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As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026

Alternative browsers challenge Chrome and Safari with AI-powered and privacy-focused options emerging.

Naphtha Shortages Having a Growing Impact in Japan

Naphtha shortages, exacerbated by the Iran war, are forcing Japanese manufacturers like snack maker Calbee to adopt black-and-white packaging and impacting a wide range of industries.

30 May3 min read

Founders seize on Indian court ruling to revive criticism of Google’s ad business

An Indian court ruled Google liable for trademark infringement by allowing competitors to use brand names as ad keywords, reigniting criticism from founders about the company's ad business.

WH proposes rules giving political appointees final approval on research grants

The White House proposes new rules granting political appointees final approval over federal research grants, shifting authority from expert review committees to align funding with presidential priorities.

30 May5 min read

I went to the so-called ‘steroid Olympics,’ to understand why Silicon Valley is obsessed with peptides

The Enhanced Games, an athletic competition where participants openly use performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision, is attracting Silicon Valley investment and challenging traditional sports ethics.

What Is a Dickover?

The term "dickover" describes a modal panel or popover that deliberately obstructs website content, forcing users into unwanted interactions like accepting cookies or subscribing to newsletters.

29 May6 min read

The Verge

Nvidia, Microsoft, and Arm are all teasing Nvidia’s new N1X laptop processors

Nvidia, Microsoft, and Arm are openly teasing Nvidia's new Arm-powered N1X laptop processors ahead of a rumored announcement at Computex, signaling increased competition in the Windows on Arm market.

29 May3 min read

Ars Technica

Proposed new US funding rules: We can cancel any grant at any time

Proposed US funding rules allow federal agencies to cancel grants at any time, citing vague national interest concerns.

MCP is dead?

MCP consumes significant context window space with tool definitions alone taking up 10.5% of the context window.

29 May10 min read

Wired

24 Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dads (2026)

Wired lists 24 gift ideas for Father's Day, including unique items like a high-end squirt gun and a premium hibachi grill.

29 May15 min read

SpaceX awarded $6.45B in Space Force contracts ahead of IPO

SpaceX receives $6.45 billion in Space Force contracts for satellite and communications projects.

29 May2 min read

Coders are refusing to work without AI — and that could come back to bite them

Developers now refuse to work without AI coding tools, despite warnings that AI may not produce better code.

The Verge

SpaceX gets $4 billion contract to build missile-tracking ‘Golden Dome’ satellites

SpaceX receives a $4 billion contract to build missile-tracking satellites for the US Space Force.

Ars Technica

Kenyan court blocks Trump admin from dumping Ebola-exposed Americans there

A Kenyan court blocked the Trump administration's plan to send Ebola-exposed Americans to Kenya for quarantine and treatment.

Wired

Amazon Is Making an AI-Animated ‘Good Advice Cupcake’ TV Show. Its Original Creator Is Furious

Amazon is developing an AI-animated TV show based on Loryn Brantz's character The Good Advice Cupcake without her consent.

29 May5 min read

Wired

The White House’s Aliens.gov Site Brags That ICE Arrested More Than 700 US Citizens

The White House's Aliens.gov site claims ICE arrested over 700 US citizens and nearly half a million people in 12,000 cities and towns.

Ars Technica

The most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in Florida

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test in Florida, causing extensive damage to the launch site and impacting NASA's Artemis Program.

29 May5 min read

9to5Google

Google adjusts Gemini’s new usage limits in response to complaints

Google adjusted Gemini's new compute-based usage limits in response to user complaints, capping complex prompts and offering free 3.1 Flash-Lite prompts.

29 May3 min read

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during testing in Florida

Blue Origin's New Glenn mega-rocket exploded during a static fire test in Cape Canaveral, Florida, marking the company's worst failure and likely pausing its launch program.

Blue Origin's New Glenn blows up during static fire test

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced an explosion during a static fire test, indicating a significant setback in its development and testing phase.

29 May