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Gecko Robotics raises $125 million in deal valuing critical infrastructure startup over $1 billion

Gecko Robotics announced on Thursday that it raised $125 million in a Series D funding round, raising the AI and robotics company's valuation to $1.25 billion. The new round of funding means the Pittsburgh-based company has reached unicorn status, roughly twelve years after it was founded by Jake Loosararian. The company's previous round of funding, a $173 million Series C in December 2023, valued it at $633 million. To date, the company has raised $347 million from investors including USIT, X

Watch Konami's Press Start Metal Gear and Silent Hill stream at 9AM ET

In case all the content from Summer Game Fest wasn't enough, Konami has you covered. Today at 9AM ET the developer will stream Konami Press Start, a new showcase featuring updates (and hopefully new gameplay) for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Silent Hill f, among other titles. It will stream on Konami’s YouTube channel and is expected to run 37 minutes. On top of news about the aforementioned two games, Konami has promised more — perhaps news around the Gradius Origins collection comi

SchemeFlow (YC S24) Is Hiring a Founding Engineer (London) to Speed Up Construction

Overview We’re looking for an excellent Full-Stack Engineer to join the team. Someone with unstoppable grit, a relentless bias to action, and a “make it happen” mentality. You’ll be joining the trenches in a Y-Combinator backed AI company in London. You’ll be inspired by the mission to deploy technology to unlock the bureaucracy of getting things built. And you’ll be pumped to have a chance to work with a relentlessly driven, high-performance, ambitious team. About the role Tech You will be

Why Can't I Get a Job Right Now? 9 Expert Tips to Stand Out to Recruiters

The job hunt struggle is real. Jeffrey Hazelwood/CNET Since getting laid off from a tech marketing role last November, Stephanie Wandell has applied to hundreds of jobs. She's heard back from only a handful of recruiters, without any offers. "I was a little bit naive going into it, thinking I could do what I always do and depend on applying to as many places as I can," said Wandell. "It became pretty clear that this time is different." Ask anyone who's unemployed and they'll tell you today's

Fujifilm’s new X-E5 is one of its sleekest mirrorless cameras yet

is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. Fujifilm is announcing the X-E5, a new $1,699.95 mirrorless camera due out in August. It has a 40-megapixel sensor, a new control lever on its front, a classic EVF mode with old-school frame lines, and of course a bunch of analog-inspired film simulations. It’s yet another retro-looking mirrorless from Fujifilm, but it’s one of the mor

Gaming VC activity settles into a new normal in Q1 | Pitchbook

In the first quarter, gaming VC activity may have finally settled into a new normal — though it’s a leaner, more selective market, according to an analysis by PitchBook. Q1 funding dipped 3% QoQ to $1.2 billion across 134 deals, the lowest deal count since mid-2019. As early-stage investments continue to shrink, investors grow increasingly discerning, and the M&A and exit environment remain muted, there are still bright spots: investment surged into back-end gaming infrastructure and AI-powered

Windows on Arm users now spend 90% of time in native apps, says Arm

Why it matters: Windows on Arm may have finally hit its stride. Arm recently announced that users on the platform now spend more than 90% of their time using native applications. This bump marks a significant milestone, suggesting that historical concerns over app compatibility may be becoming less of a problem. Concerns about app compatibility have long held back the adoption of Arm-based Windows PCs. Since the launch of Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ devices last year, Arm says developer support

The cloud is not enough: Cisco embraces the shift toward Hybrid AI workloads

Bottom line: At this year's Cisco Live event in San Diego, one thing became apparent: the opportunity to run modern applications like GenAI and autonomous agents is no longer limited to the cloud. Cisco was ready to highlight several new products and services specifically targeted at major cloud computing providers and large ISPs. They also noted that interest in expanding the capabilities of on-premises data centers is not only still alive, but it's being reinvigorated by the rapid transition t

Think before you click: Experts warn email "Unsubscribe" links pose security risks

In a nutshell: A common rule of thumb advises unsubscribing from commercial emails if they are annoying or outright spam. However, some experts caution against this advice, as clicking the "unsubscribe" button can expose users to additional risks and security issues. According to TK Keanini, CTO at DNSFilter, the "click to unsubscribe" option found at the bottom of many commercial emails can become a security risk over time. Users often click these links blindly in an attempt to stop the flood

Government considers social media time limits for children

Government considers social media time limits for children 3 days ago Share Save Adam Hale BBC News Zoe Kleinman • @zsk Technology editor Share Save Getty Images Plans being discussed by ministers include limiting the time children can spend on social media apps The government is considering introducing tougher online safety measures to limit the amount of time children can spend on social media, the BBC understands. Proposals include a two-hour cap on the use of individual social media apps

4chan and porn site investigated by Ofcom over online safety

4chan and porn site investigated by Ofcom over online safety 2 days ago Share Save Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images The online message board 4chan is being investigated by the UK communications regulator over failure to comply with recently introduced online safety rules. Ofcom says it has received complaints over potential illegal content on the website, which has not responded to its requests for information. Under the Online Safety Act, online services must as

U.S. online stores put 'out of stock' signs as Nintendo Switch 2 sales hit record highs

Nintendo Switch 2 controllers are displayed during at the Nintendo New York store on June 4, 2025, for a launch event ahead of the video game hybrid console's midnight release. Nintendo sold more than 3.5 million units of its flagship Switch 2 gaming system in the four days following its launch, with online stores of major U.S. retailers putting up "out of stock" signs. The record-breaking start for the company's first new console in eight years, puts Nintendo on the path to realizing its aim

Oracle shares climb 8% as earnings, revenue top estimates

From left, former Fox Corp. Executive Chairman Rupert Murdoch and Larry Ellison, Oracle's co-founder, chief technology officer and executive chairman, listen as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Feb. 3, 2025. Oracle shares rose about 8% in extended trading on Wednesday after the software maker reported results that exceeded Wall Street estimates and signaled that cloud growth will accelerate. Here's how the company did in com

Story Kitchen and MoonHood Studios will bring The Midnight Walk game to film and TV

Story Kitchen, the film and TV company behind game adaptations like Sonic the Hedgehog and Tomb Raider, has teamed up with Swedish developer MoonHood Studios to adapt the critically acclaimed dark fantasy game The Midnight Walk for film and TV. Released last month to widespread acclaim, The Midnight Walk is a handcrafted claymation world of shadow and sorrow, a mysterious figure known as The Burnt One must journey through five haunting tales of fire and darkness—guided only by the flickering fl

Cubit Studios shows off Infinitesimals sci-fi game with small heroes and huge bugs | preview

Cubit Studios showed off its Infinitesimals sci-fi game with tiny characters and some very big bugs. It’s an upcoming third-person sci-fi action-adventure which will be published in 2026 by Epic Games Publishing. You’re kind of like a bug yourself, and you’re pitted against some much bigger ones. I got a demo from Cubit Studios at the Epic Games booth at the Summer Game Fest Showcase on Sunday. James McWilliams, founder of Cubit Studios and game director for Infinitesimals, and Mickaël Fourgea

Resident Evil Requiem features terror in first and third-person views

Resident Evil Requiem was a big highlight from Summer Game Fest’s onslaught of announcements and trailers. The horror franchise’s ninth mainline installment is taking players back to the devastated and iconic Racoon City, this time playing as FBI agent Grace Ashcroft. It releases on February 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. I got to see an off-hands theater presentation of the game at Summer Game Fest Play Days. What I saw definitely felt in line with the direction the series has

Nintendo sells 3.5M Switch 2 consoles in four days

Nintendo of America announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold over 3.5 million units worldwide in its first four days, becoming the fastest-selling Nintendo hardware ever globally. The new system went on sales on June 5 around the world, with fans lined up at midnight sales in a number of places. The Kyoto, Japan-based company said it hopes to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles in its first year, on a pace to exceed growth of the original Switch. That’s a pretty good sales rate, despite an

The Pentagon is gutting the team that tests AI and weapons systems

It is a significant overhaul of a department that in 40 years has never before been placed so squarely on the chopping block. Here’s how today’s defense tech companies, which have fostered close connections to the Trump administration, stand to gain, and why safety testing might suffer as a result. The Operational Test and Evaluation office is “the last gate before a technology gets to the field,” says Missy Cummings, a former fighter pilot for the US Navy who is now a professor of engineering

For a limited time Mint is offering 3 months of its unlimited plan for just $45 in total

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Mint Mobile’s popular $15/month promotion on all 3-month plans has returned for new customers. After the promotional period, unlimited plans cost just $20/month if you pay for a year upfront or Mint now offers truly unlimited data without the harsh speed reduction after 40GB, though throttling may still occur during congestion. Mint Mobile discontinued its best promotion nearly half a year ago, but the good news is it’s finally back! For a limited ti

9to5Mac Daily: June 9, 2025 – Liquid Glass, iOS 29, more

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by iMazing: iMazing 3 is a comprehensive platform for Apple device management with complete device control for backup management, data transfer capabilities, and much more. Try it now. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to ou

iOS 26 beta reveals there’s another Apple app that will work via satellite

Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite service has been slowly expanding from a major emergency role – essentially letting you call in an air ambulance when injured in a remote location – to a broader way of remaining in touch when outside mobile data coverage. A new satellite-based service spotted in the iOS 26 developer beta will be useful in both extreme situations and more everyday scenarios in areas with poor mobile coverage … Namely, access to weather reports, as spotted by Macworld. Apple

9to5Mac Daily: June 10, 2025 – iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, more

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by iMazing: iMazing 3 is a comprehensive platform for Apple device management with complete device control for backup management, data transfer capabilities, and much more. Try it now. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to ou

Apple News+ to expand its growing lineup of daily puzzles with Emoji Game

Following yesterday’s WWDC25 keynote announcements, Apple confirmed that it will continue to lean into the daily puzzle trend with the launch of Emoji Game: a lighthearted challenge that tasks players with completing three phrases using emoji. Here’s how it’ll work. Come for the fun, stay for that sweet, sweet subscription revenue Emoji Game is the latest addition to Apple’s growing catalog of News+ Puzzles, which already includes Crossword, Mini Crossword, Quartiles, and Sudoku. Available fr

Apple releases special haptic trailer for F1 movie, feel the engine roar with your iPhone vibrations

Apple is continuing its marketing onslaught for the F1 movie, which arrives in US cinemas on June 27. Apple has released a new trailer in the TV app for the film, but this one has a twist. Apple calls it a “haptic trailer”. What they means is as you watch, your phone vibrates in sync with the video. For F1, that means you can feel the roar of the car’s engine in your hands as Brad Pitt races it around the track. Here’s how it works … To try out the haptic trailer, you need an iPhone running iO

9to5Mac Daily: June 11, 2025 – New AirPods features and more

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Apple's latest entry-level iPad is back on sale for $299

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 . Looking for a budget-friendly iPad you can use for everyday tasks, like catching up on emails and messages, then reading the latest news before streaming a show? This might be the deal for you. The A16-powered iPad (a model that Apple released just a few months ago) has dipped to $299.

Nintendo sets record with 3.5 million Switch 2 units sold in four days

Nintendo has sold 3.5 million Switch 2s in four days, setting a company record for a new console launch. That puts Nintendo on track toward its goal to sell 15 million units by March 2026 if it can keep up on the production side. By comparison, it took the original Switch nearly a full month to hit 2.7 million units sold, even though it launched at a considerably lower price ($300 compared to $450 for the Switch 2). To get a hold of one, fans entered lotteries to buy consoles directly from Nint

Resident Evil Requiem has a third-person view for fewer cheap jump scares

The biggest surprise of SGF 2025 was the reveal of a new Resident Evil. The “ninth” game of the series broke cover on the first day of the gaming show. After a fake-out tease from Capcom executives halfway through SGF Live, the show closed with a brief trailer for the Resident Evil Requiem. Resident Evil Requiem will center on a new character, Grace Ashcroft. Ahead of the hands-off gameplay presentation, game director Koshi Nakanishi outlined how Grace isn’t a combat-hardened soldier or surviva

The USB-C Apple Pencil is on sale for $60 right now

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 . The USB-C Apple Pencil is on sale via Woot for just $60 . This is a discount of 24 percent and a record low price, as it typically costs $79. This serves as the company's "budget" stylus and was originally released at the tail-end of 2023 . Despite being the most reasonably priced App

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