Ella Pangilinan, husband welcome first child
June 7, 2026
Ella Pangilinan and her husband Enrique Miranda are now parents.
OpenAI unveils Lockdown Mode to protect sensitive data from prompt injection attacks
June 7, 2026
Even with Lockdown Mode, ChatGPT could be still vulnerable to prompt injections, but the goal is to reduce the likelihood that sensitive data gets shared in the process.
What to expect from WWDC 2026: Siri’s highly anticipated revamp and Apple Intelligence updates
June 7, 2026
Apple's WWDC nears: Here's what you can look forward to.
Sriram Krishnan is leaving his role as White House AI advisor
June 7, 2026
Krishnan is reportedly starting a new institution to continue shaping Trump's AI policy.
The Trump administration might take an equity stake in OpenAI
June 7, 2026
President Donald Trump said he's discussing deals "where the American people can benefit from the success of AI."
Beyond Instagram: Introducing the next generation of social apps
June 6, 2026
These newer social apps offer alternatives to Big Tech’s feeds, focusing on interests, creativity, and community.
Genome study shows what made the extinct Ice Age cave lion unique
June 6, 2026
The cave lion was one of the biggest cats to ever live, prowling a huge swathe of territory from Western Europe across Siberia and into North America and hunting large prey - and perhaps even people - before going extinct around the end of the Ice Age.
A South Korean beekeeper counts the cost of climate change
June 6, 2026
SANCHEONG COUNTY, South Korea - Park Gyeong-je started tending beehives almost five decades ago, making it his livelihood because he liked spending time in nature. These days, however, the changing climate is making him question how much longer he and ...
Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft’s board to go ‘founder mode’ with startup Manus
June 6, 2026
After a very profitable decade on Microsoft's board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down to focus on his AI drug discovery startup Manus.
Founders share VC horror stories, and some are naming names
June 6, 2026
A massive viral conversation sharing VC horror stories has taken place this week on X. Some are weird. Some are infuriating.
Former cyber executive turned whistleblower accuses IBM of covering up several data breaches
June 6, 2026
IBM and two of its subsidiary companies were allegedly breached during the mid-2010s — a lawsuit filed by a former cybersecurity executive accuses IBM of not disclosing and actively covering it up.
Startup Battlefield 200 applications officially close in 3 days
June 6, 2026
Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Don't wait any longer. Secure your shot at competing on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at San Francisco's Moscone West.
Google will pay SpaceX $920M per month for compute
June 6, 2026
In a statement, a Google representative described the deal as a result of unexpected demand for its recently launched AI products.
What are storm chasers and why they matter when typhoons strike?
June 6, 2026
Weather experts said DOST-PAGASA monitoring stations have limitations in terms of real-time observation and localized monitoring, thus the need to deploy a small team called 'storm chasers" during typhoons to conduct ground truth investigation.
GM’s electric future depends on a new battery — and this facility
June 6, 2026
GM wants to slash EV prices by deploying new battery tech up to a year earlier than planned. This building is key to making that happen.
As VC-backed e-bike startups went bankrupt, bootstrapped Lectric grew
June 6, 2026
Lectric, which says the U.S. market is ripe for competition and choice, has launched three new brands in the past six months.
The most interesting startups right now want to get you off your phone
June 6, 2026
While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction. Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person...
Supabase doubles valuation to $10B in 8 months
June 6, 2026
Supabase, an example of an open source project becoming a fast-growing company, has greatly benefited from AI tools like Claude, Codex, and other vibe-coding platforms.
NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space station
June 6, 2026
A worsening air leak aboard the International Space Station prompted five astronauts to take shelter and prepare for evacuation for roughly two hours on Friday as Russia attempted to fix a crack on its portion of the orbital laboratory, NASA said.
Google and FBI warn of ransomware group that sends fake IT workers to hack victims in person
June 6, 2026
Cybercriminals, part of a gang known as Silent Ransom Group, have sent people pretending to be IT support employees to law firms' offices, where the criminals have stolen data using USB drives or remote access tools.
Philippine Eagle Girlie gets senior citizen, PWD card from QC gov’t
June 5, 2026
Girlie, the oldest known Philippine Eagle in captivity, was awarded a senior citizen and persons with disability (PWD) card by the Quezon City government as a symbolic tribute and to highlight Philippine Eagle conservation.
UPLB researchers seek to produce higher-yielding, more nutritious ube
June 4, 2026
Scientists from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) are using advanced breeding and genomic technologies to develop improved ube varieties and help strengthen the country's purple yam industry.
NASA announces end of long-operating Mars probe’s mission
June 4, 2026
NASA announced on Tuesday the end of the mission of its MAVEN spacecraft, which spent more than 11 years orbiting Mars to study the atmosphere of Earth's planetary neighbor, after losing contact with the robotic probe six months ago.
Scientists find new species of dragonfly, grasshopper and a fluorescent spider
June 4, 2026
Wildlife experts found eight new species of dragonfly, three unknown grasshoppers and some 60 new butterflies and moths in vivid hues during a trip to Angola's Lisima plateau.
Little-tested spinal cord treatment triggers hope, hype and lawsuits in Brazil
June 3, 2026
An experimental treatment for spinal cord injuries has ignited a frenzy in Brazil, drawing patients from as far off as Mexico to a small-town laboratory, mobilizing the government to expedite approval and turning a scientist into a national celebrity -...
New ICT hub opens for Manila public school learners before 2026 school opening
June 3, 2026
Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday inaugurated a new Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Learning Resource Center at Jacinto Zamora Elementary School in Manila, providing students with improved access to digital learning tools ju...
Three Visayas straits show potential for tidal power, Ateneo study finds
June 3, 2026
Three waterways in the Visayas could play a key role in strengthening the country's energy security, according to a study by researchers from Ateneo de Manila University, which identified the San Bernardino Strait, San Juanico Strait, and Cebu Strait a...
Microsoft teases new era of AI-driven devices at annual developer conference
June 3, 2026
Microsoft on Tuesday announced a sweeping slate of AI initiatives, from autonomous workplace assistants and gadgets to Nvidia-powered PCs and a new in-house reasoning model, in a push to move beyond apps and remake computing around AI.
‘Endless scrolling’: Sweden mulls under-15s social media ban
June 3, 2026
A Swedish government commission proposed banning under-15s from accessing social media. "We are in the process of losing an entire generation to endless scrolling," an official said.
NBA: Jeremy Sochan waived by Spurs, becomes free agent
February 12, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs waived Jeremy Sochan on Wednesday to permit the 22-year-old power forward to seek a fresh start as a free agent.
Norwegian Olympian regrets revealing affair after winning medal: ‘Not thinking clearly’
February 12, 2026
Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid apologized for confessing to cheating on his ex-girlfriend after winning Milan Cortina Olympics bronze.
Instagram boss: 16 hours of daily use is ‘problematic,’ not addiction
February 12, 2026
Instagram's Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors.
Australia politics live: Angus Taylor supporters keep pressure on Sussan Ley ahead of leadership spill; One Nation senator’s AI offers to help in estimates
February 12, 2026
Resignations mount as more shadow ministry members move to back Taylor. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMcCarthy threatens pulling funding levers on states on Close the Gap outcomesMalarndirri McCarthy...
49ers player ‘in great spirits’ after surgery from gunshot wound in San Francisco
February 12, 2026
San Francisco 49ers player Keion White shared on Instagram that he successfully underwent surgery for a gunshot wound he sustained earlier this week and said he is “in great spirits."
Tarique Rahman promises era of clean politics as Bangladesh holds first election since fall of Hasina
February 12, 2026
Jailed then exiled in London, Rahman returns home as the main contender to be next prime minister of BangladeshTarique Rahman, who after 17 years in exile is the main contender to be the next prime minister of Bangladesh, has pledged to end entrenched ...
Despite Trump’s threats, six House Republicans side with Democrats in effort to end tariffs on Canada – live
February 12, 2026
President warned that any Republicans who voted to end his tariffs ‘will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time’Transportation secretary Sean Duffy said the El Paso airport closure was to “address a cartel drone incursion”.“The threat has...
Washington Post shed roughly half of its staffers in recent years
February 12, 2026
The Washington Post shed roughly half of all staffers in recent years due to multiple rounds of layoffs and voluntary buyouts, according to numbers from executive editor Matt Murray.