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President Donald Trump said he's discussing deals "where the American people can benefit from the success of AI."

OpenAI's new AI guidelines are clashing against the guidance written by the Trump administration.

These newer social apps offer alternatives to Big Tech’s feeds, focusing on interests, creativity, and community.

Mashable 101: The creators shaping the internet in 2026

The Generated Awards were a first-of-its-kind award show for AI-generated advertisements. See the full list of winners.

Capcom revealed the new trailer for it's 'Resident Evil: Code Veronica' remake at the summer games fest.

As bitcoin dropped to its lowest price since 2024, investors flock to a new type of crypto investment linked to the hyperliquid platforms, HYPE ETFs.

The monster rally in semiconductor stocks hit a wall on Friday, and the VIX at last caught up with other volatility metrics.

Warren Buffett tells CNBC's Becky Quick new Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel has "launched" with his first major deal.

Hello Robot's Stretch 4 is a wheeled robot designed for safe home assistance, offering an alternative to humanoid robots with its omnidirectional base.

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

The hot new productivity hack for C.E.O.s and Harvard professors? A.I. twins that answer questions and attend meetings.

The U.S. and Iran have yet to reach a peace deal or address Iran's nuclear ambitions, despite signals from Trump that talks are progressing.

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

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

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.

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

Modern browsers let you share a link that jumps straight to whatever text you wish to highlight. Here’s how the feature works.

New simulations reveal that the moons of Uranus may retain traces of giant planets.

The AI industry is riding a tsunami of investment, but we're seeing signs of a real and growing backlash — even in tech world.

For millions of years, male great bowerbirds have wooed their mates with flowers and seeds. But in today’s urban world, such humble fare may not cut it.

Johnny Hilbrant Partridge has found social media fame as PE Guy, a character who embodies obnoxious entitlement.

Some Texans fear “the nightmares and the horrors” of a potential screwworm outbreak. Elsewhere, not enough grass to feed cattle sends them to market earlier.

The tech journalist and filmmaker was a surprise choice to lead a famously combative newsroom. His first week was chaos.

And one big mistake to avoid.

This spring, Shark debuted the ChillPill, its personal portable fan. I tried it out, and it helped me survive the hottest day of the year so far.

At a small kickoff event in Los Angeles, Dan Greaney explained why he could no longer stand by and watch the demolition of American democracy.

Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, and legendary filmmaker John Carney meet up with Mashable Executive Producer Mark Stetson and reveal the songs they wish they had been lucky enough to write.

How to watch French Open final for free. Live stream Chwalinska vs. Andreeva in the 2026 French Open final online for free.

Motorola's MotoSync+ app, which is required to setup its routers, hasn't worked in weeks. What's going on?

Mashable asked Michael Arden, the director and co-lighting designer of "The Lost Boys: A New Musical" what this final scene means. Could we be looking forward to a sequel?

From "Schmigadoon!" to "The Lost Boys," here's what we're rooting for at the Tonys.

How to watch live football for free. Live stream England vs. New Zealand in a 2026 International Friendly for free.

How to get the Apple iPhone for free. Get the iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, or iPhone 17 Pro for free with T-Mobile.

"We're living in a world where it's almost impossible for smaller entrants to come in and build healthier spaces," Bluesky's COO, Rose Wang, told CNBC.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

See the Moon phase expected for June 6, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1813 on June 6 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The Amanda Ripley character appears to return in the much-anticipated sequel to 'Alien: Isolation.'

Elon Musk’s rocket company said Google would pay it $920 million a month, as it prepared for its initial public offering.

"Among Us," now streaming on Paramount+, is a ridiculously fun adaptation of the hit social deduction video game. Review.

The animated "Among Us" show finally has an update: It's out now on Paramount+.

After a very profitable decade on Microsoft's board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down to focus on his AI drug discovery startup Manus.

AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot said AI is helping the company develop medicines faster and make smarter decisions throughout the research process.

A massive viral conversation sharing VC horror stories has taken place this week on X. Some are weird. Some are infuriating.

An auction to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ended with just 10 percent of the available land claimed for oil development.

The move highlights the growing importance of the technology sector to the stock market.

Bitcoin plunged to its lowest price in years to close out the week, amidst quantum computing fears.

IBM and two of its subsidiary companies were allegedly breached during the mid-2010s, which a lawsuit filed by a former cybersecurity executive accuses IBM of not disclosing and actively covering up.

Mythos gave the cybersecurity sector a boost, but upbeat earnings weren't enough for investors in search of an AI payoff.

Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Now’s not the time to wait any longer. Secure your shot at competing on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at San Francisco's Moscone West.

Oil prices would spike if Iran's Houthi allies started attacking ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

The S&P 500 fell more than 2 percent on Friday, on course for its worst one-day drop of the year and ending nine weeks of gains.

Ahead of a planned IPO, SpaceX inked a deal to rent compute capacity to Google for $920 million per month for 32 months.

PCMag highlights the best products from Computex 2026, including top laptops, desktops, gaming gear, PC components, and more.

Meta shares dropped after the Financial Times reported that company could potentially raise tens of billions of dollars in a stock offering to help its AI push.

The companies announced the deal on Friday, just one week ahead of SpaceX's historic IPO.

The tech giant has spent years trying to solve the problem of dangerous, disease-carrying mosquitos.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman first shared the idea with the Trump administration in 2025, according to a source.

The LinkedIn co-founder was a key bridge to Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI, but he also came with some baggage.

I shaved my head 15 years ago and never looked back. This GroWell LED cap changed that.

Releasing sterilized flies can crash a local population of flesh-eating screwworms. But the US currently has limited capacity to produce them.

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.

Lectric, which says the U.S. market is ripe for competition and choice, has launched three new brands in the past six months.

The forthcoming order echoes President Trump’s decision to repeal executive orders that have protected other public lands from vehicles for decades.

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 games and social experiences. Cyberdeck creators are going viral crafting whimsical DIY computers that literally encourage users to touch grass. Unlike the AI-free browser crowd, this doesn’t just feel…

Companies are shifting from running everything on the most powerful AI model to matching each task to the right one, a practice called model routing.

Apple heads into WWDC with Tim Cook’s AI legacy, Siri’s future as an agentic platform, and the stock’s rich valuation all on the line.

Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim said on Friday in an email to their colleagues that they had reached the decision after a period of frustration.

Unemployment is steady and companies are hiring, but wage growth is not keeping up with higher prices.

Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim said on Friday in an email to their colleagues that they had reached the decision after a period of frustration.

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.

The Igloo Kool Tunes (red) is on sale at Amazon for $99.99, down from the normal price of $139.99. That's a 29% discount.

Meta is building out data centers inside weatherproof tents to speed up construction.

NASA crew shelters in Dragon as Russia halts ISS Zvezda crack repairs, highlighting aging station leaks and joint safety efforts.

The Ecovacs Goat O1000 RTK robot lawn mower is down to just $699.99 at Amazon. That's $300 off and its best price ever.

The Logitech G512 X 98 lets you swap between mechanical and analog switches in an attempt to achieve the best of both worlds. Unfortunately, its solution isn't as well thought-out as I'd hoped.

Following an unexpectedly hot jobs report, prediction market traders see a 52% chance the Federal Reserve increases interest rates this year.

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.

Gold is at a technically precarious juncture, and the good news for you is that options market may be mispricing the risk.

Your trip starts impacting the planet before you even leave home. Here are a few pointers for keeping your footprint small.

Hotels and other service providers pitch themselves as eco-friendly when they’re not. Here’s how to call their bluff.

The actual eco-friendliness of ecotourism varies considerably. One research station in the Peruvian Amazon is out to prove it can bring visitors to the area without disrupting the environment.

As the conflict in Iran disrupts the world’s oil supply, airlines are looking for jet fuel alternatives. The answer: energy from used cooking oil and french fry grease.

From San Francisco to Stockholm, a new generation of electric ferries is entering passenger service, marking a tipping point for green maritime technology.

Early Amazon Prime Day deals include the Solix portable power station, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom, and Lego sets.

Tech titans and Silicon Valley transplants changed the Columbus area, but not everyone is thrilled about the rapid transformation.

Samsung is getting ready for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 rollout with a big Samsung Health app update.

Reid Hoffman was one of OpenAI's first donors, and he left its board in 2023 as the nonprofit cozied up with Microsoft.

The new 737 Max final assembly line in Everett, Washington, will serve as a catalyst for increasing Max production to 52 jets per month.

Russian astronauts prepared to make repairs on Friday morning, but after an hour and a half, officials decided no urgent action was needed.

Former DOGE members and Elon Musk allies are backing a startup aimed at using AI to apply "learnings" from DOGE to the private sector.

Microsoft’s AI products aren’t selling and Github’s been plagued with troubles. WIRED spoke with VP Scott Hanselman about whether the company is in catch-up mode.

"The whole conversation shifted from tokenmaxxing and 'go fast' to 'we need guardrails, how do we control this?'"

The space agency says Roscosmos has discovered new leaks in the Russian service module that it is trying to repair.

The space agency said Roscosmos discovered new leaks in the Russian service module.

National Donut Day is June 5 and national chains are celebrating with freebies. Get a free donut at Krispy Kreme, Dunkin', others.