Software & Apps
FCC plans ID mandate that could block anonymous use of prepaid burner phones
Privacy advocates and domestic violence groups say ID mandate is a big mistake.
Formula E reveals first calendar for GEN4 with lots of real race tracks
Brands Hatch, COTA, and Zandvoort will all hold an e-Prix in 2027.
Google starts lowering Play Store fees, making good on Epic Games settlement
A few additional markets will get the lower fees this year ahead of a global rollout in 2027.
Elon Musk denies Tesla’s Autopilot caused crash that killed grandmother
Tesla, accused of failing to fix design flaws, blames driver pressing accelerator.
Scientist publishes fresh doubts over Microsoft's quantum claims
The tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field.
Military branches restore flu shot requirement after virus swept through base
Branches received exceptions to Hegseth's policy that made the shot optional.
Slate Auto's truck builder goes live for its $25k electric pickup
From a bare-bones pickup to a loaded, wrapped SUV, here's what some Slates will cost.
November launch set for space shuttle Endeavour's towering display
"It is an incredible exhibit and incredible sight."
White House app auto-downloads to government phones, can't be uninstalled
“It’s shooting pure unadulterated propaganda into our veins,” says one worker.
GTA 6 will cost $80 - and physical edition will not contain a disc
Rockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game.
White House drastically shortens deadline for dropping quantum-vulnerable crypto
Order warns of national security risks if post-quantum cryptography isn't adopted in time.
US's climate.gov site, taken down by Trump, relaunched by nonprofit
Climate.us has now restored everything taken down by the government.
Police tout using drone to disarm incapacitated person in “nationwide first”
Promo video comes as more US police departments fly drones as first responders.
Oracle’s 21,000 layoffs help drive its debt-fueled AI investments
Oracle is spending billions on data center infrastructure to support AI.
Tech Life
We're at one of Europe's biggest tech events.
A curious crossover: The Toyota C-HR review
Although it's on the smaller side, this electric vehicle is not very chill.
ABC asks viewers to protest FCC attempt to "control who is allowed" on The View
"The FCC wants to control who is allowed on the show," ABC ad tells viewers.
Early land animals skipped the tadpole phase
Current amphibian development may not have been typical of early land vertebrates.
Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending
A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.
Trump may be mystery patient in odd case of 79yo getting experimental obesity drug
Public notice of a single "compassionate use" case is odd in every way.
Everyone pays the price as patent holders on seeds stifle innovation
The US is one of a handful of countries that allow patents on plant varieties.
Sony releases trailer for Taika Waititi's Klara and the Sun
Tonally, the trailer gives strong vibes akin to the director's 2016 feature Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
How to burst the AI bubble: Strike at its roots
Sci-fi author/tech journalist Cory Doctorow on his new book, The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI.
Steam Machine launches with £879 price tag as Valve cites component costs
Valve said the cost of its PC-console hybrid reflects a broader trend of component costs rising over time.