Google is cooked ... cooked like a luxurious, rich, decadent, yet tender steak on the Fourth of July. I know that sounds dramatic, but we could be witnessing the slow demise of Google as we know it. Testifying in Google's antitrust trial, Apple's head of services, Eddy Cue, confirmed that fewer iPhone users are using Google Search on Safari and are instead turning to AI. Now, before you think I'm writing Google's obituary, let me be clear. Like I've said before, I'm confident they'll figure it out, even if that means changing their business model.

Samsung users might have Perplexity-powered features on future devices. According to a report from Bloomberg, Samsung is "nearing a wide-ranging deal" to bring Perplexity search capabilities to the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. That could include the Perplexity app pre-loaded on Samsung devices, Perplexity search features within Samsung's web browser, and possibly integrating Perplexity with Samsung's Bixby virtual assistant. Samsung is also reportedly a major investor in Perplexity's latest funding round, which seeks to raise 500 million at a 14 billion valuation, said the outlet. Samsung was early to bring AI features to its devices, claiming the Galaxy S24 series was the "first AI phone."

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is nearly here, and that means you can expect big updates from the tech giant. In 2023, the company pulled back the curtain on the Vision Pro. A year later, Apple Intelligence made its debut. Now, all eyes are on what's next. So far, WWDC 2025 rumors point to one clear headline: major iOS updates.

Ukraine's surprise Sunday attack on Russian offensive weapons caches may be a good time for the U.S. to reflect on its own weaknesses, should one of its adversaries attempt a similar strike. Col. Seth Krummrich, a retired Army Special Forces commander and vice president at the Virginia-based security firm Global Guardian, warned that the U.S. remains vulnerable to drone attacks. "Interestingly, it is not a technological gap, it is a policy/authority process to engage and deny drone attacks," Krummrich said. "I assess it will take a major drone strike in the U.S. to change policy." Even civilian operations have a tough time getting approval for drone-interception-authority protections, the NFL excepted, he said.

Samsung has been offering its mobile customers a robust selection of Galaxy AI features via integration with Google Gemini. A deal with Perplexity AI may soon expand the AI features on Samsung devices. On Sunday, Bloomberg published a report informed by persons close to the matter about a wide-ranging deal between Samsung and AI startup Perplexity AI, which would preload Perplexity's app and assistant on future Samsung devices. Perplexity's AI search engine would also be plugged into the Samsung web browser, giving users easy access to AI-powered browsing. Also: How much energy does AI really use?

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. In a world first, scientists at the University of Utah have engineered fruit flies susceptible to cocaine addiction. But as strange as it sounds, there are potentially life-saving reasons for genetically altering the insects to crave the drug. The novel biological model could help addiction treatment therapies development and expedite research timelines. The findings are detailed in the Journal of Neuroscience.

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is only a week away. The WWDC 2025 kicks off on Monday, June 9 at 10 a.m. The event will feature the new software generation for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Vision Pro, and Apple TV. This developer conference also marks one year since the company entered the AI space with the announcement of Apple Intelligence. As a result, all eyes are on Apple and its much-awaited updates on the progress of Apple Intelligence, such as when the upgraded Siri update will be rolled out to devices and what new features will be coming next.

On Friday, Elon Musk once again pledged to depart his role at DOGE, taking with him his bad personality, weird public behavior, complicated family life, troubled businesses, alleged regular illegal drug use, compulsive social media habits, exploding rockets, messianic conviction that he control all of earth's resources so as to colonize Mars, and a remarkably poor track record in his brief life as a quasi-public servant. He leaves behind the incredible destruction DOGE has wrought, and of course, DOGE itself, which will continue its work, as Project 2025 architect and Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought reportedly floats making its cuts permanent without the approval of Congress. Even Trump says Musk is "really not leaving." But it would be a mistake to think that Musk's grip on the government is lessening; beyond his continued relationship with the Trump administration, Musk's companies will still have billions in lucrative and influential federal contracts. And as his recent travel shows, there are clear signs that Musk is also using his relationship with President Trump to pursue business, especially in the Middle East.

What message does Ukraine's Operation Spider's Web send to Russia and US? Ukraine carries out large-scale drone strikes on multiple Russian airbases.Read more Eighteen months in the making, Ukraine's Operation Spider's Web saw hundreds of AI-trained drones target military aircraft deep inside Russia's borders. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Sunday's attacks will go down in history. He followed them up with a proposal for an unconditional ceasefire as the two sides met in Istanbul. The European Union is preparing its 18th package of sanctions on Russia, while US President Donald Trump has threatened to use "devastating" measures against Russia if he feels the time is right. So, is the time right now?

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. For being the world's oldest known synthetic pigment, the original recipes for Egyptian blue remain a mystery. The approximately 5,000-year-old dye wasn't a single color, but instead encompassed a range of hues, from deep blues to duller grays and greens. Artisans first crafted Egyptian blue during the Fourth Dynasty (roughly 2613 to 2494 BCE) from recipes reliant on calcium-copper silicate. These techniques were later adopted by Romans in lieu of more expensive materials like lapis lazuli and turquoise.