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All the latest news stories about technology, from today's life-changing innovations to tomorrow's cutting-edge fantasies—and how they're affecting the business world
This Might Be the Coolest Thing From Google I/O 2025—Here’s Why
Managing Editor at Tom's Guide Kate Kozuch, discusses why the most captivating technology will soon be right in front of your nose, literally.
Majority of US states now have laws banning cellphones in schools
More than half of U.S. states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more likely to follow.
OpenAI recruits legendary iPhone designer Jony Ive
OpenAI has recruited Jony Ive, the designer behind Apple’s iPhone, to lead a new hardware project for the artificial intelligence company that makes ChatGPT.
Actors charge “unfair” use of AI for Darth Vader’s voice in Fortnite
Hollywood’s actors’ union filed an unfair labor practice charge against Llama Productions on Monday, alleging the company replaced actors’ work by using artificial intelligence to generate Darth Vader’s voice in Fortnite without notice.
Grok chatbot focus on South African politics was ‘unauthorized’
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, says an “unauthorized modification” led its Grok chatbot to post unsolicited claims on social media about the persecution and “genocide” of white people in South Africa.
From Swindled to CEO: How Tinder Swindler Star Launched an ID Verification Startup
Pernilla Sjöholm, star of the Tinder Swindler on Netflix and founder of IDfier, explains how she went from fraud to co-founder of her own company. Watch!
Samsung Unveils New Thin Galaxy S25 Edge Smartphone
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge, a notably thin and lightweight smartphone, just four months after launching its flagship S25 series.
Meet Spotify’s A.I. DJ: A Radio Host That Actually Gets You
DJ X, alongside Molly Holder, Senior Director of Product Personalization, takes us inside Spotify's A.I. DJ and how it's the best new way to listen to music.
Democrats block stablecoin bill as they raise conflict concerns
Senate Democrats have blocked legislation to regulate a form of cryptocurrency after arguing that the bill needed stronger protections.
New to video game fame hall: Defender, Tamagotchi, GoldenEye and Quake
The World Video Game Hall of Fame has four new inductees.
Skype shut down for good, but users still have these alternatives
Skype users are scrambling to find an alternative after Microsoft shut down the pioneering internet phone service which let people make cheap long distance calls and chat with other users. Google Voice lets users make calls from a smartphone or a desktop web browser but it's only available to people in the U.S. Viber users can call phone numbers but can't get a number to receive calls. Zoom offers phone options too. You could get a number from a low cost virtual carrier or try other internet phone services. Microsoft says some Skype features will migrate to Teams, but its Teams Phone feature is only for businesses.
US expands attempt to blow up Google
The U.S. Justice Department is doubling down on its attempt to break up Google.
Kidnappers in France target cryptocurrency entrepreneurs
French police have rescued the father of a wealthy cryptocurrency entrepreneur in a nighttime raid.
OpenAI reverses course: Nonprofit will continue to control business
OpenAI is reversing course and said Monday its nonprofit will continue to control the business that makes ChatGPT.
Inside Amazon's Project Kuiper Aiming to Rival Starlink with 3,236 Satellites
Jess Weatherbed, reporter at The Verge, helps us understand Amazon's Project Kuiper and its place in the space race. Watch!
Microsoft hikes Xbox prices worldwide on tariff uncertainty
Amid a backdrop of ongoing tariff uncertainty, more and more gamers are facing price hikes. Microsoft raised recommended retailer pricing for its Xbox consoles and controllers around the world this week. Its Xbox Series S, for example, now starts at $379.99 in the U.S. — up $80 from the $299.99 price tag that debuted in 2020. And its more powerful Xbox Series X will be $599.99 going forward, a $100 jump from its previous $499.99 listing. The tech giant didn’t mention tariffs specifically, but cited wider “market conditions and the rising cost of development.” Beyond the U.S., Microsoft also laid out Xbox price adjustments for Europe, the U.K. and Australia. The company said all other countries would also receive updates locally.
Apple posts stronger-than-expected Q2 results
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Thursday that the majority of iPhones sold in the U.S. in the current fiscal quarter will be sourced from India, while iPads and other devices will come from Vietnam as the company works to avoid the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on its business. Apple’s earnings for the first three months of the year topped Wall Street’s expectations thanks to high demand for its iPhones, and the company said tariffs had a limited effect on the fiscal second quarter’s results. Cook added that for the current quarter, assuming things don’t change, Apple expects to see $900 million added to its costs as a result of the tariffs.
