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Several universities including Yale, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Waterloo have restricted or disabled their use of AI detectors over accuracy concerns (Ima Jackson-Obot/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:05:01 GMT

Ima Jackson-Obot / Financial Times:
Several universities including Yale, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Waterloo have restricted or disabled their use of AI detectors over accuracy concerns — Some institutions are overhauling assessment and trying to move away from the emphasis on surveillance

 
Qualcomm's chip price hikes could make phones, wearables, and laptops even pricier - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:07:00 GMT

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

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Six Years Ago, I Indulged My Husband’s Biggest Fantasy. Now It’s Eating Me Alive. - Slate Magazine - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Six Years Ago, I Indulged My Husband’s Biggest Fantasy. Now It’s Eating Me Alive. Slate Magazine
 
Sources: DeepSeek told investors it is suspending its second funding round after remarks attributed to Liang Wenfeng on US-China AI competition went viral (Pei Li/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:40:01 GMT

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

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

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

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Sources: OpenAI and Anthropic quietly lobby Washington regulators to restrict open-source AI models, even as Sam Altman publicly says he supports open source AI (New York Times) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:45:01 GMT

New York Times:
Sources: OpenAI and Anthropic quietly lobby Washington regulators to restrict open-source AI models, even as Sam Altman publicly says he supports open source AI — Anthropic and OpenAI are clashing with the rest of the tech industry over whether “open-source” models from China should be freely available or restricted.

 
LG users complain about unwanted ads on TVs and gaming monitors - Mashable - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:32:30 GMT
  1. LG users complain about unwanted ads on TVs and gaming monitors Mashable
  2. Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows Ars Technica
  3. LG to Remove Unwanted Monitor Pop-Ups, Following Nudge From Microsoft PCMag
  4. Microsoft finally found a Windows ad it doesn’t like PCWorld
  5. Microsoft pressures LG into killing unwanted McAfee ads The Verge
 
The Downsides Of Switching From Android To iPhone - Engadget - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. The Downsides Of Switching From Android To iPhone Engadget
  2. Switching from iPhone to Android in 2026 is pointless; that's why Apple is winning Android Police
  3. Which iPhone models are Android users buying? PhoneArena
  4. CIRP: First-time iPhone buyers don’t feel the need to buy the latest, greatest models Apple World Today
  5. Android Switchers Buy Which iPhones? CIRP - Apple Report
 
Google Maps rolling out Immersive Navigation, speedometer in Android Auto to more users - 9to5Google - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:15:00 GMT
  1. Google Maps rolling out Immersive Navigation, speedometer in Android Auto to more users 9to5Google
  2. Your Google Maps App On Android Auto Is About To Look Different — Here's Why Yahoo Autos
  3. Android Auto Tests Its Own Speedometer in Google Maps extremetech.com
  4. Google Maps Rolls Out Major 3D Navigation Update With Immersive Views AirGuide Business
  5. Google expands Maps update with AI-driven navigation, speedometer The Times of India
 
Microsoft is using TPM chips to crack down on pirated Windows activations - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:06:00 GMT

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

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10 Desk Gadgets That Just Work - bgr.com - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:02:00 GMT
  1. 10 Desk Gadgets That Just Work bgr.com
  2. 10 desk gadget gifts under $50 that any PC user would love PCWorld
  3. 5 desk gadgets that can make your workday better TechCrunch
  4. This $12 cable tray fixed the mess behind my desk PCWorld
  5. De-clutter your PC workspace with these 8 handy upgrades PCWorld
 
OpenAI releases health bot one day after a man alleges ChatGPT almost killed him - SFGATE - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:01:45 GMT
  1. OpenAI releases health bot one day after a man alleges ChatGPT almost killed him SFGATE
  2. Launching Health in ChatGPT OpenAI
  3. ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you? CBS News
  4. ChatGPT Health is now available to all users Mashable
  5. OpenAI makes Health in ChatGPT widely available, moving deeper into consumer health Fierce Healthcare
 
Add Sensors to Everything! - Hack a Day Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:26 GMT
“You can’t control what you can’t measure” goes the old chestnut. But that’s a little bit negative, in my opinion. Instead, think of the benefits of sprinkling sensors around everywhere: …read more
 
SK Group Chair Chey Tae Won says Anthropic has asked SK Hynix for supplies to make its own chips, calling it remarkable that an AI developer has chip ambitions (Ian King/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:50:01 GMT

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

 
Final Fantasy XIV Online Releases For Switch 2 On 4th August 2026 - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy XIV Online Releases For Switch 2 On 4th August 2026 Nintendo Life
  2. Final Fantasy 14 Finally Has a Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date, and It's Less Than 2 Weeks Away IGN
  3. FFXIV Evercold Collector’s Edition Revealed: Mount, and All In-Game Items VICE
  4. Yoshi-P announces Bastion as first new Job for FF14: Evercold at Fan Fest Berlin Radio Times
  5. Final Fantasy XIV Evercold details Bastion job, FFVII Remake collab, system revamps Nova Crystallis
 
‘God Of War: Laufey’ And ‘Fable’ Play PS5-Xbox Release Date Chicken - Forbes - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:18:09 GMT
  1. ‘God Of War: Laufey’ And ‘Fable’ Play PS5-Xbox Release Date Chicken Forbes
  2. God of War Laufey Release Date Announced | Comic Con 2026 IGN
  3. A new God of War game starring Kratos is coming Polygon.com
  4. Quick News: Laufey, Chuck, Curtis, Bucking darkhorizons.com
  5. God Of War Laufey Gets February Date As Major Releases Pile Up Kotaku
 
AMD confirms Zen 7 Epyc "Florence" for 2028 and previews Zen 8 Epyc "Ravenna" for 2030 - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:03:00 GMT

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

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I’m using my phone way less, and it’s making me happier - 9to5Google - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
I’m using my phone way less, and it’s making me happier 9to5Google
 
How AI is becoming part of the American family - Axios - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:44:22 GMT
  1. How AI is becoming part of the American family Axios
  2. The A.I. Gender Gap Meets the Parenting Gender Gap The New Yorker
  3. I'm a working mom who uses AI agents to manage childcare, our family calendar, and my mental load. Here's my setup. Business Insider
  4. AI Finds Diverse Roles in Relationships News On Japan
  5. AI family assistants promise to take the stress out of parenting, but experts urge caution Female First
 
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse gets first Nintendo Switch screenshots, frame rate confirmed - Nintendo Everything - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:03:29 GMT
  1. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse gets first Nintendo Switch screenshots, frame rate confirmed Nintendo Everything
  2. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse – How KONAMI and Evil Empire Reimagined Castlevania's Return XBOX Wire
  3. A Worthy Heir To The Belmont Bloodline Game Informer
  4. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Will Run At 30fps On Switch Nintendo Life
  5. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has a female lead because the story demanded it, devs say AltChar
 
Folding and flipping phones are getting seriously good - The Verge - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Folding and flipping phones are getting seriously good The Verge
 
Connection to Engadget could not be established - Engadget Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:45:34 GMT
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Connection to Apple Developer could not be established - Apple Developer Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:45:34 GMT
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As student protests spread across India, Narendra Modi turns to Reels, swapping his trademark cinematic videos for self-recorded messages aimed at Gen Z (Akriti Sharma/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:10:02 GMT

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

 
Cricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: Choosing the Right Smart Cutting Machine (2026) - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:06:00 GMT
Friendly hobby machine or serious production tool? Here’s how to know which one is for you.
 
With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experience - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:32 GMT
Museums are embracing data-driven curation and a shifting technology landscape.
 
Repairing a RED Cinema Camera On The Cheap - Hack a Day Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:25 GMT
[ALT CINE] took a punt recently when purchasing a damaged RED Komodo camera online. In functional form, the 6K-capable camera sells for several thousand pounds (or dollars, or euros), whether …read more
 
Amazon’s newest Fire TV Stick HD is faster, slimmer and on sale for $20 - NBC News - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Amazon’s newest Fire TV Stick HD is faster, slimmer and on sale for $20 NBC News
  2. Amazon’s best 4K streaming sticks are up to 40 percent off The Verge
  3. These 3 Fire TV Sticks are on sale at Best Buy - here's the one I recommend (and why) ZDNET
  4. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Gets One Final Clearance Push at 45% Off, No Need to Buy a New Smart TV Kotaku
  5. The Fire TV Stick 4K Select is a cheap way to upgrade your streaming, now on sale for $21.99 Yahoo Tech
 
3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
These e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.
 
Big Tech accused of stonewalling European social media researchers - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:45:32 GMT
Researchers say TikTok, X, and Meta aren't providing data they're legally required to.
 
A profile of Hangzhou-based Unitree, which shipped 5,500 humanoid robots in 2025, accounting for 25%+ of the global market, as it prepares for a Shanghai IPO (Charlie Campbell/Time) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:40:01 GMT

Charlie Campbell / Time:
A profile of Hangzhou-based Unitree, which shipped 5,500 humanoid robots in 2025, accounting for 25%+ of the global market, as it prepares for a Shanghai IPO — Spectators typically leave a UFC fight with ringing ears and a sheepish resolve to get back to the gym. Wang Xingxing went straight to his laboratory.

 
Why Leatherology Makes Some of the Best Totes for Work (2026) - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:38:00 GMT
I packed these Leatherology totes with laptops, chargers, and everything else my workday demands. Months later, they’re still the bags I keep reaching for.
 
The OpenAI Models That Hacked Hugging Face Were ‘Active on the Internet’ for Days - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Russian hackers are trying to steal US nuclear scientists’ emails, the State Department bans known scammers from entering the United States, and more.
 
Chess on wheels: The psychology of the Tour de France - BBC - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Chess on wheels: The psychology of the Tour de France BBC
 
Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and here's my advice on how to find the right laptop for you.
 
‘The Odyssey’ Was Made for Imax 70mm. Good Luck Watching It That Way - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Over the last several years, the Imax format has taken on a few different forms—but only a few dozen theaters are capable of screening it in its full glory.
 
Samsung announces a $200B+ contract to make chips for Broadcom through 2030, focusing on its 2nm and below process technologies for Broadcom's products (Hooyeon Kim/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:45:02 GMT

Hooyeon Kim / Bloomberg:
Samsung announces a $200B+ contract to make chips for Broadcom through 2030, focusing on its 2nm and below process technologies for Broadcom's products — Samsung Electronics Co. won a contract worth more than $200 billion to make chips for Broadcom Inc., as the companies race to win a larger share of the AI infrastructure market.

 
GoPro Mission 1 Pro Review: The Best Action Camera You Can Buy - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
GoPro’s New Mission 1 cameras bring action cameras to a higher level with a larger sensor and more cinematic footage.
 
Dan Neil Is Driven to Pure Bliss in the Lotus Emira - WSJ - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
  1. Dan Neil Is Driven to Pure Bliss in the Lotus Emira WSJ
  2. View Exterior Photos of the 2027 Lotus Emira 420 Sport Car and Driver
  3. Lotus Emira 420 Sport review: has the Emira arrived now all its rivals are dead? Reviews 2026 Top Gear
  4. Lotus Finally Fixed the Emira—and It’s Worth the Wait Men's Journal
  5. Why The Lotus Emira Is the Only New Car I’ll Never Stop Obsessing Over The Autopian
 
Less booze, more moves: Inside Gen Z’s new social scene - CNN - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:12:24 GMT
Less booze, more moves: Inside Gen Z’s new social scene CNN
 
How Many Electrolytes Should You Be Taking, and Can You Have Too Many? - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Electrolyte powders promise better hydration, energy, and recovery. But unless you’re losing serious fluid, water and food probably have you covered.
 
Contagious Cancer Found in North American Catfish - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Scientists identified the first known cancer transmissible among freshwater fish in a lake that spans the US and Canada.
 
ICCU Monitor Logs Data in E-GMP EV Failures - Hack a Day Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:00:53 GMT
A baby blue hatchback with red accents drives down a road with blurry trees and a blue sky in the background.
EVs are less mechanically complicated than their combustion kin, but that doesn’t mean they’re immune to component failure. The Integrated Charge Control Unit (ICCU) has been the main failure point …read more
 
A profile of Yang Zhilin, founder of Moonshot AI, which faced early doubts over revenue and model capabilities before its Kimi K3 delivered a "DeepSeek moment" (Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:35:02 GMT

Financial Times:
A profile of Yang Zhilin, founder of Moonshot AI, which faced early doubts over revenue and model capabilities before its Kimi K3 delivered a “DeepSeek moment” — Known as ‘Yang the genius’ by classmates, his new K3 model has closed the gap with leading US rivals

 
Baten Kaitos Remaster Dev Helped Out With Xenoblade Chronicles' Switch 2 Edition - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:30:00 GMT
  1. Baten Kaitos Remaster Dev Helped Out With Xenoblade Chronicles' Switch 2 Edition Nintendo Life
  2. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Overview Trailer Spotlights Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Crunchyroll
  3. Nintendo officially gives a huge Switch 2 makeover to its most underrated RPG Polygon.com
  4. Xenosaga’s MOMO Becomes a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Blade Siliconera
  5. Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition worked on by Baten Kaitos remaster dev Nintendo Everything
 
Candid Health, which develops tech and AI agents to automate medical billing and claims processing workflows, raised a $120M Series D led by Sixth Street Growth (Lily Mae Lazarus/Fortune) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:25:02 GMT

Lily Mae Lazarus / Fortune:
Candid Health, which develops tech and AI agents to automate medical billing and claims processing workflows, raised a $120M Series D led by Sixth Street Growth — Candid Health cofounder Doug Proctor spun his laptop around to show me a herd of wild horses grazing behind him in upstate New York during our first Zoom call.

 
Verizon CEO Dan Schulman says Verizon will provide dark-fiber connectivity for Google's data centers in a $1B+ deal, with more such deals in the pipeline (Jaspreet Singh/Reuters) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:20:00 GMT

Jaspreet Singh / Reuters:
Verizon CEO Dan Schulman says Verizon will provide dark-fiber connectivity for Google's data centers in a $1B+ deal, with more such deals in the pipeline — Verizon CEO Dan Schulman said on Friday the company has secured a deal with Google (GOOGL.O), valued at more than $1 billion …

 
Meshy, whose AI-powered tech lets users generate 3D assets from text and image prompts, raised a ~$400M Series B at a $1.5B valuation (Abhinaya Prabhu/Tech Funding News) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:15:01 GMT

Abhinaya Prabhu / Tech Funding News:
Meshy, whose AI-powered tech lets users generate 3D assets from text and image prompts, raised a ~$400M Series B at a $1.5B valuation — - Meshy raises nearly $400 million at a $1.5 billion valuation, which it says is the largest round any dedicated AI-3D company has raised.

 
Analysis: US tech companies have cut ~140K jobs YTD, or more than 33% of announced US layoffs in 2026, with ~50K cuts from Amazon, Oracle, Meta, and Microsoft (Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:05:03 GMT

Financial Times:
Analysis: US tech companies have cut ~140K jobs YTD, or more than 33% of announced US layoffs in 2026, with ~50K cuts from Amazon, Oracle, Meta, and Microsoft — Investment spree is reshaping Silicon Valley while wider US jobs market holds steady — US tech companies have shed nearly 140,000 jobs since …

 
Leak details Ryzen 7 9800HX3D, AMD's first affordable 3D V-cache laptop CPU - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:28:00 GMT

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

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Progress Software agrees to acquire Domo's AI and data platform business for $400M; Domo will remain publicly listed and change its name after the deal closes (Larry Dignan/Constellation Research) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:25:02 GMT

Larry Dignan / Constellation Research:
Progress Software agrees to acquire Domo's AI and data platform business for $400M; Domo will remain publicly listed and change its name after the deal closes — Progress Software said it will acquire Domo's AI and data platform business for $400 million. — According to Progress Software …

 
Neocloud Fluidstack, which has partnered with Anthropic, announces that it raised an $830M Series A led by Situational Awareness at a $7.5B valuation in January (Maria Deutscher/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:15:01 GMT

Maria Deutscher / SiliconANGLE:
Neocloud Fluidstack, which has partnered with Anthropic, announces that it raised an $830M Series A led by Situational Awareness at a $7.5B valuation in January — Fluidstack Ltd., a startup helping Anthropic PBC build artificial intelligence data centers, has raised $830 million in funding.

 
3D Printed Go Kart Designed to Fit in a Suitcase - Hack a Day Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:26 GMT
[Ivan Miranda] is famous for his large-scale 3D printed vehicles. They’re pretty fun, but they’re also pretty big and heavy—which can make transporting them around rather impractical. Hence, when he …read more
 
Sources: CXMT expelled Huawei-linked SiCarrier staff from its R&D zone amid a pricing dispute, as Chinese memory makers flex their newfound clout to hike prices (Reuters) - Techmeme Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:55:01 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: CXMT expelled Huawei-linked SiCarrier staff from its R&D zone amid a pricing dispute, as Chinese memory makers flex their newfound clout to hike prices — For months, Chinese chip manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) had been hiking prices on Huawei, one of the country's biggest technology companies.

 
Fast Volumetric Imaging of Seizures with Adaptive Optics Light Sheet Microscopy - Hack a Day Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:00:08 GMT
Key to understanding something like epilepsy is to be able to record highly transient events in biological tissues. Generally this is done using light sheet microscopy, which provides effectively a …read more
 
Fired Up, Again - The New York Times - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:00:05 GMT
Fired Up, Again The New York Times
 
My Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ongoing Review Living With Samsung’s Passport Foldable - CNET - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:07:13 GMT
  1. My Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ongoing Review Living With Samsung’s Passport Foldable CNET
  2. How to pre-order Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8: See preorder deals Mashable
  3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Foldables, Perfected for Every Way of Living Samsung Global Newsroom
  4. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Which Foldable Works Best for You? PCMag
  5. I'm Just Glad Samsung's Price Hikes Weren't Worse Engadget
 
'MacBook Ultra' Coming Soon With These 12 New Features - MacRumors - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT
  1. 'MacBook Ultra' Coming Soon With These 12 New Features MacRumors
  2. Apple Plans Overhaul of MacBooks, iMac in Push to Meet AI Demand Bloomberg.com
  3. Upgraded Mac Mini, Mac Studio, and OLED iMac are all in the pipeline AppleInsider
  4. Apple's Rumored Upgrades To Its Mac Lineup Go Beyond Touchscreens Engadget
  5. Apple’s huge Mac roadmap revealed in new report 9to5Mac
 
I tried out OpenAI's new AI keypad — which will be fun for some coders and slightly mystifying to everyone else - TechCrunch - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:23:11 GMT
  1. I tried out OpenAI's new AI keypad — which will be fun for some coders and slightly mystifying to everyone else TechCrunch
  2. OpenAI launches Codex Micro hardware for AI coding New Atlas
  3. OpenAI launches Micro keyboard for coders amid Apple lawsuit Межа. Новини України.
  4. OpenAI Unveils Its First Device: What Can the Micro Keyboard Do? Zamin.uz
  5. I recreated OpenAI's Codex Micro for a lot less - and mine is more customizable ZDNET
 
Dataminers Discover Xbox Backward Compatibility On PC Can Run Xbox 360 Games - Kotaku - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:22 GMT
  1. Dataminers Discover Xbox Backward Compatibility On PC Can Run Xbox 360 Games Kotaku
  2. Play More of the Games You Love, Wherever You Play with XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC XBOX Wire
  3. Microsoft shipped a native Xbox 360 emulator with its new backwards-compatible releases on PC — modders quickly got 360 games running with minor tweaks Tom's Hardware
  4. Dataminers have discovered an Xbox 360 emulator hiding within the Xbox PC backwards compatibility XDA
  5. Xbox announces backwards compatibility for PC and handheld devices GamesIndustry.biz
 
NordVPN’s New HangUp App Screens Calls and Texts for Scams - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:44:57 GMT
Scam calls and text are rampant, and there’s no shortage of tools at your disposal to combat them.
 
Google confirms Pixel phone prices are going up, but here's what you can do about it - Android Police - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:28:16 GMT
  1. Google confirms Pixel phone prices are going up, but here's what you can do about it Android Police
  2. Google confirms Pixel 11 price increase, reveals ‘dedicated’ effort to make Android more RAM-efficient 9to5Google
  3. Google basically confirms the Pixel 11 is getting a price hike The Verge
  4. Google Prepares Pixel Buyers for Increased Prices, Less RAM Droid Life
  5. Google confirms Pixel price hikes across the board - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Hands-Free Mouse Uses Eyes And Muscles Instead - Hack a Day Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:00:10 GMT
The standard computer mouse is a perfectly useful peripheral if your hands work. If you’ve got some trouble in that area, you might appreciate an alternative input solution. To that end, [Varun …read more
 
iOS 27: All the New iCloud Features - MacRumors - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:54:44 GMT
  1. iOS 27: All the New iCloud Features MacRumors
  2. iPhone Messages is changing with iOS 27. See the new features USA Today
  3. Here’s what’s new with iOS 27 beta 4 9to5Mac
  4. These are the 4 best things Siri AI can do so far in the iOS 27 beta Yahoo Tech
  5. macOS 27 public beta 2 arrives. Everything to know about the update. Mashable
 
New Jersey Bans Surveillance Pricing, Puts the Brakes on Electronic Shelf Labels - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:49:39 GMT
The Fair Price Protection Act is intended to stop stores from using personal data to set individualized prices.
 
One of NASA’s Most Important Deep Space Observatories Hit by Spanish Wildfires - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:30:26 GMT
Flames burned through the Deep Space Communications Complex near Madrid, but NASA has been unable to assess the damage as a wildfire emergency grips the region.
 
Wildfire forces evacuation of NASA's Deep Space Network complex in Spain - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:28:20 GMT
"Any potential damage will be assessed when it is safe to do so."
 
John C. Dvorak, an Early and Influential Technology Journalist, Dies At 80 - Slashdot - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:26:41 GMT
  1. John C. Dvorak, an Early and Influential Technology Journalist, Dies At 80 Slashdot
  2. Dvorak, early tech journalist, dies at 80 Talking Biz News
  3. Windows Weekly 993: The Columnist Savant Thurrott.com
  4. No Agenda Host Adam Curry Honors John C. Dvorak in Memorial Episode After Co-Host's Death at 80 citybuzz -
  5. John Dvorak cause of death: Fans mourn ‘The No Agenda Show’ host’s passing; ‘miss you JCD’ Hindustan Times
 
Anne Rice’s Vampire Series Is Renewed as ‘Queen of the Damned’ for Season 4 - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT
During a Comic-Con panel on Friday, AMC dropped a teaser trailer for Queen of the Damned.
 
Paramount/WBD merger delayed for months as states' lawsuit moves toward trial - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:56:02 GMT
“Halting this merger while our case proceeds is a critical victory," NY AG said.
 
Canadian legislator reads out apparent LLM response in floor speech - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:25:15 GMT
"Here’s a more natural, flowing version of that section..."
 
Anthropic's Opus 5 is about token efficiency, not a capability leap - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:05:51 GMT
Models are improving quickly, but the cheaper options are often good enough.
 
Roku Hikes Hardware Prices by Up to 60% - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:03:00 GMT
RAMageddon has claimed another company’s products, with costs for streaming devices the latest to blow out.
 
OpenAI Is ‘Very Interested’ in Building Out ChatGPT Integrations for Wearables - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:59:06 GMT
OpenAI President Greg Brockman talks a bit about where the company’s increasingly Jarvis-like AI agents could be heading next… and in what form.
 
7 Splatoon Raiders Tips To Help You Get Your Sea Legs - Kotaku - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:56:09 GMT
  1. 7 Splatoon Raiders Tips To Help You Get Your Sea Legs Kotaku
  2. Splatoon Raiders Review: Paint, Paint, Everywhere, and Not a Friend to Ink The New York Times
  3. Nintendo needs to get out of its comfort zone more often Polygon.com
  4. Splatoon Raiders Review - A Fresh Take Game Informer
  5. Splatoon Raiders review – Nintendo’s inky shooter fades to grey The Guardian
 
Chinese Companies Are Selling Vapes With Chemicals Potentially More Potent Than Nicotine - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:42:11 GMT
Big Tobacco studied nicotine analogs like 6-methyl-nicotine for decades but never marketed them. Now, Chinese vape makers are using them to sidestep US regulations.
 
iPhone Ultra is coming: Six new features in Apple’s top-tier model - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT
  1. iPhone Ultra is coming: Six new features in Apple’s top-tier model 9to5Mac
  2. Apple's first foldable iPhone faces production hurdles digitimes
  3. Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra is coming sooner than you think – Here’s what we know Macworld
  4. iPhone Ultra delay leak right after Samsung's triumphant Galaxy Fold 8 launch has me sick of waiting for Apple's foldable Tom's Guide
  5. iOS 27 Code References iPhone With Two Batteries MacRumors
 
ULA deals with financial challenges caused by Vulcan grounding - SpaceNews - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:18:19 GMT
ULA deals with financial challenges caused by Vulcan grounding SpaceNews
 
If You Remove a Mirror While a Photon Is Reflecting, It Somehow Makes Infinite Photons - ScienceAlert - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:03:41 GMT
If You Remove a Mirror While a Photon Is Reflecting, It Somehow Makes Infinite Photons ScienceAlert
 
Codeberg Bans Cryptocurrency and LLM-Generated Code Projects - Hack a Day Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Community-led open source project hosting site Codeberg has formally announced that projects whose code is largely or fully machine-generated through LLMs and other ‘AI’ tools will no longer be welcome. …read more
 
Roku raises streaming stick prices by up to 60 percent - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:41:06 GMT
Roku blames RAM shortage after CEO called it "great" for business in May.
 
RFK Jr.'s handpicked committee approves manufacture of peptides he uses - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:10:09 GMT
There's no human safety or efficacy data, but that no longer seems to matter.
 
Update: The Majority Of PlayStation Network Services Are Back Online - Game Informer - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:01:26 GMT
  1. Update: The Majority Of PlayStation Network Services Are Back Online Game Informer
  2. PlayStation Network outage resolved after thousands of gamers unable to play BBC
  3. Is PlayStation Network Down Right Now? Players Report PSN Issues VICE
  4. What we've been playing - "Gosh I had a really fun 30 minutes with Marvel Tokon before PSN went down" Eurogamer.net
  5. PlayStation Network Experienced A Massive Outage Engadget
 
The 2026 El Niño Is on Track to Be the Strongest on Record - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:50:02 GMT
This climate phenomenon could cause a massive global temperature spike and cause economic losses of $10 trillion by 2032.
 
Intel just posted its best growth in 15 years – and burned billions to make it happen - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:40:00 GMT

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

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'See You in the Sequel': Halo 2 Remake All But Confirmed - Push Square - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
  1. 'See You in the Sequel': Halo 2 Remake All But Confirmed Push Square
  2. Early Access Begins Today | Halo: Campaign Evolved | Halo - Official Site (en) Halo Waypoint
  3. Halo: Campaign Evolved—Cracked Before Launch as Paying Players Fight Microsoft Account Linking TechPowerUp
  4. The ‘Halo: Campaign Evolved’ Metacritic Review Score Is In Forbes
  5. 13 ways Halo: Campaign Evolved modernizes the iconic FPS PlayStation.Blog
 
Judge rebuffs Trump admin demand for phone records from NYT reporters - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:02:21 GMT
"We can quash the subpoenas, or you could withdraw the subpoenas,” judge told US.
 
Fully-functioning Famicombox discovered in a Japanese love hotel - GoNintendo - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:55:10 GMT
Fully-functioning Famicombox discovered in a Japanese love hotel GoNintendo
 
Boox Teases The Incredibly Tiny Picco Ereader - Engadget - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:54:42 GMT
  1. Boox Teases The Incredibly Tiny Picco Ereader Engadget
  2. Boox just debuted its smallest e-reader yet. Here's what we know so far. Mashable
  3. Boox is taking on Xteink with its own tiny e-reader The Verge
  4. The BOOX Picco could be the tiny e-reader of your dreams Android Authority
  5. Now Boox Is Making a Tiny E-Reader Too Lifehacker
 
China-US AI Race Escalates, OpenAI Models Break Free, and Why You Should Check Your Car Alarm - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:53:01 GMT
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into accusations that China’s Moonshot AI stole from  Anthropic, and how the US Army needs to cut back on AI use.
 
European Union grants US request to restrict satellite images of Iran War region - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:45:05 GMT
New delay on Copernicus satellite pics comes as US ramps up war with Iran again.
 
Nvidia is challenging 20 years of datacenter CPU design with its new Vera chip - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:38:00 GMT

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

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

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

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What was the first consumer device powered by a Li-ion battery? - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:29:00 GMT
Lithium-ion batteries changed tech forever, but the first consumer device to use one may surprise you.
 
Games Workshop: Warhammer+ Adds New Features, Increases Price - Bell of Lost Souls - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:23:02 GMT
Games Workshop: Warhammer+ Adds New Features, Increases Price Bell of Lost Souls
 
Getting locked out of your Google Account just got a lot less stressful - Chrome Unboxed - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:12:11 GMT
  1. Getting locked out of your Google Account just got a lot less stressful Chrome Unboxed
  2. Introducing selfie for sign-in: a new, easy way to access your Google Account blog.google
  3. Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account’s Spare Key WIRED
  4. Forgot your Google password? Now you can log in with a selfie. Ars Technica
  5. Google will now let you sign in to your account with a selfie video TechCrunch
 
The Grade A Refurb Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Console Bundle Just Dropped to $419 at Woot - IGN - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:08:34 GMT
  1. The Grade A Refurb Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Console Bundle Just Dropped to $419 at Woot IGN
  2. This Might Be The Last Killer Switch 2 Deal Before Prices Rise Kotaku
  3. The Switch 2 is $50 off at Woot for new customers The Verge
  4. Woot Has the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Gaming Console Bundle for Just $439 IGN
  5. Nintendo Switch 2 prices dip near $455 on Amazon, then could jump fast, deal trackers warn infos-it.fr
 
Galaxy S27 series leaks with iPhone-like lineup, new cameras, silicon-carbon batteries - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:45:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy S27 series leaks with iPhone-like lineup, new cameras, silicon-carbon batteries 9to5Google
  2. After the Fold 8, the Galaxy S27 is rumored to get the same battery tech Android Central
  3. More details about the Samsung Galaxy S27, S27+, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra leak - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Galaxy S27 may come with a shocking change to the main camera PhoneArena
  5. Samsung Galaxy S27 series camera specs and codenames leak again Android Authority
 
007 First Light Updated with New TacSim Missions, Available Now on PS5 - Push Square - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:45:00 GMT
  1. 007 First Light Updated with New TacSim Missions, Available Now on PS5 Push Square
  2. Denuvo Removed From 007 First Light After Just Two Months TechPowerUp
  3. 007: First Light’s first content update is available now Video Games Chronicle
  4. 007 First Light free new DLC adds more missions and weapons Polygon.com
  5. 007 First Light Update 1.016 Pushed Out on July 24 as Tac Sim Patch Version 1.1.0 MP1st
 
Microsoft blames massive Microsoft 365 outage on maintenance bug - BleepingComputer - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:41:44 GMT
  1. Microsoft blames massive Microsoft 365 outage on maintenance bug BleepingComputer
  2. Can't log in? Microsoft outage hits Teams, Outlook and more FOX 13 Seattle
  3. Microsoft fiber foul-up cut off Azure California for almost five hours The Register
  4. Is Microsoft down? Outages reported for 365, Teams, Outlook, XBox Live Daytona Beach News-Journal
  5. Is Outlook down? Microsoft outage hits email, Teams, Xbox The Seattle Times
 
Here's A First Look At How Adverts Work With Xbox Cloud Gaming - Pure Xbox - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:31:50 GMT
  1. Here's A First Look At How Adverts Work With Xbox Cloud Gaming Pure Xbox
  2. Beginning Ad-supported Game Streaming Test & Learn XBOX Wire
  3. Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders The Verge
  4. Amazon and Microsoft pivot cloud gaming strategies to target different players CNBC
  5. Xbox Introduces Free Game Streaming With Ads, Outlines Five Principles They'll Adhere To Pure Xbox
 
Nvidia's Jensen Huang joins X, defends Chinese AI: "Open-source models that are excellent should be used" - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:25:00 GMT

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

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This is the world's most advanced robotic servicing satellite—that we know about - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:23:06 GMT
"These are things that tend to be really hard."
 
Pokémon Champions Regulation M-B Double Battles Overview - Pokemon.com - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:19:12 GMT
Pokémon Champions Regulation M-B Double Battles Overview Pokemon.com
 
Facebook Has a New Marketplace App and Verification Checks for Everyone - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:16:38 GMT
In a curious move, the social network is siphoning off its most popular features into separate apps.
 
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 misses the mark as screenless trackers take over - Android Police - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:16:09 GMT
  1. Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 misses the mark as screenless trackers take over Android Police
  2. [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung gives its newest Galaxy Watches longer software support SamMobile
  4. Samsung's new smartwatch is packed with new modes; there are 3 I'm dying to test Android Police
  5. Whether you’re on a health kick or a diving trip, Samsung’s smartwatches are the ones to wear wallpaper.com
 
iOS 26.6 is coming next week for iPhone, here’s what’s new - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:15:00 GMT
  1. iOS 26.6 is coming next week for iPhone, here’s what’s new 9to5Mac
  2. iOS 26.6: New features, release date, more 9to5Mac
  3. Apple’s new iPhone update includes a hidden, important AI feature Yahoo Finance UK
  4. Apple Seeds iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 Release Candidates MacRumors
  5. macOS 26.6 RC Is Now Available: Here’s How to Update Your Mac The Mac Observer
 
Silicon Valley Is Completely Divided Over Chinese AI - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The AI “startups” worth billions of dollars are raising alarm bells about Chinese AI. The smaller players have a totally different take.
 
Rocket Report: Lightning strikes in China; Starship launch on deck - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:34:25 GMT
Relativity Space announced plans to build a second rocket factory near Cape Canaveral, Florida.
 
OpenAI's rogue hacking incident sparks bipartisan bill giving the government an AI kill switch - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:27:00 GMT

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

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AMAZON GAME STUDIOS REPORTEDLY DELAYS TOMB RAIDER CATALYST TO 2028 - TombRaiderChronicles - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:16:54 GMT
  1. AMAZON GAME STUDIOS REPORTEDLY DELAYS TOMB RAIDER CATALYST TO 2028 TombRaiderChronicles
  2. Tomb Raider: Catalyst Delayed to 2028 TechPowerUp
  3. Tomb Raider: Catalyst Delayed To 2028 Which Means No Disc On PlayStation Kotaku
  4. Amazon Gaming Boss Delays Tomb Raider Catalyst to 2028, Bets Luna Can Be a Legitimate Console Gaming Replacement Wccftech
  5. Lara Croft can't catch a break: after delaying one Tomb Raider game, Amazon is delaying another and this one won't show up until 2028 Eurogamer.net
 
AI firms want more data centers; Trump's EPA may give neighbors less say - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:49:38 GMT
Rule would allow states to decide how much—if any—public input there can be.
 
Facebook Is Testing if People Want to Swap Their Feed for “Immersive Video” - The Hollywood Reporter - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:48:47 GMT
  1. Facebook Is Testing if People Want to Swap Their Feed for “Immersive Video” The Hollywood Reporter
  2. Facebook considers giving up and becoming TikTok The Verge
  3. Facebook is ditching the classic feed for a TikTok-like feed Neowin
  4. Meta drops Facebook Feed to second tab in full-screen video test PPC Land
  5. Facebook is cloning TikTok, Craigslist and Reddit to keep users from walking out [2026] eGamers.io
 
Microsoft is testing free Xbox cloud gaming with ads, no subscription required - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:43:00 GMT

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

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Apple Wallet driver’s licenses coming to two more states soon: report - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:27:00 GMT
Apple Wallet driver’s licenses coming to two more states soon: report 9to5Mac
 
Trusted Insider Gives Update on GTA 6's Release Date - GameRant - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:17:39 GMT
  1. Trusted Insider Gives Update on GTA 6's Release Date GameRant
  2. Everything We Know About Grand Theft Auto 6 Kotaku
  3. PS Store pre-order charts show gamers lean towards higher-priced editions, suggests new price tolerance threshold TweakTown
  4. GTA 6's First Week Opens the Strongest Pre-order Campaign on Record Newzoo
  5. Take-Two Interactive: After November 19th, The Gaming World Won't Be The Same Seeking Alpha
 
A New York High School Is Getting an AI-Powered Robot Assistant. Parents and Teachers Have Concerns - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Realbotix is supplying a humanoid robot and at-home AI homework support. The teachers union says students are not lab rats.
 
My Life With Looki Is a Harbinger of Always-On Recording Glasses to Come - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The almost always-on camera-equipped pendant represents the extreme assistive aspirations of AI. Nobody wants me to wear it, including me.
 
Atari signs deal to turn Pong, Centipede, and Asteroids into movies - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:58:00 GMT

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

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Downloaded a custom map for Meccha Chameleon recently? A researcher says it may have installed malware on your PC. - Windows Central - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:54:03 GMT
Downloaded a custom map for Meccha Chameleon recently? A researcher says it may have installed malware on your PC. Windows Central
 
This Unexpected U.S. State Was Just Named No. 1 for Stargazing—and It Has Some of America’s Darkest Skies - AOL.com - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:14:00 GMT
This Unexpected U.S. State Was Just Named No. 1 for Stargazing—and It Has Some of America’s Darkest Skies AOL.com
 
Ubisoft boss Yves Guillemot doesn't believe PlayStation ditching physical discs will "disturb" the industry much - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:13:40 GMT
  1. Ubisoft boss Yves Guillemot doesn't believe PlayStation ditching physical discs will "disturb" the industry much Eurogamer.net
  2. Sony’s 'ironic' PlayStation disc decision upends gamer conventions and threatens a $7 billion resale market CNBC
  3. Sony’s decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows Ars Technica
  4. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot says Sony scrapping discs won’t disturb the industry too much Video Games Chronicle
  5. PlayStation's last disc SuperJoost Playlist
 
Google now lets you sign into your account using a selfie video - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:04:00 GMT

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

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

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

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BenQ TK705STi 4K Projector Review: A Midrange Pick for Gamers - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT
The TK705STi’s highly responsive, low-latency performance makes gameplay ultra-realistic. For movies and TV? It’s a purely average home projector.
 
What Is Entropy, Really? - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Never mind the “heat death of the universe.” Entropy is just a bridge between two levels of reality.
 
Column | Asking Eric: Setting boundaries around AI images - The Washington Post - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Column | Asking Eric: Setting boundaries around AI images The Washington Post
  2. Asking Eric: Family members’ experiments with AI raise alarm TelegraphHerald.com
  3. Asking Eric: I found out they used my photo for this AI nonsense The Mercury News
 
Quad’s new speakers are made to “deliver high-end performance at accessible prices” - What Hi-Fi? - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Quad’s new speakers are made to “deliver high-end performance at accessible prices” What Hi-Fi?
  2. QUAD lowers the drawbridge with Elegan standmount & floorstander Darko.Audio
  3. QUAD Elegan 1 and Elegan 2 Speakers Bring British Hi-Fi Back to Earth From $995 eCoustics
  4. A British Hi-Fi Elite Just Dropped a Set of Bookshelf Speakers for Rising Audiophiles Gear Patrol
  5. QUAD Introduces Elegan Essential Install
 
Some of Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All Ages - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
From musical instruments and games to play pieces that encourage balance and dexterity, these toys will engage your child’s mind and body.
 
The AMD Radeon Settings You Should Actually Be Using - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:07:00 GMT
AMD Software is packed with gaming features, but not all are worth using. Here are the Radeon settings we recommend for better image quality, smoother gameplay, and cleaner recordings.
 
Satellite Images Reveal How Suspected Scam Compounds Appear Out of Nowhere - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Analysis of satellite images of Myanmar shows dozens of alleged scam compounds have appeared in recent months, despite a purported crackdown on the criminal organizations.
 
Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
“I think it should stand for artificial idiot,” one 9-year-old says. Here’s why kids of all ages are calling AI “disgusting” and “creepy.”
 
Kagi Brings Back Old-School Search, One Human-Made Website at a Time - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
If you’re tired of sponsored and AI-summarized search results, Kagi gives you a curated—and human-centric—way to find what you’re looking for.
 
Trump Endorsed the MyPillow Guy as Minnesota Governor. The State GOP Isn’t Buying It - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
After Trump publicly backed pillow salesman turned election denier Mike Lindell for governor of Minnesota, the local GOP pushed back strongly.
 
Light Phone goes clamshell with "timeless" Flip model - Dezeen - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. Light Phone goes clamshell with "timeless" Flip model Dezeen
  2. Light’s new flip phone is stylish, dumb, and perfect for our screen-addled brains Fast Company
  3. The Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of Your Dreams WIRED
  4. The Light Flip is a minimalist flip phone with a point to prove The Verge
  5. Light is Bringing Back the Flip Phone Core77
 
European Researchers Say Big Tech Is Blocking Access to Their Data - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:49:52 GMT
EU law gives researchers unprecedented rights to scrutinize social media data. Researchers say TikTok, X, and Meta impede their attempts to look inside.
 
【F】 The Top 5 Omega × Swatch MoonSwatch Models - Fratello Watches - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:01:54 GMT
  1. 【F】 The Top 5 Omega × Swatch MoonSwatch Models Fratello Watches
  2. Introducing: The Swatch Mission To The Moon 1969 MoonSwatch Hodinkee
  3. Inside the 32-Question Test to Buy Swatch and Omega's New $570 Gold MoonSwatch Esquire
  4. Omega and Swatch release gold MoonSwatch in limited edition of 1,969 Dezeen
  5. The Impressive New MoonSwatch Is Closer to an Omega Than Ever Before Gear Patrol
 
The Best Watches for Summer 2026 - SJX Watches - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:22 GMT
The Best Watches for Summer 2026 SJX Watches
 
This Searchable Tool Is Helping Track Flock Surveillance Cameras in Your City - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:25:29 GMT
The Atlas of Surveillance database is the largest-ever repository of police surveillance technologies in the US.
 
This $299 flip phone is the anti-smartphone, promises to save you from doomscrolling hell - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:02:00 GMT

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

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Z Fold 7: Improved Battery, Screen and a Higher Price - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:50:17 GMT
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra improves where it matters, but the new price might sting.
 
A Study Found Asthma Improves After Switching From a Gas Stove to Electric - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:47:49 GMT
Gas stoves are a source of indoor air pollution. New evidence shows how much they may affect people with respiratory issues.
 
An FDA Panel Just Endorsed These Unproven Peptides - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:45:12 GMT
Outside experts—some with a vested interest in peptides—recommended adding a number of the amino acids to the FDA’s bulks list, including the “Wolverine stack” touted by Joe Rogan and other influencers.
 
Geekbench 7 debuts with a smarter multi-core benchmark and CUDA support - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:41:00 GMT
Geekbench 7 overhauls the benchmarking suite with a redesigned multi-core benchmark built around real-world application behavior, refreshed CPU and GPU workloads (AV1 encoding, ML upscaling, path tracing, etc), CUDA support for Nvidia GPUs, and larger datasets for more demanding performance testing. The new release also establishes AMD's Ryzen 7 7700 as its scoring baseline.
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 24, #669 - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:27:32 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 24, No. 669.
 
Tails 7.10 improves shutdown reliability, upgrades Tor Browser - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:24:00 GMT
Tails has introduced a safer shutdown process to help prevent data loss. It's also replacing GNOME Videos with the more secure Celluloid media player, updating Tor Browser, and refreshing firmware packages for improved graphics and Wi-Fi hardware support.
 
My FanCam Is My Favorite New AI Feature – Because It Doesn’t Generate Anything - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:21:37 GMT
Samsung’s new Galaxy AI feature is fun because it’s not rewriting reality.
 
Aston Martin’s New Stunning GT Will Even Make 007 Come out of Hibernation - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:01:45 GMT
  1. Aston Martin’s New Stunning GT Will Even Make 007 Come out of Hibernation Gear Patrol
  2. The Aston Martin Vanquish 25 Is a Very Limited Celebration of V-12 Power MotorTrend
  3. This Special V12 Aston Martin Is So Rare It Make Ferrari's Manual 12Cilindri Look Like A Corolla CarBuzz
  4. Vanquish 25: a celebration of an automotive flagship - Aston Martin Media
  5. Aston Martin Toasts 25 Years of the Vanquish With a Bespoke Q Division Special HiConsumption
 
NASA programs feel effects of workforce reductions - SpaceNews - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:31:29 GMT
  1. NASA programs feel effects of workforce reductions SpaceNews
  2. NASA: Assessments of Major Projects U.S. Government Accountability Office (.gov)
  3. GAO Report Offers NASA Good News, But Raises Cost, Schedule Concerns Aviation Week
  4. NASA Lost 1 in 5 Workers Last Year: Watchdog Finds 25 of 36 Projects Struggling Tech Times
  5. Staffing Cuts Are Threatening NASA’s Plan to Land on the Moon News of the United States - NOTUS
 
Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:47:33 GMT
App is installed through Windows Update when certain LG monitors connect to a PC.
 
iPhone 18 Pro: Three reasons you might want to upgrade from iPhone 17 Pro - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:22:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro: Three reasons you might want to upgrade from iPhone 17 Pro 9to5Mac
  2. When will iPhone 18 release? What previous announcements tell us USA Today
  3. iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, iPhone 18 Pro details, more info Mashable
  4. iPhone 18 Release Date: Spring Delay Boosts Autumn iPhone 18 Pro Sales Forbes
  5. Mass Production for iPhone 18 Starts With Foxconn Increasing Employee Numbers ilounge.com
 
That’s about as close as we’ll ever get to a ‘Google Pixel Flip’ - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:30:00 GMT
  1. That’s about as close as we’ll ever get to a ‘Google Pixel Flip’ 9to5Google
  2. 3 Google updates from Galaxy Unpacked 2026 blog.google
  3. Samsung's North America CEO says the smartphone is just an entry point to ambient AI of the home Fortune
  4. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series borrows one of the best foldable multitasking ideas Android Authority
  5. AI Usage Among 7th-Gen Galaxy Foldables Users Grows in Southeast Asia and Oceania as Mobile Continues to be the Primary Gateway to AI in the Region Samsung Global Newsroom
 
FDA reports new outbreak of explosive diarrhea with 72 cases identified - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:22:36 GMT
The FDA hasn't said where the cases are or how they're linked.
 
Forgot your Google password? Now you can log in with a selfie. - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:14:25 GMT
Google's selfie videos can be used for account access, AI Avatars, and age verification.
 
Mattel Brick Shop Warthog - Halo Waypoint - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:10:22 GMT
  1. Mattel Brick Shop Warthog Halo Waypoint
  2. Amazon leaked a buildable Halo Warthog from Mattel, not Lego. The Verge
  3. Mattel & Hot Wheels Buildable Halo UNSC Warthog Is Up For Pre-Order On Amazon Retro Dodo
  4. Mattel's Halo Warthog Brick Shop Set Revealed, Includes Buildable Gauss Hog (Exclusive) IMDb
  5. Mattel and Hot Wheels announces stunning Warthog building set Gamereactor UK
 
AI Kill Switch Act would let Trump admin order shutdown of rogue AI systems - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:08:01 GMT
Bill would let Homeland Security chief decide when an AI should be shut down.
 
We Go Hands-On With the New LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set to Show How You Can 'Play' It - IGN - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:05:11 GMT
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Looking beyond research - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Professor Anna-Christina Eilers is “Committed to Caring” for building a culture around attentiveness and community.
 
Meta’s New Feel-Good AI Ad Uses a Song About the World Ending - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:45:52 GMT
The clip features the David Bowie track “Five Years,” which includes lyrics such as “Earth was really dying (dying).”
 
Steam Deck price hike has completely destroyed sales, new data suggests - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:34:00 GMT

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

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For Taylor Swift, Madison Square Garden’s Controversial Cameras Briefly Went Dark - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:18:46 GMT
MSG’s sprawling surveillance system can monitor guests down to the second. Its owners made an exception for the pop star’s rehearsal dinner.
 
Comic-Con 2026 Trailers: HBO Max’s ‘Lanterns,’ ‘The Rings of Power’ and More Releases You Need to See - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:16:00 GMT
Get a peek at Sinestro in DC’s Lanterns, plus The Rings of Power, Avatar: Seven Havens and more.
 
Tweety gets the third degree in final Coyote vs. Acme trailer - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:01:46 GMT
Also, the full trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil features a likable everyman.
 
Apple's App Store is on pace to add 1 million new apps this year, most are AI slop - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:52:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Google records its first negative free cash flow since going public as its AI spending explodes - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Google said its free cash flow – the cash it had remaining after paying for operations and investments – for the three months to the end of June was at negative $5.9 billion. The revelation, combined with the announcement that it would be spending even more money on AI hardware...

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22 Back-to-School College Dorm Room Essentials (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT
Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.
 
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
 
The Best Vacuum for Pet Hair—We Tested Many to Find Which Ones Work Best (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:33:00 GMT
Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.
 
Nvidia reveals Vera CPU details, claims its custom Olympus cores outperform AMD Epyc Turin - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

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

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The Best MagSafe Wallets for Your Everyday Carry (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT
The slim and convenient magnetic wallets you’ll actually want stuck to the back of your phone.
 
The Trump Administration Wants to Change Public Engagement Rules for Polluters - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The EPA has proposed a rule change that would let states decide how much input the public has on air pollution permits. It would be a huge boon for data centers increasingly reliant on fossil fuels.
 
America’s Hot Hybrid Summer - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Gas prices are up, and US car dealerships are full of hybrids. Customers are going for it.
 
10 Best Meal Delivery Services, Tested by an Ex-Restaurant Critic - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:31:00 GMT
Here are the best delivery services and meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart’s meal service, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
 
People Are Getting Off to Porn About ICE Raids - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
MAGA-coded adult content playing off immigration crackdowns, white supremacy, and obeying the “natural order” is finding rabid audiences on X.
 
Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account’s Spare Key - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The next time you’re locked out of your Google account, you can use your face as part of the account recovery process.
 
Banning Social Media for Kids Is a Bad Idea - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The risks are real. But banning children from the internet could create new problems without solving the ones that really matter.
 
My Week of Transparent Living With Apple’s ‘More Clear’ Liquid Glass Setting - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
I cranked Apple’s iOS 27 beta to maximum transparency on my iPhone and enjoyed every warped second.
 
Remember Jibo? Its Successor Is a Wearable That Turns Your Life Into AI Slop - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:15:00 GMT
With “blessings” from the original Jibo founders, iKairos is a wearable or desk-mounted “AI journal” that turns your family moments into AI images and video.
 
‘The Child Is Terrified’: Measles Doctors Speak Out - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Hear from six pediatricians in measles hot spot Utah, as the US faces infection levels not seen in over three decades and prepares to lose its status as a country that eliminated the dangerous disease.
 
Why Lettuce Is Always Making People Sick - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:41:29 GMT
The cyclospora diarrhea outbreak isn’t an isolated incident. It’s part of a pattern of leafy greens wreaking digestive havoc.
 
The White House Is Trying to Figure Out What to Do About Chinese AI - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
There’s a debate going on in the Trump administration over how to handle increasingly powerful Chinese AI models.
 
Top Red-Light Therapy Deals at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale (2026) - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:40:12 GMT
Save on WIRED-tested LED therapy devices from TheraFace, HigherDose, and more.
 
‘The Odyssey’ Is Inspiring Unprecedented Levels of Cope - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:26:13 GMT
Elon Musk and the online right convinced themselves that Christopher Nolan’s “woke” epic would go down in flames. Now they’re crashing out.
 
China’s Open AI Models Are Challenging Silicon Valley’s Playbook - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:01:38 GMT
As access to Anthropic’s and OpenAI’s frontier models becomes more restricted, Chinese labs are pitching their open-source alternatives as stable, accessible, and increasingly capable.
 
Dyson V10 Konical Review (2026): Affordable and Solid - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:53:48 GMT
Out of Dyson’s two new affordable stick vacuums, this one is easily my favorite.
 
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.
 
Which New Samsung Foldable Phone Should You Buy? Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, or Flip8? - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:01:00 GMT
Samsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?
 
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 Gets the Cover Screen Right — for a Price - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts at $1,200, but it’s now thinner, lighter and easier to use while closed.
 
I Tested the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 for a Week and It’s a Rugged Scene-Stealer - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Samsung’s sporty smartwatch gets a larger battery, a faster Qualcomm processor, hands-free Gemini and new trail features. The catch? It also costs more.
 
Why Samsung Gave Its Next Folding Phone a New Shape - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
People spend hours watching videos on their smartphones. The wider, shorter, and lighter Galaxy Z Fold8 caters to exactly that.
 
The 13 Best Fans for Getting Through Sweaty Days (2026) - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:31:00 GMT
From powerful air movers and whisper-quiet pedestal models to options that double as misters, lamps, and air purifiers, these are the fans that impressed us most.
 
6 Best Fitbit Models for Beginners, Athletes, and Kids (2026) - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:31:00 GMT
The fitness trackers I’d recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.
 
States Want ICE Agents to Show Their Faces. The Trump Administration Is Blocking Them - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Federal lawyers say anti-mask laws would endanger immigration agents, citing an ICE face-recognition art project that doesn’t actually work.
 
Diffuse puffs of “missing” matter surround most galaxies - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT-led team used bright radio bursts to illuminate a vast source of matter that was previously unaccounted for.
 
Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.
 
MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.
 
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors - MIT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Longtime professors and experts in the fields of anesthesiology, aerospace engineering, and biological engineering, respectively, receive MIT’s highest faculty honor.
 
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMT
New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments.
 
Following the questions where they lead - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Bailey Flanigan has arrived at complex computational methods for helping democracy thrive.
 
The New Siri AI Leaves Old Siri in the Dust on Apple Watch - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:37 GMT
I compared Apple’s upgraded Siri in the WatchOS 27 public beta with the old Siri to see just how much it had improved. Spoiler: it was embarrassing.
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
3 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
 
Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”
 
People’s Picks TV Winners: Upgrading Your TV Soon? CNET Readers Have a Favorite Brand - CNET Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:01:00 GMT
Two brands win readers over, but for different reasons.
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
How visual learning happens in the brain - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Scientists find that learning to identify a new object subtly reshapes visual processing in the brain.
 
Can AI build a jet engine? JARVIS Challenge tests role of AI copilots in tough-tech engineering - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT students designed, built, and tested a jet engine with AI copilots, assessing AI’s usefulness in developing high-performance aerospace systems.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
Arthur Bahr named head of MIT’s Literature Section - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2007, the scholar of medieval literature explores how different parts of physical manuscripts combine to create interest and meaning.
 
How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:10:00 GMT
Students from the MIT Cybersecurity Clinic help local governments and other vulnerable organizations defend against digital threats.
 
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
 
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
MIT-led project opens first climate shelter in Bangladesh - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project opens a solar-powered “adaptation fortress” in Satkhira, a region facing severe and growing climate threats.
 
New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.
 
A baseball-sized sensor can detect chemical threats - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:10:00 GMT
The “TOSSIT” device, developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, can warn service members and first responders of dangerous vapors and aerosols.
 
Tiny robot boats build floating structures - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:50:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed FloatForm, a swarm of small aquatic robots that snap together like ants forming a raft, assembling into reconfigurable structures on the water.
 
Bringing the data to every sideline - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
 
Ana Miljački named head of the Department of Architecture - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
In this leadership role, Miljački seeks to shepherd a collective commitment to transform the present into a better future.
 
MIT researcher proposes a way to detect nuclear weapons in space - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in space, but there’s currently no way to verify that satellites aren’t carrying them.
 
MIT engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.
 
The brain’s internal ruler - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:40:00 GMT
A simple brain circuit measures objects’ distance from the body using touch signals from a rodent’s whiskers, MIT scientists find.
 
Many black holes had past lives, new research shows - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Physicists have found signs of colliding black holes that are themselves products of previous black hole smash-ups.
 
Discovery helps explain why solid-state batteries often fail - MIT Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
New research could help prevent the formation of tiny seeds of lithium metal within the electrolyte, enabling batteries that charge faster and last longer.
 
MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a "Washington Post Live" panel discussion with ASU President Michael Crow, President Sally Kornbluth explored how universities are preparing the next generation of scientists to lead in America’s rapidly changing technological landscape.
 
A portable ultrasound system could make reliable breast imaging more accessible - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technology, which generates high-resolution, 3D images of breast tissue, requires no expertise to operate and could be used at home.
 
How urban design leads to better wellness - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
An extensive study of U.S. cities identifies walkable neighborhoods, urban greenery, and access to amenities as key contributors to residents’ health.
 
The brain’s language network is more extensive than previously thought - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals that parts of the brain located far from the canonical language-processing centers are also involved in language comprehension.
 
MIT-Kalaniyot program expands, with new cohort of scholars - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The innovative effort bringing researchers from Israel to campus keeps growing while enhancing community connections and academic inquiry.
 
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be? - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
 
Scientists find ozone depletion began decades before discovery of ozone hole - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Using modern tools, they also determined that carbon tetrachloride, used as a dry-cleaning and degreasing agent as early as the 1930s, was at the root of early ozone loss.
 
Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
What’s more, the superconducting states get stronger under conditions expected to kill them.
 
How data centers can better manage energy use - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study suggests flexibility in the timing of electricity consumption could lower consumer costs.
 
Listening for the echoes of black holes - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By analyzing X-ray reverberations and other astrophysical data, Erin Kara seeks to understand the most extreme objects in the universe.
 
MIT in the media: Exploring how curiosity-driven science is an essential ingredient in America’s success - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
“Scientific American” showcases the history and future of America’s scientific engine, highlighting promising young scientists and icons at MIT and beyond.
 
The Next Solar Eclipse Will Deliver a Rare Sight: Totality at Sunset - CNET Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:52:43 GMT
The only thing cooler than an eclipse or a sunset? When both happen at once.
 
Uh Oh: I Learned How to Make Air Fryer Fries Taste Exactly Like Deep-Fried - CNET Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:28 GMT
Four small adjustments to your air fryer fry routine produce results that are genuinely hard to distinguish from the deep-fried version.
 
Hoping to Collect on Apple’s $250M AI iPhone Settlement? You’ll Have to Wait a Year - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
The company will pay some iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit, but following a development last week, it’s clear the legal machine grinds slowly.
 
9 Exercise Bike Mistakes You’re Making (and How to Fix Them) - CNET Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:01:27 GMT
Before hopping on an exercise bike, you’ll want to make sure it’s set up correctly and you have the right form.
 
NYC Mayor Takes Aim at AI Slop ‘Housefishing’ in Real Estate Listings - CNET Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 GMT
Deceptive AI imagery in housing listings can take a heavy financial and emotional toll on renters and buyers.
 
Framework Passes Rising Memory and Processor Costs to Buyers, With a Twist - CNET Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 GMT
Preordered laptops might not get a price change, but they could have less RAM.