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Samsung will start charging for SmartThings API access
Samsung will start charging for SmartThings API access.
Not all tech survives solar storms, here’s what’s most at risk
The northern lights could mean lights out for the infrastructure we rely on.
Australia’s social media ban may not be that effective, study finds
A study finds that Australia's social media ban hasn't been that effective due to self-declared...
‘Careless People’ author accuses Meta of ‘punishing’ whistleblower
The author of a tell-all book says Meta is using her as an example to...
Retroid’s Pocket Nova is a very capable 4:3 handheld that costs $229
Retroid's Pocket Nova seems capable of handling games up to the GameCube and PS2 era.
Polestar won’t be able to sell its cars in the US next year
Polestar moved some of its production to the US, but it may be locked out...
Spain will require carriers to keep mobile networks live during power outages
Spain's mobile networks will need to stay live for at least four hours during power...
The most popular Grok feature is, apparently, exactly what you think
NSFW uses account for "well over half" of traffic, a new report says.
OpenAI will initially only release ChatGPT 5.6 to government-approved customers
So much for voluntary review.
Commodore has dropped the price of its retro phone by $100 ahead of preorders
A refreshing direction for a price change.
Notion Mail is shutting down
So long, Notion Mail.
Sony announces major layoffs at Bungie, including most of the Destiny team
Some devs working on Marathon have also been laid off and studio head Justin Truman...
Sony A7R VI review: A huge speed boost makes this a nearly perfect high-resolution camera
Sony's A7R VI finally serves up speed and resolution together thanks to the new 67MP...
Google will open the Play Store to outside billing on June 30
Google will allow developers to offer alternative billing in the US, the UK and Europe...
Nothing teases the Phone 4b, launching on July 7
Nothing will launch the entry-level Phone 4b on July 7.
Amazon Zoox’s latest robotaxi looks (marginally) less like a toy car
Amazon-owned Zoox has introduced its new autonomous vehicle meant for for large-scale production.
OpenAI’s free GPT-5.5 model makes ChatGPT better at understanding context
OpenAI has rolled out an upgrade for the free model you interact with the most...
Hulu auto-quality settings are quietly downgrading your picture. Here’s why
If you have a half-decent internet connection, you can probably turn "Data Saver" off.
The Grand Theft Auto 6 physical edition is overpriced DRM in a box
It's not the $80 physical edition we deserve, and it's also not the one we...
After successfully selling over 15 cars, Faraday Future would now like you to buy its robots
Farday Future hasn't quite given up on EVs, but it's now also pitching a lineup...
European Space Agency’s Euclid captures the star-filled center of the Milky Way
NASA will begin mapping the galactic bulge with a mission later this summer.
Jalapeño is the first AI chip from OpenAI and Broadcom
It's a spicy start for the AI company's collaboration with the chip maker.
Lumysi hid an activity tracker in a bracelet because wearables are gauche, darling
It's a Kickstarter from an unknown brand that wants to offer a classier fitness tracker.