2026-06-14

Spotify removed 57,000 fake podcast episodes promoting illegal drugs, but only after a senator forced its hand

Spotify has removed more than 57,000 fake podcast episodes and banned 3,500 accounts tied to illegal drug promotion after a US Senate investigation exposed the scale of the problem. The episodes, spread across more than 3,000 shows, used AI-generated audio to direct listeners to websites selling modafinil, opioids, and cryptocurrency on unregulated marketplaces. Senator Maggie […]<br /> Th [...]

2026-06-14

Your iPhone 11 Will Run iOS 27, but It Won't Run Siri AI

Commentary: Sure, you'll be able to run iOS 27 on an iPhone 11, but does that actually matter? [...]

2026-06-14

The macOS 27 beta is already a 'mind-blowing' revelation for some MacBook owners — here are 3 reasons why it isn't the lowkey release it seems

The first beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate is seriously impressing testers with its stability and performance levels, along with vital interface changes. [...]

2026-06-14

After a month with a foldable phone, I can't justify buying an 'Ultra' model anymore

Motorola's Razr+ is not the awkward middle child of its series; it arguably offers the best balance of features, performance, and value. [...]

2026-06-14

'You're designing for a dynamic range of sizes and aspect ratios': Apple keeps on dropping hints that an iPhone Fold is on the way

We think the folding iPhone will launch in September, but it's not official yet — despite these signs from Apple. [...]

2026-06-14

Ukrainian UAV expert warns US off-the-shelf drones will fail to survive EW, and 'every unit should have their own drone laboratory'

Ukrainian drone operators say battlefield success increasingly depends on constant modification, AI integration, and disrupting Russian logistics networks. [...]

2026-06-14

Summer stargazing events you can't miss in 2026

Discover the top summer stargazing events in 2026 worth watching across the U.S. night sky, from meteor showers to a partial lunar eclipse [...]

2026-06-14

Skoda’s Peaq is a seven-seat electric SUV built to undercut the Kia EV9 and Ioniq 9 on price

Skoda has revealed the Peaq, its first seven-seat all-electric SUV and the most expensive car in the Czech automaker’s 130-year history. Built on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform at Skoda’s home plant in Mladá Boleslav, the Peaq stretches nearly 4.9 metres long and is designed to compete directly with the Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 9, […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-06-14

Grassroots opposition blocked $130 billion in US data center projects in the first three months of 2026

Grassroots opposition to data center construction in the United States has reached a scale that is starting to reshape where and whether the AI industry can build. A new report from Data Center Watch, a tracker maintained by AI research firm 10a Labs, found that activists blocked or delayed at least 75 projects worth a […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]