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• Aftermarket tuners are already going wild for Ferrari’s divisive Luce, but even a ton of carbon fiber can’t save it [2d]
• We went inside the Magic of Disney Animation before it opens at Disney World — and Disney is rebuilding animation as a physical experience [2d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, June 2 (game #1590) [2d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, June 2 (game #1087) [2d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, June 2 (game #821) [2d]
• Microsoft Build 2026 live — all the updates as they happen [2d]
• Okay Sonos, where is my TV sound system with real left and right front speakers? Sony beat you to to the punch, the tech secretly exists in your products already — it's time to catch up [2d]
• Quote of the day by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison: "Citizens will be on their best behavior, because we’re constantly recording and reporting everything that is going on" — a dire warning on the erosion of privacy [2d]
• 'The rise of OpenAI is attributable to a web of deceit and the exploitation of users (including Floridians)”: AG seeks to hold Sam Altman and ChatGPT accountable for harm — but it doesn't make sense to hold AI accountable for every bad outcome [3d]
• Spotify could be giving you more freedom on how your profile looks to your friends, and I think it could be the start of the platform’s much-needed social overhaul — but there are other issues I think need more attention first [3d]
• Ninja has solved the biggest, most disgusting problem with home coffee makers, and as a barista, I can't believe nobody thought of it earlier [3d]
• Asus used 'feedback from esports pros' to make new 24-inch OLED — and it looks like the perfect monitor for competitive gamers [3d]
• OpenAI Codex tool with over 29,000 downloads linked to malicious npm supply chain attack stealing authentication tokens [3d]
• Texas Instruments had plans for personal computer domination - a price war nearly brought it to ruin [3d]
• Google Gemini Omni will generate videos with recognizable superheroes if you know how to craft the right prompts, but this is bad news for DC, Marvel, Disney, and probably you [3d]
• Multiple Linux distros hit by major 'CIFSwitch' flaw that gives attackers root access [3d]
• ‘The perfect handheld for many’: Asus reveals the ROG Xbox Ally X20 — and handheld fans are excited about everything except the potential price [3d]
• 'Zero evidence': Apollo's chief economist says AI-related job losses aren't happening [3d]
• The Google Pixel Watch 5 has reportedly leaked in a bizarre scuba diving discovery, but the incident is more than a bit fishy [3d]
• NordVPN rolls out real-time scam Call Protection for iPhone users globally — here's how it keeps your phone more secure than ever [3d]
• Want to store up to 144TB in a shoebox-sized NAS? The Ugreen NASync DXP4800 Plus just dropped in price — and it's not the only one discounted right now [3d]
• 'Very frustrating': Sky users say an ITV X bug is making the channel 'unusable', but Sky says it's now fixed [3d]
• ‘Our ​message is simple: Build European, buy European, protect European’: European cloud providers join lawmakers and NGOs to end reliance on US hyperscalers [3d]
• JCB Toughphone E10 review: This rugged phone has the raw performance of an abandoned bulldozer, but the price tag of something much better [3d]
• How to watch Love Island UK 2026: Free Streams & TV Schedule [3d]
• Sony says its new FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick is designed for beginners and those who grew up with gamepads because 'they deserve a shot' — 'We think the market is actually pretty well served already for people who already know and love fight sticks' [3d]
• MobLand season 2 is already in trouble before Paramount+ even confirms its release date — here's what the Tom Hardy drama actually means for potential season 3 renewal [3d]
• Having trouble with Zoom calls while working from home? This VPN could improve your entire home office experience [3d]
• Get ready for summer! Anker's heavy-duty power station just got a massive 50% price cut — making this off-grid powerhouse the perfect backup for campers and RVs [3d]
• Norton VPN expands global footprint with 25 new server locations and adds on-demand IP switching — here's everything you need to know [3d]
• Lenovo just dropped an amazing school and work laptop deal — the Ryzen 7 touchscreen IdeaPad is now under $550 at Best Buy (and it was $900 before) [3d]
• I tried Sony’s new FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick and got my butt kicked on Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls — here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming PlayStation peripheral [3d]
• I played Saros with the new Pulse Elevate wireless speakers, and was wowed by their three-dimensional audio and noise-crushing mic — and I interviewed Sony about why it's releasing speakers in a world of gaming headsets [3d]
• I never knew pummeling Nazis on a handheld could be so much fun, but Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's Nintendo Switch 2 debut proves fortune, glory and punching fascists can be even more entertaining on the go [3d]
• The dashboard won’t save you: Why visibility doesn’t improve security [3d]
• WP Maps Pro plugin flaw to create admin accounts on WordPress sites saw 3,600 attempts in a single day [3d]
• Lego just expanded its retro collection with an iconic gaming console designed to let builders 're-live those nostalgic memories' [3d]
• Dutton Ranch fans are convinced Yellowstone spinoff has made a 'rookie mistake' in its devasting episode 4 storyline — and are still in shock over one 'needless death' [3d]
• We're at Computex 2026! Ask our experts anything you want to know about the world's biggest computing show [3d]
• SoftBank offers €75 billion to help build Europe’s biggest data centre project [3d]
• 'Brutal' new Channel 4 drama Tip Toe is the best and most important TV show you'll watch all year — but stream it at your own risk [3d]
• 17 million strong botnet of compromised devices dismantled by Dutch authorities [3d]
• AMD has been the king of CPU socket longevity for a decade — and I'm relieved to see that the AM5 socket isn't going anywhere fast [3d]
• iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: battle of the big-hitters [3d]
• Meta patches flaw that allowed MetaAI support bot to hand out password reset links without 2FA [3d]
• Masters of the Universe references the greatest He-Man meme of all-time, its director says — and the song that plays over it is 'actually used' in the new sci-fi fantasy movie [3d]
• 'Robots that can perform real work': Nvidia, Unitree, and Sharpa are forming a super-group to make the most capable humanoid robots yet — with Jensen Huang promising a ‘meaningful step’ towards frighteningly capable robots [3d]
• A £17 L-shaped office desk? This might be the cheapest home office furniture deal I've ever seen in my life [3d]
• 'Entry-level' jobs reject 1 in 3 UK graduates for lacking experience [3d]
• What is the release date for Clarkson's Farm season 5 episodes 1-4 on Prime Video? [3d]
• Attio CRM review [3d]
• 'Almost every mixer, without being told to, instinctively did the same thing': Dolby exec explains the subtle changes in movie soundtracks brought by the arrival of Dolby Atmos — and it really makes the case for proper surround setups over soundbars [3d]
• Dell announces the new XPS 13 as a budget-priced MacBook Neo rival [3d]
• The new Google Home Speaker could finally have a release date thanks to this leaky retailer — here’s when Google’s first smart speaker in six years could be hitting the shelves [3d]
• The biggest cyber threats businesses face in 2026 [3d]
• Top tech of the month: the best new gadgets we've tested for June 2026 [3d]
• Call me a soothsayer, because I totally saw The Sims 4 Bridgerton collab coming — but it’s the first time I’ve enjoyed a crossover this much [3d]
• Your cloud vendors are shipping AI-generated code. More outages are coming. [3d]
• How fintech designed interoperable systems that actually work [3d]
• Irked by AirPods Max 2's 6-year-old design? Apple's cheaper Beats arm has just the thing, as new over-ears are spotted at the FIFA World Cup training camp [3d]
• Windows 11 is finally getting the Start menu changes we all wanted — and a surprise bonus [3d]
• UK businesses are spending heavily on AI and cybersecurity despite fear that new tech could expose new cyber risks [3d]
• Stop managing vulnerabilities and start managing scanner assumptions [3d]
• What is the release date for Dutton Ranch episode 5 on Paramount+? [3d]
• Oops! A Samsung employee may have just leaked the Galaxy Z Fold 8 — here's how it compares to the narrower Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra [3d]
• 'Welcome to the family' — Qualcomm says it's glad Nvidia is joining the Arm race with the RTX Spark [3d]
• AI agents shouldn’t run your supply chain [3d]
• AI is reshaping the finance industry, but governance concerns remain front of mind for CFOs [3d]
• World Cup 2026 LIVE: Free streams, TV guide & how to watch from anywhere in the world [3d]
• 50 Microsoft tools you can use for free just in time for Build 2026 [3d]
• 'No critical findings' — ExpressVPN’s new products get thumbs up from third-party security audit in firm's 27th round of independent review [3d]
• Watch out, Apple - Nvidia just unveiled its RTX Spark Arm 'superchip' to take on the M5 at Computex 2026 [3d]
• There are no strangers at my front door — but Ring's Familiar Faces feature would be better if it weren't tied to its Pro tier [3d]
• Colour me thrilled — the Kindle Colorsoft has dropped below the AU$300 mark for Amazon's Mid-Year Sale [3d]
• MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ with Intel Arc G3 Extreme inside revealed at Computex 2026 [3d]
• Amazon's 2026 Mid-Year just kicked off — these are the best 75+ deals to shop on day 1 of this EOFY shopping extravaganza [3d]
• Nvidia Computex 2026 keynote live - will the GPU maker announce a new Arm-based chip to take on Apple, Intel, and Qualcomm? [3d]
• I put the LG G6 and LG B6 OLED TVs side-by-side, and exploring the nuances of color depth and HDR brightness across the range makes me more certain than the LG C6 is the real star of 2026 — here’s how the flagship and budget OLED tech compares [3d]