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OpenAI Is ‘Very Interested’ in Building Out ChatGPT Integrations for Wearables - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:59:06 GMT
OpenAI President Greg Brockman talks a bit about where the company’s increasingly Jarvis-like AI agents could be heading next… and in what form.
 
Google says it appreciates the engagement by the Trump administration and US government on the EU's $1B fine; Trump called the fine "illegal" (Rocio Fabbro/Bloomberg Law) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:55:01 GMT

Rocio Fabbro / Bloomberg Law:
Google says it appreciates the engagement by the Trump administration and US government on the EU's $1B fine; Trump called the fine “illegal” — Google says in a statement it appreciates the engagement by the administration and US government on the European Union's fine on the tech giant.

 
An OpenAI staffer says the Hugging Face breach is "a big warning shot" externally but internally "related incidents have been happening for a while" (Harry Booth/Time) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:50:00 GMT

Harry Booth / Time:
An OpenAI staffer says the Hugging Face breach is “a big warning shot” externally but internally “related incidents have been happening for a while” — Harry Booth … OpenAI was evaluating its artificial intelligence models' ability to exploit vulnerable software …

 
Chinese Companies Are Selling Vapes With Chemicals Potentially More Potent Than Nicotine - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:42:11 GMT
Big Tobacco studied nicotine analogs like 6-methyl-nicotine for decades but never marketed them. Now, Chinese vape makers are using them to sidestep US regulations.
 
Cognition acquires the makers of Poke, an AI assistant that users can access via messaging services, in a deal valuing Poke's parent in the "low nine figures" (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:15:01 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Cognition acquires the makers of Poke, an AI assistant that users can access via messaging services, in a deal valuing Poke's parent in the “low nine figures” — Poke, the AI assistant you text like a friend, is making its next big move. The company behind the assistant …

 
My Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ongoing Review Living With Samsung’s Passport Foldable - CNET - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:02:41 GMT
  1. My Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ongoing Review Living With Samsung’s Passport Foldable CNET
  2. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Foldables, Perfected for Every Way of Living Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Z Fold 7: Improved Battery, Screen and a Higher Price CNET
  4. The fight for the future of foldable phones is here NBC News
  5. I'm Just Glad Samsung's Price Hikes Weren't Worse Engadget
 
Codeberg Bans Cryptocurrency and LLM-Generated Code Projects - Hack a Day Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Community-led open source project hosting site Codeberg has formally announced that projects whose code is largely or fully machine-generated through LLMs and other ‘AI’ tools will no longer be welcome. …read more
 
Sources: Waymo is exploring exiting its Uber partnership, with their relationship souring amid an intense lobbying battle over the future of robotaxis (Rafe Rosner-Uddin/Financial Times) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:45:01 GMT

Rafe Rosner-Uddin / Financial Times:
Sources: Waymo is exploring exiting its Uber partnership, with their relationship souring amid an intense lobbying battle over the future of robotaxis — Partnership between two groups has soured amid intense lobbying battle over rollout of autonomous vehicles

 
Roku raises streaming stick prices by up to 60 percent - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:41:06 GMT
  1. Roku raises streaming stick prices by up to 60 percent Ars Technica
  2. Roku lifts prices for streaming devices, citing memory chip shortage (ROKU:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha
  3. Roku Quietly Increases Prices on Streaming Devices By Up to 50% Men's Journal
  4. Roku's streaming hardware is getting up to 50% more expensive Android Authority
  5. Roku raises prices of streaming devices, ongoing memory shortage blamed TheDesk.net
 
Paper, which allows designers to connect directly with production code and the AI agents that create it, raised a $34M Series A led by Accel and ICONIQ (Chris Metinko/Axios) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:35:01 GMT

Chris Metinko / Axios:
Paper, which allows designers to connect directly with production code and the AI agents that create it, raised a $34M Series A led by Accel and ICONIQ — Paper, a design platform for teams using AI, locked up a $34 million Series A led by Accel and ICONIQ, CEO Stephen Haney tells Axios Pro exclusively.

 
Meta just created a moderation nightmare for its smart glasses - The Verge - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:23:44 GMT
  1. Meta just created a moderation nightmare for its smart glasses The Verge
  2. Instagram will now ban creeps in Meta glasses Business Insider
  3. Instagram Cracks Down on Creepy Videos Filmed With Meta Glasses PCMag
  4. Instagram Is Now Banning Users Who Make Creepy Content With Meta Glasses Engadget
  5. This Week in VR: Samsung Names Its Glasses, Instagram Bans the Creeps, and Four Studios Go Dark vr.org
 
RFK Jr.'s hand-picked committee approves manufacture of peptides he uses - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:10:09 GMT
There's no human safety or efficacy data, but that no longer seems to matter.
 
The 2026 El Niño Is on Track to Be the Strongest on Record - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:50:02 GMT
This climate phenomenon could cause a massive global temperature spike and cause economic losses of $10 trillion by 2032.
 
Intel just posted its best growth in 15 years – and burned billions to make it happen - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:40:00 GMT

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

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E-ink Writing Deck Rocks a Typewriter Aesthetic - Hack a Day Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:30 GMT
[Myth Made] has a goal to get into writing. However, she likes to do things the aesthetic way, rather than the easy way. Thus, she has eschewed simple word processing on …read more
 
'See You in the Sequel': Halo 2 Remake All But Confirmed - Push Square - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:22:10 GMT
  1. 'See You in the Sequel': Halo 2 Remake All But Confirmed Push Square
  2. Get Ready for Early Access | Halo: Campaign Evolved | Halo - Official Site (en) Halo Waypoint
  3. The new Halo remake is a reminder of what Xbox used to be The Verge
  4. The ‘Halo: Campaign Evolved’ Metacritic Review Score Is In Forbes
  5. 13 ways Halo: Campaign Evolved modernizes the iconic FPS PlayStation.Blog
 
The DOJ is prosecuting a Cop City protester for allegedly providing CBP with a "duress" passcode that wiped the contents of his GrapheneOS phone (Timothy Pratt/The Guardian) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:20:03 GMT

Timothy Pratt / The Guardian:
The DOJ is prosecuting a Cop City protester for allegedly providing CBP with a “duress” passcode that wiped the contents of his GrapheneOS phone — Concern over US effort to prosecute Sam Tunick, accused by authorities of wiping his phone using GrapheneOS

 
Google confirms Pixel 11 price increase, reveals ‘dedicated’ effort to make Android more RAM-efficient - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:03:00 GMT
  1. Google confirms Pixel 11 price increase, reveals ‘dedicated’ effort to make Android more RAM-efficient 9to5Google
  2. Pixel 11 series leaks in more official-looking images with new angles [Gallery] 9to5Google
  3. Here’s an Official Pixel 11 Pro From Google Droid Life
  4. All Pixel 11 series colors leaked: A vibrant palette of bold hues Android Headlines
  5. Latest Pixel 11 series leak offers the clearest look yet at Google’s next flagship Digital Trends
 
Judge rebuffs Trump admin demand for phone records from NYT reporters - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:02:21 GMT
"We can quash the subpoenas, or you could withdraw the subpoenas,” judge told US.
 
Trump says the US will initiate a probe into the EU's practice of "robbing" US tech giants with fines, threatening the bloc with "substantial" tariffs (Kevin Breuninger/CNBC) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Kevin Breuninger / CNBC:
Trump says the US will initiate a probe into the EU's practice of “robbing” US tech giants with fines, threatening the bloc with “substantial” tariffs — President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration will launch a trade probe into the European Union …

 
Letter: Qualcomm tells customers it plans to raise prices by double digit percentage points, after exhausting its ability to absorb higher costs from suppliers (Ian King/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:55:00 GMT

Ian King / Bloomberg:
Letter: Qualcomm tells customers it plans to raise prices by double digit percentage points, after exhausting its ability to absorb higher costs from suppliers — Qualcomm Inc., the biggest maker of smartphone processors, plans to increase prices by a percentage in the double digits …

 
Boox Teases The Incredibly Tiny Picco Ereader - Engadget - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:54:42 GMT
  1. Boox Teases The Incredibly Tiny Picco Ereader Engadget
  2. Boox is taking on Xteink with its own tiny e-reader The Verge
  3. New Onyx Boox Picco wants to compete against XTEINK Good e-Reader
  4. Boox’s New Tiny E-Reader Could Shake Up the Market Gizmodo
  5. Boox might finally fix my pocket ereader envy Android Police
 
Did Chinese AI Steal From Anthropic, and OpenAI Loses Control of Two Models - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:53:01 GMT
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into accusations that China’s Moonshot AI stole from  Anthropic, and how the US Army needs to cut back on AI use.
 
Anthropic expects Opus 5 "classifiers to intervene around 85% less often than they do for Fable 5"; Opus 5 is not included in its 30-day data retention policy (Igor Bonifacic/Engadget) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:50:01 GMT

Igor Bonifacic / Engadget:
Anthropic expects Opus 5 “classifiers to intervene around 85% less often than they do for Fable 5”; Opus 5 is not included in its 30-day data retention policy — It also has less restrictive safeguards than the Fable model. — Just as it was starting to feel like Anthropic …

 
European Union grants US request to restrict satellite images of Iran War region - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:45:05 GMT
New delay on Copernicus satellite pics comes as US ramps up war with Iran again.
 
Anthropic says Opus 5 is the company's "most aligned model to date"; it is Anthropic's fourth model release in less than two months (Madison Mills/Axios) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:45:04 GMT

Madison Mills / Axios:
Anthropic says Opus 5 is the company's “most aligned model to date”; it is Anthropic's fourth model release in less than two months — Anthropic on Thursday is releasing Claude Opus 5, a new AI model designed to deliver performance close to its most powerful model, Fable, on many tasks at half the price, the company said.

 
Nvidia is challenging 20 years of datacenter CPU design with its new Vera chip - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:38:00 GMT

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

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Team uses AlphaFold AI to redesign gene-editing proteins to make them safer - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:31:26 GMT
Google's AlphaFold can help ID what parts of a gene editing protein enable mistakes.
 
Meta updates Meta AI with Muse Spark 1.1-powered agentic capabilities, connecting to Gmail and Google Calendar to perform tasks like creating daily updates (Ina Fried/Axios) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:30:02 GMT

Ina Fried / Axios:
Meta updates Meta AI with Muse Spark 1.1-powered agentic capabilities, connecting to Gmail and Google Calendar to perform tasks like creating daily updates — Meta is giving its AI assistant new agent-like capabilities powered by Muse Spark 1.1, its latest model.

 
Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 5 to Be Your New ‘Everyday’ Assistant - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Like Gemini, the latest Claude model prioritizes cost efficiency.
 
Opus 5 improves coding, reasoning efficiency, and prompt-cache-friendly tool use, and is priced at $5/1M input tokens and $25/1M output, same as Opus 4.8 (David Gewirtz/ZDNET) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:20:02 GMT

David Gewirtz / ZDNET:
Opus 5 improves coding, reasoning efficiency, and prompt-cache-friendly tool use, and is priced at $5/1M input tokens and $25/1M output, same as Opus 4.8 — ZDNET's key takeaways — Opus 5 targets coding, knowledge work, and agent workflows. — Anthropic says it uses fewer tokens for similar quality.

 
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5, which it says comes close to Fable 5 performance at half the price; it is the new default model on Claude Max (Anthropic) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:13:39 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5, which it says comes close to Fable 5 performance at half the price; it is the new default model on Claude Max — Claude Opus 5 is available today. It's a thoughtful and proactive model that comes close to the frontier intelligence of Claude Fable 5 at half the price.

 
Lara Croft can't catch a break: after delaying one Tomb Raider game, Amazon is delaying another and this one won't show up until 2028 - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:06:13 GMT
  1. Lara Croft can't catch a break: after delaying one Tomb Raider game, Amazon is delaying another and this one won't show up until 2028 Eurogamer.net
  2. Tomb Raider: Catalyst Delayed To 2028 Which Means No Disc On PlayStation Kotaku
  3. Tomb Raider: Catalyst Delay to 2028 Confirmed by Amazon Games Boss IGN
  4. AMAZON GAME STUDIOS REPORTEDLY DELAYS TOMB RAIDER CATALYST TO 2028 TombRaiderChronicles
  5. Amazon Gaming Boss Delays Tomb Raider Catalyst to 2028, Bets Luna Can Be a Legitimate Console Gaming Replacement Wccftech
 
Microsoft steps in after LG monitors were found auto-installing apps with McAfee ads - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:01:00 GMT

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

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PlayStation Network down, leaving thousands of gamers unable to play - BBC - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:59:25 GMT
  1. PlayStation Network down, leaving thousands of gamers unable to play BBC
  2. Update: The Majority Of PlayStation Network Services Are Back Online Game Informer
  3. Is PlayStation working yet? Issues persist for many after global outage AL.com
  4. Is PlayStation Network Down Right Now? Players Report PSN Issues VICE
  5. Sony's Nightmare Month Gets Worse as PlayStation Network Goes Down — Leaving Fans Unable to Play Digital Games Just Weeks After Killing Disc Controversy Erupted IGN
 
Hackaday Podcast Episode 379: Driving E-ink DIY, NES on ESP, and the Other IRC - Hack a Day Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:40:25 GMT
On this episode, Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi discuss their love of electronic paper, clunky cartridges, and keeping old games alive by any means possible. You’ll also hear …read more
 
GTA 6 download codes expire only 170 days after launch in Japan - Video Games Chronicle - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:38:08 GMT
  1. GTA 6 download codes expire only 170 days after launch in Japan Video Games Chronicle
  2. GTA 6's Physical PS5 Download Codes Expire After Just 170 Days in Japan Push Square
  3. GTA 6 Is The First Game I’ve Seen With A Best-Before Date GameSpot
  4. GTA 6 Digital Code Has an Expiration Date in Japan eTeknix
  5. GTA 6 File Size Panic: Rockstar Confirms Digital-Only Launch as Scrapped Discs Ignites Massive Outrage International Business Times UK
 
What was the first consumer device powered by a Li-ion battery? - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:29:00 GMT
Lithium-ion batteries changed tech forever, but the first consumer device to use one may surprise you.
 
World Foundation, the nonprofit behind the World protocol, raised $52.5M led by Pantera through a strategic sale of its WLD token with a one-year lockup (Yogita Khatri/The Block) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:20:08 GMT

Yogita Khatri / The Block:
World Foundation, the nonprofit behind the World protocol, raised $52.5M led by Pantera through a strategic sale of its WLD token with a one-year lockup — Quick Take — World Foundation has raised $52.5 million in new funding through a WLD token sale, with all purchased tokens subject to a one-year lockup.

 
Facebook plans to test a full-screen "immersive video" player when users open the app, replacing the newsfeed, in select international markets this year (Alex Weprin/The Hollywood Reporter) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:50 GMT

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Facebook plans to test a full-screen “immersive video” player when users open the app, replacing the newsfeed, in select international markets this year — The social platform says it will test a video-first look for users when they open the app in select countries, potentially bringing it to the U.S. next year.

 
Microsoft blames massive Microsoft 365 outage on maintenance bug - BleepingComputer - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:41:44 GMT
  1. Microsoft blames massive Microsoft 365 outage on maintenance bug BleepingComputer
  2. Is Outlook down? Microsoft outage hits email, Teams, Xbox The Seattle Times
  3. Microsoft fiber foul-up cut off Azure California for almost five hours The Register
  4. Can't log in? Microsoft outage hits Teams, Outlook and more FOX 13 Seattle
  5. Microsoft Down for Thousands of Users Thursday, Downdetector Reports GV Wire
 
Keeping Mosquitoes Away with Catnip-Based Repellent - Hack a Day Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:30:37 GMT
An image of a brown, red, and black mosquito on light human skin
Despite their small size, mosquitoes are one of the deadliest creatures on Earth, and keeping them away from you is one of the best ways to stay safe. DEET has …read more
 
This is the world's most advanced robotic servicing satellite—that we know about - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:23:06 GMT
"These are things that tend to be really hard."
 
Pokémon Champions Regulation M-B Double Battles Overview - Pokemon.com - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:19:12 GMT
Pokémon Champions Regulation M-B Double Battles Overview Pokemon.com
 
Facebook Has a New Marketplace App and Verification Checks for Everyone - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:16:38 GMT
In a curious move, the social network is siphoning off its most popular features into separate apps.
 
Midjourney acquired the astrology app Co-Star - TechCrunch - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:09:55 GMT
  1. Midjourney acquired the astrology app Co-Star TechCrunch
  2. AI Lab Midjourney Eyes Suite of Apps After Buying Astrology Startup Co-Star Bloomberg.com
  3. Midjourney bought the astrology app Co-Star The Verge
  4. Midjourney acquires Co-Star as AI lab expands into apps By Investing.com Investing.com Nigeria
  5. Midjourney buys Co-Star to seed a consumer app empire it never needed to build before Startup Fortune
 
Silicon Valley Is Completely Divided Over Chinese AI - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The AI “startups” worth billions of dollars are raising alarm bells about Chinese AI. The smaller players have a totally different take.
 
Rocket Report: Lightning strikes in China; Starship launch on deck - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:34:25 GMT
Relativity Space announced plans to build a second rocket factory near Cape Canaveral, Florida.
 
5 Galaxy Z Fold 8 features the iPhone Ultra Fold will struggle to top - Mashable - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:31:27 GMT
  1. 5 Galaxy Z Fold 8 features the iPhone Ultra Fold will struggle to top Mashable
  2. Samsung to Retain Lead as Global Foldable Market Set for 21% YoY Growth in 2026 Counterpoint Research
  3. 'I think it’s important that we pushed the industry': Samsung executive on why now is the right time for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and why Samsung would welcome a foldable Apple iPhone TechRadar
  4. New launches, financing may give foldable phones a boost The Times of India
  5. Foldable has emerged as a showdown in the premium smartphone market in the second half of the year. 매일경제
 
OpenAI's rogue hacking incident sparks bipartisan bill giving the government an AI kill switch - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:27:00 GMT

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

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Connection to Engadget could not be established - Engadget Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:11:51 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 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:11:51 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
 
After OnePlus, Nothing could be the next brand to leave multiple global markets (Update) - Android Authority - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:04:00 GMT
  1. After OnePlus, Nothing could be the next brand to leave multiple global markets (Update) Android Authority
  2. Exclusive: Nothing to exit 12 markets as global shipments decline, despite India growth digit.in
  3. Nothing confirms layoffs, but calls market exit rumors ‘fake news’ The Verge
  4. Nothing will reportedly stop selling in many global markets as latest phones struggle [U] 9to5Google
  5. Bombshell report claims Nothing could exit 12 markets within weeks amid global struggles PhoneArena
 
This Week in Security: AI is a Mess, Hacking Car Chargers, an OpenSSL DoS, and Factories Under Attack - Hack a Day Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:46 GMT
[Ayush Paul] posts about extracting data from Claude agents while it accesses web data to fulfill user requests. But it wasn’t that easy. [Ayush] discovered that Anthropic anticipated many of …read more
 
AI firms want more data centers; Trump's EPA may give neighbors less say - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:49:38 GMT
Rule would allow states to decide how much—if any—public input there can be.
 
Microsoft is testing free Xbox cloud gaming with ads, no subscription required - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:43:00 GMT

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

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Baten Kaitos remaster developer Logicalbeat worked on the 4K 60fps support in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Edition - RPG Site - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:41:32 GMT
  1. Baten Kaitos remaster developer Logicalbeat worked on the 4K 60fps support in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Edition RPG Site
  2. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Gets Overview Trailer VGChartz
  3. Xenosaga’s MOMO Becomes a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Blade Siliconera
  4. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition Details Confirm New Blade, Resolution Nintendo World Report
  5. New look at Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Nerdvana Media
 
Apple Wallet driver’s licenses coming to two more states soon: report - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:27:00 GMT
Apple Wallet driver’s licenses coming to two more states soon: report 9to5Mac
 
New Macs are coming soon, here’s everything we know - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:19:00 GMT
  1. New Macs are coming soon, here’s everything we know 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Plans Overhaul of MacBooks, iMac in Push to Meet AI Demand Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple's Rumored Upgrades To Its Mac Lineup Go Beyond Touchscreens Engadget
  4. Apple’s huge Mac roadmap revealed in new report 9to5Mac
  5. Entire MacBook Pro, MacBook Air & MacBook Neo line rumored for refresh in next six months AppleInsider
 
My Life With Looki Is a Harbinger of Always-On Recording Glasses to Come - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The almost always-on camera-equipped pendant represents the extreme assistive aspirations of AI. Nobody wants me to wear it, including me.
 
A New York High School Is Getting an AI-Powered Robot Assistant. Parents and Teachers Have Concerns - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Realbotix is supplying a humanoid robot and at-home AI homework support. The teachers union says students are not lab rats.
 
Atari signs deal to turn Pong, Centipede, and Asteroids into movies - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:58:00 GMT

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

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Google now lets you sign into your account using a selfie video - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:04:00 GMT

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

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Best Window Air Conditioners of 2026: Midea, Zafro, GE - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:37:00 GMT
These are the AC units we’ve trusted to cool our homes for months, if not years.
 
LG kills McAfee pop-up after Windows boss steps in - The Register - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:29:00 GMT
  1. LG kills McAfee pop-up after Windows boss steps in The Register
  2. Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows Ars Technica
  3. LG to Remove Unwanted Monitor Pop-Ups, Following Nudge From Microsoft PCMag
  4. Microsoft is cracking down on Windows 11 bloatware ads, forces LG to pull McAfee popup Windows Latest
  5. Microsoft addresses concerns over LG monitors installing McAfee adware Windows Central
 
Robot snakes searched for Venezuela earthquake survivors in collapsed buildings - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:20:43 GMT
US robotics researchers flew to Venezuela with snakebots after getting a call.
 
First-responder drones are spreading rapidly across the US, and privacy groups are worried - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

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

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BenQ TK705STi 4K Projector Review: A Midrange Pick for Gamers - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT
The TK705STi’s highly responsive, low-latency performance makes gameplay ultra-realistic. For movies and TV? It’s a purely average home projector.
 
Exploring Hidden JPEG Features - Hack a Day Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:11 GMT
The lossy compression algorithm used by JPEG was useful for those on the early Internet not only because it enabled pictures to be shared easier, but because it allows a …read more
 
Facebook considers giving up and becoming TikTok - The Verge - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Facebook considers giving up and becoming TikTok The Verge
  2. Facebook Is Testing if People Want to Swap Their Feed for “Immersive Video” The Hollywood Reporter
  3. Facebook is going to see what happens if it turns into TikTok Business Insider
  4. Facebook tests full-screen video feed to rival TikTok The News International
  5. Facebook Tests New Video Feed Experience for Mobile App Barrett Media
 
What Is Entropy, Really? - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Never mind the “heat death of the universe.” Entropy is just a bridge between two levels of reality.
 
Some of Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All Ages - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
From musical instruments and games to play pieces that encourage balance and dexterity, these toys will engage your child’s mind and body.
 
The AMD Radeon Settings You Should Actually Be Using - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:07:00 GMT
AMD Software is packed with gaming features, but not all are worth using. Here are the Radeon settings we recommend for better image quality, smoother gameplay, and cleaner recordings.
 
Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
“I think it should stand for artificial idiot,” one 9-year-old says. Here’s why kids of all ages are calling AI “disgusting” and “creepy.”
 
Satellite Images Reveal How Suspected Scam Compounds Appear Out of Nowhere - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Analysis of satellite images of Myanmar shows dozens of alleged scam compounds have appeared in recent months, despite a purported crackdown on the criminal organizations.
 
Asking Eric: I found out they used my photo for this AI nonsense - The Mercury News - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:33:07 GMT
  1. Asking Eric: I found out they used my photo for this AI nonsense The Mercury News
  2. Asking Eric: Family members’ experiments with AI raise alarm TelegraphHerald.com
 
Mattel Brick Shop Warthog - Halo Waypoint - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:30:02 GMT
  1. Mattel Brick Shop Warthog Halo Waypoint
  2. Amazon leaked a buildable Halo Warthog from Mattel, not Lego. The Verge
  3. Mattel & Hot Wheels Buildable Halo UNSC Warthog Is Up For Pre-Order On Amazon Retro Dodo
  4. Mattel's Halo Warthog Brick Shop Set Revealed, Includes Buildable Gauss Hog (Exclusive) IMDb
  5. Mattel and Hot Wheels announces stunning Warthog building set Gamereactor UK
 
Kagi Brings Back Old-School Search, One Human-Made Website at a Time - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
If you’re tired of sponsored and AI-summarized search results, Kagi gives you a curated—and human-centric—way to find what you’re looking for.
 
If PlayStation kills physical media, it should "get rid of the hardware" too, says the creator of popular RPG series Disgaea - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:07:36 GMT
  1. If PlayStation kills physical media, it should "get rid of the hardware" too, says the creator of popular RPG series Disgaea Eurogamer.net
  2. Sony’s decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows Ars Technica
  3. Sony’s 'ironic' PlayStation disc decision upends gamer conventions and threatens a $7 billion resale market CNBC
  4. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot says Sony scrapping discs won’t disturb the industry too much Video Games Chronicle
  5. Disgaea Creator Says PlayStation Should “Get Rid of the Hardware” If It Abandons Physical Games Noisy Pixel
 
Did Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Wear Elite chip nuke the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2's battery gains? - Android Authority - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:02:00 GMT
  1. Did Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Wear Elite chip nuke the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2's battery gains? Android Authority
  2. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9: Your Health Companion on the Wrist Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9 First Look: Better battery, better AI, higher price Mashable
  4. Samsung gives its newest Galaxy Watches longer software support SamMobile
  5. Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 vs. Google Pixel Watch 4: I compared both Android flagships, here's what I prefer ZDNET
 
Trump Endorsed the MyPillow Guy as Minnesota Governor. The State GOP Isn’t Buying It - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
After Trump publicly backed pillow salesman turned election denier Mike Lindell for governor of Minnesota, the local GOP pushed back strongly.
 
European Researchers Say Big Tech Is Blocking Access to Their Data - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:49:52 GMT
EU law gives researchers unprecedented rights to scrutinize social media data. Researchers say TikTok, X, and Meta impede their attempts to look inside.
 
"Storm Emeralda" All 76 Main Set Cards Revealed! - PokeBeach - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:10:26 GMT
  1. "Storm Emeralda" All 76 Main Set Cards Revealed! PokeBeach
  2. Pokémon TCG's Storm Emeralda set just dropped its full card list, and Kyogre and Groudon look sweet wargamer.com
 
A New Blood Hack For An Old Game - Hack a Day Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:00:07 GMT
Even before 3D graphics and advanced shaders became common in the gaming world, there were concerns that virtual violence looked too realistic. Fighting games in the 1990s were routinely toned-down …read more
 
Dataminers have discovered an Xbox 360 emulator hiding within the Xbox PC backwards compatibility - XDA - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:14:05 GMT
  1. Dataminers have discovered an Xbox 360 emulator hiding within the Xbox PC backwards compatibility XDA
  2. Play More of the Games You Love, Wherever You Play with XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC XBOX Wire
  3. Microsoft is bringing original Xbox games to PC The Verge
  4. Xbox Is Bringing Games From Its Original Console To PC Engadget
  5. Xbox announces backwards compatibility for PC and handheld devices GamesIndustry.biz
 
Google Is Expanding Access To Its Gemini Spark Agentic AI Assistant - Engadget - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:00:44 GMT
  1. Google Is Expanding Access To Its Gemini Spark Agentic AI Assistant Engadget
  2. Google’s always-on AI agent is expanding, but it won’t come cheap Android Police
  3. Gemini Spark rolling out to Google AI Pro users in the US 9to5Google
  4. It Just Got a Lot Cheaper to Try Gemini Spark, Google's AI Agent Lifehacker
  5. Curious About Google's Gemini Spark? It Won't Cost You $99/Month Anymore PCMag Australia
 
【F】 The Top 5 Omega × Swatch MoonSwatch Models - Fratello Watches - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:01:54 GMT
  1. 【F】 The Top 5 Omega × Swatch MoonSwatch Models Fratello Watches
  2. A Real Gold Rush — Swatch’s Apollo 11 MoonSwatch Sets A Wild New Record: 1.2 Million Applicants For 1,969 Pieces Fratello Watches
  3. The Impressive New MoonSwatch Is Closer to an Omega Than Ever Before Gear Patrol
  4. Introducing: The Swatch Mission To The Moon 1969 MoonSwatch Hodinkee
  5. Inside the 32-Question Test to Buy Swatch and Omega's New $570 Gold MoonSwatch Esquire
 
Gemini Live is coming to your old Google Home devices - Android Police - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:52:25 GMT
  1. Gemini Live is coming to your old Google Home devices Android Police
  2. Gemini for Home context memory expands to 15 mins, Nest Cam July 2026 update rolling out 9to5Google
  3. Google Home’s latest update tackles one of voice control’s biggest annoyances Android Authority
  4. Google is rolling out Gemini Live to its first-gen smart home devices, and it’s great news if your Home Mini speaker is still going strong — here’s how you can sign up to early access TechRadar
  5. Google’s AI-powered smart speaker wants to be your friend (just not a clever one) The Telegraph
 
Tetris 99 Discounts 41 Collab Themes In New Limited-Time Event - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:45:00 GMT
  1. Tetris 99 Discounts 41 Collab Themes In New Limited-Time Event Nintendo Life
  2. Limited-time event: Play Tetris 99 for an opportunity to collect in-game themes Nintendo
  3. Tetris 99 Launches Limited-Time Event Offering 41 Collaboration Themes at Discount GoNintendo
  4. Zelda: Skyward Sword Officially Returns In Limited-Time DLC Event ScreenRant
  5. Tetris 99 Launches Limited-Time Discount for 41 Collaboration Themes Final Weapon
 
This Searchable Tool Is Helping Track Flock Surveillance Cameras in Your City - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:25:29 GMT
The Atlas of Surveillance database is the largest-ever repository of police surveillance technologies in the US.
 
This $299 flip phone is the anti-smartphone, promises to save you from doomscrolling hell - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:02:00 GMT

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

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Z Fold 7: Improved Battery, Screen and a Higher Price - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:50:17 GMT
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra improves where it matters, but the new price might sting.
 
A Study Found Asthma Improves After Switching From a Gas Stove to Electric - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:47:49 GMT
Gas stoves are a source of indoor air pollution. New evidence shows how much they may affect people with respiratory issues.
 
An FDA Panel Just Endorsed These Unproven Peptides - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:45:12 GMT
Outside experts—some with a vested interest in peptides—recommended adding a number of the amino acids to the FDA’s bulks list, including the “Wolverine stack” touted by Joe Rogan and other influencers.
 
Geekbench 7 debuts with a smarter multi-core benchmark and CUDA support - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:41:00 GMT
Geekbench 7 overhauls the benchmarking suite with a redesigned multi-core benchmark built around real-world application behavior, refreshed CPU and GPU workloads (AV1 encoding, ML upscaling, path tracing, etc), CUDA support for Nvidia GPUs, and larger datasets for more demanding performance testing. The new release also establishes AMD's Ryzen 7 7700 as its scoring baseline.
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 24, #669 - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:27:32 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 24, No. 669.
 
Tails 7.10 improves shutdown reliability, upgrades Tor Browser - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:24:00 GMT
Tails has introduced a safer shutdown process to help prevent data loss. It's also replacing GNOME Videos with the more secure Celluloid media player, updating Tor Browser, and refreshing firmware packages for improved graphics and Wi-Fi hardware support.
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 23, #668 - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:45:51 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 23, No. 668.
 
OpenAI Agent Escaped Testing and Launched an Autonomous Hack - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:26:00 GMT
Hugging Face, a platform for open-source AI models, was breached when an OpenAI agent escaped a testing sandbox.
 
My FanCam Is My Favorite New AI Feature – Because It Doesn’t Generate Anything - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:21:37 GMT
Samsung’s new Galaxy AI feature is fun because it’s not rewriting reality.
 
Man Sues OpenAI, Alleging ChatGPT Gave Him ‘Dangerous Medical Advice’ - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:14:01 GMT
Scott Winters alleges ChatGPT misdiagnosed him with dysautonomia. He later suffered a “massive pulmonary embolism,” according to the lawsuit.
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 24, #1861 - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:11:11 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle No. 1,861 for Friday, July 24.
 
Xbox Testing Ad-Supported Streaming With Xbox Insiders - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:06:00 GMT
The limited test lets players stream select games they already own for up to an hour.
 
Aston Martin’s New Stunning GT Will Even Make 007 Come out of Hibernation - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:01:45 GMT
  1. Aston Martin’s New Stunning GT Will Even Make 007 Come out of Hibernation Gear Patrol
  2. Aston Martin Reveals the Vanquish 25 Ahead of Pebble Autoweek
  3. Aston Martin Unveils Vanquish 25 Anniversary Edition Forbes
  4. This Special V12 Aston Martin Is So Rare It Make Ferrari's Manual 12Cilindri Look Like A Corolla CarBuzz
  5. The Aston Martin Vanquish 25 Celebrates a Quarter Century of Being ann All-Time Great Car and Driver
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 24, #1139 - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:54:40 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1,139 for Thursday, July 24.
 
NASA programs feel effects of workforce reductions - SpaceNews - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:31:29 GMT
  1. NASA programs feel effects of workforce reductions SpaceNews
  2. NASA: Assessments of Major Projects U.S. Government Accountability Office (.gov)
  3. GAO Report Offers NASA Good News, But Raises Cost, Schedule Concerns Aviation Week
  4. NASA Lost 1 in 5 Workers Last Year: Watchdog Finds 25 of 36 Projects Struggling Tech Times
  5. Staffing Cuts Are Threatening NASA’s Plan to Land on the Moon News of the United States - NOTUS
 
ChatGPT Health Rolls Out to Everyone While OpenAI Stares Down Major Lawsuits - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:25:44 GMT
  1. ChatGPT Health Rolls Out to Everyone While OpenAI Stares Down Major Lawsuits Gizmodo
  2. Launching Health in ChatGPT OpenAI
  3. OpenAI makes Health in ChatGPT widely available, moving deeper into consumer health Fierce Healthcare
  4. OpenAI is making big claims as it rolls out ChatGPT Health to everyone The Verge
  5. ChatGPT Health Will See You Now, and It’s a Big Step Forward for Medical Queries CNET
 
Agentic coding goes hands-free as OpenAI brings GPT-Live's full duplex voice control to Codex and ChatGPT on the desktop - VentureBeat - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:17:00 GMT
  1. Agentic coding goes hands-free as OpenAI brings GPT-Live's full duplex voice control to Codex and ChatGPT on the desktop VentureBeat
  2. OpenAI debuts ChatGPT Voice so you can have ongoing conversations, ask the AI to complete tasks while hands-free Fortune
  3. OpenAI’s new voice mode makes it to the ChatGPT desktop app TechCrunch
  4. OpenAI and Anthropic both speak at once with dueling voice updates The New Stack
  5. I planned an entire weekend getaway using ChatGPT’s voice mode — here’s why it was easier than typing Tom's Guide
 
EU Slaps Google With $1 Billion Fine Over Search and Play Store - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:08:15 GMT
Google has 60 days to comply under the EU’s Digital Marketing Act or it could face penalities
 
Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:47:33 GMT
App is installed through Windows Update when certain LG monitors connect to a PC.
 
Here’s everything new for Messages in iOS 27 - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:34:00 GMT
  1. Here’s everything new for Messages in iOS 27 9to5Mac
  2. macOS 27 public beta 2 arrives. Everything to know about the update. Mashable
  3. 10 iOS 27 Performance Improvements You'll Actually Notice MacRumors
  4. These are the 4 best things Siri AI can do so far in the iOS 27 beta Yahoo Tech
  5. iOS 27 adds convenient new iPhone feature you’ll use all the time 9to5Mac
 
iPhone 18 Pro: Three reasons you might want to upgrade from iPhone 17 Pro - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:22:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro: Three reasons you might want to upgrade from iPhone 17 Pro 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, iPhone 18 Pro details, more info Mashable
  3. It has begun: Foxconn amassing army of workers for iPhone 18 Pro assembly AppleInsider
  4. The iPhone 18 Pro's Rumored Camera Upgrade, Explained MacRumors
  5. The $1,625 iPhone 18 Pro Max could be the most expensive phone in Apple's history PhoneArena
 
Anker's split-design power strip finally solves the cable clutter problem on your desk - Android Police - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:59:38 GMT
  1. Anker's split-design power strip finally solves the cable clutter problem on your desk Android Police
  2. Anker’s best Amazon deals include $6 USB cables and a 250W charging beast PCWorld
  3. This editor-favorite Anker power strip clamps to your desk for its lowest price yet CNN
  4. Anker’s monster 250W charging hub hits its best price yet at 37% off Macworld
  5. Anker’s flagship 14-port Prime dock with triple display support drops to $228 for Black Friday in July sale 9to5Toys
 
That’s about as close as we’ll ever get to a ‘Google Pixel Flip’ - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:30:00 GMT
  1. That’s about as close as we’ll ever get to a ‘Google Pixel Flip’ 9to5Google
  2. 3 Google updates from Galaxy Unpacked 2026 blog.google
  3. Gemini Task Automation is rolling out for real. The Verge
  4. Samsung's North America CEO says the smartphone is just an entry point to ambient AI of the home Fortune
  5. Galaxy AI just unleashed a lot more than a routine software update on the new Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 PhoneArena
 
FDA reports new outbreak of explosive diarrhea with 72 cases identified - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:22:36 GMT
The FDA hasn't said where the cases are or how they're linked.
 
Claude Voice Mode Gets an Upgrade, Now Powered by New Models - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:20:20 GMT
You can now tell Claude to work with connected tools with your voice.
 
Forgot your Google password? Now you can log in with a selfie. - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:14:25 GMT
Google's selfie videos can be used for account access, AI Avatars, and age verification.
 
Forgot your Google password? Now you can log in with a selfie. - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:14:25 GMT
  1. Forgot your Google password? Now you can log in with a selfie. Ars Technica
  2. Introducing selfie for sign-in: a new, easy way to access your Google Account blog.google
  3. Google now lets you sign in to your account using a selfie video The Verge
  4. Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account’s Spare Key WIRED
  5. Google Adds Selfie Video As A Log-In Option Engadget
 
AI Kill Switch Act would let Trump admin order shutdown of rogue AI systems - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:08:01 GMT
Bill would let Homeland Security chief decide when an AI should be shut down.
 
We Go Hands-On With the New LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set to Show How You Can 'Play' It - IGN - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:05:11 GMT
  1. We Go Hands-On With the New LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set to Show How You Can 'Play' It IGN
  2. Relive the classic with the new LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Nintendo
  3. Lego’s Donkey Kong arcade machine lets Mario jump endless barrels — Miyamoto is reportedly happy The Verge
  4. LEGO officially launches new playable Donkey Kong Arcade, pre-orders now live 9to5Toys
  5. LEGO Super Mario 72051 Donkey Kong Arcade review Brick Fanatics
 
Looking beyond research - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Professor Anna-Christina Eilers is “Committed to Caring” for building a culture around attentiveness and community.
 
Meta’s New Feel-Good AI Ad Uses a Song About the World Ending - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:45:52 GMT
The clip features the David Bowie track “Five Years,” which includes lyrics such as “Earth was really dying (dying).”
 
Steam Deck price hike has completely destroyed sales, new data suggests - TechSpot - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:34:57 GMT
  1. Steam Deck price hike has completely destroyed sales, new data suggests TechSpot
  2. The Steam Deck is Selling Fewer Units Than Ever Before, Likely Due to Huge Price Increase IGN
  3. Sales of Valve’s Steam Deck crater after recent price hike Ars Technica
  4. Price hike leads to 82% sales drop for video game giant, report says PennLive.com
  5. New estimate suggests Valve's Steam Deck sales have decreased by 82%, and the reason shouldn't be a surprise TechRadar
 
Steam Deck price hike has completely destroyed sales, new data suggests - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:34:00 GMT

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

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Report: New Apple Leasing Program Has a Big Catch - Newser - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:26:00 GMT
  1. Report: New Apple Leasing Program Has a Big Catch Newser
  2. Apple to Launch ‘Upgrade’ Device Leasing Program With Klarna to Spur Sales Bloomberg.com
  3. iOS 27 code suggests Apple could restrict leased devices after missed payments 9to5Mac
  4. Apple teams up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for iPhones, iPads, and Macs TechCrunch
  5. Code in iOS 27 lets Apple deactivate leased iPhones, report says Mashable
 
For Taylor Swift, Madison Square Garden’s Controversial Cameras Briefly Went Dark - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:18:46 GMT
MSG’s sprawling surveillance system can monitor guests down to the second. Its owners made an exception for the pop star’s rehearsal dinner.
 
Comic-Con 2026 Trailers: HBO Max’s ‘Lanterns,’ ‘The Rings of Power’ and More Releases You Need to See - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:16:00 GMT
Get a peek at Sinestro in DC’s Lanterns, plus The Rings of Power, Avatar: Seven Havens and more.
 
Tweety gets the third degree in final Coyote vs. Acme trailer - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:01:46 GMT
Also, the full trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil features a likable everyman.
 
Apple's App Store is on pace to add 1 million new apps this year, most are AI slop - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:52:00 GMT

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

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

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

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Google reduced Chrome for Android scroll jank by 48% - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Google reduced Chrome for Android scroll jank by 48% 9to5Google
  2. Smoother scrolling: How we halved scroll jank in Chrome on Android blog.google
  3. Chrome Team’s Push to Eliminate Jank Going Well Droid Life
  4. Chrome for Android is now officially the fastest mobile platform for web browsing Chrome Unboxed
  5. Google has quietly been rebuilding Chrome on Android for years, and it's now nearly 50% smoother because of it Android Central
 
A woman got a UTI. Two years later, the bacteria had evolved, invaded her brain. - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:58:26 GMT
The case provides a novel report of the emergence of heterovirulence.
 
The EU Fines Google $1 Billion for Prioritizing Its Own Services in Search - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:51:52 GMT
The European Commission claims that Google boosted its own apps and products to the top of search rankings to the detriment of its competitors.
 
Google hit with $1 billion in fines as EU braces for Trump battle - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:41:36 GMT
Google becomes third tech giant to face huge fines under the Digital Markets Act.
 
Borderlands 4 DLC ‘Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort’ launches September 10 - Gematsu - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:35:30 GMT
  1. Borderlands 4 DLC ‘Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort’ launches September 10 Gematsu
  2. Gearbox reveals Borderlands 4 ‘Murders & Acquisitions’ DLC KitGuru
  3. Borderlands 4 gets Bounty Pack 4 on June 30 GamingTrend
  4. Borderlands 4 Story Pack 2 brings FL4K and a new Vault Hunter on September 10th. PlayFront
  5. BP4 and SP2 Gearbox DevCast | Borderlands 4 Borderlands | Official Website
 
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner can't remember why he green-lit Kingdom Hearts - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:28:20 GMT
  1. Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner can't remember why he green-lit Kingdom Hearts Eurogamer.net
  2. Ex-Disney CEO Says He Doesn’t Remember Why He Greenlit Kingdom Hearts Kotaku
  3. Michael Eisner Doesn't Remember Greenlighting 'Kingdom Hearts' WDW News Today
  4. Further proving Kingdom Hearts' existence is a miracle, ex-Disney CEO says he can't even remember why he gr... Yahoo Tech
  5. Former Disney CEO has no memory of approving Kingdom Hearts My Nintendo News
 
Lego brings The X-Files to life with a 1,478-piece set including Mulder and Scully minifigs - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:27:00 GMT

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

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Sony's decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:25:46 GMT
Circana numbers show US gamers overwhelmingly voting with their wallets.
 
Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2026: Day 2 results and images - Electrek - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:19:00 GMT
  1. Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2026: Day 2 results and images Electrek
  2. Results are in! These teams are moving on to the 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge Electrek
  3. Solar-Powered Cars Race at BIR in Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix Lakeland PBS
  4. Principia is here to win, and it won’t hesitate to help others do the same Electrek
  5. Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2026: Day 1 results and gallery Electrek
 
Google just had its first negative cash flow quarter due to massive AI spending - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:04:19 GMT
Google continues to report big quarterly revenue, but its AI spending has skyrocketed.
 
Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders - The Verge - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders The Verge
  2. Beginning Ad-supported Game Streaming Test & Learn XBOX Wire
  3. Amazon and Microsoft pivot cloud gaming strategies to target different players CNBC
  4. Microsoft starts testing ad-supported game streaming on Xbox GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Xbox Is Testing Out an Ad-Supported Way to Cloud-Stream Your Library Without Game Pass The Hollywood Reporter
 
Apple's rumored leasing program could restrict apps, lock down iPhones if you miss payments - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:48:00 GMT

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

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5 Reasons to Buy the iPhone 17 Now Instead of Waiting for iPhone 18 - MacRumors - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:26:42 GMT
  1. 5 Reasons to Buy the iPhone 17 Now Instead of Waiting for iPhone 18 MacRumors
  2. Summer is usually the worst time to buy a new iPhone. Not this year Macworld
  3. I Shot the iPhone 17 Pro Max for Nine Months: The Phone That Handled Everything I Threw at It Fstoppers
  4. iPhone 17 Pro after 10 months: The truth before iPhone 18 Pro PhoneArena
  5. How Aluminum Unibody, Vapor Chamber, and 48MP Cameras Shape iPhone 17 Pro quasa.io
 
A new brain-computer implant is helping blind seniors see again, and it just got approved in Europe - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:08:00 GMT

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

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Pixel Watch 5 Specs Lists Shows a Big Upgrade - Droid Life - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:45:24 GMT
  1. Pixel Watch 5 Specs Lists Shows a Big Upgrade Droid Life
  2. Pixel Watch 5 specs leak with no chip upgrade, but more RAM 9to5Google
  3. Google Pixel Watch 5's key specs revealed via Google Play Console listing - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. The Pixel Watch 5 Might Fall Behind the Galaxy Watch 9 Tech Advisor
  5. This Pixel Watch 5 leak will come as a bitter disappointment after Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 launch PhoneArena
 
AI arms race in line for a reckoning after OpenAI hacking incident - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:45:05 GMT
Aggressive training techniques sharpens threat of bad behavior by leading models.
 
MeBeMe’s new ‘interrupter’ app helps you become your best self instead of doomscrolling - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:43:20 GMT
MeBeMe’s new ‘interrupter’ app helps you become your best self instead of doomscrolling TechCrunchSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Xbox backwards compatibility now available on PC, starting with four original Xbox games - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:31:00 GMT

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

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Tech reporter Joanna Stern asked AI to do 'almost everything' for a year—the No. 1 tool she'll keep using - CNBC - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:25:01 GMT
Tech reporter Joanna Stern asked AI to do 'almost everything' for a year—the No. 1 tool she'll keep using CNBC
 
Framework nearly doubles Laptop 13 Pro memory prices overnight after suppliers demand more than twice as much - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:37:00 GMT

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

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Famed technology journalist John C. Dvorak dies aged 80 - AppleInsider - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:09:00 GMT
  1. Famed technology journalist John C. Dvorak dies aged 80 AppleInsider
  2. Dvorak, early tech journalist, dies at 80 Talking Biz News
  3. Windows Weekly 993: The Columnist Savant Thurrott.com
  4. No Agenda Host Adam Curry Honors John C. Dvorak in Memorial Episode After Co-Host's Death at 80 citybuzz -
  5. John Dvorak cause of death: Fans mourn ‘The No Agenda Show’ host’s passing; ‘miss you JCD’ Hindustan Times
 
Amazon Adds Video Games Into Prime Video in Expansion Push - The Hollywood Reporter - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:33 GMT
  1. Amazon Adds Video Games Into Prime Video in Expansion Push The Hollywood Reporter
  2. Prime Video is Getting Games via Amazon Luna Amazon Game Studios
  3. Prime Video just became a gaming platform Morning Brew
  4. Inside Amazon's plan to unite games, movies and TV – including "more games in development than at any point in our history" GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Free Prime Video gaming upgrade could make Amazon the winner of the RAM crisis Creative Bloq
 
OpenAI says its AI models went rogue and hacked another company - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:51:00 GMT

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

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

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

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22 Back-to-School College Dorm Room Essentials (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT
Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.
 
Samsung and Google are betting they can avoid Meta’s ‘perv glasses’ problem - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Samsung and Google are betting they can avoid Meta’s ‘perv glasses’ problem 9to5Google
  2. Samsung Galaxy Glasses revealed at Unpacked Mashable
  3. Samsung Brings Galaxy Ecosystem Into Everyday Eyewear Samsung Global Newsroom
  4. Samsung unveils privacy-first smart glasses to counter backlash against Meta glasses Los Angeles Times
  5. Samsung & Google’s first Android XR glasses have 9-hour battery life 9to5Google
 
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
 
The Best Vacuum for Pet Hair—We Tested Many to Find Which Ones Work Best (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:33:00 GMT
Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.
 
White House report says Trump can usher in a "new golden age" of science - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:23:21 GMT
The resulting report is a near-random mixture of grievances and real problems.
 
Nvidia reveals Vera CPU details, claims its custom Olympus cores outperform AMD Epyc Turin - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

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

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The Best MagSafe Wallets for Your Everyday Carry (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT
The slim and convenient magnetic wallets you’ll actually want stuck to the back of your phone.
 
I wanted a clock that never needed setting. Things escalated. - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:50 GMT
Sure, maybe your clock has a backup battery, but mine has a deployment pipeline!
 
The Trump Administration Wants to Change Public Engagement Rules for Polluters - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The EPA has proposed a rule change that would let states decide how much input the public has on air pollution permits. It would be a huge boon for data centers increasingly reliant on fossil fuels.
 
America’s Hot Hybrid Summer - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Gas prices are up, and US car dealerships are full of hybrids. Customers are going for it.
 
[Update] Pokemon Go Could Be Removing The Ability To Earn 50 Daily Gym Coins, Leaving Fans Disgusted - TheGamer - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:43:15 GMT
  1. [Update] Pokemon Go Could Be Removing The Ability To Earn 50 Daily Gym Coins, Leaving Fans Disgusted TheGamer
  2. Pokémon GO lets trainers worry about their coins with a question right now Mein-MMO
  3. Pokemon Go Could Be Removing The Ability To Earn 50 Daily Gym Coins, Leaving Fans Disgusted OpenCritic
  4. New Survey Leaves Pokemon Go Players Terrified for the End of Free-to-Play as We Know It ComicBook.com
  5. Official Pokémon GO survey has fans worried about the future of Gyms (UPDATE) GoNintendo
 
10 Best Meal Delivery Services, Tested by an Ex-Restaurant Critic - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:31:00 GMT
Here are the best delivery services and meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart’s meal service, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
 
People Are Getting Off to Porn About ICE Raids - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
MAGA-coded adult content playing off immigration crackdowns, white supremacy, and obeying the “natural order” is finding rabid audiences on X.
 
Gig economy workers and Amazon staff are increasingly dependent on food stamps and Medicaid, says federal report - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:15:00 GMT

The GAO report, which was commissioned by Senator Bernie Sanders, shows that the number of Amazon workers relying on food stamps and Medicaid tripled between the start of the Covid pandemic in February 2020 and September 2025.

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Banning Social Media for Kids Is a Bad Idea - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The risks are real. But banning children from the internet could create new problems without solving the ones that really matter.
 
Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account’s Spare Key - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The next time you’re locked out of your Google account, you can use your face as part of the account recovery process.
 
My Week of Transparent Living With Apple’s ‘More Clear’ Liquid Glass Setting - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
I cranked Apple’s iOS 27 beta to maximum transparency on my iPhone and enjoyed every warped second.
 
Remember Jibo? Its Successor Is a Wearable That Turns Your Life Into AI Slop - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:15:00 GMT
With “blessings” from the original Jibo founders, iKairos is a wearable or desk-mounted “AI journal” that turns your family moments into AI images and video.
 
Splatoon Raiders Review: Paint, Paint, Everywhere, and Not a Friend to Ink - The New York Times - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:06 GMT
  1. Splatoon Raiders Review: Paint, Paint, Everywhere, and Not a Friend to Ink The New York Times
  2. Ask the Developer Vol. 22: Splatoon Raiders — Part 1 Nintendo
  3. Nintendo keeps making shooters more friendly and approachable The Verge
  4. Splatoon Raiders review – Nintendo’s inky shooter fades to grey The Guardian
  5. Splatoon 4 should borrow these great features from Splatoon Raiders Polygon.com
 
‘The Child Is Terrified’: Measles Doctors Speak Out - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Hear from six pediatricians in measles hot spot Utah, as the US faces infection levels not seen in over three decades and prepares to lose its status as a country that eliminated the dangerous disease.
 
Breathalyser can tell if you are burning fat from a single exhalation - Nature - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:19:46 GMT
  1. Breathalyser can tell if you are burning fat from a single exhalation Nature
  2. Phone breathalyser can detect when your body switches to burning fat New Scientist
  3. Short-Term Metabolism Fluctuation Devices: This Nutrion Device Monitors Breath for Subtle… Trend Hunter
  4. Scientists Develop Handheld Device For Measuring When Your Body Is Burning Fat Engadget
  5. Could a breath test that senses fat burning transform treatment? Vermont Community Newspaper Group
 
I just went hands-on with the Garmin Cirqa — and it strikes a near-perfect balance between the Fitbit Air and Whoop 5.0 - Tom's Guide - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
  1. I just went hands-on with the Garmin Cirqa — and it strikes a near-perfect balance between the Fitbit Air and Whoop 5.0 Tom's Guide
  2. Garmin just launched the screen-free Cirqa Smart Band, and it looks a lot like Whoop Mashable
  3. Garmin Debuts $200 Screenless Fitness Band in Challenge to Whoop Bloomberg.com
  4. 'Feedback works... sometimes': Garmin bows to user pressure and makes live heart rate tracking free for Cirqa owners TechRadar
  5. Garmin’s Screenless Cirqa Health Tracker Will Be Available This Week CNET
 
Nvidia's Jensen Huang defends Chinese AI: "Open-source models that are excellent should be used" - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:06:00 GMT

The timing is what makes it interesting. Moonshot AI released Kimi K3 on July 16. Independent evaluators put it third on Artificial Analysis' Intelligence Index, only behind Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, and first on Arena's blind Frontend Code Arena board.

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World Of Warcraft GM Allegedly Helped Players Cheat A Dungeon - Kotaku - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:30:16 GMT
  1. World Of Warcraft GM Allegedly Helped Players Cheat A Dungeon Kotaku
  2. Blizzard Fires Dev At The Center Of World Of Warcraft Cheating Scandal Kotaku
  3. World of Warcraft Dev Abuses GM Tools to Kill Dungeon Bosses For a Friend, Blizzard Responds With Consequences MMORPG.com
  4. Blizzard fires World of Warcraft game master who insta-killed bosses for friends PC Gamer
  5. Blizzard Employee Out Of A Job After Allegedly Helping Friends Cheat In WoW GameSpot
 
Why Lettuce Is Always Making People Sick - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:41:29 GMT
The cyclospora diarrhea outbreak isn’t an isolated incident. It’s part of a pattern of leafy greens wreaking digestive havoc.
 
The White House Is Trying to Figure Out What to Do About Chinese AI - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
There’s a debate going on in the Trump administration over how to handle increasingly powerful Chinese AI models.
 
Top Red-Light Therapy Deals at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale (2026) - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:40:12 GMT
Save on WIRED-tested LED therapy devices from TheraFace, HigherDose, and more.
 
Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and other US tech giants are hiding $1.65 trillion in AI debt - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:51:00 GMT

According to estimates from Nikkei Asia, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Oracle have together amassed roughly $3 trillion in total debt, a large share of it tied to exorbitant AI infrastructure spending – long-term data center lease agreements, along with costly servers, graphics accelerators, and other computing hardware that has...

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‘The Odyssey’ Is Inspiring Unprecedented Levels of Cope - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:26:13 GMT
Elon Musk and the online right convinced themselves that Christopher Nolan’s “woke” epic would go down in flames. Now they’re crashing out.
 
Amazon orders Robocop TV series as franchise heads to Prime Video - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:20:00 GMT

Robocop has been entertaining audiences for nearly four decades. The first film in the series debuted in 1987, starring Peter Weller as a half-man, half-machine cyborg law enforcement officer. The movie is considered by many as one of the best from the 80s, spawning two sequels as well as a...

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China’s Open AI Models Are Challenging Silicon Valley’s Playbook - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:01:38 GMT
As access to Anthropic’s and OpenAI’s frontier models becomes more restricted, Chinese labs are pitching their open-source alternatives as stable, accessible, and increasingly capable.
 
Palworld's 1.0 launch is bringing back nearly a million players - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:02:00 GMT

Palworld 1.0 launched on July 10, and players showed their appreciation by flooding its monster-taming world in droves. SteamDB figures show the game peaking at 855,525 concurrent players over launch weekend, then climbing to 961,867 on July 19, its highest count since early 2024 to join in the fun.

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Dyson V10 Konical Review (2026): Affordable and Solid - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:53:48 GMT
Out of Dyson’s two new affordable stick vacuums, this one is easily my favorite.
 
Firefox 153 ESR arrives with major productivity, privacy, and enterprise upgrades - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:37:00 GMT
Firefox 153 is now the latest Extended Support Release (ESR), rolling up all improvements introduced since Firefox 140. Highlights include profile management, Split View, AI features, stronger privacy protections, web apps, PDF merging and image insertion, HDR video playback, browser-wide containers, and numerous platform and enterprise enhancements.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s soccer captain Dilin Meloni - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The rising senior is passionate about soccer, nuclear fusion, and advocating on behalf of his fellow student-athletes at MIT.
 
Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 83 - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence.
 
Which New Samsung Foldable Phone Should You Buy? Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, or Flip8? - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:01:00 GMT
Samsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?
 
Why Samsung Gave Its Next Folding Phone a New Shape - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
People spend hours watching videos on their smartphones. The wider, shorter, and lighter Galaxy Z Fold8 caters to exactly that.
 
The 13 Best Fans for Getting Through Sweaty Days (2026) - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:31:00 GMT
From powerful air movers and whisper-quiet pedestal models to options that double as misters, lamps, and air purifiers, these are the fans that impressed us most.
 
6 Best Fitbit Models for Beginners, Athletes, and Kids (2026) - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:31:00 GMT
The fitness trackers I’d recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.
 
States Want ICE Agents to Show Their Faces. The Trump Administration Is Blocking Them - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Federal lawyers say anti-mask laws would endanger immigration agents, citing an ICE face-recognition art project that doesn’t actually work.
 
A Teen Reporter Searched for His Community in the Epstein Files. Adults Freaked Out - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
An Instagram post turned one California student newspaper into a free-speech flash point. The students say they were just doing their homework.
 
Flipper Busy Bar Review: An Expensive Focus Tool - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
It didn’t keep my coworkers at bay, but Flipper’s expensive productivity tool did help me focus on the task at hand.
 
Is the All-New Range Rover GT Stepping on Jaguar’s Tail? - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:01:00 GMT
It’s “the most car-like Range Rover ever created,” but will this all-electric grand tourer spoil Jaguar’s Type 01 party?
 
OpenAI Models Escaped Containment and Hacked Hugging Face - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:50:01 GMT
The cybersecurity-focused models, including GPT-5.6 Sol, broke out of a testing sandbox, exploited a zero-day, and gained access to the open internet to pull off the attack.
 
Shop Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Sale 2026 Before Fall Chaos - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:39:06 GMT
The discounts may not beat Prime Day, but I found worthwhile prices on WIRED-approved TVs, laptops, tablets, speakers, and other home gear.
 
Taylor Farms Spent Big on MAGA and Anti-Regulatory Lobbying Before Diarrhea Outbreak - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:10:35 GMT
The company donated more than $3.6 million to conservative groups between 2020 and 2025, including $1 million to the MAGA Inc. super PAC.
 
This Former Intel CEO Wants to Jumpstart Moore’s Law With Light - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:05:00 GMT
Pat Gelsinger wants to pave the way to ever more powerful artificial intelligence using tiny beams of light.
 
A Sneaky Hacking Tool Targeting AI Infrastructure Is Lurking in Victims’ Blind Spots - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:08:44 GMT
A new type of malware can worm deep into AI coding systems to steal data and logins—and can flip a “death switch” to destroy files and keep out real users.
 
Nvidia Wants to Own Every Chip Inside AI Data Centers - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform combines CPUs and GPUs into a single system, reflecting the company’s growing ambition to power every layer of AI infrastructure.
 
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.
 
The Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of Your Dreams - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A flip phone with 5G, USB-C, a headphone jack, and a removable battery? Say it ain’t so.
 
Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.
 
MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.
 
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors - MIT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Longtime professors and experts in the fields of anesthesiology, aerospace engineering, and biological engineering, respectively, receive MIT’s highest faculty honor.
 
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMT
New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments.
 
Following the questions where they lead - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Bailey Flanigan has arrived at complex computational methods for helping democracy thrive.
 
The New Siri AI Leaves Old Siri in the Dust on Apple Watch - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:37 GMT
I compared Apple’s upgraded Siri in the WatchOS 27 public beta with the old Siri to see just how much it had improved. Spoiler: it was embarrassing.
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
3 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
 
Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”
 
People’s Picks TV Winners: Upgrading Your TV Soon? CNET Readers Have a Favorite Brand - CNET Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:01:00 GMT
Two brands win readers over, but for different reasons.
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
How visual learning happens in the brain - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Scientists find that learning to identify a new object subtly reshapes visual processing in the brain.
 
Can AI build a jet engine? JARVIS Challenge tests role of AI copilots in tough-tech engineering - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT students designed, built, and tested a jet engine with AI copilots, assessing AI’s usefulness in developing high-performance aerospace systems.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
Arthur Bahr named head of MIT’s Literature Section - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2007, the scholar of medieval literature explores how different parts of physical manuscripts combine to create interest and meaning.
 
We Hooked 19 Power Stations Up to a Fridge. Here’s Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better - CNET Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:00:53 GMT
Fridges are one of the most important home appliances to keep powered during an outage. Our lab testing revealed the power stations that can keep yours running the longest.
 
How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:10:00 GMT
Students from the MIT Cybersecurity Clinic help local governments and other vulnerable organizations defend against digital threats.
 
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
 
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.
 
MIT-led project opens first climate shelter in Bangladesh - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project opens a solar-powered “adaptation fortress” in Satkhira, a region facing severe and growing climate threats.
 
A baseball-sized sensor can detect chemical threats - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:10:00 GMT
The “TOSSIT” device, developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, can warn service members and first responders of dangerous vapors and aerosols.
 
Tiny robot boats build floating structures - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:50:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed FloatForm, a swarm of small aquatic robots that snap together like ants forming a raft, assembling into reconfigurable structures on the water.
 
Bringing the data to every sideline - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
 
Ana Miljački named head of the Department of Architecture - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
In this leadership role, Miljački seeks to shepherd a collective commitment to transform the present into a better future.
 
MIT engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.
 
MIT researcher proposes a way to detect nuclear weapons in space - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in space, but there’s currently no way to verify that satellites aren’t carrying them.
 
The brain’s internal ruler - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:40:00 GMT
A simple brain circuit measures objects’ distance from the body using touch signals from a rodent’s whiskers, MIT scientists find.
 
Many black holes had past lives, new research shows - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Physicists have found signs of colliding black holes that are themselves products of previous black hole smash-ups.
 
Discovery helps explain why solid-state batteries often fail - MIT Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
New research could help prevent the formation of tiny seeds of lithium metal within the electrolyte, enabling batteries that charge faster and last longer.
 
MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a "Washington Post Live" panel discussion with ASU President Michael Crow, President Sally Kornbluth explored how universities are preparing the next generation of scientists to lead in America’s rapidly changing technological landscape.
 
A portable ultrasound system could make reliable breast imaging more accessible - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technology, which generates high-resolution, 3D images of breast tissue, requires no expertise to operate and could be used at home.
 
How urban design leads to better wellness - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
An extensive study of U.S. cities identifies walkable neighborhoods, urban greenery, and access to amenities as key contributors to residents’ health.
 
The brain’s language network is more extensive than previously thought - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals that parts of the brain located far from the canonical language-processing centers are also involved in language comprehension.
 
MIT-Kalaniyot program expands, with new cohort of scholars - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The innovative effort bringing researchers from Israel to campus keeps growing while enhancing community connections and academic inquiry.
 
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be? - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
 
Scientists find ozone depletion began decades before discovery of ozone hole - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Using modern tools, they also determined that carbon tetrachloride, used as a dry-cleaning and degreasing agent as early as the 1930s, was at the root of early ozone loss.
 
Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
What’s more, the superconducting states get stronger under conditions expected to kill them.
 
How data centers can better manage energy use - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study suggests flexibility in the timing of electricity consumption could lower consumer costs.
 
Listening for the echoes of black holes - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By analyzing X-ray reverberations and other astrophysical data, Erin Kara seeks to understand the most extreme objects in the universe.
 
MIT in the media: Exploring how curiosity-driven science is an essential ingredient in America’s success - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
“Scientific American” showcases the history and future of America’s scientific engine, highlighting promising young scientists and icons at MIT and beyond.
 
The Next Solar Eclipse Will Deliver a Rare Sight: Totality at Sunset - CNET Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:52:43 GMT
The only thing cooler than an eclipse or a sunset? When both happen at once.
 
Apple’s $250M AI iPhone Settlement Moves Forward. Find Out If You’re Eligible to Collect - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
The company will pay iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit concerning missing and delayed AI features.
 
NYC Mayor Takes Aim at AI Slop ‘Housefishing’ in Real Estate Listings - CNET Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 GMT
Deceptive AI imagery in housing listings can take a heavy financial and emotional toll on renters and buyers.