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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. …

 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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. …

 
Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: very good Intel Core Ultra X7 performance, excellent build quality and keyboard, but expensive because of high RAM prices (Antonio G. Di Benedetto/The Verge) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:40:01 GMT

Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge:
Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: very good Intel Core Ultra X7 performance, excellent build quality and keyboard, but expensive because of high RAM prices — Framework laptops always come with compromises in exchange for their unique DIY premise. Even though you pay extra for one compared …

 
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
 
NBCU and YouTube reach a multiyear deal to include all Peacock content in YouTube Premium subscriptions in the US starting in early 2027 (Lillian Rizzo/CNBC) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:25:01 GMT

Lillian Rizzo / CNBC:
NBCU and YouTube reach a multiyear deal to include all Peacock content in YouTube Premium subscriptions in the US starting in early 2027 — NBCUniversal's Peacock is officially landing on YouTube. — All of the streaming service's content — including NBC Sports' portfolio of the NFL and NBA …

 
Amazon files an FCC application to deploy a constellation of up to 5,105 satellites starting in 2028 to provide direct-to-device voice and data connectivity (Akash Sriram/Reuters) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:15:02 GMT

Akash Sriram / Reuters:
Amazon files an FCC application to deploy a constellation of up to 5,105 satellites starting in 2028 to provide direct-to-device voice and data connectivity — Amazon's (AMZN.O) Leo has proposed a new constellation of up to 5,105 satellites to provide direct-to-device voice and data connectivity …

 
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.
 
Enigma, which runs large-scale experiments exploring how humans interact with robots, emerges from stealth with a $70M seed led by Index Ventures and Ribbit (Marina Temkin/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:05:00 GMT

Marina Temkin / TechCrunch:
Enigma, which runs large-scale experiments exploring how humans interact with robots, emerges from stealth with a $70M seed led by Index Ventures and Ribbit — Multiple robotics companies are tackling one of AI's hardest problems: building foundation models capable of executing tasks they were never explicitly trained to handle.
 
Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Much better battery, much worse price - Ars Technica - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:02:45 GMT
  1. Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Much better battery, much worse price Ars Technica
  2. This is oh-so close to my perfect MacBook Pro alternative — then RAMageddon struck The Verge
  3. Framework says current memory prices are 'far beyond anything we're able to absorb' TweakTown
  4. Framework Laptop 13 Pro: Aiming To Be One Of The Best Upgradeable Linux Laptops Review Phoronix
  5. Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: It cleans up nice Tom's Hardware
 
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. 80+ Ubisoft Games Added to Xbox PC Store Without Achievements games.gg
  3. Ubisoft’s New Crossover With Xbox Highlights an Awful Trend For Video Game Accessibility ComicBook.com
  4. More Than 80 Ubisoft Games Are Now Available on the XBOX PC App Windows Report
  5. 80+ Ubisoft Games Have Suddenly Been Added To The Xbox Store On PC Pure Xbox
 
First PS Plus Essential Game for August 2026 Already Confirmed - Push Square - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:54:51 GMT
  1. First PS Plus Essential Game for August 2026 Already Confirmed Push Square
  2. PlayStation Plus August 2026 Free Game Revealed Early Yahoo
  3. How Many Players Can Play Big Walk? games.gg
  4. Does Big Walk Support Crossplay & Cross-Progression? Insider Gaming
  5. PS Plus Monthly Games Wish List for August 2026 games.gg
 
Nvidia says it made a "substantial" investment in Safe Superintelligence, which will get access to Nvidia GPUs to up computing power by an "order of magnitude" (Keach Hagey/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:50:00 GMT

Keach Hagey / Wall Street Journal:
Nvidia says it made a “substantial” investment in Safe Superintelligence, which will get access to Nvidia GPUs to up computing power by an “order of magnitude” — Partnership with former top OpenAI scientist aims to boost chip giant's high-profile customer roster during AI boom
 
Aviate, Android’s answer to Flighty, is now available to download - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:44:00 GMT
Aviate, Android’s answer to Flighty, is now available to download 9to5Google
 
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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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. Biggest game of year hit with malware attack that let hackers take over users' PCs Polygon.com
  3. Downloaded a custom map for Meccha Chameleon recently? A researcher says it may have installed malware on your PC. Windows Central
  4. The year's top indie hit Meccha Chameleon infected players with viruses dev.ua
  5. Meccha Chameleon had a crazy weekend htxt.co.za
 
How TikTok, Reels, and Amazon storefronts enabled microinfluencers with less than 100K followers to earn middle-class salaries via brand and affiliate deals (Melos Ambaye/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:10:03 GMT

Melos Ambaye / Bloomberg:
How TikTok, Reels, and Amazon storefronts enabled microinfluencers with less than 100K followers to earn middle-class salaries via brand and affiliate deals — A growing tier of microinfluencers is proving that loyal audiences, affiliate links and brand deals can rival — or exceed — traditional office pay.
 
Samsung’s entire 2027 Galaxy flagship lineup leaks with TriFold return, more - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:05:00 GMT
  1. Samsung’s entire 2027 Galaxy flagship lineup leaks with TriFold return, more 9to5Google
  2. Samsung’s 2027 flagship lineup to boast 8 members - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. Great news about the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z TriFold series has just emerged PhoneArena
  4. Samsung has another wild foldable phone lined up for 2027 and it will excite screen connoisseurs Digital Trends
  5. Samsung's next tri-fold could finally be a phone you can actually buy Android 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. Age of Sigmar: This Year's Warhammer Heroes Revealed - They Hail From Across The Realms Bell of Lost Souls
 
Tons of Peoples’ Claude Chats and Creations are Exposed on Google - 404 Media - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:51:35 GMT
  1. Tons of Peoples’ Claude Chats and Creations are Exposed on Google 404 Media
  2. A Whole Bunch of People's Claude Chats Are Publicly Accessible Online, and There's Some Wildly Private Stuff in There Futurism
  3. People Found Crypto Wallet Data in Claude Chats Indexed by Google Yahoo Tech
  4. Google Indexed Claude AI Shared Chats Before Results Were Removed Hackread
  5. Claude chats and workspaces turn up on Google, revealing avoidable privacy flaw Cybernews
 
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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Sources: a Chinese state-backed company has begun manufacturing DUV machines, a key step in Beijing's drive to reduce its reliance on foreign chipmaking tech (The Information) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:40:00 GMT

The Information:
Sources: a Chinese state-backed company has begun manufacturing DUV machines, a key step in Beijing's drive to reduce its reliance on foreign chipmaking tech — A Chinese state-backed company has begun manufacturing one of the key pieces of equipment used in chip manufacturing for the first time …

 
Xbox service is down, with outages meaning players can't play any digital or physical games, after similar PlayStation Network issues last week - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:26:55 GMT
  1. Xbox service is down, with outages meaning players can't play any digital or physical games, after similar PlayStation Network issues last week Eurogamer.net
  2. An Xbox outage has been preventing some games from launching since last night. The Verge
  3. Xbox Live down? Thousands report sign-in, game launch issues News4JAX
  4. Xbox online outage. Xbox error 0x87e107df. Microsoft Xbox outages Asbury Park Press
  5. Xbox Is Down, And Users Are Even Having Trouble Playing Disc-Based Games Engadget
 
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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China warns it will take "all necessary measures" if the US sanctions Chinese AI companies over allegations they improperly used US models to train their models (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:10:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
China warns it will take “all necessary measures” if the US sanctions Chinese AI companies over allegations they improperly used US models to train their models — China warned it would take “all necessary measures” if the US moves to sanction Chinese artificial intelligence companies …

 
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
Fit For a Spartan: Win a 1:18 Replica of a Special Halo-Inspired Ride XBOX Wire
 
Big STALKER 2 Overhaul Coming 20th August in 2.0 Patch and First DLC - Push Square - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Big STALKER 2 Overhaul Coming 20th August in 2.0 Patch and First DLC Push Square
  2. Stalker 2 Developers Announce Cost of Hope Expansion, Major 2.0 Update, Both Coming Soon Digital Foundry
  3. New Trailer For S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's Cost Of Hope Expansion Reveals August Release Date Game Informer
  4. STALKER 2: Cost of Hope Sends Skif Back into the Zone This August as Duty and Freedom’s Fragile Peace Collapses Wccftech
  5. Stalker 2's Huge Free 2.0 Update and Its First Major Story Expansion Have a Joint Release Date IGN
 
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. Snapchat’s newest feature turns Snap Map into a live Spotify listening feed 9to5Mac
  3. Snapchat now lets users share and save Spotify songs via Snap Map, used by 450m people a month Music Business Worldwide
  4. Now Playing Brings Music Sharing to Snap Map Snap Newsroom
  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 Releases Firmware 1.1.0 for the EOS R6 V and EOS R6 Mark III PTTL.gr
 
Way Security, which uses AI-driven automation and agentic workflows to help deploy IAM systems, raised a $20M seed from Insight Partners and Glilot Capital (Chris Metinko/Axios) - Techmeme Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:50:01 GMT

Chris Metinko / Axios:
Way Security, which uses AI-driven automation and agentic workflows to help deploy IAM systems, raised a $20M seed from Insight Partners and Glilot Capital — Way Security raised a $20 million seed round from Insight Partners and Glilot Capital, CEO Yossi Barishev tells Axios Pro exclusively.
 
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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Claude Cowork escaped sandbox on Mac, gain full access to all files - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:16:00 GMT
  1. Claude Cowork escaped sandbox on Mac, gain full access to all files 9to5Mac
  2. Claude Cowork Flaw Could Let AI Agent Escape Its VM and Access Mac Files The Hacker News
  3. It's not just OpenAI models escaping and running riot — experts show how Claude Cowork can break its bonds and access Mac files TechRadar
  4. AI agent escapes VM sandbox via Linux zero-day vulnerability SC Media UK
  5. Claude Cowork – When Anthropic's AI gets tricked into exfiltrating your files Korben
 
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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Sorry, Dragon Age Fans, Don't Expect Another One Anytime Soon - Push Square - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Sorry, Dragon Age Fans, Don't Expect Another One Anytime Soon Push Square
  2. Dragon Age series producer says he doesn’t see it returning because of EA’s greenlighting process Video Games Chronicle
  3. Former BioWare lead suggests Dragon Age may be dead at EA KitGuru
  4. Ex-Dragon Age Developer Considers It Unlikely a New Game Can Get off the Ground Due to How Those Who Pitch Ideas Are Often Ripped to Shreds The FPS Review
  5. Dragon Age Veteran Has Grim News About the Franchise's Future games.gg
 
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 6 remake would need four or five games to do the story justice, Yoshi-P says Video Games Chronicle
  3. Final Fantasy producer explains why future remakes are a difficult challenge Polygon.com
  4. Final Fantasy Director/Producer understands requests for FFVI, VIII & IX remakes, but says they'd need "4 or 5" installments GoNintendo
  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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Timex Taps an Old Friend for a Gorgeous $200 Daily-Wearing Watch - Gear Patrol - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:11:15 GMT
Timex Taps an Old Friend for a Gorgeous $200 Daily-Wearing Watch Gear Patrol
 
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 users are going dark to protest Sony ditching discs. The Verge
  4. Angry Critics of Sony Call on PlayStation Boycott Over Decision to Kill Discs IGN
  5. PlayStation Gamers Unhappy With Sony Discontinuing Physical Discs Push for Blackout Day in August MP1st
 
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. Amazon is offering $250 off Roborock’s self-emptying robot vacuum mop AL.com
  3. Best robot vacuum deal: Save $270 on Shark AV2501S AI Ultra Mashable
  4. Walmart slashes top-rated vacuum mop from $300 to $170 Yahoo Tech
  5. Switch to a Refurbished Roborock Vacuum and Shorten Your To-Do List for Good CNET
 
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.
 
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
 
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. Ubisoft has reportedly cancelled a Far Cry multiplayer spin-off KitGuru
 
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.
 
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.
 
UK Charts: Splatoon Raiders Knocks Assassin's Creed Down A Peg - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
  1. UK Charts: Splatoon Raiders Knocks Assassin's Creed Down A Peg Nintendo Life
  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. Nintendo’s ‘Splatoon Raiders’ Just Set A Metacritic Score Record Forbes
  5. Nintendo keeps making shooters more friendly and approachable The Verge
 
Halo: Campaign Evolved glitch makes its hardest Xbox achievements super easy - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:22:10 GMT
  1. Halo: Campaign Evolved glitch makes its hardest Xbox achievements super easy TrueAchievements
  2. Halo: Campaign Evolved - How To Unlock LASO Difficulty Guide ScreenRant
 
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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Baldur's Gate 3 True Third-Person Camera Mod Goes Viral, Sparks Debate About Whether It Erases the Game's Identity - IGN - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:09:45 GMT
  1. Baldur's Gate 3 True Third-Person Camera Mod Goes Viral, Sparks Debate About Whether It Erases the Game's Identity IGN
  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 'true' third-person mod makes it feel like a whole new game GAMINGbible
  5. Commit cinematic sacrilege in Baldur's Gate 3 with this true third-person camera mod Rock Paper Shotgun
 
Connection to Engadget could not be established - Engadget Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:08:30 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 10:08:28 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
 
Everything You Need to Know Before Installing the iOS 26.6 Update - Geeky Gadgets - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:03:08 GMT
  1. Everything You Need to Know Before Installing the iOS 26.6 Update Geeky Gadgets
  2. iOS 26.6 Release: Next iPhone Update Is Almost Here, Here’s The Target Date Forbes
  3. Apple’s new iPhone update includes a hidden, important AI feature Yahoo Finance UK
  4. iOS 26.6 includes key feature that prepares your iPhone for iOS 27 9to5Mac
  5. macOS 26.6 RC Is Now Available: Here’s How to Update Your Mac The Mac Observer
 
Being a Luddite Is Fun Again - 404 Media - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:01:35 GMT
Being a Luddite Is Fun Again 404 Media
 
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Passport’ Design Is the Next Big Smartphone Trend - Bloomberg - 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
  2. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Foldables, Perfected for Every Way of Living Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. I'm Just Glad Samsung's Price Hikes Weren't Worse Engadget
  4. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. Z Flip 8: How Samsung's two new foldables compare ZDNET
  5. Me, London and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: A Day of Discoveries CNET
 
I found more than 10GB of wasted storage on my phone with this free Google app - Android Police - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:15 GMT
  1. I found more than 10GB of wasted storage on my phone with this free Google app Android Police
  2. What The Tech App of the Day: CleanMyPhone WAKA 8
  3. AI started eating up my phone's memory. This app instantly freed up 4GB of space Samsung Magazine
  4. CleanMy Phone | What the Tech? App of the Day KOB 4
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
Best Buy just locked up exclusive rights to the TVs it's calling the biggest upgrade in years - Lehighvalleylive.com - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:15:00 GMT
  1. Best Buy just locked up exclusive rights to the TVs it's calling the biggest upgrade in years Lehighvalleylive.com
  2. 4 Brands Making RGB LED TVs In 2026 bgr.com
  3. The 2 Best RGB Mini LED TVs of 2026 RTINGS.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
 
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?
 
PS5 makes a mockery of Xbox's multi-plat push with God of War launch date - Windows Central - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
PS5 makes a mockery of Xbox's multi-plat push with God of War launch date Windows Central
 
Fed Up of 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.
 
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.
 
Rockstar clarifies which GTA 6 pre-order download codes are going to be region-locked, and how that is going to affect the game in your country - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:23:10 GMT
  1. Rockstar clarifies which GTA 6 pre-order download codes are going to be region-locked, and how that is going to affect the game in your country Eurogamer.net
  2. GTA 6 physical copies in Japan have a 170-day expiration date TweakTown
  3. PlayStation 5 GTA 6 Download Codes Turn Region Locked, Leaving Importers Stuck While Xbox Buyers Escape the Restriction Wccftech
  4. Grand Theft Auto 6’s PS5 “Physical” Release Will be Region-Locked GamingBolt
  5. The GTA 6 Collector's Edition Everyone Wants Does Not Actually Exist GTA BOOM
 
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's system requirements for the first time Notebookcheck
 
I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity what they think of each other - Tom's Guide - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
  1. I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity what they think of each other Tom's Guide
  2. Sonnet 5 vs GPT-5.6 vs Gemini 3.1 Pro: 58% Cheaper [2026] tech-insider.org
  3. What AI Model Should I Use? The 2026 Guide to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok Brave New Coin
  4. ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude in 2026: Which AI assistant should you use? Gizmo Times
  5. AI Model Tracker SQ Magazine
 
Google could flip Watch Unlock around with a new Pixel feature - Android Authority - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:51:00 GMT
Google could flip Watch Unlock around with a new Pixel feature Android AuthoritySee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Scanwheel: A Pocket-Sized POV TV - Hack a Day Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Scanwheel
When you hear the word TV, you probably think of a big LED screen, maybe even the old CRT TVs, but in either case it’s something large and fairly complicated. …read more
 
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
 
2026 Frikkin Lasers Challenge: Measuring Nanometer-Scale Displacements with an Optical Cavity - Hack a Day Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT
A plastic device sits on a desk, with a computer display and an oscilloscope behind it. A fiber-optic cable runs from the device to a laser diode source.
Optical cavities – two mirrors arranged to reflect light multiple times between them – form the basis of lasers and certain optical filters. Since any angle between the two mirrors …read more
 
Samsung explains why its smart glasses will be better than Meta's - SamMobile - Google Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:19:00 GMT
  1. Samsung explains why its smart glasses will be better than Meta's SamMobile
  2. Samsung Brings Galaxy Ecosystem Into Everyday Eyewear Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like The Verge
  4. Samsung details features of its smart glasses as it enters market dominated by Meta CNBC
  5. Samsung’s New Smart Glasses Show They’re Still Tethered to the Phone Bloomberg
 
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: What to expect - 9to5Mac - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:43:00 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: What to expect 9to5Mac
  2. What to Expect From Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 MacRumors
  3. Apple Watch redesign is coming, but not for years AppleInsider
  4. Apple’s smartwatches will look the same for at least another year, or two Digital Trends
  5. A New Look For The Apple Watch May Still Be At Least A Year Away Engadget
 
Hackaday Links: July 26, 2026 - Hack a Day Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:00:08 GMT
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At a time when so-called “artificial intelligence” seems inescapable, we were encouraged to see news that Amazon will be cracking down on third-party sellers that use AI-generated images for their …read more
 
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 series leaks with iPhone-like lineup, new cameras, silicon-carbon batteries 9to5Google
  3. Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra will finally break 5,000 mAh battery capacity ceiling for Samsung's Galaxy S lineup SamMobile
  4. Samsung Galaxy S27 and S27+ could get a new main camera - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra Ultrawide Camera Sensor Just Got Revealed — It's From Sony Android Headlines
 
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
 
ChatGPT’s Health Launch Is Foreshadowing The Future Of Healthcare - Forbes - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:41:44 GMT
  1. ChatGPT’s Health Launch Is Foreshadowing The Future Of Healthcare Forbes
  2. ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you? CBS News
  3. Launching Health in ChatGPT OpenAI
  4. OpenAI releases health bot one day after a man alleges ChatGPT almost killed him SFGATE
  5. OpenAI makes Health in ChatGPT widely available, moving deeper into consumer health Fierce Healthcare
 
Miyamoto Says Players No Longer Care About Hardware Specs - Kotaku - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:20:11 GMT
  1. Miyamoto Says Players No Longer Care About Hardware Specs Kotaku
  2. Miyamoto "happy" about the Switch's longevity, believes customers now look beyond hardware specs GoNintendo
  3. Shigeru Miyamoto was "pleased" to sell the original Nintendo Switch for 8 years as "customers aren't always looking for the best specs" GamesRadar+
  4. Players Are No Longer Interested Only in Console Power, Says Shigeru Miyamoto eTeknix
  5. Shigeru Miyamoto: "Customers are no longer just looking for specs" Gamereactor UK
 
7 Key Garmin Cirqa Questions Answered By Garmin - Forbes - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:49:20 GMT
  1. 7 Key Garmin Cirqa Questions Answered By Garmin Forbes
  2. Garmin Cirqa Vs. Whoop: Which Screen-Less Fitness Tracker Should You Buy? bgr.com
  3. I walked 7,000 steps with the Garmin Cirqa vs Fitbit Air — and there's a clear winner Tom's Guide
  4. Garmin just launched the screen-free Cirqa Smart Band, and it looks a lot like Whoop Mashable
  5. Garmin Cirqa Hands-On: Everything You Need to Know! DC Rainmaker
 
First teaser for Apple TV's Neuromancer debuts at SDCC - ArsTechnica Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:48:43 GMT
Plus Mike Flanagan's Carrie teaser, trailers for Dark Matter S2 and Matchbox the Movie, and Marvel news.
 
Apple is banking on privacy to set its smart glasses apart - The Verge - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:36:38 GMT
  1. Apple is banking on privacy to set its smart glasses apart The Verge
  2. Apple’s Smart Glasses Will Need to Overcome Meta’s Privacy Reputation Bloomberg
  3. Apple is reportedly worried about smart glasses, too Yahoo Tech
  4. Can Apple make smart glasses that aren’t a constant privacy threat? TechCrunch
  5. Apple’s First Smart Glasses Reportedly Set to Unveil at WWDC 2027, Release in Late 2027 Road to VR
 
You told us what you thought the Watch 9 needed and Samsung quietly delivered it - PhoneArena - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:25:10 GMT
  1. You told us what you thought the Watch 9 needed and Samsung quietly delivered it PhoneArena
  2. [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Galaxy Watch 9 vs. Apple Watch Series 11: Fitness Flagships Compared CNET
  4. I tested the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: Samsung just delivered an engineering masterclass PhoneArena
  5. Samsung gives its newest Galaxy Watches longer software support SamMobile
 
Bethesda’s next shadow drop remaster reportedly coming next month - GAMINGbible - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Bethesda’s next shadow drop remaster reportedly coming next month GAMINGbible
 
The next Kratos God of War game will follow and connect to Laufey, says Cory Barlog - Eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:27:52 GMT
  1. The next Kratos God of War game will follow and connect to Laufey, says Cory Barlog Eurogamer.net
  2. Next Kratos-Led God of War Game Is Coming After Laufey, and Connects Directly to Her Story | Comic Con 2026 IGN
  3. ‘God Of War: Laufey’ And ‘Fable’ Play PS5-Xbox Release Date Chicken Forbes
  4. God of War Laufey release date set for February 2027 as Sony confirms new sequel with Kratos Stevivor
  5. 'God of War: Laufey' Gets Official Release Date Complex
 
Big PlayStation Game Sale Is A Perfect Chance To Build Up Your Physical Collection Before Sony Kills Discs - Kotaku - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:13:58 GMT
  1. Big PlayStation Game Sale Is A Perfect Chance To Build Up Your Physical Collection Before Sony Kills Discs Kotaku
  2. Save up to 57% on Select Physical PS5 Games at Target in New Summer Sale IGN
  3. 90+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Expanded Summer Sale Push Square
  4. PlayStation physical game sale goes live on Amazon and Best Buy amid outrage over end of physical discs Notebookcheck
  5. Clair Obscur Isn't The Only Great RPG That's Cheaper Right Now Kotaku
 
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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John Mayer Reaches New Career Peaks With His New Country Smash - Forbes - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:45:48 GMT
John Mayer Reaches New Career Peaks With His New Country Smash Forbes
 
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
 
Windows 11’s 2026 update arrives this fall with major Start, Taskbar, and Search upgrades — here’s what we know so far - Windows Central - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:39:08 GMT
  1. Windows 11’s 2026 update arrives this fall with major Start, Taskbar, and Search upgrades — here’s what we know so far Windows Central
  2. Microsoft finally making much needed improvement to Windows 11 downloads and installs Neowin
  3. Windows 11 July preview update brings a batch of new features and fixes PCWorld
  4. Windows 11 Version 26H2 Restores Movable Taskbar and Adds Start Menu Section Toggles and Search Controls gHacks
  5. Microsoft's still working on Windows 11 File Explorer improvements, and it's now making deleting large files speedier TweakTown
 
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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'If People Want It, Companies Should Provide It': Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Joins PS5 Disc Debate - Push Square - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. 'If People Want It, Companies Should Provide It': Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Joins PS5 Disc Debate Push Square
  2. Dan Houser Shrugs off PlayStation’s Disc Phase-out, Yet Insists Companies Should Still Serve Physical Die-Hards Wccftech
  3. GTA 5 Writer Dan Houser Weighs In On PlayStation Killing Discs Kotaku
  4. Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser says if people want games on disc ‘companies should provide it’ Video Games Chronicle
  5. Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser comments on GTA 6 and PlayStation digital-only backlash GAMINGbible
 
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. FFXIV Evercold's new tank class Bastion is a big first for Final Fantasy Polygon.com
  4. “BASTION” REVEALED AS FIRST NEW JOB FOR FINAL FANTASY XIV: EVERCOLD Square Enix Press Hub
  5. Final Fantasy XIV And VII Remake Beyond The Lifestream Crossover Announced psxextreme.com
 
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Estimated File Size Revealed - Nintendo Life - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Estimated File Size Revealed Nintendo Life
  2. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Overview Trailer Spotlights Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Crunchyroll
  3. Baten Kaitos remaster developer Logicalbeat worked on the 4K 60fps support in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Edition RPG Site
  4. Nintendo officially gives a huge Switch 2 makeover to its most underrated RPG Polygon.com
  5. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Game's Switch 2 Edition Trailer Reveals Xenosaga's Momo Anime News Network
 
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 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.
 
Google confirms price increase for all Pixel phones, including upcoming flagship - Neowin - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:08:20 GMT
  1. Google confirms price increase for all Pixel phones, including upcoming flagship Neowin
  2. Google confirms Pixel 11 price increase, reveals ‘dedicated’ effort to make Android more RAM-efficient 9to5Google
  3. Dear Google, I promise I don't need 16GB RAM on my next Pixel phone Android Police
  4. Eyeing the Pixel 11? It's Going to Cost More Thanks to the RAM Crisis PCMag
  5. Google basically confirms the Pixel 11 is getting a price hike The Verge
 
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
 
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.
 
iPhone 18 Pro Max could be Apple’s priciest non-foldable phone at over $1,600 - VnExpress International - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:57:12 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro Max could be Apple’s priciest non-foldable phone at over $1,600 VnExpress International
  2. iPhone 18 Release Date: Spring Delay Boosts Autumn iPhone 18 Pro Sales Forbes
  3. iPhone 18 launch could be repeat of unusual 2020 release 9to5Mac
  4. iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, iPhone 18 Pro details, more info Mashable
  5. Every iPhone 18 Pro rumour to know, from release date to price The Independent
 
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. The Best Skincare Treatments of 2026 busseltonmail.com.au
  3. Korean Skin Treatments: Glass Skin Technology Trends Beauticate
  4. Which Beauty Ingredients Are Trending Most in South Korea? WWD
  5. Salmon PDRN-Powered Anti-Aging Serums Trend Hunter
 
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.
 
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.
 
This Week in Gaming (Week 31) - TechPowerUp - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:15:09 GMT
  1. This Week in Gaming (Week 31) TechPowerUp
  2. Out this week: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Mistfall Hunter, Truxton Extreme, The Relic: First Guardian, Shard Squad, more Games Asylum
  3. Video game preview: Colorful worlds and cozy adventures await in these new summer releases Daily Bruin
  4. 7 big new video games out this week – PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Switch ScreenHub Australia
  5. July 23 is about to be the busiest gaming day of the summer IMDb
 
These 7 Gemini prompts made me much more productive in Google Workspace — and they'll do the same for you - Tom's Guide - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. These 7 Gemini prompts made me much more productive in Google Workspace — and they'll do the same for you Tom's Guide
  2. Gemini Skills saved me hours every week by turning my best prompts into templates Android Police
  3. Create on-brand presentations in minutes with Gemini in Google Slides Chrome Unboxed
  4. Gemini turned Google's apps into my project management system How-To Geek
 
PC Gamers Can Now Play Fan Remasters of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and Return of the King - DSOGaming - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:42:13 GMT
PC Gamers Can Now Play Fan Remasters of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and Return of the King DSOGaming
 
Wiz’s AI hacker hunter: “I used to hope I found a vulnerability overnight. Today AI tells me it hacked the organization” - calcalistech.com - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:14:00 GMT
  1. Wiz’s AI hacker hunter: “I used to hope I found a vulnerability overnight. Today AI tells me it hacked the organization” calcalistech.com
  2. Wiz And Google Have An Answer To Mythos, And It’s Not A Model Forbes
 
Fans Want FF7 Remake Director To Lead Final Fantasy 17 - Kotaku - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
  1. Fans Want FF7 Remake Director To Lead Final Fantasy 17 Kotaku
  2. Final Fantasy may have just teased the director of the next mainline game Polygon.com
  3. Yoshi-P Says Fans Want FFVII Remake Director Naoki Hamaguchi To Make Final Fantasy XVII PlayStation Universe
  4. Final Fantasy 17 Development Teased by Square Enix Director Insider Gaming
  5. Final Fantasy 17 Now Being Teased By Square Enix Tech4Gamers
 
‘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.
 
Apple's First Water-Resistant iPad to Launch Later This Year - MacRumors - Google Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT
  1. Apple's First Water-Resistant iPad to Launch Later This Year MacRumors
  2. Apple launching its first water-resistant iPad soon Mashable
  3. Apple's first waterproof iPad is scheduled for release in the second half of 2026. GIGAZINE
  4. Your next iPad could be safe to use in the bath t3.com
  5. Rumored iPad Mini 8 Pairs 8.4-Inch OLED with a 60Hz Screen Geeky Gadgets
 
Down the Tubes - The New York Times - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:00:05 GMT
Down the Tubes The New York Times
 
Sony Reon Pocket Pro Plus Air Conditioner Arrives In U.S. To Beat Summer Heatwaves - Forbes - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:03:00 GMT
Sony Reon Pocket Pro Plus Air Conditioner Arrives In U.S. To Beat Summer Heatwaves ForbesSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
SDCC teaser gives us our first good look at Blade Runner 2099 - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:52:30 GMT
Also: Forging the One Ring in Rings of Power S3 teaser; new Lanterns trailer; Spaceballs: The New One panel.
 
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.
 
Trinnov And Ascendo Unveil Ground-Breaking New Home Cinema Bass Technology - Forbes - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:49:51 GMT
  1. Trinnov And Ascendo Unveil Ground-Breaking New Home Cinema Bass Technology Forbes
  2. ASCENDO, Trinnov and Christie to showcase WaveForming cinema at Audio Advice Live HiddenWires
  3. ASCENDO, Trinnov Audio and Christie unite for Standout Home Cinema Experience insideci.co.uk
  4. ASCENDO, Christie, Trinnov to Bring 9.7.4 Theater Demo to Audio Advice Live 2026 CE Pro
 
SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight - ArsTechnica Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:47:22 GMT
SpaceX will likely attempt to catch Starship back at the launch pad on its next flight.
 
Qualcomm's chip price hikes could make phones, wearables, and laptops even pricier - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:07:00 GMT

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

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Saturday Pre-orders – Aeldari Exodites in Kill Team - Warhammer Community - Google Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:56:00 GMT
  1. Saturday Pre-orders – Aeldari Exodites in Kill Team Warhammer Community
  2. Games Workshop's new 40k Exodite terrain templates capture everything I love about the hobby wargamer.com
  3. Games Workshop Pre-Orders: Kill Team Weekend, Horus Heresy MkIV Power Armor, And More Bell of Lost Souls
  4. GAMES WORKSHOP UNVEILS NEW 'WARHAMMER 40,000: KILL TEAM' ICv2
  5. Everyone wants Kill Team Exodite for dinosaur riders, but they're missing the hidden gem underneath Yahoo
 
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.
 
‘The Odyssey’ Was Made for Imax 70mm. Good Luck Watching It That Way - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Over the last several years, the Imax format has taken on a few different forms—but only a few dozen theaters are capable of screening it in its full glory.
 
Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and here's my advice on how to find the right laptop for you.
 
GoPro Mission 1 Pro Review: The Best Action Camera You Can Buy - Wired Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
GoPro’s New Mission 1 cameras bring action cameras to a higher level with a larger sensor and more cinematic footage.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Leak details Ryzen 7 9800HX3D, AMD's first affordable 3D V-cache laptop CPU - TechSpot Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:28:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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Team uses AlphaFold AI to redesign gene-editing proteins to make them safer - ArsTechnica Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:31:26 GMT
Google's AlphaFold can help ID what parts of a gene editing protein enable mistakes.
 
Microsoft steps in after LG monitors were found auto-installing apps with McAfee ads - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:01:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Atari signs deal to turn Pong, Centipede, and Asteroids into movies - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:58:00 GMT

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

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

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

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Best Window Air Conditioners of 2026: Midea, Zafro, GE - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:37:00 GMT
These are the AC units we’ve trusted to cool our homes for months, if not years.
 
First-responder drones are spreading rapidly across the US, and privacy groups are worried - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

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

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BenQ TK705STi 4K Projector Review: A Midrange Pick for Gamers - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT
The TK705STi’s highly responsive, low-latency performance makes gameplay ultra-realistic. For movies and TV? It’s a purely average home projector.
 
What Is Entropy, Really? - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Never mind the “heat death of the universe.” Entropy is just a bridge between two levels of reality.
 
Some of Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All Ages - Wired Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
From musical instruments and games to play pieces that encourage balance and dexterity, these toys will engage your child’s mind and body.
 
The AMD Radeon Settings You Should Actually Be Using - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:07:00 GMT
AMD Software is packed with gaming features, but not all are worth using. Here are the Radeon settings we recommend for better image quality, smoother gameplay, and cleaner recordings.
 
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.
 
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.”
 
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.
 
America’s Hot Hybrid Summer - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Gas prices are up, and US car dealerships are full of hybrids. Customers are going for it.
 
10 Best Meal Delivery Services, Tested by an Ex-Restaurant Critic - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:31:00 GMT
Here are the best delivery services and meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart’s meal service, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
 
People Are Getting Off to Porn About ICE Raids - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
MAGA-coded adult content playing off immigration crackdowns, white supremacy, and obeying the “natural order” is finding rabid audiences on X.
 
Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account’s Spare Key - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The next time you’re locked out of your Google account, you can use your face as part of the account recovery process.
 
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.”
 
People’s Picks TV Winners: Upgrading Your TV Soon? CNET Readers Have a Favorite Brand - CNET Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:01:00 GMT
Two brands win readers over, but for different reasons.
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
How visual learning happens in the brain - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Scientists find that learning to identify a new object subtly reshapes visual processing in the brain.
 
Can AI build a jet engine? JARVIS Challenge tests role of AI copilots in tough-tech engineering - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT students designed, built, and tested a jet engine with AI copilots, assessing AI’s usefulness in developing high-performance aerospace systems.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
Arthur Bahr named head of MIT’s Literature Section - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2007, the scholar of medieval literature explores how different parts of physical manuscripts combine to create interest and meaning.
 
How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:10:00 GMT
Students from the MIT Cybersecurity Clinic help local governments and other vulnerable organizations defend against digital threats.
 
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
 
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
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 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.
 
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.
 
The Next Solar Eclipse Will Deliver a Rare Sight: Totality at Sunset - CNET Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:52:43 GMT
The only thing cooler than an eclipse or a sunset? When both happen at once.
 
Uh Oh: I Learned How to Make Air Fryer Fries Taste Exactly Like Deep-Fried - CNET Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:28 GMT
Four small adjustments to your air fryer fry routine produce results that are genuinely hard to distinguish from the deep-fried version.
 
Hoping to Collect on Apple’s $250M AI iPhone Settlement? You’ll Have to Wait a Year - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
The company will pay some iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit, but following a development last week, it’s clear the legal machine grinds slowly.
 
9 Exercise Bike Mistakes You’re Making (and How to Fix Them) - CNET Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:01:27 GMT
Before hopping on an exercise bike, you’ll want to make sure it’s set up correctly and you have the right form.
 
The ChatGPT Feature Most People Ignore Is the One Worth Using Every Day - CNET Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:50:52 GMT
Talking to ChatGPT instead of typing feels faster, more human and better suited for how people actually think and work.
 
NYC Mayor Takes Aim at AI Slop ‘Housefishing’ in Real Estate Listings - CNET Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 GMT
Deceptive AI imagery in housing listings can take a heavy financial and emotional toll on renters and buyers.
 
Framework Passes Rising Memory and Processor Costs to Buyers, With a Twist - CNET Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 GMT
Preordered laptops might not get a price change, but they could have less RAM.