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France Records Its First-Ever Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud Amid Record-Smashing Fires - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:57:20 GMT
Extreme fire conditions on the ground have created unprecedented conditions in the atmosphere.
 
Claude chats showed in Google and Bing search results, despite Anthropic's robots.txt saying not to crawl them, likely because the pages lacked a "noindex" tag (Maddy Varner/Wired) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:35:01 GMT

Maddy Varner / Wired:
Claude chats showed in Google and Bing search results, despite Anthropic's robots.txt saying not to crawl them, likely because the pages lacked a “noindex” tag — The screwup shows how tricky it can be to stop web crawlers from making ostensibly private conversations with AI chatbots entirely too public.

 
The Odyssey got bootlegged on X, but the internet cared more about the memes - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:28:00 GMT

This past weekend, a post reading "Someone uploaded 'The Odyssey' full movie on X. Can you believe it?" amplified an upload from an account that's since been suspended. Variety confirmed it was a genuine, high-quality copy of Christopher Nolan's film, and it pulled in over 2.1 million views in roughly...

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Dario Amodei says Anthropic has never backed an open-weights model ban, lists reasons top chips shouldn't be sold to China, calls for global model testing, more (Anthropic) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:25:00 GMT

Anthropic:
Dario Amodei says Anthropic has never backed an open-weights model ban, lists reasons top chips shouldn't be sold to China, calls for global model testing, more — Over the last few days there has been a lot of discussion about open-weights models, especially those from China.

 
Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:56:14 GMT
Microsoft says tools cost less than competing ones and outperform them, too.
 
Cadence reports Q2 revenue up 24.2% YoY to $1.58B and raises its annual revenue forecast to between $6.26B and $6.34B vs. $6.21B est.; CDNS up 4%+ after hours (Reuters) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:55:01 GMT

Reuters:
Cadence reports Q2 revenue up 24.2% YoY to $1.58B and raises its annual revenue forecast to between $6.26B and $6.34B vs. $6.21B est.; CDNS up 4%+ after hours — Cadence Design Systems (CDNS.O) raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Monday, banking on robust demand for its AI-powered chip and system design software.

 
The US Air Force used over 1,000 game consoles to build a supercomputer in 2010. Which one did they choose? - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:52:00 GMT
$2 million, 1,760 consoles, one supercomputer.
 
Xbox is down: Major outages stop sign-in, game launches - Mashable - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:51:02 GMT
  1. Xbox is down: Major outages stop sign-in, game launches Mashable
  2. Xbox Outage: You Should Be Able to Launch Titles, Complete Purchases Again PCMag
  3. Xbox Outage Locks Players out of Games and Accounts for Over 12 Hours TechPowerUp
  4. Xbox is down for everyone right now, and Microsoft is still "working to identify a fix" (Updated) Windows Central
  5. PSA: Xbox Platforms Suffering Major Service Outage Game Informer
 
Trump admin exempts SpaceX's Starlink from FCC ban on foreign-made routers - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:40:27 GMT
Starlink has a Texas factory but also makes routers in Vietnam.
 
A federal judge issues a preliminary injunction blocking Minnesota from enforcing a newly enacted law that banned prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket (Nate Raymond/Reuters) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:30:02 GMT

Nate Raymond / Reuters:
A federal judge issues a preliminary injunction blocking Minnesota from enforcing a newly enacted law that banned prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket — A federal judge on Monday blocked Minnesota from enforcing a newly enacted law that made the state the first nationally …

 
A Pokémon Fan Explains Why He Set Up 58 Consoles Searching For A One-In-Nine-Million Shiny - Kotaku - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:07:53 GMT
A Pokémon Fan Explains Why He Set Up 58 Consoles Searching For A One-In-Nine-Million Shiny Kotaku
 
New Firefighting Technologies Could Help Battle Blazes Like Those in France and Spain - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:06:54 GMT
Climate change is upping the odds of major wildfires, creating a need for new tools to combat them.
 
Trek Voluntarily Imposes E-Bike Speed Standards - Pinkbike - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:51:48 GMT
Trek Voluntarily Imposes E-Bike Speed Standards Pinkbike
 
Microsoft Says Its New Cybersecurity AI Beats Industry Leaders at Half the Cost - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:46:46 GMT
The agentic MAI-Cyber-1-Flash model, with some help, outscores Claude Mythos 5 on CyberGym.
 
Epic diarrhea outbreak has 40% of Americans avoiding fruits and veggies - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:42:13 GMT
Kennedy has focused on nutrition but has neglected food safety, critics say.
 
DHS Official Resigns, Citing ‘War on Immigrants’ - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:34:04 GMT
The outgoing executive director of the Office of Homeland Security Statistics is one of very few federal officials to speak out against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
 
iOS and macOS 26.6 arrive today, paving the way for iOS and macOS 27 - Ars Technica - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:32:45 GMT
  1. iOS and macOS 26.6 arrive today, paving the way for iOS and macOS 27 Ars Technica
  2. iOS 26.6 Update Now Available With 3 New Features bgr.com
  3. Apple Releases iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 With iOS 27 Optimizations MacRumors
  4. iOS 26.6 now available for iPhone with these changes 9to5Mac
  5. Better protection for Apple Maps leads a modest iOS 26.6 update AppleInsider
 
iOS and macOS 26.6 arrive today, paving the way for iOS and macOS 27 - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:32:45 GMT
These are likely the last updates of note before Apple's bigger fall updates.
 
A missing underscore sent innocent man to prison for 18 months - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:22:03 GMT
When the first step goes wrong, bad results follow.
 
French carrier Orange and infrastructure investor Morrison agree to create a data center platform in France targeting 400 MW, backed by a €3B investment program (Molly Schuetz/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:15:00 GMT

Molly Schuetz / Bloomberg:
French carrier Orange and infrastructure investor Morrison agree to create a data center platform in France targeting 400 MW, backed by a €3B investment program — By continuing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. … Explainers … AI

 
“Google and Reddit do not own the Internet," web scraper says after court win - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:12:42 GMT
Google's and Reddit's use of DMCA to fight web scraper is bizarre, expert says.
 
Private Claude Chats Exposed in Google and Bing Search Results - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:08:00 GMT
The screwup shows how tricky it can be to stop web crawlers from making ostensibly private conversations with AI chatbots entirely too public.
 
Private Claude Chats Exposed in Google and Bing Search Results - WIRED - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:08:00 GMT
  1. Private Claude Chats Exposed in Google and Bing Search Results WIRED
  2. Users’ seemingly private conversations with Anthropic’s Claude showed up in Google search results Fortune
  3. Your public Claude app may be searchable on Google Axios
  4. PSA: Your Claude shared chats and Artifacts may have ended up on Google TechCrunch
  5. Shared a Claude conversation? Google may have seen it. Mashable
 
Reviving a Retro Mouse with BlueTooth low Energy support - Hack a Day Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:00:38 GMT
Several mice and their internal electronics
One of the disadvantages to collecting retro peripherals is that they’re not necessarily easy to use anymore. [eSPee77] changes that by retrofitting a Genius GM-6000 mouse with modern hardware, all …read more
 
X rolls out X Money to US Premium and Premium+ subscribers, combining a deposit account with up to 6% APY, free instant transfers on X, and a Visa debit card (Zac Hall/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:40:01 GMT

Zac Hall / 9to5Mac:
X rolls out X Money to US Premium and Premium+ subscribers, combining a deposit account with up to 6% APY, free instant transfers on X, and a Visa debit card — X has officially launched X Money, which includes Apple Wallet support, moving the service beyond its invite-only beta and beginning a rollout today.

 
Nanoleaf’s colorful pegboard and shelf kit is half off - The Verge - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:24:55 GMT
Nanoleaf’s colorful pegboard and shelf kit is half off The Verge
 
5th Circuit blocks Texas law requiring websites to filter "harmful" speech - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:18:02 GMT
Age verification is okay, but filtering is preempted by Section 230, judges find.
 
Verizon touts $1B dark fiber deal for Google data centers as first of many - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:48:41 GMT
Telecom expects AI revenue from dark fiber deals and retrofitted data centers.
 
Xbox Live Is Still Down Monday. Microsoft Says It’s Working on a Resolution - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:35:00 GMT
Players may not be able to sign in, find games or launch apps, and they might be disconnected while logged in.
 
Experts warn current Starship heat shield tech is a "dead end" for rapid reuse - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:34:40 GMT
NASA has not made substantial investments in thermal protection research for decades.
 
Experts warn current Starship heat shield tech is a "dead end" for rapid reuse - Ars Technica - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:34:40 GMT
Experts warn current Starship heat shield tech is a "dead end" for rapid reuse Ars Technica
 
Microsoft launches its first cybersecurity model, plus a new agentic cybersecurity system - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:32:11 GMT
  1. Microsoft launches its first cybersecurity model, plus a new agentic cybersecurity system TechCrunch
  2. Microsoft Unveils A.I. Cybersecurity Tools The New York Times
  3. Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms Ars Technica
  4. Microsoft Launches Mythos Competitor, New Homegrown AI for Cybersecurity The Information
  5. Microsoft wants AI agents fixing bugs before hackers find them Axios
 
Regain Some Trust in Unknown USB Drives - Hack a Day Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
For how useful USB thumb drives are for quickly toting around and copying files from one computer to another, they can be a bit of a security headache. Programs can …read more
 
Google Pixel 11 Launch Event: Everything We Expect As Price Increase Rumors Grow - Engadget - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
  1. Google Pixel 11 Launch Event: Everything We Expect As Price Increase Rumors Grow Engadget
  2. Google Confirms Pixel 11 Price Increase As RAM Costs Force Higher Phone Prices TechRepublic
  3. Google confirms Pixel 11 price increase, reveals ‘dedicated’ effort to make Android more RAM-efficient 9to5Google
  4. Eyeing the Pixel 11? It's Going to Cost More Thanks to the RAM Crisis PCMag
  5. Dear Google, I promise I don't need 16GB RAM on my next Pixel phone Android Police
 
The US National Vulnerabilities Database recorded 45,207 software security flaws so far in 2026, on pace to roughly double the tally of flaws recorded in 2025 (Patrick Howell O'Neill/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:25:01 GMT

Patrick Howell O'Neill / Bloomberg:
The US National Vulnerabilities Database recorded 45,207 software security flaws so far in 2026, on pace to roughly double the tally of flaws recorded in 2025 — The number of software security flaws discovered in popular technology products in 2026 is on pace to roughly double the tally …

 
China's CXMT surges nearly 500% in explosive Shanghai stock market debut - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:58:00 GMT

CXMT, short for ChangXin Memory Technologies, is one of several major players in the memory market that are profiting from the ongoing AI boom. At present, CXMT ranks fourth overall with an eight percent share behind Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron with shares of 36%, 29%, and 24%, respectively.

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Xbox says it is working to resolve a "major outage" affecting its Account & Profile, Store & Subscriptions, and Apps & Mobile services (Chris Scullion/Video Games Chronicle) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:40:01 GMT

Chris Scullion / Video Games Chronicle:
Xbox says it is working to resolve a “major outage” affecting its Account & Profile, Store & Subscriptions, and Apps & Mobile services — PLAYERS ARE REPORTING HAVING ISSUES WHEN TRYING TO SIGN IN OR SEE THEIR LIBRARY — Xbox has acknowledged that it's currently suffering …

 
Samsung lands Broadcom AI chip deal worth more than $200 billion through 2030 - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:14:00 GMT

At a technical level, the deal is built around closer integration between Broadcom's ASIC designs and Samsung's manufacturing stack. Broadcom's next-generation communications chips will be produced using Samsung's sub-2-nanometer process, putting them at the leading edge of chip scaling, where efficiency and heat management are becoming increasingly challenging.

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Microsoft says MAI-Cyber-1-Flash and MDASH, its vulnerability identification harness, deliver "world-class performance at 50% of the cost of leading models" (Microsoft AI) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:10:00 GMT

Microsoft AI:
Microsoft says MAI-Cyber-1-Flash and MDASH, its vulnerability identification harness, deliver “world-class performance at 50% of the cost of leading models” — Today we're announcing MAI-Cyber-1-Flash inside of MDASH, our multi-agent vulnerability identification and remediation harness.

 
Flexible PCBs: Not Only For The Few - Hack a Day Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Flexible printed circuit boards are a fascinating technique for making electronics venture beyond the two-dimensional, but surprisingly they’re not something many of us have worked with. [Jessica Stanley] gave a …read more
 
The 'it' toy for Christmas 2026 dropped today (and it'll probably sell out soon) - USA Today - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:59:00 GMT
  1. The 'it' toy for Christmas 2026 dropped today (and it'll probably sell out soon) USA Today
  2. Portable Screenless Audio Devices Trend Hunter
  3. tonies® Mynewsdesk
  4. Tonies Announces New Toniebox Lite For Young Children Bleeding Cool News
  5. tonies introduces Toniebox Lite: growing the globally loved audio ecosystem for children Morningstar
 
ChatGPT starts blocking direct requests to copy an author's style - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:58:46 GMT
New behavior capturing a writer's "broad qualities" could have legal implications.
 
Sources: Nvidia has committed to invest $5B in Ilya Sutskever's SSI; the startup has previously raised about $3B in funding and was valued at $32B last year (Shirin Ghaffary/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:55:01 GMT

Shirin Ghaffary / Bloomberg:
Sources: Nvidia has committed to invest $5B in Ilya Sutskever's SSI; the startup has previously raised about $3B in funding and was valued at $32B last year — Nvidia Corp. has committed to invest $5 billion in Ilya Sutskever's artificial intelligence startup Safe Superintelligence Inc. …

 
Huge PS5 game sale will help you stock up on physical discs before they disappear - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:50:11 GMT
  1. Huge PS5 game sale will help you stock up on physical discs before they disappear Polygon.com
  2. Score up to 57% off Select Physical PS5 Games at Target in New Sale – Saros, God of War, and More IGN
  3. Clair Obscur Isn't The Only Great RPG That's Cheaper Right Now Kotaku
  4. 90+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Expanded Summer Sale Push Square
  5. PlayStation Store Summer Sale Wave 2: Starfield & Indiana Jones significantly reduced PlayFront
 
Microsoft introduces MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, an AI model trained for cybersecurity, and launches Perception, an agentic security system to patch vulnerabilities (New York Times) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:50:03 GMT

New York Times:
Microsoft introduces MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, an AI model trained for cybersecurity, and launches Perception, an agentic security system to patch vulnerabilities — As some executives fret over the safety of new A.I. systems, protecting against them could be a big business for tech companies.

 
Samsung teases Android XR glasses with phone & watch integration, ‘reasonable’ price - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:45:00 GMT
  1. Samsung teases Android XR glasses with phone & watch integration, ‘reasonable’ price 9to5Google
  2. Samsung Brings Galaxy Ecosystem Into Everyday Eyewear Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Samsung details features of its smart glasses as it enters market dominated by Meta CNBC
  4. We got a first look at Samsung Intelligent Eyewear, the smart glasses entering a fraught market worried about privacy TechRadar
  5. Samsung's smart glasses to face competition from Apple next year SamMobile
 
Mojang changes Minecraft system requirements after 17 years, recommends 16GB of RAM for "Fancy" graphics - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:36:00 GMT

Minecraft: Java Edition now officially recommends 16GB of RAM, and that's just the starting point. Mojang recently explained that the wildly popular sandbox game is getting a more modern baseline for its system requirements, acknowledging that some players with aging systems will be disappointed as the company works to keep...

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Moonshot AI releases model weights for Kimi K3 under the "Kimi K3 License" (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:30:04 GMT

Bloomberg:
Moonshot AI releases model weights for Kimi K3 under the “Kimi K3 License” — Moonshot AI has made its Kimi K3 model available for public download, expanding its reach and influence in the global open software community at a time of growing US concern about Chinese encroachment into the top echelons of AI development.

 
Fable PS5 Has Run 'Uncomfortably Beyond Budget', Sources Claim - Push Square - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. Fable PS5 Has Run 'Uncomfortably Beyond Budget', Sources Claim Push Square
  2. Fable reboot described as “uncomfortably” over budget KitGuru
  3. Fable is Reportedly ‘Uncomfortably’ Over Budget Insider Gaming
  4. Fable Has Gone “Uncomfortably” Over Budget – Rumor GamingBolt
  5. New Fable Report Is a Huge Cause for Concern With the Xbox Franchise’s Future ComicBook.com
 
Peacock and YouTube to Bundle Up in 2027 - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:29:00 GMT
NBCUniversal and YouTube are also broadening their collaboration in the US and beyond.
 
The 34-Hour Laptop Is Here. Here’s Why Battery Life Has Exploded in Recent Years - CNET - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:24:00 GMT
  1. The 34-Hour Laptop Is Here. Here’s Why Battery Life Has Exploded in Recent Years CNET
  2. Tired of carrying your charger? These laptops deliver the battery life most people actually need Hindustan Times
 
Connection to Engadget could not be established - Engadget Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:20:25 GMT
Exception: System.Net.WebException: The remote server returned an error: (403) Forbidden. at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse() at rss.justingengo.com.RSSMapper.AddRSSItem(List`1& RSSItems, ArrayList& titles, FeedUriItem uriItem) in C:\Users\Philosopher\source\repos\www.justingengo.com\rss.justingengo.com\RSSMapper.vb:line 168
 
Connection to Apple Developer could not be established - Apple Developer Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:20:25 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
 
ASML shares fall 7%+ after a report that a Chinese state-backed company has begun manufacturing DUV machines; Applied Materials fell 6.5%+ and Lam Research 7%+ (Sarah Jacob/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:10:00 GMT

Sarah Jacob / Bloomberg:
ASML shares fall 7%+ after a report that a Chinese state-backed company has begun manufacturing DUV machines; Applied Materials fell 6.5%+ and Lam Research 7%+ — ASML Holding NV shares slid to the lowest since early June after a report that a Chinese state-backed company …

 
Nintendo Of America’s Original Pokémon Pitch From E3 1998 Is Wild To Watch Nearly 30 Years Later - Kotaku - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:54 GMT
Nintendo Of America’s Original Pokémon Pitch From E3 1998 Is Wild To Watch Nearly 30 Years Later Kotaku
 
Antares, which is developing reactors with 1 MW of capacity for US military bases, raised $370M in equity and $100M in debt co-led by Paradigm and Caffeinated (Will Wade/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:49 GMT

Will Wade / Bloomberg:
Antares, which is developing reactors with 1 MW of capacity for US military bases, raised $370M in equity and $100M in debt co-led by Paradigm and Caffeinated — California startup Antares Nuclear Inc. raised $470 million to advance plans to build small reactors aimed at supplying power to US military bases.

 
Column | I’m a doctor. Here’s why I wear sunblock indoors. - The Washington Post - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Column | I’m a doctor. Here’s why I wear sunblock indoors. The Washington Post
 
Activist charged with felony after giving border agent "duress code" that wiped his phone - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:58:34 GMT
The government says destroying his own data during an airport interrogation was illegal.
 
Shigeru Miyamoto thinks people don't care about console specs that much anymore, believes Nintendo instead provides "gameplay that only we can create" - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:54:46 GMT
  1. Shigeru Miyamoto thinks people don't care about console specs that much anymore, believes Nintendo instead provides "gameplay that only we can create" Eurogamer.net
  2. Miyamoto Says Players No Longer Care About Hardware Specs Kotaku
  3. Shigeru Miyamoto was "pleased" to sell the original Nintendo Switch for 8 years as "customers aren't always looking for the best specs" GamesRadar+
  4. Miyamoto "happy" about the Switch's longevity, believes customers now look beyond hardware specs GoNintendo
  5. People No Longer Choose Game Consoles Based Only on Technical Specs, Says Shigeru Miyamoto MP1st
 
It's not just you, Xbox is down again, and physical games aren't safe either - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:52:00 GMT

The Xbox network outage started at 5:30am ET on Monday, and hours later Microsoft still hasn't said what's causing it or when it'll be fixed. Downdetector spiked with thousands of reports before Xbox's support page caught up and confirmed the issue.

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Source: Sam Altman will meet with senior US officials, lawmakers, and economists in Washington, DC, this week to preview OpenAI's upcoming family of AI models (CNBC) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:45:01 GMT

CNBC:
Source: Sam Altman will meet with senior US officials, lawmakers, and economists in Washington, DC, this week to preview OpenAI's upcoming family of AI models — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will meet with senior Trump administration officials, lawmakers and economists in Washington, D.C. …

 
GrapheneOS brings enhanced security and privacy to Google Pixel phones - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:40:00 GMT
GrapheneOS is a security focused mobile OS for Google Pixel phones (soon Motorola). Based on Android's open source roots, it adds extensive hardening features, stronger app sandboxing, and granular permissions while allowing users to install Google Play services as regular apps. The project has grown past 400,000 active users. Its tools recently made the headlines after prosecutors treated the OS's remote wipe feature as evidence.
 
Inside the Wild Rescue Mission That Took 4 Beluga Whales to Chicago - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:33:56 GMT
Beluga whales were in danger of getting euthanized after a Canadian theme park went bust. WIRED spoke with some of the scientists behind the groundbreaking rescue mission.
 
M.A.S.K.-Inspired Cyberdeck for all your Portable Computing needs - Hack a Day Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
There are infinite varieties of cyberdeck you could make, each with their own inspirations. Today, [RadioactiveArtist] shows us a M.A.S.K. lunchbox cyberdeck faithful to the 80s show. To know why …read more
 
How To Clear The Cache On Your Roku TV - Engadget - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
  1. How To Clear The Cache On Your Roku TV Engadget
  2. Speeding up my smart TV was easy with these 5 steps Pocket-lint
  3. Why is your Smart TV so slow? Here's how to fix it Mathrubhumi English
  4. Smart TV Running Slow? How to Clear Storage and Improve Performance | Tech News News18
 
4 Brands Making RGB LED TVs In 2026 - bgr.com - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:17:00 GMT
  1. 4 Brands Making RGB LED TVs In 2026 bgr.com
  2. The 2 Best RGB Mini LED TVs of 2026 RTINGS.com
  3. Best Buy just locked up exclusive rights to the TVs it's calling the biggest upgrade in years Lehighvalleylive.com
  4. Best Buy banking on next-gen TVs to spur shoppers to upgrade Chicago Tribune
  5. The biggest leap in TV picture quality in more than a decade is finally here WKMG
 
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D is now available at a record-low $569 - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:15:00 GMT
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D can now be found for $569, a significant reduction from its $699 launch price. AMD's 16-core Zen 5 flagship continues to rank among the fastest desktop CPUs for both gaming and content creation.
 
Art of the Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Expansion - Pokemon.com - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:14:24 GMT
  1. Art of the Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Expansion Pokemon.com
  2. Check Out the Top Five Cards from Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Pokemon.com
  3. Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution – Pitch Black | The Coolest Cards We Pulled Game Informer
  4. Pokemon TCG: The Best Pitch Black Products To Buy TheGamer
  5. Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex Debut in Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Expansion THE MAGIC RAIN
 
Check Out New Acrylic Standee Prizes and Share Your Favorite at Play! Pokémon Stores - Pokemon.com - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:04:24 GMT
Check Out New Acrylic Standee Prizes and Share Your Favorite at Play! Pokémon Stores Pokemon.com
 
Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Much better battery, much worse price - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:02:45 GMT
Framework's latest modular laptop trades one set of problems for another.
 
Play More Ubisoft Games on PC: New Content Now Available for XBOX on PC, Plus Free PC Redemption - XBOX Wire - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:21 GMT
  1. Play More Ubisoft Games on PC: New Content Now Available for XBOX on PC, Plus Free PC Redemption XBOX Wire
  2. Some Ubisoft games on Xbox Series X|S now come with PC versions for free Windows Central
  3. Ubisoft Is Giving PC Copies of Certain Games to Xbox Owners for Free IGN
  4. Ubisoft adds Xbox Play Anywhere support for some of its biggest titles KitGuru
  5. XBOX and Ubisoft Reveal New Partnership That Brings Free Games to Players Starting Today levelup.com
 
Framework Laptop 13 Pro: Aiming To Be One Of The Best Upgradeable Linux Laptops Review - Phoronix - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Framework Laptop 13 Pro: Aiming To Be One Of The Best Upgradeable Linux Laptops Review Phoronix
  2. Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Much better battery, much worse price Ars Technica
  3. This is oh-so close to my perfect MacBook Pro alternative — then RAMageddon struck The Verge
  4. Framework says current memory prices are 'far beyond anything we're able to absorb' TweakTown
  5. Hands-On with the Framework 13 Pro, a Modular Laptop You Can Own for Years TechEBlog -
 
Nintendo’s ‘Splatoon Raiders’ Just Set A Metacritic Score Record - Forbes - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:47:35 GMT
  1. Nintendo’s ‘Splatoon Raiders’ Just Set A Metacritic Score Record Forbes
  2. Splatoon Raiders Review: Paint, Paint, Everywhere, and Not a Friend to Ink The New York Times
  3. Splatoon Raiders review – Nintendo’s inky shooter fades to grey The Guardian
  4. Splatoon Raiders review for Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
  5. Walkthrough IGN
 
Baldur's Gate 3 players on PC can't decide if the latest third-person camera mod is a revelation or a crime against Larian's original vision - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:46:46 GMT
  1. Baldur's Gate 3 players on PC can't decide if the latest third-person camera mod is a revelation or a crime against Larian's original vision Eurogamer.net
  2. Modders finally got a high-quality third-person camera working in Baldur's Gate 3 for all you Dragon Age sickos PC Gamer
  3. New Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Has Given Me All The Excuse I Need To Play The Game Again Kotaku
  4. 'Baldur's Gate 3' Drops A New Batch Of Console Mods, As 3rd-Person Camera Mod Sparks Debate Bell of Lost Souls
  5. BG3 True Third-Person Camera Mod Changes How You Play games.gg
 
iPhone 18 launch could be repeat of unusual 2020 release - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:44:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 launch could be repeat of unusual 2020 release 9to5Mac
  2. We've Read All the iPhone 18 Pro Rumors. Here's What Actually Looks Legit PCMag
  3. iPhone 18 Release Date: Spring Delay Boosts Autumn iPhone 18 Pro Sales Forbes
  4. iPhone 18 Pro Launching in Two Months With These 12 New Features MacRumors
  5. Apple hasn't announced iPhone 18 yet. Here's when it may The Desert Sun
 
Modder rigs his Steam Deck with spikes and an automated taser to stop family members from borrowing it - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:33:00 GMT

ConroyyJenkinss wrote on the Steam Deck subreddit that he'd had enough of family members leaving his Steam Deck battery flat after using it. His response was an effective, if slightly extreme, response.

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Game Pass Was Supposed To Save Xbox – Instead, It’s Killing the Company - IGN - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. Game Pass Was Supposed To Save Xbox – Instead, It’s Killing the Company IGN
  2. Why Xbox pushed ahead with Game Pass even though studio heads "detest" it Windows Central
  3. Ex-Forza Horizon Director Defends Game Pass And Sarah Bond Kotaku
  4. Xbox Game Pass Update Has Fans Fearing Day One Games Are Being Stopped ComicBook.com
  5. Forza Horizon 5 Director Mike Brown Reacts to Xbox Game Pass Yahoo Finance Singapore
 
Stalker 2 Developers Announce Cost of Hope Expansion, Major 2.0 Update, Both Coming Soon - Digital Foundry - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:17:00 GMT
  1. Stalker 2 Developers Announce Cost of Hope Expansion, Major 2.0 Update, Both Coming Soon Digital Foundry
  2. New Trailer For S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's Cost Of Hope Expansion Reveals August Release Date Game Informer
  3. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's first DLC expansion is launching in August 2026 for Xbox and PC Windows Central
  4. Stalker 2: Cost Of Hope Gets August 2026 Release Date For Xbox, PS5 & PC Pure Xbox
  5. Stalker 2's Huge Free 2.0 Update and Its First Major Story Expansion Have a Joint Release Date IGN
 
User-made maps from Steam top-seller Meccha Chameleon have been found to contain malware, just as the game's official Discord server got hacked - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:10:10 GMT
  1. User-made maps from Steam top-seller Meccha Chameleon have been found to contain malware, just as the game's official Discord server got hacked Eurogamer.net
  2. Malware found hidden inside popular 'Meccha Chameleon' game maps Mashable
  3. Steam Workshop maps infected players with malware and took over a 100,000-member Discord TweakTown
  4. Biggest game of year hit with malware attack that let hackers take over users' PCs Polygon.com
  5. Downloaded a custom map for Meccha Chameleon recently? A researcher says it may have installed malware on your PC. Windows Central
 
Hackaday Europe 2026: High Performance SDR On The Cheap - Hack a Day Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:04:43 GMT
Radios were once big complicated appliances, full of warm valves and paper-wrapped capacitors, all humming and glowing to capture signals from the aether and spit them out of a speaker. …read more
 
What public health professionals can learn from anti-vaccine storytelling - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:01:56 GMT
Sometimes, compelling stories beat medical evidence.
 
MIT engineers design recyclable elastic yarn - MIT Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Melt it, spin it, use it again. This new recyclable yarn is as strong and stretchy as spandex-based yarns.
 
Cleanse the Mortal Realms with the new Warhammer Heroes - Warhammer Community - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:58:12 GMT
  1. Cleanse the Mortal Realms with the new Warhammer Heroes Warhammer Community
  2. The new Warhammer Heroes minis are amazing, but is that a good thing? wargamer.com
  3. Age of Sigmar: This Year's Warhammer Heroes Revealed - They Hail From Across The Realms Bell of Lost Souls
 
Apple is reportedly worried about smart glasses, too - Yahoo Tech - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:57:10 GMT
  1. Apple is reportedly worried about smart glasses, too Yahoo Tech
  2. Apple’s Smart Glasses Will Need to Overcome Meta’s Privacy Reputation Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple is banking on privacy to set its smart glasses apart The Verge
  4. Can Apple make smart glasses that aren’t a constant privacy threat? TechCrunch
  5. Apple Frets Over Smart Glasses’ Bad Reputation as 2027 Launch Looms PetaPixel
 
Firefox's New Tab page is getting a daily crossword built from AI-summarized news - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:49:00 GMT

The crossword puzzle updates daily and pulls from current news topics. Clues are drawn from stories Particle has already processed, and users can click through to the articles for context. Users click a square to move between across and down, type in answers, and use the hint button if they...

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California's largest AI data center is suing for access to 287 million gallons of Colorado River water a year - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:16:00 GMT

Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing (IVCM), the company behind what could become California's largest AI data center, is suing the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) after the publicly owned utility rejected its application for water.

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Fit For a Spartan: Win a 1:18 Replica of a Special Halo-Inspired Ride - XBOX Wire - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:21 GMT
  1. Fit For a Spartan: Win a 1:18 Replica of a Special Halo-Inspired Ride XBOX Wire
  2. This Special Lamborghini Urus SE Celebrates the Halo Video Game and Looks Ready for Battle Car and Driver
  3. Lamborghini Designed A Halo-Themed Urus You Can Drive In 'Forza Horizon 6' (More Importantly, I Got To Meet Master Chief) Jalopnik
  4. Lamborghini built a Master Chief Urus for Halo's relaunch AutoNext.co
  5. Halo Fans Are Going To Lose It Over This Lamborghini Urus HotCars
 
Snapchat now lets you share what you’re listening to in real time - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Snapchat now lets you share what you’re listening to in real time TechCrunch
  2. Now Playing Brings Music Sharing to Snap Map Snap Newsroom
  3. Snapchat’s newest feature turns Snap Map into a live Spotify listening feed 9to5Mac
  4. Snapchat has something new for music lovers: ‘Now Playing’ Cleveland.com
  5. Snapchat integrates Spotify for real-time music sharing The Tech Buzz
 
Canon EOS R6 V Review: A Pro Vlogging Camera At A Mirrorless Price - Engadget - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:55:28 GMT
  1. Canon EOS R6 V Review: A Pro Vlogging Camera At A Mirrorless Price Engadget
  2. Canon R6V vs. C50 and C80: Which One Survives the Cut? Fstoppers
  3. New Canon Firmware Update Unlocks Vlogging Features and Fixes Annoying Transfer Errors Canon Rumors
  4. Canon Adds Flash Support to the R6 V With New Firmware PetaPixel
  5. Canon EOS R6 V firmware v1.1.0 finally adds flash support Camera Jabber
 
007 First Light removes Denuvo DRM just two months after launch - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Denuvo was only added days before release, after pre-order sales had already begun. That timing caught some players off guard, since the company had not flagged the DRM earlier. It also reignited a familiar debate in PC gaming over whether anti-tamper software protects sales or just adds frustration for paying...

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GTA 5 Writer Dan Houser Weighs In On PlayStation Killing Discs - Kotaku - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:25 GMT
  1. GTA 5 Writer Dan Houser Weighs In On PlayStation Killing Discs Kotaku
  2. Dan Houser Says Companies Should Give a Physical Game Option 80 Level
  3. Dan Houser Shrugs off PlayStation’s Disc Phase-out, Yet Insists Companies Should Still Serve Physical Die-Hards Wccftech
  4. Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser comments on GTA 6 and PlayStation digital-only backlash GAMINGbible
  5. 'If People Want It, Companies Should Provide It': Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Joins PS5 Disc Debate Push Square
 
Apple's smart glasses are delayed as company wrestles with privacy concerns - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Reports that Apple is developing smart glasses go back years now. It was recently revealed that the product, codenamed N50, was set to be introduced this year ahead of its rollout in early 2027.

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August’s Miniature of the Month and Collectable Coin Revealed - Warhammer Community - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:58:14 GMT
August’s Miniature of the Month and Collectable Coin Revealed Warhammer Community
 
Yoshi-P Warns Final Fantasy VI, VIII and IX Remakes Would Need 5 Installments, As Square Enix Teases Final Fantasy XVII - Wccftech - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:19:10 GMT
  1. Yoshi-P Warns Final Fantasy VI, VIII and IX Remakes Would Need 5 Installments, As Square Enix Teases Final Fantasy XVII Wccftech
  2. A Final Fantasy VI Remake Could Be Tricky To Make According To Final Fantasy Directors Game Informer
  3. A Final Fantasy 6 remake would need four or five games to do the story justice, Yoshi-P says Video Games Chronicle
  4. Final Fantasy producer explains why future remakes are a difficult challenge Polygon.com
  5. Final Fantasy 6, 8, or 9 remakes would need even more games than the FF7 trilogy, Yoshi-P warns: "We'd probably end up having to release them in 4 or maybe even 5 installments" GamesRadar+
 
Boox is making a tiny e-reader to compete with Xteink's pocket-sized devices - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The Picco has a 3.97-inch front-lit black-and-white e-paper display, along with expandable storage via an SD card slot. Those features place it in the ultra-compact category that Xteink has helped popularize, where the appeal is less about general-purpose features and more about being able to carry a dedicated reading device...

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Garmin Cirqa Vs. Whoop: Which Screen-Less Fitness Tracker Should You Buy? - bgr.com - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:10:00 GMT
  1. Garmin Cirqa Vs. Whoop: Which Screen-Less Fitness Tracker Should You Buy? bgr.com
  2. 7 Key Garmin Cirqa Questions Answered By Garmin Forbes
  3. I’m switching my Fitbit Air for the Garmin Cirqa Tech Advisor
  4. Garmin Introduces the CIRQA Smart Band Health and Fitness Tracker Bikerumor
  5. Garmin Cirqa Hands-On: Everything You Need to Know! DC Rainmaker
 
PlayStation ‘Blackout’ Planned In August To Protest Discless Future - Kotaku - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:08:23 GMT
  1. PlayStation ‘Blackout’ Planned In August To Protest Discless Future Kotaku
  2. Sony’s 'ironic' PlayStation disc decision upends gamer conventions and threatens a $7 billion resale market CNBC
  3. PlayStation is giving up on discs. Here’s what it means for Tampa Bay video game stores Tampa Bay Times
  4. Angry Critics of Sony Call on PlayStation Boycott Over Decision to Kill Discs IGN
  5. PlayStation gamers plan 'blackout' to hit Sony where they know it will hurt TweakTown
 
The 10 Best WIRED-Tested Handheld Vacuums of 2026 - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:03:00 GMT
Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.
 
You can get this highly-rated robot vacuum for 55% off for a limited time only - NBC News - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:40 GMT
  1. You can get this highly-rated robot vacuum for 55% off for a limited time only NBC News
  2. Mop Up Big Savings: Take 50% Off This Ecovacs Robot Vacuum and Mop Deal PCMag
  3. Amazon is offering $250 off Roborock’s self-emptying robot vacuum mop AL.com
  4. Best robot vacuum deal: Save $270 on Shark AV2501S AI Ultra Mashable
  5. Switch to a Refurbished Roborock Vacuum and Shorten Your To-Do List for Good CNET
 
Neighborhood Bulletin Boards, circa 1982 - Hack a Day Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
When the Internet first started gaining mainstream popularity in the late 90s, many optimists claimed that it would bring people together by reducing barriers to communication. That ideal hasn’t exactly …read more
 
Wellness Influencers Are Pushing ‘Natural’ and Unproven Alternatives to Adderall - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Ads on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are painting prescription stimulants in a negative light while promoting supplements for ADHD that lack evidence.
 
EXCLUSIVE: A New Ambitious FAR CRY Game Enters Development at Ubisoft - Insider Gaming - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:54:29 GMT
  1. EXCLUSIVE: A New Ambitious FAR CRY Game Enters Development at Ubisoft Insider Gaming
  2. Ubisoft Cancels Far Cry Game After Years of Development VICE
  3. Ubisoft Cancels Far Cry Extraction Shooter “Maverick”, but a “Really Ambitious” New Spin-Off Has Entered Development Wccftech
  4. Another Far Cry Game Is In The Works Engadget
  5. New Far Cry game coming to replace canceled extraction shooter, report says Polygon.com
 
Artist sues AI meme generator for selling deeply personal comic as ad template - ArsTechnica Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:50:37 GMT
Meme generator may have screwed up by using templates in outputs, expert says.
 
First PS Plus Essential Game for August 2026 Already Confirmed - Push Square - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
  1. First PS Plus Essential Game for August 2026 Already Confirmed Push Square
  2. PlayStation Plus' August 2026 lineup is already killer, thanks to one confirmed game Polygon.com
  3. PlayStation Plus August 2026 Free Game Revealed Early Yahoo
  4. PlayStation Plus Confirms Its First Free Game for August 2026 — A Highly Anticipated Day-One Release levelup.com
  5. Brand-New PS Plus Monthly Free Game for August 4 Revealed Ahead of Time OpenCritic
 
3 Best Smart Ring Models: Oura, RingConn, and Samsung (2026) - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:35:00 GMT
A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Plus, unlike most smartwatches, it doesn’t need to be charged every day.
 
4 reasons why I'd get Google's Pixel Watch 4 over the Galaxy Watch 9 - Android Authority - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. 4 reasons why I'd get Google's Pixel Watch 4 over the Galaxy Watch 9 Android Authority
  2. Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 vs. Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: Smartwatch Head-to-Head CNET
  3. [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 Samsung Global Newsroom
  4. Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 vs. Google Pixel Watch 4: I compared both Android flagships, here's what I prefer ZDNET
  5. Samsung gives its newest Galaxy Watches longer software support SamMobile
 
PlayStation 5 GTA 6 Download Codes Turn Region Locked, Leaving Importers Stuck While Xbox Buyers Escape the Restriction - Wccftech - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:24:12 GMT
  1. PlayStation 5 GTA 6 Download Codes Turn Region Locked, Leaving Importers Stuck While Xbox Buyers Escape the Restriction Wccftech
  2. GTA 6 physical copies in Japan have a 170-day expiration date TweakTown
  3. GTA 6 Is The First Game I’ve Seen With A Best-Before Date GameSpot
  4. GTA 6 Region Locks Raise More Questions About PSN's Flaky Infrastructure Push Square
  5. Physical Copies Of GTA 6 In Japan Will Expire After A Few Months Kotaku
 
Professor's invisible prompt trap catches 32 students cheating on their midterm with AI - TechSpot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:16:00 GMT

In an online discussion post, Alcorn State University history professor Dr. Jason Gibson posed a question that represented part of his students' midterm. It was about the Industrial Revolution, but knowing how many students now rely solely on artificial intelligence for their answers, he secretly embedded instructions telling the AI...

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Passport’ Design Is the Next Big Smartphone Trend - Bloomberg.com - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:27 GMT
  1. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Passport’ Design Is the Next Big Smartphone Trend Bloomberg.com
  2. T-Mobile is giving away the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for free — how to claim yours Mashable
  3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Foldables, Perfected for Every Way of Living Samsung Global Newsroom
  4. Galaxy S27 Ultra rumored to near 6,000 mAh in long-overdue battery upgrade 9to5Google
  5. Me, London and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: A Day of Discoveries CNET
 
This Is Donald Trump’s AI Brain Trust - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
“It’s not an argument with two sides, it’s an argument with 10 sides,” one senior administration official tells WIRED about how US AI policy is being shaped.
 
Halo: Campaign Evolved Legendary Ending Teases A Halo 2 Remake Is On The Way - Pure Xbox - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. Halo: Campaign Evolved Legendary Ending Teases A Halo 2 Remake Is On The Way Pure Xbox
  2. Halo: Campaign Evolved Performance Benchmark Review - 35 GPUs Tested TechPowerUp
  3. Early Access Begins Today | Halo: Campaign Evolved | Halo - Official Site (en) Halo Waypoint
  4. Halo: Campaign Evolved – The Brand New Features in This Remake of A Classic XBOX Wire
  5. The new Halo remake is a reminder of what Xbox used to be The Verge
 
Best Laptops for College Students (2026): MacBooks and Beyond - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:31:00 GMT
Laptops for college should be portable, offer long battery life, and be well priced. Based on testing hundreds of laptops, these are my top picks.
 
Measles Is Becoming So Common That Treatments May Soon Be Needed - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
As the US sees its highest number of measles cases in decades and vaccination rates fall, researchers are developing drugs to help those who contract the virus or who are particularly vulnerable.
 
Is Your Phone Actually Worth It? Share Your Thoughts - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
From durability to battery life, we want to hear your honest feedback in our latest People’s Picks Survey.
 
Fed Up With Lettuce Recalls, I Started Growing Greens in This Smart Garden - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Between frequent contamination recalls and rising food costs, growing indoors offers a safe and surprisingly simple alternative.
 
It’s Becoming Clear Why Black Holes Never Run Out of Fuel - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Black holes eject powerful energy jets that blow away the surrounding gas to great distances. So how can they continue to grow?
 
Soundcore Nebula P1i Projector Review: New Design, Classic Pitfalls - Wired Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
I tested the Soundcore Nebula P1i, an affordable projector, to see if it could overcome the typical drawbacks that most budget projectors suffer from.
 
A fantastic-looking teaser trailer for a new Myst game has been released, though tragically we'll never get to actually play it - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:56:20 GMT
  1. A fantastic-looking teaser trailer for a new Myst game has been released, though tragically we'll never get to actually play it Eurogamer.net
  2. Cyan Worlds Gives A Look At What Could Have Been A New Myst Sequel Kotaku
  3. Cyan reveals abandoned prototype for new Myst game, confirms different Myst game is in development GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Myst devs Cyan Worlds show off prototype for Project Anglerfish, a canned entry in the noted long-time RPS favourite series Rock Paper Shotgun
  5. Cyan’s Quiet Send-Off for Project Anglerfish Previews a Myst Sequel That Could Have Been TechEBlog -
 
A Music Box With A Very Modern Heart - Hack a Day Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT
A ballerina music box is a charming ornament, but it remains one that is limited by its mechanism to a very short performance. [ShielaDixon] has one, and decided to make …read more
 
Minecraft’s official system requirements have updated for the first time in 17 years - XDA - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:21:04 GMT
  1. Minecraft’s official system requirements have updated for the first time in 17 years XDA
  2. Java Edition System Requirements Minecraft
  3. Minecraft now recommends 16GB of RAM and a much newer CPU TweakTown
  4. Minecraft system requirements raised for the first time in 17 years — Microsoft now recommends 16GB of RAM and a 2020s or newer CPU to run the Java Edition Tom's Hardware
  5. Mojang raises Minecraft Java Edition system requirements – goodbye OpenGL OC3D
 
5 Car Brands Aiming To Bring Back Rear-Wheel Drive Sedans - SlashGear - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:45:00 GMT
5 Car Brands Aiming To Bring Back Rear-Wheel Drive Sedans SlashGear
 
Google Maps’ biggest Android Auto upgrade is reaching more users - Digital Trends - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:19:40 GMT
  1. Google Maps’ biggest Android Auto upgrade is reaching more users Digital Trends
  2. Google Maps "2026 Update" Now Rolling Out, Also Available on Android Auto and CarPlay autoevolution
  3. Google Maps rolling out Immersive Navigation, speedometer in Android Auto to more users 9to5Google
  4. Google Maps just got way more immersive, update rolling out now t3.com
  5. Google Maps Rolls Out Immersive 3D Navigation and Built-in Speedometer for Android Auto nokiapoweruser.com
 
Here's What the 'iPhone 20' is Expected to Look Like - MacRumors - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT
  1. Here's What the 'iPhone 20' is Expected to Look Like MacRumors
  2. Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone may offer a 7-inch screen - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. Apple Tests Nearly 7-Inch Screen for Future iPhone Pro Max Model TechRepublic
  4. "Apple made me do it": the Galaxy S28 Ultra is reaching out for the 7-inch display, too PhoneArena
  5. The iPhone 20 Wants to Be One Piece of Glass. The Hard Part Is the Bit You Look At. WiFi Planet
 
A Rare and Deadly Cancer May Have an Unexpected New Vulnerability - SciTechDaily - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:16:49 GMT
A Rare and Deadly Cancer May Have an Unexpected New Vulnerability SciTechDaily
 
MacBook Neo Refresh: Apple Targets Annual Consumer Upgrades - Forbes - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:14:47 GMT
  1. MacBook Neo Refresh: Apple Targets Annual Consumer Upgrades Forbes
  2. Apple Plans Overhaul of MacBooks, iMac in Push to Meet AI Demand Bloomberg.com
  3. New Macs are coming soon, here’s everything we know 9to5Mac
  4. Apple Plans To Overhaul Computers to Meet AI Demand PYMNTS.com
  5. 'MacBook Ultra' Coming Soon With These 12 New Features MacRumors
 
Preorders Are Live for Hasbro’s The Legend of Zelda Figures – Here’s Where You Can Grab Them - IGN - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:50:49 GMT
  1. Preorders Are Live for Hasbro’s The Legend of Zelda Figures – Here’s Where You Can Grab Them IGN
  2. New Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom releases revealed, and preorders start soon Polygon.com
  3. Hasbro Pulse's track record with Star Wars proves it's the best fit for Legend of Zelda toys Yahoo
  4. Hasbro’s Legend of Zelda: Heroes of Hyrule Collection Sneak Peek at SDCC 2026 Temple of Geek
  5. Hasbro Legend of Zelda Figures Officially Revealed IMDb
 
Lore of the Exodites: Reject Decadence and Ride Dragons - Warhammer Community - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:47:24 GMT
  1. Lore of the Exodites: Reject Decadence and Ride Dragons Warhammer Community
  2. Saturday Pre-orders – Aeldari Exodites in Kill Team Warhammer Community
  3. Games Workshop's new 40k Exodite terrain templates capture everything I love about the hobby wargamer.com
  4. Games Workshop Pre-Orders: Kill Team Weekend, Horus Heresy MkIV Power Armor, And More Bell of Lost Souls
  5. GAMES WORKSHOP UNVEILS NEW 'WARHAMMER 40,000: KILL TEAM' ICv2
 
Samsung Galaxy S27 leak hints at pricier retail bet - thestreet.com - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:47:00 GMT
  1. Samsung Galaxy S27 leak hints at pricier retail bet thestreet.com
  2. Galaxy S27 Lineup Camera Details Sound Really Good Droid Life
  3. Galaxy S27 series leaks with iPhone-like lineup, new cameras, silicon-carbon batteries 9to5Google
  4. More details about the Samsung Galaxy S27, S27+, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra leak - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Samsung Plans Four Galaxy S27 Models For 2027: Apple's Ladder, Rebuilt In Android Yellow.com
 
31 People Who Didn’t Realize How Horrifically They Failed Until It Was Already Too Late - BuzzFeed - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:31:02 GMT
31 People Who Didn’t Realize How Horrifically They Failed Until It Was Already Too Late BuzzFeed
 
Siri AI continues to get better as iOS 27 Developer Beta 4 is released - PhoneArena - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:55:19 GMT
  1. Siri AI continues to get better as iOS 27 Developer Beta 4 is released PhoneArena
  2. Apple unveils iOS 27, iPhone 18 release dates. When Tennessee can buy the new phone The Commercial Appeal
  3. iPhone Messages is changing with iOS 27. See the new features USA Today
  4. Your Apple Watch Is Getting an Important New Feature Gear Patrol
  5. 20 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27 MacRumors
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 27, #1142 - CNET Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1,142 for July 27.
 
First teaser for Apple TV's Neuromancer debuts at SDCC - ArsTechnica Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:48:43 GMT
Plus Mike Flanagan's Carrie teaser, trailers for Dark Matter S2 and Matchbox the Movie, and Marvel news.
 
The next Kratos God of War game will follow and connect to Laufey, says Cory Barlog - Eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:27:52 GMT
  1. The next Kratos God of War game will follow and connect to Laufey, says Cory Barlog Eurogamer.net
  2. Next Kratos-Led God of War Game Is Coming After Laufey, and Connects Directly to Her Story | Comic Con 2026 IGN
  3. 'God of War Laufey' Receives a February 2027 Release Date Hypebeast
  4. ‘God Of War: Laufey’ And ‘Fable’ Play PS5-Xbox Release Date Chicken Forbes
  5. Next Major PlayStation 5 Exclusive Action Game Out Surprisingly Soon Yahoo
 
GTA 6's "physical" PS5 codes in Japan will expire after 170 days - TechSpot Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:05:00 GMT

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

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MCP’s biggest update removes the machinery many servers were built around - The New Stack - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:04:34 GMT
  1. MCP’s biggest update removes the machinery many servers were built around The New Stack
  2. GitHub MCP Server supports the next MCP specification The GitHub Blog
  3. Model Context Protocol prepares to break with its stateful past The Register
  4. How MCP Is Changing AI Agent Development HackerNoon
  5. MCP adoption simplifies AI-legacy system integration, but quality and governance remain challenges 디지털투데이
 
AI devices that see, listen and record: Are we ready for the post-smartphone world? - CNN - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:25 GMT
  1. AI devices that see, listen and record: Are we ready for the post-smartphone world? CNN
  2. Best Buy makes room for Meta’s AI glasses as privacy debate grows Star Tribune
  3. Those ordinary-looking glasses at the next table? They might be recording you. Komando.com
  4. Wearable Gadgets That Can ‘See’ Are In The Works; Are You Ready For The Post-Smartphone World? Firstpost
  5. Wearable smart glasses are blurring the line between fashion and technology Black Enterprise
 
'Apple Upgrade' Program Launching on Tuesday - MacRumors - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:20:00 GMT
  1. 'Apple Upgrade' Program Launching on Tuesday MacRumors
  2. Apple Upgrade will be great for Apple, might not be good for the buyer AppleInsider
  3. Apple to Launch ‘Upgrade’ Device Leasing Program With Klarna to Spur Sales Bloomberg.com
  4. Apple Upgrade launches July 28 with iPhone leasing The Mac Observer
  5. Apple Raised Mac Prices. Now It Might Lease You One CNET
 
The Future of the Toy Industry Isn’t Toys. It’s Magic. - WSJ - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The Future of the Toy Industry Isn’t Toys. It’s Magic. WSJ
 
Everything we know so far about Windows 11’s big 2026 (26H2) update arriving this fall, including changes for Start menu, Taskbar, and Search - Windows Central - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:39:08 GMT
  1. Everything we know so far about Windows 11’s big 2026 (26H2) update arriving this fall, including changes for Start menu, Taskbar, and Search Windows Central
  2. Windows 11 version 26H2 lands soon, and these are 10 things you need to know before upgrading Windows Central
  3. Microsoft finally making much needed improvement to Windows 11 downloads and installs Neowin
  4. Windows 11 Version 26H2 Restores Movable Taskbar and Adds Start Menu Section Toggles and Search Controls gHacks
  5. Windows 11 July preview update brings a batch of new features and fixes PCWorld
 
Intel is reversing course and bringing hyper-threading back to its server chips - TechSpot Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:11:00 GMT

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

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FF14 to get two major housing updates after Yoshi-P was inspired by World of Warcraft - Radio Times - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:10:06 GMT
  1. FF14 to get two major housing updates after Yoshi-P was inspired by World of Warcraft Radio Times
  2. FFXIV's Beastmaster's Finer Details Were Shown Off At FanFest Berlin -- Here's What You Need To Know MMORPG.com
  3. Final Fantasy 14 Will Be The Nintendo Switch 2's Biggest Game by Install Size IGN
  4. FFXIV and FF7 collide at last in Evercold's first 8-player raid, Beyond the Lifestream Polygon.com
  5. “BASTION” REVEALED AS FIRST NEW JOB FOR FINAL FANTASY XIV: EVERCOLD Square Enix Press Hub
 
US prosecutors charge Atlanta man after GrapheneOS phone wipes itself during airport search - TechSpot Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:48:00 GMT

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

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The 5 Most Eye-Catching New Watches of 2026, Including a Motorsport-Inspired Chanel Superleggera - Esquire - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:51:40 GMT
The 5 Most Eye-Catching New Watches of 2026, Including a Motorsport-Inspired Chanel Superleggera Esquire
 
The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Tested on the Trail (2026) - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:09:00 GMT
Our top-pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best sleep you can get outdoors.
 
10 Games We'd Love To See Added To Xbox Backwards Compatibility On PC - Pure Xbox - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:03:55 GMT
  1. 10 Games We'd Love To See Added To Xbox Backwards Compatibility On PC Pure Xbox
  2. Play More of the Games You Love, Wherever You Play with XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC XBOX Wire
  3. Microsoft shipped a native Xbox 360 emulator with its new backwards-compatible releases on PC — modders quickly got 360 games running with minor tweaks Tom's Hardware
  4. Dataminers have discovered an Xbox 360 emulator hiding within the Xbox PC backwards compatibility XDA
  5. Microsoft Announces Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC - IGN Daily Fix IGN Adria
 
This Week in Pokémon GO: July 27 – August 2, 2026 - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:29 GMT
  1. This Week in Pokémon GO: July 27 – August 2, 2026 Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Pokemon GO – All August Events and Battle Raids VICE
  3. Pokémon Go August 2026 event and raid schedule Eurogamer.net
  4. Pokémon Go's August Go Pass gives you a Latias and a Lucky Trinket Pocket Gamer
  5. Pokémon GO: All Events in August 2026 – Spotlight, Raid Hours, Dynamax in the List Mein-MMO
 
The video game industry is running out of extra lives - Axios - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:18 GMT
  1. The video game industry is running out of extra lives Axios
  2. GTA 6, Xbox Game Pass, Layoffs & AI: What does it all mean? | Gamer Galaxy NewsNation
  3. Monopoly Round-Up: Video Gamers Rebel Against Sony, Microsoft, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act thebignewsletter.com
  4. The future of games could kill the future of games Prospect Magazine
  5. Does anyone know how to drive this thing? PC Gamer
 
All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Tired of eye strain? These tips will help optimize your smartphone for marathon reading sessions.
 
The Solution to the Power Grid's Woes Might Just Be Sitting in Your Driveway - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
More electric vehicles are becoming capable of providing backup power at a time when the US is increasingly in need of more electrons.
 
The Best Motorola Phones, From Razr to Moto G (2026) - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:34:00 GMT
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.
 
Meet The Korean Skin Care Ingredient That Fills Wrinkles Like Magic - HuffPost - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:17 GMT
  1. Meet The Korean Skin Care Ingredient That Fills Wrinkles Like Magic HuffPost
  2. Vegan PDRN vs. Salmon PDRN: What Dermatologists Say About the Biggest Differences Fort Worth Star-Telegram
  3. The Best Skincare Treatments of 2026 busseltonmail.com.au
  4. Korean Skin Treatments: Glass Skin Technology Trends Beauticate
  5. Which Beauty Ingredients Are Trending Most in South Korea? WWD
 
Best GoPro Camera (2026): Compact, Budget, Accessories - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.
 
The Best Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras I’ve Tried - Wired Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
You don’t have to upload your video to the cloud or pay a monthly fee to secure your home. These security cameras record locally.
 
After Discovering 6,000 Exoplanets, Researchers May Have Found the First Exomoon - CNET Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The moon is about the size of Jupiter, and it orbits a brown dwarf instead of a regular planet.
 
‘Black Panther 3’ Introduces T’Challa Jr. at Marvel’s Comic-Con Presentation - CNET Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:20:00 GMT
Third installment of the franchise due in 2028.
 
Everything New Marvel Announced at Comic-Con 2026 - CNET Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:50:00 GMT
There weren’t too many drops, but one rumor did come true about Johnny Blaze.
 
SDCC teaser gives us our first good look at Blade Runner 2099 - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:52:30 GMT
Also: Forging the One Ring in Rings of Power S3 teaser; new Lanterns trailer; Spaceballs: The New One panel.
 
3 Apple Watch Running Features I Wish I’d Known About Sooner - CNET Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:53:00 GMT
These overlooked Apple Watch features can make training smarter and race day a little less stressful.
 
SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:47:22 GMT
SpaceX will likely attempt to catch Starship back at the launch pad on its next flight.
 
Qualcomm's chip price hikes could make phones, wearables, and laptops even pricier - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:07:00 GMT

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

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AMD's Helios rack is finally shipping, and it's coming for Nvidia's AI dominance - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:35:00 GMT

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

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

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

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AMD confirms Zen 7 Epyc "Florence" for 2028 and previews Zen 8 Epyc "Ravenna" for 2030 - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:03:00 GMT

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

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Cricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: Choosing the Right Smart Cutting Machine (2026) - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:06:00 GMT
Friendly hobby machine or serious production tool? Here’s how to know which one is for you.
 
With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experience - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:32 GMT
Museums are embracing data-driven curation and a shifting technology landscape.
 
3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
These e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.
 
Big Tech accused of stonewalling European social media researchers - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:45:32 GMT
Researchers say TikTok, X, and Meta aren't providing data they're legally required to.
 
Why Leatherology Makes Some of the Best Totes for Work (2026) - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:38:00 GMT
I packed these Leatherology totes with laptops, chargers, and everything else my workday demands. Months later, they’re still the bags I keep reaching for.
 
The OpenAI Models That Hacked Hugging Face Were ‘Active on the Internet’ for Days - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: Russian hackers are trying to steal US nuclear scientists’ emails, the State Department bans known scammers from entering the United States, and more.
 
Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and here's my advice on how to find the right laptop for you.
 
‘The Odyssey’ Was Made for Imax 70mm. Good Luck Watching It That Way - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Over the last several years, the Imax format has taken on a few different forms—but only a few dozen theaters are capable of screening it in its full glory.
 
GoPro Mission 1 Pro Review: The Best Action Camera You Can Buy - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
GoPro’s New Mission 1 cameras bring action cameras to a higher level with a larger sensor and more cinematic footage.
 
Contagious Cancer Found in North American Catfish - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Scientists identified the first known cancer transmissible among freshwater fish in a lake that spans the US and Canada.
 
How Many Electrolytes Should You Be Taking, and Can You Have Too Many? - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Electrolyte powders promise better hydration, energy, and recovery. But unless you’re losing serious fluid, water and food probably have you covered.
 
Leak details Ryzen 7 9800HX3D, AMD's first affordable 3D V-cache laptop CPU - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:28:00 GMT

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

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NordVPN’s New HangUp App Screens Calls and Texts for Scams - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:44:57 GMT
Scam calls and text are rampant, and there’s no shortage of tools at your disposal to combat them.
 
New Jersey Bans Surveillance Pricing, Puts the Brakes on Electronic Shelf Labels - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:49:39 GMT
The Fair Price Protection Act is intended to stop stores from using personal data to set individualized prices.
 
One of NASA’s Most Important Deep Space Observatories Hit by Spanish Wildfires - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:30:26 GMT
Flames burned through the Deep Space Communications Complex near Madrid, but NASA has been unable to assess the damage as a wildfire emergency grips the region.
 
Wildfire forces evacuation of NASA's Deep Space Network complex in Spain - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:28:20 GMT
"Any potential damage will be assessed when it is safe to do so."
 
Anne Rice’s Vampire Series Is Renewed as ‘Queen of the Damned’ for Season 4 - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT
During a Comic-Con panel on Friday, AMC dropped a teaser trailer for Queen of the Damned.
 
Roku Hikes Hardware Prices by Up to 60% - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:03:00 GMT
RAMageddon has claimed another company’s products, with costs for streaming devices the latest to blow out.
 
Chinese Companies Are Selling Vapes With Chemicals Potentially More Potent Than Nicotine - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:42:11 GMT
Big Tobacco studied nicotine analogs like 6-methyl-nicotine for decades but never marketed them. Now, Chinese vape makers are using them to sidestep US regulations.
 
The 2026 El Niño Is on Track to Be the Strongest on Record - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:50:02 GMT
This climate phenomenon could cause a massive global temperature spike and cause economic losses of $10 trillion by 2032.
 
Intel just posted its best growth in 15 years – and burned billions to make it happen - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:40:00 GMT

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

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China-US AI Race Escalates, OpenAI Models Break Free, and Why You Should Check Your Car Alarm - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:53:01 GMT
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into accusations that China’s Moonshot AI stole from  Anthropic, and how the US Army needs to cut back on AI use.
 
Nvidia is challenging 20 years of datacenter CPU design with new Vera chip - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:38:00 GMT

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

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Microsoft steps in after LG monitors were found auto-installing apps with McAfee ads - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:01:00 GMT

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

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

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

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Silicon Valley Is Completely Divided Over Chinese AI - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The AI “startups” worth billions of dollars are raising alarm bells about Chinese AI. The smaller players have a totally different take.
 
OpenAI's rogue hacking incident sparks bipartisan bill giving the government an AI kill switch - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:27:00 GMT

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

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Microsoft is testing free Xbox cloud gaming with ads, no subscription required - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:43:00 GMT

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

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Best Window Air Conditioners of 2026: Midea, Zafro, GE - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:37:00 GMT
These are the AC units we’ve trusted to cool our homes for months, if not years.
 
BenQ TK705STi 4K Projector Review: A Midrange Pick for Gamers - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT
The TK705STi’s highly responsive, low-latency performance makes gameplay ultra-realistic. For movies and TV? It’s a purely average home projector.
 
What Is Entropy, Really? - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Never mind the “heat death of the universe.” Entropy is just a bridge between two levels of reality.
 
Some of Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All Ages - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
From musical instruments and games to play pieces that encourage balance and dexterity, these toys will engage your child’s mind and body.
 
Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
“I think it should stand for artificial idiot,” one 9-year-old says. Here’s why kids of all ages are calling AI “disgusting” and “creepy.”
 
Satellite Images Reveal How Suspected Scam Compounds Appear Out of Nowhere - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Analysis of satellite images of Myanmar shows dozens of alleged scam compounds have appeared in recent months, despite a purported crackdown on the criminal organizations.
 
Kagi Brings Back Old-School Search, One Human-Made Website at a Time - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
If you’re tired of sponsored and AI-summarized search results, Kagi gives you a curated—and human-centric—way to find what you’re looking for.
 
Trump Endorsed the MyPillow Guy as Minnesota Governor. The State GOP Isn’t Buying It - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
After Trump publicly backed pillow salesman turned election denier Mike Lindell for governor of Minnesota, the local GOP pushed back strongly.
 
European Researchers Say Big Tech Is Blocking Access to Their Data - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:49:52 GMT
EU law gives researchers unprecedented rights to scrutinize social media data. Researchers say TikTok, X, and Meta impede their attempts to look inside.
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Z Fold 7: Improved Battery, Screen and a Higher Price - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:50:17 GMT
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra improves where it matters, but the new price might sting.
 
Switching From a Gas Stove to Electric Can Improve Asthma, Study Finds - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:47:49 GMT
New research shows just how much gas stoves may affect people with respiratory conditions.
 
An FDA Panel Just Endorsed These Unproven Peptides - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:45:12 GMT
Outside experts—some with a vested interest in peptides—recommended adding a number of the amino acids to the FDA’s bulks list, including the “Wolverine stack” touted by Joe Rogan and other influencers.
 
Looking beyond research - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Professor Anna-Christina Eilers is “Committed to Caring” for building a culture around attentiveness and community.
 
Meta’s New Feel-Good AI Ad Uses a Song About the World Ending - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:45:52 GMT
The clip features the David Bowie track “Five Years,” which includes lyrics such as “Earth was really dying (dying).”
 
For Taylor Swift, Madison Square Garden’s Controversial Cameras Briefly Went Dark - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:18:46 GMT
MSG’s sprawling surveillance system can monitor guests down to the second. Its owners made an exception for the pop star’s rehearsal dinner.
 
Comic-Con 2026 Trailers Are Here: Check Out Carrie, Reacher, Queen of the Damned and More - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:16:00 GMT
A rundown of some of the hottest trailers for Carrie, Lanterns, Neuromancer, The Rings of Power and more.
 
The EU Fines Google $1 Billion for Prioritizing Its Own Services in Search - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:51:52 GMT
The European Commission claims that Google boosted its own apps and products to the top of search rankings to the detriment of its competitors.
 
22 Back-to-School College Dorm Room Essentials (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT
Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.
 
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
 
The Best Vacuum for Pet Hair—We Tested Many to Find Which Ones Work Best (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:33:00 GMT
Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.
 
The Best MagSafe Wallets for Your Everyday Carry (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT
The slim and convenient magnetic wallets you’ll actually want stuck to the back of your phone.
 
The Trump Administration Wants to Change Public Engagement Rules for Polluters - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The EPA has proposed a rule change that would let states decide how much input the public has on air pollution permits. It would be a huge boon for data centers increasingly reliant on fossil fuels.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s soccer captain Dilin Meloni - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The rising senior is passionate about soccer, nuclear fusion, and advocating on behalf of his fellow student-athletes at MIT.
 
Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 83 - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence.
 
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 Gets the Cover Screen Right — for a Price - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts at $1,200, but it’s now thinner, lighter and easier to use while closed.
 
I Tested the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 for a Week and It’s a Rugged Scene-Stealer - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Samsung’s sporty smartwatch gets a larger battery, a faster Qualcomm processor, hands-free Gemini and new trail features. The catch? It also costs more.
 
Diffuse puffs of “missing” matter surround most galaxies - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT-led team used bright radio bursts to illuminate a vast source of matter that was previously unaccounted for.
 
MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.
 
Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.
 
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors - MIT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Longtime professors and experts in the fields of anesthesiology, aerospace engineering, and biological engineering, respectively, receive MIT’s highest faculty honor.
 
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMT
New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments.
 
Following the questions where they lead - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Bailey Flanigan has arrived at complex computational methods for helping democracy thrive.
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
3 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
 
Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
How visual learning happens in the brain - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Scientists find that learning to identify a new object subtly reshapes visual processing in the brain.
 
Can AI build a jet engine? JARVIS Challenge tests role of AI copilots in tough-tech engineering - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT students designed, built, and tested a jet engine with AI copilots, assessing AI’s usefulness in developing high-performance aerospace systems.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
Arthur Bahr named head of MIT’s Literature Section - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2007, the scholar of medieval literature explores how different parts of physical manuscripts combine to create interest and meaning.
 
How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:10:00 GMT
Students from the MIT Cybersecurity Clinic help local governments and other vulnerable organizations defend against digital threats.
 
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
 
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
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.
 
A baseball-sized sensor can detect chemical threats - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:10:00 GMT
The “TOSSIT” device, developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, can warn service members and first responders of dangerous vapors and aerosols.
 
Tiny robot boats build floating structures - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:50:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed FloatForm, a swarm of small aquatic robots that snap together like ants forming a raft, assembling into reconfigurable structures on the water.
 
Bringing the data to every sideline - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
 
Ana Miljački named head of the Department of Architecture - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
In this leadership role, Miljački seeks to shepherd a collective commitment to transform the present into a better future.
 
MIT researcher proposes a way to detect nuclear weapons in space - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in space, but there’s currently no way to verify that satellites aren’t carrying them.
 
MIT engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.
 
The brain’s internal ruler - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:40:00 GMT
A simple brain circuit measures objects’ distance from the body using touch signals from a rodent’s whiskers, MIT scientists find.
 
Many black holes had past lives, new research shows - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Physicists have found signs of colliding black holes that are themselves products of previous black hole smash-ups.
 
Discovery helps explain why solid-state batteries often fail - MIT Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
New research could help prevent the formation of tiny seeds of lithium metal within the electrolyte, enabling batteries that charge faster and last longer.
 
MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a "Washington Post Live" panel discussion with ASU President Michael Crow, President Sally Kornbluth explored how universities are preparing the next generation of scientists to lead in America’s rapidly changing technological landscape.
 
A portable ultrasound system could make reliable breast imaging more accessible - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technology, which generates high-resolution, 3D images of breast tissue, requires no expertise to operate and could be used at home.
 
How urban design leads to better wellness - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
An extensive study of U.S. cities identifies walkable neighborhoods, urban greenery, and access to amenities as key contributors to residents’ health.
 
The brain’s language network is more extensive than previously thought - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals that parts of the brain located far from the canonical language-processing centers are also involved in language comprehension.
 
MIT-Kalaniyot program expands, with new cohort of scholars - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The innovative effort bringing researchers from Israel to campus keeps growing while enhancing community connections and academic inquiry.
 
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be? - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
 
Scientists find ozone depletion began decades before discovery of ozone hole - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Using modern tools, they also determined that carbon tetrachloride, used as a dry-cleaning and degreasing agent as early as the 1930s, was at the root of early ozone loss.
 
Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
What’s more, the superconducting states get stronger under conditions expected to kill them.
 
How data centers can better manage energy use - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study suggests flexibility in the timing of electricity consumption could lower consumer costs.
 
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.
 
Uh Oh: I Learned How to Make Air Fryer Fries Taste Exactly Like Deep-Fried - CNET Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:28 GMT
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