Google is forcibly removing a smart voicemail feature from Pixel 4 and 5 devices. This comes after a bug was discovered where the feature could activate a phone’s microphone and broadcast room sounds to a caller.
In the wake of the fatal shooting in Minneapolis, a CNBC flash poll reveals corporate leaders are largely staying silent. The data shows a complex mix of political fear, neutrality policies, and a belief that the crisis isn’t a business issue.
TikTok is blaming a power outage at a U.S. data center for widespread app glitches over the weekend. The timing, right after the creation of a new U.S.-controlled joint venture and during protests in Minneapolis, has fueled user suspicion and censorship fears.
A security researcher’s warning about Microsoft’s access to BitLocker recovery keys has gone viral. The core issue isn’t about legal compliance, but about architectural design that gives Microsoft a backdoor by default.
TikTok users saw weird, old videos on their For You Pages over the weekend. The company says it was due to a power outage at a US data center, not manipulation by its new investors like Oracle.
Astranis has added Oman to its summer launch manifest with a new satellite for MB Group. The deal is part of a $200 million investment and will see the spacecraft fly with four others on a dedicated Falcon 9. But the company still hasn’t addressed known thruster issues from its last launch.
Nvidia is doubling down on its AI infrastructure bets with a massive $2 billion investment in CoreWeave. The move sent CoreWeave’s stock soaring and highlights the frantic race to build out AI data center capacity. But is this just a strategic stock purchase, or something more?
Asus is refining its dual-screen laptop vision with the 2026 Zenbook Duo. It features two 14-inch OLED displays, a redesigned hinge for a seamless look, and Intel’s latest Core Ultra X9 processor. But at $2,299, it remains a niche device for creators and power users committed to the form factor.
Apple has quietly rolled out a new version of its AirTag tracker. It features an upgraded ultra wideband chip for more precise finding from farther away and a speaker that’s 50 percent louder.
NASA is sending three new scientific instruments to the Moon to gather critical data for future astronaut missions. The payloads will study lunar radiation, subsurface heat, and surface terrain using 3D thermal imaging. They will fly via commercial partners, not on the giant SLS or Starship rockets.
