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Q&A with Sam Altman on the Hugging Face breach, the race for compute, distillation, open source, concentration of power, robotics, OpenAI's future, and more (Invest Like The Best on YouTube) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:40:13 GMT

Invest Like The Best on YouTube:
Q&A with Sam Altman on the Hugging Face breach, the race for compute, distillation, open source, concentration of power, robotics, OpenAI's future, and more — Sam Altman joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about OpenAI's next chapter, the race for compute, and what happens as artificial intelligence becomes mo...
 
The Agentic AI Foundation updates MCP with a fully stateless architecture, a hardened authentication model, a formal 12-month deprecation policy, and more (Michael Nuñez/VentureBeat) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:35:01 GMT

Michael Nuñez / VentureBeat:
The Agentic AI Foundation updates MCP with a fully stateless architecture, a hardened authentication model, a formal 12-month deprecation policy, and more — The Model Context Protocol, the open standard that has quietly become the connective tissue between AI agents and the world's software …

 
Mark Zuckerberg argues that superintelligence should be widely distributed as a tool that empowers everyone, rather than centralized in a few institutions (Mark Zuckerberg/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:20:04 GMT

Mark Zuckerberg / Wall Street Journal:
Mark Zuckerberg argues that superintelligence should be widely distributed as a tool that empowers everyone, rather than centralized in a few institutions — The history of democracy and economics has proved that centralized power stifles human potential. — We are fortunate to live at an incredible moment in history.
 
NYC-based AI startup Runlayer sues Rippling for allegedly stealing trade secrets to "build essentially a clone" of Runlayer's safety and governance product (Taylor Herzlich/New York Post) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:37 GMT

Taylor Herzlich / New York Post:
NYC-based AI startup Runlayer sues Rippling for allegedly stealing trade secrets to “build essentially a clone” of Runlayer's safety and governance product — A New York-based AI startup is suing Rippling - a Silicon Valley software giant that got a $3 million tax break from Gov. Kathy Hochul …

 
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.
 
"Storm Emeralda" Secret Rares Revealed! - PokeBeach - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:58:42 GMT
  1. "Storm Emeralda" Secret Rares Revealed! PokeBeach
  2. "Storm Emeralda" All 76 Main Set Cards Revealed! PokeBeach
  3. What Storm Emeralda TCG Release in Japan Means for Pokémon Collectors in the U.S. Beckett
  4. First Secret Rare Cards Revealed for Delta Reign Joseph Writer Anderson
  5. Pokémon TCG's Storm Emeralda set just dropped its full card list, and Kyogre and Groudon look sweet wargamer.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.
 
Anthropic says Claude Mythos Preview was able to break a weaker version of AES and it orchestrated another improved attack against HAWK cryptographic system (Dustin Volz/New York Times) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:30:01 GMT

Dustin Volz / New York Times:
Anthropic says Claude Mythos Preview was able to break a weaker version of AES and it orchestrated another improved attack against HAWK cryptographic system — Claude Mythos Preview discovered new attacks in testing against weakened cryptographic algorithms, which protect online financial transactions, private communications and more.
 
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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Tel Aviv-based Hush Security, which lets organizations securely control enterprise AI agents, raised a $30M Series A, bringing its total funding to $41M (Ionut Arghire/SecurityWeek) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:35:05 GMT

Ionut Arghire / SecurityWeek:
Tel Aviv-based Hush Security, which lets organizations securely control enterprise AI agents, raised a $30M Series A, bringing its total funding to $41M — The startup will invest in expanding engineering and sales teams, accelerating ecosystem support, and expanding corporate partnerships.
 
Letter: the US EPA says power plants providing electricity only to data centers and not to the public grid would not be subject to federal pollution laws (Tim McLaughlin/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:20:01 GMT

Tim McLaughlin / Reuters:
Letter: the US EPA says power plants providing electricity only to data centers and not to the public grid would not be subject to federal pollution laws — Power sources providing electricity only to data centers and not the public grid may not be subject to federal pollution laws …

 
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 Director Says End Of Physical Discs Is ‘Super Sad’ - Kotaku - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:15:08 GMT
  1. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Director Says End Of Physical Discs Is ‘Super Sad’ Kotaku
  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. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs talk about the challenges of a Nintendo Switch 2 port Nintendo Everything
  4. After Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Sandfall Interactive is "going to go a bit crazy" with its next game: "We want to let ourselves dream again and be creative" GamesRadar+
  5. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for Switch 2 is something Sandfall Interactive is interested in doing, but too early to announce anything RPG Site
 
eBay and several ex-executives agree to pay a $56M settlement to resolve a 2021 civil case involving the 2019 stalking and harassment of two e-commerce bloggers (Annie Palmer/CNBC) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:48 GMT

Annie Palmer / CNBC:
eBay and several ex-executives agree to pay a $56M settlement to resolve a 2021 civil case involving the 2019 stalking and harassment of two e-commerce bloggers — EBay and several former executives have agreed to pay nearly $56 million in a settlement with a Massachusetts couple …

 
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 to save money on the iPhone 18 Pro Max's screen - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Apple Presses for 20% Cut in iPhone 18 OLED Panel Prices on 'Chipflation' thelec.net
  5. iPhone 18 Is Apple’s Most Important Product Ever Yahoo Finance
 
Filing: Shein says its US business is under FTC investigation and it is "cooperating", without giving specifics, as the company prepares for an IPO in Hong Kong (Gabrielle Fonrouge/CNBC) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:55:05 GMT

Gabrielle Fonrouge / CNBC:
Filing: Shein says its US business is under FTC investigation and it is “cooperating”, without giving specifics, as the company prepares for an IPO in Hong Kong — Shein's U.S. business is under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, the fast fashion giant revealed …

 
Corning's shares fall 16%+ after weak Q3 guidance, as its growth is squeezed by production limits on its AI connectivity products; Q2 sales rose 17% to $4.74B (Adriano Marchese/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:50:02 GMT

Adriano Marchese / Wall Street Journal:
Corning's shares fall 16%+ after weak Q3 guidance, as its growth is squeezed by production limits on its AI connectivity products; Q2 sales rose 17% to $4.74B — Corning issued disappointing third-quarter sales guidance, as growth is being squeezed by production limits on its booming AI connectivity products …

 
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.
 
Sharkfin Bites Attack Shark - Hack a Day Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:30:39 GMT
The Attack Shark is a modern keyboard with fancy magnetic keyswitches, macros, configurable blinky LEDs, and more. The problem is that the configuration software only works on Windows, so [JR …read more
 
Mate, which is developing a platform to allow AI agents to detect, respond to, and proactively hunt threats, raised a $35M Series A led by Canaan Partners (Meir Orbach/CTech) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:30:01 GMT

Meir Orbach / CTech:
Mate, which is developing a platform to allow AI agents to detect, respond to, and proactively hunt threats, raised a $35M Series A led by Canaan Partners — Mate Security says traditional security operations were not designed for AI-scale attacks. The startup is betting that trusted autonomous agents …

 
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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Data security startup Cyera agrees to acquire Oasis Security, which provides non-human identity security, in a deal valued at about $1B (Kyle Alspach/CRN) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:25:01 GMT

Kyle Alspach / CRN:
Data security startup Cyera agrees to acquire Oasis Security, which provides non-human identity security, in a deal valued at about $1B — The $1 billion acquisition deal aims to bring capabilities for non-human identity security to the Cyera data security platform.
 
Sources: OpenAI and Anthropic have lobbied the Trump administration to make sure lagging competitors also have to comply with government reviews of their models (Stephanie Palazzolo/The Information) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:15:04 GMT

Stephanie Palazzolo / The Information:
Sources: OpenAI and Anthropic have lobbied the Trump administration to make sure lagging competitors also have to comply with government reviews of their models — OpenAI and Anthropic are arch enemies whose leaders can't stand each other. But the two foes have formed an unholy alliance …

 
The Best GTA Missions - IGN - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:15:00 GMT
  1. The Best GTA Missions IGN
  2. The Greatest GTA Missions Ever Made 2026 games.gg
 
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Trail Running Test: Can It Outrun Your Garmin? - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
After a 5-mile run through the California hills, this is what Samsung’s toughest watch gets right, and where it still trails behind.
 
Ace Combat 8 requires ray tracing GPU, 32GB RAM, and 125GB storage for recommended settings - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:58:00 GMT

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

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GrubMarket, which connects wholesalers and distributors to grocers and other food buyers, confidentially files for a US IPO; it was valued at $4.5B in February (Arasu Kannagi Basil/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:45:01 GMT

Arasu Kannagi Basil / Reuters:
GrubMarket, which connects wholesalers and distributors to grocers and other food buyers, confidentially files for a US IPO; it was valued at $4.5B in February — GrubMarket, a food supply chain and delivery group, has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, it said on Tuesday.
 
Memo: Visa is cutting ~2,600 jobs, or ~7% of staff, primarily affecting tech and product teams; source: Visa plans to reinvest in stablecoin and other offerings (Paige Smith/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:40:09 GMT

Paige Smith / Bloomberg:
Memo: Visa is cutting ~2,600 jobs, or ~7% of staff, primarily affecting tech and product teams; source: Visa plans to reinvest in stablecoin and other offerings — Visa Inc. is eliminating about 2,600 jobs as Chief Executive Officer Ryan McInerney seeks to make the firm more efficient …

 
You can now play Morrowind directly in your browser, no installation required - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:17:00 GMT

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

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[Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 - Samsung Global Newsroom - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:15:23 GMT
  1. [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 Samsung Global Newsroom
  2. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Passport’ Design Is the Next Big Smartphone Trend Bloomberg.com
  3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review: Wider Really Is Better Engadget
  4. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Foldables, Perfected for Every Way of Living Samsung Global Newsroom
  5. Score a free Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 with AT&T’s latest deal Mashable
 
Pokémon GO Fest: Mega Finale Announced - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:12:14 GMT
Pokémon GO Fest: Mega Finale Announced Pokémon GO Hub
 
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.
 
WhatsApp launches web calling alongside new features: call transfer, waiting room - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. WhatsApp launches web calling alongside new features: call transfer, waiting room 9to5Google
  2. Introducing WhatsApp Web Calling, Plus More New Features Meta Store
  3. Calls are now supported for WhatsApp Web users. The Verge
  4. WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app TechCrunch
  5. WhatsApp Web rolls out audio and video calling, with call transfer support 9to5Mac
 
Breaking the Parental Lock on an XBox 360 is Very Much an Inconvenience - Hack a Day Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
There are many ways to soft-brick a device to the point where it cannot easily be used again, and “Cloud locks” or parental locks are probably at the top of …read more
 
[Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 - Samsung Global Newsroom - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:59:53 GMT
[Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 Samsung Global NewsroomSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
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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New data suggests layoffs will affect 14,259 people by the end of 2026, up 78% from first forecast of the year - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:44:03 GMT
New data suggests layoffs will affect 14,259 people by the end of 2026, up 78% from first forecast of the year GamesIndustry.bizSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Apple Upgrade Program Will Let You Lease an iPhone Without Sticker Shock - CNET - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:43:00 GMT
  1. Apple Upgrade Program Will Let You Lease an iPhone Without Sticker Shock CNET
  2. Apple plans to lease iPhones for $17.99 a month through partnership with Klarna CNBC
  3. Apple to lease iPhones, other products to users through Klarna partnership Fox Business
  4. Apple Upgrade launches in the United States Apple
  5. Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it CNN
 
As US measles cases rise, biotech firms start developing new treatments - ArsTechnica Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:32:23 GMT
The US is making measles great again, so treatment options are needed for the most vulnerable.
 
Google Pixel 11 leak details battery sizes & where some prices will technically drop - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. Google Pixel 11 leak details battery sizes & where some prices will technically drop 9to5Google
  2. Google Confirms Pixel 11 Price Increase As RAM Costs Force Higher Phone Prices TechRepublic
  3. Google confirms Pixel 11 price increase, reveals ‘dedicated’ effort to make Android more RAM-efficient 9to5Google
  4. Google Pixel 11 Launch Event: Everything We Expect As Price Increase Rumors Grow Engadget
  5. Google basically confirms the Pixel 11 is getting a price hike The Verge
 
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 is getting aligned with Xbox’s PC-focused future. The Verge
  4. Ubisoft Adds Free PC License to Xbox Digital Game Purchases TechPowerUp
  5. Xbox Owners Get Free PC Copies Of Select Ubisoft Games Pure Xbox
 
BALLS on the moon: China set to launch Africa's 1st lunar science mission in 2029 - Space - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. BALLS on the moon: China set to launch Africa's 1st lunar science mission in 2029 Space
  2. AFRICA2MOON: South Africa to Help Place Africa’s First Lunar Experiment on the Moon Pondoland Times
  3. Africa’s First Moonshot: Technology Demonstrator for Radio Astronomy Inside Outer Space
  4. From Stellies to the stars: Students build telescope tech bound for China’s moon mission News24
  5. Why South Africa is sending spheres to the moon TechCentral
 
Apple Set to Make Big Smart Home Push With Siri AI at Center - Bloomberg.com - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Apple Set to Make Big Smart Home Push With Siri AI at Center Bloomberg.com
  2. Apple’s reported ‘HomePad’ may launch as early as October The Verge
  3. New Apple TV and HomePod Mini Reportedly 'Nearly Ready to Launch' MacRumors
  4. Apple's smart home hardware refresh draws closer with Siri AI smarts AppleInsider
  5. Apple Might Finally, Actually (For Real) Launch a Smart Home Hub Gizmodo
 
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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Pitaka’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 cases deliver smart features without the bulk - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:55:00 GMT
  1. Pitaka’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 cases deliver smart features without the bulk 9to5Google
  2. The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra cases of 2026: Expert recommended ZDNET
  3. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Is Right Around The Corner, Protect Yours With One of These Cases IGN
  4. Thinborne Galaxy Z Flip 8 Case: Premium minimalist protection with MagSafe Basic Tutorials
  5. AULUMU Launches Ultra-Slim Aramid Fiber Case for Fold 8/Fold 8 Ultra Morningstar
 
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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Leaks Point to Return of 4GB GPUs as AI Flash Memory Crisis Worsens - Digital Foundry - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:16:00 GMT
  1. Leaks Point to Return of 4GB GPUs as AI Flash Memory Crisis Worsens Digital Foundry
  2. 4GB graphics cards are back The Verge
  3. AMD Software Adrenalin 26.7.1 WHQL Drivers Released 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 Preps Entry-Level Radeon RX 9050 GPU at $279, Comes in 8 GB & 4 GB, With the Latter Cutting the Memory Bus in Half Wccftech
 
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. Chatbot's Sensitive Chats Exposed in Google Search Newser
  4. Users’ seemingly private conversations with Anthropic’s Claude showed up in Google search results Fortune
  5. Your public Claude app may be searchable on Google Axios
 
Best Gifts for Mom (2026): E-Readers, Digital Wall Calendar, Smart Bird Feeders - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:04:00 GMT
Your mom never gets you a thoughtless gift, so you shouldn’t get her one, either. Here’s every cool gift WIRED writers would give their mothers.
 
MCP just got its biggest update ever — here’s what changes for AI agents - VentureBeat - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. MCP just got its biggest update ever — here’s what changes for AI agents VentureBeat
  2. GitHub MCP Server supports the next MCP specification The GitHub Blog
  3. MCP’s biggest update removes the machinery many servers were built around The New Stack
  4. Model Context Protocol prepares to break with its stateful past The Register
  5. How Model Context Protocol (MCP) Benefits Data and AI Professionals Database Trends and Applications
 
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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Connection to Engadget could not be established - Engadget Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:47:34 GMT
Exception: System.Net.WebException: The remote server returned an error: (403) Forbidden. at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse() at rss.justingengo.com.RSSMapper.AddRSSItem(List`1& RSSItems, ArrayList& titles, FeedUriItem uriItem) in C:\Users\Philosopher\source\repos\www.justingengo.com\rss.justingengo.com\RSSMapper.vb:line 168
 
Connection to Apple Developer could not be established - Apple Developer Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:47:34 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
 
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.
 
PlayStation Veteran Explains Why Sony Closed Japan Studio - Kotaku - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:32:32 GMT
  1. PlayStation Veteran Explains Why Sony Closed Japan Studio Kotaku
  2. Japan Studio Couldn't Keep Up with Sony's Push for Games That Would 'Drive Hardware Sales' Push Square
  3. Ex-PlayStation boss says PS5 AAA games like God of War led to Japan Studio closure Notebookcheck
  4. Former PlayStation head says the rise of AAA games shut down Japan Studio because Sony "wanted to drive hardware sales with games like God of War and Uncharted" GamesRadar+
  5. Ex-PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida criticises Sony's decision to close Japan Studio Gamereactor UK
 
Sales Tax Holidays 2026: Here’s What You Need to Know - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:31:00 GMT
Don’t fret if you missed out on recent back-to-school deals. Sales tax holidays can help you save on laptops, school supplies, clothing and more. Learn more about it here.
 
Sam Altman says AI won't shorten the workweek because humans secretly enjoy being busy - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

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

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FreeBSD Just Removed the Last of its GPL-Licensed Code - Hack a Day Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:49 GMT
With a recent change that removed dialog in favor of bsddialog, FreeBSD has now retired the last piece of GPL-licensed code in its base system. Although the impact of this …read more
 
A Two-Person Startup Has Fixed One of the Most Hated Sounds in Modern Life - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Beeeep. Beeeep. Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.
 
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. Hasbro Announces Leadership Transition at Wizards of the Coast TipRanks
  3. Big Change Is Coming At MTG Parent Company WotC TheGamer
  4. Wizards of the Coast president steps down after only two years in the role, following several game cancelations Eurogamer.net
  5. Hasbro's John Hight to Transition from President of Wizards of the Coast to Advisor TradingView
 
The Best 4K Gaming Monitors: OLED Leads, LCD Fights Back - TechSpot Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:12:00 GMT
From premium OLEDs to affordable IPS models, these are the best 4K gaming monitors of 2026, based on hands-on testing, current pricing, HDR performance, and overall value.
 
Silicon Valley’s Next IPO Billionaires Are Coming. Nonprofits Are Ready for Them - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Anthropic and OpenAI employees are expected to give generously after their companies go public. “It’s going to be a wild ride,” says one nonprofit leader.
 
Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine Review: Powerful but Pricey - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:31:00 GMT
Dyson’s new stick vacuum can vacuum and mop in a single cordless device—if you’re willing to really splurge.
 
7-OH Users Are Stockpiling Ahead of a DEA Ban - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The opioid-like compound, which is found in kratom, can cause brutal withdrawal symptoms and will soon be a controlled substance. Some users tell WIRED it has relieved their pain and anxiety.
 
Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem bolster a strong quarter for Capcom, as Monster Hunter and Street Fighter sales hit record highs - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:01:39 GMT
  1. Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem bolster a strong quarter for Capcom, as Monster Hunter and Street Fighter sales hit record highs Eurogamer.net
  2. Pragmata and Resident Evil franchise boost Capcom's Q1 ordinary profit by 81% to $252.5m GamesIndustry.biz
  3. After 15 Years, Resident Evil 5 Has Finally Been Dethroned as The Series' Best-Selling Game IGN
  4. Resident Evil Overtakes Final Fantasy in Sales as RE2 Remake Becomes Series’ Best-Selling Game VICE
  5. Capcom officially confirms new Resident Evil best-seller Polygon.com
 
Final 4 PS Plus Extra Games for July 2026 Available to Download Now - Push Square - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. Final 4 PS Plus Extra Games for July 2026 Available to Download Now Push Square
  2. August PS Plus Free Games: Co-op Games And Indie Horror Kotaku
  3. The PlayStation Plus Essential free PS5 games for August 2026 have been revealed Diario AS
  4. PS Plus August 2026 free PS5 games announced early and it's good news for horror fans AOL.co.uk
  5. The PS Plus August 2026 Essential games have been revealed TheSixthAxis
 
An Extreme Solar Storm May Be Even More Devastating Than Previously Imagined - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Scientists have long assumed that there’s an upper limit to the intensity of the solar winds that reach Earth. New research suggests there’s not—and the implications are alarming.
 
Polar bear pulls seal pup onto ice then backs away. The reason why is extraordinary - BBC Wildlife Magazine - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:53:44 GMT
Polar bear pulls seal pup onto ice then backs away. The reason why is extraordinary BBC Wildlife Magazine
 
The Orphaned Sources At The Hacker Camp: What Happened Next - Hack a Day Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:44 GMT
At the 2024 Electromagnetic Field event in the UK, some awkward items turned up at the swap meet: radioactive sources. Fortunately there was [Tryst] at hand, who works in the …read more
 
Splatoon Raiders' User Scores Are Off To A Splashing Start On Metacritic - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:30:00 GMT
  1. Splatoon Raiders' User Scores Are Off To A Splashing Start On Metacritic Nintendo Life
  2. Nintendo’s ‘Splatoon Raiders’ Just Set A Metacritic Score Record Forbes
  3. Splatoon Raiders Review - A Fresh Take Game Informer
  4. Splatoon Raiders Review: Paint, Paint, Everywhere, and Not a Friend to Ink The New York Times
  5. UK software sales chart for the week ending July 25, 2026 - Splatoon Raiders immediately hits #1 Nintendo Everything
 
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.
 
De-Aging Human Tissue Using Special Enzyme to Remove AGEs - Hack a Day Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:50 GMT
With human bodies being bags of mostly salty water and countless messy biochemical processes, it’s little wonder that over time some residues tend to collect in these systems. Although evolution …read more
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
25% Off Adidas Promo Code | July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 15% or 30% with Adidas promo codes, plus explore Adidas deals for 40% off trendy sneakers.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
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.
 
Pura Promo Codes: $20 Off July 2026 - Wired Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enhance your home's ambiance for less with active Pura promo codes. Find savings on smart diffusers, exclusive scents, and subscribe & save offers.
 
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, July 28 - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:30:00 GMT
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 28.
 
Making robots faster by helping them think ahead - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By planning actions based on the future position of a robot, the VLASH technique streamlines motions and accelerates performance.
 
Incoming Apple CEO aims to build on movie and TV progress - Reuters - Google Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:39:00 GMT
  1. Incoming Apple CEO aims to build on movie and TV progress Reuters
  2. Can Apple’s incoming CEO bring back the product design mojo of the Steve Jobs era? Fortune
  3. Apple's new CEO spills the beans on what his company's priorities are PhoneArena
  4. Ternus says he plans to build on the success of Apple TV AppleInsider
  5. Apple TV may be losing $1B a year but its future is safe under Ternus 9to5Mac
 
A Labour Of Love Brings A Kids Book To The Spectrum - Hack a Day Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:00:22 GMT
Back in the early 1980s when 8-bit home computers became affordable educational toys for children, the traditional paper publishing industry did its best to keep up. For a few brief …read more
 
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 - Official Hell Rising DLC Vol. 1 Teaser Trailer IGN
  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’s Hell Rising Story Expansion Launches Next Month Game Informer
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 28, #673 - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:26:27 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 28, No. 673.
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 28, #1143 - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:50:48 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1143 for July 28.
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 28 #877 - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:45:00 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 877 for Tuesday, July 28.
 
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. The Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is now under $50 on Amazon — save over $10 Mashable
 
Rivian Sues US Government for Tariff Refund - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:26:04 GMT
The EV maker says a Supreme Court ruling striking down “Liberation Day” tariffs isn’t enough — it wants a guaranteed refund with interest.
 
Update: Xbox Online Services Fully Restored After Hours-Long Outage - Game Informer - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:25:36 GMT
  1. Update: Xbox Online Services Fully Restored After Hours-Long Outage Game Informer
  2. Xbox is down: Major outages stop sign-in, game launches Mashable
  3. Xbox’s CTO explains Monday’s big outage. The Verge
  4. Xbox explains outage preventing players from accessing games, CTO says it will "do better" GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Xbox Sign-In Meltdown Revives All-Digital Fears, as Disc-Free Gamers Realize an Outage Like Error “0x87e107df” Could Cut Them Off Entirely Wccftech
 
Apple Delays Smart Glasses Launch Over Privacy Issues, Report Says - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:18:50 GMT
The company is working to reassure people that the glasses won’t be used to record them surreptitiously.
 
Ex-BioWare Dev Explains Why He Thinks Dragon Age Is Basically Dead - Kotaku - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:00:22 GMT
  1. Ex-BioWare Dev Explains Why He Thinks Dragon Age Is Basically Dead Kotaku
  2. A Dragon Age remaster trilogy is unlikely because nobody who knows the old engine is left, producer says Video Games Chronicle
  3. Dragon Age Creator Says Veilguard May be Series's Last Hurrah TechPowerUp
  4. Dragon Age Creator Mark Darrah Doesn't See Series Returning Any Time Soon VGChartz
  5. Dragon Age Fans Shouldn't Expect a New Game Anytime Soon, According to BioWare Veteran VICE
 
Re-Testing an Apollo Guidance Computer Module that Failed Certification Testing - Hack a Day Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:00:08 GMT
After getting his hands on a rope driver module from the Apollo project era that had a big ‘Scrapped Module’ stamped on it, [Mike Stewart] was naturally left curious as …read more
 
France Had Never Seen a ‘Fire Cloud’ Until This Month’s Record-Smashing Blazes - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:57:20 GMT
Extreme fire conditions on the ground have created unprecedented conditions in the atmosphere.
 
Apple's 2026 and 2027 Mac Roadmap: Every Model and When It Ships - MacRumors - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:48:41 GMT
  1. Apple's 2026 and 2027 Mac Roadmap: Every Model and When It Ships MacRumors
  2. Everything We Know About MacBook Ultra's All-New Design MacRumors
  3. Apple Plans Overhaul of MacBooks, iMac in Push to Meet AI Demand Bloomberg.com
  4. New Macs are coming soon, here’s everything we know 9to5Mac
  5. MacBook Neo Refresh: Apple Targets Annual Consumer Upgrades Forbes
 
The Odyssey got bootlegged on X, but the internet cared more about the memes - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:28:00 GMT

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

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Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms - Ars Technica - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:56:14 GMT
  1. Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms Ars Technica
  2. Microsoft launches MAI-Cyber-1-Flash cybersecurity AI model qz.com
  3. Microsoft launches its first cybersecurity model, plus a new agentic cybersecurity system TechCrunch
  4. Microsoft Unveils A.I. Cybersecurity Tools The New York Times
  5. Microsoft wants AI agents fixing bugs before hackers find them Axios
 
Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:56:14 GMT
Microsoft says tools cost less than competing ones and outperform them, too.
 
The US Air Force used over 1,000 game consoles to build a supercomputer in 2010. Which one did they choose? - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:52:00 GMT
$2 million, 1,760 consoles, one supercomputer.
 
Trump admin exempts SpaceX's Starlink from FCC ban on foreign-made routers - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:40:27 GMT
Starlink has a Texas factory but also makes routers in Vietnam.
 
This mammal breaks one of nature's biggest rules – and scientists have finally worked out why… - BBC Wildlife Magazine - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:28:06 GMT
  1. This mammal breaks one of nature's biggest rules – and scientists have finally worked out why… BBC Wildlife Magazine
  2. When mothers make the winners: How alpha female lineages dominate hyena clans Phys.org
  3. New Study Flips Core Rule of Evolution Neuroscience News
 
Lamborghini Designed A Halo-Themed Urus You Can Drive In 'Forza Horizon 6' (More Importantly, I Got To Meet Master Chief) - Jalopnik - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:07:45 GMT
  1. Lamborghini Designed A Halo-Themed Urus You Can Drive In 'Forza Horizon 6' (More Importantly, I Got To Meet Master Chief) Jalopnik
  2. Fit For a Spartan: Win a 1:18 Replica of a Special Halo-Inspired Ride XBOX Wire
  3. This Special Lamborghini Urus SE Celebrates the Halo Video Game and Looks Ready for Battle Car and Driver
  4. Xbox Unveils Real-Life Halo-Inspired Lamborghini Urus SE SUV HotHardware
  5. A $400 Lamborghini Urus Is The Only Master Chief Edition You Can Own Carscoops
 
New Firefighting Technologies Could Help Battle Blazes Like Those in France and Spain - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:06:54 GMT
Climate change is upping the odds of major wildfires, creating a need for new tools to combat them.
 
Microsoft Says Its New Cybersecurity AI Beats Industry Leaders at Half the Cost - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:46:46 GMT
The agentic MAI-Cyber-1-Flash model, with some help, outscores Claude Mythos 5 on CyberGym.
 
Epic diarrhea outbreak has 40% of Americans avoiding fruits and veggies - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:42:13 GMT
Kennedy has focused on nutrition but has neglected food safety, critics say.
 
DHS Official Resigns, Citing ‘War on Immigrants’ - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:34:04 GMT
The outgoing executive director of the Office of Homeland Security Statistics is one of very few federal officials to speak out against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
 
iOS and macOS 26.6 arrive today, paving the way for iOS and macOS 27 - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:32:45 GMT
These are likely the last updates of note before Apple's bigger fall updates.
 
Claude, Codex, and other AI tools credited in today’s Apple security releases - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:29:00 GMT
  1. Claude, Codex, and other AI tools credited in today’s Apple security releases 9to5Mac
  2. iOS and macOS 26.6 arrive today, paving the way for iOS and macOS 27 Ars Technica
  3. Update your iPhone: Latest iOS features key security fixes AL.com
  4. iOS 26.6—Apple Just Gave iPhone Users 90 Reasons To Update Now Forbes
  5. Early Siri indexing gives iPadOS 26.6 a bigger job than it looks AppleInsider
 
A missing underscore sent innocent man to prison for 18 months - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:22:03 GMT
When the first step goes wrong, bad results follow.
 
“Google and Reddit do not own the Internet," web scraper says after court win - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:12:42 GMT
Google's and Reddit's use of DMCA to fight web scraper is bizarre, expert says.
 
Private Claude Chats Exposed in Google and Bing Search Results - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:08:00 GMT
The screwup shows how tricky it can be to stop web crawlers from making ostensibly private conversations with AI chatbots entirely too public.
 
Galaxy S27 Ultra rumored to near 6,000 mAh in long-overdue battery upgrade - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:30:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy S27 Ultra rumored to near 6,000 mAh in long-overdue battery upgrade 9to5Google
  2. Galaxy S27 Ultra is going to feel like rain after a drought PhoneArena
  3. Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra battery capacities leak - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Galaxy S27 Lineup Camera Details Sound Really Good Droid Life
  5. Galaxy S27 series leaks with iPhone-like lineup, new cameras, silicon-carbon batteries 9to5Google
 
5th Circuit blocks Texas law requiring websites to filter "harmful" speech - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:18:02 GMT
Age verification is okay, but filtering is preempted by Section 230, judges find.
 
The Week In Games: Halo And Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Get Prettier - Kotaku - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:40 GMT
  1. The Week In Games: Halo And Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Get Prettier Kotaku
  2. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Overview Trailer Spotlights Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Crunchyroll
  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
 
How Patek Philippe Bet Everything on Mechanical Watchmaking—and Won - Robb Report - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
How Patek Philippe Bet Everything on Mechanical Watchmaking—and Won Robb Report
 
Verizon touts $1B dark fiber deal for Google data centers as first of many - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:48:41 GMT
Telecom expects AI revenue from dark fiber deals and retrofitted data centers.
 
Xbox Live Is Back Online, Microsoft Says, but Some Players Want Compensation - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:35:00 GMT
Some players paid extra for up to five days of early access.
 
Experts warn current Starship heat shield tech is a "dead end" for rapid reuse - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:34:40 GMT
NASA has not made substantial investments in thermal protection research for decades.
 
China's CXMT surges nearly 500% in explosive Shanghai stock market debut - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:58:00 GMT

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

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A Final Fantasy VI Remake Could Be Tricky To Make According To Final Fantasy Directors - Game Informer - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:23:00 GMT
  1. A Final Fantasy VI Remake Could Be Tricky To Make According To Final Fantasy Directors Game Informer
  2. Square Enix Dev Yoshi-P Says Final Fantasy 6, 8, and 9 Remakes Would Probably Have to Be Released in Four or Even Five Installments IGN
  3. A Final Fantasy 6 remake would need four or five games to do the story justice, Yoshi-P says Video Games Chronicle
  4. Final Fantasy Director/Producer understands requests for FFVI, VIII & IX remakes, but says they'd need "4 or 5" installments GoNintendo
  5. Yoshi-P Warns Final Fantasy VI, VIII and IX Remakes Would Need 5 Installments, As Square Enix Teases Final Fantasy XVII Wccftech
 
Samsung lands Broadcom AI chip deal worth more than $200 billion through 2030 - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:14:00 GMT

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

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ChatGPT starts blocking direct requests to copy an author's style - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:58:46 GMT
New behavior capturing a writer's "broad qualities" could have legal implications.
 
Huge PS5 sale lets you stock up on physical discs before they've gone forever - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:50:11 GMT
  1. Huge PS5 sale lets you stock up on physical discs before they've gone forever Polygon.com
  2. Score up to 57% off Select Physical PS5 Games at Target in New Sale – Saros, God of War, and More IGN
  3. Clair Obscur Isn't The Only Great RPG That's Cheaper Right Now Kotaku
  4. PS Store "SUMMER SALE" Part 2 Begins! Ghost of Yōtei, Street Fighter 6, Dragon Quest VII, and More Join the Lineup Saiga NAK
  5. Almost all physical games already unavailable on official PlayStation Store, scoop them up on sale while you still can 9to5Toys
 
5 Of The Best Anker Gadgets You Can Buy In 2026 - bgr.com - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:47:00 GMT
5 Of The Best Anker Gadgets You Can Buy In 2026 bgr.com
 
Mojang changes Minecraft system requirements after 17 years, recommends 16GB of RAM for "Fancy" graphics - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:36:00 GMT

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

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Peacock and YouTube to Bundle Up in 2027 - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:29:00 GMT
NBCUniversal and YouTube are also broadening their collaboration in the US and beyond.
 
Activist charged with felony after giving border agent "duress code" that wiped his phone - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:58:34 GMT
The government says destroying his own data during an airport interrogation was illegal.
 
It's not just you, Xbox is down again, and physical games aren't safe either - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:52:00 GMT

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

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GrapheneOS brings enhanced security and privacy to Google Pixel phones - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:40:00 GMT
GrapheneOS is a security focused mobile OS for Google Pixel phones (soon Motorola). Based on Android's open source roots, it adds extensive hardening features, stronger app sandboxing, and granular permissions while allowing users to install Google Play services as regular apps. The project has grown past 400,000 active users. Its tools recently made the headlines after prosecutors treated the OS's remote wipe feature as evidence.
 
Inside the Wild Rescue Mission That Took 4 Beluga Whales to Chicago - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:33:56 GMT
Beluga whales were in danger of getting euthanized after a Canadian theme park went bust. WIRED spoke with some of the scientists behind the groundbreaking rescue mission.
 
How To Clear The Cache On Your Roku TV - Engadget - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
  1. How To Clear The Cache On Your Roku TV Engadget
  2. Speeding up my smart TV was easy with these 5 steps Pocket-lint
  3. Why is your Smart TV so slow? Here's how to fix it Mathrubhumi English
 
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D is now available at a record-low $569 - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:15:00 GMT
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D can now be found for $569, a significant reduction from its $699 launch price. AMD's 16-core Zen 5 flagship continues to rank among the fastest desktop CPUs for both gaming and content creation.
 
Check Out New Acrylic Standee Prizes and Share Your Favorite at Play! Pokémon Stores - Pokemon.com - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:04:24 GMT
Check Out New Acrylic Standee Prizes and Share Your Favorite at Play! Pokémon Stores Pokemon.com
 
Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Much better battery, much worse price - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:02:45 GMT
Framework's latest modular laptop trades one set of problems for another.
 
Framework Laptop 13 Pro: Aiming To Be One Of The Best Upgradeable Linux Laptops Review - Phoronix - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Framework Laptop 13 Pro: Aiming To Be One Of The Best Upgradeable Linux Laptops Review Phoronix
  2. Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Much better battery, much worse price Ars Technica
  3. This is oh-so close to my perfect MacBook Pro alternative — then RAMageddon struck The Verge
  4. I tried Framework's premium 'Linux-first' laptop: consider the bar raised ZDNET
  5. Framework says current memory prices are 'far beyond anything we're able to absorb' TweakTown
 
Modder rigs his Steam Deck with spikes and an automated taser to stop family members from borrowing it - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:33:00 GMT

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

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Game Pass Was Supposed To Save Xbox – Instead, It’s Killing the Company - IGN - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. Game Pass Was Supposed To Save Xbox – Instead, It’s Killing the Company IGN
  2. Ex-Forza Horizon Director Defends Game Pass And Sarah Bond Kotaku
  3. Xbox Game Pass Update Has Fans Fearing Day One Games Are Being Stopped ComicBook.com
  4. Forza Horizon 5 Director Mike Brown Reacts to Xbox Game Pass Yahoo Finance Singapore
  5. Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Stall at 30M [2026] tech-insider.org
 
2026 MacBook Pro Now Up to $500 Off on Amazon Following Recent Price Increase - MacRumors - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:18:35 GMT
  1. 2026 MacBook Pro Now Up to $500 Off on Amazon Following Recent Price Increase MacRumors
  2. 5 Reasons to Buy a MacBook Air Now Instead of Waiting MacRumors
  3. B&H Knocks Up to $200 Off the Latest MacBook Air in Time for Back-to-School Shopping CNET
  4. This Amazon MacBook Pro deal is almost too good to be true Macworld
  5. Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro 24GB $500 off, 48GB $400 off, Find My charger $40, AirPods, more 9to5Mac
 
User-made maps from Steam top-seller Meccha Chameleon have been found to contain malware, just as the game's official Discord server got hacked - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:10:10 GMT
  1. User-made maps from Steam top-seller Meccha Chameleon have been found to contain malware, just as the game's official Discord server got hacked Eurogamer.net
  2. Hackers Target Yet Another Steam Game With Malware. Here's How They Did It PCMag
  3. Malware found hidden inside popular 'Meccha Chameleon' game maps Mashable
  4. Steam Workshop maps infected players with malware and took over a 100,000-member Discord TweakTown
  5. Downloaded a custom map for Meccha Chameleon recently? A researcher says it may have installed malware on your PC. Windows Central
 
What public health professionals can learn from anti-vaccine storytelling - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:01:56 GMT
Sometimes, compelling stories beat medical evidence.
 
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.
 
Cleanse the Mortal Realms with the new Warhammer Heroes - Warhammer Community - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:58:12 GMT
  1. Cleanse the Mortal Realms with the new Warhammer Heroes Warhammer Community
  2. The new Warhammer Heroes minis are amazing, but is that a good thing? wargamer.com
  3. Age of Sigmar: This Year's Warhammer Heroes Revealed - They Hail From Across The Realms Bell of Lost Souls
 
Firefox's New Tab page is getting a daily crossword built from AI-summarized news - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:49:00 GMT

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

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Halo: Campaign Evolved's premium launch only roughly half as popular as Forza Horizon 6's - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:40:29 GMT
  1. Halo: Campaign Evolved's premium launch only roughly half as popular as Forza Horizon 6's TrueAchievements
  2. Halo: Campaign Evolved Out Now | Halo - Official Site (en) Halo Waypoint
  3. The new Halo remake is a reminder of what Xbox used to be The Verge
  4. Halo: Campaign Evolved Performance Benchmark Review - 35 GPUs Tested TechPowerUp
  5. Halo: Campaign Evolved Review - Rollicking Revival Game Informer
 
The Two Best Ways To Get Giant Pal Souls In ‘Palworld’ To Max Your Pals’ Power - Forbes - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:32:13 GMT
The Two Best Ways To Get Giant Pal Souls In ‘Palworld’ To Max Your Pals’ Power Forbes
 
Yoshi-P says his approach to development on FF14 "hasn't really changed" since A Realm Reborn - Radio Times - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:30:07 GMT
  1. Yoshi-P says his approach to development on FF14 "hasn't really changed" since A Realm Reborn Radio Times
  2. FF14 to get two major housing updates after Yoshi-P was inspired by World of Warcraft Radio Times
  3. Square Enix Reveals the Bastion, Final Fantasy XIV's Newest Job, Coming in Evercold MMORPG.com
  4. Yoshi-P: FFXIV Housing and Chocobos Are Getting Changes, Evangelion and FF7 Remake Cross-overs are the Biggest Challenges | Feed4gamers Sector.sk
  5. WoW’s tank classes feel ancient next to FFXIV’s new Bastian job Windows Central
 
California's largest AI data center is suing for access to 287 million gallons of Colorado River water a year - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:16:00 GMT

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

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

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

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Operation BlueDash Deploys Level RMM and ScreenConnect via Fake Teams Update - The Hacker News - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:37:00 GMT
  1. Operation BlueDash Deploys Level RMM and ScreenConnect via Fake Teams Update The Hacker News
  2. A Fake Teams Update Can Give Hackers Two Separate Ways to Control Your PC CyberSecurityNews
  3. Attackers Abuse Microsoft Teams to Impersonate IT Support and Steal Corporate Access gbhackers.com
  4. Operation BlueDash Phishing Campaign Deploys Level RMM, ScreenConnect and Tactical RMM cyberpress.org
  5. Microsoft Detects 7.6 Billion Email Phishing Threats as Teams Vishing Attacks Increases 10-Fold CyberSecurityNews
 
Apple's smart glasses are delayed as company wrestles with privacy concerns - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:03:00 GMT

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

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I walked 7,000 steps with the Garmin Cirqa vs Fitbit Air — and there's a clear winner - Tom's Guide - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT
  1. I walked 7,000 steps with the Garmin Cirqa vs Fitbit Air — and there's a clear winner Tom's Guide
  2. 7 Key Garmin Cirqa Questions Answered By Garmin Forbes
  3. Garmin Cirqa Vs. Whoop: Which Screen-Less Fitness Tracker Should You Buy? bgr.com
  4. Garmin Introduces the CIRQA Smart Band Health and Fitness Tracker Bikerumor
  5. Garmin Cirqa Hands-On: Everything You Need to Know! DC Rainmaker
 
Boox is making a tiny e-reader to compete with Xteink's pocket-sized devices - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

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

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PlayStation ‘Blackout’ Planned In August To Protest Discless Future - Kotaku - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:08:23 GMT
  1. PlayStation ‘Blackout’ Planned In August To Protest Discless Future Kotaku
  2. Sony’s decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows Ars Technica
  3. PlayStation Fans Are Going Dark With a “PS5 Blackout” in August to Protest Sony Killing the Disc Yahoo Tech
  4. Sony’s 'ironic' PlayStation disc decision upends gamer conventions and threatens a $7 billion resale market CNBC
  5. Hacking group Anonymous targets Sony over deciding to kill PlayStation discs TweakTown
 
Apple’s First Smart Glasses Reportedly Set to Unveil at WWDC 2027, Release in Late 2027 - Road to VR - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:03:36 GMT
  1. Apple’s First Smart Glasses Reportedly Set to Unveil at WWDC 2027, Release in Late 2027 Road to VR
  2. Apple’s Smart Glasses Will Need to Overcome Meta’s Privacy Reputation Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple AI glasses are set for 2027 debut, report claims Mashable
  4. Apple Delays Smart Glasses Launch Over Privacy Issues, Report Says CNET
  5. How Apple Might Try to Make Its Smart Glasses Less Creepy Lifehacker
 
The 10 Best WIRED-Tested Handheld Vacuums of 2026 - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:03:00 GMT
Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.
 
Wellness Influencers Are Pushing ‘Natural’ and Unproven Alternatives to Adderall - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Ads on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are painting prescription stimulants in a negative light while promoting supplements for ADHD that lack evidence.
 
Artist sues AI meme generator for selling deeply personal comic as ad template - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:50:37 GMT
Meme generator may have screwed up by using templates in outputs, expert says.
 
3 Best Smart Ring Models: Oura, RingConn, and Samsung (2026) - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:35:00 GMT
A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Plus, unlike most smartwatches, it doesn’t need to be charged every day.
 
PlayStation 5 GTA 6 Download Codes Turn Region Locked, Leaving Importers Stuck While Xbox Buyers Escape the Restriction - Wccftech - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:24:12 GMT
  1. PlayStation 5 GTA 6 Download Codes Turn Region Locked, Leaving Importers Stuck While Xbox Buyers Escape the Restriction Wccftech
  2. GTA 6 physical copies in Japan have a 170-day expiration date TweakTown
  3. GTA 6 on PS5 has a retail catch: Xbox imports work worldwide en.softonic.com
  4. Physical Copies Of GTA 6 In Japan Will Expire After A Few Months Kotaku
  5. GTA 6 Region Locks Raise More Questions About PSN's Flaky Infrastructure Push Square
 
Professor's invisible prompt trap catches 32 students cheating on their midterm with AI - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:16:00 GMT

In an online discussion post, Alcorn State University history professor Dr. Jason Gibson posed a question that represented part of his students' midterm. It was about the Industrial Revolution, but knowing how many students now rely solely on artificial intelligence for their answers, he secretly embedded instructions telling the AI...

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Baldur's Gate 3 True Third-Person Camera Mod Goes Viral, Sparks Debate About Whether It Erases the Game's Identity - IGN - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:09:45 GMT
  1. Baldur's Gate 3 True Third-Person Camera Mod Goes Viral, Sparks Debate About Whether It Erases the Game's Identity IGN
  2. Modders finally got a high-quality third-person camera working in Baldur's Gate 3 for all you Dragon Age sickos PC Gamer
  3. New Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Has Given Me All The Excuse I Need To Play The Game Again Kotaku
  4. Baldur's Gate 3 Console Players Can Now Reach Level 40 TheGamer
  5. BG3 True Third-Person Camera Mod Changes How You Play games.gg
 
This Is Donald Trump’s AI Brain Trust - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
“It’s not an argument with two sides, it’s an argument with 10 sides,” one senior administration official tells WIRED about how US AI policy is being shaped.
 
Best Laptops for College Students (2026): MacBooks and Beyond - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:31:00 GMT
Laptops for college should be portable, offer long battery life, and be well priced. Based on testing hundreds of laptops, these are my top picks.
 
Is Your Phone Actually Worth It? Share Your Thoughts - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
From durability to battery life, we want to hear your honest feedback in our latest People’s Picks Survey.
 
Measles Is Becoming So Common That Treatments May Soon Be Needed - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
As the US sees its highest number of measles cases in decades and vaccination rates fall, researchers are developing drugs to help those who contract the virus or who are particularly vulnerable.
 
Best Buy just became the only major retailer selling the most exciting new TV technology in over a decade - OregonLive.com - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:15:00 GMT
  1. Best Buy just became the only major retailer selling the most exciting new TV technology in over a decade OregonLive.com
  2. Best Buy just locked up exclusive rights to the TVs it's calling the biggest upgrade in years lehighvalleylive
  3. The 2 Best RGB Mini LED TVs of 2026 RTINGS.com
  4. Best Buy banking on next-gen TVs to spur shoppers to upgrade Chicago Tribune
  5. The biggest leap in TV picture quality in more than a decade is finally here WKMG
 
Soundcore Nebula P1i Projector Review: New Design, Classic Pitfalls - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
I tested the Soundcore Nebula P1i, an affordable projector, to see if it could overcome the typical drawbacks that most budget projectors suffer from.
 
Fed Up With Lettuce Recalls, I Started Growing Greens in This Smart Garden - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Between frequent contamination recalls and rising food costs, growing indoors offers a safe and surprisingly simple alternative.
 
It’s Becoming Clear Why Black Holes Never Run Out of Fuel - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Black holes eject powerful energy jets that blow away the surrounding gas to great distances. So how can they continue to grow?
 
ChatGPT’s Health Launch Is Foreshadowing The Future Of Healthcare - Forbes - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:41:44 GMT
  1. ChatGPT’s Health Launch Is Foreshadowing The Future Of Healthcare Forbes
  2. Launching Health in ChatGPT OpenAI
  3. ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you? CBS News
  4. OpenAI releases health bot one day after a man alleges ChatGPT almost killed him SFGATE
  5. OpenAI makes Health in ChatGPT widely available, moving deeper into consumer health Fierce Healthcare
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 27, #1142 - CNET Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1,142 for July 27.
 
First teaser for Apple TV's Neuromancer debuts at SDCC - ArsTechnica Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:48:43 GMT
Plus Mike Flanagan's Carrie teaser, trailers for Dark Matter S2 and Matchbox the Movie, and Marvel news.
 
GTA 6's "physical" PS5 codes in Japan will expire after 170 days - TechSpot Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:05:00 GMT

Rockstar clarified that the expiration period is only applicable to the PS5 version of the game in Japan and won't affect buyers in the rest of the world. The company also confirmed that codes purchased for the Xbox are not region locked and will not expire, but it did not...

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The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Tested on the Trail (2026) - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:09:00 GMT
Our top-pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best sleep you can get outdoors.
 
All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Tired of eye strain? These tips will help optimize your smartphone for marathon reading sessions.
 
The Solution to the Power Grid's Woes Might Just Be Sitting in Your Driveway - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
More electric vehicles are becoming capable of providing backup power at a time when the US is increasingly in need of more electrons.
 
The Best Motorola Phones, From Razr to Moto G (2026) - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:34:00 GMT
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.
 
Best GoPro Camera (2026): Compact, Budget, Accessories - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.
 
The Best Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras I’ve Tried - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
You don’t have to upload your video to the cloud or pay a monthly fee to secure your home. These security cameras record locally.
 
SDCC teaser gives us our first good look at Blade Runner 2099 - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:52:30 GMT
Also: Forging the One Ring in Rings of Power S3 teaser; new Lanterns trailer; Spaceballs: The New One panel.
 
SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:47:22 GMT
SpaceX will likely attempt to catch Starship back at the launch pad on its next flight.
 
Cricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: Choosing the Right Smart Cutting Machine (2026) - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:06:00 GMT
Friendly hobby machine or serious production tool? Here’s how to know which one is for you.
 
With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experience - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:32 GMT
Museums are embracing data-driven curation and a shifting technology landscape.
 
3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
These e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.
 
Why Leatherology Makes Some of the Best Totes for Work (2026) - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:38:00 GMT
I packed these Leatherology totes with laptops, chargers, and everything else my workday demands. Months later, they’re still the bags I keep reaching for.
 
The OpenAI Models That Hacked Hugging Face Were ‘Active on the Internet’ for Days - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Russian hackers are trying to steal US nuclear scientists’ emails, the State Department bans known scammers from entering the United States, and more.
 
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.
 
Switching From a Gas Stove to Electric Can Improve Asthma, Study Finds - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:47:49 GMT
New research shows just how much gas stoves may affect people with respiratory conditions.
 
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.
 
Comic-Con 2026 Trailers Are Here: Check Out Carrie, Reacher, Queen of the Damned and More - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:16:00 GMT
A rundown of some of the hottest trailers for Carrie, Lanterns, Neuromancer, The Rings of Power and more.
 
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.
 
MIT-led project opens first climate shelter in Bangladesh - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project opens a solar-powered “adaptation fortress” in Satkhira, a region facing severe and growing climate threats.
 
New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.
 
A baseball-sized sensor can detect chemical threats - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:10:00 GMT
The “TOSSIT” device, developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, can warn service members and first responders of dangerous vapors and aerosols.
 
Tiny robot boats build floating structures - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:50:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed FloatForm, a swarm of small aquatic robots that snap together like ants forming a raft, assembling into reconfigurable structures on the water.
 
Bringing the data to every sideline - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
 
Ana Miljački named head of the Department of Architecture - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
In this leadership role, Miljački seeks to shepherd a collective commitment to transform the present into a better future.
 
MIT engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.
 
MIT researcher proposes a way to detect nuclear weapons in space - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in space, but there’s currently no way to verify that satellites aren’t carrying them.
 
Many black holes had past lives, new research shows - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Physicists have found signs of colliding black holes that are themselves products of previous black hole smash-ups.
 
Discovery helps explain why solid-state batteries often fail - MIT Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
New research could help prevent the formation of tiny seeds of lithium metal within the electrolyte, enabling batteries that charge faster and last longer.
 
MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a "Washington Post Live" panel discussion with ASU President Michael Crow, President Sally Kornbluth explored how universities are preparing the next generation of scientists to lead in America’s rapidly changing technological landscape.
 
A portable ultrasound system could make reliable breast imaging more accessible - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technology, which generates high-resolution, 3D images of breast tissue, requires no expertise to operate and could be used at home.
 
How urban design leads to better wellness - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
An extensive study of U.S. cities identifies walkable neighborhoods, urban greenery, and access to amenities as key contributors to residents’ health.
 
The brain’s language network is more extensive than previously thought - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals that parts of the brain located far from the canonical language-processing centers are also involved in language comprehension.
 
MIT-Kalaniyot program expands, with new cohort of scholars - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The innovative effort bringing researchers from Israel to campus keeps growing while enhancing community connections and academic inquiry.
 
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be? - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
 
Scientists find ozone depletion began decades before discovery of ozone hole - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Using modern tools, they also determined that carbon tetrachloride, used as a dry-cleaning and degreasing agent as early as the 1930s, was at the root of early ozone loss.
 
Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
What’s more, the superconducting states get stronger under conditions expected to kill them.
 
How data centers can better manage energy use - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study suggests flexibility in the timing of electricity consumption could lower consumer costs.
 
Uh Oh: I Learned How to Make Air Fryer Fries Taste Exactly Like Deep-Fried - CNET Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:28 GMT
Four small adjustments to your air fryer fry routine produce results that are genuinely hard to distinguish from the deep-fried version.
 
iOS 26.6 with Scores of iPhone Security Updates Now Available - CNET Fri, 29 May 2026 02:47:29 GMT
The next major iOS 27 release is coming in the fall, but in the meantime, install this update to keep your devices safe.
 
The Secret of Local Video Storage for Security Cams: No Fees, No Cloud Data - CNET Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:47 GMT
Ditch cloud storage and dodge monthly fees with this DIY security camera solution for your privacy.
 
The ChatGPT Feature Most People Ignore Is the One Worth Using Every Day - CNET Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:50:52 GMT
Talking to ChatGPT instead of typing feels faster, more human and better suited for how people actually think and work.
 
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.