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For the first time, Google says it has spotted and stopped a zero-day exploit developed with AI. According to a report from Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), "prominent cyber crime threat actors" were planning to use the vulnerability for a "mass exploitation event" that would have allowed them to bypass two-factor authentication on an unnamed […]
Vin Diesel dropped the news on Monday.
The astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis 2 mission that flew around the moon had to learn to describe their observations using language that would help lunar scientists gain a deeper understanding of the lunar environment. What they saw was a surprise to everyone.
A baby's eyes peer directly into the camera lens. A kid with a striped shirt looks up, then away. A boy in a policeman's costume, a gold star on his chest. A messy bedroom that reminds me of my own daughters, with an unmade bunk bed, a little girl's hat and headband, and Hello Kitty […]
A big part of my job here at The Verge is to find deals on tech that readers will like. But in my personal life, I’m not spending anywhere near as much money on tech as I am on food, litter, and other supplies for our two cats. Sad, but true. If your life is […]
Crackers take advantage of unencrypted files that briefly appeared on Steam.
Sam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of OpenAI and its most well-known product, ChatGPT. In 2024, Musk filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its founding mission of developing AI to benefit humanity and shifting focus to boosting profits instead. Elon Musk, his financial […]
Rather than dig in, the sport is being proactive about fixing the problem.
Florida's attorney general also opened an investigation into ChatGPT recently on similar grounds.
General Motors has agreed to pay $12.75 million to settle a California data privacy lawsuit that accused the automaker of selling driver location and driver data, as reported earlier by Reuters. In a proposed settlement filed on Friday, GM agreed to stop selling customer information to data brokers for five years and must give California […]
SpaceX will launch a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. government this evening (May 11), and you can watch the action live.
Smart energy management just took a step closer to becoming simpler. This week, the organizations behind Matter, the smart-home interoperability standard, and the OpenADR protocol, which sends signals between the grid and the home, announced an agreement to work together. This should make it easier for connected appliances to participate in demand response programs (DR) […]
FCC extends waiver allowing routers and drones to get patches for two more years.
Ars TechnicaCan AI save us from the AI industry’s endless thirst for water? Outlook not so good.
Ars TechnicaLeaked images purport to show a portable wireless mouse that folds in half for easy packing.
CNET NewsThe case particularly focuses on children's accounts.
EngadgetThe popstar appeared on the boxes used to sell Samsung TVs -- but she says she owns the rights to the image.
CNET NewsHere are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 12, No. 596.
CNET NewsHere are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for May 12, No. 800.
CNET NewsHere are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for May 12, No. 1,066.
CNET NewsHere are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for May 12, No. 1,788.
CNET NewsThe core stage for NASA's Artemis 3 rocket has been raised inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, and is awaiting engine integration.
Space.comIf you’ve always liked the idea of the Philips Hue Go portable lamp but couldn’t justify the $100+ price tag, Govee recently released a much cheaper alternative, the Govee Table Lamp Classic, and i…
The VergeThe rumored Low Latency Profile mode supposedly boosts your system's processor to maximum frequency for high-priority tasks, like opening new apps.
CNET NewsDury captured shooting stars glowing with the Milky Way from the remote Scottish Island of Skye.
Space.comIf you own a Whoop fitness-tracking wearable, you’ll want to check out these new updates surrounding medical records and AI insights.
CNET NewsThere’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use it?
WiredThe update also brings some changes to your Maps app and loads of bug fixes to your device.
CNET NewsIn late April, Palantir - the software company that, in recent years, has perhaps become best known for its defense industry contracts and work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement - announced …
The VergeLook for the new lock icon in your Android chats.
EngadgetGoogle's virtual Android event will arrive one week before I/O 2026, where the company is expected to spotlight Android, Gemini and its broader AI push.
CNET NewsA US passenger tested "mildly positive," but WHO is calling it "inconclusive" for now.
Ars TechnicaThe Google Threat Intelligence Group said its proactive measures stopped a "mass exploitation event."
EngadgetThe Dreame X50 Ultra can leave every floor type spotless, and now you can grab one for under $1,000.
CNET NewsThe complaints, obtained by WIRED, described Bad Bunny’s performance as being overly sexual and protested that the show was in Spanish.
WiredFresh satellite images reveal volcanic heat melting snow around Russia's relentless Shiveluch volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Space.comApple now lets you have encrypted RCS conversations with Android users through the Messages app on iOS. As part of iOS 26.5, which was released on Monday, Apple added support for end-to-end encrypt…
The VergeShutdown of Starlink location feature won’t dampen interest in GPS alternatives.
Ars TechnicaThis should make it easier to connect appliances to demand response programs.
EngadgetThe game, developed by the group of anonymous artists known as Secret Handshake, is available online and in person in Washington, DC.
WiredProbably the last big updates we'll see before the next versions appear at WWDC.
Ars TechnicaSince 2023, Moderna and Korea University have been developing a new mRNA vaccine for hantavirus. The work has been promising so far, but a finished product isn't likely coming any time soon.
WiredLipa says her picture contributed to Samsung's "enormous revenue."
Ars TechnicaApple and Google start rolling out end-to-end encrypted RCS chats in beta for iPhone owners and Android phone users.
CNET NewsAs part of the iOS 26.5 update, Apple’s Messages app can now encrypt texts between some iPhone and Android smartphones.
WiredTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the company of turning its back on its promise to remain ad-free and safe for kids. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, cla…
The VergeThe Tianzhou 10 freighter delivered nearly seven tons of supplies to China's Tiangong space station early Monday morning (May 10), about five hours after launching atop a Long March 7 rocket.
Space.comNew users will automatically have post visibility set to friends only instead of public.
EngadgetFor the first time, Google says it has spotted and stopped a zero-day exploit developed with AI. According to a report from Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), "prominent cyber crime threat ac…
The VergeVin Diesel dropped the news on Monday.
CNET NewsThe astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis 2 mission that flew around the moon had to learn to describe their observations using language that would help lunar scientists gain a deeper understanding of t…
Space.comA baby's eyes peer directly into the camera lens. A kid with a striped shirt looks up, then away. A boy in a policeman's costume, a gold star on his chest. A messy bedroom that reminds me of my own…
The VergeA big part of my job here at The Verge is to find deals on tech that readers will like. But in my personal life, I’m not spending anywhere near as much money on tech as I am on food, litter, and ot…
The VergeCrackers take advantage of unencrypted files that briefly appeared on Steam.
Ars TechnicaSam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of OpenAI and its most well-known product, ChatGPT. In 2024, Musk filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of aband…
The VergeRather than dig in, the sport is being proactive about fixing the problem.
Ars TechnicaFlorida's attorney general also opened an investigation into ChatGPT recently on similar grounds.
EngadgetGeneral Motors has agreed to pay $12.75 million to settle a California data privacy lawsuit that accused the automaker of selling driver location and driver data, as reported earlier by Reuters. In…
The VergeSpaceX will launch a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. government this evening (May 11), and you can watch the action live.
Space.comSmart energy management just took a step closer to becoming simpler. This week, the organizations behind Matter, the smart-home interoperability standard, and the OpenADR protocol, which sends sign…
The VergeThe Nitro Rewards program also includes discounts on Logitech G and SteelSeries gear.
EngadgetCarly Schwartz wanted a solution for her mental health struggles. She found one, but not where she expected On a threadbare carpet in the living room of a Bernal Heights bungalow, I lay blindfolded…
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