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Telegram literally gives Russia the middle finger after founder Pavel Durov is charged with aiding terrorism - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:41:00 GMT

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

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Academic Researchers, giving 100K scientists, mathematicians, and engineers free access to its frontier models through 2027 (Ina Fried/Axios) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:30:01 GMT

Ina Fried / Axios:
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Academic Researchers, giving 100K scientists, mathematicians, and engineers free access to its frontier models through 2027 — OpenAI is launching a new program Wednesday that will provide 100,000 academic researchers with free access to its advanced AI models through 2027 …

 
The US just banned Chinese humanoid robots and power inverters over security fears - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:15:00 GMT

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

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MIT and Broad Institute researchers break diffraction barrier in super-resolution microscopy - MIT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New U-STORM imaging technology lets scientists view molecular structures in subatomic detail — about 1,000 times clearer than traditional dyes — while making the microscope process much simpler.
 
Samsung's passport-style Galaxy Z Fold 8 design is winning over reviewers - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:50:00 GMT
The new Galaxy Z Fold 8 is drawing early praise for ditching the tall, narrow foldable formula in favor of a shorter, wider "passport" shape that is easier to use one-handed when closed, and better suited to video watching when open. At 201g, Samsung says it's also the lightest Fold model yet.
 
Anthropic's cryptanalysis results on HAWK and AES show AI can now understand existing cryptanalysis results, turn them into new attacks, and even extend them (Matthew Green/A Few Thoughts ...) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:45:01 GMT

Matthew Green / A Few Thoughts on Cryptographic Engineering:
Anthropic's cryptanalysis results on HAWK and AES show AI can now understand existing cryptanalysis results, turn them into new attacks, and even extend them — Yesterday Anthropic published two new cryptanalysis results, both outputs of Claude Mythos, their (still) unreleased advanced model.
 
Early Data Suggests Unspectacular Start for Halo on PS5 - Push Square - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:42:50 GMT
  1. Early Data Suggests Unspectacular Start for Halo on PS5 Push Square
  2. Early Access Begins Today | Halo: Campaign Evolved | Halo - Official Site (en) Halo Waypoint
  3. Halo: Campaign Evolved Scales Well from PS5 Pro to Xbox Series S Despite Its Full-Throated Unreal Engine 5 Features Digital Foundry
  4. Halo: Campaign Evolved Performance Benchmark Review - 35 GPUs Tested TechPowerUp
  5. The new Halo remake is a reminder of what Xbox used to be The Verge
 
Google Just Showed Off the Pixel 11 Pro - Droid Life - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:39:15 GMT
  1. Google Just Showed Off the Pixel 11 Pro Droid Life
  2. Pixel 11 Models Will Start With 256GB Storage, Report Says CNET
  3. Google confirms Pixel 11 price increase, reveals ‘dedicated’ effort to make Android more RAM-efficient 9to5Google
  4. Google Confirms Pixel 11 Price Increase As RAM Costs Force Higher Phone Prices TechRepublic
  5. New leak claims the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro may actually be cheaper than their predecessors - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Apple One’s high-end tier is getting harder to resist in iOS 27 - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:34:00 GMT
Apple One’s high-end tier is getting harder to resist in iOS 27 9to5Mac
 
Tropical Diseases Like Dengue Fever and Chikungunya Are on the Rise in Europe - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:31:45 GMT
Climate change is helping invasive species to not only establish themselves across the continent but to stay alive for longer. Scientists suggest we get used to it.
 
Investors continue to dump chipmaker stocks on Wednesday following disappointing results from SK Hynix; Sandisk is down 7.5%+, Arm 6.5%+, and AMD 6.5%+ (Financial Times) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:25:46 GMT

Financial Times:
Investors continue to dump chipmaker stocks on Wednesday following disappointing results from SK Hynix; Sandisk is down 7.5%+, Arm 6.5%+, and AMD 6.5%+ — South Korean chip giant misses analyst expectations but insists risk of memory oversupply remains ‘limited’
 
Qualcomm says it has signed a 10-year deal to supply chips for BMW's future digital cockpit and advanced driver-assistance systems (Harshita Mary Varghese/Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:20:00 GMT

Harshita Mary Varghese / Reuters:
Qualcomm says it has signed a 10-year deal to supply chips for BMW's future digital cockpit and advanced driver-assistance systems — Qualcomm (QCOM.O) said on Wednesday it has signed a long-term deal to supply chips for German luxury automaker BMW's (BMWG.DE) future digital cockpit …

 
GrapheneOS says its data-wiping "duress" password is perfectly legal, after user faces federal charges - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:18:00 GMT

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

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 players discover that one of the game's biggest issues has now been fixed - Nintendo Everything - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:49:08 GMT
  1. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 players discover that one of the game's biggest issues has now been fixed Nintendo Everything
  2. The Week In Games: Halo And Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Get Prettier Kotaku
  3. Baten Kaitos remaster developer Logicalbeat worked on the 4K 60fps support in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Edition RPG Site
  4. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Game's Switch 2 Edition Trailer Reveals Xenosaga's Momo Anime News Network
  5. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition File Size Revealed games.gg
 
Valve has released the CAD design files for the Steam Machine's exterior, leaving us asking: how long before someone makes a GabeCube skin? - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:45:38 GMT
  1. Valve has released the CAD design files for the Steam Machine's exterior, leaving us asking: how long before someone makes a GabeCube skin? Eurogamer.net
  2. Valve Says Steam Machine Reservation-Holders Aren't Being Leapfrogged Engadget
  3. Valve Brings FSR 4.1 Support To Steam Machine, Shares Reservation And Waitlist Updates Wccftech
  4. Valve Releases Steam Machine CAD Files Under Creative Commons License - Is the GameCube Handle Finally Possible? Digital Foundry
  5. Valve promises to clear Steam Machine reservation queue by end of 2026 Club386
 
Gemini for macOS rolling out voice control and Gboard Rambler-level transcription - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:36:00 GMT
  1. Gemini for macOS rolling out voice control and Gboard Rambler-level transcription 9to5Google
  2. Gemini for macOS adds new natural language capabilities blog.google
  3. Google Will Let Mac Users Talk To Gemini Simply By Pressing The 'Fn' Key Engadget
  4. Gemini for MacOS Gets New Voice and ‘Screen Awareness’ Features CNET
  5. You can now control Gemini on Mac with your voice. The Verge
 
Groundcover, which provides observability software that can monitor AI agents, raised a $100M Series C led by One Peak, bringing its total funding to $160M (Meir Orbach/CTech) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:35:02 GMT

Meir Orbach / CTech:
Groundcover, which provides observability software that can monitor AI agents, raised a $100M Series C led by One Peak, bringing its total funding to $160M — The Israeli startup says traditional monitoring platforms were not built for the explosion of data generated by cloud and AI systems.
 
Logitech to ship mice with replaceable batteries in Europe only, following Nintendo - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:34:00 GMT

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

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The ESP32 Gets a Web Browser - Hack a Day Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:30:27 GMT
At the Hackaday Europe conference in Italy earlier in the year, we were shown a rather interesting device. The work of [Alun Morris], it was an ESP32-powered Cheap Black Display …read more
 
Is There Any Benefit To Restarting Your Phone Regularly? - Engadget - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Is There Any Benefit To Restarting Your Phone Regularly? Engadget
 
Encore AI, which studies companies' customer interactions to train and deploy AI voice agents, raised a $30M Series A led by Team8, Planven, and The Garage (Ram Iyer/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:25:43 GMT

Ram Iyer / TechCrunch:
Encore AI, which studies companies' customer interactions to train and deploy AI voice agents, raised a $30M Series A led by Team8, Planven, and The Garage — Encore AI, a startup that studies companies' customer interactions to train and deploy AI voice agents that can work alongside customer support …

 
ChipAgents, which uses AI agents to help speed up the process of chip design, raised a $60M Series A2 led by B Capital, bringing the expanded round to $134M (Max A. Cherney/Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:20:03 GMT

Max A. Cherney / Reuters:
ChipAgents, which uses AI agents to help speed up the process of chip design, raised a $60M Series A2 led by B Capital, bringing the expanded round to $134M — Chip design startup ChipAgents expanded its Series A financing with a $60 million infusion to further fund its plans to speed …

 
Gemini for MacOS Gets New Voice and ‘Screen Awareness’ Features - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:08:00 GMT
Google’s pushing a more hands-off experience with its latest Gemini for Mac release.
 
EU will require companies to label AI-generated content starting Sunday - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:03:00 GMT

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

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Survey: 77% of US adults support in-class cellphone bans for middle and high school students, up from 74% in 2025 and 68% in 2024; just 18% oppose such bans (Jeffrey Gottfried/Pew Research Center) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:55:51 GMT

Jeffrey Gottfried / Pew Research Center:
Survey: 77% of US adults support in-class cellphone bans for middle and high school students, up from 74% in 2025 and 68% in 2024; just 18% oppose such bans — About three-quarters of U.S. adults (77%) support in-class cellphone bans for middle and high school students.
 
Framework Laptop 13 Pro reviews: Premium modular computing comes at a cost - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:48:00 GMT
The Framework Laptop 13 Pro has earned strong early reviews for pairing a premium all-metal chassis, longer battery life, and Intel Panther Lake performance with its signature repairable, upgradeable design. Reviewers praise it as Framework's most refined laptop yet, though its premium price, warm-running CPU, and average display remain common criticisms.
 
Brookfield and NextEra partner to develop a $100B, 1.2GW+ AI data center campus at a former DOE uranium-enrichment site in Kentucky, set to open in 2032 (Robb M. Stewart/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:45:02 GMT

Robb M. Stewart / Wall Street Journal:
Brookfield and NextEra partner to develop a $100B, 1.2GW+ AI data center campus at a former DOE uranium-enrichment site in Kentucky, set to open in 2032 — The companies plan to develop a data center campus on the Energy Department's Paducah site in western Kentucky
 
A look at OpenAI's open-source agent harness that now powers Codex and ChatGPT Work, as the company works to optimize the harness to cut runaway token usage (Jason Hiner/The Deep View) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:40:29 GMT

Jason Hiner / The Deep View:
A look at OpenAI's open-source agent harness that now powers Codex and ChatGPT Work, as the company works to optimize the harness to cut runaway token usage — The unsung hero behind OpenAI's 2026 transformation is a technology that rarely gets mentioned, and that most of its 1 billion monthly users have never even heard of.
 
Eliyan, which aims to license tech and make physical "chiplets" to ease AI chip data transfer bottlenecks, raised a $145M Series C at a $1B valuation (Stephen Nellis/Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:30:01 GMT

Stephen Nellis / Reuters:
Eliyan, which aims to license tech and make physical “chiplets” to ease AI chip data transfer bottlenecks, raised a $145M Series C at a $1B valuation — Eliyan, a startup that aims to ease the bottlenecks in transferring data between AI chips in data centers …

 
X settles a long-running legal battle with the World Federation of Advertisers, ending a case that accused brands like Mars and Shell of illegally boycotting X (Daniel Thomas/Financial Times) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:20:01 GMT

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
X settles a long-running legal battle with the World Federation of Advertisers, ending a case that accused brands like Mars and Shell of illegally boycotting X — Billionaire had accused brands of organising an illegal boycott — Elon Musk's X has settled a long-running legal battle …

 
iOS 27 adds three new iPhone features you’ll use all the time - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:07:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27 adds three new iPhone features you’ll use all the time 9to5Mac
  2. Apple preps for a wearable AI revolution Computerworld
  3. Apple unveils iOS 27, iPhone 18 release dates. When Tennessee can buy the new phone The Commercial Appeal
  4. iOS 27: All the New iCloud Features MacRumors
  5. iOS 27 Speeds Up the iPhone You Already Own: Here's How MacRumors
 
The Ambitious Open-World Cyberpunk Action Game Troy Baker Was Working On Gets Hit With Mass Layoff - Kotaku - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:28 GMT
  1. The Ambitious Open-World Cyberpunk Action Game Troy Baker Was Working On Gets Hit With Mass Layoff Kotaku
  2. Tencent’s Lightspeed LA shifts direction for Last Sentinel game and lays off 80 staff GamesBeat
  3. Lightspeed LA Announces Creative Shift of Last Sentinel's Direction to 'Deliver the Experience Players Expect' IGN
  4. LightSpeed Studios will conduct layoffs, affecting the team behind the cyberpunk action game Last Sentinel WN Hub
  5. Tencent-owned Lightspeed LA is laying off staff Game Developer
 
Thingino Teaches Cheap IP Cameras New Tricks - Hack a Day Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:15 GMT
I recently found myself in the market for a few IP cameras to keep an eye on my Prusa 3D printers, and quickly found that the options on the market …read more
 
How a medical database developed at MIT evolved into a global standard of data-sharing - MIT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The visionary PhysioNet platform launched 25 years ago, based on a system developed at MIT in the 1970s. It has become one of the most comprehensive biomedical and clinical data repositories in existence.
 
iPhone driver’s license looks set to roll out to a 15th US state - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:52:00 GMT
  1. iPhone driver’s license looks set to roll out to a 15th US state 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone Driver's Licenses May Soon Expand to Another US State MacRumors
  3. Apple Digital ID Brings Private Identity Checks to Wallet - AppleMagazine AppleMagazine
  4. Digital driver’s licenses and IDs in Apple Wallet may soon arrive in Utah MacDailyNews
  5. Utah moves closer to supporting digital IDs in Apple Wallet SecNews.gr
 
X Says Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Risks Interfering With Foreign Law - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:47:46 GMT
Elon Musk’s platform attacked the country’s “invasive” information-gathering powers as it demands the government drop efforts to strengthen its no-children policy.
 
AI firms are quietly buying and destroying millions of printed books to train their models - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:33:00 GMT

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

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What happens when you put AI to work deciphering lost languages? - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:23:31 GMT
AI is fantastic at spotting patterns, but human insight is the key.
 
DoorDash says the FAA granted it Part 135 air carrier certification to operate a drone delivery service and it plans to launch drone deliveries in the fall (Natalie Lung/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:20:01 GMT

Natalie Lung / Bloomberg:
DoorDash says the FAA granted it Part 135 air carrier certification to operate a drone delivery service and it plans to launch drone deliveries in the fall — DoorDash Inc. is building its own delivery drones and has gained the necessary approvals to operate them commercially …

 
Source: OpenRouter was recently generating ~$140M in annualized revenue, or ~$12M per month, up nearly 3x since April, making Stripe's $10B offer a big premium (The Information) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:15:02 GMT

The Information:
Source: OpenRouter was recently generating ~$140M in annualized revenue, or ~$12M per month, up nearly 3x since April, making Stripe's $10B offer a big premium — If Stripe ends up buying three-year-old startup OpenRouter for close to $10 billion, the payments firm would be paying …

 
Fetch Scales for Feebas in Pokémon Pokopia - Pokemon.com - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:14:07 GMT
Fetch Scales for Feebas in Pokémon Pokopia Pokemon.com
 
Pokemon Pokopia DLC ‘Expansion Pass Part 1: Bubbly Basin’ launches August 5 alongside version 2.0.0 update - Gematsu - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:10:17 GMT
  1. Pokemon Pokopia DLC ‘Expansion Pass Part 1: Bubbly Basin’ launches August 5 alongside version 2.0.0 update Gematsu
  2. Dive into Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 1: Bubbly Basin Pokemon.com
  3. Here's how to prepare for the new Pokémon Pokopia content coming Aug. 5 nintendo.com
  4. Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Release Date Reportedly Leaked VICE
  5. Pokopia Expansion Pass Trailer Reveals New Pokémon & A First Look At 'Part 2' Nintendo Life
 
GlobalFoundries says the US plans to award it $300M in CHIPS Act funding to bolster R&D of silicon photonics tech to power more efficient AI data centers (Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:05:03 GMT

Reuters:
GlobalFoundries says the US plans to award it $300M in CHIPS Act funding to bolster R&D of silicon photonics tech to power more efficient AI data centers — GlobalFoundries (GFS.O) said on Wednesday the U.S. government will award $300 million to the chipmaker to bolster research …

 
New GTA 6 Info Coming Soon, It Seems - GameSpot - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:02:09 GMT
  1. New GTA 6 Info Coming Soon, It Seems GameSpot
  2. GTA 6 Gameplay Reportedly Coming in August, Insider Says VICE
  3. Take-Two is already envisioning how it will bask in money due to Grand Theft Auto VI's record-breaking performance ixbt.games
  4. Strauss Zelnick explained the company's approach to advertising Grand Theft Auto 6. GameGPU
  5. GTA 6 Is Coming November 19. And Hardcore Gamers Are Already Grinding Blackjack Strategy GameSpace.com
 
United and Delta are banning humanoid robots from flights - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:54:00 GMT

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

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

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

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 feels like the future - The Verge - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:22:03 GMT
  1. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 feels like the future The Verge
  2. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Passport’ Design Is the Next Big Smartphone Trend Bloomberg.com
  3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Foldables, Perfected for Every Way of Living Samsung Global Newsroom
  4. Galaxy Z Fold 8 is outselling the Z Fold 8 Ultra, surprising nobody SamMobile
  5. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the Surface Duo that Microsoft should have made Windows Central
 
The 15 Best Pool Accessories to Upgrade Your Summer (2026) - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT
These are the cleaning robots, water monitors, and toys actually worth buying for pool season.
 
Cities: Skylines meets Balatro in a frighteningly good new Steam roguelike - Polygon.com - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:12 GMT
Cities: Skylines meets Balatro in a frighteningly good new Steam roguelike Polygon.com
 
Love It or Hate It, the Ferrari Luce Is a Thrilling Drive - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
WIRED test-drove a preproduction version of the Luce, the storied Italian automaker’s controversial electric car, and it was remarkably surprising. Will it convert Ferrari fanatics?
 
Samsung, Google and Apple Made It Way Easier to Switch From an iPhone to Android - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The new way to switch from an iPhone to Android isn’t perfect, but it’s far smoother.
 
White Dwarf 527: The Inside Scoop on Warhammer 40,000 - Warhammer Community - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:58:35 GMT
  1. White Dwarf 527: The Inside Scoop on Warhammer 40,000 Warhammer Community
  2. YouTube oddballs Aunty Donna learn to play Warhammer 40k, and it goes about as well as you'd expect wargamer.com
 
Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law banning nudify apps - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:56:00 GMT

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

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23 WIRED-Approved Gifts for Frequent Travelers (2026) - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:34:00 GMT
For the frequent flier who treats the Delta Sky Club like their second home.
 
Connection to Engadget could not be established - Engadget Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:21:58 GMT
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Connection to Apple Developer could not be established - Apple Developer Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:21:58 GMT
Exception: System.Net.WebException: The remote server returned an error: (500) Internal Server Error. at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse() at rss.justingengo.com.RSSMapper.AddRSSItem(List`1& RSSItems, ArrayList& titles, FeedUriItem uriItem) in C:\Users\Philosopher\source\repos\www.justingengo.com\rss.justingengo.com\RSSMapper.vb:line 168
 
4GB GPUs might return with AMD's Radeon RX 9050 - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

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

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A Dragon Age Trilogy remaster probably won't happen as no one still employed at BioWare knows how the engine works, claims producer - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:11:51 GMT
  1. A Dragon Age Trilogy remaster probably won't happen as no one still employed at BioWare knows how the engine works, claims producer Eurogamer.net
  2. BioWare's Former Dragon Age Boss Says a Mass Effect-Style Remaster Trilogy Is Pretty Much Impossible IGN
  3. Dragon Age Creator Says Veilguard May be Series's Last Hurrah TechPowerUp
  4. Ex-BioWare Dev Explains Why He Thinks Dragon Age Is Basically Dead Kotaku
  5. Former Dragon Age boss says EA killed the series for good games.gg
 
Google's SynthID watermark is hard to break, but it doesn't solve AI disinformation - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:39 GMT
Deciding what's real on the Internet won't be easy in the future.
 
Google’s SynthID watermark is hard to break, but it doesn’t solve AI disinformation - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:39 GMT
Google’s SynthID watermark is hard to break, but it doesn’t solve AI disinformation Ars Technica
 
Behold The Most Beautifully Ambitious Starship Simulator Yet - Hack a Day Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:26 GMT
[Kevin Kelm] created something wondrous: Halcyon Dawn, an utterly unique and desperately challenging game that is equal parts intricate starship simulator, imposing hardware console, video game, and love letter to …read more
 
Mac Mini Availability: Long Waits and Higher Prices - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Thanks to the surge in local AI processing and the ongoing memory shortage, it’s incredibly difficult to buy a Mac Mini.
 
Xbox outage shouldn’t have affected games on disc, Microsoft confirms - The Verge - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:58:29 GMT
  1. Xbox outage shouldn’t have affected games on disc, Microsoft confirms The Verge
  2. Xbox outage turns ugly as players use Xbox App glitch to download and play titles for free TweakTown
  3. PSA: Xbox Platforms Suffering Major Service Outage Game Informer
  4. Xbox Sign-In Meltdown Revives All-Digital Fears, as Disc-Free Gamers Realize an Outage Like Error “0x87e107df” Could Cut Them Off Entirely Wccftech
  5. Xbox Says Day-Long Outage Is Resolved. Here's What Happened PCMag
 
Apple Upgrade Isn’t the Best Way to Buy an iPhone - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
With Apple Upgrade, the company is making it easier to pay for its products in monthly installments. Critics call it the “financialization of the affordability crisis.”
 
Splatoon Raiders is currently the 7th greatest game of all time on Metacritic, according to User Score - Video Games Chronicle - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:34:30 GMT
  1. Splatoon Raiders is currently the 7th greatest game of all time on Metacritic, according to User Score Video Games Chronicle
  2. Nintendo’s ‘Splatoon Raiders’ Just Set A Metacritic Score Record Forbes
  3. Splatoon Raiders review – Nintendo’s inky shooter fades to grey | Games The Guardian
  4. Splatoon Raiders Review: Paint, Paint, Everywhere, and Not a Friend to Ink The New York Times
  5. 7 Splatoon Raiders Tips To Help You Get Your Sea Legs Kotaku
 
Best Ethernet Switches: Fast, Reliable, and Secure - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
If your router is short on ports, you can add more with one of the best Ethernet switches. These are my top picks from what I’ve tested.
 
More Typos, Fewer Em Dashes: Writers Are Creating an Anti-AI ‘Literary Counterculture’ - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Novelists, journalists, and power LinkedIn posters are embracing first-person narratives and idiosyncrasies to avoid being mistaken for chat bots.
 
OpenAI's rogue AI agent did more than hack Hugging Face – it compromised accounts across four services - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:15:00 GMT

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

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds DLC ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pack’ now available - Gematsu - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:10:24 GMT
  1. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds DLC ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pack’ now available Gematsu
  2. The TMNT DLC pack is now available for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Video Games Chronicle
  3. Cowabunga! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Join Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Today on PS5, PS4 Push Square
  4. PSA: Cowabunga! It's Turtle Time In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds This Week Nintendo Life
  5. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PACK IS AVAILABLE NOW SEGA
 
Elon Musk finally launches X Money. What could possibly go wrong? - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:51 GMT
Expect bumps with X Money rollout as major US financial markets are excluded.
 
Dancing dots: The motion-sickness cure hidden in iPhone settings - BBC - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. Dancing dots: The motion-sickness cure hidden in iPhone settings BBC
  2. Could regenerative braking increase EV travel sickness? Driving Instructors Association
  3. People are saying this hidden iPhone setting is a gamechanger for when they get travel sickness while traveling in an EV supercarblondie.com
  4. TikTok influencer exposes the EV feature that's making people feel motion sick UNILAD Tech
 
How to Bring a Geothermal Well Back from the Dead - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Startup Zanskar has created one of the most productive geothermal wells in the US at a power plant that had been in decline for years.
 
Boomers Can’t Stop Gifting Their Grandkids AI-Generated Slop Books - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Parents are getting fed up with garbled bedtime stories that feature characters based on actual photos of their children.
 
NASA’s New 3D Model Shows the Earth Is a Lumpy Mess - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
We like to think of our home as a nice, smooth sphere. But mapping the Earth’s gravitational field provides a different view of the planet.
 
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers sequel announced - Gematsu - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:15:39 GMT
  1. WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers sequel announced Gematsu
  2. 505 Games and Indolphinity Announce New Chapter in the WUCHANG Franchise Invision Game Community
  3. 2025 Soulslike Action RPG Is Officially Getting a Sequel VICE
  4. When a Studio Closure Brings Good Things: The Case of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers DualShockers
  5. WUCHANG Original Creator Returns For Fallen Feathers Sequel Cinelinx
 
After laying off Battlefield 6 devs, EA boss Andrew Wilson's bonus rose $8m to $38m last year, thanks to the game's success across "all milestones" - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:14:10 GMT
  1. After laying off Battlefield 6 devs, EA boss Andrew Wilson's bonus rose $8m to $38m last year, thanks to the game's success across "all milestones" Eurogamer.net
  2. EA boss Andrew Wilson earned $38.6M during the 2026 fiscal year Game Developer
  3. Battlefield 6 devs get laid off while EA CEO gets $38M payday from hit game Polygon.com
  4. EA CEO and Other Execs Rake In Massive Bonuses Despite Recent Layoffs Insider Gaming
  5. Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) outlines 2026 executive pay, TSR and merger backdrop Stock Titan
 
ICE’s New Detention Center Contracts Declare State Laws ‘Shall Not Apply’ - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
One day after a federal judge ordered an ICE detention center opened to state health inspectors, the agency posted new contract terms that would void state oversight at four facilities.
 
Building a Portable Weather Radar - Hack a Day Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:00:45 GMT
If you run a large meteorology bureau, then you probably have access to a wonderful weather radar for scrying the heavens. The rest of us aren’t so lucky. If you …read more
 
Silent Hill: Townfall promises to "massively subvert" your expectations, and it's left me painfully excited - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
  1. Silent Hill: Townfall promises to "massively subvert" your expectations, and it's left me painfully excited Eurogamer.net
  2. Silent Hill: Townfall hands-on report PlayStation.Blog
  3. Silent Hill Townfall: the series is coming to Scotland, but what fresh horrors will it bring? The Guardian
  4. Silent Hill’s newest nightmare is already one of 2026’s most terrifying games Polygon.com
  5. Silent Hill: Townfall and the Horrors of Healthcare Kotaku
 
The First Settings to Adjust After Installing iOS 26.6 - Geeky Gadgets - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:35:35 GMT
  1. The First Settings to Adjust After Installing iOS 26.6 Geeky Gadgets
  2. Apple Patches 87 Vulnerabilities in iOS, 155 in macOS Tahoe SecurityWeek
  3. iOS and macOS 26.6 arrive today, paving the way for iOS and macOS 27 Ars Technica
  4. iOS 26.6—Apple Just Gave iPhone Users 90 Reasons To Update Now Forbes
  5. July Apple updates are especially important if you receive images Malwarebytes
 
DOOM Using Regular Expressions - Hack a Day Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:06 GMT
Regular expressions (regexes) are an amazingly powerful way to perform operations on collections of e.g. text. Regexss can also be considered to be a programming language, even a Turing complete …read more
 
Braun Promo Codes: 15% Off July - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock exclusive savings on Braun IPL, shavers, and grooming products. Find verified Braun promo codes and expert tips to maximize your discounts.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for July 2026 - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
Therabody Promo Codes: 15% Off July 2026 - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on the science-backed devices you’ve been eyeing with 15% off Theragun discount code and 30% off other great deals.
 
Zoro Coupon Codes: 55% Off July - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the best Zoro coupon codes, deals, and free shipping offers to save big on industrial equipment, tools, and supplies this month.
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This July 2026 - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | July 2026 - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
 
LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.
 
Hostinger Promo Code: 79% Off for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover exclusive Hostinger promo codes, discounts, and deals on web hosting, cloud plans, and domain registration. Save big on your next Hostinger purchase today.
 
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, July 29 - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:02:00 GMT
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 29.
 
Capcom Says a Pragmata Sequel is Looking Likely After Celebrating Its Sales Success - IGN - Google Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:00:04 GMT
  1. Capcom Says a Pragmata Sequel is Looking Likely After Celebrating Its Sales Success IGN
  2. Capcom Shares Surge After Record Catalog Sales, 1Q Profit Beat Bloomberg.com
  3. Pragmata and Resident Evil franchise boost Capcom's Q1 ordinary profit by 81% to $252.5m GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Resident Evil Overtakes Final Fantasy in Sales as RE2 Remake Becomes Series’ Best-Selling Game VICE
  5. Amidst Sony's Disc Debacle, Capcom Sales Data Is a Brutal Reality Check for Fans of Physical Media Push Square
 
How the Vagus Nerve Promotes Healthy Cognition via Acetylcholine Signaling - Hack a Day Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:00:26 GMT
It’s been said for centuries that you cannot think on an empty stomach, and that love goes through the stomach. Although these may seem like merely cute jabs at the …read more
 
Audi has a new flagship designed with the US in mind: The 2027 Q9 - ArsTechnica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:00:36 GMT
The new full-size flagship SUV starts at $87,700 when it goes on sale in Q4.
 
Online Scams May Be Costing Americans 7 Times More Than Reported - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:28:41 GMT
A new estimate suggests reported losses reveal only a fraction of the damage, as crypto, AI and social media make fraud easier to spread.
 
OpenAI’s Rogue AI Agent Hacked More Than Just Hugging Face - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:15:30 GMT
In a new disclosure, OpenAI says its agent used exposed logins to gain access to at least four “publicly available services” in its unhinged quest to solve a test.
 
Apple Home Hub smart speaker with a display is coming this year, here are its features - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:32:02 GMT
  1. Apple Home Hub smart speaker with a display is coming this year, here are its features - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Apple Set to Make Big Smart Home Push With Siri AI at Center Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple’s reported ‘HomePad’ may launch as early as October The Verge
  4. Apple Is Building a Control Panel for Your Home UrbanTurf
  5. Apple Might Finally, Actually (For Real) Launch a Smart Home Hub Gizmodo
 
A Typo Landed an Innocent Gamer in Prison for 18 Months - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT
How much could a single underscore in a username really matter? Just ask Brandon Klayme, who served 18 months in prison before realizing how authorities arrested, charged, and convicted the wrong man.
 
American Airlines Flights Resume After Being Grounded by System Outage - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:27:00 GMT
The FAA issued a ground stop advisory, keeping the airline’s fleet on the ground.
 
A New Smart Ring Uses Finger Sweat to Track Health - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:10:58 GMT
Researchers believe they’ve created the first smart ring to monitor biochemical health measurements like glucose, vitamin C and alcohol levels.
 
Improving the Microcontroller Gaming Performance with PicoGame - Hack a Day Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT
The ability to write Python on microcontrollers with the likes of MicroPython and later CiruitPython has made them much more accessible. [MakerClassCZ] brings that to game development with PicoGame. Like …read more
 
Pixel 11 Models Will Start With 256GB Storage, Report Says - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:37:28 GMT
Google may be discontinuing the 128GB storage option for future Pixel devices.
 
HBO Max Joins the Vertical Video Game With ‘HBO Max Shorts’ - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:33:00 GMT
HBO Max Shorts is one of two new mobile features coming to iOS users in the US.
 
Reaction wheel failures leave Swift rescue mission spinning in orbit - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:09:00 GMT
"Preliminary investigation shows that two of Link's three reaction wheels currently are not operable."
 
Windows 11 KB5101684 out with a speed boost, direct download links for offline installer (.msu) - Windows Latest - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:03:25 GMT
  1. Windows 11 KB5101684 out with a speed boost, direct download links for offline installer (.msu) Windows Latest
  2. Microsoft is rolling out big Windows 11 improvements in August and here’s everything you should know Windows Central
  3. Windows 11 KB5101684 update released with 42 changes and fixes BleepingComputer
  4. Windows 11’s optional July update speeds up the Start menu and taskbar PCWorld
  5. Microsoft releases KB5101681 for Windows 11 26H1 with new calendar-based update pause Neowin
 
College lab class ends with 32 people on antibiotics for deadly germ exposure - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:49:52 GMT
Lab students were supposed to ID a mild germ. They all identified a deadly pathogen.
 
PlayStation Store Summer Sale Refresh Is a Surprisingly Good Update - MP1st - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:40:24 GMT
  1. PlayStation Store Summer Sale Refresh Is a Surprisingly Good Update MP1st
  2. Save up to 57% on Select Physical PS5 Games at Target in New Summer Sale IGN
  3. Clair Obscur Isn't The Only Great RPG That's Cheaper Right Now Kotaku
  4. 60+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Expanded Summer Sale (North America/Europe) Push Square
  5. A big PlayStation Summer Sale is happening right now on physical PS5 game discs Creative Bloq
 
We now have a better understanding how OpenAI hacked into Hugging Face - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:36:39 GMT
10 days passed from OpenAI models exploiting JFrog Artifactory 0-day to release of a patch.
 
Gemini can now make your Google Docs look a lot less boring - Android Authority - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:22:00 GMT
  1. Gemini can now make your Google Docs look a lot less boring Android Authority
  2. Now you can have Gemini clear up comments in your Google Docs. The Verge
  3. Gemini Skills saved me hours every week by turning my best prompts into templates Android Police
  4. Gemini can now generate diagrams and infographics directly inside Google Docs Chrome Unboxed
  5. These 7 Gemini prompts made me much more productive in Google Workspace — and they'll do the same for you Tom's Guide
 
Apple is the most valuable company in the world, again - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:16:00 GMT

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

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Signalis and Dying Light 2 Dominate PlayStation Plus’s Free August Games - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:05:30 GMT
Get ready for cosmic dread, zombies and one Big Walk on PlayStation Plus.
 
eBay pays $46M to journalists it targeted in bizarre harassment campaign - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:02:15 GMT
eBay sent bloody pig mask and other macabre deliveries to journalists' home.
 
Study: Dinosaurs were charbroiled after Chicxulub impact - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:51:45 GMT
“We're in the realm where we might be essentially killing off everything within that first hour or two."
 
Philly suburb: Sure, build that data center—but first meet our 43 demands - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:43:19 GMT
The final condition will shock you! (It won’t. It’s taxes.)
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 29 #878 - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:40:26 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 878 for July 29.
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 29, #1144 - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:39:39 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1144 for July 29.
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 29, #674 - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:39:02 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 29, #674.
 
Despite AI hype, Google's data shows workers aren't automating themselves away - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:20:20 GMT
Analysis of 15 million real AI interactions finds most tasks at most jobs are unaffected.
 
Apple Upgrade: 20 Things to Know Before Leasing an iPhone, iPad, or Mac - MacRumors - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:19:48 GMT
  1. Apple Upgrade: 20 Things to Know Before Leasing an iPhone, iPad, or Mac MacRumors
  2. Apple Upgrade launches in the United States Apple
  3. Apple's New Leasing Plan Just Launched -- Here's the Stock That Could Be the Biggest Winner Yahoo Finance
  4. Apple plans to lease iPhones for $17.99 a month through partnership with Klarna cnbc.com
  5. Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it CNN
 
Ebay Has to Pay $55.7 Million in Settlement for Its Unhinged Harassment Campaign - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:15:19 GMT
For months on end, eBay employees and contractors made life hell for a couple that had criticized the company. Six years later, the company is finally paying up.
 
Double Fine Announces Layoffs Following Split From Xbox - Game Informer - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:11:00 GMT
  1. Double Fine Announces Layoffs Following Split From Xbox Game Informer
  2. Psychonauts 2 Studio Double Fine Hit With Layoffs Amid Divestiture From Xbox Kotaku
  3. 'We Look Forward to Seeing What They Create Next' — Xbox Speaks Out After Double Fine Lays Off 25 Percent of Staff in Transition to Independent Status IGN
  4. Double Fine Lays Off About A Third Of Its Employees Engadget
  5. Double Fine Productions cuts 23 roles as it becomes independent from Xbox GamesIndustry.biz
 
I disabled my cloud services and switched to these open-source alternatives instead - MakeUseOf - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:01:12 GMT
I disabled my cloud services and switched to these open-source alternatives instead MakeUseOf
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 29, #1866 - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle No. 1,866 for Wednesday, July 29.
 
Professor Emeritus Robert Cohen, pioneering polymers researcher and devoted mentor, dies at 79 - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Architect of MIT’s interdisciplinary Program in Polymers and Soft Matter and the PhD in chemical engineering practice is remembered for his passion for mentorship and education.
 
Laura Loomer’s Reversal on Ukraine Stirs Up the MAGA Civil War - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:30:33 GMT
Donald Trump’s base has been increasingly spilt. Laura Loomer’s sudden embrace of Ukraine has only widened that divide.
 
Xbox Helix and Steam — and why it no longer makes sense - Windows Central - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:20:29 GMT
  1. Xbox Helix and Steam — and why it no longer makes sense Windows Central
  2. Xbox Could Still Lose Money On Series X|S Console Sales Despite Price Hike, Sources Claim Pure Xbox
  3. Microsoft Still Bleeds Money on Every Xbox Sold After Price Hikes, and RAM Might Spike Another 2x by Fall 2027 Wccftech
  4. Xbox Project Helix could be dead on arrival thanks to PlayStation PC cull GAMINGbible
  5. This Revelation Should Terrify All Console Fans, Particularly Those Looking Forward to PS6 Push Square
 
Hundreds of shared Claude chats, including resumes and health details, showed up in Google search - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:10:00 GMT

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

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Ozlo’s Sleepbuds 2 build on Bose’s sleep earbud legacy - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:09:18 GMT
  1. Ozlo’s Sleepbuds 2 build on Bose’s sleep earbud legacy TechCrunch
  2. I wore the Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 to bed for a week. Are they worth $279? | CNN Underscored CNN
  3. Ozlo’s Tiny New Sleep Earbuds Can Outlast the Biggest Oversleepers Gizmodo
  4. Ozlo launches earbuds that let you sleep comfortably for 14 hours geekspin
  5. Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 launch alongside a completely redesigned app Gadgets & Wearables
 
I Hate Adobe - Aftermath - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:54:01 GMT
I Hate Adobe Aftermath
 
New airliner sets record flying 24 hrs nonstop from Australia to France - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:43:36 GMT
Test flight shows viability of Qantas Airways’ Project Sunrise routes in 2027.
 
Xbox announces Gamescom 2026 plans - Gematsu - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:39:57 GMT
  1. Xbox announces Gamescom 2026 plans Gematsu
  2. XBOX @ gamescom 2026 XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox just announced an incredible Gamescom lineup Polygon.com
  4. Microsoft confirms major Xbox presence at Gamescom 2026 Neowin
  5. Xbox Unveils Gamescom 2026 Program: Over 25 Games, First Public Demos of Gears of War: E-Day and Modern Warfare 4 ixbt.games
 
Judge blocks first state law that would have banned prediction markets - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:31:13 GMT
Judge may allow Minnesota to ban some types of bets, but not all of them.
 
Private Claude Conversations Have Been Indexed by Search Engines - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:27:39 GMT
Shared Claude chats were made readily available for anyone who knew where to look.
 
These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:16:39 GMT
  1. These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era TechCrunch
  2. ‘Vibecoded’ Apps Are Flooding the App Store. Is That Good for Apple? The New York Times
  3. ‘It’s Crazy How Much Money They’re Making’: Entrepreneurs Are Flooding Apple's App Store Without Coding a Single Line entrepreneur.com
  4. App Store Chaos MacStories
  5. AI-powered ‘vibe-coding’ is filling our app stores with garbage SMH.com.au
 
Yu Deng ’11 and Hong Wang PhD ’19 awarded Fields Medal - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT-trained mathematicians earn the honor, one of the most prestigious in the field, for their significant achievements.
 
Crazy Taxi: World Tour closed network test set for September 11 to 13 - Gematsu - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:59:35 GMT
  1. Crazy Taxi: World Tour closed network test set for September 11 to 13 Gematsu
  2. APPLY FOR THE CRAZY TAXI: WORLD TOUR CLOSED NETWORK TEST SEGA
  3. Anticipated PlayStation 5 Open World Game Gets New Trailer, Closed Network Test PlayStation LifeStyle
  4. Earn Some Crazy Money Early by Testing the New Crazy Taxi on PS5 Push Square
  5. Sega is letting fans play one of 2027's most exciting new games early Polygon.com
 
Microsoft explains what caused the Xbox outage and how it plans to prevent it from happening again - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:55:00 GMT

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

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WhatsApp adds seamless call transfers, web calling, and more - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:46:00 GMT
WhatsApp now lets you seamlessly transfer ongoing voice and video calls between phones, tablets, desktops, and the web without hanging up. The update also brings one-on-one and group voice and video calling to WhatsApp Web for the first time, alongside improvements such as waiting rooms, and background noise suppression.
 
Tim Cook & John Ternus Talk CEO Transition, Apple TV’s Legacy & Future At ‘Ted Lasso’ S4 Premiere - Deadline - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:32:00 GMT
  1. Tim Cook & John Ternus Talk CEO Transition, Apple TV’s Legacy & Future At ‘Ted Lasso’ S4 Premiere Deadline
  2. Incoming Apple CEO aims to build on movie and TV progress Reuters
  3. Can Apple’s incoming CEO bring back the product design mojo of the Steve Jobs era? Fortune
  4. No major reset is coming as John Ternus prepares to take over Apple from Tim Cook AppleInsider
  5. Apple's new CEO spills the beans on what his company's priorities are PhoneArena
 
Despite all the upgrades, Galaxy S27 Ultra will likely miss out in two key areas - Notebookcheck - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:15:00 GMT
  1. Despite all the upgrades, Galaxy S27 Ultra will likely miss out in two key areas Notebookcheck
  2. The Samsung Galaxy S27 could get the upgrade it needs most Android Police
  3. Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra battery capacities leak - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Galaxy S27 Ultra is going to feel like rain after a drought PhoneArena
  5. Galaxy S27 Lineup Camera Details Sound Really Good Droid Life
 
AMD reveals the Radeon RX 9050—and 4GB graphics cards are back - PCWorld - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:03:01 GMT
  1. AMD reveals the Radeon RX 9050—and 4GB graphics cards are back PCWorld
  2. Leaks Point to Return of 4GB GPUs as AI Flash Memory Crisis Worsens Digital Foundry
  3. Sapphire Intros Radeon RX 9050 8GB Pulse Graphics Card TechPowerUp
  4. ASRock officially announces Radeon RX 9050 with 8GB VRAM — RDNA 4 card offers boost clock of up to 2600MHz (updated) Tom's Hardware
  5. AMD Software Adrenalin 26.7.1 WHQL driver adds support for a brand-new RDNA 4 GPU TweakTown
 
Apple's latest security update fixes nearly 200 vulnerabilities across Mac, iPhone, Safari, and more - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:03:00 GMT

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

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Shigeru Miyamoto Sums Up Everything Wrong With The Industry In One Sentence - Kotaku - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:06 GMT
  1. Shigeru Miyamoto Sums Up Everything Wrong With The Industry In One Sentence Kotaku
  2. Shigeru Miyamoto believes that people "are no longer just looking for specs" with gaming systems Nintendo Everything
  3. Miyamoto: Games based on developers’ personal interests resonate around the world, not those aiming for global appeal Video Games Chronicle
  4. Nintendo Switch 2 strategy: Miyamoto wants more than one Switch in every home en.softonic.com
  5. Miyamoto tells aspiring devs to be unique, precise and study hard GoNintendo
 
Celebrating 30 Years of Lara Croft at Derby's Tomb Raider Exhibit - Push Square - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Celebrating 30 Years of Lara Croft at Derby's Tomb Raider Exhibit Push Square
 
Saros Hits Its Lowest Price Since Launch at Amazon and Target, Dropping to Just $50 - IGN - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:22:36 GMT
  1. Saros Hits Its Lowest Price Since Launch at Amazon and Target, Dropping to Just $50 IGN
  2. Select Physical Resident Evil Games on PS5 Are Back to $16 at Amazon IGN
  3. Deal | PSVR 2 just got a big price cut on the official PlayStation Store Notebookcheck
  4. Today’s Top Deals: Saros, PlayStation VR2, $16 PS5 Resident Evil Games IGN
  5. The Best Deals Today: Saros, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, DJI Mini 4K, and More IGN Southeast Asia
 
Waymo robotaxis crashed 68% less often than human drivers in independent safety study - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:20:00 GMT

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

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Report: Trump mad RFK Jr. hasn’t cut more vaccines or proven autism link - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:16:25 GMT
Trump is fixated on the false, long-debunked claim that vaccines cause autism.
 
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs talk about the challenges of a Nintendo Switch 2 port - Nintendo Everything - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:08:38 GMT
  1. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs talk about the challenges of a Nintendo Switch 2 port Nintendo Everything
  2. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 director says eliminating limitations in development is a "big mistake." We talk to Sandfall Interactive about staying small, Japanese influences, and what's next AUTOMATON
  3. Unreal Engine 5 Made Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Possible, Yet It Makes A Nintendo Switch 2 Port A Big Challenge Wccftech
  4. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs are working on a Nintendo Switch 2 version, but note the "big technical challenge" of getting it up and running Eurogamer.net
  5. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developers Explain Why Unreal Engine 5 Was Key to the Game's Success ixbt.games
 
PlayStation Plus Extra drops 4 free games available to play now - GAMINGbible - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus Extra drops 4 free games available to play now GAMINGbible
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for August – Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, Big Walk, Signalis PlayStation.Blog
  3. Signalis and Dying Light 2 Dominate PlayStation Plus’s Free August Games CNET
  4. Sony Confirms PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for August 2026, Headlined by Dying Light 2: Stay Human IGN
  5. August PS Plus Free Games: Co-op Games And Indie Horror Kotaku
 
iPhone 18 Pro could be a no-brainer upgrade for lots of users - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:58:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro could be a no-brainer upgrade for lots of users 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 18 Release Date: Spring Delay Boosts Autumn iPhone 18 Pro Sales Forbes
  3. Apple wants cheaper iPhone displays to offset spiraling memory costs AppleInsider
  4. Apple plays hardball with suppliers as it battles to keep down price of 2026 iPhones Macworld
  5. iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone Ultra: Here are the biggest differences 9to5Mac
 
The Lego-Like Envo UPT Is an EV That Can Be a Golf Cart, ATV or Lawnmower - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:44:00 GMT
Forget one car for every job — this modular EV wants to be all of them.
 
It Sure Looks Like the Dodge Charger Super Bee Is Coming Back With a Turbocharged Inline-Six - The Drive - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:35:03 GMT
  1. It Sure Looks Like the Dodge Charger Super Bee Is Coming Back With a Turbocharged Inline-Six The Drive
  2. Tested: 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack R/T Is the Model's Best Hope Car and Driver
  3. Buzz Buzz: Dodge Teases the Return of the Super Bee Hagerty
  4. Dodge Teases The Return Of One Of Its Most Iconic Nameplates Motor1.com
  5. Dodge Charger Super Bee Returns Without A Hemi V8 Autoblog
 
Microsoft laptop with Nvidia RTX Spark leaked and benchmarked before launch - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:28:00 GMT

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

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Blood Of Dawnwalker Dev Says Creativity Must Come Before Sales - Kotaku - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:15:52 GMT
  1. Blood Of Dawnwalker Dev Says Creativity Must Come Before Sales Kotaku
  2. ‘I Have a Personal Vendetta Against Filler Content’ – How The Blood of Dawnwalker Makes Its Open World Feel Meaningful IGN
  3. You can trade in your enemy's teeth to "bend" time in vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, care of some really horrible Tooth Fairies Rock Paper Shotgun
  4. The Witcher 3 Director Says Games Chasing Sales Will "Fail At The Start" OpenCritic
  5. How The Blood of Dawnwalker Is Shaping Up To Be The Next Must-Have Action RPG Green Man Gaming
 
9 R.I.P. sequel launches October 27 in the west - Gematsu - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:09:59 GMT
  1. 9 R.I.P. sequel launches October 27 in the west Gematsu
  2. 9 R.I.P. sequel Otome Game Dated for the West Crunchyroll
  3. 9 R.I.P. Sequel Will Release In October 2026 The Outerhaven
  4. 9 R.I.P. sequel Visual Novel's Trailer Reveals October 27 Release in West Anime News Network
  5. Horror Otome Game 9 RIP Sequel Arrives Before Halloween Siliconera
 
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Trail Running Test: Can It Outrun Your Garmin? - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
After a 5-mile run through the California hills, this is what Samsung’s toughest watch gets right, and where it still trails behind.
 
Halo: Campaign Evolved Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's A Bunch Of Free Master Chief Skins - Pure Xbox - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Halo: Campaign Evolved Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's A Bunch Of Free Master Chief Skins Pure Xbox
  2. Halo Waypoint armor redeem codes for Halo: Campaign Evolved Shacknews
  3. Halo: Campaign Evolved: All Weapon and Armor Skins Vandal
  4. Halo: Campaign Evolved has launch Twitch Drops, and here’s what you need to know GamesHub
  5. Halo: Campaign Evolved Codes For Free Armor Sets GameSpot
 
Ace Combat 8 requires ray tracing GPU, 32GB RAM, and 125GB storage for recommended settings - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:58:00 GMT

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

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Flamecraft adds PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch versions; demo now available - Gematsu - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:53:52 GMT
  1. Flamecraft adds PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch versions; demo now available Gematsu
  2. Flamecraft is coming to PS5 this year, demo available today PlayStation.Blog
  3. Flamecraft coming to Nintendo Switch Nintendo Everything
  4. Dungeons & Dragons Meets Stardew Valley In New RPG You Can Play Free Now ScreenRant
  5. Flamecraft announced for Switch, demo available now GoNintendo
 
You can now play Morrowind directly in your browser, no installation required - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:17:00 GMT

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

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

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

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As US measles cases rise, biotech firms start developing new treatments - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:32:23 GMT
The US is making measles great again, so treatment options are needed for the most vulnerable.
 
Tune Adds Six New Nano Road Wheels Including Nano CS with Patented Carbon Spoke/Hub Interface - Bikerumor - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:30:39 GMT
  1. Tune Adds Six New Nano Road Wheels Including Nano CS with Patented Carbon Spoke/Hub Interface Bikerumor
  2. The Boutique Wheel is Evolving. Tune’s New Nano Series Proves It. Outside Magazine
  3. Tune's new Nano Road wheelsets are built for bigger riders and ditch the restrictive weight limit of other carbon wheels BikeRadar
  4. Tune launches Nano Road and Nano CS Carbon wheelsets with weights as low as 1,280g per pair Cycling Weekly
  5. Tune’s Nano Road CS hubs introduce a new patented angle Escape Collective
 
Lossless Scaling lets a second GPU handle frame generation, reviving dual-GPU gaming without SLI - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:18:00 GMT

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

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15 years ago, 4 letters changed Magic forever — and one new ability backfired - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:12 GMT
15 years ago, 4 letters changed Magic forever — and one new ability backfired Polygon.com
 
Microsoft Starts Offering Free PC Versions of Your Ubisoft Games on Xbox - Digital Foundry - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft Starts Offering Free PC Versions of Your Ubisoft Games on Xbox Digital Foundry
  2. Play More Ubisoft Games on PC: New Content Now Available for XBOX on PC, Plus Free PC Redemption XBOX Wire
  3. Ubisoft Adds Free PC License to Xbox Digital Game Purchases TechPowerUp
  4. Xbox Owners Get Free PC Copies Of Select Ubisoft Games Pure Xbox
  5. Some Ubisoft games on Xbox Series X|S now come with PC versions for free Windows Central
 
Apple Upgrade Program Will Let You Lease an iPhone Without Sticker Shock - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:59:00 GMT
The program will take the sting out of owning Apple devices, including Macs, iPads and Apple Watches.
 
Ubisoft is bundling free PC copies with 13 Xbox games, including Rainbow Six Siege and Valhalla - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:56:00 GMT

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

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

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

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Microsoft launches MAI-Cyber-1-Flash cybersecurity AI model - qz.com - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:18:47 GMT
  1. Microsoft launches MAI-Cyber-1-Flash cybersecurity AI model qz.com
  2. Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms Ars Technica
  3. Microsoft Unveils A.I. Cybersecurity Tools The New York Times
  4. Microsoft launches its first cybersecurity model, plus a new agentic cybersecurity system TechCrunch
  5. Microsoft Says New Cybersecurity AI Model Helps MDASH Score 95.95% at Half the Cost The Hacker News
 
Claude chats exposed in Google searches – another endorsement of Apple’s privacy approach - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:16:00 GMT
  1. Claude chats exposed in Google searches – another endorsement of Apple’s privacy approach 9to5Mac
  2. Some people's chats with Claude AI found to be publicly available online BBC
  3. Your public Claude app may be searchable on Google axios.com
  4. Private Claude Conversations Have Been Indexed by Search Engines CNET
  5. PSA: Your Claude shared chats and Artifacts may have ended up on Google TechCrunch
 
Best Gifts for Mom (2026): E-Readers, Digital Wall Calendar, Smart Bird Feeders - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:04:00 GMT
Your mom never gets you a thoughtless gift, so you shouldn’t get her one, either. Here’s every cool gift WIRED writers would give their mothers.
 
Smart rings are looking like my kind of AI gadget - The Verge - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Smart rings are looking like my kind of AI gadget The Verge
 
An artist is suing an AI meme generator for selling his viral comic as ad templates - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:58:00 GMT

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

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Best Apple Watch (2026): Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:34:00 GMT
Should you splurge on the new Series 11, or will the SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
 
Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2026) - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:33:00 GMT
Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.
 
Sam Altman says AI won't shorten the workweek because humans secretly enjoy being busy - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

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

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A Two-Person Startup Has Fixed One of the Most Hated Sounds in Modern Life - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Beeeep. Beeeep. Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.
 
Can the New York Times Save Journalism From Our AI Overlords? - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
In 2023, the Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. They’ve since spent more than $20 million on the case, and publisher A.G. Sulzberger has no plans to stop fighting it.
 
John Hight steps down as Wizards of the Coast president - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:21:38 GMT
  1. John Hight steps down as Wizards of the Coast president GamesIndustry.biz
  2. D&D: WotC President To Step Down In September Bell of Lost Souls
  3. Hasbro (HAS) Announces Leadership Transition in Wizards of the C GuruFocus
  4. Wizards Of The Coast President John Hight To Step Down Star City Games
  5. Wizards of the Coast president to leave position as Magic: The Gathering hits record $500M earnings TweakTown
 
The Best 4K Gaming Monitors: OLED Leads, LCD Fights Back - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:12:00 GMT
From premium OLEDs to affordable IPS models, these are the best 4K gaming monitors of 2026, based on hands-on testing, current pricing, HDR performance, and overall value.
 
AMD P-State Linux Driver Patches Can Boost 1%-Low FPS Gaming Performance By 31% - Phoronix - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:03:00 GMT
  1. AMD P-State Linux Driver Patches Can Boost 1%-Low FPS Gaming Performance By 31% Phoronix
  2. New AMD Linux patch boosts low-end gaming performance on Steam Deck Ars Technica
  3. Linux CPU Driver Patches Massively Reduce Game Stuttering on Steam Deck TechPowerUp
  4. New Linux patch could reduce stuttering on Steam Deck thanks to improved 1% lows performance PC Guide
  5. New Linux Patches Boost 1% Low Framerates On Steam Deck By 31% steamdeckhq.com
 
Silicon Valley’s Next IPO Billionaires Are Coming. Nonprofits Are Ready for Them - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Anthropic and OpenAI employees are expected to give generously after their companies go public. “It’s going to be a wild ride,” says one nonprofit leader.
 
Hacking Group Sets Sights On PlayStation Over All-Digital Future - TheGamer - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:57:44 GMT
  1. Hacking Group Sets Sights On PlayStation Over All-Digital Future TheGamer
  2. The great PlayStation blackout – will kids actually have to leave their bedrooms this summer? The Guardian
  3. "It's a sad decision." Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developers on the end of physical disc production and why they pushed for a physical release despite the drawbacks AUTOMATON
  4. PlayStation is giving up on discs. Here’s what it means for Tampa Bay video game stores Tampa Bay Times
  5. PlayStation users are going dark to protest Sony ditching discs. The Verge
 
Xbox Game Pass adds one of the biggest Xbox games of the year today - TrueAchievements - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:35:29 GMT
  1. Xbox Game Pass adds one of the biggest Xbox games of the year today TrueAchievements
  2. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and More XBOX Wire
  3. These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 27-31) Pure Xbox
  4. Xbox Game Pass users praise 'awesome' free RPG that was quietly dropped this month GAMINGbible
  5. Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 27 to 31 XBOX Wire
 
Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine Review: Powerful but Pricey - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:31:00 GMT
Dyson’s new stick vacuum can vacuum and mop in a single cordless device—if you’re willing to really splurge.
 
7-OH Users Are Stockpiling Ahead of a DEA Ban - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The opioid-like compound, which is found in kratom, can cause brutal withdrawal symptoms and will soon be a controlled substance. Some users tell WIRED it has relieved their pain and anxiety.
 
Sony FX5 vs. FX3 Compared by Claudio Miranda, ASC - Y.M.Cinema Magazine - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:29:07 GMT
  1. Sony FX5 vs. FX3 Compared by Claudio Miranda, ASC Y.M.Cinema Magazine
  2. Sony FX5 orders far exceed expectations Newsshooter
  3. SmallRig HawkLock Cage and Accessories for Sony FX5 Announced CineD
  4. The First Camera Tests for the Sony FX5 Are Out and They Are Looking Very Awesome No Film School
  5. The American Society of Cinematographers | Sony Launches FX5 The ASC
 
In This Costa Rican Forest, Monkeys Come Face-to-Face With A.I. - The New York Times - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:02:46 GMT
  1. In This Costa Rican Forest, Monkeys Come Face-to-Face With A.I. The New York Times
  2. AI Automates Cognitive Testing of Wild Monkeys Neuroscience News
  3. How AI Is Changing Wildlife Tracking in Costa Rican Rainfore Lavender Hotel
  4. AI isn't just being forced on us. Even forest monkeys are now a test audience in the name of science Digital Trends
  5. New CapuchinAI system automates cognitive testing of wild primates News-Medical
 
An Extreme Solar Storm May Be Even More Devastating Than Previously Imagined - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Scientists have long assumed that there’s an upper limit to the intensity of the solar winds that reach Earth. New research suggests there’s not—and the implications are alarming.
 
Polar bear pulls seal pup onto ice then backs away. The reason why is extraordinary - BBC Wildlife Magazine - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:53:44 GMT
Polar bear pulls seal pup onto ice then backs away. The reason why is extraordinary BBC Wildlife Magazine
 
Hugging Face Has a Deepfake Nudes Problem - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:30:00 GMT
Researchers tested top image editing models on Hugging Face and found they could easily create explicit deepfakes—and 1,000 image editing prompts show how people use the software.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 50% Off in July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:02:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
30% Off Samsung Promo Code | July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
 
Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
 
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
 
Corsair Discount Code: Up to 50% Off for July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your gaming setup or PC build for less with these verified Corsair coupon codes, student discounts, and refurbished deals.
 
AirDoctor Coupon Codes: 40% Off | July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to $400 on top air purifiers and filters with verified AirDoctor promo codes and special offers for 2026.
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for July - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
 
Birdfy Discount Codes: 15% Off Sitewide - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use these verified Birdfy discount codes to score up to 40% off smart feeders, camera kits, and accessories.
 
Priceline Promo Codes & Coupons: 10% Off July - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock massive discounts on Priceline hotels, flights, and rental cars. Find verified Priceline coupon codes and deals for Express Deals, student discounts, and more.
 
Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg promo code and discount codes. Save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.
 
Altra Running Promo Codes: 10% Off July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.
 
Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in July 2026.
 
Ray-Ban Promo Codes: Save 50% in July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your frames with major savings on classic shapes, custom designs, and prescription lenses using these verified Ray-Ban discounts.
 
Making robots faster by helping them think ahead - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By planning actions based on the future position of a robot, the VLASH technique streamlines motions and accelerates performance.
 
Nioh 3 DLC ‘Hell Rising’ launches August 19 - Gematsu - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:30:13 GMT
  1. Nioh 3 DLC ‘Hell Rising’ launches August 19 Gematsu
  2. Nioh 3’s Hell Rising Story Expansion Launches Next Month Game Informer
  3. Nioh 3's Chunky First DLC Brings New Stage, Weapons, More to PS5 This August Push Square
  4. Nioh 3 Open-Area Gamble Paid Off, As Hell Rising DLC Doubles Down On Everything The Game Did Well This August Wccftech
  5. Nioh 3 First DLC: New Weapons, Setting, and Hard Mode games.gg
 
Pitch Black Set Review - PokeBeach - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:34:19 GMT
  1. Pitch Black Set Review PokeBeach
  2. Art of the Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Expansion Pokemon.com
  3. Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution – Pitch Black | The Coolest Cards We Pulled Game Informer
  4. Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex Debut in Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Expansion THE MAGIC RAIN
  5. Today’s Top Deals: Pokémon TCG Booster Bundles, LEGO Eevee, and Death Stranding 2 for PS5 IGN Southeast Asia
 
The Odyssey got bootlegged on X, but the internet cared more about the memes - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:28:00 GMT

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

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Hannah Berner's Botox Treatment For TMJ Went Horribly Wrong, And Now The Internet Can't Stop Laughing - BuzzFeed - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:12:39 GMT
Hannah Berner's Botox Treatment For TMJ Went Horribly Wrong, And Now The Internet Can't Stop Laughing BuzzFeed
 
Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:56:14 GMT
Microsoft says tools cost less than competing ones and outperform them, too.
 
Trump admin exempts SpaceX's Starlink from FCC ban on foreign-made routers - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:40:27 GMT
Starlink has a Texas factory but also makes routers in Vietnam.
 
Epic diarrhea outbreak has 40% of Americans avoiding fruits and veggies - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:42:13 GMT
Kennedy has focused on nutrition but has neglected food safety, critics say.
 
iOS and macOS 26.6 arrive today, paving the way for iOS and macOS 27 - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:32:45 GMT
These are likely the last updates of note before Apple's bigger fall updates.
 
A missing underscore sent innocent man to prison for 18 months - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:22:03 GMT
When the first step goes wrong, bad results follow.
 
MIT engineers design recyclable elastic yarn - MIT Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Melt it, spin it, use it again. This new recyclable yarn is as strong and stretchy as spandex-based yarns.
 
Use This Searchable Database to Locate Flock Surveillance Cameras Near You - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:25:29 GMT
The Atlas of Surveillance maintains the largest known database tracking police surveillance technologies across the United States.
 
Looking beyond research - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Professor Anna-Christina Eilers is “Committed to Caring” for building a culture around attentiveness and community.
 
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s soccer captain Dilin Meloni - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The rising senior is passionate about soccer, nuclear fusion, and advocating on behalf of his fellow student-athletes at MIT.
 
Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 83 - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence.
 
Return to Halo Almost 25 Years Later With Xbox Game Pass Now - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:07:14 GMT
Microsoft is adding seven games, including remastered versions of Halo and Hexen + Heretic, to Game Pass in the coming weeks, but it’s removing eight others.
 
Diffuse puffs of “missing” matter surround most galaxies - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT-led team used bright radio bursts to illuminate a vast source of matter that was previously unaccounted for.
 
MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.
 
Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.
 
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors - MIT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Longtime professors and experts in the fields of anesthesiology, aerospace engineering, and biological engineering, respectively, receive MIT’s highest faculty honor.
 
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMT
New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments.
 
Following the questions where they lead - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Bailey Flanigan has arrived at complex computational methods for helping democracy thrive.
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
3 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
 
Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
How visual learning happens in the brain - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Scientists find that learning to identify a new object subtly reshapes visual processing in the brain.
 
Can AI build a jet engine? JARVIS Challenge tests role of AI copilots in tough-tech engineering - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT students designed, built, and tested a jet engine with AI copilots, assessing AI’s usefulness in developing high-performance aerospace systems.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
Arthur Bahr named head of MIT’s Literature Section - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2007, the scholar of medieval literature explores how different parts of physical manuscripts combine to create interest and meaning.
 
How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:10:00 GMT
Students from the MIT Cybersecurity Clinic help local governments and other vulnerable organizations defend against digital threats.
 
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
 
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.
 
A baseball-sized sensor can detect chemical threats - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:10:00 GMT
The “TOSSIT” device, developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, can warn service members and first responders of dangerous vapors and aerosols.
 
Bringing the data to every sideline - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
 
Ana Miljački named head of the Department of Architecture - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
In this leadership role, Miljački seeks to shepherd a collective commitment to transform the present into a better future.
 
MIT researcher proposes a way to detect nuclear weapons in space - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in space, but there’s currently no way to verify that satellites aren’t carrying them.
 
MIT engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.
 
Many black holes had past lives, new research shows - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Physicists have found signs of colliding black holes that are themselves products of previous black hole smash-ups.
 
Discovery helps explain why solid-state batteries often fail - MIT Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
New research could help prevent the formation of tiny seeds of lithium metal within the electrolyte, enabling batteries that charge faster and last longer.
 
MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a "Washington Post Live" panel discussion with ASU President Michael Crow, President Sally Kornbluth explored how universities are preparing the next generation of scientists to lead in America’s rapidly changing technological landscape.
 
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.
 
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.
 
The brain’s language network is more extensive than previously thought - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals that parts of the brain located far from the canonical language-processing centers are also involved in language comprehension.
 
MIT-Kalaniyot program expands, with new cohort of scholars - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The innovative effort bringing researchers from Israel to campus keeps growing while enhancing community connections and academic inquiry.
 
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be? - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
 
Scientists find ozone depletion began decades before discovery of ozone hole - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Using modern tools, they also determined that carbon tetrachloride, used as a dry-cleaning and degreasing agent as early as the 1930s, was at the root of early ozone loss.
 
Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
What’s more, the superconducting states get stronger under conditions expected to kill them.
 
Beef Experts Explain Why You Shouldn’t Default to the Grill When Cooking Steak - CNET Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:21:38 GMT
Beef comes in many forms, and each cut demands its own approach. Here’s expert guidance on preparing every kind of steak just right.
 
Want to See Spider-Man: Brand New Day Early? How to Buy Special Screening Tickets - CNET Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:18:48 GMT
The new MCU film premieres on Friday, but Amazon Prime members can catch it early.
 
AT&T Is Raising Prices for More Legacy Customers Starting in August - CNET Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:59:42 GMT
After adding fees to many retired unlimited phone plans earlier this year, the carrier is expanding the price hike to more customers later this week.
 
Want to Ditch Google Search? Try These 5 Other Search Engines Now - CNET Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:00:07 GMT
Break up with Google and use one of these free search engines instead.
 
Is ‘Cornell Chicken’ the Oldest BBQ Recipe? Probably Not, but It’s Definitely Worth Making - CNET Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:00:40 GMT
While everyone chases the latest BBQ trend, this 75-year-old Cornell recipe continues to win people over for good reason.
 
Keep Others Out of Your iPhone Apps by Locking and Hiding Them - CNET Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:00:04 GMT
This trick can keep prying eyes out of your apps.