
The Verge reviews Oddity as tense precursor to Hokum
A review of the Irish-set horror film highlights its effective use of isolation, a disturbing wooden golem, and a $750,000 production budget that delivers high-impact atmospheric tension.
Technology, AI, platforms, chips, and the race to define the next digital order.

A review of the Irish-set horror film highlights its effective use of isolation, a disturbing wooden golem, and a $750,000 production budget that delivers high-impact atmospheric tension.
Lior Susan’s firm achieved a 17-fold return on its $147 million investment as public markets shift focus from software to hardware, robotics, and energy infrastructure.
The feature-light X Half, originally launched at $850, is now available for $549.99 at major retailers, marking a significant shift in pricing strategy for the niche analog-simulating device.
A user reports that the $250 device helped their mother resume exercise and socialising, highlighting the device’s emotional intelligence over raw processing power.
A new analysis suggests that organisations misidentifying bottlenecks by focusing on coding speed rather than vague inputs are unlikely to see efficiency gains from automation.
A veteran macOS developer argues that while native tools suit simple screens, web frameworks like Electron and WebKit offer superior text handling and rendering for modern chat applications.

The treatment involves reprogramming a patient's T cells to eliminate B cells that mistakenly attack the body's own tissues, effectively resetting the immune system.

As artificial intelligence implementations in drive-thru voice ordering face operational hurdles and consumer resistance, major quick-service restaurants are redirecting capital toward less visible technologies designed to improve kitchen logistics and service speed.

The $499 device eliminates the need for power cables, offering 360-degree coverage and weather-intelligence features that reviewers say justify the premium price point.

A recent review by WIRED examines how major financial technology providers structure their free debt payoff calculators, highlighting differences in strategy, data integration, and the targeted advertising that sustains these services.

From the Recteq Flagship 1600 to the Weber Kettle with Spider Venom, WIRED’s latest assessment prioritises precision, portability, and value in an increasingly automated outdoor cooking market.

The Professional Bowlers Association has introduced a library of 20 distinct patterns for the 2026 season, designed to challenge players’ adaptability and skill through varying ratios and formulations.

The discovery of a spontaneous clathrate within trinitite glass highlights the potential of extreme events as natural laboratories for materials science, with implications for energy conversion and semiconductors.
A new technical optimisation in the demoscene allows for high-fidelity Atari YM2149 emulation without consuming main CPU cycles, surpassing Hannibal’s previous benchmark.

Led by Suleiman Abu Hassanin, the project offers a 50 to 60 per cent cost reduction and improved insulation, though it faces significant technical and funding hurdles.
Submission to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology challenges proposals to limit access to privacy tools, advocating instead for platform accountability and digital skills education.
A revised design utilises an AVR128DB28 microcontroller and high-frequency digital pulse trains to drive three 90-degree panel meters, housed in a bespoke enclosure featuring CNC-milled faces and steam-bent timber.
Version 1.0.0 of the Zerostack package is now available on crates.io, though specific technical capabilities remain undefined in the source material.

The technology outlet highlights Cecile Pin’s Europa-bound novel and the premiere of Image Comics’ post-human series, focusing on memory and existential purpose.

Deedy Das says deep malaise grips engineers facing layoffs, while critics argue the perspective overlooks sector privilege
The joint solution utilises 40 Kioxia LC9 QLC SSDs and AMD EPYC 9005 processors to target data lakes and backup operations with improved power efficiency.

The aerospace giant is reportedly pushing for a Nasdaq listing by mid-June, with BlackRock considering a multi-billion dollar stake in the offering.

Thomas Dietterich, chair of the computer science section, states authors retain full responsibility for all submissions, including hallucinated references and copied text generated by large language models.

The agentic operating system, which counts Liquid Death and Figma among its clients, will deploy funds toward applied AI and engineering growth.

The settlement marks a significant development in litigation involving 1,200 school districts alleging that social media addiction has disrupted learning and strained public budgets.

The long-awaited update allows players to store up to 20 save files, addressing a feature that was absent at the console's November 2025 launch.
A new technical article argues that web developers must prioritise semantic meaning over visual presentation when implementing list structures, covering five distinct HTML list types.

A new Engadget review collection highlights the Motorola Razr Fold as a viable, lower-cost alternative to Samsung’s foldables, while Bose’s Lifestyle Ultra Speaker enters the competitive smart home audio market.

The Perseverance rover has completed its furthest westward excursion to date, investigating rocks potentially dating back 3.9 billion years. Concurrently, a new study warns that soot from satellite launches could deposit 870 metric tons of pollution in the upper atmosphere annually by 2029.

The Malta Digital Innovation Authority is managing the rollout, which targets all residents and citizens who hold an active European Union eID account and complete training on responsible usage.
A group of Australian teenagers has developed a solution aimed at making radio astronomy equipment more affordable for schools, backed by a global youth-led science organisation.

The Psyche probe utilised Mars’ gravitational pull to boost its speed to 12,300 mph, marking a pivotal milestone in its six-year journey to study the largest known metallic asteroid in the solar system.

Despite Sony’s attempt to correct the record regarding its Xperia 1 XIII feature, technical reviews of promotional material reveal excessive saturation and unnatural contrast in suggested adjustments.

The €299 gadget uses Time-of-Flight sensors to monitor posture and environment without cameras or persistent internet, testing the viability of subscription-layered hardware.

Greg Brockman has officially taken charge of OpenAI’s product strategy, outlining plans to consolidate ChatGPT and Codex into a single experience. The move follows CEO Sam Altman’s directive to halt side projects and refocus on the core consumer and enterprise offering.

In a new collaboration with Columbia University Medical Center, Zomorodi examines how constant connectivity impacts physical health, marking her first peer-reviewed scientific publication.
The company’s successful public offering follows a period of intense financial strain in 2019, when it spent nearly $200 million resolving critical engineering challenges to package a single, large-scale silicon wafer.

While the SteelSeries model delivers superior sound and microphone clarity, the Turtle Beach option provides greater connectivity flexibility and a lower price point, making it the more practical choice for most consumers.

With Amazon set to restrict older Kindle models to offline reading only, owners are turning to jailbreaking to retain functionality, despite risks to device stability and warranty.

Chairman Michael Selig confirms the agency is pursuing hundreds of tips and prepared to exercise extraterritorial jurisdiction under the Dodd-Frank Act to prosecute suspicious activity on platforms such as Polymarket.

Supermassive Games launches the second season of its Dark Pictures series with a sci-fi horror title, while Alt Shift releases a tactical strategy game set in the Battlestar Galactica universe.

Stern reveals how she utilised Claude and ChatGPT to manage research and automate tasks while writing her new book, I Am Not a Robot.

A new title follows a high school graduate’s final day in California, drawing comparisons to established slow-paced adventure games.

With remediation costs reaching hundreds of millions of dollars and timelines spanning centuries, policymakers are exploring whether repurposing inactive wells for geothermal heat can turn an environmental liability into a revenue-generating asset.

A new guide from WIRED examines the capabilities of native and third-party voice control tools on Apple and Google platforms, highlighting their utility for users with impairments or those with occupied hands.
New technical paper outlines a method for managing online memory in large language models, with the abstract gaining traction on technology discussion platforms.

The company is also testing the ability to reposition the Windows 11 taskbar.

A year-long evaluation of brands including Gardyn, AeroGarden, and Lettuce Grow finds that while technology has advanced, consumers should expect premium pricing and maintenance overhead rather than grocery bill reductions.