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Claude Opus 4.8 and Sonnet 5 seem worse at tool calls than older models, likely due to post-training that assumes Claude Code-like harnesses as targets (Armin Ronacher/Armin Ronacher's Thoughts and Writings) - Techmeme Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:35:01 GMT

Armin Ronacher / Armin Ronacher's Thoughts and Writings:
Claude Opus 4.8 and Sonnet 5 seem worse at tool calls than older models, likely due to post-training that assumes Claude Code-like harnesses as targets — A very strange Pi issue sent me down a rabbit hole over the last two days. The short version is that newer Claude models sometimes call Pi's edit tool …

 
Best Fourth of July Deals Under $50 on Ninja, Anker and Samsung - CNET - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:14:50 GMT
  1. Best Fourth of July Deals Under $50 on Ninja, Anker and Samsung CNET
  2. The Best July 4th Weekend Tech Deals on Headphones, Laptops, Tablets, Speakers, TVs, and More PCMag
  3. The best tech deals this July 4th — save on gaming desktops, laptops, GPUs, gaming chairs, monitors, and more Tom's Hardware
  4. I’m a laptop reviewer — and these are 9 laptop deals I recommend for 4th of July Tom's Guide
  5. Party This 4th Of July By Saving Big Bucks on a New Laptop or Desktop Yahoo Tech
 
Apple's foldable iPhone may be in short supply after it launches - Engadget Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:11:10 GMT
Many people who want Apple's rumored folding iPhone 'Ultra' may not be able to get it at first
 
Road of Legends Day 1: All Five-Star Raids, Mega Salamence, Bonuses and Guides - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:29:58 GMT
  1. Road of Legends Day 1: All Five-Star Raids, Mega Salamence, Bonuses and Guides Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Pokémon Go 10th Anniversary Party research tasks and bonuses Eurogamer.net
  3. Meet the Pokémon GO player who has walked more than 30,000km ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  4. Ten years on, the Kiwi gamers still obsessed with Pokémon Go Stuff
  5. Texarkana to host free Pokémon Go Fest Global KTALnews.com
 
SemiAnalysis: Nvidia delays its next-gen AI rack system Kyber NVL144 by 12+ months to 2028 due to PCB manufacturing issues, and cancels its NVL72x2 architecture (Anniek Bao/CNBC) - Techmeme Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:35:01 GMT

Anniek Bao / CNBC:
SemiAnalysis: Nvidia delays its next-gen AI rack system Kyber NVL144 by 12+ months to 2028 due to PCB manufacturing issues, and cancels its NVL72x2 architecture — NVIDIA's next marquee product — the Kyber rack-scale architecture designed to house its 2027 Rubin Ultra chips …

 
Shanghai-based AI chipmaker Biren raises ~$892.5M in a new share sale to boost GPU production; Biren's stock is up 150%+ since its January Hong Kong IPO (Ann Cao/South China Morning Post) - Techmeme Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:05:01 GMT

Ann Cao / South China Morning Post:
Shanghai-based AI chipmaker Biren raises ~$892.5M in a new share sale to boost GPU production; Biren's stock is up 150%+ since its January Hong Kong IPO — Chinese artificial intelligence chipmaking champion Shanghai Biren Technology is raising HK$7 billion (US$892.5 million) …

 
Extract Fumes in Midcentury Style With Nixie Tubes and Military Surplus - Hack a Day Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:34 GMT
Nobody wants to breathe solder fumes; that’s a given. For most of us, an industrial-looking fan-and-filter made in China and picked up cheap feels like more than enough to keep …read more
 
Researchers document JadePuffer, the first known "agentic ransomware", which adapts in real time and retries steps to execute an end-to-end extortion operation (Bill Toulas/BleepingComputer) - Techmeme Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:15:10 GMT

Bill Toulas / BleepingComputer:
Researchers document JadePuffer, the first known “agentic ransomware”, which adapts in real time and retries steps to execute an end-to-end extortion operation — Researchers identified what they believe is the first documented case of a ransomware operation, JadePuffer …

 
Topdown Dialectic: False LP A Album Review - Pitchfork - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:03:00 GMT
Topdown Dialectic: False LP A Album Review Pitchfork
 
A US federal judge ordered the DOD to shield Alibaba from a law that led lobbyists to drop it as a client while she weighs the measure's constitutionality (Kate O'Keeffe/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:20:03 GMT

Kate O'Keeffe / Bloomberg:
A US federal judge ordered the DOD to shield Alibaba from a law that led lobbyists to drop it as a client while she weighs the measure's constitutionality — A federal judge ordered the Pentagon to give Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. a reprieve from a law that caused all of its lobbyists to drop …

 
Famitsu's most wanted games - July 5, 2026 - Xenoblade Genesis makes first appearance, Zelda moves up - Nintendo Everything - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:13:48 GMT
  1. Famitsu's most wanted games - July 5, 2026 - Xenoblade Genesis makes first appearance, Zelda moves up Nintendo Everything
  2. Famitsu most-wanted games for July 5th, 2026 GoNintendo
  3. Famitsu readers most wanted games My Nintendo News
  4. Famitsu's most wanted games - June 28, 2026 - Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo Switch 2 remake appears for the first time Nintendo Everything
  5. Famitsu most-wanted games for June 28th, 2026 GoNintendo
 
How companies like Nvidia and Neura Robotics are building safety systems for humanoid robots to minimize risks like a bipedal robot losing stability (John Keilman/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:05:01 GMT

John Keilman / Wall Street Journal:
How companies like Nvidia and Neura Robotics are building safety systems for humanoid robots to minimize risks like a bipedal robot losing stability — Companies say electronics, sensors and engineering will allow the robots to work alongside people — Humanoid robots marched through …

 
The Coolest Hat At The Hacker Camp - Hack a Day Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:00:15 GMT
People in hotter parts of the world may permit themselves a grin at this, but Europeans have recently been suffering under an unseasonal June heatwave. Most of us have been …read more
 
A look at Threads and Q&A with its head Connor Hayes, as the platform passes 500M MAUs and increasingly resembles Reddit with its focus on community features (Eli Tan/New York Times) - Techmeme Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:05:20 GMT

Eli Tan / New York Times:
A look at Threads and Q&A with its head Connor Hayes, as the platform passes 500M MAUs and increasingly resembles Reddit with its focus on community features — Meta's office in San Francisco. Threads aims to reach one billion users.Ian C. Bates for The New York Times

 
After decades in Silicon Valley, a former Apple and Amazon engineer started an AI chip company in his mid-50s - Business Insider - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:01:08 GMT
After decades in Silicon Valley, a former Apple and Amazon engineer started an AI chip company in his mid-50s Business InsiderSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Kuo: suppliers plan to ship less than 1M iPhone fold units in 3Q26, which may push the start of device pre-orders and sales to Q4, with weeks of delivery delays (Ming-Chi Kuo) - Techmeme Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:50:00 GMT

Ming-Chi Kuo:
Kuo: suppliers plan to ship less than 1M iPhone fold units in 3Q26, which may push the start of device pre-orders and sales to Q4, with weeks of delivery delays — My latest industry survey indicates that assembly shipments for the foldable iPhone in 2H26 will be roughly 7-8 million units …

 
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra reportedly revives the S Pen, but there's a catch - PhoneArena - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:17:18 GMT
  1. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra reportedly revives the S Pen, but there's a catch PhoneArena
  2. Samsung Teases Wide-As-Hell New Foldable Engadget
  3. Samsung RM700 e-voucher for the next foldable now available for Samsung Members! Hitech Century
  4. Samsung's new wide foldable phone revealed in leaked images Mashable
  5. Exclusive: First look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra Android Headlines
 
Hackaday Links: July 5, 2026 - Hack a Day Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:00:11 GMT
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Happy belated July 4th to all the readers from the United States — hopefully you aren’t reading this from a hospital bed after losing a hand or burning off your …read more
 
Better Than Cheddar: Step Up Grilled Cheese The Right Way With These Two Slices - The Takeout - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Better Than Cheddar: Step Up Grilled Cheese The Right Way With These Two Slices The Takeout
 
Video games are a fortune. Blame Trump and AI. - Daily Kos - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT
  1. Video games are a fortune. Blame Trump and AI. Daily Kos
  2. No console-flation: how the thirst for AI chips is sending games console prices soaring The Guardian
  3. Why Video Games Cost So Much More Now Newser
  4. Microsoft and Apple Hike Prices on Xbox, Macs, and iPads Amid AI-Driven Chip Shortage - Capex Guidance dars.gov.et
  5. The Most Desperate Battle in the 2026 Gaming Industry: What to Expect 36Kr
 
Tesla rolls out its Robotaxi service without a safety monitor in Miami, its fifth city, as it aims to expand to a dozen US states by the end of 2026 (Grace Kay/The Information) - Techmeme Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:20:02 GMT

Grace Kay / The Information:
Tesla rolls out its Robotaxi service without a safety monitor in Miami, its fifth city, as it aims to expand to a dozen US states by the end of 2026 — Tesla said it rolled out its Robotaxi service in Miami on Friday, according to a post from its social media account on X.

 
Apple has already given consumers a reason to steer clear of iPhone 18 Pro - PhoneArena - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:24:40 GMT
  1. Apple has already given consumers a reason to steer clear of iPhone 18 Pro PhoneArena
  2. The iPhone 18 Pro is so much thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro PhoneArena
  3. Report reveals iPhone 18 Pro Max’s ‘exact’ battery capacity—and it’s huge Macworld
  4. Apple iPhone 18 Pro And iPhone 18 Pro Max Release Date: iOS 27 Signals September Schedule Forbes
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: A New September Timeline Emerges Forbes
 
ByteDance's Doubao and Alibaba's Qwen will disable humanlike and user-created agents before July 15, as China's anthropomorphic AI interaction rules take effect (Wency Chen/South China Morning Post) - Techmeme Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:55:01 GMT

Wency Chen / South China Morning Post:
ByteDance's Doubao and Alibaba's Qwen will disable humanlike and user-created agents before July 15, as China's anthropomorphic AI interaction rules take effect — Two of China's major consumer-facing artificial intelligence apps, ByteDance's Doubao and Alibaba Group Holding's Qwen …

 
Report: iPhone Ultra to have incredibly limited availability at launch, may ship slightly later - 9to5Mac - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:38:00 GMT
  1. Report: iPhone Ultra to have incredibly limited availability at launch, may ship slightly later 9to5Mac
  2. 'iPhone Ultra' Likely to 'Repeat the iPhone X Story' MacRumors
  3. Apple plans five new iPhones through 2027, eyes Chinese-made chips amid foldable push, reports say CNBC
  4. Apple’s foldable iPhone may arrive this fall, but good luck getting your hands on one Digital Trends
  5. Folding iPhone may launch in September, good luck getting it before 2027 AppleInsider
 
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 6, #1121 - CNET Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:02 GMT
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 6 No. 1,121.
 
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 6, #1843 - CNET Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:02 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 6, No. 1,843.
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 6, #855 - CNET Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:00:44 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 6, No. 855.
 
The easy, free way to get Windows 11 on your old computer - MakeUseOf - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:00:18 GMT
  1. The easy, free way to get Windows 11 on your old computer MakeUseOf
  2. Still Stuck on Windows 10? There Are Ways to Upgrade Your PC to Windows 11 for Free, Even If It's Incompatible PCMag UK
  3. Rufus 4.15 Patches Silent Windows 11 Install Failures and Snapdragon X Crashes Tech Times
  4. Rufus 4.15 Bootable USB Utility Release Fixes Windows 11 Bypass and Supports Snapdragon X ARM64 Technetbook
 
Seeing Bacteria, Nanoprisms, and More with an Atomic Force Microscope - Hack a Day Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:00:09 GMT
A series of six sepia-tinted micrographs is shown. The images show the surface of a piece of steel after various etching treatments.
Unlike almost every other kind of microscope, atomic-force microscopes (AFMs) don’t use any kind of optical beam to image their subjects. Instead, they physically detect the subject’s surface with a …read more
 
Data centers offer US a chance to get ahead in the next key technologies and to build domestic supply chains based on demand rather than subsidies and tariffs (Josh Zoffer/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:45:01 GMT

Josh Zoffer / Financial Times:
Data centers offer US a chance to get ahead in the next key technologies and to build domestic supply chains based on demand rather than subsidies and tariffs — America must not repeat the mistakes that handed China rare-earth dominance … America's China policy over the past decade …

 
Retro Recap: All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (July 5th 2026) - Time Extension - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:44:02 GMT
Retro Recap: All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (July 5th 2026) Time Extension
 
Nintendo President Promises To Tackle Pokémon Card Scalpers After Billions Printed Fail To Satisfy Market - Kotaku - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:31:05 GMT
  1. Nintendo President Promises To Tackle Pokémon Card Scalpers After Billions Printed Fail To Satisfy Market Kotaku
  2. Nintendo Speaking With The Pokémon Company Over Widespread Card Scalping 'Issue' IGN
  3. Nintendo president responds to Pokémon Trading Card Game's awful scalping problem Polygon.com
  4. Local retailers, collectors fighting back against local TCG scalpers KHQA
  5. Nintendo comments on Pokémon TCG stock issues and scalpers GoNintendo
 
Why 3D TVs failed and the trouble with 3D in Hollywood. - Engadget Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
They were annoying to use and bad 3D movies didn't help.
 
This $35 AI-powered Mac app transcribes your voice three times faster than typing — last chance to save - Mashable - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:44:06 GMT
  1. This $35 AI-powered Mac app transcribes your voice three times faster than typing — last chance to save Mashable
  2. Type Lightning-Fast With This Mac Dictation App for 72% Off PCMag
 
Sony says it will still make physical discs after 2028, as long as the game came out before then - Engadget Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:27:08 GMT
Anything released after 2028 will still be digital-only.
 
Intel Nova Lake-S midrange CPUs could be bringing AMD's X3D cache trick to more affordable chips - TechSpot Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:06:00 GMT

According to the post, each processor combines 6 "Coyote Cove" P-cores, 12 "Arctic Wolf" E-cores, and 4 LP-E cores. That mix suggests a design that balances compute throughput with background and low-power tasks, rather than just piling on more performance cores.

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Demonstrating LFP Battery Safety in Case of BMS Failure - Hack a Day Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:00:02 GMT
Generally, LiFePO4 (LFP) batteries are quite safe and stable, but it’s still possible for something to go wrong, even something catastrophic, like the battery management system (BMS) developing a direct …read more
 
The best 4th of July sales worth shopping right now: Save up to 70% on Apple, Yeti and more - NBC News - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:29:56 GMT
  1. The best 4th of July sales worth shopping right now: Save up to 70% on Apple, Yeti and more NBC News
  2. Deals on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks and More: All the Best Apple July 4th Sales PCMag
  3. The best 4th of July sales still available on tech we love: Shop deals from Apple, Bose, Nintendo and more. Yahoo Tech
  4. Best 4th of July Apple deals: $89 AirTags, iPads up to $400 off, Macs up to $650 off AppleInsider
  5. The AirPods 4 is $30 Off ilounge.com
 
Crimson Desert Update 1.13.00 is live – here's what's new - Eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:04:09 GMT
  1. Crimson Desert Update 1.13.00 is live – here's what's new Eurogamer.net
  2. Crimson Desert is finally making its other playable characters more interesting Polygon.com
  3. Crimson Desert update 1.13.00 is live: Damiane and Oongka reach the Abyss en.softonic.com
  4. Crimson Desert Update: Wung-ka and Demian Enter the Abyss Inven Global
  5. Crimson Desert gets a major new patch, with extra armor, better companion integration and more GameSpew
 
Where to preorder Grand Theft Auto VI - The Verge - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Where to preorder Grand Theft Auto VI The Verge
  2. GTA 6 And Take-Two Interactive: The ‘Rebel Strategy‘ Driving A Gaming Titan Forbes
  3. 'Grand Theft Auto 6' Video Game Sales Off To Strong Start Investor's Business Daily
  4. GTA 6 On Track To Overthrow The Best-Selling Video Game Of All-Time GAMINGbible
  5. Yes, GTA 6’s Ultimate Edition Really Could Be Cheaper Than These 15-Year-Old Shooters IMDb
 
Bending Spoons bought Vimeo, Evernote, and AOL instead of chasing AI, it just had a $25.7 billion IPO - TechSpot Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:39:00 GMT

The Milan-based firm raised $1.68 billion in its Nasdaq debut this week, with shares climbing 40% above the IPO price. The stock closed at $40.50, up from $29, giving the company a market value of about $25.7 billion. That's a significant jump from roughly $14.5 billion in 2025, following a...

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What's the fastest charging speed your iPad or iPhone port can handle? - Engadget Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Here's how to find out whether you're charging your Apple mobile devices at top speed.
 
What's The Fastest Charging Speed Your iPad Or iPhone Port Can Handle? - Engadget - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
What's The Fastest Charging Speed Your iPad Or iPhone Port Can Handle? Engadget
 
Chainalysis: addresses linked to Iran, Russia, North Korea, and other US-sanctioned entities received $100B+ in crypto last year, almost 8x the amount in 2024 (Patricia Kowsmann/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:15:01 GMT

Patricia Kowsmann / Wall Street Journal:
Chainalysis: addresses linked to Iran, Russia, North Korea, and other US-sanctioned entities received $100B+ in crypto last year, almost 8x the amount in 2024 — Blacklisted entities handled $100 billion in crypto in 2025, financing terrorism and weapons — Iran, Russia, North Korea …

 
5 desk gadgets that can make your workday better - TechCrunch - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
5 desk gadgets that can make your workday better TechCrunchSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Infuriating Google commercial imagines the founding fathers embracing AI - The Verge - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:23:11 GMT
  1. Infuriating Google commercial imagines the founding fathers embracing AI The Verge
  2. New Google commercial imagines a Declaration of Independence written with help from AI TechCrunch
  3. Sundar Pichai Touts Google Workspace Ad that Reimagines US Founding Fathers Using Gemini AI and Docs in America 250 Campaign: 'Love This' Sahm
  4. Google Fourth Of July 2026 Doodle Celebrating 250 Years Of The USA Search Engine Roundtable
  5. Google uses historical events to market Gemini and Workspace jawlah.co
 
Metal Gear Creator Responds To Sony Killing PlayStation Discs - Kotaku - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:18:40 GMT
  1. Metal Gear Creator Responds To Sony Killing PlayStation Discs Kotaku
  2. Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles PlayStation.Blog
  3. Sony Hits Eject on the Era of Owning Games Bloomberg.com
  4. Sony’s PlayStation disc factory is already being repurposed The Verge
  5. Sony says it will still make physical discs after 2028, as long as the game came out before then Engadget
 
Flipper Zero firmware development continues with community help - BleepingComputer - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:14:52 GMT
Flipper Zero firmware development continues with community help BleepingComputer
 
New guest character revealed to be coming to Guilty Gear Strive in Winter 2026 for Season 5 - EventHubs - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:12:01 GMT
  1. New guest character revealed to be coming to Guilty Gear Strive in Winter 2026 for Season 5 EventHubs
  2. Guilty Gear -Strive- Sets Date for Robo-Ky DLC Character Crunchyroll
  3. Guilty Gear Strive Producer Happy With the State of the Game Following Guilty Gear Strive 2.0, But There's Still More to Do IGN Nordic
  4. Guilty Gear crowns new EVO Champion, announces Robo Ky for July 2 Gaming Nexus
  5. A new guest character is set to join GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-! Scheduled to appear in Season Pass 5 in winter 2026. Saiga NAK
 
Epic Games settles a court case against former contractor accused of leaking Fortnite collaborations - Eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:06:30 GMT
  1. Epic Games settles a court case against former contractor accused of leaking Fortnite collaborations Eurogamer.net
  2. Epic settles lawsuit against alleged Fortnite leaker who used to work for them Game File | Stephen Totilo
  3. Epic Settles With Former Contractor Identified as AdiraFN Fortnite ... games.gg
  4. Epic Games, Ex-Contractor Settle 'Fortnite' Leak Claims Law360
  5. Epic reaches lawsuit settlement with former contractor who was also a notorious Fortnite leaker PC Gamer
 
2026 Frikkin Lasers Challenge: A 3D-Printed Raman Spectrometer - Hack a Day Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:00:50 GMT
A black plastic cube is shown in front of another, larger rectangular black plastic box. The plastic cube has a silver microscope objective protruding from one side, with green light being emitted from it into a small plastic tube held on a positioning stage.
When light reflects off a surface, not all of it reflects off at the same wavelength; some photons impart a portion of their energy to raising the vibrational energy of …read more
 
2026 Frikkin Lasers Challenge: A 3D-Printed Raman Spectrometer - Hackaday - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
2026 Frikkin Lasers Challenge: A 3D-Printed Raman Spectrometer Hackaday
 
3 features that Google still hasn’t launched: Photos, Gboard - 9to5Google - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
3 features that Google still hasn’t launched: Photos, Gboard 9to5Google
 
Moss-Covered Toyota Land Cruiser Startup Video Proves That Legends Never Die - The Drive - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Moss-Covered Toyota Land Cruiser Startup Video Proves That Legends Never Die The Drive
 
5 Foldable Harbor Freight Finds That Can Easily Fit Into Your Pocket Or Backpack - SlashGear - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:45:00 GMT
5 Foldable Harbor Freight Finds That Can Easily Fit Into Your Pocket Or Backpack SlashGear
 
Google is testing a webcam CAPTCHA that scans your hand, but it's already been bypassed using a photo - TechSpot Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:37:00 GMT

Google is working on a new kind of challenge to improve its reCAPTCHA system, using biometric identification to confirm that the user is indeed human. The new method is officially named "hand gesture verification" (HGV), and, according to early testing, is mostly useless. Even worse, HGV might pose a significant...

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10 Best Strategy Games You Need to Play This Summer - DualShockers - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:30:14 GMT
10 Best Strategy Games You Need to Play This Summer DualShockers
 
These popular smartphones are in their last year of software support - Engadget Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT
It's good to know how long your phone will get updates before you purchase.
 
It's Official, Shantae's Seventh Game Will Arrive In 2027 - Nintendo Life - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. It's Official, Shantae's Seventh Game Will Arrive In 2027 Nintendo Life
  2. WayForward announces next Shantae game at Anime Expo with 2027 release window Video Games Chronicle
  3. Shantae 7 already in development. Release planned for 2027 ixbt.games
  4. WayForward Confirms New Shantae Game Is in Development, Shares First Teaser Artwork TwistedVoxel
  5. Nintendo Game Boy Color Series Officially Returning With New Game in 2027 ComicBook.com
 
What Does The 'Z' Symbol Mean On Google Maps? - bgr.com - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:17:00 GMT
What Does The 'Z' Symbol Mean On Google Maps? bgr.com
 
The Long-Lost 90's Arcade Racer Is Resurrected Within This Side-Scrolling Fighter - Time Extension - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Long-Lost 90's Arcade Racer Is Resurrected Within This Side-Scrolling Fighter Time Extension
 
Vizio made a great dumb TV, and it might have been by accident - The Verge - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Vizio made a great dumb TV, and it might have been by accident The Verge
 
What should a 'Google Home Display' be now that Google Home Speaker has set the stage? - 9to5Google - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. What should a 'Google Home Display' be now that Google Home Speaker has set the stage? 9to5Google
  2. I tested Google's new smart speaker with Gemini AI. Here are 3 things to know before you buy. Business Insider
  3. With Google’s new home speaker, more AI doesn’t mean more useful SMH.com.au
  4. Google built a great smart speaker, but Gemini isn’t ready for it The Verge
  5. Google Home Speaker (2026) vs. Nest Mini: Taller or smaller? Android Central
 
PULSE Puts Android Handheld Performance Controls at Your Fingertips - Retro Handhelds - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
PULSE Puts Android Handheld Performance Controls at Your Fingertips Retro Handhelds
 
Microsoft's new EU disclosure shows exactly how tech giants separate profits from where the work happens - TechSpot Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Microsoft said nearly 40% of its pretax income was booked in Ireland, even though only about 3% of its global workforce is based in the country. In Germany, by contrast, the company reported less than half of 1% of its global profits. Across Europe as a whole, excluding Ireland, Microsoft...

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A Digital Twin-Lens Reflex Camera is Long Past Due - PetaPixel - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:30:35 GMT
A Digital Twin-Lens Reflex Camera is Long Past Due PetaPixel
 
10 USB Lithium Ryobi Tools You Probably Didn't Realize Existed - SlashGear - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT
10 USB Lithium Ryobi Tools You Probably Didn't Realize Existed SlashGear
 
AI Helped Port A Native Version Of Command & Conquer: Generals Zero Hour To iPhone & iPad, Complete With Touch Controls And More - Wccftech - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:21:06 GMT
  1. AI Helped Port A Native Version Of Command & Conquer: Generals Zero Hour To iPhone & iPad, Complete With Touch Controls And More Wccftech
  2. Claude Code and Fable 5 ported the 2003 PC game Command & Conquer to native iOS in "a few hours" the-decoder.com
  3. Command & Conquer: Generals Zero Hour is now on iPhone, iPad and Mac en.softonic.com
  4. Command & Conquer Generals lands on iOS / macOS - Thanks, AI! Korben
  5. Google executive uses Claude Fable 5 to port 2003 PC game to iPhone KuCoin
 
Famitsu review scores – July 5, 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove and more - Nintendo Everything - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:08:48 GMT
  1. Famitsu review scores – July 5, 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove and more Nintendo Everything
  2. Rhythm Paradise Groove review – exhilarating bitesize beats test your reflexes The Guardian
  3. 'Rhythm Heaven Groove' shows that the Switch 1 still has the juice Mashable
  4. Rhythm Heaven merchandise available at Nintendo Tokyo store Nintendo Wire
  5. Rhythm Heaven Groove Released on 7/2/3026 as a Nintendo Exclusive mxdwn Games
 
NotebookLM Alternatives: Which Similar AI Tools Are Worth Your Time? - CNET Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:01:02 GMT
These tools are similar but aimed at different audiences and workflows. Here's how they compare.
 
How I Cleaned Up the Thousands of Photos and Videos I Had Scattered Across the Internet - CNET Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:01:01 GMT
I reduced my storage subscription fees and learned a valuable lesson in how to back up priceless memories.
 
I've Tested Hundreds of Phones in 15 Years. These Are the Weirdest I've Seen - CNET Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT
From Russia's YotaPhone and the first foldable to square Blackberrys and phones for crypto bros, I've seen a lot of weirdness.
 
How I Cleaned Up the Thousands of Photos and Videos I Had Scattered Across the Internet - CNET - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT
How I Cleaned Up the Thousands of Photos and Videos I Had Scattered Across the Internet CNET
 
New Dental Robot Attaches to Patient's Teeth for Drilling - CNET Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:59 GMT
A new dental robot is being developed that could reduce the number of visits needed to receive a dental crown.
 
Analysis: ~1M $TRUMP retail buyers lost a combined $3.81B, while ~500K mostly-early wallets captured $4B in gains, a textbook memecoin wealth transfer (New York Times) - Techmeme Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:42 GMT

New York Times:
Analysis: ~1M $TRUMP retail buyers lost a combined $3.81B, while ~500K mostly-early wallets captured $4B in gains, a textbook memecoin wealth transfer — A report from a cryptocurrency analytics firm details how those who bought the Trump memecoin have fared, with most retail investors having lost money …

 
I am switching from OneNote to Google Keep on Android because of this single feature - Android Police - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:11 GMT
I am switching from OneNote to Google Keep on Android because of this single feature Android Police
 
GTA 6 looks incredible, but that realism could backfire - Creative Bloq - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. GTA 6 looks incredible, but that realism could backfire Creative Bloq
  2. GTA 6's crowd density will match the first trailer upon release. GameGPU
  3. GTA 6's Cinematic Graphics: A Potential Game-Changer Or Gameplay Dilemma? freeyork
  4. GTA 6 and RDR2 Screenshot Comparison Shows Rockstar’s Stunning 8‑Year Leap in Graphics VICE
  5. Grand Theft Auto VI could become the new benchmark for HDR in gaming. GameGPU
 
The 5 Best Exercise Bikes if You Like Cross-Training or Cycling for Fun - CNET Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
I tested some of the top exercise bikes. These were my favorites.
 
Microsoft confirms Halo discs: PS5 gets a boxed edition - en.softonic.com - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:45:46 GMT
  1. Microsoft confirms Halo discs: PS5 gets a boxed edition en.softonic.com
  2. July Community Q&A | Halo: Campaign Evolved | Halo - Official Site (en) Halo Waypoint
  3. After Sony Kills PS5 Discs and GTA 6 is Just a Code in a Box, Xbox Is Using Halo: Campaign Evolved's Physical Disc as a Selling Point IGN
  4. Halo: Campaign Evolved is doing something that GTA 6 isn't Polygon.com
  5. Halo: Campaign Evolved pays tribute to the hugely popular Red vs. Blue series with a new Machinima mode Yahoo Tech
 
The future of Gran Turismo 7 queried in new Sony player survey - Traxion.GG - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:43:14 GMT
The future of Gran Turismo 7 queried in new Sony player survey Traxion.GG
 
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is now blocked in 132 countries thanks to Sony's controversial PSN linking requirements - Eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:39:22 GMT
  1. Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is now blocked in 132 countries thanks to Sony's controversial PSN linking requirements Eurogamer.net
  2. PlayStation Reportedly Blocks Marvel Tokon PC in 132 Countries Over PSN Requirement VICE
  3. Marvel Tokon Blocked in 132 Countries 2 Years After Helldivers 2's PSN Requirement Controversy IGN
  4. PIONER Devs Break Radio Silence Regarding Future Updates Insider Gaming
  5. PIONER creators explained how they will fix the game - a "beautiful version" of EA 0.2.0 is in development ixbt.games
 
Chemical accidents rise as Trump administration proposes weakening safety rules - ArsTechnica Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:05:22 GMT
Chemicals from accidents that injured or killed people increased by nearly 50 percent in recent years.
 
Who Needs a Steam Machine? I Converted My PC for Free and It Was Simple - CNET Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:46 GMT
Valve's Steam Machine is pricier than expected (thanks, RAMageddon), but there's a way to get most of the experience on your own PC. Here's how.
 
Old Midi Instruments Don’t Like Modern Midi. What’s To Be Done? - Hack a Day Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:31 GMT
In theory, MIDI is an electrical and protocol standard that allows any such equipped instrument or computer to talk to any other. But as the wonderfully named [Knob Monster] will …read more
 
I switched from Chrome to Edge and finally understood why my laptop battery died so fast - MakeUseOf - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:18 GMT
I switched from Chrome to Edge and finally understood why my laptop battery died so fast MakeUseOf
 
Prediction Markets Let You Bet on Whether a Wildfire Will Burn Down Your Town - Wired Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Wildfire survivors call fire-prediction markets “morally reprehensible” and worry they could increase the risk of arson.
 
Best Wi-Fi Routers (2026): My Honest Picks After Testing 40+ - Wired Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.
 
Old Midi Instruments Don’t Like Modern Midi. What’s To Be Done? - Hackaday - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Old Midi Instruments Don’t Like Modern Midi. What’s To Be Done? Hackaday
 
The missing 500 million: Cosmic bombardment melted Earth's first crust - ArsTechnica Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:55:02 GMT
The heat of the Hadean may have come from impacts as well as the interior.
 
Lenovo laptops are now shipping with YMTC SSDs, a sign of Chinese NAND entering the mainstream - TechSpot Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:53:00 GMT

Notebookcheck says this is the first YMTC laptop SSD it has tested and reports that the ThinkBook uses a 512GB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 drive, according to its teardown and performance testing. The ThinkBook 14 G9 IPL is a 14-inch office notebook built around Intel Core Ultra 200-series processors. It...

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ReactOS "Open-Source Windows" Project Now Capable Of Running Half-Life 2 - Phoronix - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:42:00 GMT
  1. ReactOS "Open-Source Windows" Project Now Capable Of Running Half-Life 2 Phoronix
  2. ReactOS marks big milestone with its first NT6 era system call... that does nothing, yet Neowin
  3. ReactOS Can Now Run Valve's Half-Life 2 TechGig
  4. ReactOS Implements First Windows NT6 System Call In Step Toward Vista Compatibility Phoronix
 
I tried a hidden Android Auto feature Google doesn't want you to know about - Android Authority - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:39:21 GMT
I tried a hidden Android Auto feature Google doesn't want you to know about Android Authority
 
Review: TCL RM9L RGB-Mini LED (2026) - Wired Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:34:00 GMT
This massive 85-inch model is highly customizable but jaw-droppingly expensive.
 
Eight Sleep Pod 5 Review: The Smartest, Nosiest Bed You Can Buy - Wired Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Eight Sleep’s Pod 5 is great at its job, but its job is also watching you sleep.
 
People In Their 50s and 60s Say This Swim Dress 'Made Me Feel Good In My Body' - HuffPost - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:17 GMT
People In Their 50s and 60s Say This Swim Dress 'Made Me Feel Good In My Body' HuffPost
 
What Are Fish Oil Supplements Good For? Here’s Your Crash Course - Wired Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A large-scale clinical trial has shown that even long-term consumption of DHA—an omega-3 fatty acid found in abundance in oily fish—may not lead to improvements in cognitive function.
 
There’s a Global Network of Fungi Under Your Feet. This Is the First Complete Map - Wired Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
A new study has succeeded in mapping, on a global scale, the fungal network that supports plant life and helps regulate our planet’s climate.
 
AI Forced Apple To Abandon Its Older, Slower Packaging, With The Upgrades Arriving To A20 Pro Making It Suitable To Handle Larger Data Volumes - Wccftech - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:21:43 GMT
  1. AI Forced Apple To Abandon Its Older, Slower Packaging, With The Upgrades Arriving To A20 Pro Making It Suitable To Handle Larger Data Volumes Wccftech
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Tata data leak Reuters
  3. Apple iPhone 18 Pro leaks are about to get a lot more intense Mashable
  4. iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Qualcomm or Apple C2 model, A20 details, camera upgrades AppleInsider
  5. Apple iPhone 18 Pro secrets leaked in Tata Electronics hack: What we know Al Jazeera
 
How to Avoid Spoilers Online and in Chats - Wired Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
You can minimize the risk of films and shows being spoiled for you by muting comments, conversations, and keywords on various platforms.
 
'Mecha Chameleon,' the Hide-and-Seek Game with a Splash of Color, Hits 15 Million Units Sold - Inven Global - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:11:00 GMT
  1. 'Mecha Chameleon,' the Hide-and-Seek Game with a Splash of Color, Hits 15 Million Units Sold Inven Global
  2. Two indie devs spent 2 months making a $5 game about painting yourself to hide and its sold 15 million copies Windows Central
  3. Meccha Chameleon Dev Reveals Surprising Behind-the-Scenes Details as It Crosses Over 10 Million Sales on Steam IGN
  4. Meccha Chameleon: Xbox and phone release plans, where you can try it now Mashable
  5. Viral indie hide-and-seek hit Meccha Chameleon tops another milestone, selling 15 million copies in less than 30 days Eurogamer.net
 
A profile of Kaley Glenn-Mills, the plaintiff in K.G.M. v. Meta et al., who was awarded $6M in damages in a landmark LA jury trial over social media addiction (Olivia Carville/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:00:34 GMT

Olivia Carville / Bloomberg:
A profile of Kaley Glenn-Mills, the plaintiff in K.G.M. v. Meta et al., who was awarded $6M in damages in a landmark LA jury trial over social media addiction — Kaley Glenn-Mills' lawsuit reshaped the fight to protect children from social media. She says she still can't stop scrolling.

 
HDMI 2.2 is coming — here's what it means for your living room - Tom's Guide - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT
HDMI 2.2 is coming — here's what it means for your living room Tom's Guide
 
Bending Spoons' Nasdaq IPO caps its 50+ deals across 10+ years that transformed the Italian startup into a highly leveraged internet company with ~$4.4B in debt (Financial Times) - Techmeme Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:30:00 GMT

Financial Times:
Bending Spoons' Nasdaq IPO caps its 50+ deals across 10+ years that transformed the Italian startup into a highly leveraged internet company with ~$4.4B in debt — Nasdaq listing caps more than a decade of deals that transformed an Italian start-up into a global internet company

 
Red Dead Redemption 2 Free Download Available For 24 Hours - ScreenRant - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:30:21 GMT
Red Dead Redemption 2 Free Download Available For 24 Hours ScreenRantSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
How The Fastest Fish In The Ocean Inspired The McLaren P1's Design - Jalopnik - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:25:00 GMT
How The Fastest Fish In The Ocean Inspired The McLaren P1's Design Jalopnik
 
Hatsune Miku Nendoroid Starry Party Game Announced for Switch 2, PC - Anime News Network - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:35:20 GMT
  1. Hatsune Miku Nendoroid Starry Party Game Announced for Switch 2, PC Anime News Network
  2. Hatsune Miku Starry Party announced for Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
  3. Party action game Hatsune Miku Starry Party announced for Switch 2, PC Gematsu
  4. Hatsune Miku Starry Party Brings Mario Party Style Gameplay to Nintendo Switch 2 and PC Technobezz
  5. Hatsune Miku Starry Party announced for Switch 2 GoNintendo
 
Persona 4 Revival Game's Videos Highlight Protagonist, Rise - Anime News Network - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:38:00 GMT
  1. Persona 4 Revival Game's Videos Highlight Protagonist, Rise Anime News Network
  2. MAPPA Animates Persona 4 Revival In-Game Cutscenes Crunchyroll
  3. Persona 4 fans got a ton of good news out of Anime Expo Polygon.com
  4. Persona 4 Revival reveals Rise character trailer, Abby Trott voices her in English & Rie Kugimiya in Japanese RPG Site
  5. MAPPA to Produce All Animated Cutscenes for Persona 4 Revival Inven Global
 
Shohei Ohtani’s newest Seiko is out of this world - The Manual - Google Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  1. Shohei Ohtani’s newest Seiko is out of this world The Manual
  2. Seiko's New Titanium Collaboration Watch is Literally One of a Kind Esquire
  3. Seiko Creates a One-of-One “Star Time” Watch for Shohei Ohtani That Tracks One Million Hours stupidDOPE
  4. Seiko Gifts Shohei Ohtani a Bespoke Watch That Tracks One Million Hours Hypebeast
  5. News: Seiko Creates A One-Off With The Star Time Watch For Shohei Ohtani Fratello Watches
 
Pokemon Winds and Waves Starter Evolutions Leaked - ComicBook.com - Google Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:28:48 GMT
  1. Pokemon Winds and Waves Starter Evolutions Leaked ComicBook.com
  2. Pokémon Winds and Waves Starters Final Evolution Leak Reveals Typings & Pombon's Design VICE
  3. Pokemon Winds and Waves Riddle Leaks May Reveal 9 New Pokemon The Game Haus
  4. 'Pokémon Winds and Waves' Rumors: Legendaries, Other Pokémon Are Getting New Forms player.one
  5. Seven New Pokemon Winds & Waves Monsters Leaked by Centro games.gg
 
AI Chatbot Pricing Breakdown: Is Premium AI Worth the Cost? - CNET Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:30:45 GMT
Looking to upgrade your AI chatbot? Here's what your money will get you.
 
Dragon Quest 11 S details Nintendo Switch 2 frame rate and resolution - Nintendo Everything - Google Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:33:48 GMT
  1. Dragon Quest 11 S details Nintendo Switch 2 frame rate and resolution Nintendo Everything
  2. Square Enix reveals the graphics modes for Dragon Quest XI S on Switch 2 Instant Gaming News
  3. DRAGON QUEST XI S: Definitive Edition - Switch 2 Edition framerate & resolution detailed GoNintendo
  4. Dragon Quest XI S Switch 2 Runs At Up To 1440p And 60 FPS Noisy Pixel
 
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 5, #1120 - CNET Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:01:18 GMT
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 5 No. 1,120.
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 5 #854 - CNET Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:01:18 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 5 No. 854.
 
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 5, #1842 - CNET Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:00:53 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 5, No. 1,842.
 
A 10-year sky survey begins filming a 'cosmic movie,' cyborg cockroaches go for a dive and more science stories - Engadget Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:45:00 GMT
This week's science news.
 
Millions More Galaxy Phones Join Samsung's Free Upgrade List - Forbes - Google Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:32:38 GMT
  1. Millions More Galaxy Phones Join Samsung's Free Upgrade List Forbes
  2. Samsung starts testing One UI 9 for more devices as we inch closer to its official debut - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. Display Assistant app on Galaxy devices gets ready for One UI 9 SamMobile
  4. These popular Galaxy S, Galaxy A phones will not get the big One UI 9 update PhoneArena
  5. Samsung's next One UI 9 beta for Galaxy S26 is confirmed to arrive very soon Android Authority
 
Did The Retroid Pocket Flip 3 Just Get Officially Confirmed? - Retro Handhelds - Google Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:58:01 GMT
  1. Did The Retroid Pocket Flip 3 Just Get Officially Confirmed? Retro Handhelds
  2. Cyberpunk 2077 Breaks Its Steam Record Since 2023 ixbt.games
  3. Retroid's New Dual-Screen Handheld Could Be Coming "Second Half Of The Year" Retro Dodo
  4. Retro Handhelds Weekly: Retroid Pocket Flip 3 Hype, PULSE Levels Up, Big Savings, and Much More Retro Handhelds
  5. Retroid launching new AYN Thor rival with dual displays in 2026 Notebookcheck
 
"I Almost Left Sony Over That One" - Meet The Unreleased PlayStation Pad With A PS1 Inside - Time Extension - Google Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
  1. "I Almost Left Sony Over That One" - Meet The Unreleased PlayStation Pad With A PS1 Inside Time Extension
  2. Sony crammed an entire PS1 into a DualShock controller that connects to your TV, but killed the project — PlayStation Puga offered game studios a mere 10 cents per unit sold Tom's Hardware
  3. Inside the PlayStation PUGA: The DualShock That Packed a Full PS1 and Why Sony Pulled the Plug. levelup.com
  4. Sony's PlayStation PUGA Prototype Crammed a PS1 Inside a DualShock Controller and They Almost Brought It to Market TechEBlog -
  5. Sony once built a DualShock controller with a PlayStation inside, but it was canceled before launch VideoCardz.com
 
How your smartwatch and AI might detect early signs of illness - Engadget Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Wearables are best at noticing breaks from your body's usual patterns. Those outliers can hint that something warrants further investigation with your doctor.
 
The 50th Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show Blasts Off Tonight. Here's How to Watch - CNET Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:35:43 GMT
Noah Kahan and other top stars will accompany this anniversary edition of the Big Apple's pyrotechnic show.
 
Tesla expands robotaxi service to small section of Miami - Engadget Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The company's robotaxi roadmap mentions future expansions to Orlando and Tampa.
 
The US now has three microreactors running – and data centers are watching closely - TechSpot Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:18:00 GMT

Unity, a microreactor from Houston-based Deployable Energy, is the latest of the three to reach criticality as part of a Department of Energy effort to accelerate advanced nuclear demonstrations. A reactor from Torrance-based Antares and another from El Segundo-based Valar Atomics cleared the same hurdle in June.

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I Love This Floating Anker Speaker, and It’s on Sale for Less Than $100 This Fourth of July - CNET Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:57:00 GMT
The rugged Boom 3I looks and sounds great, and you can snag it for $35 off right now at Amazon, as long as you like the color green.
 
Review: Supergirl is not the disaster its low box office suggests - ArsTechnica Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:49:14 GMT
It’s a pretty good movie, but it needed to be a great movie to thrive in an oversaturated superhero market.
 
What did folks in 1976 think life would look like in 2026? Buckle up - apparently, we were supposed to be living in space by now - County 10 - Google Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:18:00 GMT
What did folks in 1976 think life would look like in 2026? Buckle up - apparently, we were supposed to be living in space by now County 10
 
NASA mission to rescue the falling Swift observatory has launched - Engadget Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:37 GMT
NASA has made contact with LINK, the robotic spacecraft made for the Swift Boost mission.
 
Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for July 2026? - Push Square - Google Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for July 2026? Push Square
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, CrossCode PlayStation.Blog
  3. July's PS Plus PS5 & PS4 Games Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Kotaku
  4. Are Gamers Happy with Their PS Plus Essential Games? games.gg
  5. Sony Confirms PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July 2026, Headlined by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 IGN
 
Submit Your Questions: Inside The World of Online Romance Scams - Wired Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The Yahoo Boys author Carlos Barragán will join Kate Knibbs to answer your questions about Nigeria's romance scammers.
 
Tesla driver charged with manslaughter for Texas crash that killed a woman in her home - Engadget Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:47:31 GMT
The incident is also being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
 
Onimusha: Way of the Sword - Everything You Need to Know About CAPCOM's 20-Year Return to Its Samurai Action Series - Wccftech - Google Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:38:00 GMT
  1. Onimusha: Way of the Sword - Everything You Need to Know About CAPCOM's 20-Year Return to Its Samurai Action Series Wccftech
  2. Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Will Now Launch Three Weeks Earlier Game Informer
  3. Capcom Dodges the GTA 6 Traffic Jam: Summer Game Fest's Best Title Is Arriving Early PCMag
  4. Onimusha producer ‘surprised’ by September’s packed release window, but says he’s not worried Video Games Chronicle
  5. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gets Steam Deck Rating After Release Date Moves Up Steam Deck HQ
 
SpaceX is reportedly showing investors a phone prototype, months after Musk said "we are not developing a phone" - TechSpot Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:35:00 GMT

The device is still in the early stages of development. SpaceX has told some investors that the design could change and that it is not yet clear whether the product will ultimately come to market. Representatives for SpaceX and Qualcomm did not respond to requests for comment.

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Only these iPhone models are getting the new Siri AI this fall - Engadget Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Some Apple devices are about to get much more intelligent, while others are getting left behind.
 
Samsung names upcoming earbuds and Galaxy Watches ahead of launch - SamMobile - Google Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:08:00 GMT
  1. Samsung names upcoming earbuds and Galaxy Watches ahead of launch SamMobile
  2. Samsung Quietly Confirms Radical 'Galaxy Able' Wearable Forbes
  3. Samsung is preparing a massive design update for the Galaxy Wearable app SamMobile
  4. Latest Galaxy Watch 9 leak reveals 5 brand-new watch faces Android Authority
  5. Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch9 bands leak ahead of launch - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Cyberpunk 2077 reaches 40 million copies sold - VideoCardz.com - Google Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:40:48 GMT
  1. Cyberpunk 2077 reaches 40 million copies sold VideoCardz.com
  2. Why ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Just Hit Its Highest Playercount In 2.5 Years Forbes
  3. After six long years, Cyberpunk 2077 broke a new sales record of 40 million copies Windows Central
  4. Cyberpunk 2077 Attracted Over 100,000 Concurrent Players on Steam for the First Time in a Few Years EGW.News
  5. Cyberpunk 2077 Official July 2026 Update Celebrated By Gamers ScreenRant
 
Ford Hypercar: V8 Roars to Life for the First Time Ahead of the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans - 24 Heures du Mans - Google Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:21:00 GMT
  1. Ford Hypercar: V8 Roars to Life for the First Time Ahead of the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans 24 Heures du Mans
  2. Ford Racing Le Mans Hypercar Returns to Top Tier Endurance Racing chshyd.in
  3. Ford's Le Mans hypercar V8 roars to life for first time AutoNext.co
  4. Ford Racing Unwraps V8-Powered Le Mans Hypercar For America’s 250th Birthday American Cars And Racing
  5. Ford drops a 4th of July surprise: It’s a new Le Mans Hypercar The Supercar Blog
 
Meta's Pocket app lets you vibe-code games with zero coding knowledge - TechSpot Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:08:00 GMT

The Play Store listing page for Pocket describes the app as a creative platform for making and sharing "gizmos," which Meta defines as "small interactive thing(s)" that users can "tap and play with." The company added that gizmos are essentially mini-games that can be controlled using touch and tilt gestures....

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Google's Learn About AI Experiment Feels Like a Slimmed-Down NotebookLM - CNET Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:39 GMT
Google's Learn About is impossibly easy to use.
 
Router brands could be misleading you with that Wi-Fi 7 label - Engadget Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Wi-Fi standards remain as confusing as ever.
 
iOS 27 beta 2 hints at AirPods Pro with cameras: Here’s what we know so far - 9to5Mac - Google Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:18:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27 beta 2 hints at AirPods Pro with cameras: Here’s what we know so far 9to5Mac
  2. Apple just canned its most innovative product in years PhoneArena
  3. Camera-Equipped AirPods Pro Development 'Suspended,' Leaker Claims MacRumors
  4. iOS 27 System Prompt Reportedly Hints at Apple’s New Smart Wearable With Two Cameras Gadgets 360
  5. iOS 27 Code Hints at Apple’s Vision Glasses TelecomTalk
 
5 Mistakes People Make When Buying a Pressure Washer - CNET Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
When you’re looking for a new pressure washer, it’s easy to focus on the wrong specs. These are the ones that matter.
 
Amazon's satellite internet service is finally ready for real users – sort of - TechSpot Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:49:00 GMT

Starlink's public beta offers a useful comparison. When SpaceX rolled out to the public in 2020, it had nearly 900 satellites in orbit, but the service was uneven. Early users in northern parts of the United States and Canada reported frequent interruptions and high sensitivity to obstructions. Speeds generally ranged...

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Can Wearing the Hypershell Exoskeleton on a Bike Replace an E-Bike? I Tested Both - CNET Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:15:00 GMT
I’m an out-of-shape cycle enthusiast. I tested the Hypershell exoskeleton on a regular bike versus an e-bike and found a clear winner.
 
Need a New iPhone or Android Phone? Read My Tips Before You Shop - CNET Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:46 GMT
Shopping for a new phone can be a headache. I've tested phones for 15 years so I know what to look for.
 
Midjourney wants the Hollywood studios that sued it to show the court how they use AI - Engadget Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:33:18 GMT
Midjourney is asking the court to get Disney, Warner Bros. and Universal to submit information on their AI use.
 
15 Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers (2026): Power Banks, Stands, Pads, and Travel Chargers - Wired Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Top up your Qi2 Android phone or MagSafe iPhone with a magnetic wireless charging stand, pad, car charger, or power bank.
 
When the ability to smell goes away - ArsTechnica Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:04:31 GMT
Disturbances in this critical sense are often linked to problems with brain health.
 
Minisforum AtomMan G1 Pro Desktop Review: The Wobbly Line Between Desktop and True Mini PC - CNET Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:51 GMT
Not quite a desktop tower or a mini PC, the AtomMan G1 Pro ends up with some of the drawbacks of both designs.
 
A martian rock has lots of carbon on it, and it's not clear why - ArsTechnica Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:41 GMT
Biology could explain the find, but there are other potential explanations.
 
Where NASA Posts Its Best Space Photos, and How to Find Them - Wired Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Explore decades of incredible images and videos of stars, planets, moons, and galaxies—most of which are free to use and share.
 
Security Roundup: Apple’s Hide My Email Service Fails to Hide Your Email - Wired Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Alleged Scattered Spider hacking member extradited, dozens of license plate reader errors, and Indian officials are concerned about WhatsApp’s username rollout.
 
This Buried Apple Feature Turns an iPhone Into the Perfect Kids’ Dumb Phone - Wired Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Apple built a tool for people with cognitive disabilities, but I accidentally discovered it’s also the best kids’ phone setup no one is talking about—not even Apple.
 
Netflix's New True Crime Series Is the Latest Twisted Horror Show I Can't Stop Watching - CNET Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:46 GMT
Commentary: Netflix's Worst Neighbor Ever is the latest true crime installment from Blumhouse and explores riveting, heartbreaking real-life horror stories that hit close to home.
 
Food Preservatives May Increase the Risk of High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease - Wired Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Aa large-scale study demonstrates that preservatives widely used in everyday processed foods may exacerbate common health risks.
 
I Got a First Look at Sony’s Cooling Neck Device, Just in Time for the Heat Wave - CNET Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:21:00 GMT
Sony's Japanese Reon Pocket Pro Plus is now shipping in the US. These are my thoughts after days of testing.
 
The Best Fourth of July Mattress Sales on Beds We Actually Sleep On (2026) - Wired Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:08:00 GMT
From cooling hybrids to organic latex beds, these are the mattresses WIRED reviewers actually sleep on and recommend.
 
Scientists Have Identified a New Fossil Species of Axolotl in Mexico - Wired Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Ambystoma quetzalcoatli is the first fossil salamander to be formally identified in Mexico, revealing that axolotls have inhabited the country for millions of years.
 
Microsoft reverses stance and adds Google account sign-in to Edge browser - TechSpot Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:44:00 GMT

Microsoft latest release of the Edge browser adds a much-requested feature for users working within Google's web ecosystem. Edge 150 finally provides a way to sign in with a Google account, usable alongside a Microsoft account. The feature is rolling out to all Edge users on both Windows and macOS....

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 4, #1841 - CNET Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:01:05 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 4, No. 1,841.
 
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 4, #1119 - CNET Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:01:05 GMT
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 4, No. 1,119.
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 4, #853 - CNET Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:00:46 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 4, No. 853.
 
The Space Shuttle Endeavour goes on public display later this year - Engadget Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:41:47 GMT
The spacecraft has been in LA since 2012, but now it's moving to a new permanent home at the California Science Center.
 
International Google Pixels are different than American models - here's how - Engadget Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
In case you were wondering in which country you should buy a Pixel phone, you world traveler you.
 
3 Nuclear Startups Hit a Big Milestone. Why It Matters—and Why It Doesn’t - Wired Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:13:15 GMT
The companies’ Fourth of July plans include celebrating new reactor designs coming online. But there’s still a long way to go before they deliver energy at a meaningful scale.
 
Jensen Huang's signed leather jacket could sell for up to $60,000 at charity auction - TechSpot Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:37:00 GMT

Sotheby's, which has been behind several iconic tech auctions over the years, will begin accepting bids on the black leather jacket starting on July 7. Titled The Jensen Jacket: Jensen Huang's Tom Ford Leather Jacket, the auction notes that it is associated with some of the most consequential moments in...

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Google DeepMind Unionization Talks Are Off to a Rocky Start - Wired Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT
During negotiations on Wednesday, employees voiced frustrations with what they consider an unwillingness among executives to engage meaningfully with the prospect of unionization.
 
How to watch Summer Games Done Quick 2026 - Engadget Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The latest week-long speedrunning marathon starts on July 5.
 
US homeowners installed a record amount of battery storage this year, and it's reshaping the grid - TechSpot Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:41:00 GMT

Recent data underscores how fast the market is moving. US homeowners installed 673 megawatts of battery storage in the first quarter of 2026, a record level, according to the Energy Information Administration. Much of that growth is concentrated in states where electricity is expensive and policies encourage storage, including California...

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Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet just got a refresh with a bit more RAM - Engadget Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:40:03 GMT
A RAM upgrade? In this memory economy?!
 
In old PCs, what was the function of the "Turbo" button? - TechSpot Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:44:00 GMT
A long, long time ago, desktop PCs used to have a Turbo button alongside Power and Reset.
 
Tesla driver charged with manslaughter after car in FSD mode crashes into Texas home - TechSpot Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:20:00 GMT

According to court records and an arrest affidavit, 44-year-old Michael David Butler was driving a 2025 Tesla Model 3 through a residential neighborhood in Katy, Texas, on June 19 when the car left the street and crashed into the home of 76-year-old Martha Avila.

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Rocket Report: Indian startup nears first launch; SpaceX's millenary milestone - ArsTechnica Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:55:35 GMT
NASA awarded Rocket Lab deals for three dedicated launches using the company's Electron rocket.
 
Engadget Podcast: Who needs Valve's Steam Machine? - Engadget Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:35:55 GMT
This week on the Engadget Podcast, we've got our first impressions of Valve's pricey Steam Machine, and we chat about Sony dumping PlayStation discs in 2028.
 
How to claim a WhatsApp username - Engadget Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Get ready to navigate a free-for-all of social media handles.
 
iFixit is creating a repairability scoring standard for US electronics - TechSpot Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:14:00 GMT

The repair specialist says the new system will be separate from its familiar teardown scores, which have long rated devices based on factors such as ease of disassembly, parts access, documentation, and software restrictions. Instead, the NSF project is intended to become a more formal, repeatable standard that can be...

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Video Game History Foundation founder says piracy remains the only viable game preservation method - TechSpot Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Video Game History Foundation founder Frank Cifaldi recently supported claims that piracy is the only effective way to preserve video games. The comments lay the blame squarely on game companies' refusal to keep legacy content available or allow archivists to build legal repositories.

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PlayStation just struck a hammer blow to game preservation - Engadget Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Killing game discs is an anti-consumer move that only benefits Sony.
 
Inside the Luddite festival harnessing Gen Z’s rage against Big Tech - ArsTechnica Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:36 GMT
New York City’s Summer of Ludd festival is teaching people how to live offline.
 
Despite the darkness, I still see signs of hope in America - ArsTechnica Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:30:22 GMT
It's difficult to pinpoint the moment in my life where America started to lose the plot.
 
Best Bone Conduction Headphones (2026): Shokz, Suunto, Mojawa - Wired Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Everyone needs a safe way to listen to music on outdoor runs. We’ve found the bone conduction headphones to grab on your way out the door.
 
Singapore charges two people over a scheme to smuggle Nvidia chips to China through a $42 million property deal - TechSpot Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:18:00 GMT

Lim Jenny and Woon Guo Jie Aaron are accused of handling proceeds tied to the alleged scheme, with investigators tracing more than $926,000 in each of their bank accounts to criminal activity. Authorities also seized a high-end property valued at $42 million that was allegedly purchased using those funds and...

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Visiting the stars (and planets, and telescopes) in VR - ArsTechnica Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:15:35 GMT
Walkthrough experience includes visits to stars, exoplanets, and observatories.
 
Wing Commander IV and the FMV future that never quite was - ArsTechnica Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:03:39 GMT
C:\ArsGames takes a look at the time Chris Roberts more or less made a whole movie.
 
All Your Favorite Gadgets Are Getting Way More Expensive … Again - Wired Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Thanks to the AI-driven chip shortage, prices for phones, computers, and consoles are sky-high—and still climbing.
 
7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026) - Wired Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:31:00 GMT
Avoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
 
The FDA Ruled That ZYN Pouches Are Safer Than Cigarettes. That Doesn’t Mean They’re Safe - Wired Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
ZYN nicotine pouches, the FDA found, can be advertised as a less-harmful option for adult smokers. But quitting all tobacco and nicotine products remains the best idea.
 
Concorde-style supersonic flights could return to the US, as long as they're quiet enough - TechSpot Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:15:00 GMT

The aptly named rule, titled Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight, would amend Parts 1 and 91 of federal aviation regulations.

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The Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts (2026): Zenbivy, REI - Wired Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:06:00 GMT
Lighten your pack this summer—skip the sleeping bag and carry one of our favorite ultralight backpacking quilts instead.
 
When the Law Kills Your Electric Car Dealership - Wired Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Dealers who invested in Polestar won’t be able to sell in the US next year after the federal government denied an authorization that would have allowed the company to avoid a Chinese tech ban.
 
The 11 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month (July 2026) - Wired Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
House of the Dragon, Adventure Time: Side Quests, and The Man Will Burn are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.
 
Sony Erases Digital Content From Libraries, a Reminder That You Don’t Own What You Buy - Wired Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:30:00 GMT
In September, some PlayStation customers will no longer be able to access some purchased movies and shows. It underscores the fact that digital purchases are really more like long-term rentals.
 
EU Politicians Investigated Pegasus Spyware. Then It Ended Up on One of Their Phones - Wired Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
“It is a direct attack on the rule of law,” says one European Parliament member of the new findings from Citizen Lab.
 
A leaked Microsoft experiment reveals a new OS built entirely around Copilot and AI agents - TechSpot Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:17:00 GMT

Back when Copilot was still a brand-new AI experience, Microsoft was already trying to turn the service into a cloud-based OS. That experiment appears to be long gone now, but Microsoft is apparently still trying to bring Copilot everywhere, despite stating otherwise.

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Someone finally built a working Game Boy emulator for E-ink screens - TechSpot Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:20:00 GMT

M5Stack's PaperS3 was originally built for smart home controls, electronic labels, and educational tools. But YouTuber Wenting Channel recently detailed how he turned the old dev board into a 60Hz E-ink Game Boy, its paper-like display an unexpectedly good match for the handheld's graphical capabilities.

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The Onion’s ‘Infowars’ Parody Is Here. Alex Jones Is Going to Hate It - Wired Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
The satirical site is fighting to officially take over Infowars. In the meantime, CEO Ben Collins says the new show will mock “how fucking stupid” conspiratorial brain rot has become.
 
Meta is using old DDR4 memory in DDR5-only AI servers to save on hardware costs - TechSpot Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:46:00 GMT

Documents presented by Meta at ISCA 2026 this week reveal that its new "MemServers" are powered by AMD's Epyc Turin CPUs, featuring 158 cores and 316 threads.

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How Big Is ‘Love Island USA’? More Than 10 Million People Are Already on Its App - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:47:27 GMT
“We have more people voting on the ‘Love Island USA’ app than we do in many political elections taking place across the country,” says the show's executive producer.
 
Newly discovered PamStealer isn't your typical macOS malware - ArsTechnica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:38:57 GMT
The discovery underscores the increased effort being poured into Mac infostealers.
 
A new attack uses a BioShock-style puzzle to convince AI browsers they're not in the real world - TechSpot Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:02:00 GMT

Researchers from LayerX recently unveiled BioShocking, a new type of vulnerability designed to target AI-powered browsers capable of executing autonomous tasks on the open web. The security firm explained that BioShocking can "game" an AI-based browser, causing the system to execute malicious instructions after effectively bypassing its intended security guardrails.

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Spotify Confirms Streaming Fraud After Kalshi Trader Cries Foul - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:59 GMT
One of Kalshi’s most prominent traders tells WIRED he’s swearing off Spotify-related markets until the issue is resolved.
 
OpenAI may give the US government a 5% stake, following Trump's Intel playbook - TechSpot Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:28:00 GMT

Chief executive Sam Altman has argued that the public should share in the economic gains created by AI. In discussions with policymakers, he suggested that a government stake could help distribute those financial gains more broadly while improving relations between the industry and regulators.

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Can Cursor Remain a Platform for OpenAI and Anthropic’s Models Inside SpaceX? - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:01:20 GMT
Cursor hopes to continue offering third-party AI models after it's acquired by SpaceX, testing the relationships between frontier AI labs.
 
FAA proposal: Supersonic airliners can fly over US cities if they’re quiet - ArsTechnica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:29:37 GMT
New US rules would legalize quiet supersonic flights without the sonic boom.
 
Building a scholarly community - MIT Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The SHASS Faculty Fellows Program, administered by the MIT Human Insight Collaborative, is fostering new research projects and creating space for supportive and interdisciplinary discussion.
 
Lerna Ekmekcioglu named head of MIT's History Section - MIT Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2011, Ekmekcioglu examines how communities survive, adapt, remember, and make claims on justice under difficult political conditions.
 
Why are some bacterial genes high in purines? - MIT Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
In certain species of bacteria, the answer lies in shielding RNA transcripts from a quality-control factor called Rho. Understanding the requirements for expressible sequences is critical for expression engineering of therapeutic agents.
 
Ars Live recap: When are the big rockets NASA desperately needs going to be ready? - ArsTechnica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:46:47 GMT
I have not seen anyone put out a date for a new rocket, and actually hit it.
 
Dell just overtook HP as the top PC maker in the US as the entire market shrinks - TechSpot Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:36:00 GMT

Omdia recently reported that PC shipments in the US fell 7% year over year in the first quarter of 2026. The London-based research firm estimates that 15.8 million PCs were shipped to the US market during 1Q26, marking the steepest annual decline since the third quarter of 2023. The weak...

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Plex debuts 5-year membership pass for $250 - ArsTechnica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:35:59 GMT
Plex is pushing customers to newer features and more frequent payments.
 
Africa CDC confirms Marburg case in Uganda as Ebola outbreak rages - ArsTechnica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:30:37 GMT
Early reports indicate there may be another case, but spread is thought to be localized.
 
The DEA Plans to Ban Opioid-Like Kratom Compound 7-OH - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:21:40 GMT
The federal agency says it will temporarily schedule the drug, which has been called “gas station heroin,” as a controlled substance—a boon for MAHA and the mainstream kratom industry.
 
Artificial cell manages a few rounds of cell division - ArsTechnica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:21:23 GMT
It only works for a few divisions thanks to a lot of added materials.
 
Google loses long-running appeal of record EU fine, will have to cough up $4.7 billion - ArsTechnica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:15:41 GMT
The EU went after Google for the practice of bundling its search engine and browser with Android.
 
Google just lost its final appeal over Android, $4.7 billion EU fine stands - TechSpot Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:52:00 GMT

"The appeal brought by Google and its parent company Alphabet against the judgment of the General Court is dismissed, thereby confirming the penalty imposed for Google Search's abuse of a dominant position in the context of the Android operating system," the court said.

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Rufus improves Windows installs, adds RISC-V and UEFI:NTFS fixes - TechSpot Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:43:00 GMT
Rufus is a free utility for creating bootable USB drives from ISOs. Version 4.15 brings RISC-V 64 support to UEFI:NTFS, improves unattended Windows installations, and fixes Snapdragon X Arm64 boot crashes, and more.
 
Trump gets OpenAI to offer US 5% stake, far lower than Sanders’ target - ArsTechnica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:12:25 GMT
Insiders say Sam Altman is in active talks with the Trump administration.
 
Intel raises prices on the Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs people actually liked - TechSpot Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:51:00 GMT

As spotted by leaker harukaze5719, Intel has updated the Recommended Customer Price on its product pages for the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus.

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Musk’s X poses “serious risk to Americans’ privacy,” advocates warn FTC - ArsTechnica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:39:17 GMT
FTC urged to reject Elon Musk’s bid to end X monitoring amid AI concerns.
 
Former Microsoft dev built a 2.5KB Notepad clone with zero AI features - TechSpot Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:23:00 GMT

Plummer is the man who claims to have created some major Windows features, including the original Task Manager application. Now, the YouTuber and retired developer shared his latest creation: a text editor named TinyRetroPad, which is designed to mimic Notepad's text editing functionality while staying as small as possible on...

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Tesla sales increase by 25% in Q2 2026 - ArsTechnica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:11:07 GMT
Deliveries outstripped production, suggesting Tesla has cleared some inventory.
 
Apple expects its $2,500 foldable iPhone Ultra to sell 10 million units this year - TechSpot Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:58:00 GMT

Nikkei Asia reports that Apple has told suppliers to prepare for about 10 million foldable iPhones in 2026, up from forecasts of 7 million to 8 million units a few months ago.

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As Sony exits physical media, Microsoft is testing a way to link your Xbox discs to digital licenses - TechSpot Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:31:00 GMT

Sources recently provided The Verge with new details regarding Microsoft's previously leaked attempts to tie physical copies of Xbox games to digital entitlements. The rumor has reignited speculation over whether Microsoft will follow Sony's decision to stop selling physical games.

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7 Lesser-Known Google Account Settings You Should Change - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Adjust your options for things like account recovery, ad personalization, and which parts of your Google profile are shared publicly.
 
8 Best Travel Adapters (2026): My Top Recommendations - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:31:00 GMT
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are my favorite travel adapters and chargers.
 
Bublue BuVortex V5 Pool Skimmer Review: An Impractical Cleaner - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:04:00 GMT
The Bublue BuVortex V5 ditches conventional skimming for a vortex-powered design that’s fascinating to watch, even if it’s severely impractical.
 
How Trump Helped China Make America’s Cheapest EV - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Slate is the latest automaker to transition to lower-cost batteries perfected in China, driven in part by the repeal of EV tax credits that required materials to be sourced domestically.
 
I Tried Rips, the Card-Pack App Where Users Spend Thousands Chasing Pricey Pokémon - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
I ripped open $892 worth of Pokémon packs on my phone in under 15 minutes and walked away with 62 cents. My adrenaline rush felt like the future of gambling.
 
Inside the Luddite Festival Harnessing Gen Z’s Rage Against Big Tech - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
New York City’s Summer of Ludd festival is teaching people how to live offline amid the suffocating presence of Big Tech.
 
Meta Is Charging a Subscription for Smart Glasses Features. Welcome to the New Era of Consumer Tech - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
You bought the hardware. Now you’ll need to subscribe for “expanded access” to the most advanced features.
 
Heat Domes Are Dangerous. July Fourth Activities Will Make Things Worse - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Long hours outdoors, day drinking, and World Cup matches are among the factors raising the risks of heat-related illness, as hot weather spreads across the eastern US.
 
Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This July 2026 - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.
 
Altra Running Promo Codes July 2026 - Wired Thu, 02 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.
 
Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for July 2026 - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
 
Walmart Promo Codes: Up to 65% Off for July 2026 - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score $10 off with our Walmart promo codes and coupon, and shop flash deals up to 65% off today.
 
Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for July 2026 - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
 
Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | July 2026 - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This July 2026 - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
Hostinger Promo Code: 79% Off for July 2026 - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover exclusive Hostinger promo codes, discounts, and deals on web hosting, cloud plans, and domain registration. Save big on your next Hostinger purchase today.
 
Squarespace Promo Codes: 20% Off in July 2026 - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off your next website, 10% off with exclusive Squarespace discount code, 50% off plans, and more top coupons from WIRED.
 
30% Off Samsung Promo Code | July 2026 - Wired Thu, 02 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.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | July 2026 - Wired Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this July.
 
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.
 
Boleslaw Wyslouch steps down as director of Laboratory for Nuclear Science - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Wyslouch remains the director of the Bates Research and Engineering Center and will continue research on heavy ion collisions.
 
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.
 
MIT student teams win top honors in NASA competition - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Three MIT teams took five top awards in the 2026 NASA RASC-AL Competition for designing critical elements for the moon base and future missions to Mars.
 
MIT researchers advance toward greater bandwidth, more energy-efficient communications - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The FUTUR-IC research program integrates electronics and photonics in microchip systems.
 
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.
 
Two MIT faculty members named 2026 Pew Biomedical Scholars - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Cell biologist Whitney Henry and immunologist Harikesh Wong will receive four years of flexible funding to advance early-career research on ferroptosis and immune decision-making.
 
Inaugural Music Technology Research Showcase celebrates work of new graduate program’s initial students - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor Anna Huang delivers the keynote address, “In Search of Human-AI Resonance,” to a capacity crowd.
 
Care in the midst of pressure - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Anantha P. Chandrakasan is “Committed to Caring” for redefining mentorship through presence and perspective.
 
3 Questions: Beyond data-driven aesthetics - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT
In a new Keller Gallery exhibition, Alexandros Haridis SM ’17, PhD ’22 traces centuries of ideas about aesthetic judgment and explores how design can make complex computational systems visible.
 
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.
 
David Autor named head of the Department of Economics - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
A faculty member since 1999, Autor is a leading researcher in artificial intelligence and the work of the future.
 
Antenna array could provide protected tactical satellite communications in low-Earth orbit - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The prototype array uses a small, lightweight, low-power, and low-cost aperture.
 
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.
 
Students from across the Northeast step inside MIT.nano’s cleanroom - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT
A hands-on boot camp teaches integrated photonics to community and four-year college students in the region.
 
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.
 
Summer 2026 recommended reading from MIT - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Enjoy these recent titles from Institute faculty and staff.
 
Improving the speed and energy-efficiency of AI agents - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new system, known as Murakkab, optimizes the design and deployment of multistep workflows that power AI applications.
 
How architecture influences political activity - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In Ghana, semi-communal “compound houses” affect how much people vote and participate in political activity, new research shows.
 
What happens when environmental change outpaces life’s ability to adapt? - MIT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new model links Earth’s mass extinctions to mismatches between rates of environmental change and biological adaptation.
 
Computer model could enable bridges and buildings that use less material - MIT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed an approach for generating more buildable structures, bridging the gap between optimized design and real-world construction.
 
Design kits for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 27 are here - Apple Developer Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:00:01 GMT
Apple design kits for Figma and Sketch are now available for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 27. These include:
 
New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments - MIT Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers combined an efficient algorithm with dedicated hardware to rapidly generate 3D maps for navigation using minimal memory and power.
 
A better way to model the behavior of metal alloys - MIT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach captures subtle atomic patterns, improving predictions of material properties.
 
Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available - Apple Developer Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:30:54 GMT
Attachment 12 of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to specify terms for iOS apps in Brazil, including alternative distribution, alternative payments and out-of-app offers, and the Core Technology Commission. Please review the changes and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms.
 
Changes to iOS in Brazil - Apple Developer Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:30:05 GMT
As part of a recent agreement with Brazil’s competition regulator CADE (Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Brazil. Beginning with iOS 26.5, developers can distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase in iOS, and more.
 
MIT in the media: For the future of tech, "Massachusetts can absolutely lead" - MIT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Leaders, faculty across MIT discuss fostering innovation and talent in Greater Boston in special series of articles published alongside the outlet's annual list of 'Tech Power Players'
 
“We can’t ship goods without functioning ports” - MIT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD student Chelsea Mitchell studies the economic forces that shape shipping ports and their ability to support global supply chains.
 
QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2026-27 - MIT Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT
Ranking at the top for the 15th year in a row, the Institute also places first in 12 subject areas.
 
Susan Solomon named 2026 Tang Prize laureate - MIT Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The MIT professor’s groundbreaking work on atmospheric chemistry helped lay steps towards recovery of the ozone layer and demonstrated the lasting impacts of carbon emissions on Earth’s climate.
 
Could AI tell you where you left your keys? - MIT Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new spatial memory system for robots efficiently captures details about the objects they see while exploring their environment.
 
New domain for Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email - Apple Developer Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT
Later this summer, Apple will unify the email domains used by Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email under a single, shared domain: private.icloud.com.
 
How to create distinguishable states for quantum systems - MIT Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Researchers establish key insights for reading and writing information for quantum sensing, communication, computing, and control.
 
A tiny ingestible sensor can measure temperature from inside the body - MIT Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
After being swallowed, the devices could offer continuous monitoring of patients who are sick or at risk of hypothermia.
 
Fact Sheet: Supporting MIT’s Jewish Community - MIT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:55:00 GMT
 
MIT engineers find a way to deliver drugs directly to the esophagus - MIT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Their new gel-like drug formulation can coat the esophageal lining and release drugs that could help treat inflammatory conditions affecting the esophagus.
 
The long history of vaccine hesitancy - MIT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Thomas Levenson’s new book shows how arguments against vaccination reach back to the beginning of the technology itself.
 
WWDC26 survey - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:32 GMT
Share your thoughts on this year’s conference.
 
New imaging system sees through murky waters - MIT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “Sonar-MASt3R” combines sonar and visual data to create real-time 3D maps, even in cloudy water.
 
Would you return a favor? Scientists say it depends on the relationship - MIT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study shows people expect reciprocal generosity only in interactions with friends or others of equal social status.
 
Pablo Jarillo-Herrero wins Kavli Prize in Nanoscience - MIT Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The MIT physicist shares the honor with two others for foundational research establishing the field of twistronics.
 
Augmented reality system could make medical ultrasounds easier to interpret - MIT Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have designed an ultrasound system that creates a real-time 3D representation of the object being imaged.
 
Startup’s nuclear-inspired cooling system could make data centers more sustainable - MIT Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by two researchers from MIT, Ferveret reduces the amount of energy and water required to cool the chips that power AI.
 
Chris Zegras appointed director and CEO of the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology - MIT Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:25:00 GMT
The professor of mobility and urban planning will lead MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore.
 
3D-printed devices could streamline the production of drug-delivery microparticles - MIT Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The cost-effective devices, which can be built in hours, leverage electrospray emitter technology to efficiently produce three-layered particles at scale.
 
Find out what's new for Apple developers - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:20:01 GMT
Discover the latest advancements on all Apple platforms and create even more unique, intelligent experiences in your apps and games with major enhancements across languages, frameworks, tools, and services. The latest SDKs bring incredible new features, including platform design refinements, powerful Apple Intelligence capabilities, and new AI development frameworks.
 
Introducing Time Allowances - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:19:33 GMT
New Time Allowances in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, or later, give parents more flexible ways to manage the time their kids spend in apps across categories, including Entertainment, Games, and Social Media. Time Allowances are developed based on expert research and tailored to a child’s age to give parents a helpful starting point. Parents can adjust these settings based on what they determine is best for their child. Time Allowance categories are different from categories for user discovery on the App Store.
 
Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guidelines now available - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:18:33 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guidelines have been revised to support new features, updated policies, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms.
 
MIT astronomers discover the earliest known flickering quasar - MIT Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
When the universe was just 850 million years old, this voracious black hole was already surprisingly mature, a new study finds.
 
Improving the performance of high-power electronics - MIT Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By using a thin layer of diamond to manage excessive heat, researchers can boost the speed and energy-efficiency of next-generation wireless devices.
 
Update for Apps Distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:22 GMT
Due to a recent court ruling lifting an injunction on Texas law SB 2420, new Apple Accounts in Texas are now subject to the law, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. As previously announced, this includes age assurance and parent or guardian consent on behalf of minors under the age of 18 for downloads, Apple In-App Purchases, and significant changes associated with an app. Parents or guardians will also be able to revoke their consent for any app they previously approved for their child. These changes will go into effect starting June 4, 2026.
 
Apple Developer Centers are expanding to Berlin - Apple Developer Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:13 GMT
Apple Developer Centers are dedicated spaces designed for in-person developer sessions, labs, workshops, and appointments across a wide range of Apple technologies and platforms.
 
Introducing the 2026 Apple Design Award winners - Apple Developer Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:50:09 GMT
Join us in celebrating these extraordinary apps and games.
 
All systems glow - Apple Developer Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:22 GMT
WWDC26 is just one week away. Get ready for five days of technology, creativity, and community — all online and free.
 
Get ready with the latest beta releases - Apple Developer Tue, 26 May 2026 18:00:14 GMT
The beta versions of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and watchOS 26.6 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And make sure to build and test with Xcode 26.5 to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs.
 
Upcoming changes to age ratings in Australia and Vietnam - Apple Developer Thu, 21 May 2026 20:01:22 GMT
Starting June 18, 2026, age ratings on the App Store will be updated in Australia and Vietnam.
 
Introducing the 2026 Apple Design Award finalists - Apple Developer Mon, 18 May 2026 15:50:09 GMT
Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design. But they’ve also become something more: A moment to step back and celebrate the work of Apple developers across the community.
 
Coming bright up - Apple Developer Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:22 GMT
Get ready for a week of technology, creativity, and community — all online and free. Here’s what WWDC26 has in store.
 
Hello Developer: May 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
Get the most out of your Apple Developer account - Apple Developer Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:26 GMT
A free Apple Developer account provides access to the tools, resources, and support you need to build and test apps and games. A free developer account is separate from an Apple Developer Program membership. Even if your organization holds the paid membership, creating your own free account gives you direct access to downloads and support resources.
 
Brazilian betting license requirement for App Store availability - Apple Developer Fri, 08 May 2026 16:30:46 GMT
Following changes to Brazil’s fixed-odds betting regulation, apps with fixed-odds betting (gambling) features can now be distributed on the App Store in Brazil with a valid fixed-odds betting license from the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA). If any of your apps include these features (indicated by selecting “Yes” to the gambling question in the age rating questionnaire in App Store Connect), you’ll need to provide this license. Keep in mind that answering “Yes” to the gambling question in the age rating questionnaire will set your Brazil age rating to A18.
 
To those who build community - Apple Developer Tue, 05 May 2026 00:31:09 GMT
All around the world, Apple developers do meaningful work that extends beyond great apps and games. They organize events, write tutorials, mentor others, and create spaces to learn and grow. By sharing their expertise and championing each other, they represent the best of the community.
 
Now Available: Monthly Subscriptions with a 12-Month Commitment - Apple Developer Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:33 GMT
Today, we’re introducing a new way that people can pay for your auto-renewable subscriptions on the App Store: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. This new payment option allows you to offer subscribers more affordable options. People can cancel their subscription at any time, which will prevent the subscription from renewing after they’ve completed their agreed-to payments to fulfill their commitment.
 
Lykke Studios: In pursuit of puffy perfection - Apple Developer Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:15 GMT
The delightful game puffies. combines the satisfying snap of a jigsaw puzzle with the nostalgic delight of a sticker book.
 
Hello Developer: April 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
How Infold Games fashioned an open world for Infinity Nikki - Apple Developer Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:02:01 GMT
Infinity Nikki is a literally glowing example of what video game graphics can be.
 
Q&A: How Plane Finder set itself up for the long haul - Apple Developer Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:01 GMT
Plane Finder is a sparkling example of what happens when a small team grows with a platform.
 
App Store expands support to 11 new languages - Apple Developer Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:33 GMT
To help your apps and games reach more people worldwide — especially in India — App Store Connect now supports localized metadata for 11 new languages, bringing the total number of supported localizations to 50. The new languages include Bangla, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Slovenian, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
 
Update on regulated medical device apps in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and United States - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:05:24 GMT
To provide additional transparency to customers, the App Store will now display whether an app is a regulated medical device on its product page in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or United States. Regulated medical device apps are those that function on their own or as part of a system for a range of medical purposes, including diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, and treatment of diseases and physiological conditions. These apps may require registration or authorization from regulatory bodies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
 
New In-App Purchase and subscription data now available in Analytics - Apple Developer Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:10:49 GMT
Analytics in App Store Connect receives its biggest update since its launch, including a refreshed user experience that makes it easier to measure the performance of your apps and games. Updates include:
 
WWDC26: June 8-12, 2026 - Apple Developer Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:45:37 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology, creativity, and community.
 
Apple Developer is now on bilibili and LinkedIn - Apple Developer Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:30:01 GMT
Check out Apple Developer on bilibili and LinkedIn to learn about the latest news, announcements, videos, and events — including the Worldwide Developers Conference and Meet with Apple activities — for the developer community.
 
Adjustments to the China storefront of the App Store on iOS and iPadOS - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:21 GMT
Apple is making changes to the App Store in China following discussions with the Chinese regulator.
 
Hello Developer: March 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
Age requirements for apps distributed in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana - Apple Developer Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:48 GMT
Today we’re providing an update on the tools available for developers to meet their age assurance obligations under upcoming U.S. and regional laws, including in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana. Updates to the Declared Age Range API are now available in beta for testing.
 
Updated App Review Guidelines now available - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:56 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been revised to clarify that apps with random or anonymous chat are subject to the 1.2 User-Generated Content guideline.
 
Swift Student Challenge submissions are now open - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:00:56 GMT
The Swift Student Challenge is here! Submissions are now open through February 28, and students from all over the world are invited to submit their app playgrounds.
 
Hello Developer: February 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Big news about agentic coding in Xcode. Plus:
 
Upcoming SDK minimum requirements - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:30 GMT
Starting April 28, 2026, apps and games uploaded to App Store Connect need to meet the following minimum requirements:
 
Price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:00:26 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 43 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: January 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:16 GMT
We‘re hitting the ground running in 2026. In this edition:
 
Update on age requirements for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:04 GMT
A recent injunction issued by a district court suspended enforcement of Texas state law SB2420, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. In light of this ruling, Apple will pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process.
 
Changes to iOS in Japan - Apple Developer Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:00:21 GMT
To comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Japan. Beginning with iOS 26.2, developers can distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase in iOS, and more.
 
New Requirements for Social Media Apps in Australia - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:16 GMT
Beginning December 10, 2025, a new Australian law will require certain social media platforms operating in Australia to prevent people under 16 from having a social media account. Impacted developers are responsible for making sure they follow the requirements of the new law, including deactivating any existing accounts for users under 16 and monitoring new signups.
 
Hello Developer: December 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
App Store Award winners announced - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:25 GMT
Join us in celebrating the outstanding work of these developers from around the world.
 
App Store Award finalists announced - Apple Developer Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:55 GMT
Every year, the App Store Awards celebrate exceptional apps and games that improve people’s lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact. This year, the App Store Editorial team is proud to recognize 49 outstanding finalists. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.
 
Introducing the App Store Mini Apps Partner Program - Apple Developer Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:20:24 GMT
Today, we’re introducing the Mini Apps Partner Program, which expands on the App Store’s ongoing support for apps that offer mini apps. Mini apps are self-contained experiences that are built using web technologies like HTML5 and JavaScript. This program is designed to help developers who host mini apps grow their business and further the availability of mini apps on the App Store — all while providing a great customer experience.
 
Hello Developer: November 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Catch the new design in the wild, and let Apple experts show you how to quickly and easily bring it to your apps. Plus, get the latest on the Swift Student Challenge 2026, and check out new developer videos available on demand.
 
Next steps for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:48 GMT
Today we’re releasing more details about the tools we’re making available for developers to help them meet their compliance obligations under upcoming U.S. state laws, including SB2420 in Texas. While we’re providing these tools to help developers navigate the evolving legal landscape, Apple remains concerned about the potential implications of laws like SB2420 in Texas. Specifically, we worry they could undermine the privacy of all users by requiring the collection of sensitive personal information just to download an app – even those that simply provide weather forecasts or sports scores.
 
Enhancements to help you submit and market your apps and games - Apple Developer Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:28 GMT
As part of our ongoing commitment to helping developers succeed on the App Store, we’re introducing new options for submitting content and updates while your app is in review, double the number of custom product pages, and offer codes for all In-App Purchase types.
 
New requirement for apps using Sign in with Apple for account creation - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Starting January 1, 2026, developers based in the Republic of Korea must provide a server‑to‑server notification endpoint when registering a new Services ID, or updating an existing Services ID, to associate their website with an app using Sign in with Apple.
 
New requirements for apps available in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, a new state law in Texas — SB2420 — introduces age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. While we share the goal of strengthening kids’ online safety, we are concerned that SB2420 impacts the privacy of users by requiring the collection of sensitive, personally identifiable information to download any app, even if a user simply wants to check the weather or sports scores. Apple will continue to provide parents and developers with industry-leading tools that help enhance child safety while safeguarding privacy within the constraints of the law.
 
Hello Developer: October 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:16 GMT
This month: Watch a new code-along video to discover how to use the Foundation Models framework to access the on-device LLM that powers Apple Intelligence.
 
Upcoming Currency Change in Bulgaria - Apple Developer Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:46 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro (EUR) as its official currency, replacing the Bulgarian lev (BGN). As a result, the currency for App Store purchases and subscriptions in Bulgaria will change from BGN to EUR on this date. Your proceeds from sales in Bulgaria will also change to euros.
 
App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases - Apple Developer Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:09 GMT
iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26 will soon be available to customers worldwide — which means you can now submit apps and games that take advantage of Apple’s broadest design update ever.
 
Hello Developer: September 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:16 GMT
Be ready for the new design. Whether you’re a longtime pro or a hobbyist, get inspired and make your apps and games look their best by exploring videos, downloads, and docs.
 
Awe dropping. - Apple Developer Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:00:09 GMT
Join us for a special Apple Event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT.

Watch on apple.com, Apple TV, or YouTube Live.
 
Tax and Price Updates for Apps, In-App Purchases, and Subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:00:46 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: August 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:16 GMT
Sign up for new Apple developer workshops all over the world. Plus, download Apple UI design kits for Figma and Sketch, meet the Italy-based team behind Sunlitt, and more.
 
Updated age ratings in App Store Connect - Apple Developer Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:00:43 GMT
The App Store is designed to be a safe and trusted place for all ages, including children. The age rating system for apps and games has been updated in order to provide people with more granular age ratings. We’ve also introduced new age rating questions to help identify sensitive content in your app and added the ability to set a higher rating to reflect your app’s minimum age requirement. Ratings for all apps and games on the App Store have been automatically updated to align with this new system and will be reflected on Apple devices running beta versions of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26.
 
New 64-bit requirement for watchOS apps - Apple Developer Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:00:43 GMT
Beginning April 2026, watchOS apps uploaded to App Store Connect must also include 64-bit support and be built with the watchOS 26 SDK. To enable 64-bit support in your project, we recommend using the default Xcode build setting of “Standard architectures” to build a single binary with 64-bit code.
 
iOS and iPadOS 26 design kits are here - Apple Developer Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:00:15 GMT
Apple Ul design kits for Figma and Sketch are now available for iOS and iPadOS 26.
 
Updates for apps in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:24:33 GMT
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 5 - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:00:56 GMT
HELLO DEVELOPER
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 4 - Apple Developer Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:56 GMT
HELLO DEVELOPER
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 3 - Apple Developer Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:00:56 GMT
HELLO DEVELOPER
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 2 - Apple Developer Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:00:45 GMT
Welcome to Day 2 at WWDC25! Watch the Platforms State of the Union recap, then dive into all the updates to Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode through group labs and video sessions.
 
Find out what’s new for Apple developers - Apple Developer Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:10:28 GMT
Discover the latest advancements on all Apple platforms. With incredible new features in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS, and major enhancements across languages, frameworks, tools, and services, you can create even more unique experiences in your apps and games.
 
Updated agreements and guidelines now available - Apple Developer Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:00:12 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guidelines have been revised to support new features and updated policies, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below.
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 1 - Apple Developer Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:59:40 GMT
WWDC25 is here! Watch a quick welcome video to help you get started, then dive into sessions and sign up for tomorrow’s group labs.
 
Introducing the 2025 Apple Design Award winners and finalists - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:00:56 GMT
An artistic puzzler with a wildlife twist. A translation app powered by machine learning and stickers. And a card game that’s been on quite a run. Say hello to the wildly inventive crop of 2025 Apple Design Award honorees.
 
Hello Developer: June 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:00:16 GMT
WWDC25 is just days away! Here’s everything you need to get ready — and a big announcement to start things off. Say hello to the wildly inventive crop of 2025 Apple Design Award winners and finalists.
 
Sleek peek. - Apple Developer Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:00:09 GMT
WWDC25 is almost here! Find out how to tune in to the Keynote and Platforms State of the Union on Monday, June 9.
 
Tax and Price updates for Apps, In-App Purchases, and Subscriptions - Apple Developer Fri, 16 May 2025 14:00:46 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: May 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 May 2025 16:00:59 GMT
In this edition: Join us to learn how to make your apps more accessible to everyone. Plus, check out our new and refreshed Pathways, and uncover the time-traveling secrets of the Apple Design Award-winning game The Wreck.
 
Random access memories: Inside the time-shifting narrative of The Wreck - Apple Developer Tue, 06 May 2025 15:00:31 GMT
The Wreck is filed under games, but it’s also been called a visual novel, an interactive experience, and a playable movie. Florent Maurin is OK with all of it. “I like to think we’re humbly participating in expanding the idea of what a video game can be,” he says.
 
Updated guidelines now available - Apple Developer Thu, 01 May 2025 15:33:58 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been updated for compliance with a United States court decision regarding buttons, external links, and other calls to action in apps. These changes affect apps distributed on the United States storefront of the App Store, and are reflected in updates to Guidelines 3.1.1, 3.1.1(a), 3.1.3, and 3.1.3(a).
 
Hello Developer: April 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:55:43 GMT
In this edition: Revisit foundational sessions, join us to dive into SwiftUI, and meet an Apple Design Award winner that defies description.
 
Rooms at the top: How this ADA-winning team built a title that defies description - Apple Developer Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:00:03 GMT
Ask Jason Toff whether his Apple Design Award winner is a game or an app, and his answer is yes.
 
WWDC25: June 9-13, 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:00:37 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology and creativity.
 
Assassin’s Creed Shadows comes to Mac - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:11 GMT
It’s an ice-cold late winter’s morning in Canada, but the offices of Ubisoft Quebec are ablaze with excitement.
 
Hello Developer: March 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:52 GMT
In this edition: An incredible AAA game comes to Mac. Plus, the latest on International Women’s Day activities, WeChat, and more.
 
Apple Developer is now on WeChat - Apple Developer Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:00:51 GMT
Check out the official Apple Developer WeChat account to find news, announcements, and upcoming activities for the developer community.
 
New requirement for apps on the App Store in the European Union - Apple Developer Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:00:39 GMT
As of today, apps without trader status have been removed from the App Store in the European Union (EU) until trader status is provided and verified by Apple.
 
New features for APNs token authentication are now available - Apple Developer Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:00:16 GMT
You can now take advantage of upgraded security options when creating new token authentication keys for the Apple Push Notification service (APNs).
 
Upcoming changes to offers and trials for subscriptions in South Korea - Apple Developer Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:00:06 GMT
Starting February 14, 2025, new regulatory requirements in South Korea will apply to all apps with offers and trials for auto-renewing subscriptions.
 
Tax and price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:00:51 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Game distribution on the App Store in Vietnam - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:00:38 GMT
The Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) requires games to be licensed to remain available on the App Store in Vietnam. To learn more and apply for a game license, review the regulations.
 
Hello Developer: February 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:01:10 GMT
In this edition: The latest on developer activities, the Swift Student Challenge, the team behind Bears Gratitude, and more.
 
The good news bears: Inside the adorably unorthodox design of Bears Gratitude - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:00:26 GMT
Here’s the story of how a few little bears led their creators right to an Apple Design Award.
 
Apply for the Swift Student Challenge now through February 23 - Apple Developer Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:00:46 GMT
Submissions for the Swift Student Challenge 2025 are now open through February 23. You have three more weeks to design, test, refine, and submit your app playground for consideration to be named one of 350 winners.
 
Introducing the Advanced Commerce API - Apple Developer Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:00:50 GMT
The App Store facilitates billions of transactions annually to help developers grow their businesses and provide a world-class customer experience. To further support developers’ evolving business models — such as exceptionally large content catalogs, creator experiences, and subscriptions with optional add-ons — we’re introducing the Advanced Commerce API.
 
Apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the EU - Apple Developer Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:00:29 GMT
Starting February 17, 2025: Due to the European Union’s Digital Services Act, apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the European Union until trader status is provided and verified, if necessary.
 
Reminder: Upcoming Changes to the App Store Receipt Signing Intermediate Certificate - Apple Developer Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:00:48 GMT
As part of ongoing efforts to improve security and privacy on Apple platforms, the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate is being updated to use the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm. This certificate is used to sign App Store receipts, which are the proof of purchase for apps and In-App Purchases.
 
Algorithm changes to server connections for Apple Pay on the Web - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:00:14 GMT
Starting next month, Apple will change the supported algorithms that secure server connections for Apple Pay on the Web. In order to maintain uninterrupted service, you’ll need to ensure that your production servers support one or more of the designated six ciphers before February 4, 2025.
 
Hello Developer: January 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:00:19 GMT
In the first edition of the new year: Bring SwiftUI to your app in Cupertino, get ready for the Swift Student Challenge, meet the team behind Oko, and more.
 
Walk this way: How Oko leverages AI to make street crossings more accessible - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:00:06 GMT
Oko is a testament to the power of simplicity.
 
Hello Developer: December 2024 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:00:42 GMT
In this edition: The year in sessions, activities, apps, and games.
 
Get your apps and games ready for the holidays - Apple Developer Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:00:45 GMT
The busiest season on the App Store is almost here. Make sure your apps and games are up to date and ready.
 
Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:00:47 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Enhancements to the App Store featuring process - Apple Developer Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:00:19 GMT
Share your app or game’s upcoming content and enhancements for App Store featuring consideration with new Featuring Nominations in App Store Connect. Submit a nomination to tell our team about a new launch, in-app content, or added functionality. If you’re featured in select placements on the Today tab, you’ll also receive a notification via the App Store Connect app.
 
New Broadcast Push Notification Metrics Now Available in the Push Notifications Console - Apple Developer Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:00:29 GMT
The Push Notifications Console now includes metrics for broadcast push notifications sent in the Apple Push Notification service (APNs) production environment. The console’s interface provides an aggregated view of the broadcast push notifications that are successfully accepted by APNs, the number of devices that receive them, and a snapshot of the maximum number of devices subscribed to your channels.
 
Coding in the kitchen: How Devin Davies whipped up the tasty recipe app Crouton - Apple Developer Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:36 GMT
Let’s get this out of the way: Yes, Devin Davies is an excellent cook. “I’m not, like, a professional or anything,” he says, in the way that people say they’re not good at something when they are.
 
Hello Developer: November 2024 - Apple Developer Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:07 GMT
In this edition: The Swift Pathway, new developer activities around the world, and an interview with the creator of recipe app Crouton.
 
Upcoming changes to the App Store Receipt Signing Intermediate Certificate - Apple Developer Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:00:39 GMT
As part of ongoing efforts to improve security and privacy on Apple platforms, the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate is being updated to use the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm. This certificate is used to sign App Store receipts, which are the proof of purchase for apps and In-App Purchases.
 
TestFlight enhancements to help you reach testers - Apple Developer Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:41 GMT
Beta testing your apps, games, and App Clips is even better with new enhancements to TestFlight. Updates include:
 
Updated agreements now available - Apple Developer Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:50:17 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and its Schedules 1, 2, and 3 have been updated to support updated policies and upcoming features, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below and accept the updated terms in your account.
 
New requirement for app updates in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:10:19 GMT
Starting today, in order to submit updates for apps on the App Store in the European Union (EU) Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect. If you’re a trader, you’ll need to provide your trader information before you can submit your app for review.
 
Apple Push Notification service server certificate update - Apple Developer Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:00:41 GMT
The Certification Authority (CA) for Apple Push Notification service (APNs) is changing. APNs will update the server certificates in sandbox on January 20, 2025, and in production on February 24, 2025. All developers using APNs will need to update their application’s Trust Store to include the new server certificate: SHA-2 Root : USERTrust RSA Certification Authority certificate.
 
Hello Developer: October 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:01:36 GMT
Get your app up to speed, meet the team behind Lies of P, explore new student resources, and more.
 
Masters of puppets: How ROUND8 Studio carved out a niche for Lies of P - Apple Developer Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:00:50 GMT
Lies of P is closer to its surprising source material than you might think.
 
Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:01:37 GMT
We’re thrilled to announce the Swift Student Challenge 2025. The Challenge provides the next generation of student developers the opportunity to showcase their creativity and coding skills by building app playgrounds with Swift.
 
Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and France - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:01 GMT
Apple is committed to making the App Store a safe place for everyone — especially kids. Within the next few months, the following regional age ratings for Australia and France will be implemented in accordance with local laws. No action is needed on your part. Where required by local regulations, regional ratings will appear alongside Apple global age ratings.
 
Update on iPadOS 18 apps distributed in the European Union - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:00:18 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been revised to add iPadOS to Notarization.
 
Win-back offers for auto-renewable subscriptions now available - Apple Developer Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:00:08 GMT
You can now configure win-back offers — a new type of offer for auto-renewable subscriptions — in App Store Connect. Win-back offers allow you to reach previous subscribers and encourage them to resubscribe to your app or game. For example, you can create a pay up front offer for a reduced subscription price of $9.99 for six months, with a standard renewal price of $39.99 per year. Based on your offer configuration, Apple displays these offers to eligible customers in various places, including:
 
Hello Developer: September 2024 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:00:47 GMT
Get your apps ready by digging into these video sessions and resources.
 
Behind the Design: The rhythms of Rytmos - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:59:53 GMT
Rytmos is a game that sounds as good as it looks.
 
It’s Glowtime. - Apple Developer Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:00:01 GMT
Join us for a special Apple Event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT.
 
Upcoming changes to the browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion for EU users - Apple Developer Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:00:36 GMT
By the end of this year, we’ll make changes to the browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion for iOS and iPadOS for users in the EU. These updates come from our ongoing and continuing dialogue with the European Commission about compliance with the Digital Market Act’s requirements in these areas.
 
Upcoming requirements for app distribution in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:00:14 GMT
As a reminder, Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect for apps on the App Store in the European Union (EU) in order to comply with the Digital Services Act.
 
Apple Entrepreneur Camp applications are now open - Apple Developer Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:00:33 GMT
Apple Entrepreneur Camp supports underrepresented founders and developers, and encourages the pipeline and longevity of these entrepreneurs in technology. Attendees benefit from one-on-one code-level guidance, receive unprecedented access to Apple engineers and experts, and become part of the extended global network of Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni.
 
Updates to the StoreKit External Purchase Link Entitlement - Apple Developer Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:00:20 GMT
In response to the announcement by the European Commission in June, we’re making the following changes to Apple’s Digital Markets Act compliance plan. We’re introducing updated terms that will apply this fall for developers with apps in the European Union storefronts of the App Store that use the StoreKit External Purchase Link Entitlement. Key changes include:
 
Hello Developer: August 2024 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:01:16 GMT
Explore the latest developer activities — including sessions, consultations, and labs — all around the world.
 
Behind the Design: Creating the make-believe magic of Lost in Play - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:00:48 GMT
Lost in Play is a game created by and for people who love to play make-believe.
 
Updates to runtime protection in macOS Sequoia - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:00:37 GMT
In macOS Sequoia, users will no longer be able to Control-click to override Gatekeeper when opening software that isn’t signed correctly or notarized. They’ll need to visit System Settings > Privacy & Security to review security information for software before allowing it to run.
 
Hello Developer: July 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:00:13 GMT
Our doors are open. Join us to explore all the new sessions, documentation, and features through online and in-person activities held in 15 cities around the world.
 
Behind the Design: How Gentler Streak approaches fitness with “humanity“ - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:59:27 GMT
Gentler Streak is a different kind of fitness tracker. In fact, to hear cofounder and CEO Katarina Lotrič tell it, it’s not really a fitness tracker at all.