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Technology archive — page 6 of 9, newest and highest-significance first.
Google is rolling out a new age verification system in its Google Play store. This system helps developers confirm users' ages without asking for ID or a selfie. It uses Google's Family Link app to do this. The system is now available worldwide.
Victor Riparbelli started Synthesia in 2017. He wanted to let anyone make a Hollywood‑style video from a laptop. For four years the company had modest results. Then he changed the focus to AI‑generated video, which later attracted investors like Mark Cuban.
Elon Musk had a lawsuit with advertisers who didn't want to advertise on his social media platform X. He was upset and said it was 'war'. But now the case is over and the lawsuit is settled.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft had a serious failure in February. NASA said it was a 'Type A' mishap. Now, NASA and Boeing are working together to fix the problems. They want to make sure the spacecraft is safe to fly.
Elon Musk's X Money app is now available for some users. It allows users to send and receive money. However, there are some limitations to the app.
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OpenAI lowered the price of two of its AI models. The small model called Luna became 80% cheaper. The medium model called Terra became 20% cheaper. The price of the biggest model, Sol, stayed the same.
Razer has released two new keyboards that use Hall Effect (magnetic) switches instead of its usual optical switches. The models are the Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic Mini and the Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic Tenkeyless. They are wired, aimed at gamers, and cost $120 and $140. Razer says it still believes optical switches are better, but it made the magnetic ones because customers wanted them.
AMD released a new Linux patch. This patch helps low-end gaming on Steam Deck. It makes games run better on the Steam Deck.
Researchers used artificial intelligence (AI) to help understand two lost languages. Linear A was used by the Minoan civilization on the Greek island of Crete. Etruscan was spoken in Italy before the Roman Empire. AI helped researchers understand these languages, which were difficult to decipher.
Anthropic is a company that makes AI models. They found many bugs in Microsoft's code. Microsoft is trying to fix these bugs.
Thierry Rignol paid over $200,000 for Yale's Executive MBA program. Yale accused him of using AI to cheat, suspended him for a year, and gave him an F in the Sourcing and Managing Funds course. Rignol says he was a top student who would have been valedictorian, so he filed a 13‑count federal lawsuit against Yale.
Trace Adkins survived ex-wife's 'kill shot' after bullet passed through heart and lungs
This comfy gaming headset that can play audio from two sources is $25
AI’s finally expensive enough to make Wall Street nervous
Logitech will pull a Nintendo — only European mice will come with replaceable batteries
Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments
New Yorkers will soon need to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds
Tile’s best Bluetooth tracker is down to its lowest price of the year
Turn your ordinary bike into an indoor trainer with this Wi-Fi connected smart base
HBO Max is putting on vertical shorts
You don’t need to splurge on an expensive handheld fan to beat the heat
Twelve South’s stylish charging tray now delivers more wireless power with a smaller footprint
Perplexity’s Personal Computer turns Windows PCs into AI agents
Hugging Face is being used to easily undress women and children
A survey by The Takeout found that many baby boomers dislike several features of modern grocery stores. They complain about technology-driven shopping, such as self‑checkout lanes and digital price tags. Other frustrations include crowded aisles, lack of personal service, and changes in store layout.
Rocket Lab and SpaceX each received military contracts for their Electron and Falcon 9 rockets. This was reported in Edition 9.05 of the Rocket Report newsletter. The newsletter says there will be no issue next week because the editor is traveling and a colleague is taking time off.
The union drive at the Wikimedia Foundation is expanding
Leading economist warns of rise of 'Gen Z affordability socialism'
Is it illegal to trick the US government into wiping your phone during a questionably legal search?
Chevy Chase called out for being 'not so nice' to Billy Joel's ex-wife at a keg party
Kaylee Goncalves' mother says family ready for trial after Bryan Kohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea
Flock surveillance spreads across the South as red-state lawmakers seek to axe '1984'-style tracking tools
Apple’s reported ‘HomePad’ may launch as early as October
Logitech’s handheld plans are on ice — don’t expect a G Cloud 2 soon
Smart rings are looking like my kind of AI gadget
YouTube Premium will include Peacock starting next year
Independence Day is a US holiday. It is celebrated on July 4th. The holiday remembers when the US declared its independence from Great Britain in 1776.
Jonathan Chait is a writer for The Atlantic. He usually criticizes the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). But now he agrees with one of their ideas: abolishing the Senate.
