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AI Summary

  • OpenAI is rolling out "Lockdown Mode" to combat sophisticated prompt injection attacks, while the Trump administration is reportedly in talks to secure an equity stake in the company.
  • Apple is gearing up for WWDC 2026 with anticipated updates to Siri and its "Apple Intelligence" suite, potentially signaling a new era for personal assistants.
  • The tech industry is grappling with the escalating costs of AI development and deployment, as highlighted by Google's massive $920M/month deal with SpaceX for compute power.
  • Cybersecurity threats are evolving, with Google and the FBI warning of ransomware groups using in-person tactics and former IBM executive accusing the company of data breach cover-ups.
  • The startup ecosystem continues to see significant activity, from Supabase doubling its valuation to $10B, to founders sharing cautionary tales of VC experiences and a growing trend of startups aiming to reduce phone usage.

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  • The first Story-Rich showcase was packed with narrative-driven games 7 hours ago by Jay Peters
    Entertainment, Gaming, News

    Fellow Traveller, the publisher behind games like Titanium Court and 1000xResist , just wrapped up its Story-Rich Showcase, which featured a bunch of narrative-driven indie games. With more than 20 games on display, there was a lot to follow, but we've pulled together some of the most notable announcements below. You can also catch the full show on Fellow Traveller's YouTube channel . Ambrosia Sky is getting its second and final episode Ambrosia Sky , a sci-fi game about death where you have to clean up alien fungi, will be getting its second act as a free update on August

  • GOG apologizes for emailing people Nazi symbols 7 hours ago by Terrence O’Brien
    Gaming, News

    Good ol' games? | Image: GOG GOG sent a newsletter about the game The End of the Sun on June 5th that included symbols associated with the Nazi SS. The Steam competitor issued a statement attributing the inclusion to a " series of mistakes ," including miscommunication with the German QA team, inconsistent font rendering , and being understaffed during a bank holiday , among other things. The game is a fantasy title set in a universe based on Slavic mythology and culture. So GOG included Slavic runes in its email promoting the title, including the Sowilō symbol, which means

  • The cutest games from the Wholesome Direct 2026 showcase 8 hours ago by Andrew Webster
    Entertainment, Gaming, Report, Roundup

    Every year at Summer Game Fest, nestled in between the splashy blockbuster showcases, the Wholesome Direct provides a nice change of pace. It's similarly packed with games - this year's edition had more than 50 - but the vibe is more chill and, well, wholesome. As in years past , I've pulled out some of the more intriguing reveals and announcements, though you can watch the whole thing for yourself right here . And if you're interested in checking out some of the games - a few are available now, and a bunch have demos - there's a dedicated Steam

  • Summer Game Fest 2026: All the news from gaming’s busiest week 8 hours ago by Verge Staff
    Entertainment, Gaming, News, Nintendo, PC Gaming, PlayStation, Xbox

    Get ready for some gaming news. It’s officially June, which means splashy new events from PlayStation, Xbox, gaming hype man Geoff Keighley, and more. PlayStation kicked things off with a big event that was mostly about premium single-player games like the new God of War Laufey — a statement from PlayStation that it’s getting back to what it’s good at . At Summer Game Fest Live on Friday , the biggest news was Final Fantasy VII Revelation , but we also got announcements of a Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake and a January 15th release date for RGG Studio’s Stranger

  • 4K Blu-rays are three for $33 ahead of Father’s Day 9 hours ago by Cameron Faulkner
    Deals, Gadgets, Verge Shopping

    Director Damien Chazelle went from La La Land directly into First Man, the latter of which is included in this sale. | Photo by Daniel McFadden / Universal Studios If you know a dad with a predilection for physical media, he might really dig what you buy for him with this deal at Gruv. Ahead of Father’s Day on June 21st, the online seller (operated by Universal Pictures, in case you didn’t know) is letting you check out with three movies from a large batch for $33 — no code required. Of course, you don’t need to be a dad,


Wired

  • The Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations After Testing Top Models 11 hours ago by Simon Hill
    Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Phones, Gear / Products / Accessories, Buying, Guide

    I tried all the top models to find the best 3-in-1 Apple charging stations, pads, and more. Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.

  • Anti-Vax Dating Apps Are Going IRL. People Are Mad as Hell About It 14 hours ago by Jason Parham
    Culture, Culture / Culture News, Lovesick

    Unjected and PureBlood.Dating are hosting in-person meetups—and have transformed the dating landscape into a political battleground over bodily autonomy.

  • 2 Best Bluetooth Trackers of 2026, Plus Honorable Mentions 14 hours ago by Boutayna Chokrane
    Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Finders, Keepers

    These are the best Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and cellular gadgets to ensure you never lose anything ever again.

  • Crypto-Funded Chinese Peptide Labs Are Booming 14 hours ago by Andy Greenberg, Dell Cameron, Dhruv Mehrotra, Maddy Varner
    Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / National Security, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Roundup

    Plus: Hackers use Meta’s AI bots to hack Instagram accounts, Anthropic helps NSA hackers, a decades-long GPS satellite mystery may have been solved, and more.

  • Velotric Nomad 2 Fat Tire Ebike, Tested and Reviewed (2026) 15 hours ago by Maggie Slepian
    Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Product, Review

    This wide-tired bike rolls comfortably over dirt, gravel, and whatever curbs you happen to bounce down.


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