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Jeff Bezos sells $666 million in Amazon stock as part of plan to unload 25 million shares

Jeff Bezos gestures as he leaves Aman Venice hotel, ahead of their expected wedding, in Venice, Italy, June 25, 2025. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sold nearly three million shares worth $665.8 million over two days in July, a regulatory filing Tuesday showed. The stock sale is part of a plan announced earlier this year that will see Bezos unload up to 25 million shares of Amazon through May 2026. Bezos, who stepped down as Amazon CEO in 2021, sold $736.7 million in stock during the final days of

The Sounds of a Dying Glacier Might Make You Cry

From trippy mushroom synths to the stressed-out "pops" of thirsty plants, recording the music of nature has long resulted in soundscapes both fascinating and moving. A new recording of a melting glacier in the Swiss Alps, however, goes over the line right into devastation. Recorded by French sound artist Ludwig Berger at the rapidly-retreating Morteratsch glacier in the upper part of the Swiss Alps, the "Crying Glacier" project is exactly what the name suggests: the documentation of an ancient

Apple design team to start reporting directly to Tim Cook later this year

Apple today announced that COO Jeff Williams will retire later this year, with Sabih Khan set to assume the COO role later this month. In addition to his role as COO, however, Williams is also responsible for overseeing Apple’s design team. Once Williams officially retires later this year, Apple says that the design team will begin reporting directly to Apple CEO Tim Cook. From Apple’s press release today: Apple today announced Jeff Williams will transition his role as chief operating officer

IDC: Mac shipments up 21% in Q2, but U.S. sales stalled ahead of tariff deadline

According to a preliminary report issued by IDC today, Apple saw the strongest year-over-year growth during Q2 compared to its closest competitors in the PC market, except in the U.S., where sales basically flatlined. Here are the details Based on today’s numbers, Apple outpaced the competition by a lot, with 21.4% growth year-over-year. However, it came up once again in fourth place with 9.1% market share. In practice, that translated to 6.2 million PCs shipped worldwide, up from 5.1 million

FTC’s click-to-cancel rule has been struck down by federal judges at the eleventh hour

In 2024, the FTC was set to implement the "click to cancel" rule, which would have placed requirements on companies to be forthright about the terms and conditions and exit options for their subscriptions. Since that time, the agency has become a less independent part of the executive branch and in May, it delayed enforcing some parts of this rule to July 14. Today, the entire plan appears to be dead in the water after judges in the US Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decided to vacate the rule.

This AirTag alternative is 30% off for Prime Day, and it works with Android, too

ZDNET's key takeaways The finder tag is equipped with a rechargeable battery, so you won't have to throw away old button cells It features a bright LED for finding things in low light. The tag is on the pricier side. View now at Amazon The Pebblebee Clip Bluetooth tracker is on sale for $24 on Amazon, an $11 discount. Also: The best Prime Day deals you can shop now I have a habit of putting things down and forgetting where I put them, so finder tags like the Apple AirTag have been a game-ch

Product of Additive Inverses

Product of Additive Inverses By Susam Pal on 29 May 2025 A negative number multiplied by another negative number results in a positive number. Most of us learnt this rule during our primary or secondary school years. 'Negative times negative equals positive' was a phrase drummed into us during mathematics lessons. In this article, we will prove this rule, not just for numbers but for any algebraic structure that, in a general sense, behaves somewhat like numbers. Contents Illustration Let u

From Point Clouds to Photorealism: How PRoGS Advances the State of Neural Rendering

What if a real-time automated decision-making process needs a computer vision system to produce photorealistic visuals in a mere fraction of a second? In many cases, this requires too much computational power — if it’s even possible at all. When computer vision uses 3D Gaussian splatting (3DGS), it provides a photorealistic image, but the process takes far too long. For more on this topic, see our article on computer vision for disaster responses. This article discusses a new approach, Progress

Apple says COO Jeff Williams will retire from company later this year

Jeff Williams, chief operating officer of Apple Inc., during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) at Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, US, on Monday, June 9, 2025. Apple said on Tuesday that Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams, a 27-year company veteran, will be retiring later this year. Current operations leader Sabih Khan will take over much of the COO role later this month, Apple said in a press release. For his remaining time with the comapny, Williams will continue

As AI use expands, platforms like Brain Max seek to simplify cross-app integration

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now As more companies choose to bring generative AI tools into their workflows, the number of AI applications they need to connect to their stack increases. An emerging trend brings more visibility into all these applications in one place, allowing enterprises to query, search, and monitor their data and AI applications without needing to open

Apple COO Jeff Williams stepping down later this month

Apple has announced that Jeff Williams is stepping down as chief operating officer later this month. Sabih Khan, Apple’s senior vice president of Operations, will assume the COO role as part of what Apple describes as a “long-planned succession.” Williams joined Apple in 1998 as the company’s head of Worldwide Procurement. Prior to joining Apple, he worked at IBM for thirteen years across multiple operations and engineering roles. In his current role at Apple, he oversees the company’s entire w

Bootstrapping a side project into a profitable seven-figure business

Bootstrapping a side project into a profitable seven-figure business in four years. We really did it! We bootstrapped ProjectionLab to $1,000,000 in annual recurring revenue. And I’m still processing that this is real. 🥹 Back in 2021, I was inspired by the financial independence movement and wanted a better way to plan my own life. I couldn’t find the right tool, so I started building. I had no idea that side project would one day help over 100,000 households plan for their financial future

Prime Day Slashes Anker SOLIX C200 Power Station With Solar Panel, Never Been Cheaper to Go Solar

When you venture out into the wilderness, whether your idea of wilderness is actual wilderness or the woods behind your house, it’s always good to have a reliable source of power with you. It’s good for convenience, and it’s also good for safety, since your electronic devices could be your best and only method of calling for help if you need it. Reliable and portable are just two of the selling points of Anker’s SOLIX C200 portable power station, which you can bundle with its foldable 60W solar

Mike Lindell lost defamation case, and his lawyers were fined for AI hallucinations

Lawyers representing MyPillow and its CEO Mike Lindell were fined $6,000 after using artificial intelligence in a brief that was riddled with misquotes and citations to fictional cases. Attorney Christopher Kachouroff and the law firm of McSweeney Cynkar & Kachouroff were fined $3,000, jointly and severally. Attorney Jennifer DeMaster was separately ordered to pay $3,000. This "is the least severe sanction adequate to deter and punish defense counsel in this instance," US District Judge Nina Wa

One of Tim Cook’s possible successors is leaving Apple

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Apple has announced that Sabih Khan, the company’s vice president of operations, will take over for Jeff Williams as chief operating officer later this month. In an announcement on Tuesday, Apple said the move is part of a “long-planned succession” that has Williams retiring at the end of this year. Williams, who oversaw the introduction of the iPo

I replaced my TV with this long-throw projector, and it's absolutely worth it - especially for $600 off

Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Xgimi Horizon Ultra is on sale for $1,099 (save $601) during Amazon's Prime Day sale. You can also shop this offer at Xgimi directly. When it comes to reviewing tech, a lot of the things that fall into my wheelhouse revolve around mobility, from flipping smartphones to thumb-sized action cameras. When I'm not out and about, I like to dedicate my downtime to electronics that make life at home more enjoyable, like this projector I tested last year. The Horizon Ultra from Xgi

TSA Will Reportedly Let You Keep Your Shoes on at Security Checks

In an age of seemingly endless bad news, there appears to be one positive development to report: you won’t have to take your shoes off at airports anymore. The New York Times reports that the Transportation Security Administration has nixed the rule that requires passengers to remove their shoes while heading through security. The development was first announced by Gate Access, a newsletter that is written by a former TSA officer. The Times says a “source familiar with the matter who spoke on c

Netflix Declares 300 Million Anime Fans Can’t Be Wrong

When Netflix finds a hit, it doesn’t hold back in trying to dig more gold from the same mine. That could mean movie sequels or series renewals—but it can also mean an entire genre is poised to enjoy a heightened presence. That’s looking to be the case for Japanese anime, in light of the streamer’s recent report on just how popular it is with viewers. According to Variety, Netflix chose the ideal context—last weekend’s Anime Expo in Los Angeles—to share this news. Going by recent data, “more tha

Galaxy Unpacked: Everything You Need to Know About the Z Fold 7, Flip 7 and Watch 8

The Galaxy Unpacked event is less than 24 hours away and I expect to see Samsung's next generation of foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, as well as new Galaxy Watches. But the big surprise might be the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, a more affordable version of Samsung's popular clamshell. CNET will be on the ground covering the event live from New York. In fact, Samsung confirmed the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip's new thinner design in an exclusive with CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti. Samsung was one

Best Indoor Security Cameras for 2025: Tested in Our Own Homes

Google's AI detection remains top-notch. Google/Amazon Field of view Look for views that match the unique needs of your space and where you plan on placing the camera. Most high-quality indoor cameras have around a 130-degree field of view — and some of our picks go beyond that — but you don’t need to break out a protractor. That’s plenty of coverage to get a great view of a room when placed in a corner or centered against a far wall. For the best coverage or to cover multiple angles from a ce

10 Best Prime Day Pet Deals on Amazon (2025)

Amazon Prime Day is arguably the best time of the year to upgrade your pet's digs for way less dough. As the pet tech writer here at WIRED, I have strong opinions about which (often pricey) pet gear is worth the money. From automatic litter boxes to feeders and fountains, and even DNA testing kits and pet cameras, I've pulled together the best Prime Day pet deals on WIRED-tested gear for this event, which runs through July 11. I'll be updating with more deals as I find them, so make sure you're

SpaceX in talks to raise new funding at $400B valuation

In Brief SpaceX is looking to raise fresh capital by selling new shares to insiders in a deal that would boost its valuation to around $400 billion, according to reporting from Bloomberg. The company’s strategy is to raise money via a fundraising round and separately hold a tender offer to allow employees to sell some of their shares to a select group of investors, anonymous sources told Bloomberg. SpaceX typically holds tender offers twice per year. SpaceX’s valuation has steadily climbed si

AirPods get five new features in iOS 26, but three require an H2 chip

The days of buying headphones and getting a static feature set are long gone. Since the launch of AirPods Pro 2 in particular, Apple has consistently upgraded AirPods products with new features via firmware. In iOS 26, there are five more new features coming—but more than half are exclusive to AirPods with an H2 chip. iOS 26 continues trend of adding new AirPods features When it comes to AirPods updates, Apple has gotten in the rhythm of big annual feature drops. For example, iOS 18 added non

That Amazon listing for the Nintendo Switch 2 is likely fake - here's why

Kerry Wan/ZDNET It's been about a month since the Nintendo Switch 2 debuted, breaking records by selling over 3.5 million units around the world in the first four days of availability. Even weeks after launch, restocks are hard to come by, as consoles sell out within minutes of the announcement. And with physical stock being so scarce, it's tempting to jump at the chance to get your hands on one when you see a listing on Amazon. But with such a high-demand item combined with a high-traffic oppo

Is Marshall Clearing House? These Wireless Earbuds Drop to All-Time Low for Prime Day

Finding the right pair of wireless earbuds is harder than it sounds. You want something with strong, reliable sound, enough battery life to last you through the day, and a fit that doesn’t make you constantly readjust on your morning walk. But at the same time, you want something that looks cool, too. AirPods are a great option for this, but you probably don’t want to spend too much on earbuds just to feel like you’re getting a fun accessory. What you need now is a pair of earbuds that fill the

Prime Day spotlight: BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 is the new 1kWh power champion

BLUETTI If you’re looking for a powerful and compact portable power station that won’t break the bank, the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 might be your best Prime Day pick. Outshining most 1kWh competitors in performance, it now debuted for just $399 — 50% off, plus an extra 5% off for even greater value. As a powerful upgrade to the AC180, this all-new Elite 100 V2 is designed to meet summer power needs: reliable energy for outdoor adventures and seamless backup power during short-term outages at home,

BLUETTI Prime Day deals deliver portable power and home backup for up to 65% off

BLUETTI Prime Day deals this year deliver incredible savings with up to 65% off across the entire portable power product lineup. From summer adventures to power outage prep, BLUETTI empowers you to keep the electricity alive with robust and reliable energy solutions. 9to5Mac readers get an exclusive extra 5% off with code 9TO5MAC5OFF at checkout. Elite 100 V2: Compact power for every adventure Leading the charge this Prime Day is the Elite 100 V2 (Amazon | BLUETTI), a compact powerhouse design

The military might finally win the right to repair

Senators Tim Sheehy and Elizabeth Warren have introduced a bipartisan bill to enshrine a right to repair for military equipment. The legislation, called the “Warrior Right to Repair Act,” would codify the right-to-repair provisions that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put in place through the Army Transformation and Acquisition Reform memorandum from April 30. The Department of Defense has not been immune from restrictive practices set forth by manufacturers, and much like the average consumer,

Microsoft July 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes one zero-day, 137 flaws

Today is Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 137 flaws, including one publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server. This Patch Tuesday also fixes fourteen "Critical" vulnerabilities, ten of which are remote code execution vulnerabilities, one is an information disclosure, and two are AMD side channel attack flaws. The number of bugs in each vulnerability category is listed below: 53 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities 8 Security Fe

This simple Kindle accessory is under $20 now and has seriously upgraded my reading experience

ZDNET's key takeaways The Strapsicle silicone straps upgrade the grip options on your Kindle and provide a secure hold to prevent drops. At $21, Strapsicle is an easy and affordable Kindle accessory to make your reading experience even more comfortable. If you prefer more ergonomic grips or don't like the look of straps across the back of your Kindle, an alternative security option may be best. $20.9 at Amazon The Strapsicle Kindle straps are on sale for $16 during Amazon Prime Day. Plus, sho