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Firefox's free VPN just went unlimited for the summer
PCWorld reports that Mozilla's Firefox VPN has temporarily removed its usual 50 GB monthly data cap for unlimited summer usage until August 31st. This promotion unlocks access to VPN servers across 28 countries, benefiting users who need enhanced privacy for summer travel and browsing. The standard data limitations will return on September 1st, making this a limited-time opportunity for Firefox users seeking unrestricted VPN access. The built-in VPN feature of Mozilla's Firefox browser, introduced just a few months ago in March, normally caps out at 50 GB of free bandwidth per month. However, the company just announced in this blog post that it will be completely removing that cap for the summer months. Starting now until August 31st of this year, you'll be able to use the Firefox VPN service as much as you like, and you can browse as if you were at home even while traveling abroad. Once September 1st hits, however, the 50 GB limit will be reinstated. The announcement also says that this summer period will unlock access to VPN servers in 28 countries. Firefox automatically suggests the best VPN server for the fastest connection, but you can manually choose a different country yourself if you wish.
Musk's xAI fired engineer for raising concerns about Grok chatbot, lawsuit claims
Elon Musk delivers a speech during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on 22 January 2026. Elon Musk delivers a speech during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on 22 January 2026. Musk's xAI fired engineer for raising concerns about Grok chatbot, lawsuit claims A former engineer at Elon Musk's xAI who now heads a thinktank focused on AI safety filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired from the SpaceX subsidiary for raising concerns about the risks artificial intelligence poses to humanity. Devin Kim claims in the lawsuit filed in California state court on Tuesday that his efforts to place guardrails on the development of the chatbot Grok made him a target for company leadership. The lawsuit comes ahead of SpaceX's planned initial public offering, the largest ever, on Friday.
Summer Game Fest 2026 roundup: All the shows, trailers, news and reviews
Summer Game Fest just wrapped up its sixth year and, like a beautifully cel-shaded version of The Blob, the show just keeps on growing. The official Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase took place on June 5, but the surrounding buffet of new game reveals, release date announcements, review opportunities and developer spotlights actually ran from June 1 all the way to June 9. That's more than an entire week of near-constant video game news and trailers to consume, and here we've gathered absolutely all of it in one tidy but lengthy package. First up, a collection of Engadget's previews and reporting from Summer Game Fest Play Days in Los Angeles, which ran from June 6-8: Control Resonant's take on New York feels like the Backrooms Silent Hill Townfall brings atmospheric horror to '90s Scotland with incredible attention to detail Saw: Genesis looks the most fun when you're the murderous mastermind Alien: Isolation 2 keeps the classic horror game's uncompromising approach to raising tension Spyro: A Realm Beyond sees the '90s purple dragon make a big comeback Be like Carl from Summer House and get in the MIX with another high-energy stream filled with great-looking upcoming indie games, gathered by the folks at the Media Indie Exchange. The MIX hosts a smattering of annual online indie showcases, and alongside in-person events, they've been spreading the good gaming word for the past 10 years.
Microsoft PowerToys turns 20 and gets its best feature update yet
Microsoft released PowerToys version 0.100, celebrating the utility suite's 20th anniversary with significant feature improvements and performance enhancements. PCWorld reports the update introduces a dynamic Shortcut Guide, enhanced Command Palette, and Extension Gallery for community-developed tools. Key improvements include faster startup times, better multi-monitor support, improved Performance Monitor, and a 15% smaller installer through .NET 10 upgrade. Marking the 20th anniversary of PowerToys, Microsoft just released version 0.100 of this extremely useful collection of Windows tools and features. If you aren't familiar with PowerToys yet, check out our picks for the most useful PowerToys features you might've missed .
This pocket 45W power bank with built-in USB-C cable is now only 30
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The Baseus Picogo AC22 is the size of an earbud case, charges at 45W, and has a built-in cable. The Baseus Picogo AC22 mini power bank is easily one of the tiniest models you'll find, making it a top choice for traveling and everyday use. Again, it's the size of this power bank that makes it stand out. It measures 2.8 x 2.4 x 1.0 inches--equivalent to a wireless earbuds case--and it only weighs 0.375 pounds.
Bald eagles Jackie and Shadow need 10 million
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AI wealth boom sending San Francisco home prices surging: 'It's ridiculous'
The'painted ladies' in San Francisco on 20 August 2024. The'painted ladies' in San Francisco on 20 August 2024. Home prices in the San Francisco Bay Area's already expensive market are skyrocketing as employees at leading artificial intelligence companies come into gargantuan sums of money thanks to a boom in initial public offerings . With San Francisco's OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as SpaceX, which operates a major facility in the Los Angeles area, eyeing debuts on the stock market, the hot housing market may not abate soon. If their initial public offering (IPO) is well-received, the companies' multibillion-dollar valuations are poised to produce massive wealth for employees and executives holding shares, which experts say could trigger an uptick in demand for the Bay Area's limited housing stock.