Today's Top Technology Stories

1. NZ-Dutch company Dawn Aerospace sells its first spaceplane

The company has signed a US$17 million ($28m NZD) agreement to supply its Mk-II Aurora rocket-powered aircraft to the US state of Oklahoma. Under the deal, Dawn would provide the ...

2. Northern lights may be visible in these states this weekend

The northern lights are slated to be visible in states from Idaho to New York on the night of Saturday, June 14 as a geomagnetic storm watch was issued, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

3. Street Fighter 6 players on Nintendo Switch 2 can compete in Capcom Pro Tour tournaments

One of the games to play upon release was Street Fighter 6, which has now reached 5 million copies sold thanks to its inclusion on the new console. With Capcom dedicated to expanding Street Fighter ...

4. Microsoft rolls out Copilot Vision for Windows

An extension of the Copilot assistant, it helps users share their screen or apps so the AI assistant can guide them through features or webpages.

5. Northern lights could be visible over NY: Here's when to look

New Yorkers may have another rare chance to witness one of the night sky's most dazzling displays — the northern lights. The aurora borealis could be visible over parts of New York and other northern U.S. states on the night of Saturday, June 14, ...

6. 'Haleellaa Israa'el Iraan irratti raawwatte keessaa harka hin qabu'- US

Ameerikaan Israa'el wiirtuu niwukilaraafi ajajaa waraanaa Iraan irratti haleellaa raawwachushee keessatti hirmaannaa akka hin qabne waakkatte. Taateen raawwatame kun naannicha gara waldhabdee hamaatti galchuu akka danda'u sodaatamaa jira.

7. Meta AI searches made public - but do all its users realise?

One internet safety expert said it was "a huge user experience and security problem" as some posts are easily traceable, through usernames and profile pictures, to social media accounts. This means some people may ...

8. Northern lights may be visible in these 18 US states tonight and over the weekend

The northern lights could put on a show tonight and through the weekend as ongoing geomagnetic storm conditions driven by turbulent space weather may push aurora farther south than usual. Earth is currently reverberating from a solar storm impact that ...

9. Booking.com warns of rising AI-powered scams in tourism

AI scams targeting travelers increased after the launch of ChatGPT in 2022 facilitating the creation of more convincing phishing emails by the attackers, said Marnie Wilking, the platform's global security director. The “highly organized” ...

10. Northern lights may be viewable in parts of Michigan. Where to see them

The Space Weather Prediction Center classified the geomagnetic storm as G2, the second-lowest level on its scale that sorts intensity from G1 (least) to G5 (most). Northern Michigan is ...

11. New Peugeot e-208 GTi revealed: small electric car gets punchy hot hatch variant

Fitted with a 276bhp electric motor, this electric hot hatch can officially sprint from 0-62mph in 5.7sec. That's a healthy boost over the regular e-208, which pumps out 154bhp in its most potent form.

12. Meta finalizes $15 billion deal for Scale AI stake

Meta has finalized a deal to pay around $15 billion in cash for a 49% stake in Scale AI, a company best known for providing the human labor needed to label data used in the creation of AI models, sources told Axios. Why it matters: The deal will help ...

13. Here's how to turn off public posting on the Meta AI app

Meta's new standalone AI app is sharing prompts publicly, sparking some privacy concerns. AI generative images of women kissing while mud wrestling and President Donald Trump eating poop are some of the conversations users are unknowingly sharing ...

14. Friday the 13th solar storm could bring auroras to 18 US states this weekend

Space weather experts warn that a "moderate" geomagnetic storm could rock Earth over the weekend, potentially lighting the skies with vibrant auroras across large parts of the U.S. and Europe. Comments ( 0 ) ( ). When you purchase through links on our ...

15. WNBA, WNBPA and 2K Agree to Extend Groundbreaking Partnership

Marks Continued Momentum in Representation, Innovation, and Visibility for the WNBA and its Players Across NBA 2K Franchise –. NEW YORK, June 13, 2025 – The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the Women's National Basketball Players ...

16. Eldora Podium Has Hoffman Riding High Entering I-55 Homecoming

Nick Hoffman might be “The Thrill From Mooresville,” but Pevely, MO will always feel like home. And his return “home” couldn't come at a better time after a career-best finish at the Dirt Late Model Dream before the World of Outlaws St. Louis ...

17. Fondren Bottle Tree and Garden Tour

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The annual Fondren Bottle Tree and Garden Tour is Saturday, June 14th. It includes 24 yards and an evening tour of an extravagant home. Tickets are $10. Want more WLBT news in your inbox?