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Sources: Apple may have delayed AI glasses launch partly over privacy concerns that Meta's glasses created for the category, as it works to address the issues (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:05:00 GMT

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
Sources: Apple may have delayed AI glasses launch partly over privacy concerns that Meta's glasses created for the category, as it works to address the issues — Company debated whether glasses will be able to record video. — Apple's upcoming smart glasses have a major challenge in front of them …

 
Intel is reversing course and bringing hyper-threading back to its server chips - TechSpot Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:11:00 GMT

Speaking to investors and analysts at Intel's Q2 2026 earnings call on Thursday, CEO Lip-Bu Tan said that the company is working on several strategies to regain its CPU market share across the retail and enterprise segments, including bringing back simultaneous multi-threading with Coral Rapids in 2028. He added that...

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The 6 best laptops for college in 2026, tested by experts - Mashable - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:22:22 GMT
  1. The 6 best laptops for college in 2026, tested by experts Mashable
  2. The best laptops for students, work and gaming right now USA Today
  3. What size laptop should you get for school? Here's why I think 14 inches is the sweet spot Tom's Guide
  4. Shopping for back-to-school? These are the budget laptops I’d actually recommend Digital Trends
  5. Heading off to college? The ultimate laptop workstation shopping list PCWorld
 
FF14 to get two major housing updates after Yoshi-P was inspired by World of Warcraft - Radio Times - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:07:30 GMT
  1. FF14 to get two major housing updates after Yoshi-P was inspired by World of Warcraft Radio Times
  2. “BASTION” REVEALED AS FIRST NEW JOB FOR FINAL FANTASY XIV: EVERCOLD Square Enix Press Hub
  3. FFXIV's Beastmaster's Finer Details Were Shown Off At FanFest Berlin -- Here's What You Need To Know MMORPG.com
  4. Final Fantasy 14 Finally Has a Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date, and It's Less Than 2 Weeks Away IGN
  5. FFXIV and FF7 collide at last in Evercold's first 8-player raid, Beyond the Lifestream Polygon.com
 
US prosecutors charge Atlanta man after GrapheneOS phone wipes itself during airport search - TechSpot Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:48:00 GMT

The case centers on Tunick's use of GrapheneOS, an open-source operating system that works on Google Pixel phones and lets users enter a passcode to wipe a device clean.

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Growlithe and Groudon Illustration Rares from "Storm Emeralda"! - PokeBeach - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:03:28 GMT
  1. Growlithe and Groudon Illustration Rares from "Storm Emeralda"! PokeBeach
  2. [Pokémon TCG] “Storm Emeralda” Price Guide: Pull Rates & Top Card Predictions SNKRDUNK
  3. New Stadium in Delta Reign Brings Back a Legendary Mechanic to the Pokémon TCG Joseph Writer Anderson
  4. Pokémon TCG's Storm Emeralda set just dropped its full card list, and Kyogre and Groudon look sweet wargamer.com
  5. 5 Stunning Delta Reign Pokemon Cards You’ll Actually Be Able to Pull at Launch ComicBook.com
 
The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Tested on the Trail (2026) - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:09:00 GMT
Our top-pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best sleep you can get outdoors.
 
Crypto exchanges like tradeXYZ are giving global investors exposure to Chinese AI-linked stocks like CXMT, bypassing Beijing's control on foreign capital access (William Sandlund/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:29 GMT

William Sandlund / Financial Times:
Crypto exchanges like tradeXYZ are giving global investors exposure to Chinese AI-linked stocks like CXMT, bypassing Beijing's control on foreign capital access — Perpetual futures let investors circumvent restrictions on foreign access to China's equity market
 
This Week in Pokémon GO: July 27 – August 2, 2026 - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:29 GMT
  1. This Week in Pokémon GO: July 27 – August 2, 2026 Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Pokemon GO – All August Events and Battle Raids VICE
  3. Pokemon Go August 2026 Spotlight Hour Events Guide Restart.run
  4. Pokémon GO Pass: August Announced GoNintendo
  5. Pokémon GO: All Events in August 2026 – Spotlight, Raid Hours, Dynamax in the List Mein-MMO
 
Duplicating Parts Using Silicone Molds - Hack a Day Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
[Do As I Do] had a simple task to complete. A couple of small parts needed to be duplicated in some quantity, with good dimensional accuracy and surface finish. There …read more
 
Retro Recap: All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (July 26th 2026) - Time Extension - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Retro Recap: All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (July 26th 2026) Time Extension
  2. Hyperkin Announces Updated Colorways for the SupaBoy Retro Handhelds
  3. Hyperkin Is Re-Releasing Its 15-Year-Old Portable SNES In Two New Designs Time Extension
 
All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Tired of eye strain? These tips will help optimize your smartphone for marathon reading sessions.
 
The Solution to the Power Grid's Woes Might Just Be Sitting in Your Driveway - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
More electric vehicles are becoming capable of providing backup power at a time when the US is increasingly in need of more electrons.
 
The Best Motorola Phones, From Razr to Moto G (2026) - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:34:00 GMT
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.
 
The Best Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras I’ve Tried - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
You don’t have to upload your video to the cloud or pay a monthly fee to secure your home. These security cameras record locally.
 
After Discovering 6,000 Exoplanets, Researchers May Have Found the First Exomoon - CNET Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The moon is about the size of Jupiter, and it orbits a brown dwarf instead of a regular planet.
 
Best GoPro Camera (2026): Compact, Budget, Accessories - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.
 
My parents' Android phones were ruined by invasive ads. Here's how I fixed them for good - Android Authority - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
  1. My parents' Android phones were ruined by invasive ads. Here's how I fixed them for good Android Authority
  2. Call ends, ad pops up – a new fraud drives Android owners crazy Cybernews
  3. DoubleVerify uncovers “AfterCall” mobile ad fraud Mediashotz
 
The Google Pixel Launcher is better than ever, but it's still missing 5 big features - Android Authority - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The Google Pixel Launcher is better than ever, but it's still missing 5 big features Android Authority
 
Connection to Engadget could not be established - Engadget Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:13:54 GMT
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Connection to Apple Developer could not be established - Apple Developer Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:13:54 GMT
Exception: System.Net.WebException: The remote server returned an error: (500) Internal Server Error. at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse() at rss.justingengo.com.RSSMapper.AddRSSItem(List`1& RSSItems, ArrayList& titles, FeedUriItem uriItem) in C:\Users\Philosopher\source\repos\www.justingengo.com\rss.justingengo.com\RSSMapper.vb:line 168
 
Delta Pen Plotter Draws In Multiple Colors - Hack a Day Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT
If you’re building your first plotter, or you just like thinking in right angles, you’d probably consider a Cartesian design for your build. [András Vujovits] went another route with his …read more
 
Sources including AI lab staff say users have been persuading chatbots to accurately answer prompts about planning mass-casualty attacks and making bio-weapons (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:00:02 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources including AI lab staff say users have been persuading chatbots to accurately answer prompts about planning mass-casualty attacks and making bio-weapons — AI companies play a cat-and-mouse game, trying to boost the capabilities of their creations while scrambling to block answers to dangerous queries
 
CXMT, which raised $9.8B in a hugely oversubscribed Shanghai IPO, is poised for a debut pop that could lift its market cap several times above its initial ~$85B (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:45:04 GMT

Bloomberg:
CXMT, which raised $9.8B in a hugely oversubscribed Shanghai IPO, is poised for a debut pop that could lift its market cap several times above its initial ~$85B — Investor excitement over the memory chip trade is setting outsize expectations for the Shanghai debut of CXMT Corp. …

 
Elio, which is developing a new type of image sensor designed for AI rather than human vision, raised a $21M Series A led by Innovation Endeavors and Xora (Meir Orbach/CTech) - Techmeme Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:20:00 GMT

Meir Orbach / CTech:
Elio, which is developing a new type of image sensor designed for AI rather than human vision, raised a $21M Series A led by Innovation Endeavors and Xora — Elio's founders, Nadav Grossinger and Nitay Romano, spent seven years developing physical sensing systems at Meta.
 
How Film Industry Data Website The-Numbers.com got Mauled by Bots - Hack a Day Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
A lot has been made about the increase of automated traffic on the Internet, with the past years LLM-related crawlers having quite literally swarmed the picture here. Not only does …read more
 
Jack Perry just copied CM Punk’s line in AEW, and I have no idea why - Cageside Seats - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:19:00 GMT
Jack Perry just copied CM Punk’s line in AEW, and I have no idea why Cageside Seats
 
A look at China's bid to build an alternative global order in AI by making open models widely available and training people in developing countries to use them (Financial Times) - Techmeme Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:55:01 GMT

Financial Times:
A look at China's bid to build an alternative global order in AI by making open models widely available and training people in developing countries to use them — Beijing makes most ambitious offer yet to build alternative global order — China's President Xi Jinping has set …

 
‘Black Panther 3’ Introduces T’Challa Jr. at Marvel’s Comic-Con Presentation - CNET Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:20:00 GMT
Third installment of the franchise due in 2028.
 
What Is An HDMI Coupler Used For? - SlashGear - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:15:00 GMT
What Is An HDMI Coupler Used For? SlashGear
 
Building A Fencing Scoring Box - Hack a Day Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT
The sport of fencing requires keeping score, just like so many other similar pastimes. When their club’s existing scoring rig broke, [jc0025] stepped up to build a scoring box of …read more
 
Everything New Marvel Announced at Comic-Con 2026 - CNET Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:50:00 GMT
There weren’t too many drops, but one rumor did come true about Johnny Blaze.
 
New 16-inch laptop receives wider international release with cheaper starting price and OLED display - Notebookcheck - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:11:00 GMT
  1. New 16-inch laptop receives wider international release with cheaper starting price and OLED display Notebookcheck
  2. Asus’ latest Zenbook puts a seriously bright OLED screen inside an impossibly slim body Digital Trends
  3. Best Laptop Deal of the Day: Find Economic Enlightenment With $400 Off the Asus Zenbook 14 PCMag
  4. ASUS Zenbook Duo (UX8407) Review: Dual-Screen Done Right FoneArena.com
  5. Are two screens better than one at college? I put the Asus Zenbook Duo to the test Tom's Guide
 
Taking Tri-Camera True-Color Infrared Videos - Hack a Day Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT
An image of skyscrapers over a bay is shown, with some foliage along the bank. The sky and water are a pale blue-grey, while the foliage is pink.
Silicon-based CMOS camera sensors are cheap and plentiful, but they’re rarely used to their full potential: they can detect a greater range of wavelengths in the infrared spectrum than they …read more
 
Rockstar Co-Founder Says 'if People Want' Physical Game Releases Then 'Companies Should Provide It' - IGN - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:56:51 GMT
  1. Rockstar Co-Founder Says 'if People Want' Physical Game Releases Then 'Companies Should Provide It' IGN
  2. Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser says if people want games on disc ‘companies should provide it’ Video Games Chronicle
  3. What Dan Houser Actually Said About Discs Is Not What You Think GTA BOOM
  4. Dan Houser shrugs at physical media — then admits he loves it eGamers.io
  5. Dan Houser Sparks Hope For GTA 6 Disc Edition Evrim Ağacı
 
Capcom explains why it's putting out so many Resident Evil remakes and why there aren't a lot of spin-offs - Nintendo Everything - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:03:29 GMT
  1. Capcom explains why it's putting out so many Resident Evil remakes and why there aren't a lot of spin-offs Nintendo Everything
  2. Capcom Wants to Release a New Resident Evil Game Every Year VICE
  3. Resident Evil remakes allow Capcom to release yearly games in the series and invest money back into new games like Pragmata, producer says GamesRadar+
  4. Resident Evil Could See Annual Releases As Capcom Is Focusing on More Remakes Tech4Gamers
  5. Resident Evil Remakes Are "Just As Important As The Mainline Titles", Capcom Says OpenCritic
 
Down the Tubes - The New York Times - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:00:05 GMT
Down the Tubes The New York Times
 
Windows 11's File Explorer is now faster at deleting large files, in a rare speed win from Microsoft - Windows Latest - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:45:29 GMT
  1. Windows 11's File Explorer is now faster at deleting large files, in a rare speed win from Microsoft Windows Latest
  2. Windows 11’s 2026 update arrives this fall with major Start, Taskbar, and Search upgrades — here’s what we know so far Windows Central
  3. Windows 11 July preview update brings a batch of new features and fixes PCWorld
  4. Windows 11 Start menu changes trickle into Beta, movable taskbar still MIA The Register
  5. Microsoft Weekly: Upcoming Windows 11 features, Azure outage, Xbox news, and more Neowin
 
SDCC teaser gives us our first good look at Blade Runner 2099 - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:52:30 GMT
Also: Forging the One Ring in Rings of Power S3 teaser; new Lanterns trailer; Spaceballs: The New One panel.
 
China's market regulator says it had fined and confiscated ~$770M from Trip.com for abusing its dominant position in the domestic online hotel-booking market (Reuters) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:35:00 GMT

Reuters:
China's market regulator says it had fined and confiscated ~$770M from Trip.com for abusing its dominant position in the domestic online hotel-booking market — China's market regulator said on Saturday it had fined and confiscated a total of 5.2 billion yuan ($770 million) from Trip.com Group …

 
Deals: Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8 go on pre-order - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:31:02 GMT
  1. Deals: Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Flip8 go on pre-order - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 Gets the Cover Screen Right — for a Price CNET
  3. Save $1,100 on a Samsung Galaxy Fold8 Ultra when you preorder at T-Mobile Mashable
  4. [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 Samsung Global Newsroom
  5. Why Samsung Gave Its Next Folding Phone a New Shape WIRED
 
The Tactical Tank Turns Splatoon Raiders Into Vampire Survivors - Kotaku - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:23:00 GMT
  1. The Tactical Tank Turns Splatoon Raiders Into Vampire Survivors Kotaku
  2. Splatoon Raiders Review: Paint, Paint, Everywhere, and Not a Friend to Ink The New York Times
  3. Splatoon Raiders review – Nintendo’s inky shooter fades to grey The Guardian
  4. Nintendo needs to get out of its comfort zone more often Polygon.com
  5. Ask the Developer Vol. 22: Splatoon Raiders — Part 1 nintendo.com
 
Samsung Confirms New Amazon Freebie For Millions Of Galaxy Users - Forbes - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:03:33 GMT
Samsung Confirms New Amazon Freebie For Millions Of Galaxy Users Forbes
 
‘EverQuest Legends’ Unveils Cat Race Kerran as Playable Characters for Video Game Franchise’s Reboot (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
‘EverQuest Legends’ Unveils Cat Race Kerran as Playable Characters for Video Game Franchise’s Reboot (EXCLUSIVE) Variety
 
Team Repair Breaks Things to Teach People How to Fix Them - Hack a Day Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
A cardboard box (top left), set of instructions (top right), and a disassembled gaming console (bottom half) are strewn across a light blue tabletop, giving the impression that repair is impending.
Would you buy a broken device, fix it, then return the repaired item? [Team Repair] hopes you will. Many people would rather repair what they have than have to get …read more
 
3 Apple Watch Running Features I Wish I’d Known About Sooner - CNET Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:53:00 GMT
These overlooked Apple Watch features can make training smarter and race day a little less stressful.
 
The Last of Us Season 3 Gets Major Casting Shakeup Ahead of HBO Return - The Direct - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:12:22 GMT
The Last of Us Season 3 Gets Major Casting Shakeup Ahead of HBO Return The Direct
 
What's the difference between closed, open‑source and open-weight AI? A researcher explains - PBS - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:00:54 GMT
  1. What's the difference between closed, open‑source and open-weight AI? A researcher explains PBS
  2. Artificial intelligence: Moving beyond the GPU SiliconANGLE
  3. Mozilla report claims open-source AI nearly matches Big Tech models Northeast Times
  4. What is open-source AI? A software engineering researcher explains Caledonian Record
  5. Open-Source AI Powers 33% of Use, Just 4% of Revenue [2026] tech-insider.org
 
Google basically confirms the Pixel 11 is getting a price hike - The Verge - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:13:36 GMT
  1. Google basically confirms the Pixel 11 is getting a price hike The Verge
  2. Google confirms Pixel 11 price increase, reveals ‘dedicated’ effort to make Android more RAM-efficient 9to5Google
  3. Google Prepares Pixel Buyers for Increased Prices, Less RAM Droid Life
  4. New leaked renders reveal every color option for the Pixel 11 lineup - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Google has a huge Pixel 11 series problem, and it's probably too late for it to be fixed PhoneArena
 
Rare Nintendo Console Discovered Throughout Japanese Love Hotel - Kotaku - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:08:45 GMT
Rare Nintendo Console Discovered Throughout Japanese Love Hotel Kotaku
 
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director on Open World Fatigue and Bigger World Than Rebirth - IGN - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:05:11 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director on Open World Fatigue and Bigger World Than Rebirth IGN
  2. The big Final Fantasy 7 Revelation interview: director Naoki Hamaguchi on iterating Rebirth's "perfect" combat, avoiding "stale" RPG systems, and rethinking fast travel for the sake of player agency Eurogamer.net
  3. Final Fantasy VII: Revelation open world will be much bigger than Rebirth My Nintendo News
  4. Square Enix Issues New Official Statement on Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's Open World OpenCritic
  5. Final Fantasy VII Revelation Showcased New Gameplay With Vincent And Cid Yahoo
 
Several universities including Yale, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Waterloo have restricted or disabled their use of AI detectors over accuracy concerns (Ima Jackson-Obot/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:05:01 GMT

Ima Jackson-Obot / Financial Times:
Several universities including Yale, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Waterloo have restricted or disabled their use of AI detectors over accuracy concerns — Some institutions are overhauling assessment and trying to move away from the emphasis on surveillance
 
Trinnov And Ascendo Unveil Ground-Breaking New Home Cinema Bass Technology - Forbes - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:49:51 GMT
  1. Trinnov And Ascendo Unveil Ground-Breaking New Home Cinema Bass Technology Forbes
  2. ASCENDO, Christie, Trinnov to Bring 9.7.4 Theater Demo to Audio Advice Live 2026 CE Pro
  3. This Home Theater Demo Is All About Better Bass Yahoo Tech
 
SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:47:22 GMT
SpaceX will likely attempt to catch Starship back at the launch pad on its next flight.
 
Qualcomm's chip price hikes could make phones, wearables, and laptops even pricier - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:07:00 GMT

Qualcomm issued a letter to its clients on Friday warning that its chips will soon become more expensive due to rising supply costs. The company develops chips that power most Android devices, numerous wearables, automotive systems, and a rising crop of Arm-based laptops, so the impact is expected to be...

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Dan Neil Is Driven to Pure Bliss in the Lotus Emira - WSJ - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:02:08 GMT
  1. Dan Neil Is Driven to Pure Bliss in the Lotus Emira WSJ
  2. The 2027 Lotus Emira 420 Sport Is Pure Joy on Four Wheels MotorTrend
  3. Lotus Finally Fixed the Emira—and It’s Worth the Wait Men's Journal
  4. Why The Lotus Emira Is the Only New Car I’ll Never Stop Obsessing Over The Autopian
  5. Driven: Quick, and Going Quick? The Lotus Emira 420 Sport May Be the Last of Its Kind Car and Driver
 
3D On The Playdate Handheld - Hack a Day Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:00:14 GMT
The Playdate is a small handheld console with a dedicated fanbase. Among them is [Cristina Ramos], who recently decided to try and push the limits of the hardware by implementing …read more
 
New Official Borderlands Release Confirmed for July 30 - GameRant - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:45:51 GMT
New Official Borderlands Release Confirmed for July 30 GameRantSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
iPhone 18 Release Date: Spring Delay Boosts Autumn iPhone 18 Pro Sales - Forbes - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:30:55 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Release Date: Spring Delay Boosts Autumn iPhone 18 Pro Sales Forbes
  2. iPhone 18 Pro: Three reasons you might want to upgrade from iPhone 17 Pro 9to5Mac
  3. Economic and Technological Challenges in Manufacturing the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: How They Differ from the iPhone 17 Pro Models quasa.io
  4. Summer is usually the worst time to buy a new iPhone. Not this year Macworld
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Max: New 2nm Chip, Up to $200 More, and No Cheap Alternative This Fall Tech Times
 
Yes, Airplane Mode Makes Your Phone Charge Faster — But It's Not Worth It - Engadget - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Yes, Airplane Mode Makes Your Phone Charge Faster — But It's Not Worth It Engadget
 
How To Get The Best Battery Life Out Of Your Apple Watch - bgr.com - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:02:00 GMT
How To Get The Best Battery Life Out Of Your Apple Watch bgr.com
 
The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally justified its existence - Polygon.com - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:00:11 GMT
  1. The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally justified its existence Polygon.com
  2. Nintendo Switch 2 Launch: What early digital data reveals for third-party games Newzoo
  3. Switch 2 vs Switch 1 Sales Comparison in Japan - June 2026 VGChartz
  4. The Nintendo Switch 2: hit or flop? In spite of high sales, opinions are very divided, and I can totally see why — but how would you rate it? Yahoo Tech
 
Six Years Ago, I Indulged My Husband’s Biggest Fantasy. Now It’s Eating Me Alive. - Slate Magazine - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Six Years Ago, I Indulged My Husband’s Biggest Fantasy. Now It’s Eating Me Alive. Slate Magazine
 
Librarians are hosting viral ‘Avoiding AI’ workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech - TechCrunch - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Librarians are hosting viral ‘Avoiding AI’ workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech TechCrunchSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Will Run At 30fps On Switch - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Will Run At 30fps On Switch Nintendo Life
  2. A Worthy Heir To The Belmont Bloodline Game Informer
  3. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse – How KONAMI and Evil Empire Reimagined Castlevania's Return XBOX Wire
  4. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse gets first Nintendo Switch screenshots, frame rate confirmed Nintendo Everything
  5. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has a female lead because the story demanded it, devs say AltChar
 
Sources: DeepSeek told investors it is suspending its second funding round after remarks attributed to Liang Wenfeng on US-China AI competition went viral (Pei Li/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:40:01 GMT

Pei Li / Bloomberg:
Sources: DeepSeek told investors it is suspending its second funding round after remarks attributed to Liang Wenfeng on US-China AI competition went viral — DeepSeek has told prospective investors in its second fundraising round that it's suspending the deal for now, people familiar with the matter said …

 
AMD's Helios rack is finally shipping, and it's coming for Nvidia's AI dominance - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:35:00 GMT

That challenge hasn't deterred AMD. If anything, it seems to have sharpened the company's focus. At its recent Advancing AI event in San Francisco, AMD rolled out an unusually dense wave of announcements spanning AI infrastructure for the cloud and enterprise data centers, AI-powered client devices, and physical AI for...

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AirPods, AirTag 2, and iPads Hit Low Prices This Week - MacRumors - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:52:52 GMT
  1. AirPods, AirTag 2, and iPads Hit Low Prices This Week MacRumors
  2. Popular travel tech find hits its lowest price of the year WPBF
  3. Amazon Deals of the Day: Find Your Essentials With AirTags 2, Now Back to Their All-Time Low CNET
  4. Track your stuff for $22 a tag with this Apple AirTag deal Trusted Reviews
  5. AirTag 2 Drops Back to Prime Day Pricing as Apple Goes Big on Its Latest Bluetooth Tracker on Amazon Kotaku
 
Sources: OpenAI and Anthropic quietly lobby Washington regulators to restrict open-source AI models, even as Sam Altman publicly says he supports open source AI (New York Times) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:45:01 GMT

New York Times:
Sources: OpenAI and Anthropic quietly lobby Washington regulators to restrict open-source AI models, even as Sam Altman publicly says he supports open source AI — Anthropic and OpenAI are clashing with the rest of the tech industry over whether “open-source” models from China should be freely available or restricted.
 
The Downsides Of Switching From Android To iPhone - Engadget - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. The Downsides Of Switching From Android To iPhone Engadget
  2. Switching from iPhone to Android in 2026 is pointless; that's why Apple is winning Android Police
  3. Which iPhone models are Android users buying? PhoneArena
  4. CIRP: First-time iPhone buyers don’t feel the need to buy the latest, greatest models Apple World Today
  5. Android Switchers Buy Which iPhones? CIRP - Apple Report
 
Microsoft is using TPM chips to crack down on pirated Windows activations - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:06:00 GMT

Microsoft recently announced a brand-new addition to Key Management Service (KMS), a standard feature for mass activation of Windows devices in enterprises and other large-scale organizations. The KMS feature will soon rely on hardware-based security, using TPM's encryption "brain" to verify the legitimacy of the server hosting KMS data.

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10 Desk Gadgets That Just Work - bgr.com - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:02:00 GMT
10 Desk Gadgets That Just Work bgr.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
OpenAI releases health bot one day after a man alleges ChatGPT almost killed him - SFGATE - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:01:45 GMT
  1. OpenAI releases health bot one day after a man alleges ChatGPT almost killed him SFGATE
  2. Launching Health in ChatGPT OpenAI
  3. ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you? CBS News
  4. OpenAI makes Health in ChatGPT widely available, moving deeper into consumer health Fierce Healthcare
  5. ChatGPT Health Will See You Now, and It’s a Big Step Forward for Medical Queries CNET
 
SK Group Chair Chey Tae Won says Anthropic has asked SK Hynix for supplies to make its own chips, calling it remarkable that an AI developer has chip ambitions (Ian King/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:50:01 GMT

Ian King / Bloomberg:
SK Group Chair Chey Tae Won says Anthropic has asked SK Hynix for supplies to make its own chips, calling it remarkable that an AI developer has chip ambitions — AI developer Anthropic PBC has asked SK Hynix Inc., one of the world's biggest manufacturers of memory chips …

 
Global PC sales decline in Q2 2026, marking the first drop after nine quarters of growth - Windows Central - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:42:51 GMT
  1. Global PC sales decline in Q2 2026, marking the first drop after nine quarters of growth Windows Central
  2. Apple defied a global PC sales slump in Q2 2026 thanks to MacBook Neo AppleInsider
  3. Memory Crunch Ends PC Recovery as Global Shipments Decline for First Time Since Q1 2025 Counterpoint Research
  4. Politics, shortages, tariffs and AI skew end markets Electronics Weekly
  5. AI Chip Imports Eclipse PC and Phone Shipments as Memory Shortage Squeezes Consumers Tech Times
 
Samsung's new smartwatch is packed with new modes; there are 3 I'm dying to test - Android Police - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:30:15 GMT
  1. Samsung's new smartwatch is packed with new modes; there are 3 I'm dying to test Android Police
  2. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 Looks Familiar, but Its Quiet Upgrades Surprised Me CNET
  3. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9: Your Health Companion on the Wrist Samsung Global Newsroom
  4. Samsung gives its newest Galaxy Watches longer software support SamMobile
  5. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 in for review - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
‘God Of War: Laufey’ And ‘Fable’ Play PS5-Xbox Release Date Chicken - Forbes - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:18:09 GMT
  1. ‘God Of War: Laufey’ And ‘Fable’ Play PS5-Xbox Release Date Chicken Forbes
  2. Next Kratos-Led God of War Game Is Coming After Laufey, and Connects Directly to Her Story | Comic Con 2026 IGN
  3. God Of War Laufey Will Hit PS5 On February 16 Engadget
  4. 'God of War: Laufey' Gets Official Release Date Complex
  5. God Of War Laufey Gets February Date As Major Releases Pile Up Kotaku
 
QR Codes Make Their Way Down Wedding Aisles - The New York Times - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:10:29 GMT
QR Codes Make Their Way Down Wedding Aisles The New York Times
 
AMD confirms Zen 7 Epyc "Florence" for 2028 and previews Zen 8 Epyc "Ravenna" for 2030 - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:03:00 GMT

In her keynote speech, AMD CEO Lisa Su revealed that Zen 7 will debut in 2028 with the 7th-generation Epyc "Florence" processors for enterprise and AI data centers. The new core architecture will be divided into classic (Zen 7) and compute-optimized (Zen 7c) versions, with both expected to be manufactured...

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Top Stories: 'Apple Upgrade' Program, Apple Music Price Hike, and More - MacRumors - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Top Stories: 'Apple Upgrade' Program, Apple Music Price Hike, and More MacRumors
  2. Apple Raised Mac Prices. Now It Might Lease You One CNET
  3. Apple to Launch ‘Upgrade’ Device Leasing Program With Klarna to Spur Sales Bloomberg.com
  4. Code in iOS 27 lets Apple deactivate leased iPhones, report says Mashable
  5. iOS 27 code suggests Apple could restrict leased devices after missed payments 9to5Mac
 
I’m using my phone way less, and it’s making me happier - 9to5Google - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
I’m using my phone way less, and it’s making me happier 9to5Google
 
Picking up a hidden gem card, looking on the upside of shutdowns, a Hyatt safety tip and more (Week in Review) - Frequent Miler - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:20:51 GMT
Picking up a hidden gem card, looking on the upside of shutdowns, a Hyatt safety tip and more (Week in Review) Frequent Miler
 
As student protests spread across India, Narendra Modi turns to Reels, swapping his trademark cinematic videos for self-recorded messages aimed at Gen Z (Akriti Sharma/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:10:02 GMT

Akriti Sharma / Bloomberg:
As student protests spread across India, Narendra Modi turns to Reels, swapping his trademark cinematic videos for self-recorded messages aimed at Gen Z — As student protests spread across India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has turned to Meta Platforms Inc.'s Instagram Reels …

 
Cricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: Choosing the Right Smart Cutting Machine (2026) - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:06:00 GMT
Friendly hobby machine or serious production tool? Here’s how to know which one is for you.
 
With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experience - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:32 GMT
Museums are embracing data-driven curation and a shifting technology landscape.
 
Amazon’s newest Fire TV Stick HD is faster, slimmer and on sale for $20 - NBC News - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Amazon’s newest Fire TV Stick HD is faster, slimmer and on sale for $20 NBC News
  2. Amazon’s best 4K streaming sticks are up to 40 percent off The Verge
  3. These 3 Fire TV Sticks are on sale at Best Buy - here's the one I recommend (and why) ZDNET
  4. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Gets One Final Clearance Push at 45% Off, No Need to Buy a New Smart TV Kotaku
  5. The Fire TV Stick 4K Select is a cheap way to upgrade your streaming, now on sale for $21.99 Yahoo Tech
 
3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
These e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.
 
Panerai Submersible PAM01756 Debuts With Steel Bracelet and No-Date Dial - WatchTime - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Panerai Submersible PAM01756 Debuts With Steel Bracelet and No-Date Dial WatchTime
  2. What you didn’t know that you want to know about diving watches en.worldtempus.com
  3. Panerai Submersible PAM01756: The First 44 mm Submersible Watch With A Stainless Steel Bracelet AugustMan Singapore
 
Big Tech accused of stonewalling European social media researchers - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:45:32 GMT
Researchers say TikTok, X, and Meta aren't providing data they're legally required to.
 
A profile of Hangzhou-based Unitree, which shipped 5,500 humanoid robots in 2025, accounting for 25%+ of the global market, as it prepares for a Shanghai IPO (Charlie Campbell/Time) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:40:01 GMT

Charlie Campbell / Time:
A profile of Hangzhou-based Unitree, which shipped 5,500 humanoid robots in 2025, accounting for 25%+ of the global market, as it prepares for a Shanghai IPO — Spectators typically leave a UFC fight with ringing ears and a sheepish resolve to get back to the gym. Wang Xingxing went straight to his laboratory.
 
Why Leatherology Makes Some of the Best Totes for Work (2026) - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:38:00 GMT
I packed these Leatherology totes with laptops, chargers, and everything else my workday demands. Months later, they’re still the bags I keep reaching for.
 
Alexa Is About To Get Smarter - Forbes - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:31:26 GMT
  1. Alexa Is About To Get Smarter Forbes
  2. Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions The Verge
  3. Amazon brings Alexa Plus to UK browsers and the AI assistant wars get harder to ignore Startup Fortune
  4. Alexa+ just got a major free update that makes your smart home much easier to control Yahoo Tech
  5. Amazon Unveils AI-Powered Smart Home Toolkit, MCP Integrations for Alexa+ iClarified
 
The launch of the Garmin Cirqa is good news for all Garmin users — here’s why - Tom's Guide - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. The launch of the Garmin Cirqa is good news for all Garmin users — here’s why Tom's Guide
  2. Garmin Cirqa Hands-On: Everything You Need to Know! DC Rainmaker
  3. Garmin just launched the screen-free Cirqa Smart Band, and it looks a lot like Whoop Mashable
  4. Garmin’s new screen-free fitness tracker doesn’t require a subscription The Verge
  5. Curious How CIRQA Looks on Your Wrist? Try It in Our Photo Booth Garmin Rumors
 
The OpenAI Models That Hacked Hugging Face Were ‘Active on the Internet’ for Days - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Russian hackers are trying to steal US nuclear scientists’ emails, the State Department bans known scammers from entering the United States, and more.
 
This is what the Galaxy Z Fold 8 tells me about the foldable iPhone - PhoneArena - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:15:01 GMT
  1. This is what the Galaxy Z Fold 8 tells me about the foldable iPhone PhoneArena
  2. 5 Galaxy Z Fold 8 features the iPhone Ultra Fold will struggle to top Mashable
  3. Samsung to Retain Lead as Global Foldable Market Set for 21% YoY Growth in 2026 Counterpoint Research
  4. Into the fold: Tech rivals to bet big on flexing phones The New Daily
  5. Apple’s foldable iPhone to grab 25% of foldable smartphone sales this year – Counterpoint Research MacDailyNews
 
Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and here's my advice on how to find the right laptop for you.
 
‘The Odyssey’ Was Made for Imax 70mm. Good Luck Watching It That Way - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Over the last several years, the Imax format has taken on a few different forms—but only a few dozen theaters are capable of screening it in its full glory.
 
Samsung announces a $200B+ contract to make chips for Broadcom through 2030, focusing on its 2nm and below process technologies for Broadcom's products (Hooyeon Kim/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:45:02 GMT

Hooyeon Kim / Bloomberg:
Samsung announces a $200B+ contract to make chips for Broadcom through 2030, focusing on its 2nm and below process technologies for Broadcom's products — Samsung Electronics Co. won a contract worth more than $200 billion to make chips for Broadcom Inc., as the companies race to win a larger share of the AI infrastructure market.
 
GoPro Mission 1 Pro Review: The Best Action Camera You Can Buy - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
GoPro’s New Mission 1 cameras bring action cameras to a higher level with a larger sensor and more cinematic footage.
 
Looking for the ultimate car 'flex'? Buy a sedan with a V12 engine, insiders say - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:22:32 GMT
Looking for the ultimate car 'flex'? Buy a sedan with a V12 engine, insiders say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
 
Contagious Cancer Found in North American Catfish - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Scientists identified the first known cancer transmissible among freshwater fish in a lake that spans the US and Canada.
 
How Many Electrolytes Should You Be Taking, and Can You Have Too Many? - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Electrolyte powders promise better hydration, energy, and recovery. But unless you’re losing serious fluid, water and food probably have you covered.
 
Poll: Will you try Xbox's free cloud gaming feature when it goes live? - TrueAchievements - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:00:29 GMT
  1. Poll: Will you try Xbox's free cloud gaming feature when it goes live? TrueAchievements
  2. Beginning Ad-supported Game Streaming Test & Learn XBOX Wire
  3. Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders The Verge
  4. Amazon and Microsoft pivot cloud gaming strategies to target different players CNBC
  5. Xbox Is Putting Ads Before Games, And It Feels Gross GameSpot
 
A profile of Yang Zhilin, founder of Moonshot AI, which faced early doubts over revenue and model capabilities before its Kimi K3 delivered a "DeepSeek moment" (Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:35:02 GMT

Financial Times:
A profile of Yang Zhilin, founder of Moonshot AI, which faced early doubts over revenue and model capabilities before its Kimi K3 delivered a “DeepSeek moment” — Known as ‘Yang the genius’ by classmates, his new K3 model has closed the gap with leading US rivals
 
Baten Kaitos Remaster Dev Helped Out With Xenoblade Chronicles' Switch 2 Edition - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:30:00 GMT
  1. Baten Kaitos Remaster Dev Helped Out With Xenoblade Chronicles' Switch 2 Edition Nintendo Life
  2. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Overview Trailer Spotlights Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Crunchyroll
  3. Baten Kaitos remaster developer Logicalbeat worked on the 4K 60fps support in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Edition RPG Site
  4. Nintendo officially gives a huge Switch 2 makeover to its most underrated RPG Polygon.com
  5. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition reveals new Pyra and Mythra outfits, Merc Assault, Momo Nintendo Everything
 
'I know she's AI, but to me she's a friend' - BBC - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:24:34 GMT
'I know she's AI, but to me she's a friend' BBC
 
Leak details Ryzen 7 9800HX3D, AMD's first affordable 3D V-cache laptop CPU - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:28:00 GMT

Prominent tipster Golden Pig Upgrade claims that AMD is developing a new Zen 5 laptop CPU equipped with 3D V-cache. The chip's tentative naming suggests it could land in relatively affordable mid-to-high-end gaming laptops.

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TV-Replacing Short-Throw Projectors - Trend Hunter - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:55:58 GMT
  1. TV-Replacing Short-Throw Projectors Trend Hunter
  2. RGB laser projector beams wall-filling 4K imagery from just inches away New Atlas
  3. Hisense PX4 Pro 4K triple laser projector deliver a 200-inch cinema screen home: Where to buy Mashable
  4. Hisense PX4 Pro Ultra Short Throw Projector Goes Live Yahoo News Canada
  5. Hisense PX4 Pro Brings Premium Cinema and Big-Screen Entertainment Home CE Pro
 
Samsung Smart Glasses 2026 Take Aim at Meta Ray-Ban - Memeburn - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:52:42 GMT
  1. Samsung Smart Glasses 2026 Take Aim at Meta Ray-Ban Memeburn
  2. Samsung details features of its smart glasses as it enters market dominated by Meta CNBC
  3. Samsung unveils privacy-first smart glasses to counter backlash against Meta glasses Los Angeles Times
  4. Samsung & Google’s first Android XR glasses have 9-hour battery life 9to5Google
  5. Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like The Verge
 
Engineered probiotic bacteria boost immune attack against pancreatic cancer - News-Medical - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:35:00 GMT
Engineered probiotic bacteria boost immune attack against pancreatic cancer News-Medical
 
Fired Up, Again - The New York Times - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:00:05 GMT
Fired Up, Again The New York Times
 
'MacBook Ultra' Coming Soon With These 12 New Features - MacRumors - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT
  1. 'MacBook Ultra' Coming Soon With These 12 New Features MacRumors
  2. Apple Plans Overhaul of MacBooks, iMac in Push to Meet AI Demand Bloomberg.com
  3. New Macs are coming soon, here’s everything we know 9to5Mac
  4. Apple Plans To Overhaul Computers to Meet AI Demand PYMNTS.com
  5. Apple's Rumored Upgrades To Its Mac Lineup Go Beyond Touchscreens Engadget
 
Dataminers Discover Xbox Backward Compatibility On PC Can Run Xbox 360 Games - Kotaku - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:22 GMT
  1. Dataminers Discover Xbox Backward Compatibility On PC Can Run Xbox 360 Games Kotaku
  2. Play More of the Games You Love, Wherever You Play with XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox brings back compat to PC, and upgrades OG Xbox games with achievements Windows Central
  4. Microsoft shipped a native Xbox 360 emulator with its new backwards-compatible releases on PC — modders quickly got 360 games running with minor tweaks Tom's Hardware
  5. Dataminers have discovered an Xbox 360 emulator hiding within the Xbox PC backwards compatibility XDA
 
NordVPN’s New HangUp App Screens Calls and Texts for Scams - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:44:57 GMT
Scam calls and text are rampant, and there’s no shortage of tools at your disposal to combat them.
 
The Best Food Storage Container Isn't Pyrex, Per Consumer Reports - Daily Meal - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:39:00 GMT
The Best Food Storage Container Isn't Pyrex, Per Consumer Reports Daily Meal
 
iOS 27: All the New iCloud Features - MacRumors - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:54:44 GMT
  1. iOS 27: All the New iCloud Features MacRumors
  2. iPhone Messages is changing with iOS 27. See the new features USA Today
  3. macOS 27 public beta 2 arrives. Everything to know about the update. Mashable
  4. Apple Watch Dynamic App Grid: watchOS 27's Best Feature Memeburn
  5. Here’s what’s new with iOS 27 beta 4 9to5Mac
 
New Jersey Bans Surveillance Pricing, Puts the Brakes on Electronic Shelf Labels - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:49:39 GMT
The Fair Price Protection Act is intended to stop stores from using personal data to set individualized prices.
 
One of NASA’s Most Important Deep Space Observatories Hit by Spanish Wildfires - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:30:26 GMT
Flames burned through the Deep Space Communications Complex near Madrid, but NASA has been unable to assess the damage as a wildfire emergency grips the region.
 
Wildfire forces evacuation of NASA's Deep Space Network complex in Spain - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:28:20 GMT
"Any potential damage will be assessed when it is safe to do so."
 
Anne Rice’s Vampire Series Is Renewed as ‘Queen of the Damned’ for Season 4 - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT
During a Comic-Con panel on Friday, AMC dropped a teaser trailer for Queen of the Damned.
 
Paramount/WBD merger delayed for months as states' lawsuit moves toward trial - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:56:02 GMT
“Halting this merger while our case proceeds is a critical victory," NY AG said.
 
Everything We Know About Grand Theft Auto 6 - Kotaku - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:30:13 GMT
  1. Everything We Know About Grand Theft Auto 6 Kotaku
  2. GTA 6 trailer 3 expected to arrive within two weeks, according to insider TweakTown
  3. GTA 6 trailer #3 release anticipated as Take-Two targets fake AI-generated leaks Notebookcheck
  4. Bilibili fuels fresh GTA 6 trailer 3 buzz online—but is it just another fan theory? Geo News
  5. Trusted Insider Gives Update on GTA 6's Release Date OpenCritic
 
Canadian legislator reads out apparent LLM response in floor speech - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:25:15 GMT
"Here’s a more natural, flowing version of that section..."
 
Anthropic's Opus 5 is about token efficiency, not a capability leap - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:05:51 GMT
Models are improving quickly, but the cheaper options are often good enough.
 
Roku Hikes Hardware Prices by Up to 60% - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:03:00 GMT
RAMageddon has claimed another company’s products, with costs for streaming devices the latest to blow out.
 
OpenAI Is ‘Very Interested’ in Building Out ChatGPT Integrations for Wearables - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:59:06 GMT
OpenAI President Greg Brockman talks a bit about where the company’s increasingly Jarvis-like AI agents could be heading next… and in what form.
 
Chinese Companies Are Selling Vapes With Chemicals Potentially More Potent Than Nicotine - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:42:11 GMT
Big Tobacco studied nicotine analogs like 6-methyl-nicotine for decades but never marketed them. Now, Chinese vape makers are using them to sidestep US regulations.
 
PlayStation Network outage resolved after thousands of gamers unable to play - BBC - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:37:21 GMT
  1. PlayStation Network outage resolved after thousands of gamers unable to play BBC
  2. Update: The Majority Of PlayStation Network Services Are Back Online Game Informer
  3. Is PlayStation Network Down Right Now? Players Report PSN Issues VICE
  4. PlayStation Network Experienced A Massive Outage Engadget
  5. Is PlayStation working yet? Issues persist for many after global outage AL.com
 
ULA deals with financial challenges caused by Vulcan grounding - SpaceNews - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:18:19 GMT
ULA deals with financial challenges caused by Vulcan grounding SpaceNews
 
Can We Really Create Infinite Photons? Physicists Reveal What Might Happen if We Try to Cut Light in Half - Yahoo - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Can We Really Create Infinite Photons? Physicists Reveal What Might Happen if We Try to Cut Light in Half Yahoo
 
Roku raises streaming stick prices by up to 60 percent - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:41:06 GMT
Roku blames RAM shortage after CEO called it "great" for business in May.
 
RFK Jr.'s handpicked committee approves manufacture of peptides he uses - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:10:09 GMT
There's no human safety or efficacy data, but that no longer seems to matter.
 
The 2026 El Niño Is on Track to Be the Strongest on Record - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:50:02 GMT
This climate phenomenon could cause a massive global temperature spike and cause economic losses of $10 trillion by 2032.
 
Intel just posted its best growth in 15 years – and burned billions to make it happen - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:40:00 GMT

Intel reported second-quarter revenue of $16.1 billion, up 25% year over year and well ahead of Wall Street's expectations. Adjusted earnings reached $0.42 per share, almost double analysts' forecasts, while the company expects current-quarter sales of between $15.8 billion and $16.8 billion.

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Halo: Campaign Evolved Secret Ending Seems To Tease A Halo 2 Remake - GameSpot - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:24:59 GMT
  1. Halo: Campaign Evolved Secret Ending Seems To Tease A Halo 2 Remake GameSpot
  2. Early Access Begins Today | Halo: Campaign Evolved | Halo - Official Site (en) Halo Waypoint
  3. Halo: Campaign Evolved Review - Rollicking Revival Game Informer
  4. Halo: Campaign Evolved – The Brand New Features in This Remake of A Classic XBOX Wire
  5. 13 ways Halo: Campaign Evolved modernizes the iconic FPS PlayStation.Blog
 
Judge rebuffs Trump admin demand for phone records from NYT reporters - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:02:21 GMT
"We can quash the subpoenas, or you could withdraw the subpoenas,” judge told US.
 
China-US AI Race Escalates, OpenAI Models Break Free, and Why You Should Check Your Car Alarm - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:53:01 GMT
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into accusations that China’s Moonshot AI stole from  Anthropic, and how the US Army needs to cut back on AI use.
 
European Union grants US request to restrict satellite images of Iran War region - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:45:05 GMT
New delay on Copernicus satellite pics comes as US ramps up war with Iran again.
 
Nvidia is challenging 20 years of datacenter CPU design with its new Vera chip - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:38:00 GMT

Vera is built around the Olympus core, the first custom CPU core Nvidia has ever brought to the datacenter and the first custom core the company has designed anywhere since the Denver and Carmel efforts of the Tegra era nearly a decade ago.

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Team uses AlphaFold AI to redesign gene-editing proteins to make them safer - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:31:26 GMT
Google's AlphaFold can help ID what parts of a gene editing protein enable mistakes.
 
Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 5 to Be Your New ‘Everyday’ Assistant - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Like Gemini, the latest Claude model prioritizes cost efficiency.
 
Microsoft steps in after LG monitors were found auto-installing apps with McAfee ads - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:01:00 GMT

The controversial advertising partnership between LG and McAfee has apparently come to an end after Microsoft got involved in the matter.

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What was the first consumer device powered by a Li-ion battery? - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:29:00 GMT
Lithium-ion batteries changed tech forever, but the first consumer device to use one may surprise you.
 
Games Workshop: Warhammer+ Adds New Features, Increases Price - Bell of Lost Souls - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:23:02 GMT
Games Workshop: Warhammer+ Adds New Features, Increases Price Bell of Lost Souls
 
Galaxy S27 series leaks with iPhone-like lineup, new cameras, silicon-carbon batteries - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:45:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy S27 series leaks with iPhone-like lineup, new cameras, silicon-carbon batteries 9to5Google
  2. More details about the Samsung Galaxy S27, S27+, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra leak - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. Samsung Galaxy S27 series camera specs and codenames leak again Android Authority
  4. Galaxy S27 Massive Camera Leaks Reveal 4 Models, Sony Hardware, and Front-Camera Stabilization nokiapoweruser.com
  5. New Galaxy Z TriFold coming next year, may be available more widely SamMobile
 
Microsoft blames massive Microsoft 365 outage on maintenance bug - BleepingComputer - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:41:44 GMT
  1. Microsoft blames massive Microsoft 365 outage on maintenance bug BleepingComputer
  2. Is Outlook down? Microsoft outage hits email, Teams, Xbox The Seattle Times
  3. Can't log in? Microsoft outage hits Teams, Outlook and more FOX 13 Seattle
  4. Microsoft fiber foul-up cut off Azure California for almost five hours The Register
  5. Microsoft Azure outage at West US region causes intermittent connectivity failures Data Center Dynamics
 
Nvidia's Jensen Huang joins X, defends Chinese AI: "Open-source models that are excellent should be used" - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:25:00 GMT

Update (July 24): Jensen Huang has taken his open-model campaign to X, creating an account and using his first post to share an industry letter signed by Nvidia and two dozen other technology companies, including Microsoft, Meta, Mozilla, Hugging Face, and Palantir.

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This is the world's most advanced robotic servicing satellite—that we know about - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:23:06 GMT
"These are things that tend to be really hard."
 
Pokémon Champions Regulation M-B Double Battles Overview - Pokemon.com - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:19:12 GMT
Pokémon Champions Regulation M-B Double Battles Overview Pokemon.com
 
Facebook Has a New Marketplace App and Verification Checks for Everyone - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:16:38 GMT
In a curious move, the social network is siphoning off its most popular features into separate apps.
 
Silicon Valley Is Completely Divided Over Chinese AI - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The AI “startups” worth billions of dollars are raising alarm bells about Chinese AI. The smaller players have a totally different take.
 
Rocket Report: Lightning strikes in China; Starship launch on deck - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:34:25 GMT
Relativity Space announced plans to build a second rocket factory near Cape Canaveral, Florida.
 
OpenAI's rogue hacking incident sparks bipartisan bill giving the government an AI kill switch - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:27:00 GMT

Sponsored by Reps. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) and Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas), the bipartisan "AI Kill Switch Act" would also require AI companies to report incidents and develop the technical ability to shut down, limit, or suspend their most powerful AI systems, writes Politico.

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AI firms want more data centers; Trump's EPA may give neighbors less say - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:49:38 GMT
Rule would allow states to decide how much—if any—public input there can be.
 
Microsoft is testing free Xbox cloud gaming with ads, no subscription required - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:43:00 GMT

For a limited time, Xbox Insiders can now access games they own over the cloud on Xbox consoles, PCs, and mobile devices without subscribing to Game Pass. Microsoft promises that the ads will be unobtrusive.

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My Life With Looki Is a Harbinger of Always-On Recording Glasses to Come - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The almost always-on camera-equipped pendant represents the extreme assistive aspirations of AI. Nobody wants me to wear it, including me.
 
Atari signs deal to turn Pong, Centipede, and Asteroids into movies - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:58:00 GMT

Atari's retro games aren't the first that come to mind when you think of titles that would be great on the big screen. The full list consists of Asteroids, Adventure, Berzerk, Breakout, Centipede, Crystal Castles, Millipede, Missile Command, Pong and Yars' Revenge.

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Google now lets you sign into your account using a selfie video - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:04:00 GMT

Google account holders can now check their eligibility to test a new sign-in method that compares a selfie video with an encrypted version stored on the company's servers. Google aims to provide a last resort when users cannot remember passwords or utilize passkeys.

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Best Window Air Conditioners of 2026: Midea, Zafro, GE - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:37:00 GMT
These are the AC units we’ve trusted to cool our homes for months, if not years.
 
Robot snakes searched for Venezuela earthquake survivors in collapsed buildings - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:20:43 GMT
US robotics researchers flew to Venezuela with snakebots after getting a call.
 
First-responder drones are spreading rapidly across the US, and privacy groups are worried - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The EFF writes that as of February 2026, over 1,000 public safety agencies, including police, fire, and other emergency management agencies, had received the FAA waivers needed to automate drone operations and launch a DFR program.

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BenQ TK705STi 4K Projector Review: A Midrange Pick for Gamers - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT
The TK705STi’s highly responsive, low-latency performance makes gameplay ultra-realistic. For movies and TV? It’s a purely average home projector.
 
What Is Entropy, Really? - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Never mind the “heat death of the universe.” Entropy is just a bridge between two levels of reality.
 
Some of Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All Ages - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
From musical instruments and games to play pieces that encourage balance and dexterity, these toys will engage your child’s mind and body.
 
The AMD Radeon Settings You Should Actually Be Using - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:07:00 GMT
AMD Software is packed with gaming features, but not all are worth using. Here are the Radeon settings we recommend for better image quality, smoother gameplay, and cleaner recordings.
 
Satellite Images Reveal How Suspected Scam Compounds Appear Out of Nowhere - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Analysis of satellite images of Myanmar shows dozens of alleged scam compounds have appeared in recent months, despite a purported crackdown on the criminal organizations.
 
Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
“I think it should stand for artificial idiot,” one 9-year-old says. Here’s why kids of all ages are calling AI “disgusting” and “creepy.”
 
Kagi Brings Back Old-School Search, One Human-Made Website at a Time - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
If you’re tired of sponsored and AI-summarized search results, Kagi gives you a curated—and human-centric—way to find what you’re looking for.
 
Trump Endorsed the MyPillow Guy as Minnesota Governor. The State GOP Isn’t Buying It - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
After Trump publicly backed pillow salesman turned election denier Mike Lindell for governor of Minnesota, the local GOP pushed back strongly.
 
European Researchers Say Big Tech Is Blocking Access to Their Data - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:49:52 GMT
EU law gives researchers unprecedented rights to scrutinize social media data. Researchers say TikTok, X, and Meta impede their attempts to look inside.
 
This $299 flip phone is the anti-smartphone, promises to save you from doomscrolling hell - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:02:00 GMT

The Light Flip features a 2.8-inch non-touch OLED display, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 50MP rear camera, and a replaceable 1,800mAh battery. It sports an old-school T9 keypad, which used to be standard on candybar feature phones from Nokia, Motorola, and Sony Ericsson in the early 2000s.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Z Fold 7: Improved Battery, Screen and a Higher Price - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:50:17 GMT
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra improves where it matters, but the new price might sting.
 
Switching From a Gas Stove to Electric Can Improve Asthma, Study Finds - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:47:49 GMT
New research shows just how much gas stoves may affect people with respiratory conditions.
 
An FDA Panel Just Endorsed These Unproven Peptides - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:45:12 GMT
Outside experts—some with a vested interest in peptides—recommended adding a number of the amino acids to the FDA’s bulks list, including the “Wolverine stack” touted by Joe Rogan and other influencers.
 
Geekbench 7 debuts with a smarter multi-core benchmark and CUDA support - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:41:00 GMT
Geekbench 7 overhauls the benchmarking suite with a redesigned multi-core benchmark built around real-world application behavior, refreshed CPU and GPU workloads (AV1 encoding, ML upscaling, path tracing, etc), CUDA support for Nvidia GPUs, and larger datasets for more demanding performance testing. The new release also establishes AMD's Ryzen 7 7700 as its scoring baseline.
 
Tails 7.10 improves shutdown reliability, upgrades Tor Browser - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:24:00 GMT
Tails has introduced a safer shutdown process to help prevent data loss. It's also replacing GNOME Videos with the more secure Celluloid media player, updating Tor Browser, and refreshing firmware packages for improved graphics and Wi-Fi hardware support.
 
Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:47:33 GMT
App is installed through Windows Update when certain LG monitors connect to a PC.
 
FDA reports new outbreak of explosive diarrhea with 72 cases identified - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:22:36 GMT
The FDA hasn't said where the cases are or how they're linked.
 
Forgot your Google password? Now you can log in with a selfie. - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:14:25 GMT
Google's selfie videos can be used for account access, AI Avatars, and age verification.
 
Looking beyond research - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Professor Anna-Christina Eilers is “Committed to Caring” for building a culture around attentiveness and community.
 
Meta’s New Feel-Good AI Ad Uses a Song About the World Ending - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:45:52 GMT
The clip features the David Bowie track “Five Years,” which includes lyrics such as “Earth was really dying (dying).”
 
Steam Deck price hike has completely destroyed sales, new data suggests - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:34:00 GMT

A recent report by Boiling Steam might confirm what most enthusiasts have always suspected: an overpriced Steam Deck is never going to sell well. In fact, Valve's handheld machine might have already suffered a disastrous drop in sales. Despite the price hike, Valve is earning far less money than it...

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For Taylor Swift, Madison Square Garden’s Controversial Cameras Briefly Went Dark - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:18:46 GMT
MSG’s sprawling surveillance system can monitor guests down to the second. Its owners made an exception for the pop star’s rehearsal dinner.
 
Comic-Con 2026 Trailers: HBO Max’s ‘Lanterns,’ ‘The Rings of Power’ and More Releases You Need to See - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:16:00 GMT
Get a peek at Sinestro in DC’s Lanterns, plus The Rings of Power, Avatar: Seven Havens and more.
 
Apple's App Store is on pace to add 1 million new apps this year, most are AI slop - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:52:00 GMT

Data from Sensor Tower suggests that app submissions to the App Store have risen steadily over the past few years, after bottoming out at around 420,000 in 2022. Last year, around 600,000 new apps were listed on the App Store, up 30% from 2024.

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The EU just fined Google $1 billion for favoring its own services in search and Play Store - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:08:00 GMT

The European Commission has announced two new fines against Google totaling $1 billion. The EU's executive body penalized the Alphabet corporation for violating rules contained in the Digital Markets Act, which imposes tighter regulations on organizations designated as "gatekeepers" in specific markets, such as online search.

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The EU Fines Google $1 Billion for Prioritizing Its Own Services in Search - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:51:52 GMT
The European Commission claims that Google boosted its own apps and products to the top of search rankings to the detriment of its competitors.
 
Lego brings The X-Files to life with a 1,478-piece set including Mulder and Scully minifigs - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:27:00 GMT

Lego went all out with its reveal, teaming up with actress Gillian Anderson to create a cinematic promo. Anderson portrayed Special Agent Dana Scully opposite David Duchovny as Fox Mulder in the series, which ran for nine seasons between 1993 and 2002 during its original run. The franchise later spawned...

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Apple's rumored leasing program could restrict apps, lock down iPhones if you miss payments - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:48:00 GMT

The code, discovered by 9to5Mac, describes a system called App Managed Features. It would allow an authorized financing provider's app to enroll an iPhone and regularly check whether the contract remains in good standing.

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A new brain-computer implant is helping blind seniors see again, and it just got approved in Europe - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:08:00 GMT

Science describes PRIMA as an "investigational" retinal implant designed to combat vision loss caused by GA and AMD. For the time being, the device is commercially available only in the European market. The implant is actually part of a more complex system that includes both a subretinal photovoltaic chip and...

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Xbox backwards compatibility now available on PC, starting with four original Xbox games - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:31:00 GMT

Four games from the original Xbox are now available on PC for the first time via the Xbox app on Windows 11. More titles are on the horizon, but Microsoft has not specified which games will be added or when they will arrive.

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Framework nearly doubles Laptop 13 Pro memory prices overnight after suppliers demand more than twice as much - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:37:00 GMT

Framework's 32GB module has jumped from $439 to $800, an increase of 82%, while the 64GB option has risen from $849 to a brutal $1,600, up 88%. Linus Sebastian's favorite laptop company is keeping the 16GB module at $239 for now, but warns that price will also increase once its remaining lower-cost stock runs out.

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OpenAI says its AI models went rogue and hacked another company - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:51:00 GMT

OpenAI has confirmed that a combination of its large language models broke out of an isolated testing environment and went on to hack into rival AI company Hugging Face while trying to cheat on an internal benchmark. No person directed the attack.

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22 Back-to-School College Dorm Room Essentials (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT
Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.
 
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
‘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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
‘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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
The New Siri AI Leaves Old Siri in the Dust on Apple Watch - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:37 GMT
I compared Apple’s upgraded Siri in the WatchOS 27 public beta with the old Siri to see just how much it had improved. Spoiler: it was embarrassing.
 
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.”
 
People’s Picks TV Winners: Upgrading Your TV Soon? CNET Readers Have a Favorite Brand - CNET Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:01:00 GMT
Two brands win readers over, but for different reasons.
 
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 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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
The Next Solar Eclipse Will Deliver a Rare Sight: Totality at Sunset - CNET Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:52:43 GMT
The only thing cooler than an eclipse or a sunset? When both happen at once.
 
Uh Oh: I Learned How to Make Air Fryer Fries Taste Exactly Like Deep-Fried - CNET Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:28 GMT
Four small adjustments to your air fryer fry routine produce results that are genuinely hard to distinguish from the deep-fried version.
 
Hoping to Collect on Apple’s $250M AI iPhone Settlement? You’ll Have to Wait a Year - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
The company will pay some iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit, but following a development last week, it’s clear the legal machine grinds slowly.
 
9 Exercise Bike Mistakes You’re Making (and How to Fix Them) - CNET Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:01:27 GMT
Before hopping on an exercise bike, you’ll want to make sure it’s set up correctly and you have the right form.
 
Framework Passes Rising Memory and Processor Costs to Buyers, With a Twist - CNET Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 GMT
Preordered laptops might not get a price change, but they could have less RAM.
 
NYC Mayor Takes Aim at AI Slop ‘Housefishing’ in Real Estate Listings - CNET Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 GMT
Deceptive AI imagery in housing listings can take a heavy financial and emotional toll on renters and buyers.