TECHNOLOGY

Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger faced significant service disruptions on 12 June 2026, with users unable to access platforms due to a 'query error.'

Ubisoft's decision to announce layoffs under embargo has sparked public outcry, highlighting the growing trend of AI-driven job cuts and the insensitivity of such announcements.

Teen millionaire Zach Yadegari, creator of Cal AI, is tackling Gen Z's doomscrolling with his brand Flow. From selling Cal AI to MyFitnessPal to launching a new alarm clock, his journey continues.

The Philippine Senate faces a political crisis as its website is hacked, exposing security flaws amidst ongoing corruption scandals and power struggles among senators.

SpaceX's record-breaking $75B IPO at a $1.77T valuation sparks debate over its true worth, as analysts and political figures express concerns about overvaluation and governance ahead of its Nasdaq debut.

Pokémon Go's location data has been used to train AI models for military drones, raising concerns about unintended applications of consumer data.

Noah B. Wilson, a developer laid off from ServiceNow, warns about AI's potential to replace jobs, sparking debate over automation's impact on employment in the tech sector.

Kevin O'Leary says AI adoption across every S&P 500 sector is why stocks keep hitting record highs despite the war and economic fears.

Car owners face challenges as manufacturers use software updates and subscriptions, raising concerns about true ownership and the right to repair.

Microsoft's Xbox division faces layoffs and budget cuts as new CEO Asha Sharma addresses financial challenges, aiming to improve profitability amid declining sales and strategic shifts.

Microsoft's Xbox reportedly plans major layoffs in July as new CEO Asha Sharma warns the gaming unit is overextended after a $20B five-year spending spree.

A Canadian mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT contributed to her daughter's suicide by failing to provide crisis intervention. The case raises concerns about AI's role in mental health support.

Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire following SpaceX's record-breaking IPO, raising questions about modern wealth limits as his empire expands across AI and electric vehicles.

The INIU SnapGo Air 10000mAh delivers fast 25W wireless and 45W wired charging in an ultra-slim, magnetic design you can rely on every day.

Apple has enabled a default kill switch that locks stolen iPhones worldwide, cutting reactivations by 60%. Here is what iPhone and Android owners should do now.

SpaceX's SPCX debuts on Nasdaq with retail orders above $100 billion chasing a 30% tranche. Why qualified investors may get one share or none, and what flipping rules mean.

An investigation reveals xAI's Grok platform still hosts explicit AI-generated content, raising concerns over its moderation and safety measures despite previous pledges to improve.

A teardown reveals the Trump T1 Phone is a clone of the HTC U24 Pro, sharing design and internal components, raising questions about manufacturing transparency.

Inde Navarrette's old gaming clips resurface as her horror film 'Obsession' achieves box office success, sparking nostalgia and calls for her return to streaming.

The US has controversially added Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to a list of Chinese military companies, sparking tensions and prompting the firms to challenge the designation.

Meta's partnership with Reliance Industries is transforming India's AI scene with a 168 MW data centre in Jamnagar. Discover Meta's $145B AI investment and its global impact.

Giulio Occhionero argues that option pricing models still contain hidden distortions and mispricings, despite decades of refinement since Black-Scholes.

SpaceX's £75 billion IPO and ambitious orbital AI satellite plans could trigger a surge in silver demand, exacerbating the global supply deficit and potentially driving silver prices to new heights.

Prince William urges the tech industry to use data to prevent homelessness, highlighting a five-year initiative, Homewards, aimed at addressing homelessness as a preventable condition.

Prince William suggests AI could help prevent homelessness in the UK by spotting risks early and strengthening support before crises occur.

A teardown of the Trump Mobile T1 reveals it as a rebranded HTC U24 Pro, challenging its 'Made in USA' claims and sparking consumer protection concerns.

The FBI has dismantled 13 fake consulting websites allegedly run by Chinese intelligence to recruit US government workers as spies, exploiting mass layoffs under the Trump administration.

As AI adoption grows, employees express concerns over job security and potential layoffs, fearing companies may use AI to cut costs by reducing workforce numbers.

UK regulators require Google to let publishers opt out of AI news summaries while keeping search visibility, reshaping digital news competition.