People are increasingly turning to AI for skincare advice due to dermatologist costs, but experts warn chatbots provide inaccurate and potentially harmful recommendations, leading to skin issues and wasted money. AI lacks diagnostic capabilities and understanding of diverse skin conditions.
China has publicly demonstrated its submarine-launched missile capability for the first time. Analysts suggest the test was for strategic signaling, potentially increasing calls for defense investment and security coordination among US allies amid rising regional tensions. Questions remain about the specific missile and flight path.
US President Donald Trump stated he personally called Israel to encourage their leadership to accept a new ceasefire with Lebanon. He described the development as "positive" and "icing on the cake," referencing his past relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Innersloth, Summer Games Fest'te Among Us Story On Guard'ı duyurdu. Oyun, uzayda geçen bir cinayet gizmi olarak hikaye odaklı, birden fazla son ve PC, Nintendo Switch/2 platformları için geliştiriliyor.
Paramount+ surprise-releases the 10-episode Among Us animated series, created by Owen Dennis and featuring a star-studded voice cast, as part of Summer Game Fest.
Chinese AI model DeepSeek is seeing increased adoption by US firms looking for cheaper alternatives to OpenAI and Anthropic, according to a report by Ramp. US companies are directly paying DeepSeek, indicating data exchange with China-hosted servers.
YouTube has surpassed Netflix in average daily viewing time globally, driven by a shift to TV and increased content diversity. While Netflix leads in the UK, YouTube's growth is significant across demographics and regions.
Victor Wembanyama, the 22-year-old French prodigy, has led the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals, exceeding expectations with his blend of height, skill, and humanity. Nicknamed "The Alien," he has demonstrated maturity and character both on and off the court.
A Federal Reserve report reveals 10% of US adults used crypto in 2025, up from 8% in 2024, reaching 2022 levels. Investment remains the primary driver, though transactional use is growing. A generational and income divide persists.
A Politico survey of 2,035 US adults found only 4% prioritize crypto policy in voting decisions, with affordable housing, consumer fraud protection, and lower bank fees being top concerns. Despite significant lobbying efforts, 27% support and 31% oppose crypto mainstream legitimization.
Canonical's announcement of plans to integrate AI features into Ubuntu throughout 2026 has sparked significant user backlash. The roadmap, posted by VP of Engineering Jon Seager, outlines 'implicit' AI (enhanced accessibility features) and 'explicit' AI (new agentic workflows). Users criticized the timing—coming as Windows users flee to Linux seeking AI-free alternatives—and the lack of clarity around opt-in models and cloud inference. Two days later, Seager clarified that AI features would be opt-in previews in Ubuntu 26.10 (October), use local inference by default, and ship as removable Snaps. Some users accepted the clarification, while others noted the absence of these details from the original post.
American Chamber of Commerce in China releases 2026 white paper acknowledging targeted regulatory improvements and market access advances, while flagging persistent concerns over broad national security definitions, uneven enforcement, and China's slowing economy — concerns ranked among top issues in annual survey.
