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Apple will reportedly change its operating system naming convention, moving from version numbers (e.g., iOS 18) to year-based naming (e.g., iOS 26). This change, to be announced at WWDC on June 9th, aims for clearer bran…
A new UN report predicts a record-breaking hot year by 2029, exceeding the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C warming limit. The next five years are projected to see average warming exceeding 2.7°F (1.5°C) above pre-industrial leve…
Apple's iPhone 16e, featuring the company's first in-house C1 cellular modem, has been found to lag behind Qualcomm modems in speed and connectivity tests. A Qualcomm-commissioned study compared the iPhone 16e to Android…
The Verge's Sean Hollister reviews Nvidia's GeForce Now on the Steam Deck, praising its ability to play high-end games at near-max settings with impressive battery life. While requiring a strong internet connection and n…
NVIDIA and AMD will begin selling modified AI GPUs in China to comply with US export restrictions. NVIDIA's 'B20' and AMD's Radeon AI PRO R9700 will be offered, likely starting in July. These chips are lower-spec version…
SpaceX will launch a GPS III SV-08 satellite for the U.S. military on May 30th from Cape Canaveral. Originally assigned to United Launch Alliance (ULA), the mission shifted to SpaceX to expedite deployment of advanced an…
Nepali mountain guide Kami Rita Sherpa achieved a record-breaking 31st ascent of Mount Everest on Tuesday. The 55-year-old Sherpa, guiding climbers for over three decades, reflected on his career in an interview, discuss…
Apple is reportedly changing its operating system naming convention. Instead of sequential numbers (like iOS 18, 19, etc.), future updates will use the last two digits of the upcoming year. This means iOS 18 will become …
Security researchers at GreyNoise have discovered a sophisticated attack targeting thousands of Asus routers globally. A nation-state or highly-resourced actor exploited unpatched vulnerabilities to install a backdoor, g…
A Peruvian farmer, Saúl Luciano Lliuya, lost a landmark climate lawsuit against German energy giant RWE. Lliuya sued RWE for its contribution to glacial lake swelling, threatening his home. A German court ruled the flood…
Electronic Arts (EA) has canceled its upcoming "Black Panther" video game and closed the game's developer, Cliffhanger Games, resulting in layoffs. This is EA's third round of layoffs this year, following cuts in April. …
Samsung's One UI 8 beta, based on Android 16, is now available for Galaxy S25 users in select countries. The 3.4GB update, accessible through the Samsung Members app, promises enhanced AI features and personalized sugges…
A northward surge in New World screwworm (NWS) parasite cases, exploding from 25 to over 6,500 in Panama in 2023, has prompted the USDA to take emergency measures. The parasitic fly larvae infests livestock and humans, c…
CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077's sequel, previously codenamed "Project Orion," has entered pre-production. The news follows the success of the Phantom Liberty expansion, which sold 10 million copies. While …
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), backed by Elon Musk, can access sensitive Treasury Department systems controlling trillions in payments. This follows …
Google Photos celebrates its 10th anniversary with a redesigned editor featuring new AI tools. Reimagine uses generative AI to transform photos based on text prompts, while Auto Frame suggests framing options. AI Enhance…
NPR correspondent Jackie Lay shares her fascination with the blue-footed booby during a recent trip to the Galápagos Islands. Lay describes the birds' unique gait and diving skills, noting their prominent presence in Gal…
Apple is bolstering its mobile gaming presence. Ahead of WWDC, Apple acquired its first game studio, RAC7, maker of Sneaky Sasquatch for Apple Arcade. Additionally, Apple is developing a dedicated gaming app for iOS 19, …
The World Meteorological Organization and the U.K. Meteorological Office forecast an 80% chance of breaking another annual temperature record in the next five years. There's a significant probability of exceeding the 1.5…
Survivor Season 50's cast of 24 returning players has been revealed, premiering on CBS in Spring 2026. This season, fan votes will determine key game elements like idols and fire-making challenges. Host Jeff Probst expre…
The third UN Ocean Conference, convening in Nice, France from June 7-13, aims to address the global ocean crisis. Over 10,000 participants, including world leaders and representatives from various sectors, will collabora…
An author details their experience learning to use a Bambu Labs A1 3D printer. Initially focusing on simple projects like a ceiling fan remote holder and an Xbox controller mount, they achieved easy success due to the pr…
Opera has unveiled Opera Neon, an AI-powered web browser featuring AI agents to perform tasks like research, design, and creation. Described as an "agentic browser," Neon uses cloud-based AI to understand user requests a…
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 8 beta, based on Android 16, in South Korea for the Galaxy S25 series. The beta, approximately 3GB, is initially available to Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra models in select co…
SpaceX's Starship rocket launched successfully from Texas on May 27, 2025, reaching orbit. However, a fuel leak caused the upper stage to spin out of control, resulting in an uncontrolled reentry and disintegration over …