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Q&A with CuspAI's Max Welling on its AI Materials Foundry, partnerships with Nvidia and others, Geoff Hinton and Yann LeCun joining its advisory board, and more (John Thornhill/Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:35:00 GMT

John Thornhill / Financial Times:
Q&A with CuspAI's Max Welling on its AI Materials Foundry, partnerships with Nvidia and others, Geoff Hinton and Yann LeCun joining its advisory board, and more — The co-founder of the UK-based science start-up explains how AI can help create new materials to address some of the world's most complex challenges
 
Though Google's SynthID tech for watermarking AI images is hard to break, there will always be ways to create AI-generated content without any labeling (Ryan Whitwam/Ars Technica) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:30:02 GMT

Ryan Whitwam / Ars Technica:
Though Google's SynthID tech for watermarking AI images is hard to break, there will always be ways to create AI-generated content without any labeling — Deciding what's real on the Internet won't be easy in the future. — The scale of AI-generated media can be hard to grasp.
 
A look at ByteDance's efforts to become China's leading company across all aspects of AI, from frontier models and video generation to infrastructure and chips (Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:10:01 GMT

Financial Times:
A look at ByteDance's efforts to become China's leading company across all aspects of AI, from frontier models and video generation to infrastructure and chips — The Chinese company behind TikTok is pouring resources into the technology. Some think it is a big gamble.
 
Airlines are using AI to adjust seat prices more quickly, capturing more revenue while narrowing the pricing gaps that once let travelers find bargain fares (K Oanh Ha/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:30:02 GMT

K Oanh Ha / Bloomberg:
Airlines are using AI to adjust seat prices more quickly, capturing more revenue while narrowing the pricing gaps that once let travelers find bargain fares — Globetrotters hunting for airfare bargains are in for a rude awakening: the days of stumbling across a cheap seat on a popular flight could soon disappear.
 
As the UK slips in Ookla's mobile download speed and Opensignal's network quality rankings, operators blame planning rules and low prices for underinvestment (Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:20:02 GMT

Financial Times:
As the UK slips in Ookla's mobile download speed and Opensignal's network quality rankings, operators blame planning rules and low prices for underinvestment — Operators blame planning rules and low prices for a lack of investment. Each morning, commuters heading into London's Blackfriars station …

 
Use Your Head While Trimming Trees - Hack a Day Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:51 GMT
[Attoparsec] occasionally rides a bicycle for transportation, but with the major downside of doing this in North America, a place where bicycle infrastructure is generally neglected. From snow removal, maintenance, …read more
 
Columbia Promo Codes: 15% Off | August 2026 - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore current Columbia deals on jackets, outdoor gear, and apparel. Find active Columbia promo codes, student discounts, and free shipping offers to save on your next adventure.
 
Dyson Promo Codes: 25% Off in August 2026 - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 25% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.
 
Office Depot Coupons: Save With Promo Codes in August 2026 - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From furniture and ink to professional printing services, use an Office Depot discount code to maximize your savings on every workspace essential.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!
 
Bose Promo Code: 40% Off for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get at least 40% off headphones, speakers, soundbars, and other audio products from Bose.
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | August 2026 - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this August 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Rating Surfaces Online - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:30:00 GMT
  1. The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Rating Surfaces Online Nintendo Life
  2. Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo Switch 2 remake now has its ESRB rating Nintendo Everything
  3. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026) Preview - A True Legend Returns Game Informer
  4. Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Trailer Confirms 3-Year-Old Zelda Fan Theory Comic Book Resources
  5. Nintendo reveals new slogan for Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake tribune.com.pk
 
In Q4, Microsoft's Anthropic investment saw a $3.2B gain, while its OpenAI investment was marked down ~$600M but has generated a $5B gain on a full-year basis (Julie Bort/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:50:01 GMT

Julie Bort / TechCrunch:
In Q4, Microsoft's Anthropic investment saw a $3.2B gain, while its OpenAI investment was marked down ~$600M but has generated a $5B gain on a full-year basis — When Microsoft reported killer fourth-quarter earnings for its fiscal 2026 year (which ended June 30), it tucked …

 
The FCC's ban on foreign "advanced robotic devices" includes any new ground-based, software-controlled wireless robot over 4.4 pounds, including robot vacuums (Sean Hollister/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:00:41 GMT

Sean Hollister / The Verge:
The FCC's ban on foreign “advanced robotic devices” includes any new ground-based, software-controlled wireless robot over 4.4 pounds, including robot vacuums — Did you hear it was just a ban on Chinese humanoid robots? It's not. … But spying doesn't require legs — and neither does the FCC's robot ban.
 
Keyboard Lights As An Airgap Attack Vector - Hack a Day Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:00:20 GMT
What do you do when you need to get data into an airgapped machine? Well, you might find yourself limited to basic input devices to interact with the computer in …read more
 
Onyx Security, whose platform enables enterprises to deploy AI agents securely, raised a $113M Series B led by Bessemer, taking its total funding to $153M (Meir Orbach/CTech) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:20:01 GMT

Meir Orbach / CTech:
Onyx Security, whose platform enables enterprises to deploy AI agents securely, raised a $113M Series B led by Bessemer, taking its total funding to $153M — Just four months after emerging from stealth, the Israeli startup is betting that securing AI agents will become one of cybersecurity's biggest markets.
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 30, #675 - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:05:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 30, No. 675
 
20th Anniversary iPhone Coming Next Year With These 10 Features - MacRumors - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT
  1. 20th Anniversary iPhone Coming Next Year With These 10 Features MacRumors
  2. iPhone 20: Rumor has it Apple is prepping a radical redesign Mashable
  3. "Apple made me do it": the Galaxy S28 Ultra is reaching out for the 7-inch display, too PhoneArena
  4. New iPhone 20 video reveals the 8 biggest upgrades to expect from the 20th anniversary iPhone Tom's Guide
  5. iPhone 20 leaks with all-glass no notch design, curved display: Here is how it may look India Today
 
Samsung reports Q2 revenue up 130% YoY to ~$118.1B, vs. ~$118.9B est., and operating profit up 1,814% to ~$61.46B, vs. ~$60.68B est., on robust AI demand (Jenny Lee/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:45:02 GMT

Jenny Lee / CNBC:
Samsung reports Q2 revenue up 130% YoY to ~$118.1B, vs. ~$118.9B est., and operating profit up 1,814% to ~$61.46B, vs. ~$60.68B est., on robust AI demand — Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
 
Connection to Engadget could not be established - Engadget Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:34:09 GMT
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Connection to Apple Developer could not be established - Apple Developer Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:34:09 GMT
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Mark Zuckerberg Is Putting All His Chips on an AI Future, Whether You Want It or Not - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:15:03 GMT
Meta is continuing its push into agentic AI assistants.
 
Microsoft reports Q4 capex up 70% YoY to $41B; an accounting change lowers its 2026 capex forecast to $175B from $190B, while spending plans remain unchanged (Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:10:00 GMT

Reuters:
Microsoft reports Q4 capex up 70% YoY to $41B; an accounting change lowers its 2026 capex forecast to $175B from $190B, while spending plans remain unchanged — Microsoft (MSFT.O) on Wednesday said it expects to keep generating cash through its fiscal 2027 and gave a capital expenditure …

 
In an internal meeting, OpenAI finance chief Sarah Friar told employees that the company's annualized recurring revenue in July was higher than in Q2 as a whole (CNBC) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:45:02 GMT

CNBC:
In an internal meeting, OpenAI finance chief Sarah Friar told employees that the company's annualized recurring revenue in July was higher than in Q2 as a whole — As OpenAI chases rival Anthropic in the enterprise and tries to sustain growth in the face of new competition …

 
Instagram and Facebook Ads for AI ‘Nudify’ Apps Tied to Meta Ad Partner in China - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:38:43 GMT
GatherOne is one of Meta’s 11 advertising partners in China.
 
Source and docs: Intel has given access to its Atom processor tech to Rosaic, a new startup led by Amarjit Gill; Lip-Bu Tan and Gill are longtime co-investors (Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:35:02 GMT

Reuters:
Source and docs: Intel has given access to its Atom processor tech to Rosaic, a new startup led by Amarjit Gill; Lip-Bu Tan and Gill are longtime co-investors — Intel (INTC.O) has provided access to some of its processor technology to a new startup, according to a source and documents reviewed by Reuters …

 
Using Video Glasses As a Camera Viewfinder Is Harder Than It Looks - Hack a Day Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:00:24 GMT
[John Dingley] has a Sony ZV-E10 camera that is excellent, but the design lacks a built-in electronic viewfinder. This means it relies entirely on its rear-mounted touchscreen for framing shots. …read more
 
Microsoft Says Workers Are Now Using Copilot AI as Much as Teams and Outlook - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:00:07 GMT
Microsoft bet big on agentic AI, and it seems to be attracting users.
 
Source: the European Commission plans to designate OpenAI's ChatGPT and Roblox as "very large online platforms" under the DSA as soon as August (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:35:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Source: the European Commission plans to designate OpenAI's ChatGPT and Roblox as “very large online platforms” under the DSA as soon as August — OpenAI's ChatGPT and video game company Roblox Corp. will be subject to stricter scrutiny and monitoring requirements under …

 
Planets, Meteors and an Eclipse: August Is Going to Be a Big Month for Skygazing - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:19 GMT
The planet parade is happening around the same time as Perseids and the upcoming solar eclipse.
 
DoorDash Wins Approval to Begin Delivering by Drone - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:14:40 GMT
There’s no word yet about when or where the food delivery service will begin air operations.
 
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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Mythos attack on 3rd-round PQC algorithm candidate puts it out of commission - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:07:06 GMT
HAWK withstood years of testing that had yet to uncover a fatal weakness found through Mythos.
 
Robinhood reports Q2 revenue up 32% YoY to $1.31B, vs. $1.29B est., event contracts revenue up over 10x to $156M, and crypto revenue down 38% to $100M (Bill Peters/MarketWatch) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:05:01 GMT

Bill Peters / MarketWatch:
Robinhood reports Q2 revenue up 32% YoY to $1.31B, vs. $1.29B est., event contracts revenue up over 10x to $156M, and crypto revenue down 38% to $100M — Prediction-market revenues on the popular trading app increased tenfold during the second quarter — Robinhood reported second-quarter results on Wednesday, beating expectations.
 
Microsoft reports Q4 Windows OEM and Devices revenue down 7% YoY, Xbox hardware revenue down 13%, and Xbox content and services revenue down 10% (Emma Roth/The Verge) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:00:58 GMT

Emma Roth / The Verge:
Microsoft reports Q4 Windows OEM and Devices revenue down 7% YoY, Xbox hardware revenue down 13%, and Xbox content and services revenue down 10% — Microsoft's cloud division revenue soared 27 percent to $59 billion. … Xbox is having yet another tough quarter, as revenue from content …

 
It Looks Like Nothing Can Dent MAGA’s Support for ICE - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Despite weeks of renewed press coverage and controversy around ICE, Donald Trump’s supporters appear to be standing by the agency no matter what.
 
Musk went to “war,” sought jail time for X ad boycotts—but case ends with a whimper - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:57:35 GMT
Advertisers agreed to “reset” relationship with X.
 
Claude AI Recovering After Widespread Outage on Wednesday - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:45:00 GMT
Reports of problems are dropping sharply as service is restored.
 
Save Up to $100 on Apple’s Newest AirPods (2026) - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:44:10 GMT
Save up to $100 on Apple’s latest AirPods models before prices go back up.
 
Splatoon Raiders Needs A Retry Button - Kotaku - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:30:13 GMT
  1. Splatoon Raiders Needs A Retry Button Kotaku
  2. Splatoon Raiders review – Nintendo’s inky shooter fades to grey | Games The Guardian
  3. Splatoon Raiders is currently the 7th greatest game of all time on Metacritic, according to User Score Video Games Chronicle
  4. Nintendo’s ‘Splatoon Raiders’ Just Set A Metacritic Score Record Forbes
  5. Splatoon Raiders Review: Paint, Paint, Everywhere, and Not a Friend to Ink The New York Times
 
Xbox revenue drops 10 percent as Microsoft’s cloud and AI business surges - The Verge - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:26:48 GMT
  1. Xbox revenue drops 10 percent as Microsoft’s cloud and AI business surges The Verge
  2. Here’s How Microsoft’s CEO Spoke About Xbox A Year Ago Vs. Now Kotaku
  3. Xbox Revenue Declines for 4th Straight Quarter, Hardware Revenue Falls 13% VGChartz
  4. Souls-like Wuchang: Fallen Feathers to get a sequel ixbt.games
  5. 'We Expect to Return to Growth' — Xbox CEO Remains Optimistic Despite Continued Revenue Loss Driven by Low Hardware and Content Sales IGN
 
Runna’s New Feature Adjusts Training Plans Based on Extreme Weather - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:22:46 GMT
If you prefer running outdoors, this new feature could help you stay on track through the summer heat.
 
Samsung’s next pair of Galaxy Buds show off open-ear design in another leak [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:15:00 GMT
  1. Samsung’s next pair of Galaxy Buds show off open-ear design in another leak [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. Exclusive: New Galaxy Buds On/Able images reveal Samsung's clip-on earbud design SamMobile
  3. This is what the Samsung Galaxy Buds On look like - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Leaked Galaxy Buds On Icons Gives Us Our Best Look Yet SammyGuru
  5. Here’s an early look at Galaxy Buds On, Samsung’s first open-ear earbuds Sammy Fans
 
Who wins and who loses after US bans foreign robots? - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:03:42 GMT
Government ban on foreign-made robots may hinder instead of help US robotics.
 
Scrap Pinball Parts Become Beautiful Wall Art - Hack a Day Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:00:19 GMT
[Hans Scharler] came into a neat find recently—the playfield from a 1970s Atari Superman game. It’s the sort of thing that’s too nice to throw away, but isn’t really enough …read more
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 30, #1867 - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle No. 1,867 for Thursday, July 30.
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 30, #1145 - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1145 for July 30.
 
Marvel Tokon PlayStation Plus pack revealed with 'free' bonuses for subscribers - EventHubs - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:42:37 GMT
  1. Marvel Tokon PlayStation Plus pack revealed with 'free' bonuses for subscribers EventHubs
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for August – Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, Big Walk, Signalis PlayStation.Blog
  3. Signalis and Dying Light 2 Dominate PlayStation Plus’s Free August Games CNET
  4. Sony Confirms PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for August 2026, Headlined by Dying Light 2: Stay Human IGN
  5. August PS Plus Free Games: Co-op Games And Indie Horror Kotaku
 
Comcast store punished low sales by smashing pies in workers' faces, lawsuit claims - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:33:55 GMT
Comcast, accused of negligence, says lawsuit mischaracterized alleged events.
 
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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Customize Ars your way with an Ars Pro subscription - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:23:27 GMT
Ars Pro subscribers get customizable layouts along with no ads and no trackers.
 
Which of Dyson’s 2026 Vacuum Models Is the Best? - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:08:24 GMT
Curious if you should get Dyson’s new 2026 stick vacuums or stick to the older ones? I tested five models, old and new, to find out for you.
 
Hugging Face Users Easily Created and Shared Abusive AI Images, Study Finds - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:00:10 GMT
The popular AI platform is used by developers to share access to their AI models and demo apps.
 
Crunchyroll and Starz Bundle Up on Prime Video - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:51:00 GMT
The hit anime streaming service’s first bundle deal is available now.
 
One of Steam's Biggest New RPGs Is Officially Getting a PS5 Version - Push Square - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:45:00 GMT
  1. One of Steam's Biggest New RPGs Is Officially Getting a PS5 Version Push Square
  2. DragonSword: Awakening sales top 200,000; PlayStation and Nintendo versions underway Gematsu
  3. DragonSword Awakening Debuts on the Steam Charts, Palworld Takes 1st VGChartz
  4. New 9/10 Open-World RPG Is Like Crimson Desert Meets Zelda: Breath Of The Wild ScreenRant
  5. Dragon Sword Hits 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Steam Rating, Surpasses 200k Units Sold Inven Global
 
What’s the catch with the Apple Upgrade program? - The Verge - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:40:06 GMT
  1. What’s the catch with the Apple Upgrade program? The Verge
  2. Apple Upgrade launches in the United States Apple
  3. Apple plans to lease iPhones for $17.99 a month through partnership with Klarna CNBC
  4. Apple Launches Product Leasing Program Through Klarna WSJ
  5. No, You Probably Shouldn’t Lease Your iPhone WIRED
 
The Neo Geo AES is coming back, right down to real cartridge support - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:32:00 GMT

Plaion and SNK announced the revival of the Neo Geo AES platform earlier this year. The "premium" retro-gaming console is now available for pre-order, with multiple variants, accessories, and even an "extra-luxury" edition packed with controllers, cables, and game cartridges.

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One Of The Best Lego Sets Ever Made Is On Sale For Under $50 - Kotaku - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:54 GMT
One Of The Best Lego Sets Ever Made Is On Sale For Under $50 Kotaku
 
It’s Frighteningly Easy to Jailbreak Some Frontier AI Models - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
I watched a new tool try to get around the model safeguards of four major frontier companies. You might be surprised by how they performed.
 
All The Video Game Studios That Refuse To Use Generative AI - Aftermath - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:27:34 GMT
All The Video Game Studios That Refuse To Use Generative AI Aftermath
 
Google's putting Pixel Glow front and center in the latest Pixel 11 Pro teaser - Android Authority - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:20:00 GMT
  1. Google's putting Pixel Glow front and center in the latest Pixel 11 Pro teaser Android Authority
  2. Google Confirms Pixel 11 Price Increase As RAM Costs Force Higher Phone Prices TechRepublic
  3. Pixel 11 Models Will Start With 256GB Storage, Report Says CNET
  4. Google gives us another look at Pixel Glow in a new Pixel 11 Pro teaser PhoneArena
  5. Google Teases The Pixel 11 Pro And Hints At A New Camera Bar Feature Engadget
 
OpenAI president says it’s ‘building a family of devices’ for its AI chatbots - The Verge - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:15:02 GMT
  1. OpenAI president says it’s ‘building a family of devices’ for its AI chatbots The Verge
  2. OpenAI's First Devices: Speaker, Smartphone, and More MacRumors
  3. Inside Sam Altman and Jony Ive's AI hardware dream team and the battle for OpenAI’s future Fortune
  4. OpenAI Is ‘Very Interested’ in Building Out ChatGPT Integrations for Wearables CNET
  5. Here's What Prediction Markets Are Saying About Jony Ive and OpenAI's First Device - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Benzinga
 
Google's "privacy-preserving" age verification system is coming to the Play Store - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:08:22 GMT
Google's new API relies on parents to set age ranges in Family Link.
 
Google’s “privacy-preserving” age verification system is coming to the Play Store - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:08:22 GMT
  1. Google’s “privacy-preserving” age verification system is coming to the Play Store Ars Technica
  2. Google brings its age-assurance technology to Android developers worldwide techcrunch.com
  3. Google Play Is Expanding Age Confirmation Tools For App Developers Engadget
  4. Google Play's got a new system for letting apps deliver age-appropriate experiences Android Authority
  5. Google Play's Age Signals Roll Out Worldwide Within 2026, Letting Apps Switch Features by Age Band XenoSpectrum
 
FLOSS Weekly Episode 877: RCE As a Service - Hack a Day Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:00:57 GMT
This week Jonathan chats with Francois Proulx about SmokedMeat! That’s the third in a trio of Open Source security tools from Boost Security, and this one is the red team …read more
 
Elon Musk’s xAI is trying to sue its way out of a Grok reckoning - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:58:24 GMT
Musk defends Grok, says Minnesota's nudifying app ban is unconstitutional.
 
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Impressions – Upgrade Comparisons, Boost Mode, and More - RPG Site - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:56:32 GMT
  1. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Impressions – Upgrade Comparisons, Boost Mode, and More RPG Site
  2. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 players discover that one of the game's biggest issues has now been fixed Nintendo Everything
  3. The Week In Games: Halo And Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Get Prettier Kotaku
  4. Baten Kaitos remaster developer Logicalbeat worked on the 4K 60fps support in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Edition RPG Site
  5. Nintendo officially gives a huge Switch 2 makeover to its most underrated RPG Polygon.com
 
8 Best Games To Play After The Adventures Of Elliot - Kotaku - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:52:10 GMT
8 Best Games To Play After The Adventures Of Elliot Kotaku
 
Telegram literally gives Russia the middle finger after founder Pavel Durov is charged with aiding terrorism - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:41:00 GMT

The charges follow a terrorism-related investigation that became public in February. The FSB alleges that Telegram was used to coordinate sabotage, terrorist attacks, mass killings, and cyberfraud, resulting in deaths and extensive property damage.

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Yet more qubit tech: New quantum dot options, diamond vacancies - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:37:47 GMT
Companies are making sure we have a surplus of options for building qubits.
 
Actually, Starliner might fly into space this year - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:24:41 GMT
"We're feeling pretty good about that," Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said.
 
The US just banned Chinese humanoid robots and power inverters over security fears - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:15:00 GMT

Regulators say the goal is to reduce security risks tied to devices that are increasingly embedded in critical infrastructure and AI workflows. The FCC said these devices pose potential supply chain vulnerabilities that could undermine both the US economy and national security while also introducing cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure.

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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.
 
Samsung's passport-style Galaxy Z Fold 8 design is winning over reviewers - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:50:00 GMT
The new Galaxy Z Fold 8 is drawing early praise for ditching the tall, narrow foldable formula in favor of a shorter, wider "passport" shape that is easier to use one-handed when closed, and better suited to video watching when open. At 201g, Samsung says it's also the lightest Fold model yet.
 
Gemini for Mac Adds System-Wide Voice Dictation and Screen-Aware Commands - MacRumors - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:46:44 GMT
  1. Gemini for Mac Adds System-Wide Voice Dictation and Screen-Aware Commands MacRumors
  2. Gemini for macOS adds new natural language capabilities blog.google
  3. Gemini for MacOS Gets New Voice and ‘Screen Awareness’ Features CNET
  4. Google Will Let Mac Users Talk To Gemini Simply By Pressing The 'Fn' Key Engadget
  5. Gemini for macOS rolling out voice control and Gboard Rambler-level transcription 9to5Google
 
Apple One’s high-end tier is getting harder to resist in iOS 27 - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:34:00 GMT
  1. Apple One’s high-end tier is getting harder to resist in iOS 27 9to5Mac
  2. iOS 27 adds three new iPhone features you’ll use all the time 9to5Mac
  3. iOS 27: All the New Phone and FaceTime Features MacRumors
  4. Apple unveils iOS 27, iPhone 18 release dates. When Tennessee can buy the new phone The Commercial Appeal
  5. Apple iOS 27 Reportedly Resolves a Major iPhone Problem Geeky Gadgets
 
Tropical Diseases Like Dengue Fever and Chikungunya Are on the Rise in Europe - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:31:45 GMT
Climate change is helping invasive species to not only establish themselves across the continent but to stay alive for longer. Scientists suggest we get used to it.
 
GrapheneOS says its data-wiping "duress" password is perfectly legal, after user faces federal charges - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:18:00 GMT

According to the GrapheneOS Foundation, the operating system that got Sam Tunick prosecuted by the US government has nothing to do with unlawful practices. The Toronto, Canada-based non-profit joined the fray to defend its open-source OS, which it maintains is a completely legal platform under US law.

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‘Fable’ May Be The Last Straw For Day One On Xbox Game Pass - Forbes - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:59:39 GMT
  1. ‘Fable’ May Be The Last Straw For Day One On Xbox Game Pass Forbes
  2. A Must Play Indie Platformer Is Leaving Xbox Game Pass on July 31 VICE
  3. Xbox Game Pass Update Has Fans Fearing Day One Games Are Being Stopped ComicBook.com
  4. Xbox Game Pass loses Celeste and more games at the end of July IMDb
  5. Xbox Game Pass is Officially Losing One of Its Best Games on July 31 OpenCritic
 
Anthropic is finding bugs faster than Microsoft can fix them - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:52:48 GMT
Microsoft is on a mad dash behind the scenes to patch exploits before hackers find them.
 
Pokémon Pokopia's First DLC Comes To Switch 2 On August 5 - Engadget - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:46:58 GMT
  1. Pokémon Pokopia's First DLC Comes To Switch 2 On August 5 Engadget
  2. Dive into Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 1: Bubbly Basin Pokemon.com
  3. Here's how to prepare for the new Pokémon Pokopia content coming 5th August nintendo.com
  4. Pokémon Pokopia Sets Date for First Expansion Pass DLC Crunchyroll
  5. Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin Expansion Gets Extended Gameplay Trailer And August 5 Release Date Game Informer
 
Valve has released the CAD design files for the Steam Machine's exterior, leaving us asking: how long before someone makes a GabeCube skin? - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:45:38 GMT
  1. Valve has released the CAD design files for the Steam Machine's exterior, leaving us asking: how long before someone makes a GabeCube skin? Eurogamer.net
  2. Valve Brings FSR 4.1 Support To Steam Machine, Shares Reservation And Waitlist Updates Wccftech
  3. Valve says that Steam Machine reservations won't be fulfilled until ‘the end of this year’ — company also releases CAD files for the PC console’s external shell under Creative Commons Tom's Hardware
  4. Valve Says Steam Machine Reservation-Holders Aren't Being Leapfrogged Engadget
  5. Steam Machine: All reservations to be fulfilled by the end of the year heise online
 
Logitech to ship mice with replaceable batteries in Europe only, following Nintendo - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:34:00 GMT

Logitech recently told The Verge that some of its mice will soon feature replaceable lithium-ion batteries, but the new models will only be available in Europe. Like Nintendo, the company appears to be doing the bare minimum to satisfy regulators in certain markets.

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New AMD Linux patch boosts low-end gaming performance on Steam Deck - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:33:20 GMT
Improved efficiency in EPP mode leads to ~32% jump in "1% low" frame rates.
 
New AMD Linux patch boosts low-end gaming performance on Steam Deck - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:33:20 GMT
  1. New AMD Linux patch boosts low-end gaming performance on Steam Deck Ars Technica
  2. Linux CPU Driver Patches Massively Reduce Game Stuttering on Steam Deck techpowerup.com
  3. New Linux patch could reduce stuttering on Steam Deck thanks to improved 1% lows performance PC Guide
  4. New Linux Patches Boost 1% Low Framerates On Steam Deck By 31% Steam Deck HQ
  5. Linux developer introduces feature that can boost Steam Deck's 1% low fps by 31% PC Gamer
 
The ESP32 Gets a Web Browser - Hack a Day Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:30:27 GMT
At the Hackaday Europe conference in Italy earlier in the year, we were shown a rather interesting device. The work of [Alun Morris], it was an ESP32-powered Cheap Black Display …read more
 
Is There Any Benefit To Restarting Your Phone Regularly? - Engadget - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Is There Any Benefit To Restarting Your Phone Regularly? Engadget
 
'We Were Shocked' — Collector Discovers Unreleased Version of Super Mario Bros. Duck Hunt in Historic Haul - IGN - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:24:17 GMT
  1. 'We Were Shocked' — Collector Discovers Unreleased Version of Super Mario Bros. Duck Hunt in Historic Haul IGN
  2. We discovered a new variant of Super Mario Bros. Nintendo Wire
  3. Collector discoveries incredibly rare Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt NES copies GoNintendo
  4. Nintendo history in a box: 97 unseen Mario/Duck Hunt carts sat forgotten for six years eGamers.io
 
Gaming and IRL worlds collide in Jumanji: Open World trailer - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:16:22 GMT
"I'm beginning to suspect we are not in Jumanji."
 
Gemini for MacOS Gets New Voice and ‘Screen Awareness’ Features - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:08:00 GMT
Google’s pushing a more hands-off experience with its latest Gemini for Mac release.
 
EU will require companies to label AI-generated content starting Sunday - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:03:00 GMT

The rule is part of the EU's broader artificial intelligence law, which is being rolled out in phases. This first step focuses on disclosure. If content is generated by AI or significantly manipulated by it, companies must make that clear. That includes adding visible labels as well as technical markers,...

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DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations Update 4 Hotfix 2 Release Notes - Slayers Club - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations Update 4 Hotfix 2 Release Notes Slayers Club
  2. Doom Dark Ages Revelations Review: Meh Start, But A Great DLC Kotaku
  3. Latest DOOM's DLC 50% Off Just 3 Weeks After PS5 Release Push Square
  4. Acclaimed 2025 PS5 Action Game 67% Off on PlayStation Store, Brand-New DLC Included PlayStation LifeStyle
  5. Bethesda Slashes Price of DOOM DLC Only Weeks After Release DualShockers
 
Framework Laptop 13 Pro reviews: Premium modular computing comes at a cost - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:48:00 GMT
The Framework Laptop 13 Pro has earned strong early reviews for pairing a premium all-metal chassis, longer battery life, and Intel Panther Lake performance with its signature repairable, upgradeable design. Reviewers praise it as Framework's most refined laptop yet, though its premium price, warm-running CPU, and average display remain common criticisms.
 
Thingino Teaches Cheap IP Cameras New Tricks - Hack a Day Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:15 GMT
I recently found myself in the market for a few IP cameras to keep an eye on my Prusa 3D printers, and quickly found that the options on the market …read more
 
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.
 
Windows 11 KB5101684 update released with 42 changes and fixes - BleepingComputer - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:56:22 GMT
  1. Windows 11 KB5101684 update released with 42 changes and fixes BleepingComputer
  2. Windows 11’s optional July update speeds up the Start menu and taskbar PCWorld
  3. Everything we know so far about Windows 11’s big 2026 (26H2) update arriving this fall, including changes for Start menu, Taskbar, and Search Windows Central
  4. Microsoft previews KB5101681 update for Windows 11 26H1 BetaNews
  5. Microsoft is rolling out big Windows 11 improvements in August and here’s everything you should know Windows Central
 
iPhone driver’s license looks set to roll out to a 15th US state - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:52:00 GMT
  1. iPhone driver’s license looks set to roll out to a 15th US state 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone Driver's Licenses May Soon Expand to Another US State MacRumors
  3. Apple Digital ID Brings Private Identity Checks to Wallet - AppleMagazine AppleMagazine
  4. Oklahoma Nears Support for Digital Driver’s Licenses on iPhone The Mac Observer
  5. Digital driver’s licenses and IDs in Apple Wallet may soon arrive in Utah MacDailyNews
 
X Says Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Risks Interfering With Foreign Law - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:47:46 GMT
Elon Musk’s platform attacked the country’s “invasive” information-gathering powers as it demands the government drop efforts to strengthen its no-children policy.
 
Tentpole Xbox release Halo: Campaign Evolved performs better on the PlayStation 5, with the PS5 Pro providing the best experience - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:37:44 GMT
  1. Tentpole Xbox release Halo: Campaign Evolved performs better on the PlayStation 5, with the PS5 Pro providing the best experience Eurogamer.net
  2. Halo: Campaign Evolved Out Now | 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.com
 
AI firms are quietly buying and destroying millions of printed books to train their models - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:33:00 GMT

Its pitch is simple: older books offer cleaner data. "The world's best AI training data is sitting on a shelf," the company says on its website. "Books represent curated, peer-reviewed, domain-specific human knowledge, structured in a way no web crawl can replicate. Dense, edited, authoritative."

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What happens when you put AI to work deciphering lost languages? - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:23:31 GMT
AI is fantastic at spotting patterns, but human insight is the key.
 
Fetch Scales for Feebas in Pokémon Pokopia - Pokemon.com - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:14:07 GMT
  1. Fetch Scales for Feebas in Pokémon Pokopia Pokemon.com
  2. Pokémon Pokopia's Next Limited-Time In-Game Event Will Make A Splash Next Month Nintendo Life
  3. Pokemon Pokopia announces Fetching Scales for Feebas event Nintendo Everything
 
New GTA 6 Info Coming Soon, It Seems - GameSpot - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:02:09 GMT
  1. New GTA 6 Info Coming Soon, It Seems GameSpot
  2. GTA 6' Trailer 3 Coming Soon According To Latest Fan Theory Kotaku
  3. GTA 6 Gameplay Reportedly Coming in August, Insider Says VICE
  4. Take-Two is already envisioning how it will bask in money due to Grand Theft Auto VI's record-breaking performance ixbt.games
  5. Strauss Zelnick explained the company's approach to advertising Grand Theft Auto 6. GameGPU
 
Naoki Hamaguchi talks Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Final Fantasy 14, and physical media plans: "It's a wonderful culture and it would be a shame to lose that" - GamesRadar+ - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Naoki Hamaguchi talks Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Final Fantasy 14, and physical media plans: "It's a wonderful culture and it would be a shame to lose that" GamesRadar+
  2. Final Fantasy 14 could finally introduce a controversial feature to welcome new players Polygon.com
  3. Square Enix Reveals the Bastion, Final Fantasy XIV's Newest Job, Coming in Evercold mmorpg.com
  4. Yoshi-P says his approach to development on FF14 "hasn't really changed" since A Realm Reborn Radio Times
  5. WoW’s tank classes feel ancient next to FFXIV’s new Bastion job Windows Central
 
Xbox Back-Compat for PC: New Patch Fixes Most Issues - but Frame Pacing Problems and Other Limitations Remain - Digital Foundry - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Xbox Back-Compat for PC: New Patch Fixes Most Issues - but Frame Pacing Problems and Other Limitations Remain Digital Foundry
  2. Play More of the Games You Love, Wherever You Play with XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC XBOX Wire
  3. 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
  4. Dataminers have discovered an Xbox 360 emulator hiding within the Xbox PC backwards compatibility XDA
  5. XBOX shows how backwards compatibility is done GamingTrend
 
Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 early pre-order numbers reveal the most boring plot twist - PhoneArena - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:56:43 GMT
  1. Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 early pre-order numbers reveal the most boring plot twist PhoneArena
  2. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Passport’ Design Is the Next Big Smartphone Trend Bloomberg.com
  3. [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 Samsung Global Newsroom
  4. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the Surface Duo that Microsoft should have made Windows Central
  5. The best Galaxy Z Fold 8 deal is at Amazon — boosted trade-in plus $350 gift card 9to5Google
 
United and Delta are banning humanoid robots from flights - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:54:00 GMT

The devices that fall under this rule are defined by United as a humanoid robot that is an artificial intelligence-driven or remote-controlled machine that mimics how a human looks, moves, thinks, and speaks. An animal-like robot is pretty much the same, except that it looks and behaves like an animal....

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Festival Must-Haves, Field-Tested at Lost Lands and Electric Forest - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:33:00 GMT
Our field-tested gear includes power banks, electrolytes, outdoor blankets, earplugs, and more.
 
Apple Upgrade now lets you lease iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches, starting at $18/month - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:23:00 GMT

Apple Upgrade is being launched in partnership with digital financial services provider Klarna, known for its "buy now, pay later" interest-free credit. The new program replaces the iPhone Upgrade Program - a 0% APR financing plan that allowed consumers to buy a new iPhone every year, bundled with AppleCare+.

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Xbox Players Can Now Claim Free PC Versions Of These Ubisoft Games - GameSpot - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:14:51 GMT
  1. Xbox Players Can Now Claim Free PC Versions Of These Ubisoft Games GameSpot
  2. Play More Ubisoft Games on PC: New Content Now Available for XBOX on PC, Plus Free PC Redemption XBOX Wire
  3. Ubisoft Adds Free PC License to Xbox Digital Game Purchases techpowerup.com
  4. Xbox Owners Get Free PC Copies Of Select Ubisoft Games Pure Xbox
  5. Microsoft Starts Offering Free PC Versions of Your Ubisoft Games on Xbox Digital Foundry
 
The 15 Best Pool Accessories to Upgrade Your Summer (2026) - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT
These are the cleaning robots, water monitors, and toys actually worth buying for pool season.
 
Love It or Hate It, the Ferrari Luce Is a Thrilling Drive - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
WIRED test-drove a preproduction version of the Luce, the storied Italian automaker’s controversial electric car, and it was remarkably surprising. Will it convert Ferrari fanatics?
 
White Dwarf 527: The Inside Scoop on Warhammer 40,000 - Warhammer Community - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:58:35 GMT
  1. White Dwarf 527: The Inside Scoop on Warhammer 40,000 Warhammer Community
  2. YouTube oddballs Aunty Donna learn to play Warhammer 40k, and it goes about as well as you'd expect wargamer.com
 
Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law banning nudify apps - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:56:00 GMT

The Minnesota law, which comes into effect this Saturday, would ban apps and websites that allow users to generate non-consensual sexualized imagery. The companies behind these services would be fined $50,000 every time someone creates one of these images.

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Beast of Reincarnation Review Embargo Date & Times - Insider Gaming - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:37:36 GMT
  1. Beast of Reincarnation Review Embargo Date & Times Insider Gaming
  2. Pokemon dev Game Freak says its history informed Beast of Reincarnation's feeling of "becoming partners thr... Yahoo Tech
  3. Furushima comments on Beast of Reincarnation's photorealistic look games.gg
  4. 10 Ways Beast of Reincarnation’s Combat Differs From Sekiro GamingBolt
  5. 'Beast of Reincarnation', New Title from Pokémon Developer, Available for Pre-order on INVEN GAMES Inven Global
 
23 WIRED-Approved Gifts for Frequent Travelers (2026) - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:34:00 GMT
For the frequent flier who treats the Delta Sky Club like their second home.
 
4GB GPUs might return with AMD's Radeon RX 9050 - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The Radeon RX 9050 appeared on AMD's website on Tuesday, with ASRock as the first partner to confirm its availability. Although the card is equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM on bothd AMD's and ASRock's listings, X user Ruby Rapids shared a now-dead link with placeholder text for a 4GB model.

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Prototype smart ring cracks the holy grail of non-invasive blood sugar measurement - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:03:00 GMT
  1. Prototype smart ring cracks the holy grail of non-invasive blood sugar measurement 9to5Mac
  2. New wearable ring tracks glucose, ketone and other biomarkers in sweat simultaneously medicalxpress.com
  3. A New Smart Ring Uses Finger Sweat to Track Health CNET
  4. Scientists from Tomsk have created a smart patch for measuring sugar levels. Говорит НеМосква
  5. Prototype smart ring achieves non-invasive blood sugar measurement secnews.gr
 
Google's SynthID watermark is hard to break, but it doesn't solve AI disinformation - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:39 GMT
Deciding what's real on the Internet won't be easy in the future.
 
Mac Mini Availability: Long Waits and Higher Prices - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Thanks to the surge in local AI processing and the ongoing memory shortage, it’s incredibly difficult to buy a Mac Mini.
 
Xbox outage shouldn’t have affected games on disc, Microsoft confirms - The Verge - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:58:29 GMT
  1. Xbox outage shouldn’t have affected games on disc, Microsoft confirms The Verge
  2. Xbox is down: Major outages stop sign-in, game launches Mashable
  3. Xbox Says Game Discs Should Have Worked During Its Outage Engadget
  4. "This is an unacceptable situation, and we must do better" Xbox CTO apologizes for its biggest outage in recent memory Windows Central
  5. Xbox explains outage preventing players from accessing games, CTO says it will "do better" GamesIndustry.biz
 
Crazy Taxi: World Tour has competitive multiplayer, and you've got a chance to play it very soon - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:47:00 GMT
  1. Crazy Taxi: World Tour has competitive multiplayer, and you've got a chance to play it very soon Eurogamer.net
  2. APPLY FOR THE CRAZY TAXI: WORLD TOUR CLOSED NETWORK TEST SEGA
  3. Earn Some Crazy Money Early by Testing the New Crazy Taxi on PS5 Push Square
  4. SEGA Dreamcast revival goes free-to-play for a limited time, here’s how to sign up GAMINGbible
  5. Sega is letting fans play one of 2027's most exciting new games early Polygon.com
 
Apple Upgrade Isn’t the Best Way to Buy an iPhone - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
With Apple Upgrade, the company is making it easier to pay for its products in monthly installments. Critics call it the “financialization of the affordability crisis.”
 
More Typos, Fewer Em Dashes: Writers Are Creating an Anti-AI ‘Literary Counterculture’ - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Novelists, journalists, and power LinkedIn posters are embracing first-person narratives and idiosyncrasies to avoid being mistaken for chat bots.
 
Best Ethernet Switches: Fast, Reliable, and Secure - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
If your router is short on ports, you can add more with one of the best Ethernet switches. These are my top picks from what I’ve tested.
 
OpenAI's rogue AI agent did more than hack Hugging Face – it compromised accounts across four services - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:15:00 GMT

Reuters reports that the agent broke into a sandbox hosted on Modal's platform before turning it into the launchpad for the wider Hugging Face attack. Modal CTO Akshat Bubna stressed that the company itself was not hacked.

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Elon Musk finally launches X Money. What could possibly go wrong? - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:51 GMT
Expect bumps with X Money rollout as major US financial markets are excluded.
 
Dancing dots: The motion-sickness cure hidden in iPhone settings - BBC - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. Dancing dots: The motion-sickness cure hidden in iPhone settings BBC
  2. Could regenerative braking increase EV travel sickness? Driving Instructors Association
  3. People are saying this hidden iPhone setting is a gamechanger for when they get travel sickness while traveling in an EV supercarblondie.com
  4. TikTok influencer exposes the EV feature that's making people feel motion sick UNILAD Tech
 
How to Bring a Geothermal Well Back from the Dead - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Startup Zanskar has created one of the most productive geothermal wells in the US at a power plant that had been in decline for years.
 
Boomers Can’t Stop Gifting Their Grandkids AI-Generated Slop Books - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Parents are getting fed up with garbled bedtime stories that feature characters based on actual photos of their children.
 
NASA’s New 3D Model Shows the Earth Is a Lumpy Mess - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
We like to think of our home as a nice, smooth sphere. But mapping the Earth’s gravitational field provides a different view of the planet.
 
Xbox Project Helix could be dead on arrival thanks to PlayStation PC cull - GAMINGbible - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:01 GMT
  1. Xbox Project Helix could be dead on arrival thanks to PlayStation PC cull GAMINGbible
  2. Xbox Helix and Steam — and why it no longer makes sense Windows Central
  3. Xbox Could Still Lose Money On Series X|S Console Sales Despite Price Hike, Sources Claim Pure Xbox
  4. Microsoft Still Bleeds Money on Every Xbox Sold After Price Hikes, and RAM Might Spike Another 2x by Fall 2027 Wccftech
  5. This Revelation Should Terrify All Console Fans, Particularly Those Looking Forward to PS6 Push Square
 
ICE’s New Detention Center Contracts Declare State Laws ‘Shall Not Apply’ - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
One day after a federal judge ordered an ICE detention center opened to state health inspectors, the agency posted new contract terms that would void state oversight at four facilities.
 
Double Fine hit with layoffs after exiting Xbox - "The people we are losing were all important" - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:53:19 GMT
  1. Double Fine hit with layoffs after exiting Xbox - "The people we are losing were all important" Eurogamer.net
  2. Psychonauts 2 Studio Double Fine Hit With Layoffs Amid Divestiture From Xbox Kotaku
  3. Double Fine Productions cuts 23 roles as it becomes independent from Xbox GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Former Xbox Studio Forced To Layoff 23 Employees To Ensure 'Survival Of Our Studio' Pure Xbox
  5. Double Fine Announces Layoffs Following Split From Xbox Game Informer
 
Sony’s new wearable air conditioner is my non-negotiable in a heatwave - The Independent - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:26:00 GMT
Sony’s new wearable air conditioner is my non-negotiable in a heatwave The IndependentSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Silent Hill: Townfall promises to "massively subvert" your expectations, and it's left me painfully excited - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
  1. Silent Hill: Townfall promises to "massively subvert" your expectations, and it's left me painfully excited Eurogamer.net
  2. Silent Hill Townfall: the series is coming to Scotland, but what fresh horrors will it bring? The Guardian
  3. Silent Hill: Townfall hands-on report PlayStation.Blog
  4. We Played Silent Hill: Townfall, and it Felt Great to Be Back in the '90s IGN
  5. The Silent Hill: Townfall team explains why first-person is scarier than third-person Polygon.com
 
The First Settings to Adjust After Installing iOS 26.6 - Geeky Gadgets - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:35:35 GMT
  1. The First Settings to Adjust After Installing iOS 26.6 Geeky Gadgets
  2. Apple Patches 87 Vulnerabilities in iOS, 155 in macOS Tahoe SecurityWeek
  3. iOS and macOS 26.6 arrive today, paving the way for iOS and macOS 27 Ars Technica
  4. iOS 26.6 Update: Why The Newly Released iPhone Feature Matters Forbes
  5. Apple Releases iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 With iOS 27 Optimizations MacRumors
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This July 2026 - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
Hostinger Promo Code: 79% Off for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover exclusive Hostinger promo codes, discounts, and deals on web hosting, cloud plans, and domain registration. Save big on your next Hostinger purchase today.
 
LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for July 2026 - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
Therabody Promo Codes: 15% Off July 2026 - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on the science-backed devices you’ve been eyeing with 15% off Theragun discount code and 30% off other great deals.
 
Zoro Coupon Codes: 55% Off July - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the best Zoro coupon codes, deals, and free shipping offers to save big on industrial equipment, tools, and supplies this month.
 
Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | July 2026 - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
 
Braun Promo Codes: 15% Off July - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock exclusive savings on Braun IPL, shavers, and grooming products. Find verified Braun promo codes and expert tips to maximize your discounts.
 
Lightspeed LA Announces Creative Shift of Last Sentinel's Direction to 'Deliver the Experience Players Expect' - IGN - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:03:00 GMT
  1. Lightspeed LA Announces Creative Shift of Last Sentinel's Direction to 'Deliver the Experience Players Expect' IGN
  2. Tencent-owned Lightspeed LA is laying off staff Game Developer
  3. The Ambitious Open-World Cyberpunk Action Game Troy Baker Was Working On Gets Hit With Mass Layoff Kotaku
  4. Tencent Conducts Layoffs at North American Subsidiary Inven Global
  5. LightSpeed Studios will conduct layoffs, affecting the team behind the cyberpunk action game Last Sentinel WN Hub
 
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, July 29 - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:02:00 GMT
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 29.
 
Audi has a new flagship designed with the US in mind: The 2027 Q9 - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:00:36 GMT
The new full-size flagship SUV starts at $87,700 when it goes on sale in Q4.
 
OpenAI’s Rogue AI Agent Hacked More Than Just Hugging Face - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:15:30 GMT
In a new disclosure, OpenAI says its agent used exposed logins to gain access to at least four “publicly available services” in its unhinged quest to solve a test.
 
A Typo Landed an Innocent Gamer in Prison for 18 Months - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT
How much could a single underscore in a username really matter? Just ask Brandon Klayme, who served 18 months in prison before realizing how authorities arrested, charged, and convicted the wrong man.
 
Reaction wheel failures leave Swift rescue mission spinning in orbit - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:09:00 GMT
"Preliminary investigation shows that two of Link's three reaction wheels currently are not operable."
 
Getting into physical media? Here’s everything I’ve learned from 20+ years of collecting - CNN - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Getting into physical media? Here’s everything I’ve learned from 20+ years of collecting CNN
 
College lab class ends with 32 people on antibiotics for deadly germ exposure - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:49:52 GMT
Lab students were supposed to ID a mild germ. They all identified a deadly pathogen.
 
We now have a better understanding how OpenAI hacked into Hugging Face - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:36:39 GMT
10 days passed from OpenAI models exploiting JFrog Artifactory 0-day to release of a patch.
 
Apple is the most valuable company in the world, again - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:16:00 GMT

The timing adds extra stakes, too. Tim Cook is preparing to step down soon, and the incoming CEO is expected to preserve the same approach to market and financial management that defined Cook's tenure, the very discipline investors now appear to be betting on.

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eBay pays $46M to journalists it targeted in bizarre harassment campaign - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:02:15 GMT
eBay sent bloody pig mask and other macabre deliveries to journalists' home.
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 29 #878 - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:40:26 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 878 for July 29.
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 29, #1144 - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:39:39 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1144 for July 29.
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 29, #674 - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:39:02 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 29, #674.
 
Ebay Has to Pay $55.7 Million in Settlement for Its Unhinged Harassment Campaign - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:15:19 GMT
For months on end, eBay employees and contractors made life hell for a couple that had criticized the company. Six years later, the company is finally paying up.
 
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.
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 29, #1866 - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle No. 1,866 for Wednesday, July 29.
 
Laura Loomer’s Reversal on Ukraine Stirs Up the MAGA Civil War - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:30:33 GMT
Donald Trump’s base has been increasingly spilt. Laura Loomer’s sudden embrace of Ukraine has only widened that divide.
 
Wizards Of The Coast President John Hight To Step Down - Star City Games - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:13:52 GMT
  1. Wizards Of The Coast President John Hight To Step Down Star City Games
  2. John Hight steps down as Wizards of the Coast president GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Wizards of the Coast President Resigns Despite Massive Success Nerdist
  4. Hasbro (HAS) Announces Leadership Transition in Wizards of the C GuruFocus
  5. PEOPLE ON THE MOVE: WIZARDS OF THE COAST'S PRESIDENT WILL STEP DOWN ICv2
 
Hundreds of shared Claude chats, including resumes and health details, showed up in Google search - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:10:00 GMT

The exposure first came to light on Reddit, where users demonstrated how to surface the chats. At least 200 conversations appeared across more than two dozen pages of search results, including some created recently. Although the links have since been removed from search indexes, many of the conversations had already...

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Ozlo’s Sleepbuds 2 build on Bose’s sleep earbud legacy - techcrunch.com - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:09:18 GMT
  1. Ozlo’s Sleepbuds 2 build on Bose’s sleep earbud legacy techcrunch.com
  2. Ozlo’s Tiny New Sleep Earbuds Can Outlast the Biggest Oversleepers Gizmodo
  3. I wore the Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 to bed for a week. Are they worth $279? | CNN Underscored CNN
  4. Finally, sleep earbuds that block unwanted noise and don’t hurt side sleepers Tom's Guide
  5. Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 review: Cheaper, better, and actually able to track sleep Mashable
 
I Hate Adobe - Aftermath - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:54:01 GMT
I Hate Adobe Aftermath
 
Xbox announces Gamescom 2026 plans - Gematsu - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:39:57 GMT
  1. Xbox announces Gamescom 2026 plans Gematsu
  2. XBOX @ gamescom 2026 XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox just announced an incredible Gamescom lineup Polygon.com
  4. Xbox Announces Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039, Minecraft Dungeons 2 and More for Gamescom GamingBolt
  5. Gamescom 2026: Why the Future of Brand Activation Lies in Participation Sportfive
 
Private Claude Conversations Have Been Indexed by Search Engines - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:27:39 GMT
Shared Claude chats were made readily available for anyone who knew where to look.
 
Claude Chats Popped Up in Google Search Results. How to See If Yours Are Public - PCMag UK - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:23:10 GMT
  1. Claude Chats Popped Up in Google Search Results. How to See If Yours Are Public PCMag UK
  2. Some people's chats with Claude AI found to be publicly available online BBC
  3. Claude chats were showing up in Google searches Morning Brew
  4. PSA: Your Claude shared chats and Artifacts may have ended up on Google techcrunch.com
  5. Private Claude Conversations Have Been Indexed by Search Engines CNET
 
These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era - techcrunch.com - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:16:39 GMT
  1. These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era techcrunch.com
  2. ‘Vibecoded’ Apps Are Flooding the App Store. Is That Good for Apple? The New York Times
  3. ‘It’s Crazy How Much Money They’re Making’: Entrepreneurs Are Flooding Apple's App Store Without Coding a Single Line entrepreneur.com
  4. App Store Chaos MacStories
  5. AI-powered ‘vibe-coding’ is filling our app stores with garbage SMH.com.au
 
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.
 
Microsoft explains what caused the Xbox outage and how it plans to prevent it from happening again - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:55:00 GMT

Earlier this week, the Xbox network became unavailable to a majority of players. Users were unable to launch their purchased games, sign in, or complete new purchases, with even offline games and disc-based releases being affected by the outage. Most of the issues should now be resolved, although the Xbox...

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WhatsApp adds seamless call transfers, web calling, and more - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:46:00 GMT
WhatsApp now lets you seamlessly transfer ongoing voice and video calls between phones, tablets, desktops, and the web without hanging up. The update also brings one-on-one and group voice and video calling to WhatsApp Web for the first time, alongside improvements such as waiting rooms, and background noise suppression.
 
Tim Cook & John Ternus Talk CEO Transition, Apple TV’s Legacy & Future At ‘Ted Lasso’ S4 Premiere - Deadline - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:32:00 GMT
  1. Tim Cook & John Ternus Talk CEO Transition, Apple TV’s Legacy & Future At ‘Ted Lasso’ S4 Premiere Deadline
  2. Incoming Apple CEO aims to build on movie and TV progress Reuters
  3. Can Apple’s incoming CEO bring back the product design mojo of the Steve Jobs era? Fortune
  4. Tim Cook, John Ternus talk Apple CEO transition and more in new interview 9to5Mac
  5. Hollywood Highlights: Comic-Con Surprises and Streaming Deals Devdiscourse
 
Despite all the upgrades, Galaxy S27 Ultra will likely miss out in two key areas - Notebookcheck - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:15:00 GMT
  1. Despite all the upgrades, Galaxy S27 Ultra will likely miss out in two key areas Notebookcheck
  2. Galaxy S27 Ultra is going to feel like rain after a drought PhoneArena
  3. The Samsung Galaxy S27 could get the upgrade it needs most Android Police
  4. Galaxy S27 Ultra rumored to near 6,000 mAh in long-overdue battery upgrade 9to5Google
  5. Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra battery capacities leak - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Apple's latest security update fixes nearly 200 vulnerabilities across Mac, iPhone, Safari, and more - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:03:00 GMT

macOS Tahoe 26.6 addresses 155 vulnerabilities, including flaws that could enable root privilege escalation, sandbox escapes, and Gatekeeper bypasses. The patches also prevent third-party apps from accessing sensitive user data, gaining root privileges, or fingerprinting users. In addition, they improve Tahoe's memory handling to prevent malicious audio files from corrupting process memory.

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All-New Apple Home Hub Reportedly Launching as Soon as October - MacRumors - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:31:32 GMT
  1. All-New Apple Home Hub Reportedly Launching as Soon as October MacRumors
  2. Apple Set to Make Big Smart Home Push With Siri AI at Center Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple’s reported ‘HomePad’ may launch as early as October The Verge
  4. Is Apple Finally Ready to Refresh Its Smart Home Devices, Launch a Home Hub? PCMag
  5. Apple Readies AI Home Hub, New Apple TV, and HomePod Mini TechRepublic
 
Waymo robotaxis crashed 68% less often than human drivers in independent safety study - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:20:00 GMT

Over roughly 50 million autonomous miles, Waymo recorded 1.28 crashes per million miles traveled, compared with 4.06 for human drivers. That works out to a 68% lower crash rate for incidents serious enough to typically be reported.

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iPhone 18 Pro could be a no-brainer upgrade for lots of users - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:58:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro could be a no-brainer upgrade for lots of users 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 18 Release Date: Spring Delay Boosts Autumn iPhone 18 Pro Sales Forbes
  3. Iphone 18 Discussion Yahoo
  4. Apple wants cheaper iPhone displays to offset spiraling memory costs AppleInsider
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Launching in Two Months With These 12 New Features MacRumors
 
It Sure Looks Like the Dodge Charger Super Bee Is Coming Back With a Turbocharged Inline-Six - The Drive - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:35:03 GMT
  1. It Sure Looks Like the Dodge Charger Super Bee Is Coming Back With a Turbocharged Inline-Six The Drive
  2. Tested: 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack R/T Is the Model's Best Hope Car and Driver
  3. Buzz Buzz: Dodge Teases the Return of the Super Bee Hagerty
  4. Dodge Teases The Return Of One Of Its Most Iconic Nameplates Motor1.com
  5. Dodge Charger Super Bee Returns Without A Hemi V8 Autoblog
 
Microsoft laptop with Nvidia RTX Spark leaked and benchmarked before launch - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:28:00 GMT

TechPowerUp Forum user "Fouquin" claims to have found a prototype Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra lying on the side of the road near Microsoft's Redmond, Washington headquarters in mid-June. After several weeks of testing, he detailed its performance, power efficiency, and build quality in an early hands-on report.

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Ace Combat 8 requires ray tracing GPU, 32GB RAM, and 125GB storage for recommended settings - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:58:00 GMT

The minimum processor requirement for playing Ace Combat 8 at low settings is relatively modest, but gamers will still need an SSD with at least 125GB of free space, a graphics card that supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and DirectX 12 with Shader Model 6.6 or higher. The game also requires...

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iOS 27’s Siri gets one thing very right that other AI assistants get wrong - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:24:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27’s Siri gets one thing very right that other AI assistants get wrong 9to5Mac
  2. I tried iOS 27 for weeks — these are the 4 best features Yahoo Tech
  3. The iOS 27 Beta 5 Release Imminent with More New Features Geeky Gadgets
  4. The New Siri AI Leaves Old Siri in the Dust on Apple Watch CNET
  5. iOS 27 Beta 4 Siri AI Upgrade: Practical Testing Guide quasa.io
 
You can now play Morrowind directly in your browser, no installation required - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:17:00 GMT

The project, shared by a developer known as /u/Dumpster_Buddy, is built on OpenMW, an open-source reimplementation of Morrowind's original engine. OpenMW was developed to support Windows, macOS, and Linux, and to reduce the bugs and limitations of the original 2002 engine.

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Is the Electric Trike the Next Big Thing in Shared Micromobility? - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Veo is launching accessibility-focused electric tricycles in Denver, with plans to put its e-trikes on the streets nationwide.
 
Graphics card prices jump by up to 20% in China as shops stockpile Nvidia and AMD GPUs - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:49:00 GMT

Distributor lists from MSI and Colorful reveal the increases. MSI raised the RTX 5080 Shadow 3X OC and Ventus from 9,999 yuan ($1,477) to 11,999 yuan ($1,773), a 20% jump in seven days. Its RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC rose 19.5%, while the RTX 5090D V2 increased 13%. What's...

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Tune Adds Six New Nano Road Wheels Including Nano CS with Patented Carbon Spoke/Hub Interface - Bikerumor - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:37:49 GMT
  1. Tune Adds Six New Nano Road Wheels Including Nano CS with Patented Carbon Spoke/Hub Interface Bikerumor
  2. The Boutique Wheel is Evolving. Tune’s New Nano Series Proves It. Outside Magazine
  3. Tune's new Nano Road wheelsets are built for bigger riders and ditch the restrictive weight limit of other carbon wheels BikeRadar
  4. Tune launches Nano Road and Nano CS Carbon wheelsets with weights as low as 1,280g per pair Cycling Weekly
  5. Tune’s Nano Road CS hubs introduce a new patented angle Escape Collective
 
Lossless Scaling lets a second GPU handle frame generation, reviving dual-GPU gaming without SLI - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:18:00 GMT

Redditor quiziwuzzi claims to have built a gaming PC with an unusual dual-GPU setup, pairing a Gainward RTX 3090 Phoenix with an Asus Dual RTX 3050 6GB OC Edition through Lossless Scaling - the $6.99 Steam app that delivers vendor-neutral frame generation and AI upscaling in a wide range of...

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Ubisoft is bundling free PC copies with 13 Xbox games, including Rainbow Six Siege and Valhalla - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:56:00 GMT

Starting today, Xbox users who purchase digital console copies of 13 Ubisoft games also receive the PC versions via the Ubisoft Connect app at no extra cost. Those who already own these titles will receive their copies when they link their Xbox and Ubisoft Connect accounts. Some users may not...

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Teacher arrested for clapping in support of speaker opposing data center - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:31:00 GMT

There have been claims that pushback against data centers hurts the economy and national security, and that it's even a campaign fueled by China. Fox News compared it to protesting against tank and plane factories during World War II.

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Best Gifts for Mom (2026): E-Readers, Digital Wall Calendar, Smart Bird Feeders - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:04:00 GMT
Your mom never gets you a thoughtless gift, so you shouldn’t get her one, either. Here’s every cool gift WIRED writers would give their mothers.
 
An artist is suing an AI meme generator for selling his viral comic as ad templates - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:58:00 GMT

Elmer Saflor, a digital artist in the Philippines who goes by "Superelmer," has filed a complaint against Memes Apps, LLC. The company runs Memes.ai and Memes AI Studio, platforms that allegedly generate ad templates using copies of Saflor's "Running Away Balloon" comic. Saflor alleges those tools are producing copies of...

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Best Apple Watch (2026): Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:34:00 GMT
Should you splurge on the new Series 11, or will the SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
 
Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2026) - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:33:00 GMT
Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.
 
Sales Tax Holidays 2026: Here’s What You Need to Know - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:31:00 GMT
Sales tax holidays can help you save on laptops, school supplies, clothing and more. Learn more about it here.
 
A Two-Person Startup Has Fixed One of the Most Hated Sounds in Modern Life - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Beeeep. Beeeep. Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.
 
Can the New York Times Save Journalism From Our AI Overlords? - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
In 2023, the Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. They’ve since spent more than $20 million on the case, and publisher A.G. Sulzberger has no plans to stop fighting it.
 
Silicon Valley’s Next IPO Billionaires Are Coming. Nonprofits Are Ready for Them - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Anthropic and OpenAI employees are expected to give generously after their companies go public. “It’s going to be a wild ride,” says one nonprofit leader.
 
Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine Review: Powerful but Pricey - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:31:00 GMT
Dyson’s new stick vacuum can vacuum and mop in a single cordless device—if you’re willing to really splurge.
 
7-OH Users Are Stockpiling Ahead of a DEA Ban - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The opioid-like compound, which is found in kratom, can cause brutal withdrawal symptoms and will soon be a controlled substance. Some users tell WIRED it has relieved their pain and anxiety.
 
An Extreme Solar Storm May Be Even More Devastating Than Previously Imagined - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Scientists have long assumed that there’s an upper limit to the intensity of the solar winds that reach Earth. New research suggests there’s not—and the implications are alarming.
 
Polar bear pulls seal pup onto ice then backs away. The reason why is extraordinary - BBC Wildlife Magazine - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:53:44 GMT
Polar bear pulls seal pup onto ice then backs away. The reason why is extraordinary BBC Wildlife Magazine
 
Hugging Face Has a Deepfake Nudes Problem - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:30:00 GMT
Researchers tested top image editing models on Hugging Face and found they could easily create explicit deepfakes—and 1,000 image editing prompts show how people use the software.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 50% Off in July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:02:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
AirDoctor Coupon Codes: 40% Off | July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to $400 on top air purifiers and filters with verified AirDoctor promo codes and special offers for 2026.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
3 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
 
Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
How visual learning happens in the brain - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Scientists find that learning to identify a new object subtly reshapes visual processing in the brain.
 
Can AI build a jet engine? JARVIS Challenge tests role of AI copilots in tough-tech engineering - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT students designed, built, and tested a jet engine with AI copilots, assessing AI’s usefulness in developing high-performance aerospace systems.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
Arthur Bahr named head of MIT’s Literature Section - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2007, the scholar of medieval literature explores how different parts of physical manuscripts combine to create interest and meaning.
 
How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:10:00 GMT
Students from the MIT Cybersecurity Clinic help local governments and other vulnerable organizations defend against digital threats.
 
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
 
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Yeet: The AI Dating App for Gen Z Built to Save You From Bad Chats - CNET Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:52:46 GMT
Can a chatbot be the best wingman?
 
Beef Experts Explain Why You Shouldn’t Default to the Grill When Cooking Steak - CNET Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:21:38 GMT
Beef comes in many forms, and each cut demands its own approach. Here’s expert guidance on preparing every kind of steak just right.
 
Make Your Work Day More Joyful and Less Stressful With These AI Tips - CNET Thu, 07 May 2026 12:54:50 GMT
This guide could help you triumph over the drudgery of the day-to-day 9-to-5.
 
AT&T Is Raising Prices for More Legacy Customers Starting in August - CNET Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:59:42 GMT
After adding fees to many retired unlimited phone plans earlier this year, the carrier is expanding the price hike to more customers later this week.
 
Keep Others Out of Your iPhone Apps by Locking and Hiding Them - CNET Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:00:04 GMT
This trick can keep prying eyes out of your apps.