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Social media bans go global: big tech faces a reckoning after Australia’s crackdown
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Social media bans go global: big tech faces a reckoning after Australia’s crackdown

As a host of countries move to rein in social media use by children, could this be technology’s big tobacco moment?

The Guardian Technology
Jun 27, 2026·1 min read
Philips Hue smart lights see rare discounts on Prime Day's final hours
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Philips Hue smart lights see rare discounts on Prime Day's final hours

Philips Hue products rarely see major discounts, making this year's Prime Day deals especially notable.

The Verge
Jun 27, 2026·1 min read
Govee smart lamps hit record low prices for Prime Day
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Govee smart lamps hit record low prices for Prime Day

Govee's color-changing smart lamps are discounted for Prime Day, offering a budget-friendly alternative to Philips Hue.

The Verge
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
China's Underground Market for Access to Anthropic's AI Model
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China's Underground Market for Access to Anthropic's AI Model

Anthropic's safeguards to prevent Chinese access to its AI models have often failed, fueling a thriving underground economy.

Wired
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Samsung's Top OLED Monitors Discounted for Prime Day
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Samsung's Top OLED Monitors Discounted for Prime Day

Samsung's high-end OLED gaming monitors are on sale for Prime Day, with discounts up to 36 percent off.

Wired
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Russia Leads in App Removal Requests from Apple
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Russia Leads in App Removal Requests from Apple

Russia tops Apple's 2025 App Store Transparency Report for most app removal requests.

Ars Technica
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
NYT seeks to amend complaint against OpenAI and Microsoft
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NYT seeks to amend complaint against OpenAI and Microsoft

NYT proposes amended complaint alleging Microsoft encouraged OpenAI to infringe on copyrighted works

Ars Technica
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Apple's MacBook prices surge, but you can still snag deals before the hike
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Apple's MacBook prices surge, but you can still snag deals before the hike

Apple raises Mac and iPad prices due to rising memory chip costs, making existing discounts more valuable.

The Verge
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Amazon Prime Day Streaming Deals Offer Huge Discounts on Apple TV and More
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Amazon Prime Day Streaming Deals Offer Huge Discounts on Apple TV and More

Amazon Prime Day offers discounts on streaming services, including half off Apple TV, with two-month free trials for Prime members.

Wired
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Tech Giants Break Free from Nvidia's AI Chip Grip
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Tech Giants Break Free from Nvidia's AI Chip Grip

Nvidia's AI chip dominance faces challenges as OpenAI, Google, Apple, and SpaceX build custom chips.

TechCrunch
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Assa Abloy Guts Smart Lock Maker Level, Founders Depart
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Assa Abloy Guts Smart Lock Maker Level, Founders Depart

Assa Abloy lays off most of Level Home's staff and folds the business into Kwikset.

The Verge
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Pentagon Investigates Dialog Data Exposure Impacting National Security Officials
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Pentagon Investigates Dialog Data Exposure Impacting National Security Officials

Dialog, cofounded by Peter Thiel, exposed personal data of US national security personnel, prompting a Pentagon investigation.

Wired
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
TikTok's evolution into a super app
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TikTok's evolution into a super app

TikTok is expanding beyond social media, adding features like shopping, hotel booking, and fintech services.

TechCrunch
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
It’s not about Anthropic vs. OpenAI anymore
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It’s not about Anthropic vs. OpenAI anymore

The U.S.

TechCrunch
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Xprize founder advocates for global surveillance
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Xprize founder advocates for global surveillance

Peter Diamandis says humans behave better under surveillance, promoting a future with total transparency.

TechCrunch
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Apple’s AirPods Max 2 headphones are still $150 off — for now
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Apple’s AirPods Max 2 headphones are still $150 off — for now

One of the best deals this ongoing Prime Day has been on Apple’s latest flagship headphones.

The Verge
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Samsung to Charge for Smart Home API Access
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Samsung to Charge for Smart Home API Access

Samsung introduces paid tiers for SmartThings API access, including a $4.99 monthly plan for individual developers.

The Verge
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Apple's Most Powerful Macs May Wait Until 2027 for Big Processor Upgrades
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Apple's Most Powerful Macs May Wait Until 2027 for Big Processor Upgrades

Apple's Mac silicon release strategy may be changing, with no Pro or Max versions of the upcoming M6 chip.

The Verge
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Next-generation geothermal energy taps into Earth's heat
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Next-generation geothermal energy taps into Earth's heat

New technologies access hotter, deeper geothermal energy, boosting efficiency and potential.

BBC Technology
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Qatar becomes testing ground for FIFA's cutting-edge technology
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Qatar becomes testing ground for FIFA's cutting-edge technology

Qatar's hosting of major football tournaments has made it a hub for testing and refining FIFA's innovative technologies.

Wired
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Trump Mobile Starts Open Sales of T1 Phone for $499
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Trump Mobile Starts Open Sales of T1 Phone for $499

Trump Mobile's T1 Phone is now available for direct purchase without a deposit.

The Verge
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Apple MacBooks Get Price Hike, But Deals Still Available
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Apple MacBooks Get Price Hike, But Deals Still Available

Apple raises MacBook prices, but discounts still available on Amazon.

Wired
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Apple Raises iPad and MacBook Prices Citing Chip Costs
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Apple Raises iPad and MacBook Prices Citing Chip Costs

Apple increases iPad and MacBook prices due to rising chip costs driven by AI industry's data center buildout.

The Guardian Technology
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
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Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack

Two young men, Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair, pleaded guilty to the 2024 TfL cyber-attack, which disrupted services and compromised millions of people's data.

BBC Technology
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Microsoft extends Windows 10 support by another year
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Microsoft extends Windows 10 support by another year

Microsoft quietly extends Windows 10 security updates for another year, until October 2027.

ZDNet
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
YouTube Enhances Shorts with TikTok-like Features
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YouTube Enhances Shorts with TikTok-like Features

YouTube adds TikTok-like features to Shorts, including a 'clear screen' mode and 2x speed playback.

The Verge
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Framework Laptop 13 Pro Preorders Get a Price Break
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Framework Laptop 13 Pro Preorders Get a Price Break

Framework secures cheaper PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, benefiting some Laptop 13 Pro preorders.

The Verge
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Microsoft extends Windows 10 update support by one year
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Microsoft extends Windows 10 update support by one year

Microsoft adds another year to Windows 10's extended update program, pushing support to October 12, 2027.

Ars Technica
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
FCC Proposal Threatens $2B Program Connecting Schools and Libraries to Internet
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FCC Proposal Threatens $2B Program Connecting Schools and Libraries to Internet

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's proposal to scale back or eliminate E-Rate sparks criticism from advocates.

Ars Technica
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Xbox price increases follow Apple's hardware hikes
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Xbox price increases follow Apple's hardware hikes

Microsoft raises Xbox console prices worldwide, citing rising memory and storage costs.

TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Google Releases Standalone Finance Android App, iOS to Follow
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Google Releases Standalone Finance Android App, iOS to Follow

Google Finance gets its first mobile app, exclusively on Android, with iOS planned for later in 2026.

Ars Technica
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
New computer prices surge due to component shortages
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New computer prices surge due to component shortages

Component shortages drive up prices of new tech hardware, with Valve's Steam Machine starting at $1,049.

The Verge
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
iPad deals dwindle as Apple price hike looms
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iPad deals dwindle as Apple price hike looms

Apple's recent price hike on iPads and MacBooks prompts retailers to clear inventory at old prices.

The Verge
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Polestar Loses US Market Access Due to China Software Rule
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Polestar Loses US Market Access Due to China Software Rule

Polestar can't sell electric vehicles in the US for model years 2027 and beyond due to a federal rule blocking vehicles with Chinese software.

The Verge
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Tesla Faces Lawsuit Over Fatal Crash in Texas
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Tesla Faces Lawsuit Over Fatal Crash in Texas

A 76-year-old woman was killed when a Tesla Model 3 crashed into her home in Texas, sparking a lawsuit against Tesla and the driver.

Wired
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Why a Bank Needs a Chief Scientist to Lead AI Innovation
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Why a Bank Needs a Chief Scientist to Lead AI Innovation

Capital One's Chief Scientist Prem Natarajan explains the bank's approach to AI research and innovation.

IEEE Spectrum
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Meta Whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams Sues Company Over Attempts to 'Silence' Her
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Meta Whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams Sues Company Over Attempts to 'Silence' Her

Former employee accuses Meta of 'coercive surveillance' and first amendment violation.

The Guardian Technology
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Microsoft Hikes Xbox Console Prices by $100 or More
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Microsoft Hikes Xbox Console Prices by $100 or More

Microsoft is raising Xbox console prices, with 512GB models increasing by $100 and 1TB models by $150.

The Verge
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
US Bans Polestar from Importing Cars with Chinese Links
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US Bans Polestar from Importing Cars with Chinese Links

The US Commerce Department denies Polestar authorization to sell cars in the US from model year 2027 due to Chinese ties.

Ars Technica
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Prime Day 3 is here: We hand-picked the 90+ best deals today and are tracking them live
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Prime Day 3 is here: We hand-picked the 90+ best deals today and are tracking them live

Amazon's Prime Day sale is now in its third day, and we found discounts of over 50% off across dozens of categories, including tech like laptops , TVs , SSDs , and far more -- some of which are new today.

ZDNet
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Repositioning retail for the AI era
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Repositioning retail for the AI era

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping retail, but not in the ways consumers might immediately notice.

MIT Technology Review
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices, blaming rising chip costs
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Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices, blaming rising chip costs

Apple is increasing the price of MacBooks and iPads worldwide due to rising memory and storage chip costs .

BBC Technology
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Apple Hikes Prices Across Product Lineup, Cites Memory Costs
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Apple Hikes Prices Across Product Lineup, Cites Memory Costs

Apple raises prices on Macs, iPads, and other products, citing rising memory costs.

Ars Technica
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Europe's heat wave strains power grid, IBM advances chip tech
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Europe's heat wave strains power grid, IBM advances chip tech

Europe's record heat wave stresses power grid as IBM makes chip breakthrough

MIT Technology Review
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Amazon commits $13B to expand AI and cloud infrastructure in India
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Amazon commits $13B to expand AI and cloud infrastructure in India

Amazon to invest $13 billion in India to expand AI and cloud footprint through 2030.

TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Meta Employees Raise Concerns Over Rapid AI Moderation Rollout
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Meta Employees Raise Concerns Over Rapid AI Moderation Rollout

Meta to replace half of human moderation requests with AI by 2025, aiming for 90 percent for certain content types.

The Decoder
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Best Prime Day Tech Deals: Up to $280 Off on Phones, Watches, and More
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Best Prime Day Tech Deals: Up to $280 Off on Phones, Watches, and More

Amazon's Prime Day tech deals offer discounts on tested gadgets, including Apple AirPods Pro 3, with up to $280 off.

Wired
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
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IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips

IBM's new sub-1 nm chip crams almost 100 billion transistors onto a surface the size of a fingernail IBM has unveiled a new chip design which it says could enable manufacturers to cram 100 billion transistors on a silic…

BBC Technology
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
IBM Achieves World's First Sub-1 Nanometer Chip Technology
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IBM Achieves World's First Sub-1 Nanometer Chip Technology

IBM's new chip architecture integrates nearly 100 billion transistors on a chip the size of a human fingernail.

Ars Technica
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
IBM says it can fit nearly 100 billion transistors on a chip - why the milestone matters
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IBM says it can fit nearly 100 billion transistors on a chip - why the milestone matters

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ZDNet
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
IBM unveils chip technology to extend Moore's Law
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IBM unveils chip technology to extend Moore's Law

IBM builds prototype chip with 100 billion transistors, doubling density of previous state-of-the-art tech.

MIT Technology Review
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Cellebrite's Russia ties under scrutiny after opposition politician's phone hacked
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Cellebrite's Russia ties under scrutiny after opposition politician's phone hacked

Cellebrite claimed to have cut ties with Russia, but its tech was used to hack a Russian opposition politician's phone.

TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
GTA 6: All You Need to Know About Rockstar's Blockbuster Game
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GTA 6: All You Need to Know About Rockstar's Blockbuster Game

GTA 6 will feature Jason and Lucia as playable characters

BBC Technology
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
China's SpaceSail challenges Elon Musk's Starlink with state-backed satellite internet project
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China's SpaceSail challenges Elon Musk's Starlink with state-backed satellite internet project

China's SpaceSail, with state backing, aims to rival Elon Musk's Starlink with a satellite internet project, already negotiating with dozens of countries.

The Guardian Technology
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Europe Pushes Back on US Chip War with China
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Europe Pushes Back on US Chip War with China

Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma meets with US officials to oppose the MATCH Act, a bill that would restrict Chinese chipmakers' access to Western semiconductor equipment.

TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Grand Theft Auto VI to cost $80, a new benchmark for AAA game pricing
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Grand Theft Auto VI to cost $80, a new benchmark for AAA game pricing

Grand Theft Auto VI will be priced at $80, surpassing the $70 standard for AAA games, with a digital-only release model.

Ars Technica
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
How to Opt Out of Google Search's AI Data Training Feature
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How to Opt Out of Google Search's AI Data Training Feature

Google's new Search Services History setting uses user data for AI training, but users can opt out.

Wired
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
Prime Day Apple Deals Offer Deep Discounts on AirPods, Apple Watch
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Prime Day Apple Deals Offer Deep Discounts on AirPods, Apple Watch

Amazon's Prime Day offers discounts on Apple products, including AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch Series 11.

The Verge
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
Global operation disrupts cybercrime 'assembly line' with AI-powered takedown
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Global operation disrupts cybercrime 'assembly line' with AI-powered takedown

Authorities and tech companies disrupt cybercrime 'assembly line' that collected millions of login credentials and stole over $47 million.

Ars Technica
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as SpaceX and Tesla stock drops
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Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as SpaceX and Tesla stock drops

Falling shares push tech mogul back down to billionaire ranks after SpaceX IPO made him world’s first trillionaire

The Guardian Technology
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read