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Summer Game Fest Live 2026: The biggest news, trailers, and announcements.
Geoff Keighley’s annual June celebration of games is here. Summer Game Fest Live, the big live show that will feature a whole bunch of gaming news and announcements, begins at 5PM ET and is set to run for two hours. The event itself will take place in person at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, but it will also be streaming live on YouTube. ...
What to Expect From WWDC 2026: Gemini-Powered Siri, iOS 27, macOS 27 and More.
Apple's 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference is just days away, and it's going to be an interesting event because it will give us a look at Apple's AI plans. We'll see how Apple is going to compete with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google in the months to come with an AI version of Siri and new AI features for its apps. ...
Congress still can’t decide what to do about warrantless surveillance.
The deadline to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is coming up a week from now on June 12th, and legislators seem no closer to reaching a deal. If this sounds like deja vu, it's because we've been here before. Congress reauthorized Section 702 in late April - but only for 45 days, so lawmakers could negotiate reforms to the controversial wiretapping authority. ...
Chrome Sets Browser Speed Records on M5 MacBook Pro.
Google's Chrome browser hit new records on browser benchmarking tools Speedometer 3.1 and JetStream 3, Google said today. Chrome earned a score of 61 on Speedometer, a five percent improvement since last year. It earned a 469 on JetStream 3, a 10 percent improvement since the beginning of 2026. Tests were done on an M5 MacBook Pro running macOS 26. ...
OpenAI rolls out a Lockdown Mode for extra protection against prompt injection attacks.
OpenAI has announced more robust security features for the small set of users who might need them.
Bungie extends Marathon's open play week amid Deluxe Edition confusion.
There's a lot of confusion among Marathon players at the moment.
Gone in 60 minutes.
Scott Pelley, correspondent, 60 Minutes. | Photo by Michele Crowe / CBS News via Getty Images It should have been the final straw. The new power couple of editorial failure - Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton - had fired legendary 60 Minutes journalist Scott Pelley. Why? Because he dared to question the fact that CBS had installed sycophants in its top ranks. ...
The Sonos Era 100 speaker is down to its lowest price in months.
Whether you’re considering starting a Sonos speaker setup, or adding to an existing group, the Sonos Era 100 is worth picking up. The compact, capable smart speaker is currently marked down to $189 ($30 off) at a variety of retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Sonos. If you want an even lower price, Sonos is selling refurbished Era 100 speakers for just $134. ...
The MacRumors Show: What to Expect at WWDC 2026.
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through all of the major rumors surrounding Apple's announcements at WWDC 2026. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The event's tagline, "All Systems Glow," is widely seen as a hint at Siri's new design. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported that Apple is rebuilding Siri as a full chatbot to compete with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, complete with a dedicated app, Dynamic Island integration, and a new system-wide search interface wrapped in a dark, glowing aesthetic that matches the WWDC branding. ...
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.
New York lawmakers pass one-year ban on new data centers.
The New York State legislature passed a one-year moratorium on new large data centers, the first statewide ban of its kind if Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul signs it into law. Lawmakers behind the bill say it's meant to give policymakers time to understand the impact of large data centers on the environment and energy prices. ...
This is your laptop… on AI.
We're now deep into developer conference season, and one of the themes so far is the relentless conviction from Big Tech companies that AI is going to change everything about how we do everything. Nvidia's Jensen Huang made that clearer than anyone this week, when he described a completely new way of using our laptops - and a completely new kind of laptop made to support it. ...
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 a bit later than the premium model, and the smaller $250 Element 5 Hub. ...
What happens when your phone is confiscated at the airport.
Even if you've done nothing wrong, it's never a good idea to hand your phone to the cops. But international travelers at American airports often have no choice - even if they're US citizens. When Minnesota labor organizer Janette Zahia Corcelius returned home from a three-week trip to Europe in late April, she was detained and questioned by customs agents at Minneapolis-St. ...
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.
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 foldable screen will come in black," adding pointedly: "Do they have a vendetta against the color black?" The remark suggests black is at least under consideration, but has not been confirmed as part of the lineup, a notably open question for a device that is expected to enter mass production imminently and launch as soon as September. ...
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 take center stage, but it's not unusual for Apple to introduce new hardware during the developer conference. ...
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.
$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 accessories below. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. ...
This AI startup says it can tell if a script will make a hit film.
When Quilty hit the industry trades earlier this year, the AI startup promised that its tool could accurately predict a film's success just by reading the script. When people actually got a chance to experiment with Quilty's product, though, they were left skeptical. Even with all the available data in the world, it predicted the script for Christy, which would go on to be a box office flop, would outperform the script for Sinners, which became an Oscar-winning blockbuster. ...
MAHA wants to make cotton the new beef tallow.
In between beef tallow fries, raw milk, and vaccine denialism, Make America Healthy Again figureheads have set their sights on another slice of life: our clothing. "The MAHA movement doesn't stop with what we EAT - It's also about what we WEAR," Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said in a post on X in late May. ...
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 improvements aimed at extending the battery life of the iPhone," but he said it is "unclear if Apple will quantify how much longer devices will last. ...
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 corner of the screen. If you swipe down on the Dynamic Island area, a new "Search or Ask" interface tied to the revamped Siri will appear, instead of Notification Center. ...
Engadget Podcast: What does NVIDIA's RTX Spark mean for PCs?.
This week on the Engaadget Podcast, we dive into NVIDIA's RTX Spark chip and the many ways it could reshape the world of Windows PCs (or not).
How to watch the Xbox Games Showcase.
Microsoft has two livestreams planned for this Sunday.
How the Internet Crosses Oceans Without You Noticing.
A closer look at how undersea cables connect the world.
OpenAI will let the US government review its AI models before release.
The company said this week it would comply with President Trump's voluntary AI executive order.
Vertigo Games announces closure of its Amsterdam VR studio.
Vertigo Games, known for its VR work, is closing its Amsterdam studio.
NVIDIA's RTX Spark chip could give Windows its true Apple Silicon moment.
Arm CPU cores, a powerful GPU and gobs of unified RAM? That sounds familiar!
The Morning After: NVIDIA thinks its new chip will revolutionize PCs.
NVIDIA launches a powerful AI-ready notebook chip, NASA ends a Mars mission and Meta's still looking into glasses-based facial recognition.
iOS 27: New Siri Features Could Be Gated Behind a Waitlist.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has published his WWDC preview ahead of Monday's keynote, and while almost all of the iOS 27 features he covers have already made the rounds, there are a couple of details worth highlighting. As we've covered previously, Apple is turning Siri into a full chatbot that users can interact with, similar to Claude or ChatGPT. ...
Google experiments with sending Chrome searches straight to AI.
Google seems to be testing a new feature that will take you to AI Mode by default when you do a search in Chrome.
SpaceX won't get early access to the S&P 500.
The largest index in the world won't relax its rules to let SpaceX enter early.
Anthropic proposes a global slowdown of AI development.
Anthropic warns that AIs will soon be able to build their own successor, and it's suggesting that companies may have to slow down development.
5+ New Features Coming in macOS 27.
iOS 27 has been the star of the rumors we've been hearing ahead of Apple's WWDC 2026 event, but there have also been a few tidbits about the next version of macOS, macOS 27. We don't know as much about macOS 27 as we do about iOS 27, so there will be some surprises in store. Liquid Glass Revision Hate Liquid Glass on the Mac? It's not going anywhere, but Apple is planning a "slight redesign. ...
Steam Machine and Steam Frame are coming 'this summer'.
Still no price in sight.
What do you mean my new smart scale is ‘built for GLP-1 users’?.
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. A few days ago, I walked into the basement of a midtown gym. Smoothies and healthy snacks were passed out. ...