Gemma 4 12B: A unified, encoder-free multimodal model
Google DeepMind has introduced Gemma 4 12B, a unified multimodal model featuring an encoder-free architecture that processes vision and audio inputs directly into its language model backbone, enabling…
Man shot dead by FBI after taking hostages at California bank
Two hostages were released on Tuesday, and the remaining hostages released on Wednesday were unharmed, police said.
Crypto firms face July 1 EU cutoff as MiCA grace period ends
The ESMA says crypto companies without MiCA authorization must stop serving EU clients from July 1, even if their…
CERN’s new chief on the gamble that could fix our picture of reality
Mark Thomson has taken the reins at CERN just as particle physics confronts some of its deepest unknowns – and faces…
Hyperliquid bear turns bullish after losing over $46M shorting HYPE
The whale is now backing Arthur Hayes’ favored HYPE, ZEC and NEAR plays, signaling a sharp pivot toward momentum-led…
Earth has a mysterious triple symmetry that may influence its climate
A circle running along the 27° east and 153° west meridians divides the globe into two halves with equal reflectivity –…
Ethereum Splits as Infrastructure Tokens Lead Market Rotation
CryptoQuant data shows staking drains ETH liquidity as capital rotates toward revenue-generating infrastructure and…
Crypto
Zcash Faces Temporary Halt Even as Shielded Privacy Use Soars
Zcash is in the spotlight for two totally different reasons at the moment.
Crypto
Report: Payments Giants Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe Back Stablecoin Platform for Faster Payments
Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe are reportedly backing a new shared stablecoin platform aimed at faster, cheaper…
Amazon will show AI product images when you search for some reason
Amazon will use visual search and AI to show AI generated product images that match your search queries.
Former world champion Doherty announces retirement
Former world champion Ken Doherty announces his retirement from professional snooker to end his 36-year career.
Microsoft Flags Two Malicious npm Packages Targeting Crypto Wallets
On June 3, 2026, Microsoft Threat Intelligence reported that two compromised npm packages were deploying a remote access…
DOGE Price Analysis: Will Paxos Partnership Push Dogecoin Into Mainstream Adoption?
Paxos partnership gives DOGE institutional access through regulated fintech custody infrastructure.
Ethereum drops to 14-week lows: Can ETH price hold $1.8K support?
Ethereum price slides to a 14-week low as weakening demand and persistent ETF outflows put the key $1,800 support at…
Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote count
Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues.
Tech
Still facing copyright lawsuits, AI music generator Suno raises another $400M
The prominent AI music generation startup is now valued at over $5.4 billion -- about seven months ago, it raised at a…
Director Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film over actress's teen topless scene
Nastassja Kinski, who appeared in the film when she was 13, said the film-maker "didn't protect me".
Crypto.com Exchange Integrates with TradingView for Direct Multi-Asset Trading
Today, the Crypto.com Exchange announced that it has integrated with TradingView as an official broker, allowing…
Crypto
Kraken Unlocks US-Listed IPO Access for Retail Crypto Users Across 100+ Countries
Kraken’s parent company Payward is opening U.S.-listed initial public offering (IPO) allocations at the offering price…
Show HN: Solving complex optimization problems with Google OR-Tools in browser
Google OR-Tools for Web brings complex optimization problem-solving to the browser through a TypeScript library that…
BTC Exchange Inflows Surge as BTC Short-Term Holders Hit Worst Capitulation
Bitcoin exchange inflows have surged throughout May 2026, particularly on Binance, signaling a deterioration in market…
CBS News fires correspondent Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes
The veteran host had accused leadership of "murdering" the news show in a confrontation at a staff meeting this week.
Autonomous vehicles were supposed to cut traffic—what if they don't?
Data shows Waymo's robotaxis are empty for almost half of the miles they drive.
Tech
A Post-Quantum Future for Let's Encrypt
Let's Encrypt plans to adopt Merkle Tree Certificates (MTCs) to enable post-quantum-safe web security without the…