Some people in Iran have kept internet access despite government-imposed blackout Some people in Iran have kept internet access despite government-imposed blackout Audio will be available later today. Iran is experiencing the longest internet blackout ever recorded with 99% of the population offline. But certain people — with...

The cutest games from the Wholesome Direct 2026 showcaseEvery year at Summer Game Fest, nestled in between the splashy blockbuster showcases, the Wholesome Direct provides a nice change of pace. It’s similarly packed with games — this year’s edition had more than 50 — but the vibe is more chill and, well, wholesome. As in years past, I’ve pulled out some of the more intriguing reveals and...

Threads adds new personalization and community features as it reaches 500M monthly users Nearly three years after launching as a competitor to Twitter (now X), Threads has reaches 500 million monthly active users, the company announced Tuesday. The Meta-owned social platform also announced a series of new features launching today, including a “Your Algo” tool that lets users control what they...

Gemini Voice Capabilities and Gemini Spark Coming to MacOS This SummerAfter dropping the Gemini app on MacOS in April, Google says it's bringing voice capabilities and the newly unveiled claw-like autonomous AI assistant Gemini Spark to the MacOS app in the coming months -- one of the many announcements that came during Google I/O 2026 on Tuesday morning.Speaking from Google's Mountain...

A startup based in Arlington, Virginia has successfully raised $43 million to develop advanced technology for ships. The company aims to improve maritime navigation by equipping vessels with innovative sensors that outperform existing systems. This new technology is designed to create a "hive mind" for ships, allowing them to communicate and share information more effectively, which could lead...