thenextweb

2026-06-16

Snap launches its AR glasses at $2,195 as a consumer product, betting the company on augmented reality

Snap unveiled the consumer version of its augmented reality glasses on Monday at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California, pricing them at $2,195 with preorders opening immediately through a $200 refundable deposit. The glasses, which the company calls Specs, ship this fall in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. They are […]<br /> This story continues at The Next W [...]

thenextweb

2026-06-16

Rivian lays off hundreds of workers one week after launching R2 deliveries as it chases its first profit

Rivian said Tuesday it laid off hundreds of workers, less than 2% of its workforce, as the electric vehicle maker continues trying to narrow losses that have defined its existence as a public company. The cuts affect teams in the service and customer segments, according to a company spokesperson. Rivian had 15,232 employees across North […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

Destination

2026-06-16

The EU won't pursue a mandatory game preservation law

The European Commission says it can't force publishers to preserve video games, citing existing copyright and IP law. [...]

Destination

2026-06-16

Walmart's rival Prime Day sale starts next week — here are 18 deals worth shopping right now from Ninja, Apple, Bissell, Samsung, and more

Walmart's rival Prime Day sale kicks off next week, and I'm breaking down everything you need to know, plus today's best deals from Ninja, Apple, Dyson, and more. [...]

Destination

2026-06-16

Maine takes down its data breach notification portal after it is flooded by fake claims

Someone has been posting fake data breach notifications, forcing the Maine Attorney General's Office to act. [...]

qz

2026-06-16

The most iconic dishes you must try in Thailand

From a northern laab with ten-plus spices served at Chiang Mai ceremonies to a coastal rice dish born on Chanthaburi fishing boats [...]

qz

2026-06-16

25 scientific laws explained simply for non-scientists

From Newton's laws of motion to the second law of thermodynamics, these are the rules that govern how the universe actually works — explained without jargon [...]

cnet

2026-06-16

Is Claude Down? Here's the Latest

Anthropic's Claude AI service appeared to stop working on Tuesday. Here's what we know so far. [...]

cnet

2026-06-16

Google Expands Parental Controls to All Devices Running Android 17

App timers, screen time limits and new restrictions on the Google Play Store are the company's solution to concerns about child safety online. [...]