
Games people — and machines — play: Untangling strategic reasoning to advance AI - MIT Tue, 05 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Gabriele Farina mines the foundations of decision-making in complex multi-agent scenarios.
 
Character.AI sued over chatbot that claims to be a real doctor with a license - ArsTechnica Tue, 05 May 2026 20:58:56 GMT
State says chatbot claimed to practice medicine, gave invalid license number.
 
I Played the New Lego Batman, a Whimsical Game That Takes the Dark Knight Seriously - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 20:56:46 GMT
The upcoming game walks a tight Bat-rope retelling the Caped Crusader's biggest adventures with a mixture of slapstick charm and deep comic cuts.
 
Apple plans to make iOS 27 a Choose Your Own Adventure of AI models - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 20:56:41 GMT
  1. Apple plans to make iOS 27 a Choose Your Own Adventure of AI models TechCrunch
  2. Apple to Let Users Choose Rival AI Models Across Its iOS 27 Features Bloomberg.com
  3. Roundup: Apple’s AI play / New maps / Drone restrictions Baton Rouge Business Report
  4. If You Plan to Get an iPhone in the Fall, Don’t Get Too Attached to ChatGPT Gizmodo
  5. iOS 27 Will Let You Pick Claude or Gemini Instead of ChatGPT for Apple Intelligence MacRumors
 
TPCi's TCG Vending Machines Grow 27% in Second-Biggest Year, But 1 in 7 from Last Summer Are Gone - PokeBeach - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 20:53:54 GMT
  1. TPCi's TCG Vending Machines Grow 27% in Second-Biggest Year, But 1 in 7 from Last Summer Are Gone PokeBeach
  2. Pokémon vending machines being pulled amid scalper drama, fights Polygon.com
  3. Pokémon vending machines may be on way out Vending Times
  4. Pokémon TCG vending machines being "gradually removed from select locations" GoNintendo
 
MIT marks first Robert R. Taylor Day with Tuskegee University - MIT Tue, 05 May 2026 20:35:00 GMT
A day of conversations and archival access at the MIT Museum reflects an ongoing exchange rooted in the work and ideas of the Institute’s first Black graduate.
 
Best Prepaid Phone Plans for 2026 - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 20:35:00 GMT
If you're tired of overpaying for mobile features you don't use, it might be time to look into a prepaid plan.
 
OpenAI Could Make 30 Million Phones Over the Next 2 Years, Report Says - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 20:22:26 GMT
Sam Altman's company could reportedly begin production of the AI-focused phones in the first half of 2027.
 
Remakes Of Myst And Riven Are Coming To PlayStation, Xbox And The Microsoft Store - Engadget - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 20:03:41 GMT
  1. Remakes Of Myst And Riven Are Coming To PlayStation, Xbox And The Microsoft Store Engadget
  2. Myst and Riven Remakes launch on PS5 and PS VR2 May 19 PlayStation.Blog
  3. PS5 Remakes of Beloved PS1 Adventure Games Get Release Date PlayStation LifeStyle
  4. Myst and Riven comes to console & PSVR 2 on May 19th TheSixthAxis
  5. 2 Classic PS1 Games Are Officially Getting New Remakes This Month comicbook.com
 
Remakes of Myst and Riven are coming to PlayStation, Xbox and the Microsoft Store - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 20:03:41 GMT
Both remakes were already released on Steam and the macOS App Store.
 
Cutting Steel Gears with Homemade EDM - Hack a Day Tue, 05 May 2026 20:00:39 GMT
A fine steel gear is shown held between a man's fingertips.
Electrostatic discharge machining (EDM) may be slower than alternatives like laser cutting, water jets, or a milling machine, but for some applications there’s no alternative: it can cut through any …read more
 
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 6, #1782 - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 20:00:06 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for May 6, No. 1,782.
 
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 6, #1060 - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1,060 for Wednesday, May 6. It's a doozy.
 
Irish regulators are investigating whether Meta is using 'dark patterns' to steer people away from non-algorithmic feeds - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 19:57:53 GMT
European law requires large platforms to offer alternative feeds.
 
Widely used Daemon Tools disk app backdoored in monthlong supply-chain attack - ArsTechnica Tue, 05 May 2026 19:46:15 GMT
Daemon Tools users: It's time to check your machines for stealthy infections, stat.
 
Apple Intelligence will reportedly let you choose third-party AI models in iOS 27 - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 19:38:11 GMT
iPads and Macs are also expected to embrace external options for generative AI.
 
Apple Cuts More Mac Studio and Mac Mini RAM Options as Memory Shortage Worsens - MacRumors - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 19:34:48 GMT
  1. Apple Cuts More Mac Studio and Mac Mini RAM Options as Memory Shortage Worsens MacRumors
  2. Apple's $599 Mac Mini is no longer available Mashable
  3. Apple Boosts Starting Price for Mac Mini After AI Demand Surge WSJ
  4. Apple Removes $599 Mac mini, Raises Starting Price to $799 PCMag
  5. Apple discontinuing the $599 Mac mini is a way to protect margins: Wedbush (AAPL:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha
 
RFK Jr. plans to curb antidepressants, which he falsely compares to heroin - ArsTechnica Tue, 05 May 2026 19:32:38 GMT
Kennedy has made—and continues to make—many false claims about SSRIs.
 
US Travelers Can Now Use T-Mobile's Satellite Service in Canada and New Zealand - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 19:26:00 GMT
Even in some of the most remote areas, your phone can stay connected via satellite.
 
Even More Authors, Publishers Sue Meta Over Copyright in AI Training: What's Different Now - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 19:24:22 GMT
Meta won a previous AI lawsuit brought by authors. Publishers are taking a different route this time.
 
DAEMON Tools trojanized in supply-chain attack to deploy backdoor - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 19:21:18 GMT
Hackers trojanized installers for the DAEMON Tools software and since April 8, delivered a backdoor to thousands of systems that downloaded the product from the official website. [...]
 
Pennsylvania is suing Character.AI over chatbots that pretend to be licensed doctors - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 19:10:00 GMT
State investigators found a chatbot that claimed it had a medical license and could write prescriptions.
 
I Tried Burger King's Mandalorian and Grogu Menu, and This Is Not the Way - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 19:03:00 GMT
The Force is not with these mediocre fast-food offerings.
 
The next Call of Duty is not coming to PS4 (or presumably Xbox One) - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Activision Blizzard seems to be focusing on next-gen platforms.
 
Best WordPress Hosting for Building a Successful Website in 2026 - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT
We analyzed top WordPress hosts' plans, pricing and performance to help you choose the right option for your website.
 
IGN Entertainment releases internal data as public report, developed by Kantar and UC Berkeley - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 18:53:26 GMT
IGN Entertainment releases internal data as public report, developed by Kantar and UC Berkeley GamesIndustry.biz
 
Samsung is discounting a ton of Galaxy accessories including cases, chargers, more - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 18:40:00 GMT
  1. Samsung is discounting a ton of Galaxy accessories including cases, chargers, more 9to5Google
  2. Samsung launches Mother's Day Galaxy deals in Australia IT Brief Australia
  3. Samsung launches Mother’s Day Spring Black Friday sale: $325 off Galaxy bundles, $1,700+ off Bespoke appliances, more 9to5Toys
 
Google Home gains more Gemini-powered camera features - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 18:39:00 GMT
The company also updated Gemini for Home for those in an early access program.
 
CI Games focuses on more risqué female characters in Lords of the Fallen 2 - Gamereactor UK - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 18:32:00 GMT
  1. CI Games focuses on more risqué female characters in Lords of the Fallen 2 Gamereactor UK
  2. Lords of the Fallen 2’s new armor sets has fans torn over aesthetics The Escapist
  3. Lords of the Fallen 2's Idea of Female Armour Is Downright Embarrassing Push Square
 
Using NFC to Power Devices Instead of Qi - Hack a Day Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:47 GMT
It shouldn’t be any surprise that NFC and similar RFID implementations are capable of providing power to a receiver, since this is after all how RFID tags can work without …read more
 
The Steam Controller sold out super quickly and Valve is working on a restock - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 18:16:22 GMT
Well, that was fast.
 
The Metal Gear Solid 2 leak is massive and perfectly timed – modders are already dreaming big - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 18:03:00 GMT

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

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GTA 6 Fan Creates Trailer 3 Release Date Theory With Astronomy - IGN - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 18:02:06 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Fan Creates Trailer 3 Release Date Theory With Astronomy IGN
  2. Take-Two CEO Says ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Expectations Are ‘Terrifying’ Bloomberg.com
  3. Why the pricing on Grand Theft Auto 6 could be a video game sector catalyst (TTWO:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha
  4. Take-Two Interactive’s Strauss Zelnick on ‘GTA 6’ Jitters, Zynga’s Turnaround and Investing in Original Properties Variety
  5. Take-Two CEO Addresses Grand Theft Auto 6 Price, and the Possibility for More L.A. Noire IGN
 
ChatGPT's new default model is more factual and better at personalization - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 17:59:11 GMT
OpenAI is deploying GPT-5.5 Instant to all users starting today.
 
LG’s Third-Gen Tandem OLED Slashes Power Draw By 18% While Doubling Durability, Hitting 1200 Nits And 15,000-Hour Lifespan - Wccftech - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 17:57:00 GMT
  1. LG’s Third-Gen Tandem OLED Slashes Power Draw By 18% While Doubling Durability, Hitting 1200 Nits And 15,000-Hour Lifespan Wccftech
  2. LG Display presents future of displays with next-generation OLED technologies at SID Display Week 2026 LG Display Newsroom
  3. Samsung Display Showcases Next Generation Technologies at SID Display Week 2026 Samsung Display Newsroom
  4. Samsung's latest display innovation is much more than a screen PhoneArena
  5. New Samsung OLED has built-in Privacy Display and heart rate monitor SamMobile
 
Book publishers accuse Meta and Mark Zuckerberg of copyright infringement - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 17:52:26 GMT
The class action suit concerns unauthorized scraping by Llama AI.
 
Student hacked Taiwan high-speed rail to trigger emergency brakes - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 17:34:09 GMT
A 23-year-old university student in Taiwan was arrested for interfering with the TETRA communication system used by the country's high-speed railway network (THSR). [...]
 
Gaming at the Gym? Here's How to Sneak Some Playtime Into Workouts - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 17:29:16 GMT
Because putting down the controller is not an option.
 
Apple and Samsung are dominating smartphone sales so thoroughly that only one other company makes the top 10 - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 17:24:00 GMT

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

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A Meteor Shower Peaks This Week: How to See It in the Night Skies - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 17:22:00 GMT
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower peaks May 5-6.
 
Google Home gets upgraded Gemini voice assistant and new camera controls - ArsTechnica Tue, 05 May 2026 17:17:25 GMT
Google's smart home ecosystem is getting its biggest update since the AI-fueled 2025 revamp.
 
Alexa+ is now available on a bunch of Bose speakers - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 17:08:28 GMT
This is the upgraded smart assistant's debut on a non-Amazon device.
 
Trump SEC lets Musk settle $150 million Twitter lawsuit for $1.5 million - ArsTechnica Tue, 05 May 2026 17:07:32 GMT
SEC alleged Musk's late disclosure cheated Twitter investors out of $150 million.
 
ChatGPT's Latest Model Will Supposedly Give Less Annoying Answers - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 17:01:00 GMT
OpenAI says GPT-5.5 Instant will cut down on "gratuitous emojis."
 
How Giant Tanks Of Fluid Could Help Support The Power Grid - Hack a Day Tue, 05 May 2026 17:00:37 GMT
If you’ve been paying any attention to the renewable energy space, you’ll know that generation isn’t really the problem anymore. Solar panels are cheap, and wind turbines are everywhere. The …read more
 
Google will livestream The Android Show: I/O Edition on May 12 - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The virtual event will showcase some of the biggest changes to the OS in years.
 
Google's Android Show Returns May 12 Ahead of I/O 2026 - CNET Tue, 05 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Google's virtual Android event will arrive one week before I/O 2026, where the company is expected to spotlight Android, Gemini and its broader AI push.
 
Chrome on Android will now let you share your approximate location - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The feature is also coming to desktops soon.
 
iPhone 18 Pro Rumored to Keep Aluminum Finish Amid Durability Complaints - MacRumors - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 16:41:27 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro Rumored to Keep Aluminum Finish Amid Durability Complaints MacRumors
  2. iPhone 18 Pro: Six new features are coming later this year 9to5Mac
  3. Here’s When Apple Will Launch iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max And iPhone Ultra Forbes
  4. Apple Held The Line On MacBook Pricing While Microsoft Hiked Surface Prices, But The iPhone 18 Is Where The Streak Reportedly Breaks Wccftech
  5. DSLR Quality? iPhone 18 Pro Max to Feature First Variable Aperture Lens Geeky Gadgets
 
Meta is using AI facial analysis to identify underage users on Facebook and Instagram - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 16:31:00 GMT

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

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Coinbase lays off nearly 700 workers in 'AI-native' restructuring - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 16:29:56 GMT
CEO Brian Armstrong blamed a downturn in crypto markets.
 
Multiplayer kaiju action game BeastLink announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC - Gematsu - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 16:24:40 GMT
  1. Multiplayer kaiju action game BeastLink announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC Gematsu
  2. New Kaiju Game Beastlink for PC and Console Announced IGN
  3. BeastLink is a giant multiplayer Kaiju experience from the devs behind GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition DSOGaming
  4. If This PS5 Kaiju Game Doesn't Drop to 10fps, Then Frankly the Dev Has Failed Push Square
  5. Kaiju Action Game BeastLink Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC VGChartz
 
The Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic Team Is Full Of Mass Effect Veterans - Kotaku - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 16:15:15 GMT
  1. The Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic Team Is Full Of Mass Effect Veterans Kotaku
  2. Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic Must Bring Back An Unorthodox Boss Battle System comicbook.com
  3. Surprise: The studio making Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is full of former BioWare devs PC Gamer
  4. Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Has Assembled a Dream Team of Developers OpenCritic
  5. The Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic team has several KotOR and Mass Effect devs from BioWare's golden years Windows Central
 
Game Pass additions for May include Subnautica 2 and Forza Horizon 6 - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 16:01:21 GMT
It's another stacked lineup, with Mixtape also among the games joining Microsoft's subscription service
 
The creator of Citizen Sleeper 2 is making two new games - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 15:57:01 GMT
One is a TTRPG, and the other an entirely new video game.
 
The FCC wants to ban Chinese labs from certifying electronics, but 75% of devices are tested there now - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 15:48:00 GMT

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

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RCS Encryption Ready to Rollout Between iPhones and Android - Droid Life - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 15:42:10 GMT
  1. RCS Encryption Ready to Rollout Between iPhones and Android Droid Life
  2. iOS 26.5 arrives soon. Here are the new features to know. Mashable
  3. Encrypted RCS between Android and iPhone launching with iOS 26.5 9to5Google
  4. watchOS 26.5 Fixes Two Apple Watch Bugs MacRumors
  5. iOS 26.5 makes Reminders app better by improving one of my top features 9to5Mac
 
How do you design a $30,000 electric pickup? Inside Ford's skunkworks. - ArsTechnica Tue, 05 May 2026 15:39:21 GMT
We tour Ford’s top-secret Electric Vehicle Development Center in California.
 
The Italian Dubbing of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Has Stirred Up a Surprising Controversy - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 15:34:33 GMT
The voice actors from the original film have returned for the sequel—and not everyone is happy about it.
 
A Digital Audio Recorder For TOSLink - Hack a Day Tue, 05 May 2026 15:30:35 GMT
Every now and then in our travels we come upon a project with such an obvious need that it’s almost a surprise nobody has thought of doing it before. So …read more
 
Horizon Hunters Gathering is holding another playtest on May 22 - Engadget Tue, 05 May 2026 15:29:23 GMT
The spinoff will be playable on PS5 and PC via Steam.
 
Charlize Theron is a bewitching Circe in Odyssey trailer - ArsTechnica Tue, 05 May 2026 15:20:24 GMT
"You're a man who needs to control his fate. But you cannot control this."
 
Pornhub Restores Access for UK Adults Who Use Apple’s Age Verification - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 15:10:19 GMT
The porn giant blocked its content from new UK users in February but says device-based age verification is more secure than third-party sites.
 
Musk's Europe gamble: Will others follow the Dutch and approve FSD? - ArsTechnica Tue, 05 May 2026 15:09:58 GMT
The Dutch road authority will ask other EU regulators to approve the driver assist.
 
The Sims 4 Laundry List: 150 Fixes and Base Layers Coming In Next Patch (May 5th, 2026) - Sims Community - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 15:09:38 GMT
  1. The Sims 4 Laundry List: 150 Fixes and Base Layers Coming In Next Patch (May 5th, 2026) Sims Community
  2. The Sims 4 Is Getting A Massive (And Desperately Needed) Overhaul GameSpot
  3. Maxis Reassures Players About The Sims 4 Roadmap In The Months Ahead Sims Community
  4. The Sims 4 Laundry List for May 12 Update (Quality of Life Updates and Free Content) KeenGamer
  5. 'The Sims 4' RoadMap Details Upcoming Quality of Life Updates, Free Content and More Worthplaying
 
OpenAI is reportedly launching a phone for ChatGPT - The Verge - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 14:54:00 GMT
  1. OpenAI is reportedly launching a phone for ChatGPT The Verge
  2. Qualcomm’s AI Chips And Automotive Growth Reshape Its Investment Story Yahoo Finance
  3. Qualcomm Stock To $340? Trefis
  4. OpenAI Could Make 30 Million Phones Over the Next 2 Years, Report Says CNET
  5. OpenAI Fast-Tracking AI Phone for 2027 Launch, Says Kuo MacRumors
 
California just gave police a way to ticket Waymo and other robotaxis - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 14:52:00 GMT

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

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FTC to ban data broker Kochava from selling Americans’ location data - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 14:39:53 GMT
The FTC will ban data broker Kochava and its subsidiary, Collective Data Solutions (CDS), from selling location data without consumers' explicit consent to settle charges alleging that it sold precise geolocation data collected from hundreds of millions of mobile devices. [...]
 
A New Saros PS5 Update Is Available to Download Now - Push Square - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. A New Saros PS5 Update Is Available to Download Now Push Square
  2. Housemarque reveals the 'arcade spirit' that links Saros to Resogun Polygon.com
  3. Saros Review: an elevated roguelite experience for PlayStation 5 Rogueliker
  4. Games Inbox: Is Saros on PS5 a disappointment? Metro.co.uk
  5. ‘Saros’ Star Rahul Kohli and Developer on How New PlayStation Game Connects to ‘Returnal,’ Gameplay Tips and Why Arjun’s Dialogue Was Re-Recorded Variety
 
Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred’s Build Tier List Updated As Paladin And Rogue Rise - Forbes - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 14:27:43 GMT
  1. Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred’s Build Tier List Updated As Paladin And Rogue Rise Forbes
  2. Diablo 4’s huge [spoiler] in new DLC has massive consequences for next expansion Polygon.com
  3. Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred (PC) - Review VGChartz
  4. Diablo IV patches out the exit portal from certain dungeons after it causes players to leave loot behind Massively Overpowered
  5. Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred Builds: Best Class Picks 2026 GameLuster
 
Gearbox boss posts AI image "for fun," spends hours defending studio's no-AI policy - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 14:09:00 GMT

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

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DHS abuses 1930s customs law in attempt to get data on Canadian from Google - ArsTechnica Tue, 05 May 2026 14:02:19 GMT
DHS targeted a man who hadn't entered the US for years for criticism of ICE operations.
 
Conserve Frontier Wildlife as a Naturalist in Red Dead Online - Rockstar Games - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:39 GMT
  1. Conserve Frontier Wildlife as a Naturalist in Red Dead Online Rockstar Games
  2. Red Dead Online Event Month: Horse Event (May 5th-June 1st) RockstarINTEL
  3. Red Dead Redemption 2 Free DLC For May 2026 Officially Unveiled ScreenRant
  4. Red Dead Redemption 2 Free Download Yours To Claim For 24 Hours OpenCritic
  5. Red Dead Online Goes Wild With Big Naturalist Bonuses And Racing Rewards TheXboxHub
 
The EOL Blind Spot in Your CVE Feed: What SCA Tools Miss - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:10 GMT
Critical vulnerabilities can exist in open source software your scanners don't check. HeroDevs reveals how EOL software creates blind spots in CVE feeds and SCA tools, and how you can receive a free end-of-life scan for your projects. [...]
 
Sony's Not Pulling the Plug on Horizon Hunters Gathering, New PS5 and PC Beta Test Announced - Push Square - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Sony's Not Pulling the Plug on Horizon Hunters Gathering, New PS5 and PC Beta Test Announced Push Square
  2. Horizon Hunters Gathering: Second Playtest, new Hunters, Episode, region revealed PlayStation.Blog
  3. Play Promising PS5 Console Exclusive Horizon Game for Free PlayStation LifeStyle
  4. Horizon Hunters Gathering's Next Test Starts Soon, Here's How To Sign Up GameSpot
  5. Horizon Hunters Gathering Is Holding Another Playtest On May 22 Engadget
 
Warhammer 40,000 Lore – What is Operation Imperator? - Warhammer Community - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 13:58:00 GMT
  1. Warhammer 40,000 Lore – What is Operation Imperator? Warhammer Community
  2. Warhammer 40K: Grot Week Day 5 – The Final Grot Bell of Lost Souls
  3. #New40k – Novel Revealed Warhammer Community
  4. Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – The Orks Warhammer Community
  5. Games Workshop presents new starter box for Warhammer 40,000, brings the most brutal chapter of the Space Marines Mein-MMO
 
Unofficial Notepad++ macOS app forced to rebrand after creator objects - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 13:41:00 GMT

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

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Video: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 vs. Xbox Series S graphics comparison - Nintendo Everything - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 13:33:32 GMT
  1. Video: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 vs. Xbox Series S graphics comparison Nintendo Everything
  2. "This was the crucial factor": How Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Arrived on Switch 2 Digital Foundry
  3. Video: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2, Xbox Series S, PS5) Nintendo Life
  4. Demo Available Now - FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH nintendo.com
  5. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Free DLC Launches Ahead Of New Release ScreenRant
 
Steam Controller sells out in 30 minutes as scalpers push prices to $300 - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 13:13:00 GMT

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

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero, Trails to Azure coming to Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Everything - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 13:08:32 GMT
  1. The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero, Trails to Azure coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
  2. The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure Head to PS5, Switch 2 Crunchyroll
  3. Trails from Zero and to Azure Crossbell Become Switch 2 and PS5 Games siliconera.com
  4. PS5 Ports of Hit PSP RPGs Announced, Out in 2026 PlayStation LifeStyle
  5. Classic 15-Year-Old RPG Series Returns With New PS5 & Switch 2 Release comicbook.com
 
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Preview - Dark Knight, Bright Future - Game Informer - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 13:07:04 GMT
  1. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Preview - Dark Knight, Bright Future Game Informer
  2. I played 2 hours of a near-perfect Batman game that could actually replace Arkham Polygon.com
  3. Hands-On With Lego Batman : Slapstick Fun In An Arkham -Style Sandbox Kotaku
  4. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Gets the Caped Crusader’s Silly Soul Xbox Wire
  5. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight balances fan service with an Arkham-style open world Engadget
 
Vimeo data breach exposes personal information of 119,000 people - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 13:03:46 GMT
The ShinyHunters extortion gang stole personal information belonging to over 119,000 people after hacking the Vimeo online video platform in April, according to data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned. [...]
 
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, Subnautica 2, and More - Xbox Wire - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 13:03:09 GMT
  1. Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, Subnautica 2, and More Xbox Wire
  2. Xbox Game Pass' first month under new pricing is a bold comeback with plenty of must-play new games Polygon.com
  3. A 1992 RPG Classic Comes to Game Pass Today VICE
  4. It's Going To Be Impossible To Decide Which Game Pass Day-One Releases To Play This Month GameSpot
  5. May 2026 Looks Like a Massive Month for the Now Cheaper Xbox Game Pass IGN
 
Apple Manufacturing Academy accelerates AI use in U.S. supply chains - Apple - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 13:02:46 GMT
  1. Apple Manufacturing Academy accelerates AI use in U.S. supply chains Apple
  2. Apple Manufacturing Academy highlights AI adoption across U.S. industry 9to5Mac
  3. Apple Inc. forum highlights real-world uses of AI in manufacturing WILX
  4. Apple Manufacturing Academy helps hundreds of U.S. businesses embrace AI AppleInsider
  5. The digital transformation of manufacturing has its Apple moment applemust.com
 
8 Celebrities Who Love Motorcycles With A Passion - Jalopnik - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 12:45:00 GMT
8 Celebrities Who Love Motorcycles With A Passion Jalopnik
 
PC players must wait for GTA 6 because they aren't the "core" audience and spend less on GTA Online - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 12:44:00 GMT

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

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Microsoft Edge keeps cleartext passwords in RAM, security researcher warns - Cybernews - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 12:31:57 GMT
  1. Microsoft Edge keeps cleartext passwords in RAM, security researcher warns Cybernews
  2. Microsoft Edge Stores Passwords in Process Memory, Posing Enterprise Risk Dark Reading
  3. Microsoft Says Edge Password Security Vulnerability Is ‘By Design’—Is It Time To Switch To Chrome? Forbes
  4. Microsoft Edge is storing passwords as plain text? Here's what Microsoft says. Mashable
  5. Microsoft Edge stores your passwords in plaintext RAM… on purpose PCWorld
 
Pixel 11 Pro will ditch the temperature sensor, leak says – did you use it? - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT
  1. Pixel 11 Pro will ditch the temperature sensor, leak says – did you use it? 9to5Google
  2. Google’s new face unlock hardware reportedly not debuting in Pixel 11 after all 9to5Google
  3. Google Pixel 11 — everything we know so far Tom's Guide
  4. The Pixel 11 could be the next victim of the RAM shortage The Verge
  5. The Tensor G6 Makes the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Unstoppable Geeky Gadgets
 
Leaker suggests seven new features coming to iPhone 20 – but read with care - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 12:02:00 GMT
  1. Leaker suggests seven new features coming to iPhone 20 – but read with care 9to5Mac
  2. Curved-glass 20th-anniversary iPhone may finally introduce solid-state buttons AppleInsider
  3. Apple iPhone 20 Tipped To Pack A 6,000mAh Battery With Reverse Wireless Charging, Dwarfing Every iPhone Apple Has Ever Shipped Wccftech
  4. 2027 iPhone Design Will “Visually Blend” With iOS Liquid Glass, Report Claims The Mac Observer
  5. 2027 iPhone Pro Redesign Explained: Curved Display and What's Still Unresolved Gadget Hacks
 
This startup just raised $140 million to build wave-powered AI data centers at sea - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 12:01:00 GMT

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

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Bose Challenges Sonos with $299 Alexa+ Speaker and $1,099 Soundbar - Bloomberg.com - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:21 GMT
  1. Bose Challenges Sonos with $299 Alexa+ Speaker and $1,099 Soundbar Bloomberg.com
  2. I just tried Bose’s new Lifestyle Collection, and it sounds seriously impressive CNN
  3. Bose debuts a new home audio collection The Verge
  4. A Titan of American Hi-Fi Just Took Its Biggest Swing at Sonos in Years Gear Patrol
  5. Bose Brings Back Its ‘Lifestyle’ Branding With New Speakers for the Home WIRED
 
Fake Saros PS5 Story Details Are Circulating Online - Here's What Actually Happens - Push Square - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Fake Saros PS5 Story Details Are Circulating Online - Here's What Actually Happens Push Square
  2. Saros has been caught up in a disinformation campaign related to its storyline Instant Gaming News
 
Bose Brings Back Its ‘Lifestyle’ Branding With New Speakers for the Home - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The new Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Ultra Soundbar, and Ultra Subwoofer introduce a cozier look.
 
Google DeepMind Workers Vote to Unionize Over Military AI Deals - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 11:59:20 GMT
UK staff of Google’s AI research lab hope to block the use of the company’s artificial intelligence models in military settings.
 
Murena /e/OS Tablet Review: Privacy for a Price - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 11:32:00 GMT
Murena's /e/OS tablet offers an iPadOS- and Google-free, privacy-friendly tablet experience, but you'll have to pay for it.
 
Google now offers up to $1.5 million for some Android exploits - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 11:24:48 GMT
Google overhauls its Android and Chrome vulnerability rewards programs, offering bounties of up to $1.5 million for the most difficult exploits while scaling back payouts for flaws that artificial intelligence (AI) has made easier to find. [...]
 
Why Reddit blocked my daily visit to its mobile website - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 11:20:08 GMT
  1. Why Reddit blocked my daily visit to its mobile website Ars Technica
  2. Reddit Is Making Some Mobile Web Readers Log In or Use the App Instead CNET
  3. Reddit Is Blocking Its Mobile Site for Some Users, but There's a Fix Lifehacker
  4. Reddit Intentionally Breaks Its Mobile Website, Demanding Users Download Its App Instead Futurism
  5. Reddit seems to be blocking mobile browser access for some users [U: Workarounds] PiunikaWeb
 
Why Reddit blocked my daily visit to its mobile website - ArsTechnica Tue, 05 May 2026 11:20:08 GMT
Reddit REALLY wants you to use its app.
 
DDR6 development begins as Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron target 2028-2029 launch - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

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

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LightInk, a Solar Powered ESP32 Smartwatch - Hack a Day Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:19 GMT
There’s something about the ESP32 family of microcontrollers and timekeeping. We probably see it in clocks as often as we do anything else; we also probably see more clocks with …read more
 
The iPhone That Never Was - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT
In 1990, three former Apple employees launched a company that epitomized the Silicon Valley dream. What they invented looked like an iPhone—more than a decade earlier. The device never came to be.
 
9 Best Portable Power Stations (2026): Power Capacity, Portability, Camping, and More - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.
 
Sony expected to pay US customers $7.8m in PlayStation Store settlement - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 10:33:02 GMT
  1. Sony expected to pay US customers $7.8m in PlayStation Store settlement GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Sony to Pay $7.85M in PlayStation Store Settlement. What to Know CNET
  3. PS5 Lawsuit Settlement: Sony to Pay $7.8M in Credits to Eligible Users Complex
  4. Sony PlayStation Users May Be Eligible for $7.8 Million in Refunds Due to Digital Store Lawsuit: Here’s What to Know People.com
  5. Sony PlayStation lawsuit: Gamers may qualify for $7.85M settlement — What to know LiveNOW from FOX
 
Best Gifts for Mom (2026): E-Readers, Digital Wall Calendar, Smart Bird Feeders - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 10:31:00 GMT
Your mom never gets you a thoughtless gift, so you shouldn’t get her one, either. Here’s every cool gift WIRED writers would give their mothers.
 
The Secret to Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Online Superstardom? Control - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The host of Chicken Shop Date joined WIRED’s Big Interview podcast to talk about turning down bad deals, beating the algorithm, and the importance of being over-prepared.
 
Karakurt extortion gang ‘cold case’ negotiator gets 8.5 years in prison - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 10:13:17 GMT
A Latvian national extradited to the United States was sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for his "cold case" negotiator role in the Russian Karakurt ransomware group. [...]
 
The Best CPUs: Gaming, Productivity, and the Best Bang for Your Buck - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 10:04:00 GMT
The CPU market looks very different from six months ago. Intel's back in the conversation, AMD's X3D chips still rule gaming, and there's genuine value at every price point.
 
CloudZ malware abuses Microsoft Phone Link to steal SMS and OTPs - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 10:03:52 GMT
A new version of the CloudZ remote access tool (RAT) is deploying a previously unseen malicious plugin called Pheno that hijacks the Microsoft Phone Link connection to steal sensitive codes from mobile devices. [...]
 
He Couldn’t Land a Job Interview. Was AI to Blame? - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Armed with some Python and a white-hot sense of injustice, one medical student spent six months trying to figure out whether an algorithm trashed his job application.
 
Our Daughter Overheard Some … Bombastic Noises While Staying at Our Friends’ House. Now She’s Traumatized. - Slate - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Our Daughter Overheard Some … Bombastic Noises While Staying at Our Friends’ House. Now She’s Traumatized. Slate
 
The Best Food Gifts to Buy Online, as Tested by Our Tastebuds (2026) - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 09:39:00 GMT
From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don’t live close by.
 
Patch Notes 1.27.0 - ARC Raiders - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 09:04:20 GMT
  1. Patch Notes 1.27.0 ARC Raiders
  2. Arc Raiders Update 1.27.0 Fixes Turbine Issues and Addresses Negative Riven Tides Feedback VICE
  3. New Arc Raiders Map, New Threat: Your Guide to the Arc Turbine in Riven Tides Xbox Wire
  4. Recent Arc Raiders Steam reviews hit 'mixed' for the first time since launch, and I can see why PCGamesN
  5. Arc Raiders Gets First New Update for May 2026, Here Are the Changes comicbook.com
 
ScarCruft hackers push BirdCall Android malware via game platform - Bleeping Computer Tue, 05 May 2026 09:04:13 GMT
The North Korean hacker group APT37 has been delivering an Android version of a backdoor called BirdCall in a supply-chain attack through a video game platform. [...]
 
The Best Sustainable Surf Gear (2026): Patagonia, Billabong, Outerknown - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 09:02:00 GMT
Reduce unnecessary plastic waste and petroleum-based neoprene at your local break with the best sustainable wetsuits, sunglasses, and more.
 
E-paper Dashboard Reimagines Smart Home’s Connection with Technology - Hack a Day Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:06 GMT
When [Joel] and his partner got married, they had a goal to create a home with a healthy relationship to technology, which largely means avoiding smartphone use. Smartphones aren’t without …read more
 
Microsoft Details Phishing Campaign Targeting 35,000 Users Across 26 Countries - The Hacker News - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 06:35:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft Details Phishing Campaign Targeting 35,000 Users Across 26 Countries The Hacker News
  2. 35,000 Users Targeted in Phishing Campaign in Just Two Days Security Magazine
 
Design Within Reach Promo Codes: 30% Off | 2026 - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 30% off, 20% off, and free shipping with our Design Within Reach coupon codes, plus up to 50% off furniture with these special discounts.
 
Loop Earplugs Discount Codes: 40% Off - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.
 
Meta Quest Promo Codes: $50 Off | May 2026 - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Experience cutting-edge VR and save up to 20% with coupons for the latest games, Meta Quest 3, Ray-Ban AI glasses, and more deals.
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This May - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
Layla Sleep Coupon: Save Up to $600 in May 2026 - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your sleep setup with the latest Layla promo codes. Save on flippable mattresses, copper-infused pillows, and adjustable bases during the Spring Sale.
 
Litter-Robot Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $150 Off - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get the latest Litter-Robot Discounts on Litter-Robot self-cleaning litter boxes, accessories, and more.
 
Babbel Promo Code: Up to 65% Off in May 2026 - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Master a new language with expert-led courses. Use our verified Babbel coupon codes to save up to 65% on student plans and 60% on 6-month subscriptions.
 
Exclusive Lovehoney Discount Codes: 15% Off - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
 
Visible Promo Code: Save Over $400 in May 2026 - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find great deals and promo codes for Visible at WIRED and save big, whether you're a long-time customer or a newbie.
 
Uplift Desk Coupon Codes & Discounts: Up to $570 Off - Wired Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home office with the best Uplift Desk discount codes. Save on standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and accessories during the Spring Setup Sale.
 
Astronomers pin down the origins of a planetary odd couple - MIT Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New measurements of a hot Jupiter and its mini-Neptune companion suggest both planets formed surprisingly far away from their host star.
 
Biologist Joey Davis explores how cells build complex structures - MIT Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
His studies have shed light on the assembly instructions that govern ribosomes, the critical protein-building machines of the cell.
 
The tech revolution that wasn’t - MIT Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor Dwai Banerjee’s new book examines the visionaries who wanted to turn India into a world power at making computers.
 
Kids are using fake mustaches, VPNs, and their parents' accounts to get around age verification - TechSpot Tue, 05 May 2026 02:52:00 GMT

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

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Apple Plans to Let Users Build Their Own Passes in iOS 27 Wallet App - Bloomberg.com - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 02:45:00 GMT
Apple Plans to Let Users Build Their Own Passes in iOS 27 Wallet App Bloomberg.comView Full Coverage on Google News
 
Let’s Remember What Some Big Video Game Websites Looked Like In The ’90s - Kotaku - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 02:43:17 GMT
Let’s Remember What Some Big Video Game Websites Looked Like In The ’90s Kotaku
 
007 First Light's Campaign Length Reportedly Revealed - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 05 May 2026 00:55:00 GMT
  1. 007 First Light's Campaign Length Reportedly Revealed Nintendo Life
  2. ‘You can be any Bond you want’: the inside story of 007 First Light The Guardian
  3. Earn the Number: A 007 First Light interview and hands-on Epic Games
  4. 007 First Light Second-Take Preview: 007 First Light Feels like the Fresh Start that Bond Fans Deserve IGN
  5. 007 First Light Could Be 2026's Game Of The Year And The Best Bond Game Ever GameSpot
 
Valve just imported 50 tons of game consoles in two days - The Verge - Google Mon, 04 May 2026 23:58:44 GMT
  1. Valve just imported 50 tons of game consoles in two days The Verge
  2. Valve Finally Addresses Steam Machine Delays VICE
  3. Steam Machine Incoming? Valve Imports Thousands of 'Game Consoles' Into the US PCMag
  4. Valve Bummed Over Steam Machine Delays as RAM Crisis Disrupts Launch Plans HotHardware
  5. Valve's Steam Machine might be coming at last, after delays due to the great RAM crisis — and there's double good news, because there's hope for it to support full-quality HDMI 2.1 eventually as well, making it the PS5-buster it was always meant to be TechRadar
 
Greg Brockman Defends $30B OpenAI Stake: ‘Blood, Sweat, and Tears’ - Wired Mon, 04 May 2026 23:19:52 GMT
OpenAI’s cofounder and president revealed in federal court on Monday that he’s one of the largest individual stakeholders in the AI lab.
 
What the Spirit Airlines Implosion Means for Your Vacation - Wired Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:55 GMT
The news isn’t good.
 
‘Turn It Off’—Google Starts Scanning Your Gmail As Update Goes Live - Forbes - Google Mon, 04 May 2026 22:42:43 GMT
  1. ‘Turn It Off’—Google Starts Scanning Your Gmail As Update Goes Live Forbes
  2. Gmail users warned to turn off 'scan' feature as update affects 1.8b accounts the-sun.com
 
Cruise ship outbreaks hit 23 in 2025, with norovirus the most common virus - WLWT - Google Mon, 04 May 2026 22:32:00 GMT
  1. Cruise ship outbreaks hit 23 in 2025, with norovirus the most common virus WLWT
  2. Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships? BBC
  3. Cruises seem gross and awful. Why are they popular? Tell us. | Opinion USA Today
  4. How likely are you to get ill on a cruise? The health risks amid hantavirus outbreak The Independent
  5. Hantavirus, COVID, norovirus, legionnaires’: why are cruise ships so prone to disease outbreaks? The Conversation
 
US government warns of severe CopyFail bug affecting major versions of Linux - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 04 May 2026 22:21:32 GMT
  1. US government warns of severe CopyFail bug affecting major versions of Linux TechCrunch
  2. CVE-2026-31431: Copy Fail vulnerability enables Linux root privilege escalation across cloud environments Microsoft
  3. ‘Copy Fail’ is a real Linux security crisis wrapped in AI slop CyberScoop
  4. CISA Adds Actively Exploited Linux Root Access Bug CVE-2026-31431 to KEV The Hacker News
  5. Exploitation of ‘Copy Fail’ Linux Vulnerability Begins SecurityWeek
 
Weaver E-cology critical bug exploited in attacks since March - Bleeping Computer Mon, 04 May 2026 22:12:57 GMT
Hackers have been exploiting a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-22679) in the Weaver E-cology office automation since mid-March to run discovery commands. [...]
 
"Notepad++ for Mac" release is disavowed by the creator of the original - ArsTechnica Mon, 04 May 2026 21:38:37 GMT
"To be clear: Notepad++ has never released a macOS version."
 
What to Know About Sony’s $7.85 Million PlayStation Settlement - Wired Mon, 04 May 2026 21:22:03 GMT
Are you eligible for a payout? Probably, but it might take a while and will likely be pretty small.
 
A government used AI to write its AI regulations. It did not go well - TechSpot Mon, 04 May 2026 20:14:00 GMT

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

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Researchers report Amazon SES abused in phishing to evade detection - Bleeping Computer Mon, 04 May 2026 20:03:28 GMT
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reports that the Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) is being increasingly abused to send convincing phishing emails that can bypass standard security filters and render reputation-based blocks ineffective. [...]
 
Pokémon Scalpers Selling Limited-Edition Pop-Tarts For Ridiculous Prices - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 04 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT
  1. Pokémon Scalpers Selling Limited-Edition Pop-Tarts For Ridiculous Prices Nintendo Life
  2. Pokémon x Target Collection Available Now Pokemon.com
  3. The Target x Pokémon Drop Showed Me Just How Bad the Scalping Problem Is IGN
  4. Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with this exclusive Target collection USA Today
  5. Pokémon scalpers are hitting new lows, frustrated Target employees say Polygon.com
 
Canadian election databases use "canary traps"—and they work - ArsTechnica Mon, 04 May 2026 19:45:57 GMT
Intentional errors can be useful.
 
Bazzite 44 brings kernel, desktop, and security updates - TechSpot Mon, 04 May 2026 19:45:00 GMT
Bazzite 44 is a big one. Built on Fedora 44, this gaming-focused Linux distro lands with KDE Plasma 6.6 and Gnome 50, the OGC kernel 6.19, and Mesa 26.0.5 for better GPU support across Vulkan and OpenGL titles. The release also strengthens security with signed ISOs and updates bundled tools.
 
7 Best Smart Locks (2026) for Front Doors, Side Doors, and Even Garages - Wired Mon, 04 May 2026 19:42:52 GMT
Upgrade your locks with fingerprint-scanning or a keypad, whether it’s at the front door or a sliding glass entryway.
 
Steam Controller Quickly Goes Out Of Stock After Payment Processing Issues Plague Release - GameSpot - Google Mon, 04 May 2026 19:19:22 GMT
  1. Steam Controller Quickly Goes Out Of Stock After Payment Processing Issues Plague Release GameSpot
  2. Steam Controller Review: Valve's Updated Gamepad Is My Favorite CNET
  3. Valve Releases Design Files For Its Out-Of-Stock Steam Controller Engadget
  4. Gamers Struggle to Buy New Steam Controller, Valve Pledges Restock 'Soon' PCMag
  5. The Steam Controller is already going in and out of stock. The Verge
 
Influential study touting ChatGPT in education retracted over red flags - ArsTechnica Mon, 04 May 2026 19:03:39 GMT
The retracted study on ChatGPT in education was already cited hundreds of times.
 
This $88 retro gaming handheld has a screen that rotates on a hinge, because why not - TechSpot Mon, 04 May 2026 19:03:00 GMT

The handheld is powered by a Unisoc Tiger T618 octa-core CPU alongside a Mali G52 GPU ticking along at 850MHz. The combo is paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of eMCP storage, and supports expansion via TF card slot. WiFi 5 comes standard, as does Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, and...

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'It Was a Positive': Resident Evil Requiem Dev Is Pleased by Heated Reaction to DLSS 5 Grace - Push Square - Google Mon, 04 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. 'It Was a Positive': Resident Evil Requiem Dev Is Pleased by Heated Reaction to DLSS 5 Grace Push Square
  2. Resident Evil Requiem Producer Sees DLSS 5 AI Backlash as 'a Positive' Because 'It Meant We Got the Design Right' IGN
  3. Uproar Over Grace's DLSS 5 Makeover Proves Original Design Was Right, Says Resident Evil Requiem Producer GameSpot
  4. Resident Evil Requiem producer says it's a 'positive' fans hated the AI-yassified version of Grace Polygon.com
  5. Capcom Responds to Resident Evil Requiem DLSS 5 Backlash: "We Got the Design Right" TechPowerUp
 
End of Ask Jeeves reflects UK’s diminished soft power - UnHerd - Google Mon, 04 May 2026 18:42:29 GMT
  1. End of Ask Jeeves reflects UK’s diminished soft power UnHerd
  2. Popular 1990s internet search giant shuts down Fox Business
  3. So Long Jeeves and Ask.com, Relics of Yesterday’s Internet The New York Times
  4. Hackaday Links: May 3, 2026 Hackaday
  5. East Bay internet pioneer Ask.com, formerly Ask Jeeves, shuts down San Francisco Chronicle
 
Rett syndrome study highlights potential for personalized treatments - MIT Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Using advanced human cell cultures, MIT researchers tracked how two different mutations alter neural circuit development, and how each could be addressed with distinct potential therapeutics.
 
GameStop offers $56 billion for eBay, struggles to explain how it'll pay for it - ArsTechnica Mon, 04 May 2026 17:57:46 GMT
Amid falling revenue and store closures, GameStop wants to buy the much larger eBay.
 
Powering 160,000 hours of discovery at MIT.nano - MIT Mon, 04 May 2026 17:50:00 GMT
NanoFab Equipment Management and Operations (NEMO) system streamlines shared facilities management via tool trainings, reservations, and lab communications.
 
F1 in Miami: That's what it looks like when an upgrade works - ArsTechnica Mon, 04 May 2026 17:47:05 GMT
2026's Formula 1 championship now looks far from a foregone thing.
 
It took 40 years for technology to catch up to this zipper design - MIT Mon, 04 May 2026 17:45:00 GMT
An old patent from MIT Professor Bill Freeman inspired the new “Y-zipper,” a three-sided fastener that snaps gear, robots, and art into shape at the push of a button.
 
The chip industry is booming again, but only for companies building AI infrastructure - TechSpot Mon, 04 May 2026 17:36:00 GMT

A recent report by Semi's Silicon Manufacturers Group found that the silicon wafer industry is growing once again. The quarterly analysis confirmed that global shipments for silicon wafers increased 13.1% compared to the same quarter a year earlier, rising from 2,896 million square inches (MSI) to 3,275 MSI. Shipments declined...

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Best Mother’s Day Deals on Mom-Approved Gifts (2026) - Wired Mon, 04 May 2026 17:22:43 GMT
Give Mom the best and save some cash in the process with these legitimate discounts on WIRED-approved gifts.
 
Backdoored PyTorch Lightning package drops credential stealer - Bleeping Computer Mon, 04 May 2026 17:15:27 GMT
A malicious version of the PyTorch Lightning package published on the Python Package Index (PyPI) delivers a credential-stealing payload targeting browsers, environment files, and cloud services. [...]
 
3DMark tests CPU and GPU performance with modern graphics workloads - TechSpot Mon, 04 May 2026 17:15:00 GMT
3DMark is a widely used benchmarking tool that measures GPU and CPU performance using a range of graphics tests, including modern ray tracing workloads, making it useful for everything from quick system checks to in-depth performance comparisons across different hardware configurations.
 
35.4 Patch Notes - Blizzard Entertainment - Google Mon, 04 May 2026 17:05:59 GMT
35.4 Patch Notes Blizzard EntertainmentView Full Coverage on Google News
 
Notepad++ Creator Calls Out 'Fake' Mac App Over Trademark Violation - MacRumors - Google Mon, 04 May 2026 16:46:54 GMT
  1. Notepad++ Creator Calls Out 'Fake' Mac App Over Trademark Violation MacRumors
  2. Notepad++ creator threatens legal action over macOS port of open-source app — developer says port is fine, but branding is too far Tom's Hardware
  3. Trademark violation: Why the Notepad++ developer sees red with the Mac version heise online
  4. Notepad++ Creator Slams AI-Generated Mac Port for 'Impersonating' the Official App HotHardware
  5. Notepad++ creator says macOS version is "fake" and violates his copyright Mezha
 
AMD is adding HDMI 2.1 support for Linux. That's good news for the Steam Machine. - ArsTechnica Mon, 04 May 2026 16:26:49 GMT
Fixed Rate Link being added now; Display Stream Compression coming soon.
 
Trellix discloses data breach after source code repository hack - Bleeping Computer Mon, 04 May 2026 16:25:07 GMT
Cybersecurity firm Trellix disclosed a data breach after attackers gained access to "a portion" of its source code repository. [...]
 
AMD Ryzen AI Halo mini PC is coming in June with 128GB of unified memory and a focus on local AI workloads - TechSpot Mon, 04 May 2026 16:23:00 GMT

The Redditor, who claims to have attended the event, posted photos of Huynh holding the device on stage, along with what appear to be key specifications displayed on a background screen. Huynh reportedly confirmed that the Halo will launch in June, but did not provide any details on pricing.

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Subnautica 2 Coming to Xbox Game Preview on May 14 - Xbox Wire - Google Mon, 04 May 2026 16:03:09 GMT
  1. Subnautica 2 Coming to Xbox Game Preview on May 14 Xbox Wire
  2. Subnautica 2 Early Access Cinematic Trailer Released Unknown Worlds
  3. Subnautica 2 Coming To Game Pass At Launch GameSpot
  4. Krafton's removal from Subnautica 2 Steam page "blown up a little bigger than it was meant to", as developers emphasise continued co-publishing support Eurogamer.net
  5. 'The team has weathered a lot' says Subnautica 2 design lead Yahoo Tech
 
Trivia: What was the population of the Death Star? - TechSpot Mon, 04 May 2026 16:02:00 GMT
In a galaxy far, far away, the Death Star wasn't just a weapon... it was a monumental achievement of (fictional) engineering and human resource management.
 
Reggie Fils-Aimé Recalls The Phone Call That Broke Nintendo And Amazon's Relationship - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 04 May 2026 15:45:00 GMT
  1. Reggie Fils-Aimé Recalls The Phone Call That Broke Nintendo And Amazon's Relationship Nintendo Life
  2. Former Nintendo exec reveals why it stopped selling Wii and DS systems to Amazon Nintendo Everything
  3. Reggie Fils-Aimé says Amazon once asked Nintendo to break the law The Verge
  4. Reggie Fils-Aimé reveals the surprising reason Nintendo stopped selling consoles on Amazon Polygon.com
  5. 'I Wasn't Going to Do Something Illegal' — Reggie Fils-Aimé Remembers the Phone Call That Made Nintendo Stop Working With Amazon During the DS Era IGN
 
Next-gen MRDIMM standard nears completion targeting 12,800 MT/s DDR5 transfer rates for AI and data center workloads - TechSpot Mon, 04 May 2026 15:20:00 GMT

JEDEC's latest announcement provides an updated timeline for the future of MRDIMM, a relatively new memory standard introduced a few years ago to support bandwidth-intensive data workloads. Multiplexed Rank DIMM technology uses a multiplexing register and buffers to allow two memory ranks to operate simultaneously on a single DIMM, effectively...

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The History of Mood Swings - Magic: The Gathering - Google Mon, 04 May 2026 15:17:21 GMT
  1. The History of Mood Swings Magic: The Gathering
  2. Introducing Mood Swings Magic: The Gathering
  3. Magic The Gathering Spin-Off Mood Swings Is A Much Deeper Game Than You Think GameSpot
  4. Wizards of the Coast Is Making a Brand New Trading Card Game Gizmodo
  5. Magic Head Designer Debuts New Trading Card Game Prototype Through Secret Lair Star City Games
 
Musk’s “World War III” threat in Twitter lawsuit haunts him at OpenAI trial - ArsTechnica Mon, 04 May 2026 15:05:58 GMT
OpenAI accuses Musk of trying to "coerce" a settlement days before trial started.
 
Mac mini starting price goes up to $799, may be hard to get for "months" - ArsTechnica Mon, 04 May 2026 14:55:48 GMT
Chip shortages and demand from AI enthusiasts are both playing a part.
 
DHS Demanded Google Surrender Data on Canadian’s Activity, Location Over Anti-ICE Posts - Wired Mon, 04 May 2026 14:45:00 GMT
Using a 1930s trade law, Homeland Security targeted the man—who hasn’t entered the US in more than a decade—following posts on X condemning the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
 
The Oscars just declared that AI actors and AI-written scripts can't win awards - TechSpot Mon, 04 May 2026 14:38:00 GMT

The Academy clarified rules for two categories related to AI, writes Vanity Fair. The first states that the only acting roles eligible for Oscar nominations are those "demonstrably performed by humans with their consent." Screenplays, meanwhile, must be human-authored to be eligible.

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That time when a Waymo robotaxi drove off with a passenger's luggage after the trunk failed to unlock at the airport - TechSpot Mon, 04 May 2026 14:01:00 GMT

"I pressed the trunk open button, tried to get my luggage, but it doesn't do anything, and it drives away immediately," Jin told NBC.

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Exclusive: Metalenz Has Figured Out a Way to Make Face ID Invisible - Wired Mon, 04 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Metalenz’s Polar ID face-scanning technology works even when the camera is hidden under the display.
 
Utah just passed the first US law targeting VPN use for age verification - TechSpot Mon, 04 May 2026 13:26:00 GMT

On May 6, Utah's Online Age Verification Amendments, formally Senate Bill 73, takes effect. The law states that a user is considered to be accessing a website from the state if they are physically located there, regardless of whether they use a VPN, proxy server, or other means to disguise...

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How To Start To Unlock Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred’s Secret Cow Level (Update: It’s Solved) - Forbes - Google Mon, 04 May 2026 13:25:43 GMT
  1. How To Start To Unlock Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred’s Secret Cow Level (Update: It’s Solved) Forbes
  2. Diablo 4's Cow Level Found At Last, And It Rewards The Most Ludicrous Item In Diablo History GameSpot
  3. Diablo 4's Secret Cow Level has been discovered, and the Cow King drops a new Mythic Item TweakTown
  4. Diablo 4's Secret Cow Level Has Finally Been Discovered, But Some Players Are Disappointed IGN
  5. You can really open the cow level in Diablo 4 now, but those who miss it today will have to wait Mein-MMO
 
Hisense aggressively cuts the price of its RGB LED TV on release day - The Verge - Google Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Hisense aggressively cuts the price of its RGB LED TV on release day The Verge
  2. Terry Crews' new Hisense TV for the World Cup is up to $3,000 off now USA Today
  3. Get ready for the World Cup with deals on Hisense’s game-day-ready TVs, now up to $2,000 off CNN
  4. OLED is safe: I tested the Hisense UR9 RGB Mini-LED TV, and it's very good but falls short Tom's Guide
  5. Hisense's new RGB Mini-LED TV is now available with Google TV for less than TCL can offer 9to5Google
 
Meta says New Mexico lawsuit could force Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp out of the state - TechSpot Mon, 04 May 2026 12:47:00 GMT

Back in March, a jury already found the company violated the state's consumer protection law by lying about platform safety and hit Meta with $375 million in damages.

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A Chinese court just ruled companies can't fire workers simply because AI can replace them - TechSpot Mon, 04 May 2026 12:04:00 GMT

We see a lot of stories about US tech giants laying off employees because AI systems are replacing them. As was the case with Meta, Amazon, and Block, these cuts are usually framed as ways to streamline businesses and embrace new technologies – even when they're not – which tends...

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Mountainside Tabletop take on the Red Terror - Warhammer Community - Google Mon, 04 May 2026 11:59:17 GMT
  1. Mountainside Tabletop take on the Red Terror Warhammer Community
  2. Red Terror rules revealed for Warhammer 40,000 Warhammer Community
  3. Warhammer 40k Kill Team gets game-changing boss monsters in new preview wargamer.com
  4. Warhammer 40K Next Week: Kill Team Gets The Red Terror Bell of Lost Souls
  5. NEW 'WARHAMMER 40,000: KILL TEAM' HEADS TO PREORDER ICv2
 
This new material could make carbon capture dramatically cheaper by cutting the energy needed to run it - TechSpot Mon, 04 May 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A research team at Chiba University in Japan is taking a different approach, focusing on solid carbon materials that can do the same job with far less heat. Their work centers on a new class of materials called viciazites, designed to control how nitrogen atoms are arranged within a carbon...

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Do Lightsaber Blades Have Mass? - Wired Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT
On Star Wars Day, we put to rest a question that has bedeviled sci-fi nerds for years.
 
RFK Jr.’s New Podcast Is as Weird as You’d Expect - Wired Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The first two episodes of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new podcast feature him discoursing on food with a reality-TV chef and, for some reason, Mike Tyson. Vaccines are not on the agenda.
 
What I Packed to Run 80 Miles Across the Italian Apennine Mountains - Wired Mon, 04 May 2026 10:32:00 GMT
Here’s everything you need to survive while running many mountain miles. It all fits into a 10-pound pack.
 
A Federal Worker Was Fired for Filming DOGE. Now She’s Running for Congress - Wired Mon, 04 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Alexis Goldstein, a former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employee, was fired this year for recording DOGE’s incursion into the agency.
 
Steam Survey: AMD's CPU gains stall as Nvidia's final RTX 5000 desktop GPU appears - TechSpot Mon, 04 May 2026 10:15:00 GMT

There was little movement at the top of the GPU chart as the RTX 3060 remained the most popular option among survey participants. Its place at the top could be cemented if reports that Nvidia is re-releasing the 2021 card in July – a response to the memory crisis – prove accurate.

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Can Listening to ‘Subliminals’ Make You Beautiful? Plenty of Women Believe It - Wired Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
As young men pursue radical methods of “looksmaxxing,” young women are discovering a world of YouTube and TikTok videos that promise glow-ups through ASMR affirmations.
 
Science Has Found Even More Ways Coffee Is Good for You - Wired Mon, 04 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT
A new study shows the mechanisms of how coffee modifies the microbiome, reduces inflammation, and influences mood. Even decaf has its perks.
 
15 Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers (2026): Power Banks, Stands, Pads, and Travel Chargers - Wired Mon, 04 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Top up your Qi2 Android phone or MagSafe iPhone with a magnetic wireless charging stand, pad, car charger, or power bank.
 
How chromatin movement helps control gene expression - MIT Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT
By monitoring these chromosomal structures over many timescales, MIT researchers found that chromatin helps bring genes closer to their regulatory elements.
 
A startup says it can replace home sprinklers with sound waves. Fire safety experts say show us the data - TechSpot Sun, 03 May 2026 17:02:00 GMT

The underlying concept is not new. Acoustic fire suppression has been studied for years as a means of disrupting combustion by pushing oxygen away from the fuel surface.

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Found Industries aims to strengthen America’s industrial supply chains - MIT Sun, 03 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Peter Godart ’15, SM ’19, PhD ’21, the company has developed technologies for extracting critical metals and making fuel out of aluminum.
 
MIT affiliates awarded 2026 Guggenheim Fellowships - MIT Fri, 01 May 2026 21:15:00 GMT
Afreen Siddiqi, Kathleen Thelen, and Vinod Vaikuntanathan, along with alumna Kate Manne, are appointed to the 2026 class of “trail-blazing fellows.”
 
Testing sustainable agriculture in Barcelona - MIT Fri, 01 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Students in a MISTI Global Classroom confronted the challenges of climate change, one farm and co-op visit at a time.
 
Beacon Biosignals is mapping the brain during sleep - MIT Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Jake Donoghue PhD ’19 and former MIT researcher Jarrett Revels, the company is creating an AI-driven platform to help diagnose and treat disease.
 
Unlocking mysteries of the universe through math - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT
Mathematician Amanda Burcroff is developing frameworks for understanding algebraic and geometric spaces in science as part of the School of Science Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellowship.
 
Study: Gene circuits reshape DNA folding and affect how genes are expressed - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT
When genes are transcribed, they suppress or activate their neighbors, coupling expression between the two genes.
 
The hidden structure behind a widely used class of materials - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Relaxor ferroelectrics have been used in electronics and sensors for decades, but the source of their unique properties was a mystery until now.
 
How neurons sense bacteria in the gut - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Neural interaction with bacteria has important effects on animal brains. A new study investigates how neurons sense bacteria by revealing, in nematodes, the bacterial signals that a key neuron detects.
 
A materials scientist’s playground - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:20:00 GMT
New system at MIT.nano will support quantum technology research.
 
Study: Immigrants help address the US eldercare shortage - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Economists find that in metro areas with more immigration, nurses are spending more time with elderly patients.
 
Making the case for curiosity-driven science - MIT Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
President Sally Kornbluth spoke in front of a packed crowd about growing challenges to the U.S. research ecosystem as funding for America’s top research universities becomes increasingly strained.
 
Solving the “Whac-a-mole dilemma”: A smarter way to debias AI vision models - MIT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:40:00 GMT
A new debiasing technique called WRING avoids creating or amplifying biases that can occur with existing debiasing approaches.
 
The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab launches to shape the future of AI and quantum computing - MIT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Building on a long-standing MIT–IBM collaboration, the new lab will chart the convergence of AI, algorithms, and quantum computing.
 
MIT engineers’ virtual violin produces realistic sounds - MIT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Based on the physics of how the instrument produces sound, the model could help violin makers in the design process.
 
Enabling privacy-preserving AI training on everyday devices - MIT Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new method could bring more accurate and efficient AI models to high-stakes applications like health care and finance, even in under-resourced settings.
 
With a swipe of a magnet, microscopic “magno-bots” perform complex maneuvers - MIT Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ new fabrication technique can produce soft, microscopic structures with magnetically activated moving parts.
 
Robotically assembled building blocks could make construction more efficient and sustainable - MIT Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New research suggests constructing a simple building from interlocking subunits should be mechanically feasible and have a much smaller carbon footprint.
 
Mapping molecular markers of physical fitness - MIT Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals cellular pathways that appear to underlie some differences in physical fitness.
 
Now Available: Monthly Subscriptions with a 12-Month Commitment - Apple Developer Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:33 GMT
Today, we’re introducing a new way that people can pay for your auto-renewable subscriptions on the App Store: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. This new payment option allows you to offer subscribers more affordable options. People can cancel their subscription at any time, which will prevent the subscription from renewing after they’ve completed their agreed-to payments to fulfill their commitment.
 
Self-organizing “pencil beam” laser could help scientists design brain-targeted therapies - MIT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers leveraged a surprise discovery to devise a faster and more precise biomedical imaging technique.
 
A faster way to estimate AI power consumption - MIT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “EnergAIzer” method generates reliable results in seconds, enabling data center operators to efficiently allocate resources and reduce wasted energy.
 
MIT scientists build the world’s largest collection of Olympiad-level math problems, and open it to everyone - MIT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New dataset of 30,000-plus competition math problems from 47 countries gives AI researchers a harder test — and students worldwide a better training ground.
 
Lykke Studios: In pursuit of puffy perfection - Apple Developer Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:15 GMT
The delightful game puffies. combines the satisfying snap of a jigsaw puzzle with the nostalgic delight of a sticker book.
 
Three from MIT named 2026 Goldwater Scholars - MIT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Rising seniors Deeksha Kumaresh, Anna Liu, and Charlotte Myers are honored for their academic achievements.
 
MIT takes top team honors in 86th Putnam Math Competition - MIT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The undergraduate team topped the scoreboard for the sixth year in a row and also took the Elizabeth Lowell Putnam Prize again.
 
New chip can protect wireless biomedical devices from quantum attacks - MIT Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Ultra-efficient chip design enables extremely strong cryptography algorithms to run on energy-constrained edge devices.
 
MIT affiliates elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2026 - MIT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The prestigious honor society honors four MIT faculty and 13 additional MIT alumni among more than 250 new members.
 
Teaching AI models to say “I’m not sure” - MIT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:15:00 GMT
A new training method improves the reliability of AI confidence estimates without sacrificing performance, addressing a root cause of hallucination in reasoning models.
 
Plants can sense the sound of rain, a new study finds - MIT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Experiments by MIT engineers show rice seeds sprout faster to the sound of rain.
 
New study bridges the worlds of classical and quantum physics - MIT Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:05:00 GMT
The weird quantum behavior of subatomic particles can be understood through everyday classical ideas, MIT researchers show.
 
Two MIT alumnae named 2026 Gates Cambridge Scholars - MIT Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:35:00 GMT
Mitali Chowdhury ’24 and Christina Kim ’24 will pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University in the UK.
 
How to expand the US economy - MIT Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
In “Priority Technologies,” MIT faculty examine key areas of innovation that can drive American prosperity and security — now and in the decades ahead.
 
Managing traffic in space - MIT Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:05:00 GMT
Associate Professor Richard Linares is helping satellites safely navigate in increasingly congested orbits.
 
Why bother with plausible deniability? - MIT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Philosopher Sam Berstler explains why we have social norms that let people engage in open deception.
 
Jacob Andreas and Brett McGuire named Edgerton Award winners - MIT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:40:00 GMT
The associate professors of EECS and chemistry, respectively, are honored for exceptional contributions to teaching, research, and service at MIT.
 
Bringing AI-driven protein-design tools to biologists everywhere - MIT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Tristan Bepler PhD ’20 and former MIT professor Tim Lu PhD ’07, OpenProtein.AI offers researchers open-source models and other tools for protein engineering.
 
A regulatory loophole could delay ozone recovery by years - MIT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Scientists say an exception in the Montreal Protocol for the use of ozone-depleting feedstocks could set the ozone recovery back seven years.
 
MIT study reveals a new role for cell membranes - MIT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Long thought to be mainly a structural support, the cell membrane also influences how cells respond to signals and may contribute to the growth of cancer cells.
 
Waves hit different on other planets - MIT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
From lazy ripples to towering breakers, waves should vary widely from one planet to another, according to a new model.
 
Youth may increase vulnerability to a carcinogen found in contaminated water and some drugs - MIT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study suggests that the chemical NDMA is much more likely to cause cancerous mutations after exposure early in life.
 
Multitasking quantum sensors can measure several properties at once - MIT Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The devices represent a key step toward practical quantum sensing, with applications in biomedical sensing, materials characterization, and more.
 
Jazz in the key of life - MIT Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Saxophonist Miguel Zenón, a Grammy-winning MIT faculty member, creates a distinctive blend of jazz and traditional Puerto Rican music.
 
Hello Developer: April 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
How Infold Games fashioned an open world for Infinity Nikki - Apple Developer Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:02:01 GMT
Infinity Nikki is a literally glowing example of what video game graphics can be.
 
Q&A: How Plane Finder set itself up for the long haul - Apple Developer Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:01 GMT
Plane Finder is a sparkling example of what happens when a small team grows with a platform.
 
App Store expands support to 11 new languages - Apple Developer Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:33 GMT
To help your apps and games reach more people worldwide — especially in India — App Store Connect now supports localized metadata for 11 new languages, bringing the total number of supported localizations to 50. The new languages include Bangla, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Slovenian, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
 
Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available - Apple Developer Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:00:15 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to support new features, updated policies, and clarifications. Please review the changes and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms.
 
Get ready with the latest beta releases - Apple Developer Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:14 GMT
The beta versions of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And make sure to build and test with Xcode 26.5 beta to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs.
 
Update on regulated medical device apps in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and United States - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:05:24 GMT
To provide additional transparency to customers, the App Store will now display whether an app is a regulated medical device on its product page in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or United States. Regulated medical device apps are those that function on their own or as part of a system for a range of medical purposes, including diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, and treatment of diseases and physiological conditions. These apps may require registration or authorization from regulatory bodies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
 
New In-App Purchase and subscription data now available in Analytics - Apple Developer Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:10:49 GMT
Analytics in App Store Connect receives its biggest update since its launch, including a refreshed user experience that makes it easier to measure the performance of your apps and games. Updates include:
 
WWDC26: June 8-12, 2026 - Apple Developer Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:45:37 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology, creativity, and community.
 
Apple Developer is now on bilibili and LinkedIn - Apple Developer Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:30:01 GMT
Check out Apple Developer on bilibili and LinkedIn to learn about the latest news, announcements, videos, and events — including the Worldwide Developers Conference and Meet with Apple activities — for the developer community.
 
Adjustments to the China storefront of the App Store on iOS and iPadOS - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:21 GMT
Apple is making changes to the App Store in China following discussions with the Chinese regulator.
 
Hello Developer: March 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
Age requirements for apps distributed in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana - Apple Developer Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:48 GMT
Today we’re providing an update on the tools available for developers to meet their age assurance obligations under upcoming U.S. and regional laws, including in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana. Updates to the Declared Age Range API are now available in beta for testing.
 
Updated App Review Guidelines now available - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:56 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been revised to clarify that apps with random or anonymous chat are subject to the 1.2 User-Generated Content guideline.
 
Swift Student Challenge submissions are now open - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:00:56 GMT
The Swift Student Challenge is here! Submissions are now open through February 28, and students from all over the world are invited to submit their app playgrounds.
 
Hello Developer: February 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Big news about agentic coding in Xcode. Plus:
 
Upcoming SDK minimum requirements - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:30 GMT
Starting April 28, 2026, apps and games uploaded to App Store Connect need to meet the following minimum requirements:
 
Price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:00:26 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 43 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: January 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:16 GMT
We‘re hitting the ground running in 2026. In this edition:
 
Update on age requirements for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:04 GMT
A recent injunction issued by a district court suspended enforcement of Texas state law SB2420, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. In light of this ruling, Apple will pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process.
 
Changes to iOS in Japan - Apple Developer Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:00:21 GMT
To comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Japan. Beginning with iOS 26.2, developers can distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase in iOS, and more.
 
New Requirements for Social Media Apps in Australia - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:16 GMT
Beginning December 10, 2025, a new Australian law will require certain social media platforms operating in Australia to prevent people under 16 from having a social media account. Impacted developers are responsible for making sure they follow the requirements of the new law, including deactivating any existing accounts for users under 16 and monitoring new signups.
 
Hello Developer: December 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
App Store Award winners announced - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:25 GMT
Join us in celebrating the outstanding work of these developers from around the world.
 
App Store Award finalists announced - Apple Developer Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:55 GMT
Every year, the App Store Awards celebrate exceptional apps and games that improve people’s lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact. This year, the App Store Editorial team is proud to recognize 49 outstanding finalists. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.
 
Introducing the App Store Mini Apps Partner Program - Apple Developer Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:20:24 GMT
Today, we’re introducing the Mini Apps Partner Program, which expands on the App Store’s ongoing support for apps that offer mini apps. Mini apps are self-contained experiences that are built using web technologies like HTML5 and JavaScript. This program is designed to help developers who host mini apps grow their business and further the availability of mini apps on the App Store — all while providing a great customer experience.
 
Hello Developer: November 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Catch the new design in the wild, and let Apple experts show you how to quickly and easily bring it to your apps. Plus, get the latest on the Swift Student Challenge 2026, and check out new developer videos available on demand.
 
Next steps for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:48 GMT
Today we’re releasing more details about the tools we’re making available for developers to help them meet their compliance obligations under upcoming U.S. state laws, including SB2420 in Texas. While we’re providing these tools to help developers navigate the evolving legal landscape, Apple remains concerned about the potential implications of laws like SB2420 in Texas. Specifically, we worry they could undermine the privacy of all users by requiring the collection of sensitive personal information just to download an app – even those that simply provide weather forecasts or sports scores.
 
Enhancements to help you submit and market your apps and games - Apple Developer Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:28 GMT
As part of our ongoing commitment to helping developers succeed on the App Store, we’re introducing new options for submitting content and updates while your app is in review, double the number of custom product pages, and offer codes for all In-App Purchase types.
 
New requirement for apps using Sign in with Apple for account creation - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Starting January 1, 2026, developers based in the Republic of Korea must provide a server‑to‑server notification endpoint when registering a new Services ID, or updating an existing Services ID, to associate their website with an app using Sign in with Apple.
 
New requirements for apps available in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, a new state law in Texas — SB2420 — introduces age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. While we share the goal of strengthening kids’ online safety, we are concerned that SB2420 impacts the privacy of users by requiring the collection of sensitive, personally identifiable information to download any app, even if a user simply wants to check the weather or sports scores. Apple will continue to provide parents and developers with industry-leading tools that help enhance child safety while safeguarding privacy within the constraints of the law.
 
Hello Developer: October 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:16 GMT
This month: Watch a new code-along video to discover how to use the Foundation Models framework to access the on-device LLM that powers Apple Intelligence.
 
Upcoming Currency Change in Bulgaria - Apple Developer Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:46 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro (EUR) as its official currency, replacing the Bulgarian lev (BGN). As a result, the currency for App Store purchases and subscriptions in Bulgaria will change from BGN to EUR on this date. Your proceeds from sales in Bulgaria will also change to euros.
 
App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases - Apple Developer Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:09 GMT
iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26 will soon be available to customers worldwide — which means you can now submit apps and games that take advantage of Apple’s broadest design update ever.
 
Hello Developer: September 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:16 GMT
Be ready for the new design. Whether you’re a longtime pro or a hobbyist, get inspired and make your apps and games look their best by exploring videos, downloads, and docs.
 
Awe dropping. - Apple Developer Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:00:09 GMT
Join us for a special Apple Event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT.

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