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Uber lays off 10 percent of its customer service team in favor of using AI - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:44:54 GMT
Uber's global customer service network has been hit by layoffs in favor of AI.
 
The Best Vacuum for Pet Hair—We Tested Many to Find Which Ones Work Best (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:33:00 GMT
Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.
 
Crypto exchange BitMEX says it will shut down on September 23 and users' assets are safe; Trump pardoned its founders in 2025 for failing to implement AML rules (Akanksha Khushi/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:26:05 GMT

Akanksha Khushi / Reuters:
Crypto exchange BitMEX says it will shut down on September 23 and users' assets are safe; Trump pardoned its founders in 2025 for failing to implement AML rules — Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX said on Thursday that it will shut down its operations, effective September 23 …

 
Europe hits Google with $1 billion fine for boxing-out rivals - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:17:59 GMT
Europe has hit Google with a $1 billion fine for illegally abusing its search engine dominance.
 
In a leaked four-hour investor talk, DeepSeek's Liang Wenfeng says the main US-China gap is compute access, Nvidia's CUDA moat is disintegrating, and more (Fred Gao/Inside China) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:15:01 GMT

Fred Gao / Inside China:
In a leaked four-hour investor talk, DeepSeek's Liang Wenfeng says the main US-China gap is compute access, Nvidia's CUDA moat is disintegrating, and more — In a rare four-hour talk, the reclusive founder reveals an almost Daoist philosophy of AI—AGI as a tide no company can own …

 
Nvidia reveals Vera CPU details, claims its custom Olympus cores outperform AMD Epyc Turin - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Part of Nvidia's Vera Rubin platform, the Arm-based Vera CPU is designed to perform complex reasoning, facilitate tool execution, generate code, and plan tasks for AI agents. Developed as a multi-purpose chip, it can also handle scientific data processing and reinforcement learning, which demand more CPU power than typical AI...

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The Best MagSafe Wallets for Your Everyday Carry (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT
The slim and convenient magnetic wallets you’ll actually want stuck to the back of your phone.
 
Bipartisan House lawmakers introduce the AI Kill Switch Act, which would grant the US DHS authority to shut down or throttle AI models that it deems dangerous (Politico) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:32 GMT

Politico:
Bipartisan House lawmakers introduce the AI Kill Switch Act, which would grant the US DHS authority to shut down or throttle AI models that it deems dangerous — A bipartisan House bill slated to be introduced on Thursday would give the Department of Homeland Security the authority …

 
The Trump Administration Wants to Change Public Engagement Rules for Polluters - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The EPA has proposed a rule change that would let states decide how much input the public has on air pollution permits. It would be a huge boon for data centers increasingly reliant on fossil fuels.
 
The Senate's Clarity Act, a crypto industry-backed bill set for a vote this summer, is mired in debate over rules to stop Trump from selling digital currencies (David Yaffe-Bellany/New York Times) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:45:02 GMT

David Yaffe-Bellany / New York Times:
The Senate's Clarity Act, a crypto industry-backed bill set for a vote this summer, is mired in debate over rules to stop Trump from selling digital currencies — Democrats and Republicans are haggling about the Clarity Act, a major bill pushed by the crypto industry, as it moves closer to a Senate vote.
 
America’s Hot Hybrid Summer - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Gas prices are up, and US car dealerships are full of hybrids. Customers are going for it.
 
10 Best Meal Delivery Services, Tested by an Ex-Restaurant Critic - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:31:00 GMT
Here are the best delivery services and meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart’s meal service, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
 
STMicro forecasts Q3 revenue up ~16% YoY to $3.7B, below $3.79B est., and expects AI sales to pass $1B in 2026 and be "well above $2B" in 2027; STM falls 14%+ (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:30:02 GMT

Bloomberg:
STMicro forecasts Q3 revenue up ~16% YoY to $3.7B, below $3.79B est., and expects AI sales to pass $1B in 2026 and be “well above $2B” in 2027; STM falls 14%+ — STMicroelectronics NV plunged the most in a year after the chipmaker forecast third-quarter sales that missed analysts' expectations …

 
People Are Getting Off to Porn About ICE Raids - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
MAGA-coded adult content playing off immigration crackdowns, white supremacy, and obeying the “natural order” is finding rabid audiences on X.
 
Mark Zuckerberg launches a media campaign positioning the company's AI development as an optimistic, pro-human alternative to its competitors' "dystopian" ideas (Sara Fischer/Axios) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:25:58 GMT

Sara Fischer / Axios:
Mark Zuckerberg launches a media campaign positioning the company's AI development as an optimistic, pro-human alternative to its competitors' “dystopian” ideas — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday laid out an optimistic view of the agentic future, arguing the company's focus …

 
Google launches a selfie video sign-in option for account recovery, utilizing tools like liveness detection to mitigate deepfake risks, rolling out globally (Reece Rogers/Wired) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:20:05 GMT

Reece Rogers / Wired:
Google launches a selfie video sign-in option for account recovery, utilizing tools like liveness detection to mitigate deepfake risks, rolling out globally — The next time you're locked out of your Google account, you can use your face as part of the account recovery process.
 
Gig economy workers and Amazon staff are increasingly dependent on food stamps and Medicaid, according to federal report - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:15:00 GMT

The GAO report, which was commissioned by Senator Bernie Sanders, shows that the number of Amazon workers relying on food stamps and Medicaid tripled between the start of the Covid pandemic in February 2020 and September 2025.

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The European Commission fines Google €890M under the DMA for illegally undercutting competition through its search dominance and Google Play developer rules (New York Times) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:11:01 GMT

New York Times:
The European Commission fines Google €890M under the DMA for illegally undercutting competition through its search dominance and Google Play developer rules — At a tense moment for trans-Atlantic trade, the European Union accused Google of anti-competitive business practices.
 
Texas Instruments reports Q2 revenue up 23% YoY to $5.46B, above $5.26B est., net income up 53% to $1.98B, and forecasts $5.65B-$6.15B in Q3 revenue, above est. (Grace Yoon/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:05:02 GMT

Grace Yoon / Wall Street Journal:
Texas Instruments reports Q2 revenue up 23% YoY to $5.46B, above $5.26B est., net income up 53% to $1.98B, and forecasts $5.65B-$6.15B in Q3 revenue, above est. — The semiconductor company posted a quarterly profit of $1.98 billion, up from $1.30 billion a year earlier
 
Google Hit With $1 Billion Fine By EU Over Search Engine Practices - The New York Times - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:01:39 GMT
  1. Google Hit With $1 Billion Fine By EU Over Search Engine Practices The New York Times
  2. EU fines Alphabet $1B US for Google Play, search infractions CBC
  3. EU fines Google €890m for competition breaches over search and apps The Guardian
  4. Google Fined $1 Billion Under EU’s Tech Antitrust Rules WSJ
  5. Google slapped with $1 billion fine under landmark EU digital law CNBC
 
Sony's FX5 cinema camera finally offers open gate and RAW 5K recording - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:23 GMT
Sony has just unveiled its latest cinema camera that may foreshadow some long-awaited features in its consumer mirrorless lineup.
 
Google adds selfie video as a log-in option - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
You'll now be able to get into your Google account with a selfie video.
 
Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account’s Spare Key - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The next time you’re locked out of your Google account, you can use your face as part of the account recovery process.
 
Banning Social Media for Kids Is a Bad Idea - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The risks are real. But banning children from the internet could create new problems without solving the ones that really matter.
 
Sources: Intel and AMD are signing longer-term server CPU purchase commitments with Chinese customers; prices of some CPU products are up 40%+ in China YTD (Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:45:12 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: Intel and AMD are signing longer-term server CPU purchase commitments with Chinese customers; prices of some CPU products are up 40%+ in China YTD — U.S. chipmaking giants Intel (INTC.O) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.O) are signing longer-term purchase commitments …

 
My Week of Transparent Living With Apple’s ‘More Clear’ Liquid Glass Setting - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
I cranked Apple’s iOS 27 beta to maximum transparency on my iPhone and enjoyed every warped second.
 
Sources: China resumes issuing robotaxi permits after an industry-wide full safety review prompted by an April outage involving 100+ Baidu robotaxis in Wuhan (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:25:44 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: China resumes issuing robotaxi permits after an industry-wide full safety review prompted by an April outage involving 100+ Baidu robotaxis in Wuhan — China has started issuing robotaxi permits again after a high-profile incident involving self-driving vehicles led authorities …

 
Remember Jibo? Its Successor Is a Wearable That Turns Your Life Into AI Slop - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:15:00 GMT
With “blessings” from the original Jibo founders, iKairos is a wearable or desk-mounted “AI journal” that turns your family moments into AI images and video.
 
ServiceNow invests $40M in banking software specialist BusinessNext, valuing the 24-year-old Indian company at $700M and taking a roughly 5% stake (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:05:01 GMT

Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch:
ServiceNow invests $40M in banking software specialist BusinessNext, valuing the 24-year-old Indian company at $700M and taking a roughly 5% stake — ServiceNow, the U.S. enterprise software company known for automating workflows like IT service management and HR operations …

 
‘The Child Is Terrified’: Measles Doctors Speak Out - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Hear from six pediatricians in measles hot spot Utah, as the US faces infection levels not seen in over three decades and prepares to lose its status as a country that eliminated the dangerous disease.
 
Dassault Systèmes agrees to acquire ArisGlobal, a US supplier of software to the life sciences industry, from Nordic Capital for ~$2B, set to close in H2 2026 (Adrià Calatayud/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:50:02 GMT

Adrià Calatayud / Wall Street Journal:
Dassault Systèmes agrees to acquire ArisGlobal, a US supplier of software to the life sciences industry, from Nordic Capital for ~$2B, set to close in H2 2026 — Completion is expected in the second half, subject to approvals — Dassault Systemes said it agreed to buy Nordic Capital's ArisGlobal …

 
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to crash into the moon this August - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:22:27 GMT
The upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket has been drifting in space for over a year after it launched. It's expected to crash into the moon next month.
 
Voice Control Toolkit Comes to a Pico Near You - Hack a Day Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:28 GMT
A Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W connected to a speaker
Voice-controlled appliances are nothing new. What might be new, however, is [Moonshine AI] running it all locally on a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W! The voice interface is roughly divided …read more
 
As the AI industry recruits high-profile academics, research that was once conducted in the open is increasingly getting locked behind closed doors (The Atlantic) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:30:01 GMT

The Atlantic:
As the AI industry recruits high-profile academics, research that was once conducted in the open is increasingly getting locked behind closed doors — AI companies are stripping universities of their best researchers. — Anthropic has poached such an array of high-profile professors that it has become a punch line in academia.
 
A profile of Peter Beck, the New Zealand billionaire whose Rocket Lab is pushing to compete with the satellite internet ambitions of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos (Nic Fildes/Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:20:02 GMT

Nic Fildes / Financial Times:
A profile of Peter Beck, the New Zealand billionaire whose Rocket Lab is pushing to compete with the satellite internet ambitions of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — Peter Beck's Rocket Lab builds out internet satellite business to rival Starlink and Amazon Leo
 
Industrial GPU Adapted for the Desktop - Hack a Day Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
As technologies change and adapt, we’re often left with seemingly useless junk that has nowhere to go. Certainly anyone still sitting on a pile of floppy disks feels this way …read more
 
Connection to Apple Developer could not be established - Apple Developer Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:50:55 GMT
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The fight for the future of foldable phones is here - NBC News - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:30:00 GMT
  1. The fight for the future of foldable phones is here NBC News
  2. T-Mobile is giving away the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for free — how to claim yours Mashable
  3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Foldables, Perfected for Every Way of Living Samsung Global Newsroom
  4. Samsung Overhauls Foldable Phones Ahead of Apple's Category Debut Bloomberg.com
  5. Samsung ups prices as it launches new foldable smartphones ahead of expected Apple debut CNBC
 
Orcas team up to ram sunfish until they explode - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:38 GMT
“We think this may help younger orcas feed more easily, or it could also just be for fun.”
 
V Formation Flying of Birds is Explained by a Minimal Wake–Vortex Model - Hack a Day Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT
Although it’s commonly suspected that migratory birds fly in a ‘V’ formation due to this saving energy for the birds in the slipstream, understanding the exact aerodynamics behind this and …read more
 
Samsung announces Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2, with new AI features - Mashable - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:12:05 GMT
  1. Samsung announces Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2, with new AI features Mashable
  2. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9: Your Health Companion on the Wrist Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung Galaxy Watches now detect when you're going to get sick — but it's not the first health tracker to do so Mashable
  4. [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 Samsung Mobile Press
  5. Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 Vs Galaxy Watch 8: What Are The Differences? Engadget
 
Tesla Can’t Avoid Recall Fix for Cars With Overly Bright Headlights - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:52:00 GMT
The company will need to issue a fix for nearly 20,000 vehicles.
 
I Test-Drove Substack’s New AI Detection Tool, and It Mostly Worked - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:28:42 GMT
The publishing platform has integrated Pangram to look for AI.
 
Nvidia's Jensen Huang defends Chinese AI: "Open-source models that are excellent should be used" - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:06:00 GMT

The timing is what makes it interesting. Moonshot AI released Kimi K3 on July 16. Independent evaluators put it third on Artificial Analysis' Intelligence Index, only behind Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, and first on LMArena's blind Frontend Code Arena board.

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An LLM in the Kitchen - Hack a Day Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT
A zoomed out screenshot of a flow chart recipe. It is made of 8 bit ingredient icons with their name and amounts moving through steps to the finished
Have you ever been looking up a recipe for something new and been stymied by the directions being a wall of text, especially to find that one detail right when …read more
 
Jimothy, the Viral Raccoon, Scurries Across Your Screen in Google Animation - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:17:17 GMT
The short-spined critter also has a bobblehead, art contest, police sketch and recently won a race at a Seattle Mariners game.
 
Check out this nifty 3D Playdate game demo - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:07:33 GMT
Adding new dimensions to the device.
 
Steam adds handy gifting and wishlist updates - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:03:52 GMT
You can now gift games without a Steam account and sort your wishlist into categories.
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 23 #872 - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:49:47 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 872 for Thursday, July 23
 
Why Lettuce Is Always Making People Sick - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:41:29 GMT
The cyclospora diarrhea outbreak isn’t an isolated incident. It’s part of a pattern of leafy greens wreaking digestive havoc.
 
Sales were up at Tesla but so were costs and spending - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:15:19 GMT
Q2 2026 was profitable, but barely.
 
Samsung’s Foldables Got Pricier. The RAM Shortage Is Part of the Bill - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:02:53 GMT
Here’s a breakdown of what the new devices will cost you.
 
The White House Is Trying to Figure Out What to Do About Chinese AI - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
There’s a debate going on in the Trump administration over how to handle increasingly powerful Chinese AI models.
 
US outlines its $5 billion Genesis Mission to boost science with AI - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:54:26 GMT
Several federal agencies are contributing toward the interdisciplinary research efforts.
 
Top Red-Light Therapy Deals at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale (2026) - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:40:12 GMT
Save on WIRED-tested LED therapy devices from TheraFace, HigherDose, and more.
 
Microsoft brings original Xbox backward compatibility to Windows PCs - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:36:19 GMT
First four compatible titles can be run with an 11-year-old graphics card.
 
Microsoft brings original Xbox backward compatibility to Windows PCs - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:36:19 GMT
  1. Microsoft brings original Xbox backward compatibility to Windows PCs Ars Technica
  2. Play More of the Games You Love, Wherever You Play with XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC XBOX Wire
  3. Microsoft is bringing original Xbox games to PC The Verge
  4. Xbox announces backwards compatibility for PC and handheld devices GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Microsoft Announces Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC, With New Features and Achievements IGN
 
ISPs' long nightmare of having to list all the fees they charge is finally over - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:17:18 GMT
FCC lets ISPs stop listing all fees after companies complained it was too hard.
 
FLOSS Weekly Episode 876: There Is No Money Fairy - Hack a Day Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:00:08 GMT
This week Jonathan chats with Michael Meeks about Collabora! What’s the origin story in this consulting company, why do they have an outstanding office suite, and where is the world …read more
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 23, #1860 - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle No. 1,860 for Thursday, July 23.
 
Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and other US tech giants are hiding $1.65 trillion in AI debt - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:51:00 GMT

According to estimates from Nikkei Asia, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Oracle have together amassed roughly $3 trillion in total debt, a large share of it tied to exorbitant AI infrastructure spending – long-term data center lease agreements, along with costly servers, graphics accelerators, and other computing hardware that has...

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EU gives Paramount's Warner Bros. acquisition the go-ahead - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:41:49 GMT
As long as Paramount ends its distribution business with Universal, it can purchase Warner Bros. Discovery in Europe.
 
Gemini Intelligence and Gemini Nano 4 launch with Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8 - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:41:00 GMT
  1. Gemini Intelligence and Gemini Nano 4 launch with Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8 9to5Google
  2. 3 Google updates from Galaxy Unpacked 2026 blog.google
  3. Gemini Task Automation is rolling out for real. The Verge
  4. Samsung's New Foldables Come With Gemini Notebook Pre-Installed Engadget
  5. Google’s Gemini Intelligence is Here and It’s on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Droid Life
 
‘The Odyssey’ Is Inspiring Unprecedented Levels of Cope - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:26:13 GMT
Elon Musk and the online right convinced themselves that Christopher Nolan’s “woke” epic would go down in flames. Now they’re crashing out.
 
Amazon orders Robocop TV series as franchise heads to Prime Video - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:20:00 GMT

Robocop has been entertaining audiences for nearly four decades. The first film in the series debuted in 1987, starring Peter Weller as a half-man, half-machine cyborg law enforcement officer. The movie is considered by many as one of the best from the 80s, spawning two sequels as well as a...

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Original Xbox Games Are Coming to PC Starting With 4 Fan Favorites - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:19:00 GMT
Playable through Microsoft’s new Xbox Backward Compatibility program for PC, you’ll be able to relive classic Xbox titles directly on your laptop, desktop or handheld.
 
Clayface trailer leans into the body horror - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:18:17 GMT
"The people I trusted betrayed me. The justice system failed me."
 
iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments - The Verge - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:13:21 GMT
  1. iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments The Verge
  2. Apple to Launch ‘Upgrade’ Device Leasing Program With Klarna to Spur Sales Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple winding down iPhone Upgrade Program: report 9to5Mac
  4. iOS 27 code hints at strict penalties for missed Apple lease payments Macworld
  5. Apple Is Reportedly Launching a Device-Leasing Program With Klarna on July 28. Here's What It Means for iPhone Revenue. Yahoo Finance
 
Pixel 11 series leaks in more official-looking images with new angles [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:05:00 GMT
  1. Pixel 11 series leaks in more official-looking images with new angles [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. Here’s an Official Pixel 11 Pro From Google Droid Life
  3. Google Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 10: Should you upgrade? Here's what I think after a year with the Pixel 10 Android Central
  4. All Pixel 11 series colors leaked: A vibrant palette of bold hues Android Headlines
  5. Pixel 11 Release Date: Price Reveal Hands Advantage To iPhone 17 Forbes
 
China’s Open AI Models Are Challenging Silicon Valley’s Playbook - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:01:38 GMT
As access to Anthropic’s and OpenAI’s frontier models becomes more restricted, Chinese labs are pitching their open-source alternatives as stable, accessible, and increasingly capable.
 
OpenAI sued over ChatGPT health advice that almost killed a pastor - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:40:46 GMT
ChatGPT allegedly offered "extremely dangerous medical recommendations" regarding a pulmonary embolism.
 
Apple's rumored upgrades to its Mac lineup go beyond touchscreens - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:31:01 GMT
Apple is already preparing updates to the MacBook Neo, iMac, MacBook Air and more.
 
Before you disable Google Play Protect, here's what you need to know - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Some Android users find the security feature to be too restrictive. Here's how to disable it and what you risk by doing so.
 
Colorado thinks it found the answer to EV battery recycling's biggest challenge - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
End-of-life disposal of EV batteries is a growing problem. This state is trying something new.
 
Hyundai claims humanoid robot plan is not part of talks with striking workers - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:18:12 GMT
Union previously warned automaker that any robot deployment must be negotiated.
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Fold 8 Ultra: Which new foldable is better for you? - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:05:22 GMT
Let's compare the differences between Samsung's latest large foldables.
 
Palworld's 1.0 launch is bringing back nearly a million players - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:02:00 GMT

Palworld 1.0 launched on July 10, and players showed their appreciation by flooding its monster-taming world in droves. SteamDB figures show the game peaking at 855,525 concurrent players over launch weekend, then climbing to 961,867 on July 19, its highest count since early 2024 to join in the fun.

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The Need for Speed: Internet Speed Measurement (or DIY?) - Hack a Day Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:00:56 GMT
Car enthusiasts want to know how quickly they can make a quarter mile. Weightlifters are forever trying to add one more plate to the bar. Internet denizens have their own …read more
 
Dyson V10 Konical Review (2026): Affordable and Solid - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:53:48 GMT
Out of Dyson’s two new affordable stick vacuums, this one is easily my favorite.
 
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, July 22 - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:45:55 GMT
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 22.
 
Firefox 153 ESR arrives with major productivity, privacy, and enterprise upgrades - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:37:00 GMT
Firefox 153 is now the latest Extended Support Release (ESR), rolling up all improvements introduced since Firefox 140. Highlights include profile management, Split View, AI features, stronger privacy protections, web apps, PDF merging and image insertion, HDR video playback, browser-wide containers, and numerous platform and enterprise enhancements.
 
Poinpy, a perfect video game, is back and it's completely free on mobile - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:32:01 GMT
Poinpy disappeared from Netflix games last year but is now free for Android and iPhone.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s soccer captain Dilin Meloni - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The rising senior is passionate about soccer, nuclear fusion, and advocating on behalf of his fellow student-athletes at MIT.
 
Samsung just revealed more details about its upcoming smart glasses, including battery life - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:28:46 GMT
Samsung's upcoming smart glasses will last nine hours per charge, but they come with a case for more juice.
 
AI Can Generate Pictures, but It Can Also Help Locate Your Lost Real Photos - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:24:00 GMT
Need help finding that photo from six years ago? Google Photos and Gemini can help.
 
Lenovo reveals more about its new lightweight Legion gaming handheld - Notebookcheck - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:07:00 GMT
  1. Lenovo reveals more about its new lightweight Legion gaming handheld Notebookcheck
  2. Lenovo Teases Ultra‑Slim Legion C700 Cloud Handheld at Just 14.9 mm finance.biggo.com
  3. That Lenovo cloud handheld lands this August, and an 120Hz display and TMR thumb sticks won't get me into streaming GamesRadar+
  4. Lenovo Legion C700: Lightweight cloud gaming handheld weighing 556 grams with a 120-Hz display Basic Tutorials
  5. Lenovo’s new thin-and-light handheld leaves out one crucial detail Digital Trends
 
Next Space Force chief throws cold water on the idea of space privateers - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:02:44 GMT
It turns out some of Benjamin Franklin's opinions from 240 years ago are still relevant today.
 
Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 83 - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence.
 
OpenAI says its AI agent broke out of testing sandbox to hack Hugging Face - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:47:49 GMT
"This is day one for cybersecurity in the age of agents," Hugging Face CEO says.
 
The Marines' new AI gun can track and target people, even though it's marketed as anti-drone - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:45:00 GMT

The Marine Corps has selected Allen Control Systems' Bullfrog M240 robotic weapon station for integration into its Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System, or L-MADIS. The initial prototype contract is worth $6.2 million.

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Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM - The Verge - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:35:58 GMT
  1. Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM The Verge
  2. Apple Plans Overhaul of MacBooks, iMac in Push to Meet AI Demand Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple's Rumored Upgrades To Its Mac Lineup Go Beyond Touchscreens Engadget
  4. Gurman: Apple’s Mac Pipeline Includes M6 Mac Mini and A19 Pro MacBook Neo Thurrott.com
  5. Apple's Mac roadmap for the next two years leaks - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Xbox is bringing games from its original console to PC - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:34:18 GMT
Some original Xbox games are coming to PC, complete with achievement support.
 
I still want Samsung's discontinued Galaxy Z TriFold - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:28:19 GMT
Hopefully the Z Fold 8's new design is a sign of things to come.
 
Nirvanna the Band the Show and Movie will finally be available to stream via Hulu on July 24 - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:06:54 GMT
The recent film was a big hit, but the series wasn't available to watch anywhere.
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra debut with Flex Titanium displays and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:59:00 GMT

With all the buzz of anticipation surrounding the rumored foldable iPhone that Apple is widely expected to announce this fall, it's hard not to wonder what the good people at Samsung are thinking.

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Nvidia's first Windows on Arm GeForce driver confirms RTX Spark configurations - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:47:00 GMT
Nvidia has published its first native GeForce driver for Windows on Arm, and buried inside it confirms two RTX Spark configurations: a 6,144-core Blackwell GPU with a 20-core CPU, and a smaller 5,120-core variant with 18 cores, both supporting up to 128GB of unified memory.
 
Dress Up Your YubiKey With This Web-Based Tool - Hack a Day Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:30:07 GMT
The combination of hardware required to make use of this project is specific enough that we imagine only a relatively limited number of readers will actually be able to try …read more
 
Surround sound speaker channel numbers explained: Bigger isn't always better - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Here's what to pay attention to when building a home theater system.
 
Data centers on track to consume 20% of US power by 2035 - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:18:00 GMT

The research firm estimates that US data centers will require a staggering 194 gigawatts by 2035 – up 83% over its previous forecast from last December. Put into context, one gigawatt is roughly the output of a single traditional nuclear reactor.

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These Were My Favorite Things Samsung Unpacked During Its 2026 Galaxy Event - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:29:00 GMT
Even for products that leaked long before they were revealed, Samsung’s reveal had several high points.
 
What happens when you try to chop a photon in half? - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:17:08 GMT
A mirror that moves mid-photon could release a shower of new photons.
 
Reddit and major publishers consider blocking Google as AI search continues destroying web traffic - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:01:00 GMT

Reddit, USA Today, Reuters, Politico, The Economist, and People Inc. are among the companies reconsidering how much access they should give Google as referral traffic continues to collapse, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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Samsung unveils new Galaxy Z8 foldables and Galaxy Watches, available August 7 - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:58:24 GMT
Samsung's new foldables are slimmer, faster, and more expensive.
 
Unlimited AI tokens aren't unlimited after all as US Army burns through supply - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:35:17 GMT
Troops received an email informing them that they were rapidly depleting their AI tokens.
 
Samsung Says Smart Glasses Privacy Concerns Need Industrywide Fix - Bloomberg.com - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:12:14 GMT
  1. Samsung Says Smart Glasses Privacy Concerns Need Industrywide Fix Bloomberg.com
  2. Samsung Brings Galaxy Ecosystem Into Everyday Eyewear Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung Galaxy Glasses revealed at Unpacked Mashable
  4. Samsung details features of its smart glasses as it enters market dominated by Meta CNBC
  5. Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like The Verge
 
TSMC plans up to 10% price increases on advanced and mature nodes starting in 2027 - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:03:00 GMT

Sources have informed Nikkei Asia that TSMC plans to raise prices for advanced and mature semiconductor process nodes by up to 10% at the start of 2027. For later orders, prices could increase further, and the hikes could extend to some of the most mature nodes. Since Nvidia, Apple, Google,...

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Which New Samsung Foldable Phone Should You Buy? Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, or Flip8? - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:01:00 GMT
Samsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?
 
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 Gets the Cover Screen Right — for a Price - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts at $1,200, but it’s now thinner, lighter and easier to use while closed.
 
Why Samsung Gave Its Next Folding Phone a New Shape - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
People spend hours watching videos on their smartphones. The wider, shorter, and lighter Galaxy Z Fold8 caters to exactly that.
 
Samsung Promises Stronger, Better Smart Glasses. But What About Privacy? - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Two new frames from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, 9 hours of battery life, and privacy questions still in the air: here’s what Samsung shared about what’s coming this fall.
 
Inside Samsung HQ: An Early Look at the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Hints at the Future of Foldables - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Samsung’s bold design shift shows how consumer needs are reshaping the foldables category. I was among the first outside Samsung to see its new lineup in Korea.
 
I Tested the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 for a Week and It’s a Rugged Scene-Stealer - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Samsung’s sporty smartwatch gets a larger battery, a faster Qualcomm processor, hands-free Gemini and new trail features. The catch? It also costs more.
 
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Is for Everyone Who Can’t Stop Scrolling - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Samsung’s book-style foldable could be better suited to the way we actually browse the internet and watch videos.
 
Splatoon Raiders 1.1.0 update out now, patch notes - Nintendo Everything - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:24:18 GMT
  1. Splatoon Raiders 1.1.0 update out now, patch notes Nintendo Everything
  2. Ask the Developer Vol. 22: Splatoon Raiders — Part 1 nintendo.com
  3. Splatoon Raiders review – Nintendo’s inky shooter fades to grey The Guardian
  4. Splatoon Raiders Review - A Fresh Take Game Informer
  5. Splatoon Raiders Hunts for All the Treasure in Overview Trailer Crunchyroll
 
Iran claims it destroyed Amazon's main data hub in Bahrain. Nobody has confirmed it - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:14:00 GMT

The IRGC's Aerospace Force said it targeted what it described as Amazon's central data infrastructure in Bahrain. Iranian state-linked media made the announcement on Tuesday, adding that US air defense systems and radar installations in the Bahraini areas of Muharraq and Riffa were also attacked.

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The 13 Best Fans for Getting Through Sweaty Days (2026) - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:31:00 GMT
From powerful air movers and whisper-quiet pedestal models to options that double as misters, lamps, and air purifiers, these are the fans that impressed us most.
 
Ukrainian drones deliver robots directly into battle by sea and air - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:15:03 GMT
Ukraine's battlefield surge of robots now features airdrops and beach assaults.
 
Watch Samsung unveil the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 at Galaxy Unpacked - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:07:00 GMT

The regular Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to undergo the biggest redesign. Leaked renders show a shorter, wider, passport-style handset with a 5.5-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch internal display. Both are said to use 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels.

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6 Best Fitbit Models for Beginners, Athletes, and Kids (2026) - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:31:00 GMT
The fitness trackers I’d recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.
 
States Want ICE Agents to Show Their Faces. The Trump Administration Is Blocking Them - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Federal lawyers say anti-mask laws would endanger immigration agents, citing an ICE face-recognition art project that doesn’t actually work.
 
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D Review: The Budget 3D V-Cache King - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:23:00 GMT
AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D revives Zen 4 with a lower-clocked take on the 7800X3D. We benchmark 13 games to see how much performance it gives up and whether it still belongs in a modern gaming PC.
 
A Teen Reporter Searched for His Community in the Epstein Files. Adults Freaked Out - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
An Instagram post turned one California student newspaper into a free-speech flash point. The students say they were just doing their homework.
 
Flipper Busy Bar Review: An Expensive Focus Tool - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
It didn’t keep my coworkers at bay, but Flipper’s expensive productivity tool did help me focus on the task at hand.
 
France just voted to ban kids under 15 from social media, but Australia's ban shows how hard that is to enforce - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:16:00 GMT

France's Parliament gave final approval on Tuesday to a law banning children under age 15 from social media, with the National Assembly voting 279 to 81 after the Senate had approved the text earlier the same day. The vote followed the Assembly's initial approval of the bill in January by...

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Hasbro Shares Sneak Peek Of Its Official Legend Of Zelda Toy Line - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:35:00 GMT
  1. Hasbro Shares Sneak Peek Of Its Official Legend Of Zelda Toy Line Nintendo Life
  2. Hasbro's The Legend of Zelda Figures Have Been Revealed, and They Look Amazing | Comic Con 2026 IGN
  3. Hasbro reveals The Legend of Zelda: Heroes of Hyrule toys [update: pre-orders live] Nintendo Everything
  4. New Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom releases revealed, and preorders start soon Polygon.com
  5. First look at official Nintendo x Hasbro Zelda figures, pre-orders now live from $28 9to5Toys
 
Lenovo launches 16-inch laptop globally with newer processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB - Notebookcheck - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:13:00 GMT
  1. Lenovo launches 16-inch laptop globally with newer processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB Notebookcheck
  2. Lenovo launches new LOQ 17 gaming laptop with RTX 5070 12GB GPU Digital Trends
  3. Lenovo Updates LOQ 17IRX10 Gaming Laptop with GeForce RTX 5070 GPU Technetbook
  4. Lenovo launches new 16-inch laptop globally with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB and 64 GB RAM Notebookcheck
  5. Lenovo launches 17-inch gaming laptop with new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB and 165 Hz display Notebookcheck
 
Apple Raised Mac Prices. Now It Might Lease You One - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:03:38 GMT
The company reportedly plans to team up with Klarna, turning the rising cost of its hardware into another monthly bill.
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 22, #1859 - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for July 22, No. 1,859.
 
NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Sent Back Some Awesome Photos of Mars - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:56:51 GMT
NASA researchers also tested out the Psyche spacecraft’s other instruments to make sure they were working.
 
Nintendo Thinks Your Portion of Its Tariff Refund Windfall Should Be $0 - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:51:14 GMT
Nintendo argues in a court filing that customers willingly paid the higher prices for consoles and accessories, and aren’t owed any money back.
 
Garmin’s Screenless Cirqa Health Tracker Will Be Available This Week - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:40:00 GMT
Unlike similar screen-free wearables, no subscription is required.
 
One in six Windows PCs still runs Windows 10, and the vulnerabilities are piling up - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:36:00 GMT

Asset management company Lansweeper recently sounded the alarm on Windows 10, noting that a lot of organizations still haven't upgraded to Windows 11. A significant portion of PCs, or roughly 17% of all Windows client devices, per Lansweeper's research, are still running Windows 10. Put simply, about one in six...

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Range Rover answers the question: "What if we built a not-SUV?" - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:01:23 GMT
The Range Rover GT will debut as an EV with a hybrid version to follow.
 
Is the All-New Range Rover GT Stepping on Jaguar’s Tail? - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:01:00 GMT
It’s “the most car-like Range Rover ever created,” but will this all-electric grand tourer spoil Jaguar’s Type 01 party?
 
OpenAI Models Escaped Containment and Hacked Hugging Face - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:50:01 GMT
The cybersecurity-focused models, including GPT-5.6 Sol, broke out of a testing sandbox, exploited a zero-day, and gained access to the open internet to pull off the attack.
 
Deezer Is Cracking Down on Fake Music and Fake Streams - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:46:00 GMT
The French streaming site said that more than half of new music being uploaded comes from AI.
 
Der8auer converts $7,000 RTX 5090 Lightning Z to custom water cooling, drops temps by 11°C - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:43:00 GMT

The modified waterblock, once hooked up to the PC's custom water-cooling loop, brought the operating temperature of the MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z down from 64 degrees to around 53 degrees. That result was measured at 800W under full load, though der8auer believes it would hold up similarly even in...

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On the run for 20 years, most-wanted fugitive caught hiding as a biotech exec - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:04:56 GMT
Ronald Fischer, aka Richard Graydon, was arrested in New York last week.
 
Samsung’s First Credit Card Launches in the US - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:37:14 GMT
The Galaxy Card brings Samsung Wallet integration and 5% cash back on Samsung purchases.
 
Shop Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Sale 2026 Before Fall Chaos - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:39:06 GMT
The discounts may not beat Prime Day, but I found worthwhile prices on WIRED-approved TVs, laptops, tablets, speakers, and other home gear.
 
Sony releases one last trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:50:10 GMT
"Maybe that's my responsibility, to live alone with the truth."
 
Confusion swirls on source of diarrhea outbreak, but it’s still Taylor Farms - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:39:10 GMT
Taylor Farms stirred confusion on FDA test and provided a vague recall list.
 
Taylor Farms Spent Big on MAGA and Anti-Regulatory Lobbying Before Diarrhea Outbreak - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:10:35 GMT
The company donated more than $3.6 million to conservative groups between 2020 and 2025, including $1 million to the MAGA Inc. super PAC.
 
Nintendo says users voluntarily paid higher prices, have no right to tariff refunds - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:09:19 GMT
Nintendo says Switch buyers got what they paid for, urges court to dismiss lawsuit.
 
This Former Intel CEO Wants to Jumpstart Moore’s Law With Light - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:05:00 GMT
Pat Gelsinger wants to pave the way to ever more powerful artificial intelligence using tiny beams of light.
 
Let Tom Hiddleston be your guide to Pompeii's final day - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:17:55 GMT
NatGeo's Pompeii: Out of Time fuses historical fact and imagination to bring city's last 24 hours to life.
 
Naked mole-rat queens use a chemical signal to suppress fertility in rivals - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:51:52 GMT
A single chemical made by mole-rat queens enforces the social order.
 
Anthropic’s $1.5B copyright settlement approved; only 350 authors opted out - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:33:14 GMT
Anthropic blocks authors from opting out of $1.5B settlement at last minute.
 
OpenAI's ambitious ad revenue goals look like AI-generated money, analysis says - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:22:00 GMT

A new market analysis from consulting firm Emarketer casts serious doubt on OpenAI's advertising revenue targets. The company began testing ads in ChatGPT in February, adding another revenue stream as it looks for ways to offset the enormous cost of operating its AI services. Emarketer's forecast suggests that OpenAI's internal...

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Fiat's new $15,000 mini EV is now on sale in the US, but it's not yet legal to drive - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:40:00 GMT

To put $14,985 in perspective: it's less than cycling enthusiasts pay for a top-tier carbon road bike, and it's roughly half of what the average American paid for a three-year-old used car in early 2026, according to Edmunds data.

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Microsoft just open-sourced the app that made Comic Sans famous - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:31:00 GMT
Microsoft has open-sourced Comic Chat, its quirky 1996 IRC client that turned text conversations into comic strips with cartoon avatars, speech bubbles, and dynamic panel layouts. Now released under the MIT License, the project can be explored, preserved, and even modernized by developers and retro computing enthusiasts.
 
A Sneaky Hacking Tool Targeting AI Infrastructure Is Lurking in Victims’ Blind Spots - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:08:44 GMT
A new type of malware can worm deep into AI coding systems to steal data and logins—and can flip a “death switch” to destroy files and keep out real users.
 
NAND shortages could finally ease in 2027, but ADATA warns the DRAM crisis may last another 10 years - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:41:00 GMT

TrendForce's latest NAND flash report is a rare piece of good news for those hoping SSD prices will eventually return to something approaching normal. The analyst firm says the market will remain undersupplied throughout 2026, recording a supply deficit of between 4% and 5%, as booming AI demand clashes with limited capacity expansion.

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Nvidia Wants to Own Every Chip Inside AI Data Centers - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform combines CPUs and GPUs into a single system, reflecting the company’s growing ambition to power every layer of AI infrastructure.
 
Diffuse puffs of “missing” matter surround most galaxies - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT-led team used bright radio bursts to illuminate a vast source of matter that was previously unaccounted for.
 
The Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of Your Dreams - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A flip phone with 5G, USB-C, a headphone jack, and a removable battery? Say it ain’t so.
 
Samsung finally has its own credit card, seven years after Apple - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:47:00 GMT

The company's first credit card will be issued via Barclays US Consumer Bank over the Visa network. It'll be available as a fully virtual product, although a physical metal card is also available in black featuring Samsung branding on the front.

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Fire departments are testing autonomous drones that fight wildfires before crews even arrive - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:01:00 GMT

A California company recently began demonstrating a system that allows firefighters to direct autonomous drones to combat wildfires. While departments already use observation drones, deploying them to fight fires directly remains an unexplored tactic.

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The Great Peptide Cash Grab Has Begun - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:45:49 GMT
The FDA could decide whether to loosen rules around peptide production this week. Some telehealth players are already seeing dollar signs.
 
Nvidia is giving developers more control over DLSS 5, after accusations it turns games into "AI slop" - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:16:00 GMT

Nvidia used its SIGGRAPH 2026 keynote to demonstrate the controls that developers will receive when DLSS 5 launches this fall. The two main global sliders are Structure Intensity and Tone Intensity, which essentially determines how enthusiastically the AI repaints a frame.

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Halliday’s New Smart Glasses Skip the Camera - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Halliday’s G2 glasses can listen to and summarize your workplace meetings—with no video involved.
 
Sony's digital-only future angers fans, but physical PlayStation games are barely selling - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:23:00 GMT

Circana analyst Mat Piscatella recently stated that only seven PlayStation games have sold more than 100,000 physical copies in the first half of 2026. Only two sold more than 10,000 during the week ending July 11, potentially vindicating Sony's claim that PlayStation owners overwhelmingly prefer digital purchases.

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8 Best Smartwatches (2026): Apple, Google, and Hybrid Watches - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:02:00 GMT
These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.
 
Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.
 
MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.
 
Anthropic's landmark $1.5 billion copyright settlement with authors wins final court approval - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:34:00 GMT

US District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín signed off on the deal Monday, rejecting objections that the payout was too small, the lawyers were being overpaid, or some copyright holders had been improperly excluded. She awarded the plaintiffs' attorneys more than $101 million, well below the $187.5 million they requested.

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What was the world's first digital and programmable robot? - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:18:00 GMT
It was stationed at General Motors and sold at a loss.
 
The Best Smart Home Accessories to Boost Your Curb Appeal (2026) - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:02:00 GMT
These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.
 
Abdul El-Sayed Is an Epidemiologist Running for Senate. His State Is a Public Health Disaster - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Michigan has been at the epicenter of the wildfire smoke and explosive diarrhea outbreaks. The progressive Democrat talks to WIRED about how he would tackle the forces behind them if he’s elected.
 
‘It’s a Modern-Day Draft’: Why Stanford Students Walked Out on Sundar Pichai’s Commencement Speech - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Last month, more than a hundred Stanford students left their own graduation to protest Google’s military contracts and deals with ICE. Two organizers, Amanda Campos and Eva Jones, tell us why.
 
Refuse a data center transmission line on your property, and power companies may force it through anyway - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:18:00 GMT

While 70% of Americans are now opposed to data centers being built near their homes, it's not just the enormous, pollution-and-noise-spewing buildings they're against. There's also the required new power infrastructure, such as transmission lines that often need to cross private property.

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Stop Saying Kids Can’t Read - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Everyone is talking about the reading crisis. But inside the “Mississippi Miracle,” it’s all about comprehension.
 
A Device Hidden in Cars Across the US Leaves Them Vulnerable to Hacking and Paralysis. Patch It Now - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Dealerships installed alarms in millions of vehicles—and left them in even if the buyer didn’t want them. Now researchers warn they can be hacked to unlock, track, and disable cars.
 
The Army Is Burning Through Its AI Tokens - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Members of the Army received an email informing them that they were rapidly depleting their AI tokens, and needed to limit use.
 
Etsy Is In Its Flop Era, and Sellers Are Fleeing - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Once a quirky bastion of amateur vulva jewelry and pet portraits, Etsy is now deluged with mass-produced goods and AI knockoffs. Some customers don’t seem to mind.
 
The Galaxy Card Is Samsung’s Answer to the Apple Card - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Directly added to your Samsung Wallet account, it’s yet another cash-back credit card, this time tailored for Samsung stans.
 
The FDA Says It Didn't Apologize to Supplier Linked to Diarrhea Outbreak, Actually - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:57:39 GMT
The agency stressed that the July 17 voluntary recall from Taylor Farms still stands. The supplier has been linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak.
 
Fans Flocked to World Cup Host Cities—Causing 80 Percent of the Tournament’s Emissions - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:43:44 GMT
The latest estimates reveal that the majority of greenhouse gas emissions from large-scale events such as the FIFA World Cup stem from spectators traveling to host cities.
 
Even Mild Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Weight Gain - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:06:08 GMT
A recent study suggests that not getting enough sleep increases the risk of weight gain, and thus of conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
 
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors - MIT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Longtime professors and experts in the fields of anesthesiology, aerospace engineering, and biological engineering, respectively, receive MIT’s highest faculty honor.
 
The 35 Best Board Games for Family Game Night - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
From monsters to kittens to strategy games, these sets will liven things up on nights when everyone is tired of screens.
 
A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home (2026) - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:31:00 GMT
From countertop kits to a bathroom bucket full of straw and beyond, I spent a year testing popular mushroom-growing methods. Here’s what fruited—and what just grew mold.
 
An Ebike Company Was Sued for Misleading Info on Safety. It Points to a Big Problem - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Several Chinese businesses associated with the ebike brand Aipas settled a lawsuit with Amazon and the safety certification company UL in July.
 
Elite Young Runners Are Becoming Freakishly Fast. Welcome to ‘Trackflation’ - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Four-minute miles are almost routine. Middle schoolers are beating college runners. Inside the youth track boom that’s turning kids and teens into speed machines.
 
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMT
New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments.
 
Following the questions where they lead - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Bailey Flanigan has arrived at complex computational methods for helping democracy thrive.
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
3 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
 
Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
How visual learning happens in the brain - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Scientists find that learning to identify a new object subtly reshapes visual processing in the brain.
 
Can AI build a jet engine? JARVIS Challenge tests role of AI copilots in tough-tech engineering - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT students designed, built, and tested a jet engine with AI copilots, assessing AI’s usefulness in developing high-performance aerospace systems.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
Arthur Bahr named head of MIT’s Literature Section - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2007, the scholar of medieval literature explores how different parts of physical manuscripts combine to create interest and meaning.
 
How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:10:00 GMT
Students from the MIT Cybersecurity Clinic help local governments and other vulnerable organizations defend against digital threats.
 
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
 
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
MIT-led project opens first climate shelter in Bangladesh - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project opens a solar-powered “adaptation fortress” in Satkhira, a region facing severe and growing climate threats.
 
New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.
 
A baseball-sized sensor can detect chemical threats - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:10:00 GMT
The “TOSSIT” device, developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, can warn service members and first responders of dangerous vapors and aerosols.
 
Tiny robot boats build floating structures - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:50:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed FloatForm, a swarm of small aquatic robots that snap together like ants forming a raft, assembling into reconfigurable structures on the water.
 
Bringing the data to every sideline - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
 
Ana Miljački named head of the Department of Architecture - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
In this leadership role, Miljački seeks to shepherd a collective commitment to transform the present into a better future.
 
MIT engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.
 
MIT researcher proposes a way to detect nuclear weapons in space - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in space, but there’s currently no way to verify that satellites aren’t carrying them.
 
How to Watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Weird Foldables, AI Glasses and More - CNET Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:00:46 GMT
Samsung’s next big event happened in London on July 22. Here’s how to watch the Galaxy Z Fold 8 reveal alongside everything else.
 
The brain’s internal ruler - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:40:00 GMT
A simple brain circuit measures objects’ distance from the body using touch signals from a rodent’s whiskers, MIT scientists find.
 
Many black holes had past lives, new research shows - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Physicists have found signs of colliding black holes that are themselves products of previous black hole smash-ups.
 
Discovery helps explain why solid-state batteries often fail - MIT Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
New research could help prevent the formation of tiny seeds of lithium metal within the electrolyte, enabling batteries that charge faster and last longer.
 
MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a "Washington Post Live" panel discussion with ASU President Michael Crow, President Sally Kornbluth explored how universities are preparing the next generation of scientists to lead in America’s rapidly changing technological landscape.
 
A portable ultrasound system could make reliable breast imaging more accessible - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technology, which generates high-resolution, 3D images of breast tissue, requires no expertise to operate and could be used at home.
 
How urban design leads to better wellness - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
An extensive study of U.S. cities identifies walkable neighborhoods, urban greenery, and access to amenities as key contributors to residents’ health.
 
MIT-Kalaniyot program expands, with new cohort of scholars - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The innovative effort bringing researchers from Israel to campus keeps growing while enhancing community connections and academic inquiry.
 
The brain’s language network is more extensive than previously thought - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals that parts of the brain located far from the canonical language-processing centers are also involved in language comprehension.
 
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be? - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
 
Scientists find ozone depletion began decades before discovery of ozone hole - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Using modern tools, they also determined that carbon tetrachloride, used as a dry-cleaning and degreasing agent as early as the 1930s, was at the root of early ozone loss.
 
T-Mobile Is Forcing Legacy Plans to Upgrade, and Customers Are Pushing Back - CNET Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:01:02 GMT
If you’re on a retired plan, it will automatically be moved to a newer plan that could cost more.
 
Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
What’s more, the superconducting states get stronger under conditions expected to kill them.
 
How data centers can better manage energy use - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study suggests flexibility in the timing of electricity consumption could lower consumer costs.
 
Listening for the echoes of black holes - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By analyzing X-ray reverberations and other astrophysical data, Erin Kara seeks to understand the most extreme objects in the universe.
 
MIT in the media: Exploring how curiosity-driven science is an essential ingredient in America’s success - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
“Scientific American” showcases the history and future of America’s scientific engine, highlighting promising young scientists and icons at MIT and beyond.
 
Summer 2026 recommended reading from MIT - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Enjoy these recent titles from Institute faculty and staff.
 
How architecture influences political activity - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In Ghana, semi-communal “compound houses” affect how much people vote and participate in political activity, new research shows.
 
How to Get Rid of Old Tech Without Paying Anything or Throwing It in the Trash - CNET Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:25:14 GMT
Getting rid of old computers and printers responsibly is free, accessible and considerably simpler than most people assume.