Technology

Google warns EU's plans to weaken its monopoly could expose user data

The EU wants Google to share search data with competitors and open up AI on Android, but Google alleges major privacy risks.

Ars Technica • Jun 29, 2026 • Ryan Whitwam
NFL Jun 29, 2026

NFL player charged with kidnapping gets 'tremendous benefit' in ruling to keep job

The Detroit Lions cornerback won't have to wear an ankle monitor, as he faces a "unique situation," judge ...

NFL Jun 29, 2026

The Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift wedding is expected to be attended by "many" tight ends

Consider it National Tight Ends Day (Taylor's Version).

NFL Jun 29, 2026

Lions CB Terrion Arnold Released On Bond

Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested last week on a number of felony charges. He remained in custody until Mond...

PC Gaming Jun 29, 2026

Today’s Best Deals: Switch 2 Memory Card, Resident Evil Requiem, MTG x Marvel, and More

Plus, don’t miss Nintendo’s Summer Sale, Square Enix game deals, and 50% Criterion Collection films.

NFL Jun 29, 2026

Bills Mafia define Buffalo’s biggest roster concern in 2026

Buffalo Bills fans are worried about a defense transitioning to a 3-4 base system.

Technology Jun 29, 2026

Anthropic and Gov. Newsom forge deal allowing California government to use Claude at half price

As Anthropic forges a closer relationship with the state of California, the federal government has made an enemy out of ...

Technology Jun 29, 2026

South Korean tech giants commit over $550B to ease ‘ RAMageddon’

The world's two largest memory chip companies vow to build more memory lab fabs as South Korea positions itself as an AI...

NFL Jun 29, 2026

Lions CB Arnold's bond set at $1M with conditions

A judge found probable cause for Terrion Arnold to face charges of armed robbery and kidnapping but denied prosecutors' ...

Terrorism & Security Jun 29, 2026

Desperate search for earthquake survivors continues outside Caracas

The BBC's Will Grant reports on the efforts to dig out survivors in the port city of Catia la Mer.

Technology Jun 29, 2026

Micro-Agent: Beat Frontier Models with Collaboration Inside Model API

Article URL: https://vllm.ai/blog/2026-06-29-micro-agent-frontier-models Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/ite...

NFL Jun 29, 2026

Latest On Raiders Starting Quarterback Competition

Coming out of OTAs and mandatory minicamp, the Raiders are still on track with their plan to start veteran QB Kirk Cousi...

NFL Jun 29, 2026

Raiders minority owner Tom Brady rips into team for ugly 2025 season: 'There's nobody who did a good job'

Brady was also blunt in his expectations for the upcoming campaign

PC Gaming Jun 29, 2026

Tribeca Fest-Winning Filmmaker Says He Wants to Make a 3D Shooter with Murderous Bunnies and Carrots as Loot

Tribeca winner Wesley Wang details his exclusive plans to adapt his violent bunny animated short into a 3D first-person ...

NFL Jun 29, 2026

Kadyn Proctor and Chris Johnson impressing Dolphins coaching staff and teammates

Dolphins rookies making good first impressions with club.

Technology Jun 29, 2026

Quantum computing startup says it will leapfrog everybody

But the system would require a massive leap from any of its existing hardware. ...

PC Gaming Jun 29, 2026

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Pre-Order Ad Reminds Everyone It’s ‘Not On Xbox Game Pass This Year’

The messaging mess is in full swing

NFL Jun 29, 2026

NFL says Terrion Arnold case "remains under review"

A judge has allowed Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold to practice and play pending trial on multiple felony charges arisin...

PC Gaming Jun 29, 2026

Save Big on Hisense TVs for 4th of July, All Under $1,000

Hisense is celebrating the 4th of July with some of its best TV deals of the year.

PC Gaming Jun 29, 2026

Jackass: Best & Last Is Now Available To Preorder on Blu-Ray - Here’s Where You Can Grab a Copy

Jackass: Best & Last is now available to preorder on Blu-ray. While its release date is still to be determined, we've br...

Technology Jun 29, 2026

At $499, Apple’s M3-powered iPad Air is a good deal

Most of Apple’s price increases have gone into effect, resulting in iPads and other products costing hundreds more...

Technology Jun 29, 2026

Kalshi sues Illinois over new tax on prediction market sports bets

Illinois now a key battleground in fight over prediction market sports bets. ...

NFL Jun 29, 2026

Terrion Arnold is released on $1 million bond, will be able to practice and play for Lions

The next question is whether the NFL will put Arnold on paid leave.

Technology Jun 29, 2026

Arena, the AI leaderboard everyone uses, is now a $100M business

The startup, which runs a popular free AI leaderboard, launched its commercial service just last September.

Terrorism & Security Jun 29, 2026

Dogs, drones and sound detectors: How rescuers search for quake survivors

Rescuers armed with a range of techniques continue to search through the rubble in Venezuela.

PC Gaming Jun 29, 2026

Target Seems To Be Artificially Increasing Prices On Pokémon TCG Products

Why let scalpers get all the extra cash?

NFL Jun 29, 2026

Is the pass rush still the Achilles’ heel for the 49ers?

The 49ers added plenty of pieces to their defensive line, but will everything come together in 2025?

NFL Jun 29, 2026

Brian Schottenheimer praises Ryan Flournoy's "dirty work" in run blocking, special teams

Some wide receivers will complain if the ball isn't coming their way.

Terrorism & Security Jun 29, 2026

Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes

The Russian president acknowledged Ukraine's attacks were "obviously creating problems" but denied the shortages were "c...

Terrorism & Security Jun 29, 2026

Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes

The Russian president acknowledged Ukraine's attacks were "obviously creating problems" but denied the shortages were "c...