In major privacy win, Supreme Court rules geofence warrants are protected by privacy rights
The Supreme Court's decision to limit geofence warrants is a win for privacy advocates, who called their use unconstitutional but sought an outright ban.
45 minutes ago
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In major privacy win, Supreme Court rules geofence warrants are protected by privacy rights
Engadget
Half of social media child safety features don't work, report claims
A new report found half of social media safety features intended to keep children safe online do not work as claimed.
46 minutes ago
Engadget
Half of social media child safety features don't work, report claims
WIRED
Usernames Are Coming to WhatsApp Soon. Here's How to Reserve Yours
Even if you only use WhatsApp sometimes, you might want to snag your username now to stop giving out your phone number.
50 minutes ago
WIRED
Usernames Are Coming to WhatsApp Soon. Here's How to Reserve Yours
TechCrunch
WhatsApp now lets you reserve usernames
WhatsApp username can be between 3 to 35 characters length
50 minutes ago
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WhatsApp now lets you reserve usernames
Engadget
WhatsApp introduces usernames so you can chat without phone numbers
WhatsApp is launching usernames later this year, but you can reserve yours starting this week.
50 minutes ago
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WhatsApp introduces usernames so you can chat without phone numbers
Ars Technica
Wildwood featurette lifts the veil on building its stop-motion world
Director Travis Knight is also the creative mind behind 2016's Oscar-nominated Kubo and the Two Strings.
1 hour ago
Ars Technica
Wildwood featurette lifts the veil on building its stop-motion world
Ars Technica
In a bold move, Rocket Lab acquires Iridium Communications
"We believe this will be one of the most transformative deals in the space industry."
1 hour ago
Ars Technica
In a bold move, Rocket Lab acquires Iridium Communications
Engadget
Don't like Gemini? Here's how to roll back to Google Assistant on your Android phone
Want to go back to your ex... AI assistant? We don't blame you. Take these steps to get Google Assistant back after your fling with Gemini.
1 hour ago
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Don't like Gemini? Here's how to roll back to Google Assistant on your Android phone
Ars Technica
Think tank games out how to respond to disaster scenarios in space warfare
"Where does the threshold live that an action necessitates some proportional reaction?"
1 hour ago
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Think tank games out how to respond to disaster scenarios in space warfare
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Robot hand company settles Tesla trade secret suit and announces $11M raise
The startup, Proception, is taking a unique approach to collecting training data to tackle one of the hardest problems in robotics: hands.
2 hours ago
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Robot hand company settles Tesla trade secret suit and announces $11M raise
Engadget
Should you still worry about OLED burn-In in 2026?
Burn-in is often overblown, but understanding the phenomenon is still important.
3 hours ago
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Should you still worry about OLED burn-In in 2026?
TechCrunch
Pocket raises $11M in bet on rising demand for AI note-taking devices
Pocket sells a $129 credit card-shaped puck, which sticks to the back of your phone, and promises unlimited recordings, transcriptions, and to-do items.
3 hours ago
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Pocket raises $11M in bet on rising demand for AI note-taking devices
TechCrunch
Flipper Device's new Busy Bar is a customizable display for productivity
Flipper Device's new Busy Bar will retail for $249.
3 hours ago
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Flipper Device's new Busy Bar is a customizable display for productivity
WIRED
The Busy Bar Is a Gadget to Get People to Leave You Alone
Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span.
3 hours ago
WIRED
The Busy Bar Is a Gadget to Get People to Leave You Alone
Engadget
Rocket Lab buys satellite company Iridium to go up against Starlink and Amazon's Leo
Rocket Lab will own satellites connecting the most remote corners of the Earth.
4 hours ago
Engadget
Rocket Lab buys satellite company Iridium to go up against Starlink and Amazon's Leo
Engadget
Oura Ring 5 review: Size is everything
Oura took its class-leading smart ring, made it 40 percent smaller and made the battery last longer.
4 hours ago
Engadget
Oura Ring 5 review: Size is everything
WIRED
Yeasound RIC800 Hearing Aids Review: Good Audio, Glitchy App
With AI-powered noise reduction, an automatic speech-focusing system, and a simple, effective hearing test, it’s a shame these aids don't come with a better app.
6 hours ago
WIRED
Yeasound RIC800 Hearing Aids Review: Good Audio, Glitchy App
Ars Technica
NASA's X-59 "frankenjet" tests supersonic flight without the sonic boom
NASA’s quiet supersonic flight tests could eventually go on a national tour.
6 hours ago
Ars Technica
NASA's X-59 "frankenjet" tests supersonic flight without the sonic boom
WIRED
The Anti-Data-Center Movement Is Reshaping Michigan Politics
Climate activist Will Lawrence cofounded the Sunrise Movement. Now, he has shifted his focus in his attempt to compete for a swing-district seat by calling for a data center moratorium.
6 hours ago
WIRED
The Anti-Data-Center Movement Is Reshaping Michigan Politics
WIRED
Everyone’s Mad at the World Cup’s New ‘Hydration Breaks’—Except Mr. Moneybags Over Here
FIFA says hydration breaks protect players from heat. They also create new annoying commercial breaks—and fans are calling foul.
6 hours ago
WIRED
Everyone’s Mad at the World Cup’s New ‘Hydration Breaks’—Except Mr. Moneybags Over Here
WIRED
Top Google Security Staff Warn Search Data Could Be Hacked if EU Rules Change
Europe’s pro-competition proposals could see Google Search and Android systems opened up. The company claims there are serious privacy flaws.
6 hours ago
WIRED
Top Google Security Staff Warn Search Data Could Be Hacked if EU Rules Change
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California law targeting loud streaming ads takes effect on July 1
Streaming ads might be getting a lot quieter.
19 hours ago
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California law targeting loud streaming ads takes effect on July 1
Ars Technica
Why did this journal retract two 1940s papers by Max Planck?
Clicking on the links now reveals blank pages and empty PDFs. "Intellectually, it’s not acceptable.”
22 hours ago
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Why did this journal retract two 1940s papers by Max Planck?
Ars Technica
Apple and Audi alumni have made a luxe EV based on the moon buggy
The Amble One is a street-legal $25,000 electric buggy designed for luxury resorts.
2 days ago
Ars Technica
Apple and Audi alumni have made a luxe EV based on the moon buggy