SciTech

Vibe-decoding the White House-Anthropic fight over Fable

June 18, 2026

Hello and welcome to Regulator, an email for Verge subscribers about technology, politics, and what happens when science crashes headlong into self-interest. Not a subscriber? Sign up here today! Got the scoop on a petty feud that's going to somehow fundamentally reshape the entire field of frontier AI development? Send 'em over to tina.nguyen+tips@theverge.com. Back […]

Can anyone look cool wearing Snap’s $2,000 glasses?

June 18, 2026

Yesterday, Snap debuted its new $2,195 Specs glasses. In an interview with CNBC, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel described the Specs as something the company had been working on for more than 12 years, an attempt to "bring computing into the world" and "make it more human." He positioned them as a device to help people […]

We got free GTA V upgrades before GTA VI

June 17, 2026

Rockstar Games will allow players to upgrade older versions of Grand Theft Auto V for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S for free just months before the launch of GTA VI. Starting June 18th, players with any version of GTA V on PS4 or the digital version on Xbox One can get the […]

SanDisk’s new PlayStation 5 SSD will cost you more than three PS5 Pros

June 17, 2026

Andrew Liszewski

SanDisk has announced an expensive way to boost the PlayStation 5's storage capacity. The company's new Optimus GX PRO 850P NVMe SSD is an officially licensed PS5 accessory in capacities ranging from 1TB to 8TB. The largest option can store up to 200 PS5 games (based on average installation sizes) SanDisk claims, but thanks to […]

PH mobile connections exceeded population by 20M in 2025 – report

June 17, 2026

GMA News Online / SciTech

The Philippines had about 20 million more cellular mobile connections than its actual population in October 2025, highlighting Filipinos" continued reliance on multiple mobile subscriptions despite the country"s mandatory SIM registration policy.

PH social media identities up 9M, hit 95.8M — report

June 17, 2026

GMA News Online / SciTech

Social media user identities in the Philippines grew by 9 million in just a year, reaching 95.8 million as of October 2025, according to the Digital 2026 Philippines report by DataReportal.

US holds off blacklisting China’s DeepSeek, 100 other firms over security risks

June 17, 2026

GMA News Online / SciTech

The US has held off adding China"s AI startup DeepSeek, memory chipmaker CXMT and more than 100 other companies flagged as national security risks to a trade blacklist, according to two people familiar with the matter, as the Trump administration tries...

PhilSA notes return of nighttime lights in parts of Mindanao after earthquake

June 16, 2026

GMA News Online / SciTech

A significant level of nighttime lights has been restored in parts of Mindanao in the wake of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked the region on June 8, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) said on Tuesday.

Yes, the universe’s expansion is still accelerating, researchers say

June 16, 2026

GMA News Online / SciTech

Researchers say they confirmed that the universe is expanding at an accelerated rate--the very observation that led to the identification in the 1990s of the cosmic force called dark energy.

Seabeds rise, ‘lake’ forms across parts of Mindanao following earthquake

June 16, 2026

GMA News Online / SciTech

The effects of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao continue to be observed across several areas.

Scientists identify 166,000 sq km of coral reef capable of surviving climate crisis

June 16, 2026

GMA News Online / SciTech

Climate-resilient reefs have been found in 71 countries and 100 territories, including in parts of the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans that were not previously recognized.

AI won’t replace human connection and experience in art, Filipino artists say

June 16, 2026

GMA News Online / SciTech

At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) can create artwork in an instant, Filipino artists believe it still cannot replicate the unique experiences, emotions, and human connections that bind artists, audiences, and the art they create.

Why is science important in flood mitigation? Project NOAH director explains

June 16, 2026

GMA News Online / SciTech

A scientific approach, referring to data and analysis, is important in testing the effectiveness of flood control measures before they are implemented, said Project Noah (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) Executive Director Mahar Lagmay on ...

PAGASA launches PANaHon app for real-time weather tracking, forecast

June 15, 2026

GMA News Online / SciTech

State weather bureau PAGASA on Monday launched a mobile application providing near real-time data and forecasts on rainfall, temperature, and heat index.

Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

June 15, 2026

GMA News Online / SciTech

The UK will ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of the world's most far-reaching online restrictions to date.

EXPLAINER: What is coastal uplift, and how does it affect humans and wildlife?

June 15, 2026

GMA News Online / SciTech

A coastal uplift occurred at the coastlines of Sarangani and Davao Occidental following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit the region on June 8, PHIVOLCS said.

PHIVOLCS debunks fake news about Mindanao earthquake

June 15, 2026

GMA News Online / SciTech

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Sunday warned the public about fake news regarding the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani last week.

Is this the dawn of the Tokenpocalypse?

June 8, 2026

We're likely to see more price increases as the big AI companies plan to go public.

Boehringer-Zealand’s obesity drug shows promise in cutting visceral, liver fat

June 8, 2026

GMA News Online / SciTech

Boehringer Ingelheim said on Sunday its experimental obesity drug cut visceral and liver fat while minimizing loss of lean mass in a late-stage study, data showed, bolstering its case for benefits beyond weight loss as competition in obesity drugs inte...

NASA to wear Prada as luxury group pushes into space industry

June 8, 2026

GMA News Online / SciTech

Italian fashion house Prada unveiled on Sunday the inner-layer garment set to be worn by NASA astronauts heading into space, underscoring the brand"s push to be the first major luxury player to make inroads in the space industry.

Notion restores access to Anthropic after service disruption

June 8, 2026

Notion's head of product said he was "astonished" at “the amount of people RT-ing this."

OpenAI is still working on that ‘super app’

June 8, 2026

"Chat is dead" — at least, according to a senior OpenAI employee.

TechCrunch Mobility: Inside GM’s $900M EV battery gamble

June 8, 2026

Kirsten Korosec

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

Hacked, leaked, and held for ransom: the worst breaches of 2026 so far

June 7, 2026

From a massive DOGE data breach and the hacking of critical energy and water systems to the hack of an FBI surveillance system, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026.

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

Lauren Forristal

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

GMA News Online / SciTech

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

GMA News Online / SciTech

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

Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai

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

TechCrunch Events

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

GMA News Online / SciTech

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.