GitHub investigates unauthorized access to internal repositories

This week's tech news roundup covers Apple TV's new series, OpenCue's open-source render manager, Alibaba's restructuring, and shifts in the media and entertainment industry.

FBI wants real-time access to license plate camera data to track vehicles across the US.

California's wildfire season is off to a devastating start, with major fires threatening homes and ecologically sensitive areas following a hot, dry winter.

Discord encrypts calls, Android 17 introduces Continue On, Firefox adds AI guardrail

Google pledges seven years of updates for Pixel 8, while Samsung offers four years of security patches across 130 models, reshaping Android's update landscape.

Google unveiled AI-powered devices at I/O 2026

Tesla's Texas refinery discharges 231k gallons of wastewater daily. Disney pulls FiveThirtyEight content. Graduates boo AI talks. Costs rise and a virtual OS museum emerges.

Google bundles YouTube Premium Lite with its highest‑tier storage plan while unveiling Gemini 3.5 Flash and Gemini Omni, raising the stakes in AI and media services.

Apple adds a new original film star, fixes Wallet order tracking, rolls out Peanuts premieres, and reshuffles hardware leadership to speed future devices.

Google I/O 2026 adds Wii‑like pointer support to Google TV, forcing apps and the homescreen to adapt to a new navigation style.

Two AI science assistants proved drug‑retargeting chops, NASA pushes mass‑produced satellites, and Musk‑Altman tensions highlight governance stakes.