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Samsung locks in years of chip supply as shortages are expected to persist to 2028 - 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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Simile, which offers "agentic twins" of real people to assess companies' products, brands, and services, raised $200M led by Greenoaks at a $2B valuation (Sri Muppidi/New York Times) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:40:01 GMT

Sri Muppidi / New York Times:
Simile, which offers “agentic twins” of real people to assess companies' products, brands, and services, raised $200M led by Greenoaks at a $2B valuation — Simile, a fast-growing start-up, says it can provide companies with accurate insights by surveying millions of A.I.-generated consumers.
 
Amazon's Zoox receives the NHTSA's first US approval for paid deployment of its steering wheel-free robotaxi and can deploy up to 2,500 per year through 2028 (Abhirup Roy/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:35:01 GMT

Abhirup Roy / Reuters:
Amazon's Zoox receives the NHTSA's first US approval for paid deployment of its steering wheel-free robotaxi and can deploy up to 2,500 per year through 2028 — Amazon's (AMZN.O) Zoox won U.S. approval on Wednesday for limited commercial deployment of its novel steering-wheel-free robotaxis …

 
Keychron is building open-source gaming mouse firmware to maximize performance and minimize latency - 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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K2 Space, which builds satellites for tasks like data-heavy communications and may power space-based data centers, raised a $500M Series D at a $6.8B valuation (Rebecca Torrence/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:25:00 GMT

Rebecca Torrence / Bloomberg:
K2 Space, which builds satellites for tasks like data-heavy communications and may power space-based data centers, raised a $500M Series D at a $6.8B valuation — Startup K2 Space, which builds large satellites for high-power tasks like data-heavy communications and defense missions …

 
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.
 
Sources: TSMC is developing advanced AI chip packaging tech, internally called "EMIB-like", similar to Intel's Embedded Multi-die Interconnect Bridge technique (Qianer Liu/The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:15:00 GMT

Qianer Liu / The Information:
Sources: TSMC is developing advanced AI chip packaging tech, internally called “EMIB-like”, similar to Intel's Embedded Multi-die Interconnect Bridge technique — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is developing an advanced chip-packaging technology similar to what Intel already offers …

 
London-based Nscale agrees to acquire Anyscale, a source says for ~$1.65B; Anyscale, which helps AI workloads run more efficiently, had a $1B+ valuation in 2022 (Brody Ford/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:05:01 GMT

Brody Ford / Bloomberg:
London-based Nscale agrees to acquire Anyscale, a source says for ~$1.65B; Anyscale, which helps AI workloads run more efficiently, had a $1B+ valuation in 2022 — Cloud provider Nscale agreed to acquire software startup Anyscale to help customers use AI computing power more efficiently.
 
Roblox and ChatGPT face strict new EU rules that could force both platforms to clean up their act - 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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Google-backed nuclear fusion company Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised $1B, after raising a $1.8B Series B in 2021 and $863M in 2025, and plans a 2030s launch (Zachary Skidmore/DatacenterDynamics) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:50:00 GMT

Zachary Skidmore / DatacenterDynamics:
Google-backed nuclear fusion company Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised $1B, after raising a $1.8B Series B in 2021 and $863M in 2025, and plans a 2030s launch — Has now raised $4bn, the most of any fusion company — Google-backed nuclear fusion company Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) …

 
Google integrates Nano Banana 2 into Google Earth via a new Create Image button, letting users prompt to create infographics or visual alterations of locations (David Gewirtz/ZDNET) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:45:01 GMT

David Gewirtz / ZDNET:
Google integrates Nano Banana 2 into Google Earth via a new Create Image button, letting users prompt to create infographics or visual alterations of locations — ZDNET's key takeaways — Google Earth can now generate AI images with Nano Banana. — The tool is entertaining, but weak for serious geographic work.
 
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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Filing: Meta reports $279B in future lease agreements in Q2 related to AI data centers that are not reflected on its balance sheet, up 53% from the prior period (Shona Ghosh/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Shona Ghosh / Bloomberg:
Filing: Meta reports $279B in future lease agreements in Q2 related to AI data centers that are not reflected on its balance sheet, up 53% from the prior period — Meta Platforms Inc. said it has $279 billion in future lease agreements mostly related to artificial intelligence data centers …

 
Halo: Campaign Evolved's 'death barriers' and ungenerous out-of-bounds restrictions are making the 42 skull grind a real bore - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:14:42 GMT
  1. Halo: Campaign Evolved's 'death barriers' and ungenerous out-of-bounds restrictions are making the 42 skull grind a real bore Eurogamer.net
  2. Early Access Begins Today | Halo: Campaign Evolved | Halo - Official Site (en) Halo Waypoint
  3. Halo: Campaign Evolved Scales Well from PS5 Pro to Xbox Series S Despite Its Full-Throated Unreal Engine 5 Features Digital Foundry
  4. Halo: Campaign Evolved Peaks at 25,000 Steam Players on Launch Day TechPowerUp
  5. Halo: Campaign Evolved Doesn't Always Feel Like An Essential Remake IGN
 
Intercontinental Exchange agrees to acquire electronic fixed-income trading platform MarketAxess for $6B in cash, a 33% premium, set to close in H1 2027 (Katherine Hamilton/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:10:01 GMT

Katherine Hamilton / Wall Street Journal:
Intercontinental Exchange agrees to acquire electronic fixed-income trading platform MarketAxess for $6B in cash, a 33% premium, set to close in H1 2027 — The acquisition of MarketAxess is expected to close in the first half of 2027 — Intercontinental Exchange agreed to acquire MarketAxess …

 
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 spending 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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Apple said to delay smart glasses launch after Meta backlash - Mashable - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:35:17 GMT
  1. Apple said to delay smart glasses launch after Meta backlash Mashable
  2. Apple’s Smart Glasses Will Need to Overcome Meta’s Privacy Reputation Bloomberg
  3. Apple Delays Smart Glasses Launch Over Privacy Issues, Report Says CNET
  4. The backlash to Meta glasses has Apple spooked Creative Bloq
  5. Apple’s First Smart Glasses Reportedly Set to Unveil at WWDC 2027, Release in Late 2027 Road to VR
 
Sources: Amazon staff find "catastrophically expensive" AI costs due to a lack of controls, like $1.8M on Claude to fail to match author details with listings (Rafe Rosner-Uddin/Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:35:01 GMT

Rafe Rosner-Uddin / Financial Times:
Sources: Amazon staff find “catastrophically expensive” AI costs due to a lack of controls, like $1.8M on Claude to fail to match author details with listings — E-commerce giant's staff said the new technology had caused budget overruns that sometimes took months to detect
 
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.
 
LinkedIn says it will keep its investments in GPUs, compute, and storage capacity flat during FY 2027, after doubling its GPU efficiency in the past six months (Paresh Dave/Wired) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:25:01 GMT

Paresh Dave / Wired:
LinkedIn says it will keep its investments in GPUs, compute, and storage capacity flat during FY 2027, after doubling its GPU efficiency in the past six months — Despite the ongoing AI boom, LinkedIn is holding the line on compute spending. Instead, it's challenging engineers to make every GPU count.
 
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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Jony Ive’s first OpenAI hardware device sounds rather like … a HomePad - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:13:00 GMT
  1. Jony Ive’s first OpenAI hardware device sounds rather like … a HomePad 9to5Mac
  2. OpenAI's First Devices: Speaker, Smartphone, and More MacRumors
  3. OpenAI president says it’s ‘building a family of devices’ for its AI chatbots The Verge
  4. OpenAI Is ‘Very Interested’ in Building Out ChatGPT Integrations for Wearables CNET
  5. A Phone? Glasses? A Pin? Prediction Markets Buzzing About Jony Ive and OpenAI's First Device TradingView
 
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro is leading a tech overhaul of Disney+ to close the gap with Netflix and YouTube, including better recommendations and vertical videos (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:10:05 GMT

Bloomberg:
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro is leading a tech overhaul of Disney+ to close the gap with Netflix and YouTube, including better recommendations and vertical videos — Streaming has been a drag on Disney's share price as subscriber growth stalled. A tech overhaul and more foreign-language shows are in the cards.
 
4 Best Budget Smartwatch Models for Less Than $250 (2026) - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT
From fitness tracking to notifications, the best budget smartwatch can do a lot without costing a fortune.
 
RC Telemetry Board Lets Virtual Crewmember Help You Race Better - Hack a Day Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:28 GMT
Logging and telemetry in remote controlled racing is a great thing, and not only does [jwachlin]’s Open RC Spotter do a fantastic job of that, it has quite a few …read more
 
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is a Superhero Movie for Yearners - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Peter Parker’s isolation lands especially hard in the age of AI, a loneliness crisis, and endless scrolling.
 
An AI avatar of Brazil's jailed ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, who is banned from communicating publicly, is testing new AI rules ahead of Brazil's 2026 elections (Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:55:00 GMT

Financial Times:
An AI avatar of Brazil's jailed ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, who is banned from communicating publicly, is testing new AI rules ahead of Brazil's 2026 elections — Lawyers for former president insist he did not authorise the projection following legal challenge from leftwing groups
 
How compute could become 10x+ costlier as AI capabilities and monetization outpace supply, and a look at the implications if Anthropic hits $1T in 2027 revenue (Dwarkesh Patel/Dwarkesh Podcast) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:45:02 GMT

Dwarkesh Patel / Dwarkesh Podcast:
How compute could become 10x+ costlier as AI capabilities and monetization outpace supply, and a look at the implications if Anthropic hits $1T in 2027 revenue — If a human-level software engineer that could run on an H100 equivalent, at current market rates for software engineers, that H100 should rent for over $250k a year.
 
Don’t Get Too Attached to Jimothy - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Urban wildlife biologists say the stumpy raccoon seems to have adapted well to his environment and spinal condition—but his internet fame presents a new threat.
 
iPhone 18 Pro: Twelve Changes Coming to Apple's Next Flagship - MacRumors - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:43:02 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro: Twelve Changes Coming to Apple's Next Flagship MacRumors
  2. iPhone 18 Release Date: Spring Delay Boosts Autumn iPhone 18 Pro Sales Forbes
  3. The iPhone 18 Pro Max could be the first iPhone fans don't buy on day one PhoneArena
  4. Apple wants cheaper iPhone displays to offset spiraling memory costs AppleInsider
  5. The iPhone 18 Pro Max could cost more than you expect neowin.net
 
ExploitGym creator and Berkeley researcher Jingxuan He says other AI models have tried to cheat but OpenAI's "was at a much larger scale than we'd encountered" (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:35:02 GMT

Bloomberg:
ExploitGym creator and Berkeley researcher Jingxuan He says other AI models have tried to cheat but OpenAI's “was at a much larger scale than we'd encountered” — A group of university researchers that developed benchmarks to test the cybersecurity capabilities of AI systems …

 
OpenAI’s Hacking Debacle Comes Down to Human Error - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
If the generative AI giant had followed well-known security best practices, it’s likely that its AI agent would never have escaped to the open internet and hacked multiple companies.
 
Microsoft still doesn't know why the Xbox outage stopped some 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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LinkedIn Won’t Be Expanding Its Data Centers in the Next Year - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Despite the ongoing AI boom, LinkedIn is holding the line on compute spending. Instead, it’s challenging engineers to make every GPU count.
 
Here’s what to know before you upload your medical data to an AI program - CNN - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:25 GMT
  1. Here’s what to know before you upload your medical data to an AI program CNN
  2. Launching Health in ChatGPT OpenAI
  3. ChatGPT’s Health Launch Is Foreshadowing The Future Of Healthcare Forbes
  4. ChatGPT Health wants to help inform you about your health. Can you trust it? WTOP
  5. ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you? CBS News
 
A Civilian Plane Crashed in New Mexico. Was the Military’s Tech to Blame? - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Drone warfare is making the skies more dangerous, even for airplanes far from the battlefield.
 
TCL Tab A1 Plus Review (2026): Cheap Tablet That Doesn’t Feel It - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
For most people, the Tab A1 Plus checks all the boxes and is the best budget tablet you can buy, but don’t expect power or long-term Android support.
 
AI Scammers Are Better at Building Trust Than Humans - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Researchers pitted a person against a Claude agent and found that, after a week of texting, the AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable trust” with others.
 
Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated. - The New York Times - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:03:07 GMT
  1. Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated. The New York Times
  2. I tried iOS 27 for weeks — these are the 4 best features Yahoo Tech
  3. iOS 27 adds new Phone app feature that’s an instant favorite 9to5Mac
  4. Apple unveils iOS 27, iPhone 18 release dates. When Tennessee can buy the new phone The Commercial Appeal
  5. iOS 27: All the New Phone and FaceTime Features MacRumors
 
Introducing: The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Team Ikuzawa, A Glassbox Inspired by Japanese Racing Heritage - Monochrome Watches - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:01:13 GMT
  1. Introducing: The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Team Ikuzawa, A Glassbox Inspired by Japanese Racing Heritage Monochrome Watches
  2. Introducing: TAG Heuer, Team Ikuzawa, And Bamford Return With A Second Collaboration Hodinkee
  3. TAG Heuer’s racy new watch collaboration nods to 1970s-80s motorsport wallpaper.com
  4. TAG Heuer Launch Carrera Chronograph x Team Ikuzawa Fusing Motorsport and Japanese Apparel Oracle Time
  5. TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Team Ikuzawa | INTRODUCING Time+Tide Watches
 
I Got a Free Meal From a Private Chef—Who Filmed It All to Train Robots - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A German startup sent a camera-wearing chef to my apartment. In exchange for a free lunch, I let them record every chop and stir to train future humanoids.
 
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country Updated To Version 2.0.0 - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:58:34 GMT
  1. Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country Updated To Version 2.0.0 Nintendo Life
  2. The Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is out today, adding new content and 4K60 graphics Video Games Chronicle
  3. Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country 2.0.0 update out now, patch notes Nintendo Everything
  4. The Week In Games: Halo And Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Get Prettier Kotaku
  5. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition changes how Field Skills work GoNintendo
 
Xbox revenue plunges $1.7bn, with hardware dropping 29% YoY - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:21:34 GMT
  1. Xbox revenue plunges $1.7bn, with hardware dropping 29% YoY GamesIndustry.biz
  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. Xbox revenue drops 10 percent as Microsoft’s cloud and AI business surges The Verge
  5. 'We Expect to Return to Growth' — Xbox CEO Remains Optimistic Despite Continued Revenue Loss Driven by Low Hardware and Content Sales IGN
 
A Capable KVM Built With The ESP32 - Hack a Day Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:47 GMT
[Evgenij Spitsyn] spotted a KVM build on these very pages some time ago. That inspired their own build, leveraging the versatility of the ESP32-P4 microcontroller. The concept is straightforward. Named …read more
 
Could this be the best wireless speaker system KEF has ever made? - What Hi-Fi? - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT
  1. Could this be the best wireless speaker system KEF has ever made? What Hi-Fi?
  2. KEF’s LS LUXE wraps a 6.5″ Uni-Q in a Ross Lovegrove sculpture Darko.Audio
  3. KEF’s new LS Luxe speakers feature the trademark fluid forms of Ross Lovegrove wallpaper.com
  4. The KEF LS LUXE wireless hi-fi speaker system is serving looks, bumping hooks, and it has us shook Popular Science
  5. KEF Reveals The New LS LUXE Wireless And Lossless Speakers Forbes
 
iOS 26.6—Apple Just Gave iPhone Users 90 Reasons To Update Now - Forbes - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:44:00 GMT
  1. iOS 26.6—Apple Just Gave iPhone Users 90 Reasons To Update Now Forbes
  2. Here’s Everything You Should Know About iOS 26 Before Apple Releases iOS 27 CNET
  3. Apple Patches 87 Vulnerabilities in iOS, 155 in macOS Tahoe SecurityWeek
  4. Apple Releases iOS 26.6 With Handy Feature If You Get a Lot of Spam Calls PCMag
  5. iOS and macOS 26.6 arrive today, paving the way for iOS and macOS 27 Ars Technica
 
Connection to Engadget could not be established - Engadget Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:12:04 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 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:12:04 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 officially confirms Galaxy Tab S12 series is coming - Android Authority - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:50:00 GMT
  1. Samsung officially confirms Galaxy Tab S12 series is coming Android Authority
  2. Samsung reveals the Galaxy Tab S12 series' launch timeframe - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ FCC Certification: What SM-X848U Reveals Gadget Hacks
  4. New Samsung 5G tablet heads for release in the US Notebookcheck
  5. Samsung confirms Galaxy Tab S12 and S26 FE are coming, but warns prices could go up Digital Trends
 
NASCAR and iRacing Studios debut official gameplay trailer, open pre-orders for NASCAR 26 - Jayski - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:23:31 GMT
  1. NASCAR and iRacing Studios debut official gameplay trailer, open pre-orders for NASCAR 26 Jayski
  2. Exciting PlayStation 5 Racing Game Gets Gameplay Trailer, Pre-Orders Now Live PlayStation LifeStyle
  3. 20 new NASCAR 26 features, from "Physics 2.0" to one-on-one training Traxion.GG
  4. NASCAR 26: Simulation or the Best Simcade Yet? BoxThisLap
  5. Tony Stewart Will Be in iRacing’s NASCAR 26 The Daily Downforce
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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!
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo Switch 2 remake now has its ESRB rating - Nintendo Everything - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:26:05 GMT
  1. Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo Switch 2 remake now has its ESRB rating Nintendo Everything
  2. Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Release Date Gets Update From Nintendo VICE
  3. The Zelda Ocarina of Time remake has been age-rated, new trailer expected soon GAMINGbible
  4. Nintendo May Send Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Straight At GTA 6, As Rating Points To a Possible November Launch Wccftech
  5. Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Gameplay Teaser And Release Date Update Surface Online opencritic.com
 
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
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Spotify Just Launched a New Running Mode, and I'm Surprised How Much I Love It - Lifehacker - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:00:31 GMT
  1. Spotify Just Launched a New Running Mode, and I'm Surprised How Much I Love It Lifehacker
  2. Spotify Running Mode helps match tunes to tempo The Verge
  3. Spotify adds a running mode to its app TechCrunch
  4. Spotify Rolls Out New Personalized Running Features For Premium Users Engadget
  5. Spotify launches adaptive running mode to tailor music and audio cues Межа. Новини України.
 
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.
 
Wizards of the Coast President Resigns Despite Massive Success - Nerdist - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:30:21 GMT
  1. Wizards of the Coast President Resigns Despite Massive Success Nerdist
  2. John Hight steps down as Wizards of the Coast president GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Hasbro (HAS) Announces Leadership Transition in Wizards of the C GuruFocus
  4. Wizards Of The Coast President John Hight To Step Down Star City Games
  5. PEOPLE ON THE MOVE: WIZARDS OF THE COAST'S PRESIDENT WILL STEP DOWN ICv2
 
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. Nintendo’s ‘Splatoon Raiders’ Just Set A Metacritic Score Record Forbes
  3. Splatoon Raiders is currently the 7th greatest game of all time on Metacritic, according to User Score Video Games Chronicle
  4. UK software sales for the week ending July 25th, 2026 GoNintendo
  5. Splatoon Raiders Review: Surf and Turf restart.run
 
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.
 
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 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.
 
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.
 
Pokémon TCG: Latest Mega Evolution Booster Bundles Drop to All-Time Low Prices at Amazon - IGN - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:38:01 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG: Latest Mega Evolution Booster Bundles Drop to All-Time Low Prices at Amazon IGN
  2. Art of the Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Expansion Pokemon.com
  3. Today’s Top Deals: Pokémon TCG Booster Bundles, LEGO Eevee, and Death Stranding 2 for PS5 IGN
  4. Pitch Black Set Review PokeBeach
  5. Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution – Pitch Black | The Coolest Cards We Pulled Game Informer
 
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.
 
Tinder pauses AI tool after it gave some daters unsolicited makeovers - NBC News - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:04:36 GMT
Tinder pauses AI tool after it gave some daters unsolicited makeovers NBC News
 
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.
 
Drone Maker DJI Rolls Out Osmo Pocket 4P Camera Outside of China - Bloomberg - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:56:26 GMT
  1. Drone Maker DJI Rolls Out Osmo Pocket 4P Camera Outside of China Bloomberg
  2. A second lens makes DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P my new favorite video camera The Verge
  3. DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Review: The Best Gimbal Camera Money Can't Buy Engadget
  4. DJI Osmo Pocket 4P First Impressions: The Best Feature Isn’t the One You Think DroneDJ
  5. Taking the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P into a War Zone Newsshooter
 
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.
 
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. The iPhone lease is too good to be true vox.com
  3. Apple Upgrade launches in the United States Apple
  4. Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it CNN
  5. The Future of Tech Is Owning Nothing Gizmodo
 
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.site - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:27:34 GMT
All The Video Game Studios That Refuse To Use Generative AI aftermath.site
 
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
  3. Google Play Is Expanding Age Confirmation Tools For App Developers Engadget
  4. Google Play's Age Signals Roll Out Worldwide Within 2026, Letting Apps Switch Features by Age Band XenoSpectrum
  5. Google Play wants to know your kid's age - should you be worried? PhoneArena
 
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
 
How to play League of Legends Classic - Sheep Esports - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:00:21 GMT
  1. How to play League of Legends Classic Sheep Esports
  2. Patch 26.15 Notes League of Legends
  3. What time does League Classic release on your server? Polygon.com
  4. New champions, skins, and more: How the LoL Classic Council Voting will work Sheep Esports
  5. All Champions Coming to LoL Classic Mobalytics
 
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.
 
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
 
Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos remaster announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Switch, and PC - Gematsu - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:51:04 GMT
  1. Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos remaster announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Switch, and PC Gematsu
  2. Argonaut’s Reptilian Revival Continues With ‘Croc 2: Kingdom Of The Gobbos’ Forbes
  3. Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos revealed for Nintendo Switch, a remaster of the 3D platformer Nintendo Everything
  4. Argonaut Games Release Official Trailer For Croc 2 Remake Retro Dodo
  5. Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos IGN
 
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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Google Teases The Pixel 11 Pro And Hints At A New Camera Bar Feature - Engadget - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:40:19 GMT
  1. Google Teases The Pixel 11 Pro And Hints At A New Camera Bar Feature Engadget
  2. Google's new Pixel 11 Pro teaser offers a better look at the Pixel Glow feature - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. Google Confirms Pixel 11 Price Increase As RAM Costs Force Higher Phone Prices TechRepublic
  4. Google gives us another look at Pixel Glow in a new Pixel 11 Pro teaser PhoneArena
  5. Google confirms Pixel 11 price increase, reveals ‘dedicated’ effort to make Android more RAM-efficient 9to5Google
 
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 Nintendo 64 is turning 30 years old, here are some of its most impactful games of all time - Fox News - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:18:20 GMT
  1. The Nintendo 64 is turning 30 years old, here are some of its most impactful games of all time Fox News
  2. 5 10/10 N64 RPGs That Nobody Talks About ScreenRant
  3. 6 Iconic N64 Games That Changed Gaming Forever ScreenRant
  4. 5 N64 Games That Are 10/10 Masterpieces, No Notes ScreenRant
 
Check out the new Pixel Buds Pro 2 color that just leaked in an early retail listing - Android Authority - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:16:00 GMT
Check out the new Pixel Buds Pro 2 color that just leaked in an early retail listing Android Authority
 
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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How to keep your Claude chats and Google files private - theguardian.com - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:07:00 GMT
  1. How to keep your Claude chats and Google files private theguardian.com
  2. Claude chats were showing up in Google searches Morning Brew
  3. Some people's chats with Claude AI found to be publicly available online BBC
  4. Users’ seemingly private conversations with Anthropic’s Claude showed up in Google search results Fortune
  5. PSA: Your Claude shared chats and Artifacts may have ended up on Google TechCrunch
 
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
 
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.
 
'We Were Shocked' — Collector Discovers Unreleased Version of Super Mario Bros. Duck Hunt in Historic Haul - IGN - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:18:40 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
 
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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Garmin's New Tracker Has No Screen. Here's Why It Completes the Ecosystem for Cyclists. - Outside Magazine - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:01:18 GMT
  1. Garmin's New Tracker Has No Screen. Here's Why It Completes the Ecosystem for Cyclists. Outside Magazine
  2. 7 Key Garmin Cirqa Questions Answered By Garmin Forbes
  3. Garmin's sleek fitness tracker ditches pricey subscription we all hate New Atlas
  4. Garmin CIRQA – First Test Accuracy Fail – Open Water Swim the5krunner
  5. Garmin CIRQA: The real story might be elsewhere Sporting Goods Intelligence Europe
 
‘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. Fable Heads to Game Pass Day One as Halo Posts Series-Low Steam Numbers Tech Times
  3. A Must Play Indie Platformer Is Leaving Xbox Game Pass on July 31 VICE
  4. Fable Could be Xbox’s Last Attempt At A Major Day 1 Release on Game Pass Tech4Gamers
  5. Xbox Game Pass Update Has Fans Fearing Day One Games Are Being Stopped ComicBook.com
 
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.
 
If You AI-Generate Code, Hackers Just Found a Devious Method to Install Malware Directly on Your Computer - Futurism - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:50:04 GMT
  1. If You AI-Generate Code, Hackers Just Found a Devious Method to Install Malware Directly on Your Computer Futurism
  2. Coding assistants can be tricked by malicious symlinks IT Brew
  3. Malware is targeting AI tools in software development environments CyberScoop
  4. An AI agent can pass every safety check and still leak secrets Help Net Security
  5. Hackers are hiding malware behind AI agents that antivirus cannot see TechCentral
 
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 Aug. 5 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
 
Galaxy Z Fold 8 gives apps new scaling options for its large displays - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:41:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy Z Fold 8 gives apps new scaling options for its large displays 9to5Google
  2. Galaxy Z Fold 8 might let you scale apps to the perfect size for content Android Central
  3. Galaxy Z Fold 8 can automatically unlock screen rotation when you open it up 9to5Google
  4. Samsung may finally let you set screen zoom levels on a per-app basis Android Authority
  5. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series just got a feature every Android foldable should have Digital Trends
 
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.
 
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
 
The best Galaxy Z Fold 8 deal is at Amazon — boosted trade-in plus $350 gift card - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:25:00 GMT
  1. The best Galaxy Z Fold 8 deal is at Amazon — boosted trade-in plus $350 gift card 9to5Google
  2. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Makes Folding Phones More Appealing Than Ever Popular Mechanics
  3. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review: A Passport-Size Shape-Shifter for Every Moment CNET
  4. [Interview] Inside the Engineering Behind the Latest Galaxy Z Series Samsung Global Newsroom
  5. Foldable phones still have one big problem KTLA
 
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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Google Pixel’s Tensor grows as global smartphone shipments continue to fall - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Google Pixel’s Tensor grows as global smartphone shipments continue to fall 9to5Google
  2. Counterpoint: Global smartphone chipset shipments down 15% in first half of 2026 - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. Reshuffling the BoM - Component Cost Dynamics Amid Memory Price Spikes Counterpoint Research
  4. Samsung, Apple strengthen lead as global smartphone market contracts 6% in Q2 Telecompaper
  5. Memory meltdown leads to 6% decline in global smartphone shipments Telecoms
 
DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations Update 4 Hotfix 2 Release Notes - Slayers Club - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations Update 4 Hotfix 2 Release Notes Slayers ClubSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
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.
 
I love that the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 lasts three days, but Samsung needs to fix charging - PhoneArena - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:33 GMT
  1. I love that the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 lasts three days, but Samsung needs to fix charging PhoneArena
  2. [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Save Up to $250 on a New Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 or Ultra 2 CNET
  4. This Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 deal beats all others out there hands down Android Police
  5. Samsung Reportedly Extends Galaxy Watch 9 Support to Five OS Upgrades TechRepublic
 
The Ambitious Open-World Cyberpunk Action Game Troy Baker Was Working On Gets Hit With Mass Layoff - Kotaku - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:28 GMT
  1. The Ambitious Open-World Cyberpunk Action Game Troy Baker Was Working On Gets Hit With Mass Layoff Kotaku
  2. Tencent-owned Lightspeed LA is laying off staff Game Developer
  3. Lightspeed LA Announces Creative Shift of Last Sentinel's Direction to 'Deliver the Experience Players Expect' IGN
  4. Tencent Conducts Layoffs at North American Subsidiary invenglobal.com
  5. LightSpeed Studios will conduct layoffs, affecting the team behind the cyberpunk action game Last Sentinel WN Hub
 
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. Microsoft is rolling out big Windows 11 improvements in August and here’s everything you should know Windows Central
  4. Microsoft previews KB5101681 update for Windows 11 26H1 BetaNews
  5. Windows 11 Insider builds need a certificate update by August 11 PCQuest
 
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. Apple Wallet support may arrive for Oklahoma driver’s licenses and state IDs in the near future O’Grady’s PowerPage
  5. Your iPhone will soon have a room for a driver's license, as long as you live in Oklahoma and these other five states PhoneArena
 
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.
 
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
 
Why Samsung May Build the Galaxy S27 Ultra Around Users - Geeky Gadgets - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:03:52 GMT
  1. Why Samsung May Build the Galaxy S27 Ultra Around Users Geeky Gadgets
  2. Galaxy S27 series leaks with iPhone-like lineup, new cameras, silicon-carbon batteries 9to5Google
  3. Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra battery capacities leak - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Galaxy S27 Ultra is going to feel like rain after a drought PhoneArena
  5. The Samsung Galaxy S27 could get the upgrade it needs most Android Police
 
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. Did Square Enix Really Break The Emergency Glass For FFXIV's FFVII Raid - And If So, For Whom? || The Eorzea Prospect MMORPG.com
  4. “BASTION” REVEALED AS FIRST NEW JOB FOR FINAL FANTASY XIV: EVERCOLD Square Enix Press Hub
  5. WoW’s tank classes feel ancient next to FFXIV’s new Bastion job Windows Central
 
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
  4. Microsoft Starts Offering Free PC Versions of Your Ubisoft Games on Xbox Digital Foundry
  5. Xbox Owners Get Free PC Copies Of Select Ubisoft Games Pure Xbox
 
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?
 
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. Game Freak's New RPG Might Actually Be Pokemon's Biggest Threat IMDb
  3. 10 Ways Beast of Reincarnation’s Combat Differs From Sekiro GamingBolt
  4. Pokemon dev Game Freak says its history informed Beast of Reincarnation's feeling of "becoming partners thr... Yahoo Tech
  5. 'Beast of Reincarnation', New Title from Pokémon Developer, Available for Pre-order on INVEN GAMES invenglobal.com
 
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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PlayStation Plus Essential Games for August 2026 Revealed - GamerBraves - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:09:58 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus Essential Games for August 2026 Revealed GamerBraves
  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
 
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 Medical Xpress
  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. CHARM smart ring measures glucose & ketones via sweat Notebookcheck
 
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. SEGA Dreamcast revival goes free-to-play for a limited time, here’s how to sign up GAMINGbible
  4. Earn Some Crazy Money Early by Testing the New Crazy Taxi on PS5 Push Square
  5. Crazy Taxi World Tour Gets a New Trailer and Closed Online Multiplayer Testing to Happen in September The FPS Review
 
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.”
 
GTA 6 Silence Sparks Delay Fears, but Trusted Insider Shreds the Panic Ahead of November Release, Teasing Big August Showing - Wccftech - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:44:03 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Silence Sparks Delay Fears, but Trusted Insider Shreds the Panic Ahead of November Release, Teasing Big August Showing Wccftech
  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. Players are more interested in remakes than new projects, says analyst ixbt.games
  5. Strauss Zelnick explained the company's approach to advertising Grand Theft Auto 6. GameGPU
 
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.
 
More Typos, Fewer Em Dashes: Writers Are Creating an Anti-AI ‘Literary Counterculture’ - WIRED - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. More Typos, Fewer Em Dashes: Writers Are Creating an Anti-AI ‘Literary Counterculture’ WIRED
  2. AI is getting better at writing. Humans must get better at editing The Economist
  3. When Human Writing Is Mistaken for AI-Generated TextImage credit: ZeroGPT LAmag
  4. Best AI Writing Courses and Tools in 2026 The Good Men Project
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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
 
Lore of the Exodites: Reject Decadence and Ride Dragons - Warhammer Community - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:20:34 GMT
  1. Lore of the Exodites: Reject Decadence and Ride Dragons Warhammer Community
  2. Exodites in Warhammer 40,000 – See the full rules Warhammer Community
  3. Games Workshop's new 40k Exodite terrain templates capture everything I love about the hobby wargamer.com
  4. Games Workshop Pre-Orders: Kill Team Weekend, Horus Heresy MkIV Power Armor, And More belloflostsouls.net
  5. GAMES WORKSHOP UNVEILS NEW 'WARHAMMER 40,000: KILL TEAM' ICv2
 
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 hands-on report PlayStation.Blog
  3. Silent Hill: Townfall PC Requirements Land Two Months Out, Targeting RTX 3080 for 4K but Only at 30 FPS Wccftech
  4. Silent Hill Townfall: the series is coming to Scotland, but what fresh horrors will it bring? theguardian.com
  5. Silent Hill: Townfall is first-person because it’s way scarier than third-person, devs say Polygon.com
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:09:18 GMT
  1. Ozlo’s Sleepbuds 2 build on Bose’s sleep earbud legacy TechCrunch
  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.site - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:54:01 GMT
I Hate Adobe aftermath.site
 
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. I'm ready for new Xbox gameplay, and hopefully a few surprises at Gamescom Windows Central
  4. Xbox just announced an incredible Gamescom lineup Polygon.com
  5. Xbox Announces Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039, Minecraft Dungeons 2 and More for Gamescom GamingBolt
 
Tim Cook, John Ternus talk Apple CEO transition and more in new interview - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:38:00 GMT
  1. Tim Cook, John Ternus talk Apple CEO transition and more in new interview 9to5Mac
  2. Tim Cook & John Ternus Talk CEO Transition, Apple TV’s Legacy & Future At ‘Ted Lasso’ S4 Premiere Deadline
  3. Incoming Apple CEO aims to build on movie and TV progress Reuters
  4. Can Apple’s incoming CEO bring back the product design mojo of the Steve Jobs era? Fortune
  5. Apple (AAPL) Wants A Bigger Hollywood Role Under Incoming CEO John Ternus simplywall.st
 
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.
 
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.
 
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
  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's smart home hardware refresh draws closer with Siri AI smarts AppleInsider
 
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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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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Microsoft laptop with Nvidia RTX Spark leaked and benchmarked before launch - TechSpot - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:28:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft laptop with Nvidia RTX Spark leaked and benchmarked before launch TechSpot
  2. Tech enthusiast finds RTX Spark-powered Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra, delivers first 'review' TweakTown
  3. Mystery reviewer 'finds' Nvidia RTX Spark prototype laptop and puts it through its paces — Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia N1X chip shows promise, though prototype warts are still quite visible Tom's Hardware
  4. Lenovo’s Yoga 9n 2-In-1 Is The First Laptop To Ship With NVIDIA’s RTX Spark, Comes With A Crisp PureSight Pro OLED, Stylus Support And More Wccftech
  5. Nvidia RTX Spark Debuts: 128GB Memory, 1 Petaflop AI [2026] tech-insider.org
 
‘Escape From Tarkov’ Seasons Update And Wipe Delayed Until August - Forbes - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:32:32 GMT
  1. ‘Escape From Tarkov’ Seasons Update And Wipe Delayed Until August Forbes
  2. Tarkov Gets 100% Boss Spawn Event As Update Approaches Insider Gaming
  3. The First Post-Launch ‘Escape From Tarkov’ Wipe Arrives This Week Yahoo News Canada
  4. Escape From Tarkov Update 1.1.0.0 is Changing the Side Task System Insider Gaming
  5. Escape From Tarkov Details Major Rebalance Ahead of First Season DualShockers
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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
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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.
 
Here’s Everything You Should Know About iOS 26 Before Apple Releases iOS 27 - CNET Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:02 GMT
Before Apple releases iOS 27 this fall, check out all these iOS 26 features.
 
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.