Tuesday, June 23, 2026
A new macOS ClickFix campaign is using Terminal commands to silently download, mount, and launch info-stealing malware from malicious disk image (DMG) files. [...]
Although it's on the smaller side, this electric vehicle is not very chill.
The experimental app, internally called “Arena,” would be independent of Facebook and Instagram. It could compete for attention with Polymarket and Kalshi, the biggest prediction markets.
SpaceX's wild ride is just getting started Reuters
"The FCC wants to control who is allowed on the show," ABC ad tells viewers.
Current amphibian development may not have been typical of early land vertebrates.
“I think if you have a creative voice in writing or design, you put yourself out there and you take a risk — this is a good time to do that,” said the Figma chief executive Dylan Field.
Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six World Cup finals Reuters
Alibaba sues US Department of Defense for branding it a 'Chinese military company' Reuters
Digital euro clears key hurdle as EU seeks to break free from U.S. credit cards Reuters
Trump administration can expand fast-track deportation process, US appeals court rules Reuters
EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for first time Reuters
US consumers favor homebuying over renting for first time since 2023, BofA study shows Reuters
Public notice of a single "compassionate use" case is odd in every way.
Two men pleaded guilty in the United Kingdom this week to criminal charges stemming from an August 2024 cyberattack that crippled Transport for London, the entity responsible for the public transport network in the Greater London area. The duo were key members of a prolific cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider, and their guilty pleas came on the first day of what was expected to be a six-week trial.
The car’s driver-assistance system was in use when the crash killed a woman on Friday, the police said.
Attackers can now weaponize newly disclosed vulnerabilities far faster than most organizations can patch them. Picus Security explains how security teams can validate exploitability before a public exploit even exists. [...]
The US is one of a handful of countries that allow patents on plant varieties.
LastPass announced that hackers accessed customer data from its Salesforce environment after stealing the company's OAuth tokens in the Klue supply chain attack earlier this month. [...]
Tonally, the trailer gives strong vibes akin to the director's 2016 feature Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
SocGholish uses traffic distribution systems (TDSs) to provide initial access into victims' networks for cybercrime groups such as the notorious Evil Corp.
The threat actors engineered a Golang-based sniffer to target 430,000 FortiGate firewalls and identify 110 million credentials in the ongoing global campaign.
Phishing, BEC, and account takeover attacks continue to overwhelm security teams with alerts and investigations. This webinar explores how behavioral AI can help automate detection and response workflows, reducing alert fatigue and improving operational efficiency. [...]
Sci-fi author/tech journalist Cory Doctorow on his new book, The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI.
A supercomputer in Shenzhen was declared the world’s fastest. It uses only standard microprocessors and not the special-purpose chips called graphics processing units.
The purpose of Starfall is to support the "transport and delivery of goods through space."
As tech giants rush to build infrastructure, some residents who live near data centers say a constant low-frequency vibration is ruining their health and homes.
An ongoing malware campaign is targeting WhatsApp users in multiple countries with deceptive messages that push VBScript files, leading to remote system access. [...]
iPhone 18 Pro is still a few months away from launching, but out of the rumored new features so far, there are three upgrades I’m especially excited about.
Samsung has announced a new UFS 5.0 storage solution that’s twice as fast as existing options, and coming to future “flagship smartphones.”
Grab a new soldiering iron or accessories during this Amazon Prime Day sales week, with the best recommendations included here.
The trillionaire insists that no one has died from the destruction of USAID.
Yesterday Apple released beta 2 for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and more—but watchOS was absent. Now today, watchOS 27 developer beta 2 has arrived to complete the lineup.
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Windows 11 needs to get more efficient if we're supposed to go back to 8GB of RAM.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Tim Burton sci-fi comedy, a brand new 4K is on the way.
The company is rolling out its new age-verification requirement for the popular chatbot, but it likely won't help get Fable 5 back online.
Following the rollout two weeks ago, Google has shared what’s new in the latest Google TV Streamer update.
The 2026 Amazon Prime Day sale is rolling now, but so is this afternoon’s lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready. Highlights include The Last Game, Friend of a Slime: Survivors, Cytus II, Bloons TD 6, Paths & Danger, True Skate, Undergrave -Tactical Roguelike, Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition, Evoland 2, and more. Just be sure to check out the Prime Day Google Pixel 10 deals live at up to $400 off, alongside the Pixel 10a at new all-time low from $424, Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra at up to $350 off, and the Prime Day TCL NXTPAPER Android tablet deals starting at $140. The apps await below.
The tiny Android tablet market is getting its second wave, with the Redmagic Astra sequel officially set to launch next week.
No sign of Claude Fable 5’s return yet, though Anthropic does have a new Claude feature launching today. Claude Tag is “a new way for teams to work with Claude,” per Anthropic.
Beeper, the app that famously figured out a back way into iMessage for Android, is still around and now rolling out a slew of new updates including support for Line messages.
Here are the best gaming laptop deals during Amazon Prime Day 2026. We're constantly updating this list with the best deals still available across all of the major retailers.
Android 17 touch recognition issues persist, as Pixel users report another bug affecting touchscreen input while a video is playing.
Netflix's new horror game uses your smartphone to control stars Zoë Kravitz's hands.
Just when you thought the woods were safe again, Dylan Clark's new take on the horror franchise will arrive September 24, 2027.
Google is introducing deeper integration between Google Wallet and Chrome Autofill to further streamline the experience of filling out forms on the web, like flight check-ins or parking payments.
As Amazon's Prime Day gets started, now's your chance to snag some awesome deals on CPU coolers. We have singled out options from across the board, highlighting the best offers at each price point. Arctic's Liquid Freezer III Pro is the stand-out deal at the moment, but you can't go wrong with any other option either.
There are a ton of reasons why a smartwatch can be useful, but one option that’s proven very handy is the ability to pair your earbuds directly to your watch and use music apps while exercising, no phone needed. YouTube Music for Apple Watch seems to finally be ready for that functionality, as new code findings suggest support is right around the corner.
While the Google TV Streamer isn’t the outright best Android TV box on the market, it is a highly capable set-top box. If you’ve been on the fence about picking one up, Amazon’s Prime Day week sale makes the Google TV Streamer an absolute steal.
Masayoshi Son says the AI race will be decided on Earth.
Apple Watch is playing a role in improving the lives of professional surfers. A new video from Apple shows how World Surf League athletes are using Apple Watch to “stay informed and in control on the Championship Tour.”
Upgrade your Nintendo Switch 2 with these essential accessories.
Astronomers have uncovered the chemical profile of a very pink planet, potentially solving a decade-old mystery about its faint appearance.
The Creality 3D Printer Tool Kit is on sale at 15% of for Prime Day 2026. This brings the price down to $25.49, helping you save some cash if you want to complete your 3D printing setup.
Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon) and Abubakar Salim (Alyn of Hull) talk about fathers, sons, and fighting the Battle of the Gullet.
Samsung's 4TB 9100 Pro PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD is on sale for a remarkable price, bringing its $1,360 MSRP down to just $460.
The Gigabyte Gaming OC GeForce RTX 5080 pairs factory overclocking, triple-fan cooling, and support for DLSS 4.5 with a $250 discount, bringing one of Nvidia's fastest gaming GPUs closer to its intended price point.
SCUF has slashed the prices of the Envision and Valor Pro controllers by up to 26% for this Prime Day.
The 2026 Amazon Prime Day is officially on, with loads of new all-time lows on Apple gear. Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the official Prime Day AirPods deals with $150 off new AirPods Max 2, $70 off AirPods Pro 3, and more, alongside Prime Day Apple Watch deals from $199 – Series 11 and Ultra 3 at $150 off. We also have iPhone 17 Pro hitting new all-time lows with official Prime Day discounts at up to $365 off (Amazon Renewed Premium), the 2026 AirTag 2 hitting all-time low pricing, and a super rare discount on the official black Apple Magic Mouse. Head below for a closer look.
AirPods Max 2 are currently just $399 on Amazon (down from $549), and new features coming in iOS 27 make it an especially great time to consider an upgrade.
Human annotators in Brazil, Cambodia, and the Philippines are tracking every movement in the football tournament for teams, broadcasters, and the betting industry.
Trump oversaw a renovation of the iconic pool, situated between the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, as part of his broader effort to renovate Washington, D.C.
The case against the defendants involved a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center in which a police officer was wounded.
Agriculture Department's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices excluding whites are "unconstitutional," according to DOJ
The Secretary of State also said that neither the U.S. nor its regional partners would agree to a toll regime for the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump is scheduled to speak at a Mack Trucks facility
Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has sought to implement mass deportations of as many as 22 million illegal aliens in the country.
Apple's newest AirPods Pro are at a record low price during Amazon's Prime Day sale.
It comes with long battery life, Fitbit-powered health tracking, and built-in Gemini.
When you're shopping for deals on fitness gear, prioritize versatility and space efficiency.
This Prime Day deal features an Alexa smart display with strong speakers for over 30% off.
They feature ear hooks, IPX7 waterproofing, ANC, and a bass-heavy sound signature.
From tech to kitchen supplies to tools, the deals are coming fast and furious.
The Galaxy Buds 3 FE combines ANC, AI-enhanced calls, and up to eight hours of battery life—and they're on sale for this early Prime Day deal.
The latest mid-tier Apple Watch is at its lowest price ever for Prime Day.
Freestanding, 30-inch electric ranges (also called stoves) are the unsung heroes of the American kitchen. They’re affordable, safe, and efficient, with versatile (and increasingly powerful) cooktops and the most consistent ovens. They’re also a lot more sophisticated than they used to be. Our top pick is the GE GRF600AV. This range offers a basic convection…
Meta has launched its first smart glasses without Ray-Ban branding. Starting at $299, they're cheaper than the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 while retaining EssilorLuxottica as a design and manufacturing partner. The Verge reports: As far as style and specs, the Meta Glasses aren't that different from Ray-Bans. The internal specs are the same as the recently released Ray-Ban Meta Optics Styles, with slightly longer battery life. The Adventurer models have thinner rims, while the Fury models hew a bit closer to the Meta Ray-Ban Display with a bolder, chunkier frame. You could describe the Adventurer as square, and the Fury as even more square. The Kylie glasses sport a more unique design with a distinct Y2K flavor that I'm told is meant to be worn lower on your nose. [...] While playing around with the Meta Glasses, it was hard not to notice that the camera appears smaller than in previous Ray-Ban glasses. Technically, Himel tells me, that's not new to these Meta Glasses. It was actually introduced back in March with the prescription-optimized Optics Styles. [...] Meta is quadrupling down on AI. The new Meta Glasses will all launch with Muse Spark, the first model out of Meta's Superintelligence Labs. (It'll also be arriving on older Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses in the US and Canada via a software update.) Supposedly, that means more helpful glasses. At my hands-on, I was told that Meta AI would now be less stiff. I'd be able to talk to it more naturally and get smarter responses. The AI now supports 14 more languages, including Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, Hindi, and Korean. Pedestrian turn-by-turn navigation is also coming to Meta's displayless glasses. Later this month, there'll be a new "dynamic photo" feature that automatically takes multiple frames and then recommends the best one. Read more of this story at Slashdot.
From all our years writing about Lego sets for kids, we know that there’s no single one that every kid will love. For Lego newbies, however, we recommend starting with a themed set that matches a child’s existing interests, whether that’s dinosaurs, flowers, or their favorite movie or video game. A themed set provides instructions…
While the Linux 7.2 merge window doesn't wrap up until this weekend as the feature cut-off for new material, I have already begun some early benchmarks of the code currently staged for this next version of the Linux kernel. Linux 7.2 already was looking quite exciting with cache aware scheduling and other exciting new features while an unexpected surprise in my early testing this week was seeing some local network/socket performance improvements...
I want to make it perfectly clear, here at the top, that I do in fact have friends. Tabletop gaming is — generally speaking — a group hobby. Games are fantastic at facilitating interesting and exciting interactions between people, even strangers. It’s why I fell in love with them and why I continue to play…
A gimbal can help you record less shaky, smoother, more professional-looking videos. It does this by mechanically stabilizing your phone to counter the jerky movements that commonly accompany walking, running, hiking, or other adventurous activities. Using advanced apps, phone gimbals can automatically track — as in keep in sight of the camera — people, pets,…
Everything seems to be getting more expensive in 2026. Tech certainly is, as shortages stemming from AI cause the prices of laptops, smartphones, and storage devices to rise. These are the best sales we’ve seen on our consumer tech picks this Prime Day. All of the things listed here have been rigorously tested by Wirecutter’s…
Oracle cut roughly 21,000 jobs over the past year as it reorganized around AI and ramps up spending on data centers for customers such as OpenAI and Meta. The restructuring cost the company about $1.8 billion and, while Oracle says AI deployment may drive further reductions, it also warns the cuts could create skills shortages and hurt productivity. The BBC reports: The software and cloud computing firm says it had around 141,000 full-time employees as of May 31, 2026, down from about 162,000 workers at the same time last year. The "deployment of AI technologies across our operations have resulted, and may continue to result, in reductions to our workforce," the report says. The cuts, which amount to about 13% of Oracle's workforce, are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on building AI infrastructure like data centers. Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Choosing the right mattress is one of the most important steps in getting a restful night’s sleep. It’s also one of the most challenging, because a perfect match is highly individual. And you might not know exactly which type of mattress is right for you. We’ve dedicated hundreds of hours to interviewing experts, trying mattresses…
At Wirecutter, our core job is to recommend products that offer great value. We think about how much stuff costs all the time — especially in comparison with how well those things perform. That also means we don’t shy away from recommending expensive items when they’re really and truly worth it. But at the end…
Over the years while working at Red Hat, Hans de Goede was known for driving many wonderful Linux laptop improvements benefiting AMD/Intel x86_64 hardware. Hans left Red Hat last year and ended up joining Qualcomm to advance their open-source/Linux support. Today he is out with a significant new patch series for consideration that has the potential of significantly improving the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series laptop Linux support and also important indicators for better Snapdragon laptop support on Linux moving forward...
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Britain is considering forcing social media companies to prioritize what the government called trusted news sources as part of its broader push to tighten regulation of the sector. The culture department said on Monday it was considering requiring platforms such as Meta's Facebook, Alphabet-owned YouTube and TikTok to make content from public service media -- including the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 -- and other trusted news providers easier to find in users' feeds and searches. Boosting the visibility of regulated news providers could help tackle misinformation, particularly during crises, the government said. However, any move to influence how platforms rank content is likely to face scrutiny from the social media firms, which say such rules could override user choice and disadvantage other creators. The proposals form part of a broader overhaul of Britain's public service media system to help broadcasters compete with streaming platforms and shifting viewing habits. Ministers are also considering widening public service media status to include online-only providers, extending free-to-air protections for major sporting events to on-demand viewing, and consulting on a shift to internet-based TV from 2034 or 2044. "It is vital that we make sure that people have better access to trusted and accurate news and that our regulated public service media is seen and heard in the fierce battle against mis- and disinformation," culture minister Lisa Nandy said in a statement. The move follows the UK's recently-announced ban on social media use for those under 16. Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Apple devices have long had the reputation of being expensive. But in a year when most gadgets are getting pricier due to the rising cost of hardware components, some Apple products are starting to seem downright affordable. Although we recommend them at full price, we also know that Prime Day is a rare time to…
For those that happen to still be running a 22+ year old Apple Power Mac such as those from 2004 with an IBM PowerPC processor and ATI Radeon 9600 XT or 9800 XT graphics, there are open-source driver improvements for Linux still happening in 2026 to benefit this vintage hardware...
The EROFS open-source read-only file-system has some nice enhancements in place for the
While the Fwupd 2.1 series is the latest stable channel for this open-source firmware updating solution, Fwupd 2.0.21 was released today to backport fixes for more than 250 potential security issues recently uncovered in the codebase...
Canada has unveiled a national strategy to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors over the next 15 years as it seeks to double electricity-grid capacity by 2050. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson called it a plan for a "new civilian nuclear renaissance." "If our goal is to double our grid and build a low-carbon economy in less than 25 years, there is no credible plan to do that without nuclear energy and the clean, reliable baseload power it provides," Hodgson said. "There is no credible plan for Canada to become an energy superpower if we choose not to build upon one of the strongest energy advantages we have." CBC News reports: The strategy calls for construction to start on two new large-scale reactors by 2035, for five more to be planned or under development by 2040 and for at least one reactor to be under construction outside Ontario by 2035. It also calls for a Canadian-made microreactor to be finalized by 2035 and deployed to a remote community by the late 2030s. [...] Right now, Canada has four nuclear power plants -- three in Ontario and one in New Brunswick -- which generate about 15 per cent of Canada's electricity. A new proposed facility at the existing nuclear plant in Darlington, Ont., would see the first small modular reactor in the G7, capable of producing up to 300 megawatts per unit. Saskatchewan is also looking at the potential to bring small nuclear reactors online by the mid 2030s. The energy deal between Ottawa and Alberta also committed to collaborating on developing a strategy to build a nuclear power plant. Officials from Natural Resources Canada told reporters in a background briefing that construction of the reactors outlined in the new national strategy could cost more than $100 billion. The strategy does not say how Canada would pay for them, though an official pointed to the Canadian Infrastructure Bank and the Canada Growth Fund as possible funding sources. Hodgson said the strategy would double the 90,000 jobs in Canada's nuclear sector "over the coming decades." The plan also looks to expand sales of Candu reactors to new export markets. It says the government wants to break into at least four new international markets by 2040 and "engage six to 10 new nuclear entrant markets over a 15-year horizon, cementing Canada as their partner of choice." Thirty Candu reactors currently operate around the world, including in South Korea, China, India, Argentina, Pakistan and Romania, and there are plans to build two more. [...] "Reactor exports are not transactional. They establish multi-decade partnerships, creating durable geopolitical and commercial relationships that advance Canada's broader foreign policy interests," the strategy says. "As Canada works to diversify its trading relationships and strengthen ties with middle powers, Candu can be a central instrument of that strategy." Read more of this story at Slashdot.
The Linux 8250 serial driver as the universal/legacy driver for 8250 and 16550 type serial ports has been seeing some modernization work recently with a number of 8250 serial patches having now been merged for the Linux 7.2 kernel...
A seemingly new generation of Hygon x86 processors are on the way with the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) seeing support today for the Hygon Model 8 "Suzhou" c86-4g-m8 processors...
Along with the many x86/x86_64 improvements and some ARM64 architecture improvements (albeit slowed down by the AI/LLM noise affecting the development pace), the RISC-V architecture changes were merged last week for the ongoing Linux 7.2 kernel development...
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at Kennedy Space Center ahead of a Falcon Heavy launch targeted for no earlier than August 30. The observatory will survey the sky about 1,000 times faster than Hubble with a field of view at least 100 times wider, helping scientists study dark matter, dark energy, and exoplanets. Spaceflight Now reports: NASA's next great observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, arrived at the Kennedy Space Center aboard the agency's massive Pegasus barge late Sunday morning. The spacecraft was nestled inside its protective case, which NASA nicknamed the "Chariot" in keeping with the "Roman" theme. That said, telescope is named not for the ancient empire, but instead for NASA's first Chief of Astronomy, Nancy Grace Roman. "She was a key person in our exploration of space. She understood that in order to better understand the universe, you have to go in space," said Lucas Paganini, the program executive for Roman. "That's why she's called the 'Mother of Hubble' because she made Hubble possible." [...] Roman is designed to operate near a fixed point in space called Lagrange Point 2, about 1.5 million km away from the Earth on the side opposite the Sun. It's designed to operate there for a minimum of five years, but Paganini said with the propellant onboard, it will likely last for 10 years or more. The telescope is+ equipped with a 300 megapixel camera called the Wide Field Instrument, which features 18 detectors. It was developed by BAE Systems (formerly Ball Aerospace). "It's going to allow us to observe at least 100 times wider field of view than what we can do with Hubble. Same resolution, but a wider area, 1000 times faster," Paganini said. "So what takes Roman a year to observe, it would take Hubble thousands of years. So it's definitely much more efficient." The observatory also features a chronograph instrument, developed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which will allow Roman to observe the faint light of exoplanets near their stars. Paganini said Roman will also help scientists better understand dark matter and dark energy, the combination of which he calls the "dark universe." "100 years ago, we discovered that the universe was expanding. 25 years ago, we discovered that it was expanding at an accelerated pace and that's what led to a Nobel Prize," Paganini said. "What we don't quite know yet is if that acceleration is changing in ways. We don't know if it's actually dark energy, what is producing it, or is it simply that we don't understand gravity at all. "So eventually, we'll see if the laws of physics that we use these days are the right ones for what we are observing. But at the end is, we're trying to understand a very human question, which is where do we come from and where are wea heading in this universe that is our neighborhood?" Read more of this story at Slashdot.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Dozens of new robot arms have been installed at General Motors' flagship electric vehicle factory in Detroit -- even as 1,300 workers remain out of work following what was supposed to be a temporary layoff. The latest automation push has spurred union pushback over a potentially existential issue for automakers and their workers. General Motors installed approximately 50 robot arms at GM's Factory Zero plant in Detroit, Michigan, according to reporting by Crain's Detroit Business. Made by the Japanese robotics company FANUC, the robots are designed to help attach various components to vehicles during the assembly line process. But leaders at United Auto Workers (UAW), the primary US union for autoworkers, reacted with anger to the new robotic presence, given how GM has not yet called back any of the workers affected by supposedly temporary layoffs in March. More than 1,000 union members are still "laid off indefinitely," James Cotton, president of UAW Local 22, told The Detroit News. He said that the company could bring some of those members back to work instead of installing the 50 robots. The temporary layoffs were preceded by permanent layoffs involving another 1,200 workers at GM's Factory Zero in October 2025. Many automakers, including Stellantis NV and Ford Motor Company, have deployed assembly-line robots, such as Fanuc robot arms, as they push to automate more of their US operations. Hyundai Motor Company plans to deploy Atlas humanoid robots made by Boston Dynamics -- which Hyundai acquired in 2020 -- to start working in the automaker's flagship EV facility in Georgia by 2028. "Technological development has the capability of making work safer for the working class and enabling workers to have a shorter work week without losing pay," said Andrew Bergman, a Local 22 member and union organizer who was among those laid off by GM. "But in the bosses' and billionaires' hands it's used to pad profits and lay off workers." Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Microsoft has accidentally introduced a bug in Outlook for Mac that omits the original message from email replies, making it difficult for recipients to follow conversation history. Until Microsoft releases a fix, its suggested workaround is to roll back from version 16.110 and disable automatic updates, which is "great for users in full control of their devices -- not so good for anyone with a managed device," notes The Register. "Administrators with fleets of Macs running Outlook should brace for helpdesk tickets." From the report: In some instances, having a user copy and paste the salient bits of the email they are responding to might not be such a bad thing. We've all had emails that required epic amounts of scrolling to find what started the conversation, so forcing users to think about what they actually need to include is no bad thing. However, disrupting user workflows without warning -- well, that is undoubtedly a bad thing. This is, after all, one of the most basic things an email client needs to do, so shipping a product with a bug that breaks this functionality says more about Microsoft's approach to quality than anything else. Read more of this story at Slashdot.