Designator

Android 17’s new foldable gaming mode could make flippy phones more fun

Android 17's new foldable gaming mode features a virtual gamepad with touch controls on half of the screen.

25 Jun3 min read

Wired

99 Prime Day Deals That Aren’t For Suckers, Up to 50% Off (2026)

Wired lists 99 Prime Day deals with up to 50 percent off on various products.

25 Jun44 min read

Wired

Venezuela’s Powerful Earthquakes Were a Rare ‘Seismic Doublet’

Venezuela experienced a rare seismic doublet with two earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude occurring 39 seconds apart.

25 Jun3 min read

YouTube updates Shorts to make it even more like TikTok

YouTube Shorts introduces new features like a "clear screen" mode, 2x playback speed, and a heart icon for likes, making the platform more similar to TikTok.

Bible as RAG Database

A new tool utilizes Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to enable thematic searching and cross-referencing within the Bible, treating its texts as a structured database.

Exploring the internal representations of Pangram 3.3.2

Pangram 3.3.2, an AI text detection model, differentiates between human and AI-generated documents by progressively separating their internal representations across its neural network layers.

25 Jun8 min read

9to5Google

Google opens the Play Store to external billing in the US, UK, and Europe next week

Google will open the Play Store to external payments in the US, UK, and Europe on June 30, reducing developer fees to 10% on the first $1 million in annual earnings.

Ending All Respiratory Infections

Intercept, a $500 million philanthropic initiative, aims to eliminate respiratory infections like colds and flu by funding broad-spectrum preventatives and air cleaning technologies.

Mixing Visual and Textual Code

Hybrid ClojureScript, a new programming language, allows developers to integrate visual interactive syntax directly into code, enabling a mix of textual and visual expression for domain-specific ideas.

LuaJIT 3.0 proposed syntax extensions

LuaJIT 3.0 proposes new syntax extensions to improve developer quality-of-life, drawing from proven concepts in other languages while maintaining backward compatibility and avoiding ambiguity.

25 Jun35 min read

Europe is pushing back on Washington’s chip war

Europe is pushing back on Washington's chip war over the MATCH Act.

25 Jun3 min read

The top tech Prime Day deals to shop on day two

Prime Day deals continue with discounts on tech products like headphones and smart home gadgets.

Blogging can just be stating the obvious

Blogging can involve stating the obvious, as writers often feel compelled to express thoughts that seem apparent to them but unaddressed by others.

24 Jun2 min read

Former Infosys chief has a new startup that wants to challenge the IT services world

Vishal Sikka's new startup, Hang Ten Systems, uses AI to challenge traditional IT services firms.

24 Jun4 min read

Elon suffers another day short of trillionaire status

Elon Musk's net worth fluctuates, currently falling short of trillionaire status as stock prices change.

24 Jun2 min read

9to5Google

Google Home Speaker vs. the mainstay Nest Mini: Is this a true upgrade?

Google Home Speaker offers improved smart home experience and Gemini capabilities over the Nest Mini.

24 Jun7 min read

Ars Technica

Hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games

Grand Theft Auto VI will cost $80, with an Ultimate Edition priced at $99, due to its high development budget and scope.

24 Jun3 min read

Cerebras stock plunges after earnings as CEO says margin outlook was misunderstood

Cerebras Systems' stock dropped nearly 20% after forecasting narrower gross margins despite better-than-expected earnings.

24 Jun2 min read

Zoox upgrades its robotaxi as it prepares for commercial service

Zoox upgraded its custom-built robotaxi with enhanced seating, a lighter interior palette, and improved external communication features, preparing for commercial service and volume production pending regulatory approval.

24 Jun4 min read

9to5Google

GM just ‘unlocked’ over 200 Android Automotive apps, including YouTube, for its Google built-in vehicles

General Motors is expanding its Google built-in vehicles with over 200 new Android Automotive apps, including YouTube and other streaming services, accessible on both front and rear displays.

24 Jun6 min read

This new tracking label could help solve cargo theft

Samsara introduces a disposable, business-card-sized tracking label utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy and its existing device network to provide real-time location data for cargo, aiming to reduce theft and improve logistics.

24 Jun5 min read

Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi is getting a refresh

Zoox, Amazon's autonomous vehicle company, updated its purpose-built robotaxi with a brighter interior, enhanced seating, and improved cupholders, based on rider feedback to boost comfort.

24 Jun4 min read

8BitDo’s all-button controller gets a screen upgrade for customizations without an app

8BitDo's new Arcade Controller Pro features a built-in screen for on-device customization, eliminating the need for an app to remap buttons or adjust settings.

24 Jun3 min read

Ars Technica