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Apple Reportedly Developing Redesigned iPhone for 20th Anniversary

Apple is planning a significant overhaul of the iPhone’s design, but don’t expect this major change with next year’s release. According to prominent analyst Mark Gurman, the radical redesign will…

Texas Enacts Law Mandating Permits for All Self-Driving Cars Starting September

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that mandates all autonomous vehicle services to obtain a permit before operating self-driving cars within the state. This regulation will…

Samsung Seeks to Close Gap with Chinese Rivals in Thin Foldable Phones as Apple Prepares to Enter Market

Samsung plans to unveil a thinner version of its flagship foldable smartphone, with a launch likely scheduled for next month. This move aims to keep pace with Chinese rivals, particularly…

Bluesky Temporarily Suspends JD Vance’s Account Shortly After Joining

When U.S. Vice President JD Vance joined Bluesky on Wednesday evening, his account was immediately banned. However, the suspension was short-lived, as the account was restored shortly after. Automated System…

Microsoft Reportedly Set to Lay Off Thousands Next Month

Microsoft is preparing to cut thousands of jobs in the coming weeks, according to sources familiar with the plans reported by Bloomberg. The announcement is expected early next month, coinciding…

SpaceX’s Starship Explodes During Routine Test in Texas

A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded on Wednesday night at the company’s Starbase facility in Texas during routine testing ahead of a scheduled launch, local authorities and live footage confirmed. SpaceX…

Switzerland Enters Era of Zero Interest Rates

On Thursday, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) reduced its interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the key rate to zero percent. This move has intensified concerns about a possible…

Trump Criticizes ‘Non-Working Holidays’ on Juneteenth

On Thursday, President Donald Trump took to social media to criticize the number of “non-working holidays” in the United States, doing so on Juneteenth, a federally recognized holiday. “Too many…

Meta Tried to Acquire Ilya Sutskever’s $32 Billion AI Startup, Now Plans to Hire Its CEO

After Meta’s $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI last week, which included hiring founder Alexandr Wang, the company’s aggressive AI talent push has expanded to include Daniel Gross, CEO of…

Robinhood Founder Aims to Revolutionize Energy—If He Succeeds

When Baiju Bhatt stepped down as chief creative officer at Robinhood last year, few could have predicted his next move: founding Aetherflux, a space company with a vision to beam…

Google’s AI Mode Search Tool Adds Voice Interaction

Google is transforming its AI Mode into a voice-enabled search assistant that allows users to have natural, back-and-forth conversations. On Wednesday, Google unveiled Search Live voice, a new feature that…

Trump Calls Powell ‘Stupid,’ Says He ‘Probably Won’t Cut’ Rates After Fed Meeting

With the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision hours away, President Donald Trump renewed his sharp criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Speaking near the White House, Trump called Powell “stupid”…

VPN Usage in Iran Surges 700% Amid Internet Restrictions

Following recent Israeli airstrikes, Iran imposed internet restrictions last week to control digital access amid rising tensions. Despite these efforts, Iranians are finding ways to stay connected using VPNs. VPN…

OpenAI Discovers AI Model Features That Align with Different ‘Personas’

OpenAI researchers announced on Wednesday that they have uncovered hidden features inside AI models that correspond to different “personas,” including misaligned or toxic behaviors. By examining the internal numerical representations…

Mortgage Demand Falls Despite Lower Interest Rates

Mortgage applications to purchase a home declined 3% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) seasonally adjusted index. Despite this weekly drop, application…

Chocolate Prices Surge Amid UK Inflation at Highest Level in Over a Year

Chocolate prices in the UK increased at the fastest pace on record in May, contributing to an overall rise in food costs, official figures reveal. The main inflation rate remained…

Facebook to Introduce Passkey Support on Android and iOS Soon

Facebook announced on Wednesday that it is rolling out support for passkeys on both iOS and Android devices. This new login method strengthens account security by requiring physical access to…

Judge Rules Government Cannot Restrict Passport Sex Markers for Many Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals

A federal judge has halted the government’s attempt to restrict passport sex markers for many transgender and nonbinary Americans. US District Judge Julia Kobick ruled on Tuesday that individuals without…

OpenAI’s $200M DoD Contract May Put Pressure on Partner Microsoft

OpenAI announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded it a contract valued up to $200 million to develop prototype systems that leverage its advanced AI models…

Google Is Removing an Android App Feature Most Users Likely Didn’t Use

Launched in 2017, Android Instant Apps offered users a way to try certain apps without fully downloading them. The goal was to save users time and conserve phone storage space.…