TECHNOLOGYHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareCNN·June 15, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAustralia news live: Rinehart buys ‘significant’ stake in Elon Musk’s SpaceX; John Farnham song not banned under Queensland hate speech laws<p>Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcThe Guardian·June 15, 2026
TECHNOLOGY‘Looked so real’: How AI is being weaponised against India’s Muslim womenExperts say a trend is reshaping online harassment: the use of AI to generate sexualised imagery of Muslim women.Al Jazeera·June 15, 2026
TECHNOLOGYSoftBank surges more than 12% as Iran-U.S. peace deal sends Asia stocks soaringAsian tech stocks surged Monday on news that Iran and the U.S. have reached a peace dealCNBC·June 15, 2026
TECHNOLOGYStartup CEO Charlie Javice is reportedly angling for a Trump pardonJPMorgan can't be pleased by any of this.TechCrunch·June 14, 2026
TECHNOLOGYThe FBI built a small town to simulate cyberattacksLast year, the FBI opened a Cyber Range in Huntsville, Alabama, for simulating cyberattacks. Think of it sort of like the famous Hogan's Alley, but for modern digital crime training. It's a massive 22,000 square-foot replica of an entire town, complete with a convenience store, gas station, hospitalThe Verge·June 14, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAs AI companies race to go public, who else is along for the ride?Startups are trying to "ride that SpaceX IPO wave."TechCrunch·June 14, 2026
TECHNOLOGYTechCrunch Mobility: SpaceX rockets past TeslaWelcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.TechCrunch·June 14, 2026
TECHNOLOGYA year after Meta tapped Alexandr Wang to build a new AI model, Zuckerberg has to sell itMark Zuckerberg's mega spending spree began a year ago, when he lured Alexandr Wang to oversee a new AI strategy. The results so far are underwhelming.CNBC·June 14, 2026
TECHNOLOGYThe World Cup could add $17 billion to the U.S. economy. Here are the stocks set to benefitThe 2026 World Cup could add $17 billion to the U.S. economy, largely driven by digital advertising, travel and consumer spending.CNBC·June 14, 2026
TECHNOLOGYSolid-state batteries still aren’t ready, but gels areThis is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on e-bikes, power stations, and how to work anywhere, follow Thomas Ricker. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Lithium-ion bThe Verge·June 14, 2026
TECHNOLOGYIn Age of AI, World’s Leading Deepfake Expert No Longer Trusts His Own EyesIn the age of A.I., Hany Farid is struggling to prove what’s real before the internet decides for itself.NY Times·June 14, 2026