‘Dead by Daylight’ Movie Taps Rising Horror Filmmaker as Director
Thordur Palsson will direct the video game adaptation from Blumhouse-Atomic Monster.
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Facebook's new AI tools offer more of the same, with photo-editing and question-answering capabilities
Don't worry, there's yet another chatbot you can ask for restaurant recommendations.
Big Tech’s desperate last push at AI regulation
For months, Big Tech's Washington lobbyists have chased after the holy grail of pro-AI legislation: preemption. This would be a comprehensive federal …
These are the countries moving to ban social media for children
Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, inclu…
The UK Announces Social Media Ban for Under-16s That’s Even More Restrictive Than Australia
The ban is set to begin early 2027.
SpaceX’s Stock Surges on First Full Day of Trading
The company’s shares jumped on Monday, and executives announced that they had raised even more money in an already record-breaking initial offering.
Xbox turmoil continues with a studio closure and executive departures
Last week, Xbox boss Asha Sharma sent a memo warning of an Xbox "reset" ahead of expected layoffs, and today, Kotaku reported that Xbox plans to shut …
UK Announces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government planned to bar children under 16 from social media, following similar efforts in Australia and elsewhe…
The First Season of ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Boldly Goes to Digital
Ahead of its second and final season, the 'Trek' series starring Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti gets a digital release with bonus features.
NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Jet Just Hit Another Major Milestone
X-59 flew at Mach 1.4 in preparation for debuting its quiet thump to the public.
Give Your Old Phone New Life as a Security Camera With My 3 Easy Steps
Don't throw your old iPhone or Android away yet. Transform it into a free security cam instead.
These Simple Charging Tips Could Help Your Phone Battery Last Longer
Lithium-ion batteries wear down over time, but better charging habits can help you get more life out of your iPhone and Android.
20 years of Intel Macs: Why Apple switched, and why it switched again
Remembering the ups and downs of the Intel Mac era as it finally winds down. The release of macOS 27 later this fall won't quite close the book on the…
Family Blames AI Hospital System After Woman Dies Waiting for ICU Bed
A recently implemented state-run hospital management system delayed the urgent care that Rebeca Cardoso Tenente Molina needed, her family alleges.
Good news—we have extra time before the Sun ends life on Earth
Will the Sun roast Earth’s plants or starve them? It’s a bit worrying when a scientific paper begins, “How long will life on Earth survive?” But in th…
Apple Is Leaving Its First Apple Watch Ultra in the Dust
There are many features that the $800 Apple Watch Ultra from 2022 won’t receive.
Curry Barker Has ‘Such a Cool Idea’ for ‘Obsession 2’
He's not saying what it is, of course, but he's planning to tackle it at some point in the future.
Cybersecurity Experts Are Baffled by Trump’s Ban of Anthropic’s New AI Models
The quarrel between the federal government and the startup behind Fable and Mythos thickened over the weekend.
Meta Is Testing Police Surveillance Tech for Its Smart Glasses
A report suggests ties between Meta's facial recognition technology and a company that sells surveillance tools to military and police.
Roblox exec says ticking a box for age verification is ‘not enough anymore’
Roblox's vice president of safety product policy, Eliza Jacobs, told NBC News that Roblox is "optimistic" that its new facial age estimation tech will…
Scientists Have a New Origin Story for Giant’s Causeway
New research suggests this unique geological site was formed by a "globally significant volcanic event."
Spain vs. Cape Verde: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H Match Live for Free
The European champions take on the tournament debutants.
Maingear MG-1 (2026) Review: A Clean, Serene Gaming Machine for a Premium Price
With Maingear, more than any other preconfigured PC, it's what's on the inside that counts.
Open-source Discord alternatives: What Stoat and Element actually fix
Hosting your own group chat could let you avoid a lot of drama.
Cybersecurity vets protest ‘dangerous’ US government ban on Anthropic’s most powerful models
A group made up of dozens of cybersecurity experts urged the White House to remove export control restrictions on Anthropic’s models Fable and Mythos,…
F1 in Spain: An old-fashioned strategy fight can still be thrilling
Armed with a ton of new upgrades, Ferrari came to Spain full of confidence. Formula 1 raced in Spain this past weekend. The Barcelona-Catalunya circui…
Pedestrians Prefer to Veer Left—and Scientists Have No Idea Why
The bias certainly appears to exist, but scientists still have no idea why it exists.
Xbox Game Studios chief reportedly steps down as layoffs loom
Things continue to look grim for Xbox as layoffs loom and Craig Duncan steps down.
EA created an entire division to push more in-game ads
EA is making a big push for more in-game advertising.
CNET's Shopping Experts Found the Best Deals of the Week So You Don't Have To
Don't miss these handpicked discounts on some of our favorite products ahead of Prime Day.
Bots Now Outnumber Humans on the Internet. Here's What That Actually Means
AI agent traffic grew 7,851% in a single year. Now, for the first time, bots outnumber humans on the open web.
Insta360 Luna Ultra Battles DJI Osmo Pocket 4: I've Tested Both Cameras
The Insta 360 Luna Ultra has a lot in common with the DJI Osmo Pocket 4. I've used both cameras, so let's see how they compare.