The worldās largest privately owned laser just turned on
Fusion startup Xcimer fired up the world's largest privately owned laser.
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Researchers show how AI-powered worms could wreak havoc on the internet
Researchers created an AI-powered worm that that can spread through networks with no human intervention.
Is a Flat-Top Grill Worth It? A Grilling Expert Tells All
Flat-top grills and griddles can do things most standard grated grills can't. I asked an expert if going flat lives up to the hype.
What to Expect From Apple at WWDC 2026 | Tech Today video
Owen Poole previews what industry experts are saying we should look forward to at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, set for June 8. The long-awā¦
As the tech mega-IPO race hots up, has OpenAI missed its moment?
With rivals racing to market to raise āeye-popping sumsā, the spotlight is now on the AI sectorās one-time āposter childāA year is a long time in AI. ā¦
AI has a water problem. Google thinks it has a fix
In the face of widespread backlash to the AI data center buildout throughout the US, Google is touting its efforts to minimize the environmental impacā¦
Google must let publishers opt out of AI Search features, rules UK
Online publishers are getting more control over whether their websites appear in Google's AI Search features, thanks to a UK regulatory ruling. The neā¦
UK media websites given power to block Google using their articles in AI search
Watchdog makes ruling on search summaries after publishers complain about drop in click-through traffic and revenueBusiness live ā latest updatesOnlinā¦
Dellās XPS 13 Could Beat the MacBook NeoāBut Thereās One Big Problem
A solid shell and a low price can go a long way. A shady trackpad, not so much.
Google shares Fitbit Air blueprints so you can 3D print your own accessories
Google has released 2D CAD drawings of the Fitbit Air.
Two Years After Copilot+, Nvidia Is Shoving AI Into PCs Again
Jensen Huang thinks that humans just 'rent' PC cores and that agents deserve that processing more than you.
40 K-Cups Later, These Are the 5 Best (and Worst) Coffee Pods to Brew in a Keurig
Not all K-Cups are created equal, and my taste test of 40 pods proves it. Here are the five I'd definitely buy again.
Nvidiaās RTX Spark Laptops Are the Kick in the Ass Gaming PCs Needed
Emulation is emulation, but Nvidia shows us that we can have a very strong gaming PC without a shitty battery life.
Poland wants to ban phones and smartwatches in schools
The Polish government has approved several bills, including one that would ban phones in the classroom.
Google will allow websites to exclude themselves from AI search results
The company says opting out won't impact placement in regular searches.
With Perplexity's Push for Hybrid AI, Your Laptop Could Function as a Data Center
Perplexity is shifting how some sensitive AI data is stored, balancing processing between local silicon and cloud servers.
Join Us on a Fast Tour of the Asus ROG 20th Anniversary Event at Computex 2026 video
Asus didn't hold back at Computex 2026, unloading a range of ROG 20th Anniversary graphics cards, keyboards and more. We ran through the packed revealā¦
āThe CGI would have cost millions. I spent $2,000.ā Is Dreams of Violets AI slop ā or the future of film-making?
It should have taken years, but Ash Koosha made a drama about Iranās anti-government protests in weeks ā and now itās the first AI-made movie to screeā¦
āYou can be made a laughing stock to millionsā: can gen Z escape the fear of being cringe?
With the constant risk of being recorded, many young people are afraid of showing enthusiasm ā let alone doing something so potentially embarrassing aā¦
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, June 3
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 3.
Sydney academic used AI to write SMH opinion piece urging students to avoid using tech to ācut cornersā
Sydney Morning Herald removes piece by Cath Ellis, despite Western Sydney University saying her use of AI was āappropriateāFollow our Australia news lā¦
Chip, chip ... boom? South Korea tech makers join the trillion-dollar club but some fear a short-circuit looms
South Koreaās Kospi stock market has hit record highs thanks to AI, but experts urge caution over boom-bust cycles and a heavy reliance on two chipmakā¦
Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking Oversight of A.I. Models
The order, which signaled a shift from the hands-off approach the White House had previously taken toward A.I., followed debates over how to gain contā¦
DOGE Whistleblower Had His Brakes Cut Hours After Elon Put Him On Blast, Suit Alleges
After calling out suspicious data access by DOGE, one whistleblower suddenly found himself in the crosshairs of the world's wealthiest man and his fanā¦
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 3, #618
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 3, No. 618.
Scientists Find Way to Supercharge Dangerous Computer āWormsā With A.I.
Researchers at the University of Toronto showed how hackers could use artificial intelligence to create a program that could target any known flaw in ā¦
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 3 #822
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for June 3 No. 822.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 3, #1088
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 3, No. 1,088.
All the Trailers From PlayStation's State of Play June 2026
From God of War: Laufey to Wolverine, Sony's biggest reveals pointed to a shift in priorities.
Meta will reportedly let employees take 30-minute breaks from its tracking program
Workers can pause the all-seeing eye when they need to "check something personal."
Ćtzi the Icemanās Microbes Still Show Signs of Life After 5,300 Years
New research provides a deep dive into the ancient and modern day microbes that call Ćtzi home.
Microsoft Build 2026 Keynote Highlights video
See all the biggest announcements from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at Microsoft's Build conference in San Francisco. Microsoft showed off its native Oā¦