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China takes back top spot in latest supercomputer ranking
China took the supercomputer crown by relying on CPUs and not GPUs like other models.
Oracle laid off 21,000 employees over the past year, citing AI as one of the reasons
Oracle's latest filings say it employs 141,000 people, down from 162,000 last year.
What happens when it breaks 100 degrees in Europe
People cool off in the fountains of the Trocadero Gardens in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, on June 20, 2026. Much of Europe — including France, Spain, and Italy — continues to endure a...
These are the best smart home deals this Prime Day
Smart locks and smart doorbells are on sale for Prime Day. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Every Prime Day is a good day to make your home smarter, as deals on connected gear...
Elon Musk and the plot to hijack America’s broadband
At 9PM ET on the night of May 28th, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket sat on the launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The craft was in the middle of a hot-fire test awaiting the arrival...
Will Britain’s next prime minister reverse Brexit?
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer gives a speech outside 10 Downing Street announcing his resignation and a timetable for his departure from office on June 22, 2026. | Wiktor...
The World Cup is showing what Trump can’t destroy about America
Scotland fans wrapped in a USA flag celebrate victory and qualification after a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match. | Stu Forster/Getty Images My new favorite show is video after video from World...
The best Prime Day deals we found on our favorite gear
Amazon’s Prime Day is on, and it’s happening for the next four days. Prime members can jump into the deals now until the sale officially ends at 3:01AM ET / 12:01AM PT June 27th. Many discounts will...
The Oversight Board says Meta needs to do more to protect regular people from sexualized deepfakes
Meta's Oversight Board has made several suggestions to make reporting sexualized AI deepfakes easier and more effective for ordinary people.
Amflow’s TL e-bike is ready for baby’s first mountain adventure
A family “eSUV” designed to be fun and practical. | Image: Amflow Amflow, the e-bike brand spun out of DJI, just announced its TL Carbon, a do-it-all "eSUV" suitable for both bikepacking adventures...