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Apple's WWDC 2026 is set for June 8-12
Apple just announced that WWDC is coming on June 8. The company is expected to show off new operating systems for its various product categories.
Polymarket is cracking down on insider trading with updated rules
One of the largest prediction markets is strengthening its "market integrity" rules to target insider trading.
Wheely, an on-demand chauffeur app, makes its US debut in NYC
Wheely will compete with the likes of Uber Elite in New York City, and other US cities in the future.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 will get Apple AirDrop support starting today
The feature was first launched on Pixel 10 phones last year.
Elon Musk announces Terafab project he claims will be the 'largest chip manufacturing facility ever'
The Terafab is expected to produce one terawatt of computing power in chips each year, according to Musk.
Reddit is weighing identity verification methods to combat its bot problem
Steve Huffman, Reddit's CEO, said that using biometrics is the "most lightweight way" to verify that it's a human.
Apple considered buying Halide to upgrade its native Camera app
A lawsuit between Lux Optics' co-founders revealed that Apple was close to buying Halide and its related apps.
OpenAI reportedly plans to double its workforce to 8,000 employees
The AI giant will expand its employee headcount from 4,500 to 8,000 by the end of 2026, according to the Financial Times.
Here's how not to leak military information with your Strava run
An officer recently leaked the location of an aircraft carrier because of a run on the sports app Strava. Here are the steps to make sure that doesn't happen.
Amazon is reportedly working on a new phone built around Alexa
It’s been over a decade since the Fire Phone failed to disrupt the smartphone market.
How to get your grill ready for the outdoor season
Here's everything you need to know about getting your grill cleaned and ready for the summer.
Android will hide some app sideloading behind a new one-time security process
Google has explained how app sideloading will work on Android once its new developer verification process is in place.
Don’t be surprised that the FBI is buying your location data
The FBI has resumed buying location data, because ad tech companies know exactly where we all are.
Alexa+ launches in the UK
Amazon’s next-generation voice assistant launches in early access in Europe for the first time.
Nothing Phone 4a Pro review: A midrange phone that rivals the Pixel 10a
Nothing has successfully refined its hardware into a more premium, all-metal unibody. The Phone 4a Pro punches well above its $499 price tag.
Perplexity's Comet AI browser is now available for iPhones
Perplexity just released its Comet AI browser as an iPhone app. The company promises the tool "acts as a personal assistant and thinking partner."
Tech companies are teaming up to combat scammers
Eight tech companies have signed onto The Online Services Accord Against Scams, which targets online fraud and scams.
BMW's i3 is reborn as a sporty 440 mile range EV sedan
BMW's all-new i3 EV is a far cry from the original launched back in 2013, offering more of everything including power, range and space.
How to prepare your phone for trade-in
If you're ready to upgrade your smartphone, you should consider trading in your old one. Here's what you should do before you trade in an old smartphone.
Apple Studio Display XDR review: Expensive, but there’s no monitor like it
Apple’s Studio Display XDR is the best professional-grade monitor thanks to its high 2,000-nit brightness, excellent contrast and high color accuracy.

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