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The digital ghost of oneself, a collection of pixels and data points, was once again cast adrift this week, exposed for all the world to see. Thousands of individuals seeking passage to the United Kingdom found their most intimate documents — their passports, their selfies, the v
YouTube will begin automatically labeling videos generated or substantially altered by artificial intelligence, marking a significant step towards greater transparency in digital media. This policy, effective immediately, represents a direct response to the increasing pervasivene
The Glassworm botnet, a sophisticated infrastructure used to compromise open-source software projects and target their developers, has been dismantled through a joint operation by CrowdStrike and Google TechCrunch. This takedown disrupts a potent supply chain attack vector that d
Valve has announced a substantial price increase for its Steam Deck OLED models, with the 512GB version now costing $789 and the 1TB model priced at $949. This significant adjustment, representing increases of over $200 for each variant, coincides with a critical improvement in s
Amidst a period of continuous platform evolution, two prominent technology companies have unveiled distinct, yet equally telling, product updates this week. Google has initiated a series of changes to its Google Health app, a direct response to a significant volume of user compla
The influence of advanced AI systems on political processes is becoming demonstrably apparent, as evidenced by the unexpected elevation of a local New York congressional candidate amidst a multi-million dollar regulatory dispute between leading AI developers. New York's 12th cong
A new benchmark reveals frontier AI models score below 50% on critical agentic enterprise IT tasks, exposing a significant gap between current AI capabilities and real-world business needs. This reality check arrives just as another development signals a shift toward localized AI
Sony has launched its annual Days of Play sale, offering consumers significant discounts of up to 50 percent off on PlayStation 5 games, along with savings on first-party hardware like headsets, DualSense controllers, and earbuds The Verge. This timely event, running through June
The United States government has granted Volvo a critical approval, allowing the automaker to bypass an impending ban on certain Chinese-connected car technologies for its 2027 model year vehicles Ars Technica. This development, occurring concurrently with Waymo's strategic expan
AI coding startup Cognition has closed a staggering $1 billion funding round, catapulting its pre-money valuation to an eye-watering $25 billion. This massive influx of capital underscores the intense — and often audacious — venture capital appetite for foundational AI technologi
Nvidia has officially retired its long-serving Windows XP-era Control Panel, migrating all its core features into the more contemporary Nvidia app. This significant shift, which comes after 20 years of dedicated service from the classic interface, aims to provide users with a str
The digital architecture meant to protect personal data is faltering, as a new report from DataGrail exposes a widespread, undisclosed transfer of user data to third-party AI models. The DataGrail Privacy and AI Trends Report 2026 reveals that 63.
Gamers looking to expand their PlayStation 5 experience can rejoice, as Sony has launched its annual Days of Play sale, offering discounts of up to 30 percent on DualSense wireless controllers and other accessories through June 10th The Verge. This initiative makes it easier for
Just when one might have harbored the deluded hope that Geralt of Rivia had finally found some semblance of peace, CD Projekt Red announced Songs of the Past, the third expansion for The Witcher 3. Slated for a 2027 launch, this means players will return to the Continent more tha
For many looking to enhance their digital adventures, Sony has initiated its annual 'Days of Play' sale, offering significant savings on PlayStation 5 hardware, including a notable discount of almost 30 percent off DualSense controllers The Verge. This welcomed event, running thr
Xreal has introduced its new 'xbx' smart glasses, priced at $299, designed to project screen content directly to the user's vision from connected devices such as phones, laptops, or gaming handhelds Wired. This development in the wearable display market arrives concurrently with
SOND, the AI-powered sleep technology startup, today exited stealth with a significant $7 million funding round, marking a strong entry into the competitive health tech landscape TechCrunch. This infusion of capital for a company led by Bose’s former head of sleep products unders
Hold onto your silicon hats, meatbags, because YouTube just performed a technological feat usually reserved for sentient toasters landing on the moon: they're going to automatically label AI-generated videos. That's right, the platform where deepfakes have been playing chess with
Trajectory's launch signals a critical inflection point in artificial intelligence development, promising AI systems that continuously learn and adapt from user interaction. This advancement is poised to accelerate enterprise AI adoption by addressing the crucial need for dynamic
Milan-based group travel startup WeRoad has successfully closed a $58 million Series C funding round, spearheaded by industry titan Airbnb, with intentions to initiate its significant expansion into the United States market beginning with Austin TechCrunch. This substantial inves