The Instagram Plus subscription has officially launched
Paying users will have tools for reaching either wider or more-specific audiences.
Wired found code for an unreleased facial recognition feature in Meta's AI app
Meta was previously reported to be exploring facial recognition for its smart glasses.
ChatGPT's memory is getting better, especially if you're on the free tier
OpenAI has significantly improved the chatbot's dreaming architecture.
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney announces questionable national AI strategy
Canada's AI for All plan prioritizes strengthening data protections and increasing AI adoption.
Police have yet to catch a thief who used a Waymo to steal yoga clothes
Believe it or not, this is not the first robotaxi-assisted theft.
Netflix will release its FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition game on June 11
Netflix and EA are both going to capitalize on the World Cup craze.
Marshall Milton ANC review: Making the rare case for premium on-ear headphones
Marshall's latest headphones are like its Major and Monitor models had a baby.
Belkin made a charging grip for the Switch 2
Belkin's new Switch 2 charging grip lets you game longer and be more comfortable doing it.
Elden Ring finally launches for Switch 2 on August 28
Elden Ring for the Switch 2 includes the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion and other goodies.
Ferrari and HP made a vivid red laptop with a transparent 'engine bay'
Only 4,999 units of the HP Scuderia Ferrari AI PC will be available.
Here's what you should and shouldn't plug into a TV USB port
A TV's USB port is often forgotten, but can still be useful.
Amazon's new Proteus warehouse robot is fully autonomous
Amazon's AI-upgraded Proteus robot can now be controlled using plain language.
How to watch the Summer Game Fest showcase
Summer Game Fest's main showcase is streaming live on June 5 at 2PM PT.
NASA's Mars MAVEN probe is dead
NASA has declared that the MAVEN mission has ended after losing contact with its probe six months ago.
Even Meta's Oversight Board thinks its rules for banning accounts are baffling
The group has due process concerns over how the company handles account bans.
SpaceX expects its IPO to raise $74.4 billion
SpaceX expects to become a trillion-dollar company when it goes public.
Google Wallet ID passes will be available in select EU states this summer
The company is also introducing a new age verification process in partnership with a European bank.
You can now use Ask Gemini in Drive to rummage through your Gmail
Slogging through emails to find stuff can be a chore, but Google AI subscribers can now get Gemini to do it.
Noble Audio debuts FoKus Artemis headphones with three drivers and ANC
Noble's FoKus Artemis headphones have three drivers and ANC, but they don't come cheap.
Shokz says its clip-on OpenDots 2 earbuds focus on improved volume and bass
The flagship OpenDots 2 earbuds are joined by the mid-range OpenDots Air.
Nintendo will launch a Switch 2 with replaceable batteries in the EU
Nintendo is preparing to sell a special version of the Switch 2 in the EU with swappable batteries.
Apple begins requiring age verification for App Store use in Texas
The state law governing app use by minors takes effect tomorrow.
Persona 5 Royal is one of many additions to Xbox Game Pass for June
The subscription is also getting some indie projects that are worth a look.
You can make the hyper-violence in Marvel's Wolverine more PG-13, if you want to
And Robert Rodriguez wept.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is headed to the Switch 2 on September 18
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight hits the Switch 2 along with new DLC for all platforms in September.
A British MP is suing to see if xAI is legally responsible for the images Grok produces
xAI is under investigation in the EU, UK and California because of its freewheeling AI image generator.
PUBG's creator is downsizing his studio and ending development of a game
It seems that Prologue: Go Wayback! will never make it out of early access.
VR exercise platform Supernatural is getting a second chance as an independent company
A new Supernatural VR workout app arrives this fall months before Meta planned to shut it down.
The European Union reveals details of its tech sovereignty package
New proposals will see the EU further invest in European startups and companies as it looks to strengthen its homegrown tech footprint.
RollerGirl is a summery rollerblading adventure set in a small town
The slice-of-life game RollerGirl features music inspired by 2000s-era pop-punk.
Pokmon Champions hits iOS and Android on June 17
In a few short weeks, Pokmon Champions will arrive on mobile with full cross-platform support.
WiiM's first soundbar has a touchscreen display and Dolby Atmos
WiiM, a company known for its lineup of speakers and amplifiers, has revealed its first soundbar.
Google pledges to replenish more water than it uses at data centers by 2030
Google has expanded its water stewardship projects in the midst of growing unrest over data centers' water usage.
Amazon kills plans for Stargate series reboot
Amazon's Stargate series greenlit last year has been cancelled.
Meta took down over a million scam accounts in joint operation with Microsoft, SpaceX and DOJ
Meta, Microsoft, SpaceX, Coinbase, the DOJ and international law enforcement partners collaborated in an operation that focused on scam networks in SE Asia.
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.
Google shares Fitbit Air blueprints so you can 3D print your own accessories
Google has released 2D CAD drawings of the Fitbit Air.
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.
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.
Until Dawn 2 looks like Cabin in the Woods, but in a jungle
The sequel is headed to PS5 in 2027.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword arrives September 25 but there's a demo today
Capcom's latest game is looking sharp.
God of War Laufey stars the wife of Kratos and a jelly cube
After playing as Kratos and Atreus, now we get to be Faye.
Control Resonant will bend your reality on September 24, 2026
You can pre-order the Faden siblings' next adventure now.
Silent Hill: Townfall will hit PC and PS5 on September 24
Screen Burn is bringing Konami-branded horror to a fictional Scottish island.
Kemuri gameplay trailer shows off yokai battling and great fashion
JPop Demon Hunters? Yes please.
A Rayman Legends remake will arrive on October 1
The standard version of Rayman Legends Retold will cost $40.
Amazon Luna adds Hollow Knight to its catalog for June
Hollow Knight joins the Amazon Luna game catalog this month.
Dashlane says hackers stole password vaults via a 'brute force attack'
Hackers used brute forced about 20 password vaults from Dashlane.
Amazon, Ring sued for alleged privacy violations from facial recognition tools
Ring is the source of a new lawsuit that claims one of its features can capture facial data from passers by without their knowledge.
Android will now warn you if a caller is impersonating someone you know
Google Photos and Google Play Books are also getting new AI-powered updates.
The European Parliament may be ditching Google as its default search engine
The EU's moves towards digital sovereignty might include its Parliament ditching Google.
The Camp Snap 2 screenless camera is 15 percent thinner than the original
The Camp Snap 2 is a slight improvement on the nostalgic throwback camera.
Microsoft announces Project Solara, its take on an AI agent platform
The company demoed Solara on an Echo Show-style smart display and a smart key badge.
Trump signs scaled-back AI cybersecurity order
AI models can voluntarily submitted to the government for review 30 days before release under Trump's new executive order.
Silo's season 3 trailer promises chaos and time jumps
Season 3 of Silo premieres on July 3.
Nintendo Music just got a big update with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Nintendo's music app works in a lot more places now.
Intel may be struggling to supply enough of its new chips
Intel bet big on its new Series 3 chips, made on its new 18A process. But can it get enough of those chips out of the door to laptop manufacturers?
Microsoft Build 2026: Live updates from Satya Nadella's keynote including Windows, Copilot and more
The company's CEO is expected to present for two and a half hours and cover a lot of ground, and we believe Windows and Copilot will be on the agenda.
The Star Fox remake is a test for the franchise's future
Nintendo is trying to bring back Fox's mojo with a beautiful remake of the series' best game.
Motorola announces the $600 Edge 2026 phone
Motorola has unveiled a new mid-range phone and earbuds.
Withings launches a cheaper version of its flagship scale
Withings' mid-range BodyFit is targeted at GLP-1 users who need to keep a closer eye on their muscle mass.
Instagram tests new limits on what types of posts teens can 'repeatedly' see
The restrictions affect posts related to body image and mental health.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 will run earlier this year from June 23 to 26
Amazon has announced that its Prime Day event will take place this year from June 23 to June 26, a couple of weeks earlier than it happened last year.
Amazon Prime members in the US can watch Spider-Man: Brand New Day two days early
Amazon Prime members will be able to buy July 29 tickets for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Blue Origin CEO says New Glenn will fly again before the year ends
In a post on X, Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp provided an update on the investigation into the New Glenn launchpad explosion.
ASUS's ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 is a 2.9 pound 360 touchscreen laptop
ASUS revealed new convertible Windows laptops and three Zenbook 14 models with ARM64 and x86 processors.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE review: A cheaper GPU for a wildly expensive era
AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE is finally available globally, and it's a solid performer for $549.
Meta's AI support chatbot made it ridiculously easy for hackers to take over Instagram accounts
Meta says it's working on securing accounts that were affected by a hack.
Randy Pitchford says his friend found an unannounced Pixel Watch 5 in the sea
Our first look at the Pixel Watch 5 may have emerged from a truly unexpected place
A California bill that preserves access to video games achieves its first victory
California lawmakers are progressing a bill to preserve access to video games.
If you remember Zeus: Master of Olympus, you'll want to watch this game closely.
How to watch Sony's State of Play showcase on June 2 at 5PM ET
Sony will deliver more than an hour of trailers and game news this week.
BYD is assuming financial liability if you crash while using its self-driving tech
BYD is giving its self-driving tech a big vote of confidence.
Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over alleged 'exploitation of users'
Florida's lawsuit against OpenAI comes after a mass shooter at FSU reportedly consulted ChatGPT to plan the attack.
Anthropic is set to go public after filing paperwork with the SEC
The company behind Claude says it confidentially submitted a draft version of its S-1 form.
PlayStation's wireless fight stick and new gaming monitor arrive in August
The new PlayStation monitor and fight stick arrive this summer, but you'll have to wait until later in the year to snag the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers.
Atari is buying the maker of the Crossy Road games
Atari's buying the maker of the Crossy Road games.
Malaysia's under-16 social media ban carries fines up to $2.5 million
Malaysia's under-16 social media ban has taken effect.
