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Mayor’s office grants extra 12 months to run pilot while London force procures long-term supplier The Metropolitan police have been granted a 12-month extension to a pilot project with the spy-tech firm Palantir while the force carries out a procurement process. The development comes weeks after the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, blocked a £50m deal between the Met and the US company to automate…
NASA's plan to return astronauts to the moon and bolster a rapidly growing commercial space industry is facing an infrastructure obstacle.
"Contract values for these efforts ballooned from nearly $2.8 billion to $5.9 billion."
The Rocco isn’t on Amazon, but its rare sale knocks up to $400 off a fridge that can track your drinks and make any room look cooler. Save through July 5.
We still don't know why RFK Jr. overruled CDC expert to order strict quarantines.
Shopping Roborock’s models can feel overwhelming. But there’s just one I recommend snagging during Prime Day.
Indie movie fans are upset about Google DeepMind’s $75 million investment in the studio, which comes as AI companies are deepening their influence in Hollywood.
"Operation Endgame" simultaneously disrupts two widely used crime tools.
Driver told authorities he had driver-assistance technology engaged before crash that killed 76-year-old Martha Avila The US government has opened a second federal investigation into a recent crash of a Tesla that reportedly had driver-assistance technology engaged, struck a Texas home and killed a resident. Meanwhile, the family of Martha Avila, the 76-year-old resident who was killed, has sued…
The ESA's dark universe detective spacecraft Euclid, has studied the heart of the Milky Way, creating the largest and most detailed photo of this region ever made.
It's one of the best times to snag yourself a Dyson device, whether it's a vacuum or a beauty tool.
Your face called, and it’s low-key offended you might trust TikTok more than WIRED.
The author of a tell-all book says Meta is using her as an example to deter future whistleblowers.
EngadgetFrom AirPods to on-ears, we’ve tested hundreds of pairs of headphones. Here are the best deals from Amazon’s biggest sale event.
WiredThink all full moons look the same? June's Strawberry Moon rises and sets at extreme points, tracing an unusually low path across the Northern Hemisphere sky.
Space.comQatar has become the place where FIFA experiments with the next generation of football technology. The results are already visible across this year’s World Cup.
WiredCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom worked with the state's employment department to roll out an AI job loss tracker.
EngadgetDon't pay full price—snag one of these tasty Prime Day tech deals on some of our favorite WIRED-tested gadgets.
WiredEverything is expensive. Treat yourself to one of these WIRED-tested and -approved Prime Day picks under $30.
WiredHere are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 26, No. 641.
CNET NewsHere are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 26 No. 1,111.
CNET NewsHere are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 26, No. 1,833.
CNET NewsUltrarich face backlash as billionaire tax in California makes it to the ballot and Americans organize for higher wages The day that Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire , Gilberto Rubio…
The Guardian TechIt's Day 4 of Prime Day and we're still here and hunting down the very best deals to shop.
CNET NewsYouTube has made several key changes to Shorts by removing dislikes and offering a clear screen mode.
EngadgetWhere's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We still don't have the phones we preordered yet, but this week the T1 hit open sale, no deposit required. Trump Mobile's T…
The VergeWe've gone from A to Z to find Amazon's best Prime Day deals on the gear worth owning.
WiredTimes are hard in 2026. These Amazon Prime Day deals under $100 on earbuds, Kindles, and other tested products should help make life just a little bit easier.
WiredThere’s no better time to get a Kindle than during Amazon's own sale event.
WiredMove over, spring cleaning. These vacuum deals will give your home the cleanest summer yet thanks to Amazon Prime Day.
WiredApple deals abound for Amazon Prime Day. We've rounded up the best deals on Apple Watches, iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and accessories.
WiredFrom MacBooks to gaming laptops, these are the very best deals on some of my very favorite laptops for Amazon Prime Day.
WiredWith four iPads to choose from, there’s a clear winner in terms of discounts for Amazon Prime Day.
WiredJulie Elie worked out how zebra finches announce who they are, what they are doing and use individual signatures A scientist who decoded the dictionary that a bird uses to communicate has won a $10…
The Guardian TechRocket Lab is poised to launch the "Ten Owl of Ten" mission from New Zealand today (June 26), adding to Japanese company Synspective's imaging constellation. Watch it live here.
Space.comThe Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC will have to be drained again. Donald Trump has blamed vandalism for the failure to keep the water “American flag blue”. But what if this small…
The Guardian ScienceWhether light pollution is foiling your stargazing or you just want to transform a room, there are great star projector deals this Prime Day and I've picked out the best.
Space.comHere are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 26.
CNET News‘It’s all just rendered useless’, Something For Kate’s Paul Dempsey says as AI scrapes millions of songs to learn how to make music Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our br…
The Guardian TechAnthropic's critics argue it's rapidly accumulating power. The company says that's what responsible AI development looks like.
WiredApple has dramatically jacked up the prices of MacBooks, making the current Prime Day pricing that much more enticing.
Wired5.6-magnitude California tremor, 7.2-magnitude temblor in Japan and two quakes in Venezuela all struck within hours A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck a rural part of northern California on Wednesda…
The Guardian ScienceCompany says it cannot shield customers from memory and storage chip costs – and iPhone hikes could be next Apple raised iPad and MacBook prices on Thursday, saying it could no longer shield custom…
The Guardian TechThe decision by Amazon-owned MGM Studios to drop the OpenAI movie is just part of AI and film industries becoming increasingly intertwined. On Uncanny Valley, we look at where this is all headed.
WiredAmazon’s Prime Day is now in its third day, and whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 ha…
The VergeSo much for voluntary review.
EngadgetThis is the third price hike for Xbox consoles since May of last year.
CNET NewsAndroid 17 is getting a dedicated gaming mode for foldables that will put a virtual gamepad with touch controls on half of your screen to theoretically make it easier to play games. With foldable g…
The VergeThe country was hit hard by a pair of quakes that happened in quick succession and were likely driven by stress being transferred from one part of the fault that runs through the country to another.
WiredYouTube is adding even more TikTok-like features to Shorts, including a new "clear screen" mode that removes the icons and text from the video you're watching. In a blog post on Thursday, YouTube s…
The VergeNSFW uses account for "well over half" of traffic, a new report says.
EngadgetThe Trump administration, apprehensive of potential security issues, has reportedly asked OpenAI to stagger the release of its next big-ticket model, GPT-5.6. The Information reported that OpenAI C…
The VergeA refreshing direction for a price change.
EngadgetThanks to the component crisis, it's a bad time to want a new computer. But if you are waiting on a preorder for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro - which Framework's CEO has called the "MacBook Pro for …
The VergeAstronomers have discovered two "super-puff" exoplanets orbiting the same star that have densities lower than cotton candy, making them the lightest worlds ever seen.
Space.comFrom Windows models with Qualcomm Snapdragon X and Intel Panther Lake processors to MacBooks running on Apple's latest M5 chip, these are the longest-lasting laptops we've tested.
CNET NewsAbout a quarter of PCs are still running Microsoft's previous operating system.
Ars TechnicaA group representing child actors is criticizing contracts that would allow AI to reuse a child's voice.
CNET NewsMicrosoft announced today that the price of all Xbox models will rise in August, the second time in less than a year as memory prices continue to wreak havoc on every industry from cars to computin…
The VergeThis week, Instagram launched a series of new features for its smart TV app that are all designed to get people to spend more time on the platform through the biggest screens in their homes. In add…
The VergeIt's only a matter of time before iPhone and Apple Watch prices go even higher.
CNET NewsYour next iPhone could cost more than you think.
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