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Trump is giving TikTok another ban extension

For the third time, President Donald Trump will extend the deadline for TikTok to spin out from its Chinese parent company or face a US ban. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed in a statement Tuesday that Trump will sign an executive order this week extending the deadline another 90 days, landing the new […]

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Senate confirms Trump’s FCC pick, Olivia Trusty

The Senate confirmed Republican Olivia Trusty to serve on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Tuesday, installing another nominee by President Donald Trump and ending the brief lack of quorum at the agency. The vote was 53-45, with Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) being the only Democrat to vote in her favor. Trusty will join Republican […]

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Best Budget Smartwatches: Top Cheap Picks

Who says a good smartwatch can’t be affordable? Our sub-$100 picks hit the mark without compromising on features or battery life.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Meta is making all Facebook videos reels

Meta is making a change to how sharing videos works on Facebook. Right now, you can share videos as a video from the post composer or as a reel, and both have different sharing workflows. In “the coming months,” however, “all videos on Facebook will be shared as reels,” according to a blog post. “Facebook […]

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Sam Altman says Meta tried and failed to poach OpenAI’s talent with $100M offers

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that Meta tried to poach its employees with nine-figure offers, but failed to recruit OpenAI's best people.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Cannabis use could double risk of heart deaths, study suggests

Experts say research from University of Toulouse raises ‘serious questions’ about health risks of cannabisCannabis use may double the risk of dying from heart disease and increase the risk of stroke by 20%, according to a global review of data.The number of people using cannabis and cannabinoids has soared over the past decade. While previous studies have linked cannabis use to cardiovascular problems, the scale of the...

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Chef Jon Yao pays tribute to LA at James Beard awards: ‘This city is built by immigrants’

Kato chef receives award and says immigrant communities in LA ‘are being ripped apart’ and urges people to speak upAs Los Angeles chef Jon Yao received a James Beard award, one of the most significant in the culinary industry, he paid tribute to his city and the immigrants that are so central to its culture but are now living in fear amid the Trump administration’s brutal immigration crackdown.“Our restaurant – we tell...

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Here are the best Kindle deals right now

When it comes to finding a device to read ebooks, you have a few options to choose from. You can always buy a tablet or use your phone, but those devices are multipurpose and can be used for a ton of things, like surfing the web or doom-scrolling on X or Bluesky. If you are […]

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Select Prime members can get Kindle Unlimited for 3 months at no cost - here's how

This Prime exclusive Kindle Unlimited deal saves you $36 and is just in time for beach reading.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

‘It’s time to wake up’: Padilla recounts being handcuffed at Noem briefing in emotional speech

California senator details being restrained and warns of how democratic norms can slip away when power is uncheckedAlex Padilla took to the Senate floor on Tuesday to deliver a deeply personal speech, formally entering into the congressional record his account of being restrained and forcibly removed as he attempted to ask a question at a press conference held by the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, in Los...

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

WhatsApp’s rollout of ads will change the app forever

This week, WhatsApp did something its founders said it would never do: it's putting advertisements inside the app. It ends WhatsApp's decade-plus run of offering an ad-free messaging and calling experience. Meta, which acquired WhatsApp in 2014, attempted to justify the decision by saying ads will be sequestered to its "Updates" tab, where you'll see […]

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

This is the cheapest Wi-Fi 7 BE9300 VPN-aware router I could find and, thanks to four 2.5GbE LAN ports, it is probably also the best value out there

GL.iNet’s Flint 3 enters the Wi-Fi 7 market with competitive specs and sub-$160 price.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

The Best Android Phones of 2025: Tested by Our Experts

From Google's Pixel 9 to Samsung's Galaxy S25, these are the best Android phones that we've tested and that you should buy.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Prime Day 2025: Early Deals Have Already Started, but Could Tariffs Cut Into the Savings?

Amazon's big annual sale for Prime members is July 8-11, but price hikes on imported goods could hit during the event. Where to look for deals now.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

What is Grow a Garden? The Roblox farming simulator exploding in popularity

Roblox's 'Grow a Garden' is exploding in popularity. Here's what it is and how it's kinda sorta like 'Farmville.'

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

X sues New York over hate speech disclosure law

Social media company X has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York over a law governing hate speech. The social network's Global Government Affairs account posted about the suit, claiming the law's required disclosures infringe on First Amendment protections for free speech. The Stop Hiding Hate Act, which is slated to take effect this week, would require social media companies to report on how they define and...

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Get a free iPhone 16 Pro for free from T-Mobile, no trade in required - here's how

Sign up for T-Mobile's Experience Beyond Plan to get a free iPhone 16 Pro with no trade-in required.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Prime members can join Audible at no cost for three months - here's how

Amazon is offering Audible to Prime members for free for three months ahead of Prime Day 2025.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Cybersecurity takes a big hit in new Trump executive order

Provisions on secure software, quantum–resistant crypto, and more are scrapped.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

The LG C4 OLED for $800 off is one of the best Prime Day TV deals right now

LG's OLED C4 TV delivers stunning picture quality and smooth gaming performance - now for its lowest price to date.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 18, #268

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 268, for June 18.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

OpenAI’s $200M DoD contract could squeeze frenemy Microsoft

The contract could put the model maker in competition with the OpenAI services that Microsoft wants to sell to the DoD.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

New York City mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested at immigration court

Lander, also the city’s comptroller, was ‘arrested for assaulting law enforcement’, says DHSBrad Lander, New York City’s comptroller and a mayoral candidate, was arrested on Tuesday by masked federal agents while visiting an immigration court and accompanying a person out of a courtroom.In a statement to the Guardian, assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin from the Department of Homeland Security said Lander “was...

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Nintendo will take your Switch 2 offline forever if you use a Mig flash cartridge

Some Switch 2 owners have received the error code 2134-4508, which results in their consoles being permanently banned from accessing any of its online services, as spotted by IGN. It’s not a ban hammer from sucking at Mario Kart World, thankfully for me, but one that’s targeting consoles that have used a Mig – a […]

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Here's the first ever test of the world's largest SSD, and yes, an even bigger 246TB SSD may well land before the end of 2025

Solidigm’s 122.88TB SSD delivers exceptional density, but performance trade-offs and rising competition may challenge its dominance.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Foundry (YC F24) Hiring Early Engineer to Build Web Agent Infrastructure

Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/foundry/jobs/azAgJbN-foundry-software-engineer-new-grad-to-mid-level Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44303901 Points: 0 # Comments: 0

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Experiencing Hair Loss? This First-Ever Prescription Gummy for Hair Regrowth May Be the Solution

Hers debuts the first prescription-grade gummy designed to tackle hair loss. Here's everything you need to know and how to get it.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

X sues to block copycat NY content moderation law after California win

Lawsuit comes after New York lawmakers accused X of failing to fact-check Musk.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

EVs dominate the most American-made cars index and it’s not just because of Tesla

Tesla, Kia, and Volkswagen took six of the top 10 spots in the 2025 American-Made Index, which ranks vehicles built and bought in the U.S.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Google’s Gemini panicked when playing Pokémon

AI companies are battling to dominate the industry, but sometimes they’re also battling in Pokémon gyms. As Google and Anthropic both study how their latest AI models navigate early Pokémon games, the results can be as amusing as they are enlightening — and this time, Google DeepMind has written in a report that Gemini 2.5 […]

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Amazon CEO says it will cut jobs due to AI’s ‘efficiency’

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says advancements in AI will “reduce” the company’s corporate headcount over the next few years. In a memo to employees on Tuesday, Jassy writes that Amazon expects the change due to “efficiency gains from using AI extensively across the company,” without specifying how many employees would be affected. “As we roll […]

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Prime members can save $10 on any $20 or more Grubhub+ order for a limited time - here's how

Prime Day kicks off July 8, but the code PRIME10 will save $10 off any Grubhub+ takeout or delivery order of $20 or more, now until July 7.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Fossil fuels are an insurance disaster  

Heatwaves, mold, and plastic pollution pose new risks to businesses and insurance companies, a new report by reinsurer Swiss Re warns. What do these things have in common? Fossil fuels make matters worse. They release the greenhouse gases warming our planet and are the primary ingredients for plastics, of course. Swiss Re’s annual report flags […]

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Israel-Iran conflict at critical juncture as Trump demands Tehran’s ‘unconditional surrender’

US president triggers speculation about American military involvement after five days of Israeli bombing and retaliatory Iranian missile strikesIsrael-Iran conflict: live updatesIsrael’s war on Iran appeared to be approaching a pivotal moment on Tuesday night after five days of bombing and retaliatory Iranian missile strikes, as Donald Trump demanded “unconditional surrender” from Tehran and weighed his military...

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Streaming Has Overtaken Traditional TV for the First Time Ever

In May, streaming television was responsible for more TV viewing than cable and broadcast TV combined.

Published on: June 17, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET