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Xiaomi Sound Play
The Gadget Flow - 13 Jun 2026 16:30
Bring your playlists to life with the Xiaomi Sound Play, a portable speaker designed for music lovers who want sound and visuals working together. 18 W Full-Range Sound: Racetrack-style speaker paired with internal and e...
Data Center Opponents Have Blocked Or Delayed Projects Worth Nearly $130 Billion In 2026
Slashdot - 13 Jun 2026 03:30
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NBC News: The first quarter of 2026 produced the most blocked and delayed data center projects on record, according to a new study shared with NBC News. The study - conducted by D...
Anthropic Says Its Taking Claude Fable 5 Offline to Comply With US Government Order
Wired - 13 Jun 2026 02:26
The government believes it has become aware of a method of bypassing, or jailbreaking Fable 5, the company said in a blog post.
NHS patients can't opt out of Palantir's data platform - but their hospital can
The Register - 13 Jun 2026 11:30U.S. Orders Anthropic to Suspend Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Access for Foreign Nationals
The Hacker News - 13 Jun 2026 11:12
Anthropic said on Friday it will "abruptly disable" its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, for all users after the U.S. government ordered it to suspend access to the ...
How Japanese scientists sent a real-life Transformer to the moon
SPACE.com - 13 Jun 2026 10:00
An autonomous rolling rover that was able to transform from a sphere into a robot successfully explored a small part of the moon in 2024.
Robot soccer player dents wall with terrifying kicks
Fox News - 13 Jun 2026 09:37
Booster Robotics' T1 humanoid robot kicks soccer balls hard enough to dent walls, raising serious safety questions about powerful robots near people.
Why I Recommend These AI Voice Recorders For Interviews And Notes
Slash Gear - 13 Jun 2026 02:30
These devices can help you stay attentive to whoever you're interviewing, without needing a clunky laptop or experiencing hand cramping using a notebook.
NanoClaw now armed with JFrog for safer packages
The Register - 13 Jun 2026 01:07What's The Difference Between Wi-Fi And Bluetooth?
BGR - 13 Jun 2026 23:47
Our interconnectivity is built on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Learn how they differ, from Wi-Fi's whole-network coverage to Bluetooth's short-range pairing.
Why Do F1 Teams Still Rely On Old-School Pit Boards?
Slash Gear - 13 Jun 2026 23:45
Modern Formula 1 cars have electronic info screens and in-cockpit radios, yet the use of pit boards is still common on F1 tracks despite these technologies.
State Attorneys General Are Investigating OpenAI
The New York Times - 13 Jun 2026 23:25
OpenAI said that a coalition of states had opened an investigation over a wide range of its practices, including its handing of user data, safety of minors and advertising activities.
Unique chromium beam experiment unlocks cosmic ray origins and galactic chemistry
Phys.org - 13 Jun 2026 23:20
When a star dies, it generates an explosion of elemental nuclei and hurls them into space. Those elements, called cosmic rays, travel at nearly the speed of light, and eventually some of them encounter manmade detectors....
This tense psychological thriller is now free to stream
Pocket-lint - 13 Jun 2026 23:01
M. Night Shyamalan's creepy Split is not free to stream on YouTube.
iOS 27 adds an all-new app to your iPhones Home Screen
9 to 5 Mac - 13 Jun 2026 22:53
Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC this week, coming with a ton of new Siri and Apple Intelligence features. One of the biggest changes here is the addition of an all-new Siri app. This marks the first time that Siri has bee...
18 Things You Can No Longer Do On An Unsupported Kindle
BGR - 13 Jun 2026 22:47
If you a Kindle made before 2012, you've probably noticed significant changes. Find out which functions are no longer supported.
4 Of The Best Budget-Friendly Cameras You Can Buy In 2026
Slash Gear - 13 Jun 2026 22:45
While many people don't have a separate camera now that most smartphones have good ones, there are still some circumstances where a budget camera makes sense.
Amazon CEO's Talks with U.S. Officials Triggered Crackdown on Anthropic Models
Slashdot - 13 Jun 2026 22:34
The Wall Street Journal reports: The Trump administration's decision to halt all foreign use of Anthropic's most capable AI models was prompted by conversations between Amazon Chief Executive Andy Jassy and U.S. ...
12 Cars That Scream 'Mid-Life Crisis'
Slash Gear - 13 Jun 2026 22:30
There's nothing wrong with spending big on something nice when you finally have the money and the time, but these cars can send more of a message than intended.
Why middle age is becoming a breaking point in the U.S.
Science Daily - 13 Jun 2026 22:24
A new international study finds that middle-aged Americans are lonelier, more depressed, and experiencing worse memory and health than earlier generations. Researchers say growing financial strain, weaker social supports...
Why Do Macs Not Have Touch Screens?
BGR - 13 Jun 2026 22:17
Apple has resisted touch screens on Macs longer than almost any other major laptop maker. Here's the reasoning behind that, and whether it's about to change.