Motorola gives its earbuds a luxury twist, but the Moto Tag 2 might be the bigger upgrade Motorola gives its audio lineup a luxury makeover while quietly upgrading its Android tracker. Android Central · Jun 30
What You Need To Know Ahead of Alphabet’s Earnings Release Alphabet is all set to release its fiscal 2026 Q2 earnings, and analysts predict its bottom line to rise in the low double digits. Barchart · Jun 30
Your location data is now officially protected by the fourth amendment — here's what that means for you The Supreme Court just granted your location data the same protections as other personal data. Here's how that affects you. Tom’s Guide · Jun 30
Supreme Court rules your cellphone location data is protected by the Fourth Amendment Law enforcement officials frequently draw virtual fences around areas of interest and require Google to identify every cellphone in the area using cell location history. Dubbed a “geofence search,” officers obtain a warrant that permits a multistep, give-and-take information sharing process between officers and tech employees that winnows down and… The Conversation · Jun 30
Samsung Messages is shutting down in July: here are 5 things you need to do If you're in the US, then Samsung Messages won't work for much longer, and its days could be numbered elsewhere, too. TechRadar · Jun 30
iD Mobile discount codes for Jun 2026 | Use these iD Mobile discount codes to save on the latest iPhones, Samsung & Google phones, with a range of contracts and SIM Only deals on offer. TechRadar · Jun 30
UK watchdog plans to break Apple and Google’s ‘effective duopoly’ on mobile app stores CMA says developers should be able to steer users away from app stores for payments to increase competition The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
Indonesia sentences Gojek founder to 10 years for graft over procurement of school laptops Indonesia's anti-graft court on Tuesday sentenced a Gojek co-founder Nadiem Anwar Makarim to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty in a high-profile corruption case stemming from his time as education minister The Independent UK · Jun 30
'AI FOMO': Why this Google techie left the tech giant even after getting Rs 9.5 crore salary A former Google account executive, Yousuf Imran, quit his high-paying job after earning nearly $1 million, citing fears of layoffs and the burgeoning AI boom. He was drawn to the lucrative equity packages offered by AI startups like OpenAI and Anthropic, prompting him to launch his own AI product lab,… The Economic Times · Jun 30
After 25W, Qi2 chases 50W wireless charging with the WPC at Xiaomi HQ The World Power Consortium held a meeting at Xiaomi's China HQ with a host of other companies to discuss a bright future for Qi2: 50W charging. Android Central · Jun 30
UK regulator considers opening Apple, Google app stores to rival payments Britain's competition watchdog is proposing to let app developers direct users to cheaper payment options outside Apple and Google's app stores. This move aims to boost competition and reduce hefty app store fees. The regulator is also considering forcing Apple to open its contactless payment technology, potentially enabling rival services.… The Economic Times · Jun 30
Apple and Google update streaming devices with Thread 1.4 support – here's what it means for your smart home Building a Matter smart home is about to get a lot less complicated T3 · Jun 30
Apple and Google’s App Stores are fundamentally unfair and must be changed, watchdog says CMA previously gave Apple and Google ‘strategic market status’ for their dominance in the mobile market The Independent UK · Jun 30
UK watchdog proposes changes to Apple and Google’s app stores payment rules The CMA is consulting on forcing the tech giants to allow developers to steer customers away from their platforms for payment. The Independent UK · Jun 30
Android Central · Jun 30 Walmart just doubled the price of its cheapest Google TV stick, and you already know why Walmart has doubled the price of its entry-level Onn FHD streaming stick, taking it from $15 to $30.
The Economic Times · Jun 30 China's Meituan says new AI model trained on domestic chips Chinese tech giant Meituan has unveiled LongCat-2.0, a new AI model comparable to Google's Gemini 3.1 pro. This marks a significant achievement as it's reportedly the first trillion-parameter model trained entirely on domestically developed computer chips. This development is a crucial step for China in its pursuit of AI dominance…
T3 · Jun 30 Garmin vs Meaco, Suri vs Google and more – T3 Tech Cup, 30 June Welcome to our tech alternative to the big game, where we play off the biggest gadgets against each other to find a true champion – it's voted for by you with no VAR involved
The Economic Times · Jun 30 How global scammers use US tech to fleece people Indian scammer Safeer Koorimannil reveals how AI from American tech giants fuels global fraud rings in Myanmar. Trafficked to a scam center, he used sophisticated software to target thousands daily. The investigation highlights how U.S. technology, from AI models to internet infrastructure, enables these operations, raising questions about company accountability…
Tom’s Guide · Jun 30 I get asked about local AI all the time — here are the 7 predictions I'd bet on Readers constantly ask me where AI is headed. Here's my honest take on the future of local AI — private assistants, AI tutors, and laptops smart enough to ask before they search the web.
Tom’s Guide · Jun 30 iOS 27 takes huge leaps with AI, but it's still missing this key feature Android has had for years iPhone users are missing out on an Apple's take on Android's Circle to Search, and that needs to change.
The Independent UK · Jun 30 Takeaways from AP/'FRONTLINE' investigation into how US tech is abused for global scams Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in the industrialization and globalization of fraud in ways that have not been clear until now, an AP/“FRONTLINE” investigation has found
The Independent UK · Jun 30 Four days to make victims fall in love: How global scammers use US tech to fleece people Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in the industrialization and globalization of fraud in ways that have not been clear until now, an AP/“FRONTLINE” investigation has found
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30 Ireland is big tech’s lapdog – and that compromises its EU presidency The country is dependent on the global giants that call Dublin home. Irish ministers can’t be trusted to chair vital European digital sovereignty talks, says Irish civil liberties campaigner Johnny Ryan
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30 ‘There’s this deep mystery of what, actually, is this thing?’: the philosopher inside Google DeepMind AI The long read: Since 2017, Iason Gabriel has worked at the tech giant, trying to anticipate – and think through – the impact of AI. But as commercial and geopolitical pressures escalate, can ethicists make any difference?
Kiplinger · Jun 29 Stocks Rally to Start a Big Holiday Week: Stock Market Today Comcast created a stir among communication services stocks with a plan to spin off its media and entertainment assets into a new publicly traded company.