404 Media ICE’s Plan to Let Cops Around the Country Scan Faces to Verify Immigration Status
ICE plans to give potentially more than a thousand agencies access to a facial recognition app that verifies a person's immigration status.
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Engadget Google shuts down the AI image app Pixel Studio
Google's AI app Pixel Studio launched less than two years ago, but is now being shut down.
The Geek Games Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Night: The Switch 2 Port Slips Into the Chaos! [VIDEO]
The game from TT Games and Warner Bros. Games is launching during a packed period, with plenty of other titles arriving around the same time. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a brand-new open-world action-adventure game that invites...
Kotaku Anthony Stewart Head, Star Of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Has Died Age 72
The British actor had a 50-year career, from Rocky Horror to Ted Lasso
The Guardian - US Zverev to face Cobolli in men’s final after Arnaldi withdraws: French Open 2026 men’s semi-finals – live
Arnaldi withdraws from semi-final due to illness Mail Katy | Andreeva routs Kostyuk to reach finalFirst set: Mensik* 2-2 Zverev (*denotes next server)Pacy and punchy from Zverev on his backhand – which is one of the very best in the business – and...
The Guardian - US Trump reportedly tells Bill Pulte to fire intelligence community employees – live
New acting director of national intelligence has been told by the president to make significant personnel changes, Wall Street Journal reportsSign up for the Breaking News US emailNine out of 15 migrants deported from the US to the Democratic...
Apple Insider Latest foldable iPhone leak improbably says Apple hasn't decided on colors yet
Apple's first foldable iPhone may be just months away, but anyone hoping for a stealth black iPhone Fold may have to look elsewhere if the latest leak turns out to be accurate.The iPhone Ultra might not come in a familiar black hueWith the clock...
Jalopinik Volkswagen Hints At Bringing The Regular Golf Back To The U.S. With The Help Of Mexican Production
I do wonder if German Golf buyers are willing to accept a Mexican-built Golf. I'm sure most will, but it'll probably rub a few people the wrong way.
The Guardian - US Why US diplomats tweet from the hip in response to Henry Nowak murder
State department’s incendiary charge into UK politics comes from Trump who leant into personal feud with London mayor, Sadiq Khan• Henry Nowak: controversy behind US intervention in a murder case that has rocked BritainIn the state department of...
Techcrunch Supabase doubles valuation to $10B in 8 months
Supabase, an example of an open source project becoming a fast-growing company, has greatly benefited from AI tools like Claude, Codex, and other vibe-coding platforms.
Lifehacker These Anker Earbuds Are Great for Workouts, and They're on Sale for $40 Right Now
They feature ear hooks, IPX7 waterproofing, ANC, and a bass-heavy sound signature.
MacRumors CalDigit TS5 and Element 5 Hub Review: Two Thunderbolt 5 Docks for Apple's Latest Macs
CalDigit is best known for its docks and hubs, and it has two options designed for Apple's latest Macs. I reviewed the larger $500 20-port TS5 Plus last summer, and for the last couple of weeks, I've been testing the $400 15-port TS5 that launched...
How To Geek 3 epic new Paramount+ documentaries to watch this weekend (June 5-7)
Prep for the UFC's White House lawn extravaganza, a look inside a New Zealand religious cult, and Elvis in all his restored glory.
Gizmodo ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Star Anthony Stewart Head Has Passed Away
Head starred as fan-favorite Giles alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar on the cult-beloved TV series.
Mashable Ahead of Prime Day, the Igloo Kool Tunes boombox cooler is on sale for $40 off
The Igloo Kool Tunes (red) is on sale at Amazon for $99.99, down from the normal price of $139.99. That's a 29% discount.
Gizmodo SpaceX May Not Be Forced Into Your Pension Fund After All
The S&P Dow Jones Indices is keeping rules in place that prevent SpaceX from quickly joining the S&P 500 after its IPO.
Mashable Meta is building AI data centers in tents
Meta is building out data centers inside weatherproof tents to speed up construction.
The Guardian - US Chris Richards’s World Cup in doubt as ankle injury rules USMNT defender out for Germany friendly
Pochettino ‘not happy’ with Palace’s injury assessmentRichards missed Conference League finalPredict your World Cup bracket | Complete player guideChris Richards will not take part in the United States’ final World Cup tune-up friendly against...
Kotaku Someone Has Found A Secret Bad Ending To Mina The Hollower
You feel your sins crawling on your back
How To Geek 3 free, open-source apps to cancel your subscriptions this weekend (Jun 5–7)
Three of your most common recurring charges have free, open-source replacements.
Gizmodo Researchers Are Using AI to Create Vaccines—and It’s Working
pEVAC-PS is the first experimental vaccine designed completely with AI to be tested in a human trial.
Mashable NASAs ISS astronauts briefly sheltered today. Heres what happened.
NASA crew shelters in Dragon as Russia halts ISS Zvezda crack repairs, highlighting aging station leaks and joint safety efforts.
Polygon Overgeared, next series from Solo Leveling studio, coming to Crunchyroll this fall
The webcomic Overgeared is getting an anime adaptation in October distributed by Crunchyroll.
Mashable Grab the Ecovacs Goat O1000 robot lawn mower while its $300 off
The Ecovacs Goat O1000 RTK robot lawn mower is down to just $699.99 at Amazon. That's $300 off and its best price ever.
The Guardian - US New Orleans’ Jesuit high school agrees to pay seven figures to settle child molestation claim
Settlement over alleged child molestation by school janitors is latest in troubling string of allegations spanning decadesOne of the most prominent Catholic high schools in New Orleans has agreed to pay a seven-figure monetary sum to settle a...
Techcrunch Google and FBI warn of ransomware group that sends fake IT workers to hack victims in person
Cybercriminals, part of a gang known as Silent Ransom Group, have sent people pretending to be IT support employees to law firms' offices, where the criminals have stolen data using USB drives or remote access tools.
The Guardian - US US judge rules against Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 travel-ban countries
Federal judge rules policies unlawfully barred applicants from receiving decisions on asylum, green cards and more The Trump administration unlawfully barred applicants from 39 travel-ban countries from receiving decisions on asylum, work permits,...
The Guardian - US California governor’s race remains too close to call as vote-counting continues
Experts warn primary vote-counting could go on for days in governor’s race, LA mayoral race and congressional racesThree days after Californians headed to the polls, key races in the primary election remained too close to call and experts warned...
Truthout GOP Praises Pulte While Dems Point Out He May Not Even Legally Qualify
Federal law requires the Director of National Intelligence to “have extensive national security expertise.”
New York Times - World Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Is Placed on Lung Transplant List
News of Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s worsening condition comes as a number of scandals have plunged the royal family into a deep crisis.
Polygon Summer Game Fest 2026 games announcement livestream (updates)
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How To Geek I stopped using Dropbox to share files between my devices and built something better
Stop using cloud storage to move files across the room (do this instead)
Gizmodo Live Updates From Apple WWDC 2026 🔴
Follow along with the Gizmodo crew as we unpack everything Apple announces at its annual developer conference in Cupertino.
9to5 Mac Smart home diary: A fresh look as I start again in my new home
I’ve recently completed what must be a strong contender for the longest-running saga in selling one home and buying another. I won’t bore you with the details, but the entire process from start to finish was two years almost exactly to the day. I...
Den of Geek Masters of the Universe Reminds Us That Not Every Silly Thing Needs to Be a Joke
This article contains spoilers for Masters of the Universe In the first big payoff moment of Masters of the Universe, kindhearted HR rep Adam Glenn (Nicholas Galitzine) raises the power sword into the air and declares, “By the power of Grayskull… I...
Lifehacker Yes, You Can Put Your Watch and Fitbit Air on the Same Band (but You May Not Want To)
Want to put your watch and Fitbit Air on the same band? I'd reconsider.
The Takeout The Time Texas Roadhouse's Iconic Rolls Made The News For A Not-So-Delicious Reason
Texas Roadhouse's rolls are a fan-favorite item, but one unlucky customer found a nasty surprise lurking in an order of the delicious sweet bread.
The Guardian - US Anthony Head, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso actor, dies aged 72
British actor starred on the West End before finding international fame in the 90s on Buffy the Vampire SlayerAnthony Head, the actor best-known for playing Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died aged 72.“He passed away peacefully of...
Mashable Amazons early Prime Day deals include some great options for Fathers Day
Early Amazon Prime Day deals include the Solix portable power station, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom, and Lego sets.
The Takeout 'Diners, Drive-Ins, And LIES': Guy Fieri Slammed For Allegedly Not Swallowing Any Food
There's a fun conspiracy theory going around on the internet right now that claims Guy Fieri never actually swallows any of the food he eats on his show.
The Guardian - US Alien hunters update guidance on sharing news of possible intelligent life
Experts stress need for transparency while aiming to prevent premature announcements and protect scientistsAlien hunters have released fresh guidelines on how to handle potential signals from intelligent life beyond Earth, in the hope of avoiding...
The Guardian - US Israel strikes southern Lebanon after ordering evacuations of nine villages
Thousands flee including from village hosting at least 2,500 displaced people, one day after Hezbollah rejects ceasefireThousands fled their homes after Israel issued forced evacuation orders for nine villages in southern Lebanon before strikes...
Gizmodo Massive Void Near Milky Way’s Black Hole Could Solve a 50-Year Mystery
“There it is. There is the thing that everybody’s been looking for for 50 years.”
Ars Technica Trump admin tries again to revive dying coal industry
Money would keep coal plants open, build the first new plants in over a decade.
Truthout The New School Investigates Student Leaders Who Voted to Strip Hillel of Funding
“This is extremely worrying when we made a very basic case about international law,” said the student senate chair.
404 Media Behind the Blog: Dangerous Memes
This week, we discuss controversial memes, good times at Meta, and more.
Lifehacker Claude Is Currently Down
If Claude isn't working for you, you aren't alone.
Digital Tends iOS 27 could change how your muscle memory swipes notifications on a phone
One of the smallest rumored changes in iOS 27 could end up being one of the most noticeable. If true, Apple may be asking millions of users to relearn a swipe they've been making for years.
How To Geek 3 hot new Netflix documentaries to stream this weekend (June 5-7)
Loads of new true-crime coolness hit Netflix this month, along with a closer look at the trial of Michael Jackson that the Hollywood movie skipped.
Kotaku Don’t Assume God Of War’s Horn Mystery Will Be Solved In The Upcoming Spin-Off
God of War Laufey might not reveal who blew the horn all those years ago
Apple Insider Brydge Max 13 review: Finally, a compelling Magic Keyboard alternative
Brydge Max 13 is an all-in-one keyboard, trackpad, and stand for iPad Pro that has the potential to outshine Apple's Magic Keyboard.Brydge Max 13 review: The new all-aluminum iPad keyboardWith a price tag pushing $400 in the U.S., post-tax, it's...
The Next Web Von der Leyen’s AI envoy pick triggers conflict-of-interest backlash weeks after Siemens helped gut the AI Act
The European Commission has appointed Jim Hagemann Snabe, chairman of Siemens’ supervisory board, as its special envoy for industrial artificial intelligence. He will advise Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and tech sovereignty chief Henna...
Mashable Samsung Health app gets big refresh ahead of Galaxy Watch 9 release
Samsung is getting ready for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 rollout with a big Samsung Health app update.
Engadget ISS astronauts had to shelter in place in the SpaceX Dragon capsule because of an air leak
We're waiting to learn more about what happened aboard the International Space Station.
Ars Technica The Fitbit Air is a good wearable weighed down by a chatty AI "coach"
The Air succeeds as a minimalist, reliable fitness tracker, but Google's AI Health Coach feels unnecessary.
9to5 Mac Apple TV has its best summer lineup ever, here’s what’s coming
Apple TV has its best summer lineup ever this year, with compelling new and returning series—all kicking off today with Cape Fear, the excellent new thriller. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV this summer. more…
How To Geek 7 NERF dart blaster 3D printing projects to make this weekend (Jun 5 - 7)
These projects are a blast.
Hack-A-Day An Ethernet WiFi Router on a Pi Pico 2W
We are all in search of the fastest in a wireless router, to give ourselves the best connectivity to the world. But what about the slowest? Gigabit Ethernet may not …read more
Lifehacker 'Record Club,' the Letterboxd for Music, Gets a Lot Right
Record Club is the place for audiophiles and fans of how music listening used to be.
9to5 Mac Deals: AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2, Apple Watch from $219, black Trail Loop, MacBook Air, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by some of the AirPods 4 nearly 25% off, and the best price ever on AirPods Max 2. Alongside the most affordable Apple Watch Series 11 down at $299 ($100 off) and Apple Watch SE 3 down at $219, we also have...
404 Media The U.S. Military Quietly Turned GPS Into a Global ‘Numbers Station,’ Evidence Suggests
A random sequence in an innocuous GPS message field is likely encrypted traffic from the U.S. military's system for remotely updating cryptographic keys around the world.
Daring Fireball Checking in on Perplexity
Yours truly, last August: I can’t see why Apple would want to get involved with a company like this though. Gurman’s report makes it sound like his sources are inside Apple, but man, this “Apple + Perplexity” thing feels more like something...
MacRumors Foldable iPhone May Not Come in Black, Leaker Suggests
Apple has yet to finalize whether its upcoming foldable iPhone will be available in black, according to a questionable new rumor. The Weibo leaker known as "Instant Digital" commented today that Apple "hasn't even decided yet whether the...
How To Geek 4 ways I customize every Windows installation to avoid Microsoft's most annoying changes
This is the only way to get a usable Windows experience today.
Digital Tends Smartphone screens are about to enter ridiculous refresh rate territory like gaming monitors
120Hz once felt excessive on a phone. Now, a new leak suggests OnePlus could be chasing refresh rates that sound more at home on a gaming monitor than a smartphone.
New York Times - World The Gold Mines at the Heart of This Ebola Outbreak
Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating virus.
Polygon Space Invaders lotto game promised winners $100k — and broke it
A snafu involving a scratch-off game in Indiana has some people considering legal action against Hoosier Lottery
Gizmodo ISS Astronauts Told to Shelter in Place as Air Leak Saga Continues
A worsening leak on the Russian side of the space station forced five astronauts on NASA's side to shelter in place Friday.
9to5 Mac iOS 27 beta release date: When you can install the new iPhone update
iOS 27’s big unveiling is just days away, and if you’re interested in installing pre-release software on your iPhone, you won’t have to wait long for the beta. Here’s the expected iOS 27 beta release date. more…
How To Geek Your printer is spying on you—here's the one firewall rule that stops it
Stop your printer from phoning home with a single network trick
InVerse 45 Years Later, He-Man's True Origin Is Much Weirder Than You Realize
Although most people remember the 1983 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe TV show, they don't know that his origins came about years earlier.
Gizmodo Amazfit Is Going All-In on Hybrid Smartwatches With the New Balance Series
There’s no need to pay the premium brand tax.
Kotaku God Of War Laufey’s Director Responds To Skeptics: ‘For Me It’s Just, Is It Fun?’
The upcoming game's director says she understands fan skepticism, but hopes people give the PS5 spin-off a shot
Truthout Adam Hamawy, Doctor Who Served in Gaza During Genocide, Wins New Jersey Primary
Hamawy called for “health care, not bombs; to abolish ICE; and to unrig this economy.”
MacRumors Will Apple Launch New Hardware at WWDC Next Week?
Apple has several hardware releases in the pipeline, but will we see any of them unveiled at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference? WWDC is primarily a software event where new versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS...
Truthout House Votes to Roll Back Food Aid for Women and Children Amid Rising Food Prices
The proposed cut is estimated to strip modest fruit and vegetable benefits from nearly 5.4 million WIC participants.
New York Times - World Hopes of Lebanon Cease-Fire Falter as Israel and Hezbollah Fight On
The U.S.-brokered agreement requires Hezbollah, which Iran backs, to stop firing first. But the group, not party to the talks, rejected the conditions as a virtual surrender.
Digital Tends The next-gen Siri in iOS 27 might still ship as a beta experience in the early days
Apple’s next-generation Siri could finally arrive with iOS 27, but a new report suggests users may be getting an unfinished version at first. Apple reportedly plans to treat the assistant more like an ongoing test than a fully polished release.
404 Media K-pop Fans Are Calling Out Creepy Deepfakes of Idols
With some fans making sexualized AI-generated images and videos of idols, the rest of the fandom is standing up against the behavior.
Techcrunch The token bill comes due: Inside the industry scramble to manage AI’s runaway costs
"The whole conversation shifted from tokenmaxxing and 'go fast' to 'we need guardrails, how do we control this?'"
How To Geek Smartphones secretly edit every photo you take, but this app lets you see the real thing
Take clean pics with zero processing.
Ars Technica Not the next R8? Audi reveals mid-engined plug-in hybrid V8 Nuvolari.
The Huracan gave us the R8s, now the Temerario lends itself to a new Audi.
Mashable Astronaut, mom, Barbie doll — content creator Kellie Gerardi embodies the multihyphenate woman
Kellie Gerardi is a real-life astronaut and mom happy to serve as a role model for inspiration-starved young women.
Techcrunch NASA briefly sheltered space station astronauts in SpaceX’s Dragon due to leaks
The space agency said Roscosmos discovered new leaks in the Russian service module.
Engadget The University of Cambridge says it successfully tested a vaccine with an AI-designed antigen
It's the first instance of an vaccine antigen designed exclusively by artificial intelligence.
Mashable Its National Donut Day: How to get free donuts at Dunkin, Krispy Kreme, and more
National Donut Day is June 5 and national chains are celebrating with freebies. Get a free donut at Krispy Kreme, Dunkin', others.
New York Times - World Russia Floods Armenia With Disinformation Ahead of Election
Fearing a loss of influence, groups linked to the Kremlin and intelligence agencies have sought to discredit the country’s prime minister.
Techcrunch NSA said to be readying Anthropic’s Mythos for use in cyber operations
The U.S. eavesdropping agency is reportedly preparing Anthropic's Mythos for use in cyberattacks, despite a federal ban on using the AI model maker.
MacRumors $499 AirPods Max 2? The Best Apple Deals of the Week Are Here
This week's best Apple deals included a new all-time low price on the AirPods Max 2, which have now hit $499.00 thanks to a $50 discount at Amazon and Best Buy. You'll also find great deals on AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and LG...
How To Geek Time-saving Home Assistant projects to try this weekend (Jun 5 - 7)
No need to reinvent the wheel.
The Next Web FIFA World Cup 2026 is a cybercriminal’s dream, and the scams are already live
The most oversubscribed sporting event in history is also the most phished. With more than 150 million ticket requests in the first 15 days and just six million seats across 16 cities in the US, Canada, and Mexico, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has...
Gizmodo Meta’s Facial Recognition Plans for Smart Glasses Are Worse Than We Thought
Turns out the Meta AI app already has dormant code for facial recognition on it.
New York Times - World Russian Satellites Have Been Jamming GPS Signals Across Europe, Scientists Say
Scientists and U.S. military briefers have linked short, widespread interference incidents to Russia, revealing vulnerabilities in a technology essential to everyday society.
Jalopinik These Are The Non-Subaru Vehicles That Should Lead Every Pride Parade, According To Our Readers
I'm not here to preach about the importance of queer visibility or anything, though, we're here to talk about cars
9to5 Mac Disguised Russian banking app surges to top three on the US App Store [U: Pulled]
Update: The app appears to have been removed two hours after our story was published. The third most popular free iPhone app in the U.S. App Store today is a mysterious productivity app that’s only available in Russian. That’s a pretty...
Gizmodo The First Straight-to-VHS Movie in 20 Years Is a Deeply Human Gesture
“I want people to feel something that’s imperfect.”
Ars Technica Rocket Report: Blue Origin explosion still making headlines; Impulse raises money
NASA expects to begin stacking the SLS rocket this summer for next year's Artemis III launch.
MacRumors iOS 27 Will Reportedly Give Your iPhone 'Longer Battery Life'
iOS 27 is rumored to be focused on bug fixes and performance improvements, and this should result in "longer battery life," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In line with his previous reporting, Gurman today said Apple is "making performance...
MacRumors iOS 27 Notifications Will Slide in From Left Side of Your iPhone's Screen
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today revealed another iOS 27 change: notifications will slide in from the left side of the screen instead of from the top. In addition, accessing Notification Center on iOS 27 will require swiping down on the top-left...
Kotaku Which Gaming Hardware Companies May Have Funded Armed Conflict In 2025?
Do PlayStation 5s and Amazon Basics headsets fund armed conflict? Who knows!