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Tech News Roundup: Mars Rover, Google API Changes, Apple Supreme Court Case, AI Browser Risks

Updated 2026-06-30 21:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

NASA considers sending a backup nuclear-powered rover to the Moon. Google is discontinuing its GIF API, affecting platforms like X and Discord. The Supreme Court will hear an Apple case regarding app store fees. New AI browser attacks highlight security concerns.

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Ars Technica

New attack provides one more reason why AI browsers are a bad idea

Telling an LLM that 2 + 2 = 5 is enough to make it follow forbidden instructions.

2026-06-30 20:03 UTC

Ars Technica

Apple takes Epic fight over app store fees to the Supreme Court

Supreme Court will weigh if Apple contempt finding in Epic case is “erroneous.”

2026-06-30 20:20 UTC

Ars Technica

Google kills Tenor GIF API, forcing changes at X, Discord, and more

Tenor still connects to Google apps, but other platforms must look elsewhere for GIFs.

2026-06-30 20:38 UTC

Ars Technica

NASA may send a backup, nuclear-powered Mars rover to the Moon

"That would be an awesome capability."

2026-06-30 20:50 UTC