GOOGLE OFFERS BUYOUTS TO EMPLOYEES IN SEARCH AND BEYOND

Google announced a voluntary buyout program for U.S.-based employees across multiple divisions, including its core Search and ads units, as part of a strategic realignment to focus on artificial intelligence and cost efficiency.

WWDC25 IOS 26: LIQUID GLASS, SMARTER AI NTEGRATION, AND USER-CENTRIC UPGRADES

At the heart of iOS 26 is its new design language, anchored by Liquid Glass, a translucent material that reflects and refracts its surroundings, creating a dynamic, almost lifelike interface.

IOS 26 UPDATE NEARS WITH BETA AND GENERAL RELEASE TIMELINE

Apple unveiled iOS 26 at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9, 2025, introducing a major redesign dubbed Liquid Glass and new features for iPhone users.

AI CHATBOTS NEED MORE BOOKS TO LEARN FROM.THESE LIBRARIES ARE OPENING THEIR STACKS

Everything ever said on the internet was just the start of teaching artificial intelligence about humanity.

APPLE UNVEILS IOS 26 CARPLAY UPDATES AT WWDC. HERE'S WHAT'S NEW

Apple announced updates to CarPlay with iOS 26 at its Worldwide Developers Conference, introducing a redesigned interface and new features to enhance connectivity and safety for drivers.

CHATGPT INTEGRATION ENHANCES APPLE'S IMAGE PLAYGROUND

Apple announced the integration of ChatGPT image generation into its Image Playground app, introducing new styles for creating AI-generated images.

AMAZON COMMITS $20 BILLION TO PENNSYLVANIA DATA CENTERS

Amazon announced a $20 billion investment to construct two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, one adjacent to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Berwick and another in Fairless Hills, as part of its push to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure.

SPACE STATION LEAK CONCERNS WILL DELAY VISIT BY ASTRONAUTS FROM INDIA.POLAND AND HUNGARY

A chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary’s first astronauts in decades has been delayed indefinitely because of leak concerns at the International Space Station.

BOEING'S TROUBLED ERA DIMMED HAS THE PROSPECTS OF A PREEMINENT AMERICAN MANUFACTURER

A London-bound Air India plane carrying more than 240 people crashed shortly after takeoff Thursday. Authorities said there were no known survivors.

AI INFRASTRUCTURE TRADE SURGES WITH TECH GIANT INVESTMENTS

Shares of companies providing infrastructure for artificial intelligence development have surged following a market dip earlier this year, fueled by increased spending from major technology firms. Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are projected to collectively invest $371 billion in Al data centers and computing resources in 2025, a 44% increase from the previous year.

NINTENDO'S SWITCH 2 ELEVATES GRAPHICS PERFORMANCE

Nintendo launched the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, boasting a significant graphics upgrade over its predecessor, powered by a custom Nvidia processor with 10 times the performance.

PROBLEMATIC SMARTPHONE USE RESEMBLES BEHAVIORAL ADDICTION

Researchers at the University of Toronto reported that problematic smartphone use exhibits characteristics similar to behavioral addiction, affecting users’ mental health and daily functioning.

STARBUCKS DEPLOYS AI ASSISTANT TO STREAMLINE BARISTA TASKS

Starbucks announced plans to roll out a generative Al assistant, named Green Dot Assist, powered by Microsoft Azure’s OpenAl platform, to simplify barista tasks and enhance service speed.

23ANDME BANKRUPTCY SPARKS CONCERNS OVER GENETIC DATA PRIVACY

A coalition of 27 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit in bankruptcy court on June 9, 2025, aiming to prevent the sale of 23andMe's genetic data archive without explicit customer consent.

OPENAI REACHES $10 BILLION IN ANNUAL RECURRING REVENUE

OpenAI announced it has achieved $10 billion in annual recurring revenue, driven by the rapid growth of its ChatGPT chatbot.

NVIDIA CEO HIGHLIGHTS QUANTUM COMPUTING'S TURNING POINT

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared that quantum computing is at an \"inflection point\" during his keynote speech at the company's GTC Paris developer conference, signaling its potential to address real-world challenges soon.

APPLE ANNOUNCES ON-DEVICE AI FEATURES FOR DEVELOPERS

Apple unveiled new on-device artificial intelligence features for developers at WWDC 2025, introducing the Foundation Models framework to integrate powerful AI capabilities into apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro.

IPADOS 26 TRANSFORMS FILE MANAGEMENT ON IPAD

Apple unveiled significant upgrades to the Files app in iPadOS 26 at WWDC 2025, addressing long-standing user complaints about file management on iPad.

THE FUTURE OF FULL SELF-DRIVING VEHICLES

The dream of fully self-driving (FSD) vehicles— classified as Level 4 or Level 5 by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)—has captivated innovators and consumers alike, promising a revolution in transportation with enhanced safety, efficiency, and accessibility.

JIU-JITSU GIRL KICKS BUTT!

Makes mincemeat of adult assailant

KRIS MAY GET BLACK EYE OVER FANCY NEW FACE

COCKY Kris Jenner is celebrating the success of her new surgical face-job, but hey, no one can beat Father Time — even if she has lucked out for the moment.

REVEALED: UFO BASE INSIDE ALASKA MOUNTAIN

CIA monitors secret hideaway

DREW FLIRTS WITH DANGER

Pals worry his late-night antics court backslide

Q&A With Sylvia Earle

The ocean conservationist on hope, and why she keeps diving

Valuing Our Oceans

It's time for a shift in economics

A New Turbulence

Politics is roiling the waters that should connect us

Hollywood TURNS BACK THE CLOCK

Have these A-listers found the fountain of youth in skincare products — or just a really good plastic surgeon?

Jen Helps Plan Selena's Wedding!

\"Jennifer always gives me advice,\" Selena told Elle in November.

Billy Joel Says He's 'Not Dying' as New Doc Reveals Shocking Secrets About His First Marriage

When Howard Stern grabbed dinner with longtime friend Billy Joel in late May, the Grammy-winning musician told the radio host that despite his diagnosis with a rare brain condition, all is well. “He’s doing fine. He does have issues, but he said, ‘You can tell people I’m not dying,’” Stern relayed in the June 3 episode of his SiriusXM show.

Barbara Walters' Shocking Wild Ride

A NEW DOCUMENTARY REVEALS THE PRIVATE SIDE OF THE TRAILBLAZING JOURNALIST WHO OVERCAME A TROUBLED CHILDHOOD AND SEXISM TO PAVE THE WAY FOR SO MANY WOMEN BEHIND HER—WHILE NEVER BELIEVING SHE WAS GOOD ENOUGH