Jun 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees that GPT-5.6 will be released in limited preview form, complying with a government request. The Trump administration will approve customer access case-by-case. This contrasts with the administration's heavy-handed approach to rival Anthropic, which faced an ultimatum to suspend models Mythos 5 and Fable 5. View more
Jun 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple has raised prices across nearly all product lines, breaking its traditional pricing stability. This move underscores the unprecedented memory shortage affecting every corner of consumer technology, from game consoles to smartphones. View more
Jun 27, 2026Twila Rosenbaum OpenAI has launched GPT-5.6, a new model suite comprising Sol, Terra, and Luna. The release comes amid heightened regulatory oversight from the Trump administration, which requested a staggered rollout. The models focus on coding, cybersecurity, and biology, with pricing significantly undercutting competitors like Anthropic. View more
Jun 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Meta has introduced three new smart glasses models without the Ray-Ban name, priced at $299. The glasses come in multiple styles and colors, including a collaboration with Kylie Jenner. The company also hints at upcoming privacy improvements amid ongoing concerns. View more
Jun 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google is rolling out changes to its Play Store billing system, replacing the flat 30% fee with a decoupled structure that varies based on developer revenue, user install date, and payment choice. This move follows the Epic v. Google antitrust lawsuit and aims to address monopoly concerns. The new fees will be phased in over the next year, with global implementation by September 2027. View more
Jun 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the Trump administration cracked down on antifa activists. Eight Texas defendants received sentences ranging from 30 to 100 years—some for merely distributing zines or being present at a protest. The ruling raises alarming questions about the erosion of free speech and the use of collective punishment. This case sets a dangerous precedent for activists nationwide. View more
Jun 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Apple has raised prices on its MacBooks, iPads, and other devices by hundreds of dollars, citing ongoing memory and storage shortages driven by AI demand. The MacBook Neo now starts at $699, and the iPad Air jumps $150. Other affected products include the Mac Studio, iMac, HomePod, and Vision Pro. The price hikes follow similar increases from Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo. View more
Jun 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum This guide explains the best ways to send news tips to our editorial team, emphasizing security and anonymity. We detail email and Signal options, along with precautions for whistleblowers. Understanding these methods helps ensure your information reaches us safely. View more
Jun 25, 2026Twila Rosenbaum BeHydro, a joint venture between Anglo Belgian Corporation and Compagnie Maritime Belge, has achieved a historic milestone with its 100% hydrogen marine engine receiving Type Approval from Lloyd's Register. This certification confirms the engine meets safety, performance, and reliability standards for maritime use. The engine, which runs exclusively on hydrogen without a secondary fuel, offers a zero-emission alternative for industrial shipping. While challenges such as refueling infrastructure remain, this development marks a significant step toward cleaner oceans. View more
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