Business & Technology
Austria's Ora Computing secures €3.5 million to make AI models smaller and faster
Vienna-based startup Ora Computing has raised €3.5 million in seed funding to optimize and compress AI foundation models, aiming to make them more efficient.
EU-Startups · 24 Jun, 09:20
Lenovo Offers Multiple Coupons and Discounts on Products
The world's largest PC maker Lenovo has announced new coupons and deals, including additional savings for various demographic groups and businesses.
Wired · 24 Jun, 08:21
Early Land Animals Skipped the Tadpole Phase
A new study suggests that the first tetrapods to colonize land over 300 million years ago developed directly, without a tadpole stage, challenging long-held assumptions about amphibian evolution.
Ars Technica · 24 Jun, 07:22
Dialog Data Leak: Not a Hack, but a Misconfiguration
Dialog, the invite-only group co-founded by Peter Thiel, reported a data breach, but a WIRED investigation found that personal information was publicly accessible due to a website misconfiguration, not a criminal hack.
Wired · 24 Jun, 07:22
Lenovo Legion Go S gaming handheld is $549 for Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day offers the Windows version of the Lenovo Legion Go S for $549.99, down from about $700, with a great screen and comfortable design.
The Verge · 24 Jun, 07:22
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Aigars Ruņģis: I'm Not Going to Retire, I'll Look for My Next "Valmiermuiža"
Former Valmiermuižas alus owner Aigars Ruņģis says the beer industry in Latvia is overregulated and he sees no new business opportunities there, but plans to invest in food and beverage production to create products competitive in Europe.
TVNET · 24 Jun, 07:21
Prime Day Brings Great Deals on 4K TVs
Amazon Prime Day sales offer significant discounts on 2025 TV models, as year-over-year improvements are minimal. The article highlights the best deals, including TCL QM6K, LG C5, Sony A95L, and streaming devices.
The Verge · 24 Jun, 06:21
ABC asks viewers to protest FCC attempt to 'control who is allowed' on 'The View'
ABC is urging viewers to write to the FCC opposing its move to revoke the talk show's exemption from the equal-time rule, with a July 6 deadline for public comments.
Ars Technica · 24 Jun, 06:21
The Best Prime Day MacBook Deals of 2026: What to Buy
Amazon's Prime Day offers discounts on Apple MacBooks including the MacBook Air, Pro, and Neo. While the savings are modest, it's still a good time to buy given expected price hikes.
Wired · 24 Jun, 06:21
Prada plays a part in designing NASA's lunar mission spacesuits
NASA astronauts plan to return to the moon in 2028 wearing spacesuits with enhanced safety and mobility, developed with contributions from Prada.
Al Jazeera · 24 Jun, 06:20
Toyota C-HR: A compact electric crossover with a sporty personality
Toyota’s C-HR is a small electric crossover with 338 hp, a 74.7 kWh battery, and a starting price of $37,000. It’s shorter than the bZ4x, offers aggressive styling and eager handling, though rear seats are tight and the interior mirrors the bZ.
Ars Technica · 24 Jun, 05:22
Meta's Prediction Market App 'Arena' Gets Green Light from Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg has given the go-ahead for Meta to develop a prediction market app called “Arena,” initially operating without real money as a points-based game, with the possibility of adding monetary betting later.
TechCrunch · 24 Jun, 05:21
Prime Day delivers solid deals on Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox games
Prime Day features substantial discounts on recent and upcoming games for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, along with deals on gaming accessories and hardware.
The Verge · 24 Jun, 05:21
Stanford graduates push back against AI: protests and hopes
At Stanford University, Google CEO Sundar Pichai's speech was interrupted by student protests against AI. Graduates express concerns about job futures and ethics, as well as hopes for the technology's potential.
BBC World · 24 Jun, 05:21
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Becomes the Best Prime Day Deal
During Prime Day, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition is available for $835, a $515 discount from its recent average price.
Wired · 24 Jun, 05:21
Chinese supercomputer regains title of world's fastest, surpassing US machines
China's LineShine supercomputer has topped the latest Top500 rankings, becoming the world's most powerful and marking the first time since 2017 a Chinese machine has held the top spot.
The Guardian World · 24 Jun, 05:21
EU plans to ban 'nudification apps' — new amendments to the AI Act
The European Parliament has approved amendments to the AI Act that ban systems that generate intimate images without consent, known as nudification apps.
Delfi · 24 Jun, 04:21
Prime Day takes $240 off Roborock’s Saros 20, one of our favorite robovacs
The Roborock Saros 20 robot vacuum and mop hybrid is on sale for $1,359.99 during Prime Day, a $240 discount and new low price.
The Verge · 24 Jun, 04:21
Flipkart’s Quick-Commerce Network Reaches 1,000 Micro-Fulfillment Centers as India’s E-Commerce Battle Heats Up
Walmart-backed Flipkart announced its Minutes service has built 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers, with plans to reach 1,500 by end of 2026, as Amazon and rivals ramp up their fast-delivery operations in India.
TechCrunch · 24 Jun, 04:20
Prime Day Deals Include Discounts on Dyson Vacuums and Hair Styling Tools
Amazon Prime Day in June 2026 features discounts on Dyson products, including vacuums and hair styling devices, according to Wired.
Wired · 24 Jun, 04:20
Google Home will soon get better at recognizing you with clothing and sounds
Google Home is getting an update that will allow smart home cameras to identify people by clothing color and body shape, as well as recognize specific sounds like dog barks or footsteps.
The Verge · 24 Jun, 03:21
White House drastically shortens deadline for dropping quantum-vulnerable crypto
An executive order mandates that high-value and high-impact systems must transition to quantum-resistant encryption by 2030/2031, cutting the previous timeline by 4-5 years.
Ars Technica · 24 Jun, 03:21
Amazon Prime Day 2026: Tushy Bidet Devices at Discounted Prices
During Amazon Prime Day 2026, the Tushy Classic 3.0 bidet attachment is available for under $100, and the Wave model is priced at $141.
Wired · 24 Jun, 03:21
MoEngage acquires Aampe, betting on AI agents for marketing
Indian customer engagement platform MoEngage has acquired San Francisco-based startup Aampe to leverage AI agents for personalized marketing.
TechCrunch · 24 Jun, 03:21
Climate.gov, taken down under Trump, relaunched by nonprofit as climate.us
A nonprofit team has restored the US government's deleted climate.gov website, now available at climate.us, with all original content and future plans.
Ars Technica · 24 Jun, 02:20
Hisense CanvasTV Is Half Off for Amazon Prime Day
WIRED Reviews recently published a guide to the best art TVs, featuring the Hisense S7 CanvasTV. For Amazon Prime Day, it's available at half its list price, $100 less than the lowest price ever tracked.
Wired · 24 Jun, 02:20
The Nex Playground drops to its pre-RAMageddon price during Prime Day
The Nex Playground, a motion-controlled family game console, is on sale for $239 on Prime Day – matching its price before the RAM shortage caused increases.
The Verge · 24 Jun, 02:20
Superhuman acquires AI authenticity service GPTZero
The company behind Grammarly, Superhuman, has purchased GPTZero, a service that detects AI-generated content. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Engadget · 24 Jun, 02:20
JisuLife Neck Fan on Prime Day Deal – Lightweight and Cool for Summer
The JisuLife neck fan, known for its lightweight and quiet operation, is currently on sale during Prime Day. It weighs about 9 ounces, features five speed settings, and a 4000 mAh battery that lasts several hours on the highest setting.
Wired · 24 Jun, 01:21
Oracle lays off 21,000 workers as it ramps up debt-fueled AI investments
Oracle has cut 21,000 jobs over the past year while planning to raise $45–50 billion for AI infrastructure, partly through debt, according to an SEC filing.
Ars Technica · 24 Jun, 01:21
Superhuman Acquires AI Detection Startup GPTZero
Superhuman, the company formed after Grammarly's acquisition of the email service, has acquired GPTZero, a three-year-old AI detection startup founded by Princeton graduate Edward Tian. The deal brings together two AI detection tools, with Superhuman stating that 'two AI detectors are better than one.'
TechCrunch · 24 Jun, 01:21
Hollywood Avoids Telling Critical Stories About Tech Titans
Major Hollywood studios have refused to distribute Luca Guadagnino's film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, fearing repercussions with tech giants, while others cozy up to AI companies.
The Verge · 24 Jun, 01:20
Russia imposes fuel sale restrictions in 15 regions amid deficit from drone strikes
At least 15 Russian regions introduced fuel sale restrictions on June 23 due to a fuel crisis caused by a shortage of gasoline and diesel, linked to Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries.
Pravda — ziņas · 24 Jun, 01:20
Klue confirms hackers used 2022 credential to steal customer data
Market research firm Klue said a credential from 2022, part of a limited pilot, was used by hackers earlier this month to steal data from corporate customers, including cybersecurity companies like LastPass.
TechCrunch · 24 Jun, 00:22
HDMI 2.0 vs 2.1: Why you don't need the upgrade for streaming
While HDMI 2.1 offers higher bandwidth and refresh rates, streaming services currently cap quality at 4K/60Hz, making HDMI 2.0 sufficient for watching movies and shows. The upgrade is only beneficial for gamers seeking 4K at 120Hz.
Engadget · 24 Jun, 00:21
Police tout using drone to disarm incapacitated person in 'nationwide first'
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office in California used a drone with a magnet to remove a knife from a motionless suspect's hand, claiming it as a nationwide first in drone disarmament.
Ars Technica · 24 Jun, 00:21