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Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender finally has a trailer and a July 25 release date - Engadget Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:42:47 GMT
If you want to (legally) watch Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, it finally has a trailer and a July 25 release date.
 
Epic settles with Fortnite leaker who shared South Park, Minecraft and Overwatch collabs - Video Games Chronicle - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:34:44 GMT
  1. Epic settles with Fortnite leaker who shared South Park, Minecraft and Overwatch collabs Video Games Chronicle
  2. Epic Games settles lawsuit against former contractor accused of leaking unannounced Fortnite collaborations GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Epic settles lawsuit against alleged Fortnite leaker who used to work for them Game File | Stephen Totilo
  4. Epic reaches lawsuit settlement with former contractor who was also a notorious Fortnite leaker PC Gamer
  5. Epic Games Settles With Fortnite Leaker Hayden Cohen games.gg
 
Sources: Microsoft, looking to reduce AI costs, is starting to replace models from OpenAI and Anthropic with its MAI models in products like Excel and Outlook (Brody Ford/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:30:02 GMT

Brody Ford / Bloomberg:
Sources: Microsoft, looking to reduce AI costs, is starting to replace models from OpenAI and Anthropic with its MAI models in products like Excel and Outlook — Microsoft Corp., looking to reduce AI costs, is starting to replace OpenAI and Anthropic with its own models in software products like Excel and Outlook.
 
The Steam Machine now has official Windows drivers - TechSpot Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:26:00 GMT

Four drivers are available, covering the GPU, Bluetooth, wireless connectivity, and SD card reader. After installing Windows and loading the drivers, the display, networking, and card reader work as they would on a typical PC.

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Netflix signs deals with Penske Media, Condé Nast, Hearst, People, and other publishers to carry a range of programming from 2 to 20+ minutes, starting August 3 (William Earl/Variety) - Techmeme Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:25:13 GMT

William Earl / Variety:
Netflix signs deals with Penske Media, Condé Nast, Hearst, People, and other publishers to carry a range of programming from 2 to 20+ minutes, starting August 3 — Netflix is further expanding the mix of content available on its platform through licensing partnerships with a range of top publishers …

 
Anthropic expands Claude Cowork to web and mobile in beta for Max plan subscribers, and says 90%+ of Cowork usage is unrelated to software development (David Gewirtz/ZDNET) - Techmeme Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:10:02 GMT

David Gewirtz / ZDNET:
Anthropic expands Claude Cowork to web and mobile in beta for Max plan subscribers, and says 90%+ of Cowork usage is unrelated to software development — ZDNET's key takeaways — Claude Cowork is becoming a cloud-based AI helper. — Desktop still offers the fullest Cowork experience.
 
Tangos, which uses AI to conduct financial crime investigations at scale, raised a $20M seed led by Red Dot (Mike Wheatley/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:05:20 GMT

Mike Wheatley / SiliconANGLE:
Tangos, which uses AI to conduct financial crime investigations at scale, raised a $20M seed led by Red Dot — Tangos AI Inc., a startup that uses artificial intelligence to conduct financial crime investigations at unprecedented scale, said today it has closed on $20 million in seed funding.
 
Now you can direct Anthropic's Claude Cowork AI from your phone - Engadget Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Max subscribers get first access to Claude's new Cowork tool for your phone.
 
Shut Those Laptops! Anthropic Puts Its Claude Cowork Agent on Your Phone - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Claude Cowork now keeps working on tasks even after you close your laptop. It’s part of a larger push toward smartphone-controlled agents.
 
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.
 
Intel's troubled 18A chip process is finally running smoothly - TechSpot Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:43:00 GMT

BlueFin says Intel has resolved the yield issues that had dogged 18A over the past few months, making high-volume production of its latest node sustainable from both a manufacturing and an economic standpoint. In mature nodes, defect density typically falls within the D0=0.1 to D0=0.2 range. The report suggests Intel's...

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SB Mini II is a Homebrew Apple II Clone - Hack a Day Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:30:46 GMT
On the one hand, the original Apple II has been copied over and over again since at least the early 80s, so maybe this hack is old hat to the …read more
 
Here's what all of those Android status bar icons mean - Engadget Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
There's a lot of info packed in the top area of an Android phone's screen
 
Super.com, which offers a savings app for lower-income consumers, raised a $65M Series D led by TPG at a $1.2B valuation and says it is profitable (Lily Mae Lazarus/Fortune) - Techmeme Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:15:01 GMT

Lily Mae Lazarus / Fortune:
Super.com, which offers a savings app for lower-income consumers, raised a $65M Series D led by TPG at a $1.2B valuation and says it is profitable — In 2022, Hussein Fazal flew 200 of his employees to Las Vegas to cash a $200 check at a payday loan shop. He then asked them to buy a week …

 
Hydrogen: clean fuel of the future — if we can find a cheap and clean way to ship it - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:10:00 GMT
A team led by MIT Energy Initiative researchers developed the HyCAT tool, enabling decision-makers to explore the cost and carbon emissions of their options for shipping hydrogen fuel to their site.
 
Keyfactor, which manages billions of machine identities for more than 2,500 client organizations, raised $1B+ led by Summit Partners (Mike Lennon/SecurityWeek) - Techmeme Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:05:16 GMT

Mike Lennon / SecurityWeek:
Keyfactor, which manages billions of machine identities for more than 2,500 client organizations, raised $1B+ led by Summit Partners — The investment will accelerate Keyfactor's machine identity, PKI, and cryptographic security platform as enterprises prepare for AI-driven and post-quantum threats.
 
7 Habits That Are More Important Than Using Antivirus on Your Phone - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:02:00 GMT
The biggest threat to your phone isn't malware, it's how you conduct yourself online.
 
Australia's teen social media ban stumbles as platforms skip age checks - TechSpot Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:01:00 GMT

Since December 2025, services such as Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, and others have been required to take "reasonable steps" to stop Australians under 16 from holding accounts.

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RPG Announced In 2013 Announces 2031 Release Window - Kotaku - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:00:12 GMT
RPG Announced In 2013 Announces 2031 Release Window Kotaku
 
IO Interactive regains full ownership of Project Fantasy following end of Xbox deal, shuts down Istanbul studio and lays off developers "to find a new balance" - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:53:14 GMT
  1. IO Interactive regains full ownership of Project Fantasy following end of Xbox deal, shuts down Istanbul studio and lays off developers "to find a new balance" Eurogamer.net
  2. IO Interactive Regains Ownership Of Project Fantasy Following Xbox Split Game Informer
  3. IO Interactive closing Istanbul studio after regaining control of Project Fantasy Game Developer
  4. 007 developer officially confirms layoffs in wake of Xbox cuts Polygon.com
  5. IO Interactive announces plans to develop and independently fund Project Fantasy Gamereactor UK
 
Best MacBooks We’ve Tested (July 2026) - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:47:00 GMT
Apple's MacBook lineup includes three tiers: Neo, Air and Pro. See our favorites and find the best MacBook for your laptop budget and needs.
 
Google launches "platform properties" in the Google Search Console, letting creators and website owners see which search terms lead to their social platforms (Jay Peters/The Verge) - Techmeme Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:45:01 GMT

Jay Peters / The Verge:
Google launches “platform properties” in the Google Search Console, letting creators and website owners see which search terms lead to their social platforms — A new feature will let creators and publishers see what search terms take people to their social platforms.
 
Jesse Thaler named director of the Laboratory for Nuclear Science - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:45:00 GMT
The professor of physics and inaugural director of the NSF AI Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions will lead LNS and continue his research in particle physics.
 
EDX Markets, an institutional cryptocurrency trading platform, raised a $76M Series C led by SBI Holdings (Francisco Rodrigues/CoinDesk) - Techmeme Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:30:01 GMT

Francisco Rodrigues / CoinDesk:
EDX Markets, an institutional cryptocurrency trading platform, raised a $76M Series C led by SBI Holdings — EDX Markets, an institutional cryptocurrency trading platform, said it raised $76 million in a Series C funding round led by SBI Holdings. — The company plans to use the funds …

 
The FBI and Google just took down a botnet that hijacked 2 million smart TVs - TechSpot Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:29:00 GMT

The Popa botnet relied on a malicious software development kit embedded in low-cost Android-based devices, including smart TVs and streaming boxes, as well as unofficial apps such as SmartTube. Once those devices were connected, they began acting as proxy exit points without clearly informing users. That setup allowed attackers to...

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Walmart Deals of the Day: Over $120 Off a Samsung Gaming Monitor to Boost Your Setup - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:09:00 GMT
Plus, save 40% on a pair of noise-canceling JBL earbuds and get $45 off a 6-quart Chefman air fryer.
 
iRobot's First Wet-Dry Mop Uses Electricity to Disinfect Your Floors, Chemical-Free - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:05:00 GMT
iRobot's new five-in-one floor cleaner can disinfect your floors without using any chemicals or cleaning fluids.
 
Is Now the Time for Volumetric 3D Printing? - Hack a Day Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:08 GMT
Art of 3D printer in the middle of printing a Hackaday Jolly Wrencher logo
Of all innovations adopted by the maker community within the past couple of decades, one stands among the rest on top for anything regarding manufacturing. It goes without saying here …read more
 
4 Common Kitchen Tools That Could Be Melting Microplastics and Contaminating Your Food - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Microplastics are being found everywhere, including in your home.
 
iRobot’s newest floor cleaner isn’t a robot - The Verge - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. iRobot’s newest floor cleaner isn’t a robot The Verge
  2. iRobot Debuts Five Self-Emptying Roombas, Most Under $1,000 Gizmodo
  3. iRobot’s First Handheld Floor Cleaner Disinfects Without Harsh Chemicals Forbes
  4. iRobot's First Wet-Dry Mop Uses Electricity to Disinfect Your Floors, Chemical-Free CNET
  5. iRobot Redefines Floor Care with the Introduction of a 5-in-1 Disinfecting Hard Floor Cleaner Along with a New Generation of Roomba Robots Morningstar
 
Microsoft fixes storage-hogging Windows 11 folder - The Verge - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:52:58 GMT
  1. Microsoft fixes storage-hogging Windows 11 folder The Verge
  2. Microsoft admits a Windows 11 bug is eating up to 500GB of storage, verify if you are affected Windows Latest
  3. Windows 11 bug eats up to 500GB of storage Windows Central
  4. A Windows 11 bug can eat 500GB of your storage. Here’s how to check PCWorld
  5. PC gamers issued urgent advice as Windows bug inflates file sizes GAMINGbible
 
Doom co-creator John Romero weighs in on Xbox's cuts to id Software, underlines the importance of digital preservation and the studio's history - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:51:20 GMT
  1. Doom co-creator John Romero weighs in on Xbox's cuts to id Software, underlines the importance of digital preservation and the studio's history Eurogamer.net
  2. Doom developer id reportedly cut in half as part of Xbox layoffs The Verge
  3. Xbox Layoffs Cut id Software In Half As DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC Launches Pure Xbox
  4. "I know how devastating it is, and my heart's with all of you": Doom's John Romero responds to id Software reportedly losing half their team Rock Paper Shotgun
  5. Almost 50% of id Software employees laid off. Nearly all programmers fired ixbt.games
 
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 bug can steal over 500GB of storage – here's how to check and fix it - TechSpot Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:51:00 GMT

The bug, which was spotted by Windows Latest, is related to Windows 11's Capability Access Manager, a system component tied to Microsoft's app permission controls. It manages access to privacy-sensitive features such as the camera, microphone, location, contacts, and screen capture, and records when apps request or use those capabilities.

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Apple supplier Luxshare raised ~$3.1B in its Hong Kong IPO, selling 383.5M shares at ~$8 each, the top of its marketed range, and will start trading on Thursday (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:45:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Apple supplier Luxshare raised ~$3.1B in its Hong Kong IPO, selling 383.5M shares at ~$8 each, the top of its marketed range, and will start trading on Thursday — Apple Inc. supplier Luxshare Precision Industry Co. raised HK$24.3 billion ($3.1 billion) after pricing shares for its Hong Kong listing at the maximum amount it had set.
 
Solos unveils the AirGo A6 camera-less smart glasses, cutting the weight to 19g from the AirGo A5's 36g to 40g, and V2 privacy accessories like a clip-on shield (Andrew Liszewski/The Verge) - Techmeme Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:35:15 GMT

Andrew Liszewski / The Verge:
Solos unveils the AirGo A6 camera-less smart glasses, cutting the weight to 19g from the AirGo A5's 36g to 40g, and V2 privacy accessories like a clip-on shield — The AirGo A6 are slimmer and lighter than last year's model while still offering hands-free access to an AI assistant.
 
How to protect your tech from lightning strikes - Engadget Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Doing a little work ahead of time will help keep your gadgets from being fried in an electrical storm.
 
Study: 50 test accounts created in Australia across nine platforms were never asked to verify their age, despite the Australian law mandating a ban on under-16s (Byron Kaye/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:25:09 GMT

Byron Kaye / Reuters:
Study: 50 test accounts created in Australia across nine platforms were never asked to verify their age, despite the Australian law mandating a ban on under-16s — Australia's online platforms are stumbling at the very first step in implementing age checks for users, rendering a world …

 
Google Pixel 11 leak claims higher prices, no 128GB model, August release date - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:23:00 GMT
  1. Google Pixel 11 leak claims higher prices, no 128GB model, August release date 9to5Google
  2. Google Pixel 11 series will launch with a price hike, says leak, as all models and release date revealed PC Guide
  3. Google Pixel 11 vs Pixel 10: 5 Upgrades Worth the Wait in 2026 Memeburn
  4. Google Pixel 11 leak reveals a major shakeup for base storage and pricing Android Authority
  5. Pixel 11 Series Release Date, Price, Specs, Expectations Droid Life
 
Orbitals voice cast announced, opening animation - Gematsu - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:22:11 GMT
  1. Orbitals voice cast announced, opening animation Gematsu
  2. Orbitals Preview - Anime nostalgia meets co-op puzzle action Game Informer
  3. Orbitals Is A Nostalgic Hit Of Split-Screen Platforming, Puzzles And '90s Anime Engadget
  4. Orbitals opening movie released Nintendo Everything
  5. The Gorgeous, Anime-Inspired Orbitals Is My Frontrunner for Co-Op Game of the Year PCMag
 
A free app lets Sony headphones do head tracking for racing and flight sims - TechSpot Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:22:00 GMT

Head tracking, often used to enhance awareness in driving and flying games, traditionally requires extra IR tracking hardware or VR headsets. However, a new free app enables the feature for owners of Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones and several similar models.

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PlayStation Crawls Back To Social Media After Disc-Killing Announcement - Forbes - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:20:25 GMT
  1. PlayStation Crawls Back To Social Media After Disc-Killing Announcement Forbes
  2. A Sad Kind of Convenience The Atlantic
  3. Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles PlayStation.Blog
  4. The Backlash Against Sony Ditching PlayStation Discs Is Not Letting up Business Insider
  5. PlayStation Just Struck A Hammer Blow To Game Preservation Engadget
 
New virus catalog reveals which pathogens pose the greatest threat - ArsTechnica Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:15:49 GMT
The data can help predict what a future pandemic virus might look like.
 
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for autonomous "killer robots" to be "banned by international law", a central issue in the US DOD-Anthropic clash (Sam Schechner/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:15:02 GMT

Sam Schechner / Wall Street Journal:
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for autonomous “killer robots” to be “banned by international law”, a central issue in the US DOD-Anthropic clash — António Guterres labels lethal autonomous weapons ‘morally repugnant,’ resurfacing issue …

 
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max might come with a massive battery - Mashable - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:06:37 GMT
  1. Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max might come with a massive battery Mashable
  2. Apple foldable iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro: Release date rumors, colors and everything else we know about the upcoming lineup Yahoo Tech
  3. iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Pro: Leak reveals Apple’s plan to differentiate models 9to5Mac
  4. Leaked: Photographic evidence of ‘Dark Cherry’ iPhone 18 Pro Macworld
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: A New September Timeline Emerges Forbes
 
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+ 2, The Planet Crafter, Palworld 1.0, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:01:05 GMT
  1. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+ 2, The Planet Crafter, Palworld 1.0, and More XBOX Wire
  2. These 11 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 9-21) Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox Game Pass July 2026 Lineup Announced IGN
  4. Kill time before Gears of War: E-Day arrives with Gears of War: Reloaded on Xbox Game Pass Windows Central
  5. New games and updates coming to Xbox Game Pass in July 2026 Video Games Chronicle
 
Physical Games Are Going Away, but Call of Duty Is On PlayStation Plus This Month. That's Nice, Right? - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:52 GMT
All PS Plus subscribers can play Modern Warfare 3, CrossCode and more throughout July.
 
Orbitals is a nostalgic hit of split-screen platforming, puzzles and '90s anime - Engadget Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
It feels like childhood.
 
These New Smart Glasses From Solos Come With a Privacy Shield for the Cameras - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
You can clip a cover over the cameras, which could be a double-edged sword.
 
Norm, which runs an AI law firm that provides AI-powered legal services to clients alongside human lawyers, raised $120M led by Khosla at a $1.2B valuation (Guinevere Grant/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:55:02 GMT

Guinevere Grant / Bloomberg:
Norm, which runs an AI law firm that provides AI-powered legal services to clients alongside human lawyers, raised $120M led by Khosla at a $1.2B valuation — Norm Ai has raised $120 million from investors in a new funding round to help automate legal services and rethink how the industry bills for its work.
 
The open-source, DRM-free Open Printer shows off a working prototype - TechSpot Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:47:00 GMT

It's been many years since printing from a PC involved little more than buying a printer and some ink, then purchasing extra cartridges when needed. Today, the industry is filled with DRM-locked ink cartridges, subscriptions, and other unsavory tactics.

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Coinbase secures UK FCA authorization to offer investment services, enabling it to expand into derivatives and equities trading, its largest UK expansion yet (Brian Danga/The Block) - Techmeme Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:45:01 GMT

Brian Danga / The Block:
Coinbase secures UK FCA authorization to offer investment services, enabling it to expand into derivatives and equities trading, its largest UK expansion yet — Quick Take — Coinbase has secured a UK investment services license, allowing it to expand beyond crypto with derivatives and equities trading.
 
Here’s Where to Preorder The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 - IGN - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:38:22 GMT
  1. Here’s Where to Preorder The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 IGN
  2. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Comes to Nintendo Switch ™ 2 on August 11 Bethesda.net
  3. Bethesda Games Trolls Sony Into Oblivion Over Death of Physical Discs Yardbarker
  4. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered details frame rate and resolution for Nintendo Switch 2, DLSS support, mouse controls, more Nintendo Everything
  5. Oblivion Remastered is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11th. The Verge
 
Sources: Amazon is looking to raise at least $25B from a US dollar bond sale to fund its AI infrastructure investments; the size could increase based on demand (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:25:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Amazon is looking to raise at least $25B from a US dollar bond sale to fund its AI infrastructure investments; the size could increase based on demand — Amazon.com Inc. is looking to raise at least $25 billion from a US dollar bond sale, marking its latest jumbo debt offering …

 
Siri AI can pull info from third-party apps in the latest developer beta - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:13:00 GMT
  1. Siri AI can pull info from third-party apps in the latest developer beta 9to5Mac
  2. You can now customize Siri’s pace and expressivity in the latest iOS 27 beta TechCrunch
  3. Here’s what’s new with iOS 27 beta 3 9to5Mac
  4. 12 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27 MacRumors
  5. New in iOS 27 beta 3: Siri AI voice customization options AppleInsider
 
Fake tech support, bogus crypto, and a gold pickup: how scammers stole $673,000 in three days - TechSpot Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Several of the scams started with familiar setups. One person lost $3,500 after buying Apple gift cards for someone posing as Microsoft technical support. Another lost $50,000 after clicking on a malicious email that allowed scammers to access financial accounts.

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NASA celebrates James Webb's fourth anniversary with the most detailed image of Centaurus A yet - Engadget Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:01:43 GMT
NASA has released the most detailed images of the Centaurus A galaxy we've ever seen, captured by the James Webb telescope.
 
SpaceX just launched the 1st-ever nuclear-powered commercial satellite - Space - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. SpaceX just launched the 1st-ever nuclear-powered commercial satellite Space
  2. World’s first commercial nuclear-powered satellite set for launch aboard SpaceX rocket Interesting Engineering
  3. Florida company to launch first commercial nuclear spacecraft on SpaceX mission Florida Today
  4. SpaceX Launches the First Commercial Nuclear-Powered Satellite ZME Science
  5. SpaceX Transporter-17 Delivers First Commercial Nuclear CubeSat and 1,800-Payload Milestone Tech Times
 
Marshall's Acton IV and Stanmore IV speakers come with customizable buttons - Engadget Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Marshall has launched its next-generation vintage-inspired Acton and Stanmore speakers.
 
Best Smart Locks of 2026: Excellent Door Upgrades - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
These powerful, connected locks are useful every day. We've tested the latest to find the best.
 
Reuters: DeepSeek is developing its own AI chips - Engadget Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:57:33 GMT
DeepSeek, the Chinese company making AI models on the cheap, might look to do the same for AI chips.
 
Nothing's Phone 4B Is Cheaper Than the Phone 4A, With a Bigger Battery - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:49:00 GMT
Those four Bs presumably stand for big battery, blue and budget.
 
The Best iPhone 17 Cases (2026): Our Picks After Testing 100+ - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Protect your expensive iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone Pro, or iPhone 17e with our favorite cases and screen protectors.
 
Xbox Game Pass subscription numbers are reportedly well below where Microsoft wants them to be - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:23:51 GMT
  1. Xbox Game Pass subscription numbers are reportedly well below where Microsoft wants them to be Eurogamer.net
  2. Xbox Game Pass subscriber count is less than 50% of original target GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Admits Microsoft's Big Bet on Game Pass Has Failed IGN
  4. Game Pass Reportedly Has Around 30 Million Subscribers VGChartz
  5. It’s the end of an era for millions of Xbox Game Pass users Polygon.com
 
ULA's last six Atlas Vs can't launch anything besides Boeing's Starliner - ArsTechnica Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:15:15 GMT
Amazon says it has enough satellites in orbit to begin initial broadband service at mid-latitudes later this year.
 
Nvidia RTX 5080 Super with 415W TDP appears in Seasonic PSU calculator - TechSpot Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

According to the PSU wattage calculator's listing, the RTX 5080 Super has a TDP of 415W. That aligns with previous rumors about the card, which placed its TDP at a less specific 400+W.

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Netflix: 30 of the Best Sci-Fi TV Shows You Should Stream Right Now - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:02:31 GMT
Netflix is a goldmine of sci-fi goodness.
 
Hisense UR9 RGB MiniLED: An Affordable TV in Its Class - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT
The brand’s UR9 competes with similar offerings from higher-end brands like Samsung and LG.
 
An Interactive Tomato Farm Overseen by AI - Hack a Day Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:43 GMT
Oh, the farming lifestyle…living off the land, fending for yourself. But who’s got time for all that? For the modern hacker, the best option in the garden space may be …read more
 
How AI could enable autonomous robot workers in workplaces—and maybe homes - ArsTechnica Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:18 GMT
Top robotics researchers and founders explain how robot autonomy is evolving.
 
I Found the Rules for Legally Recording Audio and Video on Your Home Security Camera - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
I dug into the laws and found exactly what you need to know about saving and using video clips on your home security camera, including footage shot outdoors.
 
AC Black Flag Resynced Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S - Pure Xbox - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:33:00 GMT
  1. AC Black Flag Resynced Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S Pure Xbox
  2. Assassin's Creed Black Flag - Road to Launch ubisoft.com
  3. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Review 2 Yahoo
  4. Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced Launch Times And Preload Schedule Revealed GameSpot
  5. Two summer games due to make a BIG splash The Alinea Insight newsletter
 
Best Indoor Garden Systems: I've Been Testing All Year (2026) - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:31:00 GMT
Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.
 
Nothing’s first B-series phone is also skipping the US - The Verge - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:30:54 GMT
  1. Nothing’s first B-series phone is also skipping the US The Verge
  2. Nothing's Phone 4B Is Cheaper Than the Phone 4A, With a Bigger Battery CNET
  3. Nothing Phone (4b) is a design-first phone in a world obsessed with specs Creative Bloq
  4. The Nothing Phone (4b) has a long-lasting battery, Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip and a Glyph Bar - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. How to watch the Nothing Phone (4b) launch and what to expect – see the new Nothing Phone unveiled T3
 
Nothing’s new earbuds can record calls and what you’re listening to - The Verge - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. Nothing’s new earbuds can record calls and what you’re listening to The Verge
  2. Nothing's New $99 Ear 3A Buds Have a Feature I Haven't Seen Anywhere Else CNET
  3. Nothing Announces Ear (3a) Sub-$100 ANC Earbuds Engadget
  4. Nothing’s Ear 3a Wireless Earbuds Can Take ‘Audio Snapshots’ Gizmodo
  5. Nothing’s new Ear (3a) earbuds come with flash storage for audio snapshots wallpaper.com
 
Nothing announces Ear (3a) sub-$100 ANC earbuds - Engadget Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Nothing's Ear (3a) are ANC-equipped earbuds that cost less than $100.
 
Nothing's New $99 Ear 3A Buds Have a Feature I Haven't Seen Anywhere Else - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The company's latest value earbuds have built-in storage for voice capture directly to the buds.
 
AMD X870 Motherboard Roundup: 53 Motherboards Tested - TechSpot Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:10:00 GMT
After six months of testing, we compare 53 AMD X870 and X870E motherboards across VRM thermals, USB performance, PCIe lane sharing, features, and value.
 
iPhone Air 2 Could Get an 11% Battery Capacity Boost - MacRumors - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:04:21 GMT
  1. iPhone Air 2 Could Get an 11% Battery Capacity Boost MacRumors
  2. Leaker backs reports of two iPhone Air 2 improvements, with more detail 9to5Mac
  3. More iPhone Air 2 details emerge–and it’s looking like the upgrade of the year Macworld
  4. This Is Supposedly the iPhone Air 2 in Lavender Gizmodo
  5. The iPhone Air 2 deserves your attention just as much as Apple's foldable, new leak suggests PhoneArena
 
Peacock: 16 of the Best Movies to Stream Right Now - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:01:05 GMT
Peacock has the blockbusters to kick up your summer movie night.
 
Pete Holmes Is Not Reading Your Email - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
“You can make a living, you can have a life, and leave 55,000 emails unread with a big fuck off.”
 
People Used to Control Machines. They Don’t Anymore - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In a world regulated by devices, humanity has become disconnected from the physical world—from stick-shift cars to postcards.
 
Erling Haaland Is Everywhere at the World Cup. Most of It Is AI - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland isn’t just a footballer anymore. He’s become an internet character perpetuated by fans and AI.
 
Bethesda pivots to "franchise-centric" planning model amid Xbox restructure - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:58:06 GMT
  1. Bethesda pivots to "franchise-centric" planning model amid Xbox restructure GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Bethesda boss tells staff it will restructure around ‘our strongest franchises’ after cuts Video Games Chronicle
  3. Elder Scrolls Online's Future Hangs in the Balance as Reports Claim 'Half the Team' Has Been Laid Off Insider Gaming
  4. Xbox layoffs mean that Elder Scrolls Online's roadmap is "shifting" just two days before Season One's release... the plan put in place for the MMO after the last round of cuts Rock Paper Shotgun
  5. Fallout, The Elder Scrolls Affected By Xbox’s Massive Overhaul IMDb
 
British Space Startup Launches Longevity Lab Into Orbit - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:57:12 GMT
The lab will beam back data to train AI models to predict how proteins behind age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and certain cancers behave.
 
Xbox layoffs reportedly gut Id Software’s coding team and cut 60-70 developers from Obsidian - Video Games Chronicle - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:40:28 GMT
  1. Xbox layoffs reportedly gut Id Software’s coding team and cut 60-70 developers from Obsidian Video Games Chronicle
  2. Obsidian Reportedly Set to Lose a Quarter of Its Staff Amid Xbox Layoffs IGN
  3. Obsidian Hit Hard By Xbox Layoffs, With 25% Of Devs Cut From Studio Yahoo Finance
  4. Fallout: New Vegas and Avowed dev hit hard in bloodiest week in Xbox history Polygon.com
  5. Avowed and Outer Worlds dev Obsidian is reportedly one of the Xbox studios negotiating to avoid closure Video Games Chronicle
 
'State of Decay 3' has more wishlists on Steam than Xbox heavyweights 'Halo' and 'Gears of War' — a masterclass in Microsoft short-sightedness - Windows Central - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. 'State of Decay 3' has more wishlists on Steam than Xbox heavyweights 'Halo' and 'Gears of War' — a masterclass in Microsoft short-sightedness Windows Central
  2. Undead Labs' New Mystery Owner Won't Have to Bring State of Decay 3 to Xbox Game Pass — Report IGN
  3. Xbox officially divests a studio that released 0 games in 8 years Polygon.com
  4. 'State of Decay 3 Is Still Coming': Undead Labs Commits to PS5 Survival Game As It Exits Xbox Push Square
  5. Has Senua Been Canceled? Ninja Theory XBOX Split, Explained Insider Gaming
 
July 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now - Push Square - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. July 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now Push Square
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, CrossCode PlayStation.Blog
  3. PlayStation Plus Confirms 3 Games For July 2026 Free Game Line-Up GAMINGbible
  4. Battle Blockbuster Free on Playstation Plus This Month Men's Journal
  5. Physical Games Are Going Away, but Call of Duty Is On PlayStation Plus This Month. That's Nice, Right? CNET
 
Meta is facing $1.4 trillion in state lawsuits over social media addiction - Engadget Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:49:12 GMT
Meta is facing a massive lawsuit from four US states over the addictive designs of its platforms.
 
Do Smart Glasses Have a Surveillance Problem? - Vogue - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:45:00 GMT
  1. Do Smart Glasses Have a Surveillance Problem? Vogue
  2. Indecent proposal: why social media’s rebrand of surveillance tech normalises harassment and non-consensual filming The Guardian
  3. AI glasses promise convenience. Critics see surveillance. NBC News
  4. Smart glasses expose a gap in Canadian privacy laws CBC
  5. The Meta glasses indicator light means nothing for privacy Goosed.ie
 
Why the NES Put Out a Wobbly Picture - Hack a Day Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:00:59 GMT
The NTSC television standard is a masterpiece of mid-century engineering, to pack a color image into the transmission bandwidth of a monochrome one, and to do so while maintaining backward …read more
 
Original Switch console lineup to be discontinued in Europe by mid-February 2027 - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:59:59 GMT
  1. Original Switch console lineup to be discontinued in Europe by mid-February 2027 GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Information about upcoming battery-related revisions to some Nintendo products nintendo.com
  3. Battery Life, Weight Details Emerge for EU-Exclusive Switch 2, Accessories extremetech.com
  4. Nintendo Will Stop Selling The Switch 1 In Europe In 2027 Engadget
  5. Nintendo Prepares the Original Switch for the End Gizmodo
 
Texas Can Keep Enforcing Its Age Verification Law for Mobile Apps, Supreme Court Says - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:57:48 GMT
Texas' controversial age verification law remains in effect while free speech advocates and tech critics fight it in court.
 
How Boston Dynamics Got Its Atlas Humanoid Robot Fit for the World Cup - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:51:04 GMT
Atlas has some serious soccer skills. Learning them involved "massive trial and error."
 
xAI is now officially known as SpaceXAI - Engadget Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:44:38 GMT
The xAI account on X has announced its official rebranding to SpaceXAI, five months after it merged with SpaceX.
 
Belt Fed Potato Cannon Spits Spuds - Hack a Day Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:19 GMT
The gun on its bipod.
Spud guns are a staple of summertime fun for the maker set, especially on the Eagleland side of the pond, combining as they do two of our favourite things: firearms …read more
 
Expedia Coupons: 75% Off - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Book your next getaway with Expedia and get up to 75% off your stay, with or without a promo code.
 
Maytag Promo Codes: 15% Off Appliances - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home for less with these verified Maytag discount codes, military savings, and limited-time closeout offers on washers, dryers, and more.
 
Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off July 2026 - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in July 2026.
 
Pura Promo Codes: $20 Off July 2026 - Wired Tue, 07 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.
 
Target Promo Code: $50 Off | July 2026 - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get $50 off your next order or up to 50% off site wide with Target coupon codes and Circle deals.
 
Bartesian Discount Codes: 35% Off - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home bar with the latest Bartesian coupon codes and discounts. Save on the Professional Cocktail Maker, enjoy subscription discounts, and get free shipping on your favorite capsules.
 
Lovehoney Coupon Offers: Toys, Lingerie, and Gift Set Discounts - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
 
Nomad Goods Promo Codes: Get 25% Off in July 2026 - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 25% on Nomad Goods accessories such as Nomad phone cases, Nomad wallets, and more this July.
 
Mattress Firm Coupons: Save up to $600 - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use a Mattress Firm promo code to save on top mattresses, score a free adjustable base, and unlock up to $300 in instant credits.
 
Starz Promo Codes: $5 Off for July 2026 - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Ready to stream award-winning series, hit movies, and exclusive originals? Our comprehensive guide helps you find every active Starz coupon, free trial, and discount code to save big on your subscription this July 2026.
 
20% Off Sephora Promo Code | July 2026 - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Earn more points on skincare purchases when you use our Sephora coupon.
 
Loop Earplugs Discount Codes: 40% Off - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.
 
Office Depot Coupons: Save With Promo Codes in July 2026 - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From furniture and ink to professional printing services, use an Office Depot discount code to maximize your savings on every workspace essential.
 
Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | July 2026 - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in July 2026.
 
15% Off Adidas Promo Code | July 2026 - Wired Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 15% or 30% with Adidas promo codes, plus explore Adidas deals for 40% off trendy sneakers.
 
Samsung monthly updates: July 2026 security patch gets detailed - SamMobile - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:05:00 GMT
  1. Samsung monthly updates: July 2026 security patch gets detailed SamMobile
  2. Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch 8 Are Getting Their July 2026 Quarterly Update Right Now Android Headlines
  3. Samsung updates One UI software rollout roadmap – July 2026 Sammy Fans
  4. Samsung security update: July patches for Galaxy devices heise online
  5. Samsung updates Quarterly Security List with 2 new additions, 1 exit Sammy Fans
 
Microsoft is cutting 3,200 Xbox jobs and spinning off four game studios - TechSpot Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:56:00 GMT

In a public memo to Xbox employees, CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that Microsoft will eliminate approximately 3,200 positions across the gaming division between now and July 2027, with 1,600 layoffs taking effect immediately. Other outlets report an additional 1,600 redundancies across other Microsoft divisions, bringing the total to 4,800.

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Performance Improvements For Open-Source 80386 - Hack a Day Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:00:27 GMT
The Intel 80386 is a rather fascinating slice of computer history. It marked the first 32 bit X86 processor, and was a staple of early desktop computing. Like all chips, …read more
 
Even Your Summer Thermostat Temperature Has Become a Political Debate - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:30:00 GMT
The White House appears to have removed the Department of Energy's consumer guidance on indoor temperatures during the hottest days.
 
12 Gadgets Under $25 That Deserve A Spot In Your Home Office - SlashGear - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:30:00 GMT
12 Gadgets Under $25 That Deserve A Spot In Your Home Office SlashGearSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Pokémon GO Developer Niantic Changes Its Name And Logo - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:55:00 GMT
  1. Pokémon GO Developer Niantic Changes Its Name And Logo Nintendo Life
  2. Introducing Scopely Explore Pokémon GO
  3. Pokémon Go studio Niantic rebrands to Scopely Explore Pocket Gamer.biz
  4. Niantic’s games team has rebranded as Scopely Explore Mobilegamer.biz
  5. Niantic games team officially updates its name to Scopely Explore GoNintendo
 
Microsoft announces new Cloud Rebuild recovery feature for Windows 11 - Windows Central - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:19:48 GMT
  1. Microsoft announces new Cloud Rebuild recovery feature for Windows 11 Windows Central
  2. Announcing new builds for July 6 2026 Windows Blog
  3. Windows 11’s new Cloud Rebuild can fix your PC even when it won’t boot PCWorld
  4. Microsoft testing new Cloud Rebuild Windows 11 recovery feature BleepingComputer
  5. Microsoft Releases Four New Insider Builds Thurrott.com
 
Xbox sale round-up July 7, 2026 - TrueAchievements - Google Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:12:14 GMT
  1. Xbox sale round-up July 7, 2026 TrueAchievements
  2. 20+ Of The Best Discounted Games From Xbox's Two New Early July 2026 Sales Pure Xbox
  3. 30+ Xbox Games Are Reduced By 90-95% To Kick Off The New Month Pure Xbox
 
Apple iPhone Buried for 250 Years Probably Won't Work, Report Says - CNET Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:39:00 GMT
A time capsule for the 250th anniversary of American independence includes a bright orange iPhone 17 Pro Max.
 
Xbox Laying Off 3,200 and Dropping 4 Studios in 'Reset' of Microsoft's Games Strategy - CNET Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:08:00 GMT
In an email to employees, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said: "Our business today is not healthy."
 
Flight Sim Tracking from Spatial Audio - Hack a Day Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:00:54 GMT
Flight sims are wonderful to play around with to get immersed in the position of a pilot. Racing sims can give you a thrill that can only be beaten by …read more
 
35 Hidden Windows 11 Features Microsoft Never Told You About - PCMag - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:49:23 GMT
  1. 35 Hidden Windows 11 Features Microsoft Never Told You About PCMag
  2. 7 Windows 11 features you’ll actually want to use in version 26H2 Windows Central
  3. We've had 3 months of Microsoft fixing Windows 11 now — here's how it's going, and what else must be done TechRadar
  4. Hands on with the upcoming taskbar changes in Windows 11 Neowin
  5. Windows 11’s new focus on efficiency Cambridge Network
 
The HP OmniBook 5 is $230 off at Walmart — buy now for under $750 - Mashable - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT
  1. The HP OmniBook 5 is $230 off at Walmart — buy now for under $750 Mashable
  2. I tried the best-looking laptop of 2026, and its battery life was the real surprise ZDNET
  3. At Over $700 Off, We’ve Never Seen a Better Price on the 16-Inch HP OmniBook 5 CNET
  4. HP OmniBook Ultra 14 Review With Snapdragon X2 Elite Techaeris
  5. Best Laptop Deal of the Day: Take 27% Off This Outstanding OmniBook 3 PCMag
 
Google will now count all Android backup data toward your storage cap - Engadget Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:09:56 GMT
Fortunately, it shouldn't take too much extra space.
 
Using Office 365 on an Older Mac or iPhone? Say Goodbye to Editing Features Next Week - CNET Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:45:00 GMT
Microsoft Office 2019 files will soon enter a "reduced functionality mode," becoming read-only.
 
FCC to end Biden-era rule that forces ISPs to list all their fees - ArsTechnica Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:13:37 GMT
FCC to let ISPs stop listing all passthrough fees, give single "up to" price.
 
Apple Intelligence Home Features Require 2TB iCloud+ Plan in iOS 27 - MacRumors - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:13:16 GMT
  1. Apple Intelligence Home Features Require 2TB iCloud+ Plan in iOS 27 MacRumors
  2. Apple Home AI features locked behind 2TB iCloud+ plan AppleInsider
  3. New camera AI features for HomeKit: It's going to be expensive heise online
  4. Apple just confirmed pricing for its biggest smart home upgrade – and it's different to what we expected T3
  5. Apple Home AI features come with a hidden price tag Digital Trends
 
Kremlin suspected of flying drones over Europe using Russian shadow fleet - ArsTechnica Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:52:42 GMT
Drone intruders that possibly flew from Russian ships showed Europe isn’t ready.
 
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 7, #1844 - CNET Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:01:44 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 7, No. 1,844.
 
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 7, #1122 - CNET Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:01:33 GMT
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 7, No. 1,122.
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 7 #856 - CNET Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:01:01 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 7, No. 856.
 
Resident Evil Requiem Officially Returns July 30 With New DLC - ScreenRant - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:00:20 GMT
Resident Evil Requiem Officially Returns July 30 With New DLC ScreenRant
 
Pokémon Go Hosting Major 10th Anniversary Broadcast This Week - IGN - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
  1. Pokémon Go Hosting Major 10th Anniversary Broadcast This Week IGN
  2. Happy 10th anniversary to Pokémon GO! Pokémon GO
  3. Pokémon Go celebrates 10th anniversary with over $9bn in revenue Pocket Gamer.biz
  4. 10 Years Ago, Nintendo Released a Mobile Game That Took Over The World Men's Journal
  5. Pokémon GO's Season of Forever Forward's 10th Anniversary Party event guide Nintendo Wire
 
What is the oldest American object ever launched into space? - ArsTechnica Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:57:56 GMT
From a Revolutionary War flag to the Statue of Liberty...
 
Toward a future that preserves benefits of neurotechnology for all - MIT Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:50:00 GMT
PhD student Rachel Sava, winner of the Envisioning the Future of Computing Prize, explores transformative improvements and dystopian risks of neural technology.
 
Steam Machine owner reports a "Red Line of Death" days after launch, but it fixed itself - TechSpot Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:45:00 GMT

It is too early to say whether Valve's Steam Machine will suffer from widespread reliability issues comparable to Xbox's Red Ring of Death or other notorious hardware failures seen in past console generations. However, the recently launched, relatively expensive, and currently hard-to-find device has already been linked to alleged "GPU...

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Apple adds new popup for AI features that send data to Google Cloud - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:27:00 GMT
  1. Apple adds new popup for AI features that send data to Google Cloud 9to5Mac
  2. Apple is warning when your AI prompts go to Google's servers, just like with ChatGPT AppleInsider
  3. iOS 27 beta reveals new privacy feature for Apple Intelligence Khaleej Times
  4. Apple now asks users before sending Apple Intelligence requests to Google Cloud livemint.com
  5. Apple warns when AI prompts go to Google Cloud Let's Data Science
 
Google now uses your uploaded search media to train AI - Engadget Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:13:52 GMT
A few simple adjustments to your settings will opt you out of Google's latest AI-training method.
 
AI 'Actor' Tilly Norwood Lands Big Break With Feature Film 'Misaligned' - CNET Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:01:00 GMT
The controversial AI performer will star in the full-length movie.
 
Microsoft has a hidden Windows 11 edition that supports 6TB of RAM and 256 CPU cores - TechSpot Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:32:00 GMT

Windows 11 Pro for Workstations is designed for professionals, data scientists, and enterprise users with highly specialized workloads. As noted by TechPowerup, it's positioned between Windows 11 Pro and Windows Server, but it largely remained hidden in plain sight for five years, even though download links and purchase options were...

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Why are people ditching wireless earbuds, and are wired headphones really making a comeback? - Engadget Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Everything old is new again.
 
Nvidia Profile Inspector 3.0 modernizes the popular driver profile editor - TechSpot Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:18:00 GMT
Nvidia Profile Inspector lets you view and edit hidden driver profiles and settings. Version 3.0 delivers its biggest update in years with a redesigned interface, faster profile browsing, and support for newer features including DLSS overrides and RTX Dynamic Vibrance.
 
This 65W charger breaks the compact-versus-power tradeoff, and it's 46% off right now - Android Police - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:14:29 GMT
  1. This 65W charger breaks the compact-versus-power tradeoff, and it's 46% off right now Android Police
  2. Ugreen’s tiny 65W GaN charger is $22 now, and it comes with a fast cable PCWorld
  3. Amazon Practically Gives Away the UGREEN 3-Port 30W USB-C Charger for Under $10 Gizmodo
  4. UGREEN’s new 65W Nexode Air is among the smallest chargers we’ve seen, now down to just $21.50 (46% off) 9to5Toys
  5. Review SWISSTEN 65W GaN – Miniature charger with giant capacityonem for all your devices Letem světem Applem
 
AMD Ryzen AI Halo First Look: Giant Local AI Power in a Pint-Sized Box - PCMag - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:07:34 GMT
  1. AMD Ryzen AI Halo First Look: Giant Local AI Power in a Pint-Sized Box PCMag
  2. AMD Ryzen™ AI Halo Now Available at Micro Center AMD
  3. AMD Ryzen AI Halo review: AMD builds a DGX Spark of its own Tom's Hardware
  4. AMD Ryzen AI Halo Review: A Dual-OS, 200B-Parameter Desktop Takes On the DGX Spark StorageReview.com
  5. AMD Ryzen AI Halo Is An Excellent & Powerful Mini PC With Fully Open-Source Software Review Phoronix
 
Microsoft's layoffs extend beyond Xbox - Engadget Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:50:59 GMT
Microsoft is cutting an additional 3,200 jobs beyond those in the gaming division.
 
NRC is (sort of) getting rid of "as low as reasonably achievable" standard - ArsTechnica Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:48:45 GMT
Its issues with current nuclear safety standards are termed semantic, not physical.
 
The foldable iPhone may be in short supply upon release - Yahoo Tech - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:30:11 GMT
  1. The foldable iPhone may be in short supply upon release Yahoo Tech
  2. Apple's iPhone Ultra will be double the price of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, report claims Mashable
  3. AAPL Stock Dips Premarket: Analyst Warns Foldable iPhone Supply Issues Could Blow September Launch Window Yahoo Finance
  4. Apple’s 2026 Product Roadmap: iPhone 18 Pro, Mac Studio, and More TechRepublic
  5. Apple plans five new iPhones through 2027, eyes Chinese-made chips amid foldable push, reports say CNBC
 
Why Gen Z is falling in love with film photography – and rejecting the algorithm along with it - TechSpot Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:27:00 GMT

It wasn't too long ago that analog photography – which uses photographic film and chemical processing – was declared all but dead, relegated to the province of niche hobbyists and professional artists.

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Former Xbox Lead Wanted A Real Money Auction House In Halo 4 - Kotaku - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:21:24 GMT
  1. Former Xbox Lead Wanted A Real Money Auction House In Halo 4 Kotaku
  2. Don Mattrick Wanted a Real-Money Auction House in Halo 4 games.gg
  3. Ex-Xbox dev slams game execs as ‘money grubbing idiots’ in quote of the year Metro.co.uk
  4. Former Xbox boss wanted Halo 4 to have Diablo 3's most hated feature, dev says: "Game execs remain stupid detached money grubbing idiots" GamesRadar+
  5. Former Xbox boss Don Mattrick once reportedly suggested Halo 4 should have a real-money auction house like Diablo 3 infamously did Eurogamer.net
 
Katalyst's satellite rescue mission is now in pursuit of NASA's Swift - ArsTechnica Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:14:09 GMT
It will take several weeks for the Link spacecraft to rendezvous with NASA's Swift observatory.
 
'Galaxy Buds On' surface alongside more Galaxy Watch 9 leaks - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:55:00 GMT
  1. 'Galaxy Buds On' surface alongside more Galaxy Watch 9 leaks 9to5Google
  2. Samsung Quietly Confirms Radical 'Galaxy Able' Wearable Forbes
  3. Samsung’s First Bone-Conduction Earbuds May Be Called Galaxy Able SammyGuru
  4. Samsung’s next three wearables are practically official, but this one will surely surprise you PhoneArena
  5. Clip-Ons Are Wireless Earbuds’ Next Inescapable Trend Gizmodo
 
Secret Claude tracker shocks users after Anthropic’s anti-surveillance stance - ArsTechnica Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:44:18 GMT
Anthropic accused of spying on users; engineer says “experiment” is over.
 
Philips' new "triple-mode" monitors go all the way down to 720p for maximum speed - TechSpot Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:40:00 GMT

Philips recently announced two new monitors under the company's "premium" Evnia gaming brand. The Evnia 27M4N3500PT and Evnia 27M4N5500PT are reportedly the world's first Triple-Mode Fast IPS monitors, meaning they can quickly switch between three display modes to accommodate different types of gaming workloads.

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AI golem Tilly Norwood is reportedly 'starring' in a feature-length movie - Engadget Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:28:38 GMT
Get excited for a feature film starring an AI character that doesn't exist in any real way.
 
The incredible shrinking Xbox: Five studios, 3,200 employees let go - ArsTechnica Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:01:54 GMT
Move affects ~20% of the gaming division, which will refocus on its biggest franchises.
 
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.
 
Samsung will earn more profit in 2026 than it did over the previous 40 years combined thanks to the AI boom - TechSpot Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:48:00 GMT

During a recent town hall meeting, Kim Yong-Kwan, President of Corporate Management, Strategy, and Operations for Samsung's Device Solutions division, said the company's profit in 2026 would surpass its cumulative profit over the last 40 years since they entered the semiconductor business.

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ByteDance's New AI Video Model, Seedance 2.5, May Launch as Soon as This Week - CNET Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:46:19 GMT
Seedance 2.5 allows you to create 30-second videos with a single prompt.
 
F1 in Britain: Automated software to blame for crushing expectations - ArsTechnica Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:45:55 GMT
Sometimes races finish behind a safety car, but it's not always satisfying.
 
Best Cheap Phone of 2026: These Good Phones Are Still at Reasonable Prices - CNET Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:39:00 GMT
Even as the cost of electronics rises, these phones provide everything you need without spending a ton of money.
 
Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 will follow foldables in price increase, leak says - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:34:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 will follow foldables in price increase, leak says 9to5Google
  2. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Needs These Upgrades to Win Me Over CNET
  3. Samsung Teases Wide-As-Hell New Foldable Engadget
  4. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra reportedly revives the S Pen, but there's a catch PhoneArena
  5. Here's how much the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8 foldables will cost in South Korea - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Reddit to combat AI with more AI - Engadget Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:32:39 GMT
Reddit to combat AI with more AI
 
A USB-C port isn't a guarantee of high speeds: here's why - Engadget Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
USB-C promised simplicity, but has turned into a mystery box of different specs.
 
The Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale's Stick-Shift Might Not Be 'Real' But You've Gotta Stop Freaking Out About It - Jalopnik - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:21:58 GMT
  1. The Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale's Stick-Shift Might Not Be 'Real' But You've Gotta Stop Freaking Out About It Jalopnik
  2. The new 12Cilindri Manuale is a V12 Ferrari with a 'manual' gearbox Top Gear
  3. Ferrari’s Stunning GT Sports Car Is a Love Letter to Manual V12 Performance Gear Patrol
  4. Ferrari’s 12Cilindri Manuale Suggests Tails Can Wag the Dog Hagerty
  5. Ferrari appeals to traditionalists with new V12 manual gearbox limited edition Reuters
 
One of Sony’s most anticipated cameras is rumored to have a tilting viewfinder - Digital Camera World - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:20:09 GMT
  1. One of Sony’s most anticipated cameras is rumored to have a tilting viewfinder Digital Camera World
  2. Sony FX5 Rumors: What If FX3 and VENICE Had a Baby? Y.M.Cinema Magazine
  3. Confirmed: Sony FX5 will be announced in July 22 !!! SonyAlphaRumors
  4. Sony FX5 Leak Details 16MP Stacked Sensor, Triple Base ISO and 5K Open Gate Recording Imaging Resource
  5. Sony FX5 rumored to feature a 16MP sensor PTTL.gr
 
Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 in Europe in 2027 - Engadget Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:17:30 GMT
To comply with battery regulations, Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 in Europe next year.
 
There were not one, but two asteroid encounters this weekend - ArsTechnica Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:15:30 GMT
The Torifune asteroid turns out to be shaped like a peanut.
 
YouTuber Builds 25-Foot Rideable RC Battleship for $400, and It Shoots Fireworks - Yahoo Tech - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:06:29 GMT
YouTuber Builds 25-Foot Rideable RC Battleship for $400, and It Shoots Fireworks Yahoo Tech
 
SpaceX intentionally burned up 260 Starlink satellites in the last six months, with hundreds more set to follow - TechSpot Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:04:00 GMT

The process is deliberate. Starlink satellites are designed to have a lifespan of about five years and are then replaced with newer models. When a satellite reaches the end of its life and runs low on fuel, it uses what remains to lower its orbit and re-enter the atmosphere. The...

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The Science Behind Why Soccer Players at the 2026 World Cup Are Cutting Their Socks - Wired Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:50:52 GMT
Holes in socks have become a curious sight at this year’s World Cup. The reasons why are a weird mix of biomechanics, perception, and player habits.
 
Why Googlebook could finally deliver the perfect 2-in-1 convertible experience - Chrome Unboxed - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:49:59 GMT
  1. Why Googlebook could finally deliver the perfect 2-in-1 convertible experience Chrome Unboxed
  2. Can the new Googlebook succeed where other Google-books failed? Fast Company
  3. Why Googlebook will be the perfect middle ground between Macbook and Windows laptops Chrome Unboxed
  4. Google VP explains why Googlebook is launching with premium hardware first Chrome Unboxed
 
Get Ready for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global - Pokemon.com - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:35:23 GMT
  1. Get Ready for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global Pokemon.com
  2. Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global final details! Pokémon GO
  3. The Road of Legends PvE Analysis: Mega Evolutions Pokémon GO Hub
  4. Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Coming To Spring Lake Park In Texarkana Texarkana Today
  5. Pokémon GO Brings GO Fest 2026 Community Celebrations to Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi Passionate In Marketing
 
UK regulator warns of "arms race" to keep up with AI use in financial services - ArsTechnica Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:17:42 GMT
FCA official makes case for greater powers for watchdog as millions use technology for personal finance decisions.
 
The Best Deals Worth Shopping This Week, According to CNET's Experts - CNET Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:16:00 GMT
Skip the endless scrolling. We've rounded up standout discounts that are actually worth your money.
 
One of Windows' most hated features just helped catch a 19-year-old hacker - TechSpot Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:16:00 GMT

That hacker is Peter Stokes, a 19-year-old who holds both American and Estonian citizenship. Finnish police grabbed him on April 10 as he tried to board a flight to Japan out of Helsinki. He was recently extradited to the United States, where six counts covering conspiracy, computer intrusion, and fraud...

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Xbox confirms plans to cut 3,200 jobs over the next year - Engadget Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:15:47 GMT
Xbox will lay off 3,200 workers as part of mass restructuring.
 
I Compared Siri AI to Gemini on iPhone and There's a Clear Winner - Lifehacker - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. I Compared Siri AI to Gemini on iPhone and There's a Clear Winner Lifehacker
  2. Siri AI is finally good, and Apple is going to with the AI wars AppleInsider
  3. Ditch Siri For These 5 iOS Compatible Alternatives bgr.com
  4. What's new with Siri Visual Intelligence in iOS 27 PhoneArena
  5. Only These iPhone Models Are Getting The New Siri AI This Fall Engadget
 
The Supreme Court just ruled that police need a warrant to use phone location data - TechSpot Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:36:00 GMT

Geofence warrants work differently from traditional investigations. Instead of starting with a suspect, police define a specific place and time, then ask a company to provide data on all devices in that area. From there, investigators narrow the list and may request identifying details for certain users.

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Four Jersey cows die from pneumonia after heatwave damage - BBC - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:17:24 GMT
Four Jersey cows die from pneumonia after heatwave damage BBC
 
Nvidia's RTX 3060 returns to store shelves at its original 2021 price - TechSpot Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:47:00 GMT

Newegg is now listing the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G OC for $329.99 – its original launch price. VideoCardz writes that the listing was created on July 2 and published on July 5.

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Persona 4 Revival teases protagonist changes that actually look great - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:37:14 GMT
  1. Persona 4 Revival teases protagonist changes that actually look great TrueAchievements
  2. MAPPA Animates Persona 4 Revival In-Game Cutscenes Crunchyroll
  3. Anime Expo 2026 | Abby Trott Joins the Cast of Persona 4 Revival 8Bit/Digi
  4. Here's Everything Everything Announced At The Atlus Presents: Persona 4 Revival Panel at Anime Expo Console Creatures
  5. Persona 4 Revival Rise Trailer and Junes Cafe California Event Appear Siliconera
 
Musk Calls It ‘Utterly False,’ But This SpaceX Rumor Should Terrify Every Apple Investor - 24/7 Wall St. - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:05:23 GMT
  1. Musk Calls It ‘Utterly False,’ But This SpaceX Rumor Should Terrify Every Apple Investor 24/7 Wall St.
  2. SpaceX AI device prototype: What we know so far Mashable
  3. Exclusive | SpaceX Showed Investors Prototype of Elon Musk’s New AI Device WSJ
  4. Is SpaceX developing a mobile phone now too? Fierce Network
  5. Musk denies WSJ report that SpaceX showed AI handset prototype before IPO Reuters
 
Researchers built a tiny diving suit for cyborg cockroaches to survive underwater - TechSpot Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:03:00 GMT

These systems have already been tested in search-and-rescue scenarios and for inspecting infrastructure, but only in dry conditions. That's because insects like cockroaches rely on oxygen from the air, which limits where they can go. In real disaster sites, especially after flooding, that's a major drawback.

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Here’s how to turn any iPhone into a dumb phone for you or your kids - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:49:00 GMT
  1. Here’s how to turn any iPhone into a dumb phone for you or your kids 9to5Mac
  2. This Buried Apple Feature Turns an iPhone Into the Perfect Kids’ Dumb Phone WIRED
  3. Little-known feature can turn child’s device into a ‘dumb phone’ The Times
  4. Make a Smartphone Kid-Friendly With This Simple Apple Feature Movieguide
 
Bentley teases its first EV, the Torcal - ArsTechnica Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:30:38 GMT
The new model will be officially unveiled in late September.
 
Bentley Torcal EV: Price, Specs, Availability - Wired Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT
The 300-mile Torcal arrives in September, but considering what’s come before with Ferrari, Porsche, and Mercedes, has the company timed its EV entry right?
 
Sony clarifies that it will still make PlayStation discs after 2028, just not for new games - TechSpot Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The clarification comes from a private message sent to PlayStation developers and publishers, first reported by Game File. Sony told partners they will still be able to place re-orders for existing disc games after the January 2028 deadline.

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'This Should Not Be Possible': Developer Calls for Steam Refund Policy to Change, After Fans Complete Bitesize Game in Under 2 Hours, Leave Great Reviews — Then Get Money Back Anyway - IGN - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:12:00 GMT
  1. 'This Should Not Be Possible': Developer Calls for Steam Refund Policy to Change, After Fans Complete Bitesize Game in Under 2 Hours, Leave Great Reviews — Then Get Money Back Anyway IGN
  2. Steam users refund hit new game 55,000 times despite 'very positive' reviews Polygon.com
  3. Players exploiting Steam’s refund policy to get free games, developer claims Cybernews
  4. This game is so much fun! (Refunded) Inven Global
  5. Indie developer asks Valve to change its 2-hour refund policy as 55,000 players refunded his game after finishing it TweakTown
 
The Czinger 21C might be the wildest car we drive all year - ArsTechnica Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:14 GMT
This hybrid V8 has organic-looking 3D-printed components and shatters lap records.
 
9 Best Keyboards (2025), Tested and Reviewed - Wired Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top keyboards for the job.
 
Sony Bravia 7 Mark II: Midrange but Priced High (2026) - Wired Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:31:00 GMT
This midrange mini RGB LED television has a high-end price but doesn’t match the brightness and contrast of more advanced models.
 
Good News! Turns Out the Earth Will Never Be Swallowed by the Sun - Wired Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
A new study suggests that when our star becomes unstable in 5 billion years or so, Earth may avoid being engulfed by its fiery demise.
 
Tesla launches a longer six-seat Model Y to replace the Model X for many buyers - TechSpot Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:18:00 GMT

Tesla has taken this approach before. Instead of launching brand-new cars, the EV giant has focused on new versions of the Model Y and Model 3 to support demand. Tesla rolled out the longer Model Y L in China last year, where it lifted sales even as local rivals like...

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ICE’s Internal Watchdog Is Now Investigating Online Critics - Wired Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The Office of Professional Responsibility has opened more than 100 cases over what ICE officials call “incidents of doxing and threats” against ICE employees.
 
What if the Universe Isn’t as Uniform as Scientists Think? - Wired Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
A study based on 47 million galaxies found that the cosmic web retains patterns on enormous scales, which could force a reevaluation of a pillar of cosmology.
 
Hennessey's New Hypercar Packs Over 2,000 Horsepower And A Manual - Motor1.com - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:02:12 GMT
  1. Hennessey's New Hypercar Packs Over 2,000 Horsepower And A Manual Motor1.com
  2. Hennessey Venom F5-M (2027) NetCarShow.com
  3. World's Most Powerful Manual Hypercar Will Roar To Life At Goodwood Festival Of Speed CarBuzz
  4. This 1,800-HP Hennessey Venom F5 Is A 300-MPH Collector’s Nightmare Autoblog
  5. The terrifying Hennessey Venom F5-M is coming to Goodwood Top Gear
 
Book Review: ‘The Simp,’ by Roshan Sethi - The New York Times - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:17 GMT
Book Review: ‘The Simp,’ by Roshan Sethi The New York Times
 
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok launch trailer - Gematsu - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:09 GMT
  1. Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok launch trailer Gematsu
  2. Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Review RPG Site
  3. Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok (Switch 2) review Nintendo World Report
  4. Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Review – A Solid Expansion Well Worth Its Price Wccftech
  5. This action RPG's more-with-more-on-top excess is as fun as expansion design gets PC Gamer
 
How Palestinians Are Building a Digital Archive That Can’t Be Erased - Wired Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Distributed backups, cyber resilience, and a half-million records are preserving Palestinian history beyond any single building or border.
 
Halo: Campaign Evolved’s boxed version will come with physical discs so that players can ‘have tangible items to add to your collection’ - Video Games Chronicle - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:51:17 GMT
  1. Halo: Campaign Evolved’s boxed version will come with physical discs so that players can ‘have tangible items to add to your collection’ Video Games Chronicle
  2. July Community Q&A | Halo: Campaign Evolved | Halo - Official Site (en) Halo Waypoint
  3. After PS5 Disc Controversy, Microsoft Confirms Halo: Campaign Evolved Will Come On A Disc GameSpot
  4. Halo: Campaign Evolved Pre-Order Deadline Explained Techgenyz
  5. Halo: Campaign Evolved pays tribute to the hugely popular Red vs. Blue series with a new Machinima mode Yahoo Tech
 
You can upgrade your TV's sound quality with the new Google Home Speaker surround sound option. Here's how - Android Central - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:53:00 GMT
  1. You can upgrade your TV's sound quality with the new Google Home Speaker surround sound option. Here's how Android Central
  2. Google built a great smart speaker, but Gemini isn’t ready for it The Verge
  3. Google Home Speaker (2026) vs. Nest Mini: Taller or smaller? Android Central
  4. What should a 'Google Home Display' be now that Google Home Speaker has set the stage? 9to5Google
  5. After the failed launch of the Google Home Speaker, here’s what needs to happen for the company to be taken seriously in the smart home space Trusted Reviews
 
First Look: The New, Summer-Inspired IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35 Pool - Monochrome Watches - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:01:22 GMT
  1. First Look: The New, Summer-Inspired IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35 Pool Monochrome Watches
  2. IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35 Pool dial | INTRODUCING Time+Tide Watches
  3. IWC Reveal Ingenieur Automatic 35 Pool Dial Edition for the Summer Oracle Time
  4. The IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35 Pool Blue Brings Summer Vibes Hypebeast
  5. Tracing the Roots of the New IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35 Haute Time
 
Why AI Doesn’t Think, Cannot Reason, Isn’t Intelligent and Will Never Achieve Consciousness - CounterPunch.org - Google Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:04:52 GMT
  1. Why AI Doesn’t Think, Cannot Reason, Isn’t Intelligent and Will Never Achieve Consciousness CounterPunch.org
  2. When The Machines Deserve Our Consideration Noema Magazine
 
Intel Nova Lake-S midrange CPUs could be bringing AMD's X3D cache trick to more affordable chips - TechSpot Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:06:00 GMT

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

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Bending Spoons bought Vimeo, Evernote, and AOL instead of chasing AI, it just had a $25.7 billion IPO - TechSpot Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:39:00 GMT

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

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Google is testing a webcam CAPTCHA that scans your hand, but it's already been bypassed using a photo - TechSpot Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:37:00 GMT

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

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Microsoft's new EU disclosure shows exactly how tech giants separate profits from where the work happens - TechSpot Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:46:00 GMT

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

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Chemical accidents rise as Trump administration proposes weakening safety rules - ArsTechnica Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:05:22 GMT
Chemicals from accidents that injured or killed people increased by nearly 50 percent in recent years.
 
Prediction Markets Let You Bet on Whether a Wildfire Will Burn Down Your Town - Wired Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Wildfire survivors call fire-prediction markets “morally reprehensible” and worry they could increase the risk of arson.
 
Best Wi-Fi Routers (2026): My Honest Picks After Testing 40+ - Wired Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.
 
The missing 500 million: Cosmic bombardment melted Earth's first crust - ArsTechnica Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:55:02 GMT
The heat of the Hadean may have come from impacts as well as the interior.
 
Lenovo laptops are now shipping with YMTC SSDs, a sign of Chinese NAND entering the mainstream - TechSpot Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:53:00 GMT

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

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Review: TCL RM9L RGB-Mini LED (2026) - Wired Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:34:00 GMT
This massive 85-inch model is highly customizable but jaw-droppingly expensive.
 
Eight Sleep Pod 5 Review: The Smartest, Nosiest Bed You Can Buy - Wired Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:08:00 GMT
Eight Sleep’s Pod 5 is great at its job, but its job is also watching you sleep.
 
What Are Fish Oil Supplements Good For? Here’s Your Crash Course - Wired Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A large-scale clinical trial has shown that even long-term consumption of DHA—an omega-3 fatty acid found in abundance in oily fish—may not lead to improvements in cognitive function.
 
There’s a Global Network of Fungi Under Your Feet. This Is the First Complete Map - Wired Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
A new study has succeeded in mapping, on a global scale, the fungal network that supports plant life and helps regulate our planet’s climate.
 
How to Avoid Spoilers Online and in Chats - Wired Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
You can minimize the risk of films and shows being spoiled for you by muting comments, conversations, and keywords on various platforms.
 
The US now has three microreactors running – and data centers are watching closely - TechSpot Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:18:00 GMT

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

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Review: Supergirl is not the disaster its low box office suggests - ArsTechnica Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:49:14 GMT
It’s a pretty good movie, but it needed to be a great movie to thrive in an oversaturated superhero market.
 
Submit Your Questions: Inside The World of Online Romance Scams - Wired Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The Yahoo Boys author Carlos Barragán will join Kate Knibbs to answer your questions about Nigeria's romance scammers.
 
15 Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers (2026): Power Banks, Stands, Pads, and Travel Chargers - Wired Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Top up your Qi2 Android phone or MagSafe iPhone with a magnetic wireless charging stand, pad, car charger, or power bank.
 
When the ability to smell goes away - ArsTechnica Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:04:31 GMT
Disturbances in this critical sense are often linked to problems with brain health.
 
A martian rock has lots of carbon on it, and it's not clear why - ArsTechnica Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:41 GMT
Biology could explain the find, but there are other potential explanations.
 
Where NASA Posts Its Best Space Photos, and How to Find Them - Wired Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Explore decades of incredible images and videos of stars, planets, moons, and galaxies—most of which are free to use and share.
 
Security Roundup: Apple’s Hide My Email Service Fails to Hide Your Email - Wired Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Alleged Scattered Spider hacking member extradited, dozens of license plate reader errors, and Indian officials are concerned about WhatsApp’s username rollout.
 
This Buried Apple Feature Turns an iPhone Into the Perfect Kids’ Dumb Phone - Wired Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Apple built a tool for people with cognitive disabilities, but I accidentally discovered it’s also the best kids’ phone setup no one is talking about—not even Apple.
 
Food Preservatives May Increase the Risk of High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease - Wired Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Aa large-scale study demonstrates that preservatives widely used in everyday processed foods may exacerbate common health risks.
 
The Best Fourth of July Mattress Sales on Beds We Actually Sleep On (2026) - Wired Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:08:00 GMT
From cooling hybrids to organic latex beds, these are the mattresses WIRED reviewers actually sleep on and recommend.
 
Scientists Have Identified a New Fossil Species of Axolotl in Mexico - Wired Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Ambystoma quetzalcoatli is the first fossil salamander to be formally identified in Mexico, revealing that axolotls have inhabited the country for millions of years.
 
3 Nuclear Startups Hit a Big Milestone. Why It Matters—and Why It Doesn’t - Wired Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:13:15 GMT
The companies’ Fourth of July plans include celebrating new reactor designs coming online. But there’s still a long way to go before they deliver energy at a meaningful scale.
 
Google DeepMind Unionization Talks Are Off to a Rocky Start - Wired Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT
During negotiations on Wednesday, employees voiced frustrations with what they consider an unwillingness among executives to engage meaningfully with the prospect of unionization.
 
Best Bone Conduction Headphones (2026): Shokz, Suunto, Mojawa - Wired Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Everyone needs a safe way to listen to music on outdoor runs. We’ve found the bone conduction headphones to grab on your way out the door.
 
Lerna Ekmekcioglu named head of MIT's History Section - MIT Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2011, Ekmekcioglu examines how communities survive, adapt, remember, and make claims on justice under difficult political conditions.
 
Why are some bacterial genes high in purines? - MIT Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
In certain species of bacteria, the answer lies in shielding RNA transcripts from a quality-control factor called Rho. Understanding the requirements for expressible sequences is critical for expression engineering of therapeutic agents.
 
Building a scholarly community - MIT Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The SHASS Faculty Fellows Program, administered by the MIT Human Insight Collaborative, is fostering new research projects and creating space for supportive and interdisciplinary discussion.
 
MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a "Washington Post Live" panel discussion with ASU President Michael Crow, President Sally Kornbluth explored how universities are preparing the next generation of scientists to lead in America’s rapidly changing technological landscape.
 
Boleslaw Wyslouch steps down as director of Laboratory for Nuclear Science - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Wyslouch remains the director of the Bates Research and Engineering Center and will continue research on heavy ion collisions.
 
A portable ultrasound system could make reliable breast imaging more accessible - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technology, which generates high-resolution, 3D images of breast tissue, requires no expertise to operate and could be used at home.
 
How urban design leads to better wellness - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
An extensive study of U.S. cities identifies walkable neighborhoods, urban greenery, and access to amenities as key contributors to residents’ health.
 
The brain’s language network is more extensive than previously thought - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals that parts of the brain located far from the canonical language-processing centers are also involved in language comprehension.
 
MIT-Kalaniyot program expands, with new cohort of scholars - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The innovative effort bringing researchers from Israel to campus keeps growing while enhancing community connections and academic inquiry.
 
MIT student teams win top honors in NASA competition - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Three MIT teams took five top awards in the 2026 NASA RASC-AL Competition for designing critical elements for the moon base and future missions to Mars.
 
MIT researchers advance toward greater bandwidth, more energy-efficient communications - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The FUTUR-IC research program integrates electronics and photonics in microchip systems.
 
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be? - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
 
Inaugural Music Technology Research Showcase celebrates work of new graduate program’s initial students - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor Anna Huang delivers the keynote address, “In Search of Human-AI Resonance,” to a capacity crowd.
 
Two MIT faculty members named 2026 Pew Biomedical Scholars - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Cell biologist Whitney Henry and immunologist Harikesh Wong will receive four years of flexible funding to advance early-career research on ferroptosis and immune decision-making.
 
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.
 
Care in the midst of pressure - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Anantha P. Chandrakasan is “Committed to Caring” for redefining mentorship through presence and perspective.
 
3 Questions: Beyond data-driven aesthetics - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT
In a new Keller Gallery exhibition, Alexandros Haridis SM ’17, PhD ’22 traces centuries of ideas about aesthetic judgment and explores how design can make complex computational systems visible.
 
Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
What’s more, the superconducting states get stronger under conditions expected to kill them.
 
David Autor named head of the Department of Economics - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
A faculty member since 1999, Autor is a leading researcher in artificial intelligence and the work of the future.
 
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.
 
Antenna array could provide protected tactical satellite communications in low-Earth orbit - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The prototype array uses a small, lightweight, low-power, and low-cost aperture.
 
Students from across the Northeast step inside MIT.nano’s cleanroom - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT
A hands-on boot camp teaches integrated photonics to community and four-year college students in the region.
 
Listening for the echoes of black holes - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By analyzing X-ray reverberations and other astrophysical data, Erin Kara seeks to understand the most extreme objects in the universe.
 
MIT in the media: Exploring how curiosity-driven science is an essential ingredient in America’s success - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
“Scientific American” showcases the history and future of America’s scientific engine, highlighting promising young scientists and icons at MIT and beyond.
 
Summer 2026 recommended reading from MIT - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Enjoy these recent titles from Institute faculty and staff.
 
How architecture influences political activity - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In Ghana, semi-communal “compound houses” affect how much people vote and participate in political activity, new research shows.
 
Improving the speed and energy-efficiency of AI agents - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new system, known as Murakkab, optimizes the design and deployment of multistep workflows that power AI applications.
 
What happens when environmental change outpaces life’s ability to adapt? - MIT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new model links Earth’s mass extinctions to mismatches between rates of environmental change and biological adaptation.
 
Computer model could enable bridges and buildings that use less material - MIT Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed an approach for generating more buildable structures, bridging the gap between optimized design and real-world construction.
 
Design kits for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 27 are here - Apple Developer Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:00:01 GMT
Apple design kits for Figma and Sketch are now available for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 27. These include:
 
New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments - MIT Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers combined an efficient algorithm with dedicated hardware to rapidly generate 3D maps for navigation using minimal memory and power.
 
A better way to model the behavior of metal alloys - MIT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach captures subtle atomic patterns, improving predictions of material properties.
 
Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available - Apple Developer Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:30:54 GMT
Attachment 12 of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to specify terms for iOS apps in Brazil, including alternative distribution, alternative payments and out-of-app offers, and the Core Technology Commission. Please review the changes and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms.
 
Changes to iOS in Brazil - Apple Developer Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:30:05 GMT
As part of a recent agreement with Brazil’s competition regulator CADE (Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Brazil. Beginning with iOS 26.5, developers can distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase in iOS, and more.
 
MIT in the media: For the future of tech, "Massachusetts can absolutely lead" - MIT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Leaders, faculty across MIT discuss fostering innovation and talent in Greater Boston in special series of articles published alongside the outlet's annual list of 'Tech Power Players'
 
“We can’t ship goods without functioning ports” - MIT Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD student Chelsea Mitchell studies the economic forces that shape shipping ports and their ability to support global supply chains.
 
QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2026-27 - MIT Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT
Ranking at the top for the 15th year in a row, the Institute also places first in 12 subject areas.
 
Susan Solomon named 2026 Tang Prize laureate - MIT Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:35:00 GMT
The MIT professor’s groundbreaking work on atmospheric chemistry helped lay steps towards recovery of the ozone layer and demonstrated the lasting impacts of carbon emissions on Earth’s climate.
 
Could AI tell you where you left your keys? - MIT Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new spatial memory system for robots efficiently captures details about the objects they see while exploring their environment.
 
New domain for Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email - Apple Developer Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT
Later this summer, Apple will unify the email domains used by Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email under a single, shared domain: private.icloud.com.
 
How to create distinguishable states for quantum systems - MIT Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Researchers establish key insights for reading and writing information for quantum sensing, communication, computing, and control.
 
A tiny ingestible sensor can measure temperature from inside the body - MIT Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
After being swallowed, the devices could offer continuous monitoring of patients who are sick or at risk of hypothermia.
 
Fact Sheet: Supporting MIT’s Jewish Community - MIT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:55:00 GMT
 
MIT engineers find a way to deliver drugs directly to the esophagus - MIT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Their new gel-like drug formulation can coat the esophageal lining and release drugs that could help treat inflammatory conditions affecting the esophagus.
 
The long history of vaccine hesitancy - MIT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Thomas Levenson’s new book shows how arguments against vaccination reach back to the beginning of the technology itself.
 
WWDC26 survey - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:32 GMT
Share your thoughts on this year’s conference.
 
Would you return a favor? Scientists say it depends on the relationship - MIT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study shows people expect reciprocal generosity only in interactions with friends or others of equal social status.
 
New imaging system sees through murky waters - MIT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “Sonar-MASt3R” combines sonar and visual data to create real-time 3D maps, even in cloudy water.
 
Augmented reality system could make medical ultrasounds easier to interpret - MIT Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have designed an ultrasound system that creates a real-time 3D representation of the object being imaged.
 
Startup’s nuclear-inspired cooling system could make data centers more sustainable - MIT Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by two researchers from MIT, Ferveret reduces the amount of energy and water required to cool the chips that power AI.
 
Find out what's new for Apple developers - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:20:01 GMT
Discover the latest advancements on all Apple platforms and create even more unique, intelligent experiences in your apps and games with major enhancements across languages, frameworks, tools, and services. The latest SDKs bring incredible new features, including platform design refinements, powerful Apple Intelligence capabilities, and new AI development frameworks.
 
Introducing Time Allowances - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:19:33 GMT
New Time Allowances in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, or later, give parents more flexible ways to manage the time their kids spend in apps across categories, including Entertainment, Games, and Social Media. Time Allowances are developed based on expert research and tailored to a child’s age to give parents a helpful starting point. Parents can adjust these settings based on what they determine is best for their child. Time Allowance categories are different from categories for user discovery on the App Store.
 
Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guidelines now available - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:18:33 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guidelines have been revised to support new features, updated policies, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms.
 
Update for Apps Distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:22 GMT
Due to a recent court ruling lifting an injunction on Texas law SB 2420, new Apple Accounts in Texas are now subject to the law, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. As previously announced, this includes age assurance and parent or guardian consent on behalf of minors under the age of 18 for downloads, Apple In-App Purchases, and significant changes associated with an app. Parents or guardians will also be able to revoke their consent for any app they previously approved for their child. These changes will go into effect starting June 4, 2026.
 
Apple Developer Centers are expanding to Berlin - Apple Developer Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:13 GMT
Apple Developer Centers are dedicated spaces designed for in-person developer sessions, labs, workshops, and appointments across a wide range of Apple technologies and platforms.
 
Introducing the 2026 Apple Design Award winners - Apple Developer Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:50:09 GMT
Join us in celebrating these extraordinary apps and games.
 
All systems glow - Apple Developer Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:22 GMT
WWDC26 is just one week away. Get ready for five days of technology, creativity, and community — all online and free.
 
Get ready with the latest beta releases - Apple Developer Tue, 26 May 2026 18:00:14 GMT
The beta versions of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and watchOS 26.6 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And make sure to build and test with Xcode 26.5 to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs.
 
Upcoming changes to age ratings in Australia and Vietnam - Apple Developer Thu, 21 May 2026 20:01:22 GMT
Starting June 18, 2026, age ratings on the App Store will be updated in Australia and Vietnam.
 
Introducing the 2026 Apple Design Award finalists - Apple Developer Mon, 18 May 2026 15:50:09 GMT
Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design. But they’ve also become something more: A moment to step back and celebrate the work of Apple developers across the community.
 
Coming bright up - Apple Developer Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:22 GMT
Get ready for a week of technology, creativity, and community — all online and free. Here’s what WWDC26 has in store.
 
Hello Developer: May 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
Get the most out of your Apple Developer account - Apple Developer Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:26 GMT
A free Apple Developer account provides access to the tools, resources, and support you need to build and test apps and games. A free developer account is separate from an Apple Developer Program membership. Even if your organization holds the paid membership, creating your own free account gives you direct access to downloads and support resources.
 
Brazilian betting license requirement for App Store availability - Apple Developer Fri, 08 May 2026 16:30:46 GMT
Following changes to Brazil’s fixed-odds betting regulation, apps with fixed-odds betting (gambling) features can now be distributed on the App Store in Brazil with a valid fixed-odds betting license from the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA). If any of your apps include these features (indicated by selecting “Yes” to the gambling question in the age rating questionnaire in App Store Connect), you’ll need to provide this license. Keep in mind that answering “Yes” to the gambling question in the age rating questionnaire will set your Brazil age rating to A18.
 
To those who build community - Apple Developer Tue, 05 May 2026 00:31:09 GMT
All around the world, Apple developers do meaningful work that extends beyond great apps and games. They organize events, write tutorials, mentor others, and create spaces to learn and grow. By sharing their expertise and championing each other, they represent the best of the community.
 
Now Available: Monthly Subscriptions with a 12-Month Commitment - Apple Developer Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:33 GMT
Today, we’re introducing a new way that people can pay for your auto-renewable subscriptions on the App Store: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. This new payment option allows you to offer subscribers more affordable options. People can cancel their subscription at any time, which will prevent the subscription from renewing after they’ve completed their agreed-to payments to fulfill their commitment.
 
Lykke Studios: In pursuit of puffy perfection - Apple Developer Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:15 GMT
The delightful game puffies. combines the satisfying snap of a jigsaw puzzle with the nostalgic delight of a sticker book.
 
Hello Developer: April 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
How Infold Games fashioned an open world for Infinity Nikki - Apple Developer Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:02:01 GMT
Infinity Nikki is a literally glowing example of what video game graphics can be.
 
Q&A: How Plane Finder set itself up for the long haul - Apple Developer Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:01 GMT
Plane Finder is a sparkling example of what happens when a small team grows with a platform.
 
App Store expands support to 11 new languages - Apple Developer Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:33 GMT
To help your apps and games reach more people worldwide — especially in India — App Store Connect now supports localized metadata for 11 new languages, bringing the total number of supported localizations to 50. The new languages include Bangla, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Slovenian, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
 
Update on regulated medical device apps in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and United States - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:05:24 GMT
To provide additional transparency to customers, the App Store will now display whether an app is a regulated medical device on its product page in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or United States. Regulated medical device apps are those that function on their own or as part of a system for a range of medical purposes, including diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, and treatment of diseases and physiological conditions. These apps may require registration or authorization from regulatory bodies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
 
New In-App Purchase and subscription data now available in Analytics - Apple Developer Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:10:49 GMT
Analytics in App Store Connect receives its biggest update since its launch, including a refreshed user experience that makes it easier to measure the performance of your apps and games. Updates include:
 
WWDC26: June 8-12, 2026 - Apple Developer Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:45:37 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology, creativity, and community.
 
Apple Developer is now on bilibili and LinkedIn - Apple Developer Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:30:01 GMT
Check out Apple Developer on bilibili and LinkedIn to learn about the latest news, announcements, videos, and events — including the Worldwide Developers Conference and Meet with Apple activities — for the developer community.
 
Adjustments to the China storefront of the App Store on iOS and iPadOS - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:21 GMT
Apple is making changes to the App Store in China following discussions with the Chinese regulator.
 
Hello Developer: March 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
Age requirements for apps distributed in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana - Apple Developer Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:48 GMT
Today we’re providing an update on the tools available for developers to meet their age assurance obligations under upcoming U.S. and regional laws, including in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana. Updates to the Declared Age Range API are now available in beta for testing.
 
Updated App Review Guidelines now available - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:56 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been revised to clarify that apps with random or anonymous chat are subject to the 1.2 User-Generated Content guideline.
 
Swift Student Challenge submissions are now open - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:00:56 GMT
The Swift Student Challenge is here! Submissions are now open through February 28, and students from all over the world are invited to submit their app playgrounds.
 
Hello Developer: February 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Big news about agentic coding in Xcode. Plus:
 
Upcoming SDK minimum requirements - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:30 GMT
Starting April 28, 2026, apps and games uploaded to App Store Connect need to meet the following minimum requirements:
 
Price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:00:26 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 43 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: January 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:16 GMT
We‘re hitting the ground running in 2026. In this edition:
 
Update on age requirements for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:04 GMT
A recent injunction issued by a district court suspended enforcement of Texas state law SB2420, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. In light of this ruling, Apple will pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process.
 
Changes to iOS in Japan - Apple Developer Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:00:21 GMT
To comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Japan. Beginning with iOS 26.2, developers can distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase in iOS, and more.
 
New Requirements for Social Media Apps in Australia - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:16 GMT
Beginning December 10, 2025, a new Australian law will require certain social media platforms operating in Australia to prevent people under 16 from having a social media account. Impacted developers are responsible for making sure they follow the requirements of the new law, including deactivating any existing accounts for users under 16 and monitoring new signups.
 
Hello Developer: December 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
App Store Award winners announced - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:25 GMT
Join us in celebrating the outstanding work of these developers from around the world.
 
App Store Award finalists announced - Apple Developer Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:55 GMT
Every year, the App Store Awards celebrate exceptional apps and games that improve people’s lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact. This year, the App Store Editorial team is proud to recognize 49 outstanding finalists. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.
 
Introducing the App Store Mini Apps Partner Program - Apple Developer Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:20:24 GMT
Today, we’re introducing the Mini Apps Partner Program, which expands on the App Store’s ongoing support for apps that offer mini apps. Mini apps are self-contained experiences that are built using web technologies like HTML5 and JavaScript. This program is designed to help developers who host mini apps grow their business and further the availability of mini apps on the App Store — all while providing a great customer experience.
 
Hello Developer: November 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Catch the new design in the wild, and let Apple experts show you how to quickly and easily bring it to your apps. Plus, get the latest on the Swift Student Challenge 2026, and check out new developer videos available on demand.
 
Next steps for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:48 GMT
Today we’re releasing more details about the tools we’re making available for developers to help them meet their compliance obligations under upcoming U.S. state laws, including SB2420 in Texas. While we’re providing these tools to help developers navigate the evolving legal landscape, Apple remains concerned about the potential implications of laws like SB2420 in Texas. Specifically, we worry they could undermine the privacy of all users by requiring the collection of sensitive personal information just to download an app – even those that simply provide weather forecasts or sports scores.
 
Enhancements to help you submit and market your apps and games - Apple Developer Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:28 GMT
As part of our ongoing commitment to helping developers succeed on the App Store, we’re introducing new options for submitting content and updates while your app is in review, double the number of custom product pages, and offer codes for all In-App Purchase types.
 
New requirement for apps using Sign in with Apple for account creation - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Starting January 1, 2026, developers based in the Republic of Korea must provide a server‑to‑server notification endpoint when registering a new Services ID, or updating an existing Services ID, to associate their website with an app using Sign in with Apple.
 
New requirements for apps available in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, a new state law in Texas — SB2420 — introduces age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. While we share the goal of strengthening kids’ online safety, we are concerned that SB2420 impacts the privacy of users by requiring the collection of sensitive, personally identifiable information to download any app, even if a user simply wants to check the weather or sports scores. Apple will continue to provide parents and developers with industry-leading tools that help enhance child safety while safeguarding privacy within the constraints of the law.
 
Hello Developer: October 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:16 GMT
This month: Watch a new code-along video to discover how to use the Foundation Models framework to access the on-device LLM that powers Apple Intelligence.
 
Upcoming Currency Change in Bulgaria - Apple Developer Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:46 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro (EUR) as its official currency, replacing the Bulgarian lev (BGN). As a result, the currency for App Store purchases and subscriptions in Bulgaria will change from BGN to EUR on this date. Your proceeds from sales in Bulgaria will also change to euros.
 
App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases - Apple Developer Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:09 GMT
iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26 will soon be available to customers worldwide — which means you can now submit apps and games that take advantage of Apple’s broadest design update ever.
 
Hello Developer: September 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:16 GMT
Be ready for the new design. Whether you’re a longtime pro or a hobbyist, get inspired and make your apps and games look their best by exploring videos, downloads, and docs.
 
Awe dropping. - Apple Developer Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:00:09 GMT
Join us for a special Apple Event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT.

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