Telegram ban in India sparks a rush to VPNs, rival apps
Telegram argues India should block specific content, not an entire platform used by millions.
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Source: Elastic agrees to buy CRV-backed DeductiveAI for up to $85M
DeductiveAI, a startup that uses AI to catch and resolve bugs in software, was founded just three years ago.
Sharkās ChillPill Handheld Fan Is My Current Favorite, Thanks to These Special Features
Shark's three-in-one ChillPill personal fan shines because of its three cooling attachments.
Researchers Turn Old Junk Drawer Smartphones Into a Mini Cloud Computing Platform
Score one for effective e-waste recycling.
FDA advisors unanimously vote to approve Moderna's mRNA after agency drama
In February, a Trump official refused to review the vaccine. Independent advisors for the Food and Drug Administration on Friday voted 9ā0 in support ā¦
Amazon Retaliated Against Workers Who Supported Regulating Data Centers, Complaint Says
The employees encouraged limits on the complexes in a series of hearings in the tech giantās hometown, Seattle.
Google Earth's Secret Flight Simulator Is Now Free for Everyone on the Web
All you need to take to the virtual skies now is a browser.
Waymo Issues Another Recall, This Time Over Highway Construction Zones
The robotaxi company issues a recall on 3,871 vehicles that could make incorrect decisions while driving in highway construction zones.
Mexico vs. South Korea: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A Match Live for Free
A win for either team will guarantee them a place in the round of 32.
ChatGPT Found to Generate Violent, Sexual Images From Simple Text Prompts
Even with an open-ended viral prompt, the chatbot "immediately went to the darkest pits of humanity."
Spotify Will Now Reserve Tickets for Superfans Before General Sales Can Skyrocket in Price
The new feature will be a joint partnership with Live Nation, the company largely blamed for high ticket prices.
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. Taiwanās existence as a self-governing democracy may depend heavily on hā¦
Scientists Spent 13 Years Bouncing Radar Off Europa. Hereās What They Found
In the most comprehensive radio study of Europa thus far, astronomers bolster what's already known about the icy moon, and then some.
AI inference startup Baseten reportedly raising $1.5B months after its last mega-round
Startup Baseten is reportedly close to finalizing a $1.5 billion round at a $13 billion as the āinference gold rush" marches on.
A Federal Regulator Wants to Fast-Track AI Data Centers Onto the Power Grid
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is pushing grid operators to update rules for connecting massive power users.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 19, #634
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 19, No. 634.
No Anime Embodies Fun for Funās Sake Quite Like āProject A-Koā
'Project AāKo' is a time capsule of animeās anythingāgoes OVAāera brilliance wrapped in a delightfully unserious package.
Trump Admin Declares Total Victory Over Algae Thanks to āAdvanced Nanobubbler Technologyā
"The Reflecting Pool water is crystal clear," the Department of the Interior insists.
A Monolith Designed to Record Civilizationās Downfall Is Finally Taking Shape
The creators of this monolithic doomsday tracker say it is on track for installation in remote Tasmania by December.
NASA asks Northrop Grumman to stop working on lunar HALO module
"We are reassigning most affected employees across existing opportunities and programs." Three months ago, during a flashy event at its Washington, DCā¦
Google has discontinued the Nest Home Mini and Nest Audio
On to the next one.
Celebrate 40 Years of āAliensā With These Incredible Collectibles
Hot Toys has made beautiful versions of Ellen Ripley and the Xenomorph for the anniversary.
Snap spins off AI video team into new company, Dotmo, due to costs
The Snapchat maker is spinning off yet another internal unit. Dotmo will be composed of current Snap staff who are leaving the social media company toā¦
Valve is so behind on Steam Controller orders that some wonāt 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 sā¦
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 andā¦
Scientists Link 8 Common Food Additives to Heart Disease Risk
Certain food preservatives might silently be raising our blood pressure and heart disease risk, recent research has found.
Using AI Companion Apps Gives Many Singles the Ick, Survey Finds
The dating app company Match Group asked 1,000 singles about AI and dating. Some things are fine. Some are deal-breakers.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 19, #1104
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 19, No. 1,104.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 19, #1826
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 19, No. 1,826.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 19 #838
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for June 19, No. 838.
Iām Digging āIssakā Because It Reads Like āVinland Sagaā and āVagabondā Had a Baby And Gave It a Gun
Kodansha's stunning historical fiction manga tells an epic that historical weapons aficionados will love to death.
OpenAI is bringing on some big guns in the lead-up to its IPOĀ
OpenAI is bulking up before its IPO, landing Transformer co-inventor Noam Shazeer from Google DeepMind and former Trump AI policy official Dean Ball iā¦