9to5 Mac Apple released iOS 27 beta 3 today, giving developers the second follow-up update since iOS 27 debuted at WWDC. The new beta is available now for registered developers ahead of this month’s expected public beta release. iOS 27 is a major iPhone...
The Takeout A new week means a fresh lineup of cookies at Crumbl, and this time, it's an assortment of fan-favorite treats and then some. See if yours made the cut.
Daring Fireball Maestral developer Sam Schott, on the Maestral website: As of June 2026, Maestral is no longer actively maintained. The current version will continue to work until certificates expire. Schott, on Maestral’s GitHub project page: As of...
The Guardian - US Updates from Monday’s play at the All England Club Osaka stuns Sabalenka | Sinner through | Mail Daniel“I feel like I still cannot process this happening,” says Kostyuk, also noting how hot it is. “The longer you stay on this surface, the worse you...
The Guardian - US ⚽️ Kick-off time: 2pm local, 3pm EDT, 8pm BST, 5am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology| Golden Boot | Email ScottAs briefly touched upon in the preamble, this could be the last time we’ll see Cristiano Ronaldo on the biggest stage of all. “This will...
Gizmodo Curry Barker's viral horror hit just crossed the $400 million mark at the box office, putting it on a very elite list.
Polygon Here's what we know about every studio remaining at Xbox following the company's mass layoff announcement.
How To Geek Rock climbers and bad people find spots on this list.
The Guardian - US At least 43 killed and many wounded, including woman and child hurt at World Cup gathering in Los AngelesA weekend of celebrations as the US marked its semiquincentennial was marred by outbreaks of gun violence that claimed dozens of lives and left...
The Geek Games When the Gears of War Were Oiled with Blood (RETRO - 2006) The post Gears of War – When the Gears of War Were Oiled with Blood [RETRO – 2006] appeared first on theGeek.games.
Engadget Microsoft is cutting an additional 3,200 jobs beyond those in the gaming division.
The Guardian - US Prosecutors call for 23-year-old Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting Kirk in 2025, to face trial and death penaltyProsecutors began presenting the case against Tyler Robinson in the killing of Charlie Kirk as part of a five-day hearing in a...
The Guardian - US Tropical storm causes extreme flooding in south of the country with heavy rainfall expected in coming daysA tropical storm has killed two people, caused dam breaches and forced tens of thousands to evacuate in southern ChinaTyphoon Maysak killed...
The Guardian - US Militant group’s statement makes no promise to disarm unilaterally as Israel and the US have demandedHamas has announced its intention to hand over governing authority in Gaza after two decades in power, and has invited a US-backed interim...
Apple Insider Apple has now moved to the third round for the developer betas of iOS 27, macOS 27, and others of the 27 generation. Expect more to come before the eventual fall releases.An earlier iOS 27 beta screenThe developer beta program for the 27-gen...
Polygon Sony is instituting a stubborn ban that will keep millions of players without PSN from playing Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
Jalopinik It's also over $12,000 more expensive than its Chinese counterpart for...reasons.
Mashable Claire's wants to be more than a nostalgic mall store. Its Gen Alpha strategy starts with YouTubers, Roblox, and taking young girls seriously.
InVerse 'House of the Dragon' just changed a bloody battle into a brutal sacking.
Mashable Is SpaceX working on a mobile device? It seems like it. Here's everything we know so far.
Daring Fireball Allen Pike, back in November (and corresponding Hacker News thread): Still, I wouldn’t count out the possibility of a change in course here. While mobile is king, desktop is still where work happens. While OpenAI has acquired Sky to double down...
9to5 Mac After releasing a rare third RC for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and Sequoia 15.7.8 late last month, the company is now rolling out a fourth version alongside macOS 26.6 beta 4 and macOS 27 beta 3. Here are the details.
The Guardian - US The city of El Obeid faces catastrophe. Governments are shirking their duty to challenge all those sustaining this war“This is not a drill. It is a red alert,” said the UN rights chief, Volker Türk, on Friday. He was warning that catastrophe was...
The Takeout Fans of Costco's bakery offerings are fired up about the return of one of its sweetest treats. But they'll need some serious refrigerator space to store it.
The Takeout We asked two professional chefs to reveal the expert prep and cooking techniques that will take your classic slow-cooked pot roast to the next level.
Polygon The AI-generated "actor" Tilly Norwood will debut in the feature film Misaligned about an AI's existensial crisis.
The Geek Games Another major round of layoffs at Microsoft is likely just around the corner, so there’s a lot of buzz about the Redmond-based tech giant. Xbox is set to undergo a drastic reorganization as the new leadership aims to get the brand back on track....
Apple Insider Apple's beta program for its 26-gen operating systems continues, with the fourth developer builds of iOS 26.6 and others now available for testing.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleWhile the...
The Guardian - US Impoverished island was already struggling to keep the lights on before the US imposed a blockade in JanuaryCuba on Monday suffered its third nationwide power outage since the start of the year, the state electricity company said.The impoverished...
The Guardian - US Fans were banned from stage three finish due to fire riskTour organisers insist stage four goes ahead in 40C heatTour de France organisers have insisted that Tuesday’s fourth stage, from Carcassonne to Foix, will go ahead, despite furnace...
The Geek Games That’s why it’s important to do something at least once a year to prevent this situation from happening. To call the past few days a PR disaster for PlayStation would be an understatement. Ever since Sony announced that it would stop producing...
Kotaku A storied studio's future is more uncertain than ever
How To Geek I never travel without it anymore.
Gizmodo Trump reportedly made a whopping $1.4 billion from crypto in 2025.
The Intercept While establishment Democrats argue socialists are confined to the coasts, DSA chapters have helped elevate more than 300 candidates nationwide. The post There’s a New Democratic Machine. It’s Unabashedly Socialist. appeared first on The Intercept.
TidBits Brings various improvements to the financial management app. ($77.88/$101.88/$143.88 annual subscription, free update, 3.2 MB, macOS 13+)
The Geek Games Microsoft, which is expected to soon announce the extent of layoffs under the Xbox brand, may be preparing for another major change. The Halo series has faced a string of problems under the leadership of 343 Industries, now known as Halo Studios,...
9to5 Mac Apple has released new betas today for its next major software updates, with developer beta 3 rolling out for iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and more.
TidBits Redesigns the Icons View for the macOS Finder alternative. ($29.95 anual subscription, free update, 19.2 MB, macOS 10.13+)
MacRumors Apple today provided developers with the third beta of macOS Golden Gate, with the update coming two weeks after Apple seeded the second beta. Developers can download macOS Golden Gate by going to System Settings > General > Software Update....
The Guardian - US Crowds swelled through Tehran as mourners dressed in black carried flags proclaiming: ‘We will rise’A crowd of millions assembled on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran’s assassinated supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.The scale and depth of the...
Jalopinik After over a decade at Ford's Louisville plant, the worker was fired for stealing a single cookie, but his bank transactions prove he paid for it.
BBC - Europe Interpol says the vast majority of the 2,070 victims or potential victims identified were women being trafficked for sex.
The Geek Games Sony seems to be misleading gamers, and this isn’t even the dynamic pricing it’s testing on the PlayStation Store. If you’ve recently visited the PlayStation Store, either on a PlayStation 5 or online, you may have noticed that some game prices...
TidBits Gmail-specific email app improves throughput of Gmail API queries. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 12.8 MB, macOS 12+)
MacRumors Apple today seeded the third betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the second betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the...
9to5 Mac Two weeks after releasing macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 2, Apple is now rolling out beta 3 for developers. Here are the details.
9to5 Mac Apple has released the third iOS 27 beta for developer testing. iOS 27 beta 3 replaces the second iOS 27 beta and continues Apple’s summer beta cycle ahead of a public release this fall. We’ll update our devices and share what we discover.
The Next Web Pressure is mounting on the European Commission to act on spyware, after forensic evidence showed one of the EU’s own spyware investigators was hacked with Pegasus. Civil society groups issued a joint statement demanding the abuse be met with...
MacRumors Apple today provided developers with the third beta of an upcoming visionOS 27 update for testing purposes, with the beta coming two weeks after Apple released the second beta. visionOS 27 can be installed by opening the Settings app, going to...
MacRumors Apple today seeded the third beta of watchOS 27 to developers, with the update coming two weeks after the launch of the second beta. The beta can be downloaded through the Watch app on the iPhone with a free developer account. The Apple Watch...
BBC - Europe Two former Syrian officials went on trial in Vienna, Austria, accused of crimes against opponents of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad
TidBits Adds a built-in MCP server for connectivity to AI clients. ($229.99 annual subscription, free update for subscribers, 48.2 MB, macOS 13+)
MacRumors Apple today seeded the third beta of tvOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the second beta. The beta can be downloaded and installed through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A free...
The Geek Games Since Valve isn’t expanding the Half-Life franchise anymore, fans have taken matters into their own hands. A new installment in the cult classic Half-Life 2 mod series, Entropy: Zero, is in the works. As fans of Thief, Deus Ex, and immersive...
9to5 Mac A week after releasing macOS 26.6 developer beta 3, Apple is now rolling out the fourth beta for developers, ahead of the system’s official rollout. Here’s what to expect.
Gizmodo The end seems nigh for the OG Switch and the era of all-physical game cards.
Truthout International banks are financing the industry’s pivot to petrochemical products like plastics and fertilizers.
9to5 Mac One week after its last betas, Apple has just released beta 4 for iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, and more. Here’s what to expect.
9to5 Mac While iOS 27 is very much the new focus for pre-release software, Apple is still preparing iOS 26.6 as the next iPhone update. Apple has released the fourth iOS 26.6 developer beta. iOS 26.6 beta has been in testing since the end of May.
MacRumors Apple today provided the fourth beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.6 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the third beta. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.6 update by opening...
MacRumors Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple seeded the third betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the...
The Geek Games Although he is saddened by Sony’s decision, he believes the real nightmare is something else entirely. Hideo Kojima, the visionary game designer known primarily as the creator of Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding, recently shared his thoughts...
MacRumors Apple today provided developers with the fourth betas of upcoming watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, and visionOS 26.6 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple seeded the third betas. The software updates are available through...
Ars Technica It will take several weeks for the Link spacecraft to rendezvous with NASA's Swift observatory.
Daring Fireball A banger of an Accidental Tech Podcast members-only special, right on time. ATP memberships are just $8/month or $88/year, and the members-only episodes alone are worth the price. They do a great job explaining what makes for a Mac-assed Mac app,...
TidBits Introduces a new color picker and brings improved palette and window layouts. ($69.99 new, free update, 106.7 MB, macOS 10.13+)
The Geek Games The port supports touchscreen controls, but it’s best to have plenty of RAM because it can be demanding in that regard. While not every AI model owned by Anthropic will produce the desired results, the company’s Claude Fable 5 model is sure to...
Apple Insider An iPhone 17 Pro Max will represent American innovation in the nation's official time capsule, joining a collection that reflects how the United States chose to remember itself in 2026.America 250America250 has sealed the nation's official time...
TidBits Enables direct image editing in Pixelmator Pro for Apple Creator Studio subscribers. ($129.99 annual Apple Creator Studio subscription, various sizes, macOS 15.6+)
Polygon Here's everything you need to know about Pokémon Go's big "Road to Legends" event, including the Go Pass and raid schedule.
The Geek Games TECH NEWS – Aside from the VRAM amount, this is still an older card based on outdated architecture. Nvidia has been forced to re-release one of its older graphics cards: the RTX 3060 12 GB model. This comes as no surprise, as rumors have been...
Techcrunch PSA: A change to Google's privacy settings let it train its AI on more of your data. Here's how to opt out.
Den of Geek Horror fans have been eating good recently. From breakout indie films to blockbuster revivals and a new wave of video games, the genre has been firing on all cylinders. Now, one of YouTube’s most influential horror series is making the leap to...
TidBits Brings new intelligence-based features to Final Cut Pro. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new or $129.99 annually with Apple Creator Studio subscription, free update, various sizes, macOS 15.6+)
Jalopinik Compounding his mechanical failure in Barcelona, the teenage Italian's points lead is melting in front of his eyes through no fault of his own.
Gizmodo Co-creators Dan Harmon and James Siciliano talk about the upcoming Adult Swim series starring Keith David.
Kotaku You do not need to carry water for Xbox, PlayStation, or Taylor Swift
How To Geek Not all used hybrids age the same—some barely depreciate, while others could save you thousands if you buy at the right time.
Gizmodo These cuts are part of broader layoffs at Microsoft, which on Monday said it is eliminating about 4,800 roles
Hack-A-Day Pity the poor Australians. Isolated on a jagged hunk of land far from everywhere else, these industrious people have to take two-legged flights (or more) to reach a great many …read more
Lifehacker This compact device is great for charging AirPods, an Apple Watch, and iPhone all at once.
Mashable How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream Portugal vs. Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.
The Takeout Have you ever stopped to think about where that sesame bun on your Big Mac came from? Here's everything you need to know about the origins of the burger buns.
TidBits Brings a number of macOS enhancements to the open-source file transfer app. (Free, 179.2 MB, macOS 10.13+)
The Takeout Although it may not always feel like it McDonald's does actually pay attention to what its customers want, which is why this menu item is getting a reboot.
The Geek Games Halo Studios has confirmed that retail Xbox and PlayStation copies of Halo: Campaign Evolved will include both a physical case and a game disc. The remake arrives on July 28, while Premium and Collector’s Edition owners can start playing up to five...
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TidBits Contact management app improves search results when searching for specific text sequences in notes. ($57 annual subscription, free update, 30.1 MB, macOS 12+)
TidBits Brings new Cropping and Brush functionality, as well as new automation capabilities. ($29.99 new, free update, 36.9 MB, macOS 14+)
New York Times - World The blaze in the Pyrenees, a region bordering Spain, has scorched more than 11,000 acres so far.
Truthout Food banks are struggling to fill the gap in Arizona, where more than half of recipients lost federal assistance.
Polygon Arkane, the studio behind Dishonored and more, has its future in question as Xbox cuts 4 other studios and lays off 3,200.
Ars Technica Anthropic accused of spying on users; engineer says “experiment” is over.
New York Times - World Iran’s new leaders are commemorating Ayatollah Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war against the country.
New York Times - World The decision to reverse a one-game ban landed badly in Europe, at a moment of already-heightened geopolitical tension with the United States.
Digital Tends Using separate apps for every task at work can quietly drive up costs and complexity. Bitrix24 believes there's a smarter way to build a modern workplace with an all-in-one business suite.
Gizmodo Whatever it is, it's nothing registered in our chemical database, researchers say.
Polygon Hexed follows a rebellious teen discovering a magical world and her family's secrets.
How To Geek I ditched my mesh network for UniFi—the setup was brutal, but my Wi-Fi improved dramatically