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When is rare good news on climate science actually bad? When News Corp misrepresents it | Temperature Check

The worst-case scenario for a high-emissions scenario has been revised downward – but the best-case option is now implausibleGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn a world where people accept…

The Guardian (World)25m ago

One Nation’s ‘incredibly sloppy’ financial reports reveal more than $1m in missing or worthless assets

Exclusive: Financial returns, obtained by the Guardian, are ‘very poor and unprofessional’ and call into question party’s fitness to govern, expert says• Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…

Guardian Australia25m ago

For those shedding a tear over house prices falling, these numbers may change your mind | Greg Jericho

An average home would cost $595,500 now if prices were the same relative to income as before John Howard turned the market into an investor casinoGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn the first…

The Guardian (World)25m ago

Labor scraps plan to make spy agency’s 9/11-era questioning powers permanent

But Australian government will expand offences covered by rules to include promotion of communal violence and attacks on defence systemGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor has quietly backed…

The Guardian (World)25m ago

Breast cancer and endometriosis drug Zoladex is being pulled from Australia. How will women be affected?

The vital medicine, made by AstraZeneca, will not be available from November, possibly leaving thousands of women without treatmentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThousands of women could be…

The Verge25m ago

Boox’s quirky page-turning remote won me over

Following the launch of the surprisingly popular Kobo Remote, Boox has released its own device to ease the burden of reaching for an e-reader’s touchscreen that’s an arm’s length away. The Tappy isn’t Boox’s first…

TechCrunch25m ago

Datadog veterans launch AI coding startup Niteshift on a bet against Big AI lock-in

AI coding agent startup Niteshift has raised a $7 million seed round from a who's who of angels. It's betting companies will want power over, not lock-in, with model makers.

Engadget25m ago

Gemini in Chrome expands further to Latin America and the Middle East

Gemini in Chrome continues to roll out and has now landed in Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.

Engadget25m ago

Honor Magic V6 review: A mechanical marvel

There's a lot of impressive engineering inside Honor's Magic V6, but it's let down by software that desperately needs polish.

Engadget25m ago

Saw: Genesis looks the most fun when you're the murderous mastermind

Get ready to wince.

The Verge28m ago

The Apple Watch Series 11 is back to its best price

Apple’s upcoming watchOS 27 update will bring Siri AI and other exciting features to the Apple Watch Series 9 and newer Apple Watch models. If you’re contemplating an upgrade, all colorways of the GPS-enabled 42mm Apple…

TechCrunch37m ago

The three hard-tech moonshots fueling SpaceX’s unbelievable IPO

Most of the value in SpaceX's IPO is effectively a call option on the company's ambitious space data center plans.

The Guardian (World)39m ago

Letter from Kyiv: The messed-up day-to-day of living under Putin’s cruel air war

People have absorbed violence and terror into their lives. Somehow, they keep going – quietly rescuing, evacuating, replacing, mending, adapting … and sometimes saving tiny animalsIt was a glorious balmy night, and I…

The Register46m ago

Vercel escapes contempt rap after admitting it botched FBI warrant response

Files sought by feds were sitting in a deletion queue, not gone for good

Engadget47m ago

Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac will become read-only next month

Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac will effectively become useless next month.

TechCrunch51m ago

Pinterest bets on creators with Amazon Storefront integration

Pinterest is adding support for Amazon Storefronts, allowing creators to earn affiliate commissions more easily while showcasing their product recommendations in one place.

TechCrunch54m ago

Warner Music acquires AI attribution startup Sureel AI

Through the acquisition, WMG aims to better track when its artists' work is used in AI-generated content or for training AI models.

Engadget57m ago

The Social Reckoning trailer features Jeremy Strong as a defiant Mark Zuckerberg

Who's ready for Zuckcession?

TechCrunch1h ago

ServiceNow tells customers a bug left some of their data exposed to the internet

ServiceNow is used by thousands of enterprises to automate their internal processes, but says several customers had data accessed because of a security bug.

The Verge1h ago

Valve is phasing out physical Steam gift cards due to scammers

After over a decade, Steam will no longer sell physical gift cards in stores. In a support page spotted earlier by Windows Central, Valve says it will no longer restock its gift cards once they run out, citing scammers…

The Verge1h ago

Five questions for the duo behind The Pelley Minutes

Websites are so back! Today's website worth visiting is The Pelley Minutes, a clever project that puts the career of longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley into perspective. The show may only be 60 minutes long…

The Guardian (World)1h ago

Video shows family’s car slowing before Israeli troops shot dead Palestinian baby

Footage appears to contradict Israeli military’s account of killing of seven-month-old Sam Abu Haikal in West BankNew footage appears to contradict the Israeli military’s account of the shooting that killed…

The Register1h ago

Linux Lite 8.0 sheds Chrome, slims down, and finds its name fits better than ever

Firefox is in, Snap and Flatpak are still out, but a default AI helper may raise eyebrows

The Age1h ago

Hundreds of schools to roll out year 1 maths checks next term

The checks will become mandatory in all public primary schools from next year, but some principals warn it isn’t the best use of resources.

The Verge1h ago

The Social Reckoning trailer gives us our first look at Jeremy Strong as Zuck

Over 15 years after David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin's The Social Network premiered in theaters, Sony has released the first trailer for The Social Reckoning ahead of its theatrical release on October 9th. The follow-up…

The Verge1h ago

The AirPods Pro 3 are $179 at Walmart, their best-ever price

Ahead of Prime Day, Walmart is offering the best price we’ve seen yet on the Apple AirPods 3 wireless earbuds. Originally $249 (though commonly selling somewhere between $200 and $220), they’re $179 at Walmart…

The Age1h ago

Forget the hotel buffet, for breakfast in Bangkok you can’t go past this $3 dish

There’s normally no reason to be on Bangkok’s streets before 8am, but the best way to start your day in this city is a visit to this noodle shop.

The Verge1h ago

AT&T is launching $3 ‘unlimited’ day passes for iPads

AT&T has introduced a new "Unlimited Day Pass" cellular data offer for iPad users who need brief connectivity instead of signing up for a long-term plan. The day pass is available for $3 in the US starting today…

The Verge1h ago

Google’s Nest Cam with Floodlight is selling at its lowest price yet

The Google Nest Cam with Floodlight is marked down to $179.99 ($100 off) at multiple retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot, and directly from Google. This weather-resistant outdoor camera captures 1080p…

The Verge1h ago

I’m relieved Siri AI isn’t trying to be a health coach

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. This week's issue is a special…

Wired1h ago

Wrongful Arrest Exposes Failures in One of the Oldest Police Face-Recognition Tools in the US

The ACLU is suing two Florida police departments over the arrest of a Fort Myers man in a child-abduction case, saying officers treated a flawed face recognition match as a near-certain ID.

Engadget1h ago

AT&T now offers $3 day passes for 'unlimited' iPad cellular data

If you've ever needed iPad data for a day or two without signing a contract or paying for an entire month, AT&T has a new option.

The Age1h ago

Superquiz, Thursday, June 11

Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.

ABC News WA1h ago

Hundreds protest against Pauline Hanson as WA Labor seats on 'hit list'

A crowd of roughly 400 protesters demonstrates against One Nation's Pauline Hanson as she speaks at a sundowner event in Perth's eastern suburbs.

The Guardian (World)1h ago

First trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook sequel The Social Reckoning

Oscar winner Mikey Madison and Jeremy Strong to star in film focused on fallout from whistleblower Frances HaugenThe first trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s eagerly anticipated follow-up to The Social Network has landed.The…

Wired1h ago

China Opens World’s First Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center

With an initial capacity of 24 megawatts, the innovative data center uses seawater as a natural cooling system.

The Guardian (World)1h ago

Actor Tyler Mane reveals he is having treatment for rare male breast cancer

Star, 59, of 2000 blockbuster X-Men seeks to raise awareness of condition as he undergoes chemotherapyThe actor and former professional wrestler Tyler Mane has revealed he has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and is…

TechCrunch1h ago

Jedify raises $24M to help companies arm AI agents with context on their business

The funding round was led by Norwest, with participation S Capital VC, Cerca Partners, and Oceans Ventures. Snowflake Ventures also participated as a strategic investor.

The Register1h ago

Brit workers waste nearly six hours a week 'botsitting'

Productivity gains lost as staff spoon-feed AI and correct its cock-ups

Ars Technica1h ago

Racist comments targeting politicians tripled since Meta relaxed its rules

Violent threats against lawmakers have also surged on Facebook.

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