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As football fans revel in the real world tournament, its digital counterparts continue to stumble in capturing the hyped up atmosphere • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here I come with a warning to all football fans: if you’ve been enjoying the World Cup enough to think, “I’d like to re-enact this on a football video game”, do not go to Netflix and play Fifa World…
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is finding clues that are leading scientists toward the origins of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS.
The cancellation of Gateway and Mars Sample Return exposed just how dependent Europe's space ambitions are on U.S. decisions. ESA's director general says that has to change.
I love Lego Star Wars but I think it should be illegal to retire sets, especially with the Star Wars 50th anniversary next year. Luckily, there are big savings on these retired and retiring models.
A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains.
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Introducing: the Engineering issue We can’t fix everything, but we can be ambitious. We can take on the challenge of making the world better through human ingenuity. That’s what the new…
NASA's Artemis moon program differs from Apollo in many ways, including the attitudes of its astronauts.
AI is booming. New use cases are emerging each day. To capitalize on the technology’s potential, enterprises require data at scale. In many cases, though, the relevant information is blocked or unstructured, which limits its use by AI models. To understand this challenge, consider the foundation of the web itself. The web was not designed…
About 1,600 workers signed petition against tool that tracked staff keystrokes, mouse clicks and computer screen content Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has paused a program that tracked employees’ computer activity amid data privacy concerns and a staff backlash. The owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp had introduced a tool that tracked staff keystrokes, mouse clicks and content displayed on…
The glittering image, taken by the European Space Agency’s Euclid telescope, heralds a new age of planetary discovery The dazzling sight of more than 60m stars at the heart of Earth’s galaxy has been captured by a space telescope designed to reveal the mysterious dark forces that shape the universe. Astronomers used the European Space Agency’s Euclid telescope to capture the largest, most…
A faraway galaxy has been caught blowing away the cosmic fog of hydrogen that filled the universe once upon a time.
The writer who coined the word ‘enshittification’ tells us why AI will never deliver what it promises – and why it still appeals so much to those in power A “centaur”, in automation theory, is a person assisted by a machine, and a “reverse centaur”, hero of Cory Doctorow’s new book, The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI , is a “human who is conscripted into acting as an assistant to a…
Times 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.
WiredHow much do our genes determine about our lives, and could they influence traits like risk-taking, antisocial behaviour or even violence? Ian Sample talks to Kathryn Paige Harden, a behavioural gen…
The Guardian ScienceMove 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.
WiredRocket 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 NewsAnthropic'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.
WiredHere are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 26, No. 641.
CNET News5.6-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 ScienceIt's Day 3 of Prime Day and we're still here and hunting down the very best deals to shop.
CNET NewsThe 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 VergeWe've gone from A to Z to find Amazon's best Prime Day deals on the gear worth owning.
WiredThe 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.
CNET NewsIf you're F1-curious, this is a great chance to start your engines.
CNET NewsHere are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for June 26 No. 845.
CNET NewsHere are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 26, No. 1,833.
CNET NewsCarr cites screen time concerns, is accused of trying to be "the nation’s parent."
Ars TechnicaHere are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 26 No. 1,111.
CNET NewsIs it time to start considering solar geoengineering to help us combat extreme heat?
BBC ScienceAs far as prices go, Apple is kind of a reverse canary in the coal mine. With its famously generous margins and immense purchasing volume, it can afford to ride out price fluctuations in its supply…
The VergeThis Peloton-adjacent rowing machine gamifies your workout to a satisfying effect, and it’s up to 25 percent off right now for Prime Day.
WiredSo long, Notion Mail.
EngadgetSpain's mobile networks will need to stay live for at least four hours during power outages, per new rules.
EngadgetAre Apple's price hikes making you consider a refurb? Expect to pay more for those, too.
CNET NewsThe third day of Amazon Prime Day is for the real heads, and so is our live blog. We'll bring you deals, trends, and commentary until Amazon's annual summer sale finally hangs up its cleats.
WiredPolestar moved some of its production to the US, but it may be locked out from selling its cars here soon.
EngadgetNotion is "going all in on using agents to run your inbox."
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