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OpenAI weighs "nuclear option" of antitrust complaint against Microsoft

OpenAI executives have discussed filing an antitrust complaint with US regulators against Microsoft, the company's largest investor, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions between the two long-term AI partners. OpenAI, which develops ChatGPT, has reportedly considered seeking a federal regulatory review of the terms of its contract with Microsoft for potential antitrust law violations, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential antitr

Why This Recent Total Solar Eclipse Was the First of Its Kind

The Sun’s outer atmosphere—the corona—only reveals itself during total solar eclipses, which happen about every 18 months on Earth, and are only visible along a narrow path. These events offer scientists a rare opportunity to observe the Sun’s violent surface—but now, they won’t have to wait on the cosmos to do so. On Monday, June 16, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced that its Proba-3 mission created the world’s first artificial total solar eclipse. The mission’s two satellites, the O

OpenAI weighs “nuclear option” of antitrust complaint against Microsoft

OpenAI executives have discussed filing an antitrust complaint with US regulators against Microsoft, the company's largest investor, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions between the two long-term AI partners. OpenAI, which develops ChatGPT, has reportedly considered seeking a federal regulatory review of the terms of its contract with Microsoft for potential antitrust law violations, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential antitr

Sitecore CMS exploit chain starts with hardcoded 'b' password

A chain of Sitecore Experience Platform (XP) vulnerabilities allows attackers to perform remote code execution (RCE) without authentication to breach and hijack servers. Sitecore is a popular enterprise CMS used by businesses to create and manage content across websites and digital media. Discovered by watchTowr researchers, the pre-auth RCE chain disclosed today consists of three distinct vulnerabilities. It hinges on the presence of an internal user (sitecore\ServicesAPI) with a hardcoded pa

Meet the Corvette ZR1X: America's 1,250-horsepower hybrid hypercar

Enough is never enough. Chevrolet has only just released the Corvette ZR1, which at 1,064 horsepower is the fastest, quickest and most outrageous production car ever to wear a bowtie on the hood. It can keep the neckwear, but its performance crown has already found a new home. Meet the new ZR1X, an even higher-performance Corvette that will take America's sports car to new heights. It has 1,250HP, all-wheel drive and accelerates to 60MPH in less than two seconds. Oh, and yes, it's a hybrid. I

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Our top air purifier is $35 off in an early Prime Day deal

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . We now know that the 2025 edition of Amazon's blockbuster Prime Day sales event will start on July 8, and it's set to be bigger than ever as it will run for four days. But you don't need to wait until then for tasty deals. There will be plenty in the lead up to the event, including thi

Observability startup Coralogix becomes a unicorn, eyes India expansion

Coralogix, an Israeli startup offering a full-stack observability and security platform, has raised $115 million at a pre-money valuation of over $1 billion, almost doubling in three years from its last round in 2022. With the influx of cash, the startup is looking to expand its engineering base in India and develop its AI agent. The all-equity and all-primary Series E round is led by California-based venture growth firm NewView Capital, with participation from the Canada Pension Plan Investme

Intel's Nova Lake-S CPUs to bring massive architectural overhaul, up to 52 cores

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust Rumor mill: Intel's next-generation Nova Lake-S desktop processors are rapidly taking shape, with leaks pointing to a major architectural leap for the company's consumer CPUs. According to well-known leakers @chi11eddog and @jaykihn0, Nova Lake-S is expected to launch in the second half of 2026 and will introduce a sweeping overhaul in both design and performance targets. The flagship Core Ultra 9

The cracks in the OpenAI-Microsoft relationship are reportedly widening

In Brief OpenAI and Microsoft may be reaching an inflection point in their relationship, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The report, citing anonymous sources, says OpenAI executives have considered publicly accusing Microsoft of anticompetitive behavior throughout their partnership. OpenAI executives also mulled whether to seek a federal regulatory review of their contract with Microsoft. OpenAI is trying to loosen Microsoft’s grip on its intellectual property and computin

These sleep earbuds have not one but three secret weapons to help you get more rest

Soundcore / ZDNET Soundcore's newest sleep earbuds come with features that could get you to sleep faster. The mobile accessories brand announced today its third-generation sleep earbuds, the Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds, that at long last come with active noise cancellation. Smart ANC and AI binaural beats The new Sleep A30 minimizes up to 30 decibels of noise with its Smart ANC technology. Its case also features adaptive snore-masking technology, which detects snoring and generates noise-mask

AMD unveils 2nm Epyc Venice with 256 cores for next-gen AI and cloud workloads

What just happened? AMD is preparing to shake up the data center landscape with its forthcoming Epyc Venice processor, a chip that promises to set new standards for performance and scalability in server computing. Announced at the company's recent Advancing AI event, the Venice CPU is built on AMD's next-generation Zen 6 architecture and is slated for release in 2026, targeting the ever-increasing demands of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and high-performance analytics. Venice makes

AMD unveils Epyc Venice with 256 cores and 2nm process for next-gen AI and cloud workloads

What just happened? AMD is preparing to shake up the data center landscape with its forthcoming Epyc Venice processor, a chip that promises to set new standards for performance and scalability in server computing. Announced at the company's recent Advancing AI event, the Venice CPU is built on AMD's next-generation Zen 6 architecture and is slated for release in 2026, targeting the ever-increasing demands of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and high-performance analytics. Venice makes

The Skyscraper That Could Have Toppled over in the Wind (1995)

Within this seemingly simple computation, however, lurks a powerful multiplier. At any given level of the building, the compression figure remains constant; the wind may blow harder, but the structure doesn’t get any heavier. Thus, immense leverage can result from higher wind forces. In the Citicorp tower, the forty-per-cent increase in tension produced by a quartering wind became a hundred-and-sixty-per-cent increase on the building’s bolts. Precisely because of that leverage, a margin of safe

Best Internet Providers in Cape Coral, Florida

What is the best internet provider in Cape Coral? CNET's top pick for the best internet service provider in Cape Coral is Quantum Fiber thanks to its fast symmetrical speeds and unlimited data. While it may not be available everywhere in the city, it's the top choice where coverage allows. If Quantum Fiber is not available at your address, Xfinity, T-Mobile and Verizon are all reliable alternatives worth considering. For the best balance of price and performance, Xfinity’s $40 plan offers up t

Laptop Buying Guide (2025): How to Choose the Right PC (Step-by-Step Guide)

For some people, however, it might be helpful to think through what software you need to run and which operating systems it runs best on will help you determine the hardware you need. And let's not forget: ChromeOS and Linux are still alternative options. So, here's how the four available operating systems break down. Windows: Windows is the stalwart default OS. Windows is the broadest and most widely used operating system, supporting the largest number of applications and hardware. It may be r

Suspect in Minnesota Shooting Linked to Security Company, Evangelical Ministry

A man named Vance Boelter allegedly shot and killed Melissa Hortman, a Democratic Minnesota state representative, and her husband Mark Hortman at their home at some point early Saturday morning while, according to law enforcement, impersonating a police officer. He also allegedly shot state senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman at their home. They are alive, but remain in critical condition. Law enforcement has said they found a manifesto and hit list in the alleged suspect’s car, wh

Biofuels policy has been a failure for the climate, new report claims

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. The American Midwest is home to some of the richest, most productive farmland in the world, enabling its transformation into a vast corn- and soy-producing machine—a conversion spurred largely by decades-long policies that support the production of biofuels. But a new report takes a big swing at the ethanol ort

Slowing the flow of core-dump-related CVEs

Slowing the flow of core-dump-related CVEs [LWN subscriber-only content] Welcome to LWN.net The following subscription-only content has been made available to you by an LWN subscriber. Thousands of subscribers depend on LWN for the best news from the Linux and free software communities. If you enjoy this article, please consider subscribing to LWN. Thank you for visiting LWN.net! Because I'm a clown and also I had it with all the CVEs because we provide a **** API for userspace The 6.16 kerne

The spiritual sequel to the Pebble smartwatch is on track to ship in July

Eric Migicovsky, the creator of Pebble who's reviving the e-paper smartwatch with a new company called Core Devices, shared that the first new smartwatches are coming next month. The Core 2 Duo watch is on track to ship to pre-order customers in July and the pricier Core Time 2 is still on track to launch this year. The $149 Core 2 Duo is "near mass production" according to Migicovsky, and should land in the hands of all pre-order customers during July or August. If you pre-ordered, you'll be a

Anker Recalls PowerCore 10000 Power Banks for Burning or Exploding. Learn How to Get a Free Replacement

On Thursday, June 12, electronics maker Anker announced an official recall of Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks with the model number A1263. The company received 19 reports of the portable chargers catching fire and exploding. The Consumer Products Safety Commission reports that more than 1.1 million of the products sold in the US are affected by the recall. The company plans to replace the charging devices, but customers must submit photo evidence of ownership and also prove that they've dispo

Discord flaw lets hackers reuse expired invites in malware campaign

Hackers are hijacking expired or deleted Discord invite links to redirect users to malicious sites that deliver remote access trojans and information-stealing malware. The campaign relies on a flaw in the Discord invitation system to leverage multi-stage infections that evade multiple antivirus engines. "Reviving" expired Discord invites Discord invite links are URLs that allow someone to join a specific Discord server. They contain an invite code, which is a unique identifier that grants acc

Best MacBook for 2025

The first fork in the road you'll come to when shopping for a MacBook is whether to follow the Air path or head down the Pro road. For people who are looking for an everyday home laptop or a work laptop for running basic office apps, a MacBook Air will suffice. An Air is also a better pick for students on tight budgets. For creative types who need the added processing and graphics muscle of Apple's new M4 Pro and Max chips, a MacBook Pro is worth the added cost. To help you find the right MacBoo

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The new Pebble watch’s mobile app will also work with some old Pebble watches

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. On his personal blog, Eric Migicovsky, the creator of the original Pebble smartwatch, has shared some updates and important milestones about the smartwatches his new company plans to release this year. The Core 2 Duo smartwatch is “nearing mass production,” according to Migicovsky, and Core Devices is “on track to ship out all pre-orders in July

The fastest laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

At ZDNET, we're often asked, "what's the fastest laptop?" It's a fair question, but it really depends. If you want speed for creative tasks, "fastest" means editing 4K video or rendering high-res images. In that case, you'll want a powerful graphics processing unit (GPU) and lots of random access memory (RAM). The Asus ProArt P16, our pick for fastest creator laptop, has those features in spades. If you're talking speed for work tasks, "fastest" means seamlessly handling multitasking, large docu

How Theme Park Snack Culture Influenced the Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket Craze

Popcorn buckets are becoming must-have toy collectibles, and this plot twist of trends comes from the unhinged virality of containers that evoke pop culture icons and hold tasty snacks. As a theme park nerd, I saw it unfold as Disney Parks’ snack of choice went from the general cylindrical plastic bucket to Mickey Mouse-shaped holiday containers. As is common in the age of social media, the buckets became coveted souvenirs—and like many sought-after collectibles, scalpers soon got into the game

Anker Recalls More Than 1 Million PowerCore 10000 Power Banks: What to Know

The electronics maker Anker recalled its PowerCore 10000 power banks with the model number A1263 after receiving 19 reports of fires and explosions. According to an alert posted Thursday by the Consumer Products Safety Commission, more than 1.1 million of the products sold in the US are affected by the recall. The company plans to replace the charging devices, but customers who have them must submit photo evidence of ownership and also prove that they've disposed of the PowerCore devices proper

Can You Legally Record Audio or Video on Your Security Camera? I Focus on These Rules

If you're thinking about installing a new security camera in your home, a legal question appears: Is it legal for you to record audio and video anywhere you want in your home? Are there limitations or the possibility of lawsuits from your neighbors? This is something I've thought about a lot as I've tested security cameras in all parts of my home for years. Owners must know when and where it's legal to record everything from their front yard and streets to friends, babysitters, and pet sitters.

One Survivor Walks Away From Air India Plane Crash That Killed 241: Report

A London-bound plane carrying 242 people crashed in Ahmedabad, India, shortly after takeoff on Thursday. Air India flight 171 crashed into B.J. Medical College, where early reports suggest dozens more have been killed on the ground, according to the New Indian Express. There was one survivor from the plane, according to the BBC. Vishwash Kumar Ramesh survived the crash, according to the Hindustan Times and the BBC, which cites Ahmedabad’s police chief GS Malik as a source. The man, a 40-year-ol