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Judge wrestles with far-reaching remedy proposals in US antitrust case against Google
The fate and fortunes of one of the world’s most powerful tech companies is now in the hands of a U.S. judge.
Why ‘wrench attacks’ on wealthy crypto holders are on the rise
Wrench attacks, where crypto investors are hit with wrenches to give up passwords, are on the rise.
SpaceX launches another Starship rocket but it tumbles out of control
SpaceX has launched its Starship mega rocket again after back-to-back explosions.
Second crypto investor is charged with kidnapping and torturing
A second cryptocurrency investor has surrendered to police in the alleged kidnapping and torture of a man inside an upscale Manhattan townhouse.
Salesforce is buying Informatica in deal worth approximately $8 billion
Salesforce is buying AI-powered cloud data management company Informatica in an approximately $8 billion deal.
The French Open is picking human line judges over electronic ones
For Novak Djokovic, this is a relatively easy call. He thinks the French Open is making a mistake by eschewing the electronic line-calling used at most big tennis tournaments and instead remaining old school by letting line judges decide whether serves or other shots land in or out.
Judge rejects arguments that AI chatbots have free speech rights
A federal judge in Florida has rejected arguments made by an artificial intelligence company that its chatbots are protected by the First Amendment — at least for now.
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.
