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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Rockstar Releases Extended GTA VI Footage Showcasing Dual Protagonists and Upgraded Visuals

Rockstar Games and Netflix have released an extended preview of Grand Theft Auto VI, offering a closer look at the highly anticipated title. The footage, captured on PlayStation 5, highlights significant graphical improvements over previous entries in the series, including detailed environments and densely packed interiors. The game retains core GTA elements such as driving, exploration, combat, and cinematic storytelling. A central focus appears to be the dynamic between the two playable protagonists, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, who work together throughout the game. One scene shows players controlling Duval while Caminos drives, suggesting cooperative gameplay mechanics between the two characters.

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TechnologyBBC Tech ·

UN Calls for Broad Social Media Reform Alongside Meta Changes

The United Nations has called for sweeping reforms across all social media platforms, not just Meta, as pressure mounts on the tech industry over user safety. This comes as California's attorney general has turned attention to TikTok and YouTube, pushing for stronger teen safety measures on both platforms. The move signals a broader regulatory push beyond Facebook and Instagram's parent company. Authorities appear to be widening their scrutiny to ensure consistent safety standards across major social media services.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Google's Gemini Notebook Can Now Interact With Your Google Play Books

Google has added a new 'Expert Intelligence' feature to its AI note-taking app, Gemini Notebook, enabling users to import books purchased on Google Play Books. The update allows users to ask questions about book content and generate outputs such as plans, infographics, and AI podcasts based on the material. Google Labs editorial director Steven Johnson demonstrated the feature using Michael Pollan's Food Rules to generate a recipe book. The integration marks an expansion of Gemini Notebook's capabilities beyond personal notes into published book content.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Tech Industry Slams Trump's Plan to Tax Data Centers Amid AI Race

The Trump administration is reportedly considering taxing data centers and chips as part of its broader economic policy agenda. Tech and AI industry leaders have strongly criticized the proposal, calling it counterproductive to the United States' goal of winning the global AI race. Executives and analysts argue that taxing the core infrastructure of AI development would raise costs and slow innovation at a critical time. The plan has left many in the technology sector puzzled, given that data centers and semiconductors are considered essential to maintaining American competitiveness in artificial intelligence.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Meta Reaches $17 Billion Settlement Over Teen Mental Health Lawsuit

Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement to resolve a lawsuit alleging its social media platforms caused harm to teenage users. The case centered on claims that Meta's products negatively impacted the mental health and well-being of adolescents. The settlement represents one of the largest of its kind involving a major technology company and youth safety concerns. NYT reporter Cecilia Kang covered the development, explaining the implications of the agreement for both Meta and affected users.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Google to enforce memory usage limits on Android apps via Play Store

Google has announced it will begin policing memory-hungry Android apps through the Play Store as part of a response to industry-wide RAM constraints. The company published a memo outlining new memory usage restrictions that developers must meet to keep their apps listed. Apps that fail to comply with the new limits will face consequences, though specific penalties were not detailed in the announcement. The memory restrictions were first introduced with Android 17 and initially rolled out on Pixel devices.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

ATF Declares Major Cybersecurity Incident After Ransomware Gang Claims Hack

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has officially notified Congress of a 'major incident' related to a cybersecurity breach. A ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for hacking the federal law enforcement agency. The ATF joins a growing list of U.S. federal agencies that have reported significant cybersecurity incidents to Congress in recent years. The notification follows established federal protocols requiring agencies to alert lawmakers when serious cyber incidents occur.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Major AI and Tech Firms Unite to Address Growing Cybersecurity Threats

Over 100 companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, have jointly called for action to combat emerging cybersecurity risks linked to AI. The coalition is raising alarms about what they describe as a new generation of cyber threats, including those posed by rogue or malicious AI systems. The group is also promoting a new solution they claim can help defend against these evolving dangers. The joint effort reflects growing industry concern over the adequacy of current cybersecurity measures in an era of rapid AI advancement.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

OpenAI and 100 Companies Warn of Rising AI-Enabled Cyberattack Threat

Over 100 organizations, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, have signed an open letter warning of an imminent surge in AI-powered cyberattacks. The letter urges both governments and organizations to take immediate steps to strengthen their defenses. Signatories argue that the window of opportunity to prepare against such threats is rapidly closing. The joint statement reflects growing concern across the tech industry about the offensive use of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity breaches.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Google and Pokemon Company launch special-edition Fitbit Air for Pokemon Sleep

Google has partnered with The Pokemon Company to release a special-edition version of its Fitbit Air smartwatch. The device is designed to work in conjunction with the Pokemon Sleep app. The collaboration brings together Google's wearable fitness technology and the popular Pokemon Sleep application. This special-edition Fitbit Air represents a notable crossover between fitness tracking and Pokemon's sleep-focused gaming experience.

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TechnologyBBC Tech ·

Tech Giants Urge Stronger Cyber Defences as AI-Driven Threats Loom

Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and roughly 100 other companies have jointly called for improved cybersecurity measures. The coalition issued an open letter highlighting the growing threat of AI-powered cyberattacks. The letter warns that such attacks are expected to become significantly more sophisticated within months. The signatories are urging governments and organisations to act swiftly to strengthen their digital defences before the threat escalates.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Fashion Startup Atorie Raises $9.5M Seed Round to Cut Luxury Goods Markup

Fashion startup Atorie announced on Thursday that it has raised $9.5 million in a seed funding round. The company aims to make luxury goods more accessible to consumers by eliminating traditional retail markups. The fresh capital is expected to help Atorie scale its operations and expand its offerings in the luxury fashion space. The fundraise signals growing investor interest in startups disrupting the high-end fashion retail model.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Hoomanely's Smart Bowl Uses AI to Detect Health Changes in Dogs

Startup Hoomanely has developed a smart feeding bowl designed specifically for dogs. The device measures and records feeding data over time to establish behavioral baselines. An integrated AI platform then analyzes this data to identify any notable changes in eating habits. When deviations are detected, the system alerts owners, potentially signaling that their pet may be unwell.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Speedo launches removable iQ smart module that tracks all four swim strokes

Speedo has unveiled the iQ, a removable smart module compatible with its Vanquisher goggles, designed to analyze swimmer performance across all four competitive strokes. The system uses specialized sensors to monitor head movement, breathing timing, and distance per stroke. Unlike rivals such as Form, the Speedo iQ lacks a built-in display and instead syncs data wirelessly to a companion smartphone app. Swimmers can review their performance metrics after exiting the pool through the app.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Nvidia CEO Claims AGI Achieved, Then Dismisses the Milestone as Meaningless

During Nvidia's earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Jensen Huang declared that the company had 'achieved AGI,' one of the most sought-after goals in the tech industry. Almost in the same breath, Huang dismissed the milestone as 'senseless,' undermining the weight of his own claim. His remarks came in response to a question about OpenAI's pursuit of AGI, with Huang stating that Nvidia has already achieved it 'for many tasks.' The comments highlight a broader problem in the AI field: there is no agreed-upon definition of artificial general intelligence, making any claim of reaching it inherently arbitrary. Without a clear benchmark, announcements of AGI achievement carry little technical or practical significance.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Google AI Mode Expands Into Flight Tracking and Hotel Booking

Google has upgraded its AI Mode with new travel-focused capabilities, including flight price tracking and hotel booking assistance. The enhancements signal Google's ambition to position AI Mode as a virtual travel agent rather than a basic search tool. The update moves the product beyond information retrieval toward actively managing parts of the trip-planning process. This shift represents a broader strategy by Google to deepen AI integration into real-world transactional tasks.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Sony Bravia 6 OLED Targets Midrange Market to Rival LG and Samsung

Sony has officially announced the Bravia 6 OLED TV, an entry that sits below its existing Bravia 8 and Bravia 8 II OLED models in the company's lineup. The new TV is available in five sizes ranging from 48 to 83 inches and is priced to compete with midrange rivals like the LG C6 OLED and Samsung S90H QD-OLED. It features a 120Hz panel, four HDMI 2.1 inputs, and runs Google TV with Gemini integration. The Bravia 6 OLED also supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X audio formats. Sony had inadvertently hinted at the TV's existence in June when it appeared on a wall-mounting compatibility chart on the company's website.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Americans vandalize and destroy Flock surveillance cameras in growing protest movement

A decentralized wave of vigilante actions against Flock Safety license plate reader cameras has been spreading across the United States. Protesters have employed a range of tactics including smashing, stealing, unplugging, spray-painting, and physically blocking the devices. The movement has no central organization, which experts say makes it difficult for authorities to suppress. Some individuals have been caught and face legal consequences, but this has not deterred others from continuing to target the cameras. The actions reflect broader public unease over the rapid expansion of automated surveillance technology in American communities.

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