Ars Technica
A once-overlooked block of unicode that's invisible to humans is gaining ever wider use.
TechCrunch
It’s officially the Ternus era at Apple.   Tim Cook stepped down as CEO this week, handing the company to former hardware chief John Ternus, whose first memo promised a “huge launch next week” — timing that puts Apple’s next iPhone event on his desk before he’s even settled in. Cook isn’t going far, though: he’s staying on as Executive Chairman, focused on the kind of policy […]
Ars Technica
The Pentagon says the guidance is being updated after being online for one day.
TechCrunch
The company says no children under 13 can ride -- even with a parent. That's more restrictive than the Model Y SUVs it's using as robotaxis.
Ars Technica
"I think we can't get in trouble for that now. It's like 20 years ago."
Ars Technica
Every neuron and connection in the brain of a fly has been mapped—twice.
Ars Technica
Public-market scrutiny will intensify pressure on the Claude maker’s unusual attempt to balance profit and purpose.
TechCrunch
It's the latest failure of OpenAI's internal monitoring and security systems.
Ars Technica
Saying X is “formerly Twitter” in App Store lets Musk block use of Twitter name.
Ars Technica
"Let me be clear: America is not only welcome—we want you there."
Wired
The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab, which lacks a steering wheel and pedals, meets vehicle safety standards.
TechCrunch
U.S. CD revenue jumped 58.6% in the first half of 2026, reversing last year’s decline as interest in retro tech and physical media continues to grow.
Wired
While philosophers ponder AI consciousness, the models have ideas of their own.
NY Times Tech
Companies like AT&T are increasingly using cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over expensive ones from Anthropic and OpenAI.
TechCrunch
Krafton's planned investment in India is set to surpass $500 million with its latest commitment.
TechCrunch
Gemini Spark can edit and curate photo albums, create shared collections, turn photos into calendar events, and handle other Google Photos tasks for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
TechCrunch
Less than 24 hours left to apply to host a Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and make your mark in the Silicon Valley scene. Apply before the application closes tonight at midnight PT.
TechCrunch
A senator's letter confirms the U.S. military moved to prevent the tracking after foreign adversaries used location data to target troops.
Ars Technica
Two of Europe's leading launch startups announced new fundraising this week.
TechCrunch
The investigation was launched just a few hours after Tesla put the first production Cybercabs on the road in Austin.