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Samsung debuts the $1,200+ Galaxy Z Flip 8 with a lighter, smaller, and slimmer design, and new Flex Window display features to show apps on the cover screen (Steve Dent/Engadget) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:11:32 GMT

Steve Dent / Engadget:
Samsung debuts the $1,200+ Galaxy Z Flip 8 with a lighter, smaller, and slimmer design, and new Flex Window display features to show apps on the cover screen — The design and most specs are unchanged from the previous model. — As part of its Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event …

 
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2, moving from Exynos chips to the Snapdragon Wear Elite and hiking prices by $30 to $380 and $50 to $700 (Victoria Song/The Verge) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:11:32 GMT

Victoria Song / The Verge:
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2, moving from Exynos chips to the Snapdragon Wear Elite and hiking prices by $30 to $380 and $50 to $700 — It's a year of refinement for the Galaxy Watch. With the new Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, which are being announced today …

 
Samsung unveils the $1,899+ Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a wider, 7.6" inner and a short, 5.5" outer display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 "for Galaxy" chip, and more (Ben Schoon/9to5Google) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:10:03 GMT

Ben Schoon / 9to5Google:
Samsung unveils the $1,899+ Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a wider, 7.6" inner and a short, 5.5" outer display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 “for Galaxy” chip, and more — Samsung has officially unveiled its new Galaxy Z Fold 8, which goes beyond a generation refresh, delivering a completely …

 
Samsung unveils the $2,099+ Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, with its "most advanced foldable design", a new Flex Titanium display, 5,000mAH battery, and Android 17 (Andrew Romero/9to5Google) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:07:09 GMT

Andrew Romero / 9to5Google:
Samsung unveils the $2,099+ Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, with its “most advanced foldable design”, a new Flex Titanium display, 5,000mAH battery, and Android 17 — The “Ultra” moniker is alive and well, but it now applies to the Galaxy Z Fold series.

 
TSMC plans up to 10% price increases on advanced and mature nodes starting in 2027 - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:03:00 GMT

Sources have informed Nikkei Asia that TSMC plans to raise prices for advanced and mature semiconductor process nodes by up to 10% at the start of 2027. For later orders, prices could increase further, and the hikes could extend to some of the most mature nodes. Since Nvidia, Apple, Google,...

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Which New Samsung Foldable Phone Should You Buy? Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, or Flip8? - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:01:00 GMT
Samsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?
 
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Live: Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 Expected - CNET - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:24 GMT
  1. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Live: Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 Expected CNET
  2. Can Samsung outmaneuver Apple’s cool factor? We may soon find out CNN
  3. Samsung Overhauls Foldable Phones Ahead of Apple's Category Debut Bloomberg.com
  4. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2026: Live updates from the Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 launch event Engadget
  5. Samsung Introduces Flex Titanium Technology To Advance Foldable Displays Samsung Global Newsroom
 
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a new wider design - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Samsung has unveiled a base Galaxy Z Fold 8 model that comes in a different shape than previous Fold devices.
 
Why Samsung Gave Its Next Folding Phone a New Shape - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
People spend hours watching videos on their smartphones. The wider, shorter, and lighter Galaxy Z Fold8 caters to exactly that.
 
Samsung's new foldables come with Gemini Notebook pre-installed - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Google and Samsung have revealed the Gemini-powered AI tools coming to the new Galaxy foldables and smartwatches.
 
Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked 2026: Check out the company's latest Galaxy foldables and watches - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Thinner watches, wider foldables, higher prices.
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 hands-on: Slightly thinner, but more expensive - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
It's a year of minor upgrades for the Z Flip series.
 
A week with the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: Big, bright and sometimes helpful - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
We've had Samsung's latest Ultra smartwatch for about a week, and here are our first impressions.
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 hands-on: Wider is better - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The new base version of the Z Fold 8 has reworked aspect ratios for both its interior and exterior displays.
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra hands-on: Upstaged by the base model - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Z Fold 8 Ultra's improved performance, faster charging and a new ultra-wide camera are nice, but what we really want is the regular model's wider screens.
 
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has a sharper ultrawide camera and a bigger battery - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra foldable smartphone, the flagship in the expand Z Fold lineup.
 
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is both slimmer and tougher than its predecessor - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Samsung Galaxy Ultra Watch 2 has a slimmer and more rugged design than the first Ultra.
 
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 is a gentle evolution of its predecessor - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Following on from last year's Galaxy Watch redesign, the Watch 9 doesn't fix what wasn't broken.
 
Samsung's slimmer Galaxy Z Flip 8 brings apps and AI to the cover screen - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 is slimmer and there's now more activity on the cover display.
 
You can now sign up for a WhatsApp account from an iPad - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
No phone number, no problem.
 
A live blog of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked in London, where the company is set to unveil its latest lineup of foldables and smartwatches (Engadget) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:59:59 GMT

Engadget:
A live blog of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked in London, where the company is set to unveil its latest lineup of foldables and smartwatches — We're reporting live from the company's event in London, UK. — It's time for Samsung to properly unveil its latest lineup of foldables and smartwatches at its Unpacked event today.

 
A livestream of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event (Samsung on YouTube) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:55:01 GMT

Samsung on YouTube:
A livestream of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event — Join us at Samsung #GalaxyUnpacked on July 22, 2026. #GalaxyAITo view the YouTube streams on a desktop or laptop computer you'll need: • Most recent version o...

 
AMD and Anthropic sign an AI server deal worth tens of billions; Anthropic will buy up to 2GW of MI450 chips from H1 2027, and AMD will invest $5B in Anthropic (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:37:32 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
AMD and Anthropic sign an AI server deal worth tens of billions; Anthropic will buy up to 2GW of MI450 chips from H1 2027, and AMD will invest $5B in Anthropic — The 2-gigawatt deal covers tens of billions of dollars' worth of chips, as AMD plans to invest up to $5 billion in Anthropic

 
Iran claims it destroyed Amazon's main data hub in Bahrain with cruise missiles - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:14:00 GMT

The IRGC's Aerospace Force said it targeted what it described as Amazon's central data infrastructure in Bahrain. Iranian state-linked media made the announcement on Tuesday, adding that US air defense systems and radar installations in the Bahraini areas of Muharraq and Riffa were also attacked.

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Combat Patrol is now live in your app! - Warhammer Community - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:56:01 GMT
Combat Patrol is now live in your app! Warhammer Community
 
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2's Resolutions & Frame Rates Revealed - nintendolife.com - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:49:00 GMT
  1. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2's Resolutions & Frame Rates Revealed nintendolife.com
  2. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 reveals Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch frame rate, resolution Nintendo Everything
  3. Here's How Much Better Metal Gear Solid 4 Looks on PS5 Push Square
  4. Konami Reveals Updated Metal Gear Solid 4 Visuals for MGS: Master Collection Volume 2 eXputer.com
  5. Metal Gear Solid 4 Performance Test at 60 FPS on PlayStation 5 GameGPU
 
The 13 Best Fans for Getting Through Sweaty Days (2026) - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:31:00 GMT
From powerful air movers and whisper-quiet pedestal models to options that double as misters, lamps, and air purifiers, these are the fans that impressed us most.
 
OpenAI's Hugging Face breach is the first known example of a misaligned AI escaping containment and carrying out a hack on a third party, a clear warning shot (Shakeel Hashim/Transformer) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:25:03 GMT

Shakeel Hashim / Transformer:
OpenAI's Hugging Face breach is the first known example of a misaligned AI escaping containment and carrying out a hack on a third party, a clear warning shot — OpenAI's latest models broke out and hacked Hugging Face. It's the first known example of a misaligned AI escaping containment with real-world consequences

 
The reported Apple Upgrade program raises a very big concern - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:19:00 GMT
  1. The reported Apple Upgrade program raises a very big concern 9to5Mac
  2. Apple to Launch ‘Upgrade’ Device Leasing Program With Klarna to Spur Sales Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple’s rumored ‘Upgrade’ program brings lease-to-own pricing for iPhones, Macs, and iPads The Verge
  4. Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program was great while it lasted AppleInsider
  5. Apple Raised Mac Prices. Now It Might Lease You One CNET
 
Watch Samsung unveil the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 at Galaxy Unpacked, starting 9am ET / 6am PT - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:07:00 GMT

The regular Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to undergo the biggest redesign. Leaked renders show a shorter, wider, passport-style handset with a 5.5-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch internal display. Both are said to use 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels.

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Jensen Huang says "these Chinese models are excellent", "open-source models that are excellent should be used", and "free AI should be great for hardware" (Zachary Basu/Axios) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:06:03 GMT

Zachary Basu / Axios:
Jensen Huang says “these Chinese models are excellent”, “open-source models that are excellent should be used”, and “free AI should be great for hardware” — - “These Chinese models are excellent,” Huang told Axios' Mike Allen on Tuesday in an exclusive interview for our …

 
Old TV Vacuum Tube Turned DIY X-Ray Machine - Hack a Day Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:59 GMT
Just because you probably shouldn’t make a DIY X-ray machine, doesn’t mean nobody would. [mircemk] shows off his DIY unit, how it works, how to use it safely and of …read more
 
Glow, a cybersecurity startup that uses AI agents to monitor software and developer tools, emerges from stealth with a $180M Series A at a $1.2B valuation (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:40:01 GMT

Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch:
Glow, a cybersecurity startup that uses AI agents to monitor software and developer tools, emerges from stealth with a $180M Series A at a $1.2B valuation — Glow, a cybersecurity startup founded by former Meta and Snowflake executives, emerged from stealth as a unicorn …

 
Asha Sharma-appointed Xbox VP of engineering leaves just three months after moving over from Microsoft's CoreAI team - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:36:09 GMT
  1. Asha Sharma-appointed Xbox VP of engineering leaves just three months after moving over from Microsoft's CoreAI team Eurogamer.net
  2. Xbox VP Leaves Just 3 Months After Joining Asha Sharma's Team Kotaku
  3. VP of Engineering Left Xbox Just 2 Months After Starting Job 80 Level
  4. PCS is ready to open pre-orders for the Chun-Li android statue from the Street Fighter universe ixbt.games
  5. XBOX new vice president of engineering Jared Palmer has already left his job Instant Gaming News
 
6 Best Fitbit Models for Beginners, Athletes, and Kids (2026) - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:31:00 GMT
The fitness trackers I’d recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.
 
UK publisher Bloomsbury says it is among the beneficiaries of the $1.5B Anthropic settlement; 14,087 of its titles are covered, with ~$3K in compensation each (Anushka Chourasia/Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:30:01 GMT

Anushka Chourasia / Reuters:
UK publisher Bloomsbury says it is among the beneficiaries of the $1.5B Anthropic settlement; 14,087 of its titles are covered, with ~$3K in compensation each — Britain's Bloomsbury Publishing (BLPU.L) confirmed on Wednesday it was among the beneficiaries of a landmark $1.5 billion settlement …

 
States Want ICE Agents to Show Their Faces. The Trump Administration Is Blocking Them - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Federal lawyers say anti-mask laws would endanger immigration agents, citing an ICE face-recognition art project that doesn’t actually work.
 
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D Review: The Budget 3D V-Cache King - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:23:00 GMT
AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D revives Zen 4 with a lower-clocked take on the 7800X3D. We benchmark 13 games to see how much performance it gives up and whether it still belongs in a modern gaming PC.
 
Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak's Science Corp gets EU approval for Prima, a bionic eye that treats age-related macular degeneration using an implant and glasses (Tim Bradshaw/Financial Times) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:15:01 GMT

Tim Bradshaw / Financial Times:
Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak's Science Corp gets EU approval for Prima, a bionic eye that treats age-related macular degeneration using an implant and glasses — Decision will allow Science Corp to treat patients with retina implants in coming months — A US start-up has received …

 
Tencent's Hong Kong-listed shares fall ~7%, the most since April 2025, as investors worry over "rumors" of weaker earnings on August 12, and NetEase drops 5%+ (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:01:12 GMT

Bloomberg:
Tencent's Hong Kong-listed shares fall ~7%, the most since April 2025, as investors worry over “rumors” of weaker earnings on August 12, and NetEase drops 5%+ — Tencent Holdings Ltd. fell the most in over a year, dragging Chinese gaming stocks lower as investors grew concerned …

 
A Teen Reporter Searched for His Community in the Epstein Files. Adults Freaked Out - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
An Instagram post turned one California student newspaper into a free-speech flash point. The students say they were just doing their homework.
 
Anthropic commits another $20M to Public First Action, after giving $20M earlier in 2026; PFA says it is a counterweight to a16z-backed Leading the Future (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:40:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Anthropic commits another $20M to Public First Action, after giving $20M earlier in 2026; PFA says it is a counterweight to a16z-backed Leading the Future — WASHINGTON—The artificial-intelligence startup Anthropic is doubling its spending on the midterm elections to $40 million …

 
Flipper Busy Bar Review: An Expensive Focus Tool - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
It didn’t keep my coworkers at bay, but Flipper’s expensive productivity tool did help me focus on the task at hand.
 
Garmin just launched the screen-free Cirqa Smart Band, and it looks a lot like Whoop - Mashable - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:17:25 GMT
  1. Garmin just launched the screen-free Cirqa Smart Band, and it looks a lot like Whoop Mashable
  2. Garmin’s new screen-free fitness tracker doesn’t require a subscription The Verge
  3. Garmin’s New Whoop Challenger Is Also a Shot at Tech’s Favorite Business Model Gear Patrol
  4. Garmin’s Screenless Cirqa Health Tracker Will Be Available This Week CNET
  5. Garmin Debuts $200 Screenless Fitness Band in Challenge to Whoop Bloomberg.com
 
The iPhone 18 Pro's Rumored Camera Upgrade, Explained - MacRumors - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:15:00 GMT
  1. The iPhone 18 Pro's Rumored Camera Upgrade, Explained MacRumors
  2. iPhone 18 Pro And iPhone 18 Pro Max Release Date: Apple’s Event Timeline Signals Exact Day Forbes
  3. When will iPhone 18 release? What previous announcements tell us USA Today
  4. iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, iPhone 18 Pro details, more info Mashable
  5. The $1,625 iPhone 18 Pro Max could be the most expensive phone in Apple's history PhoneArena
 
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' fourth season takes big swings - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:32:02 GMT
'Strange New Worlds' is uneven in tone, erratic in quality and sometimes gratuitous. But when it works, it works so well.
 
60 FPS NES Emulator on ESP32 - Hack a Day Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:36 GMT
At least in theory, video games are more resistant to becoming lost media thanks to their digital nature — they’re easy to copy and emulators have saved many titles that …read more
 
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.

 
Connection to Apple Developer could not be established - Apple Developer Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:12:24 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
 
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2026: Live updates from the Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 launch event - Engadget Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Join us as we bring you live coverage from Samsung's Unpacked event in London, where it's expected to reveal new foldables and wearables.
 
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
 
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.
 
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
 
New Langrisser: Sea of Sword Trailer Provides First Look at Gameplay - IGN - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT
  1. New Langrisser: Sea of Sword Trailer Provides First Look at Gameplay IGN
  2. Breaking the Mold: The New Continent of 'Langrisser: Sea of Swords' Inven Global
  3. Langrisser: Sea of Sword announced for PC, iOS, Android, and more Gematsu
  4. Langrisser: Sea of Sword Gematsu
  5. Langrisser: Sea of Sword lets you charge into battle with two heroes instead of one pocketgamer.com
 
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. The future of physical games is not looking great The Verge
  4. Ex-Valve Writer Says Consumers Pushed PlayStation To Kill the Disc TechPowerUp
  5. Disgaea Creator Says PlayStation Should “Get Rid of the Hardware” If It Abandons Physical Games Noisy Pixel
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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The Sims 4 July 2026 Patch Overview: Autosave & Other New Features - Sims Community - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:02:51 GMT
  1. The Sims 4 July 2026 Patch Overview: Autosave & Other New Features Sims Community
  2. After 12 Years, EA Is (Mostly) Nudging The Sims 4 In The Right Direction GameSpot
  3. The Sims 4 Unveiled New Gameplay Features & Improvements Coming in the Next Base Game Update GameSpace.com
  4. The Sims 4 Developers Will Take Care of Long Gaming Session Enthusiasts - The Game Will Be Optimized for PC and Consoles ixbt.games
  5. The Sims 4 Update 2.36 Adds Save Options, Memory Boost and More on July 21 MP1st
 
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?
 
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.
 
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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New technique enables LIGO to peer farther into the distant universe - Phys.org - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:30:07 GMT
New technique enables LIGO to peer farther into the distant universe Phys.org
 
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’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9 Prioritize Big Batteries Gizmodo
  3. Samsung Galaxy Watch 9, Ultra 2 Specs Leak Before Unpacked TechRepublic
  4. Samsung’s Smartwatch Momentum Is Slipping. Here's How Galaxy Unpacked Can Fix It PCMag
  5. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Leak Reveals 800mAh Battery and Snapdragon Chip Gadget Hacks
 
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.
 
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.
 
Apple's $634M payment to Masimo now set in stone after Judge tosses appeal - AppleInsider - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:23:00 GMT
  1. Apple's $634M payment to Masimo now set in stone after Judge tosses appeal AppleInsider
  2. Apple loses bid to overturn $634 million Masimo patent verdict, new trial also denied 9to5Mac
  3. Apple loses bid to overturn $634M Masimo judgment over Apple Watch dispute MSN
  4. Masimo keeps $634m smartwatch award and moves to appeal World IP Review
  5. Full Fed. Circ. Won't Review Apple's ITC Loss Against Masimo Law360
 
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.
 
GTA 6's $100 Edition Is Selling Better Than The $80 Version - Kotaku - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:30:33 GMT
  1. GTA 6's $100 Edition Is Selling Better Than The $80 Version Kotaku
  2. PS Store pre-order charts show gamers lean towards higher-priced editions, suggests new price tolerance threshold TweakTown
  3. Newzoo: GTA 6 pre-orders generate estimated $260m globally during first week of campaign GamesIndustry.biz
  4. 'It Lands at a Tremendous Number by Any Historical Standard' — GTA 6 Predicted to Make Up to $5.2 Billion by End of Launch Week After Securing an Estimated $260 Million via Preorders IGN
  5. What to Expect From Take-Two Interactive’s Q1 2027 Earnings Report Barchart.com
 
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 Music price goes up as Apple starts a new wave of price hikes Mashable
  4. Apple Raises iCloud+ Prices in 8 Countries MacRumors
  5. Apple just made its biggest services more expensive, and the upcoming iPhone 18 could follow PhoneArena
 
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."
 
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 - ArsTechnica Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:09:19 GMT
Nintendo says Switch buyers got what they paid for, urges court to dismiss lawsuit.
 
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
 
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.
 
Xteink’s Next Pocket-Sized E-Reader Could (Almost) Replace Your Kindle - Gizmodo - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:45:30 GMT
  1. Xteink’s Next Pocket-Sized E-Reader Could (Almost) Replace Your Kindle Gizmodo
  2. The new Xteink X4 Pro tiny e-reader has arrived: Our first impressions Mashable
  3. The Xteink X4 Pro Is A Tiny Ereader With More Features Than You Might Expect Engadget
  4. Xteink's tiny pocket eReader now has a touchscreen and front light How-To Geek
  5. The Xteink X4 Pro could be the tiny e-reader of your dreams TechCrunch
 
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.
 
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 - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
We Tested Dozens Of Free CarPlay Apps, Here Are The Best Ones Engadget
 
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.
 
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.
 
OpenAI launches small business program as it touts 10M ChatGPT Work and Codex users - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:50:00 GMT
  1. OpenAI launches small business program as it touts 10M ChatGPT Work and Codex users 9to5Mac
  2. Introducing the ChatGPT for small business program OpenAI
  3. ChatGPT's New Work Mode Can Run 95% of a One-Person Business (No Hiring or Coding Required) entrepreneur.com
  4. I tried using ChatGPT Work to run my life instead of doing my job — here’s what happened TechRadar
  5. I Tried ChatGPT’s “Skills” Feature. It Saved Me Hours Of Boring Work Forbes
 
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.
 
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.
 
Sales of Valve’s Steam Deck crater after recent price hike - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:12:34 GMT
  1. Sales of Valve’s Steam Deck crater after recent price hike Ars Technica
  2. Steam Deck Sales Crash After Price Hike in May TechPowerUp
  3. Steam Deck sales tanked after Valve increased the price, latest estimates suggest decline of more than 75% PC Guide
  4. Valve's price hike reportedly wipes out 82% of Steam Deck sales as it goes into "near-total collapse" XDA
  5. Steam Deck Price Hike Leads to 87% Drop in Sales Compared to Last Year 게임메카
 
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.
 
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. Cloudflare WAF protects WordPress applications from two high-severity vulnerabilities The Cloudflare Blog
  3. Exploitation in the Wild of wp2shell wiz.io
  4. CVE-2026-63030: wp2shell a Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in WordPress Core Rapid7
  5. Hackers are exploiting recently patched WordPress bugs, putting millions of websites at risk TechCrunch
 
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.
 
Instagram will let users endlessly swap the audio on old posts - The Verge - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:15:00 GMT
  1. Instagram will let users endlessly swap the audio on old posts The Verge
  2. Instagram now lets you swap out the music in your old posts TechCrunch
  3. Now You Can Change the Music on Your Instagram Post PetaPixel
  4. How to change music on Instagram posts after posting RUSSH
  5. Instagram gets post-publish audio change for posts and carousels FoneArena.com
 
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. Runaway and Duelist Join the Fray: Darkest Dungeon Receives 'Fire's Edge' DLC After Six Years 게임메카
  5. After 6 years, Darkest Dungeon will get a new expansion - The Fire's Edge revealed ixbt.games
 
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.
 
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 Blood of Dawnwalker Won't Use Denuvo; "Secret Quests" Confirmed but Don't Expect Mini Games MP1st
  3. Save-game carry-overs and time-leaping sequels: medieval vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker has some bold ideas for the future Eurogamer.net
  4. A player ruined the plans of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced developers - accidentally revealed Ubisoft's secret ahead of time ixbt.games
  5. New RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker is complete on disc, doesn't require download to play TweakTown
 
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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Tesla's 2026 Summer Update: auto navigation, Grok phone calls, Caraoke scoring, and more - Electrek - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:34:00 GMT
  1. Tesla's 2026 Summer Update: auto navigation, Grok phone calls, Caraoke scoring, and more Electrek
  2. Tesla reveals 2026 Summer Update with crazy fixes to Nav and more Teslarati
  3. Tesla's Conversational AI 'Grok' Lands in Japan, Becoming a "Co-Pilot Assistant" That Handles Voice Chat and Navigation finance.biggo.com
  4. Tesla Now Lets You Order Custom Wraps From the Mobile App BASENOR - Tesla Accessories
  5. Elon Musk Highlights Grok Imagine’s AI Image and Video Generation Tools Coinpedia
 
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. Apple Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Reported 'Hide My Email' Vulnerability PCMag
 
TreeSize won’t renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe - Ars Technica - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:18:23 GMT
TreeSize won’t renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe Ars Technica
 
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.
 
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 Horizon+ Adds XBOX Game Pass Meta Store
  3. Meta adds Xbox Game Pass starter to Horizon+ subscription Reuters
  4. Quest VR is getting Xbox Game Pass through Meta’s Horizon subscription, plus better Xbox VR controller support Windows Central
  5. Xbox brings starter edition of Game Pass to Meta Horizon+ GamesIndustry.biz
 
The Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of Your Dreams - WIRED - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. The Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of Your Dreams WIRED
  2. The Light Flip is a minimalist flip phone with a point to prove The Verge
  3. Light’s new flip phone is stylish, dumb, and perfect for our screen-addled brains Fast Company
  4. Light Flip is a minimalistic, cheap flip phone that won't distract you Mashable
  5. Light Flip phone takes a nostalgic approach to killing screen time New Atlas
 
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.
 
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 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.
 
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. Microsoft SharePoint under attack via new exploit Cybersecurity Dive
  3. Critical SharePoint RCE flaw exploited to steal machine keys BleepingComputer
  4. CISA sounds alarm over trio of exploited SharePoint flaws The Register
  5. From Web Request to Domain Compromise: Understanding the July 2026 SharePoint Attacks Resecurity
 
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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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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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.
 
The Switch 2 is $50 off at Woot for new customers - The Verge - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:27:32 GMT
  1. The Switch 2 is $50 off at Woot for new customers The Verge
  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. This Might Be The Last Killer Switch 2 Deal Before Prices Rise Kotaku
  4. Nintendo Switch 2 Games Drop to All-Time Low Prices For One Day Only at Woot IGN
  5. Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World is $60 off in Woot’s anniversary sale geekspin
 
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. Pokémon fans across New Jersey get hyped up for new card release News12 | New Jersey
  4. I Opened the New Pokemon TCG Pitch Black Set Early and Pulled a First-of-Its-Kind Pokemon Card ScreenCrush
  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.
 
Nintendo explains why it’s coming out with Splatoon Raiders instead of Splatoon 4 - Nintendo Everything - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:18:26 GMT
  1. Nintendo explains why it’s coming out with Splatoon Raiders instead of Splatoon 4 Nintendo Everything
  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. Nintendo keeps making shooters more friendly and approachable The Verge
  5. Splatoon Raiders on Switch 2 Won’t Replace Splatoon 3, but That’s OK CNET
 
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. Two 'Day One' Games Are Available Today Across Xbox And PC Game Pass (July 22) Pure Xbox
  3. SHIFT AT MIDNIGHT STARBURST Magazine
  4. The upcoming remake of Halo's campaign is dropping soon on Game Pass along six other titles Windows Central
  5. Game Pass July 2026 Gets One Of 2025's Most Underrated Games Kotaku
 
Three Taycans Weren’t Enough, So He Had Porsche Build Him A Special Fourth - Carscoops - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:07:43 GMT
  1. Three Taycans Weren’t Enough, So He Had Porsche Build Him A Special Fourth Carscoops
  2. Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Gets Custom Makeover Here’s What Makes It Unique Fingerlakes1.com
  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. Three Taycans weren’t enough, so he ordered a unique fourth from Porsche ТопЖир
 
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. Order of the Sinking Star Announced for PlayStation 5 MonsterVine
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Bethesda Confirms New Official Detail About Fallout 5 - GameRant - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:34:30 GMT
  1. Bethesda Confirms New Official Detail About Fallout 5 GameRant
  2. A NOTE FROM BETHESDA GAME STUDIOS Bethesda.net
  3. Bethesda Announces New ‘Fallout’ Roadmap Following Xbox Reset Bloomberg.com
  4. Bethesda Confirms Fallout 5 In Preproduction, Obsidian’s Fallout Game, Fallout 3 And New Vegas Remasters, And Updates On Elder Scrolls VI And Starfield Game Informer
  5. Bethesda Chief Todd Howard Issues Rare Reddit Post Addressing Fans IGN
 
Final Fantasy 10 gets first Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay - Nintendo Everything - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:33:26 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy 10 gets first Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay Nintendo Everything
  2. FINAL FANTASY X | X-2 HD Remaster (Switch 2) Review and Tech Comparison Nintendo World Report
  3. Here's How Final Fantasy X On Switch 2 Compares To Switch 1 nintendolife.com
  4. GTA Trilogy creators respond to criticism five years later ixbt.games
  5. How The PS2 Hardware And Lord Of The Rings Shaped The Development Of Final Fantasy 10 Kotaku
 
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.
 
Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.
 
MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.
 
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 Privacy Display Update Fixes PiP in One UI 9 Beta 4 Gadget Hacks
  3. Millions Of Samsung Galaxy Phones Are In Line For A Free Upgrade Forbes
  4. Samsung makes One UI 9.0's new power menu security feature easier to understand SamMobile
  5. Reminder: Official One UI 9.0 and One UI 9.0 Watch unveiling today Sammy Fans
 
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's Big New Expansion Makes Its Debut at Gamescom Opening Night Live - Push Square - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT
  1. The Witcher 3's Big New Expansion Makes Its Debut at Gamescom Opening Night Live Push Square
  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. New Witcher 3 DLC 'Songs of the Past' confirmed, a prelude to The Witcher 4 TweakTown
  5. The First Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs Of The Past Footage Will Be Revealed During Gamescom's Opening Night Live Stream Game Informer
 
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.
 
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 Player Count Climbs Back Above Starfield, But It's Still Not Great OpenCritic
  5. Marathon's experimental PvE roguelite mode is, bafflingly, only around for two weeks when it drops next week Rock Paper Shotgun
 
‘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. 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
  4. DLSS 5: Three AI models, single-GPU operation and full control PCGH
  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. Your iPhone Is Getting a Simple Yet Surprisingly Useful New Ability Gear Patrol
  4. Apple starts round four of its iOS 27, macOS 27 developer betas AppleInsider
  5. I tested iOS 26 Siri against iOS 27 Siri AI in my car - and it wasn't even close ZDNET
 
Xbox Game Pass Adds 10/10 Open-World Masterpiece - GameRant - Google Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:11:00 GMT
  1. Xbox Game Pass Adds 10/10 Open-World Masterpiece GameRant
  2. The Planet Crafter Launches on XBOX July 21: Co-op Survival With No Enemies, Timers, or Pressure XBOX Wire
  3. The Planet Crafter Is Out Now On Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Say Pure Xbox
  4. The Planet Crafter PS5 review – build your own world Metro.co.uk
  5. Highly-rated survival game The Planet Crafter added to Xbox Game Pass ixbt.games
 
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
 
Here are the 30,000 songs Sony is suing Udio’s AI music generator over - The Verge - Google Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:19:12 GMT
  1. Here are the 30,000 songs Sony is suing Udio’s AI music generator over The Verge
  2. Sony Music Files Another Lawsuit Against Udio, Alleges AI Music Generator Copied 30,000 Songs to Train Models Variety
  3. Sony Music sues Udio again, asserting over 30,000 recordings a judge barred the major from adding to its original case Music Business Worldwide
  4. Tony Justice leads independent artists in AI copyright fight overdriveonline.com
  5. Sony Expands AI Lawsuit Over Michael Jackson Recordings MJVibe
 
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: Modern Warfare 4 announces free beta as new era hopes to win back players gamingbible.com
  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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Researchers create a drone that becomes almost invisible by spinning 25 times per second - TechSpot - Google Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:18:00 GMT
  1. Researchers create a drone that becomes almost invisible by spinning 25 times per second TechSpot
  2. New spinning drone hides in plain sight Northwestern Now News
  3. Invisible Drones: A New Flying Robot Spins So Fast It Hides In Plain Sight IFLScience
  4. Stealth drone spins so fast that it disappears New Scientist
  5. How a Spinning Drone Exploits Your Eyes to Become Nearly Invisible IEEE Spectrum
 
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. The Cognitive Concern: Why AI Needs a Nutrition Label Faculty Focus
  5. GenAI: Cognitive crutch or scaffold? Two offloading styles, two mental outcomes Science X
 
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.
 
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. It's glowing: Pixel 11 teasers on the Google Store show off Pixel Glow 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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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. 'Please Play Us When GTA 6 Comes Out': Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Developer Teases Post-Game Support IGN
  3. '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
  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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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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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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?
 
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.
 
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.
 
The Best Motion Sensors and Home Security Gadgets Without Cameras - Wired Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
If you prefer not to have cameras in and around your home, try one of these more private, WIRED-tested security devices.
 
Your Period Tracker Is (Probably) Spying on You - Wired Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Russian cyberspies turn to infrastructure hacking, DHS repeatedly fails to realize it’d been hacked, a breach exposes an AI music generator’s scraping ways, and more.
 
How Google’s New Gemini Rates Work and How to Track Your Usage - Wired Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Now that Google has changed how its usage quotas are tallied, you might not get as many AI responses as you did before.
 
FIFA Doesn’t Have a Plan to Deal With Climate Change - Wired Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
This year’s World Cup has faced sweltering heat and humidity. Now it may need to deal with wildfire smoke.
 
Balmuda NatureWind Studio Review: A Better Breeze - Wired Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:32:00 GMT
Balmuda has engineered a remarkably pleasant breeze with its new NatureWind Studio, but is it worth hundreds more than its competition?
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.