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Anthropic faces backlash from Silicon Valley partners, founders, and researchers for competitive tactics, guardrails, and lack of support for open-weight models (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:50:05 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Anthropic faces backlash from Silicon Valley partners, founders, and researchers for competitive tactics, guardrails, and lack of support for open-weight models — The AI pioneer faces growing distrust from startup founders and researchers over competitive tactics, guardrails and lack of support for open-weight models
 
OpenAI says the rogue AI that breached Hugging Face used exposed credentials from "four accounts" tied to four "publicly available" third-party services (Wired) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:10:02 GMT

Wired:
OpenAI says the rogue AI that breached Hugging Face used exposed credentials from “four accounts” tied to four “publicly available” third-party services — In a new disclosure, OpenAI says its agent used exposed logins to gain access to at least four …

 
xAI sues Minnesota's AG over a state law banning apps and sites that create fake, sexualized pictures of individuals, claiming it violates the First Amendment (Riley Moser/CBS News) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Riley Moser / CBS News:
xAI sues Minnesota's AG over a state law banning apps and sites that create fake, sexualized pictures of individuals, claiming it violates the First Amendment — Billionaire Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company is suing Minnesota over a first-of-its-kind law that bans apps and websites …

 
Online Scams May Be Costing Americans 7 Times More Than Reported - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:28:41 GMT
A new estimate suggests reported losses reveal only a fraction of the damage, as crypto, AI and social media make fraud easier to spread.
 
SK Hynix reports Q2 revenue up 257% YoY to ~$54.34B, below ~$57.56B est., and operating profit up 557% YoY to ~$41.48B, below analyst estimate of ~$43.85B (Jenny Lee/CNBC) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:25:06 GMT

Jenny Lee / CNBC:
SK Hynix reports Q2 revenue up 257% YoY to ~$54.34B, below ~$57.56B est., and operating profit up 557% YoY to ~$41.48B, below analyst estimate of ~$43.85B — SK Hynix on Wednesday posted another record quarterly profit, but missed analysts' estimates. — Here are SK Hynix's second-quarter …

 
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.
 
Security- and AI-related startups have raised $855M across more than 150 reported seed-stage rounds this year, on track for an all-time high (Joanna Glasner/Crunchbase News) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:40:02 GMT

Joanna Glasner / Crunchbase News:
Security- and AI-related startups have raised $855M across more than 150 reported seed-stage rounds this year, on track for an all-time high — Seed funding trends tell us a lot about how savvy investors see the future unfolding. And lately, the data tells us there's great concern about cybersecurity risks posed by AI.
 
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.
 
American Airlines Flights Resume After Being Grounded by System Outage - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:27:00 GMT
The FAA issued a ground stop advisory, keeping the airline’s fleet on the ground.
 
A New Smart Ring Uses Finger Sweat to Track Health - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:10:58 GMT
Researchers believe they’ve created the first smart ring to monitor biochemical health measurements like glucose, vitamin C and alcohol levels.
 
Improving the Microcontroller Gaming Performance with PicoGame - Hack a Day Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT
The ability to write Python on microcontrollers with the likes of MicroPython and later CiruitPython has made them much more accessible. [MakerClassCZ] brings that to game development with PicoGame. Like …read more
 
OpenAI and Anthropic release statements in support of the "Pacing the Frontier" initiative; Anthropic says Dario Amodei and several co-founders have signed it (Anhata Rooprai/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:45:02 GMT

Anhata Rooprai / Reuters:
OpenAI and Anthropic release statements in support of the “Pacing the Frontier” initiative; Anthropic says Dario Amodei and several co-founders have signed it — More than 1,100 employees from leading tech firms on Tuesday urged the U.S. government to support an international effort …

 
Pixel 11 Models Will Start With 256GB Storage, Report Says - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:37:28 GMT
Google may be discontinuing the 128GB storage option for future Pixel devices.
 
HBO Max Joins the Vertical Video Game With ‘HBO Max Shorts’ - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:33:00 GMT
HBO Max Shorts is one of two new mobile features coming to iOS users in the US.
 
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."
 
NXP reports Q2 revenue up 19% YoY to $3.5B, vs. $3.46B est., as it struggled to impress investors with a generally upbeat Q3 forecast; NXPI down 5%+ after hours (Christina Kyriasoglou/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:55:03 GMT

Christina Kyriasoglou / Bloomberg:
NXP reports Q2 revenue up 19% YoY to $3.5B, vs. $3.46B est., as it struggled to impress investors with a generally upbeat Q3 forecast; NXPI down 5%+ after hours — NXP Semiconductors NV struggled to impress investors with a generally upbeat forecast for the current period, the latest sign of deepening concern about the chip sector.
 
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.
 
Sources: the OpenAI agent that breached Hugging Face also compromised a customer at AI infrastructure company Modal Labs (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:45:01 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: the OpenAI agent that breached Hugging Face also compromised a customer at AI infrastructure company Modal Labs — The rogue agent that escaped from OpenAI and went on a days-long hacking spree at the AI firm Hugging Face also compromised a customer at a second tech company …

 
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.
 
Bitcoin miner and AI infrastructure company Ionic Digital surged more than 25% to nearly $63 in its Nasdaq debut, giving it an implied valuation of ~$2.75B (Kyle Baird/The Block) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:20:01 GMT

Kyle Baird / The Block:
Bitcoin miner and AI infrastructure company Ionic Digital surged more than 25% to nearly $63 in its Nasdaq debut, giving it an implied valuation of ~$2.75B — Quick Take — Ionic Digital was formed from Celsius Mining's assets and later took direct control of its sites from Hut 8.
 
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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Hugging Face publishes a timeline of the OpenAI agent intrusion, including how the agent took ~17.6K actions, and details using GLM-5.2 to analyze the attack (Hugging Face) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:10:02 GMT

Hugging Face:
Hugging Face publishes a timeline of the OpenAI agent intrusion, including how the agent took ~17.6K actions, and details using GLM-5.2 to analyze the attack — This post walks through how the intrusion actually worked: the two initial-access vectors, how the agent pivoted and moved laterally …

 
Signalis and Dying Light 2 Dominate PlayStation Plus’s Free August Games - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:05:30 GMT
Get ready for cosmic dread, zombies and one Big Walk on PlayStation Plus.
 
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.
 
Study: Dinosaurs were charbroiled after Chicxulub impact - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:51:45 GMT
“We're in the realm where we might be essentially killing off everything within that first hour or two."
 
Seagate reports Q4 revenue up 49% YoY to $3.6B, vs. $3.5B est., adjusted earnings of $5.71 a share, above analysts' forecast of $5.10; STX jumps 6%+ after hours (Nate Wolf/Barron's Online) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:45:01 GMT

Nate Wolf / Barron's Online:
Seagate reports Q4 revenue up 49% YoY to $3.6B, vs. $3.5B est., adjusted earnings of $5.71 a share, above analysts' forecast of $5.10; STX jumps 6%+ after hours — Choose Barron's as a preferred source of financial news — Key Points — Seagate Technology stock jumped …

 
Philly suburb: Sure, build that data center—but first meet our 43 demands - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:43:19 GMT
The final condition will shock you! (It won’t. It’s taxes.)
 
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.
 
The US FCC bans importing Chinese humanoid robots and power inverters to protect the US AI buildout from national security threats and to reshore key industries (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:40:01 GMT

Reuters:
The US FCC bans importing Chinese humanoid robots and power inverters to protect the US AI buildout from national security threats and to reshore key industries — The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled bans that target imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters …

 
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.
 
Despite AI hype, Google's data shows workers aren't automating themselves away - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:20:20 GMT
Analysis of 15 million real AI interactions finds most tasks at most jobs are unaffected.
 
Apple Upgrade: 20 Things to Know Before Leasing an iPhone, iPad, or Mac - MacRumors - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:19:48 GMT
  1. Apple Upgrade: 20 Things to Know Before Leasing an iPhone, iPad, or Mac MacRumors
  2. Apple to lease iPhones, other products to users through Klarna partnership Fox Business
  3. Apple Upgrade launches in the United States Apple
  4. Apple plans to lease iPhones for $17.99 a month through partnership with Klarna CNBC
  5. Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it CNN
 
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.
 
Coursera is investing $100M in LearnVector, a new AI education company founded by Andrew Ng that aims to build AI agents that function as personal tutors (Ina Fried/Axios) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:15:00 GMT

Ina Fried / Axios:
Coursera is investing $100M in LearnVector, a new AI education company founded by Andrew Ng that aims to build AI agents that function as personal tutors — Coursera is putting $100 million into LearnVector, a new AI education company founded by Andrew Ng, a pioneer in AI and Coursera's chairman …

 
Double Fine Announces Layoffs Following Split From Xbox - Game Informer - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:11:00 GMT
  1. Double Fine Announces Layoffs Following Split From Xbox Game Informer
  2. Psychonauts 2 Studio Double Fine Hit With Layoffs Amid Divestiture From Xbox Kotaku
  3. 'We Look Forward to Seeing What They Create Next' — Xbox Speaks Out After Double Fine Lays Off 25 Percent of Staff in Transition to Independent Status IGN
  4. Double Fine is laying off 23 staffers after going independent. The Verge
  5. New data suggests layoffs will affect 14,259 people by the end of 2026, up 78% from first forecast of the year GamesIndustry.biz
 
Why Is Textile Work Not Taught To Engineers? - Hack a Day Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
A talk from the recent Electromagnetic Field event in the UK caught our eye, in which [Amy Jeskins] looked at the overlooked engineering skill of pattern cutting. She takes us …read more
 
Professor Emeritus Robert Cohen, pioneering polymers researcher and devoted mentor, dies at 79 - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Architect of MIT’s interdisciplinary Program in Polymers and Soft Matter and the PhD in chemical engineering practice is remembered for his passion for mentorship and education.
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 29, #1866 - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle No. 1,866 for Wednesday, July 29.
 
Nexus Mods New Boss Wants To Make Modding As Easy As Using Spotify - Kotaku - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:45:08 GMT
Nexus Mods New Boss Wants To Make Modding As Easy As Using Spotify Kotaku
 
1.1K+ staffers from AI companies, including Meta's Shengjia Zhao, Dawn Song, and Summer Yue sign a letter requesting the US government "pace" AI development (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:35:02 GMT

Bloomberg:
1.1K+ staffers from AI companies, including Meta's Shengjia Zhao, Dawn Song, and Summer Yue sign a letter requesting the US government “pace” AI development — More than 1,100 staffers across top artificial intelligence firms have signed a petition that calls on the US government …

 
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.
 
Connection to Engadget could not be established - Engadget Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:22:03 GMT
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Connection to Apple Developer could not be established - Apple Developer Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:22:03 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
 
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. I wore the Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 to bed for a week. Are they worth $279? CNN
  3. These Sleep Earbuds Are Made for Side-Sleepers to Block Bedtime Noise and Catch Zs VICE
  4. Ozlo’s Sleepbuds 2 are the start of something bigger Fast Company
  5. Ozlo Launches Sleepbuds® 2, the World’s Smallest Earbuds Designed for Sleep markets.businessinsider.com
 
Halo: Campaign Evolved Scales Well from PS5 Pro to Xbox Series S Despite Its Full-Throated Unreal Engine 5 Features - Digital Foundry - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:07:00 GMT
  1. Halo: Campaign Evolved Scales Well from PS5 Pro to Xbox Series S Despite Its Full-Throated Unreal Engine 5 Features Digital Foundry
  2. Halo: Campaign Evolved Out Now | Halo - Official Site (en) Halo Waypoint
  3. The new Halo remake is a reminder of what Xbox used to be The Verge
  4. Halo: Campaign Evolved Performance Benchmark Review - 35 GPUs Tested - Performance with Upscaling TechPowerUp
  5. There's Not Much Room For Improvement In Halo: Campaign Evolved's PC Settings IGN
 
New airliner sets record flying 24 hrs nonstop from Australia to France - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:43:36 GMT
Record flight shows viability of Qantas Airways’ Project Sunrise routes in 2027.
 
Q&A with Sam Altman on the Hugging Face breach, the race for compute, distillation, open source, the concentration of power, robotics, OpenAI's future, and more (Invest Like The Best on YouTube) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:40:13 GMT

Invest Like The Best on YouTube:
Q&A with Sam Altman on the Hugging Face breach, the race for compute, distillation, open source, the concentration of power, robotics, OpenAI's future, and more — Sam Altman joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about OpenAI's next chapter, the race for compute, and what happens as artificial intelligence becomes mo...
 
Xbox announces Gamescom 2026 plans - Gematsu - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:39:57 GMT
  1. Xbox announces Gamescom 2026 plans Gematsu
  2. XBOX @ gamescom 2026 XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox just announced an incredible Gamescom lineup Polygon.com
  4. Xbox Unveils Gamescom 2026 Program: Over 25 Games, First Public Demos of Gears of War: E-Day and Modern Warfare 4 ixbt.games
  5. Xbox Announces Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Metro 2039, Minecraft Dungeons 2 and More for Gamescom GamingBolt
 
Judge blocks first state law that would have banned prediction markets - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:31:13 GMT
Judge may allow Minnesota to ban some types of bets, but not all of them.
 
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.
 
Crazy Taxi: World Tour closed network test set for September 11 to 13 - Gematsu - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:59:35 GMT
  1. Crazy Taxi: World Tour closed network test set for September 11 to 13 Gematsu
  2. APPLY FOR THE CRAZY TAXI: WORLD TOUR CLOSED NETWORK TEST SEGA
  3. Earn Some Crazy Money Early by Testing the New Crazy Taxi on PS5 Push Square
  4. Anticipated PlayStation 5 Open World Game Gets New Trailer, Closed Network Test PlayStation LifeStyle
  5. Sega is letting fans play one of 2027's most exciting new games early Polygon.com
 
Tesla's 2026.26 Summer Update: Photos & Videos - Not a Tesla App - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:59:00 GMT
  1. Tesla's 2026.26 Summer Update: Photos & Videos Not a Tesla App
  2. Tesla Just Admitted Its Cars Aren't All Equal Anymore, and the Proof Is Buried in a Chatbot Update Yahoo Autos
  3. Tesla's 2026.26 Summer Update Lets You Video Conference on Google Meet, Teams & Discord Not a Tesla App
  4. Tesla's 2026 Summer Update: auto navigation, Grok phone calls, Caraoke scoring, and more Electrek
  5. Tesla Adds Snow and Mud Driving Modes — but Not Every Car Gets Them SpeedMe.ru
 
Microsoft explains what caused the Xbox outage and how it plans to prevent it from happening again - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:55:00 GMT

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

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WhatsApp adds seamless call transfers, web calling, and more - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:46:00 GMT
WhatsApp now lets you seamlessly transfer ongoing voice and video calls between phones, tablets, desktops, and the web without hanging up. The update also brings one-on-one and group voice and video calling to WhatsApp Web for the first time, alongside improvements such as waiting rooms, and background noise suppression.
 
Tim Cook & John Ternus Talk CEO Transition, Apple TV’s Legacy & Future At ‘Ted Lasso’ S4 Premiere - Deadline - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:32:00 GMT
  1. Tim Cook & John Ternus Talk CEO Transition, Apple TV’s Legacy & Future At ‘Ted Lasso’ S4 Premiere Deadline
  2. Incoming Apple CEO aims to build on movie and TV progress Reuters
  3. Can Apple’s incoming CEO bring back the product design mojo of the Steve Jobs era? Fortune
  4. Ternus says he plans to build on the success of Apple TV AppleInsider
  5. Apple's new CEO spills the beans on what his company's priorities are PhoneArena
 
Pokemon Pokopia DLC – Part 1, Bubbly Basin release date announced - Nintendo Everything - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:18:38 GMT
  1. Pokemon Pokopia DLC – Part 1, Bubbly Basin release date announced Nintendo Everything
  2. Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Release Date Reportedly Leaked VICE
  3. Pokopia's First Major DLC, Bubbly Basin, Is Out Next Week Kotaku
  4. Pokémon Pokopia leak reveals underwater DLC's surprise release date Polygon.com
  5. Pokemon Pokopia’s DLC seemingly launches 5th August My Nintendo News
 
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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Samsung’s SmartThings API Terminates Free Access - Hack a Day Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:21 GMT
If there’s one constant in the world of commercial home automation solutions, it is that of decreasing availability and higher costs as time goes on. So too with Samsung’s SmartThings, …read more
 
Shigeru Miyamoto Sums Up Everything Wrong With The Industry In One Sentence - Kotaku - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:06 GMT
  1. Shigeru Miyamoto Sums Up Everything Wrong With The Industry In One Sentence Kotaku
  2. Gamers no longer focus on specs when choosing a console, says Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto PC Guide
  3. Miyamoto: Games based on developers’ personal interests resonate around the world, not those aiming for global appeal Video Games Chronicle
  4. Nintendo Switch 2 strategy: Miyamoto wants more than one Switch in every home en.softonic.com
  5. Miyamoto tells aspiring devs to be unique, precise and study hard GoNintendo
 
All-New Apple Home Hub Reportedly Launching as Soon as October - MacRumors - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:31:32 GMT
  1. All-New Apple Home Hub Reportedly Launching as Soon as October MacRumors
  2. Apple Set to Make Big Smart Home Push With Siri AI at Center Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple’s reported ‘HomePad’ may launch as early as October The Verge
  4. Apple's smart home hardware refresh draws closer with Siri AI smarts AppleInsider
  5. New Apple TV and HomePod Mini Reportedly 'Nearly Ready to Launch' MacRumors
 
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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Report: Trump mad RFK Jr. hasn’t cut more vaccines or proven autism link - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:16:25 GMT
Trump is fixated on the false, long-debunked claim that vaccines cause autism.
 
PlayStation Plus Extra drops 4 free games available to play now - GAMINGbible - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus Extra drops 4 free games available to play now GAMINGbible
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for August – Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, Big Walk, Signalis PlayStation.Blog
  3. Sony Confirms PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for August 2026, Headlined by Dying Light 2: Stay Human IGN
  4. August’s PS Plus Games Include Two Co-op Adventures Perfect For Any Group Of Friends Kotaku
  5. PlayStation Plus August 2026 additions and removals Stevivor
 
iPhone 18 Pro could be a no-brainer upgrade for lots of users - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:58:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro could be a no-brainer upgrade for lots of users 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 18 Release Date: Spring Delay Boosts Autumn iPhone 18 Pro Sales Forbes
  3. Apple Presses for 20% Cut in iPhone 18 OLED Panel Prices on 'Chipflation' thelec.net
  4. Apple wants to save money on the iPhone 18 Pro Max's screen - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. iPhone 18 Is Apple’s Most Important Product Ever Yahoo Finance
 
Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: The king of repairability is back - Notebookcheck - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:47:00 GMT
  1. Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: The king of repairability is back Notebookcheck
  2. This is oh-so close to my perfect MacBook Pro alternative — then RAMageddon struck The Verge
  3. Framework Laptop 13 Pro Review: The Best Modular Laptop Ever Made Gizmodo
  4. Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Much better battery, much worse price Ars Technica
  5. Framework says current memory prices are 'far beyond anything we're able to absorb' TweakTown
 
The Lego-Like Envo UPT Is an EV That Can Be a Golf Cart, ATV or Lawnmower - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:44:00 GMT
Forget one car for every job — this modular EV wants to be all of them.
 
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. Bee-lieve It or Not, Dodge Basically Just Announced a New Charger Super Bee Car and Driver
  3. Dodge Teases The Return Of One Of Its Most Iconic Nameplates Motor1.com
  4. Dodge Charger now offers electric or gas-powered muscle, but still no V8 ABC7 Los Angeles
  5. Dodge’s Next SRT Charger May Have 1,000 HP And No V8 Autoblog
 
Sharkfin Bites Attack Shark - Hack a Day Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:30:39 GMT
The Attack Shark is a modern keyboard with fancy magnetic keyswitches, macros, configurable blinky LEDs, and more. The problem is that the configuration software only works on Windows, so [JR …read more
 
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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9 R.I.P. sequel launches October 27 in the west - Gematsu - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:09:59 GMT
  1. 9 R.I.P. sequel launches October 27 in the west Gematsu
  2. 9 R.I.P. sequel Otome Game Dated for the West Crunchyroll
  3. 9 R.I.P. Sequel Will Release In October 2026 The Outerhaven
  4. 9 R.I.P. sequel Visual Novel's Trailer Reveals October 27 Release in West Anime News Network
  5. Horror Otome Game 9 RIP Sequel Arrives Before Halloween Siliconera
 
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Trail Running Test: Can It Outrun Your Garmin? - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
After a 5-mile run through the California hills, this is what Samsung’s toughest watch gets right, and where it still trails behind.
 
Ace Combat 8 requires ray tracing GPU, 32GB RAM, and 125GB storage for recommended settings - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:58:00 GMT

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

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Flamecraft adds PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch versions; demo now available - Gematsu - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:53:52 GMT
  1. Flamecraft adds PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch versions; demo now available Gematsu
  2. Flamecraft is coming to PS5 this year, demo available today PlayStation.Blog
  3. Flamecraft coming to Nintendo Switch Nintendo Everything
  4. Flamecraft announced for Switch, demo available now GoNintendo
  5. Flamecraft announced for consoles with a free demo available now gamingnexus.com
 
Best Back to School Accessory Deals on Anker, Sony, Samsung and More This Week - MacRumors - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:21:28 GMT
  1. Best Back to School Accessory Deals on Anker, Sony, Samsung and More This Week MacRumors
  2. Gear up for back-to-school season with the best deals on laptops, desks and more CNN
  3. Dell's Back-To-School Sale Has Deep Discounts on the Latest and Greatest Laptops PCMag
  4. 📚 Be head of the class Komando.com
  5. Check out these back-to-school tech deals WGN Radio 720
 
You can now play Morrowind directly in your browser, no installation required - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:17:00 GMT

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

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[Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 - Samsung Global Newsroom - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:15:23 GMT
  1. [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 Samsung Global Newsroom
  2. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Passport’ Design Is the Next Big Smartphone Trend Bloomberg.com
  3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Foldables, Perfected for Every Way of Living Samsung Global Newsroom
  4. Samsung CEO explains why new Galaxy foldable phones are cheaper in Korea The Korea Times
  5. T-Mobile is giving away the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for free — how to claim Mashable
 
Microsoft is rolling out big Windows 11 improvements in August and here’s everything you should know - Windows Central - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:09:56 GMT
  1. Microsoft is rolling out big Windows 11 improvements in August and here’s everything you should know Windows Central
  2. Windows 11 Version 26H2 Restores Movable Taskbar and Adds Start Menu Section Toggles and Search Controls gHacks
  3. A Microsoft outage blocked Windows updates. Now a fix is being tested PCWorld
  4. Microsoft releases KB5101681 for Windows 11 26H1 with new calendar-based update pause Neowin
  5. My 5 favorite Windows Insider features in 2026 so far ZDNET
 
Breaking the Parental Lock on an XBox 360 is Very Much an Inconvenience - Hack a Day Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
There are many ways to soft-brick a device to the point where it cannot easily be used again, and “Cloud locks” or parental locks are probably at the top of …read more
 
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.
 
[Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 - Samsung Global Newsroom - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:59:53 GMT
  1. [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 Samsung Global Newsroom
  2. Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Trail Running Test: Can It Outrun Your Garmin? CNET
  3. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9: Your Health Companion on the Wrist Samsung Global Newsroom
  4. Deals: Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 up to $300 off, ExpertBook all-time low, Surface Pro 2-in-1 up to $470 off, more 9to5Google
  5. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 bet big on battery The Verge
 
Graphics card prices jump by up to 20% in China as shops stockpile Nvidia and AMD GPUs - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:49:00 GMT

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

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As US measles cases rise, biotech firms start developing new treatments - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:32:23 GMT
The US is making measles great again, so treatment options are needed for the most vulnerable.
 
Google Pixel 11 leak details battery sizes & where some prices will technically drop - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. Google Pixel 11 leak details battery sizes & where some prices will technically drop 9to5Google
  2. Google Confirms Pixel 11 Price Increase As RAM Costs Force Higher Phone Prices TechRepublic
  3. Google confirms Pixel 11 price increase, reveals ‘dedicated’ effort to make Android more RAM-efficient 9to5Google
  4. Google Pixel 11 Launch Event: Everything We Expect As Price Increase Rumors Grow Engadget
  5. New leak claims the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro may actually be cheaper than their predecessors - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Lossless Scaling lets a second GPU handle frame generation, reviving dual-GPU gaming without SLI - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:18:00 GMT

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

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15 years ago, 4 letters changed Magic forever — and one new ability backfired - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:12 GMT
15 years ago, 4 letters changed Magic forever — and one new ability backfired Polygon.com
 
Microsoft Starts Offering Free PC Versions of Your Ubisoft Games on Xbox - Digital Foundry - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft Starts Offering Free PC Versions of Your Ubisoft Games on Xbox Digital Foundry
  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. Xbox Owners Get Free PC Copies Of Select Ubisoft Games Pure Xbox
  5. Ubisoft is getting aligned with Xbox’s PC-focused future. The Verge
 
Apple Upgrade Program Will Let You Lease an iPhone Without Sticker Shock - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:59:00 GMT
The program will take the sting out of owning Apple devices, including Macs, iPads and Apple Watches.
 
Ubisoft is bundling free PC copies with 13 Xbox games, including Rainbow Six Siege and Valhalla - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:56:00 GMT

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

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

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

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Microsoft launches MAI-Cyber-1-Flash cybersecurity AI model - qz.com - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:18:47 GMT
  1. Microsoft launches MAI-Cyber-1-Flash cybersecurity AI model qz.com
  2. Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms Ars Technica
  3. Microsoft Unveils A.I. Cybersecurity Tools The New York Times
  4. Microsoft Unveils MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, Its First Cybersecurity AI Model SecurityWeek
  5. Microsoft Says New Cybersecurity AI Model Helps MDASH Score 95.95% at Half the Cost The Hacker News
 
Claude chats exposed in Google searches – another endorsement of Apple’s privacy approach - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:16:00 GMT
  1. Claude chats exposed in Google searches – another endorsement of Apple’s privacy approach 9to5Mac
  2. How to keep your Claude chats and Google files private The Guardian
  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. Your public Claude app may be searchable on Google Axios
 
Best Gifts for Mom (2026): E-Readers, Digital Wall Calendar, Smart Bird Feeders - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:04:00 GMT
Your mom never gets you a thoughtless gift, so you shouldn’t get her one, either. Here’s every cool gift WIRED writers would give their mothers.
 
An artist is suing an AI meme generator for selling his viral comic as ad templates - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:58:00 GMT

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

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Best Apple Watch (2026): Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:34:00 GMT
Should you splurge on the new Series 11, or will the SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
 
Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2026) - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:33:00 GMT
Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.
 
Sales Tax Holidays 2026: Here’s What You Need to Know - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:31:00 GMT
Don’t fret if you missed out on recent back-to-school deals. Sales tax holidays can help you save on laptops, school supplies, clothing and more. Learn more about it here.
 
Sam Altman says AI won't shorten the workweek because humans secretly enjoy being busy - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

One of the many benefits promised early in the generative AI boom was that it would boost productivity to the point where most of us could work fewer hours per week (and still be paid the same, presumably).

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FreeBSD Just Removed the Last of its GPL-Licensed Code - Hack a Day Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:49 GMT
With a recent change that removed dialog in favor of bsddialog, FreeBSD has now retired the last piece of GPL-licensed code in its base system. Although the impact of this …read more
 
A Two-Person Startup Has Fixed One of the Most Hated Sounds in Modern Life - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Beeeep. Beeeep. Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.
 
A Two-Person Startup Has Fixed One of the Most Hated Sounds in Modern Life - WIRED - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A Two-Person Startup Has Fixed One of the Most Hated Sounds in Modern Life WIRED
 
Can the New York Times Save Journalism From Our AI Overlords? - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
In 2023, the Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. They’ve since spent more than $20 million on the case, and publisher A.G. Sulzberger has no plans to stop fighting it.
 
John Hight steps down as Wizards of the Coast president - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:21:38 GMT
  1. John Hight steps down as Wizards of the Coast president GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Wizards Of The Coast President John Hight To Step Down Star City Games
  3. Hasbro's John Hight to Transition from President of Wizards of the Coast to Advisor TradingView
  4. Why is John Hight stepping down as President of Wizards of the Coast? Dungeons & Dragons Fanatics
  5. Wizards of the Coast president to leave position as Magic: The Gathering hits record $500M earnings TweakTown
 
The Best 4K Gaming Monitors: OLED Leads, LCD Fights Back - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:12:00 GMT
From premium OLEDs to affordable IPS models, these are the best 4K gaming monitors of 2026, based on hands-on testing, current pricing, HDR performance, and overall value.
 
Silicon Valley’s Next IPO Billionaires Are Coming. Nonprofits Are Ready for Them - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Anthropic and OpenAI employees are expected to give generously after their companies go public. “It’s going to be a wild ride,” says one nonprofit leader.
 
Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine Review: Powerful but Pricey - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:31:00 GMT
Dyson’s new stick vacuum can vacuum and mop in a single cordless device—if you’re willing to really splurge.
 
7-OH Users Are Stockpiling Ahead of a DEA Ban - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The opioid-like compound, which is found in kratom, can cause brutal withdrawal symptoms and will soon be a controlled substance. Some users tell WIRED it has relieved their pain and anxiety.
 
Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem bolster a strong quarter for Capcom, as Monster Hunter and Street Fighter sales hit record highs - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:01:39 GMT
  1. Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem bolster a strong quarter for Capcom, as Monster Hunter and Street Fighter sales hit record highs Eurogamer.net
  2. Capcom Shares Surge After Record Catalog Sales, 1Q Profit Beat Bloomberg.com
  3. Pragmata and Resident Evil franchise boost Capcom's Q1 ordinary profit by 81% to $252.5m GamesIndustry.biz
  4. After 15 Years, Resident Evil 5 Has Finally Been Dethroned as The Series' Best-Selling Game IGN
  5. Resident Evil Overtakes Final Fantasy in Sales as RE2 Remake Becomes Series’ Best-Selling Game VICE
 
An Extreme Solar Storm May Be Even More Devastating Than Previously Imagined - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Scientists have long assumed that there’s an upper limit to the intensity of the solar winds that reach Earth. New research suggests there’s not—and the implications are alarming.
 
Polar bear pulls seal pup onto ice then backs away. The reason why is extraordinary - BBC Wildlife Magazine - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:53:44 GMT
Polar bear pulls seal pup onto ice then backs away. The reason why is extraordinary BBC Wildlife Magazine
 
The Orphaned Sources At The Hacker Camp: What Happened Next - Hack a Day Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:44 GMT
At the 2024 Electromagnetic Field event in the UK, some awkward items turned up at the swap meet: radioactive sources. Fortunately there was [Tryst] at hand, who works in the …read more
 
Hugging Face Has a Deepfake Nudes Problem - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:30:00 GMT
Researchers tested top image editing models on Hugging Face and found they could easily create explicit deepfakes—and 1,000 image editing prompts show how people use the software.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 50% Off in July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:02:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
Corsair Discount Code: Up to 50% Off for July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your gaming setup or PC build for less with these verified Corsair coupon codes, student discounts, and refurbished deals.
 
Altra Running Promo Codes: 10% Off July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.
 
Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg promo code and discount codes. Save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.
 
30% Off Samsung Promo Code | July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
 
Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in July 2026.
 
Pura Promo Codes: $20 Off July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enhance your home's ambiance for less with active Pura promo codes. Find savings on smart diffusers, exclusive scents, and subscribe & save offers.
 
25% Off Adidas Promo Code | July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 15% or 30% with Adidas promo codes, plus explore Adidas deals for 40% off trendy sneakers.
 
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
 
Ray-Ban Promo Codes: Save 50% in July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your frames with major savings on classic shapes, custom designs, and prescription lenses using these verified Ray-Ban discounts.
 
Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
 
Birdfy Discount Codes: 15% Off Sitewide - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use these verified Birdfy discount codes to score up to 40% off smart feeders, camera kits, and accessories.
 
Priceline Promo Codes & Coupons: 10% Off July - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock massive discounts on Priceline hotels, flights, and rental cars. Find verified Priceline coupon codes and deals for Express Deals, student discounts, and more.
 
AirDoctor Coupon Codes: 40% Off | July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to $400 on top air purifiers and filters with verified AirDoctor promo codes and special offers for 2026.
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for July - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
 
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, July 28 - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:30:00 GMT
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 28.
 
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.
 
PSA: Cowabunga! It's Turtle Time In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds This Week - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:55:00 GMT
  1. PSA: Cowabunga! It's Turtle Time In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds This Week Nintendo Life
  2. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PACK IS AVAILABLE NOW SEGA
  3. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds "TMNT Pack" launches today GoNintendo
  4. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles DLC Pack Noisy Pixel
  5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arrive in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Bleeding Cool News
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 28, #673 - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:26:27 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 28, No. 673.
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 28 #877 - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:45:00 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 877 for Tuesday, July 28.
 
Update: Xbox Online Services Fully Restored After Hours-Long Outage - Game Informer - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:25:36 GMT
  1. Update: Xbox Online Services Fully Restored After Hours-Long Outage Game Informer
  2. Xbox is down: Major outages stop sign-in, game launches Mashable
  3. Xbox Says Day-Long Outage Is Resolved. Here's What Happened PCMag
  4. Xbox explains outage preventing players from accessing games, CTO says it will "do better" GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Xbox Live Is Back Online, Microsoft Says, but Some Players Want Compensation CNET
 
France Had Never Seen a ‘Fire Cloud’ Until This Month’s Record-Smashing Blazes - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:57:20 GMT
Extreme fire conditions on the ground have created unprecedented conditions in the atmosphere.
 
The Odyssey got bootlegged on X, but the internet cared more about the memes - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:28:00 GMT

This past weekend, a post reading "Someone uploaded 'The Odyssey' full movie on X. Can you believe it?" amplified an upload from an account that's since been suspended. Variety confirmed it was a genuine, high-quality copy of Christopher Nolan's film, and it pulled in over 2.1 million views in roughly...

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Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:56:14 GMT
Microsoft says tools cost less than competing ones and outperform them, too.
 
The US Air Force used over 1,000 game consoles to build a supercomputer in 2010. Which one did they choose? - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:52:00 GMT
$2 million, 1,760 consoles, one supercomputer.
 
Trump admin exempts SpaceX's Starlink from FCC ban on foreign-made routers - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:40:27 GMT
Starlink has a Texas factory but also makes routers in Vietnam.
 
This mammal breaks one of nature's biggest rules – and scientists have finally worked out why… - BBC Wildlife Magazine - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:28:06 GMT
  1. This mammal breaks one of nature's biggest rules – and scientists have finally worked out why… BBC Wildlife Magazine
  2. When mothers make the winners: How alpha female lineages dominate hyena clans Phys.org
  3. New Study Flips Core Rule of Evolution Neuroscience News
 
Lamborghini Designed A Halo-Themed Urus You Can Drive In 'Forza Horizon 6' (More Importantly, I Got To Meet Master Chief) - Jalopnik - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:07:45 GMT
  1. Lamborghini Designed A Halo-Themed Urus You Can Drive In 'Forza Horizon 6' (More Importantly, I Got To Meet Master Chief) Jalopnik
  2. Fit For a Spartan: Win a 1:18 Replica of a Special Halo-Inspired Ride XBOX Wire
  3. This Special Lamborghini Urus SE Celebrates the Halo Video Game and Looks Ready for Battle Car and Driver
  4. A $400 Lamborghini Urus Is The Only Master Chief Edition You Can Own Carscoops
  5. How to Claim the Free Halo Lamborghini in Forza Horizon 6 GAMINGbible
 
New Firefighting Technologies Could Help Battle Blazes Like Those in France and Spain - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:06:54 GMT
Climate change is upping the odds of major wildfires, creating a need for new tools to combat them.
 
Epic diarrhea outbreak has 40% of Americans avoiding fruits and veggies - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:42:13 GMT
Kennedy has focused on nutrition but has neglected food safety, critics say.
 
DHS Official Resigns, Citing ‘War on Immigrants’ - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:34:04 GMT
The outgoing executive director of the Office of Homeland Security Statistics is one of very few federal officials to speak out against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
 
iOS and macOS 26.6 arrive today, paving the way for iOS and macOS 27 - Ars Technica - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:32:45 GMT
  1. iOS and macOS 26.6 arrive today, paving the way for iOS and macOS 27 Ars Technica
  2. July Apple updates are especially important if you receive images Malwarebytes
  3. iOS 26.6 Update Now Available With 3 New Features bgr.com
  4. iOS 26.6 now available for iPhone with these changes 9to5Mac
  5. Apple Releases iOS 26.6 With Handy Feature If You Get a Lot of Spam Calls PCMag
 
iOS and macOS 26.6 arrive today, paving the way for iOS and macOS 27 - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:32:45 GMT
These are likely the last updates of note before Apple's bigger fall updates.
 
A missing underscore sent innocent man to prison for 18 months - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:22:03 GMT
When the first step goes wrong, bad results follow.
 
“Google and Reddit do not own the Internet," web scraper says after court win - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:12:42 GMT
Google's and Reddit's use of DMCA to fight web scraper is bizarre, expert says.
 
Private Claude Chats Exposed in Google and Bing Search Results - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:08:00 GMT
The screwup shows how tricky it can be to stop web crawlers from making ostensibly private conversations with AI chatbots entirely too public.
 
5th Circuit blocks Texas law requiring websites to filter "harmful" speech - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:18:02 GMT
Age verification is okay, but filtering is preempted by Section 230, judges find.
 
Final Fantasy 14 fans think they know what Evercold's big mystery is - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:16:28 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy 14 fans think they know what Evercold's big mystery is Polygon.com
  2. Did Square Enix Really Break The Emergency Glass For FFXIV's FFVII Raid - And If So, For Whom? || The Eorzea Prospect MMORPG.com
  3. Yoshi-P says his approach to development on FF14 "hasn't really changed" since A Realm Reborn Radio Times
  4. Yoshi-P: FFXIV Housing and Chocobos Are Getting Changes, Evangelion and FF7 Remake Cross-overs are the Biggest Challenges | Feed4gamers Sector.sk
  5. Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold expansion extended teaser trailer and latest details, Switch 2 version launches August 4 Gematsu
 
Verizon touts $1B dark fiber deal for Google data centers as first of many - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:48:41 GMT
Telecom expects AI revenue from dark fiber deals and retrofitted data centers.
 
Experts warn current Starship heat shield tech is a "dead end" for rapid reuse - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:34:40 GMT
NASA has not made substantial investments in thermal protection research for decades.
 
China's CXMT surges nearly 500% in explosive Shanghai stock market debut - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:58:00 GMT

CXMT, short for ChangXin Memory Technologies, is one of several major players in the memory market that are profiting from the ongoing AI boom. At present, CXMT ranks fourth overall with an eight percent share behind Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron with shares of 36%, 29%, and 24%, respectively.

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Score up to 57% off Select Physical PS5 Games at Target in New Sale – Saros, God of War, and More - IGN - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:27:47 GMT
  1. Score up to 57% off Select Physical PS5 Games at Target in New Sale – Saros, God of War, and More IGN
  2. Huge PS5 sale lets you stock up on physical discs before they've gone forever Polygon.com
  3. Clair Obscur Isn't The Only Great RPG That's Cheaper Right Now Kotaku
  4. 90+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Expanded Summer Sale Push Square
  5. PlayStation Store Summer Sale Refresh Is a Surprisingly Good Update MP1st
 
Samsung lands Broadcom AI chip deal worth more than $200 billion through 2030 - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:14:00 GMT

At a technical level, the deal is built around closer integration between Broadcom's ASIC designs and Samsung's manufacturing stack. Broadcom's next-generation communications chips will be produced using Samsung's sub-2-nanometer process, putting them at the leading edge of chip scaling, where efficiency and heat management are becoming increasingly challenging.

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Mojang changes Minecraft system requirements after 17 years, recommends 16GB of RAM for "Fancy" graphics - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:36:00 GMT

Minecraft: Java Edition now officially recommends 16GB of RAM, and that's just the starting point. Mojang recently explained that the wildly popular sandbox game is getting a more modern baseline for its system requirements, acknowledging that some players with aging systems will be disappointed as the company works to keep...

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It's not just you, Xbox is down again, and physical games aren't safe either - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:52:00 GMT

The Xbox network outage started at 5:30am ET on Monday, and hours later Microsoft still hasn't said what's causing it or when it'll be fixed. Downdetector spiked with thousands of reports before Xbox's support page caught up and confirmed the issue.

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GrapheneOS brings enhanced security and privacy to Google Pixel phones - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:40:00 GMT
GrapheneOS is a security focused mobile OS for Google Pixel phones (soon Motorola). Based on Android's open source roots, it adds extensive hardening features, stronger app sandboxing, and granular permissions while allowing users to install Google Play services as regular apps. The project has grown past 400,000 active users. Its tools recently made the headlines after prosecutors treated the OS's remote wipe feature as evidence.
 
Inside the Wild Rescue Mission That Took 4 Beluga Whales to Chicago - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:33:56 GMT
Beluga whales were in danger of getting euthanized after a Canadian theme park went bust. WIRED spoke with some of the scientists behind the groundbreaking rescue mission.
 
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D is now available at a record-low $569 - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:15:00 GMT
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D can now be found for $569, a significant reduction from its $699 launch price. AMD's 16-core Zen 5 flagship continues to rank among the fastest desktop CPUs for both gaming and content creation.
 
Nintendo’s ‘Splatoon Raiders’ Just Set A Metacritic Score Record - Forbes - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:47:35 GMT
  1. Nintendo’s ‘Splatoon Raiders’ Just Set A Metacritic Score Record Forbes
  2. Splatoon Raiders review – Nintendo’s inky shooter fades to grey The Guardian
  3. Splatoon Raiders Review: Paint, Paint, Everywhere, and Not a Friend to Ink The New York Times
  4. Splatoon Raiders gets 10 times better after you beat it Polygon.com
  5. UK software sales chart for the week ending July 25, 2026 - Splatoon Raiders immediately hits #1 Nintendo Everything
 
Modder rigs his Steam Deck with spikes and an automated taser to stop family members from borrowing it - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:33:00 GMT

ConroyyJenkinss wrote on the Steam Deck subreddit that he'd had enough of family members leaving his Steam Deck battery flat after using it. His response was an effective, if slightly extreme, response.

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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.
 
Firefox's New Tab page is getting a daily crossword built from AI-summarized news - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:49:00 GMT

The crossword puzzle updates daily and pulls from current news topics. Clues are drawn from stories Particle has already processed, and users can click through to the articles for context. Users click a square to move between across and down, type in answers, and use the hint button if they...

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California's largest AI data center is suing for access to 287 million gallons of Colorado River water a year - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:16:00 GMT

Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing (IVCM), the company behind what could become California's largest AI data center, is suing the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) after the publicly owned utility rejected its application for water.

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007 First Light removes Denuvo DRM just two months after launch - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Denuvo was only added days before release, after pre-order sales had already begun. That timing caught some players off guard, since the company had not flagged the DRM earlier. It also reignited a familiar debate in PC gaming over whether anti-tamper software protects sales or just adds frustration for paying...

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Apple's smart glasses are delayed as company wrestles with privacy concerns - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Reports that Apple is developing smart glasses go back years now. It was recently revealed that the product, codenamed N50, was set to be introduced this year ahead of its rollout in early 2027.

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'The Way It Was Meant to Be Heard': Tone-Deaf Sony Pushes Vinyl Turntable After Killing Physical Games - Push Square - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:45:00 GMT
  1. 'The Way It Was Meant to Be Heard': Tone-Deaf Sony Pushes Vinyl Turntable After Killing Physical Games Push Square
  2. Sony’s decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows Ars Technica
  3. PlayStation Fans Are Going Dark With a “PS5 Blackout” in August to Protest Sony Killing the Disc Yahoo Tech
  4. PlayStation users are going dark to protest Sony ditching discs. The Verge
  5. Sony’s 'ironic' PlayStation disc decision upends gamer conventions and threatens a $7 billion resale market CNBC
 
"4 or maybe even 5 instalments" If you want Remakes of older Final Fantasy games, prepare for them to be even bigger than the FF7 Remake trilogy - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:44:46 GMT
  1. "4 or maybe even 5 instalments" If you want Remakes of older Final Fantasy games, prepare for them to be even bigger than the FF7 Remake trilogy Eurogamer.net
  2. Square Enix Dev Yoshi-P Says Final Fantasy 6, 8, and 9 Remakes Would Probably Have to Be Released in Four or Even Five Installments IGN
  3. A Final Fantasy 6 remake would need four or five games to do the story justice, Yoshi-P says Video Games Chronicle
  4. Final Fantasy Director/Producer understands requests for FFVI, VIII & IX remakes, but says they'd need "4 or 5" installments GoNintendo
  5. Yoshi-P Warns Final Fantasy VI, VIII and IX Remakes Would Need 5 Installments, As Square Enix Teases Final Fantasy XVII Wccftech
 
Boox is making a tiny e-reader to compete with Xteink's pocket-sized devices - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The Picco has a 3.97-inch front-lit black-and-white e-paper display, along with expandable storage via an SD card slot. Those features place it in the ultra-compact category that Xteink has helped popularize, where the appeal is less about general-purpose features and more about being able to carry a dedicated reading device...

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The 10 Best WIRED-Tested Handheld Vacuums of 2026 - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:03:00 GMT
Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.
 
Wellness Influencers Are Pushing ‘Natural’ and Unproven Alternatives to Adderall - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Ads on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are painting prescription stimulants in a negative light while promoting supplements for ADHD that lack evidence.
 
3 Best Smart Ring Models: Oura, RingConn, and Samsung (2026) - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:35:00 GMT
A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Plus, unlike most smartwatches, it doesn’t need to be charged every day.
 
This Is Donald Trump’s AI Brain Trust - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
“It’s not an argument with two sides, it’s an argument with 10 sides,” one senior administration official tells WIRED about how US AI policy is being shaped.
 
Best Laptops for College Students (2026): MacBooks and Beyond - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:31:00 GMT
Laptops for college should be portable, offer long battery life, and be well priced. Based on testing hundreds of laptops, these are my top picks.
 
Measles Is Becoming So Common That Treatments May Soon Be Needed - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
As the US sees its highest number of measles cases in decades and vaccination rates fall, researchers are developing drugs to help those who contract the virus or who are particularly vulnerable.
 
It’s Becoming Clear Why Black Holes Never Run Out of Fuel - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Black holes eject powerful energy jets that blow away the surrounding gas to great distances. So how can they continue to grow?
 
Soundcore Nebula P1i Projector Review: New Design, Classic Pitfalls - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
I tested the Soundcore Nebula P1i, an affordable projector, to see if it could overcome the typical drawbacks that most budget projectors suffer from.
 
The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Tested on the Trail (2026) - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:09:00 GMT
Our top-pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best sleep you can get outdoors.
 
All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Tired of eye strain? These tips will help optimize your smartphone for marathon reading sessions.
 
The Solution to the Power Grid's Woes Might Just Be Sitting in Your Driveway - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
More electric vehicles are becoming capable of providing backup power at a time when the US is increasingly in need of more electrons.
 
The Best Motorola Phones, From Razr to Moto G (2026) - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:34:00 GMT
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.
 
Best GoPro Camera (2026): Compact, Budget, Accessories - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.
 
The Best Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras I’ve Tried - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
You don’t have to upload your video to the cloud or pay a monthly fee to secure your home. These security cameras record locally.
 
Use This Searchable Database to Locate Flock Surveillance Cameras Near You - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:25:29 GMT
The Atlas of Surveillance maintains the largest known database tracking police surveillance technologies across the United States.
 
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.
 
Return to Halo Almost 25 Years Later With Xbox Game Pass Now - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:07:14 GMT
Microsoft is adding seven games, including remastered versions of Halo and Hexen + Heretic, to Game Pass in the coming weeks, but it’s removing eight others.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.
 
MIT researcher proposes a way to detect nuclear weapons in space - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in space, but there’s currently no way to verify that satellites aren’t carrying them.
 
Many black holes had past lives, new research shows - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Physicists have found signs of colliding black holes that are themselves products of previous black hole smash-ups.
 
Discovery helps explain why solid-state batteries often fail - MIT Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
New research could help prevent the formation of tiny seeds of lithium metal within the electrolyte, enabling batteries that charge faster and last longer.
 
MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a "Washington Post Live" panel discussion with ASU President Michael Crow, President Sally Kornbluth explored how universities are preparing the next generation of scientists to lead in America’s rapidly changing technological landscape.
 
A portable ultrasound system could make reliable breast imaging more accessible - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technology, which generates high-resolution, 3D images of breast tissue, requires no expertise to operate and could be used at home.
 
How urban design leads to better wellness - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
An extensive study of U.S. cities identifies walkable neighborhoods, urban greenery, and access to amenities as key contributors to residents’ health.
 
The brain’s language network is more extensive than previously thought - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals that parts of the brain located far from the canonical language-processing centers are also involved in language comprehension.
 
MIT-Kalaniyot program expands, with new cohort of scholars - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The innovative effort bringing researchers from Israel to campus keeps growing while enhancing community connections and academic inquiry.
 
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be? - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
 
Scientists find ozone depletion began decades before discovery of ozone hole - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Using modern tools, they also determined that carbon tetrachloride, used as a dry-cleaning and degreasing agent as early as the 1930s, was at the root of early ozone loss.
 
Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
What’s more, the superconducting states get stronger under conditions expected to kill them.
 
Want to See Spider-Man: Brand New Day Early? How to Buy Special Screening Tickets - CNET Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:18:48 GMT
The new MCU film premieres on Friday, but Amazon Prime members can catch it early.
 
The Secret of Local Video Storage for Security Cams: No Fees, No Cloud Data - CNET Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:47 GMT
Ditch cloud storage and dodge monthly fees with this DIY security camera solution for your privacy.
 
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.
 
Want to Ditch Google Search? Try These 5 Other Search Engines Now - CNET Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:00:07 GMT
Break up with Google and use one of these free search engines instead.
 
Is ‘Cornell Chicken’ the Oldest BBQ Recipe? Probably Not, but It’s Definitely Worth Making - CNET Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:00:40 GMT
While everyone chases the latest BBQ trend, this 75-year-old Cornell recipe continues to win people over for good reason.