iOS 26 Announced with New Liquid Glass Interface
Apple has announced iOS 26, the next version of system software for iPhone. And yes you read that correctly, it’s iOS 26 – twenty six – jumping way ahead from iOS 18, to follow year numbers. It’s not just iOS that is facing the numerical versioning change, it turns out that Apple is labeling all … Read More ⌘ Read more
iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe Public Betas Launching in July
While the new software updates that Apple showed off today are only available to developers at the current time, Apple does plan to release public betas.
In the fine print for most of its software announcements, Apple says that public betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26 will be … ⌘ Read more
Enjoying nature and walking through this green and calm scenery. 🌳🚶♂️🌳 ⌘ Read more
FreeBSD laptop support update
The FreeBSD Foundation
has announced
a report
for work completed in April to improve FreeBSD support for
laptops. This includes installer updates, improved suspend/resume
behavior, as well as progress on [a\
port of Linux 6.7 and 6.8 graphics drivers](https://github.com/FreeBSDFoundation/pro … ⌘ Read more
Enjoying nature and walking through this green and calm scenery. 🌳🚶♂️🌳 ⌘ Read more
As their popularity surges, European far-right parties stage rally in France
Speeches from prominent politicians featured attacks on the European Union and migration policies, as they seek to rally French voters ahead of presidential elections. ⌘ Read more
submitted a workshop proposal for Algorithmic Pattern 2025, qiudanz technique: computational manipulation of minimalist movement sequences | https://compudanzas.net/algorithmic_pattern_2025_workshop_proposal.html
Ukraine says Russia launched biggest overnight drone attack of the war
It’s the latest in a series of retaliations from Moscow since Ukraine destroyed a number of Russian bombers in drone attacks on air bases deep in the country earlier this month. ⌘ Read more
Ish: Grep-like text search with optimal alignment, built with Mojo
Associated preprint: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.06.04.657890v1
The “built with Mojo” is there because this tool exists specifically to test run Mojo as a language for bioinformatics tool development.
Apple WWDC 2025
The big rumour is a visual refresh of the OSes and new yearly versioning scheme.
Iran expands dog-walking ban, citing ‘public health, peace and comfort’ concerns
Many religious scholars consider petting dogs or coming into contact with their saliva as ritually impure, while others see them as a symbol of Western influence. ⌘ Read more
How a former AFL footballer turned charity into prime-time television — and left dozens of donors empty-handed
Charities say they regret involvement in Channel Seven’s Adventure All Stars. ⌘ Read more
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 spielt in mysteriöser Zukunftswelt
Es ist eine kleine Überraschung: Ende 2025 erscheint schon wieder ein Black Ops - das die Handlung des letzten Call of Duty fortsetzt. ( Call of Duty, Steam)
South Burnett school employee faces court charged with child sex offences
The 67-year-old man appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Monday, charged with four counts of rape. ⌘ Read more
Unexpected wins and serious injuries as Finke Desert Race wraps up
One of the world’s most extreme off-road races, the Finke Desert Race has wrapped up in Alice Springs with a tight contest that included some unexpected wins. ⌘ Read more
WWDC 2025: Apple Says Personalized Siri Features Are Still Not Ready
If you were hoping for the more personalized version of Siri to launch soon, you will have to keep waiting.
During its WWDC 2025 keynote today, Apple reiterated that the personalized Siri features will launch at some point in the coming year, so do not expect them to be included in the first iOS 19, iPadOS 19, or macOS 26 betas.
Apple first … ⌘ Read more
Uncle jailed over tragic death of 6yo boy on remote highway
Jessie Dennis was driving a ute with his young nephew in the front seat when it rolled, leaving the boy trapped in the path of oncoming traffic. ⌘ Read more
Contractor discovers underground Byzantine tomb complex in Syria
A contractor was digging beneath the rubble of a destroyed house in the town of Maarat al-Numan in May when he made the startling find. ⌘ Read more
‘Hermit’ with sexual interest in children had eisteddfod times on fridge
A man who had been accessing child exploitation material since before the birth of the internet had a spreadsheet on his fridge detailing children’s events, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
How a stupidity epidemic is threatening America’s actual existence
Bobby Azarian, Cognitive Neuroscientist and the author of the new book The Romance of Reality: How the Universe Organizes Itself to Create Life, Consciousness, and Cosmic Complexity. - Raw Story
_Stephan: In the history of the United States, over the past more than two centuries, there has never been a stupider administration than the Trump coup people. The important point to make here is … ⌘ Read more
Neo-Nazi group ‘actively seeking to grow in US’ with planned paramilitary training event
Ben Makuch, Reporter - The Guardian (U.K.)
_Stephan: As with all authoritarian fascist regimes, civil violence, sanctioned and official, the Gestapo, and unofficial but supportive of the regime arises. That is just what is happening as aspiring dictator Trump creates a federal. military presence in the streets of Los Angeles, following days of Tru … ⌘ Read more
Supreme Court tosses Mexico’s lawsuit against American gun manufacturers
Josh Gerstein, Staff Writer - Politico
_Stephan: In Mexico, the drug cartels use American-made weapons for their crimes, and the Mexican government wanted to have the gun companies that make these weapons, knowingly being sold in Mexico – note they even have Spanish language sayings and graphics carved or etched on the weapons – held responsible. Sadly, in the United States, i … ⌘ Read more
Trump’s new travel ban on citizens from 12 nations takes effect
The new proclamation, which Trump signed last week, applies to citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries. ⌘ Read more
Urban planning efficiency rises with AI, but challenges remain
New peer-reviewed research has found artificial intelligence could help boost productivity in urban planning but some experts warn government regulation is needed in the adoption of AI. ⌘ Read more
Are EVs more likely to catch fire? Why we’re still falling for the myths
A new study finds that EV myths are so ingrained in society that even owners believe misinformation that they catch fire more easily and emit electromagnetic fields that damage health. ⌘ Read more
‘Dependent upon SpaceX’: How Trump’s Musk spat can impact NASA
As the space race once again heats up to a level not seen since the Cold War, the United States has found itself in an unenviable position of reliance on SpaceX. ⌘ Read more
International Qantas flight forced to divert after medical emergency
A Qantas flight (QF2) flying from London to Singapore has been forced to make an urgent landing in Azerbaijan, after a passenger suffered a life-threatening cardiac emergency mid-flight. ⌘ Read more
Backstroke star Kaylee McKeown disqualified, but wins protest at world champ trials
Defending 50m backstroke world champion Kaylee McKeown appeared to have her hopes of defending the crown dashed, after being disqualified from her heat on the opening day of the Australian Swimming Trials. ⌘ Read more
Angle grinder used to shear off 185-year-old church bell
A Hunter Valley farming community is reeling after a church bell that rang out the day World War I ended was stolen. ⌘ Read more
10 Obscure Facts About America’s Empire in the Philippines
When the United States acquired the Philippines from Spain in 1898, she first had to forcibly assert her rule and put down the Filipino struggle for independence. After the bloody war that betrayed all of America’s principles and idealism, the U.S. began to atone in some measure for her sins, and though imperialist greed and […]
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Quand le bâtiment ne va pas, on en remet une couche
Surprise : le gouvernement entend faire – enfin ! – des économies ! La surprise est de taille mais rassurez-vous : lorsqu’on épluche la méthode employée, on comprend l’ampleur de la fumisterie. Tout commence avec le constat de fraudes plus ou moins massives dans l’usage de MaPrimRénov’, cette magnifique usine à gaz bureaucratique mise en place par le gouvernement […] ⌘ Read more
10 Bizarre Facts About Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids, the beloved and quirky dolls that became a cultural sensation in the ’80s, are far more than just cuddly toys. Behind their round faces and soft bodies lies a world of bizarre facts that are sure to surprise even the most dedicated fans. From the dolls’ unusual origins to their unexpected impact […]
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Two Approaches to Solving the “Quiet Fediverse” Problem: Conversation Backfilling Mechanisms
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Protesters torch cars and block a freeway on third day of protests in LA
Protesters blocked off a major freeway and set self-driving cars on fire as law enforcement used tear gas, rubber bullets and flash bangs to control the crowd. ⌘ Read more
Worksafe investigating air duct collapse at Gippsland power station
Yallourn Power Station, considered the region’s most unreliable, has been forced to put one of its units offline for weeks after an air duct collapsed. ⌘ Read more
Court downplays scale of cattle industry losses after live export ban
Hundreds of claimants seeking compensation are considering an appeal, after the federal court found the 2011 live export ban did not impact export quotas “in any material way”. ⌘ Read more
Senior Wadeye elder identified as latest NT death in custody
A man who died in police custody at a Darwin hospital on Saturday has been remembered as a “great visionary and educator” as the remote community of Wadeye mourns his loss. ⌘ Read more
How to avoid getting your car stuck on snowy roads this winter
Planning on hitting the slopes? Here’s how to stay safe and avoid car troubles up the mountain. ⌘ Read more
Four charged with money laundering as $21m in assets seized
Police will allege four people were involved in an elaborate money laundering scheme that smuggled cash around the country. ⌘ Read more
Live: Huge crowd expected as Galvin set for debut in Bulldogs-Eels King’s Birthday clash
The NRL expects a massive King’s Birthday bank holiday crowd at the Sydney Olympic stadium for the clash between the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the Parramatta Eels. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Bridget Archer changes tack to back Hobart stadium ‘100 per cent’
Former federal Liberal MP Bridget Archer once said a Hobart AFL stadium was “unnecessary”. Now she says she supports the project, just days after seeking Liberal preselection for a possible state election. ⌘ Read more
Boats made of beer cans put to the test at Darwin charity race
The Down Under Safari Pirates have won the 51st Darwin Beer Can Regatta at Mindil Beach with a boat made from plastic drums and empty beer cans. ⌘ Read more
Live: Big Freeze takes centre stage as Dees and Pies face off on King’s Birthday
A host of stars are braving the Victorian winter to head down the slide as the Big Freeze takes centre stage ahead of Melbourne and Collingwood’s annual King’s Birthday clash. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
World-first footage shows Antarctic sea floor scoured by cruise ship anchors
Damage to sensitive sea floor ecosystems sparks calls for tighter regulation of the tourist ship industry in the Antarctic region. ⌘ Read more
Tails wag at kelpie muster as rain drenches town ravaged by drought
Downpours during the Australian Kelpie Muster bring smiles, not scowls, to a drought-stricken town in western Victoria. ⌘ Read more
The LA protests weren’t sparked in a vacuum — this is what built up to them
Tensions over US President Donald Trump’s immigration policies have been escalating for months. Here’s the background. ⌘ Read more
Man admits to fatal shooting that triggered lockdown near Perth
A man pleads guilty to shooting dead a father-of-two in an incident that triggered an emergency lockdown of a suburb on Perth’s eastern fringe. ⌘ Read more
Thunder star creates history as Pacers downed in second game of NBA finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores his 3,000th point of the season as the Thunder tie-up the NBA finals against the Pacers. ⌘ Read more
WA’s public holidays may be changed to match east coast, premier says
Western Australians could soon see a realignment of public holidays to coincide with the east coast and have an additional public holiday added to the calendar as soon as next year, WA Premier Roger Cook says. ⌘ Read more
Could Apple Ditch Siri Name in Major AI Rebrand at WWDC?
Apple will highlight its AI strategy at Monday’s WWDC 2025 keynote, with its much-talked-about “Liquid Glass” software redesign playing a secondary role in announcements, claims industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Reports leading up to WWDC have indicated that iOS 26 will feature a [major design overhaul](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/06/ios- … ⌘ Read more
Fox looks ahead after mixed fortunes at the opening canoe slalom World Cup
Jessica Fox doesn’t add to her victory in the C1 on the final day of action at the opening canoe slalom World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Man rescued from silo filled with fertiliser in rural Queensland
Emergency crews used buckets to remove fertiliser from the silo during the rescue operation. ⌘ Read more
WA’s $2.5m to bring AFL games to state put to test with regional debut
AFL fans set a crowd record at Bunbury for the AFL’s first regional Western Australian game and one of two North Melbourne home games in the state. ⌘ Read more
Homicide squad called in after man shot dead in Wagga Wagga
Police call for information from the public after a man dies in an early-morning shooting at Wagga Wagga in the NSW Riverina region. ⌘ Read more
Inquest for woman who died after fall from moving car on Bruce Highway
Queensland’s Attorney-General says Courtney Anderson’s family provided new information and shared their concerns that the case was not fully investigated. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous employment rules dropped from two-thirds of Commonwealth contracts
Indigenous employment rules have been dropped in two-thirds of Commonwealth contracts, meaning $70 billion worth of contracts did not have to hire a minimum number of Indigenous people or use Indigenous businesses. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate after fan dies during Nations League final in Munich
A fan died after falling from the stands during Portugal’s victory over Spain in the Nations League final. ⌘ Read more
Sarah Snook wins Tony award for lead performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray
Australian actor Sarah Snook has won the Tony award for Best Leading Actress in a Play for The Picture of Dorian Gray, with fellow Australian Marg Horwell also taking home a Tony for Costume Design. ⌘ Read more
Three easy-to-grow plants that look after themselves
At 96, gardener Patricia Bate needs plants that are low maintenance. ⌘ Read more
Four Qld men extradited from NSW over ‘vicious’ alleged home invasion
Police extradite four men from NSW to Queensland who allegedly threatened a couple and demanded money during a home invasion on the Sunshine Coast. ⌘ Read more
Breaking: Israeli army ‘boards’ Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s Gaza-bound ship, group says
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition says the Israeli military has “boarded” the Gaza-bound charity ship the Madleen, after the Israeli foreign ministry earlier said it had told the ship to change course. ⌘ Read more
‘Buy a generator’, power provider tells WA hotel angry at blackouts
The owners of Bremer Bay Resort say Western Power told them purchasing a diesel generator was the only way to avoid the outages plaguing the small community. ⌘ Read more
More than 40 drink drivers caught each day on average in Queensland
Police have undertaken more than 700,000 breath tests across the state since January, and are on track to conduct more than 2 million tests in a year for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. ⌘ Read more
How creative writing can aid healing process to create happy ending
The therapeutic benefits of writing can go far beyond the stereotypical journalling exercise. These writers share their stories. ⌘ Read more
Queensland to review social housing after finding couple making $200k
The state government claims there are some recipients earning well above the income limit that determines who is eligible for social housing. ⌘ Read more
Scientists breed coral from ‘hot’ and ‘cool’ parents to stop bleaching
After one generation of breeding, scientists say they have been able to double the heat tolerance of Ningaloo Reef coral. ⌘ Read more
‘Treacherous’ rescue continues for people stuck in snow on Mt Hotham
Half a dozen people remain stuck in their vehicles after heavy snow caught travellers unaware in Victoria’s alpine region. ⌘ Read more
Surfing priest saves swimmers at iconic WA beach
A Catholic priest and bravery award recipient rescues a father and son who were struggling to swim at Cable Beach in Western Australia’s north. ⌘ Read more
‘The invisible city’: Enrico Taglietti’s vision for Canberra
Enrico Taglietti came to Canberra in the late 1960s when the capital was a blank canvas. Decades later his buildings are a central part of the city’s soul, with an exhibition offering an insight into the architect’s world. ⌘ Read more
Giant dinosaur impulse buy becomes SA town’s mascot
An unexpected online auction buy lands an 8-metre-long, 3m-high dinosaur in a Milang front yard, bringing smiles and new visitors to the struggling town. ⌘ Read more
Woman forced to become a ‘reproductive refugee’ to legally undergo IVF
Four years after freezing her eggs for the future option of motherhood, Jane was shocked to find she could not use them to access IVF in WA — sending her on an expensive and lonely interstate mission. ⌘ Read more
Live: LA protests extend to third day as Trump condemns ‘violent people’
Scattered protests continue around Los Angeles for the third day, with the National Guard called in by the president. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Coffee prices up to $12 needed to make industry viable, supplier says
US tariffs and supply issues are creating uncertainty for an already strained coffee market, and roasters say it’s only a matter of time before Australians will pay more for their brew. ⌘ Read more
Victoria is in the grip of drought, but what’s different about this one?
Victorian Country Hour host Warwick Long reflects on how farmers focus on mental health, modern farming practices and climate change preparation. ⌘ Read more
Expansion of newborn heel-prick screening hopes to pick up rare conditions
Researchers in Adelaide are looking to expand newborn heel-prick screening to help identify up to 600 additional genetic conditions early. ⌘ Read more
An inter-school, all-boys debate is the setting for this queer satire
From independent theatre La Mama to off-Broadway, queer satire Trophy Boys has taken off with its exploration of misogyny and masculinity, through drag and debating. ⌘ Read more
Queensland braces for cold snap with below-average temperatures and frost
The Sunshine State is set for a cool wintry week with temperatures forecast to be below average from Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
Private mental hospital closure in Brisbane ‘just the tip of the iceberg’
The private hospitals association blames the facility’s shut down and the potential closure of others on health insurers, but a representative for insurers rejects the accusation and says how we fund mental health must change. ⌘ Read more
‘Direct harm’: Senior doctors blow whistle on hospital that ignored vital warnings for patients
Doctors at the troubled Northern Beaches Hospital say they warned management about understaffing and inadequate equipment before the facility even opened. ⌘ Read more
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz wins French Open final
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz has beat Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the French Open final, retaining the title for a second straight year. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of Australians receiving ECT without consent every year
Last year, more than 1,700 orders for involuntary electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) were approved by tribunals in Australia. Advocacy groups say clinicians need to be better informed. ⌘ Read more
It isn’t actually the King’s birthday — but do you know when it is?
It’s a public holiday for most of the country today as states and territories mark the King’s Birthday. See how much you know about Charles with our quiz. ⌘ Read more
Why Brumbies can beat Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific semis
Defeating the Chiefs in Hamilton is always a tough ask, but it’s not mission impossible for the ACT Brumbies in next Saturday night’s Super Rugby Pacific semifinal. ⌘ Read more
The billion-dollar business built on bloodshed: Inside the UFC machine
Beneath the profitable success story of the UFC lies a hidden reality: many athletes who have dedicated their careers to the sport are struggling and are unable to fight back. ⌘ Read more
** More stink **
I read A Court of Throne and Roses this weekend. Not my usual fare but what the heck it was there so I read it. I found it to be an unremarkable, relatively conservative romantasy.
What stood out to me, though, is that everyone is so stinky. The main character is always describing how folks smell, smelling them before they round a corner and stuff. Even if they don’t like smell bad, this setting seems overwhelming perfumed. ⌘ Read more
Run Classic MacOS & NeXTSTEP in Your Web Browser
If you’ve been a reader of OSXDaily for a while you almost certainly have seen us mention some of the fun web apps that allow you to run full fledged versions of operating systems in your web browser, from Mac OS 9, Mac OS 8, or Mac OS 7, to even Windows 1.0. Many of … Read More ⌘ Read more
** Stinky **
This morning I set up our new composter. This entailed shoveling a lot of compost from the old one into the new so that it can actually finish cooking. Shoveling 4 years worth of mostly kitchen scrap compost is a very very stinky endeavor. Despite wearing gloves I don’t know if my hands will ever not smell again. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Generative AI Wish List https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2025/06/08/ai-wish-list.html #artificialintelligence #harm #rant
Morrison receives Australia’s highest honour for leadership during crisis
The 30th prime minister has been appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia for his “eminent service” to the country and direction during the COVID pandemic. ⌘ Read more
From Hollywood heavyweights to community advocates: King’s honours announced
Some 830 Australians will be recognised as part of the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours on Monday, including film director Baz Luhrmann and his frequent collaborator Catherine Martin, an award-winning costume, production and set designer. ⌘ Read more
Leo XIV, the first US-born pope, criticises nationalism at Sunday mass
Pope Leo criticised the emergence of nationalist political movements around the globe on Sunday, calling them “unfortunate” — without naming a specific country or national leader. ⌘ Read more
Colombian senator fighting for life after being shot in head at rally
A potential presidential contender, Miguel Uribe Turbay was rushed to hospital after being shot twice in the head during a rally in Bogota. ⌘ Read more
Trump deploying California National Guard over governor’s objections to LA to quell protests
ERIC THAYER, MORGAN LEE and MICHELLE L. PRICE, Reporters - Associated Press
_Stephan: This is all out of Hitler’s playbook, and its more modern version Project 2025. The United States has Gestapo raids, of masked armed men bursting into homes, schools, and hospitals and dragging people out. Now, aspiring dictator Trump has moved on to the … ⌘ Read more