Google is in trouble... but this could change everything - and no, it's not AI

Everyone thinks Google's future is tied to AI, but they're missing the bigger picture entirely. Here's what's really going on.

Source: ZDNet

US sanctions Thailand’s officials over deportation of Uighurs to China

Thailand defends last month's decision, saying China assured the safety of the repatriated Uighur people.

Source: Al Jazeera

Gene Hackman's will excludes children and leaves $80m fortune for late wife

The legendary actor's three children may still have a claim to his fortune under state laws, legal experts say.

Source: BBC

Hamas’s tougher stance in talks puts fragile Gaza truce under greater threat

Militant group hardening its negotiating position in ceasefire talks amid new Israeli airstrikes in territory

The current fragile pause in hostilities in Gaza has come under further threat with Hamas …

Source: The Guardian

Rival rallies erupt in South Korea before ruling on president’s impeachment

Pro and anti-President Yoon Suk-yeol protests have gathered across South Korea's capital ahead of a court ruling.

Source: Al Jazeera

SpaceX's Starship to leave for Mars end of 2026, Musk says

Despite recent failures, Elon Musk insisted the world's most powerful rocket will soon blast off to the Red Planet. The tech billionaire said human landings could begin before the end …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Designer Ray-Ban Metas, An EV to Mock Tesla, and Portable Pizzas—Here’s Your Gear News of the Week

Plus: iRobot unveils its new robo vacs, JBL pimps its most beloved speakers, a bright future for TCL TVs, and more.

Source: Wired

'Do you have communist links?' US sends 36 questions to UN aid groups

UN groups fear the move is a sign the US is planning to abandon humanitarian work.

Source: BBC

World Cup: Assane Diao has chosen to play for Senegal over Spain

Senegal's national football team has announced its lineup for two key World Cup qualifying games. Among those selected are several star players who were born, raised, and trained in Europe. …

Source: France 24

Australia will not revise critical minerals-for-tariffs exemption deal rejected by Trump administration

Resources minister says she is ‘sad’ the US did not embrace a more reliable supply of minerals for renewable energy and battery technologies

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Source: The Guardian

16 dead as massive storm system sweeps across US south with multiple tornadoes

Chaotic weekend sees blizzard warnings in midwest, wildfires in southern plains and dust storms in Texas

At least 16 people have been killed across the US as a storm system …

Source: The Guardian

The best USB-C cables for the iPhone 15 in 2025: Expert tested

We tested the best USB-C cables for all iPhone 15 models to help you find the fastest and most reliable charging options.

Source: ZDNet