Staffers at Google DeepMind's headquarters have voted to unionize in an effort to prevent the AI firm's technology from being used by Israel and the US military. In a letter to Google management on Tuesday, employees requested that the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Unite the Union be recognized as joint representatives, with 98 percent of CWU members at DeepMind voting in support of the move. "We don't want our AI models complicit in violations of international law, but they already are aiding Israel's genocide of Palestinians," an unnamed DeepMind employee said in a statement shared by the CWU. "Even if our work is only used for ad … Read the full story at The Verge.

Microsoft is finally giving up on showing the junk feed of MSN news when you open the widgets feature in Windows 11. After allowing Windows 11 users to disable the MSN feed more than two years ago, Microsoft says it will soon hide it by default as part of an effort to make widgets "quiet by default." "We're working to make Widgets feel less distracting and overwhelming by making the experience quiet by default," says Microsoft. "To do this, we're testing a new set of default settings designed to reduce unexpected alerts and visual interruptions." Microsoft is planning to disable the widgets panel opening when you hover over its taskbar ite … Read the full story at The Verge.

Apple has held "exploratory" talks with Intel and Samsung about manufacturing the main processors for its devices in the United States, reports Bloomberg ($). Apple is said to have had early-stage talks with Intel about using its chipmaking services, while Apple executives have reportedly visited a Samsung plant under construction in Texas that will also make advanced chips. The talks are said to be preliminary, and no orders have been made so far, according to the report's sources who asked not to be identified. Apple is also said to have concerns about using technology that is not made by its longtime chip partner, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), so the talks could still go nowhere. Apple is said to be seeking potential additional suppliers beyond TSMC as a way to avoid recent shortages almost entirely driven by the current build-out of AI data centers. Heavy demand for Mac mini and Mac Studio models - sought-after because of their suitability for running local AI models - is also said to have been another factor. On an earnings call last week, Apple CEO Tim Cook acknowledged that Mac mini and Mac Studio supply is constrained, and he said it may take "several months" for Apple to achieve supply-demand balance. Neither Intel nor Samsung can reliably provide the kind of production and scale that TSMC offers, so it's not clear how much, if anything, will come out of the discussions. Apple has already worked with TSMC to help expand its plant in Phoenix, which is now producing a limited number of chips for Apple and expects to make 100 million chips for the company in 2026.Tags: Bloomberg, Intel, SamsungThis article, "Apple Eyes Intel and Samsung as Backup US Chipmakers" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Federal officials have entered the final review phase for a proposed casino in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the close of public comments on its environmental study. At this stage, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Department of the Interior are reviewing the full administrative record for the draft environmental assessment. What they decide next will determine whether the project clears the federal hurdle. If it does, the proposal will land on Gov. Tony Evers’ desk for another review and the ultimate call. Under the plan, the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin would own the casino and its related operations. Hard Rock International is slated to build and run the development, which would sit on roughly 60 acres just west of Interstate 94. What the federal review phase means for the Kenosha casino project With public comments now closed, federal agencies are evaluating whether the project meets all regulatory requirements. Their decision will determine if the proposal advances to the state level, where final approval would rest with the governor. Project details and economic impact Developers envision a sizable entertainment destination centered on a casino floor featuring 1,500 slot machines, more than 50 table games and a sportsbook. The complex would also include a 150-room Hard Rock Hotel, a Hard Rock Cafe, seven more restaurants, a Hard Rock Live venue, three bars and a retail shop. Backers continue to emphasize the project’s economic upside. Plans estimate about 1,000 construction jobs over an 18-month buildout, generating a combined payroll of $104 million. Once open, the casino and hotel are expected to employ more than 1,000 people, with average yearly pay projected at $54,000. Environmental assessment findings and regulatory outlook The draft environmental assessment previously concluded the development could proceed under federal law without causing significant environmental harm. That finding has helped draw support from state and local leaders, many of whom submitted comments urging federal regulators to give the green light. Support from Wisconsin lawmakers and local officials A bipartisan group of Wisconsin lawmakers also weighed in, including senators Robert Wirch, D-Pleasant Prairie, and Van Wanggaard, R-Racine, along with representatives Elijah Behnke, R-Oconto, Ben DeSmidt, D-Kenosha, Tip McGuire, D-Kenosha, and Jeff Mursau, R-Crivitz. In their letter, they pointed to ongoing cooperation between the Menominee Tribe and state officials. Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman pushed for the process to move ahead without requiring additional environmental review. The county supports the Menominee Tribe’s Kenosha Gaming Project, which will bring employment and economic development to the county, and urges the BIA to move the project forward by making the requisite findings and sending it to the governor for his concurrence,” Kerkman wrote. She also pointed to years of consistent backing. “The county has long supported a planned Menominee casino in Kenosha,” she said. “The proposal continues to have broad support. A countywide referendum in 2004 showed 56% in favor of a Menominee casino, and polling from 2022 and 2025 has continued to show strong support with 60% in favor.” Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala said the proposal aligns with the city’s development vision. “The city anticipates the project will have a positive impact on the city’s social structure and community character,” Bogdala wrote, adding it would expand entertainment options while aligning with existing land uses. Tribal leadership perspective on project readiness Menominee Indian Tribe Chairman Joey Awonohopay said the backing reflects the project’s readiness to proceed. “The strong support expressed by state and local elected leaders reinforces what the environmental assessment clearly demonstrates: that this project has been thoroughly vetted and is ready to move forward, and any efforts calling for more ‘detailed’ environmental revie

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Whether it's managing a busy home or looking out for everyone around them, moms spend a lot of time every day caring for others. Mother's Day, May 10th, is an opportunity to return the favor, so we've rounded up practical gadgets and little luxuries that can lighten her load. This year's picks are designed to support moms in a variety of ways, regardless of their interests. Some of our recs, like Roborock's mop-equipped Q10 Plus, can help save precious time, while smart screens like the Skylight Calendar 2 can help take the stress out of managing a busy family schedule. Other gifts are all about relaxation and self-care, whether through wel … Read the full story at The Verge.

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We still don't know when Valve will launch the Steam Machine, but we may not have to wait too long. Valve just imported roughly 50 tons of "Game Consoles" into the United States in the two-day period between May 1st and April 30th, according to import records viewed by The Verge. That's on top of the "ton" of shipments that Valve watcher Brad Lynch mentioned late last week - and there's reason to believe these containers have the new Steam Machine or Steam Frame inside, not just an extra batch of the Steam Deck handheld. (The Steam Deck was also designated a "Game Console" for import purposes.) While Valve's logistics partners had a dearth … Read the full story at The Verge.

When the bromance sours, we all end up in court. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images The strongest witness for Elon Musk's case against OpenAI so far has been Greg Brockman's journal. Brockman himself is running as a close second. Brockman was called to the stand in a rather unusual way - he was cross-examined first, followed by a direct examination - and he had some serious high school debate club energy. There was a lot of "I wouldn't characterize it that way," "I wouldn't say it that way," and "That sounds like something I wrote. Can I see it in context?" When Musk's attorney, Steven Molo, read some of the evidence aloud, Brockman would pedantically correct him if he skipped a word, even if that word was "a" or "the." Wh … Read the full story at The Verge.

Apple today filed an emergency application with the Supreme Court, asking for a stay on App Store fee calculations while it waits to hear whether the Supreme Court will weigh in on the latest developments in its legal battle with Epic Games. Apple argues that without a stay, it will face irreparable harm. Apple says it will have to litigate the fundamentals of its business model with the "highly prejudicial taint of being (improperly) found to have acted in contempt of the court's initial order" with the world watching, plus the case would require it to disclose confidential business information, which can't be undone. Regulators around the world are watching this case to determine what commission rate Apple may charge on covered purchases in huge markets outside the United States. No proceeding setting the commission Apple may charge--an endeavor that itself is fraught with challenges and raises the prospect of the courts engaging in improper rate-setting--should be allowed to unfold under the false and prejudicial auspices that Apple acted in contempt by charging a commission based on an injunction that did not even mention commissions. The Supreme Court's finding could also affect the scope of the case, because one of Apple's arguments is that the injunction should only apply to ‌Epic Games‌, not all developers that distribute apps in the United States. For a recap, in 2021, the U.S. Northern District Court of California ordered Apple to relax its anti-steering rules as part of the ruling in the ‌Epic Games‌ v. Apple case. Apple was told to allow developers to link to alternate payment options in apps. Apple complied, but still charged high fees (three percent less than its standard fees), leading the court to find Apple in contempt of court for willfully violating the injunction. In April 2025, Apple was barred from collecting any fees on links in apps in the U.S. ‌App Store‌, a change Apple implemented the same month. Apple appealed, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed Apple violated the injunction, but said the company should be able to receive compensation for its technology. The appeals court then ordered the district court to calculate a reasonable fee, and that's what Apple wants to pause. Apple is planning to challenge the district court's contempt of court ruling and the scope of the injunction, and it does not want to go to court for fee calculations when there's a chance the Supreme Court could vacate the decision entirely. All Apple seeks here is a stay of the mandate so this Court can consider Apple's petition before it is subjected to a remand proceeding that could reshape the global app market based on the false premise that Apple engaged in civil contempt. Apple asked the appeals court to stay the fee calculation phase until it heard back from the Supreme Court. The appeals court agreed initially, but then reversed course after ‌Epic Games‌ challenged the decision. Apple is now asking the Supreme Court for the same stay that the appeals court denied. Apple wants to keep its current zero-fee link-out commission structure in place while it appeals to the Supreme Court, which means developers in the U.S. would continue to pay no fees for purchases made using third-party payment options in their apps while the case plays out. If the Supreme Court grants Apple's request for a stay, the zero-fee setup will remain in place while Apple waits on a decision from the Supreme Court. If the Supreme Court does not grant the stay or declines to hear the case, Apple and ‌Epic Games‌ will return to the district court to determine the reasonable fee that Apple can collect. While Apple is asking the Supreme Court for a stay as it prepares a full filing, Apple has also suggested that its filing could be used as a certiorari petition, so we could soon hear whether the Supreme Court will decide to hear the ‌Epic Games‌ v. Apple case. Apple will not be able to submit a petition for certiorari that wil

Last year, the SEC sued Elon Musk over the way his acquisition of Twitter (now X, and a part of SpaceX) started, and today it announced a settlement that looks like a massive bargain, while Musk's own lawsuit against Sam Altman continues to play out. A week before the Trump administration took over, the department had alleged that by not disclosing he'd purchased more than $500 million in Twitter stock on time in the spring of 2022, Musk underpaid by at least $150 million, and harmed investors who sold their stock during that time. Now, as reported by Reuters, the SEC has added the Elon Musk Revocable Trust to its lawsuit, which will settle … Read the full story at The Verge.