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New accounts require identity checks for adults, while minors must utilise family sharing, marking the latest in a series of global regulatory adjustments.

Game director Mike Daly confirms that Insomniac Games is implementing comprehensive settings to mitigate hyper-violence in the upcoming superhero title, following community reaction to its M-rated trailer.

Persona 5 Royal joins the lineup on June 9, while Herdling, Solarpunk, and Beastro arrive earlier in the month.

Scheduled for July release, the new device expands the company’s ecosystem with a 3.0.2 configuration and expandable surround sound options.

While the U.S. government proposes a 40 per cent defence budget increase and valuations for Anduril and Mach Industries surge, many new entrants struggle to transition from early-stage funding to full-scale production.

The chipmaker confirmed plans for multiple generations of RTX Spark silicon, targeting a future where voice-controlled devices operate autonomously on personal hardware.

The ride-hailing giant’s first self-assembled vehicle since 2020 marks a strategic pivot to support over 30 autonomous technology firms, including Waymo and Avride, with a global rollout beginning in summer 2026.

The latest update brings set-theoretic types, improved multi-core performance, and a new compiler option to enhance developer productivity.

From Apple’s AirTag to Tile’s Pro and Samsung’s SmartTag2, a recent assessment highlights which trackers offer the best balance of range, durability, and anti-stalking protections for iOS and Android users.

The tech giant’s capital raise signals robust institutional appetite for artificial intelligence assets, potentially smoothing the path for upcoming listings by Anthropic and SpaceX.

The new independent company, led by the original founders of studio Within, will implement significant subscription price hikes as it transitions from Meta’s platform.

Andrew Gallant, a software developer, has been diagnosed with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, an autoimmune disorder causing brain inflammation. Gallant described experiencing flu-like symptoms, severe anxiety, psychosis, and balance issues before being misdiagnosed with a psychiatric condition. After being transferred to Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, he received treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin and steroids, leading to significant recovery. He is currently participating in the CIELO clinical trial for satralizumab and reports a positive prognosis.

The lawsuit alleges breaches of data protection and misuse of private information, coinciding with SpaceX’s efforts to pursue an initial public offering and multiple global regulatory investigations.

The critically acclaimed title, which holds an average Metacritic score above 84, expands to Nintendo hardware for the first time, offering Standard and Deluxe pricing tiers with specific pre-order incentives.

Elon Musk’s xAI has filed motions in a US federal court seeking to overturn a ruling that allows four plaintiffs to proceed anonymously in a class-action lawsuit alleging non-consensual sexualised deepfake imagery generated by its Grok chatbot.

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood condemned the violence and the exploitation of the event, while Nowak’s father urged against using the death to create division.

The virtual reality exercise platform formerly owned by Meta is being re-established as an independent company, bringing back its popular coaching staff but doubling subscription costs for users.

The 6-foot, 150-pound H2 Plus combines Unitree’s hardware with Nvidia’s Thor T5000 chip, aiming to lower costs for AI training while raising questions about geopolitical risk.

Liesl Wigand and Patrick Schloesser call for renewable energy mandates and new taxes as Land Use and Sustainability Committee votes to pause new permits for one year.

The Baseus PicoGo AM52 emerged as the top pick for fast wireless charging, while the iWalk PowerHybrid was recommended as a budget-friendly alternative for consumers seeking value over peak performance.

A recent critique from The Verge contends that while AI agents like Gemini Spark offer significant convenience, they fail to address the underlying structural issues driving inequality and the blurring of professional and personal life.

The dual-core, 32-bit device operates at speeds of up to 320 MHz, expanding the manufacturer’s portfolio in the open-standard architecture space.

Agreement aims to aggregate 100 megawatts of distributed resources by 2027 to support regional grid stability and data centre operations

CEO Mohit Kumar states that while no financial or production data was compromised, the company is auditing the full scope of the incident after hackers accessed approximately 0.1% of user accounts.

Filings reveal Carvana holds option to buy equity in the electric vehicle startup, which is preparing to launch a low-cost model priced in the mid-$20,000 range.

The tech giant’s latest release offers native audio processing and performance nearing its 26B MoE model, requiring only 16GB of RAM for local execution.

The new European Technological Sovereignty Package introduces Chips Act 2.0 and a Cloud and AI Development Act, aligning with member states like France to secure critical digital infrastructure.

The vulnerability, which allowed hackers to seize high-profile and short-handle accounts, was reportedly patched on Monday, yet further compromises emerged by Tuesday.

The new framework reduces mandatory advance access from 90 to 30 days, establishes a voluntary identification process for frontier models, and mandates cybersecurity hardening across federal agencies.

The showcase highlighted premium narrative-driven experiences including Marvel’s Wolverine and God of War Laufey, while largely excluding live-service projects amidst a broader industry correction.

The new feature displays synthetic images of items users cannot purchase, serving as a visual bridge to help shoppers find similar, real-world products when they lack specific terminology.

The startup’s valuation has more than doubled in seven months, even as Universal Music Group and Sony expand their legal challenge over training data.

The move follows a series of artificial intelligence integrations across the e-commerce platform, though specific rollout dates remain undefined.

The latest iteration of DaVinci Resolve brings integrated video editing, colour correction, visual effects and audio post-production capabilities to creators and studios worldwide.

The Remigration Summit, organised by Martin Sellner, drew American and European figures to discuss expelling minorities, while media outlets were excluded from the main venue citing security concerns.

The 2023 model, originally launched at $1,400, is now available for $279 with bundled digital and hardware perks, though it lacks the specs of newer iterations.

The move reverses previous discontinuation plans, though it signals virtual reality remains a lower strategic priority for the tech giant.

With 4DX Ventures leading the round, AethexAI is deploying its proprietary Kora series models to handle over 17,000 daily calls, targeting debt collection, customer activation, and KYC verification.

The company laid off 350 employees and exited 22 markets to finance a generational rebuild of its git systems, citing stress from machine-scale agent operations.

The mobile release of Pokémon Champions introduces full cross-platform functionality, allowing players to transfer save data from Nintendo consoles and import creatures via Pokémon Home.

The tech giant unveiled MAI-Thinking-1, a cybersecurity tool, and autonomous 'Autopilots', aiming to capture enterprise clients amid rising costs and competitive pressure.

From the Social Security Administration data lapse to attacks on European infrastructure and major corporate disruptions, the first half of 2026 has seen a convergence of hybrid warfare and financially motivated breaches.

As part of a strategic pivot toward direct commerce, the social media giant has introduced a dedicated app for major cultural milestones, aiming to convert user attention into revenue through sponsorships and in-app purchases.

New controls allow staff to pause data collection for 30 minutes, marking a significant concession after backlash over privacy and resource usage.