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Congress just gave DHS another $70 billion

Congress approved a $70 billion funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security over three years.

9 Jun4 min read

The App Store is going to add subscription bundles soon

Apple will introduce subscription bundles for iPhone apps later this year.

If Claude Fable stops helping you, you'll never know

Anthropic's Claude Fable model now limits its effectiveness for requests targeting frontier AI development without notifying users.

9 Jun2 min read

Starlink charges $10 monthly hardware fee in move away from one-time purchases

Starlink now charges a $10 monthly hardware rental fee, shifting away from one-time purchases.

Apple says it may remove apps from the App Store if they don’t attract users

Apple announced new App Store guidelines, stating it may remove apps in saturated categories like dating or flashlight apps if they are not updated, improved, or attracting customers.

YouTube replaces the ‘like’ button with a heart in Shorts for some with ‘dislike’ removed

YouTube is testing a new feedback system for Shorts, replacing the "like" button with a heart icon and, for some users, removing the "dislike" button entirely.

A single errant character in the Linux kernel allows attacker to gain root

A single errant character in the Linux kernel's nf_tables subsystem created a use-after-free vulnerability, allowing an unprivileged user to escalate system rights to root.

9 Jun2 min read

First Google TV Streamer update of 2026 rolling out

Google TV Streamer devices are receiving their first system update of 2026, which focuses on performance improvements and bug fixes for a smoother user experience.

9 Jun1 min read

iOS 27 features we didn’t see on stage

iOS 27 introduces full-screen home screen widgets, customizable volume levels, enhanced copy-paste functionality, and a redesigned Weather app, among other minor feature updates.

Square Enix announces Kingdom Hearts 4

Square Enix officially announced Kingdom Hearts IV, the next installment in the popular series, which will launch on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, and PC, though no release date was provided.

Can LLMs Beat Classical Hyperparameter Optimization Algorithms?

A study comparing LLM-based hyperparameter optimization with classical algorithms found that a hybrid approach, Centaur, combining CMA-ES with an LLM, achieved the best results.

Meta will use your activity on other websites to personalize your feeds

Meta will expand its use of off-platform activity, such as online purchases and games played, to personalize content across Facebook and Instagram feeds globally, excluding some regions.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is getting a remake for the Switch 2

Nintendo is remaking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2 console.

Apple brings streaming-style subscription bundles to the App Store

Apple introduces subscription bundles to the App Store, allowing developers to partner and offer multiple apps at a lower price.

9 Jun4 min read

Microsoft AI chief walks back comments about AI taking over white-collar work

Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman walks back comments about AI taking over white-collar work.

9 Jun4 min read

Apple’s App Store rolls out personalized recommendations

Apple's App Store introduces personalized recommendations based on users' interests and behavior.

Moto Tag and Moto Tag 2 are both discounted right now, starting at $20

Moto Tag and Moto Tag 2 trackers are on sale, starting at $20.

Gold isn’t inert, it just has bodyguards protecting it

Gold's inertness is due to its surface structure, not inherent atomic properties, with individual atoms forming oxidation-proof structures.

9 Jun5 min read

Apple’s AI promises are finally, almost, sort of, here

Apple is introducing a new Siri AI, a virtual assistant that ties together Apple devices with multimodal features and on-device data processing.

9 Jun8 min read

Why Apple’s slow-and-steady AI bet is starting to look pretty smart

Apple's new Siri AI, integrating Google Gemini, positions the company as a user-centric AI provider, aiming to enhance device utility and challenge competitors' app-based distribution advantages.

We Think the SpaceX IPO Is Overvalued

Morningstar analysts believe SpaceX's IPO is overvalued at $135 per share, estimating a fair value of $63, even with optimistic assumptions about Starship and in-space data centers.

9 Jun7 min read

FCC lifts looming deadline for Amazon Leo satellite broadband constellation

The FCC waived Amazon's deadline to launch half its satellite broadband constellation, promoting competition with Starlink and acknowledging Amazon's significant investment and launch vehicle delays.

9 Jun6 min read

Mercor’s Brendan Foody calls out Sequoia over ‘dual-pricing’ valuation tricks

Brendan Foody of Mercor accused Sequoia of using "dual-pricing" valuation tricks, where the firm invests at a lower valuation while publicly announcing a much higher "headline" valuation.

9 Jun5 min read

What’s new in Android’s June 2026 Google System Updates [U]

Android's June 2026 Google System Updates introduce Find Hub for device location, enhanced Play Protect security, and an "Ask Play" AI search button in the Play Store.