- Two New Studies Ask: Did the iPhone Cause Birthrates to Decline?by Sabrina Tavernise on 8 June 2026 at 23:16
Modern smartphones rolled out in 2007, the year that fertility rates began falling. Two studies say that is not a coincidence.
- OpenAI Files Confidentially for IPO as AI Companies Rush to Wall St.by Cade Metz on 8 June 2026 at 21:58
The company hopes to raise billions in a highly anticipated public offering that could unlock a new generation of tech industry wealth.
- Sam Bankman-Fried Has Applied for a Pardon From Trumpby David McCabe on 8 June 2026 at 21:31
Mr. Bankman-Fried is serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX.
- Apple Reveals New A.I.-Powered Version of Its Siri Digital Assistantby Kalley Huang on 8 June 2026 at 20:46
The iPhone maker revealed its new artificial intelligence products at its developer conference, the last with Tim Cook as chief executive.
- How Elon Musk’s Friendship With the F.C.C. Smooths the Way for SpaceX’s I.P.O.by Cecilia Kang on 8 June 2026 at 18:31
Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has greenlighted regulatory requests for the company’s Starlink satellite internet service and lavished praise on its chief executive.
- B.F.I. Preserves ‘Charlie Bit My Finger’ and 430 Videos in Archive of Viral Momentsby Leo Sands on 8 June 2026 at 18:17
The British Film Institute assembled the memes in an archive of culturally significant internet moments. See what made the cut.
- The Iran War is Forcing Energy-Importing Countries to Turn Inwardby Rebecca F. Elliott on 8 June 2026 at 17:56
The Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.
- Have a Thorny Medical Question? Your Doctor May Be Using A.I. for That.by Steve Lohr on 8 June 2026 at 13:38
OpenEvidence, a fast-growing start-up, is using artificial intelligence to help doctors find answers to clinical questions for diagnosis and treatment.
- Apple Expected to Detail Its A.I. Plans at Conferenceby Kalley Huang and Brian X. Chen on 8 June 2026 at 09:01
For the second time, the company is expected to explain its artificial intelligence plans. Unlike some rivals, it is not reorganizing around the technology.
- Can These ChatGPT Ads Make You Love A.I.?by Steven Kurutz on 7 June 2026 at 16:28
ChatGPT goes with heartwarming retro vibes to sell a product that has become a source of concern for most Americans.
- People Love to Hate This Fake Private Equity Guyby Guy Trebay on 6 June 2026 at 09:02
Johnny Hilbrant Partridge has found social media fame as PE Guy, a character who embodies obnoxious entitlement.
- SpaceX Has $30 Billion Deal to Provide Google With A.I. Computing Powerby Kate Conger on 6 June 2026 at 00:44
Elon Musk’s rocket company said Google would pay it $920 million a month, as it prepared for its initial public offering.
- Reid Hoffman to Leave Microsoft’s Board of Directorsby Karen Weise and Cade Metz on 5 June 2026 at 18:25
The LinkedIn co-founder was a key bridge to Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI, but he also came with some baggage.
- Why the SpaceX IPO Will Affect Your 401(k), Like It or Notby Mike Isaac and Maureen Farrell on 5 June 2026 at 14:59
Elon Musk’s rocket company, on the cusp of the largest initial public offering ever, will soon end up in index funds after rule changes by Nasdaq and other index providers.
- SpaceX IPO to Be Largest Ever at $135 Share Priceby Ryan Mac on 5 June 2026 at 13:41
The $135 share price means Elon Musk’s rocket maker is poised to exceed the 2019 initial public offering of Saudi Aramco in both valuation and money raised.
- Hot I.P.O. Summer + What Is A.I. Doing to Math? + HatGPTby Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Whitney Jones, Rachel Cohn, Vjeran Pavic, Chris Wood, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano and Rowan Niemisto on 5 June 2026 at 11:00
“We are on track to see what might be the three biggest I.P.O.s of all time.”
- From Cow-Milking Robots to Weed-Zapping Lasers, Farmers Are Embracing A.I.by Coralie Kraft and Spencer Lowell on 5 June 2026 at 09:00
We asked three farmers to tell us how new technology is revolutionizing the way they work.
- Wary of U.S., Carney Bets on AI Strategy for Canadaby Vjosa Isai on 4 June 2026 at 20:32
The country on Thursday released a national artificial intelligence strategy that focuses on building its sovereign capability and protecting consumers.
- Gwynne Shotwell, Elon Musk’s No. 2 at SpaceX, Is the Company’s Steady Handby Ryan Mac on 4 June 2026 at 17:32
Gwynne Shotwell, the president and chief operating officer, is the adult-in-the-room foil to Mr. Musk as SpaceX prepares for a blockbuster initial public offering.
- How LinkedIn Found Its Social Platform Eraby Isabella Kwai on 4 June 2026 at 17:23
Celebrities and paid influencers have transformed the career-focused platform, which for some users, has become a job unto itself.
















