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China’s EV Market Is Booming. There’s Just One Problem - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
More EVs reaching the end of their life means more batteries to recycle. But waste management companies have yet to catch up to the new reality.
 
7 States’ Water Systems Hit by Cyberattacks Likely Tied to Iran - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: The FBI eyes AI-powered tech to detect future crimes, Russia charges Telegram’s founder, xAI sues to stop a state’s “nudification” ban, and the Democrats learn a lesson about getting scammed.
 
Boroux vs. Rorra vs. Culligan: Water Filters, Tested Head to Head - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
In a world of plasticky water filter pitchers, I tested three new-generation stainless steel filter systems.
 
Dreo Summer Flash Sale 2026: Lowest Price Ever on Chefmaker, Fan - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:09:00 GMT
On Dreo’s summer flash sale from August 1 to 3, a great misting fan and an even better air fryer are at the lowest prices we’ve seen them.
 
Defcon's new badge is a security key you can see inside - ArsTechnica Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:05:21 GMT
A removable chip lets hackers inspect their badge—and keep using it after Defcon.
 
How fruit flies chase invisible ribbons of smell to get to their source - ArsTechnica Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:00:19 GMT
Tracking smells in turbulent air takes a keen sense of direction and sharp memory.
 
At the UN AI for Good summit, a big Chinese delegation argued Chinese open-source AI models are the future for most of the world, while US presence was muted (J.D. Capelouto/Semafor) - Techmeme Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:35:22 GMT

J.D. Capelouto / Semafor:
At the UN AI for Good summit, a big Chinese delegation argued Chinese open-source AI models are the future for most of the world, while US presence was muted — Reporter and Lead Writer, Semafor Flagship — THE SCENE — In the days before the American AI industry erupted in a bitter dispute …

 
Alienware 15 Gaming Laptop Review: Hedging Its Bets - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:31:00 GMT
There are both cheaper and more powerful entry-level gaming laptops out there, but the Alienware 15 walks that tightrope between price and quality.
 
Nobody Knows if OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s AI Hacking Sprees Are Illegal - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Both major AI labs’ models broke containment, escaped onto the internet, and hacked other companies. If a human had done that, the law would likely be against them. But a bot?
 
Astronomers Have Detected an Exomoon for the First Time - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A discovery in a solar system 73 light-years from Earth is challenging definitions and “blurring the lines between stars, planets, and moons.”
 
iPhone 18 And iPhone 18 Pro: Apple’s Launch Schedule Emerges With New Strategy - Forbes - Google Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:51:35 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 And iPhone 18 Pro: Apple’s Launch Schedule Emerges With New Strategy Forbes
  2. The latest iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, price increases, and color options Mashable
  3. The next iPhone might get a massive price hike Cleveland.com
  4. 2027 iPhone 18 rumors: Smaller Dynamic Island, 12GB or 9GB RAM, 2nm A20 chip AppleInsider
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Models Could Be Up to $300 More Expensive, Says Analyst MacRumors
 
A Compact Game Controller For Your Phone - Hack a Day Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:00:07 GMT
[Gil Yankovitch] noted that playing games on a touchscreen phone gave up a certain something in terms of the tactile feedback one gets from real buttons. To that end, he …read more
 
Microsoft Confirms Plans To Make 8GB RAM Run Efficiently On Windows 11 Systems, Realizing That AI Has Made Lower Memory Configurations The Norm - Wccftech - Google Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:11:03 GMT
  1. Microsoft Confirms Plans To Make 8GB RAM Run Efficiently On Windows 11 Systems, Realizing That AI Has Made Lower Memory Configurations The Norm Wccftech
  2. Windows quality: an update on the commitment we made in March Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft Promises Better Windows 11 Memory Efficiency TechPowerUp
  4. Seriously, Don't Buy a Windows 11 PC With 8GB of RAM PCMag
  5. Major Windows 11 update will soon make slow context menus a thing of the past windowscentral.com
 
Inside Larry Ellison's debt-fueled push to turn Oracle into an AI juggernaut by aligning with Trump, backing Project Stargate, and partnering with OpenAI (New York Times) - Techmeme Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:35:07 GMT

New York Times:
Inside Larry Ellison's debt-fueled push to turn Oracle into an AI juggernaut by aligning with Trump, backing Project Stargate, and partnering with OpenAI — the first full day of the second Trump administration — Larry Ellison woke up in his 33-bedroom, 34-bathroom oceanfront mansion in Florida …

 
Toronto-based Terminal, whose API connects insurance products and commercial fleet software with telematics data, raised a $20M Series A led by Battery Ventures (Alex Riehl/BetaKit) - Techmeme Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:25:01 GMT

Alex Riehl / BetaKit:
Toronto-based Terminal, whose API connects insurance products and commercial fleet software with telematics data, raised a $20M Series A led by Battery Ventures — Toronto startup landed Fortune 500 customers with almost no sales team. Now, it's shifting gears.
 
Tel Aviv-based Bloom Security, which develops endpoint security tools for monitoring AI agents, extensions, and more, emerges from stealth with a $20M seed (Chris Metinko/Axios) - Techmeme Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:20:08 GMT

Chris Metinko / Axios:
Tel Aviv-based Bloom Security, which develops endpoint security tools for monitoring AI agents, extensions, and more, emerges from stealth with a $20M seed — Endpoint security startup Bloom Security emerged from stealth with a $20 million seed led by Glilot Capital Partners and Ten Eleven Ventures …

 
Harmony, which offers AI-powered enterprise software for handling tasks such as employee onboarding and software access, raised a $34M seed led by Lightspeed (Geoff Weiss/Business Insider) - Techmeme Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:15:01 GMT

Geoff Weiss / Business Insider:
Harmony, which offers AI-powered enterprise software for handling tasks such as employee onboarding and software access, raised a $34M seed led by Lightspeed — - Harmony raised a $34 million seed round led by Lightspeed to automate workplace requests. — Its cofounders sold their last startup to Cisco for $500 million.
 
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, Aug. 1 - CNET Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:12:00 GMT
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 1, 2026.
 
Foundational Industries, which aims to build AI-run factories for physical products, starting with custom data center rack enclosures, raised a $25M seed (Lily Mae Lazarus/Fortune) - Techmeme Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:10:00 GMT

Lily Mae Lazarus / Fortune:
Foundational Industries, which aims to build AI-run factories for physical products, starting with custom data center rack enclosures, raised a $25M seed — Jonathan Winer thinks the U.S. is fighting the wrong manufacturing war. — His startup, Foundational Industries …

 
ProphetX, a CFTC-designated sports prediction market that is also building a B2B business to sell its exchange infrastructure to other companies, raised $35M (Ryan Lawler/Axios) - Techmeme Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:05:09 GMT

Ryan Lawler / Axios:
ProphetX, a CFTC-designated sports prediction market that is also building a B2B business to sell its exchange infrastructure to other companies, raised $35M — ProphetX, a CFTC-designated sports prediction market, raised $35 million in new funding, CEO Dean Sisun tells Axios Pro exclusively.
 
ThreatLocker raised a $190M Series F led by Elephant as it looks to extend its zero-trust enterprise security platform to protect against AI-related risks (Kyle Alspach/CRN) - Techmeme Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:00:34 GMT

Kyle Alspach / CRN:
ThreatLocker raised a $190M Series F led by Elephant as it looks to extend its zero-trust enterprise security platform to protect against AI-related risks — The cybersecurity vendor is planning to extend its zero trust security platform to provide enhanced protections for AI- and agentic-related risks …

 
Casual Repair and Maintenance on an Amiga 1000 - Hack a Day Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:48 GMT
Recently [Drygol] had an Amiga 1000 system over for some repairs as well as maintenance and general TLC. This is a Motorola 68000-based home computer from 1985 that also has …read more
 
Design Within Reach Promo Codes: 30% Off | August 2026 - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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AT&T Promo Codes: $50 Off This August 2026 - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Valvoline Coupons and Promo Codes for August 2026 - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for August 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.
 
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Sources detail how OpenAI fell behind Anthropic in revenue growth and valuation after prioritizing consumer chatbots and flashy side projects over coding tools (Berber Jin/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:50:09 GMT

Berber Jin / Wall Street Journal:
Sources detail how OpenAI fell behind Anthropic in revenue growth and valuation after prioritizing consumer chatbots and flashy side projects over coding tools — Bets on consumer chatbots and flashy side projects overshadowed AI coding opportunity, which rival Anthropic used to capture the lead
 
Connection to Engadget could not be established - Engadget Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:02:57 GMT
Exception: System.Net.WebException: The remote server returned an error: (403) Forbidden. 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
 
Connection to Apple Developer could not be established - Apple Developer Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:02:56 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
 
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals massive camera and battery overhaul - Android Central - Google Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:22:18 GMT
  1. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals massive camera and battery overhaul Android Central
  2. Galaxy S27 Release Date: Samsung Plans Huge Battery Life Upgrade Forbes
  3. Silicon-carbon batteries may be limited to some Galaxy S27 series models SamMobile
  4. Galaxy S27 series leaks with iPhone-like lineup, new cameras, silicon-carbon batteries 9to5Google
  5. Two Galaxy S27 Ultra upgrades reportedly axed, hinting at a third compromise PhoneArena
 
A US judge largely denies Perplexity and three data scraper firms' bid to dismiss Reddit's lawsuit over claims of copyright law violations under DMCA (Ashley Belanger/Ars Technica) - Techmeme Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:45:01 GMT

Ashley Belanger / Ars Technica:
A US judge largely denies Perplexity and three data scraper firms' bid to dismiss Reddit's lawsuit over claims of copyright law violations under DMCA — On Friday, a judge largely denied a motion to dismiss from a web scraper, SerpApi, which is accused of conspiring with Perplexity AI …

 
Turning Glass Into a Touch-Sensitive Button - Hack a Day Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:00:14 GMT
Although generally glass isn’t associated with touch-sensitive surfaces, the addition of an ITO (indium tin oxygen) coating adds the exciting property of not only being transparent to the visible light …read more
 
Sensor Tower: India's mobile app market generated a record $345M in consumer spending in Q2, up 35% YoY; ChatGPT ranked No. 1 by downloads and No. 2 by revenue (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:25:02 GMT

Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch:
Sensor Tower: India's mobile app market generated a record $345M in consumer spending in Q2, up 35% YoY; ChatGPT ranked No. 1 by downloads and No. 2 by revenue — For years, India was the world's largest app download market but one of its toughest places to make money.
 
Cybersecurity experts fault Anthropic and OpenAI for sloppy safeguards and inadequate human oversight after their models broke into outside organizations (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:13 GMT

Bloomberg:
Cybersecurity experts fault Anthropic and OpenAI for sloppy safeguards and inadequate human oversight after their models broke into outside organizations — Cybersecurity experts are faulting Anthropic PBC and OpenAI for sloppy safeguards after their models broke into outside organizations …

 
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Is About to Crash Into the Moon—and It Could Be Visible From Earth - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:38:56 GMT
The impact will kick up a plume of debris so high, it’ll likely be visible through some telescopes. Astronomers will be watching.
 
Alphabet rolls back AI image generation in Google Earth over policy violations - Reuters - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:29:43 GMT
  1. Alphabet rolls back AI image generation in Google Earth over policy violations Reuters
  2. Google Just Ruined One of Its Most Important Tools The Atlantic
  3. See how Google Earth let people make fake scenes of bombings, riots and destruction The Washington Post
  4. Google withdraws new Earth AI tool after warnings over misinformation risks bbc.com
  5. Google pauses AI satellite images, after fears of deepfakes in the sky NPR
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 1, #677 - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:09:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 677 for Saturday, Aug. 1.
 
A Complex Way to Push a Button - Hack a Day Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:00:58 GMT
We’ve likely all looked at a simple problem in our lives and thought that it would be an easy fix, only to realize that the project is enormously more complicated …read more
 
The FTC clears quantum computing company IonQ's $1.8B acquisition of chipmaker SkyWater after the FTC's two members disagreed at first on imposing conditions (Jody Godoy/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:55:00 GMT

Jody Godoy / Reuters:
The FTC clears quantum computing company IonQ's $1.8B acquisition of chipmaker SkyWater after the FTC's two members disagreed at first on imposing conditions — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission cleared quantum computing firm IonQ's (IONQ.N) $1.8 billion acquisition of chipmaker SkyWater Technology …

 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 1 #881 - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:53:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No.881 for Aug. 1.
 
Sources: OpenAI demoed a new "Astra" AI model family to US policymakers and regulators this week, touting its improved abilities to complete long-running tasks (The Information) - Techmeme Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:25:09 GMT

The Information:
Sources: OpenAI demoed a new “Astra” AI model family to US policymakers and regulators this week, touting its improved abilities to complete long-running tasks — OpenAI is preparing to release a new model family, tentatively using the name “Astra,” with improved abilities …

 
Not just Neanderthals: Ghost lineage in Africa left its mark on our DNA - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:17:05 GMT
Some group with no modern descendants contributed a lot to our genomes.
 
Filing: Amazon has completed its $50B investment in OpenAI; source: OpenAI received the final tranche this week, taking Amazon's position to roughly 5% (Financial Times) - Techmeme Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:10:01 GMT

Financial Times:
Filing: Amazon has completed its $50B investment in OpenAI; source: OpenAI received the final tranche this week, taking Amazon's position to roughly 5% — Ecommerce giant has roughly 5% stake in AI lab after equity deal — Amazon has completed a $50bn investment in OpenAI …

 
With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC - The Verge - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:09:11 GMT
With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC The Verge
 
EA FC 27 Drops Official Career Mode Deep Dive Trailer Featuring New Gameplay - Bleacher Report - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:05:32 GMT
  1. EA FC 27 Drops Official Career Mode Deep Dive Trailer Featuring New Gameplay Bleacher Report
  2. FC 27 Gameplay and Career Mode Changes Explained COGconnected
  3. Why EA Sports FC 27 Could Finally Reward Genuine Skill GamingBolt
  4. EA FC 27: All your questions answered Red Bull
  5. New Career Mode in EA Sports FC 27 Revealed - with Reworked Transfers, Challenges, and Dynamic OVR Rating ixbt.games
 
Doctors took a look at man's painful shoulder—they found the joint was missing - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:51:52 GMT
The term "Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome" was coined in 1981, based on cases in four women.
 
Google plans to exempt sanctioned nations from Android developer verification - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:35:56 GMT
Someone in Cuba or Iran can keep installing APKs with no new restrictions, but devs will suffer.
 
Sony’s Plan to Kill Physical PlayStation Discs Faces Gamer Backlash - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:26:31 GMT
Gamers are planning a boycott called PSBlackout for the week of Aug. 23.
 
Reddit keeps its strange DMCA fight over Google search results alive - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:19:39 GMT
Reddit advances lawsuit accusing Perplexity AI of conspiring with web scraper.
 
A London Startup Is Selling Permanent Stick-On Tattoos—and It Wants to Do Mail Order - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:59:30 GMT
A London Startup Is Selling Permanent Stick-On Tattoos—and It Wants to Do Mail Order GizmodoSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Even after the RAM crisis ends, the era of affordable gaming hardware is gone for good. - ign.com - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:54:51 GMT
  1. Even after the RAM crisis ends, the era of affordable gaming hardware is gone for good. ign.com
  2. Steam Deck Price Increase: OLED Jumps 46% to $949 [2026] tech-insider.org
  3. Steam Deck Sales Statistics 2026 [Units Sold to Date] About Chromebooks
  4. Steam Deck isn't the best handheld gaming PC anymore How-To Geek
  5. Valve Sees 82% Drop in Steam Deck Sales Amid Price Hikes Geeky Gadgets
 
Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:39:14 GMT
Had the hacks used conventional methods, someone would likely go to prison.
 
Google Earth risked ruin with retracted AI tool for making fake satellite pics - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:21:05 GMT
“What on earth is Google doing?” Misinformation fears spur walk-back of AI tool.
 
Tiny Desktop Robot Has Radar - Hack a Day Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:00:58 GMT
One thing our futuristic world is largely lacking in is droids and robot companions and the like. [solitary dev] is helping to rectify that problem by building a little robot …read more
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 1, #1147 - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1147 for Aug. 1.
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 1, #1869 - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for Aug. 1 No. 1,869.
 
This free font can trick AI scrapers into swallowing gibberish instead of your content - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:36:00 GMT

A Brazilian creative studio called Seneda & Abrucio has teamed up with Playtype, a Copenhagen-based type foundry, to build something that doesn't rely on asking nicely to keep crawlers away. They call it ShieldFont, and it's essentially a free, open-source web font with a twist. It works by showing you...

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Google Quickly Rolls Back a Feature That Could Make Deepfake Satellite Images - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:23:00 GMT
Google Earth’s AI image generator let me put my dream home in Central Park, but other potential uses aren’t so innocent.
 
Would you get tattooed just to interview at a 7-days-a-week AI startup? - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:04:56 GMT
LemonLime’s CEO got “carried away” with tattoo gimmick.
 
Intel is giving a startup the keys to its x86 (Atom) CPU kingdom - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:53:00 GMT

Reuters sources claim that Intel is entering into a secret agreement with RosaicLabs Inc., a company incorporated in Delaware just a couple of months ago. The agreement covers the register-transfer level (RTL) code for Intel's Atom CPUs, although we don't have any specific clues about which generation of Atom chips...

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NES Advantage Stick Gets Bluetooth Upgrade - Hack a Day Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:52 GMT
The NES Advantage was a cool bit of hardware back in 1987, bringing an arcade stick to the home console gaming experience. Naturally they don’t get much use these days, …read more
 
Google might launch a ‘Pixel Tag’ - The Verge - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:27:24 GMT
  1. Google might launch a ‘Pixel Tag’ The Verge
  2. This is the ‘Google Pixel Tag’ 9to5Google
  3. Google's Take on Apple's AirTag May Have Just Leaked Lifehacker
  4. Pixel Tag shows us Google's potential answer to years of Android smart tag frustrations Android Police
  5. Google is about to launch its version of the Apple AirTag How-To Geek
 
X settles with advertising group after accusing it of coordinating a boycott - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:15:00 GMT

In a joint statement, X Corp. and the WFA said they were "putting the litigation . . . behind them" and that the agreement "resets the relationship between the two organizations." Neither side disclosed the terms.

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Chinese AI Researchers Are Finding Their Voice on X - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:14:43 GMT
As OpenAI and Anthropic employees grow quieter online, researchers at Chinese AI labs are flocking to X to explain their work, recruit talent, and shape the global conversation on AI.
 
High school defends staying silent while boys made AI nudes of 59 classmates - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:11:55 GMT
Gaps in laws may help Pennsylvania high school escape AI nudes scandal.
 
Apple’s CEO Hints That Heavy Use of Siri AI Could Cost You - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:00:19 GMT
Apple’s already raising prices on products and services. Is Siri next?
 
Researchers devise a full-color night vision goggle - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:58:38 GMT
Wavelength and intensity in the infrared are translated into colors in the visible.
 
Researchers devise a full-color night vision goggle - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:58:38 GMT
Researchers devise a full-color night vision goggle Ars Technica
 
China could supply EV manufacturing boom with recycled EVs - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:29:21 GMT
Look at chemistry of batteries and motors shows big opportunity for recycling.
 
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a quirky life sim that’s worth buying at this discount - The Verge - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:09:13 GMT
  1. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a quirky life sim that’s worth buying at this discount The Verge
  2. Tomodachi Life Living the Dream Update 1.0.4 Patch Notes games.gg
  3. Icon elements inspired by the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream game are here for a limited time nintendo.com
  4. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1.0.4 update out now, patch notes Nintendo Everything
  5. Tomodachi Life Update: Living The Dream Patch Notes (July 22nd, 2026) Sims Community
 
Sony acknowledges backlash, “cautiously” moves ahead with end of PlayStation discs - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:07:42 GMT
  1. Sony acknowledges backlash, “cautiously” moves ahead with end of PlayStation discs Ars Technica
  2. "It's a sad decision." Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developers on the end of physical disc production and why they pushed for a physical release despite the drawbacks AUTOMATON
  3. Minnesota gamers furious after PlayStation says it will stop making game discs MPR News
  4. PlayStation reports flat Q1 sales, says it's "cautiously moving forward" with halting physical disc production GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Sony Heard Backlash Over Dropping PlayStation Discs, Plans to Press Ahead PCMag
 
Sony acknowledges backlash, “cautiously” moves ahead with end of PlayStation discs - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:07:42 GMT
Sony doesn't think the move will hurt it financially.
 
Inside Tencent’s Failed Attempt to Take On ‘Grand Theft Auto’ - Bloomberg.com - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:00:01 GMT
  1. Inside Tencent’s Failed Attempt to Take On ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Bloomberg.com
  2. Ambitious Sci-Fi Rival To GTA Last Sentinel Reportedly In Trouble Kotaku
  3. Tencent-owned Lightspeed LA is laying off staff Game Developer
  4. Tencent’s “GTA Rival” Last Sentinel Collapses After Six Years of Development as 80 Layoffs Hit the Studio Behind It Wccftech
  5. Last Sentinel Developers Change Development Course Amid Mass Layoffs ixbt.games
 
Hackaday Podcast Episode 380: 3D Printing the Rainbow, IR and IP Camera Hacks, and Americium 241 on the Loose - Hack a Day Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:30:09 GMT
Elliot Williams and Al Williams got together to compare notes on the most interesting posts this week on the site. As usual, there are just too many choices, so you’ll …read more
 
12 Interesting Mini Gadgets You Can Buy From Ace Hardware - SlashGear - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT
12 Interesting Mini Gadgets You Can Buy From Ace Hardware SlashGear
 
A third of physical PS5 games and half of Xbox Series discs need downloads to work properly, report shows - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:26:00 GMT

From Sony's decision to end production of discs for new PlayStation games in 2028 to the Xbox network outage that stopped some disc-based titles from working, there's been a lot of conversation about physical media recently.

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Man invested $45M in a Nicolas Cage movie. It got stolen off Netflix’s desk. - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:17:55 GMT
Filmmaker sues Netflix over stolen screener of unreleased Nicolas Cage movie.
 
Can Republicans Actually Send Anthony Fauci to Jail? - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:09:37 GMT
MAGA is loudly calling for the former White House chief medical adviser to end up in prison. WIRED asked legal experts to weigh in on whether that’s even possible.
 
Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users - TechCrunch - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:08:18 GMT
  1. Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users TechCrunch
  2. Tim Cook says Apple may charge for AI Siri Axios
  3. Tim Cook's final earnings call: Apple's on-device AI strategy Yahoo Finance
  4. Tim Cook hints at iCloud Plus tier for AI power users The Verge
  5. Tim Cook sees Apple's hybrid AI strategy as a 'competitive weapon' CNBC
 
Game Devs Put Together An Itch.io Bundle Of Over 100 Games With Proceeds Going To Help Laid-Off Colleagues - Kotaku - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:04:03 GMT
  1. Game Devs Put Together An Itch.io Bundle Of Over 100 Games With Proceeds Going To Help Laid-Off Colleagues Kotaku
  2. Game Devs Start Worker Hardship Fund For Laid Off Colleagues Aftermath
  3. Brand-New PC Game Deal Features 100 Games for $10 Bucks to Help Laid Off Game Developers OpenCritic
  4. Gamers Can Grab 100 Games For $10 To Help Laid Off Developers ScreenRant
  5. Get more than 100 games for just $10 in a new bundle supporting laid-off game devs Yahoo Tech
 
Mistfall Hunter’s Best Class Just Got Even Better - GameSpot - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:02:03 GMT
  1. Mistfall Hunter’s Best Class Just Got Even Better GameSpot
  2. The New Co-Op Dark Fantasy RPG That Blends Dark Souls & Arc Raiders is Out Today 80 Level
  3. Extract From the Gyldenmist: Dark Fantasy Extraction ARPG Mistfall Hunter Arrives on XBOX XBOX Wire
  4. Mistfall Hunter Guide: Best PC Settings for Max FPS games.gg
  5. Mistfall Hunter Gets New Trailer Showcasing Cinematic Battles Against Bosses and Players GamingBolt
 
Who Will You Play in D&D’s New World of Warcraft and Star Wars Sets? CNET Answers - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:54:49 GMT
Wizards of the Coast announced new adventures coming from big franchises. CNET’s top TTRPG nerds weigh in.
 
Best Robot Vacuum of 2026: Shark, Eufy - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:53:21 GMT
Tired of vacuuming? Hand the reins to a robot vacuum.
 
Amazon spent $1.8 million on a failed AI project, and didn't notice the overrun for five months - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:39:00 GMT

In one case, Amazon spent $1.8 million on a project that used Anthropic's Claude Sonnet model to match author information with product listings. The system ultimately failed, and spending exceeded the original budget by 860%. The issue went undetected for five months.

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PwC just got caught trying to pass AI slop as authentic research - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:14:00 GMT

The AI hallucinations were confirmed by multiple leading publications, including the Financial Times. The so-called "Thought Leadership" reports were intended to articulate PwC's insights into some of the fastest-growing businesses in the Middle East, including agentic AI, public services, and electric vehicles. However, the bizarre turn of events suggests that...

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AI Slop Melodramas Are Taking Over X—and Their Creators Are Cashing In - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:00:09 GMT
Viral tales of good triumphing over evil are racking up millions of views. They’re almost entirely AI-generated clickbait.
 
Graphics Cards Could Get Even More Expensive, and It’s Not Just Nvidia - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:55:05 GMT
  1. Graphics Cards Could Get Even More Expensive, and It’s Not Just Nvidia Gizmodo
  2. Best Buy is selling an RTX 5080 for more than the RTX 5090’s MSRP The Verge
  3. AMD Reportedly Plans 10% GPU Price Hike in August TechPowerUp
  4. Brace yourselves, PC gamers: GPU pricing is about to get even worse, report says Polygon.com
  5. Nvidia Graphics Cards Are About to Get Even More Expensive ign.com
 
Software takes center stage in this Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 leak - Android Authority - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:55:00 GMT
  1. Software takes center stage in this Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 leak Android Authority
  2. Google Pixel 11: Every rumor, leak, and confirmed fact ahead of Made By Google Mashable
  3. Leaked Pixel 11 Pro Fold Photos Also Include Mysterious New Camera Bar Feature Engadget
  4. Pixel 11 series leaks with seemingly official renders, includes all-matte Pixel 11 Pro [Gallery] 9to5Google
  5. Google Confirms Pixel 11 Price Increase As RAM Costs Force Higher Phone Prices TechRepublic
 
Xbox Cloud Gaming update expands Game Pass access to more smart TVs - TrueAchievements - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:49:26 GMT
  1. Xbox Cloud Gaming update expands Game Pass access to more smart TVs TrueAchievements
  2. XBOX App Available on Hisense and VIDAA OS-powered TVs XBOX Wire
  3. You Can Now Play Xbox Games On Hisense TVs Without A Console Engadget
  4. Xbox Cloud Gaming Arrives On Hisense & VIDAA TVs With Dedicated App Pure Xbox
  5. Game Pass Goes Live on Hisense TVs Facing Federal ACR Surveillance Suit Tech Times
 
This AI Assistant Wants to Make Up for Your Boyfriend’s Incompetence - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:47:26 GMT
An ad for Orchid suggests the AI agent can fix relationship problems by simply doing everything for inconsiderate partners.
 
In A 'Who Could Have Possibly Seen This Coming' Event, Ubisoft Will Shut Down Its NFT Game - Kotaku - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:40:24 GMT
In A 'Who Could Have Possibly Seen This Coming' Event, Ubisoft Will Shut Down Its NFT Game KotakuSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
AI is finding so many Chrome security flaws that Google may start updating it twice a week - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:33:00 GMT

These tools are scanning code at a scale and speed that were not previously possible. In at least one case, the technology exposed a flaw that had remained in Chrome for 13 years. If exploited, the bug could have allowed attackers to bypass the browser's sandbox protections and access local files.

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List of new voice actors for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Nintendo Everything - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:31:10 GMT
  1. List of new voice actors for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Nintendo Everything
  2. Baten Kaitos remaster developer Logicalbeat worked on the 4K 60fps support in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Edition RPG Site
  3. The Week In Games: Halo And Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Get Prettier Kotaku
  4. How To Unlock The New Pyra And Mythra Costumes In Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Nintendo Insider
  5. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is Transformative, Yet The Real Upgrade Isn’t Visual Wccftech
 
Weekly deals roundup: Galaxy Z Fold 8/Z Fold 8 Ultra/Z Flip 8 launch offers plus a whole lot more - PhoneArena - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:08:14 GMT
  1. Weekly deals roundup: Galaxy Z Fold 8/Z Fold 8 Ultra/Z Flip 8 launch offers plus a whole lot more PhoneArena
  2. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: The Best Update Isn’t What I Expected CNET
  3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra review GSMArena.com
  4. [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 news.samsung.com
  5. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the Surface Duo that Microsoft should have made windowscentral.com
 
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 3 to 7 - XBOX Wire - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:04:58 GMT
  1. Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 3 to 7 XBOX Wire
  2. Xbox is officially getting 5 brand-new must-play games in August Polygon.com
  3. New games for Xbox 3 consoles until August 7, 2026 en.gamegpu.com
  4. Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For August 2026 TheXboxHub
 
AI scammers outperform humans when it comes to building trust - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:01:40 GMT
The AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable trust” than the humans.
 
Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations just came out and it’s already 50% off in new Xbox sale - TrueAchievements - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:55:55 GMT
  1. Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations just came out and it’s already 50% off in new Xbox sale TrueAchievements
  2. DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations Update 4 Hotfix 2 Release Notes Slayers Club
  3. Doom Dark Ages Revelations Review: Meh Start, But A Great DLC Kotaku
  4. Acclaimed 2025 PS5 Action Game 67% Off on PlayStation Store, Brand-New DLC Included PlayStation LifeStyle
  5. One excellent, unforgettable expansion has fixed Doom: The Dark Ages Yahoo Tech
 
Qualcomm's humanoid robot demo went hilariously wrong when the machine just dropped dead on stage - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:48:00 GMT

The incident occurred during Computex 2026, but it seems video of what happened has only recently surfaced online.

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"We will not live on past successes or be trapped by past failures" – Xbox CEO outlines priorities to turn platform around in FY27 - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:40:23 GMT
  1. "We will not live on past successes or be trapped by past failures" – Xbox CEO outlines priorities to turn platform around in FY27 GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Xbox CEO lays out priorities in memo after major ‘reset’ The Verge
  3. Microsoft now identifies exclusives as a way to grow Xbox TweakTown
  4. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma promises Xbox will "return to growth" by FY28 — how? windowscentral.com
  5. Microsoft's Xbox chief lays out plan to pass rivals on margin by 2030 in memo to employees CNBC
 
Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Omni Review: For Multisystem Gamers - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:21:59 GMT
Its latest Pro headset can mix between four inputs and has better wireless connectivity than the originals.
 
Meta's Reality Labs division lost $4.6 billion in Q2 2026, pushing total losses toward $88 billion - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:17:00 GMT

Meta's earnings report for the second quarter of 2026 primarily focuses on the company's AI and smart-glasses-related ambitions, but buried in the numbers is yet another multi-billion-dollar loss from the Reality Labs division. Meta may have shifted priorities, but it has apparently not completely given up on the dream of...

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Pathogenic review: Damn, it feels good to be a virus - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:18 GMT
The hot new roguelite twin-stick shooter lives up to the hype.
 
Here’s Where Samsung Makes and Tests Its Galaxy Phones Before Shipping Them to You - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
I got a rare peek into Samsung’s Gumi manufacturing facility, where phones like the Z Fold 8 Ultra are in production.
 
Super Mario Sunshine Is The Switch 2's Next GameCube Addition - Engadget - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Super Mario Sunshine Is The Switch 2's Next GameCube Addition Engadget
  2. Super Mario Sunshine Is Coming to Switch 2. It's Time to Embrace This Truly Weird Game PCMag
  3. Super Mario Sunshine, More Virtual Boy Games Head to Nintendo Classics This August crunchyroll.com
  4. Major Nintendo Switch update adds Mario Sunshine and unreleased Virtual Boy games Video Games Chronicle
  5. 2002 GameCube Classic Is Joining The Nintendo Switch Online Library vice.com
 
Three Recent Chrome Releases Fix 1,442 Flaws, More Than Prior 23 Updates Combined - The Hacker News - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:51:00 GMT
  1. Three Recent Chrome Releases Fix 1,442 Flaws, More Than Prior 23 Updates Combined The Hacker News
  2. Stronger with every update: How we’re making Chrome and the web safer in the AI Era blog.google
  3. Chrome may get faster updates with no restart required Ars Technica
  4. Google Tests Doubling Chrome's Security Patch Cadence to Outpace Hackers PCMag
  5. Chrome Needs Twice-a-Week Patching Thanks to AI Bug Hunting WIRED
 
More Americans now support banning phones all day at school, not just in class - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:46:00 GMT

According to Pew Research Center, 77% of US adults now support in-classroom phone bans for middle and high school students, marking the second consecutive year that support has increased – the figure stood at 68% in 2024. Just 18% now oppose such a ban, while 6% are unsure.

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Could Switch 2's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake be squaring up for a GTA 6 head-to-head? Newly sighted amiibo suggest a potential November release - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:42:19 GMT
  1. Could Switch 2's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake be squaring up for a GTA 6 head-to-head? Newly sighted amiibo suggest a potential November release Eurogamer.net
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Could Go Head-to-Head With GTA 6 in November ign.com
  3. Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Release Date Gets Update From Nintendo vice.com
  4. Nintendo May Send Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Straight At GTA 6, As Rating Points To a Possible November Launch Wccftech
  5. "It's not one horror story - it's all the stories at once": Cooperative horror shooter Rules of Engagement: The Grey State gets a new gameplay trailer ixbt.games
 
Google plans to produce up to 15 million AI chips by 2028, rivaling Nvidia's total accelerator volume - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:03:00 GMT

If those numbers hold, Google's output would be in the same range as Nvidia's projected shipments. Fubon estimates that Nvidia supplied 8.2 million data center GPUs in 2026 and could reach 12.4 million by 2028. That would mark a notable shift, with a single cloud provider producing a volume of...

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Best Dyson Vacuums (2026): V15 Detect, Gen5Detect, PencilVac - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT
Feeling the pull of a new clean machine? We’ll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup.
 
Corsair Cove Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying - Pure Xbox - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Corsair Cove Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying Pure Xbox
  2. “Corsair Cove” Review: A Pirate Strategy Game That Strikes Gold Forbes
  3. Corsair Cove review PC Gamer
  4. A pirate game added to Xbox Game Pass - players will build their sea kingdom ixbt.games
  5. Pirate-themed city builder Corsair Cove is out now in 1.0 Games Press
 
Longevity-obsessed millionaire Bryan Johnson wonders whether his bid to live forever has gone too far - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Braintree founder Johnson became the subject of many household conversations after appearing in the Netflix documentary Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever. His experiments to defy aging included injecting himself with plasma from his teenage son and following a regimen of 54 supplements every day.

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How a Yale AI-cheating dispute became a 13-count federal lawsuit - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:52 GMT
A disputed exam, an unreliable detector, and one very late Apple Pages file.
 
Daisy One Review: Comfy and Tactile Headphones - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The company’s first headphones look very stylish and have great tactile features but underwhelm on sound quality.
 
6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2026), Tested and Reviewed - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Headphone jacks are endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are our favorite smartphones that still let you plug and play.
 
Shift-Up promotes Stellar Blade 2 with AI-generated KPop music video featuring the game's main character - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:59:42 GMT
  1. Shift-Up promotes Stellar Blade 2 with AI-generated KPop music video featuring the game's main character Eurogamer.net
  2. ‘Are we deadass?’ fans react to official AI-generated Stellar Blade music video Video Games Chronicle
  3. 'Wanna be in LOVE' Music Video Released: New Stellar Blade Protagonist EVE Sings Inven Global
  4. Stellar Blade Sequel Footage Revealed, Created Using AI 게임메카
  5. If You Were Excited About Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, Here’s An AI-Slop Music Video To Fix That Yahoo
 
The Long-Awaited Canon Super Telephoto Zoom Is Finally Arriving This September - Canon Rumors - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:57:56 GMT
The Long-Awaited Canon Super Telephoto Zoom Is Finally Arriving This September Canon Rumors
 
Absurd GPU Pricing Update Mid-2026: What Graphics Cards Cost Around the World - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:32:00 GMT
Eight months into the memory crisis, GPU prices remain inflated but surprisingly stable. We compare Nvidia, AMD, and Intel graphics card pricing across 10 countries to find the best and worst deals.
 
Rocket Report: New launch rule may limit environmental regulations, Falcon 9 to hit Moon - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:30:24 GMT
"America won the first Space Race, and we can do it again."
 
SJY Zeph Open-Back Headphones Review: Music Through Magnets - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
SJY’s Zeph are brilliant wired headphones, using flippable earcups for two different takes on your favorite music.
 
The New Defcon Badges Pack a Unique Open Source Chip That Doubles as a Security Key - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Created by legendary hardware hacker Andrew “bunnie” Huang, the badges for this year’s famed security conference aim to push the boundaries of security and transparency.
 
What’s Behind the Heat Wave Scorching Huge Parts of the World - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A combination of El Niño, unusually hot ocean waters, and jet stream changes is sending temperatures soaring in the US, Europe, and Asia.
 
Samsung confirms Galaxy S26 FE, Tab S12 launch - SamMobile - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:41:00 GMT
  1. Samsung confirms Galaxy S26 FE, Tab S12 launch SamMobile
  2. Samsung confirms Galaxy S26 FE is coming, official hints it might be around the corner Android Authority
  3. Galaxy S26 FE Release Date: Samsung Confirms, Leaks Say September Gadget Hacks
  4. Samsung Says It’s Launching Galaxy S26 FE and Tab S12 Later This Year CNET
  5. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE's camera specs surface - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
We just graded every TV brand on price, performance and more — here’s how their report cards stack up - Tom's Guide - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:30:00 GMT
  1. We just graded every TV brand on price, performance and more — here’s how their report cards stack up Tom's Guide
  2. Hisense UR9 RGB MiniLED TV Review: Cutting-Edge Tech Minus the Inflated Price eCoustics
  3. Samsung TV report card 2026: 'You can rely on Samsung to deliver exceptional performance' Yahoo Tech
  4. The 4 Best TCL TVs You Can Buy Today bgr.com
  5. Hisense TV report card 2026: 'One of the best ways to maximize your dollar' Tom's Guide
 
Alo Discount Code: Save on Activewear August 2026 - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Refresh your workout wardrobe. Save on buttery-soft leggings, chic streetwear, and activewear essentials with verified Alo Yoga discount codes, free shipping, and loyalty program perks.
 
SelectBlinds Promo Codes & Coupons: Save on Custom Window Treatments - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Redecorate your home for less with our expert tips on applying SelectBlinds coupons, maximizing holiday sales, and locking in new customer discounts.
 
Mattress Firm Coupons: Save up to $700 | - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use a Mattress Firm promo code to save on top mattresses, score a free adjustable base, and unlock up to $300 in instant credits.
 
Over 60? A physical therapist says this is the one mobility habit to add if your knees feel stiff - Tom's Guide - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:30:00 GMT
Over 60? A physical therapist says this is the one mobility habit to add if your knees feel stiff Tom's Guide
 
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, July 31 - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:07:00 GMT
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 31.
 
Building energy security through more sustainable batteries - MIT Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD student Hugh Smith works to develop sodium-ion batteries, whose components are more abundant and accessible than those of conventional lithium-ion technology.
 
D&D Rolls a Natural 20 on Nerd Collabs, Announcing World of Warcraft and Star Wars Sets - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:01:47 GMT
Dice rolls are headed to Azeroth and a galaxy far, far away — starting this year.
 
iPhone and Mac sales surge push Apple's quarterly revenue to $109 billion - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:47:00 GMT

iPhone sales drove the largest gains, bringing in $54.3 billion in revenue during the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up 22% YoY. Services, wearables, iPads, and especially Macs also contributed, pushing overall revenue to $109 billion, up 16% YoY.

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Anthropic Says Claude Hacked Into 3 Organizations During Cybersecurity Tests - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:24:26 GMT
In a review triggered by OpenAI’s Hugging Face incident, Anthropic discovered three of its AI models had breached real-world organizations during third-party evaluations.
 
Tim Cook’s Final Earnings Call: Record iPhone Sales and Future Pricing Woes - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:39:44 GMT
In his last earnings call as Apple’s CEO, Cook signals potential pricing headwinds due to the ongoing RAM shortage.
 
Satya Nadella confirms Windows 11 needs serious "quality work," focusing on fundamentals - Windows Latest - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:26:02 GMT
  1. Satya Nadella confirms Windows 11 needs serious "quality work," focusing on fundamentals Windows Latest
  2. Announcing new builds for 31 July 2026 Windows Blog
  3. Windows 11 brings fingerprint sign-in to desktop PCs PCWorld
  4. Microsoft thinks its latest Windows 11 tweak is an "improvement." Do you agree, or are you sick of tiny changes? windowscentral.com
  5. Windows 11 KB5101684 update released with 42 changes and fixes BleepingComputer
 
How the FCC’s New Rule Will Affect Robot Vacuums - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:17:46 GMT
A new restriction on foreign-made mobile robots affects robotic vacuums, pool cleaners, and lawn mowers. Here’s what it means for the bots already in your home—and the ones you may never get to buy.
 
Tim Cook passes the baton in Apple's Q3 2026 earnings call - ArsTechnica Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:05:35 GMT
The iPhone and Mac sold well, but memory costs threaten further price increases.
 
JetBrains warns of critical TeamCity remote code execution flaw - BleepingComputer - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:01:31 GMT
  1. JetBrains warns of critical TeamCity remote code execution flaw BleepingComputer
  2. Critical TeamCity Flaw Could Let Attackers Run OS Commands Without Logging In The Hacker News
  3. Critical TeamCity Vulnerability Underscores Demand for Censys Security Visibility TipRanks
  4. TeamCity On-Premises RCE Flaw (CVE-2026-63077) Patched The Cyber Express
  5. JetBrains says a crafted HTTP request could break TeamCity csoonline.com
 
Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer – The First Preview - ign.com - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:01:25 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer – The First Preview ign.com
  2. Gears of War: E-Day Preview - Back To The Front Lines Game Informer
  3. Gears Of War: E-Day Open Beta Dates, Start Times & Xbox Game Pass Details Pure Xbox
  4. Gears of War: E-Day’s new Horde Siege mode is brutal, fresh, and exactly what fans have been waiting for windowscentral.com
  5. Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer – All the Details XBOX Wire
 
Meta is bragging about how its AI keeps people on Instagram, while facing lawsuits over addiction - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:44:00 GMT

During its Q2 2026 earnings call, Meta said its latest Reels ranking update, the largest one to date, drove a 15-basis-point increase in Instagram sessions. The number of "reshares" has also increased significantly, suggesting the app is doing a better job of surfacing content users actually want to see.

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A Leaked Memo Ties Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Utilities to Iran - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:20:00 GMT
A memo obtained by WIRED, issued by the water utilities information sharing group WaterISAC, links dozens of cyberattacks against Minnesota water utilities to Tehran.
 
Samsung Says It’s Launching Galaxy S26 FE and Tab S12 Later This Year - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:05:52 GMT
The devices are joining foldables in the company’s growing lineup.
 
Daniela Rus receives Bavarian Minister-President's High-Tech Prize - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Director of CSAIL and MIT professor honored for her contributions to robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.
 
Max-severity Exchange server flaw under active exploitation by Kremlin hackers - ArsTechnica Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:57:22 GMT
Exploits can give persistent server access that survives credential rotation and disk re-imaging.
 
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Lab Test: Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Exposure Latitude - CineD - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:47:06 GMT
  1. DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Lab Test: Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Exposure Latitude CineD
  2. DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P has launched globally. But it still isn't coming to the U.S. Mashable
  3. DJI’s newest gadget may outshine its new camera DroneDJ
  4. Drone Maker DJI Rolls Out Osmo Pocket 4P Camera Outside of China Bloomberg.com
  5. Womp Womp: DJI’s New Osmo Pocket 4P is Now Officially Released Everywhere But in the US No Film School
 
Connecting research to policy on Capitol Hill - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:35:00 GMT
MIT students and postdocs discussed science funding and research with policymakers in Washington during the MIT Science Policy Initiative’s annual Congressional Visit Days.
 
TAG Heuer Adds Some 1980s Japanese Swagger to the Carrera Chronograph - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:24:47 GMT
  1. TAG Heuer Adds Some 1980s Japanese Swagger to the Carrera Chronograph Gear Patrol
  2. Introducing: TAG Heuer, Team Ikuzawa, And Bamford Return With A Second Collaboration Hodinkee
  3. Is This TAG Heuer the Best-Looking Chronograph This Year? mensjournal.com
  4. The Cult of Cool: TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Team Ikuzawa Revolution Watch
  5. Channelling the Roadmaster – the new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Team Ikuzawa Time+Tide Watches
 
Everyone Is Freaking Out About OpenAI and Anthropic’s Race for Dominance - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:12:57 GMT
Researchers fear AI is moving too fast, while Mark Zuckerberg is worried about who owns it. Plus: Inside Black Forest Labs’ push into robotics.
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 31, #1146 - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1146 for July 31.
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 31 #880 - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 880 for July 31.
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 31, #1868 - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for July 31, No. 1,868.
 
Seagate aims to launch 50TB HAMR hard drives in 2027 - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:03:00 GMT

According to Seagate CFO Gianluca Romano, the US company is on track to achieve a storage density of more than 5TB per platter. In layman's terms, Seagate should soon be able to sell individual HDDs containing ten 5TB+ platters, resulting in more than 50TB of storage capacity on a single...

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Perplexity brings its Personal Computer AI agent to Windows - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:50:00 GMT
Perplexity's Personal Computer is now available on Windows after debuting on macOS earlier this year. The new desktop experience can work across your local files, apps, Microsoft 365, and the web, allowing it to automate tasks, create documents, and streamline everyday workflows.
 
New Creator Emotes, Overlays, and More - Halo Waypoint - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:29:53 GMT
New Creator Emotes, Overlays, and More Halo Waypoint
 
Google reveals Gemini Robotics 2.0, promising improved dexterity and safety - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:58:02 GMT
  1. Google reveals Gemini Robotics 2.0, promising improved dexterity and safety Ars Technica
  2. Introducing Gemini Robotics ER 2 blog.google
  3. Gemini Robotics 2 brings whole body intelligence to robots Google DeepMind
  4. Google’s Gemini Can Now Stomp Around as a Humanoid Robot WIRED
  5. Google updates its AI software for robots Axios
 
Nvidia’s Open Source Alliance Is Missing Some Key Names: OpenAI and Anthropic - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:51:10 GMT
This week on Uncanny Valley, we discuss the open- vs. closed-source debate in AI, key players in White House AI policy, and how to stop your chatbot logs from showing up in search-engine results.
 
Back to School Office Chair Deals 2026: $200 and Less - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:49:10 GMT
Here are the best back-to-school deals under $200 on comfy, ergonomic chairs for all-nighters and cram sessions
 
Beloved 1999 PlayStation Adventure Game Getting PS5 Remaster - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:29:44 GMT
  1. Beloved 1999 PlayStation Adventure Game Getting PS5 Remaster PlayStation LifeStyle
  2. An iconic PS1 platformer is coming back with enhanced visuals and new moves Creative Bloq
  3. After last year’s Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster, Croc 2 is now getting the same treatment Video Games Chronicle
  4. Argonaut Games Release Official Trailer For Croc 2 Remake Retro Dodo
  5. A 1999 PS1 Classic Is Finally Being Revived For Modern Consoles OpenCritic
 
Apple is about to launch Home product overhaul I’ve wanted for years - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:29:00 GMT
  1. Apple is about to launch Home product overhaul I’ve wanted for years 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Set to Make Big Smart Home Push With Siri AI at Center Bloomberg.com
  3. All-New Apple Home Hub Reportedly Launching as Soon as October MacRumors
  4. Apple’s reported ‘HomePad’ may launch as early as October The Verge
  5. Apple Working on All-New Operating System MacRumors
 
I Used Every AI Cheating App and Detector and Came to One Conclusion - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:28:52 GMT
Can AI judge human work from robot slop, or is every AI-detection tool out there completely worthless?
 
Online fraud is a $150 billion nightmare for Americans, but most crimes go unreported - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:26:00 GMT

According to official FBI data, US internet users reported losing around $20.9 billion to all types of online scams and cybercrimes in 2025 alone. Losses grew by 25% year over year, but they still represent only a fraction of a much broader – and far more troubling – picture. CFA...

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Open source project fools AI scrapers with poisoned font - The Register - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:19:23 GMT
  1. Open source project fools AI scrapers with poisoned font The Register
  2. Decoy Font protects messages from being read by AI Dezeen
  3. This anti-AI font was made with AI Fast Company
  4. Ghost Font: The AI-proof text humans can read but chatbots can't news.cgtn.com
  5. This free font can trick AI scrapers into swallowing gibberish instead of your content TechSpot
 
After Playing 4 Hours of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, I’m Convinced It’s the Shake-Up the Racing Genre Needs - ign.com - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:17:26 GMT
  1. After Playing 4 Hours of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, I’m Convinced It’s the Shake-Up the Racing Genre Needs ign.com
  2. ‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer’ Shows Off 15 Minutes of Gameplay Footage Star Wars News Net
  3. Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is Bringing Roguelike Mechanics to Arcade Racing Operation Sports
  4. Star Wars: Galactic Racer – 15 Minutes of Campaign Gameplay Jedi News
  5. Star Wars Galactic Racer: 15 minutes of story gameplay on Jakku PlayFront
 
For the First Time, Zoox Can Charge People for Rides in Its Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:06:13 GMT
The temporary exemption from federal safety standards will let Amazon’s Zoox launch a real, paid robotaxi service in Las Vegas.
 
Chrome Needs Twice-a-Week Patching Thanks to AI Bug Hunting - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The two Chrome updates in June patched more bugs than the 23 updates before them. Now, Google is ramping up its patching schedule thanks to AI-assisted vulnerability discovery.
 
Dust off those Nintendo 64 cartridges: M64 brings classic games back to your TV - TechSpot - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:45:00 GMT
  1. Dust off those Nintendo 64 cartridges: M64 brings classic games back to your TV TechSpot
  2. ModRetro Officially Reveals M64 Update Roadmap Retro Dodo
  3. Your 30-Year-Old N64 Cartridges Can Now Play at 4K for $229 Yanko Design
  4. ModRetro launches M64 retro game console w/pro controller for $320 (updated) GamesBeat
  5. Do Not Buy The War Crime N64 Aftermath
 
Dust off those Nintendo 64 cartridges: M64 brings classic games back to your TV - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:45:00 GMT

Co-founded by Oculus creator Palmer Luckey, ModRetro started life as an online forum for discussing retro games but eventually evolved into a full-blown hardware company. Its latest creation, the M64, is an FPGA-based console designed to play original Nintendo 64 games on modern displays in up to 4K resolution at...

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Google's Pixel 11 teaser hints at a mysterious new light around the camera bar - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:06:00 GMT

The Google video is the more visual of the two. It offers a close look at the Pixel 11 Pro's rear camera bar, where the phone retains its three-lens setup while adding a circular light effect beside the cameras. The clip does not name the feature or explain what it...

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The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t change its personality.
 
Spotify rolling out ‘User Notes’ and ‘Running Mode’ features – here’s what they do - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:40:00 GMT
  1. Spotify rolling out ‘User Notes’ and ‘Running Mode’ features – here’s what they do 9to5Google
  2. Spotify’s New Running Mode Brings Personalization to Your Workout Spotify
  3. Spotify adds a running mode to its app TechCrunch
  4. Spotify just got way better for runners, here’s how to try it out believeintherun.com
  5. Spotify Running Mode helps match tunes to tempo The Verge
 
Free Play Days – WWE 2K26, Polterguys: Possession Party and Wildgate - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:04:58 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – WWE 2K26, Polterguys: Possession Party and Wildgate XBOX Wire
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 30 - August 2) Pure Xbox
  3. Steam's makes Hideo Kojima's stealth masterpiece free for a limited time Polygon.com
  4. WWE 2K26 Is Free This Weekend For Almost Everyone Insider Gaming
  5. WWE 2K26 is free to play for all Xbox users this weekend to coincide with SummerSlam Video Games Chronicle
 
Gemini Robotics 2 Brings Google's AI Into the Physical World - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:04:22 GMT
The latest version of Google DeepMind's AI model includes a significant jump into “physical AGI.” But plopping AI into the real world comes with risks.
 
This smart ring can measure your blood sugar using sweat, no needles required - TechSpot - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:02:00 GMT
  1. This smart ring can measure your blood sugar using sweat, no needles required TechSpot
  2. New wearable ring tracks glucose, ketone and other biomarkers in sweat simultaneously Medical Xpress
  3. A New Smart Ring Uses Finger Sweat to Track Health CNET
  4. This Smart Ring Tracks Glucose, Alcohol, and More Through Your Sweat SciTechDaily
  5. Finger Sweat Could Be the Huge Health Upgrade Smart Rings Need Gizmodo
 
This smart ring can measure your blood sugar using sweat, no needles required - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:02:00 GMT

For the millions of people with type 1 diabetes (and some with type 2 and other forms of the disease) who must monitor their glucose levels, the only options are regular painful finger-pricks or a constant glucose monitor (CGM), which can be expensive, awkward, sometimes inaccurate, and invasive.

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Razer Huntsman V3 HE Review: Jumping on the Bandwagon - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Razer has finally caved and made its first Hall Effect gaming keyboard. I dug into its switches, features, and gaming performance to see if it was worth the wait.
 
Why some nitrogen-processing enzymes are more efficient than others - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
New findings could help researchers design synthetic catalysts that convert nitrogen gas to ammonia, a key step in fertilizer production.
 
Xbox tech boss says 'unacceptable' outage should not have affected disc games - bbc.com - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:53:20 GMT
  1. Xbox tech boss says 'unacceptable' outage should not have affected disc games bbc.com
  2. Microsoft says physical discs should not have stopped working during the Xbox outage — clarifies issue with entitlement checks that failed to read licenses correctly, update on the way Tom's Hardware
  3. Xbox is down: Major outages stop sign-in, game launches Mashable
  4. Xbox outage turns ugly as players use Xbox App glitch to download and play titles for free TweakTown
  5. I thought owning physical Xbox discs meant security. This outage showed how fragile that belief really is windowscentral.com
 
Halo: Campaign Evolved PC Looks Stunning - But Requires Further Optimisation - Digital Foundry - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:21:00 GMT
  1. Halo: Campaign Evolved PC Looks Stunning - But Requires Further Optimisation Digital Foundry
  2. Early Access Begins Today | Halo: Campaign Evolved | Halo - Official Site (en) Halo Waypoint
  3. Halo: Campaign Evolved review – they don’t make ‘em like this any more The Guardian
  4. Halo: Campaign Evolved Scales Well from PS5 Pro to Xbox Series S Despite Its Full-Throated Unreal Engine 5 Features Digital Foundry
  5. Halo: Campaign Evolved Peaks at 25,000 Steam Players on Launch Day TechPowerUp
 
Samsung is locking in five-year chip deals as AI demand shows no signs of slowing - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:06:00 GMT

Kim said those contracts will run for at least five years and account for 60% to 70% of the company's future capacity. The agreements include upfront payments and floor pricing, giving Samsung more predictability as it invests heavily in advanced chip production.

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Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40,000 Castellan's Creed Legendary Warbond Items Fully Revealed - ign.com - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:41:37 GMT
  1. Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40,000 Castellan's Creed Legendary Warbond Items Fully Revealed ign.com
  2. Warhammer 40K is getting the best video game crossover Polygon.com
  3. Helldivers 2's Long-Awaited Warhammer 40K Warbond Brings Grimdark New Weapons, Though Not The Most Iconic GameSpot
  4. Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40,000 drops Meltaguns and Bolt Pistols into battle in August thesixthaxis.com
  5. After avoiding Helldivers 2 for two years, it's Warhammer 40,000 crossover may finally pull me in windowscentral.com
 
Keychron wants to bring open-source firmware to gaming mice - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:34:00 GMT

Keychron has just introduced its blueprint for developing open-source mouse firmware. The Zephyr Gaming Mouse (ZGM) project is going to do to mice what QMK or ZMK did for keyboards, Keychron said, bringing greater flexibility and transparency to what modern rodents can do beyond the capabilities stated by manufacturers.

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DOGE Veterans Are Landing Big Jobs at Prediction Markets - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:20:16 GMT
Polymarket and Novig have both recently brought ex-DOGE affiliates onboard as scrutiny of the industry intensifies.
 
Europe is preparing to hit Roblox and ChatGPT with its strictest platform rules - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:01:00 GMT

Bloomberg reports that the European Commission is preparing to add Roblox and ChatGPT to the Digital Services Act's strictest regulatory category in August. The services would be classed as either Very Large Online Platforms or Very Large Online Search Engines, joining the likes of Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, X, and Amazon.

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After Pathfinder and One of the Best Warhammer 40,000 Games Ever Made, Owlcat's Next Step Is to Top Them All — and It's Grown to 600 People to Do It - ign.com - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
After Pathfinder and One of the Best Warhammer 40,000 Games Ever Made, Owlcat's Next Step Is to Top Them All — and It's Grown to 600 People to Do It ign.com
 
AppMagic: Pokémon Go generates $48.5m during 10th anniversary celebrations - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:46:35 GMT
  1. AppMagic: Pokémon Go generates $48.5m during 10th anniversary celebrations GamesIndustry.biz
  2. 10 Years Later, The Legacy Of Pokémon Go Has Never Been More Complicated Kotaku
  3. On This Day | 2016 Pokemon Go fever sends Hongkongers on citywide hunt – SCMP archive South China Morning Post
  4. Come with Us to the Pokémon GO Times Square Celebration Pokemon.com
  5. Notes & Quotes: Trainers around the world celebrate Pokémon GO’s 10-year anniversary Scopely
 
Xbox keeps sinking while Microsoft's AI business keeps soaring - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:33:00 GMT

While Xbox's 13% YoY drop in hardware revenue is not as bad as last quarter's 33% plummet, it still caps off a full year of uninterrupted declines. Price hikes and worrying PR surrounding the brand are likely the primary factors, and the situation is expected to worsen when Xbox Series...

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The No. 1 Habit That Slowly Dulls Your Sharp Mind, By A Psychologist - Forbes - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:30:40 GMT
The No. 1 Habit That Slowly Dulls Your Sharp Mind, By A Psychologist Forbes
 
Best Vacuum Cleaners (2026): Cordless Vacuums, Robot Vacuums, Dysons - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT
Looking for all our top recommended vacuums? Here are our favorites in every category, from cordless models to robot vacs.
 
Study shows excessive time online is associated with stress, bad moods, and abandoning enjoyable activities - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:59:00 GMT

Researchers led by the University of Duisburg-Essen studied 900 German adults, with data collected between October 2021 and August 2024. All had engaged in gaming, pornography use, social networking, or online shopping at least occasionally during the previous year.

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7 Best Shower Filters of 2026 Are WIRED-Tested and -Approved - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:33:00 GMT
I tested leading filtered showerheads to see how well they remove total chlorine from your water.
 
A missing underscore in a username sent an innocent man to prison for 18 months - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A Halifax man was recently cleared of all charges after spending a year and a half behind bars because an investigative error led to his conviction for possessing child sexual abuse material. The mix-up occurred because the police missed a single underscore while investigating a suspect's username.

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Microsoft still doesn't know why the Xbox outage stopped physical games from working - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:18:00 GMT

The Xbox network went down on the evening of Sunday, July 26, preventing users from launching purchased games, signing in, or completing new purchases. That alone was bad enough, but what was particularly annoying for those affected was the inability to play their disc-based games.

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Marathon PvE Game Mode Beta Gets Extended for Further Testing - TechPowerUp - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:29:17 GMT
  1. Marathon PvE Game Mode Beta Gets Extended for Further Testing TechPowerUp
  2. Marathon’s Vault Breaker disappoints, but there’s still hope for Season 3 thesixthaxis.com
  3. Sony's financial report confirms renewed interest in Marathon en.gamegpu.com
  4. Marathon: Sony's wishful thinking meets reality PlayFront
  5. Sony thinks Season 2 of Marathon has been a success Instant Gaming News
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 31, #676 - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:05:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 676 for Friday, July 31.
 
Hugging Face's CEO isn't suing OpenAI over the AI hack, he wants $100 million in compute instead - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:13:00 GMT

At the center of his response is a call for what he describes as "radical transparency." Delangue wants OpenAI to release complete traces of the models' activity during the incident, including the steps they took and the systems they accessed. The idea is to give the broader research community the...

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These fake download websites look real and rank high on Google, until they swap the links for malware - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:27:00 GMT

The developer, who goes by the handle Bogdan_X, told Windows Latest that his research began after he spotted a fake website mimicking the official Wintoys page. Tracing the site's registration led him to 72 fraudulent websites built on the same playbook, several of which use URLs deliberately close to the...

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MIT and Broad Institute researchers break diffraction barrier in super-resolution microscopy - MIT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New U-STORM imaging technology lets scientists view molecular structures in subatomic detail — about 1,000 times clearer than traditional dyes — while making the microscope process much simpler.
 
How a medical database developed at MIT evolved into a global standard of data-sharing - MIT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The visionary PhysioNet platform launched 25 years ago, based on a system developed at MIT in the 1970s. It has become one of the most comprehensive biomedical and clinical data repositories in existence.
 
Professor Emeritus Robert Cohen, pioneering polymers researcher and devoted mentor, dies at 79 - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Architect of MIT’s interdisciplinary Program in Polymers and Soft Matter and the PhD in chemical engineering practice is remembered for his passion for mentorship and education.
 
Yu Deng ’11 and Hong Wang PhD ’19 awarded Fields Medal - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT-trained mathematicians earn the honor, one of the most prestigious in the field, for their significant achievements.
 
Making robots faster by helping them think ahead - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By planning actions based on the future position of a robot, the VLASH technique streamlines motions and accelerates performance.
 
MIT engineers design recyclable elastic yarn - MIT Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Melt it, spin it, use it again. This new recyclable yarn is as strong and stretchy as spandex-based yarns.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
The Pickle Is In: You’ll See This Emoji and More on Your Device Next Year - CNET Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:17:00 GMT
I’m predicting the pickle emoji will knock the eggplant emoji off its pedestal.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
YouTube TV and DirecTV Subscribers Could Be Eligible for a Disney Settlement Payout - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:58:09 GMT
Disney has settled a lawsuit alleging it forced higher prices for live TV streaming subscriptions.
 
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.
 
Sony Is Paying Out $7.85M in PlayStation Store Credit. Here’s How to Claim Part of the Settlement - CNET Mon, 04 May 2026 19:27:56 GMT
The allocated payment will go to your PlayStation Network wallet after the final approval hearing.
 
Prices Are Going Up for More AT&T Legacy Plans, Starting Tomorrow - CNET Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:59:42 GMT
If you signed up for an AT&T wireless plan in the second half of 2025, the price is about to go up.
 
I Made Bacon This New Way, and Now I’m Done With the Skillet - CNET Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:09:50 GMT
I tried three methods for making bacon. One clear winner emerged.
 
8 Things to Know About Staying Safe When Using ChatGPT, Gemini and Other AI Tools - CNET Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:59:20 GMT
Using AI like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Perplexity or Gemini? Here’s how to protect yourself.