Technology

A new study from Apple-funded economists at Analysis Group found that the App Store ecosystem generated $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2025, with 90% of that revenue being commission-free. Apps using consumer-facing AI features saw 4x more growth in billings than other apps.

Adyen has been appointed as the new payment services provider for non-Crown card payments and pay by bank services for approximately 1,000 public sector services across local authorities, armed forces, and the police. The partnership will help power future payment innovation across the public sector.

The UK's Government Digital Service has replaced Stripe with Dutch provider Adyen as its processor for many payments made through its GOV.UK Pay service. Adyen will take over card payments and pay by bank services for local authorities and services.

AI enthusiasts are making real progress with AI, but skeptics risk being left behind as the technology advances rapidly. Teams that don't adopt AI may be out of business before the dust settles.

A technologist and parent shares ways to shield children from the negative aspects of modern technology by embracing retro-tech solutions, such as physical media, from the past couple of decades.

The improvement of AI has shown that it can perform tasks such as scheduling meetings, but it lacks the ability to solve complex world problems.

Senator Bernie Sanders suggests that the public should own half of the big A.I. companies, citing the technology's potential to revolutionize various aspects of life and the need for responsible management.

According to Hacker News, America's data center build-out is experiencing significant delays, with no clear indication of when the project will be completed. The delays are attributed to various factors, including supply chain issues and regulatory hurdles.

A survey by AXA and Ipsos found that 46% of people in 18 countries are struggling with mental health, with 2/3 believing screens have a negative impact. However, 6/10 people use AI for mental health support, with 42% following its advice.

China will enforce new regulations on June 1, requiring online food delivery platforms to verify businesses' identities, locations, and licenses. This move aims to crack down on 'ghost kitchens' and fake vendors.

The website displays a Mark Rothko painting that matches the user's current weather conditions, with the artist's intention to evoke emotions through color and light.

Tenfold is marking its 10-year anniversary with a celebration of its Ink & Switch imprint, which has published over 20 books on technology and society.

A recent discovery allows modern Blu-ray drives to rip games from GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360 consoles to PC using third-party OmniDrive firmware on select players, as reported by Tom's Hardware.