Crypto Companies Have Already Poured $189 Million Into the 2026 Midterms
Crypto companies are outspending Big Tech, fossil fuel firms, and other corporate power players as they work to shape the next Congress and lock in faâŚ
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Rhythm Paradise Groove review â exhilarating bitesize beats test your reflexes
Nintendo/TNX; Nintendo SwitchA joyful collection of vibrant rhythm games includes catching veggies in mid-air, practising dance choreographies and speâŚ
OpenAI âin early talks to give 5% stake to US governmentâ
CEO Sam Altman argued move would share benefits of AI and it would involve other firms doing similar, report saysBusiness live â latest updatesOpenAI âŚ
X is making a fresh push for live video with new creator payouts
X has launched a new live streaming command center and additional creator payouts.
Indian tech tycoon bets $30M of his own money to build AI alternative to Microsoft Office
Neo is Bhavin Turakhiaâs fifth venture and his latest involving enterprise software. This time he's taking on Microsoft Office, Google Apps with AI.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, July 2
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 2.
Trump Administration Reportedly on Verge of Standards Deal With Big AI
Is that a good thing? That part is up to you.
President Trump Chats With AI Teddy Roosevelt About the Panama Canal
Trump told a crowd Wednesday about having a conversation with the late president.
What Went on at This Meeting of Powerful Central Bankers Wonât Ease Your Mind About an AI Bubble
I have troubling news about what central bankers are saying and hearing.
Ford Had to Rehire Veteran Engineers After Its AI Flopped. Other Employers Should Take Notice
The automaker became a case study in AI hubris, bringing back 350 "gray beard" engineers to teach its automated quality systems to build cars that donâŚ
Winners from the 2026 iPhone Photography Awards
The 19th annual competition includes photos made solely with iPhone cameras.
Apple is reportedly planning new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro releases early next year
Apple is readying several new iPad Pro tablets and a budget-friendly MacBook Pro, reports suggest.
AI summaries of Tripadvisor hotel reviews downplay serious complaints, investigation finds
AI-generated overview found to gloss over allegations of sexual harassment and describes hotel being sued over hygiene as âspotlessâA hotel being suedâŚ
Accio, Wizards: Harry Potter Audiobooks Arrive on Spotify
Premium subscribers can listen to narrations by both Jim Dale and Stephen Fry.
Bending Spoons defies SaaS slump, surges 40% on first day of trading
The company has grown rapidly by acquiring and revamping last-generation tech brands like AOL, Eventbrite, Evernote, Meetup, and Vimeo.
Appleâs entry-level MacBook Pro could be up for a redesign
Apple is working on a "revamped" version of its entry-level MacBook Pro that it could launch as soon as the first half of 2027, Bloomberg reports. TheâŚ
After $18B IPO, Bending Spoons founder says success comes from minimizing luck
The co-founders of Bending Spoons, the Italian company quietly buying beloved, ailing Internet brands, learned big lessons from their own startup's faâŚ
The funeral for PlayStation discs has begun
Cody Spencer, the co-owner of the small games retail chain Pink Gorilla Games, put it well when I asked about the impact of Sony's recent announcementâŚ
WhatsApp usernames are already raising impersonation red flags
Meta says usernames improve privacy, but critics question whether its safeguards can prevent impersonation.
Celebrate 20 Years of âPanâs Labyrinthâ With These Gorgeous Books
Guillermo del Toro's dark fantasy film is also getting a theatrical rerelease later this year.
John Deere Classic 2026: TV Schedule, How to Watch, Stream All the PGA Golf Action From Anywhere
The tour heads to Illinois with Brian Campbell looking to defend his title.
Physical Games Are Going Away, but Call of Duty Is Coming to PlayStation Plus in July. That's Nice, Right?
Sony is bringing Modern Warfare 3, For the King 2 and more to all PS Plus subscribers in July.
The 27 Best Gaming Gifts of 2026
From controllers and gaming keyboards to headphones and consoles, here are the top gifts to surprise the gamer in your life.
T-Mobile moving tens of thousands of virtual machines off VMware amid lawsuit
T-Mobile wants Broadcom to keep supporting its VMware perpetual licenses. T-Mobile is asking a New York court to rule that Broadcom was contractually âŚ
Meta Goes the Way of xAI, Considers Renting Computing Power as Own Model Flails
Gotta do something with all those data centers.
56% of US Adults Would Support a Social Media Ban for Teens
The new survey comes amid a campaign for governments to keep kids off social media.
Appleâs âHide My Emailâ Feature May Reveal Usersâ Real Addresses
The tech company has reportedly known about the privacy bug since last year.
Major Apple Bug Appears to Disclose All Real Emails for 'Hide My Email' Users
A vulnerability in Apple's privacy-focused iCloud Plus feature allows attackers to discover users' real email addresses.
USA vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Live for Free
Team USA looks to book its place in the last 16 of the tournament.
Xboxâs âresetâ: all the news about Microsoftâs looming layoffs and studio closures
Xbox is making some big changes â again. On June 10th, a few months after Asha Sharma took over as CEO, she and newly-promoted chief content officer MâŚ
Saharan Dust Is Blowing Into the US. Hereâs What It Means for Holiday Weekend Weather
This annual phenomenon can influence weather in a variety of ways, from raising local temperatures to inhibiting storm formation.
Meta Limits the Usage of an AI Glasses Feature, Even if You Pay for a $20 Subscription
Free users will get just three hours a month of conversation focus, which amplifies the speech of the person you're talking to.