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Dune: since January 2021, wallets funded via US-regulated exchanges accounted for ~50% of all traceable trading volume on Polymarket's US-banned global platform (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:35:27 GMT

Bloomberg:
Dune: since January 2021, wallets funded via US-regulated exchanges accounted for ~50% of all traceable trading volume on Polymarket's US-banned global platform — In early February, Caden Booth, a 21-year-old TikToker, flew from Cincinnati to San Francisco and headed for the stadium where Super Bowl LX was taking place.

 
TSMC forecasts "several years" of margin dilution as overseas fab projects ramp up; the company has announced $200B in investment into US manufacturing (Kai Nicol-Schwarz/CNBC) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:30:01 GMT

Kai Nicol-Schwarz / CNBC:
TSMC forecasts “several years” of margin dilution as overseas fab projects ramp up; the company has announced $200B in investment into US manufacturing — Pressure from President Donald Trump to manufacture advanced semiconductors in the U.S. is increasing costs and squeezing margins at TSMC, the world's leading chipmaker.

 
Chinese AI models account for ~60% of token usage by US companies on OpenRouter, making restrictions harder to impose without disrupting US users and businesses (Nectar Gan/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:05:24 GMT

Nectar Gan / Bloomberg:
Chinese AI models account for ~60% of token usage by US companies on OpenRouter, making restrictions harder to impose without disrupting US users and businesses — The rapidly increasing global competitiveness of China's artificial intelligence models is ringing alarm bells in Washington …

 
A Smarter DIY Air Filter - Hack a Day Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:47 GMT
A vaguely perforated metal cylinder sits on a wooden box with a grey cylinder and LCD display atop it. There are holes in the top of the grey cylinder for air to flow through.
As predominantly indoor creatures, it’s important to maintain a healthy habitat for the hacker. [Kishan Pratap Singh] designed a clever solution in AirSense, an ESP32-powered air filter. If you’re thinking …read more
 
Sources: Samsung may invest up to €1B in Mistral as part of a broader round valuing it at ~€20B, after previously backing the AI startup through its venture arm (Financial Times) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:40:01 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: Samsung may invest up to €1B in Mistral as part of a broader round valuing it at ~€20B, after previously backing the AI startup through its venture arm — South Korean giant could invest as much as €1bn in French AI group seeking to be a leading alternative to US tech

 
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Live: Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 Expected - CNET - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:58:39 GMT
  1. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Live: Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 Expected CNET
  2. Samsung can’t afford to play it safe with Apple’s first foldable looming The Verge
  3. Massive leak reveals everything you want to know about the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra Android Authority
  4. Samsung Introduces Flex Titanium Technology To Advance Foldable Displays Samsung Global Newsroom
  5. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Leak Shows Wider Display Before Launch TechRepublic
 
OpenAI admits its models hacked Hugging Face on their own - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:47:34 GMT
Open source AI platform Hugging Face revealed a security breach a few days ago. Turns out OpenAI's models were the culprit.
 
Memo: the White House OSTP plans to redirect federal research funding from universities to individual scientists and AI use, reshaping ~$200B in annual spending (Amrith Ramkumar/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:05:01 GMT

Amrith Ramkumar / Wall Street Journal:
Memo: the White House OSTP plans to redirect federal research funding from universities to individual scientists and AI use, reshaping ~$200B in annual spending — The overhaul will reshape $200 billion in spending a year and favors individual scientists to outpace China

 
Sources: Reddit, Politico, and others mull cutting Google's access to their content for AI as traffic drops; Reddit signed a $60M/year deal with Google in 2024 (Alexandra Bruell/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:55:02 GMT

Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Reddit, Politico, and others mull cutting Google's access to their content for AI as traffic drops; Reddit signed a $60M/year deal with Google in 2024 — Reddit, Politico and others are weighing how—or even if—they can work with the tech company as AI tools supplant traditional searches

 
Langrisser: Sea of Sword first gameplay trailer, details, and screenshots - Gematsu - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:47:44 GMT
  1. Langrisser: Sea of Sword first gameplay trailer, details, and screenshots Gematsu
  2. New Langrisser: Sea of Sword Trailer Provides First Look at Gameplay IGN
  3. New Game in Sega Genesis RPG Series Officially Announced ComicBook.com
  4. Breaking the Mold: The New Continent of 'Langrisser: Sea of Swords' Inven Global
  5. Langrisser: Sea of Sword Announced for PC, Mobile RPGamer
 
France just voted to ban kids under 15 from social media, but Australia's ban shows how hard that is to enforce - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:16:00 GMT

France's Parliament gave final approval on Tuesday to a law banning children under age 15 from social media, with the National Assembly voting 279 to 81 after the Senate had approved the text earlier the same day. The vote followed the Assembly's initial approval of the bill in January by...

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Open Source Vacuum Avoids Cloud - Hack a Day Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:00:40 GMT
As more and more of the technology that we paid for turns becomes a subscription, there’s slowly been a momentum shift in the open source world of building replacements for …read more
 
LG to Ban Residential Proxies from Smart TV Apps - Krebs on Security - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:25:08 GMT
LG to Ban Residential Proxies from Smart TV Apps Krebs on Security
 
Claude Code brings live iOS app testing into its Mac app - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:52:00 GMT
  1. Claude Code brings live iOS app testing into its Mac app 9to5Mac
  2. Claude Code Can Now Build and Test iOS Apps in Apple's Simulator MacRumors
  3. Claude Code Now Works With Apple's iOS Simulator iClarified
  4. Claude Code Can Now Build and Test iOS Apps Directly in Apple's Simulator | Tech News News18
 
Garmin just launched the screen-free Cirqa Smart Band, and it looks a lot like Whoop - Mashable - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:07:15 GMT
  1. Garmin just launched the screen-free Cirqa Smart Band, and it looks a lot like Whoop Mashable
  2. Garmin Debuts $200 Screenless Fitness Band in Challenge to Whoop Bloomberg.com
  3. Garmin’s new screen-free fitness tracker doesn’t require a subscription The Verge
  4. Garmin’s New Whoop Challenger Is Also a Shot at Tech’s Favorite Business Model Gear Patrol
  5. Garmin Cirqa Hands-On: Everything You Need to Know! DC Rainmaker
 
Sony’s 'ironic' PlayStation disc decision upends gamer conventions and threatens a $7 billion resale market - CNBC - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:07:00 GMT
  1. Sony’s 'ironic' PlayStation disc decision upends gamer conventions and threatens a $7 billion resale market CNBC
  2. Sony Ends PlayStation Discs: Digital Hits 80% [2026] tech-insider.org
  3. Physical Sales Graph For The Past 20 Years Highlights Just How Much Gaming Has Changed Pure Xbox
  4. The future of physical games is not looking great The Verge
  5. New Numbers Present Sony’s Case For Abandoning PlayStation Discs Forbes
 
Apple Raised Mac Prices. Now It Might Lease You One - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:03:38 GMT
The company reportedly plans to team up with Klarna, turning the rising cost of its hardware into another monthly bill.
 
Doc: nearly 200 US utilities, data center developers, and others have signed Trump's pledge to ensure AI energy use doesn't push up consumer electric bills (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:49 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Doc: nearly 200 US utilities, data center developers, and others have signed Trump's pledge to ensure AI energy use doesn't push up consumer electric bills — Effort could prove difficult to enforce because power prices are often decided by state regulators and electricity buyers and sellers

 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 22, #1859 - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for July 22, No. 1,859.
 
NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Sent Back Some Awesome Photos of Mars - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:56:51 GMT
NASA researchers also tested out the Psyche spacecraft’s other instruments to make sure they were working.
 
Nintendo Thinks Your Portion of Its Tariff Refund Windfall Should Be $0 - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:51:14 GMT
Nintendo argues in a court filing that customers willingly paid the higher prices for consoles and accessories, and aren’t owed any money back.
 
Sources: Alphabet has more than quadrupled its office space in Miami, partially driven by Larry Page's and Sergey Brin's residential real estate purchases (Anna J Kaiser/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:50:02 GMT

Anna J Kaiser / Bloomberg:
Sources: Alphabet has more than quadrupled its office space in Miami, partially driven by Larry Page's and Sergey Brin's residential real estate purchases — Alphabet Inc., has more than quadrupled its office space in Miami this year shortly after co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin bought homes in the area.

 
Connection to Apple Developer could not be established - Apple Developer Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:40:18 GMT
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Garmin’s Screenless Cirqa Health Tracker Will Be Available This Week - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:40:00 GMT
Unlike similar screen-free wearables, no subscription is required.
 
One in six Windows PCs still runs Windows 10, and the vulnerabilities are piling up - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:36:00 GMT

Asset management company Lansweeper recently sounded the alarm on Windows 10, noting that a lot of organizations still haven't upgraded to Windows 11. A significant portion of PCs, or roughly 17% of all Windows client devices, per Lansweeper's research, are still running Windows 10. Put simply, about one in six...

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Trump nominates FCC general counsel Adam Candeub to lead the DOJ's antitrust unit; Candeub, a longtime Big Tech critic, has long sought to challenge Section 230 (Ella Lee/Financial Times) - Techmeme Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:30:01 GMT

Ella Lee / Financial Times:
Trump nominates FCC general counsel Adam Candeub to lead the DOJ's antitrust unit; Candeub, a longtime Big Tech critic, has long sought to challenge Section 230 — Adam Candeub authored a Project 2025 chapter calling for a sweeping shake-up of US competition enforcement

 
Range Rover answers the question: "What if we built a not-SUV?" - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:01:23 GMT
The Range Rover GT will debut as an EV with a hybrid version to follow.
 
Is the All-New Range Rover GT Stepping on Jaguar’s Tail? - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:01:00 GMT
It’s “the most car-like Range Rover ever created,” but will this all-electric grand tourer spoil Jaguar’s Type 01 party?
 
Documents: Meta's internal AI incubator is developing an AI model router, similar to OpenRouter's, to cut costs by sending some AI tasks to lower-cost models (Jyoti Mann/The Information) - Techmeme Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:00:36 GMT

Jyoti Mann / The Information:
Documents: Meta's internal AI incubator is developing an AI model router, similar to OpenRouter's, to cut costs by sending some AI tasks to lower-cost models — Meta Platforms' internal incubator for AI-powered products and tools is developing a version of the OpenRouter service …

 
Who’s Building that Data Center? - Hack a Day Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:00:04 GMT
A map of the lower 48 US States with an overlay of various colorful bubbles indicating data center developments, whether proposed, contested, under construction, or operational. There are a lot of bubbles! Hawaii isn't pictured, but looks to have one project currently, but nothing in Alaska for now.
One of the biggest “David versus Goliath” stories in tech right now is the towns beset by AI data center projects they may or may not have asked for. Powered …read more
 
OpenAI Models Escaped Containment and Hacked Hugging Face - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:50:01 GMT
The cybersecurity-focused models, including GPT-5.6 Sol, broke out of a testing sandbox, exploited a zero-day, and gained access to the open internet to pull off the attack.
 
Deezer Is Cracking Down on Fake Music and Fake Streams - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:46:00 GMT
The French streaming site said that more than half of new music being uploaded comes from AI.
 
London-based robotics startup Humanoid raised a $152M Series A led by Prime Movers Lab at a $1.35B post-money valuation, bringing its total funding to $270M (John Koetsier/Forbes) - Techmeme Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:45:00 GMT

John Koetsier / Forbes:
London-based robotics startup Humanoid raised a $152M Series A led by Prime Movers Lab at a $1.35B post-money valuation, bringing its total funding to $270M — Europe has a new billion-dollar startup, and it's Humanoid, a two-year-old company headquartered in London that developed its humanoid robot, HMND 01, in near-record time.

 
Der8auer converts $7,000 RTX 5090 Lightning Z to custom water cooling, drops temps by 11°C - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:43:00 GMT

The modified waterblock, once hooked up to the PC's custom water-cooling loop, brought the operating temperature of the MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z down from 64 degrees to around 53 degrees. That result was measured at 800W under full load, though der8auer believes it would hold up similarly even in...

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Amazon says its business sales unit, Amazon Business, reached $60B in annualized gross sales in Q2, up ~71% from 2023, and serves 11M+ organizations worldwide (Matt Day/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:25:02 GMT

Matt Day / Bloomberg:
Amazon says its business sales unit, Amazon Business, reached $60B in annualized gross sales in Q2, up ~71% from 2023, and serves 11M+ organizations worldwide — Amazon.com Inc.'s business sales unit was recently on track to sell $60 billion of merchandise over the course of a full year …

 
Apple loses bid to overturn $634 million Masimo patent verdict, new trial also denied - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:19:00 GMT
  1. Apple loses bid to overturn $634 million Masimo patent verdict, new trial also denied 9to5Mac
  2. Apple loses bid to overturn $634M Masimo judgment over Apple Watch dispute MSN
  3. Masimo keeps $634m smartwatch award and moves to appeal World IP Review
  4. Apple's $634M payment to Masimo now set in stone after Judge tosses appeal AppleInsider
  5. Full Fed. Circ. Won't Review Apple's ITC Loss Against Masimo Law360
 
On the run for 20 years, most-wanted fugitive caught hiding as a biotech exec - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:04:56 GMT
Ronald Fischer, aka Richard Graydon, was arrested in New York last week.
 
35 Wildly Inappropriate Posts From Older People - BuzzFeed - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:01:37 GMT
35 Wildly Inappropriate Posts From Older People BuzzFeed
 
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 specs and pricing leak in full ahead of launch - Android Authority - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:53:00 GMT
  1. Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 specs and pricing leak in full ahead of launch Android Authority
  2. Samsung Galaxy Watch 9, Ultra 2 Specs Leak Before Unpacked TechRepublic
  3. Samsung’s Smartwatch Momentum Is Slipping. Here's How Galaxy Unpacked Can Fix It PCMag
  4. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Leak Teases Thinner, Brighter Flagship Smartwatch Engadget
  5. Galaxy Watch 9 is ‘Powered by Snapdragon Wear Elite,’ leaked images confirm [Gallery] 9to5Google
 
OpenAI renews its investment in the American Journalism Project by committing an additional $5M in funding and $3M in tech credits over the next two years (Sara Fischer/Axios) - Techmeme Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:50:03 GMT

Sara Fischer / Axios:
OpenAI renews its investment in the American Journalism Project by committing an additional $5M in funding and $3M in tech credits over the next two years — OpenAI is renewing its investment in the American Journalism Project by committing an additional $5 million in funding and $3 million …

 
OpenAI adds Nubank founder and CEO David Vélez and BNY CEO Robin Vince to its board of directors, as the company moves toward a public listing (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:45:00 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
OpenAI adds Nubank founder and CEO David Vélez and BNY CEO Robin Vince to its board of directors, as the company moves toward a public listing — AI company names David Vélez of Nubank and Robin Vince of BNY as directors — OpenAI is adding David Vélez …

 
France will ban social media for children under 15 - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:43:53 GMT
The country's new law also bans the use of mobile phones in schools.
 
OpenAI says its models chained vulnerabilities across its research environment and Hugging Face's infrastructure to find solutions for the ExploitGym benchmark (OpenAI) - Techmeme Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:40:06 GMT

OpenAI:
OpenAI says its models chained vulnerabilities across its research environment and Hugging Face's infrastructure to find solutions for the ExploitGym benchmark — Last week, Hugging Face disclosed a new kind of security incident(opens in a new window) after they detected and contained …

 
Samsung’s First Credit Card Launches in the US - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:37:14 GMT
The Galaxy Card brings Samsung Wallet integration and 5% cash back on Samsung purchases.
 
The Urgency to Close the AI Gender Divide Before It Affects the Pay Gap - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:29:18 GMT
Even celebs are encouraging their gal pals to use AI so they’re not left behind.
 
This Might Be The Last Killer Switch 2 Deal Before Prices Rise - Kotaku - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:19:37 GMT
  1. This Might Be The Last Killer Switch 2 Deal Before Prices Rise Kotaku
  2. $399 Nintendo Switch 2 back in stock Woot for new customers, $427 for returning customers with code — get $100 off the most recent price hikes Tom's Hardware
  3. Today's Best Deals: Switch 2 Consoles, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection, and a Batman Omnibus IGN
  4. The Switch 2 is $50 off at Woot for new customers The Verge
  5. Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World is $60 off in Woot’s anniversary sale geekspin
 
Google Just Teased Its Huge Gemini 4 Release - Droid Life - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:07:28 GMT
Google Just Teased Its Huge Gemini 4 Release Droid Life
 
2026 LG OLED evo TVs are getting a new Creator Original picture mode - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:52:04 GMT
The elevated streaming experience is happening in collaboration with Prime Video.
 
Shop Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Sale 2026 Before Fall Chaos - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:39:06 GMT
The discounts may not beat Prime Day, but I found worthwhile prices on WIRED-approved TVs, laptops, tablets, speakers, and other home gear.
 
Counterfeit Retro Mainboards with Fake AGP Slots Are a Thing - Hack a Day Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:00:02 GMT
Sometimes that retro gaming itch strikes, and you just have to source components for a Pentium 4 build, like [Computer Retro Bus] did recently. Unfortunately, along the way he learned …read more
 
Apple raises prices on some streaming services as licensing costs climb - Fox Business - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:53:00 GMT
  1. Apple raises prices on some streaming services as licensing costs climb Fox Business
  2. Apple Music hikes subscription prices citing ‘rising licensing costs’ Music Business Worldwide
  3. Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions 9to5Mac
  4. Apple Raises iCloud+ Prices in 8 Countries MacRumors
  5. Popular streaming service quietly hikes prices Cleveland.com
 
Sony releases one last trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:50:10 GMT
"Maybe that's my responsibility, to live alone with the truth."
 
Xbox VP Leaves Just 3 Months After Joining Asha Sharma's Team - Kotaku - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:41:18 GMT
  1. Xbox VP Leaves Just 3 Months After Joining Asha Sharma's Team Kotaku
  2. Jared Palmer exits Xbox after 2 months to join Cognition NewsBytes
  3. Xbox engineering VP leaves Microsoft to join Cognition AI lab TweakTown
  4. Xbox loses new exec that CEO Asha Sharma appointed just 2 months ago GamesRadar+
  5. Xbox loses another top executive as VP of Engineering quits after just 2 months India Today
 
AI and the rise of the universal entertainment app - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:39:30 GMT
AI and the rise of the universal entertainment app TechCrunchSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Confusion swirls on source of diarrhea outbreak, but it’s still Taylor Farms - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:39:10 GMT
Taylor Farms stirred confusion on FDA test and provided a vague recall list.
 
Taylor Farms Spent Big on MAGA and Anti-Regulatory Lobbying Before Diarrhea Outbreak - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:10:35 GMT
The company donated more than $3.6 million to conservative groups between 2020 and 2025, including $1 million to the MAGA Inc. super PAC.
 
Nintendo says users voluntarily paid higher prices, have no right to tariff refunds - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:09:19 GMT
  1. Nintendo says users voluntarily paid higher prices, have no right to tariff refunds Ars Technica
  2. Nintendo Argues Consumers Are ‘Not Entitled’ To Tariff Refunds Forbes
  3. Nintendo files motion to dismiss consumer lawsuit over tariff refunds GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Nintendo says consumers are not legally entitled to tariff refunds Game Developer
  5. Xbox Gamer Suing Microsoft For Tariff Refunds As Nintendo Says They're Too Hard To Do Aftermath
 
Nintendo says users voluntarily paid higher prices, have no right to tariff refunds - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:09:19 GMT
Nintendo says Switch buyers got what they paid for, urges court to dismiss lawsuit.
 
This Former Intel CEO Wants to Jumpstart Moore’s Law With Light - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:05:00 GMT
Pat Gelsinger wants to pave the way to ever more powerful artificial intelligence using tiny beams of light.
 
Google Releases 3 New Gemini Models, 3.5 Pro Still Not Available - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:56:26 GMT
The new models prioritize token efficiency and performance.
 
Substack is adding an AI detection feature - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:54:20 GMT
Substack is partnering with Pangram to add an AI detection feature.
 
Apple has reportedly fixed its Hide My Email vulnerability - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:51:19 GMT
Apple reportedly fixed the Hide My Email vulnerability that left iCloud+ users' emails not especially hidden.
 
Playstation Plus is saying goodbye to these games in August 2026 - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:37:50 GMT
Dead Island 2, Harold Halibut and seven others will be gone soon.
 
We Tested Dozens Of Free CarPlay Apps, Here Are The Best Ones - Engadget - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
We Tested Dozens Of Free CarPlay Apps, Here Are The Best Ones Engadget
 
Neural Net Reads the Gas Meter - Hack a Day Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
In an ideal world, the role of technology would be to make all of our lives easier. And although all the ads suddenly appearing in our smart TVs and gaming …read more
 
We tested dozens of free CarPlay apps, here are the best ones - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
After using CarPlay for years and testing dozens of apps, we've narrowed down the list of CarPlay apps you really need.
 
Let Tom Hiddleston be your guide to Pompeii's final day - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:17:55 GMT
NatGeo's Pompeii: Out of Time fuses historical fact and imagination to bring city's last 24 hours to life.
 
Threads is getting new parental control features - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:15:00 GMT
Parental Supervision is coming to Meta's Threads.
 
The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader with more features than you might expect - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader for DRM-free books.
 
Naked mole-rat queens use a chemical signal to suppress fertility in rivals - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:51:52 GMT
A single chemical made by mole-rat queens enforces the social order.
 
Apple may unveil a new device subscription service as soon as next week - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:41:19 GMT
Apple may unveil a new device subscription service, reportedly in partnership with Klarna, as soon as next week.
 
Amazon is making a Robocop TV show with the showrunner from Lodge 49 - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:34:22 GMT
Amazon greenlit a Robocop pilot. Now it has committed to a full TV show.
 
Anthropic’s $1.5B copyright settlement approved; only 350 authors opted out - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:33:14 GMT
Anthropic blocks authors from opting out of $1.5B settlement at last minute.
 
PS5's New Commercial Goes All-In on Marvel - Push Square - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
PS5's New Commercial Goes All-In on Marvel Push Square
 
Here's what that trash can with an X icon means on your electronics - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
It's the official marking of the EU's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.
 
Samsung’s New AI Health Assistant Aims to Make Health Metrics Actually Useful - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:22:08 GMT
The latest AI Health Assistant aims to use AI to turn sleep, nutrition and vitals into actionable guidance.
 
OpenAI's ambitious ad revenue goals look like AI-generated money, analysis says - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:22:00 GMT

A new market analysis from consulting firm Emarketer casts serious doubt on OpenAI's advertising revenue targets. The company began testing ads in ChatGPT in February, adding another revenue stream as it looks for ways to offset the enormous cost of operating its AI services. Emarketer's forecast suggests that OpenAI's internal...

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Sales of Valve's Steam Deck crater after recent price hike - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:12:34 GMT
Analysis of bestseller charts shows an 80 percent dip from 2025's sales rate.
 
Apple’s rumored ‘Upgrade’ program brings lease-to-own pricing for iPhones, Macs, and iPads - The Verge - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:12:06 GMT
  1. Apple’s rumored ‘Upgrade’ program brings lease-to-own pricing for iPhones, Macs, and iPads The Verge
  2. Apple to Launch ‘Upgrade’ Device Leasing Program With Klarna to Spur Sales Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple's New Upgrade Program Will Reportedly Let You Lease Your Next iPhone, iPad, And MacBook bgr.com
  4. Apple Raised Mac Prices. Now It Might Lease You One CNET
  5. 'Apple Upgrade' Program Reportedly Launching Next Week MacRumors
 
Return to Halo Almost 25 Years Later With Xbox Game Pass - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:07:14 GMT
Microsoft is adding seven games, including remastered versions of Halo and Hexen + Heretic, to Game Pass in the coming weeks, but it’s removing eight others.
 
Postal IRCs are Almost a Thing of the Past - Hack a Day Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:35 GMT
Have you ever found out that something you remember from your youth is now gone, and you didn’t even notice? If you are a certain age, you might feel that …read more
 
Google announces Gemini 3.6 Flash and cybersecurity AI, teases 3.5 Pro and Gemini 4 - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:58:25 GMT
There are new 3.6 and 3.5 models today, but Google is already training Gemini 4.
 
Critical wp2shell WordPress flaws exploited to install webshells - BleepingComputer - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:41:50 GMT
  1. Critical wp2shell WordPress flaws exploited to install webshells BleepingComputer
  2. Exploitation in the Wild of wp2shell wiz.io
  3. Hackers are exploiting recently patched WordPress bugs, putting millions of websites at risk TechCrunch
  4. CVE-2026-63030: wp2shell a Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in WordPress Core Rapid7
  5. Cloudflare WAF protects WordPress applications from two high-severity vulnerabilities The Cloudflare Blog
 
Fiat's new $15,000 mini EV is now on sale in the US, but it's not yet legal to drive - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:40:00 GMT

To put $14,985 in perspective: it's less than cycling enthusiasts pay for a top-tier carbon road bike, and it's roughly half of what the average American paid for a three-year-old used car in early 2026, according to Edmunds data.

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Microsoft just open-sourced the app that made Comic Sans famous - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:31:00 GMT
Microsoft has open-sourced Comic Chat, its quirky 1996 IRC client that turned text conversations into comic strips with cartoon avatars, speech bubbles, and dynamic panel layouts. Now released under the MIT License, the project can be explored, preserved, and even modernized by developers and retro computing enthusiasts.
 
How to connect your Ring doorbell camera to your smart TV - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT
It's easy to see who's at the door without grabbing your phone.
 
Darkest Dungeon is getting its first dollop of DLC in several years, as the gloomy old RPG celebrates its 10th birthday - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:13:15 GMT
  1. Darkest Dungeon is getting its first dollop of DLC in several years, as the gloomy old RPG celebrates its 10th birthday Eurogamer.net
  2. Darkest Dungeon Is Getting Its First DLC In Six Years Kotaku
  3. The original Darkest Dungeon is getting new DLC a decade after release Polygon.com
  4. Iconic Turn-Based RPG Darkest Dungeon Adds New Characters & More With First DLC In 6 Years ComicBook.com
  5. Darkest Dungeon gets two new characters in upcoming The Fire’s Edge DLC checkpointgaming.net
 
A Sneaky Hacking Tool Targeting AI Infrastructure Is Lurking in Victims’ Blind Spots - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:08:44 GMT
A new type of malware can worm deep into AI coding systems to steal data and logins—and can flip a “death switch” to destroy files and keep out real users.
 
Meta Horizon+ subscriptions now include Xbox Game Pass starter edition - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:08:33 GMT
Meta Horizon+ subscriptions are now bundled with the starter edition of Xbox Game Pass.
 
Meet a Devious Pixie Who’ll Trade Treasures for Teeth in This Brand New the Blood of Dawnwalker Quest Gameplay - IGN - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Meet a Devious Pixie Who’ll Trade Treasures for Teeth in This Brand New the Blood of Dawnwalker Quest Gameplay IGN
  2. ‘The Game Doesn’t End When You Run Out of Time’ – How The Blood of Dawnwalker’s 30 Day Countdown Works IGN
  3. The Blood of Dawnwalker Won't Use Denuvo; "Secret Quests" Confirmed but Don't Expect Mini Games MP1st
  4. Save-game carry-overs and time-leaping sequels: medieval vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker has some bold ideas for the future Eurogamer.net
  5. Blue Beetle to Return in "Superman: Legacy" - Media ixbt.games
 
Author Invited to Give Speech at OpenAI Headquarters, Uses Opportunity to Trash AI to Their Faces - Yahoo - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:50:00 GMT
  1. Author Invited to Give Speech at OpenAI Headquarters, Uses Opportunity to Trash AI to Their Faces Yahoo
  2. ‘Gullible and ridiculous’: Dave Eggers on why no one will read AI novels Financial Times
  3. Author Dave Eggers says ChatGPT is 'silencing an entire generation' — here's why parents should pay attention Tom's Guide
  4. Invited by OpenAI, a novelist told 200 employees that ChatGPT "is silencing a generation" Korben
  5. Author Invited to Give Speech at OpenAI Headquarters, Trashes AI to Their Faces Gadget Review
 
NAND shortages could finally ease in 2027, but ADATA warns the DRAM crisis may last another 10 years - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:41:00 GMT

TrendForce's latest NAND flash report is a rare piece of good news for those hoping SSD prices will eventually return to something approaching normal. The analyst firm says the market will remain undersupplied throughout 2026, recording a supply deficit of between 4% and 5%, as booming AI demand clashes with limited capacity expansion.

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Lego just unveiled a 1,500-piece X-Files set, complete with Mulder, Scully and a grey alien - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:40:23 GMT
The first Lego X-Files set costs $200 and will be available in August.
 
Tired of xargs? - Hack a Day Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:30:54 GMT
What if you want to do something in Linux for a lot of files? [Numerator] was tired of using xarg and other ways to handle this job and created bashumerate. …read more
 
This Spotify setting makes your music feel DJ mixed - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Spotify's DJ-inspired tools are loads of fun, but probably won't land you any bar mitzvah gigs.
 
Apple Fixes Hide My Email Vulnerability After 404 Media Coverage - 404 Media - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:24:03 GMT
  1. Apple Fixes Hide My Email Vulnerability After 404 Media Coverage 404 Media
  2. Apple Fixes Hide My Email Bug That Exposed Real Addresses in Mail Logs The Hacker News
  3. Apple fixes iCloud+ vulnerability that exposed ‘hidden’ user emails 9to5Mac
  4. Apple Patches Hide My Email Flaw More Than a Year After It Was Reported MacRumors
  5. A fake Hide My Email header can expose the address behind your Apple Account AppleInsider
 
Garmin finally made a screenless fitness tracker - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:20:41 GMT
The Cirqa Smart Band is Garmin's answer to Whoop and the Fitbit Air.
 
Hasbro's Big Video Game Push Is Already Struggling - Kotaku - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:19:27 GMT
  1. Hasbro's Big Video Game Push Is Already Struggling Kotaku
  2. Watch Hasbro Cancels Some Digital Projects, But Doubles Down on 'Magic: The Gathering' Bloomberg.com
  3. Hasbro Is Betting On Fewer, Bigger Video Games After $56 Million Write-Down GameSpot
  4. Is Hasbro Backing Away From Developing Its Own Video Games? Bell of Lost Souls
  5. Hasbro takes $56 million hit over multiple game cancellations, but it's still talking about how Baldur's Gate 3 is key to its future success PC Gamer
 
TreeSize won't renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:18:23 GMT
"Current economic conditions" have shifted TreeSize's business model.
 
This Low-Price Acer Phone Has a Rear Display Like a $1,000 Flagship - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:13:41 GMT
The Acer Sospiro A15 borrows the year’s flashiest phone trend for a fraction of the price.
 
Samsung aims to help you make more sense of health data with a new AI-powered assistant - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:07:00 GMT
The Health Assistant chatbot is available "in beta for eligible US users," Samsung says.
 
XBOX and Meta: More Ways to Enjoy XBOX Game Pass - XBOX Wire - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:21 GMT
  1. XBOX and Meta: More Ways to Enjoy XBOX Game Pass XBOX Wire
  2. Meta adds Xbox Game Pass starter to Horizon+ subscription Reuters
  3. Meta Horizon+ Adds XBOX Game Pass Meta Store
  4. Meta’s Quest Game Subscribers Will Be Getting Some Xbox Extras CNET
  5. Meta’s Horizon Plus subscription now includes the Xbox Game Pass starter edition. The Verge
 
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.
 
Meta’s Quest Game Subscribers Will Be Getting Some Xbox Extras - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Meta’s throwing Xbox cloud gaming Into Its Horizon Plus Quest subscription, and converting its controllers to work with it.
 
The Light Flip is a minimalist flip phone that leaves out all those distracting apps - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new Light Flip is a mashup of the Light Phone III and an old-school flip phone.
 
Nvidia Wants to Own Every Chip Inside AI Data Centers - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform combines CPUs and GPUs into a single system, reflecting the company’s growing ambition to power every layer of AI infrastructure.
 
The Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of Your Dreams - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A flip phone with 5G, USB-C, a headphone jack, and a removable battery? Say it ain’t so.
 
The Light Flip Phone Is a Minimalist Throwback Built With Modern Hardware Sensibilities - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
It has all the minimalist elements of a standard flip phone, but includes 5G capabilities, USB-C charging and plenty of onboard storage.
 
Light made a flip phone — it’s colorful and it’s cheap - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Light made a flip phone — it’s colorful and it’s cheap TechCrunch
  2. The Light Flip is a minimalist flip phone with a point to prove The Verge
  3. Light Flip is a minimalistic, cheap flip phone that won't distract you Mashable
  4. Light’s new flip phone is stylish, dumb, and perfect for our screen-addled brains Fast Company
  5. The Light Flip Phone Aims to Be Luddites’ Best Weapon Against AI Gizmodo
 
Critical SharePoint RCE CVE-2026-50522 Under Active Exploitation After Public PoC - The Hacker News - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:57:00 GMT
  1. Critical SharePoint RCE CVE-2026-50522 Under Active Exploitation After Public PoC The Hacker News
  2. From Web Request to Domain Compromise: Understanding the July 2026 SharePoint Attacks Resecurity
  3. Critical SharePoint RCE flaw exploited to steal machine keys BleepingComputer
  4. CVE-2026-55040: Microsoft SharePoint JWT Token Authentication Bypass (FIXED) Rapid7
  5. The Week in Breach News: July 15, 2026 Kaseya
 
Samsung finally has its own credit card, seven years after Apple - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:47:00 GMT

The company's first credit card will be issued via Barclays US Consumer Bank over the Visa network. It'll be available as a fully virtual product, although a physical metal card is also available in black featuring Samsung branding on the front.

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The UK will legalize plug-in solar on August 27 - Engadget Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:45:34 GMT
The UK has finally set a date for the legalization of plug-in solar panels.
 
iPhone 18 Rumor Reality Check: 20 Claims Ranked by Likelihood - MacRumors - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:32:19 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Rumor Reality Check: 20 Claims Ranked by Likelihood MacRumors
  2. When will iPhone 18 release? What previous announcements tell us USA Today
  3. iPhone 18 Pro Launching in Two Months With These 12 New Features MacRumors
  4. iPhone 18 Pro: New display upgrades are coming in two ways 9to5Mac
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Max Leak Points to Sony IMX905 Camera Sensor, Variable Aperture TechRepublic
 
Fire departments are testing autonomous drones that fight wildfires before crews even arrive - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:01:00 GMT

A California company recently began demonstrating a system that allows firefighters to direct autonomous drones to combat wildfires. While departments already use observation drones, deploying them to fight fires directly remains an unexplored tactic.

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Windows 11 Is So Poorly Optimized That Microsoft’s Latest $900 Laptop Reportedly Can’t Use It Without Freezing - Kotaku - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:59 GMT
  1. Windows 11 Is So Poorly Optimized That Microsoft’s Latest $900 Laptop Reportedly Can’t Use It Without Freezing Kotaku
  2. Even Microsoft couldn’t make Windows 11 work well on 8GB of RAM The Verge
  3. Windows 11 bloat proves too much for Microsoft's new 8GB Surface Laptop TechSpot
  4. Windows 11's High Storage and Memory Demands: Necessary for Functionality or Unneeded Bloat? HackerNoon
  5. Microsoft itself accidentally proves Windows 11 minimum system requirements make no sense Neowin
 
T-Mobile Cracks Down on Samsung Store Upgrades by Adding $35 Device Fee - Droid Life - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:52:20 GMT
T-Mobile Cracks Down on Samsung Store Upgrades by Adding $35 Device Fee Droid Life
 
The Great Peptide Cash Grab Has Begun - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:45:49 GMT
The FDA could decide whether to loosen rules around peptide production this week. Some telehealth players are already seeing dollar signs.
 
When your vehicle outlives its cloud: What happens next? - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:36:17 GMT
Automakers love connected vehicles, but support isn't open-ended.
 
Pokémon TCG Pitch Black ETBs and Booster Sets Are Back in Stock at Amazon - IGN - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:20:12 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG Pitch Black ETBs and Booster Sets Are Back in Stock at Amazon IGN
  2. Check Out the Top Five Cards from Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Pokemon.com
  3. Pokemon TCG: The Best Pitch Black Cards Siliconera
  4. Pokémon fans across New Jersey get hyped up for new card release News12 | New Jersey
  5. Pokémon TCG Pitch Black Booster Packs are already on sale at Amazon — save $2 right now Mashable
 
Apps targeted at US troops contain Chinese and Russian code - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:19:38 GMT
More than one-eighth of apps analyzed contained foreign code.
 
Nvidia is giving developers more control over DLSS 5, after accusations it turns games into "AI slop" - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:16:00 GMT

Nvidia used its SIGGRAPH 2026 keynote to demonstrate the controls that developers will receive when DLSS 5 launches this fall. The two main global sliders are Structure Intensity and Tone Intensity, which essentially determines how enthusiastically the AI repaints a frame.

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Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:08:33 GMT
  1. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Beast of Reincarnation, and More XBOX Wire
  2. These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 22 - August 4) Pure Xbox
  3. Game Pass July 2026 Gets One Of 2025's Most Underrated Games Kotaku
  4. Xbox Announces Game Pass July 2026 Wave 2 Lineup, Includes 4 Day-One Launches IGN
  5. Xbox Game Pass reveals its second wave of titles coming in July Polygon.com
 
Three Taycans Weren’t Enough, So He Had Porsche Build Him A Special Fourth - Carscoops - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:04:45 GMT
  1. Three Taycans Weren’t Enough, So He Had Porsche Build Him A Special Fourth Carscoops
  2. Individuality down to the last detail: a Porsche Taycan Turbo GT like no other Porsche Newsroom
  3. Porsche builds a bespoke Taycan for a Swiss buyer who already owns three The Supercar Blog
  4. Porsche Reveals A New Sonderwunsch Taycan Turbo GT duPont REGISTRY News
  5. Nordicgoldmetallic Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Is a Whole New Level of Sonderwunsch Customization autoevolution
 
Order of the Sinking Star adds PS5 version - Gematsu - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:03:42 GMT
  1. Order of the Sinking Star adds PS5 version Gematsu
  2. Order of the Sinking Star is coming to PS5, hands-on report PlayStation.Blog
  3. Epic Switch 2 Adventure Game Gets Surprise PlayStation 5 Version PlayStation LifeStyle
  4. The Order of the Sinking Star is “10 Years in the Making” and Also Coming to PS5 GamingBolt
  5. Jonathan Blow’s Puzzle Adventure Order of the Sinking Star Confirmed for PS5 Noisy Pixel
 
2027 Kia Seltos first drive gives you plenty of SUV for not much $ - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:08 GMT
It starts at just under $25,000, but the hybrid won't arrive until next year.
 
This Wearable Aims to Improve Your Blood Pressure. It’s Now in the US, and I Got a First Look - CNET Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
People in Europe who used the wearable significantly improved their blood pressure readings over six months.
 
Halliday’s New Smart Glasses Skip the Camera - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Halliday’s G2 glasses can listen to and summarize your workplace meetings—with no video involved.
 
Nintendo keeps making shooters more friendly and approachable - The Verge - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo keeps making shooters more friendly and approachable The Verge
  2. Ask the Developer Vol. 22: Splatoon Raiders — Part 1 nintendo.com
  3. Splatoon Raiders review – Nintendo’s inky shooter fades to grey The Guardian
  4. Splatoon Raiders Review - A Fresh Take Game Informer
  5. Splatoon Raiders review - thrills to the gills Eurogamer.net
 
Sony's digital-only future angers fans, but physical PlayStation games are barely selling - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:23:00 GMT

Circana analyst Mat Piscatella recently stated that only seven PlayStation games have sold more than 100,000 physical copies in the first half of 2026. Only two sold more than 10,000 during the week ending July 11, potentially vindicating Sony's claim that PlayStation owners overwhelmingly prefer digital purchases.

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8 Best Smartwatches (2026): Apple, Google, and Hybrid Watches - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:02:00 GMT
These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.
 
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.
 
Samsung just made the S26 Ultra's Privacy Display a lot more useful - Android Authority - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:38:00 GMT
  1. Samsung just made the S26 Ultra's Privacy Display a lot more useful Android Authority
  2. Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display just got even better PhoneArena
  3. Millions Of Samsung Galaxy Phones Are In Line For A Free Upgrade Forbes
  4. Galaxy S25 may get Galaxy S26's Horizontal Lock camera feature with One UI 9.0 SamMobile
  5. Samsung ramps up One UI 9 testing for Galaxy S23 FE, S24 FE, S25 FE & S25 Edge tech-ish.com
 
Anthropic's landmark $1.5 billion copyright settlement with authors wins final court approval - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:34:00 GMT

US District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín signed off on the deal Monday, rejecting objections that the payout was too small, the lawyers were being overpaid, or some copyright holders had been improperly excluded. She awarded the plaintiffs' attorneys more than $101 million, well below the $187.5 million they requested.

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past Reveal Date Confirmed - IGN - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:31:14 GMT
  1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past Reveal Date Confirmed IGN
  2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past at gamescom 2026 CD Projekt Red
  3. The Witcher 3 "Songs of the Past" Expansion To Debut at Gamescom TechPowerUp
  4. The First Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs Of The Past Footage Will Be Revealed During Gamescom's Opening Night Live Stream Game Informer
  5. New Witcher 3 DLC 'Songs of the Past' confirmed, a prelude to The Witcher 4 TweakTown
 
What was the world's first digital and programmable robot? - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:18:00 GMT
It was stationed at General Motors and sold at a loss.
 
The Best Smart Home Accessories to Boost Your Curb Appeal (2026) - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:02:00 GMT
These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.
 
Abdul El-Sayed Is an Epidemiologist Running for Senate. His State Is a Public Health Disaster - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Michigan has been at the epicenter of the wildfire smoke and explosive diarrhea outbreaks. The progressive Democrat talks to WIRED about how he would tackle the forces behind them if he’s elected.
 
Sony Files Another Lawsuit Against AI Music Generator Udio - Engadget - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:56:15 GMT
  1. Sony Files Another Lawsuit Against AI Music Generator Udio Engadget
  2. Sony Music sues Udio again, asserting over 30,000 recordings a judge barred the major from adding to its original case Music Business Worldwide
  3. Here are the 30,000 songs Sony is suing Udio’s AI music generator over The Verge
  4. Why Sony Just Filed a New AI Music Copyright Lawsuit Against Udio Billboard
  5. Tony Justice leads independent artists in AI copyright fight overdriveonline.com
 
The next major moment for Marathon arrives today with a new update and the debut of its PvE mode, Vault Breaker - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:45:16 GMT
  1. The next major moment for Marathon arrives today with a new update and the debut of its PvE mode, Vault Breaker Eurogamer.net
  2. Marathon Mid-Season 2 Update Preview Bungie.net
  3. ‘Marathon’ PvE Mode Is Live, But Temper Your Expectations Forbes
  4. Marathon's Rescue Mission Begins with This New Roguelite Mode, Playable Solo or Co-Op on PS5 Push Square
  5. Marathon Down for Maintenance on July 21, Update 1.1.5 Roll Out MP1st
 
‘It’s a Modern-Day Draft’: Why Stanford Students Walked Out on Sundar Pichai’s Commencement Speech - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Last month, more than a hundred Stanford students left their own graduation to protest Google’s military contracts and deals with ICE. Two organizers, Amanda Campos and Eva Jones, tell us why.
 
Refuse a data center transmission line on your property, and power companies may force it through anyway - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:18:00 GMT

While 70% of Americans are now opposed to data centers being built near their homes, it's not just the enormous, pollution-and-noise-spewing buildings they're against. There's also the required new power infrastructure, such as transmission lines that often need to cross private property.

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Stop Saying Kids Can’t Read - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Everyone is talking about the reading crisis. But inside the “Mississippi Miracle,” it’s all about comprehension.
 
A Device Hidden in Cars Across the US Leaves Them Vulnerable to Hacking and Paralysis. Patch It Now - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Dealerships installed alarms in millions of vehicles—and left them in even if the buyer didn’t want them. Now researchers warn they can be hacked to unlock, track, and disable cars.
 
The Army Is Burning Through Its AI Tokens - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Members of the Army received an email informing them that they were rapidly depleting their AI tokens, and needed to limit use.
 
Etsy Is In Its Flop Era, and Sellers Are Fleeing - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Once a quirky bastion of amateur vulva jewelry and pet portraits, Etsy is now deluged with mass-produced goods and AI knockoffs. Some customers don’t seem to mind.
 
NVIDIA Shows DLSS 5 Progress and Technical Details at SIGGRAPH 2026 - TechPowerUp - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:27:36 GMT
  1. NVIDIA Shows DLSS 5 Progress and Technical Details at SIGGRAPH 2026 TechPowerUp
  2. At SIGGRAPH, NVIDIA Advances Graphics and Simulation With Agentic and Physical AI NVIDIA Blog
  3. DLSS 5: Three AI models, single-GPU operation and full control PCGH
  4. Nvidia shows off DLSS 5 with three AI modes for different levels of detail — upscaler can switch between models in real-time Tom's Hardware
  5. NVIDIA Brings Local AI Agents To Its Most Powerful Workstation PC, The DGX Station, With The NVIDIA Agent Toolkit & Omniverse Wccftech
 
iOS 27 beta 4 adds a useful Apple TV app feature, here’s how it works - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:25:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27 beta 4 adds a useful Apple TV app feature, here’s how it works 9to5Mac
  2. Here’s what’s new with iOS 27 beta 4 9to5Mac
  3. I tested iOS 26 Siri against iOS 27 Siri AI in my car - and it wasn't even close ZDNET
  4. Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate Beta 4 MacRumors
  5. The Real System Requirements for OS 27 tidbits.com
 
Sales Data Paints a Very Grim Picture for Physical PS5 Games in the USA - Push Square - Google Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:15:00 GMT
  1. Sales Data Paints a Very Grim Picture for Physical PS5 Games in the USA Push Square
  2. U.S. PlayStation Sales Data Hammers Home the Dominance of Digital as Sony Moves Forward With Plan to End Discs IGN
  3. Sales Data Paints a Very Grim Picture for Physical PS5 Games in the USA, UK Push Square
  4. Only seven PlayStation games have sold more than 100,000 physical copies in the US this year, analyst says Video Games Chronicle
  5. Despite outrage at Sony's shift towards a discless future, only seven PlayStation games have managed more than 100,000 physical sales in the US this year Eurogamer.net
 
DA: Cop covered bodycam to snap nude prisoners on his iPhone—but other cams caught him - ArsTechnica Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:15:51 GMT
Pennsylvania cop charged with oppression and obstruction.
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 22, #1137 - CNET Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:04:04 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1,136 for Wednesday, July 22.
 
Firefighting drones in the works as wildfires plague US nearly year-round - ArsTechnica Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:55:52 GMT
California and XPRIZE competition tests whether drones can stop wildfires early.
 
Judge Orders Temporary Block of Paramount Warner Bros. Merger  - CNET Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:49:14 GMT
A judge has put Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal on ice for now, pending an antitrust hearing later this month.
 
PS Plus July 2026 Games Are Packed With Zombies, Aliens and Nostalgia - CNET Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:35:28 GMT
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Dying Light and Psi-Ops join the PS Plus catalog in July.
 
Activision Confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Dates for August - IGN - Google Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:23:20 GMT
  1. Activision Confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Dates for August IGN
  2. Modern Warfare 4: Open Beta Dates, Call of Duty: NEXT, Fanatics Fest Recap, and Serialized Weapon Camo Pre-Order Bonus Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Everything to know about Modern Warfare 4’s ever-changing Kill Block Multiplayer mode PlayStation.Blog
  4. Call of Duty NEXT Announced for August Insider Gaming
  5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Hand-On Preview – Mixing It Up MP1st
 
Judge halts Paramount's $111B purchase of Warner Bros. in win for US states - ArsTechnica Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:10:14 GMT
Judge grants restraining order, saying merger "likely to violate antitrust laws."
 
The Galaxy Card Is Samsung’s Answer to the Apple Card - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Directly added to your Samsung Wallet account, it’s yet another cash-back credit card, this time tailored for Samsung stans.
 
The FDA Says It Didn't Apologize to Supplier Linked to Diarrhea Outbreak, Actually - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:57:39 GMT
The agency stressed that the July 17 voluntary recall from Taylor Farms still stands. The supplier has been linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak.
 
The Space Force is now seeking to buy up to $30 billion in rocket launches - ArsTechnica Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:30:25 GMT
The Trump administration is asking the Space Force to do a lot. This will require more launches.
 
Researchers create a drone that becomes almost invisible by spinning 25 times per second - TechSpot Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:18:00 GMT

Rather than using camouflage, transparent panels, or Predator-style light-bending materials, Phantom Twist exploits motion blur and the limits of human vision.

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New Ryzen 7 7700X3D drops to $279, just days after launch - TechSpot Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:05:00 GMT
Newegg is knocking $50 off AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D with promo code PKC337, bringing it down from its $329 to $279. At that price, it becomes a stronger value proposition against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D while gaming performance stays nearly identical. Our full review is coming this week.
 
Design AI Systems That Actually Strengthen Human Reasoning - Harvard Business Review - Google Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:59:21 GMT
  1. Design AI Systems That Actually Strengthen Human Reasoning Harvard Business Review
  2. AI may not make us stupid, but relying on it could weaken the skills built through practice Phys.org
  3. I put ChatGPT to the test after a new study revealed how AI tricks our brains Tom's Guide
  4. Generative AI's power sparks fears of dumbing humans down Japan Today
  5. Using AI makes people less likely to admit they don't know something The Register
 
Fans Flocked to World Cup Host Cities—Causing 80 Percent of the Tournament’s Emissions - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:43:44 GMT
The latest estimates reveal that the majority of greenhouse gas emissions from large-scale events such as the FIFA World Cup stem from spectators traveling to host cities.
 
AT&T loses key ruling in bid to stop offering basic phone service in California - ArsTechnica Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:20:49 GMT
AT&T suffers setback but will keep asking court and FCC to preempt state rules.
 
Google Confirms End of Life Status for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro - Droid Life - Google Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:10:18 GMT
  1. Google Confirms End of Life Status for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Droid Life
  2. Google releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel 9to5Google
  3. Google's latest Android 17 beta fixes Bluetooth headaches and Gemini crashes Android Central
  4. Android 17's new taskbar trick solved my biggest frustration with the Pixel Fold Android Police
  5. The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro have officially been retired — but here are 6 ways to give your Android classic a new life, from dash cam duty to Wi-Fi extenders TechRadar
 
Even Mild Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Weight Gain - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:06:08 GMT
A recent study suggests that not getting enough sleep increases the risk of weight gain, and thus of conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
 
7-Zip patches a flaw that could run malware just from opening a bad file - TechSpot Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:02:00 GMT

Researchers have uncovered a fresh vulnerability in the open-source file archiver. The bug lies in the decompression routine for XZ data, where a buffer overflow could eventually let attackers run malicious code remotely. A patch is already out, though 7-Zip still has no built-in auto-update mechanism – users have to...

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FluentCleaner ditches the bloat with a new 3.5 MB Classic edition - TechSpot Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:54:00 GMT
FluentCleaner Classic swaps the WinUI 3 shell for a portable 3.5 MB WinForms build on .NET Framework 4.8, no runtime install needed. Same cleaning engine, just far less overhead than the standard app's 140 MB footprint. The result is a fast, no-frills cleaner that runs on virtually any Windows installation.
 
The Pixel 11 Pro showed up on one of Google’s websites - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:40:00 GMT
  1. The Pixel 11 Pro showed up on one of Google’s websites 9to5Google
  2. Here’s an Official Pixel 11 Pro From Google Droid Life
  3. More deleted Pixel 11 Amazon listings reveal full US pricing and specs Android Authority
  4. Massive Pixel 11 leak just revealed almost everything about Google's next phones Android Central
  5. This might be the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Fold in their new colors [Gallery] 9to5Google
 
RIP bargain bin: The price impact of Sony's disc-free PlayStation plan - ArsTechnica Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:06:05 GMT
Used discs are often cheaper than even deep digital discounts.
 
Windows 11 bloat proves too much for Microsoft's new 8GB Surface Laptop - TechSpot Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:46:00 GMT

According to The Verge, 8GB of memory works mostly fine for basic tasks such as web browsing, text editing, and video streaming on YouTube and other streaming platforms. However, the laptop would hang or freeze "for several seconds" whenever someone joined a video call on Microsoft Teams.

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The surprising benefits of red light - The Economist - Google Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:45:10 GMT
  1. The surprising benefits of red light The Economist
  2. 8 best LED face masks for firmer, smoother-looking skin, tested by a beauty expert AOL.co.uk
  3. This multifunctional light therapy mask leaves its competition in the dust Reviewed
  4. Why Every Morning Routine TikTok Has Red Light Panels British Vogue
  5. Light Therapy Offers an Alternative to Invasive Surgery | Features | Jul/Aug 2026 Photonics Spectra
 
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 brings architectural upgrades and expanded OS support - TechSpot Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:35:00 GMT
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 is the latest version of the go-to desktop hypervisor for developers and power users. Now fully free for commercial and personal use, it runs Windows, Linux, and BSD virtual machines side-by-side on a single PC – no rebooting, no repartitioning.
 
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.
 
Marvel drops the first Avengers: Doomsday trailer, set to open against Dune: Part Three this December - TechSpot Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:27:00 GMT

The trailer is packed with reunions and dramatic entrances. Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen are back as Professor X and Magneto, James Marsden's Cyclops finally gets to cause some large-scale destruction, and Channing Tatum returns as Gambit. Thor delivers an ominous warning about an enemy unlike anything the heroes have...

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A new coding contest challenges developers to fit an entire game onto a 1.44MB floppy disk - TechSpot Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:04:00 GMT

Korean website 2P Game Arcade recently launched a new "1.44MB Game Dev Contest." The challenge is simple: developers must create an entire game that fits on a single floppy disk. The maximum file size is 1,474,560 bytes, matching the capacity of the 3.5-inch high-density floppy disks commonly used with IBM-compatible...

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Rufus improves Windows installs, adds RISC-V and UEFI:NTFS fixes - TechSpot Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:48:00 GMT
Rufus is a free utility for creating bootable USB drives from ISOs. Version 4.15 brings RISC-V 64 support to UEFI:NTFS, improves unattended Windows installations, and fixes Snapdragon X Arm64 boot crashes, and more.
 
UK Charts: Star Fox Barely Holds Onto The Top 10 As Assassin's Creed Maintains Smooth Sailing - nintendolife.com - Google Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:45:00 GMT
  1. UK Charts: Star Fox Barely Holds Onto The Top 10 As Assassin's Creed Maintains Smooth Sailing nintendolife.com
  2. 'I can't say anything officially, but it doesn't feel like a crazy bet' — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced director can't confirm post-launch content, but hopes fans continue playing even after GTA 6 comes out TechRadar
  3. 'We Prioritized Core Combat' — Black Flag Resynced Director Explains Why Ubisoft Ditched Hidden Blade Combat IGN
  4. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced New Game Plus is coming, director promises: "We're working on that right now" GamesRadar+
  5. 5 Advanced Tips Help You Through Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced The Outerhaven
 
CD sales are up 16%, but half the buyers don't even own a CD player - TechSpot Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:17:00 GMT

Much of the growth can be attributed to younger buyers, but here's the unexpected part. According to the market research firm, roughly half of Gen Z and Millennial CD buyers don't even own a CD player. So, why are people buying CDs without a way to listen to them?

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Amazon just broke one of Apple Wallet’s best recent features - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:03:00 GMT
Amazon just broke one of Apple Wallet’s best recent features 9to5Mac
 
AWS billing goes haywire, hits customers with bills as high as $7.8 trillion - TechSpot Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:43:00 GMT

Bill Radjewski, who runs CollegeFootballData.com, received the sort of email most of us would rather not receive last week: an AWS alert informing him that he had accrued $1.5 billion in usage fees. Should he manage to win several lotteries and somehow pay it, he was still expected to face...

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Preparing For The Sims 4 July Patch (Tutorial & Countdown) - Sims Community - Google Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:19:53 GMT
  1. Preparing For The Sims 4 July Patch (Tutorial & Countdown) Sims Community
  2. The Sims 4 Update: Official Patch Notes (July 21st, 2026 Release) Sims Community
  3. After 12 Years, EA Is (Mostly) Nudging The Sims 4 In The Right Direction GameSpot
  4. The Sims 4 Unveiled New Gameplay Features & Improvements Coming in the Next Base Game Update GameSpace.com
  5. The Sims 4 Developers Will Take Care of Long Gaming Session Enthusiasts - The Game Will Be Optimized for PC and Consoles ixbt.games
 
An 8-Seat Mazda Is Faster And Lighter Than A 420-HP Dodge Charger R/T - Carscoops - Google Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:09:34 GMT
An 8-Seat Mazda Is Faster And Lighter Than A 420-HP Dodge Charger R/T CarscoopsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Samsung cuts hundreds of US jobs while AI boom sends chip profits soaring - TechSpot Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:13:00 GMT

Samsung Electronics America said 739 roles at its Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, offices have been affected by the relocation. The majority of those workers have been offered positions in Texas, though others have been laid off. Around 100 employees at Samsung's Plano, Texas, site, including staff from the mobile division,...

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Firefox 153 Available With Support For Vulkan Video Decoding, Experimental JPEG-XL - Phoronix - Google Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:32:00 GMT
  1. Firefox 153 Available With Support For Vulkan Video Decoding, Experimental JPEG-XL Phoronix
  2. Firefox Containers Preview blog.mozilla.org
  3. Mozilla Firefox 153 ESR Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New 9to5Linux
  4. Firefox 153 enables containers, GTK rounded corners by default OMG! Ubuntu
  5. Firefox 153 officially released, now supports QR code generation for web pages and PDF merging. GIGAZINE
 
Valve's Steam Machine may be selling between 12,000 and 15,000 units per week despite its high price - TechSpot Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Those figures come from Boiling Steam, which used Steam's own global best-sellers list to estimate the number of Steam Machine sales.

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Bethesda Chief Todd Howard Issues Rare Reddit Comment, Fans Immediately Call for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Patch - IGN - Google Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:08:01 GMT
  1. Bethesda Chief Todd Howard Issues Rare Reddit Comment, Fans Immediately Call for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Patch IGN
  2. A NOTE FROM BETHESDA GAME STUDIOS Bethesda.net
  3. Bethesda Announces New ‘Fallout’ Roadmap Following Xbox Reset Bloomberg.com
  4. Fallout 3 Prequel Is Coming... But to Most Hated Game of Series 80 Level
  5. Todd Howard confirms to Windows Central that Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls VI will run on Creation Engine 3 Windows Central
 
The 35 Best Board Games for Family Game Night - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
From monsters to kittens to strategy games, these sets will liven things up on nights when everyone is tired of screens.
 
A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home (2026) - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:31:00 GMT
From countertop kits to a bathroom bucket full of straw and beyond, I spent a year testing popular mushroom-growing methods. Here’s what fruited—and what just grew mold.
 
Indie Gaming's Next Big Wave Is Coming From Outside the West - TechSpot Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:22:00 GMT
The next great game could come from anywhere. Developers across Asia, Eastern Europe, and Oceania are turning local stories and fresh ideas into global hits that are reshaping the industry.
 
An Ebike Company Was Sued for Misleading Info on Safety. It Points to a Big Problem - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Several Chinese businesses associated with the ebike brand Aipas settled a lawsuit with Amazon and the safety certification company UL in July.
 
Where Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster is now after it was launched into space and caused amateur astronomer to panic - supercarblondie.com - Google Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:13:00 GMT
Where Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster is now after it was launched into space and caused amateur astronomer to panic supercarblondie.com
 
Elite Young Runners Are Becoming Freakishly Fast. Welcome to ‘Trackflation’ - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Four-minute miles are almost routine. Middle schoolers are beating college runners. Inside the youth track boom that’s turning kids and teens into speed machines.
 
The ACLU Is Arming Lawyers to Expose State Surveillance Secrets - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A new toolkit for attorneys in Massachusetts targets the technologies police use—and conceal—to build criminal cases, from facial recognition to AI-written police reports.
 
Apps Marketed to US Troops Are Shipping Chinese and Russian Code - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
A first-of-its-kind analysis found more than one in eight apps built for US service members carried foreign code—some from firms in nations the Pentagon designates as adversaries.
 
FBI arrests 21-year-old accused of infecting 8,000 PCs with malware through fake Steam games - TechSpot Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:41:00 GMT

The suspect, identified by the FBI as Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins, is accused of running a sophisticated cybercrime operation with unnamed co-conspirators for nearly two years. The group allegedly infected around 8,000 PCs by embedding malware in at least eight video games. Investigators believe they stole at least $220,000 from...

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Nvidia may have RTX 5000 Super GPUs ready, but costly 3GB GDDR7 is holding them back - TechSpot Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:33:00 GMT

The latest RTX 5000 Super story, which comes from VideoCardz, claims that Nvidia has told the board partner holding onto the card that it can't be released yet because of the price of 3GB GDDR7 memory components.

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Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100 - Wired Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Keep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.
 
How to Disable Music Videos in Spotify - Wired Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A recent update made video playback the default for songs and podcasts with a visual component. If you just want to listen to music—and save your data and battery—follow these tips.
 
The 10 Best Electrolyte Powders (We Tested Over 20) - Wired Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:32:00 GMT
Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top electrolyte powders, tablets, drops, and chews for athletes, partiers, and everyone in between.
 
The Search for Another Earth-Like Planet Just Took a Big Step Forward - Wired Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Astronomers have discovered a rocky exoplanet that has an atmosphere and sits within the habitable zone of a solar system.
 
How To Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals: Spain vs. Argentina - Wired Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The end of the FIFA Men’s World Cup is nigh. Here’s how to watch the final games and the first ever World Cup halftime show.
 
FIFA’s World Cup Halftime Show Puts American-Style Spectacle on the World Stage - Wired Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Organizers want the show to be the most-viewed halftime show in history. Having Shakira, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, and BTS will surely help—but do soccer fans want it?
 
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.
 
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 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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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?
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 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.
 
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.”
 
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.
 
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.
 
FDA Still Investigating Diarrhea-Causing Parasite, as Cyclospora Outbreak Continues - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:53:43 GMT
Despite reports of a “false positive,” health officials are still linking a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis to shredded iceberg lettuce.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
3 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
 
Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
How visual learning happens in the brain - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Scientists find that learning to identify a new object subtly reshapes visual processing in the brain.
 
Can AI build a jet engine? JARVIS Challenge tests role of AI copilots in tough-tech engineering - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT students designed, built, and tested a jet engine with AI copilots, assessing AI’s usefulness in developing high-performance aerospace systems.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
Arthur Bahr named head of MIT’s Literature Section - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2007, the scholar of medieval literature explores how different parts of physical manuscripts combine to create interest and meaning.
 
How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:10:00 GMT
Students from the MIT Cybersecurity Clinic help local governments and other vulnerable organizations defend against digital threats.
 
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.
 
ChatGPT Browser Atlas Will Be Discontinued by OpenAI in August - CNET Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:44:00 GMT
Browser capabilities will still exist, though, in OpenAI’s desktop AI.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.
 
MIT-led project opens first climate shelter in Bangladesh - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project opens a solar-powered “adaptation fortress” in Satkhira, a region facing severe and growing climate threats.
 
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 engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.
 
MIT researcher proposes a way to detect nuclear weapons in space - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in space, but there’s currently no way to verify that satellites aren’t carrying them.
 
How to Watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Weird Foldables, AI Glasses and More Today - CNET Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:00:46 GMT
Samsung’s next big event is happening in London today, July 22. Here’s how to watch the Galaxy Z Fold 8 reveal alongside everything else.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Don’t Wait for iOS 27, You Should Download iOS 26.5.2 Now for These Security Fixes - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:06:14 GMT
Anthropic’s AI model Claude helped find one vulnerability this update patches.
 
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.
 
Are Meal Delivery Services Good for People on GLP-1s? Here’s What an Expert Told Me - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:46 GMT
Several meal subscription services now have special menus for GLP-1 users. Here are the best options to help you hit your protein, fiber and vitamin goals.
 
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.
 
T-Mobile Is Forcing Legacy Plans to Upgrade, and Customers Are Pushing Back - CNET Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:01:02 GMT
If you’re on a retired plan, it will automatically be moved to a newer plan that could cost more.
 
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.
 
These Are the Best and Worst Letters to Guess in Wordle - CNET Thu, 25 Apr 2024 02:00:16 GMT
If you want more streaks, fewer close calls, and faster solves, your letter selection matters more than you think.