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US tech giants have shifted their stance to publicly backing open AI models, with Anthropic and Amazon remaining notable holdouts alongside the US government (M.G. Siegler/Spyglass) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:44 GMT

M.G. Siegler / Spyglass:
US tech giants have shifted their stance to publicly backing open AI models, with Anthropic and Amazon remaining notable holdouts alongside the US government — The open letter on open weights feels familiar yet different... Everyone remembers Steve Jobs' ‘Thoughts on Flash’ open letter …

 
CXMT shares jumped as much as 470% in its Shanghai debut, giving the memory chipmaker a ~$487B market cap, making it the most valuable China-listed company (Jenny Lee/CNBC) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:55:01 GMT

Jenny Lee / CNBC:
CXMT shares jumped as much as 470% in its Shanghai debut, giving the memory chipmaker a ~$487B market cap, making it the most valuable China-listed company — Shares of chipmaker Changxin Technology Group rose more than 500% Monday as they debuted on Shanghai's tech-heavy STAR Market …

 
How US companies flipped from "tokenmaxxing" to "thrift-maxxing", mixing cheaper Chinese models with OpenAI and Anthropic, threatening the labs' IPO valuations (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:45:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
How US companies flipped from “tokenmaxxing” to “thrift-maxxing”, mixing cheaper Chinese models with OpenAI and Anthropic, threatening the labs' IPO valuations — Companies big and small are mixing models and it's changing the economics and power players of the industry

 
2026 Frikkin Lasers Challenge: Measuring Nanometer-Scale Displacements with an Optical Cavity - Hack a Day Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT
A plastic device sits on a desk, with a computer display and an oscilloscope behind it. A fiber-optic cable runs from the device to a laser diode source.
Optical cavities – two mirrors arranged to reflect light multiple times between them – form the basis of lasers and certain optical filters. Since any angle between the two mirrors …read more
 
Samsung explains why its smart glasses will be better than Meta's - SamMobile - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:59:49 GMT
  1. Samsung explains why its smart glasses will be better than Meta's SamMobile
  2. Samsung details features of its smart glasses as it enters market dominated by Meta CNBC
  3. Samsung unveils privacy-first smart glasses to counter backlash against Meta glasses Los Angeles Times
  4. Samsung & Google’s first Android XR glasses have 9-hour battery life 9to5Google
  5. Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like The Verge
 
Dealroom: defense giants such as Lockheed Martin have participated in a record $4.1B worth of VC rounds YTD, as drones and autonomous systems transform warfare (Financial Times) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:55:01 GMT

Financial Times:
Dealroom: defense giants such as Lockheed Martin have participated in a record $4.1B worth of VC rounds YTD, as drones and autonomous systems transform warfare — As drones and autonomous systems transform the battlefield, traditional defence companies start to act more like venture capitalists

 
'If People Want It, Companies Should Provide It': Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Joins PS5 Disc Debate - Push Square - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:52:21 GMT
  1. 'If People Want It, Companies Should Provide It': Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Joins PS5 Disc Debate Push Square
  2. Rockstar Co-Founder Says 'if People Want' Physical Game Releases Then 'Companies Should Provide It' IGN
  3. Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser says if people want games on disc ‘companies should provide it’ Video Games Chronicle
  4. GTA Creator's Comments on Digital Games Become Timely After Viral PlayStation Account Loss OpenCritic
  5. Rockstar co-founder doesn't care about the physical vs digital debate, says companies should give players what they want TweakTown
 
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: What to expect - 9to5Mac - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:43:00 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: What to expect 9to5Mac
  2. A New Look For The Apple Watch May Still Be At Least A Year Away Engadget
  3. What to Expect From Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 MacRumors
  4. Apple Watch redesign is coming, but not for years AppleInsider
  5. Apple Watch Series 12 Leak: New Chip and Biggest Battery Upgrade Geeky Gadgets
 
Sources: Nvidia is in talks to provide a ~$250B backstop for OpenAI as part of a 10 GW data center project that SoftBank is developing in Ohio (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:35:02 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Nvidia is in talks to provide a ~$250B backstop for OpenAI as part of a 10 GW data center project that SoftBank is developing in Ohio — Project would be one of the largest AI computing hubs and involve power controlled by the U.S. government — Nvidia is in talks to provide …

 
Hackaday Links: July 26, 2026 - Hack a Day Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:00:08 GMT
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At a time when so-called “artificial intelligence” seems inescapable, we were encouraged to see news that Amazon will be cracking down on third-party sellers that use AI-generated images for their …read more
 
31 People Who Didn’t Realize How Horrifically They Failed Until It Was Already Too Late - BuzzFeed - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:31:02 GMT
31 People Who Didn’t Realize How Horrifically They Failed Until It Was Already Too Late BuzzFeed
 
How AI companies are targeting the education market, including making free or cut-price tailored learning tools in partnership with schools and edtech startups (Jamie John/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:10:01 GMT

Jamie John / Financial Times:
How AI companies are targeting the education market, including making free or cut-price tailored learning tools in partnership with schools and edtech startups — Anthropic and OpenAI are among groups providing free and cut-price tailored solutions for educators and students

 
Connection to Engadget could not be established - Engadget Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:24:55 GMT
Exception: System.Net.WebException: The remote server returned an error: (403) Forbidden. at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse() at rss.justingengo.com.RSSMapper.AddRSSItem(List`1& RSSItems, ArrayList& titles, FeedUriItem uriItem) in C:\Users\Philosopher\source\repos\www.justingengo.com\rss.justingengo.com\RSSMapper.vb:line 168
 
Connection to Apple Developer could not be established - Apple Developer Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:24:53 GMT
Exception: System.Net.WebException: The remote server returned an error: (500) Internal Server Error. at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse() at rss.justingengo.com.RSSMapper.AddRSSItem(List`1& RSSItems, ArrayList& titles, FeedUriItem uriItem) in C:\Users\Philosopher\source\repos\www.justingengo.com\rss.justingengo.com\RSSMapper.vb:line 168
 
Miyamoto Says Players No Longer Care About Hardware Specs - Kotaku - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:20:11 GMT
  1. Miyamoto Says Players No Longer Care About Hardware Specs Kotaku
  2. Miyamoto "happy" about the Switch's longevity, believes customers now look beyond hardware specs GoNintendo
  3. Shigeru Miyamoto explains why Nintendo does not chase trends Niche Gamer
  4. Shigeru Miyamoto: "Customers are no longer just looking for specs" Gamereactor UK
  5. Mario Dad Miyamoto Says Companies Prioritizing Short-Term Profit Gains "Feels Like A Massive Failure" GameSpot
 
Jackery FridgeGuard review: Keep your refrigerator cooling during an outage - Mashable - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:03:43 GMT
Jackery FridgeGuard review: Keep your refrigerator cooling during an outage Mashable
 
India eases foreign investment rules for e-commerce companies, a win for Amazon, which lobbied to buy goods directly from Indian sellers and sell them overseas (Aditya Kalra/Reuters) - Techmeme Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:55:01 GMT

Aditya Kalra / Reuters:
India eases foreign investment rules for e-commerce companies, a win for Amazon, which lobbied to buy goods directly from Indian sellers and sell them overseas — India's government on Thursday eased foreign investment rules to allow e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers …

 
Xtra suddenly cancels preorders for its clone of banned DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Pro camera - Mashable - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:24:41 GMT
Xtra suddenly cancels preorders for its clone of banned DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Pro camera Mashable
 
Filling High Pressure CO2 Tanks From Sugar Fermentation Gas - Hack a Day Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
After previously using the fermenting of sugar to obtain ethanol fuel, [Hyperspace Pirate] figured that it’d be a waste to just blast the other half of the yeast production in …read more
 
First teaser for Apple TV's Neuromancer debuts at SDCC - ArsTechnica Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:48:43 GMT
Plus Mike Flanagan's Carrie teaser, trailers for Dark Matter S2 and Matchbox the Movie, and Marvel news.
 
Apple is banking on privacy to set its smart glasses apart - The Verge - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:36:38 GMT
  1. Apple is banking on privacy to set its smart glasses apart The Verge
  2. Apple’s Smart Glasses Will Need to Overcome Meta’s Privacy Reputation Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple Is Reportedly Worried About Its Non-Creepy Reputation as It Prepares to Enter a Creepy Product Category Gizmodo
  4. Apple’s AI glasses to be unveiled at WWDC27: report 9to5Mac
  5. Can Apple make smart glasses that aren’t a constant privacy threat? TechCrunch
 
Once hailed as an AI visionary, Satya Nadella faces pressure as a compute crunch forces Microsoft to prioritize its own AI products over Azure cloud customers (Ashley Stewart/Business Insider) - Techmeme Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:35:00 GMT

Ashley Stewart / Business Insider:
Once hailed as an AI visionary, Satya Nadella faces pressure as a compute crunch forces Microsoft to prioritize its own AI products over Azure cloud customers — Microsoft went all in on AI. Is its North Star now a noose? — Three years ago, Satya Nadella catapulted Microsoft to the front …

 
Angry PlayStation Fans Propose PS5 Blackout in Protest of Sony's Disc Decision - Push Square - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:59:15 GMT
  1. Angry PlayStation Fans Propose PS5 Blackout in Protest of Sony's Disc Decision Push Square
  2. Sony’s 'ironic' PlayStation disc decision upends gamer conventions and threatens a $7 billion resale market CNBC
  3. Sony’s decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows Ars Technica
  4. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot says Sony scrapping discs won’t disturb the industry too much Video Games Chronicle
  5. Sony’s PlayStation Disc Shutdown Draws Ubisoft’s Verdict, as CFO Bets Cheaper Digital Machines Beat the Used-Game Fallout Wccftech
 
Working memory rapidly updates its priorities after distractions, study finds - Medical Xpress - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:40:02 GMT
Working memory rapidly updates its priorities after distractions, study finds Medical Xpress
 
Bethesda’s next shadow drop remaster reportedly coming next month - GAMINGbible - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Bethesda’s next shadow drop remaster reportedly coming next month GAMINGbible
 
The next Kratos God of War game will follow and connect to Laufey, says Cory Barlog - Eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:27:52 GMT
  1. The next Kratos God of War game will follow and connect to Laufey, says Cory Barlog Eurogamer.net
  2. Next Kratos-Led God of War Game Is Coming After Laufey, and Connects Directly to Her Story | Comic Con 2026 IGN
  3. 'God of War: Laufey' Gets Official Release Date Complex
  4. ‘God Of War: Laufey’ And ‘Fable’ Play PS5-Xbox Release Date Chicken Forbes
  5. God Of War Laufey Will Hit PS5 On February 16 Engadget
 
Shein's IPO prospectus shows Q1 revenue of $9.05B, up 1% YoY, as it swings from $395M profit in Q1 2025 to $99M loss partly due to US' "de minimis" rule removal (Reuters) - Techmeme Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:15:01 GMT

Reuters:
Shein's IPO prospectus shows Q1 revenue of $9.05B, up 1% YoY, as it swings from $395M profit in Q1 2025 to $99M loss partly due to US' “de minimis” rule removal — Shein swung to a $99 million net loss in the first quarter of this year, the draft Hong Kong listing prospectus …

 
Big PlayStation Game Sale Is A Perfect Chance To Build Up Your Physical Collection Before Sony Kills Discs - Kotaku - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:13:58 GMT
  1. Big PlayStation Game Sale Is A Perfect Chance To Build Up Your Physical Collection Before Sony Kills Discs Kotaku
  2. 70+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Massive Summer Sale (North America/Europe) Push Square
  3. Weekend Console Download Deals for July 24: PlayStation & Xbox Summer Sales continue Shacknews
  4. PlayStation physical game sale goes live on Amazon and Best Buy amid outrage over end of physical discs Notebookcheck
  5. PlayStation Summer Sale best deals: Resident Evil Requiem, Saros, and more IMDb
 
Ever Seen Claude Use Fusion 360? - Hack a Day Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
All the parts of a digital clock. Photo by Lee Hutchinson.
We’ve all done it before: a simple project that escalated to the point of extreme overengineering. But what’s less common is [Lee Hutchinson]’s digital clock, whose case is (somewhat-successfully) designed …read more
 
5 British Car Brands You've Probably Never Seen On American Highways - Jalopnik - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
5 British Car Brands You've Probably Never Seen On American Highways Jalopnik
 
10 Games We'd Love To See Added To Xbox Backwards Compatibility On PC - Pure Xbox - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:06:06 GMT
  1. 10 Games We'd Love To See Added To Xbox Backwards Compatibility On PC Pure Xbox
  2. Play More of the Games You Love, Wherever You Play with XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox 360 games might already be backward compatible on PC, and that bodes extremely well for the program's future Windows Central
  4. Microsoft shipped a native Xbox 360 emulator with its new backwards-compatible releases on PC — modders quickly got 360 games running with minor tweaks Tom's Hardware
  5. Dataminers have discovered an Xbox 360 emulator hiding within the Xbox PC backwards compatibility XDA
 
GTA 6's "physical" PS5 codes in Japan will expire after 170 days - TechSpot Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:05:00 GMT

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

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Nintendo maintenance schedule – July 26, 2026 – lots of games downtime incoming - Nintendo Everything - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:03:29 GMT
Nintendo maintenance schedule – July 26, 2026 – lots of games downtime incoming Nintendo Everything
 
AI devices that see, listen and record: Are we ready for the post-smartphone world? - CNN - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:25 GMT
  1. AI devices that see, listen and record: Are we ready for the post-smartphone world? CNN
  2. Through the looking glass: smartglasses face scrutiny inkl
  3. Premium AI Optics trendhunter.com
  4. Wearable smart glasses are blurring the line between fashion and technology Black Enterprise
  5. Companies push AI wearables into workplaces, raising privacy alarms Межа. Новини України.
 
The Insane Story of Nikon's Cancelled DL Compact Cameras and Why it Deserves Another Chapter - PetaPixel - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:01 GMT
The Insane Story of Nikon's Cancelled DL Compact Cameras and Why it Deserves Another Chapter PetaPixel
 
Absolute Peak: McLaren F1 GTR Expected to Sell for at Least $35 Million - The Drive - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Absolute Peak: McLaren F1 GTR Expected to Sell for at Least $35 Million The Drive
  2. Nick Mason’s One-of-a-Kind McLaren F1 GTR in Photos Robb Report
  3. One-of-a-Kind 1996 McLaren F1 GTR to Cross the Auction Block Sports Car Digest
  4. Iconic McLaren F1 GTR expected to fetch £26m PistonHeads
  5. 2026: Top Ten Cars at Monterey Car Week Auctions classic-car-auctions.info
 
007 First Light's first major patch is here – and it's a doozy if you're playing on PS5 - Eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:44:24 GMT
  1. 007 First Light's first major patch is here – and it's a doozy if you're playing on PS5 Eurogamer.net
  2. Denuvo Removed From 007 First Light After Just Two Months TechPowerUp
  3. 007: First Light’s first content update is available now Video Games Chronicle
  4. 007 First Light free new DLC adds more missions and weapons Polygon.com
  5. James Bond Gets Official New Look In Surprise Update OpenCritic
 
"KVM Chainsaw" Expected To Hit Linux 7.3 For Dealing With God Data Structure - Phoronix - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:32:00 GMT
"KVM Chainsaw" Expected To Hit Linux 7.3 For Dealing With God Data Structure Phoronix
 
Android Auto Has A Developer Menu You Can Access In Seconds - Engadget - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Android Auto Has A Developer Menu You Can Access In Seconds Engadget
 
How to Get Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 for $599 - Droid Life - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:20:48 GMT
  1. How to Get Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 for $599 Droid Life
  2. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Foldables, Perfected for Every Way of Living Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung’s new silicon-carbon batteries in Galaxy Z Fold 8 won’t last as long 9to5Google
  4. I'm Just Glad Samsung's Price Hikes Weren't Worse Engadget
  5. Why Samsung Gave Its Next Folding Phone a New Shape WIRED
 
'Apple Upgrade' Program Launching on Tuesday - MacRumors - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:20:00 GMT
  1. 'Apple Upgrade' Program Launching on Tuesday MacRumors
  2. Apple teams up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for iPhones, iPads, and Macs TechCrunch
  3. Apple to Launch ‘Upgrade’ Device Leasing Program With Klarna to Spur Sales Bloomberg.com
  4. iOS 27 code suggests Apple could restrict leased devices after missed payments 9to5Mac
  5. Apple Raised Mac Prices. Now It Might Lease You One CNET
 
Carroll Shelby Secretly Built One Of The Craziest Supercars Ever. Here's What It's Like To Drive - The Autopian - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:17:22 GMT
Carroll Shelby Secretly Built One Of The Craziest Supercars Ever. Here's What It's Like To Drive The Autopian
 
I finally found a Google Photos alternative worth switching to - Android Police - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:15:15 GMT
  1. I finally found a Google Photos alternative worth switching to Android Police
  2. I built a photo backup on a Raspberry Pi, and it beats Google Photos without the subscription How-To Geek
  3. I switched to Immich, but Google Photos still wins on these 5 fronts Yahoo Tech
  4. I ditched Google Photos for this lightweight app; my Pixel finally feels right Android Police
  5. I ditched Google Photos for Immich, but Google made the exit surprisingly painful Android Police
 
Sources: Apple may have delayed AI glasses launch partly over privacy concerns that Meta's glasses created for the category, as it works to address the issues (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:05:00 GMT

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
Sources: Apple may have delayed AI glasses launch partly over privacy concerns that Meta's glasses created for the category, as it works to address the issues — Company debated whether glasses will be able to record video. — Apple's upcoming smart glasses have a major challenge in front of them …

 
Growlithe and Groudon Illustration Rares from "Storm Emeralda!" - PokeBeach - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:43:37 GMT
  1. Growlithe and Groudon Illustration Rares from "Storm Emeralda!" PokeBeach
  2. "Storm Emeralda" All 76 Main Set Cards Revealed! PokeBeach
  3. First Secret Rare Cards Revealed for Delta Reign Joseph Writer Anderson
  4. [Pokémon TCG] “Storm Emeralda” Price Guide: Pull Rates & Top Card Predictions SNKRDUNK
  5. Pokémon TCG's Storm Emeralda set just dropped its full card list, and Kyogre and Groudon look sweet wargamer.com
 
Everything we know so far about Windows 11’s big 2026 (26H2) update arriving this fall, including changes for Start menu, Taskbar, and Search - Windows Central - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:39:08 GMT
  1. Everything we know so far about Windows 11’s big 2026 (26H2) update arriving this fall, including changes for Start menu, Taskbar, and Search Windows Central
  2. Windows 11 July preview update brings a batch of new features and fixes PCWorld
  3. Windows 11's File Explorer is now faster at deleting large files, in a rare speed win from Microsoft Windows Latest
  4. Windows 11 Start menu changes trickle into Beta, movable taskbar still MIA The Register
  5. Microsoft Weekly: Upcoming Windows 11 features, Azure outage, Xbox news, and more Neowin
 
Intel is reversing course and bringing hyper-threading back to its server chips - TechSpot Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:11:00 GMT

Speaking to investors and analysts at Intel's Q2 2026 earnings call on Thursday, CEO Lip-Bu Tan said that the company is working on several strategies to regain its CPU market share across the retail and enterprise segments, including bringing back simultaneous multi-threading with Coral Rapids in 2028. He added that...

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Repairing a “for parts” Canon 7D Mark II DSLR - Hack a Day Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The exciting part of buying a ‘broken, for parts’ off a site like EBay is that you rarely know exactly just how ‘broken’ it truly is. Even if the seller …read more
 
5 Useful Travel Accessories Every iPad Owner Should Have - bgr.com - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:47:00 GMT
5 Useful Travel Accessories Every iPad Owner Should Have bgr.com
 
I was drowning in Galaxy notification spam until I turned on this one hidden feature - Android Police - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:30:15 GMT
I was drowning in Galaxy notification spam until I turned on this one hidden feature Android Police
 
FF14 to get two major housing updates after Yoshi-P was inspired by World of Warcraft - Radio Times - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:10:06 GMT
  1. FF14 to get two major housing updates after Yoshi-P was inspired by World of Warcraft Radio Times
  2. FFXIV's Beastmaster's Finer Details Were Shown Off At FanFest Berlin -- Here's What You Need To Know MMORPG.com
  3. Final Fantasy 14 Finally Has a Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date, and It's Less Than 2 Weeks Away IGN
  4. “BASTION” REVEALED AS FIRST NEW JOB FOR FINAL FANTASY XIV: EVERCOLD Square Enix Press Hub
  5. FFXIV and FF7 collide at last in Evercold's first 8-player raid, Beyond the Lifestream Polygon.com
 
ClickLock Mac malware locks apps until you give in - Fox News - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:01:27 GMT
  1. ClickLock Mac malware locks apps until you give in Fox News
  2. Apple @ Work: New macOS ClickFix malware brings a new potential backdoor to your enterprise fleet 9to5Mac
  3. New macOS malware targets Telegram, ‘crypto’ wallets: report CoinGeek
  4. CrashStealer Mac malware steals passwords and wallets Kurt the CyberGuy
  5. New ClickFix attack targeting Mac users circulating: Extortion meets data theft heise online
 
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Estimated File Size Revealed - Nintendo Life - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Estimated File Size Revealed Nintendo Life
  2. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Overview Trailer Spotlights Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Crunchyroll
  3. Baten Kaitos remaster developer Logicalbeat worked on the 4K 60fps support in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Edition RPG Site
  4. Nintendo officially gives a huge Switch 2 makeover to its most underrated RPG Polygon.com
  5. Switch 2 File Sizes: FF14 Hits 117.2GB, Xenoblade 2 Edition Jumps to 45.8GB Shane the Gamer
 
US prosecutors charge Atlanta man after GrapheneOS phone wipes itself during airport search - TechSpot Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:48:00 GMT

The case centers on Tunick's use of GrapheneOS, an open-source operating system that works on Google Pixel phones and lets users enter a passcode to wipe a device clean.

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7 Rarely Mentioned JDM Engines With Surprising Power - Jalopnik - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:45:00 GMT
7 Rarely Mentioned JDM Engines With Surprising Power Jalopnik
 
I installed the top 10 productivity apps on my Google Pixel, but only 4 were genuinely useful - Android Police - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:30:16 GMT
I installed the top 10 productivity apps on my Google Pixel, but only 4 were genuinely useful Android Police
 
A New OTA TV Network Hasbro Legends is Now Live & Free With an Antenna – Here Are All The Markets It’s Currently In - | Cord Cutters News - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:16:54 GMT
A New OTA TV Network Hasbro Legends is Now Live & Free With an Antenna – Here Are All The Markets It’s Currently In | Cord Cutters News
 
The first thing I do for friends switching from iPhone to Android is change this setting - Android Police - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:16 GMT
The first thing I do for friends switching from iPhone to Android is change this setting Android Police
 
The video game industry is running out of extra lives - Axios - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:44:43 GMT
  1. The video game industry is running out of extra lives Axios
  2. GTA 6, Xbox Game Pass, Layoffs & AI: What does it all mean? | Gamer Galaxy NewsNation
  3. Monopoly Round-Up: Video Gamers Rebel Against Sony, Microsoft, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act thebignewsletter.com
  4. The future of games could kill the future of games Prospect Magazine
  5. Does anyone know how to drive this thing? PC Gamer
 
The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Tested on the Trail (2026) - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:09:00 GMT
Our top-pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best sleep you can get outdoors.
 
This Week in Pokémon GO: July 27 – August 2, 2026 - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:29 GMT
  1. This Week in Pokémon GO: July 27 – August 2, 2026 Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Pokemon GO – All August Events and Battle Raids VICE
  3. Pokemon Go August 2026 Spotlight Hour Events Guide Restart.run
  4. Pokémon GO Pass: August Announced GoNintendo
  5. Pokémon GO: All Events in August 2026 – Spotlight, Raid Hours, Dynamax in the List Mein-MMO
 
Crypto exchanges like tradeXYZ are giving global investors exposure to Chinese AI-linked stocks like CXMT, bypassing Beijing's control on foreign capital access (William Sandlund/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:29 GMT

William Sandlund / Financial Times:
Crypto exchanges like tradeXYZ are giving global investors exposure to Chinese AI-linked stocks like CXMT, bypassing Beijing's control on foreign capital access — Perpetual futures let investors circumvent restrictions on foreign access to China's equity market

 
Duplicating Parts Using Silicone Molds - Hack a Day Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
[Do As I Do] had a simple task to complete. A couple of small parts needed to be duplicated in some quantity, with good dimensional accuracy and surface finish. There …read more
 
All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Tired of eye strain? These tips will help optimize your smartphone for marathon reading sessions.
 
All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier - WIRED - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier WIRED
 
The Solution to the Power Grid's Woes Might Just Be Sitting in Your Driveway - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
More electric vehicles are becoming capable of providing backup power at a time when the US is increasingly in need of more electrons.
 
The Overlooked Spec Most People Ignore When Shopping For A Smart TV - SlashGear - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
The Overlooked Spec Most People Ignore When Shopping For A Smart TV SlashGear
 
The Best Motorola Phones, From Razr to Moto G (2026) - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:34:00 GMT
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.
 
EA Makes $70 Game $3.49 for Limited Time - ComicBook.com - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
EA Makes $70 Game $3.49 for Limited Time ComicBook.com
 
Best GoPro Camera (2026): Compact, Budget, Accessories - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.
 
The Best Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras I’ve Tried - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
You don’t have to upload your video to the cloud or pay a monthly fee to secure your home. These security cameras record locally.
 
After Discovering 6,000 Exoplanets, Researchers May Have Found the First Exomoon - CNET Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The moon is about the size of Jupiter, and it orbits a brown dwarf instead of a regular planet.
 
Lenovo launches Legion 24-1r and 27-1r 280Hz IPS monitors from $99 - VideoCardz.com - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:21:51 GMT
  1. Lenovo launches Legion 24-1r and 27-1r 280Hz IPS monitors from $99 VideoCardz.com
  2. Lenovo’s $99 280Hz gaming monitor is built for the ramen-budget crowd Digital Trends
  3. Lenovo launches new affordable 280Hz gaming monitor with HDR10 support Notebookcheck
  4. Lenovo launches new affordable 280Hz gaming monitor with 27-inch IPS panel Gizmochina
 
Delta Pen Plotter Draws In Multiple Colors - Hack a Day Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT
If you’re building your first plotter, or you just like thinking in right angles, you’d probably consider a Cartesian design for your build. [András Vujovits] went another route with his …read more
 
Sources including AI lab staff say users have been persuading chatbots to accurately answer prompts about planning mass-casualty attacks and making bio-weapons (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:00:02 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources including AI lab staff say users have been persuading chatbots to accurately answer prompts about planning mass-casualty attacks and making bio-weapons — AI companies play a cat-and-mouse game, trying to boost the capabilities of their creations while scrambling to block answers to dangerous queries

 
CXMT, which raised $9.8B in a hugely oversubscribed Shanghai IPO, is poised for a debut pop that could lift its market cap several times above its initial ~$85B (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:45:04 GMT

Bloomberg:
CXMT, which raised $9.8B in a hugely oversubscribed Shanghai IPO, is poised for a debut pop that could lift its market cap several times above its initial ~$85B — Investor excitement over the memory chip trade is setting outsize expectations for the Shanghai debut of CXMT Corp. …

 
Elio, which is developing a new type of image sensor designed for AI rather than human vision, raised a $21M Series A led by Innovation Endeavors and Xora (Meir Orbach/CTech) - Techmeme Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:20:00 GMT

Meir Orbach / CTech:
Elio, which is developing a new type of image sensor designed for AI rather than human vision, raised a $21M Series A led by Innovation Endeavors and Xora — Elio's founders, Nadav Grossinger and Nitay Romano, spent seven years developing physical sensing systems at Meta.

 
Garmin CIRQA vs Google Fitbit Air: Which Fitness Tracker Suits You Best? - Geeky Gadgets - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:03:08 GMT
  1. Garmin CIRQA vs Google Fitbit Air: Which Fitness Tracker Suits You Best? Geeky Gadgets
  2. Garmin Cirqa Hands-On: Everything You Need to Know! DC Rainmaker
  3. 7 Key Garmin Cirqa Questions Answered By Garmin Forbes
  4. Garmin just launched the screen-free Cirqa Smart Band, and it looks a lot like Whoop Mashable
  5. Garmin’s new screen-free fitness tracker doesn’t require a subscription The Verge
 
Google Maps "2026 Update" Now Rolling Out, Also Available on Android Auto and CarPlay - autoevolution - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:02:51 GMT
  1. Google Maps "2026 Update" Now Rolling Out, Also Available on Android Auto and CarPlay autoevolution
  2. Google Maps rolling out Immersive Navigation, speedometer in Android Auto to more users 9to5Google
  3. Google Maps’ biggest Android Auto upgrade is reaching more users Digital Trends
  4. Google Maps is getting a major visual upgrade which will transform how you use it and it's already hitting Android Auto supercarblondie.com
  5. Android Auto finally gets a CarPlay feature for Google Maps that could save you from a speeding fine Yahoo Autos
 
A look at China's bid to build an alternative global order in AI by making open models widely available and training people in developing countries to use them (Financial Times) - Techmeme Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:55:01 GMT

Financial Times:
A look at China's bid to build an alternative global order in AI by making open models widely available and training people in developing countries to use them — Beijing makes most ambitious offer yet to build alternative global order — China's President Xi Jinping has set …

 
‘Black Panther 3’ Introduces T’Challa Jr. at Marvel’s Comic-Con Presentation - CNET Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:20:00 GMT
Third installment of the franchise due in 2028.
 
Everything New Marvel Announced at Comic-Con 2026 - CNET Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:50:00 GMT
There weren’t too many drops, but one rumor did come true about Johnny Blaze.
 
Capcom explains why it's putting out so many Resident Evil remakes and why there aren't a lot of spin-offs - Nintendo Everything - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:03:29 GMT
  1. Capcom explains why it's putting out so many Resident Evil remakes and why there aren't a lot of spin-offs Nintendo Everything
  2. Capcom Wants to Release a New Resident Evil Game Every Year VICE
  3. Producer Confirms Resident Evil Remakes Enable Original Games Kotaku
  4. Capcom wants Resident Evil to be a yearly franchise My Nintendo News
  5. Resident Evil Remakes Are "Just As Important As The Mainline Titles", Capcom Says OpenCritic
 
Down the Tubes - The New York Times - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:00:05 GMT
Down the Tubes The New York Times
 
Galaxy Watch 9 vs. Apple Watch Series 11: Fitness Flagships Compared - CNET - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:19:19 GMT
  1. Galaxy Watch 9 vs. Apple Watch Series 11: Fitness Flagships Compared CNET
  2. Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 vs. Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: Smartwatch Head-to-Head CNET
  3. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9: Your Health Companion on the Wrist Samsung Global Newsroom
  4. Samsung gives its newest Galaxy Watches longer software support SamMobile
  5. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 bet big on battery The Verge
 
Sony Reon Pocket Pro Plus Air Conditioner Arrives In U.S. To Beat Summer Heatwaves - Forbes - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:03:00 GMT
Sony Reon Pocket Pro Plus Air Conditioner Arrives In U.S. To Beat Summer Heatwaves ForbesSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
SDCC teaser gives us our first good look at Blade Runner 2099 - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:52:30 GMT
Also: Forging the One Ring in Rings of Power S3 teaser; new Lanterns trailer; Spaceballs: The New One panel.
 
The Tactical Tank Turns Splatoon Raiders Into Vampire Survivors - Kotaku - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:23:00 GMT
  1. The Tactical Tank Turns Splatoon Raiders Into Vampire Survivors Kotaku
  2. Splatoon Raiders review – Nintendo’s inky shooter fades to grey The Guardian
  3. Splatoon Raiders Review: Paint, Paint, Everywhere, and Not a Friend to Ink The New York Times
  4. Nintendo keeps making shooters more friendly and approachable The Verge
  5. Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – July 26, 2026 – Splatoon Raiders leads the way Nintendo Everything
 
Samsung Confirms New Amazon Freebie For Millions Of Galaxy Users - Forbes - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:03:33 GMT
Samsung Confirms New Amazon Freebie For Millions Of Galaxy Users Forbes
 
3 Apple Watch Running Features I Wish I’d Known About Sooner - CNET Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:53:00 GMT
These overlooked Apple Watch features can make training smarter and race day a little less stressful.
 
Google basically confirms the Pixel 11 is getting a price hike - The Verge - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:13:36 GMT
  1. Google basically confirms the Pixel 11 is getting a price hike The Verge
  2. Google confirms Pixel 11 price increase, reveals ‘dedicated’ effort to make Android more RAM-efficient 9to5Google
  3. Google Prepares Pixel Buyers for Increased Prices, Less RAM Droid Life
  4. Google confirms Pixel phone prices are going up, but here's what you can do about it Android Police
  5. Eyeing the Pixel 11? It's Going to Cost More Thanks to the RAM Crisis Yahoo Finance
 
Rare Nintendo Console Discovered Throughout Japanese Love Hotel - Kotaku - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:08:45 GMT
Rare Nintendo Console Discovered Throughout Japanese Love Hotel Kotaku
 
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director on Open World Fatigue and Bigger World Than Rebirth - IGN - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:05:11 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director on Open World Fatigue and Bigger World Than Rebirth IGN
  2. The big Final Fantasy 7 Revelation interview: director Naoki Hamaguchi on iterating Rebirth's "perfect" combat, avoiding "stale" RPG systems, and rethinking fast travel for the sake of player agency Eurogamer.net
  3. Final Fantasy VII Revelation Showcased New Gameplay With Vincent And Cid Yahoo
  4. FFVII Revelation director talks FITS, Highwind travel, world size, player guidance and open world fatigue GoNintendo
  5. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation reveals new details about side content and rewards GameGPU
 
Trinnov And Ascendo Unveil Ground-Breaking New Home Cinema Bass Technology - Forbes - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:49:51 GMT
  1. Trinnov And Ascendo Unveil Ground-Breaking New Home Cinema Bass Technology Forbes
  2. ASCENDO, Christie, Trinnov to Bring 9.7.4 Theater Demo to Audio Advice Live 2026 CE Pro
 
SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:47:22 GMT
SpaceX will likely attempt to catch Starship back at the launch pad on its next flight.
 
iPhone 18 won’t debut this fall, here’s why - 9to5Mac - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:35:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 won’t debut this fall, here’s why 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 18 Release Date: Spring Delay Boosts Autumn iPhone 18 Pro Sales Forbes
  3. iPhone 18 Pro: Three reasons you might want to upgrade from iPhone 17 Pro 9to5Mac
  4. IPhone 18 Launch Strategy Explained freeyork
  5. Summer is usually the worst time to buy a new iPhone. Not this year Macworld
 
Qualcomm's chip price hikes could make phones, wearables, and laptops even pricier - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:07:00 GMT

Qualcomm issued a letter to its clients on Friday warning that its chips will soon become more expensive due to rising supply costs. The company develops chips that power most Android devices, numerous wearables, automotive systems, and a rising crop of Arm-based laptops, so the impact is expected to be...

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Saturday Pre-orders – Aeldari Exodites in Kill Team - Warhammer Community - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:56:00 GMT
  1. Saturday Pre-orders – Aeldari Exodites in Kill Team Warhammer Community
  2. Games Workshop Pre-Orders: Kill Team Weekend, Horus Heresy MkIV Power Armor, And More Bell of Lost Souls
  3. Everyone wants Kill Team Exodite for dinosaur riders, but they're missing the hidden gem underneath Yahoo
  4. GAMES WORKSHOP UNVEILS NEW 'WARHAMMER 40,000: KILL TEAM' ICv2
  5. Games Workshop's new 40k Exodite terrain templates capture everything I love about the hobby wargamer.com
 
New Official Borderlands Release Confirmed for July 30 - GameRant - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:45:51 GMT
New Official Borderlands Release Confirmed for July 30 GameRantSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Will Run At 30fps On Switch - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Will Run At 30fps On Switch Nintendo Life
 
Six Years Ago, I Indulged My Husband’s Biggest Fantasy. Now It’s Eating Me Alive. - Slate Magazine - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Six Years Ago, I Indulged My Husband’s Biggest Fantasy. Now It’s Eating Me Alive. Slate Magazine
 
Librarians are hosting viral ‘Avoiding AI’ workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech - TechCrunch - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Librarians are hosting viral ‘Avoiding AI’ workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech TechCrunchSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
AMD's Helios rack is finally shipping, and it's coming for Nvidia's AI dominance - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:35:00 GMT

That challenge hasn't deterred AMD. If anything, it seems to have sharpened the company's focus. At its recent Advancing AI event in San Francisco, AMD rolled out an unusually dense wave of announcements spanning AI infrastructure for the cloud and enterprise data centers, AI-powered client devices, and physical AI for...

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Microsoft is using TPM chips to crack down on pirated Windows activations - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:06:00 GMT

Microsoft recently announced a brand-new addition to Key Management Service (KMS), a standard feature for mass activation of Windows devices in enterprises and other large-scale organizations. The KMS feature will soon rely on hardware-based security, using TPM's encryption "brain" to verify the legitimacy of the server hosting KMS data.

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10 Desk Gadgets That Just Work - bgr.com - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:02:00 GMT
10 Desk Gadgets That Just Work bgr.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
OpenAI releases health bot one day after a man alleges ChatGPT almost killed him - SFGATE - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:01:45 GMT
  1. OpenAI releases health bot one day after a man alleges ChatGPT almost killed him SFGATE
  2. Launching Health in ChatGPT OpenAI
  3. ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you? CBS News
  4. ChatGPT’s Health Launch Is Foreshadowing The Future Of Healthcare Forbes
  5. ChatGPT Health Will See You Now, and It’s a Big Step Forward for Medical Queries CNET
 
Global PC sales decline in Q2 2026, marking the first drop after nine quarters of growth - Windows Central - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:42:51 GMT
  1. Global PC sales decline in Q2 2026, marking the first drop after nine quarters of growth Windows Central
  2. Memory Crunch Ends PC Recovery as Global Shipments Decline for First Time Since Q1 2025 Counterpoint Research
  3. Apple defied a global PC sales slump in Q2 2026 thanks to MacBook Neo AppleInsider
  4. Politics, shortages, tariffs and AI skew end markets Electronics Weekly
  5. AI Chip Imports Eclipse PC and Phone Shipments as Memory Shortage Squeezes Consumers Tech Times
 
AMD confirms Zen 7 Epyc "Florence" for 2028 and previews Zen 8 Epyc "Ravenna" for 2030 - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:03:00 GMT

In her keynote speech, AMD CEO Lisa Su revealed that Zen 7 will debut in 2028 with the 7th-generation Epyc "Florence" processors for enterprise and AI data centers. The new core architecture will be divided into classic (Zen 7) and compute-optimized (Zen 7c) versions, with both expected to be manufactured...

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I’m using my phone way less, and it’s making me happier - 9to5Google - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
I’m using my phone way less, and it’s making me happier 9to5Google
 
Cricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: Choosing the Right Smart Cutting Machine (2026) - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:06:00 GMT
Friendly hobby machine or serious production tool? Here’s how to know which one is for you.
 
With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experience - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:32 GMT
Museums are embracing data-driven curation and a shifting technology landscape.
 
3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
These e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.
 
Amazon’s newest Fire TV Stick HD is faster, slimmer and on sale for $20 - NBC News - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Amazon’s newest Fire TV Stick HD is faster, slimmer and on sale for $20 NBC News
  2. Amazon’s best 4K streaming sticks are up to 40 percent off The Verge
  3. These 3 Fire TV Sticks are on sale at Best Buy - here's the one I recommend (and why) ZDNET
  4. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Gets One Final Clearance Push at 45% Off, No Need to Buy a New Smart TV Kotaku
  5. The Fire TV Stick 4K Select is a cheap way to upgrade your streaming, now on sale for $21.99 Yahoo Tech
 
Big Tech accused of stonewalling European social media researchers - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:45:32 GMT
Researchers say TikTok, X, and Meta aren't providing data they're legally required to.
 
Why Leatherology Makes Some of the Best Totes for Work (2026) - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:38:00 GMT
I packed these Leatherology totes with laptops, chargers, and everything else my workday demands. Months later, they’re still the bags I keep reaching for.
 
Alexa Is About To Get Smarter - Forbes - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:31:26 GMT
  1. Alexa Is About To Get Smarter Forbes
  2. Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions The Verge
  3. Alexa is now in your browser The Ambient
  4. Alexa+ just quietly became way more useful, if your gadgets are on this list Yahoo Tech
  5. Amazon brings Alexa Plus to UK browsers and the AI assistant wars get harder to ignore Startup Fortune
 
The OpenAI Models That Hacked Hugging Face Were ‘Active on the Internet’ for Days - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Russian hackers are trying to steal US nuclear scientists’ emails, the State Department bans known scammers from entering the United States, and more.
 
‘The Odyssey’ Was Made for Imax 70mm. Good Luck Watching It That Way - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Over the last several years, the Imax format has taken on a few different forms—but only a few dozen theaters are capable of screening it in its full glory.
 
Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and here's my advice on how to find the right laptop for you.
 
GoPro Mission 1 Pro Review: The Best Action Camera You Can Buy - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
GoPro’s New Mission 1 cameras bring action cameras to a higher level with a larger sensor and more cinematic footage.
 
Looking for the ultimate car 'flex'? Buy a sedan with a V12 engine, insiders say - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:22:32 GMT
Looking for the ultimate car 'flex'? Buy a sedan with a V12 engine, insiders say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
 
QR Codes Make Their Way Down Wedding Aisles - The New York Times - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:41 GMT
QR Codes Make Their Way Down Wedding Aisles The New York Times
 
Contagious Cancer Found in North American Catfish - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Scientists identified the first known cancer transmissible among freshwater fish in a lake that spans the US and Canada.
 
How Many Electrolytes Should You Be Taking, and Can You Have Too Many? - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Electrolyte powders promise better hydration, energy, and recovery. But unless you’re losing serious fluid, water and food probably have you covered.
 
Poll: Will you try Xbox's free cloud gaming feature when it goes live? - TrueAchievements - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:00:29 GMT
  1. Poll: Will you try Xbox's free cloud gaming feature when it goes live? TrueAchievements
  2. Beginning Ad-supported Game Streaming Test & Learn XBOX Wire
  3. Amazon and Microsoft pivot cloud gaming strategies to target different players CNBC
  4. Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders The Verge
  5. Xbox Is Asking Customers to Volunteer to Test Ad-Supported Game Streaming Variety
 
Leak details Ryzen 7 9800HX3D, AMD's first affordable 3D V-cache laptop CPU - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:28:00 GMT

Prominent tipster Golden Pig Upgrade claims that AMD is developing a new Zen 5 laptop CPU equipped with 3D V-cache. The chip's tentative naming suggests it could land in relatively affordable mid-to-high-end gaming laptops.

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NordVPN’s New HangUp App Screens Calls and Texts for Scams - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:44:57 GMT
Scam calls and text are rampant, and there’s no shortage of tools at your disposal to combat them.
 
New Jersey Bans Surveillance Pricing, Puts the Brakes on Electronic Shelf Labels - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:49:39 GMT
The Fair Price Protection Act is intended to stop stores from using personal data to set individualized prices.
 
One of NASA’s Most Important Deep Space Observatories Hit by Spanish Wildfires - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:30:26 GMT
Flames burned through the Deep Space Communications Complex near Madrid, but NASA has been unable to assess the damage as a wildfire emergency grips the region.
 
Wildfire forces evacuation of NASA's Deep Space Network complex in Spain - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:28:20 GMT
"Any potential damage will be assessed when it is safe to do so."
 
Anne Rice’s Vampire Series Is Renewed as ‘Queen of the Damned’ for Season 4 - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT
During a Comic-Con panel on Friday, AMC dropped a teaser trailer for Queen of the Damned.
 
Paramount/WBD merger delayed for months as states' lawsuit moves toward trial - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:56:02 GMT
“Halting this merger while our case proceeds is a critical victory," NY AG said.
 
Canadian legislator reads out apparent LLM response in floor speech - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:25:15 GMT
"Here’s a more natural, flowing version of that section..."
 
Anthropic's Opus 5 is about token efficiency, not a capability leap - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:05:51 GMT
Models are improving quickly, but the cheaper options are often good enough.
 
Roku Hikes Hardware Prices by Up to 60% - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:03:00 GMT
RAMageddon has claimed another company’s products, with costs for streaming devices the latest to blow out.
 
OpenAI Is ‘Very Interested’ in Building Out ChatGPT Integrations for Wearables - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:59:06 GMT
OpenAI President Greg Brockman talks a bit about where the company’s increasingly Jarvis-like AI agents could be heading next… and in what form.
 
Chinese Companies Are Selling Vapes With Chemicals Potentially More Potent Than Nicotine - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:42:11 GMT
Big Tobacco studied nicotine analogs like 6-methyl-nicotine for decades but never marketed them. Now, Chinese vape makers are using them to sidestep US regulations.
 
Roku raises streaming stick prices by up to 60 percent - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:41:06 GMT
Roku blames RAM shortage after CEO called it "great" for business in May.
 
RFK Jr.'s handpicked committee approves manufacture of peptides he uses - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:10:09 GMT
There's no human safety or efficacy data, but that no longer seems to matter.
 
The 2026 El Niño Is on Track to Be the Strongest on Record - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:50:02 GMT
This climate phenomenon could cause a massive global temperature spike and cause economic losses of $10 trillion by 2032.
 
Intel just posted its best growth in 15 years – and burned billions to make it happen - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:40:00 GMT

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

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Judge rebuffs Trump admin demand for phone records from NYT reporters - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:02:21 GMT
"We can quash the subpoenas, or you could withdraw the subpoenas,” judge told US.
 
China-US AI Race Escalates, OpenAI Models Break Free, and Why You Should Check Your Car Alarm - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:53:01 GMT
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into accusations that China’s Moonshot AI stole from  Anthropic, and how the US Army needs to cut back on AI use.
 
European Union grants US request to restrict satellite images of Iran War region - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:45:05 GMT
New delay on Copernicus satellite pics comes as US ramps up war with Iran again.
 
Nvidia is challenging 20 years of datacenter CPU design with its new Vera chip - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:38:00 GMT

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

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Team uses AlphaFold AI to redesign gene-editing proteins to make them safer - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:31:26 GMT
Google's AlphaFold can help ID what parts of a gene editing protein enable mistakes.
 
Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 5 to Be Your New ‘Everyday’ Assistant - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Like Gemini, the latest Claude model prioritizes cost efficiency.
 
Microsoft steps in after LG monitors were found auto-installing apps with McAfee ads - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:01:00 GMT

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

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What was the first consumer device powered by a Li-ion battery? - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:29:00 GMT
Lithium-ion batteries changed tech forever, but the first consumer device to use one may surprise you.
 
Nvidia's Jensen Huang joins X, defends Chinese AI: "Open-source models that are excellent should be used" - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:25:00 GMT

Update (July 24): Jensen Huang has taken his open-model campaign to X, creating an account and using his first post to share an industry letter signed by Nvidia and two dozen other technology companies, including Microsoft, Meta, Mozilla, Hugging Face, and Palantir.

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This is the world's most advanced robotic servicing satellite—that we know about - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:23:06 GMT
"These are things that tend to be really hard."
 
Facebook Has a New Marketplace App and Verification Checks for Everyone - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:16:38 GMT
In a curious move, the social network is siphoning off its most popular features into separate apps.
 
Silicon Valley Is Completely Divided Over Chinese AI - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The AI “startups” worth billions of dollars are raising alarm bells about Chinese AI. The smaller players have a totally different take.
 
Rocket Report: Lightning strikes in China; Starship launch on deck - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:34:25 GMT
Relativity Space announced plans to build a second rocket factory near Cape Canaveral, Florida.
 
OpenAI's rogue hacking incident sparks bipartisan bill giving the government an AI kill switch - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:27:00 GMT

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

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AI firms want more data centers; Trump's EPA may give neighbors less say - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:49:38 GMT
Rule would allow states to decide how much—if any—public input there can be.
 
Microsoft is testing free Xbox cloud gaming with ads, no subscription required - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:43:00 GMT

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

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My Life With Looki Is a Harbinger of Always-On Recording Glasses to Come - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The almost always-on camera-equipped pendant represents the extreme assistive aspirations of AI. Nobody wants me to wear it, including me.
 
Atari signs deal to turn Pong, Centipede, and Asteroids into movies - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:58:00 GMT

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

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

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

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Best Window Air Conditioners of 2026: Midea, Zafro, GE - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:37:00 GMT
These are the AC units we’ve trusted to cool our homes for months, if not years.
 
Robot snakes searched for Venezuela earthquake survivors in collapsed buildings - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:20:43 GMT
US robotics researchers flew to Venezuela with snakebots after getting a call.
 
First-responder drones are spreading rapidly across the US, and privacy groups are worried - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

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

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BenQ TK705STi 4K Projector Review: A Midrange Pick for Gamers - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT
The TK705STi’s highly responsive, low-latency performance makes gameplay ultra-realistic. For movies and TV? It’s a purely average home projector.
 
What Is Entropy, Really? - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Never mind the “heat death of the universe.” Entropy is just a bridge between two levels of reality.
 
Some of Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All Ages - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
From musical instruments and games to play pieces that encourage balance and dexterity, these toys will engage your child’s mind and body.
 
The AMD Radeon Settings You Should Actually Be Using - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:07:00 GMT
AMD Software is packed with gaming features, but not all are worth using. Here are the Radeon settings we recommend for better image quality, smoother gameplay, and cleaner recordings.
 
Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
“I think it should stand for artificial idiot,” one 9-year-old says. Here’s why kids of all ages are calling AI “disgusting” and “creepy.”
 
Satellite Images Reveal How Suspected Scam Compounds Appear Out of Nowhere - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Analysis of satellite images of Myanmar shows dozens of alleged scam compounds have appeared in recent months, despite a purported crackdown on the criminal organizations.
 
Kagi Brings Back Old-School Search, One Human-Made Website at a Time - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
If you’re tired of sponsored and AI-summarized search results, Kagi gives you a curated—and human-centric—way to find what you’re looking for.
 
Trump Endorsed the MyPillow Guy as Minnesota Governor. The State GOP Isn’t Buying It - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
After Trump publicly backed pillow salesman turned election denier Mike Lindell for governor of Minnesota, the local GOP pushed back strongly.
 
European Researchers Say Big Tech Is Blocking Access to Their Data - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:49:52 GMT
EU law gives researchers unprecedented rights to scrutinize social media data. Researchers say TikTok, X, and Meta impede their attempts to look inside.
 
This $299 flip phone is the anti-smartphone, promises to save you from doomscrolling hell - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:02:00 GMT

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

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Z Fold 7: Improved Battery, Screen and a Higher Price - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:50:17 GMT
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra improves where it matters, but the new price might sting.
 
Switching From a Gas Stove to Electric Can Improve Asthma, Study Finds - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:47:49 GMT
New research shows just how much gas stoves may affect people with respiratory conditions.
 
An FDA Panel Just Endorsed These Unproven Peptides - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:45:12 GMT
Outside experts—some with a vested interest in peptides—recommended adding a number of the amino acids to the FDA’s bulks list, including the “Wolverine stack” touted by Joe Rogan and other influencers.
 
Geekbench 7 debuts with a smarter multi-core benchmark and CUDA support - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:41:00 GMT
Geekbench 7 overhauls the benchmarking suite with a redesigned multi-core benchmark built around real-world application behavior, refreshed CPU and GPU workloads (AV1 encoding, ML upscaling, path tracing, etc), CUDA support for Nvidia GPUs, and larger datasets for more demanding performance testing. The new release also establishes AMD's Ryzen 7 7700 as its scoring baseline.
 
Tails 7.10 improves shutdown reliability, upgrades Tor Browser - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:24:00 GMT
Tails has introduced a safer shutdown process to help prevent data loss. It's also replacing GNOME Videos with the more secure Celluloid media player, updating Tor Browser, and refreshing firmware packages for improved graphics and Wi-Fi hardware support.
 
Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:47:33 GMT
App is installed through Windows Update when certain LG monitors connect to a PC.
 
FDA reports new outbreak of explosive diarrhea with 72 cases identified - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:22:36 GMT
The FDA hasn't said where the cases are or how they're linked.
 
Looking beyond research - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Professor Anna-Christina Eilers is “Committed to Caring” for building a culture around attentiveness and community.
 
Meta’s New Feel-Good AI Ad Uses a Song About the World Ending - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:45:52 GMT
The clip features the David Bowie track “Five Years,” which includes lyrics such as “Earth was really dying (dying).”
 
Steam Deck price hike has completely destroyed sales, new data suggests - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:34:00 GMT

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

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For Taylor Swift, Madison Square Garden’s Controversial Cameras Briefly Went Dark - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:18:46 GMT
MSG’s sprawling surveillance system can monitor guests down to the second. Its owners made an exception for the pop star’s rehearsal dinner.
 
Comic-Con 2026 Trailers Are Here: Check Out Carrie, Reacher, Queen of the Damned and More - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:16:00 GMT
A rundown of some of the hottest trailers for Carrie, Lanterns, Neuromancer, The Rings of Power and more.
 
Apple's App Store is on pace to add 1 million new apps this year, most are AI slop - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:52:00 GMT

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

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

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

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The EU Fines Google $1 Billion for Prioritizing Its Own Services in Search - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:51:52 GMT
The European Commission claims that Google boosted its own apps and products to the top of search rankings to the detriment of its competitors.
 
Lego brings The X-Files to life with a 1,478-piece set including Mulder and Scully minifigs - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:27:00 GMT

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

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Apple's rumored leasing program could restrict apps, lock down iPhones if you miss payments - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:48:00 GMT

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

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A new brain-computer implant is helping blind seniors see again, and it just got approved in Europe - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:08:00 GMT

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

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Xbox backwards compatibility now available on PC, starting with four original Xbox games - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:31:00 GMT

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

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Framework nearly doubles Laptop 13 Pro memory prices overnight after suppliers demand more than twice as much - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:37:00 GMT

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

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22 Back-to-School College Dorm Room Essentials (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT
Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.
 
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
 
The Best Vacuum for Pet Hair—We Tested Many to Find Which Ones Work Best (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:33:00 GMT
Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.
 
The Best MagSafe Wallets for Your Everyday Carry (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT
The slim and convenient magnetic wallets you’ll actually want stuck to the back of your phone.
 
The Trump Administration Wants to Change Public Engagement Rules for Polluters - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The EPA has proposed a rule change that would let states decide how much input the public has on air pollution permits. It would be a huge boon for data centers increasingly reliant on fossil fuels.
 
America’s Hot Hybrid Summer - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Gas prices are up, and US car dealerships are full of hybrids. Customers are going for it.
 
10 Best Meal Delivery Services, Tested by an Ex-Restaurant Critic - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:31:00 GMT
Here are the best delivery services and meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart’s meal service, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
 
People Are Getting Off to Porn About ICE Raids - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
MAGA-coded adult content playing off immigration crackdowns, white supremacy, and obeying the “natural order” is finding rabid audiences on X.
 
Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account’s Spare Key - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The next time you’re locked out of your Google account, you can use your face as part of the account recovery process.
 
Banning Social Media for Kids Is a Bad Idea - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The risks are real. But banning children from the internet could create new problems without solving the ones that really matter.
 
My Week of Transparent Living With Apple’s ‘More Clear’ Liquid Glass Setting - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
I cranked Apple’s iOS 27 beta to maximum transparency on my iPhone and enjoyed every warped second.
 
Remember Jibo? Its Successor Is a Wearable That Turns Your Life Into AI Slop - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:15:00 GMT
With “blessings” from the original Jibo founders, iKairos is a wearable or desk-mounted “AI journal” that turns your family moments into AI images and video.
 
‘The Child Is Terrified’: Measles Doctors Speak Out - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Hear from six pediatricians in measles hot spot Utah, as the US faces infection levels not seen in over three decades and prepares to lose its status as a country that eliminated the dangerous disease.
 
Why Lettuce Is Always Making People Sick - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:41:29 GMT
The cyclospora diarrhea outbreak isn’t an isolated incident. It’s part of a pattern of leafy greens wreaking digestive havoc.
 
The White House Is Trying to Figure Out What to Do About Chinese AI - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
There’s a debate going on in the Trump administration over how to handle increasingly powerful Chinese AI models.
 
Top Red-Light Therapy Deals at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale (2026) - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:40:12 GMT
Save on WIRED-tested LED therapy devices from TheraFace, HigherDose, and more.
 
‘The Odyssey’ Is Inspiring Unprecedented Levels of Cope - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:26:13 GMT
Elon Musk and the online right convinced themselves that Christopher Nolan’s “woke” epic would go down in flames. Now they’re crashing out.
 
China’s Open AI Models Are Challenging Silicon Valley’s Playbook - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:01:38 GMT
As access to Anthropic’s and OpenAI’s frontier models becomes more restricted, Chinese labs are pitching their open-source alternatives as stable, accessible, and increasingly capable.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s soccer captain Dilin Meloni - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The rising senior is passionate about soccer, nuclear fusion, and advocating on behalf of his fellow student-athletes at MIT.
 
Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 83 - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence.
 
I Tested the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 for a Week and It’s a Rugged Scene-Stealer - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Samsung’s sporty smartwatch gets a larger battery, a faster Qualcomm processor, hands-free Gemini and new trail features. The catch? It also costs more.
 
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 Gets the Cover Screen Right — for a Price - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts at $1,200, but it’s now thinner, lighter and easier to use while closed.
 
Diffuse puffs of “missing” matter surround most galaxies - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT-led team used bright radio bursts to illuminate a vast source of matter that was previously unaccounted for.
 
MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.
 
Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.
 
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors - MIT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Longtime professors and experts in the fields of anesthesiology, aerospace engineering, and biological engineering, respectively, receive MIT’s highest faculty honor.
 
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMT
New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments.
 
Following the questions where they lead - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Bailey Flanigan has arrived at complex computational methods for helping democracy thrive.
 
The New Siri AI Leaves Old Siri in the Dust on Apple Watch - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:37 GMT
I compared Apple’s upgraded Siri in the WatchOS 27 public beta with the old Siri to see just how much it had improved. Spoiler: it was embarrassing.
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
3 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
 
Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”
 
People’s Picks TV Winners: Upgrading Your TV Soon? CNET Readers Have a Favorite Brand - CNET Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:01:00 GMT
Two brands win readers over, but for different reasons.
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
How visual learning happens in the brain - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Scientists find that learning to identify a new object subtly reshapes visual processing in the brain.
 
Can AI build a jet engine? JARVIS Challenge tests role of AI copilots in tough-tech engineering - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT students designed, built, and tested a jet engine with AI copilots, assessing AI’s usefulness in developing high-performance aerospace systems.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
Arthur Bahr named head of MIT’s Literature Section - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2007, the scholar of medieval literature explores how different parts of physical manuscripts combine to create interest and meaning.
 
How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:10:00 GMT
Students from the MIT Cybersecurity Clinic help local governments and other vulnerable organizations defend against digital threats.
 
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
 
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
MIT-led project opens first climate shelter in Bangladesh - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project opens a solar-powered “adaptation fortress” in Satkhira, a region facing severe and growing climate threats.
 
New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.
 
A baseball-sized sensor can detect chemical threats - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:10:00 GMT
The “TOSSIT” device, developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, can warn service members and first responders of dangerous vapors and aerosols.
 
Tiny robot boats build floating structures - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:50:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed FloatForm, a swarm of small aquatic robots that snap together like ants forming a raft, assembling into reconfigurable structures on the water.
 
Bringing the data to every sideline - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
 
Ana Miljački named head of the Department of Architecture - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
In this leadership role, Miljački seeks to shepherd a collective commitment to transform the present into a better future.
 
MIT 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.
 
Many black holes had past lives, new research shows - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Physicists have found signs of colliding black holes that are themselves products of previous black hole smash-ups.
 
Discovery helps explain why solid-state batteries often fail - MIT Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
New research could help prevent the formation of tiny seeds of lithium metal within the electrolyte, enabling batteries that charge faster and last longer.
 
MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a "Washington Post Live" panel discussion with ASU President Michael Crow, President Sally Kornbluth explored how universities are preparing the next generation of scientists to lead in America’s rapidly changing technological landscape.
 
A portable ultrasound system could make reliable breast imaging more accessible - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technology, which generates high-resolution, 3D images of breast tissue, requires no expertise to operate and could be used at home.
 
How urban design leads to better wellness - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
An extensive study of U.S. cities identifies walkable neighborhoods, urban greenery, and access to amenities as key contributors to residents’ health.
 
The brain’s language network is more extensive than previously thought - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals that parts of the brain located far from the canonical language-processing centers are also involved in language comprehension.
 
MIT-Kalaniyot program expands, with new cohort of scholars - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The innovative effort bringing researchers from Israel to campus keeps growing while enhancing community connections and academic inquiry.
 
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be? - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
 
Scientists find ozone depletion began decades before discovery of ozone hole - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Using modern tools, they also determined that carbon tetrachloride, used as a dry-cleaning and degreasing agent as early as the 1930s, was at the root of early ozone loss.
 
Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
What’s more, the superconducting states get stronger under conditions expected to kill them.
 
How data centers can better manage energy use - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study suggests flexibility in the timing of electricity consumption could lower consumer costs.
 
Listening for the echoes of black holes - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By analyzing X-ray reverberations and other astrophysical data, Erin Kara seeks to understand the most extreme objects in the universe.
 
MIT in the media: Exploring how curiosity-driven science is an essential ingredient in America’s success - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
“Scientific American” showcases the history and future of America’s scientific engine, highlighting promising young scientists and icons at MIT and beyond.
 
The Next Solar Eclipse Will Deliver a Rare Sight: Totality at Sunset - CNET Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:52:43 GMT
The only thing cooler than an eclipse or a sunset? When both happen at once.
 
Uh Oh: I Learned How to Make Air Fryer Fries Taste Exactly Like Deep-Fried - CNET Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:28 GMT
Four small adjustments to your air fryer fry routine produce results that are genuinely hard to distinguish from the deep-fried version.
 
Hoping to Collect on Apple’s $250M AI iPhone Settlement? You’ll Have to Wait a Year - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
The company will pay some iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit, but following a development last week, it’s clear the legal machine grinds slowly.
 
9 Exercise Bike Mistakes You’re Making (and How to Fix Them) - CNET Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:01:27 GMT
Before hopping on an exercise bike, you’ll want to make sure it’s set up correctly and you have the right form.
 
Framework Passes Rising Memory and Processor Costs to Buyers, With a Twist - CNET Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 GMT
Preordered laptops might not get a price change, but they could have less RAM.
 
NYC Mayor Takes Aim at AI Slop ‘Housefishing’ in Real Estate Listings - CNET Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 GMT
Deceptive AI imagery in housing listings can take a heavy financial and emotional toll on renters and buyers.