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France doubles down on restricting access to Polymarket - Engadget Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:41:51 GMT
The country's gambling authority ordered ISPs to block access to the prediction market's website.
 
Prediction market political betting on insider info spreads in DC; sources: WH lawyers raised alarms over anonymous Polymarket bets on the Iran ceasefire timing (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:10:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Prediction market political betting on insider info spreads in DC; sources: WH lawyers raised alarms over anonymous Polymarket bets on the Iran ceasefire timing — White House officials are grappling with how deeply political betting has worked itself into fabric of government

 
Apple has banned home service content on upcoming Maps ads - Engadget Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The company may be trying to save ad space for local businesses.
 
People's Picks TV Winners: Upgrading Your TV Soon? CNET Readers Have a Favorite Brand - CNET Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Two brands win readers over, but for different reasons.
 
ZA/UM announces layoffs two months after the launch of Zero Parades - Engadget Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:55:18 GMT
Up to 32 employees were affected by the studio's recent decision.
 
How the Trump administration shifted from a "light-touch" approach to AI policy to an interventionist stance that led to restrictions on top AI models in the US (Leo Schwartz/The Information) - Techmeme Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:10:01 GMT

Leo Schwartz / The Information:
How the Trump administration shifted from a “light-touch” approach to AI policy to an interventionist stance that led to restrictions on top AI models in the US — In January 2025, just three days after entering office for his second term, President Donald Trump signed …

 
Scalpers Selling Pokémon Go ‘s ‘Times Square Mewtwo’ For Five Figures On eBay After Invite-Only Raid - Kotaku - Google Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:00:39 GMT
  1. Scalpers Selling Pokémon Go ‘s ‘Times Square Mewtwo’ For Five Figures On eBay After Invite-Only Raid Kotaku
  2. 10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch 'em all BBC
  3. 'Shouldn't Be Too Hard to Figure Out Who It Is': Pokémon Go Fans React in Disgust as Players Hand-Picked to Attend Exclusive Times Square Event Sell Their Prized Mewtwo for Thousands of Dollars, Breaking the Game's Rules IGN
  4. Pokémon Go Times Square Mewtwo are being resold for thousands, sparking controversy Polygon.com
  5. A decade later, Pokémon Go finally made good on its original promise The Verge
 
ESP32-driven Roulette Wheel Could Have Used a 555, but That Didn’t have WiFi - Hack a Day Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:00:31 GMT
Sometimes you see a project and immediately, before going into the details, your mind throws up the old refrain: “coulda used a 555” — well, [Hulk] actually agrees when it …read more
 
X and music publishers quietly settle opposing lawsuits - Engadget Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:56:17 GMT
The original lawsuit was filed in 2023 and claimed Twitter hosted thousands of cases of copyright infringement.
 
Google is open-sourcing its 3D emoji - The Verge - Google Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:40:55 GMT
Google is open-sourcing its 3D emoji The Verge
 
Bethesda confirms Fallout 5, Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters, and new Obsidian Fallout game - TechSpot Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:33:00 GMT

Bethesda has confirmed that Fallout 5, remastered versions of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, and a new Fallout title from Obsidian Entertainment are in various stages of development. Further details remain scarce, and at least some of these projects are likely years away, but Microsoft and Bethesda are aiming...

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Valve Says RAM Prices Are 'Lagging' And Will Only Get 'Worse' - Kotaku - Google Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:37 GMT
  1. Valve Says RAM Prices Are 'Lagging' And Will Only Get 'Worse' Kotaku
  2. Valve’s Steam Machine Brings the Best and Worst of PC Gaming to the Living Room WIRED
  3. Windows versus SteamOS tested on Steam Machine with no clear winner in gaming benchmarks PC Guide
  4. The one Steam Machine feature I didn't expect to change my gaming life Polygon.com
  5. The Steam Machine is Potentially Selling Around 12k Units Per Week Right Now Steam Deck HQ
 
Column | Say More: I’m heartbroken my in-laws have chosen guns over grandkid visits - The Washington Post - Google Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Column | Say More: I’m heartbroken my in-laws have chosen guns over grandkid visits The Washington Post
 
The Top Continuous Glucose Monitors That Doctors Recommend - CNET Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
If you need to track your glucose, these are the CGM monitors to consider.
 
How does the Apple Watch water lock feature actually work? - Engadget Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
The water lock feature on Apple Watches automatically activates when you're swimming, but what does it do?
 
India fined HP $14.4 million for rigging government bids and fixing ink and toner prices - TechSpot Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:24:00 GMT

The case centers on how bids were handled on the Government e-Marketplace, the country's main public procurement platform. According to the regulator, HP India and five resellers coordinated their bids to increase the likelihood that one of them would win government contracts.

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The grassroots group HumansFirst is organizing protests against the "unaccountable" buildout of data centers across 125 US locations on July 18 (Reuters) - Techmeme Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:40:01 GMT

Reuters:
The grassroots group HumansFirst is organizing protests against the “unaccountable” buildout of data centers across 125 US locations on July 18 — Opponents of the rapid buildout of data centers plan to hold protests on Saturday in at least 125 locations across the United States …

 
iPhone 18 Pro is just two months away, but you probably shouldn’t wait for it - 9to5Mac - Google Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:39:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro is just two months away, but you probably shouldn’t wait for it 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 17 Pro after 10 months: The truth before iPhone 18 Pro PhoneArena
  3. IPhone 17 Pro Vs IPhone Air: A Choice Between Head And Heart Yahoo Tech
  4. Should you wait for the iPhone 18 Pro or buy the iPhone 17 Pro? Trusted Reviews
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Launch In 2 Months: Should An iPhone 14 Pro User Buy iPhone 17 Pro Now Or Wait? News18
 
Samsung brand ambassador accidentally reveals Galaxy Z Fold 8 - PhoneArena - Google Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:29:40 GMT
  1. Samsung brand ambassador accidentally reveals Galaxy Z Fold 8 PhoneArena
  2. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked preview: Everything we expect from the July event Mashable
  3. Samsung’s redesigned Z Fold 8 with a wide display just leaked The Verge
  4. Samsung Introduces Flex Titanium Technology To Advance Foldable Displays Samsung Global Newsroom
  5. Galaxy Unpacked: 5 Things That'll Make Samsung's New Foldables Nearly Flawless PCMag
 
Simple Games from a Simpler Time - Hack a Day Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:00:28 GMT
Modern video games are nothing short of amazing. My son and I were playing through the one of the latest Zeldas, which involve a mix of combat and puzzle-solving that’s …read more
 
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: Our Optimised Settings For A Terrific PC Release - Digital Foundry - Google Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: Our Optimised Settings For A Terrific PC Release Digital Foundry
  2. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Sells Over 3 Million Copies in a Week Ubisoft
  3. Ubisoft Celebrates 3 Million Sales for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and Promises New Game+ Content TechPowerUp
  4. Assassin’s Creed just had its best Steam launch The Alinea Insight newsletter
  5. Is the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait? BBC
 
GameStop now makes more money from Pokemon cards than video games - TechSpot Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:57:00 GMT

During an interview with Bloomberg News, Cohen was asked whether he worries about his company's future in an era when publishers are increasingly pivoting to digital-only releases. Cohen replied that the decline of physical games would not hurt GameStop because "software makes up less than 12%" of the company's overall business.

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If You're a YouTube TV and DirecTV Subscriber, You Could Be Eligible for a Disney Settlement Payout - CNET Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:52:48 GMT
Disney has settled a lawsuit alleging it forced higher prices for live TV streaming subscriptions.
 
Converting your Android Auto to wireless is easy with an adapter - Engadget Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Cutting the cord in your car is a simple upgrade.
 
Chinese solar company says its new cell has an efficiency of 35.5 percent - Engadget Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:01 GMT
Chinese company LONGi has developed crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells with a 35.5 percent conversion efficiency.
 
San Francisco warns Apple and Google to stop profiting from AI nudify apps - TechSpot Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:51:00 GMT

Chiu sent cease-and-desist letters to the two tech giants on Thursday, demanding that they remove eight apps from Apple's App Store and five from Google Play.

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US man drives a 1,000HP Batmobile in public and it goes exactly as you'd expect - supercarblondie.com - Google Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:03:00 GMT
US man drives a 1,000HP Batmobile in public and it goes exactly as you'd expect supercarblondie.com
 
YouTube TV Review: Even at This Price, Still the Best Channel Selection You'll Find - CNET Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:01:11 GMT
A standout channel lineup and user-friendly features make YouTube TV a top live TV streaming service, but its value isn't what it used to be.
 
The Same 5G Network Your Phone Uses Can Identify and Track Rogue Drones - CNET Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:01:10 GMT
In a proof-of-concept demonstration, AT&T and Ericsson showed how existing 5G networks can track aerial objects that might threaten public safety.
 
This Adorable BlackBerry-Inspired Phone Keeps Me Focused in Ways I Didn't Expect - CNET Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:01:09 GMT
The $490 Unihertz Titan 2 Elite has a few quirks, but it nails that BlackBerry Curve feeling.
 
Pixel 11 Release Date: Price Reveal Hands Advantage To iPhone 17 - Forbes - Google Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:41:00 GMT
  1. Pixel 11 Release Date: Price Reveal Hands Advantage To iPhone 17 Forbes
  2. Google might not kneecap the Pixel 11a with an old processor The Verge
  3. Google releases first Pixel 11 teaser and shows Pixel Glow [Video] 9to5Google
  4. More deleted Pixel 11 Amazon listings reveal full US pricing and specs Android Authority
  5. Pixel 11 Series Specs: Storage, RAM, Displays, Battery, More Droid Life
 
AI-run 'utopias,' Moss in 2D and other new indie games worth checking out - Engadget Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Enjoy our weekend guide to the best indie games worth checking out.
 
Will AI fix prior authorization—or make it worse? - ArsTechnica Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:18:25 GMT
The government is piloting a program that uses AI for insurance-coverage decisions.
 
4 Best Walking Pads for Small Spaces and Standing Desks (2026) - Wired Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:03:00 GMT
Our remote team clocked serious hours walking, working, and sometimes jogging to find the best under-desk treadmills for home offices and small spaces.
 
iPhone 18: Everything We Know About Apple's Upcoming Handsets - CNET Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT
There are now more rumors about Apple's next flagship phones that point to a new foldable, a variable-aperture camera, more RAM, improved battery life and, yes, higher prices.
 
Spidery Drone Goes Near-invisible By Spinning Really, Really Fast - Hack a Day Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:25 GMT
Researchers demonstrate that something interesting happens when a small drone with a spindly airframe spins at a high speed: it very nearly turns invisible. The spidery device is shown mounted …read more
 
OpenAI will start notifying parents if their teen has been kicked off of ChatGPT - Engadget Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:20 GMT
OpenAI will send a notification to parents with linked teen accounts if their children have violated its policies around violence.
 
My Top College Dorm Device Picks I've Tried Out at Home - CNET Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your dorm room with smart lights, voice assistants and security sensors, all at reasonable prices.
 
Your Smart Home Is Raising Your Electric Bill. Here’s How to Stop It - CNET Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Always-on devices can quietly boost your energy use. Here are some settings to change -- and some devices you might want to unplug -- to avoid wasting energy and money.
 
A review of Microsoft's 13-inch Surface Laptop shows 8GB of RAM is not enough for a good Windows 11 experience; PC makers have unveiled upcoming 8GB laptops (Antonio G. Di Benedetto/The Verge) - Techmeme Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:55:02 GMT

Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge:
A review of Microsoft's 13-inch Surface Laptop shows 8GB of RAM is not enough for a good Windows 11 experience; PC makers have unveiled upcoming 8GB laptops — Last year, Microsoft's 13-inch Surface Laptop quickly became one of my favorite thin-and-light Windows notebooks.

 
The Best Motion Sensors and Home Security Gadgets Without Cameras - Wired Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
If you prefer not to have cameras in and around your home, try one of these more private, WIRED-tested security devices.
 
Your Period Tracker Is (Probably) Spying on You - Wired Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Russian cyberspies turn to infrastructure hacking, DHS repeatedly fails to realize it’d been hacked, a breach exposes an AI music generator’s scraping ways, and more.
 
The 2000s called. They want their digital camera back - NPR - Google Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:01:00 GMT
The 2000s called. They want their digital camera back NPRSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
How Google’s New Gemini Rates Work and How to Track Your Usage - Wired Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Now that Google has changed how its usage quotas are tallied, you might not get as many AI responses as you did before.
 
FIFA Doesn’t Have a Plan to Deal With Climate Change - Wired Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
This year’s World Cup has faced sweltering heat and humidity. Now it may need to deal with wildfire smoke.
 
Balmuda NatureWind Studio Review: A Better Breeze - Wired Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:32:00 GMT
Balmuda has engineered a remarkably pleasant breeze with its new NatureWind Studio, but is it worth hundreds more than its competition?
 
TikTok is no longer banned on US government devices - Engadget Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:29:15 GMT
US government officially lifts TikTok ban on federal devices.
 
The Best Tech for Back to School - Wired Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:01:00 GMT
Get ready to crush your coursework or scoot to class in style with these back-to-school gear picks.
 
Prompt Injection Attacks Are Thwarting AI Hacking Agents - Wired Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
“Context bombing” tricks malicious AI agents into shutting down before they can do harm.
 
Google Rebrands NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook with Drive Sync - Geeky Gadgets - Google Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:02:21 GMT
  1. Google Rebrands NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook with Drive Sync Geeky Gadgets
  2. NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook blog.google
  3. NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook, with 3.5 + Antigravity upgrade coming to AI Pro 9to5Google
  4. Google is renaming NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook The Verge
  5. Google's NotebookLM Is Now Gemini Notebook Engadget
 
Cross-Sectioning Crickets with a Femtosecond Laser - Hack a Day Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT
A scanning-electron micrograph is shown of a cricket's body, focusing on the head, which has been sliced off just above the eyes.
Unlike most cutting lasers, femtosecond lasers don’t vaporize materials; rather, they produce such short, intense bursts of light that the affected region is ablated without having the chance to heat …read more
 
Analysis: recent open weight models lag frontier closed models' cyber capabilities by 4 to 7 months, a narrower gap than the 6 to 10 months through most of 2025 (AI Security Institute) - Techmeme Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:55:02 GMT

AI Security Institute:
Analysis: recent open weight models lag frontier closed models' cyber capabilities by 4 to 7 months, a narrower gap than the 6 to 10 months through most of 2025 — AISI has tracked the cyber capabilities of frontier AI models since 2023. On our evaluations, the most capable models …

 
SEC filing: GameStop says it owns 9.8% of eBay, signaling its intent to press ahead with a bid for the company after its unsolicited $56B offer was rejected (Reuters) - Techmeme Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:30:02 GMT

Reuters:
SEC filing: GameStop says it owns 9.8% of eBay, signaling its intent to press ahead with a bid for the company after its unsolicited $56B offer was rejected — Videogame retailer GameStop (GME.N) owns nearly 10% of e-commerce company eBay, the company said in a regulatory filing late on Friday …

 
iPhone owners hit 87% loyalty rate this year, Android-to-iPhone switching drops to 12% - TechSpot Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:26:00 GMT

According to the latest survey by analysts at Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), the share of iPhone owners who upgraded from another iPhone, as opposed to those switching over from Android, rose this year. The figures suggest Apple users are at least satisfied enough to stick with iOS, while a...

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Feathery, which develops an AI operating and decisioning system for financial services, raised $30M in total funding, including a recently completed Series A (FinTech Global) - Techmeme Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:10:01 GMT

FinTech Global:
Feathery, which develops an AI operating and decisioning system for financial services, raised $30M in total funding, including a recently completed Series A — Feathery, an AI operating and decisioning platform for financial services firms, has secured $30m in funding as it expands …

 
China's National Data Administration says the country's daily AI token consumption hit 140T in March 2026, up from 100T in December 2025 and 100B in early 2024 (Minxiao Chang/South China Morning Post) - Techmeme Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:00:35 GMT

Minxiao Chang / South China Morning Post:
China's National Data Administration says the country's daily AI token consumption hit 140T in March 2026, up from 100T in December 2025 and 100B in early 2024 — Every month, a Beijing-based ByteDance employee says he burns through close to a billion units of a new corporate currency - one that cannot buy a coffee or pay rent.

 
London-based Risk Ledger, which helps organizations manage supply chain cyber risks, raised a £24M Series B led by Axiom Equity, taking total funding to £33.8M (Ionut Arghire/SecurityWeek) - Techmeme Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:50:01 GMT

Ionut Arghire / SecurityWeek:
London-based Risk Ledger, which helps organizations manage supply chain cyber risks, raised a £24M Series B led by Axiom Equity, taking total funding to £33.8M — The British firm has built a collaborative platform to help organizations address supply chain security risks.

 
Data infrastructure startup Cribl acquires CardinalOps, which offers AI-powered threat detection tools and had raised $40M, sources say for around $100M (Meir Orbach/CTech) - Techmeme Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:45:02 GMT

Meir Orbach / CTech:
Data infrastructure startup Cribl acquires CardinalOps, which offers AI-powered threat detection tools and had raised $40M, sources say for around $100M — The U.S. telemetry company will establish a Tel Aviv office after buying the AI-powered detection engineering startup.

 
Sources: China's National AI Industry Investment Fund gained voting rights in DeepSeek by joining its $7.4B round; other investors like Tencent and JD got none (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:30:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: China's National AI Industry Investment Fund gained voting rights in DeepSeek by joining its $7.4B round; other investors like Tencent and JD got none — On a video conference call from Hangzhou earlier this year, one of China's hottest startups held a four-hour pitch meeting …

 
Thira, an AI startup founded by Apptio co-founders to develop AI agents that handle back-office tasks such as IT support, raised a $21M seed led by Madrona (Todd Bishop/GeekWire) - Techmeme Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:48 GMT

Todd Bishop / GeekWire:
Thira, an AI startup founded by Apptio co-founders to develop AI agents that handle back-office tasks such as IT support, raised a $21M seed led by Madrona — Sunny Gupta has led two prior enterprise tech companies with backing from venture capital firm Madrona in the past 20 years. iConclude sold to Opsware.

 
SteelSeries Coupon Codes: 15% Off in July 2026 - Wired Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the best SteelSeries coupon codes, promo codes, and discount codes for May 2026. Get deals on headsets, keyboards, and mice, including first-order and student discounts.
 
Flex Filament Stuck To Your Build Platform? Reach For The Isopropanol - Hack a Day Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
3D printing has been around long enough that everyone’s heard at least one weird trick regarding 3D prints. [Angus] of [Maker’s Muse] puts a few to the test, and came …read more
 
Best Standing Desks of 2026 - CNET Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:46:00 GMT
Take a standing break throughout the day with one of the best standing desks.
 
Japan plans to buy 27,500 Nvidia Rubin chips to develop a domestic AI foundation model for robots, in a Noetra-led effort that includes SoftBank, Sony, and NEC (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:45:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Japan plans to buy 27,500 Nvidia Rubin chips to develop a domestic AI foundation model for robots, in a Noetra-led effort that includes SoftBank, Sony, and NEC — Japan is planning to buy 27,500 next-generation Rubin chips from Nvidia Corp. to build a homegrown foundational AI model for robots.

 
Apple raises iCloud+ subscription prices in several countries - 9to5Mac - Google Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:35:00 GMT
  1. Apple raises iCloud+ subscription prices in several countries 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Music Hikes Subscription Prices, Citing Rising Licensing Fees Variety
  3. Apple Music And Apple One Prices Rise For The First Time In Years Engadget
  4. Apple Music is getting a price hike The Verge
  5. Apple hikes some Services prices, including Music and iCloud+ plans Seeking Alpha
 
Best Desks of 2026: I’ve Spent Nearly 4,000 Hours Testing Desks. These Are the Ones You Want - CNET Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:30:00 GMT
Put one of the best desks in your office with the help of CNET experts.
 
Anthropic says Claude Fable 5 will be included in Max and Team Premium plans at 50% of limits from July 20 and via usage credits for Pro and Team Standard users (Claude/@claudeai) - Techmeme Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:40:01 GMT

Claude / @claudeai:
Anthropic says Claude Fable 5 will be included in Max and Team Premium plans at 50% of limits from July 20 and via usage credits for Pro and Team Standard users — Beginning July 20, Claude Fable 5 will be included in all Max and Team Premium plans, at 50% of limits. Pro and Team Standard users will continue to have access to Fable via usage credits, and will receive a one-time $100 credit. Demand for Fable has been challenging to

 
Using Solar Air Heating to Dry Clothes - Hack a Day Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT
About a month ago, [Greenhill Forge] built a few solar panels to collect energy from the sun. Unlike solar photovoltaics, which turn sunlight directly into electricity, these were designed to …read more
 
China's BrainCo unveils what it says is the world's first integrated "brain-to-robot" platform that lets users control robots using an EEG headset (Minxiao Chang/South China Morning Post) - Techmeme Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:00:51 GMT

Minxiao Chang / South China Morning Post:
China's BrainCo unveils what it says is the world's first integrated “brain-to-robot” platform that lets users control robots using an EEG headset — Hangzhou-based firm says users can control robots using only their thoughts via EEG headsets, marking a leap in embodied AI tech

 
Joanna Stern: An open letter to OpenAI’s secret gadget - NBC News - Google Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  1. Joanna Stern: An open letter to OpenAI’s secret gadget NBC News
  2. OpenAI’s First Device Will Be Movable, Screenless Speaker Built as AI Companion Bloomberg.com
  3. Smart Speakers Could Help OpenAI Lose Even More Money Engadget
  4. OpenAI’s first hardware device is reportedly a screenless speaker that can move TechCrunch
  5. OpenAI wants its speaker to feel alive. Apple says it’s a stolen idea Yahoo Finance
 
How Octopuses Hacked their Ribosome to Become Smart - Hack a Day Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:00:19 GMT
A fascinating aspect in evolutionary biology is that of convergent evolution — whereby similar structures and functions evolve independently from each other. The highly advanced nervous system of octopuses is …read more
 
Astronomers Found the First Atmosphere on a Planet in Another Star's Habitable Zone - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:32:40 GMT
Science has discovered around 6,000 planets, and this is the first one, other than Earth, that is rocky and has an atmosphere.
 
Steam Proves an All-Digital Future (Mostly) Works - IGN - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:28:14 GMT
  1. Steam Proves an All-Digital Future (Mostly) Works IGN
  2. You Will Own Nothing and Be Happy. PlayStation's New Digital Ownership Policy Is Alarming PCMag
  3. Physical media are disappearing. Video games are next WBUR
  4. Sony Nerfs Videogame Ownership Electronic Frontier Foundation
  5. Sony's 2028 PlayStation disc cutoff locks out 122 countries from future games — and raises costs for others Yahoo Finance
 
There's now an API for mainlining Trump's Truth Social posts - Engadget Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:05:37 GMT
The API is supposed to deliver posts from 'the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts.'
 
California family sets up above-ground pool. Then they realize how dangerous it is when their daughter gets fiberglass in her foot - The Big Lead - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:02:32 GMT
California family sets up above-ground pool. Then they realize how dangerous it is when their daughter gets fiberglass in her foot The Big Lead
 
Apple Loop: iPhone 18 Pro Release Date, Lego iMac G3, New EU AirPods Rule - Forbes - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:36:49 GMT
  1. Apple Loop: iPhone 18 Pro Release Date, Lego iMac G3, New EU AirPods Rule Forbes
  2. Exclusive: Diagnostics log confirms iPhone 18 Pro Max camera specs ahead of launch Notebookcheck
  3. iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, iPhone 18 Pro details, more Mashable
  4. iPhone 18 Pro Launching in Two Months With These 12 New Features MacRumors
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Rumors Heat Up: These Are the Ones That Deserve Your Attention PCMag
 
Why I Don't Recommend the Steam Deck Anymore - IGN - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:19:29 GMT
Why I Don't Recommend the Steam Deck Anymore IGN
 
Best Over-Ear Headphones We've Tested - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:02:00 GMT
Prefer full-size headphones to earbuds? These are the best over-ear headphones you can buy, according to CNET's headphones expert.
 
Obviously, Bethesda Is Remastering ‘Fallout: New Vegas’ and ‘Fallout 3’ - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:00:27 GMT
  1. Obviously, Bethesda Is Remastering ‘Fallout: New Vegas’ and ‘Fallout 3’ Gizmodo
  2. A NOTE FROM BETHESDA GAME STUDIOS Bethesda.net
  3. Bethesda Announces New ‘Fallout’ Roadmap Following Xbox Reset Bloomberg.com
  4. We spoke to Todd Howard on Fallout 5, Elder Scrolls 6, Starfield, and MORE! Windows Central
  5. Bethesda Confirms New Fallout Games Including 3 & New Vegas Remasters 80 Level
 
Meta is reportedly considering a multibillion-dollar data center deal with Anthropic - Engadget Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:51:05 GMT
It would open up a completely new business for the Facebook and Instagram maker.
 
You've Probably Watched One of the 300 Titles on Netflix Produced With AI - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:37:16 GMT
The streaming video company with the world's most subscribers has leaned quickly into AI-assisted production.
 
Best MacBooks We’ve Tested (July 2026) - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:34:00 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.
 
Apple Is Raising Prices on Music and One Bundle Subscriptions - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:28:09 GMT
It's getting even more expensive to be an Apple loyalist.
 
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 18 #867 - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:00:58 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 18, No. 867.
 
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 18, #1133 - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:00:57 GMT
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 18 No. 1,133.
 
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 18, #1855 - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:00:40 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 18, No. 1,855.
 
AWS Billing Glitch Hits Customers With Billion-Dollar Fees - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:50:38 GMT
An error with the cloud computing giant’s billing operation caused some customers’ monthly bills to rise from a few cents to billions of dollars.
 
Google-backed satellites for wildfire detection launch as smoke chokes US, Canada - ArsTechnica Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:50:18 GMT
The FireSat program can spot wildfires that other satellites miss.
 
Big Shake-Up on Sony's Struggling Live Service as Marathon's Game Director Departs - Push Square - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:45:00 GMT
  1. Big Shake-Up on Sony's Struggling Live Service as Marathon's Game Director Departs Push Square
  2. Marathon Loses Game Director After General Manager Retires TechPowerUp
  3. Marathon game director says goodbye to Bungie Polygon.com
  4. Marathon’s game director is passing the baton. The Verge
  5. New Blow to Marathon - Project Director Leaves Bungie After Mass Layoffs ixbt.games
 
San Francisco demands Google and Apple remove 'nudify' apps from their stores - Yahoo Tech - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:21:54 GMT
  1. San Francisco demands Google and Apple remove 'nudify' apps from their stores Yahoo Tech
  2. San Francisco Demands Apple and Google Delete AI ‘Nudify’ Apps From App Stores WIRED
  3. Apple And Google Ordered By San Francisco Attorney To Take Action Against 'Nudify' Apps Engadget
  4. San Francisco threatens Apple, Google with legal action over fake nude apps San Francisco Chronicle
  5. Apple and Google ordered to purge ‘nudify’ apps from App Stores TechCrunch
 
The Pentagon's Space Development Agency hasn't moved as fast as anyone would like - ArsTechnica Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:19:42 GMT
"Missiles are being launched at the joint force every single day in [Operation] Epic Fury."
 
What Cities From Chicago to Washington, DC, Look Like Under a Blanket of Wildfire Smoke - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:17:46 GMT
The US is home to some of the most polluted air on the planet as smoke from 120 out-of-control Canadian wildfires drifts across the border.
 
EU Orders Google to Open Android to AI Rivals and to Share Search Data - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:13:13 GMT
The European Union is using its Digital Markets Act to crack down on big tech companies that aren't being fair.
 
Zoox issues software recall because its robotaxis may be confused by smoke - Engadget Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:10:22 GMT
The NHTSA recently called for autonomous vehicle companies to improve how cars respond in emergency situations.
 
Meta Used AI to Illegally Fire Pregnant and Disabled People, Lawsuit Alleges - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:55:26 GMT
Former Meta employees allege the company penalized them for taking medical leave.
 
The Odyssey in IMAX is worth a long journey of your own - Engadget Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:54:20 GMT
The Odyssey in IMAX is worth a long journey of your own.
 
Hegseth wants a "High-T" military; doctors call it a clinical minefield - ArsTechnica Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:53:11 GMT
"We're turning the clock back on rational healthcare."
 
Taco Bell iceberg lettuce identified as source of cyclosporiasis in 5 states - ArsTechnica Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:45:23 GMT
Don't eat Taco Bell lettuce in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, or West Virginia.
 
Apple Music and Apple One prices rise for the first time in years - Engadget Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:35:07 GMT
Apple is blaming an Apple Music price hike on "rising licensing costs."
 
Polymarket’s Corporate Structure Is a Mystery—Even to Some of Its Former Employees - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The prediction market’s Panamanian operation seems odd, even for a company whose CEO had his apartment raided by FBI agents.
 
Is the Apple TV 4K still worth buying after the price hike? - Engadget Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Apple's streaming box is now much more expensive than comparable alternatives. Should you opt for a Fire TV or Roku instead?
 
Here are the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8 camera and battery specs, apparently - Engadget Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:11:13 GMT
Camera upgrades in the Z Flip 8, Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra appear to be slim.
 
Are You Sick of All the Fake Amazon Brands? Try This Free Browser Extension - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:08:00 GMT
I tried the new Knockoff extension to filter out all the cheaply made junk I don't want to buy.
 
OpenAI tweaks chat access in the ChatGPT app for Mac - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:01:00 GMT
  1. OpenAI tweaks chat access in the ChatGPT app for Mac 9to5Mac
  2. ChatGPT's New Work Mode Can Run 95% of a One-Person Business (No Hiring or Coding Required) entrepreneur.com
  3. I Tested ChatGPT Work To Find A Job. Here’s What Happened Forbes
  4. I loved ChatGPT Desktop until OpenAI gutted it to make room for Codex and Work ZDNET
  5. OpenAI Merges ChatGPT and Codex into One App After GPT-5.6 Launch, Introduces New “Work” Mode quasa.io
 
Spotify is deleting millions of AI-generated music tracks to fend off spammers - TechSpot Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:01:00 GMT

Spotify's Sam Duboff recently revealed that the platform was forced to remove 75 million AI-generated tracks in 2025 alone. As Spotify's senior director and global head of marketing, policy, and music business, Duboff believes that AI has not introduced any entirely new tactics for spam operations. However, he also argues...

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EA Ads Lead Outlines Future of In-Game Ads Across EA’s Biggest Franchises - Sims Community - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:55:50 GMT
  1. EA Ads Lead Outlines Future of In-Game Ads Across EA’s Biggest Franchises Sims Community
  2. EA: Console game makers should consider in-game ads during development The Game Business
  3. EA Is Salivating At The Prospect Of Loading Games Up With Ads Kotaku
  4. EA Executive Wants Developers to Embrace In-Game Ads Insider Gaming
  5. EA believes that planning for in-game advertising placement should be done during the development stage Game World Observer
 
Honda’s Affordable New Performance Moto Is Its Most Rider-Friendly Yet - Gear Patrol - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:55:48 GMT
Honda’s Affordable New Performance Moto Is Its Most Rider-Friendly Yet Gear PatrolSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Disco Elysium studio announces layoffs after new game flounders - Polygon.com - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:53:54 GMT
  1. Disco Elysium studio announces layoffs after new game flounders Polygon.com
  2. ZA/UM Studios to lay off up to 32 workers two months after releasing Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Game Developer
  3. 'Zero Parades: For Dead Spies' A Critical Acclaimed But Not A Commercial Success, Developer Lays Off Dozens Of Employees Worthplaying
  4. Zero Parades Dev Announces Layoffs Despite Game’s Critical Acclaim GameSpot
  5. Employees laid off at Disco Elysium developer after unsuccessful Zero Parades: For Dead Spies release ixbt.games
 
ICE Is Using Data Broker Tools to ‘Identify Unaccompanied Minors’ and ‘Fraud’ - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:47:05 GMT
A newly renewed, $25 million-per-year contract with a subsidiary of Thomson Reuters further expands the power of ICE under the Trump administration.
 
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMT
New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments.
 
The new MoonSwatch is expected to go fast. How to get one - USA Today - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:33:00 GMT
  1. The new MoonSwatch is expected to go fast. How to get one USA Today
  2. Introducing: The Swatch Mission To The Moon 1969 MoonSwatch Hodinkee
  3. Omega and Swatch releasing limited gold MoonSwatch for 1,969 buyers qz.com
  4. How to Buy the New Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon 1969 Oracle Time
  5. This Is the Fanciest MoonSwatch Yet GQ
 
Following the questions where they lead - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Bailey Flanigan has arrived at complex computational methods for helping democracy thrive.
 
Chinese memory maker CXMT's output has grown from 40,000 to 720,000 wafers in a few years, and it's closing in on Micron - TechSpot Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:14:00 GMT

According to a new report from Citrini Research, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is growing much faster than expected. The Chinese memory and IDM manufacturer is expected to produce between 350,000 and 375,000 DRAM wafers per month by the end of 2026.

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Tesla Created a $225 Balance Bike for Tots, and It's Already Sold Out - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:11:02 GMT
The bike isn't motorized and is completely toddler-powered.
 
‘The Odyssey’ Backlash Failed Tremendously - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:09:13 GMT
For all the hysteria over “woke” casting and ahistorical choices, Christopher Nolan’s epic is on track to make $200 million globally during its opening weekend.
 
Troubling new details emerge on diabetes ouster controversy - ArsTechnica Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:08:05 GMT
American Diabetes Association blocked publication of op-ed articles so the authors posted them as a preprint.
 
A bug in AWS has caused some customers' bills to spike from a few cents to billions of dollars - Engadget Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:07:47 GMT
"The displayed billing estimates do not reflect actual usage and charges," Amazon said.
 
Best Pokémon TCG deal: Pitch Black ETB hits record-low price with 25% cut - Mashable - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:06:32 GMT
  1. Best Pokémon TCG deal: Pitch Black ETB hits record-low price with 25% cut Mashable
  2. Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Battle Pass Deck Strategies Pokemon.com
  3. Is a Pokémon Pitch Black Booster Box Worth Opening? Here’s the Math Beckett
  4. Pokémon TCG's Latest Expansion Features a Darkrai Valued at $1,000 — Top 10 Most Valuable Cards Revealed IGN
  5. Pokémon fans across New Jersey get hyped up for new card release News12 | Connecticut
 
Bethesda details what's next for Fallout and its other franchises amid Xbox cuts - Engadget Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:58:08 GMT
Obsidian is working on a new Fallout game, while Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters are on the way.
 
If You Own One Of These Routers, You're At Risk - And There May Never Be A Fix - SlashGear - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:45:00 GMT
If You Own One Of These Routers, You're At Risk - And There May Never Be A Fix SlashGearSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Will Russia's answer to the Falcon 9 rocket ever take flight? - ArsTechnica Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:42:19 GMT
Grasshopper-like tests could begin in 2028.
 
OnePlus confirms exit from US and European markets, will replace OxygenOS with ColorOS - TechSpot Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:32:00 GMT

OnePlus also assured existing users that it will honor all warranty coverage and that eligible devices will be repaired through its authorized service centers in accordance with its standard warranty and support obligations. Eligible OnePlus devices will also continue receiving Android updates and security patches under the company's existing software...

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iOS 27 Public Beta: It's... Fine I Guess? - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:26:08 GMT
Even if you don't use AI, I found some useful features in the iOS 27 beta. They're smaller, quality-of-life changes, but you won't want to skip them.
 
Fubo hikes prices by $15 after restoring some NBCU channels lost in November - ArsTechnica Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:24:21 GMT
Fubo subscribers still don't have Versant channels.
 
Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call. - TechCrunch - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:12:46 GMT
Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call. TechCrunchSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Apple and Google ordered by San Francisco attorney to take action against 'nudify' apps - Engadget Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:10:18 GMT
Google and Apple were sent cease-and-desist letters regarding 13 apps on their respective stores.
 
San Francisco orders Apple, Google to remove nudify apps from app stores - ArsTechnica Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:10:05 GMT
Official estimates Google and Apple likely made millions in nudify app fees.
 
Back-to-School Laptops and Tablet Prices Are Going Up, but There's a Workaround - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Certified refurbished tech can help you save on your device, but don't expect all-time-low price drops.
 
Ars is looking for a senior technology reporter, and you might be it! - ArsTechnica Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:52:28 GMT
Desktops, laptops, phones, CPUs, GPUs, NAS—if you know this stuff, come work for us!
 
Japan's first national AI factory will use 27,500 GPUs across 382 Vera Rubin racks - TechSpot Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:47:00 GMT

In total, the project calls for 27,500 Rubin GPUs and 13,750 Vera CPUs connected through Spectrum-X Ethernet networking. The system is designed to handle the training of trillion-parameter models as capacity ramps up.

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'There's a Huge Amount of Mutual Respect' — Todd Howard Dismisses 'Fan Chatter' About Purported Rivalry Between Bethesda and Fallout: New Vegas Developer Obsidian - IGN - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:45:46 GMT
  1. 'There's a Huge Amount of Mutual Respect' — Todd Howard Dismisses 'Fan Chatter' About Purported Rivalry Between Bethesda and Fallout: New Vegas Developer Obsidian IGN
  2. Todd Howard Addresses "Fan Chatter" About Bethesda-Obsidian Rivalry Conspiracies GameSpot
  3. Todd Howard talks Fallout season 2, Obsidian, and Deathclaws Yahoo Tech
  4. Todd Howard Stated There Is No Rivalry Between Bethesda and Obsidian, and He Also Doesn't Plan to Retire EGW.News
  5. Todd Howard checks his calendar, sighs quietly, and tells us all again that he doesn't have a grudge agains... Yahoo Tech
 
Microsoft itself accidentally proves Windows 11 minimum system requirements make no sense - Neowin - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:34:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft itself accidentally proves Windows 11 minimum system requirements make no sense Neowin
  2. Even Microsoft couldn’t make Windows 11 work well on 8GB of RAM The Verge
  3. Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 review: a quality PC whose trackpad taps you back The Guardian
  4. Surface for Business Lineup Goes Snapdragon X2 Thurrott.com
  5. Windows 11's High Storage and Memory Demands: Necessary for Functionality or Unneeded Bloat? HackerNoon
 
5 Windows 11 features from July’s update you shouldn’t overlook - PCWorld - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:20:00 GMT
  1. 5 Windows 11 features from July’s update you shouldn’t overlook PCWorld
  2. I break down 6 new Windows 11 Insider features for July, including one that can save your PC Windows Central
  3. Microsoft’s biggest ever patch Tuesday lets you hold off updating for longer The Verge
  4. Microsoft cancels Patch Tuesday for some Dell users over surprise shutdowns, overheating devices The Register
  5. More Stable, Less Annoying: A Massive Patch Tuesday Update Arrives Just When Windows Needs It PCMag
 
Physical Games Are “Irrelevant” To GameStop’s Business, Says CEO - GameSpot - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:19:46 GMT
  1. Physical Games Are “Irrelevant” To GameStop’s Business, Says CEO GameSpot
  2. GameStop CEO says Sony's decision to go disc-less is 'totally irrelevant' — claims software, including physical discs, accounts for only 12% of the company's business Tom's Hardware
  3. GameStop CEO Says Physical Video-Game Sales Are ‘Irrelevant’ to Business Bloomberg.com
  4. GameStop's CEO insists he isn't sweating GTA 6 and PlayStation going digital-only Polygon.com
  5. GameStop Just Admitted It: Video Games Are Now ‘Totally Irrelevant’ to Its Business Yahoo Finance
 
Apple's OLED iPad mini could arrive this October, kicking off a major iPad overhaul - TechSpot Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:06:00 GMT

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is aiming to release a revised iPad mini with an OLED display by October. Meanwhile, a new version of the standard iPad is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2027, followed by an OLED-equipped iPad Air and a new iPad Pro in...

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Scientists create interactive screens that can appear on demand - Tech Xplore - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:00:06 GMT
Scientists create interactive screens that can appear on demand Tech Xplore
 
Samsung's Freestyle+ Projector Is Now Available For $1,200 - Engadget - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Samsung's Freestyle+ Projector Is Now Available For $1,200 Engadget
  2. Samsung Launches The Freestyle+ AI Smart Projector Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung’s brighter Freestyle Plus projector is now available. The Verge
  4. Samsung just made outdoor movie nights easier with the Freestyle Plus projector Android Authority
  5. Samsung launches The Freestyle+ portable projector in the US SamMobile
 
Lyft’s CEO Says, ‘We’re the Good Uber’ - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
David Risher insists that Lyft has lowered its prices and that customers who only check his competitor’s app are “leaving money on the table.”
 
Battlefield 6 is getting an evolved Carrier Assault mode in Season 4, and the Top Gun collab brings more than cosmetics - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Battlefield 6 is getting an evolved Carrier Assault mode in Season 4, and the Top Gun collab brings more than cosmetics Eurogamer.net
  2. Battlefield 6 and Top Gun Join Forces for Biggest Blockbuster Season Yet Business Wire
  3. Tsuru Reef, Wake Island, and Top Gun? Here's what's coming in Season 4 of Battlefield 6 Gamereactor UK
  4. Electronic Arts to Integrate Top Gun Content into Battlefield 6 Launch geneonline.com
  5. Battlefield 6 is resurrecting a 20-year-old mode for a Top Gun crossover Yahoo Tech
 
The Best New Camping Gear at REI (2026): Tents, Coolers, Bikes, More - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:55:29 GMT
I tested REI’s best new and revamped outdoor gear of 2026. Here’s what’s worth buying, from tents and sleeping bags to coolers and bikes.
 
The EU is forcing Google to give rival AI assistants the same access as Gemini on Android - TechSpot Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:25:00 GMT

The stakes are high. Android powers about 60% of smartphones in the European Union, and AI companies see those devices as the primary gateway for turning chatbots into everyday assistants. The deeper a service is integrated into a device – reading the screen, handling messages, and interacting with other apps...

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Torvalds challenged the haters to fork Linux. Someone said 'hold my beer' - The Register - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:02:00 GMT
  1. Torvalds challenged the haters to fork Linux. Someone said 'hold my beer' The Register
  2. Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away." Ars Technica
  3. Linus Torvalds rebukes anti-AI stances in the Linux kernel code review process, says 'Linux is not one of those anti-AI projects' — creator embraces AI as just a tool and 'clearly a useful one' Tom's Hardware
  4. Linus Torvalds puts his foot down, tells anti-AI programmers to 'fork it' ZDNET
  5. Linus Torvalds says Linux is not an anti-AI project, and if you don't like that, then "fork it or just walk away" PC Guide
 
Conspiracy Theorists Think Trump’s Speech Paves the Path to the Insurrection Act - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:48:38 GMT
Election deniers have spent years promoting the idea that the 2020 election was stolen. They believe Donald Trump’s speech finally proves them right.
 
This Lenovo laptop is the first to use inkjet-printed OLED, a technology that could make OLED screens cheaper - TechSpot Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:44:00 GMT

Lenovo's R9000P laptop, the world's first to feature an IJP OLED screen, is now available in China, starting at around $1,300. It remains unclear when the laptop or any other IJP OLED model might appear globally, but the device raises hopes that the technology will soon lead to cheaper OLED...

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Over 4,500 Google workers demand layoff protections as Alphabet's value hits $4.3 trillion - TechSpot Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:12:00 GMT

Like many other companies invested in the AI boom, Google is enjoying plenty of success right now. Parent company Alphabet's latest quarter produced $109.9 billion in revenue, up 22%, while operating income rose 30% to $39.7 billion. It's also the third-largest company in the world by market cap with a $4.3 trillion valuation.

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Mid-range users are having a ball and iPhone 18 Pro, Galaxy S27 Ultra users can only look back in anger - PhoneArena - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:59:58 GMT
  1. Mid-range users are having a ball and iPhone 18 Pro, Galaxy S27 Ultra users can only look back in anger PhoneArena
  2. Survey says this is fans' biggest worry with the Galaxy S27 Ultra Android Authority
  3. Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra battery may disappoint fans Báo VietNamNet
  4. The Galaxy S27's biggest strength might be that it's boring but safe PhoneArena
  5. Galaxy S27 probably won't impress anyone. But that might be its biggest advantage. Samsung Magazine
 
A Doom developer says Microsoft "destroyed an immense amount of value" at id Software - TechSpot Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:41:00 GMT

In an interview with Game Developer, the unnamed developer, who was one of the 3,200 Xbox employees fired by Microsoft earlier this month, criticized Redmond for announcing the job cuts a day before the launch of the new Doom DLC. The layoffs accounted for 20% of the total staff at...

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Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:06:00 GMT
We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.
 
GTA 6 hacker who was sentenced to life in a secure hospital is moved to prison ahead of retrial - TechSpot Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Back in September 2022, one of the biggest leaks of all time hit the internet when over 90 videos and screenshots of the still-unreleased GTA 6 were posted to the GTAForums. They originated from a then-18-year-old hacker who also claimed to be behind an Uber breach that occurred a few days earlier.

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5 Best Smart Speakers (2026): Alexa, Google, Apple - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT
Looking to add a smart speaker to your house? Here’s which to choose, whether you’re an Alexa, Siri, or Gemini fan.
 
Siri AI vs. Old Siri on Apple Watch: It Wasn't Even Close - CNET - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Siri AI vs. Old Siri on Apple Watch: It Wasn't Even Close CNET
  2. How to Change the Most Annoying iOS 27 Settings on Your iPhone CNET
  3. You can get Apple’s iOS 27 on your iPhone today. Try these 5 features first Fast Company
  4. Siri AI makes the Apple Watch finally feel like a wrist computer The Verge
  5. Top Stories: iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate Public Betas, Apple Back to School Promo, and More MacRumors
 
E.U. Orders Google to Open Android Mic, Camera and Screen to Rival AI Assistants - The Hacker News - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:44:00 GMT
  1. E.U. Orders Google to Open Android Mic, Camera and Screen to Rival AI Assistants The Hacker News
  2. Google Ordered to Give A.I. Rivals More Access on Android Smartphones The New York Times
  3. EU forces Google to share search data and open Android to rival AI companies AP News
  4. Google is better than Apple at playing the AI regulations game The Verge
  5. EU Gives Google Binding Instructions to Open Android to AI Rivals WSJ
 
The report oil companies are worried about: Climate attribution science - ArsTechnica Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:30:10 GMT
New report says our ability to tie weather damages to climate change is improving.
 
FCC took pricey gifts from Paramount as the company needed approval for deals - ArsTechnica Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:15:55 GMT
FCC chair has been gifted at least $63,000 worth of tickets by CBS or its parent company.
 
Researchers synchronize 105,000 tiny magnetic oscillators in 45 nanoseconds, pointing to faster, low-power computing - TechSpot Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Each oscillator is tiny, just 10 to 20 nanometers wide. There's no external clock running the show. Once the grid gets nudged, the oscillators fall into sync on their own, using nothing but their natural magnetic spin. Think of ripples spreading across a pond until the whole surface moves the...

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2026 Lucid Gravity Touring review: A strong act 2 - ArsTechnica Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:30 GMT
Quick, comfortable, roomy, and agile for a large electric SUV.
 
Rocket Report: India's Vikram-1 nears debut flight; AST to become rocket company? - ArsTechnica Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:04 GMT
"We have done everything that could be done to test Vikram-1 on ground."
 
Valve Steam Machine Review: A Compromised Console - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Great for indie darlings, but Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo remain kings of TV gaming.
 
GameStop May Have Leaked Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Pre-Orders for August 4, Hinting First Real Footage Isn’t Far - Wccftech - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. GameStop May Have Leaked Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Pre-Orders for August 4, Hinting First Real Footage Isn’t Far Wccftech
  2. Zelda remake rumor shows fans are desperate to learn its release date Polygon.com
  3. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026 Remake) Video Games Chronicle
  4. Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Official Gameplay Has Split Gamers OpenCritic
  5. RUMOR: Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake pre-order date revealed (UPDATE) GoNintendo
 
Pokémon News Weekly Roundup: TCG 30th Celebration, New Pokémon Aeroplane, PokémonXP & Worlds Schedule, New LEGO and more! - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:47:12 GMT
  1. Pokémon News Weekly Roundup: TCG 30th Celebration, New Pokémon Aeroplane, PokémonXP & Worlds Schedule, New LEGO and more! Pokémon GO Hub
  2. 30th Celebration Pokémon Center Preorders Go Live with 6 Hour Wait Joseph Writer Anderson
  3. Who needs scalpers when GameStop is marking up Pokémon cards by more than 300 percent? Engadget
  4. Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Card List Leaks Early Online VICE
  5. The Pokémon Center's 30th anniversary TCG pre-orders are live, and it's a disaster Polygon.com
 
Panasonic Japanese Microwave Review (2026): True 1-Button Cooking - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:34:00 GMT
The Japanese Microwave measures food temperature directly, and stops cooking when food’s hot. It’s kinda terrific.
 
23 Best Gifts for Cooks (2026): Vitamix, Frying Pans, Air Fryers - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:34:00 GMT
From the best air fryer to frying pans to knife sharpeners anyone can use, these ideas will keep the curious home chef in your life tinkering away.
 
A $10K Bounty Aims to Make Sony’s PlayStation 5 a Computer Again - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Nice PlayStation you got. Bet it could probably run Linux too.
 
Aldi’s New Indoor-Outdoor Area Rug Prints Are Perfect for a Late Summer Refresh - Dengarden - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Aldi’s New Indoor-Outdoor Area Rug Prints Are Perfect for a Late Summer Refresh Dengarden
 
New York school deploys AI teaching robot from company linked to sex bots - TechSpot Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:17:00 GMT

Located on the Seneca Nation reservation, the rural district will be one of the first to use the humanoid robot, part of Realbotix's M-Series and named Sally. It's integrated with Optio, Realbotix's AI-powered teaching assistant, which can be accessed by students off-site for out-of-hours learning.

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'It Lands at a Tremendous Number by Any Historical Standard' — GTA 6 Predicted to Make Up to $5.2 Billion by End of Launch Week After Securing an Estimated $260 Million via Preorders - IGN - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:07:12 GMT
  1. 'It Lands at a Tremendous Number by Any Historical Standard' — GTA 6 Predicted to Make Up to $5.2 Billion by End of Launch Week After Securing an Estimated $260 Million via Preorders IGN
  2. Newzoo: GTA 6 pre-orders generate estimated $260m globally during first week of campaign GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Analyst Claims ‘GTA 6’ Could Make $3-5 Billion During Launch Week Forbes
  4. GTA 6 has ‘the strongest pre-order campaign on record’, is on track to sell 37-51 million in week one, analytics firm says Video Games Chronicle
  5. Car Trouble: GTA 6 release plan attracts buzz and barbs RTE.ie
 
Two 'Day One' Games Are Available Today Across Xbox And PC Game Pass (July 17) - Pure Xbox - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. Two 'Day One' Games Are Available Today Across Xbox And PC Game Pass (July 17) Pure Xbox
  2. Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In August 2026 So Far Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox Set to Bring Tony Hawk's Pro Skater to Game Pass Soon CNET
  4. Xbox Game Pass adds 2 extra July perks: free *League of Legends* and *Wuthering Waves* rewards en.softonic.com
  5. Over 20 Games Are Coming to XBOX From July 20—24 Windows Report
 
San Francisco Demands Apple and Google Delete AI ‘Nudify’ Apps From App Stores - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The City Attorney’s Office sent the tech giants cease-and-desist letters this week telling them to stop profiting from 13 “face-swap” apps that are overwhelmingly used to target women and girls.
 
The Group Behind ‘2000 Mules’ Is Back With Another Election Conspiracy Film - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
True the Vote is working with a Detroit pastor to produce a new documentary called Trap, based on claims that have already been thrown out in court.
 
LG TVs and monitors said to surveil users and install bloatware without asking - Notebookcheck - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:17:00 GMT
  1. LG TVs and monitors said to surveil users and install bloatware without asking Notebookcheck
  2. 'Pretty revolting': LG's TV and gaming monitors are getting huge backlash from users due to reportedly installing PC software without asking you, and insisting that you get consent from your guests so your TV may record their conversations TechRadar
  3. LG monitors silently install software through Windows Update without user consent VideoCardz.com
  4. LG monitors deploy advertising heise online
  5. LG Monitor Software Now Installs Through Windows Update and Many Users Did Not Expect It Fingerlakes1.com
 
The CDC Has a Cyclospora Lab. DOGE Downsized It Last Year - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:15:00 GMT
“Based on simple math, these outbreak responses—which require rapid, timely responses—are going to be greatly diminished,” the former CDC lab director tells WIRED.
 
The best budget smartphones of 2026 so far - Mashable - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:02:55 GMT
The best budget smartphones of 2026 so far MashableSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
A Humanoid Company Backed by Eric Trump Is Preparing Its Robots for War - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The CEO of Foundation Future Industries, which counts the president’s son as its chief strategy adviser, tells WIRED it’s exploring some “kinetic things.”
 
Can ultrasound unlock the power of gene therapy? A startup makes big claims - STAT - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:35:01 GMT
Can ultrasound unlock the power of gene therapy? A startup makes big claims STAT
 
The Unlikely Story Of How Konami Asked Evil Empire To Make Castlevania: Belmont's Curse - Game Informer - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:57:25 GMT
The Unlikely Story Of How Konami Asked Evil Empire To Make Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Game InformerSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
CISA Adds Exploited SharePoint RCE Zero-Day CVE-2026-58644 to KEV - The Hacker News - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:42:00 GMT
  1. CISA Adds Exploited SharePoint RCE Zero-Day CVE-2026-58644 to KEV The Hacker News
  2. Fresh SharePoint Vulnerability Exploited Soon After Disclosure SecurityWeek
  3. CVE-2026-55040: Microsoft SharePoint JWT Token Authentication Bypass (FIXED) Rapid7
  4. CVE-2026-32201, CVE-2026-45659, CVE-2026-56164: Frequently Asked Questions About Active Exploitation of Microsoft SharePoint Server Vulnerabilities Security Boulevard
  5. CISA warns of SharePoint vulnerabilities exploited by hackers American Hospital Association
 
OnePlus reveals more changes for US users following exit announcement - Android Authority - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:27:00 GMT
  1. OnePlus reveals more changes for US users following exit announcement Android Authority
  2. OnePlus, Once Popular with Tech Fans, to Pull Out of US and Europe Bloomberg.com
  3. OnePlus, the ‘Flagship-Killer’ Smartphone Brand, Is All but Dead WIRED
  4. OnePlus Exit Means Fewer Options in a Market Mired by Lack of Choice PetaPixel
  5. It's Official: OnePlus Is Dead. Long Live Oppo CNET
 
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition Review - TechSpot Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:02:00 GMT
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D is back at $350. It looks overpriced, but for AM4 owners facing costly DDR5 upgrades, this four-year-old CPU may still be the smartest path to modern gaming performance today.
 
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off July 2026 - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more July 2026 discounts.
 
AT&T Promo Codes: $50 Off This July 2026 - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.
 
Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for July 2026 - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | July 2026 - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this July.
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | July 2026 - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
 
iRobot Promo Code: 15% Off - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on iRobot products, including robot vacuums and mops designed to handle pet hair, daily messes, and hands-free cleaning with smart home integration.
 
30% VistaPrint Coupon & Promo Codes | July 2026 - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.
 
Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This July 2026 - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.
 
Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for July 2026 - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
 
Home Depot Promo Codes: 50% Off in July 2026 - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this July.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for July 2026 - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
Walmart Promo Codes: Up to 65% Off for July 2026 - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score $10 off with our Walmart promo codes and coupon, and shop flash deals up to 65% off today.
 
Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | July 2026 - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 50% Off in July 2026 - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
I Tried Volufiline for Hollow Undereyes—Here’s What It Can (and Can’t) Do - Vogue - Google Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:05:40 GMT
I Tried Volufiline for Hollow Undereyes—Here’s What It Can (and Can’t) Do Vogue
 
Pete Hegseth’s Plan for ‘High T’ Troops Is a Junk-Science Fever Dream - Wired Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:28:49 GMT
The defense secretary’s idea of administering testosterone therapy to members of the US Armed Forces reveals little understanding of the complexity of hormones.
 
SpaceX scrubs Starship launch after some of its engines didn't start - ArsTechnica Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:02:54 GMT
"Now offloading propellant. Next launch attempt hopefully in a few days."
 
Apple’s M6 chip is coming soon, here’s everything we know - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:33:00 GMT
  1. Apple’s M6 chip is coming soon, here’s everything we know 9to5Mac
  2. Apple’s M6, M7 and M8 Chips Show How AI Is Reshaping the Company Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple Is Reportedly Accelerating Chip Releases Due to AI Pressure CNET
  4. Apple’s failed self-driving car program left a legacy of powerful AI chips The Verge
  5. Apple’s M7 Ultra could take on Nvidia Blackwell with a staggering 1.5TB of memory Yahoo Tech
 
Why Do Roku Remotes Have Tags – And Can You Remove Them? - bgr.com - Google Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:17:00 GMT
Why Do Roku Remotes Have Tags – And Can You Remove Them? bgr.com
 
Two Trump health nominees crash and burn in tense Senate hearing - ArsTechnica Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:33:24 GMT
Both nominees flailed in their own unique ways as senators sought answers.
 
Why Apple Sued OpenAI, New York Takes on Data Centers, and What to Know about Cyclosporiasis - Wired Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:17:27 GMT
On today’s Uncanny Valley, we unpack OpenAI’s ongoing drama, both legal and reputational, and whether these developments could further hurt the company—particularly in its fight against Anthropic.
 
HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs - ArsTechnica Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:02:31 GMT
Resellers threatened to ditch HP printing supplies for counterfeits.
 
Samsung is adding yet another preinstalled app to Galaxy phones, but there's a silver lining - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:30:02 GMT
  1. Samsung is adding yet another preinstalled app to Galaxy phones, but there's a silver lining - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Samsung Launches Amazon Music on Galaxy Store and Preinstalls the app on Millions of Devices alongside Special Offer Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung Is Making Amazon Music Pre-Installed Bloatware On Galaxy Phones Engadget
  4. Samsung just gave your next Galaxy phone one more app you didn't ask for PhoneArena
  5. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and others are getting even more bloatware Notebookcheck
 
Salad Chains Are Seeing Foot Traffic Drop Over Cyclosporiasis Fears - Wired Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:06:59 GMT
Foot traffic to leafy green chains is falling, data shows. Still, a few brave souls who spoke to WIRED were determined to get their fix. “I honestly didn’t even think about” the risk of explosive diarrhea, one says.
 
GTA 6 gamers settle for 'trailer 2.5' as new look hailed as 'awesome' - GAMINGbible - Google Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
  1. GTA 6 gamers settle for 'trailer 2.5' as new look hailed as 'awesome' GAMINGbible
  2. Take-Two Made Almost $1 Billion More Than Expected and Wants To Acquire More Companies Insider Gaming
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI set for November launch after years of delays Northeast Times
  4. How Investors Are Reacting To Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) Spotlighting Grand Theft Auto VI Over Earnings simplywall.st
  5. GTA 6 Doesn't Have a Disc and Locks Shops Behind Ultimate Edition. Why? IGN Benelux
 
T-Mobile bungled forced plan migration, canceling some users' free lines - ArsTechnica Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:52:47 GMT
T-Mobile to restore free lines lost during plan migration, but price hikes remain.
 
It's official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android - ArsTechnica Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:41:45 GMT
Google says these changes could endanger user privacy and security.
 
Do Face Masks Help With Wildfire Smoke? Yes, But More Is Needed - Wired Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:41:10 GMT
As wildfire smoke threatens air quality and safety for millions, here’s your playbook to keep your family safe from the damaging effects of smoke.
 
xAI can’t deny Grok makes CSAM anymore. So it’s suing users. - ArsTechnica Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:26:23 GMT
Elon Musk's xAI files first lawsuit against Grok user accused of making child sex images.
 
The PS3 emulator that shouldn't exist can now play 75% of the console's game library - TechSpot Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:06:00 GMT

The RPCS3 team has confirmed that 75% of all PlayStation 3 games are now "playable" on PC. The emulator reached the milestone while its developers continue to vow new features, fixes, and code optimizations to further improve compatibility and reliability across an increasingly diverse computer ecosystem.

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Review: Xgimi Titan Noir Max Home Projector (2026) - Wired Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:45:17 GMT
This remarkably vivid home projector has deep inky blacks, without a five-figure price tag.
 
The Ultimate Affordable Tool Watch Gets Its Most Tactical Version Yet - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:40:28 GMT
  1. The Ultimate Affordable Tool Watch Gets Its Most Tactical Version Yet Gear Patrol
  2. Nodus and Raven Collaborate on their Fourth TrailTrekker Worn & Wound
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  4. Nodus x Raven Watches Launch Project TrailTrekker Carbon Oracle Time
  5. Nodus x Raven TrailTrekker Carbon: A technical GMT watch made from forged carbon, designed for travellers Le Nouveau Réveil
 
Classic PS1 Shooter’s PS5 Remake Out Today on PlayStation Store - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:32:47 GMT
Classic PS1 Shooter’s PS5 Remake Out Today on PlayStation Store PlayStation LifeStyleSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
OpenAI's first hardware product is a $230 mini keypad for AI coding - TechSpot Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:47:00 GMT

Late last year, OpenAI announced a partnership with former Apple designer Jony Ive to build a screen-free AI gadget. Details are still pending, but the company said the gadget would be equipped with multiple cameras and sensors for spatial awareness. This is not that, but something else entirely.

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Everyone Thinks They Have the Diarrhea Parasite - Wired Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:36:19 GMT
Cyclosporiasis isn’t the only thing spreading across the US. So is anxiety about getting hit with it.
 
Here’s Why Anthropic Is Pushing States to Regulate AI Faster - Wired Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:35:18 GMT
The company endorsed landmark AI transparency laws in California and New York last year, but its head of US state and local policy says they may already be outdated.
 
Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday fixes 570 security bugs, but some Dell PCs will have to wait - TechSpot Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:03:00 GMT

A month after fixing 200 individual flaws across Windows and other software products, Microsoft is now breaking new ground with another massive Patch Tuesday release. The July cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5101650) addresses 570 security vulnerabilities, including three zero-day flaws that were either previously disclosed or are actively being exploited by cybercriminals.

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TSMC plans include at least four more 2nm fabs in $100 billion Arizona expansion - TechSpot Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:22:00 GMT

The announcement came as the Taiwanese giant posted another record quarterly profit and raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to as much as $64 billion.

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Ryzen 7 7700X3D delivers the gaming performance, but not the value - TechSpot Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:07:00 GMT
Early reviews of AMD's new Ryzen 7 7700X3D show a capable gaming CPU that performs close to the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. However, its launch price and weaker productivity performance make it difficult to recommend. Our full review is coming soon.
 
This PC gamer turned old SSDs into gorgeous cartridges for Steam games - TechSpot Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:10:00 GMT

Reddit user Jibril-sama recently showcased a custom-made cartridge system for Steam games. The clever idea is not entirely new and does not do anything revolutionary with Steam or the hardware itself. Even so, concepts like this are suddenly becoming relevant as the gaming industry increasingly embraces an all-digital future.

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Swatch’s New Gold MoonSwatch Solves the Problem of the Nightmare Royal Pop Launch - Wired Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:37:09 GMT
Swatch’s latest MoonSwatch is the Mission to the Moon 1969, a limited-edition model with components crafted from Omega’s 18K Moonshine Gold. To get one, you'll have to join a lottery.
 
To fund Apple's first computer, Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs sold... - TechSpot Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:34:00 GMT
A little history of the Apple-1
 
Netflix celebrates 10 years of Stranger Thing with a VHS-quality version of the first season - TechSpot Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:55:00 GMT

The very first season of Stranger Things arrived on July 15, 2016. The coming-of-age science fiction series was an instant hit with viewers, but few realized its true potential or how Netflix would capitalize on its new starlet over the coming decade.

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Woman discovers a hidden AI camera in her rental car recording her and warning about unsafe driving - TechSpot Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:08:00 GMT

A woman recently took to social media after discovering that her Audi rental car's dashboard contained a camera recording her every move. It also gave verbal reminders to wear a seat belt and avoid unsafe driving behavior.

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This retro-style home phone lets kids call friends without apps, browsers, or social media - TechSpot Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:33:00 GMT

Pinwheel, the US company that sells modified Android smartphones designed for children and teenagers, has just launched the Pinwheel Home.

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Pro Jank Footy brings classic arcade chaos August 12 - PlayStation.Blog - Google Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:41 GMT
  1. Pro Jank Footy brings classic arcade chaos August 12 PlayStation.Blog
  2. This Madcap, Chaotic Australian Football PS5 Game Is a Sports Title I Can Get Behind Push Square
  3. Pro Jank Footy secures Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, new trailer Nintendo Everything
  4. Pro Jank Footy Looks Like A Game For A Fake Sport, But It's A Wacky Take On Aussie Rules Football Gamer Matters
  5. Pro Jank Footy launches in August, floating DVD screensaver power-up and all Games Asylum
 
Steam Machine benchmarks show SteamOS and Windows 11 within a few frames of each other in most games - TechSpot Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:47:00 GMT

A brief benchmark from ETA Prime shows that games running on Valve's Steam Machine via Windows 11 mostly achieve framerates similar to SteamOS. However, one synthetic benchmark gives Windows a significant advantage.

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XPeng’s New ‘Budget’ EV Looks Like the Ferrari Luce - Wired Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:09:08 GMT
The electric L03 is looking to punch above its weight in style and tech as it launches in 60 countries worldwide.
 
George Lucas says rejecting AI is like choosing the horse and buggy over cars - TechSpot Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Lucas expressed his opinion of AI in an interview with A Rabbit's Foot to promote the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

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For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
Dyson’s new bladeless fan is one of its most affordable models yet - AL.com - Google Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:17:00 GMT
  1. Dyson’s new bladeless fan is one of its most affordable models yet AL.com
  2. Dyson Hot+Cool HF1 replaces heater and fan with quiet smart 2-in-1 Межа. Новини України.
 
3 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
 
Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
Helping AI models to meet the real world - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Through research and entrepreneurship, Professor Devavrat Shah is helping to design methods that can handle constant decision-making using limited computational resources.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
How visual learning happens in the brain - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Scientists find that learning to identify a new object subtly reshapes visual processing in the brain.
 
Can AI build a jet engine? JARVIS Challenge tests role of AI copilots in tough-tech engineering - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT students designed, built, and tested a jet engine with AI copilots, assessing AI’s usefulness in developing high-performance aerospace systems.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
Arthur Bahr named head of MIT’s Literature Section - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2007, the scholar of medieval literature explores how different parts of physical manuscripts combine to create interest and meaning.
 
How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:10:00 GMT
Students from the MIT Cybersecurity Clinic help local governments and other vulnerable organizations defend against digital threats.
 
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
 
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
Age rating questionnaire now includes social media questions - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:00:01 GMT
As announced in June, 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.
 
MIT-led project opens first climate shelter in Bangladesh - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project opens a solar-powered “adaptation fortress” in Satkhira, a region facing severe and growing climate threats.
 
New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.
 
Beyond the pitch: The founder’s journey - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:35:00 GMT
An MIT mechanical engineering course explores entrepreneurship through lessons and stories shared by alumni startup founders.
 
A baseball-sized sensor can detect chemical threats - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:10:00 GMT
The “TOSSIT” device, developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, can warn service members and first responders of dangerous vapors and aerosols.
 
Tiny robot boats build floating structures - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:50:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed FloatForm, a swarm of small aquatic robots that snap together like ants forming a raft, assembling into reconfigurable structures on the water.
 
Bringing the data to every sideline - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
 
Ana Miljački named head of the Department of Architecture - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
In this leadership role, Miljački seeks to shepherd a collective commitment to transform the present into a better future.
 
MIT researcher proposes a way to detect nuclear weapons in space - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in space, but there’s currently no way to verify that satellites aren’t carrying them.
 
MIT engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.
 
The brain’s internal ruler - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:40:00 GMT
A simple brain circuit measures objects’ distance from the body using touch signals from a rodent’s whiskers, MIT scientists find.
 
Hello Developer: July 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:15 GMT
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Many black holes had past lives, new research shows - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Physicists have found signs of colliding black holes that are themselves products of previous black hole smash-ups.
 
Discovery helps explain why solid-state batteries often fail - MIT Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
New research could help prevent the formation of tiny seeds of lithium metal within the electrolyte, enabling batteries that charge faster and last longer.
 
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.
 
MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a "Washington Post Live" panel discussion with ASU President Michael Crow, President Sally Kornbluth explored how universities are preparing the next generation of scientists to lead in America’s rapidly changing technological landscape.
 
A portable ultrasound system could make reliable breast imaging more accessible - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technology, which generates high-resolution, 3D images of breast tissue, requires no expertise to operate and could be used at home.
 
How urban design leads to better wellness - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
An extensive study of U.S. cities identifies walkable neighborhoods, urban greenery, and access to amenities as key contributors to residents’ health.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be? - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
 
Scientists find ozone depletion began decades before discovery of ozone hole - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Using modern tools, they also determined that carbon tetrachloride, used as a dry-cleaning and degreasing agent as early as the 1930s, was at the root of early ozone loss.
 
Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
What’s more, the superconducting states get stronger under conditions expected to kill them.
 
How data centers can better manage energy use - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study suggests flexibility in the timing of electricity consumption could lower consumer costs.
 
Listening for the echoes of black holes - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By analyzing X-ray reverberations and other astrophysical data, Erin Kara seeks to understand the most extreme objects in the universe.
 
MIT in the media: Exploring how curiosity-driven science is an essential ingredient in America’s success - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
“Scientific American” showcases the history and future of America’s scientific engine, highlighting promising young scientists and icons at MIT and beyond.
 
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:
 
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.
 
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.
 
WWDC26 survey - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:32 GMT
Share your thoughts on this year’s conference.
 
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.