AMC Theatres, facing financial pressures, will begin airing commercials after movies start on July 1st. This reverses their previous stance against post-movie ads, citing competitor success and the need to offset pandemic losses. The deal with National CineMedia allows for up to five minutes of commercials after the movie...
Apple released the second beta versions of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 for developers. These updates, two weeks after the initial betas, feature a new 'Liquid Glass' design, impacting the Lock Screen, Home Screen, Control Center, and app interfaces. Significant improvements include new features for core apps like...
Amazon's Alexa+, an AI-powered digital assistant, has surpassed one million users through a phased rollout to its waitlist. Initially free for Prime members, and $19.99 monthly for non-Prime after launch, Alexa+ offers enhanced natural language interaction, smart home integration, and generative AI capabilities like email summarization and itinerary creation....
New York Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to invest in nuclear energy has received widespread support from labor unions, industry groups, and agricultural organizations. They cite the need for reliable, clean energy to meet climate goals and support economic growth. The initiative aims to create thousands of high-paying union...
Cyberpunk 2077's highly anticipated update 2.3, initially slated for June 26th, has been indefinitely delayed. Developer CD Projekt Red cited needing more time to ensure quality, aiming for a scope similar to the substantial 2.2 update. While the update's specific content remains undisclosed, the delay comes as a...
Tesla launched a limited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. A small group of hand-picked Tesla investors and social media influencers were the first to experience the service, with a Tesla employee present for safety reasons. The initial rollout was confined to a small area of Austin, marking...
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's lavish Venice wedding, expected to cost millions and span multiple days, is sparking protests. Activists, under the "No Space for Bezos" banner, criticize the event's potential disruption to the already over-touristed city and its environmental impact. While officials claim the guest list is...
Explosions rocked Doha, Qatar on Monday, following intelligence reports of an Iranian planned attack on US military bases. The White House and Pentagon are monitoring the situation, specifically concerning Al Udeid Air Base. Qatar's foreign ministry condemned the attack, claiming its air defenses successfully intercepted Iranian missiles launched...
Senate Democrats successfully blocked a Republican-backed provision in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that aimed to restrict court injunctions against federal policies. The Senate Parliamentarian ruled the provision violated the Byrd rule, requiring a 60-vote threshold for passage. Republicans argue the provision is needed to enforce the...
Google is enhancing its Chromebook Plus line with AI features. A new screen selection tool allows for quick searching and text extraction, similar to Google Lens. A 'Simplify' feature uses AI to explain complex text. New Chromebook Plus users receive a year's subscription to Google AI Pro,...
