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AMD unveiled new Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics cards with FSR 4 ML upscaling, Radeon AI PRO R9700 GPUs for AI workloads, and Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series processors at COMPUTEX 2025. The Radeon RX 9060 XT offers enhanced …
Fortnite is back on Apple's US App Store after a nearly five-year ban. The game's developer, Epic Games, challenged Apple's 30% commission on in-app purchases, leading to a lengthy legal battle. The reinstatement follows…
AMD launched its Radeon RX 7900 XT GPU, competing with Nvidia's RTX 5060. Available in 8GB and 16GB VRAM versions priced at $299 and $349 respectively, it boasts 32 RDNA 4 compute units and a 3.13GHz boost clock. AMD cla…
A syndicated summer reading list in the Chicago Sun-Times and Philadelphia Inquirer featured AI-generated book recommendations that were entirely fabricated. Freelance writer Marco Buscaglia, who created the content for …
Google integrated its Gemini AI chatbot into its search engine, launching an "AI Mode" offering conversational search experiences. This move, announced at Google's developer conference, aims to counter competition from C…
Google is releasing Android 16's colorful Material 3 interface to beta testers. The QPR1 beta update boasts a revamped launcher, notifications, lock screen, and quick settings, similar to Apple's design. Eligible Pixel d…
Google announced a $150 million investment in Warby Parker to co-develop AI-powered smart glasses using Android XR. An initial $75 million is committed towards product development and commercialization, with an additiona…
A new analysis reveals that Colorado oil and gas companies have injected at least 30 million pounds of undisclosed chemicals into the ground since July 2023, violating a state transparency law. Chevron is the largest off…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced tough questioning from Senate Democrats during a hearing on the State Department's budget. Democrats criticized his handling of El Salvador's President Bukele, specifically the deport…
World Bee Day highlighted the plight of bees globally, with experts emphasizing the need for greater protection. In Cologne, Germany, approximately 400,000 bees in urban rooftop hives continued their work, unaware of the…
Google is testing a new virtual try-on feature in Search Labs, allowing users to upload a photo and see how clothing would look on them using AI. This feature uses AI to understand body shapes and fabric drape. Additiona…
Google is launching an "AI mode" for its search engine and Chrome browser, offering a conversational Q&A experience similar to ChatGPT. This "total reimagining of search" aims to compete with rivals like OpenAI, leveragi…
Microsoft's Build conference showcased ambitious AI plans, including a new Windows AI platform and collaborations with Elon Musk's xAI and OpenAI. Amidst recent layoffs and employee protests concerning Microsoft's work w…
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL), the world's largest EV battery maker, saw its Hong Kong shares surge over 16% on its debut. The secondary listing raised over $4.5 billion, making it the world's largest IPO of…
Two orcas, Wikie and Keijo, and 12 dolphins are stranded at the closed Marineland Antibes in France after a relocation to Spain was blocked. A video showing algae in their tanks sparked international concern. While Marin…
WHO member countries approved a new agreement aimed at improving pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. The treaty, resulting from three years of debate, ensures countries sharing virus samples receive medical …
Apple's iPhone 17 lineup, expected in September, will likely see price increases due to planned upgrades and potential tariffs. The iPhone 17 Pro is rumored to feature a redesigned horizontal camera bar, a 48MP telephoto…
Even if the ambitious 1.5C global warming target is met, scientists warn of potentially devastating sea-level rise of several meters over centuries. This is due to continued melting of Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets,…
Portugal's recent election resulted in another minority government for the center-right Democratic Alliance, failing to resolve the country's prolonged political instability. The far-right Chega party significantly incre…
House Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to unite Republicans behind a sweeping tax and budget bill championed by President Trump. Internal disagreements over Medicaid cuts and clean energy tax credits threaten the bill's pa…
A new UK-EU deal covers trade, defense, fishing, and energy, but key questions remain. The financial cost to the UK for benefits like reduced food export checks is unclear, as are the details of a youth visa scheme. Whil…
The US government will pay $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, a woman shot and killed by a Capitol Police officer during the January 6, 2021, riot. Babbitt was attempting to breach the Capitol building. While the…
Romania's new president, Nicușor Dan, a mathematician and former Bucharest mayor known for his anti-corruption efforts, won a convincing victory in the presidential rerun. His campaign focused on fundamental change and t…
President Trump is demanding an investigation into celebrities like Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Bono, alleging that Vice President Kamala Harris violated campaign finance laws by paying them for endors…
The Justice Department is investigating Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration for potential discriminatory hiring practices. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon launched the probe following Johnson's comm…