On June 30, 2026, Threads expanded Live Chats with translation support and opened access for all “Community Champions.” Hosts can add up to three co-hosts, delete messages for everyone, and chats support 150 active senders; desktop support and pinned messages are in development.
OpenAI is releasing a hardware device tied to its AI-powered coding tool, Codex, on July 15, 2026. The company teased the product in a video posted to X, showing a square-shaped device with several…
Tesla settled a fatal 2023 lawsuit tied to its FSD (Supervised): a Model Y hit 71-year-old Johna Story as she stepped out to direct traffic after an earlier sun-glare crash, with settlement terms undisclosed (Bloomberg). The family case is resolved, but NHTSA’s 2024 probe—upgraded in March 2026—still says Tesla’s degradation detection fails to detect and/or warn the driver in reduced visibility such as glare and airborne obscurants.
YouTube announced in June 2026 that it is adding several new features to Shorts, bringing the platform closer in line with TikTok’s existing functionality. The changes were detailed in a blog post…
After a Model 3 crashed into a Harris County home at over 70 mph with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged, 76-year-old Martha Avila died. A suit filed June 24, 2026 alleges defective design; Tesla VP Ashok Elluswamy says Butler pressed the accelerator to 100%.
Russian authorities used phone-hacking technology made by Israeli forensics firm Cellebrite to break into the iPhone of opposition politician Andrey Pivovarov while he was in custody — more than…
Next week, Google will roll out tiered Play billing that replaces the flat 30% fee and supports alternative billing for developers worldwide, even as Epic’s Android app-store settlement awaits formal court approval. For apps earning $1M+ annually, rates drop to 20% on new in-app purchases and 10% on subscriptions, with additional cuts for Games Level Up and Apps Experience “exceptional” apps.
Valve is actively working with both Intel and Nvidia to expand SteamOS support beyond its existing hardware, the company confirmed in June 2026. While Intel collaboration is already showing early…
Valve announced in June 2026 that SteamOS is now available for custom desktop PC builds, giving gamers an alternative path to the Steam Machine experience without waiting for a reservation through…
In June 2026, Google’s DeepMind will partner with A24 on production and distribution technologies, investing about $75M—the first time Google has taken a financial stake in a film studio. The deal is non-exclusive; Google won’t access A24’s library data, and A24 says the tools won’t resemble “prompted generation” AI that users dislike.
Instagram’s TV app is expanding in June 2026 with episodic series, longer-form videos, and live creator experiences aimed at competing with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. Launched last year and available on Fire and Google TVs, it’s now on Samsung TVs too, adding personalized channels, phone-to-TV casting (Reels/saved), horizontal video support, and native Stories.
John Jumper, who shared the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, announced on Friday that he is leaving Google DeepMind to join AI company Anthropic after nearly nine years at the firm.
Jumper made the…
