Technology News for Friday 20th June 2025

1. UBC Scientists Propose Blueprint For 'Universal Translator' in Quantum Networks

The device maintains quantum entanglement during conversion, overcoming a key obstacle to linking quantum computers over long distances via fiber optic cables. Built on existing chip manufacturing methods, the design uses magnetic defects in silicon and ...

2. Rise in 'alert fatigue' risks phone users disabling news notifications, study finds

Publishers could see audiences uninstall apps, as some users receive up to 50 alerts a day, analysis shows. Michael Savage Media editor. Fri 20 Jun 2025 01.00 EDT. Share. It has become a feature of modern life – millions of phones simultaneously buzz ...

3. How Lenovo brings the thrill of an F1® race to a global fanbase, via Europe, in a matter of seconds

All Formula 1 footage passes through F1's Media and Technology Centre, located on the outskirts of London, thanks to Lenovo technology. More than 750 million people worldwide tune in to watch Formula 1® ...

4. Rematch review -- fun even if you don't like soccer

There's no such thing as a foul in Rematch, and players can't ever be offside. There are no throw-ins or corner kicks because the entire pitch is surrounded by walls that players can use to set up rebound and volley plays.

5. Meta debuts its first Oakley smart glasses

Like the Ray-Bans, the glasses can take photos and videos, play audio and connect to Meta's AI assistant. Meta has a broad partnership with Italian eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica, which controls both the ...

6. AI doesn't have to reason to take your job

At the time, it was easy to see where this perspective was coming from. Artificial intelligence had moments of being impressive and interesting, but it also consistently failed basic tasks. Tech CEOs said they could just ...

7. Workers at gaming company Ubisoft Halifax file to unionize

A majority of the nearly 60 staff workers at Ubisoft Halifax, which has an office on Barrington Street, filed with the Nova Scotia Labour Board on Wednesday, according to a news release from CWA.

8. Optimizing Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Treatment Strategies

In this video, CancerNetwork® spoke with Benjamin Golas, MD, chief of Surgical Oncology and gastrointestinal oncologist at Hackensack Meridian Health, about treatment options for peritoneal carcinomatosis. Peritoneal carcinomatosis, the spread of ...

9. Meta launches $399 Oakley AI glasses with 3K video recording

Meta is going up-market with its surprise hit smart glasses, rolling out new models with Oakley that are aimed at athletes and include improved video recording. Meta.

10. Home “Smart” Home with Marc Saltzman

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Ready to upgrade your HomeSweetHome into a HomeSmartHome and fix some of those little daily home frustrations? You know, spotty Wi-Fi that vanishes the second you step onto the patio, the anxiety of porch pirates snagging your ...

11. Yamper and Boltund Debut During the Yamper's Paw Prints Event in Pokémon GO

2× Stardust for catching Pokémon. Increased chance to encounter Shiny Snubbull, Shiny Poochyena, and Shiny Furfrou. The following Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region will make their Pokémon ...

12. Owners told to stop driving 2009-2019 Citroën C3 and DS 3

French officials put Stellantis under pressure to take DS 3s and C3s fitted with the faulty Takata airbags off the road. The company had already recalled the affected cars, replacing airbags in just under 70% of the 690,000 examples.

13. The Yard, Dalian Cultural Center / Neri&Hu Design and Research Office

Text description provided by the architects. Our design for a new mixed-use creative development is located in the heart of Dalian in close proximity to university campuses and software parks. The existing compound comprises 6 buildings dating back 40 ...

14. Meta introduces Oakley AI smart glasses that start at $399

Meta is expanding its line of AI-powered eyewear through a new partnership with sportswear brand Oakley. The new smart glasses introduced Friday, called Oakley Meta HSTN, were built for performance wear and are intended for "athletes and fans alike" ...

15. What happens when you use ChatGPT to write an essay? See what new study found.

Artificial intelligence chatbots may be able to write a quick essay, but a new study from MIT found that their use comes at a cognitive cost. A study published by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab analyzed the cognitive function of 54 ...

16. Meta launches $399 Oakley AI Glasses with 3K video recording

Meta Platforms Inc. is going up-market with its surprise hit smart glasses, rolling out new models with Oakley that are aimed at athletes and include improved video recording. The company on Friday launched new models based on Oakley's HSTN design, ...

17. Billions of Passwords Have Been Leaked in Massive Breach, Researchers Say. Here's What You Should Know

“This is not just a leak—it's a blueprint for mass exploitation,” researchers said. “With over 16 billion login records exposed, cybercriminals now have unprecedented access to personal credentials that can be used for account takeover, identity theft, and ...