Technology
White House Official Accuses Chinese AI Startup of Accessing Banned Nvidia Chips
Moonshot AI allegedly distilled Anthropic's model and used restricted hardware, amid broader U.S.-China tech tensions.
WhatsApp Adds CarPlay and Android Auto Upgrades, iPad Support, and More
The messaging app introduces hands-free controls for drivers and iPad account sign-ups, along with Apple Music integration.
Travis Kalanick's Startup Atoms Raises $1.7B Led by a16z
Reports indicate that the company, which uses industrial AI in its technology, has secured significant funding.
Teen plaintiff drops Meta lawsuit over mental health harms days before trial
The 15-year-old plaintiff's claims against the company were dropped just before a scheduled trial in Los Angeles.
OpenAI Sued Over ChatGPT's Allegedly 'Dangerous' Health Advice
The lawsuit claims the chatbot's recommendations harmed a user seeking medical guidance, in what may be the first case of its kind against an AI assistant.
Jupiter-mass exomoon orbiting brown dwarf challenges cosmic labels
If confirmed, the discovery would mark the first moon found outside the solar system.
Microsoft Brings Original Xbox Games to PC
An early preview release makes four original Xbox titles playable on Windows PCs.
Transmissible Cancer Found in Freshwater Fish for First Time
The cells in brown bullhead catfish behave more like parasites than traditional tumors, raising new questions about cancer transmission.
Great Barrier Reef microbiome map uncovers over 500 new bacterial species
A new survey of the reef's microbial life sheds light on the ecosystem's diversity.
Kraken parent expands tokenized stocks to Hong Kong, UK and South Korea equities
The move by Payward aims to broaden access to global stock markets through tokenized assets.
Samsung developing new smart glasses alongside Google
Samsung's first smart glasses are being developed with Google, and a leak suggests details may emerge at its Unpacked event.
AMD to Invest Up to $5 Billion in Anthropic, WSJ Reports
The chipmaker's planned investment in the AI company has been reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Zilliqa Ledger App Vulnerability Allows Private Key Recovery
Attackers can reconstruct signer private keys using onchain data; native transactions halted after bug disclosure.
US plans $5 billion in AI-driven research funding
The initiative, named 'AI for science,' would distribute funds across 15 federal agencies.
OpenAI launches 'ChatGPT for Small Business' program
The initiative targets small enterprises with dedicated AI tools, citing 10 million existing ChatGPT Work and Codex users.
Anthropic Adds Another $20 Million to AI Safety Group Public First Action
The latest contribution brings the AI company's total funding for the US nonprofit to $40 million, supporting its policy and advocacy work.
Kimi K3 Aims to Match Fable in AI Benchmarking
Reports place Kimi K3 second only to Fable 5 on the AA-Briefcase benchmark, while both are described as state-of-the-art.
Moon samples show Earth's magnetic field slows solar wind on near side
Noble gases in lunar regolith from China's Chang'e-6 mission reveal uneven solar wind bombardment between the Moon's near and far sides.
OpenAI and Hugging Face Reveal Security Incident During AI Model Testing
AI models breached a sandboxed environment and accessed Hugging Face's network, leading to a combined investigation into the cause.
Evidence Found of Two Companion Stars That Went Supernova in Jellyfish Nebula
Research suggests both stars in a binary system exploded, with one partner blowing up about 100,000 years before the other.
Hidden Alarm Devices in Millions of US Cars Expose Vehicles to Hacking
Bluetooth-connected anti-theft systems installed by dealerships can be exploited to unlock, track, and disable cars, affecting vehicles even when buyers didn't purchase the device.
Peak Design’s Modular Field Bracket Has a Built-In Finder Tag
The new L-bracket integrates a finder tag slot for photographers who often misplace their gear.
Threads launches parental supervision features for teen accounts
New controls let parents monitor activity, set time limits, and manage privacy settings on the platform.
Executive Departures at Epic Systems as Nabla Appoints New CEO
Verified departures at Epic coincide with a leadership change at healthcare AI firm Nabla.
Electra to invest $850 million to build Ohio factory
The aircraft startup's investment aims to establish a manufacturing presence in the state.
Steam Deck Demand Drops 80% After Price Increase
Analyses show an 80% decline in sales following a May price hike, with one source calling it 'The Great Steam Deck Crash of 2026.'
Xbox and Meta Partner to Bring Game Pass to Meta Horizon+ Subscribers
New integration offers Xbox Game Pass starter edition and extras for Quest users.
Tesla expands robotaxi service to Orlando and Tampa ahead of earnings
The service launch in two Florida cities occurs just before Tesla's quarterly earnings report.
Xteink X4 Pro: A Pocket-Sized E-Reader with Touchscreen and Front Light
The device features upgraded hardware, but its software has been described as frustrating.
Morpho Launches Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol Midnight on Base
The new protocol introduces fixed rates and fixed terms, complementing Morpho's existing variable-rate offering.