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War Taught this Ukrainian Entrepreneur the Value of Resilience
Salome Mikadze-Struk is no stranger to adversity. The daughter of refugees, she built a software-development business as an undergraduate at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and kept it running despite the outbreak of war in her native Ukraine . Now, she’s ...
Is NASA falling out of love with Mars?
Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses NASA's rocky relationship with Mars exploration.
Toy Story has the right take on tech
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 133, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, happy belated Juneteenth, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've ...
Moves of the Diamond Hand is an unfinished, irresistibly weird dice-based RPG
From its opening minutes, Moves of the Diamond Hand is upfront about what it offers: You're going to have a lot of strange conversations, and you're going to roll a lot of dice. Get on board with this proposition, and the reward ...
Musician and YouTuber Hainbach on ‘Breath of the Wild’ and Swiss Army Knives
Stefan Paul Goetsch, better known as Hainbach, is a German experimental composer, artist, and YouTuber who is perhaps most famous for making music with laboratory equipment and scientific instruments. He describes it as being like the "Dark Souls of synthesis." Despite using ...
Massive bonuses for South Korea's chip workers puts central bank on inflation alert
Workers from tech industries receive bonus worth millions of won, prompting the Bank of Korea to warn of the upward pressure to inflation.
SNAP restrictions could change what shoppers buy — and food giants are watching
SNAP food restrictions are spreading to more states, pressuring major food and beverage as consumers shift spending away from soda, candy and processed foods.
Bitcoin's future as revolutionary as the smartphone, according to CoinDesk
CoinDesk’s president of indices and data has a message for investors: Don’t count out bitcoin.
The budget airline model in the U.S. is running out of runway
Spirit's bankruptcy as United and Delta fly high suggests there's more to success in airline industry than low fares, and failure isn't about jet fuel spikes.
AI buildout gives tech investors new reasons to watch bond market
Tech giants are depleting cash reserves and raising debt in their ambitious data center buildouts, a dynamic that's forcing investors to watch interest rates.
Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz again, casting shadow over nuclear talks
Iran's joint military command said the closure was in response to continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon.
SwitchBot’s Standing Circulator Fan is worth fighting for
I can't remember the last time I got excited about a fan. Normally, I just buy whatever Vornado or Dreo model fits my budget, but that was before I started testing the battery-powered Standing Circulator Fan from SwitchBot. As the name indicates, ...
IEEE Rolls Out Large Language Models Virtual Training Course
Large language models have moved out of the research lab and into engineers’ daily workflow. LLMs serve as reasoning engines that can orchestrate complex tasks including identifying vulnerabilities in source code and transforming fragmented project discussions into rigorous technical specifications. While the ...
Hue’s wired wall modules bring non-smart lights into its ecosystem
Smart lighting company Philips Hue has launched its first wired wall modules. Installed behind existing wall switches, the new devices bring non-smart lights into the Hue ecosystem for the first time. Hue also announced new Play table and floor lamps that are ...
NASA selects Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for a 2028 mission to Mars
Relativity Space, the rocket company led by former Google executive Eric Schmidt, was picked to launch NASA's Aeolus payload to Mars in 2028, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. Under a new public-private partnership, Relativity Space will provide the "spacecraft, rocket, and cruise ...
Nothing cancels this year’s CMF phone due to RAM prices
Nothing's next budget phone is the latest victim of RAMageddon. As 9to5Google reports, Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis announced in a post on X that a follow-up to the CMF Phone 2 Pro won't be coming this year: We were working on a ...
DOJ rebuffs judge's request to put in writing it won't move forward with 'anti-weaponization' fund
The DOJ in May announced it was creating the fund as part of a settlement of President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
Homeowners tapped $47 billion in equity in the first quarter. What to consider before you borrow
While high home values mean homeowners are sitting on an estimated $11 trillion in equity, it should not be viewed as free money, experts say.
Bob Iger reflects on 10 years of Shanghai Disneyland as it defies the Chinese pullback
Shanghai Disneyland hit 100 million cumulative visitors in 2025, according to the company. It's a relatively new but important foothold in Disney's history.
Struggling to find a job? Try looking in Nevada
The sparsely populated state known for its world-class casinos and dry climate has been a hiring hot spot.
NetJets' first fatal crash kills influential Texas VC founder
NetJets is not speculating on what caused one of its planes to crash onto a highway in Laredo, Texas late Tuesday, killing a prominent tech entrepreneur.
The riskiest SpaceX stock trade of all had a big first week
SpaceX's IPO did not just mint the biggest debut in market history and a trillionaire, but it also triggered a historic land grab in risky leveraged ETFs.
Memory crisis hits such extremes that 'even Apple can't be safe'
Apple appears poised to take the rare step of increasing prices to deal with what CEO Tim Cook called an "unsustainable" memory shortage.
Musk's SpaceX stake is worth over $1 trillion. Here are the other billionaire shareholders
SpaceX shares were up 37% after its historic debut last week, which offered shares at a set price of $135.
Oil tanker traffic in Strait of Hormuz jumps after U.S. and Iran implement deal to open sea lane
The U.S.-Iran deal has raised questions about how the Strait of Hormuz will be governed after the toll-free period ends.
As global warming threatens corals, scientists search for reefs that can take the heat
Researchers say these coral strongholds may help repopulate more degraded reefs.
Rocket Report: Rebuild begins at Blue Origin launch pad; Relativity targets Mars
A French launch startup is scrapping the name of its rocket, apparently due to a trademark issue.
What Amazon’s Astro Taught Me About Giving Robots a Soul
In 2018, Amazon brought me in as the lead UX Sound Designer for Astro, their first consumer home robot . Astro used cameras and other sensors to map and navigate your home and workplace , and could proactively patrol, check up on ...
In season 2 of Sugar, Colin Farrell’s quirky detective becomes much more human
When Colin Farrell was doing press for the first season of the detective series Sugar, he had to be very careful with how he spoke. Sugar is a story about a quirky private detective, but it's also secretly a work of science ...
T1 Phone PR firm is ‘not assisting Trump Mobile any further’
Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We don't have the phones we preordered yet, but this week we received unexpected news from Trump Mobile's media relations manager. If you've been following my reporting on the ...
Our long national sunscreen nightmare is almost over
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. On TikTok, the tanned youths are explaining ...
The film about Sam Altman has been dropped by Amazon MGM
Luca Guadagnino's film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Artificial, has reportedly been dropped by Amazon MGM. The film, which stars Andrew Garfield and covers the rollercoaster five days in 2023 spanning Altman's termination and reinstatement as CEO, had been in the works ...
The NTS Radio Player brings the best of internet radio to your hi-fi
NTS Radio and Swedish audio company Atonemo have teamed up on a dedicated player that brings NTS's genre-defying mixes and streaming stations to almost any stereo or speaker setup. And, like Atonemo's existing Streamplayer, you can also listen to your favorite streaming ...
Sunday to mark the longest day of the year for half the planet
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California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback
A California labor union is offering to scale back a proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires
Fans are fuming after World Cup tickets they bought through resale sites fall through
The World Cup has been delivering thrills on the pitch, but fans have flooded social media with complaints about tickets that never arrived, orders canceled at the last minute and hours spent trying to sort out problems between FIFA's ticketing system ...
Barret Zoph is out at OpenAI again after just five months
Five months after returning to OpenAI, Barret Zoph - the company's head of enterprise AI sales - has departed, The Verge has learned. Zoph returned to OpenAI in mid-January after a stint as co-founder and CTO of Thinking Machines Lab, the competing ...
U.S.-Iran deal in photos: ships in the Strait of Hormuz, daily life in Tehran
The first signs of a post-war recovery are emerging across the Middle East after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum aimed at ending the conflict.
What this biotech's volatile stock price tells you about the weight loss market right now
While the market's enthusiasm for one of Zealand's experimental drugs has cooled, investors are shifting focus to amylin-based medicines as a growth driver
UK gilt yields jump as borrowing rises and PM Starmer faces leadership challenge
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes with nearly 55% of the vote.
U.S. opens tariff probe targeting Germany’s drug pricing policies
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Germany's proposal to reduce spending on medicines was "a serious step backwards."
Why Japan's $70 billion-plus intervention and a rate hike didn't prop up the yen more
Japan was willing to step in to defend the yen around the 160 level before, and it's at that point again.
India's largest telecom and digital service Jio Platforms files for IPO
India's largest wireless operator and digital service provider, Jio Platforms files for IPO
Hormuz relief may not ease the economic toll that's already 'baked in,' analysts warn
Early signs of reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have lifted the most acute threat to global energy supplies but economic damages from the war will take months to unwind.
Russia threatens escalation after Ukraine hits Moscow with largest-ever drone attack
Russia has pledged to carry out frequent and "massive group strikes" against Ukraine shortly after Kyiv launched a barrage of drones on Moscow.
U.S.-Iran accord hits early snag after Swiss talks fail to proceed as planned
Analysts reckon a lasting resolution to the Middle East conflict will take some time to materialize.
Trump DNI pick Pulte poised to get access to U.S. intelligence despite congressional bid to thwart
With President Donald Trump halting his nomination of U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte is set to take on the role.
Waymo recalls about 3,900 robotaxis after some drove into 'freeway construction zones'
After some Waymo robotaxis drove into closed construction zones, the company implemented a recall to fix underlying software issues.
U.S. Navy ends blockade of Iran's ports and coastal areas
The Navy on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran's ports and coastal areas at the direction of President Donald Trump.
In photos: Star-studded crowd gathers to celebrate the Obama Presidential Center dedication
Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago with former presidents, celebrities and dignitaries in attendance. President Donald Trump was absent.
Amazon investigating engineers who criticized AI data center expansion
Five Amazon employees testified at Seattle City Council meetings where officials sought feedback on a year-long data center new construction pause.
Trump administration temporarily cuts student loan interest rates for borrowers on autopay
The Trump administration announced it will offer federal student loan borrowers who sign up for autopay a larger interest rate discount.
Japan core inflation holds steady in May, matching expectations despite energy price concerns
Headline inflation edged up to 1.5% from 1.4%, while the so called "core-core" inflation rate, eased to 1.8% from 1.9%.
The average SpaceX buyer post-IPO is almost under water after two-day slide
Shares of SpaceX fell as much as 7% Thursday to $178, leaving the stock trading roughly in line with its volume-weighted average price of just under $180.
Trump claims Iran deal is 'unconditional surrender,' says his power has 'no limits': Axios
Trump said in an interview with Axios on Thursday evening stateside that he negotiated the deal to prevent the conflict from triggering a global depression.
Before SpaceX IPO, investors in China secretly acquired stakes
One previously unreported SpaceX investor has ties to Chinese military contractors.
After Senate vote, Trump admin backs off plans to kill ocean monitoring
It's unclear whether the system is currently intact.
Apple patches high-severity eavesdropping vulnerability in Beats Studio Buds
The vulnerability, disclosed 12 months ago, affects multiple manufacturers.
Firefox’s new home page widgets are helping me focus
I launched Firefox this morning to find some new blocks on my home page. The widgets that are currently rolling out add sports scores, time zones, a focus timer, and a checklist, which are already some of my favorite new Firefox features ...
A year of Walmart Plus is half off ahead of Prime Day
Do you often find yourself shopping at the big blue, or perhaps you’re just looking for an alternative to Amazon? Either way, Walmart is currently offering a year of its Walmart Plus subscription for $49, which typically costs $98. The membership includes ...
This robotic self-driving toilet comes to you
During a recent expo in Shanghai that focuses on elderly care, assistive devices, and rehabilitation medicine, a Chinese company called Yueban debuted a smart toilet that does something we haven't seen before; it comes to you. The autonomous self-driving Xiaoban toilet was ...
Snap’s Specs look good on nobody
Snap's new smart glasses are probably the most impressive bit of face-computer technology we've seen. They're not VR-headset huge; they don't have a big charging puck; thanks to Snap's many years of AR lens development, they're likely to have a lot of ...
HBO Max’s annual plans are 28 percent off right now
The easiest way to save on a streaming service is often to pay for a year upfront, which HBO Max is currently making a lot cheaper. Through July 15, 2026, new and returning subscribers can get 28 percent off any of HBO ...
You can now use the Game Boy Camera with your phone
The $50 GB Operator is an accessory that lets you connect, play, and authenticate Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges on PCs and other devices. Now it's getting some new functionality for the Game Boy Camera. After turning ...
Valve is so behind on Steam Controller orders that some won’t ship until 2027
Valve has some good news and bad news about Steam Controllers. The good news: If you make a reservation for a Steam Controller, the company will now show you one of three estimates of when you'll be able to actually order your ...
Android verification is coming: Google confirms timeline and supported app stores
A new system service will roll out this month ahead of big changes starting in September.
One Tech Tip: Watch out for scams when buying World Cup tickets
Soccer fans should be on the watch for cyber scammers targeting those seeking last-minute World Cup tickets
NASA asks Northrop Grumman to stop working on lunar HALO module
"We are reassigning most affected employees across existing opportunities and programs."
A 2011 earthquake bounced a seismic wave off Earth’s core, nudging Japan east
The wave's round trip to Earth's core set off a fault slip along Japan's plate boundaries, revealing a seismic hazard scientists hadn't recognized.
A textbook assumption about early land vertebrates may be wrong
Three species that lived about 308 million years ago challenge the idea that the first land vertebrates underwent amphibian-like metamorphosis.
As China looms, Taiwan makes more drones for defense and the US military
Taiwan's drone spending plans for defense could also boost business overseas.
FDA advisors unanimously vote to approve Moderna's mRNA after agency drama
In February, a Trump official refused to review the vaccine.
Microsoft discovers new lightweight backdoor that steals cryptocurrency
Crypto Clipper spreads over USB and communicates over Tor.
A bold satellite rescue mission came together in record time, but will it work?
"I consider this a success already, just from the fact that we're even going to try this."
The first long-duration resident of the ISS, a cosmonaut, has died
Two expeditions, two spacewalks, 322 days in space.
Hunter-gatherers in Siberia died of a plague outbreak 5,500 years ago
We can't blame the Neolithic Transition for the plague anymore.
Bernie Sanders unveils $7 trillion plan to give Americans control of AI industry
Biggest AI firms will likely recoil at Bernie Sanders' AI wealth fund.
The truth about brain rot, according to science
Emerging research suggests overusing digital devices can be harmful, especially to mental health. But does being overly online truly rot our brains?
FDA panel considers a first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology
U.S. health advisers are debating a new kind of flu vaccine
Photoshop and Premiere now have AI assistants
Adobe's plan to stick AI assistants into all of its Creative Cloud suite is now fully underway, with new chatbots now rolling out to its biggest editing and design apps. As part of a public beta launching today, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign, ...
Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft bundle is almost half off for Prime Day
Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle is on sale for $182.97 (originally $334.97) as an early Prime Day deal, the lowest price we’ve seen for the combo. Unlike other Kindles, the Colorsoft’s color E Ink screen is great for comic books and graphics ...
Who decides when AI is too dangerous?
On today’s episode of Decoder, my guest is Hayden Field, senior AI reporter for The Verge. Often when Hayden comes on the show, it’s because something has gone wrong in the world of AI. Last weekend, that something was a pretty intense ...
The best robot vacuum deals available ahead of Prime Day
If you've been wanting to buy a robot vacuum but have been put off by how much it can cost to get a good one, now is not a bad time to start looking. Prime Day is next week, but many retailers ...
The Verge’s guide to Amazon Prime Day 2026
Amazon Prime Day 2026 lifts off on June 23rd and will hopefully deliver the best deals of the summer. We’ve been covering the most notable pre-Prime Day discounts happening, and come next week, we’ll be bringing you many more deals — ones ...
The midterms are going to be a data security nightmare
One messy database is threatening to disenfranchise thousands or even millions of registered voters, while leaving even more at risk of intimidation or data breaches, in the name of solving a problem that barely exists. As the 2026 midterm elections approach, election ...
Google Calendar finally has more color options for events
Running out of color options for events in Google Calendar shouldn't be an issue going forward. The previous limit of 11 predefined colors has now been expanded to give users access to up to 200 custom colors for individual events across the ...
No more lightbulbs, much more sports: Five predictions for Roku’s future
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. When Fox announced its acquisition of Roku earlier this week, executives of both companies were quick to ...
Amazon employees say they’re facing termination for backing data center limits
When three Amazon software engineers testified earlier this month at Seattle City Council hearings about data centers, they started their testimony by citing a city law barring employment discrimination over political speech. Now, they're accusing their employer of breaking that law by ...
The Onion’s rebooted InfoWars is coming July 2nd
The Onion's InfoWars officially has a launch date: On July 2nd, the conspiracy network previously run by Alex Jones will return as a comedy and media platform. The reboot comes more than a year and a half after news broke that the ...
Here are the odds of SpaceX becoming the world's most valuable company
SpaceX debuted as the fifth-biggest stock. The path to third place could take years, at least according to options prices.
GOP Rep. Steil pushes bill curbing members of Congress from prediction market betting
The new proposal on limits on members of Congress making such bets come as scrutiny increases on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket.
Bonkers SpaceX stats that show how staggering the money movement has been
SpaceX's first few days of trading have been filled with superlatives, from trading volume to the size of the company's first acquisition.
SpaceX stock sinks 9%, continuing to cool after three-day rally
Investor bullishness showed signs of waning on Wednesday, as shares sank 5%.
OPEC chief dismisses IEA supply glut forecast as 'critical' Strait of Hormuz reopens
The IEA said on Wednesday that a lasting resolution to the conflict could drive a surge in supply volumes and trigger a major oil overhang next year.
Markets are set for a much more hawkish Warsh Fed than expected
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's tough talk on inflation Wednesday reverberated through financial markets.
Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook cost her more than $1M in legal, security costs: Filing
A financial disclosure from Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook details large legal and security expenses
Vance says U.S. isn’t giving Iran ‘a cent’ as he defends Trump peace deal
"The only way the Iranians get any of these resources ... is if they comply fully" with the terms of the deal, Vice President JD Vance said.
Oil prices fall after Vance says more than 12 million barrels exit Strait of Hormuz
Oil declines as Mideast peace prospects rise following U.S.-Iran deal.
Google Gemini co-lead Noam Shazeer leaves for OpenAI
Google's vice president of engineering and a co-leader of its Gemini AI models announced Wednesday he is leaving the company to join OpenAI.
CEOs of Anthropic and Google DeepMind call for U.S.-led AI coalition in meeting at G7
Tech leaders and heads of state, including President Donald Trump, joined a meeting about AI standards at the G7 Summit.
Trump-Modi bromance back on display in meeting on sidelines of G7
U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to defend India, but only if Narendra Modi is the leader.
SpaceX adds longtime Elon Musk ally Roelof Botha to board
Roelof Botha, who worked with Elon Musk at PayPal in the dot-com era before becoming a prominent venture capitalist, is joining the SpaceX board.
Strait of Hormuz reopening may take weeks to ease shipping backlog and oil pressure
The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen after Iran and the U.S. sign a peace deal, but experts warn backlogs and security checks could delay normal shipping.
Intel gains 10% after Trump says company will partner with Apple on U.S. chip design
The boost continues Intel's recent rally as the chipmaker bounces back from years of headwinds.
Midjourney goes from generating cat images to full-body ultrasound scans
Midjourney CEO David Holz just showed off the company's first hardware product and plans to build a San Francisco spa, which he admitted is a bit different from the "cat pictures" produced by its AI image generator. Dubbed The Midjourney Scanner, it's ...
Europe explores energy security alternatives after Iran war's turmoil
The Iran war's impact on global fuel prices has pushed Europe to explore alternative trade and energy routes
A city's push for facial recognition on public buses ignites debate over security and privacy
Kansas City, Missouri, plans to boost security by installing facial recognition cameras on buses
Hulk, Punisher join Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer
Peter Parker to Bruce Banner: "I didn't know you could get that big."
"Dangerous" AI models are coming no matter what
AI models with advanced hacking capabilities will soon be the norm.
The Slate Truck's price may have leaked, starts at $24,950
According to Ars Technica's report, The Slate Truck's price may have leaked, starts at $24,950, The official launch takes place next week. The development sits in VINI's Technology file for readers following technology, science, product policy, markets, infrastructure, and the public ...
AI coding agents taught robots how to install GPUs and cut zip ties
Nvidia's self-improvement program for robots enlists teams of AI coding agents.
Tesco moving 40,000 server workloads off VMware amid Broadcom's “abusive conduct”
Tesco claimed Broadcom hiked its VMware prices by about 175 percent in UK court filings.
Massive breach spills credentials for thousands of sensitive networks
The affected include Oracle, Lenovo, FedEx, a NATO contractor, and Fortinet.
California says AT&T lied to FCC in attempt to shut off old phone network
FCC considers AT& 038;T petitions to preempt state rules and discontinue phone service.
Sooner than expected? Useful quantum error correction promised for 2028.
Elsewhere, beyond-classical quantum hardware, plus classical computing fires back.
Second carcass-eating fly species cleared by FDA for maggot wound therapy
Maggot therapy lacks robust data, but it has fans and a fail-safe "bacon therapy."
A deadly fungus that can infect cats and people is spreading
It’s just a matter of time before Sporothrix brasiliensis reaches the U.S. a CDC expert says.
IEEE’s 2026 Education Week Events Emphasized Lifelong Learning
The rapid evolution of the global engineering landscape requires continuous education. For one week in April, the IEEE community focuses on its educational frameworks. IEEE Education Week , which just concluded its fifth year, provided a comprehensive overview of the resources available ...
Anthropic got hit by export rules nobody understands
Anthropic has spent much of this week fighting to get its newest AI models back online after the Trump administration abruptly ordered the company to cut access for all foreign nationals, including users inside the US and its own employees, forcing Anthropic ...
Epic wants to let you bring your Fortnite skins to other games
Epic Games has been touting the potential of an interoperable metaverse for years, though that vision hasn't yet become a reality. But with Unreal Engine 6, the next major version of its game development engine, Epic plans to take a big step ...
VSCO launches Studio Pro mobile photo editing app and plans $500 per year subscription
VSCO is taking on Adobe with a new Studio Pro editing app rolling out today on iOS and coming to macOS later this year, as Bloomberg reports. At launch, the app offers tools for batch editing, style matching from a reference image, ...
Tim Cook says RAM expenses are ‘unsustainable’ and Apple is going to raise prices
Apple is planning to raise prices in response to the ongoing memory shortage. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Tim Cook says "price increases are unavoidable:" We're doing our best to mitigate the huge increases that are being ...
Fed holds interest rates steady: Here's what that means for credit cards, savings rates, mortgages and car loans
Here’s a look at how the Fed's June interest rate decision may affect your finances.
CME CEO Terrence Duffy says the exchange operator will sue CFTC over perpetual futures
Outgoing CME CEO Terrence Duffy said that the exchange operator will sue the CFTC over the agency’s decision to approve perpetual futures.
Chairman Warsh drastically alters Fed rate statement. Here's what's changed
This is a comparison of Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in April.
2-year Treasury yield rockets higher as many Fed officials signal possible hike this year
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday after the Fed held interest rates steady during Kevin Warsh's first policy meeting as chairman.
Chairman Warsh abstains from giving rate forecast as several members signal a hike in 2026
The median projection called for the federal funds rate to end 2026 at 3.8%, a quarter percentage point above the current target range.
Analysis: Chairman Kevin Warsh’s task forces are the key to understanding the new Fed
The new leader of the Fed left interest rates alone but made clear how he plans to rewire the central bank.
Inside India newsletter: Anthropic curbs ignite AI debate in India — efforts 'too slow, way too small'
India's ambitions of becoming a global AI innovation powerhouse by building applications on top of foreign foundational models are being challenged.
Defense contractors would be barred from buying back their stock in bill approved by Senate panel
A bill the Senate Armed Services Committee approved would prevent defense contractors from buying back their stock without Pentagon approval.
Jeffrey Gundlach says Fed's Warsh is not going to be the 'easy money' chairman many hoped for
Gundlach said Warsh's stance reduces the risk of overly accommodative monetary policy that could reignite inflation and push longer-term borrowing costs higher.
Here are the five big takeaways from Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chairman
The Federal Reserve and Chairman Kevin Warsh on Wednesday followed the script on interest rates closely.
Trump and Iran's President Pezeshkian sign memorandum aimed to end war
President Trump earlier said at the G7 summit that the memorandum of understanding with Iran "might not be the kind of document that I should be signing."
Two-thirds of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly
According to the latest Pew Research poll, 49 percent of Americans report using chatbots at least occasionally, but 63 percent think the tech is advancing too quickly. Overall, use of AI chatbots has increased dramatically since 2024, when only 33 percent reported ...
A ‘Super El Niño’ may be on the way. What does that mean?
Past super El Niños have brought bad flooding, deadly fires and disease outbreaks. Climate experts already expect “shockingly high” temps this winter.
The oldest known plague outbreak struck hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago
Plague DNA in ancient graves near Siberia's Lake Baikal suggests the disease threatened people long before farming and crowded settlements.
"Truly evil" FDA rejection of gene therapy overturned after Trump official ousted
Gene therapy company UniQure had another FDA meeting after Vinay Prasad's exit.
Towers once planned for California shuttle launches leveled for SpaceX rockets
"Space Launch Complex-6 represents six decades of American innovation."
In Toy Story 5, the problem really is these damn phones (and tablets)
The Toy Story franchise began with a story about a vintage doll feeling threatened by the arrival of an electronic action figure. Woody and Buzz's rivalry embodied a shift that was happening in the '90s as children's toys were becoming more technologically ...
How to find the best deals during Amazon’s Prime Day sale
Amazon’s Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and the four-day sale for 2026 begins June 23rd at 3:01AM ET and ends at the same time on June 27th. It will grant Prime members access to some ...
In a big year for horror, Widow’s Bay still stands apart
Horror is having a moment. In 2026, the genre is especially well-represented: new blood is dominating the box office through films like Backrooms and Obsession, established names like Sam Raimi and Damian McCarthy are at the top of their game, and long-running ...
Paramount Plus is two dollars for two months of ad-free viewing
Paramount Plus is offering new and former subscribers a discounted rate until June 25th, 2026. You’ll pay 99 cents per month for the first two months, with the Premium plan automatically renewing for $13.99 per month after that, and the more limited ...
SanDisk’s new PlayStation 5 SSD will cost you more than three PS5 Pros
SanDisk has announced an expensive way to boost the PlayStation 5's storage capacity. The company's new Optimus GX PRO 850P NVMe SSD is an officially licensed PS5 accessory in capacities ranging from 1TB to 8TB. The largest option can store up to ...
We got free GTA V upgrades before GTA VI
Rockstar Games will allow players to upgrade older versions of Grand Theft Auto V for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S for free just months before the launch of GTA VI. Starting June 18th, players with any version of GTA ...
Can anyone look cool wearing Snap’s $2,000 glasses?
Yesterday, Snap debuted its new $2,195 Specs glasses. In an interview with CNBC, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel described the Specs as something the company had been working on for more than 12 years, an attempt to "bring computing into the world" and ...
The Echo Dot Max is cheaper than ever in an early Prime Day sale
We’re seeing good early Prime Day deals ahead of the event next week, and unsurprisingly, some of the best deals are on Amazon's own devices. Several Echo speakers have dropped to new low prices, including the Echo Dot Max, which is on ...
How Musicians Can Get Paid for Training AI
Musicians are accustomed to getting paid each time their creative work is used. Across vinyl/CD sales, streams, radio, cover versions, and those numerous niches like karaoke, there are agreements in place about what “use” means. Underlying this is a simple economic principle: ...
Ten months later, the $100 Google Home Speaker is finally available for preorder
Google's new smart speaker is more about Gemini than audio quality.
Strait of Hormuz threat level downgraded after Iran deal, says U.S.-led maritime security group
The behavior of Iranian forces "has become less volatile" and the U.S. Navy continues to provide oversight, the Joint Maritime Information Center said.
Target, Walmart and Amazon among brands losing LGBTQ+ consumer spending, new survey says
LGBTQ+ consumers are shifting spending toward companies they view as supporting DEI and away from those seen as retreating, HRC survey finds.
UniQure to seek FDA approval for Huntington's disease gene therapy after previous clash with agency
The announcement comes months after UniQure became embroiled in a public debate with FDA leaders over the clinical trial data supporting its application.
Less than one-third of global workers feel their jobs are safe, ADP survey data shows
Even with global unemployment at historically low levels, workers are not feeling secure.
SpaceX stock sinks 5%, losing momentum after a multiday rally
Elon Musk's space and AI company has seen its stock surge since its blockbuster IPO on Friday.
Amazon AI exec predicts first 'commercially useful' quantum computers in 5-7 years
Quantum computing is becoming an increasingly competitive field with tech giants like Microsoft, Google and IBM developing the technology.
Allbirds continues AI pivot with name change and CEO hire, sending stock soaring
Allbirds became NewBird AI in April and said it would trade shoes for AI compute infrastructure.
Trump sabotages Senate bid to fast-track Clayton as DNI, committee scuttles hearing
Any delay, and continuation of acting DNI Bill Pulte in the role, is likely to endanger the reauthorization of a key U.S. intelligence authority.
JetBlue to reduce Newark, LaGuardia footprint as it forges ahead in Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue is planning to cut crew bases at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and New York's LaGuardia Airport.
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh hold his first post-meeting press conference, and Broadcom gets an "aggressive" buy recommendation.
BMW stock slumps to 5-year low as Iran war and China slowdown spark profit warning
BMW blamed a slowdown in its Chinese market, as well as disruption from the Iran war, as two reasons for the slashed guidance.
CNBC to wade further into live sports with 11 simulcast WNBA games
The simulcasts will expose the WNBA to an affluent audience on CNBC and marks a new chapter for the business news network after it spun out from Comcast.
'Passive' investors who dodged bitcoin are now forced to own SpaceX, which is three times more volatile
Many advisors and money-managers invested in index funds who will soon be owners of Elon Musk's astronomic ambitions
Mortgage rates are now falling but demand is still weaker
A mixed week for mortgage rates resulted in less demand from both current homeowners and potential homebuyers.
Abercrombie & Fitch begins selling third-party shoe brands in latest bid to chase growth
Abercrombie & Fitch's explosive growth has slowed, leading the apparel retailer to expand into new categories to boost sales
Anthropic asked for regulation. Washington went much further
Anthropic has long been supportive of AI regulation, but the Trump administration is coming down particularly hard on the AI company.
CME Group's Terry Duffy to step down in 2027, CFO Lynne Fitzpatrick to become CEO
Duffy, 67, will transition to executive chairman effective March 1, 2027, the company said Wednesday.
Carvana’s new vehicle strategy turns dealership into ‘playground,’ test-drive center with sales all online
But don't expect Carvana to sell you a vehicle at one of its seven Stellantis stores, marking a stark contrast from typical franchised dealers.
Trump says U.S. will 'go right back to dropping bombs' if he doesn't like Iran deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday at the G7 conference that the U.S. will "go right back to dropping bombs" if he doesn't like the Iran deal.
Windows and Linux users: The deadline to update Secure Boot keys is near
What you need to know about the expiration of keys securing your machine's boot sequence.
Native NACS ports, infotainment upgrade for MY27 Porsche Taycan
The bigger battery is standard and there are now simulated "E-Shifts."
The Secret to Marathon-Winning Humanoid Robots
On April 19, 2026, the Honor Lightning humanoid robot ran a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds , beating the human world record by 7 minutes and the best robot time from 2025 by almost two hours. How did they do ...
Final Fantasy meets Zelda? Yes, please
Let's be real: There's no shortage of Zelda-style games to play right now. That's true even if you've exhausted all there is to see in Tears of the Kingdom or Echoes of Wisdom. Indie developers keep finding new ways to refresh the ...
Will Matter finally be able to do what it should have always done?
Matter, the smart home interoperability standard, might finally get a feature that should have been there from day one: a single shared Matter network managed by multiple ecosystems. With this feature, called Joint Fabric, smart devices added to the network will be ...
LinkedIn will tell others how you really use Adobe’s apps
LinkedIn is trying to make it easier for users to prove their proficiency with apps that are relevant to their current or future jobs. A new "connected apps" feature is launching today that allows users to link a selection of supported apps ...
Google’s first smart speaker in six years arrives next week
Google's first new smart speaker in six years starts shipping on June 29th, narrowly missing its promised spring launch window. Preorders for the Google Home Speaker open today, June 17th. Nothing has changed hardware-wise in the nine months since the $99 speaker ...
GuliKit’s new mobile Switch 2 dock lets you play with or without a TV
After teasing it on X last week, GuliKit announced a new version of its TV Docking Station today that now supports the Switch 2 as well as previous versions of the console, including the original Switch and OLED model. The new version ...
Thread Direct looks to solve Matter’s biggest setup headache
The smart home networking protocol Thread is adding a new way to onboard devices without a Thread border router. The feature, called Thread Direct, is designed to let users set up Thread-powered devices - such as smart plugs and smart locks - ...
Jackery announces ‘world’s slimmest’ fridge battery
Jackery is jumping on the fridge-battery trend with what it says is the "world's slimmest." FridgeGuard also looks nice; a break from power stations that tend to look more at home at a job site than the kitchen or living room. Measuring ...
Got Thread problems? There’s an app for that
The new Thread Networks Diagnostics Tools app from Thread Group, the standards body behind the wireless IoT protocol, officially launches in beta today. The app, which arrives on iOS today and has been available on Android in alpha for a few weeks, ...
The best Apple deals you can already get ahead of Prime Day
Amazon's Prime Day sale kicks off on June 23rd, but already we’re seeing some notable Apple deals trickle in. Whether you're looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, many retailers are offering notable discounts ahead of the shopping ...
AI search grounded in Facebook posts? What could go wrong?
AI is pretty reliable at putting things on your calendar these days, but it hasn't quite cracked answering the related and all-important question of "What should I do this weekend?" Meta's new AI Mode in search could be a useful tool - ...
How real is the Cyclops in ‘The Odyssey’?
The iconic one-eyed monster coming to movie screens in July in The Odyssey might have more in common with tiny water critters than with humans.
AI executives gather at G7 as Europeans seek checks on American dominance
Artificial intelligence takes center stage Wednesday at the G7 meeting in France
Three Iranian tankers exit U.S. blockade for first time in months as shipowners eye Hormuz in 'wary disbelief'
At least three Iranian tankers carrying nearly five million barrels of crude oil have exited the U.S. Navy blockade.
Anthropic's Fable shutdown is a big moment for open-source AI
Anthropic’s Fable shutdown could boost open-source AI, but many of the models gaining traction are Chinese.
SpaceX options debut signals 'expensive' and 'dangerous' bets, strategist says
Options on SpaceX have started trading after the company's IPO, and they show a wide variation in bets.
Intel begins production of most-advanced chip, inching closer to possible Apple deal
Intel is entering production of 18A-P, its most-advanced chip node that could be the target of a coming deal with Apple
Telegram's Durov says India punishing 150 million users after country temporarily bans messaging app
India has temporarily restricted access to the messaging app Telegram in an effort to prevent exam fraud. Telegram has slammed the ban.
Databricks sales growth tops 80%, but margin are shrinking from swarm of AI agents
Databricks is seeing higher growth as AI agents assist with data analysis, but all that activity is significantly increasing costs.
Bill limiting investors from buying homes set to speed through Congress
Top lawmakers reached an agreement on a key housing bill that would limit investor ownership, clearing the way for passage through both chambers of Congress.
Michael Burry says he's tempted to bet against SpaceX, but passes on expensive options
Burry argued the company's market capitalization had reached levels that dwarf many established businesses and fortunes.
Japan May exports grow at fastest pace in over three years, beating estimates, as chip demand soars
Japan's exports in May grew at their fastest pace since November 2022, boosted by robust demand for cars and semiconductors.
Fed Chair Warsh expected to withhold 'dot' from central bank's interest rate outlook
The central bank's Federal Open Market Committee is set to release its quarterly update of where individual officials expect interest rates to head.
Android 17 starts hitting Pixel phones and watches today
Pixels will get their OTA in the coming weeks, but don't expect monumental changes.
Pentagon boasts of using AI to write reports mandated by Congress
Pentagon also claims 1.5 million personnel are using generative AI tools.
Google launches Wear OS 7 with Live Updates and a battery life boost
Google's Wear OS 7 update is starting to roll out today for the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4, adding a new Live Updates feature that tracks live events from your Android smartwatch. Live Updates will now sync with Wear OS devices, ...
Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today
Following its official debut last month, Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, alongside additional exclusive features as part of the June Pixel Drop. Not every feature announced alongside the OS at the pre-I/O Android Show is available ...
All the latest news on Android 17, Wear OS 7, and Android XR
Google’s Android 17 update includes highlights like new floating “Bubble” app windows for easier multitasking, a Screen Reaction recording mode, and a 50/50 split gaming mode for foldable phones. Meanwhile, Wear OS 7 brings Live Updates and better battery life for smart ...
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is a great last-minute Father’s Day gift
Father’s Day is nearly here. Hopefully, you already got a gift for dads you care about, but if not, here’s a quick, easy recommendation for anyone who enjoys a good comic strip. The Complete Calvin and Hobbes contains every one of Bill ...
US approval of Paramount/Warner Bros. deal surprised DOJ lawyers, report says
Trump admin green-lighting $111B deal "reeks of corruption," Sen. Warren says.
Anthropic "pauses" token-based billing for its Claude Agent SDK
Move originally planned for Monday would have heavily increased power users' costs.
Among the large new rockets Amazon was counting on, only Europe has delivered
"As for Arianespace, they have definitely stepped up."
Cockroaches scurry around with thousands of pieces of bacterial genomes
Transferring genes across species doesn't just happen in microbes.
Year of free HPE software a “step in the correct direction” in VMware rivalry
Partner tells Ars that HPE should be giving out more free VM Essentials licenses.
Cape Verde's Vozinha becomes Instagram sensation thanks to his saves
Vozinha gasped and laughed in shock when shown the number of new Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain in his team's World Cup debut
Trump admin tries to block Clean Air Act lawsuit over xAI's gas turbines
NAACP lawsuit says xAI uses gas turbines without permits for Grok data center.
African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of a key treaty protecting oceans
African and Commonwealth nations have called for a swift implementation of a landmark treaty protecting the high seas
Critical Copilot vulnerability allowed hackers to steal 2FA code from users
SearchLeak exploit shows why the industry's approach to LLM security fails over and over.
The Ars Technica 2026 Reader Survey: Let your voice be heard!
Tell us how you read Ars, and what you'd like to see more (or less!) of on the front page.
5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo region but no danger of a tsunami, meteorological agency says
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 has shaken eastern Japan including Tokyo
Mobileye is entering the US robotaxi market with standalone service
The service will leverage its Moovit platform to launch in an a US city in 2027.
Nvidia's Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobs. A test will come in Texas
Nvidia is betting on artificial intelligence to revive U.S. manufacturing
Dan David Prize awards 9 scholars $300,000 each for research on the human past
Nine scholars from around the world have been awarded $300,000 each to advance their careers
Leaked financial docs show OpenAI is losing billions of dollars a year
Audited accounting shows growing revenues being dwarfed by R& 038;D, other expenses.
SpaceX to acquire AI coding platform Cursor for $60 billion
Separately, neither could compete. Now they hope they can.
NASA seems to be backing away from hunting for life on Mars
Viking 1 kicked off the search for Martian life 50 years ago. Now NASA’s shifting priorities are putting the quest in limbo.
A blood test for dementia may tell you if you have more than one type
AI helped researchers develop an experimental blood test that might let doctors diagnose overlapping dementias.
Chinese money plant leaves hide a mathematical pattern
Tiny water-secreting pores appear to organize the major veins of the plant leaves into an arrangement known as a Voronoi diagram.
Pour one out for Roku City
By this time next year, Fox Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch intends to have added Roku to his already expansive media empire. Should the acquisition go through, Fox will gain control of Roku's modest library of original programming, and the newly combined company ...
The Cybercab is the lightest, most efficient Tesla ever made
Against all odds, the Tesla Cybercab is in production. And while Elon Musk's company may not have a very coherent plan for the tiny, autonomous two-seater, it's still taking the necessary steps to certify the EV's legitimacy. As such, Tesla recently filed ...
We now know how DJI’s dual camera Osmo Pocket 4P compares to Insta360’s
After a brief debut at the Cannes film festival last month, DJI announced all the details of its Osmo Pocket 4P stabilized camera today as part of its initial launch in China. While it doesn't match the 8K capabilities of the Insta360 ...
Nothing’s Ear (a), our favorite budget earbuds, are cheaper than ever ahead of Prime Day
If you're looking for a cheap Father's Day gift that delivers more than you'd expect for the price, Nothing’s Ear (a) are a good option. The wireless earbuds are currently on sale as part of a larger early Prime Day sales event, ...
Everything you need to know about Prime Day 2026
Amazon Prime Day 2026 is getting closer, and it’s possible you might have some questions about the sale. When does it start? Why is it in June instead of July? And, most importantly, when will the deals go live? We have concrete ...
Snap is finally about to ship AR glasses — and they cost a fortune
Snap is finally launching augmented glasses for the public. Specs, which Snap describes as "a wearable computer built into see-through augmented reality glasses," will cost $2,195. You can preorder a pair of Specs now at specs.com with a $200 refundable deposit, and ...
The Google / Xreal Aura XR glasses are now available to preorder
The Project Aura glasses collaboration between Xreal and Google is now one step closer to being something you can buy. Reservations for the second Android XR device, now dubbed the Xreal Aura, are available for $99 starting today, with a full launch ...
Qualcomm’s latest chip hints that more powerful smart glasses could be on the way
Smart glasses are still a nascent category, but chipmaker Qualcomm is hard at work upgrading the silicon to power the next wave of XR devices: the Snapdragon Reality Elite. Although Qualcomm is announcing the chip today at Augmented World Expo, we've technically ...
Verizon’s ‘Simplicity’ flat-rate plan starts at $30 per month for new customers
Verizon is launching a new Simplicity plan that starts at $30 / month for new customers, or $45 / month for existing ones. In its announcement, Verizon says the plan drops activation and upgrade fees, while offering one flat price for each ...
Trump admin abandons fight against wind energy as clean energy output surges
Legal victories have dampened the Trump admin’s efforts to halt wind and solar power.
Prediction market traders speculate Anthropic will restore access quickly to AI model after Trump admin directed it to limit reach
Traders think it's more likely than not that access is restored by July 1.
'Godfather' of options sees SpaceX surpassing Nvidia, Tesla as early trades come in
SpaceX options are officially listed, and they're off to the races.
New Wharton forecast puts Social Security trust fund depletion later than official projections
Social Security's retirement trust fund may dry up in February 2033, according to a new report from the Penn Wharton Budget Model shared exclusively with CNBC.
Carvana is expanding into new vehicles. The implications could reshape the U.S. automotive retail market
Carvana has bought seven new vehicle franchises since last year that primarily sell Stellantis' Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram brands.
Odds that a proposed billionaire tax appears on California ballots plunge on prediction markets
Odds that a proposed billionaire tax is on California's ballot dropped after reports noted that Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing to stop the proposal.
The new oil? Inside the effort to turn AI computing power into a tradeable commodity
AI compute futures could eventually rival some of the world's largest commodity markets, Silicon Data's Carmen Li believes.
Trump signals he could send details of Iran deal to Congress
The peace deal announced Sunday is meeting lukewarm reactions from Congress, including some allies of President Donald Trump.
General Motors announces new defense partnership with Lockheed Martin
General Motors announced a new defense partnership with Lockheed Martin as the country ramps up its production of weapons.
Snap unveils $2,195 AR glasses as CEO Evan Spiegel bets on post-smartphone future
Snap is launching its first AR glasses geared toward the broader public instead of developers.
Rivian laying off hundreds of workers amid R2 launch
Rivian said Tuesday it was laying off hundreds of workers, or less than 2% of its workforce.
SpaceX rises 12% to leapfrog Amazon, briefly top Microsoft in market cap
CEO Elon Musk said Sunday that the company "might be able to reach approximately" $1 trillion revenue in 2030.
Bank of Japan hikes rates to 1%, highest since 1995, as yen and inflation worries take hold
This is the BOJ's first hike since December, when it raised rates to its current level of 0.75%, also its highest level in over 30 years.
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