Beyond Siri: Here are the practical AI features coming to your iPhone in iOS 27
Siri’s AI overhaul may have grabbed the headlines at WWDC, but some of Apple’s most useful AI features are arriving elsewhere in iOS 27.
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Believe It: ‘Naruto’ Gets In On the Anime Trading Card Game Craze
For the first time in over a decade, 'Naruto' is going back to trading cards for an all-new competitive game.
That viral clip you saw of someone winning big on Polymarket was probably fake
According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Polymarket has been paying people to film themselves placing fake bets and celebrating fake wins on …
Are You Eligible for Part of Apple's $250M AI iPhone Settlement? How to Find Out
Apple must pay iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit over delayed and missing AI features.
Your Brain Is a Better AI Detector Than Any Tool Out There. Here's How to Use It
AI writing has consistent, recognizable patterns that no detector captures better than a well-trained eye.
Govee Outdoor Chromatic String Lights Review: A Colorful Way to (Kind of) Light Your Patio
Love sticking pretty lights in your patio? Govee’s lights are an easy, but very spendy way to do it.
Spain vs. Saudi Arabia: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H Match Live for Free
Spain's Lamine Yamal and company go in search of their first win of the tournament as they take on the Green Falcons.
9 Things to Do Before a Summer Blackout Hits Your Home
From cooling supplies to backup power, these nine steps can help you stay safe and comfortable when the grid goes down this summer.
Foldable iPhone Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel 11 and Other Phones Launching in 2026
While we've already seen multiple phone launches so far, Samsung, Apple and Google are gearing up for some exciting announcements (including an all-ne…
How Roomba started a robot revolution
If you had a Roomba, especially in the early days of the robot vacuum, it was in many ways a fairly unsophisticated machine. It would just bump around…
World's Fastest Steam-Powered Rocketbike video
Go behind the scenes with Force of Nature, the world's fastest steam-powered rocketbike.
I Saw the Ultimate Rocket Bike in Action and It Blew Me Away
The Force of Nature steam-powered rocket bike took to the track for a record-breaking attempt. I got to see it happen.
Electric air taxis are stuck in the courtroom
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on aviation, air taxis, and Wi-Fi speeds at …
All Your Wearables Have One Glaring Weakness. What Can You Do About It?
With helpful DIY instructions and some pointy tools, I fixed a broken smartwatch on my own. And if I can do it, so can you.
From pwned to kiting – an A to Z of the gaming terms you need to know
As phrases like easter eggs and looksmaxxing enter everyday language, what other words from the world of video games might soon be mainstream?Twenty y…
Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII is still a phone for the fans
The Xperia 1 VIII marks an attempt at a step change for Sony's flagship phone line. Not only has it had an aesthetic overhaul, but Sony has also revam…
Malware Has Gotten Smarter. Here's How Your Antivirus Has, Too
Antivirus software used to hunt for known malware, but now it’s predicting suspicious behavior before an attack fully lands.
Your Grill Is Not the Best Place to Cook Every Cut of Steak. Here's What Chefs Recommend
Beef is beef, but different cuts call for dedicated techniques, temperatures and surfaces. Here's how the pros recommend cooking every type of steak.
Review: Widow's Bay is a boldly original take on comedic horror
An eminently binge-able series that honors classic horror tropes while reinventing them in surprising ways Widow's Bay, the delightfully eccentric new…
Best Dolby Atmos Soundbar of 2026
We've picked the top Dolby Atmos soundbars to bring the immersive audio technology to your home theater.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 21 #840
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for June 21, No. 840.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 21, #1106
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 21 No. 1,106.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 21, #636
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 21, No. 636.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 21, #1828
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 21, No. 1,828.
Never Buy Coffee Beans With a Roast Date Older Than This, an Expert Warns
It doesn't matter how good your beans are if they're not fresh. Here's the optimal brewing timetable, according to a professional.
Yet Another Piece of AI-Pilled Speculative Fiction Has Gone Dangerously Viral
It's a trend that urgently needs to die.
Brands using AI-generated influencers to promote products on social media
Investigation finds AI content that purports to show genuine customers, prompting calls for greater transparencyBrands promoting their products online…
To the tablet and beyond: does Toy Story 5 go hard enough on technology?
The animated sequel sets up a tug-of-war between physical and digital play for children but is still eager not to be an anti-tech screedFor more than …
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, June 21
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 21.
'From' EPs Talk Season 4's Man in Yellow and Murderous Dolls
I chatted with John Griffin, Jeff Pinkner and Jack Bender about the penultimate season.
How Europe’s EV makers shrank their product to challenge the bloated SUVs
Smaller, cheaper cars built for narrow city streets are becoming more stylish – but require careful design decisionsThe winding backstreets of London,…
Signal’s Meredith Whittaker wants you to remember that AI chatbots ‘are not your friends’
"These are not your friends. These are not conscious beings. These are not sentient interlocutors.”