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A US judge largely denies Perplexity and three data scraper firms' bid to dismiss Reddit's lawsuit over claims of copyright law violations under DMCA (Ashley Belanger/Ars Technica) - Techmeme Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:45:01 GMT

Ashley Belanger / Ars Technica:
A US judge largely denies Perplexity and three data scraper firms' bid to dismiss Reddit's lawsuit over claims of copyright law violations under DMCA — On Friday, a judge largely denied a motion to dismiss from a web scraper, SerpApi, which is accused of conspiring with Perplexity AI …

 
See how Google Earth let people make fake scenes of bombings, riots and destruction - The Washington Post - Google Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:33:52 GMT
  1. See how Google Earth let people make fake scenes of bombings, riots and destruction The Washington Post
  2. Google pauses AI satellite images, after fears of deepfakes in the sky NPR
  3. Google pulls controversial AI image-generation tool from Google Earth one day after launch 10TV
  4. Google Just Ruined One of Its Most Important Tools The Atlantic
  5. Transform any place with Nano Banana in Google Earth blog.google
 
Turning Glass Into a Touch-Sensitive Button - Hack a Day Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:00:14 GMT
Although generally glass isn’t associated with touch-sensitive surfaces, the addition of an ITO (indium tin oxygen) coating adds the exciting property of not only being transparent to the visible light …read more
 
Sensor Tower: India's mobile app market generated a record $345M in consumer spending in Q2, up 35% YoY; ChatGPT ranked No. 1 by downloads and No. 2 by revenue (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:25:02 GMT

Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch:
Sensor Tower: India's mobile app market generated a record $345M in consumer spending in Q2, up 35% YoY; ChatGPT ranked No. 1 by downloads and No. 2 by revenue — For years, India was the world's largest app download market but one of its toughest places to make money.
 
Cybersecurity experts fault Anthropic and OpenAI for sloppy safeguards and inadequate human oversight after their models broke into outside organizations (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:13 GMT

Bloomberg:
Cybersecurity experts fault Anthropic and OpenAI for sloppy safeguards and inadequate human oversight after their models broke into outside organizations — Cybersecurity experts are faulting Anthropic PBC and OpenAI for sloppy safeguards after their models broke into outside organizations …

 
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Is About to Crash Into the Moon—and It Could Be Visible From Earth - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:38:56 GMT
The impact will kick up a plume of debris so high, it’ll likely be visible through some telescopes. Astronomers will be watching.
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 1, #677 - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:09:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 677 for Saturday, Aug. 1.
 
A Complex Way to Push a Button - Hack a Day Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:00:58 GMT
We’ve likely all looked at a simple problem in our lives and thought that it would be an easy fix, only to realize that the project is enormously more complicated …read more
 
The FTC clears quantum computing company IonQ's $1.8B acquisition of chipmaker SkyWater after the FTC's two members disagreed at first on imposing conditions (Jody Godoy/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:55:00 GMT

Jody Godoy / Reuters:
The FTC clears quantum computing company IonQ's $1.8B acquisition of chipmaker SkyWater after the FTC's two members disagreed at first on imposing conditions — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission cleared quantum computing firm IonQ's (IONQ.N) $1.8 billion acquisition of chipmaker SkyWater Technology …

 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 1 #881 - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:53:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No.881 for Aug. 1.
 
Sources: OpenAI demoed a new "Astra" AI model family to US policymakers and regulators this week, touting its improved abilities to complete long-running tasks (The Information) - Techmeme Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:25:09 GMT

The Information:
Sources: OpenAI demoed a new “Astra” AI model family to US policymakers and regulators this week, touting its improved abilities to complete long-running tasks — OpenAI is preparing to release a new model family, tentatively using the name “Astra,” with improved abilities …

 
Tim Cook praises John Ternus again in Apple's Q3 2026 earnings call - Mashable - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:20:27 GMT
  1. Tim Cook praises John Ternus again in Apple's Q3 2026 earnings call Mashable
  2. Tim Cook & John Ternus Talk CEO Transition, Apple TV’s Legacy & Future At ‘Ted Lasso’ S4 Premiere Deadline
  3. Incoming Apple CEO aims to build on movie and TV progress Reuters
  4. Can Apple’s incoming CEO bring back the product design mojo of the Steve Jobs era? Fortune
  5. Apple TV Viewership Reaches All-Time High In Record June Quarter The Mac Observer
 
Not just Neanderthals: Ghost lineage in Africa left its mark on our DNA - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:17:05 GMT
Some group with no modern descendants contributed a lot to our genomes.
 
Filing: Amazon has completed its $50B investment in OpenAI; source: OpenAI received the final tranche this week, taking Amazon's position to roughly 5% (Financial Times) - Techmeme Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:10:01 GMT

Financial Times:
Filing: Amazon has completed its $50B investment in OpenAI; source: OpenAI received the final tranche this week, taking Amazon's position to roughly 5% — Ecommerce giant has roughly 5% stake in AI lab after equity deal — Amazon has completed a $50bn investment in OpenAI …

 
Lenovo's First Googlebooks Have Leaked - Engadget - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:09:27 GMT
  1. Lenovo's First Googlebooks Have Leaked Engadget
  2. Exclusive: Lenovo is making a Googlebook 2-in-1 Tablet Android Headlines
  3. Lenovo’s Googlebook lineup could include two laptops, a 2-in-1 tablet, and an AI mouse Digital Trends
  4. Here's your first look at Lenovo's upcoming Googlebook devices Android Central
  5. Our first real look at Lenovo's Googlebook just leaked and it comes with a surprise PhoneArena
 
With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC - The Verge - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:09:11 GMT
With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC The Verge
 
EA FC 27 Drops Official Career Mode Deep Dive Trailer Featuring New Gameplay - Bleacher Report - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:05:32 GMT
  1. EA FC 27 Drops Official Career Mode Deep Dive Trailer Featuring New Gameplay Bleacher Report
  2. FC 27 Gameplay and Career Mode Changes Explained COGconnected
  3. EA Sports FC 27 Career Mode Deep Dive: Real Club Transfer Data and Live Player Ratings Debut techtimes.com
  4. EA FC 27: All your questions answered Red Bull
  5. New Career Mode in EA Sports FC 27 Revealed - with Reworked Transfers, Challenges, and Dynamic OVR Rating ixbt.games
 
The latest iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, price increases, and color options - Mashable - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT
  1. The latest iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, price increases, and color options Mashable
  2. The next iPhone might get a massive price hike Cleveland.com
  3. 2027 iPhone 18 rumors: Smaller Dynamic Island, 12GB or 9GB RAM, 2nm A20 chip AppleInsider
  4. iPhone 18 And iPhone 18 Pro: Apple’s Launch Schedule Emerges With New Strategy Forbes
  5. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra: Pre-Orders and Release Date MacRumors
 
Doctors took a look at man's painful shoulder—they found the joint was missing - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:51:52 GMT
The term "Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome" was coined in 1981, based on cases in four women.
 
Google plans to exempt sanctioned nations from Android developer verification - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:35:56 GMT
Someone in Cuba or Iran can keep installing APKs with no new restrictions, but devs will suffer.
 
Sony’s Plan to Kill Physical PlayStation Discs Faces Gamer Backlash - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:26:31 GMT
Gamers are planning a boycott called PSBlackout for the week of Aug. 23.
 
Amazon shares closed up 15.32% on Friday, the biggest one-day jump since April 2012, after the company reported accelerating AWS revenue (Spencer Soper/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:20:05 GMT

Spencer Soper / Bloomberg:
Amazon shares closed up 15.32% on Friday, the biggest one-day jump since April 2012, after the company reported accelerating AWS revenue — Amazon.com Inc. shares surged the most since 2012 after the company reported accelerating cloud-computing revenue, easing investors' concerns …

 
Reddit keeps its strange DMCA fight over Google search results alive - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:19:39 GMT
Reddit advances lawsuit accusing Perplexity AI of conspiring with web scraper.
 
Roblox shares close down ~27%, its worst-ever daily percentage decline, after forecasting falling bookings and slowing revenue growth; RBLX is down 40%+ YTD (Kit Norton/Barron's Online) - Techmeme Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:15:01 GMT

Kit Norton / Barron's Online:
Roblox shares close down ~27%, its worst-ever daily percentage decline, after forecasting falling bookings and slowing revenue growth; RBLX is down 40%+ YTD — Choose Barron's as a preferred source of financial news — Key Points — Shares of Roblox tumbled Friday as Wall Street responded harshly …

 
A London Startup Is Selling Permanent Stick-On Tattoos—and It Wants to Do Mail Order - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:59:30 GMT
A London Startup Is Selling Permanent Stick-On Tattoos—and It Wants to Do Mail Order GizmodoSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Even after the RAM crisis ends, the era of affordable gaming hardware is gone for good. - IGN - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:54:51 GMT
  1. Even after the RAM crisis ends, the era of affordable gaming hardware is gone for good. IGN
  2. Steam Deck Price Increase: OLED Jumps 46% to $949 [2026] tech-insider.org
  3. Steam Deck Sales Statistics 2026 [Units Sold to Date] About Chromebooks
  4. Steam Deck isn't the best handheld gaming PC anymore How-To Geek
  5. Valve Sees 82% Drop in Steam Deck Sales Amid Price Hikes Geeky Gadgets
 
Sources: OpenAI has discovered other instances where AI agents escaped containment; none of the agents were thought to have left OpenAI's network (Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:40:00 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: OpenAI has discovered other instances where AI agents escaped containment; none of the agents were thought to have left OpenAI's network — OpenAI has discovered other instances in which autonomous agents have escaped containment as the company expands its investigation …

 
Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:39:14 GMT
Had the hacks used conventional methods, someone would likely go to prison.
 
FBI and EPA say water and wastewater utilities in at least seven states reported cyberattacks this week, with some causing flooding and other operational issues (James Rundle/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:25:01 GMT

James Rundle / Wall Street Journal:
FBI and EPA say water and wastewater utilities in at least seven states reported cyberattacks this week, with some causing flooding and other operational issues — Water plants in at least seven U.S. states have reported attacks this week, with some affecting operations
 
Google Earth risked ruin with retracted AI tool for making fake satellite pics - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:21:05 GMT
“What on earth is Google doing?” Misinformation fears spur walk-back of AI tool.
 
Connection to Engadget could not be established - Engadget Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:01:59 GMT
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Connection to Apple Developer could not be established - Apple Developer Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:01:59 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
 
Nvidia And AMD Wait Until The Same Time To Raise GPU Prices - kotaku.com - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:01:30 GMT
  1. Nvidia And AMD Wait Until The Same Time To Raise GPU Prices kotaku.com
  2. Graphics Cards Could Get Even More Expensive, and It’s Not Just Nvidia Gizmodo
  3. Best Buy is selling an RTX 5080 for more than the RTX 5090’s MSRP The Verge
  4. AMD Radeon GPU and memory kit prices reportedly rising 10% in August VideoCardz.com
  5. NVIDIA RTX 50-Series GPUs Could See Another 20-30% Price Hike in 2026 TechPowerUp
 
Tiny Desktop Robot Has Radar - Hack a Day Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:00:58 GMT
One thing our futuristic world is largely lacking in is droids and robot companions and the like. [solitary dev] is helping to rectify that problem by building a little robot …read more
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 1, #1147 - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1147 for Aug. 1.
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 1, #1869 - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for Aug. 1 No. 1,869.
 
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signs the Children's Social Media Safety Act, a bill designed to limit children's access to "addictive" social media algorithms (Ben Szalinski/Capitol News Illinois) - Techmeme Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT

Ben Szalinski / Capitol News Illinois:
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signs the Children's Social Media Safety Act, a bill designed to limit children's access to “addictive” social media algorithms — Cracking down on social media algorithms one of governor's top priorities this year — Article Summary
 
PlayStation Discs Are the Least of Sony’s Problems Right Now - Gizmodo - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:50:32 GMT
  1. PlayStation Discs Are the Least of Sony’s Problems Right Now Gizmodo
  2. Sony acknowledges backlash, “cautiously” moves ahead with end of PlayStation discs Ars Technica
  3. "It's a sad decision." Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developers on the end of physical disc production and why they pushed for a physical release despite the drawbacks AUTOMATON
  4. Minnesota gamers furious after PlayStation says it will stop making game discs MPR News
  5. Sony Says PlayStation Disc Backlash Not Making ‘Any Impact’ On Business Forbes
 
This free font can trick AI scrapers into swallowing gibberish instead of your content - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:36:00 GMT

A Brazilian creative studio called Seneda & Abrucio has teamed up with Playtype, a Copenhagen-based type foundry, to build something that doesn't rely on asking nicely to keep crawlers away. They call it ShieldFont, and it's essentially a free, open-source web font with a twist. It works by showing you...

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Tiny Difference in Username Sent Innocent Man to Prison - newser.com - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:35:00 GMT
  1. Tiny Difference in Username Sent Innocent Man to Prison newser.com
  2. Mistaken Username Sent Man to Prison for 18 Months, Court Finds nytimes.com
  3. An innocent man from Dartmouth, N.S., spent 18 months in prison because of a police typo CTV News
  4. A missing underscore sent innocent man to prison for 18 months Ars Technica
  5. An innocent man spent 18 months in prison because police misread his Skyrim user name Yahoo
 
Google Quickly Rolls Back a Feature That Could Make Deepfake Satellite Images - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:23:00 GMT
Google Earth’s AI image generator let me put my dream home in Central Park, but other potential uses aren’t so innocent.
 
Would you get tattooed just to interview at a 7-days-a-week AI startup? - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:04:56 GMT
LemonLime’s CEO got “carried away” with tattoo gimmick.
 
An in-depth account of the past two days inside Situational Awareness, as Aschenbrenner assured investors he would focus on changes to his portfolio management (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:00:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
An in-depth account of the past two days inside Situational Awareness, as Aschenbrenner assured investors he would focus on changes to his portfolio management — Leopold Aschenbrenner was hailed as the ‘Nostradamus of AI.’ But his Situational Awareness hedge fund took on too much leverage, leading to a crash he never saw coming.
 
Intel is giving a startup the keys to its x86 (Atom) CPU kingdom - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:53:00 GMT

Reuters sources claim that Intel is entering into a secret agreement with RosaicLabs Inc., a company incorporated in Delaware just a couple of months ago. The agreement covers the register-transfer level (RTL) code for Intel's Atom CPUs, although we don't have any specific clues about which generation of Atom chips...

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Google rolls back an image generation tool in Google Earth to add "stronger guardrails" after concerns arose it can be used to create deepfake satellite imagery (Geoff Brumfiel/NPR) - Techmeme Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:45:01 GMT

Geoff Brumfiel / NPR:
Google rolls back an image generation tool in Google Earth to add “stronger guardrails” after concerns arose it can be used to create deepfake satellite imagery — A day after Google unveiled a new feature that allowed users to create AI-generated satellite images with the click …

 
NES Advantage Stick Gets Bluetooth Upgrade - Hack a Day Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:52 GMT
The NES Advantage was a cool bit of hardware back in 1987, bringing an arcade stick to the home console gaming experience. Naturally they don’t get much use these days, …read more
 
Google might launch a ‘Pixel Tag’ - The Verge - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:27:24 GMT
  1. Google might launch a ‘Pixel Tag’ The Verge
  2. This is the ‘Google Pixel Tag’ 9to5Google
  3. Google's Take on Apple's AirTag May Have Just Leaked Lifehacker
  4. Google is about to launch its version of the Apple AirTag How-To Geek
  5. Pixel Tag shows us Google's potential answer to years of Android smart tag frustrations Android Police
 
X settles with advertising group after accusing it of coordinating a boycott - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:15:00 GMT

In a joint statement, X Corp. and the WFA said they were "putting the litigation . . . behind them" and that the agreement "resets the relationship between the two organizations." Neither side disclosed the terms.

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Chinese AI Researchers Are Finding Their Voice on X - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:14:43 GMT
As OpenAI and Anthropic employees grow quieter online, researchers at Chinese AI labs are flocking to X to explain their work, recruit talent, and shape the global conversation on AI.
 
High school defends staying silent while boys made AI nudes of 59 classmates - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:11:55 GMT
Gaps in laws may help Pennsylvania high school escape AI nudes scandal.
 
Index Ventures has raised $2B in new capital: a $900M venture vehicle, $400M for seed financing, and an addition of $700M to a 2024 $1.5B growth fund (Mark Bergen/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:10:01 GMT

Mark Bergen / Bloomberg:
Index Ventures has raised $2B in new capital: a $900M venture vehicle, $400M for seed financing, and an addition of $700M to a 2024 $1.5B growth fund — Index Ventures, an investor in cybersecurity firm Wiz and fintech Revolut, has raised $2 billion in new capital to back startups across multiple stages of development.
 
Apple’s CEO Hints That Heavy Use of Siri AI Could Cost You - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:00:19 GMT
Apple’s already raising prices on products and services. Is Siri next?
 
Researchers devise a full-color night vision goggle - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:58:38 GMT
Wavelength and intensity in the infrared are translated into colors in the visible.
 
Snap says its recommendation systems will be adjusted so only videos created by real people, not AI-generated ones, are eligible for Spotlight recommendations (Lauren Forristal/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:45:01 GMT

Lauren Forristal / TechCrunch:
Snap says its recommendation systems will be adjusted so only videos created by real people, not AI-generated ones, are eligible for Spotlight recommendations — Snapchat is the latest company to strengthen its stance against AI slop. The social network platform will no longer reward fully …

 
China could supply EV manufacturing boom with recycled EVs - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:29:21 GMT
Look at chemistry of batteries and motors shows big opportunity for recycling.
 
Sony acknowledges backlash, “cautiously” moves ahead with end of PlayStation discs - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:07:42 GMT
Sony doesn't think the move will hurt it financially.
 
Inside Tencent’s Failed Attempt to Take On ‘Grand Theft Auto’ - bloomberg.com - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:00:01 GMT
  1. Inside Tencent’s Failed Attempt to Take On ‘Grand Theft Auto’ bloomberg.com
  2. Ambitious Sci-Fi Rival To GTA Last Sentinel Reportedly In Trouble kotaku.com
  3. Tencent-owned Lightspeed LA is laying off staff Game Developer
  4. Tencent’s “GTA Rival” Last Sentinel Collapses After Six Years of Development as 80 Layoffs Hit the Studio Behind It Wccftech
  5. Last Sentinel Developers Change Development Course Amid Mass Layoffs ixbt.games
 
Hackaday Podcast Episode 380: 3D Printing the Rainbow, IR and IP Camera Hacks, and Americium 241 on the Loose - Hack a Day Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:30:09 GMT
Elliot Williams and Al Williams got together to compare notes on the most interesting posts this week on the site. As usual, there are just too many choices, so you’ll …read more
 
12 Interesting Mini Gadgets You Can Buy From Ace Hardware - SlashGear - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT
12 Interesting Mini Gadgets You Can Buy From Ace Hardware SlashGear
 
A third of physical PS5 games and half of Xbox Series discs need downloads to work properly, report shows - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:26:00 GMT

From Sony's decision to end production of discs for new PlayStation games in 2028 to the Xbox network outage that stopped some disc-based titles from working, there's been a lot of conversation about physical media recently.

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Man invested $45M in a Nicolas Cage movie. It got stolen off Netflix’s desk. - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:17:55 GMT
Filmmaker sues Netflix over stolen screener of unreleased Nicolas Cage movie.
 
Google’s Pixel 11 Glow might be called ‘HiLight’ - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:16:00 GMT
  1. Google’s Pixel 11 Glow might be called ‘HiLight’ 9to5Google
  2. Pixel 11 Pro Fold design leaks ahead of Google launch event The Verge
  3. Exclusive: Closer look at Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel Watch 5 The Mac Observer
  4. Google Pixel 11 Explained: What Google Has Confirmed and What the Rumors Say TechRepublic
  5. Google Teases The Pixel 11 Pro And Hints At A New Camera Bar Feature Engadget
 
Can Republicans Actually Send Anthony Fauci to Jail? - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:09:37 GMT
MAGA is loudly calling for the former White House chief medical adviser to end up in prison. WIRED asked legal experts to weigh in on whether that’s even possible.
 
Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users - TechCrunch - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:08:18 GMT
  1. Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users TechCrunch
  2. Tim Cook says Apple may charge for AI Siri Axios
  3. Apple’s CEO Hints That Heavy Use of Siri AI Could Cost You cnet.com
  4. Tim Cook's final earnings call: Apple's on-device AI strategy Yahoo Finance
  5. Tim Cook sees Apple's hybrid AI strategy as a 'competitive weapon' CNBC
 
Game Devs Put Together An Itch.io Bundle Of Over 100 Games With Proceeds Going To Help Laid-Off Colleagues - kotaku.com - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:04:03 GMT
  1. Game Devs Put Together An Itch.io Bundle Of Over 100 Games With Proceeds Going To Help Laid-Off Colleagues kotaku.com
  2. Game Devs Start Worker Hardship Fund For Laid Off Colleagues Aftermath
  3. Brand-New PC Game Deal Features 100 Games for $10 Bucks to Help Laid Off Game Developers OpenCritic
  4. Gamers Can Grab 100 Games For $10 To Help Laid Off Developers ScreenRant
  5. Get more than 100 games for just $10 in a new bundle supporting laid-off game devs Yahoo Tech
 
Who Will You Play in D&D’s New World of Warcraft and Star Wars Sets? CNET Answers - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:54:49 GMT
Wizards of the Coast announced new adventures coming from big franchises. CNET’s top TTRPG nerds weigh in.
 
Best Robot Vacuum of 2026: Shark, Eufy - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:53:21 GMT
Tired of vacuuming? Hand the reins to a robot vacuum.
 
Amazon spent $1.8 million on a failed AI project, and didn't notice the overrun for five months - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:39:00 GMT

In one case, Amazon spent $1.8 million on a project that used Anthropic's Claude Sonnet model to match author information with product listings. The system ultimately failed, and spending exceeded the original budget by 860%. The issue went undetected for five months.

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Hacking a Commercial Colorimeter to add RAL Color Code Support - Hack a Day Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:30:14 GMT
When you need to match paint colors, one of the tools you’ll reach for is a deck of reference colors. Another might be a colorimeter. But what if you want …read more
 
PwC just got caught trying to pass AI slop as authentic research - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:14:00 GMT

The AI hallucinations were confirmed by multiple leading publications, including the Financial Times. The so-called "Thought Leadership" reports were intended to articulate PwC's insights into some of the fastest-growing businesses in the Middle East, including agentic AI, public services, and electric vehicles. However, the bizarre turn of events suggests that...

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AI Slop Melodramas Are Taking Over X—and Their Creators Are Cashing In - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:00:09 GMT
Viral tales of good triumphing over evil are racking up millions of views. They’re almost entirely AI-generated clickbait.
 
Xbox Cloud Gaming update expands Game Pass access to more smart TVs - TrueAchievements - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:49:26 GMT
  1. Xbox Cloud Gaming update expands Game Pass access to more smart TVs TrueAchievements
  2. XBOX App Available on Hisense and VIDAA OS-powered TVs XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox Cloud Gaming Arrives On Hisense & VIDAA TVs With Dedicated App Pure Xbox
  4. You Can Now Play Xbox Games On Hisense TVs Without A Console Engadget
  5. Game Pass Goes Live on Hisense TVs Facing Federal ACR Surveillance Suit techtimes.com
 
This AI Assistant Wants to Make Up for Your Boyfriend’s Incompetence - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:47:26 GMT
An ad for Orchid suggests the AI agent can fix relationship problems by simply doing everything for inconsiderate partners.
 
In A 'Who Could Have Possibly Seen This Coming' Event, Ubisoft Will Shut Down Its NFT Game - kotaku.com - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:40:24 GMT
In A 'Who Could Have Possibly Seen This Coming' Event, Ubisoft Will Shut Down Its NFT Game kotaku.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
AI is finding so many Chrome security flaws that Google may start updating it twice a week - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:33:00 GMT

These tools are scanning code at a scale and speed that were not previously possible. In at least one case, the technology exposed a flaw that had remained in Chrome for 13 years. If exploited, the bug could have allowed attackers to bypass the browser's sandbox protections and access local files.

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List of new voice actors for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Nintendo Everything - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:31:10 GMT
  1. List of new voice actors for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Nintendo Everything
  2. Baten Kaitos remaster developer Logicalbeat worked on the 4K 60fps support in Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Edition RPG Site
  3. The Week In Games: Halo And Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Get Prettier kotaku.com
  4. How To Unlock The New Pyra And Mythra Costumes In Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Nintendo Insider
  5. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is Transformative, Yet The Real Upgrade Isn’t Visual Wccftech
 
Weekly deals roundup: Galaxy Z Fold 8/Z Fold 8 Ultra/Z Flip 8 launch offers plus a whole lot more - PhoneArena - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:08:14 GMT
  1. Weekly deals roundup: Galaxy Z Fold 8/Z Fold 8 Ultra/Z Flip 8 launch offers plus a whole lot more PhoneArena
  2. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Passport’ Design Is the Next Big Smartphone Trend bloomberg.com
  3. [Interview] [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] Inside the Engineering Behind the Latest Galaxy Z Series samsung.com
  4. Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: What Samsung's New Foldable Tells Us About the iPhone Ultra MacRumors
  5. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the Surface Duo that Microsoft should have made Windows Central
 
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 3 to 7 - XBOX Wire - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:04:58 GMT
  1. Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 3 to 7 XBOX Wire
  2. Return to Halo Almost 25 Years Later With Xbox Game Pass Now cnet.com
  3. Xbox is officially getting 5 brand-new must-play games in August Polygon.com
  4. Xbox Game Pass Adds Day-One Title That Officially Made PlayStation History IMDb
  5. Xbox Game Pass: the list of games included in the subscription for December 2025 sortiraparis.com
 
AI scammers outperform humans when it comes to building trust - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:01:40 GMT
The AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable trust” than the humans.
 
This Week in Security: What’s in a name, the AI Bugpocalypse Hits Everyone, OpenWRT flaws, and Duress Passwords - Hack a Day Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:37 GMT
The great thing about standards is there’s so many to pick from, right?. (Insert obligatory XKCD #927 here.) Several companies have developed naming schemes to refer to groups of attacks, …read more
 
Grand Theft Auto – The Legacy Review - IGN - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:59:00 GMT
Grand Theft Auto – The Legacy Review IGN
 
Qualcomm's humanoid robot demo went hilariously wrong when the machine just dropped dead on stage - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:48:00 GMT

The incident occurred during Computex 2026, but it seems video of what happened has only recently surfaced online.

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"We will not live on past successes or be trapped by past failures" – Xbox CEO outlines priorities to turn platform around in FY27 - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:40:23 GMT
  1. "We will not live on past successes or be trapped by past failures" – Xbox CEO outlines priorities to turn platform around in FY27 GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Xbox CEO lays out priorities in memo after major ‘reset’ The Verge
  3. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma promises Xbox will "return to growth" by FY28 — how? Windows Central
  4. 'We Expect to Return to Growth' — Xbox CEO Remains Optimistic Despite Continued Revenue Loss Driven by Low Hardware and Content Sales IGN
  5. Microsoft's Xbox chief lays out plan to pass rivals on margin by 2030 in memo to employees CNBC
 
Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Omni Review: For Multisystem Gamers - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:21:59 GMT
Its latest Pro headset can mix between four inputs and has better wireless connectivity than the originals.
 
Meta's Reality Labs division lost $4.6 billion in Q2 2026, pushing total losses toward $88 billion - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:17:00 GMT

Meta's earnings report for the second quarter of 2026 primarily focuses on the company's AI and smart-glasses-related ambitions, but buried in the numbers is yet another multi-billion-dollar loss from the Reality Labs division. Meta may have shifted priorities, but it has apparently not completely given up on the dream of...

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PS5's Monthly Active Users Increased Again, PS Plus Making More Money Than Ever - Push Square - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:15:00 GMT
  1. PS5's Monthly Active Users Increased Again, PS Plus Making More Money Than Ever Push Square
  2. Sony poised for 'GTA VI' boost as memory prices bite Reuters
  3. Sony Says It Has Secured Enough Ram For All The PS5s It Expects To Sell This Year Engadget
  4. Sony Stocks Up on DRAM for PlayStation 5 Prior to GTA VI Launch TechPowerUp
  5. PS5 Ships 95.3 Million Units as of June 2026 VGChartz
 
Pathogenic review: Damn, it feels good to be a virus - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:18 GMT
The hot new roguelite twin-stick shooter lives up to the hype.
 
Here’s Where Samsung Makes and Tests Its Galaxy Phones Before Shipping Them to You - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
I got a rare peek into Samsung’s Gumi manufacturing facility, where phones like the Z Fold 8 Ultra are in production.
 
Super Mario Sunshine Is The Switch 2's Next GameCube Addition - Engadget - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Super Mario Sunshine Is The Switch 2's Next GameCube Addition Engadget
  2. Super Mario Sunshine, More Virtual Boy Games Head to Nintendo Classics This August Crunchyroll
  3. The Most Polarizing Mario Game Is About To Come To Switch 2 kotaku.com
  4. Major Nintendo Switch update adds Mario Sunshine and unreleased Virtual Boy games Video Games Chronicle
  5. 2002 GameCube Classic Is Joining The Nintendo Switch Online Library vice.com
 
Three Recent Chrome Releases Fix 1,442 Flaws, More Than Prior 23 Updates Combined - The Hacker News - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:51:00 GMT
  1. Three Recent Chrome Releases Fix 1,442 Flaws, More Than Prior 23 Updates Combined The Hacker News
  2. Stronger with every update: How we’re making Chrome and the web safer in the AI Era blog.google
  3. Chrome may get faster updates with no restart required Ars Technica
  4. Chrome Needs Twice-a-Week Patching Thanks to AI Bug Hunting WIRED
  5. Google Tests Doubling Chrome's Security Patch Cadence to Outpace Hackers PCMag
 
More Americans now support banning phones all day at school, not just in class - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:46:00 GMT

According to Pew Research Center, 77% of US adults now support in-classroom phone bans for middle and high school students, marking the second consecutive year that support has increased – the figure stood at 68% in 2024. Just 18% now oppose such a ban, while 6% are unsure.

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Could Switch 2's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake be squaring up for a GTA 6 head-to-head? Newly sighted amiibo suggest a potential November release - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:42:19 GMT
  1. Could Switch 2's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake be squaring up for a GTA 6 head-to-head? Newly sighted amiibo suggest a potential November release Eurogamer.net
  2. Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Release Date Gets Update From Nintendo vice.com
  3. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Could Go Head-to-Head With GTA 6 in November IGN
  4. Nintendo May Send Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Straight At GTA 6, As Rating Points To a Possible November Launch Wccftech
  5. "It's not one horror story - it's all the stories at once": Cooperative horror shooter Rules of Engagement: The Grey State gets a new gameplay trailer ixbt.games
 
Google plans to produce up to 15 million AI chips by 2028, rivaling Nvidia's total accelerator volume - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:03:00 GMT

If those numbers hold, Google's output would be in the same range as Nvidia's projected shipments. Fubon estimates that Nvidia supplied 8.2 million data center GPUs in 2026 and could reach 12.4 million by 2028. That would mark a notable shift, with a single cloud provider producing a volume of...

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Best Dyson Vacuums (2026): V15 Detect, Gen5Detect, PencilVac - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT
Feeling the pull of a new clean machine? We’ll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup.
 
Corsair Cove Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying - Pure Xbox - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Corsair Cove Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying Pure Xbox
  2. “Corsair Cove” Review: A Pirate Strategy Game That Strikes Gold Forbes
  3. Corsair Cove review PC Gamer
  4. Pirate-themed City Builder Corsair Cove is Out Now TechPowerUp
  5. A pirate game added to Xbox Game Pass - players will build their sea kingdom ixbt.games
 
First impressions of smart glasses with a display: the Even Realities G2 - 9to5mac.com - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:18:00 GMT
  1. First impressions of smart glasses with a display: the Even Realities G2 9to5mac.com
  2. Apple’s Smart Glasses Will Need to Overcome Meta’s Privacy Reputation bloomberg.com
  3. Apple Delays Smart Glasses Launch Over Privacy Issues, Report Says cnet.com
  4. Apple Is Reportedly Worried About Its Non-Creepy Reputation as It Prepares to Enter a Creepy Product Category Gizmodo
  5. Apple said to delay smart glasses launch after Meta backlash Mashable
 
Longevity-obsessed millionaire Bryan Johnson wonders whether his bid to live forever has gone too far - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Braintree founder Johnson became the subject of many household conversations after appearing in the Netflix documentary Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever. His experiments to defy aging included injecting himself with plasma from his teenage son and following a regimen of 54 supplements every day.

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How a Yale AI-cheating dispute became a 13-count federal lawsuit - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:52 GMT
A disputed exam, an unreliable detector, and one very late Apple Pages file.
 
6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2026), Tested and Reviewed - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Headphone jacks are endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are our favorite smartphones that still let you plug and play.
 
Daisy One Review: Comfy and Tactile Headphones - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The company’s first headphones look very stylish and have great tactile features but underwhelm on sound quality.
 
Shift-Up promotes Stellar Blade 2 with AI-generated KPop music video featuring the game's main character - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:59:42 GMT
  1. Shift-Up promotes Stellar Blade 2 with AI-generated KPop music video featuring the game's main character Eurogamer.net
  2. ‘Are we deadass?’ fans react to official AI-generated Stellar Blade music video Video Games Chronicle
  3. 'Wanna be in LOVE' Music Video Released: New Stellar Blade Protagonist EVE Sings Inven Global
  4. Stellar Blade Sequel Footage Revealed, Created Using AI 게임메카
  5. If You Were Excited About Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, Here’s An AI-Slop Music Video To Fix That Yahoo
 
A New Super Telephoto Zoom Will Arrive in September - Canon Rumors - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:57:21 GMT
A New Super Telephoto Zoom Will Arrive in September Canon Rumors
 
Absurd GPU Pricing Update Mid-2026: What Graphics Cards Cost Around the World - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:32:00 GMT
Eight months into the memory crisis, GPU prices remain inflated but surprisingly stable. We compare Nvidia, AMD, and Intel graphics card pricing across 10 countries to find the best and worst deals.
 
Rocket Report: New launch rule may limit environmental regulations, Falcon 9 to hit Moon - ArsTechnica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:30:24 GMT
"America won the first Space Race, and we can do it again."
 
SJY Zeph Open-Back Headphones Review: Music Through Magnets - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
SJY’s Zeph are brilliant wired headphones, using flippable earcups for two different takes on your favorite music.
 
Taking it back: rumors claim Galaxy S27 Ultra might not see these upgrades - Android Central - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:17:00 GMT
  1. Taking it back: rumors claim Galaxy S27 Ultra might not see these upgrades Android Central
  2. Android Circuit: Galaxy S27 Ultra Details, OnePlus 16 Specs, Pixel 11 Pricing Forbes
  3. Samsung may finally fix the Galaxy S Ultra’s biggest weakness Android Police
  4. Silicon-carbon batteries may be limited to some Galaxy S27 series models SamMobile
  5. Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra battery capacities leak - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
The New Defcon Badges Pack a Unique Open Source Chip That Doubles as a Security Key - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Created by legendary hardware hacker Andrew “bunnie” Huang, the badges for this year’s famed security conference aim to push the boundaries of security and transparency.
 
What’s Behind the Heat Wave Scorching Huge Parts of the World - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A combination of El Niño, unusually hot ocean waters, and jet stream changes is sending temperatures soaring in the US, Europe, and Asia.
 
We just graded every TV brand on price, performance and more — here’s how their report cards stack up - Tom's Guide - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:30:00 GMT
  1. We just graded every TV brand on price, performance and more — here’s how their report cards stack up Tom's Guide
  2. Hisense UR9 RGB MiniLED TV Review: Cutting-Edge Tech Minus the Inflated Price eCoustics
  3. Samsung TV report card 2026: 'You can rely on Samsung to deliver exceptional performance' Yahoo Tech
  4. The 4 Best TCL TVs You Can Buy Today bgr.com
  5. Hisense TV report card 2026: 'One of the best ways to maximize your dollar' Tom's Guide
 
Mattress Firm Coupons: Save up to $700 | - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use a Mattress Firm promo code to save on top mattresses, score a free adjustable base, and unlock up to $300 in instant credits.
 
SelectBlinds Promo Codes & Coupons: Save on Custom Window Treatments - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Redecorate your home for less with our expert tips on applying SelectBlinds coupons, maximizing holiday sales, and locking in new customer discounts.
 
Alo Discount Code: Save on Activewear August 2026 - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Refresh your workout wardrobe. Save on buttery-soft leggings, chic streetwear, and activewear essentials with verified Alo Yoga discount codes, free shipping, and loyalty program perks.
 
Over 60? A physical therapist says this is the one mobility habit to add if your knees feel stiff - Tom's Guide - Google Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:30:00 GMT
Over 60? A physical therapist says this is the one mobility habit to add if your knees feel stiff Tom's Guide
 
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, July 31 - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:07:00 GMT
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 31.
 
Building energy security through more sustainable batteries - MIT Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD student Hugh Smith works to develop sodium-ion batteries, whose components are more abundant and accessible than those of conventional lithium-ion technology.
 
D&D Rolls a Natural 20 on Nerd Collabs, Announcing World of Warcraft and Star Wars Sets - CNET Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:01:47 GMT
Dice rolls are headed to Azeroth and a galaxy far, far away — starting this year.
 
iPhone and Mac sales surge push Apple's quarterly revenue to $109 billion - TechSpot Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:47:00 GMT

iPhone sales drove the largest gains, bringing in $54.3 billion in revenue during the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up 22% YoY. Services, wearables, iPads, and especially Macs also contributed, pushing overall revenue to $109 billion, up 16% YoY.

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Anthropic Says Claude Hacked Into 3 Organizations During Cybersecurity Tests - Wired Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:24:26 GMT
In a review triggered by OpenAI’s Hugging Face incident, Anthropic discovered three of its AI models had breached real-world organizations during third-party evaluations.
 
Tim Cook’s Final Earnings Call: Record iPhone Sales and Future Pricing Woes - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:39:44 GMT
In his last earnings call as Apple’s CEO, Cook signals potential pricing headwinds due to the ongoing RAM shortage.
 
Satya Nadella confirms Windows 11 needs serious "quality work," focusing on fundamentals - Windows Latest - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:26:02 GMT
  1. Satya Nadella confirms Windows 11 needs serious "quality work," focusing on fundamentals Windows Latest
  2. Announcing new builds for 31 July 2026 Windows Blog
  3. Windows 11 brings fingerprint sign-in to desktop PCs PCWorld
  4. Windows 11’s 2026 update arrives this fall with major Start, Taskbar, and Search upgrades — here’s what we know so far Windows Central
  5. Microsoft Issues Five New Insider Builds Thurrott.com
 
How the FCC’s New Rule Will Affect Robot Vacuums - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:17:46 GMT
A new restriction on foreign-made mobile robots affects robotic vacuums, pool cleaners, and lawn mowers. Here’s what it means for the bots already in your home—and the ones you may never get to buy.
 
Tim Cook passes the baton in Apple's Q3 2026 earnings call - ArsTechnica Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:05:35 GMT
The iPhone and Mac sold well, but memory costs threaten further price increases.
 
JetBrains warns of critical TeamCity remote code execution flaw - bleepingcomputer.com - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:01:31 GMT
  1. JetBrains warns of critical TeamCity remote code execution flaw bleepingcomputer.com
  2. Critical TeamCity Flaw Could Let Attackers Run OS Commands Without Logging In The Hacker News
  3. Critical TeamCity Vulnerability Underscores Demand for Censys Security Visibility TipRanks
  4. TeamCity On-Premises RCE Flaw (CVE-2026-63077) Patched The Cyber Express
  5. JetBrains says a crafted HTTP request could break TeamCity csoonline.com
 
Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer – The First Preview - IGN - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:01:25 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer – The First Preview IGN
  2. Gears of War: E-Day Preview - Back To The Front Lines Game Informer
  3. Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer – All the Details XBOX Wire
  4. Gears of War: E-Day’s new Horde Siege mode is brutal, fresh, and exactly what fans have been waiting for Windows Central
  5. I played 3 hours of Gears of War: E-Day, and yep, it’s Gears of War! Polygon.com
 
Meta is bragging about how its AI keeps people on Instagram, while facing lawsuits over addiction - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:44:00 GMT

During its Q2 2026 earnings call, Meta said its latest Reels ranking update, the largest one to date, drove a 15-basis-point increase in Instagram sessions. The number of "reshares" has also increased significantly, suggesting the app is doing a better job of surfacing content users actually want to see.

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A Leaked Memo Ties Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Utilities to Iran - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:20:00 GMT
A memo obtained by WIRED, issued by the water utilities information sharing group WaterISAC, links dozens of cyberattacks against Minnesota water utilities to Tehran.
 
Samsung Says It’s Launching Galaxy S26 FE and Tab S12 Later This Year - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:05:52 GMT
The devices are joining foldables in the company’s growing lineup.
 
Daniela Rus receives Bavarian Minister-President's High-Tech Prize - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Director of CSAIL and MIT professor honored for her contributions to robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.
 
Max-severity Exchange server flaw under active exploitation by Kremlin hackers - ArsTechnica Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:57:22 GMT
Exploits can give persistent server access that survives credential rotation and disk re-imaging.
 
A group of teen hikers relied on Google Maps. It was a disaster. - SFGATE - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:50:42 GMT
  1. A group of teen hikers relied on Google Maps. It was a disaster. SFGATE
  2. Google Maps Keeps Sending Hikers Into the Backcountry with Terrible Advice. Here’s Why. Backpacker Magazine
  3. Why Google Maps isn't built for hikers, even with AI Mashable
  4. Google Maps has limits: Why physical wayfinding still leads the way Sign Media Canada
 
Trump FCC faces blowback in attempt to police speech on broadcast TV - ArsTechnica Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:48:47 GMT
"Chilling message to all broadcasters: carry speech we don’t like at your peril."
 
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Lab Test: Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Exposure Latitude - CineD - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:47:06 GMT
  1. DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Lab Test: Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Exposure Latitude CineD
  2. DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P has launched globally. But it still isn't coming to the U.S. Mashable
  3. DJI’s newest gadget may outshine its new camera DroneDJ
  4. Drone Maker DJI Rolls Out Osmo Pocket 4P Camera Outside of China bloomberg.com
  5. Womp Womp: DJI’s New Osmo Pocket 4P is Now Officially Released Everywhere But in the US No Film School
 
Iran struck Amazon data centers again amid widening war, satellites show - ArsTechnica Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:45:39 GMT
Satellites show burn scars and fires at AWS data centers and Saudi oil refinery.
 
Connecting research to policy on Capitol Hill - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:35:00 GMT
MIT students and postdocs discussed science funding and research with policymakers in Washington during the MIT Science Policy Initiative’s annual Congressional Visit Days.
 
Banning Open-Source AI Models to Protect Our Cybersecurity May Do the Opposite - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:31:58 GMT
A ban on open Chinese AI models under the guise of security might actually put our cybersecurity more at risk.
 
TAG Heuer Adds Some 1980s Japanese Swagger to the Carrera Chronograph - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:24:47 GMT
  1. TAG Heuer Adds Some 1980s Japanese Swagger to the Carrera Chronograph Gear Patrol
  2. Introducing: TAG Heuer, Team Ikuzawa, And Bamford Return With A Second Collaboration Hodinkee
  3. Is This TAG Heuer the Best-Looking Chronograph This Year? Men's Journal
  4. The Cult of Cool: TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Team Ikuzawa Revolution Watch
  5. Channelling the Roadmaster – the new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Team Ikuzawa Time+Tide Watches
 
Everyone Is Freaking Out About OpenAI and Anthropic’s Race for Dominance - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:12:57 GMT
Researchers fear AI is moving too fast, while Mark Zuckerberg is worried about who owns it. Plus: Inside Black Forest Labs’ push into robotics.
 
Snap Will Show Off Its AR Specs At A September 16 Event - Engadget - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:12:25 GMT
  1. Snap Will Show Off Its AR Specs At A September 16 Event Engadget
  2. See for Yourself: Watch the SPECS Launch on September 16 newsroom.snap.com
  3. Snap to Show In-depth Look at ‘Specs’ AR Glasses in September Event roadtovr.com
  4. Snap's pricey AR glasses to get consumer-focused introduction on September 16 PhoneArena
  5. Snap SPECS AR Glasses Review: Are the New Specs Worth $2,200 Geeky Gadgets
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 31, #1868 - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for July 31, No. 1,868.
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 31, #1146 - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1146 for July 31.
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 31 #880 - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 880 for July 31.
 
Splatoon Raiders Review: A Surprisingly Fresh Switch 2 Shooter - kotaku.com - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:45:24 GMT
  1. Splatoon Raiders Review: A Surprisingly Fresh Switch 2 Shooter kotaku.com
  2. Splatoon Raiders Review: Surf and Turf Restart.run
  3. Splatoon Raiders is currently the 7th greatest game of all time on Metacritic, according to User Score Video Games Chronicle
  4. Splatoon Raiders Cracks Metacritic’s Top 10 as Pokémon Unite Marks 5th Anniversary Shane the Gamer
  5. Game review: Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2) futurefive.com.au
 
Square Enix Insists That Cursed Kingdom Hearts Art Was Not AI-Generated - GameSpot - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:15:55 GMT
  1. Square Enix Insists That Cursed Kingdom Hearts Art Was Not AI-Generated GameSpot
  2. Kingdom Hearts Collection Switch 2 Local Box Art Reportedly Updated Nintendo Life
  3. Square Enix explains Kingdom Hearts Switch 2 art error: “human error,” not generative tools en.softonic.com
  4. Square Enix states that iffy Kingdom Hearts Collection box art was not the result of AI, but human error Nintendo Wire
  5. The Kingdom Hearts AI Art Controversy Has Be Cleared Up kotaku.com
 
Winamp Plans Comeback With New Deezer Partnership - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:11:28 GMT
The new player will be a unified platform for all your local and streaming media.
 
Seagate aims to launch 50TB HAMR hard drives in 2027 - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:03:00 GMT

According to Seagate CFO Gianluca Romano, the US company is on track to achieve a storage density of more than 5TB per platter. In layman's terms, Seagate should soon be able to sell individual HDDs containing ten 5TB+ platters, resulting in more than 50TB of storage capacity on a single...

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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 is $40 off at Costco and comes with over $50 in freebies - The Verge - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
  1. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 is $40 off at Costco and comes with over $50 in freebies The Verge
  2. [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 samsung.com
  3. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 3: Which Is the Best Adventure Companion? PCMag
  4. Save Up to $250 on a New Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 or Ultra 2 cnet.com
  5. This Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 deal beats all others out there hands down Android Police
 
Perplexity brings its Personal Computer AI agent to Windows - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:50:00 GMT
Perplexity's Personal Computer is now available on Windows after debuting on macOS earlier this year. The new desktop experience can work across your local files, apps, Microsoft 365, and the web, allowing it to automate tasks, create documents, and streamline everyday workflows.
 
New Creator Emotes, Overlays, and More - Halo Waypoint - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:29:53 GMT
New Creator Emotes, Overlays, and More Halo Waypoint
 
Nvidia’s Open Source Alliance Is Missing Some Key Names: OpenAI and Anthropic - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:51:10 GMT
This week on Uncanny Valley, we discuss the open- vs. closed-source debate in AI, key players in White House AI policy, and how to stop your chatbot logs from showing up in search-engine results.
 
Back to School Office Chair Deals 2026: $200 and Less - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:49:10 GMT
Here are the best back-to-school deals under $200 on comfy, ergonomic chairs for all-nighters and cram sessions
 
Beloved 1999 PlayStation Adventure Game Getting PS5 Remaster - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:29:44 GMT
  1. Beloved 1999 PlayStation Adventure Game Getting PS5 Remaster PlayStation LifeStyle
  2. An iconic PS1 platformer is coming back with enhanced visuals and new moves Creative Bloq
  3. After last year’s Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster, Croc 2 is now getting the same treatment Video Games Chronicle
  4. Argonaut Games Release Official Trailer For Croc 2 Remake Retro Dodo
  5. A 1999 PS1 Classic Is Finally Being Revived For Modern Consoles OpenCritic
 
Apple is about to launch Home product overhaul I’ve wanted for years - 9to5mac.com - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:29:00 GMT
  1. Apple is about to launch Home product overhaul I’ve wanted for years 9to5mac.com
  2. Apple Set to Make Big Smart Home Push With Siri AI at Center bloomberg.com
  3. All-New Apple Home Hub Reportedly Launching as Soon as October MacRumors
  4. Apple’s reported ‘HomePad’ may launch as early as October The Verge
  5. Apple Reportedly Plans Biggest Smart Home Push in Years With New Siri TechRepublic
 
I Used Every AI Cheating App and Detector and Came to One Conclusion - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:28:52 GMT
Can AI judge human work from robot slop, or is every AI-detection tool out there completely worthless?
 
Online fraud is a $150 billion nightmare for Americans, but most crimes go unreported - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:26:00 GMT

According to official FBI data, US internet users reported losing around $20.9 billion to all types of online scams and cybercrimes in 2025 alone. Losses grew by 25% year over year, but they still represent only a fraction of a much broader – and far more troubling – picture. CFA...

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Open source project fools AI scrapers with poisoned font - The Register - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:19:23 GMT
  1. Open source project fools AI scrapers with poisoned font The Register
  2. Decoy Font protects messages from being read by AI Dezeen
  3. This anti-AI font was made with AI Fast Company
  4. Ghost Font: The AI-proof text humans can read but chatbots can't news.cgtn.com
  5. This Decoy Font Shows Humans One Message and AI Another WeRSM
 
After Playing 4 Hours of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, I’m Convinced It’s the Shake-Up the Racing Genre Needs - IGN - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:17:26 GMT
  1. After Playing 4 Hours of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, I’m Convinced It’s the Shake-Up the Racing Genre Needs IGN
  2. ‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer’ Shows Off 15 Minutes of Gameplay Footage Star Wars News Net
  3. Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is Bringing Roguelike Mechanics to Arcade Racing operationsports.com
  4. Star Wars: Galactic Racer – 15 Minutes of Campaign Gameplay jedinews.com
  5. 15 Minutes of Star Wars: Galactic Racer Campaign Gameplay Revealed mxdwn Games
 
For the First Time, Zoox Can Charge People for Rides in Its Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:06:13 GMT
The temporary exemption from federal safety standards will let Amazon’s Zoox launch a real, paid robotaxi service in Las Vegas.
 
Chrome Needs Twice-a-Week Patching Thanks to AI Bug Hunting - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The two Chrome updates in June patched more bugs than the 23 updates before them. Now, Google is ramping up its patching schedule thanks to AI-assisted vulnerability discovery.
 
Dust off those Nintendo 64 cartridges: M64 brings classic games back to your TV - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:45:00 GMT

Co-founded by Oculus creator Palmer Luckey, ModRetro started life as an online forum for discussing retro games but eventually evolved into a full-blown hardware company. Its latest creation, the M64, is an FPGA-based console designed to play original Nintendo 64 games on modern displays in up to 4K resolution at...

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Google's Pixel 11 teaser hints at a mysterious new light around the camera bar - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:06:00 GMT

The Google video is the more visual of the two. It offers a close look at the Pixel 11 Pro's rear camera bar, where the phone retains its three-lens setup while adding a circular light effect beside the cameras. The clip does not name the feature or explain what it...

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The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t change its personality.
 
Spotify rolling out ‘User Notes’ and ‘Running Mode’ features – here’s what they do - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:40:00 GMT
  1. Spotify rolling out ‘User Notes’ and ‘Running Mode’ features – here’s what they do 9to5Google
  2. Spotify’s New Running Mode Brings Personalization to Your Workout Spotify
  3. Spotify adds a running mode to its app TechCrunch
  4. Spotify just got way better for runners, here’s how to try it out Believe in the Run
  5. Spotify Running Mode helps match tunes to tempo The Verge
 
Free Play Days – WWE 2K26, Polterguys: Possession Party and Wildgate - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:04:58 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – WWE 2K26, Polterguys: Possession Party and Wildgate XBOX Wire
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 30 - August 2) Pure Xbox
  3. Steam's makes Hideo Kojima's stealth masterpiece free for a limited time Polygon.com
  4. WWE 2K26 Is Free This Weekend For Almost Everyone Insider Gaming
  5. WWE 2K26 is free to play for all Xbox users this weekend to coincide with SummerSlam Video Games Chronicle
 
Gemini Robotics 2 Brings Google's AI Into the Physical World - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:04:22 GMT
The latest version of Google DeepMind's AI model includes a significant jump into “physical AGI.” But plopping AI into the real world comes with risks.
 
This smart ring can measure your blood sugar using sweat, no needles required - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:02:00 GMT

For the millions of people with type 1 diabetes (and some with type 2 and other forms of the disease) who must monitor their glucose levels, the only options are regular painful finger-pricks or a constant glucose monitor (CGM), which can be expensive, awkward, sometimes inaccurate, and invasive.

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This smart ring can measure your blood sugar using sweat, no needles required - TechSpot - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:02:00 GMT
  1. This smart ring can measure your blood sugar using sweat, no needles required TechSpot
  2. New wearable ring tracks glucose, ketone and other biomarkers in sweat simultaneously Medical Xpress
  3. A New Smart Ring Uses Finger Sweat to Track Health cnet.com
  4. The end of finger pricks? New smart ring can measure blood sugar without a drop of blood Samsung magazín
  5. CHARM smart ring measures glucose & ketones via sweat Notebookcheck
 
Why some nitrogen-processing enzymes are more efficient than others - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
New findings could help researchers design synthetic catalysts that convert nitrogen gas to ammonia, a key step in fertilizer production.
 
Razer Huntsman V3 HE Review: Jumping on the Bandwagon - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Razer has finally caved and made its first Hall Effect gaming keyboard. I dug into its switches, features, and gaming performance to see if it was worth the wait.
 
Samsung teases Android XR glasses, Galaxy Tab S12, S26 FE, and more - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:55:00 GMT
  1. Samsung teases Android XR glasses, Galaxy Tab S12, S26 FE, and more 9to5Google
  2. Samsung Says It’s Launching Galaxy S26 FE and Tab S12 Later This Year cnet.com
  3. Exclusive: Here are the Galaxy S26 FE's camera specs Android Authority
  4. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE spotted with 45W charging support on UL Demko listing 91mobiles.com
  5. These might be the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad Samsung Galaxy S26 FE prices PhoneArena
 
Xbox tech boss says 'unacceptable' outage should not have affected disc games - BBC - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:53:20 GMT
  1. Xbox tech boss says 'unacceptable' outage should not have affected disc games BBC
  2. Microsoft says physical discs should not have stopped working during the Xbox outage — clarifies issue with entitlement checks that failed to read licenses correctly, update on the way Tom's Hardware
  3. Xbox is down: Major outages stop sign-in, game launches Mashable
  4. "This is an unacceptable situation, and we must do better" Xbox CTO apologizes for its biggest outage in recent memory Windows Central
  5. Massive XBOX Server Outage Renders Physical Games Unplayable But Microsoft’s Technology Chief Offers a Promise to Players levelup.com
 
iOS 27 will bring five new features not yet announced, per rumors - 9to5mac.com - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:35:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27 will bring five new features not yet announced, per rumors 9to5mac.com
  2. Apple One Premier Is Getting 2 Cool New Features In iOS 27 bgr.com
  3. 25 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27 MacRumors
  4. iOS 27 adds new Phone app feature that’s an instant favorite 9to5mac.com
  5. I’ve Been Running the New Safari on iOS 27, and My Thumbs Are Already Happier cnet.com
 
Halo: Campaign Evolved PC Looks Stunning - But Requires Further Optimisation - Digital Foundry - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:24:49 GMT
  1. Halo: Campaign Evolved PC Looks Stunning - But Requires Further Optimisation Digital Foundry
  2. Early Access Begins Today | Halo: Campaign Evolved | Halo - Official Site (en) Halo Waypoint
  3. Halo: Campaign Evolved Scales Well from PS5 Pro to Xbox Series S Despite Its Full-Throated Unreal Engine 5 Features Digital Foundry
  4. Halo: Campaign Evolved Peaks at 25,000 Steam Players on Launch Day TechPowerUp
  5. Halo: Campaign Evolved Doesn't Always Feel Like An Essential Remake IGN
 
Samsung is locking in five-year chip deals as AI demand shows no signs of slowing - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:06:00 GMT

Kim said those contracts will run for at least five years and account for 60% to 70% of the company's future capacity. The agreements include upfront payments and floor pricing, giving Samsung more predictability as it invests heavily in advanced chip production.

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Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40,000 Castellan's Creed Legendary Warbond Items Fully Revealed - IGN - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:41:37 GMT
  1. Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40,000 Castellan's Creed Legendary Warbond Items Fully Revealed IGN
  2. Warhammer 40K is getting the best video game crossover Polygon.com
  3. Helldivers 2's Long-Awaited Warhammer 40K Warbond Brings Grimdark New Weapons, Though Not The Most Iconic GameSpot
  4. Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40,000 drops Meltaguns and Bolt Pistols into battle in August TheSixthAxis
  5. After avoiding Helldivers 2 for two years, it's Warhammer 40,000 crossover may finally pull me in Windows Central
 
Keychron wants to bring open-source firmware to gaming mice - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:34:00 GMT

Keychron has just introduced its blueprint for developing open-source mouse firmware. The Zephyr Gaming Mouse (ZGM) project is going to do to mice what QMK or ZMK did for keyboards, Keychron said, bringing greater flexibility and transparency to what modern rodents can do beyond the capabilities stated by manufacturers.

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DOGE Veterans Are Landing Big Jobs at Prediction Markets - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:20:16 GMT
Polymarket and Novig have both recently brought ex-DOGE affiliates onboard as scrutiny of the industry intensifies.
 
Europe is preparing to hit Roblox and ChatGPT with its strictest platform rules - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:01:00 GMT

Bloomberg reports that the European Commission is preparing to add Roblox and ChatGPT to the Digital Services Act's strictest regulatory category in August. The services would be classed as either Very Large Online Platforms or Very Large Online Search Engines, joining the likes of Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, X, and Amazon.

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After Pathfinder and One of the Best Warhammer 40,000 Games Ever Made, Owlcat's Next Step Is to Top Them All — and It's Grown to 600 People to Do It - IGN - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
After Pathfinder and One of the Best Warhammer 40,000 Games Ever Made, Owlcat's Next Step Is to Top Them All — and It's Grown to 600 People to Do It IGN
 
AppMagic: Pokémon Go generates $48.5m during 10th anniversary celebrations - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:46:35 GMT
  1. AppMagic: Pokémon Go generates $48.5m during 10th anniversary celebrations GamesIndustry.biz
  2. 10 Years Later, The Legacy Of Pokémon Go Has Never Been More Complicated kotaku.com
  3. On This Day | 2016 Pokemon Go fever sends Hongkongers on citywide hunt – SCMP archive South China Morning Post
  4. Come with Us to the Pokémon GO Times Square Celebration Pokemon.com
  5. Notes & Quotes: Trainers around the world celebrate Pokémon GO’s 10-year anniversary Scopely
 
Xbox keeps sinking while Microsoft's AI business keeps soaring - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:33:00 GMT

While Xbox's 13% YoY drop in hardware revenue is not as bad as last quarter's 33% plummet, it still caps off a full year of uninterrupted declines. Price hikes and worrying PR surrounding the brand are likely the primary factors, and the situation is expected to worsen when Xbox Series...

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The No. 1 Habit That Slowly Dulls Your Sharp Mind, By A Psychologist - Forbes - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:30:40 GMT
The No. 1 Habit That Slowly Dulls Your Sharp Mind, By A Psychologist Forbes
 
Best Vacuum Cleaners (2026): Cordless Vacuums, Robot Vacuums, Dysons - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT
Looking for all our top recommended vacuums? Here are our favorites in every category, from cordless models to robot vacs.
 
Study shows excessive time online is associated with stress, bad moods, and abandoning enjoyable activities - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:59:00 GMT

Researchers led by the University of Duisburg-Essen studied 900 German adults, with data collected between October 2021 and August 2024. All had engaged in gaming, pornography use, social networking, or online shopping at least occasionally during the previous year.

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7 Best Shower Filters of 2026 Are WIRED-Tested and -Approved - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:33:00 GMT
I tested leading filtered showerheads to see how well they remove total chlorine from your water.
 
Beware: attackers now using real Microsoft sign-in screen for phishing - Cybernews - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:15:23 GMT
  1. Beware: attackers now using real Microsoft sign-in screen for phishing Cybernews
  2. 6 Reasons Why Device Code Phishing is the Fastest-Growing Threat of 2026 The Hacker News
  3. Attackers are using Microsoft’s legitimate login system to camouflage phishing attacks Help Net Security
  4. Businesses Warned Of Scam Tactics Using Procurement Themed Emails BusinessToday Malaysia
  5. Attackers Are Turning Microsoft’s Trusted Login System Into Their Latest Phishing Weapon Check Point Blog
 
A missing underscore in a username sent an innocent man to prison for 18 months - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A Halifax man was recently cleared of all charges after spending a year and a half behind bars because an investigative error led to his conviction for possessing child sexual abuse material. The mix-up occurred because the police missed a single underscore while investigating a suspect's username.

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Jony Ive’s first OpenAI hardware device sounds rather like … a HomePad - 9to5mac.com - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:13:00 GMT
  1. Jony Ive’s first OpenAI hardware device sounds rather like … a HomePad 9to5mac.com
  2. OpenAI president says it’s ‘building a family of devices’ for its AI chatbots The Verge
  3. OpenAI Is ‘Very Interested’ in Building Out ChatGPT Integrations for Wearables cnet.com
  4. A Phone? Glasses? A Pin? Prediction Markets Buzzing About Jony Ive and OpenAI's First Device TradingView
  5. OpenAI’s Consumer Hardware Ambitions Reveal the Next Phase of AI Adoption Cloud Wars
 
4 Best Budget Smartwatch Models for Less Than $250 (2026) - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT
From fitness tracking to notifications, the best budget smartwatch can do a lot without costing a fortune.
 
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is a Superhero Movie for Yearners - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Peter Parker’s isolation lands especially hard in the age of AI, a loneliness crisis, and endless scrolling.
 
Don’t Get Too Attached to Jimothy - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Urban wildlife biologists say the stumpy raccoon seems to have adapted well to his environment and spinal condition—but his internet fame presents a new threat.
 
OpenAI’s Hacking Debacle Comes Down to Human Error - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
If the generative AI giant had followed well-known security best practices, it’s likely that its AI agent would never have escaped to the open internet and hacked multiple companies.
 
Microsoft still doesn't know why the Xbox outage stopped physical games from working - TechSpot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:18:00 GMT

The Xbox network went down on the evening of Sunday, July 26, preventing users from launching purchased games, signing in, or completing new purchases. That alone was bad enough, but what was particularly annoying for those affected was the inability to play their disc-based games.

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LinkedIn Won’t Be Expanding Its Data Centers in the Next Year - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Despite the ongoing AI boom, LinkedIn is holding the line on compute spending. Instead, it’s challenging engineers to make every GPU count.
 
Mistfall Hunter Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying - Pure Xbox - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:01:04 GMT
  1. Mistfall Hunter Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying Pure Xbox
  2. The New Co-Op Dark Fantasy RPG That Blends Dark Souls & Arc Raiders is Out Today 80 Level
  3. Extract From the Gyldenmist: Dark Fantasy Extraction ARPG Mistfall Hunter Arrives on XBOX XBOX Wire
  4. Mistfall Hunter Guide: Best PC Settings for Max FPS games.gg
  5. Mistfall Hunter Gets New Trailer Showcasing Cinematic Battles Against Bosses and Players GamingBolt
 
"I Don’t Like Being Told What To Do.” Podcast Pioneer Joe Budden On Staying Independent - Forbes - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
"I Don’t Like Being Told What To Do.” Podcast Pioneer Joe Budden On Staying Independent Forbes
 
TCL Tab A1 Plus Review (2026): Cheap Tablet That Doesn’t Feel It - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
For most people, the Tab A1 Plus checks all the boxes and is the best budget tablet you can buy, but don’t expect power or long-term Android support.
 
A Civilian Plane Crashed in New Mexico. Was the Military’s Tech to Blame? - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Drone warfare is making the skies more dangerous, even for airplanes far from the battlefield.
 
AI Scammers Are Better at Building Trust Than Humans - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Researchers pitted a person against a Claude agent and found that, after a week of texting, the AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable trust” with others.
 
I Got a Free Meal From a Private Chef—Who Filmed It All to Train Robots - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A German startup sent a camera-wearing chef to my apartment. In exchange for a free lunch, I let them record every chop and stir to train future humanoids.
 
The KEF LS Luxe speaker system wants to “set a new definition for wireless hi-fi” - What Hi-Fi? - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT
  1. The KEF LS Luxe speaker system wants to “set a new definition for wireless hi-fi” What Hi-Fi?
  2. KEF Unveils New Ross Lovegrove-Designed LS Luxe Wireless Speakers Forbes
  3. Could this be the best wireless speaker system KEF has ever made? What Hi-Fi?
  4. The KEF LS LUXE wireless hi-fi speaker system is serving looks, bumping hooks, and it has us shook Popular Science
  5. Can KEF’s Bookshelf Speakers Set a New Benchmark for Wireless Hi-Fi? Gear Patrol
 
Marathon PvE Game Mode Beta Gets Extended for Further Testing - TechPowerUp - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:29:17 GMT
  1. Marathon PvE Game Mode Beta Gets Extended for Further Testing TechPowerUp
  2. Sony thinks Season 2 of Marathon has been a success Instant Gaming News
  3. Marathon’s Vault Breaker disappoints, but there’s still hope for Season 3 TheSixthAxis
  4. Sony's financial report confirms renewed interest in Marathon GameGPU
  5. Marathon Is Performing Well Following The Release of Season 2, Says Sony Tech4Gamers
 
50% Off Blue Apron Promo Codes | August 2026 - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Browse chef-curated meal plans, plus get $25 off with an exclusive Blue Apron coupon code, plus 50% off your first 2 orders, and more top coupons on WIRED.
 
Dyson Promo Codes: 25% Off in August 2026 - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 25% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!
 
Tempo Promo Codes: Get up to 60% Off Healthy Meals - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your meal prep with these Tempo discount codes and offers. Save on high-protein, ready-to-heat meals delivered to your door.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this August 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | August 2026 - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
 
Bose Promo Code: 40% Off for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get at least 40% off headphones, speakers, soundbars, and other audio products from Bose.
 
Columbia Promo Codes: 15% Off | August 2026 - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore current Columbia deals on jackets, outdoor gear, and apparel. Find active Columbia promo codes, student discounts, and free shipping offers to save on your next adventure.
 
Office Depot Coupons: Save With Promo Codes in August 2026 - Wired Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
From furniture and ink to professional printing services, use an Office Depot discount code to maximize your savings on every workspace essential.
 
Microsoft Will Soon Release an AI Super App - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:18:01 GMT
  1. Microsoft Will Soon Release an AI Super App Gizmodo
  2. Microsoft confirms Copilot ‘super app’ coming this year The Verge
  3. What is a 'super app'? It's the latest AI buzzword to know. Mashable
  4. Microsoft Says Workers Are Now Using Copilot AI as Much as Teams and Outlook cnet.com
  5. From SaaS to Agents-as-a-Service: Microsoft’s Aims to Redefine the CX Tech Stack CX Today
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 31, #676 - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:05:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 676 for Friday, July 31.
 
Hugging Face's CEO isn't suing OpenAI over the AI hack, he wants $100 million in compute instead - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:13:00 GMT

At the center of his response is a call for what he describes as "radical transparency." Delangue wants OpenAI to release complete traces of the models' activity during the incident, including the steps they took and the systems they accessed. The idea is to give the broader research community the...

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It Looks Like Nothing Can Dent MAGA’s Support for ICE - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Despite weeks of renewed press coverage and controversy around ICE, Donald Trump’s supporters appear to be standing by the agency no matter what.
 
Save Up to $100 on Apple’s Newest AirPods (2026) - Wired Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:44:10 GMT
Save up to $100 on Apple’s latest AirPods models before prices go back up.
 
These fake download websites look real and rank high on Google, until they swap the links for malware - TechSpot Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:27:00 GMT

The developer, who goes by the handle Bogdan_X, told Windows Latest that his research began after he spotted a fake website mimicking the official Wintoys page. Tracing the site's registration led him to 72 fraudulent websites built on the same playbook, several of which use URLs deliberately close to the...

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MIT and Broad Institute researchers break diffraction barrier in super-resolution microscopy - MIT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New U-STORM imaging technology lets scientists view molecular structures in subatomic detail — about 1,000 times clearer than traditional dyes — while making the microscope process much simpler.
 
How a medical database developed at MIT evolved into a global standard of data-sharing - MIT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The visionary PhysioNet platform launched 25 years ago, based on a system developed at MIT in the 1970s. It has become one of the most comprehensive biomedical and clinical data repositories in existence.
 
Professor Emeritus Robert Cohen, pioneering polymers researcher and devoted mentor, dies at 79 - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Architect of MIT’s interdisciplinary Program in Polymers and Soft Matter and the PhD in chemical engineering practice is remembered for his passion for mentorship and education.
 
Yu Deng ’11 and Hong Wang PhD ’19 awarded Fields Medal - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT-trained mathematicians earn the honor, one of the most prestigious in the field, for their significant achievements.
 
Making robots faster by helping them think ahead - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By planning actions based on the future position of a robot, the VLASH technique streamlines motions and accelerates performance.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 Pickle Is In: You’ll See This Emoji and More on Your Device Next Year - CNET Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:17:00 GMT
I’m predicting the pickle emoji will knock the eggplant emoji off its pedestal.
 
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.
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
3 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
 
Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
How visual learning happens in the brain - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Scientists find that learning to identify a new object subtly reshapes visual processing in the brain.
 
Can AI build a jet engine? JARVIS Challenge tests role of AI copilots in tough-tech engineering - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT students designed, built, and tested a jet engine with AI copilots, assessing AI’s usefulness in developing high-performance aerospace systems.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
Arthur Bahr named head of MIT’s Literature Section - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2007, the scholar of medieval literature explores how different parts of physical manuscripts combine to create interest and meaning.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Bringing the data to every sideline - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
 
Ana Miljački named head of the Department of Architecture - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
In this leadership role, Miljački seeks to shepherd a collective commitment to transform the present into a better future.
 
MIT researcher proposes a way to detect nuclear weapons in space - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in space, but there’s currently no way to verify that satellites aren’t carrying them.
 
MIT engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.
 
YouTube TV and DirecTV Subscribers Could Be Eligible for a Disney Settlement Payout - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:58:09 GMT
Disney has settled a lawsuit alleging it forced higher prices for live TV streaming subscriptions.
 
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.
 
Sony Is Paying Out $7.85M in PlayStation Store Credit. Here’s How to Claim Part of the Settlement - CNET Mon, 04 May 2026 19:27:56 GMT
The allocated payment will go to your PlayStation Network wallet after the final approval hearing.
 
Prices Are Going Up for More AT&T Legacy Plans, Starting Tomorrow - CNET Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:59:42 GMT
If you signed up for an AT&T wireless plan in the second half of 2025, the price is about to go up.
 
8 Things to Know About Staying Safe When Using ChatGPT, Gemini and Other AI Tools - CNET Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:59:20 GMT
Using AI like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Perplexity or Gemini? Here’s how to protect yourself.