Scientists have discovered woolly mammoth DNA preserved in ancient squirrel feces, potentially providing valuable genetic material. They believe this discovery could support ongoing bioengineering projects aimed at reviving the woolly mammoth. Because ancient squirrels ingested both plant matter and megafauna carrion, a single biological sample yields a deeply concentrated, multiplexed record of an entire vanished ecosystem.

A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against Anthropic alleging that the company misled users about usage limits on its higher-tier Claude subscriptions. Kahn claims that Anthropic’s $100 “Max 5x” and $200 “Max 20x” plans did not deliver the level of usage that was advertised or reasonably expected. The actual limits were significantly more restrictive than what the plans appeared to promise, leaving paying customers frustrated and underserved.

Elon net worth has climbed to an estimated $1.3 trillion as SpaceX shares rose in overnight trading following the company’s IPO. The rapid rise in Musk’s net worth reflects high investor optimism around SpaceX’s growth prospects in Starlink, Starship, and future space ventures.

Amazon has stated that its data centers consume only 0.075% of the water Americans use for lawns and gardens. The company released the figure as part of its response to growing scrutiny over the environmental impact of data centers.

Reports suggest that more Xbox-owned studios could face closure or significant restructuring beyond the recent cuts at Compulsion, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory. Following a new round of layoffs and strategic reviews at Microsoft Gaming, insiders have indicated that additional studios may be evaluated for potential shutdowns or downsizing. The moves come as Microsoft continues to adjust its gaming portfolio and cost structure after major acquisitions like Activision Blizzard.

The UK government has confirmed that adults will now be required to submit personal identification to access social media platforms under new age verification rules. According to the updated proposals, users will need to verify their identity using methods such as digital IDs, facial recognition, passports, or credit cards in order to use social media. While the measures are framed as a way to protect children under 16, they effectively mean that adults will have to hand over sensitive personal information to continue using these platforms.

Fox is reportedly acquiring Roku in a massive $22 billion deal. The transaction would bring one of the largest streaming platform operators under Fox’s control. Roku currently powers millions of smart TVs and streaming sticks, giving it a major position in how consumers access content. The move would accelerate Fox’s efforts to compete more aggressively in streaming, beyond traditional linear television and its existing assets.

A sealed copy of the original Super Mario Bros. for the NES has sold at auction for a record $3 million, becoming the most expensive video game ever sold. The sale significantly surpasses the previous record and highlights the growing collector market for rare, sealed video games from the 1980s. The copy was described as being in exceptional condition, which contributed to its record-breaking price.

England’s national soccer team has faced a string of unusual incidents since arriving for their latest tournament. According to reports, the squad has already dealt with multiple setbacks, including a robbery, being impacted by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake, having to shelter in place due to tornado warnings, and being separated from their team chef due to travel restrictions. While these events are largely outside the team’s control, they add an extra layer of complexity to tournament preparation.

Google’s next foldable, expected to be the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, is anticipated to arrive in late 2026 or early 2027. While official details remain limited, early rumors point to several meaningful upgrades over the current Pixel 9 Pro Fold, including improvements to the hinge mechanism, display durability, camera system, and performance through Google’s next-generation Tensor chip. Pricing is expected to remain in the premium segment, likely starting above $1,800.

Rumors are circulating that OpenAI could release GPT-5.6 as early as June 23. The leaked model is expected to deliver substantial architectural upgrades in agentic coding, reasoning, and visual frontend generation. Insiders suggest the launch will be accompanied by sweeping API price reductions, deliberately engineered to undercut Anthropic's newly released Claude Fable 5 and secure unquestioned market dominance ahead of OpenAI's highly anticipated initial public offering.

Researchers at Graz University of Technology in Austria have developed a four-legged robot dog designed to detect hazardous substances during firefighting and emergency operations. These robots are likely to work alongside human teams rather than replace them, handling initial reconnaissance and monitoring tasks. The main goal is to reduce risk to firefighters and emergency personnel by providing early information about hazardous environments (chemical leaks, toxic smoke, etc.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called out executives who blame AI for layoffs, saying they’re being “lazy” and trying to “sound smart.” He argued that many CEOs are using AI as a convenient excuse rather than addressing deeper issues with their businesses, strategy, or execution. Huang believes AI is a net job creator overall, especially in new fields and productivity gains.

Elon Musk has stated that SpaceX could reach $1 trillion in annual revenue by 2030. The projection is based on ambitious growth across Starlink’s global expansion, Starship achieving high-frequency reusable operations, and the development of new space-based infrastructure and services. Current SpaceX revenue remains far below this level, making the target one of the most aggressive forecasts in the aerospace sector.

Astronomers have identified a large underdense region of the universe known as the KBC Void, with the Milky Way located near its center. The KBC Void is one of the largest known underdense regions, encompassing the Local Group and much of the Laniakea Supercluster. Also referred to as the Local Hole, this structure was highlighted in a 2013 study by Ryan Keenan, Amy Barger, and Lennox Cowie. It spans roughly 2 billion light-years in diameter and has a matter density approximately 20% lower than the cosmic average. The region still contains galaxies, but in significantly lower numbers than typical areas of the universe.

President Trump announced that the United States has reached an agreement with Iran to end hostilities, with a formal signing scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland. According to the announcement, the deal includes the immediate lifting of the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan’s Prime Minister also stated that a peace agreement between the two countries has been reached after 107 days of conflict.

Singer and producer Oliver Tree has died at 32 after a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to reports, two helicopters collided mid-air in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes area, killing six people. Among the victims was also Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim (known as Gaspi).

AMD CEO Lisa Su just unveiled a $1,499 compact “lunchbox” PC powered by the new Ryzen AI Max 395 (part of the Strix Halo lineup). The system can run a 235 billion parameter model entirely locally no cloud, no data center, no rented GPUs. It’s the first x86 chip where the CPU and GPU share the same massive pool of memory (up to 128GB of unified LPDDR5X). This is part of AMD’s push into high-end local AI inference, competing with Apple’s unified memory approach in the M-series chips and NVIDIA’s efforts in the PC space.

Xbox is reportedly losing hundreds of dollars on every console sold. According to a recent deep-dive report and internal memos from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, the massive losses are driven by an unprecedented 700% spike in wholesale memory prices since the current-generation consoles were initially costed out. Unlike competitors who locked in fixed-price component contracts, Xbox’s exposure to the AI-driven memory shortage has fundamentally broken its hardware economics, dropping the division's overall profit margin to a precarious 3%. Microsoft has been pushing Game Pass and digital sales to offset hardware losses, but sustained high component costs make the current model more challenging.

More than 75 planned data center projects in the U.S., worth around $130 billion, have been blocked or delayed in just the first four months of 2026. The AI boom has dramatically increased demand for data centers, but many regions are struggling to provide the massive amounts of electricity these facilities require. Resistance is heavily organized and rapidly expanding, with the number of active anti-data center grassroots groups more than doubling to 833 across 49 states in just three months.