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This Searchable Tool Is Helping Track Flock Surveillance Cameras in Your City - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:25:29 GMT
The Atlas of Surveillance database is the largest-ever repository of police surveillance technologies in the US.
 
Amazon tells third-party sellers to label product ads with AI-generated people to comply with a NY law requiring the disclosure of "synthetic performers" in ads (Annie Palmer/CNBC) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:20:00 GMT

Annie Palmer / CNBC:
Amazon tells third-party sellers to label product ads with AI-generated people to comply with a NY law requiring the disclosure of “synthetic performers” in ads — Amazon is requiring that third-party sellers label any product images or videos that contain “AI-generated people” …

 
My Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ongoing Review Living With Samsung’s Passport Foldable - CNET - Google Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:57:13 GMT
  1. My Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ongoing Review Living With Samsung’s Passport Foldable CNET
  2. Can Samsung outmaneuver Apple’s cool factor? We may soon find out CNN
  3. Samsung unveils wider foldable phone, raises prices on new models Honolulu Star-Advertiser
  4. Samsung’s wider Z Fold 8 feels just right The Verge
  5. The fight for the future of foldable phones is here NBC News
 
Google says it has $811B in contracted future spending commitments as of June, up ~$500B from March, covering chips, data centers, electricity, and more (Davey Alba/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:45:00 GMT

Davey Alba / Bloomberg:
Google says it has $811B in contracted future spending commitments as of June, up ~$500B from March, covering chips, data centers, electricity, and more — Alphabet Inc.'s Google had $811 billion in contracted future spending commitments at the end of June, up nearly $500 billion from just three months earlier.

 
Ukraine ratchets up its attacks on warehouses of Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, signaling a new phase in the war as it seeks to hamper Russia's economy (Sam Meredith/CNBC) - Techmeme Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:15:05 GMT

Sam Meredith / CNBC:
Ukraine ratchets up its attacks on warehouses of Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, signaling a new phase in the war as it seeks to hamper Russia's economy — Ukraine has ratcheted up its attacks on Russia's Amazon-style retail giant Wildberries, signaling a new phase in the war as Kyiv seeks …

 
This $299 flip phone is the anti-smartphone, promises to save you from doomscrolling hell - TechSpot Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:02:00 GMT

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

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Z Fold 7: Improved Battery, Screen and a Higher Price - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:50:17 GMT
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra improves where it matters, but the new price might sting.
 
A Study Found Asthma Improves After Switching From a Gas Stove to Electric - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:47:49 GMT
Gas stoves are a source of indoor air pollution. New evidence shows how much they may affect people with respiratory issues.
 
An FDA Panel Just Endorsed These Unproven Peptides - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:45:12 GMT
Outside experts—some with a vested interest in peptides—recommended adding a number of the amino acids to the FDA’s bulks list, including the “Wolverine stack” touted by Joe Rogan and other influencers.
 
Geekbench 7 debuts with a smarter multi-core benchmark and CUDA support - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:41:00 GMT
Geekbench 7 overhauls the benchmarking suite with a redesigned multi-core benchmark built around real-world application behavior, refreshed CPU and GPU workloads (AV1 encoding, ML upscaling, path tracing, etc), CUDA support for Nvidia GPUs, and larger datasets for more demanding performance testing. The new release also establishes AMD's Ryzen 7 7700 as its scoring baseline.
 
Amazon shutters its AGI Lab as part of layoffs in its AGI unit earlier this week; the lab's former head David Luan left in February (The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:40:01 GMT

The Information:
Amazon shutters its AGI Lab as part of layoffs in its AGI unit earlier this week; the lab's former head David Luan left in February — Amazon this week closed its AGI Lab, a San Francisco-based research and product team that was developing software to improve the usefulness of AI agents, according to an Amazon spokesperson.

 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 24, #669 - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:27:32 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 24, No. 669.
 
Tails 7.10 improves shutdown reliability, upgrades Tor Browser - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:24:00 GMT
Tails has introduced a safer shutdown process to help prevent data loss. It's also replacing GNOME Videos with the more secure Celluloid media player, updating Tor Browser, and refreshing firmware packages for improved graphics and Wi-Fi hardware support.
 
BASICally, Its Retro Machine Language - Hack a Day Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:00:48 GMT
We enjoyed [Beej’s] trip down memory lane looking at a BASIC game, The Wizard’s Castle, written for the Exidy Sorcerer. It appeared in a 1980 magazine that included the title …read more
 
Sources: AI robotics startup Genesis AI is in talks to raise around $500M in a new funding round at a $3B pre-money valuation (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:55:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: AI robotics startup Genesis AI is in talks to raise around $500M in a new funding round at a $3B pre-money valuation — AI robotics startup Genesis AI is in talks with investors to raise around $500 million in a new funding round, according to people familiar with the efforts.

 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 23, #668 - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:45:51 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 23, No. 668.
 
AMD is working with Cerebras to combine AMD Helios and Cerebras wafer-scale chips for an AI inference solution to make workloads faster; CBRS closed up 4.86% (Phoebe Liu/The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:40:01 GMT

Phoebe Liu / The Information:
AMD is working with Cerebras to combine AMD Helios and Cerebras wafer-scale chips for an AI inference solution to make workloads faster; CBRS closed up 4.86% — AMD said Thursday it is working with Cerebras, a rival AI server chip developer, on connecting AMD's server racks to Cerebras wafers …

 
Scientists develop handheld device for measuring when your body is burning fat - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:39:08 GMT
The breathalyzer identifies the amount of acetone in your breath to determine if your body is in ketosis.
 
OpenAI Agent Escaped Testing and Launched an Autonomous Hack - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:26:00 GMT
Hugging Face, a platform for open-source AI models, was breached when an OpenAI agent escaped a testing sandbox.
 
My FanCam Is My Favorite New AI Feature – Because It Doesn’t Generate Anything - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:21:37 GMT
Samsung’s new Galaxy AI feature is fun because it’s not rewriting reality.
 
Man Sues OpenAI, Alleging ChatGPT Gave Him ‘Dangerous Medical Advice’ - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:14:01 GMT
Scott Winters alleges ChatGPT misdiagnosed him with dysautonomia. He later suffered a “massive pulmonary embolism,” according to the lawsuit.
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 24, #1861 - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:11:11 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle No. 1,861 for Friday, July 24.
 
Xbox Testing Ad-Supported Streaming With Xbox Insiders - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:06:00 GMT
The limited test lets players stream select games they already own for up to an hour.
 
Nvidia signs a $1.5B accord with Amkor, involving a prepayment by Nvidia to help bolster Amkor's chip packaging facility in Arizona; AMKR jumps 16%+ after hours (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:05:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Nvidia signs a $1.5B accord with Amkor, involving a prepayment by Nvidia to help bolster Amkor's chip packaging facility in Arizona; AMKR jumps 16%+ after hours — Nvidia Corp. signed a $1.5 billion agreement with Amkor Technology Inc. to help bolster the company's chip packaging facilities …

 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 24, #1139 - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:54:40 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1,139 for Thursday, July 24.
 
Sierra acquires Takeoff, which develops "long-horizon" agents, for an undisclosed sum; founded in 2025, Takeoff neared $10M in annualized revenue in early July (The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:50:01 GMT

The Information:
Sierra acquires Takeoff, which develops “long-horizon” agents, for an undisclosed sum; founded in 2025, Takeoff neared $10M in annualized revenue in early July — In 2020, 22-year-old Aakash Thumaty was a product manager at Salesforce when he wrote an essay …

 
Sources: Stripe is in talks to acquire OpenRouter in a deal potentially worth around $10B; PitchBook: OpenRouter was valued at $1.3B in May (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:45:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Stripe is in talks to acquire OpenRouter in a deal potentially worth around $10B; PitchBook: OpenRouter was valued at $1.3B in May — Stripe is in talks to acquire OpenRouter, a buzzy startup that helps developers choose between artificial intelligence models, according to people familiar with the matter.

 
SAP reports Q2 cloud revenue up 22% YoY to €6.28B, vs. €6.26B est., total revenue up 9.4% to €9.88B, and lowers its 2026 non-IFRS operating profit guidance (Grace Yoon/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:40:02 GMT

Grace Yoon / Wall Street Journal:
SAP reports Q2 cloud revenue up 22% YoY to €6.28B, vs. €6.26B est., total revenue up 9.4% to €9.88B, and lowers its 2026 non-IFRS operating profit guidance — The German business-software company's revenue rose 9.4% to $11.24 billion — SAP posted higher revenue in its latest quarter …

 
The Pentagon signs an up-to-10-year contract with Oracle worth up to $7B to consolidate the department's on-premises software licenses into a single contract (Mike Stone/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:30:01 GMT

Mike Stone / Reuters:
The Pentagon signs an up-to-10-year contract with Oracle worth up to $7B to consolidate the department's on-premises software licenses into a single contract — The Pentagon announced on Thursday a nearly $7 billion, up-to-10-year agreement with Oracle to consolidate the department's …

 
Oracle signs 10-year software contract with Pentagon worth up to $7 billion (Jordan Novet/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:15:01 GMT

Jordan Novet / CNBC:
Oracle signs 10-year software contract with Pentagon worth up to $7 billion … The Pentagon on Thursday announced a contract with Oracle worth almost $7 billion over a decade, a big win for the software maker, which has been punished by investors this year. The stock rose about 3% in extended trading.

 
EU Slaps Google With $1 Billion Fine Over Search and Play Store - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:08:15 GMT
Google has 60 days to comply under the EU’s Digital Marketing Act or it could face penalities
 
Gemini Gems: What They Are and How to Make One - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:06:00 GMT
Tucked away in Gemini are custom AI experts you’re probably not using.
 
Peacock is finally profitable, thanks to the World Cup and Love Island - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:00:35 GMT
Gooooooooooool!
 
Trump says 200 additional stakeholders, including major utilities, joined a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high energy bills from AI data centers (Josh Boak/Associated Press) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:50:01 GMT

Josh Boak / Associated Press:
Trump says 200 additional stakeholders, including major utilities, joined a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high energy bills from AI data centers — President Donald Trump on Thursday had governors and electricity companies join a voluntary pledge to shield U.S. consumers …

 
Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:47:33 GMT
App is installed through Windows Update when certain LG monitors connect to a PC.
 
Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:47:33 GMT
  1. Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows Ars Technica
  2. LG monitors are using Windows 11 feature to serve adware The Register
  3. LG monitors are reportedly automatically installing bloatware on Windows 11 PCs, but there's an apparent fix TechRadar
  4. LG Monitors Fill PCs With Adware, and It’s Not Just Recent Displays Gizmodo
  5. Senior official confirms Microsoft just took a major step against Windows 11 bloatware Neowin
 
Patreon is laying off 20 percent of its staff - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:47:15 GMT
While the company is trying to protect creators from AI, it still thinks the technology is changing how it does business.
 
Meta's pro-AI ad campaign is conspicuously light on AI - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:37:45 GMT
The company wants people to be anti-doomer, but doesn't say why.
 
Filing: the value of Alphabet's investments in unidentified private companies was ~$124.3B as of June 30, source says driven primarily by its Anthropic stake (Davey Alba/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:25:01 GMT

Davey Alba / Bloomberg:
Filing: the value of Alphabet's investments in unidentified private companies was ~$124.3B as of June 30, source says driven primarily by its Anthropic stake — The value of Alphabet Inc.'s stake in the artificial intelligence startup Anthropic PBC has soared to around $124 billion …

 
Intel reports Q2 revenue up 25% YoY to $16.1B, vs. $14.42B est., its fastest sales growth in ~15 years on "unprecedented" demand; INTC jumps 10%+ after hours (Kif Leswing/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:17:18 GMT

Kif Leswing / CNBC:
Intel reports Q2 revenue up 25% YoY to $16.1B, vs. $14.42B est., its fastest sales growth in ~15 years on “unprecedented” demand; INTC jumps 10%+ after hours — Intel reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, notching its fastest revenue growth rate …

 
A Train Departure Board For The Home - Hack a Day Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:00:10 GMT
Trains are a great way to get around. You just have to make sure you’re across the schedule if you intend to get where you’re going in a timely manner. …read more
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 24 #873 - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 873 for Friday, July 24.
 
FDA reports new outbreak of explosive diarrhea with 72 cases identified - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:22:36 GMT
The FDA hasn't said where the cases are or how they're linked.
 
OpenAI once again makes the case for giving ChatGPT your health records - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:20:54 GMT
ChatGPT Health is rolling out to users in the US who are 18 years or older.
 
Claude Voice Mode Gets an Upgrade, Now Powered by New Models - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:20:20 GMT
You can now tell Claude to work with connected tools with your voice.
 
Forgot your Google password? Now you can log in with a selfie. - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:14:25 GMT
Google's selfie videos can be used for account access, AI Avatars, and age verification.
 
Universal secures rights for film adaptations of 10 Atari games - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:10:56 GMT
Gear up for the Atari Cinematic Universe.
 
AI Kill Switch Act would let Trump admin order shutdown of rogue AI systems - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:08:01 GMT
Bill would let Homeland Security chief decide when an AI should be shut down.
 
Instagram is now banning users who make creepy content with Meta glasses - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:02:53 GMT
Meta is finally cracking down on people users who harass and record people with its smart glasses.
 
Claude's voice mode just got smarter - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Claude's voice mode hasn't been the most reliable, but this update should help.
 
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.
 
Connection to Apple Developer could not be established - Apple Developer Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:48:46 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
 
Meta’s New Feel-Good AI Ad Uses a Song About the World Ending - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:45:52 GMT
The clip features the David Bowie track “Five Years,” which includes lyrics such as “Earth was really dying (dying).”
 
Steam Deck price hike has completely destroyed sales, new data suggests - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:34:00 GMT

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

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Here's why Chinese smartwatches like the Oppo Watch X3 are rarely sold in the US - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The device is ready; the business isn't.
 
Mic Jammer Relies on Ultrasound - Hack a Day Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Today’s phone microphones are perfectly adept at picking up sound in all sorts of conditions, and they’re backed by all kinds of processing techniques to filter out noise and capture …read more
 
Report: New Apple Leasing Program Has a Big Catch - Newser - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:26:00 GMT
  1. Report: New Apple Leasing Program Has a Big Catch Newser
  2. Code in iOS 27 lets Apple deactivate leased iPhones, report says Mashable
  3. Apple to Launch ‘Upgrade’ Device Leasing Program With Klarna to Spur Sales Bloomberg.com
  4. Apple Could Turn Your iPhone Into a Dumb Phone for Missed Lease Payments Gizmodo
  5. iOS 27 code suggests Apple could restrict leased devices after missed payments 9to5Mac
 
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.
 
Final Coyote vs. Acme trailer drops at SDCC - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:01:46 GMT
Also, the full trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil features a likable everyman.
 
Bethesda accused of breaking Canadian labor laws with Montreal layoffs - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:01:24 GMT
The fallout from the big Xbox layoffs continues to develop.
 
Cavalcade of New Macs Is Coming, Report Says, Starting With M6 MacBook Pro This Fall - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:56:48 GMT
We could also see the first new iMac in two years, followed by redesigned MacBooks and iMacs with OLED displays next year.
 
EU gives antritrust approval to the Saudi-led $55 billion takeover of EA - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:53:43 GMT
The deal isn't done yet, but it's getting closer.
 
Apple's App Store is on pace to add 1 million new apps this year, most are AI slop - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:52:00 GMT

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

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ChatGPT Health Will See You Now, and It’s a Big Step Forward for Medical Queries - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:40:06 GMT
After a tumultuous summer for my health, I put ChatGPT Health to the test.
 
Qobuz overhauls its music player and adds real-time lyrics - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:19:41 GMT
The latest updates to Qobuz make it an even better alternative to Spotify.
 
The EU just fined Google $1 billion for favoring its own services in search and Play Store - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:08:00 GMT

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

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Samsung will support the Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 with five years of updates - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:07:48 GMT
Samsung's new wearables will receive Wear OS updates until 2031.
 
Hackaday Europe 2026: Half Quad, Half Blimp: Test. Fly. Survive. - Hack a Day Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:00:49 GMT
A great many drones out there, whether homebuilt or store-bought, follow the same basic format. Four motors, some kind of controller, and a lithium-polymer battery supplying the juice to keep …read more
 
A woman got a UTI. Two years later, the bacteria had evolved, invaded her brain. - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:58:26 GMT
The case provides a novel report of the emergence of heterovirulence.
 
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.
 
Xbox is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:42:20 GMT
Microsoft is borrowing from the GeForce Now playbook with an ad-supported cloud streaming test.
 
Google hit with $1 billion in fines as EU braces for Trump battle - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:41:36 GMT
Google becomes third tech giant to face huge fines under the Digital Markets Act.
 
Lego brings The X-Files to life with a 1,478-piece set including Mulder and Scully minifigs - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:27:00 GMT

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

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Sony's decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:25:46 GMT
Circana numbers show US gamers overwhelmingly voting with their wallets.
 
Sony’s decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:25:46 GMT
  1. Sony’s decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows Ars Technica
  2. Sony’s 'ironic' PlayStation disc decision upends gamer conventions and threatens a $7 billion resale market CNBC
  3. Sony Ends PlayStation Discs: Digital Hits 80% [2026] tech-insider.org
  4. Disgaea Creator Says PlayStation Should “Get Rid of the Hardware” If It Abandons Physical Games Noisy Pixel
  5. Sony's Decision to Kill PlayStation Discs Puts Second-Hand Market Under Threat, Analysts Say IGN
 
Google just had its first negative cash flow quarter due to massive AI spending - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:04:19 GMT
Google continues to report big quarterly revenue, but its AI spending has skyrocketed.
 
Google will now let you sign in to your account with a selfie video - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:01:03 GMT
  1. Google will now let you sign in to your account with a selfie video TechCrunch
  2. Introducing selfie for sign-in: a new, easy way to access your Google Account blog.google
  3. Forgot your Google password? Now you can log in with a selfie. Ars Technica
  4. Google now lets you sign in to your account using a selfie video The Verge
  5. Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account’s Spare Key WIRED
 
Xbox Is Asking Customers to Volunteer to Test Ad-Supported Game Streaming - Variety - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Xbox Is Asking Customers to Volunteer to Test Ad-Supported Game Streaming Variety
  2. Beginning Ad-supported Game Streaming Test & Learn XBOX Wire
  3. Amazon and Microsoft pivot cloud gaming strategies to target different players CNBC
  4. Xbox Is Testing Out an Ad-Supported Way to Cloud-Stream Your Library Without Game Pass The Hollywood Reporter
  5. Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders The Verge
 
Apple's rumored leasing program could restrict apps, lock down iPhones if you miss payments - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:48:00 GMT

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

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Apple Maps will power navigation in Ford's upcoming slate of EVs - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:38:55 GMT
The car manufacturer is planning a big push into electric vehicles.
 
Hasbro's The Legend of Zelda Figures Have Been Revealed, and They Look Amazing | Comic Con 2026 - IGN - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:35:18 GMT
  1. Hasbro's The Legend of Zelda Figures Have Been Revealed, and They Look Amazing | Comic Con 2026 IGN
  2. Hasbro reveals The Legend of Zelda: Heroes of Hyrule toys [update: pre-orders live] Nintendo Everything
  3. New Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom releases revealed, and preorders start soon Polygon.com
  4. Hasbro And Nintendo Partner Up On New Legend Of Zelda Toys Nintendo Life
  5. New Zelda Figures Look Really Cool And Won't Break The Bank Kotaku
 
Does charging your phone in your car waste gas? - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Charing your phone in the car may technically use energy, but not enough to give a second thought.
 
Running DOOM on a Custom CPU Built From Scratch - Hack a Day Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Running DOOM on weird obscure hardware is a fun hacker pastime that’s been around for a long time now. It’s always enjoyable to see someone port it to an egg timer, …read more
 
Can't log in? Microsoft outage hits Teams, Outlook and more - FOX 13 Seattle - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:23:45 GMT
  1. Can't log in? Microsoft outage hits Teams, Outlook and more FOX 13 Seattle
  2. Is Outlook down? Microsoft outage hits email, Teams, Xbox The Seattle Times
  3. Is Microsoft down? Outages reported for 365, Teams, Outlook, XBox Live Daytona Beach News-Journal
  4. Microsoft Down for Thousands of Users Thursday, Downdetector Reports GV Wire
  5. Microsoft down for some users as issues reported across Teams, OneDrive, Xbox Live and others Yahoo Tech
 
Early Access Begins Today | Halo: Campaign Evolved | Halo - Official Site (en) - Halo Waypoint - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:16:42 GMT
  1. Early Access Begins Today | Halo: Campaign Evolved | Halo - Official Site (en) Halo Waypoint
  2. The new Halo remake is a reminder of what Xbox used to be The Verge
  3. Halo: Campaign Evolved Review - Rollicking Revival Game Informer
  4. 13 ways Halo: Campaign Evolved modernizes the iconic FPS PlayStation.Blog
  5. Halo: Campaign Evolved – The Brand New Features in This Remake of A Classic XBOX Wire
 
A new brain-computer implant is helping blind seniors see again, and it just got approved in Europe - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:08:00 GMT

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

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The latest Resident Evil movie trailer has lots of fun nods to the games - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:50:00 GMT
The film, from Weapons director Zach Cregger, hits theaters on September 18.
 
AI arms race in line for a reckoning after OpenAI hacking incident - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:45:05 GMT
Aggressive training techniques sharpens threat of bad behavior by leading models.
 
Lego's latest Nintendo collab is a playable Donkey Kong arcade machine - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:41:20 GMT
Barrels of fun.
 
Xbox backwards compatibility now available on PC, starting with four original Xbox games - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:31:00 GMT

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

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These College Towns Have the Best (and Worst) Drinking Water - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:14:00 GMT
Before sending your college kid back to school, see how their tap water fares in this national ranking.
 
Two new Macs might skip M5 chips and go straight to M6 - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:13:00 GMT
  1. Two new Macs might skip M5 chips and go straight to M6 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Plans Overhaul of MacBooks, iMac in Push to Meet AI Demand Bloomberg.com
  3. Upgraded Mac Mini, Mac Studio, and OLED iMac are all in the pipeline AppleInsider
  4. Apple's Rumored Upgrades To Its Mac Lineup Go Beyond Touchscreens Engadget
  5. Apple’s huge Mac roadmap revealed in new report 9to5Mac
 
I'm just glad Samsung's price hikes weren't worse - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:09:34 GMT
It's a sign of how hard we're braced for the RAMpocalypse that Samsung adding just $100 to its prices seems reasonable.
 
Encryption in the 1790s - Hack a Day Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:38 GMT
For as long as humans have had writing, there’s been a need to send secret messages. It is easy to think that Enigma machines and their immediate predecessors are old …read more
 
Framework nearly doubles Laptop 13 Pro memory prices overnight after suppliers demand more than twice as much - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:37:00 GMT

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

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There isn't a single consumer Wi-Fi router that is 100% American-made - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT
You get a waiver! You get a waiver!
 
Amazon Adds Video Games Into Prime Video in Expansion Push - The Hollywood Reporter - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:33 GMT
  1. Amazon Adds Video Games Into Prime Video in Expansion Push The Hollywood Reporter
  2. Prime Video is Getting Games via Amazon Luna Amazon Game Studios
  3. Inside Amazon's plan to unite games, movies and TV – including "more games in development than at any point in our history" GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Prime Video Launches Games With Luna App Integration; ‘Tomb Raider,’ James Bond Titles Won’t Be in the Mix Variety
  5. Amazon Puts Luna Video Game Titles On Fire TV As Free Add-On For Prime Members Deadline
 
OpenAI says its AI models went rogue and hacked another company - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:51:00 GMT

OpenAI has confirmed that a combination of its large language models broke out of an isolated testing environment and went on to hack into rival AI company Hugging Face while trying to cheat on an internal benchmark. No person directed the attack.

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Xbox 360 games might already be backward compatible on PC, and that bodes extremely well for the program's future - Windows Central - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:47:01 GMT
  1. Xbox 360 games might already be backward compatible on PC, and that bodes extremely well for the program's future Windows Central
  2. Play More of the Games You Love, Wherever You Play with XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC XBOX Wire
  3. Original Xbox Games Are Coming to PC Starting With 4 Fan Favorites CNET
  4. Xbox announces backwards compatibility for PC and handheld devices GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Microsoft is bringing original Xbox games to PC The Verge
 
The Galaxy Watch 9 raises the bar for Wear OS updates - Android Police - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:37:10 GMT
  1. The Galaxy Watch 9 raises the bar for Wear OS updates Android Police
  2. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9: Your Health Companion on the Wrist Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9 First Look: Better battery, better AI, higher price Mashable
  4. Samsung gives its newest Galaxy Watches longer software support SamMobile
  5. Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 Vs Galaxy Watch 8: What Are The Differences? Engadget
 
Google records its first negative free cash flow since going public as its AI spending explodes - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Google said its free cash flow – the cash it had remaining after paying for operations and investments – for the three months to the end of June was at negative $5.9 billion. The revelation, combined with the announcement that it would be spending even more money on AI hardware...

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22 Back-to-School College Dorm Room Essentials (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT
Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.
 
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
 
The Best Vacuum for Pet Hair—We Tested Many to Find Which Ones Work Best (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:33:00 GMT
Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.
 
White House report says Trump can usher in a "new golden age" of science - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:23:21 GMT
The resulting report is a near-random mixture of grievances and real problems.
 
Nvidia reveals Vera CPU details, claims its custom Olympus cores outperform AMD Epyc Turin - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Part of Nvidia's Vera Rubin platform, the Arm-based Vera CPU is designed to perform complex reasoning, facilitate tool execution, generate code, and plan tasks for AI agents. Developed as a multi-purpose chip, it can also handle scientific data processing and reinforcement learning, which demand more CPU power than typical AI...

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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.
 
I wanted a clock that never needed setting. Things escalated. - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:50 GMT
Sure, maybe your clock has a backup battery, but mine has a deployment pipeline!
 
Saving Some Coin With 3D Printed Stencils - Hack a Day Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:23 GMT
One of the extra tools someone might need when working with surface-mount components is a solder paste stencil, which not only simplifies the application of solder paste to a PCB …read more
 
Samsung & Google's Android XR glasses privacy light works like Meta Ray-Bans, core features detailed [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Samsung & Google's Android XR glasses privacy light works like Meta Ray-Bans, core features detailed [Gallery] 9to5Google
  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 Says Smart Glasses Privacy Concerns Need Industrywide Fix Bloomberg.com
 
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.
 
Gig economy workers and Amazon staff are increasingly dependent on food stamps and Medicaid, says federal report - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:15:00 GMT

The GAO report, which was commissioned by Senator Bernie Sanders, shows that the number of Amazon workers relying on food stamps and Medicaid tripled between the start of the Covid pandemic in February 2020 and September 2025.

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Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account’s Spare Key - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The next time you’re locked out of your Google account, you can use your face as part of the account recovery process.
 
Banning Social Media for Kids Is a Bad Idea - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The risks are real. But banning children from the internet could create new problems without solving the ones that really matter.
 
My Week of Transparent Living With Apple’s ‘More Clear’ Liquid Glass Setting - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
I cranked Apple’s iOS 27 beta to maximum transparency on my iPhone and enjoyed every warped second.
 
Framework’s premium laptop is shipping with less RAM - The Verge - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:28:30 GMT
  1. Framework’s premium laptop is shipping with less RAM The Verge
  2. Framework nearly doubles memory pricing for 32GB, 64GB Laptop 13 Pro overnight — CEO says absorbing LPCAMM2 supplier hikes would put 'our ability to operate at real financial risk' Tom's Hardware
  3. Framework Adjusts Pre-Order Configurations After 100%+ LPCAMM2 Price Increase TechPowerUp
  4. The RAMpocalypse Hits Framework Hard As LPCAMM2 Sourcing Doubles, Pushing 64GB Configs To $1,600 Wccftech
  5. Framework has revised the prices and configurations of its laptops due to a shortage of memory and rising mem Mezha
 
Remember Jibo? Its Successor Is a Wearable That Turns Your Life Into AI Slop - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:15:00 GMT
With “blessings” from the original Jibo founders, iKairos is a wearable or desk-mounted “AI journal” that turns your family moments into AI images and video.
 
‘The Child Is Terrified’: Measles Doctors Speak Out - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Hear from six pediatricians in measles hot spot Utah, as the US faces infection levels not seen in over three decades and prepares to lose its status as a country that eliminated the dangerous disease.
 
Breathalyser can tell if you are burning fat from a single exhalation - Nature - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:19:46 GMT
  1. Breathalyser can tell if you are burning fat from a single exhalation Nature
  2. Scientists Develop Handheld Device For Measuring When Your Body Is Burning Fat Engadget
  3. Phone breathalyser can detect when your body switches to burning fat New Scientist
  4. Breathalyzer can 'sniff out' when your body starts burning fat Medical Xpress
  5. Could a breath test that senses fat burning transform treatment? The Elkhart Truth
 
Watch orcas ram a sunfish so hard it explodes - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:38 GMT
“We think this may help younger orcas feed more easily, or it could also just be for fun.”
 
Splatoon Raiders Switch 2 Launch Update Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:30:00 GMT
  1. Splatoon Raiders Switch 2 Launch Update Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes Nintendo Life
  2. Ask the Developer Vol. 22: Splatoon Raiders — Part 1 nintendo.com
  3. Splatoon Raiders Review: Paint, Paint, Everywhere, and Not a Friend to Ink The New York Times
  4. Splatoon Raiders review – Nintendo’s inky shooter fades to grey The Guardian
  5. Splatoon Raiders Review - A Fresh Take Game Informer
 
Tesla Can’t Avoid Recall Fix for Cars With Overly Bright Headlights - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:52:00 GMT
The company will need to issue a fix for nearly 20,000 vehicles.
 
Nvidia's Jensen Huang defends Chinese AI: "Open-source models that are excellent should be used" - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:06:00 GMT

The timing is what makes it interesting. Moonshot AI released Kimi K3 on July 16. Independent evaluators put it third on Artificial Analysis' Intelligence Index, only behind Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, and first on Arena's blind Frontend Code Arena board.

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Why Lettuce Is Always Making People Sick - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:41:29 GMT
The cyclospora diarrhea outbreak isn’t an isolated incident. It’s part of a pattern of leafy greens wreaking digestive havoc.
 
Sales were up at Tesla but so were costs and spending - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:15:19 GMT
Q2 2026 was profitable, but barely.
 
The White House Is Trying to Figure Out What to Do About Chinese AI - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
There’s a debate going on in the Trump administration over how to handle increasingly powerful Chinese AI models.
 
Top Red-Light Therapy Deals at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale (2026) - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:40:12 GMT
Save on WIRED-tested LED therapy devices from TheraFace, HigherDose, and more.
 
Microsoft brings original Xbox backward compatibility to Windows PCs - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:36:19 GMT
First four compatible titles can be run with an 11-year-old graphics card.
 
ISPs' long nightmare of having to list all the fees they charge is finally over - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:17:18 GMT
FCC lets ISPs stop listing all fees after companies complained it was too hard.
 
Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and other US tech giants are hiding $1.65 trillion in AI debt - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:51:00 GMT

According to estimates from Nikkei Asia, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Oracle have together amassed roughly $3 trillion in total debt, a large share of it tied to exorbitant AI infrastructure spending – long-term data center lease agreements, along with costly servers, graphics accelerators, and other computing hardware that has...

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‘The Odyssey’ Is Inspiring Unprecedented Levels of Cope - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:26:13 GMT
Elon Musk and the online right convinced themselves that Christopher Nolan’s “woke” epic would go down in flames. Now they’re crashing out.
 
Amazon orders Robocop TV series as franchise heads to Prime Video - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:20:00 GMT

Robocop has been entertaining audiences for nearly four decades. The first film in the series debuted in 1987, starring Peter Weller as a half-man, half-machine cyborg law enforcement officer. The movie is considered by many as one of the best from the 80s, spawning two sequels as well as a...

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Clayface trailer leans into the body horror - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:18:17 GMT
"The people I trusted betrayed me. The justice system failed me."
 
Pixel 11 series leaks in more official-looking images with new angles [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:05:00 GMT
  1. Pixel 11 series leaks in more official-looking images with new angles [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. Here’s an Official Pixel 11 Pro From Google Droid Life
  3. Pixel 11 reportedly getting ‘improved’ face unlock as 11a said to use Tensor G6 9to5Google
  4. Google Store starts prepping for Pixel 11 with our best look at Pixel Glow yet Android Authority
  5. New leaked renders reveal every color option for the Pixel 11 lineup - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
China’s Open AI Models Are Challenging Silicon Valley’s Playbook - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:01:38 GMT
As access to Anthropic’s and OpenAI’s frontier models becomes more restricted, Chinese labs are pitching their open-source alternatives as stable, accessible, and increasingly capable.
 
Hyundai claims humanoid robot plan is not part of talks with striking workers - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:18:12 GMT
Union previously warned automaker that any robot deployment must be negotiated.
 
Palworld's 1.0 launch is bringing back nearly a million players - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:02:00 GMT

Palworld 1.0 launched on July 10, and players showed their appreciation by flooding its monster-taming world in droves. SteamDB figures show the game peaking at 855,525 concurrent players over launch weekend, then climbing to 961,867 on July 19, its highest count since early 2024 to join in the fun.

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Dyson V10 Konical Review (2026): Affordable and Solid - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:53:48 GMT
Out of Dyson’s two new affordable stick vacuums, this one is easily my favorite.
 
Firefox 153 ESR arrives with major productivity, privacy, and enterprise upgrades - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:37:00 GMT
Firefox 153 is now the latest Extended Support Release (ESR), rolling up all improvements introduced since Firefox 140. Highlights include profile management, Split View, AI features, stronger privacy protections, web apps, PDF merging and image insertion, HDR video playback, browser-wide containers, and numerous platform and enterprise enhancements.
 
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.
 
Next Space Force chief throws cold water on the idea of space privateers - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:02:44 GMT
It turns out some of Benjamin Franklin's opinions from 240 years ago are still relevant today.
 
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.
 
OpenAI says its AI agent broke out of testing sandbox to hack Hugging Face - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:47:49 GMT
"This is day one for cybersecurity in the age of agents," Hugging Face CEO says.
 
The Marines' new AI gun can track and target people, even though it's marketed as anti-drone - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:45:00 GMT

The Marine Corps has selected Allen Control Systems' Bullfrog M240 robotic weapon station for integration into its Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System, or L-MADIS. The initial prototype contract is worth $6.2 million.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra debut with Flex Titanium displays and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:59:00 GMT

With all the buzz of anticipation surrounding the rumored foldable iPhone that Apple is widely expected to announce this fall, it's hard not to wonder what the good people at Samsung are thinking.

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Nvidia's first Windows on Arm GeForce driver confirms RTX Spark configurations - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:47:00 GMT
Nvidia has published its first native GeForce driver for Windows on Arm, and buried inside it confirms two RTX Spark configurations: a 6,144-core Blackwell GPU with a 20-core CPU, and a smaller 5,120-core variant with 18 cores, both supporting up to 128GB of unified memory.
 
Data centers on track to consume 20% of US power by 2035 - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:18:00 GMT

The research firm estimates that US data centers will require a staggering 194 gigawatts by 2035 – up 83% over its previous forecast from last December. Put into context, one gigawatt is roughly the output of a single traditional nuclear reactor.

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Reddit and major publishers consider blocking Google as AI search continues destroying web traffic - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:01:00 GMT

Reddit, USA Today, Reuters, Politico, The Economist, and People Inc. are among the companies reconsidering how much access they should give Google as referral traffic continues to collapse, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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

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

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Which New Samsung Foldable Phone Should You Buy? Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, or Flip8? - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:01:00 GMT
Samsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?
 
Why Samsung Gave Its Next Folding Phone a New Shape - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
People spend hours watching videos on their smartphones. The wider, shorter, and lighter Galaxy Z Fold8 caters to exactly that.
 
Iran claims it destroyed Amazon's main data hub in Bahrain. Nobody has confirmed it - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:14:00 GMT

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

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The 13 Best Fans for Getting Through Sweaty Days (2026) - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:31:00 GMT
From powerful air movers and whisper-quiet pedestal models to options that double as misters, lamps, and air purifiers, these are the fans that impressed us most.
 
Watch Samsung unveil the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 at Galaxy Unpacked - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:07:00 GMT

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

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6 Best Fitbit Models for Beginners, Athletes, and Kids (2026) - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:31:00 GMT
The fitness trackers I’d recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.
 
States Want ICE Agents to Show Their Faces. The Trump Administration Is Blocking Them - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Federal lawyers say anti-mask laws would endanger immigration agents, citing an ICE face-recognition art project that doesn’t actually work.
 
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D Review: The Budget 3D V-Cache King - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:23:00 GMT
AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D revives Zen 4 with a lower-clocked take on the 7800X3D. We benchmark 13 games to see how much performance it gives up and whether it still belongs in a modern gaming PC.
 
A Teen Reporter Searched for His Community in the Epstein Files. Adults Freaked Out - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
An Instagram post turned one California student newspaper into a free-speech flash point. The students say they were just doing their homework.
 
Flipper Busy Bar Review: An Expensive Focus Tool - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
It didn’t keep my coworkers at bay, but Flipper’s expensive productivity tool did help me focus on the task at hand.
 
France just voted to ban kids under 15 from social media, but Australia's ban shows how hard that is to enforce - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:16:00 GMT

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

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Is the All-New Range Rover GT Stepping on Jaguar’s Tail? - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:01:00 GMT
It’s “the most car-like Range Rover ever created,” but will this all-electric grand tourer spoil Jaguar’s Type 01 party?
 
OpenAI Models Escaped Containment and Hacked Hugging Face - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:50:01 GMT
The cybersecurity-focused models, including GPT-5.6 Sol, broke out of a testing sandbox, exploited a zero-day, and gained access to the open internet to pull off the attack.
 
Shop Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Sale 2026 Before Fall Chaos - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:39:06 GMT
The discounts may not beat Prime Day, but I found worthwhile prices on WIRED-approved TVs, laptops, tablets, speakers, and other home gear.
 
Taylor Farms Spent Big on MAGA and Anti-Regulatory Lobbying Before Diarrhea Outbreak - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:10:35 GMT
The company donated more than $3.6 million to conservative groups between 2020 and 2025, including $1 million to the MAGA Inc. super PAC.
 
This Former Intel CEO Wants to Jumpstart Moore’s Law With Light - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:05:00 GMT
Pat Gelsinger wants to pave the way to ever more powerful artificial intelligence using tiny beams of light.
 
A Sneaky Hacking Tool Targeting AI Infrastructure Is Lurking in Victims’ Blind Spots - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:08:44 GMT
A new type of malware can worm deep into AI coding systems to steal data and logins—and can flip a “death switch” to destroy files and keep out real users.
 
The Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of Your Dreams - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A flip phone with 5G, USB-C, a headphone jack, and a removable battery? Say it ain’t so.
 
Diffuse puffs of “missing” matter surround most galaxies - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT-led team used bright radio bursts to illuminate a vast source of matter that was previously unaccounted for.
 
Nvidia Wants to Own Every Chip Inside AI Data Centers - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform combines CPUs and GPUs into a single system, reflecting the company’s growing ambition to power every layer of AI infrastructure.
 
The Great Peptide Cash Grab Has Begun - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:45:49 GMT
The FDA could decide whether to loosen rules around peptide production this week. Some telehealth players are already seeing dollar signs.
 
Halliday’s New Smart Glasses Skip the Camera - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Halliday’s G2 glasses can listen to and summarize your workplace meetings—with no video involved.
 
8 Best Smartwatches (2026): Apple, Google, and Hybrid Watches - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:02:00 GMT
These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.
 
Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.
 
MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.
 
The Best Smart Home Accessories to Boost Your Curb Appeal (2026) - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:02:00 GMT
These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.
 
Abdul El-Sayed Is an Epidemiologist Running for Senate. His State Is a Public Health Disaster - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Michigan has been at the epicenter of the wildfire smoke and explosive diarrhea outbreaks. The progressive Democrat talks to WIRED about how he would tackle the forces behind them if he’s elected.
 
‘It’s a Modern-Day Draft’: Why Stanford Students Walked Out on Sundar Pichai’s Commencement Speech - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Last month, more than a hundred Stanford students left their own graduation to protest Google’s military contracts and deals with ICE. Two organizers, Amanda Campos and Eva Jones, tell us why.
 
A Device Hidden in Cars Across the US Leaves Them Vulnerable to Hacking and Paralysis. Patch It Now - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Dealerships installed alarms in millions of vehicles—and left them in even if the buyer didn’t want them. Now researchers warn they can be hacked to unlock, track, and disable cars.
 
Stop Saying Kids Can’t Read - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Everyone is talking about the reading crisis. But inside the “Mississippi Miracle,” it’s all about comprehension.
 
The Army Is Burning Through Its AI Tokens - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Members of the Army received an email informing them that they were rapidly depleting their AI tokens, and needed to limit use.
 
Etsy Is In Its Flop Era, and Sellers Are Fleeing - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Once a quirky bastion of amateur vulva jewelry and pet portraits, Etsy is now deluged with mass-produced goods and AI knockoffs. Some customers don’t seem to mind.
 
The Galaxy Card Is Samsung’s Answer to the Apple Card - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Directly added to your Samsung Wallet account, it’s yet another cash-back credit card, this time tailored for Samsung stans.
 
The FDA Says It Didn't Apologize to Supplier Linked to Diarrhea Outbreak, Actually - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:57:39 GMT
The agency stressed that the July 17 voluntary recall from Taylor Farms still stands. The supplier has been linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak.
 
Fans Flocked to World Cup Host Cities—Causing 80 Percent of the Tournament’s Emissions - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:43:44 GMT
The latest estimates reveal that the majority of greenhouse gas emissions from large-scale events such as the FIFA World Cup stem from spectators traveling to host cities.
 
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.
 
We Hooked 19 Power Stations Up to a Fridge. Here’s Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better - CNET Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:00:53 GMT
Fridges are one of the most important home appliances to keep powered during an outage. Our lab testing revealed the power stations that can keep yours running the longest.
 
How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:10:00 GMT
Students from the MIT Cybersecurity Clinic help local governments and other vulnerable organizations defend against digital threats.
 
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
 
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
MIT-led project opens first climate shelter in Bangladesh - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project opens a solar-powered “adaptation fortress” in Satkhira, a region facing severe and growing climate threats.
 
New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.
 
A baseball-sized sensor can detect chemical threats - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:10:00 GMT
The “TOSSIT” device, developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, can warn service members and first responders of dangerous vapors and aerosols.
 
Tiny robot boats build floating structures - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:50:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed FloatForm, a swarm of small aquatic robots that snap together like ants forming a raft, assembling into reconfigurable structures on the water.
 
Bringing the data to every sideline - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
 
Ana Miljački named head of the Department of Architecture - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
In this leadership role, Miljački seeks to shepherd a collective commitment to transform the present into a better future.
 
NordicTrack’s $5,000 Smart Pilates Reformer Completely Won Me Over - CNET Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:17 GMT
You can now own the NordicTrack Ultra 1 Reformer and never pay for a Pilates class again.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
The brain’s language network is more extensive than previously thought - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
A new study reveals that parts of the brain located far from the canonical language-processing centers are also involved in language comprehension.
 
MIT-Kalaniyot program expands, with new cohort of scholars - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The innovative effort bringing researchers from Israel to campus keeps growing while enhancing community connections and academic inquiry.
 
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be? - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
 
Scientists find ozone depletion began decades before discovery of ozone hole - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Using modern tools, they also determined that carbon tetrachloride, used as a dry-cleaning and degreasing agent as early as the 1930s, was at the root of early ozone loss.
 
Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
What’s more, the superconducting states get stronger under conditions expected to kill them.
 
How data centers can better manage energy use - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study suggests flexibility in the timing of electricity consumption could lower consumer costs.
 
Listening for the echoes of black holes - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By analyzing X-ray reverberations and other astrophysical data, Erin Kara seeks to understand the most extreme objects in the universe.
 
MIT in the media: Exploring how curiosity-driven science is an essential ingredient in America’s success - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
“Scientific American” showcases the history and future of America’s scientific engine, highlighting promising young scientists and icons at MIT and beyond.
 
Apple’s $250M AI iPhone Settlement Moves Forward. Find Out If You’re Eligible to Collect - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
The company will pay iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit concerning missing and delayed AI features.
 
9 Ring Security Settings You Should Turn Off If You’re Worred About Privacy - CNET Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:01:05 GMT
People are worried about Amazon Ring’s latest AI recognition features and how they’re used. I have the tricks to turn them off.
 
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