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New York Times - World Mideast Live Updates: U.S. Eases Sanctions as Vance Says Iran Agrees to Resume Nuclear Inspections
If confirmed, the provisions would be in line with an Obama-era deal President Trump tore up in 2018. Vice President JD Vance hailed the latest round of talks as a “foundation” for lasting peace.
New York Times - World Police in Montreal Launch Manhunt After Shootout
The province of Quebec issued a shelter-in-place alert after a shooting in which two officers and one civilian were wounded.
Techcrunch Amazon is testing Alexa+ in India with Hindi support
Amazon sent emails to customers inviting them to test Alexa+
New York Times - World Ukraine Escalates Crimea Attacks, Creating a New Pressure Point for Russia
To pressure Moscow, Ukraine is stepping up an air campaign to isolate the peninsula, which Russia annexed in 2014.
New York Times - World U.S. Temporarily Lifts Sanctions on Iranian Oil
In a sharp reversal of American policy, the Treasury announced a 60-day reprieve, permitting the sale of Iranian crude as part of the preliminary U.S.-Iran deal toward ending the war.
How To Geek Stop using external hard drives for your home server
External hard drives are killing your home server
Apple Insider Second developer betas of iOS 27, macOS 27 are out
The second round of developer betas for iOS 27, macOS 27, and the rest of Apple's upcoming operating systems has been issued. You may still want to hold off on installing them.The second developer beta for iOS 27 is out. The march to the fall...
New York Times - World Taliban Officials to Head to Brussels for Talks on Afghan Deportees
The delegation received visas from Belgium to attend talks with the European Union about the deportation of Afghans. Officials in Afghanistan said the meeting would take place on Tuesday.
The Guardian - US Argentina v Austria: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off: 12pm local/1pm ET/6pm BST/3am Mon AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail DominicA Messi-related email has landed from David Wall:I’ve got to take issue with your description of Messi’s hat-trick in the opening game as...
Jalopinik NASA Almost Evacuated The ISS Because Russia Wanted To Drill The Hull And Use A Saw To Fix A Leak
The station is an elderly thing, and it needs to be put out to pasture soon.
Gizmodo HP OmniBook Ultra Review: Perfect, if Not for the Little Things
HP's 'Ultra' laptop with an Intel Core Ultra X9 chip feels so premium that I can overlook my quibbles with the trackpad and keyboard.
New York Times - World What is the Heat Dome Causing Europe’s Record Temperatures?
Heat domes happen all over the world, and the one over Europe this week is locking in days of near-record highs across Britain, Spain and France.
9to5 Mac Apple releases beta 2 for tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and more
Apple has just released a wave of beta 2 updates for its next major software versions, including tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and more.
Polygon House of the Dragon: All dragons and dragonriders
Westeros is full of dragons during the Targaryens’ early rule, and HotD is finally starting to use them. So here are all the dragons and dragonriders and the sides they’ve chosen in the show so far.
New York Times - World Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister
His departure in the coming weeks clears a path for Andy Burnham, a popular Labour Party mayor, to become the country’s seventh prime minister in a decade.
Daring Fireball Dickover of the Week: The Observer
Bharet Iyer: Let’s be real … if The Observer actually cared at all about your privacy, they wouldn’t share your personal data with ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ONE FUCKING PARTNERS. [...] Imagine if, upon purchasing a copy of the Sunday newspaper...
New York Times - World Starmer Announces Resignation; Burnham Wins Key Endorsement
Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepped down as leader of the governing Labour Party. Andy Burnham, the party’s most popular politician, said he would seek the prime minister’s job and secured the support of a potential rival.
New York Times - World Here’s the latest.
The prime minMr. Starmer insisted he would fight any leadership challenge,
Truthout Far Right Millionaire Backed by Trump Claims Presidential Victory in Colombia
Initial results show Abelardo de la Espriella, who has pledged to “disembowel the left,” winning by a razor-thin margin.
Kotaku Valve Confirms Steam Machine Will Cost Over $1,000
The company's home console-like PC device ain't cheap
Ars Technica Doorbell cam filmed Tesla Autopilot crash that killed woman in her home
Tesla touts Autopilot as lifesaving a day after grandmother died in crash.
MacRumors macOS Golden Gate Beta 2 Now available for Developers
Apple today provided developers with the second beta of macOS Golden Gate, with the update coming two weeks after Apple seeded the first beta. Developers can download macOS Golden Gate by going to System Settings > General > Software Update....
Polygon Valve announces Steam Machine price, pre-orders and release date
Steam Machine pricing and pre-orders are now available, with the Steam console starting at $1049, Valve has announced.
9to5 Mac macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 2 now available
Following the first beta rolled out after WWDC, Apple is now rolling out the second developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate. Here are the details.
MacRumors Apple Seeds iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Second Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the second betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the first betas following the WWDC 2026 keynote. Registered developers can download the betas...
Digital Tends Getty Images accused AI of wholesale theft. It’s now an official ChatGPT image partner.
Getty Images has announced a new display agreement with OpenAI that will bring its licensed visual content into ChatGPT. The partnership is notable given Getty's long-running criticism of AI companies over how training data is sourced, marking an...
9to5 Mac iOS 27 beta 2 now available as Apple tests major Siri AI upgrade
Apple has released the second iOS 27 beta for developer testing. iOS 27 beta 2 replaces the first iOS 27 beta, which arrived after WWDC 2026 earlier this month, and continues Apple’s summer beta cycle ahead of a public release this fall. We’ll...
How To Geek From Ghostbusters to Spider-Man: 3 iconic movies filmed in New York City
We love our movies in the Big Apple.
9to5 Mac iPadOS 27 beta 2 now available for iPad
Apple has released developer beta 2 for iPadOS 27, bringing the latest refinements and changes to the forthcoming iPad software update.
MacRumors Apple Seeds tvOS 27 Beta 2 to Developers
Apple today seeded the second beta of tvOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the first beta following the WWDC keynote. The beta can be downloaded and installed through the Settings...
MacRumors Apple Seeds Second visionOS 27 Beta to Developers
Apple today provided developers with the second beta of an upcoming visionOS 27 update for testing purposes, with the beta coming two weeks after Apple released the first beta. visionOS 27 can be installed by opening the Settings app, going to...
How To Geek Google isn’t the best search engine anymore
This was probably going to happen sooner or later—even if AI had never shown up.
New York Times - World How Will Colombia’s New President Fuel Trump’s Drug War?
Abelardo De La Espriella, who has vowed to destroy traffickers with military power, appears set to be the country’s next president.
Gizmodo ‘House of the Dragon’ Stars on the Premiere’s 2 Most Shocking Moments
Season three began with 'Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood,' and some of the characters will never be the same.
Mashable How to watch France vs. Iraq online for free
How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream France vs. Iraq in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.
The Takeout Not Heinz, Not Bush's: This Is The Best Baked Beans Brand According To Brits
Heinz may come to mind when you think of British baked beans, but another brand seems to be considered superior. Here's what Redditors have to say.
Digital Tends 32 Prime Day Upgrades Worth Adding to Your Cart
Prime Day is the perfect time to upgrade. These standout picks deliver practical benefits, thoughtful design, and impressive value.
Apple Insider Samsung Display milestone moves the iPhone Fold beyond rumor territory
Samsung Display has reportedly won Apple's approval to begin making foldable display modules, suggesting the long-rumored iPhone Fold is moving closer to a late-2026 launch. When it ships, is an unanswered question.iPhone Fold renderAccording to...
Polygon The Sheep Detective's Amazon Prime Video streaming premiere date revealed
The Sheep Detectives, one of the best movies of the year, starts streaming on Amazon Prime this week. It follows sheep investigating a murder.
The Next Web The AI memory crisis just hit DDR2, a standard from 2003, with 60% price hikes
The AI-driven memory shortage has now reached the oldest DRAM standard still in production. DDR2 contract prices rose 55 to 60 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to Taiwanese market intelligence firm TrendForce, with a further 35 to...
Mashable Take it from a pro vacuum reviewer: The most worthwhile Prime Day Dyson deals arent at Amazon
Dyson vacuums and hair tools usually go on sale for Prime Day, but the deals aren't always worth it — and they're not always at Amazon.
Techcrunch SpaceX inks compute deal with Reflection AI, an open source AI lab
Reflection AI will pay $150 million a month beginning July 1, 2026 through 2029 for immediate access to Nvidia's latest GB300 AI chips and supporting hardware across SpaceX's Colossus 2 data center near Memphis, Tennessee.
Gizmodo Tesla Driver Who Plowed Into Texas Home Was Allegedly Using ‘Autopilot’ Feature
A man said an automated driver-assistance system was engaged when his Tesla Model 3 was involved in the fatal crash.
The Geek Games Gears of War: E-Day Brings Back What the Series Lost 10 Years Ago
Gears of War: E-Day is not only returning to the beginning of Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago’s story, but also restoring four-player campaign co-op. The Coalition says this is not a throwaway extra, but a core part of Gears of War’s identity that...
Jalopinik I Am Unmoved By The Autonomous Nürburgring Lap Record
Why the hell does this matter? Who is this for? Who does this help? Why is this entertaining? Who is going to be inspired by this?
Digital Tends I love Apple, but this watchOS decision might be my breaking point
My Apple Watch SE 2 still works perfectly. So why does it already feel left behind? Why Apple, why?
The Geek Games Grand Theft Auto VI: Conflicting Rumors About the Game’s Pricing!
Perhaps there is no need to worry quite so much about how much Rockstar Games’ long-awaited game will cost. The question of price has followed Grand Theft Auto VI for the past several years, ever since Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter...
Daring Fireball ★ The Talk Show: Live From WWDC 2026
Recorded in front of a live audience at The California Theatre in San Jose on Tuesday 9 June 2026, special guests Joanna Stern and Nilay Patel join John Gruber to discuss Apple’s announcements at WWDC 2026.
The Guardian - US Iran agrees to UN nuclear inspectors’ return as part of agreement with US
Other measures include Washington lifting sanctions on Tehran’s oil exports and reopening the strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIran has agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country as part of an agreement under...
BBC - Europe Red heat alerts issued in France, Italy and Spain as 40C temperatures forecast
The heatwave conditions are forecast to intensify in the coming days across central and western Europe.
The Guardian - US US supreme court reinstates murder conviction in case of Etan Patz
Appeals court had ruled Pedro Hernandez, 64, was wrongly convicted over 1979 disappearance of New York six-year-oldThe US supreme court has reinstated a murder conviction in the long winding case of Etan Patz, whose 1979 disappearance at age six...
Gizmodo Nvidia Touts ‘100% Reduction in Water Use’ With New Data Center Design
That’s a long way from 100% sustainable, though.
The Guardian - US Interstellar comet may be oldest object seen in our solar system, scientists say
Observations suggest comet spent billions of years on ‘vast unimaginable trajectories’ around our galaxyAn interstellar comet that blazed past the sun last year could be nearly three times older than our solar system and is unlike anything ever...
Engadget A24 takes on Google money build AI tools
A24 is taking $75 million in Google money to help build AI tools for movie production.
The Takeout M&M's Are Changing After 85 Years, And These 2 Classic Colors Are Nowhere To Be Found
The American food supply is undergoing significant changes and the latest transition involves M&M's, which are set to lose these two iconic colors.
Mashable We swept Amazon for the best early Prime Day Lego deals: Grab Botanicals sets starting at $8
We found 17 early Prime Day Lego deals, with popular Fortnite, NASA, and Botanicals sets on sale at Amazon.
The Next Web A Kazakh fund-of-funds just made its first public venture bet on Central Asia’s startup boom
Kazakhstan’s Alem Capital Management has anchored a regional venture capital fund backing technology startups across Central Asia and the Caucasus, marking the fund-of-funds manager’s first publicly disclosed investment in the region’s startup...
Polygon Fallout's iconic Power Armor gets a perfect new release in 2027
Bethesda and Good Smile team up for a new model kit based on Fallout's T-60 Power Armor, perfect for the serious Brotherhood of Steel fan.
How To Geek I stopped overusing IF in Excel—and my formulas instantly became cleaner and faster
Modern Excel functions like IFS, SWITCH, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and LET replace most nested IF use cases.
The Guardian - US ‘Institutional threat’: election of far-right leader raises fears for democracy in Colombia
Trump-admiring Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to ‘disembowel’ the left and kill criminals like ‘rats and cockroaches’When more than 20 women accused a Colombian evangelical pastor in 2012 of sexually abusing them, the defendant’s lawyer sought...
Jalopinik This May Be The Most Infuriatingly Located Oil Filter In Automotive History
What kind of car has an oil filter located so poorly that you have to use an assortment of extensions and swivels to change it? This kind does.
How To Geek 5 new movies to watch this week across Netflix, Prime Video, and more (June 22-28)
One of 2025's biggest blockbusters hits streaming.
Polygon MTG Marvel Super Heroes draft guide: Why Sagas are the key to winning
Don't let the high mana cost fool you, Sagas are OP in Magic's Marvel Super Heroes set, and you should build your deck around them.
The Guardian - US Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of child sexual offences including rape
Former DUP leader convicted of 18 offences against two victims after high-profile trial that gripped Northern Ireland‘A sinful nature’: how Jeffrey Donaldson was unmasked as a sexual predatorJeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 sexual...
Polygon Cozy Steam game blows up thanks to angry pirates stuck in a funny mode
Burgie's Cozy Kitchen is an incremental idler that gives game pirates a taste of their own medicine. The karmic mode is exploding the game's sales.
The Geek Games iPhone Air 2: Will a Hardware Downgrade Seal the Thin Device’s Fate?
TECH NEWS – It appears that the Cupertino tech giant does not have much confidence in the successor to the iPhone Air. Selling the iPhone Air was always going to be difficult, as buyers would likely be deterred by the compromises associated with...
Polygon The Tick (2016) is officially making the leap to Netflix this July
Prime Video's 2016 take on The Tick starring Peter Serafinowicz is coming to Netlix on July 9
How To Geek Google DeepMind and A24 team up on AI tools for filmmakers—what does this mean for movies?
Artists will have a say in AI's future, but Google also gets a stake.
Apple Insider AirPods get customizable EQ, improved precision finding, and more in iOS 27
Apple is gearing up to add a few new major features to AirPods in iOS 27, including one feature that Apple fans have been requesting for years. Here's what you can expect.Updates coming to AirPods in iOS 27The new iOS 27 developer beta is out, and...
The Guardian - US ABC encourages viewers to back network amid FCC investigations
Network launches ad on The View, which is target of one of two FCC investigations currently seeking public commentThe television network ABC is seeking the public’s backing as it faces simultaneous investigations from the Brendan Carr-led Federal...
The Next Web Robinhood is raising $2 billion in zero-coupon convertible bonds to buy back stock
Robinhood Markets is raising two billion dollars through a sale of convertible senior notes due October 2029, joining a surge of zero-coupon convertible issuance from technology companies betting that investors will accept no interest in exchange...
Mashable The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is at its lowest price ever ahead of Prime Day
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale ahead of Prime Day. Get it for $499 ($300 off!) at Amazon.
The Guardian - US Trump claims ‘vandals’ foiled his $14m bid to revamp DC’s reflecting pool. What actually happened?
Trump’s pre-Fourth of July renovation project has endured problems with algae, peeling paint and an inflating price tagDonald Trump’s rush to repaint the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, an iconic symbol of Washington DC, has hit roadblock after...
Digital Tends AirPods Max 2 slide to just $399 ahead of Prime Day and I highly recommend you snag it
The AirPods Max 2 are $150 off ahead of Prime Day, dropping to $399 for the first time since their March launch.
Gizmodo ‘Supergirl’ Star Milly Alcock, Writer Ana Nogueira on What Excited Them Most About Kara’s Story
io9 spoke with Milly Alcock and writer Ana Nogueira about Superman, Krypton, legacy, and their love of David Krumholtz.
How To Geek Your modern hard drive is cheap because of a 1999 piracy craze
We all had more files than we knew what to do with, and HDD manufacturers stepped in to help
The Guardian - US Improved performance, freedom of movement and less pain: how to start a mobility practice
Mobility can’t be tracked on a leaderboard, but it can help you feel better and make daily tasks easierFitness is often measured through numbers: how much weight a person can lift, or how fast or far they can run. But one important metric is harder...
Mashable The best anti-Prime Day sales 2026: Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and more
The best rival sales to Amazon Prime Day in 2026, including Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Home Depot, Ulta, and more.
Lifehacker 10 Shows Like 'Succession' You Should Watch Next
More stories at the intersection of money, business, and family drama.
Kotaku EA Lays Off Unknown Number Of People Ahead Of Expected $55 Billion Sale To Saudi Arabia
This is at least the third round of layoffs from EA just this year
BBC - Innovation WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back
WhatsApp's leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app's already booming presence in India.
Polygon The Powerpuff Girls are set to return in new movie
Warner Bros. announced a new The Powerpuff Girls animated movie at Annecy 2026. It'll be the next reboot for the series that debuted in 1998.
Gizmodo Deadly Proteins Behind Mad Cow Disease Might Help Us Fight Superbugs
The same prions responsible for mad cow disease and other deadly brain disorders could contain fragments that can treat drug-resistant bacteria, new research suggests.
The Guardian - US Spanish PM’s former right-hand man jailed for 24 years for corruption
José Luis Ábalos found to have taken bribes on Covid-era public contracts in damaging blow to Pedro SánchezSpain’s supreme court has jailed the former transport minister José Luis Ábalos for 24 years for taking bribes on public contracts for...
Polygon Hunter x Hunter gets promotional trailer ahead of the manga long-awaited return
Hunter x Hunter is finally coming back to Weekly Shonen Jump after an 18-month hiatus.
MacRumors Advanced AI Dictation Not Enabled by Default in iOS 27 Beta
Apple's next-generation AI dictation feature for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air is not turned on by default in the first developer beta of iOS 27. Apple says the new AI-powered dictation system delivers "a major boost in accuracy," with more...
TidBits OmniFocus 4.8.12
Improves reliability for the task management app's perspective rule editing. ($74.99 new, free update, 40.5 MB, macOS 14+)
TidBits Firefox 152.0.1
Brings an updated Settings appearance that provides streamlined organization and clearer groupings. (Free, 153.4 MB, macOS 10.15+)
The Next Web Instagram is coming for your living room with episodic series and live TV on Samsung
Instagram for TV is expanding to Samsung smart TVs across the United States, making the app available on the majority of connected TV devices in the country. Meta announced Monday that the expansion comes alongside several new features, including...
TidBits DEVONthink 4.3.2
Adds support for Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 frontier model for Pro users. ($99 new for standard and $199 for Pro, free update, 90.3 MB, macOS 13+)
Apple Insider Jon Harros from the CSA talks Matter 1.6 on Smart Home Insider
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, Jon Harros from the Matter governing body joins to talk through the latest release of the home automation standard.Smart Home Insider PodcastJon Harros is head of testing and certification...
TidBits Bookends 15.4.1
Reference management tool improves access to AI Writing Tools features. ($74.99 new, free update, 130.3 MB, macOS 11+)
The Geek Games NAND and Computing on a Single Chip: SanDisk Fights Back Against the AI Boom!
TECH NEWS – SanDisk is trying to break new ground, a move ultimately forced by artificial intelligence. The rapid rise of AI and the resulting increase in demand for computing power have created bottlenecks, compelling DRAM and NAND manufacturers...
Mashable Noise-cancelling and open earbuds are down to record-low prices ahead of Prime Day
We've rounded up the best early earbud deals you can grab today, including the AirPods Pro 3 for $179.99.
Polygon House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1 has a brilliant Easter egg you probably missed
In the House of the Dragon season 3 premiere, Rhaenyra Targaryen quotes Queen Elizabeth I, highlighting the parallels between the two female monarchs.
Kotaku GTA 6 Fans Are Obsessed With Why This Ferris Wheel Has No Reflection
Look, they got time to kill until November, okay?
How To Geek 5 reasons I run Google Maps and Waze together while driving with Android Auto
Their strengths complement one another.
TidBits 1Password 8.12.24
Adds support for using the 1Password browser extension with the Brave Origin browser. ($47.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 12+)
Hack-A-Day Graphics Upgrade for Nintendo Entertainment System
Modern video game consoles rarely have expansion ports, but in the 80s and 90s it was practically guaranteed. With the speed that hardware was advancing it made sense to build …read more