Opinion Meta Cancels Kenyan Contract After Privacy Scandal Hits AI Glasses Footage Review
Meta cancels a Kenyan contract for reviewing sensitive AI glasses footage after reports revealed workers viewing users' private moments, highlighting privacy risks in AI training.
Opinion Tim Cook's Tariff Refund Gambit Keeps Apple in Washington's Good Graces
Tim Cook pledges to reinvest any Apple tariff refunds into U.S. innovation, a move that dodges political backlash while leveraging vague prior commitments for flexibility.
Reviews LG's 2026 Gram Laptop Lineup Launches at $1,150 Entry Point
LG's 2026 Gram laptop series launches today starting at $1,150, available directly from the company's website for portable computing needs.
Reviews Smartphone Mount Turns Steam Controller into Mobile Hybrid
A third-party mount enables attaching smartphones to the Steam Controller, promising hybrid gaming but limited by iOS and Android app support.
Reviews Canonical Hit by DDoS Attack from Iranian Group as Ubuntu 26 Launches
Canonical faces a sustained DDoS attack claimed by Iranian group 313 Team, disrupting the Ubuntu 26 release and highlighting vulnerabilities in open-source infrastructure.
Reviews Apple Quietly Drops Entry-Level Mac Mini, Bumping Base Price to $799
Apple has discontinued its entry-level Mac mini, raising the starting price to $799 with 512GB storage and potentially sidelining budget-conscious developers.
Reviews AI-Generated Works Barred from Oscar Contention
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences excludes AI-generated performances and screenplays from Oscar eligibility, amid growing AI use in Hollywood.
Science A New US Cell Network Targets Christian Users by Filtering Out Porn and Gender Content
A new US cell network for Christians launches next week, blocking porn and gender-related content at the carrier level, while AI experts tackle debugging challenges in large language models.
Science Companies Claim AI Sovereignty by Controlling Their Data
At MIT's EmTech AI conference, executives explore AI factories that enable companies to control their data for scalable, sovereign AI while ensuring reliable insights.
Science AI Exposes Cracks in Cybersecurity Foundations
A session at MIT Technology Review's EmTech AI conference warns that AI is expanding cyber threats and demands security rebuilt from the core, not added on later.
Science New Cambrian Fossils Rewrite Early Life's Timeline
Fossils from southern China at the Cambrian explosion's end include half new species, reshaping views on early life's diversification.
Science Musk Takes Stand in OpenAI Trial, Claims Deception and AI Doom
Elon Musk testified in the first week of his lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing leaders of deception while warning of AI's existential threats and admitting xAI's use of their techniques.
Business Magic: The Gathering's Reality Fracture Set Brings Back Jace Beleren to Reshape the Multiverse
Magic: The Gathering's Reality Fracture set returns planeswalker Jace Beleren to reshape the multiverse, promising a bold narrative shift for players and collectors.
Software Wizards of the Coast Unveils Vision and Mind Stone Cards for Marvel Crossover in Magic: The Gathering
Wizards of the Coast revealed The Vision and Mind Stone cards at Magic Con 2026, confirming more Marvel crossovers for Magic: The Gathering's June set.
Business New Streaming Hits Land on Major Platforms This Weekend
Crunchyroll launches Chainsaw Man season one, Netflix adds Swapped, and HBO Max features Wuthering Heights, refreshing streaming options for the weekend.
Business GameStop Reportedly Pursues eBay Acquisition in Bid to Revive Brick-and-Mortar Model
GameStop, grappling with retail decline, is reportedly in early talks to acquire eBay, potentially merging physical stores with online auctions for collectibles like Funko Pops.
Reviews Hasbro's Ultimate Grogu Animatronic Hits Preorder at $600
Hasbro's $600 Ultimate Grogu animatronic offers the most realistic life-size collectible of the Mandalorian's iconic character, available for preorder ahead of its 2027 release.
Software Conquering the King: Strategies for Saros's Toughest Boss Fight
The King serves as Saros's final boss, a challenging fight that requires dodging attacks and managing phases to secure victory.
Hardware Lego and Sega Team Up for a Buildable Sega Genesis Console Set
Lego and Sega announced a 479-piece building set recreating the Sega Genesis console, priced at $39.99 and launching June 1 for adult fans of 90s gaming nostalgia.
Business Netflix Pushes Back Greta Gerwig's Narnia Prequel to 2027
Netflix delays Greta Gerwig's The Magician's Nephew from November 2026 to February 2027 to allow for a longer theatrical run before streaming.
Software New Resident Evil Movie Borrows from the Series' Most Divisive Entry
The upcoming Resident Evil reboot film draws creature designs from the divisive Resident Evil 6, blending its elements with Resident Evil 4 for a fresh take on the horror franchise.