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Meta’s New Feel-Good AI Ad Uses a Song About the World Ending - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:45:52 GMT
The clip features the David Bowie track “Five Years,” which includes lyrics such as “Earth was really dying (dying).”
 
AMD unveils the Venice-X CPU, with 1152 MB of 3D V-Cache, 96 cores, and up to 5.15 GHz clock speeds, available in H2 2027 (Jake Roach/Tom's Hardware) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:40:01 GMT

Jake Roach / Tom's Hardware:
AMD unveils the Venice-X CPU, with 1152 MB of 3D V-Cache, 96 cores, and up to 5.15 GHz clock speeds, available in H2 2027 — It's the same cache amount and core count as Genoa-X, but with far faster cores. … AMD's Venice-X CPU is launching in the second half of 2027, the company revealed Thursday at its Advancing AI event.

 
Valve's Steam Deck price hike has completely destroyed sales, new data suggests - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:34:00 GMT

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

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Here's why Chinese smartwatches like the Oppo Watch X3 are rarely sold in the US - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The device is ready; the business isn't.
 
For Taylor Swift, Madison Square Garden’s Controversial Cameras Briefly Went Dark - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:18:46 GMT
MSG’s sprawling surveillance system can monitor guests down to the second. Its owners made an exception for the pop star’s rehearsal dinner.
 
OpenAI expands ChatGPT Health, which helps users with health-related queries and connects to services like Apple Health, to all logged-in US users over 18 (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:10:01 GMT

Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch:
OpenAI expands ChatGPT Health, which helps users with health-related queries and connects to services like Apple Health, to all logged-in US users over 18 — OpenAI said today it is making ChatGPT Health, a feature that helps users with health-related queries, available to all U.S.-based users over 18 across all plans.

 
Primate Labs releases Geekbench 7, featuring larger, more demanding datasets for CPUs and GPUs, along with new video and audio encoding/decoding tests, and more (Antonio G. Di Benedetto/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:05:02 GMT

Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge:
Primate Labs releases Geekbench 7, featuring larger, more demanding datasets for CPUs and GPUs, along with new video and audio encoding/decoding tests, and more — It looks and acts like Geekbench 6, but under the hood are larger datasets, new audio / video tests, and more tweaks.

 
Final Coyote vs. Acme trailer drops at SDCC - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:01:46 GMT
Also, the full trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil features a likable everyman.
 
Bethesda accused of breaking Canadian labor laws with Montreal layoffs - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:01:24 GMT
The fallout from the big Xbox layoffs continues to develop.
 
Runway launches Runway Media Router, which it says is the first built specifically for generative media, as it expands from AI video to AI infrastructure (Rebecca Bellan/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:00:32 GMT

Rebecca Bellan / TechCrunch:
Runway launches Runway Media Router, which it says is the first built specifically for generative media, as it expands from AI video to AI infrastructure — Runway no longer wants to be just another AI model company. It wants to become the infrastructure layer for generative media.

 
Cavalcade of New Macs Is Coming, Report Says, Starting With M6 MacBook Pro This Fall - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:56:48 GMT
We could also see the first new iMac in two years, followed by redesigned MacBooks and iMacs with OLED displays next year.
 
EU gives antritrust approval to the Saudi-led $55 billion takeover of EA - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:53:43 GMT
The deal isn't done yet, but it's getting closer.
 
Apple's App Store is being inundated with low-quality vibecoded apps that no one is downloading - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:52:00 GMT

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

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ChatGPT Health Will See You Now, and It’s a Big Step Forward for Medical Queries - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:40:06 GMT
After a tumultuous summer for my health, I put ChatGPT Health to the test.
 
The US Department of Commerce's BIS is formally investigating whether Chinese companies like Moonshot are accessing advanced US AI chips to train their models (Leo Schwartz/The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:40:00 GMT

Leo Schwartz / The Information:
The US Department of Commerce's BIS is formally investigating whether Chinese companies like Moonshot are accessing advanced US AI chips to train their models — This week, Trump administration officials have taken to the airwaves and X to blast Chinese open source AI companies like Moonshot …

 
GitHub plans a two-tier bug bounty program that cuts rewards for the public and boosts payouts for invite-only researchers, amid a flood of AI-powered reports (Carly Page/The Register) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:35:03 GMT

Carly Page / The Register:
GitHub plans a two-tier bug bounty program that cuts rewards for the public and boosts payouts for invite-only researchers, amid a flood of AI-powered reports — Code shack also putting new limits on first-time researchers, and reserving the biggest rewards for a hand-picked group of proven hunters

 
Qobuz overhauls its music player and adds real-time lyrics - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:19:41 GMT
The latest updates to Qobuz make it an even better alternative to Spotify.
 
The EU just fined Google $1 billion for favoring its own services in search and Play Store - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:08:00 GMT

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

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Samsung will support the Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 with five years of updates - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:07:48 GMT
Samsung's new wearables will receive Wear OS updates until 2031.
 
Hackaday Europe 2026: Half Quad, Half Blimp: Test. Fly. Survive. - Hack a Day Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:00:49 GMT
A great many drones out there, whether homebuilt or store-bought, follow the same basic format. Four motors, some kind of controller, and a lithium-polymer battery supplying the juice to keep …read more
 
A woman got a UTI. Two years later, the bacteria had evolved, invaded her brain. - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:58:26 GMT
The case provides a novel report of the emergence of heterovirulence.
 
The EU Fines Google $1 Billion for Prioritizing Its Own Services in Search - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:51:52 GMT
The European Commission claims that Google boosted its own apps and products to the top of search rankings to the detriment of its competitors.
 
Adam Mosseri says Instagram will now take down "pickup line" and other videos shot on Meta glasses that feature harassment of other people in public places (Katie Notopoulos/Business Insider) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:50:02 GMT

Katie Notopoulos / Business Insider:
Adam Mosseri says Instagram will now take down “pickup line” and other videos shot on Meta glasses that feature harassment of other people in public places — , Follow Senior Correspondent covering technology and culture — Instagram is cracking down on videos shot on Meta glasses …

 
Xbox is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:42:20 GMT
Microsoft is borrowing from the GeForce Now playbook with an ad-supported cloud streaming test.
 
Google hit with $1 billion in fines as EU braces for Trump battle - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:41:36 GMT
Google becomes third tech giant to face huge fines under the Digital Markets Act.
 
Sources: India has ordered telecom companies to disable mobile data services in central Delhi, amid youth protests seeking the education minister's resignation (Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: India has ordered telecom companies to disable mobile data services in central Delhi, amid youth protests seeking the education minister's resignation — The Indian government has ordered telecom companies to disable mobile data services in central parts of the capital Delhi …

 
Lego brings The X-Files to life with 1,478-piece set including Mulder and Scully minifigs - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:27:00 GMT

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

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Sony's decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:25:46 GMT
Circana numbers show US gamers overwhelmingly voting with their wallets.
 
The PlayStation game disc was dying long before Sony pulled the plug - Ars Technica - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:25:46 GMT
  1. The PlayStation game disc was dying long before Sony pulled the plug Ars Technica
  2. Sony Ends PlayStation Discs: Digital Hits 80% [2026] tech-insider.org
  3. Disgaea Creator Says PlayStation Should “Get Rid of the Hardware” If It Abandons Physical Games Noisy Pixel
  4. Sony’s 'ironic' PlayStation disc decision upends gamer conventions and threatens a $7 billion resale market CNBC
  5. Physical Sales Graph For The Past 20 Years Highlights Just How Much Gaming Has Changed Pure Xbox
 
Halo Support 'Investigating' Issues With Premium Upgrade For Campaign Evolved - Pure Xbox - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:25:31 GMT
  1. Halo Support 'Investigating' Issues With Premium Upgrade For Campaign Evolved Pure Xbox
  2. Halo: Campaign Evolved – The Brand New Features in This Remake of A Classic XBOX Wire
  3. Get Ready for Early Access | Halo: Campaign Evolved | Halo - Official Site (en) Halo Waypoint
  4. The new Halo remake is a reminder of what Xbox used to be The Verge
  5. Halo: Campaign Evolved Review - Rollicking Revival Game Informer
 
Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders, limited to one-hour sessions for the games users own; ads play "before sessions begin" (Stevie Bonifield/The Verge) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:20:01 GMT

Stevie Bonifield / The Verge:
Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders, limited to one-hour sessions for the games users own; ads play “before sessions begin” — The free streaming option is still in testing, and limited to one-hour sessions for ‘select’ games.

 
Abstract Security, which offers an in-stream threat detection platform, raised a $25M extension to its $15M Series A, bringing its total funding to $48.5M (Duncan Riley/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:10:02 GMT

Duncan Riley / SiliconANGLE:
Abstract Security, which offers an in-stream threat detection platform, raised a $25M extension to its $15M Series A, bringing its total funding to $48.5M — Composable security operations startup Abstract Security Inc. today said it has raised a $25 million Series A extension …

 
Everything Samsung Announced at Galaxy Unpacked: Z Fold 8, Flip 8, Watch 9, More - PCMag - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:09:24 GMT
  1. Everything Samsung Announced at Galaxy Unpacked: Z Fold 8, Flip 8, Watch 9, More PCMag
  2. Can Samsung outmaneuver Apple’s cool factor? We may soon find out CNN
  3. My Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ongoing Review Living With Samsung’s Passport Foldable CNET
  4. The fight for the future of foldable phones is here NBC News
  5. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Foldables, Perfected for Every Way of Living Samsung Global Newsroom
 
Google just had its first negative cash flow quarter due to massive AI spending - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:04:19 GMT
Google continues to report big quarterly revenue, but its AI spending has skyrocketed.
 
Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders - The Verge - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders The Verge
  2. Amazon and Microsoft pivot cloud gaming strategies to target different players CNBC
  3. Beginning Ad-supported Game Streaming Test & Learn XBOX Wire
  4. Xbox Is Testing Out an Ad-Supported Way to Cloud-Stream Your Library Without Game Pass The Hollywood Reporter
  5. Xbox Is Asking Customers to Volunteer to Test Ad-Supported Game Streaming Variety
 
Apple's rumored leasing program could restrict apps, lock down iPhones if you miss payments - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:48:00 GMT

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

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Yelp signs a deal with OpenAI to give ChatGPT users real-time local recommendations and will soon let them get quotes from local service providers via ChatGPT (Madison Mills/Axios) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:45:05 GMT

Madison Mills / Axios:
Yelp signs a deal with OpenAI to give ChatGPT users real-time local recommendations and will soon let them get quotes from local service providers via ChatGPT — Yelp is licensing reviews, photos and other business information to OpenAI, giving ChatGPT a new source of real-time local recommendation data …

 
Apple Maps will power navigation in Ford's upcoming slate of EVs - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:38:55 GMT
The car manufacturer is planning a big push into electric vehicles.
 
Microsoft 365 outage affects Teams, SharePoint and other services - BleepingComputer - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:34:43 GMT
  1. Microsoft 365 outage affects Teams, SharePoint and other services BleepingComputer
  2. Is Outlook down? Microsoft outage hits email, Teams, Xbox The Seattle Times
  3. Can't log in? Microsoft outage hits Teams, Outlook and more FOX 13 Seattle
  4. Microsoft Down for Thousands of Users Thursday, Downdetector Reports GV Wire
  5. Is Microsoft down? Outages reported for 365, Teams, Outlook, XBox Live Daytona Beach News-Journal
 
Does charging your phone in your car waste gas? - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Charing your phone in the car may technically use energy, but not enough to give a second thought.
 
Running DOOM on a Custom CPU Built From Scratch - Hack a Day Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Running DOOM on weird obscure hardware is a fun hacker pastime that’s been around for a long time now. It’s always enjoyable to see someone port it to an egg timer, …read more
 
AI inference chip startup Etched raised a $300M Series C led by Sequoia at a $10.3B valuation, up from $5B in December; a16z, SK Hynix, and others also invested (Julie Bort/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:15:02 GMT

Julie Bort / TechCrunch:
AI inference chip startup Etched raised a $300M Series C led by Sequoia at a $10.3B valuation, up from $5B in December; a16z, SK Hynix, and others also invested — Etched, the AI chip startup founded by three Harvard dropouts in 2022, has closed a $300 million Series C funding round …

 
A new brain-computer implant is helping blind seniors see again, and it just got approved in Europe - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:08:00 GMT

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

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The latest Resident Evil movie trailer has lots of fun nods to the games - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:50:00 GMT
The film, from Weapons director Zach Cregger, hits theaters on September 18.
 
AI arms race in line for a reckoning after OpenAI hacking incident - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:45:05 GMT
Aggressive training techniques sharpens threat of bad behavior by leading models.
 
Lego's latest Nintendo collab is a playable Donkey Kong arcade machine - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:41:20 GMT
Barrels of fun.
 
The European Commission approves EA's $55B acquisition, announced in September, by investors including Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners (Foo Yun Chee/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:40:02 GMT

Foo Yun Chee / Reuters:
The European Commission approves EA's $55B acquisition, announced in September, by investors including Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners — A group of investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has secured EU antitrust approval for its $55 billion acquisition …

 
Xbox backwards compatibility now available on PC, starting with four original Xbox games - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:31:00 GMT

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

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IBM agrees to acquire HRL Laboratories from Boeing and General Motors, seeking to integrate HRL's electron spin quantum circuits into its quantum computers (Stephen Nellis/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Stephen Nellis / Reuters:
IBM agrees to acquire HRL Laboratories from Boeing and General Motors, seeking to integrate HRL's electron spin quantum circuits into its quantum computers — IBM (IBM.N) has agreed to buy HRL Laboratories, a private quantum computing research lab jointly owned by Boeing Co (BA.N) …

 
These College Towns Have the Best (and Worst) Drinking Water - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:14:00 GMT
Before sending your college kid back to school, see how their tap water fares in this national ranking.
 
I'm just glad Samsung's price hikes weren't worse - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:09:34 GMT
It's a sign of how hard we're braced for the RAMpocalypse that Samsung adding just $100 to its prices seems reasonable.
 
Encryption in the 1790s - Hack a Day Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:38 GMT
For as long as humans have had writing, there’s been a need to send secret messages. It is easy to think that Enigma machines and their immediate predecessors are old …read more
 
Samsung announces Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2, with new AI features - Mashable - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:48:58 GMT
  1. Samsung announces Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2, with new AI features Mashable
  2. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9: Your Health Companion on the Wrist Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9 First Look: Better battery, better AI, higher price Mashable
  4. Samsung gives its newest Galaxy Watches longer software support SamMobile
  5. [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 Samsung Mobile Press
 
Framework nearly doubles Laptop 13 Pro memory prices overnight after suppliers demand more than twice as much - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:37:00 GMT

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

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There isn't a single consumer Wi-Fi router that is 100% American-made - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT
You get a waiver! You get a waiver!
 
Amazon is integrating its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video via a new Games tab, starting with games like Hogwarts Legacy and EA Sports FC for Fire TV (Alex Weprin/The Hollywood Reporter) - Techmeme Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:15:00 GMT

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Amazon is integrating its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video via a new Games tab, starting with games like Hogwarts Legacy and EA Sports FC for Fire TV — The Amazon Luna gaming platform, which had been included in the larger Prime offering, will now be baked into Prime Video too.

 
Amazon Adds Video Games Into Prime Video in Expansion Push - The Hollywood Reporter - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:33 GMT
  1. Amazon Adds Video Games Into Prime Video in Expansion Push The Hollywood Reporter
  2. Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles BBC
  3. Prime Video is Getting Games via Amazon Luna Amazon Game Studios
  4. Inside Amazon's plan to unite games, movies and TV – including "more games in development than at any point in our history" GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Amazon puts Luna cloud-streamed games like Fallout 4 inside Prime Video The Verge
 
Ford Will Use Apple Maps in New Self-Driving System - The New York Times - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:07 GMT
  1. Ford Will Use Apple Maps in New Self-Driving System The New York Times
  2. Ford's next-generation EV will integrate Apple Maps The Detroit News
  3. Ford's $30,000 Electric Truck Will Be Born Into an iPhone Family and Feature Integrated Apple Maps Car and Driver
  4. Apple Maps to Power the Navigation Experience for the Ford Universal Electric Vehicle Platform Ford From the Road
  5. Apple revives automotive ambitions with Ford deal for in-car software Financial Times
 
Ultrahuman overhauls its app, brings all of its analysis on-device - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Ultrahuman's revamped app now offers better advice even when your phone has no connection.
 
Amazon brings Luna game streaming to the Prime Video app - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Luna will be first arrive in the Prime Video app on Fire TV devices in the US and UK.
 
OpenAI says its AI models went rogue and hacked another company - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:51:00 GMT

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

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Xbox 360 games might already be backward compatible on PC, and that bodes extremely well for the program's future - Windows Central - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:47:01 GMT
  1. Xbox 360 games might already be backward compatible on PC, and that bodes extremely well for the program's future Windows Central
  2. Play More of the Games You Love, Wherever You Play with XBOX Backward Compatibility on PC XBOX Wire
  3. Microsoft is bringing original Xbox games to PC The Verge
  4. Xbox announces backwards compatibility for PC and handheld devices GamesIndustry.biz
  5. Xbox Is Bringing Games From Its Original Console To PC Engadget
 
Google records its first negative free cash flow since going public as its AI spending explodes - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:03:00 GMT

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

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22 Back-to-School College Dorm Room Essentials (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:01:00 GMT
Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.
 
GoPro Wireless Mic System Review: An Audio Upgrade With Fixable Flaws - Engadget - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
GoPro Wireless Mic System Review: An Audio Upgrade With Fixable Flaws Engadget
 
GoPro Wireless Mic System review: An audio upgrade with fixable flaws - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
GoPro's Wireless Mic System nails the basics, but it has some frustrating flaws.
 
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.
 
Connection to Apple Developer could not be established - Apple Developer Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:53:38 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
 
Uber lays off 10 percent of its customer service team in favor of using AI - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:44:54 GMT
Uber's global customer service network has been hit by layoffs in favor of AI.
 
The Best Vacuum for Pet Hair—We Tested Many to Find Which Ones Work Best (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:33:00 GMT
Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.
 
White House report says Trump can usher in a "new golden age" of science - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:23:21 GMT
The resulting report is a near-random mixture of grievances and real problems.
 
Europe hits Google with $1 billion fine for boxing-out rivals - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:17:59 GMT
Europe has hit Google with a $1 billion fine for illegally abusing its search engine dominance.
 
Nvidia reveals Vera CPU details, claims its custom Olympus cores outperform AMD Epyc Turin - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:15:00 GMT

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

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The Best MagSafe Wallets for Your Everyday Carry (2026) - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:01:00 GMT
The slim and convenient magnetic wallets you’ll actually want stuck to the back of your phone.
 
I wanted a clock that never needed setting. Things escalated. - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:50 GMT
Sure, maybe your clock has a backup battery, but mine has a deployment pipeline!
 
Saving Some Coin With 3D Printed Stencils - Hack a Day Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:23 GMT
One of the extra tools someone might need when working with surface-mount components is a solder paste stencil, which not only simplifies the application of solder paste to a PCB …read more
 
The Trump Administration Wants to Change Public Engagement Rules for Polluters - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The EPA has proposed a rule change that would let states decide how much input the public has on air pollution permits. It would be a huge boon for data centers increasingly reliant on fossil fuels.
 
Samsung & Google's Android XR glasses privacy light works like Meta Ray-Bans, core features detailed [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Samsung & Google's Android XR glasses privacy light works like Meta Ray-Bans, core features detailed [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. Samsung Brings Galaxy Ecosystem Into Everyday Eyewear Samsung Global Newsroom
  3. Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like The Verge
  4. Samsung details features of its smart glasses as it enters market dominated by Meta CNBC
  5. Samsung's New Galaxy Smart Glasses Aim for Style and Google Integration Lifehacker
 
America’s Hot Hybrid Summer - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Gas prices are up, and US car dealerships are full of hybrids. Customers are going for it.
 
10 Best Meal Delivery Services, Tested by an Ex-Restaurant Critic - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:31:00 GMT
Here are the best delivery services and meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart’s meal service, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
 
People Are Getting Off to Porn About ICE Raids - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
MAGA-coded adult content playing off immigration crackdowns, white supremacy, and obeying the “natural order” is finding rabid audiences on X.
 
Gig economy workers and Amazon staff are increasingly dependent on food stamps and Medicaid, says federal report - TechSpot Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:15:00 GMT

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

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Sony's FX5 cinema camera finally offers open gate and RAW 5K recording - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:23 GMT
Sony has just unveiled its latest cinema camera that may foreshadow some long-awaited features in its consumer mirrorless lineup.
 
Google adds selfie video as a log-in option - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
You'll now be able to get into your Google account with a selfie video.
 
Google Adds Selfie Video As A Log-In Option - Engadget - Google Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. Google Adds Selfie Video As A Log-In Option Engadget
  2. Introducing selfie for sign-in: a new, easy way to access your Google Account blog.google
  3. Google will now let you log in with a selfie Fast Company
  4. Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account’s Spare Key WIRED
  5. Google now lets you sign in to your account using a selfie video The Verge
 
Banning Social Media for Kids Is a Bad Idea - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The risks are real. But banning children from the internet could create new problems without solving the ones that really matter.
 
Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account’s Spare Key - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The next time you’re locked out of your Google account, you can use your face as part of the account recovery process.
 
My Week of Transparent Living With Apple’s ‘More Clear’ Liquid Glass Setting - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
I cranked Apple’s iOS 27 beta to maximum transparency on my iPhone and enjoyed every warped second.
 
Remember Jibo? Its Successor Is a Wearable That Turns Your Life Into AI Slop - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:15:00 GMT
With “blessings” from the original Jibo founders, iKairos is a wearable or desk-mounted “AI journal” that turns your family moments into AI images and video.
 
‘The Child Is Terrified’: Measles Doctors Speak Out - Wired Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Hear from six pediatricians in measles hot spot Utah, as the US faces infection levels not seen in over three decades and prepares to lose its status as a country that eliminated the dangerous disease.
 
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to crash into the moon this August - Engadget Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:22:27 GMT
The upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket has been drifting in space for over a year after it launched. It's expected to crash into the moon next month.
 
Voice Control Toolkit Comes to a Pico Near You - Hack a Day Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:28 GMT
A Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W connected to a speaker
Voice-controlled appliances are nothing new. What might be new, however, is [Moonshine AI] running it all locally on a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W! The voice interface is roughly divided …read more
 
Industrial GPU Adapted for the Desktop - Hack a Day Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT
As technologies change and adapt, we’re often left with seemingly useless junk that has nowhere to go. Certainly anyone still sitting on a pile of floppy disks feels this way …read more
 
Watch orcas ram a sunfish so hard it explodes - ArsTechnica Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:38 GMT
“We think this may help younger orcas feed more easily, or it could also just be for fun.”
 
V Formation Flying of Birds is Explained by a Minimal Wake–Vortex Model - Hack a Day Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT
Although it’s commonly suspected that migratory birds fly in a ‘V’ formation due to this saving energy for the birds in the slipstream, understanding the exact aerodynamics behind this and …read more
 
Tesla Can’t Avoid Recall Fix for Cars With Overly Bright Headlights - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:52:00 GMT
The company will need to issue a fix for nearly 20,000 vehicles.
 
I Test-Drove Substack’s New AI Detection Tool, and It Mostly Worked - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:28:42 GMT
The publishing platform has integrated Pangram to look for AI.
 
Nvidia's Jensen Huang defends Chinese AI: "Open-source models that are excellent should be used" - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:06:00 GMT

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

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Jimothy, the Viral Raccoon, Scurries Across Your Screen in Google Animation - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:17:17 GMT
The short-spined critter also has a bobblehead, art contest, police sketch and recently won a race at a Seattle Mariners game.
 
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 23 #872 - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:49:47 GMT
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 872 for Thursday, July 23
 
Why Lettuce Is Always Making People Sick - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:41:29 GMT
The cyclospora diarrhea outbreak isn’t an isolated incident. It’s part of a pattern of leafy greens wreaking digestive havoc.
 
The Legend of Zelda Officially Returns With New Release Spring 2027 - Comic Book Resources - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:40:14 GMT
  1. The Legend of Zelda Officially Returns With New Release Spring 2027 Comic Book Resources
  2. Hasbro's The Legend of Zelda Figures Have Been Revealed, and They Look Amazing | Comic Con 2026 IGN
  3. Hasbro reveals The Legend of Zelda: Heroes of Hyrule toys [update: pre-orders live] Nintendo Everything
  4. New Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom releases revealed, and preorders start soon Polygon.com
  5. Hasbro And Nintendo Partner Up On New Legend Of Zelda Toys Nintendo Life
 
Sales were up at Tesla but so were costs and spending - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:15:19 GMT
Q2 2026 was profitable, but barely.
 
Samsung’s Foldables Got Pricier. The RAM Shortage Is Part of the Bill - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:02:53 GMT
Here’s a breakdown of what the new devices will cost you.
 
The White House Is Trying to Figure Out What to Do About Chinese AI - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
There’s a debate going on in the Trump administration over how to handle increasingly powerful Chinese AI models.
 
Top Red-Light Therapy Deals at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale (2026) - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:40:12 GMT
Save on WIRED-tested LED therapy devices from TheraFace, HigherDose, and more.
 
Microsoft brings original Xbox backward compatibility to Windows PCs - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:36:19 GMT
First four compatible titles can be run with an 11-year-old graphics card.
 
ISPs' long nightmare of having to list all the fees they charge is finally over - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:17:18 GMT
FCC lets ISPs stop listing all fees after companies complained it was too hard.
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 23, #1860 - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle No. 1,860 for Thursday, July 23.
 
Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and other US tech giants are hiding $1.65 trillion in AI debt - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:51:00 GMT

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

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

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

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Original Xbox Games Are Coming to PC Starting With 4 Fan Favorites - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:19:00 GMT
Playable through Microsoft’s new Xbox Backward Compatibility program for PC, you’ll be able to relive classic Xbox titles directly on your laptop, desktop or handheld.
 
Clayface trailer leans into the body horror - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:18:17 GMT
"The people I trusted betrayed me. The justice system failed me."
 
iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments - The Verge - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:13:21 GMT
  1. iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments The Verge
  2. Apple could cut off app access on financed iPhones over missed payments Digital Trends
 
Pixel 11 series leaks in more official-looking images with new angles [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:05:00 GMT
  1. Pixel 11 series leaks in more official-looking images with new angles [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. Here’s an Official Pixel 11 Pro From Google Droid Life
  3. Pixel 11 reportedly getting ‘improved’ face unlock as 11a said to use Tensor G6 9to5Google
  4. New leaked renders reveal every color option for the Pixel 11 lineup - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Google Store starts prepping for Pixel 11 with our best look at Pixel Glow yet Android Authority
 
China’s Open AI Models Are Challenging Silicon Valley’s Playbook - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:01:38 GMT
As access to Anthropic’s and OpenAI’s frontier models becomes more restricted, Chinese labs are pitching their open-source alternatives as stable, accessible, and increasingly capable.
 
Hyundai claims humanoid robot plan is not part of talks with striking workers - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:18:12 GMT
Union previously warned automaker that any robot deployment must be negotiated.
 
Palworld's 1.0 launch is bringing back nearly a million players - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:02:00 GMT

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

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Dyson V10 Konical Review (2026): Affordable and Solid - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:53:48 GMT
Out of Dyson’s two new affordable stick vacuums, this one is easily my favorite.
 
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, July 22 - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:45:55 GMT
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 22.
 
Firefox 153 ESR arrives with major productivity, privacy, and enterprise upgrades - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:37:00 GMT
Firefox 153 is now the latest Extended Support Release (ESR), rolling up all improvements introduced since Firefox 140. Highlights include profile management, Split View, AI features, stronger privacy protections, web apps, PDF merging and image insertion, HDR video playback, browser-wide containers, and numerous platform and enterprise enhancements.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s soccer captain Dilin Meloni - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The rising senior is passionate about soccer, nuclear fusion, and advocating on behalf of his fellow student-athletes at MIT.
 
AI Can Generate Pictures, but It Can Also Help Locate Your Lost Real Photos - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:24:00 GMT
Need help finding that photo from six years ago? Google Photos and Gemini can help.
 
Next Space Force chief throws cold water on the idea of space privateers - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:02:44 GMT
It turns out some of Benjamin Franklin's opinions from 240 years ago are still relevant today.
 
Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 83 - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence.
 
OpenAI says its AI agent broke out of testing sandbox to hack Hugging Face - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:47:49 GMT
"This is day one for cybersecurity in the age of agents," Hugging Face CEO says.
 
The Marines' new AI gun can track and target people, even though it's marketed as anti-drone - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:45:00 GMT

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

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Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM - The Verge - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:35:58 GMT
  1. Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM The Verge
  2. Apple Plans Overhaul of MacBooks, iMac in Push to Meet AI Demand Bloomberg.com
  3. Cavalcade of New Macs Is Coming, Report Says, Starting With M6 MacBook Pro This Fall CNET
  4. Upgraded Mac Mini, Mac Studio, and OLED iMac are all in the pipeline AppleInsider
  5. Apple's Rumored Upgrades To Its Mac Lineup Go Beyond Touchscreens Engadget
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra debut with Flex Titanium displays and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:59:00 GMT

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

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

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

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These Were My Favorite Things Samsung Unpacked During Its 2026 Galaxy Event - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:29:00 GMT
Even for products that leaked long before they were revealed, Samsung’s reveal had several high points.
 
What happens when you try to chop a photon in half? - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:17:08 GMT
A mirror that moves mid-photon could release a shower of new photons.
 
Reddit and major publishers consider blocking Google as AI search continues destroying web traffic - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:01:00 GMT

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

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Samsung unveils new Galaxy Z8 foldables and Galaxy Watches, available August 7 - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:58:24 GMT
Samsung's new foldables are slimmer, faster, and more expensive.
 
Unlimited AI tokens aren't unlimited after all as US Army burns through supply - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:35:17 GMT
Troops received an email informing them that they were rapidly depleting their AI tokens.
 
Samsung's new Galaxy devices double down on Snapdragon-powered AI - Android Central - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:33:01 GMT
  1. Samsung's new Galaxy devices double down on Snapdragon-powered AI Android Central
  2. The Real Winner at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked? Qualcomm and Its Snapdragon Chips CNET
  3. Qualcomm and Samsung Expand Collaboration with Snapdragon Powering the New Galaxy Lineup Across Smartphones, Watches, and Intelligent Eyewear Qualcomm
  4. Qualcomm deepens ties with major Apple rival thestreet.com
  5. Samsung drops Exynos for Galaxy Watch, turns to Qualcomm The Korea Times
 
TSMC plans up to 10% price increases on advanced and mature nodes starting in 2027 - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:03:00 GMT

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

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Which New Samsung Foldable Phone Should You Buy? Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, or Flip8? - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:01:00 GMT
Samsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?
 
Inside Samsung HQ: An Early Look at the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Hints at the Future of Foldables - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Samsung’s bold design shift shows how consumer needs are reshaping the foldables category. I was among the first outside Samsung to see its new lineup in Korea.
 
Why Samsung Gave Its Next Folding Phone a New Shape - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
People spend hours watching videos on their smartphones. The wider, shorter, and lighter Galaxy Z Fold8 caters to exactly that.
 
I Tested the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 for a Week and It’s a Rugged Scene-Stealer - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Samsung’s sporty smartwatch gets a larger battery, a faster Qualcomm processor, hands-free Gemini and new trail features. The catch? It also costs more.
 
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 Gets the Cover Screen Right — for a Price - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts at $1,200, but it’s now thinner, lighter and easier to use while closed.
 
Samsung Promises Stronger, Better Smart Glasses. But What About Privacy? - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Two new frames from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, 9 hours of battery life, and privacy questions still in the air: here’s what Samsung shared about what’s coming this fall.
 
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Is for Everyone Who Can’t Stop Scrolling - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Samsung’s book-style foldable could be better suited to the way we actually browse the internet and watch videos.
 
Splatoon Raiders 1.1.0 update out now, patch notes - Nintendo Everything - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:24:18 GMT
  1. Splatoon Raiders 1.1.0 update out now, patch notes Nintendo Everything
  2. Ask the Developer Vol. 22: Splatoon Raiders — Part 1 nintendo.com
  3. Splatoon Raiders Review: Paint, Paint, Everywhere, and Not a Friend to Ink The New York Times
  4. Splatoon Raiders review – Nintendo’s inky shooter fades to grey The Guardian
  5. Splatoon Raiders Review - A Fresh Take Game Informer
 
Iran claims it destroyed Amazon's main data hub in Bahrain. Nobody has confirmed it - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:14:00 GMT

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

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The 13 Best Fans for Getting Through Sweaty Days (2026) - Wired Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:31:00 GMT
From powerful air movers and whisper-quiet pedestal models to options that double as misters, lamps, and air purifiers, these are the fans that impressed us most.
 
Ukrainian drones deliver robots directly into battle by sea and air - ArsTechnica Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:15:03 GMT
Ukraine's battlefield surge of robots now features airdrops and beach assaults.
 
Watch Samsung unveil the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 at Galaxy Unpacked - TechSpot Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:07:00 GMT

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

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

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

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LG to Ban Residential Proxies from Smart TV Apps - Krebs on Security - Google Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:25:13 GMT
  1. LG to Ban Residential Proxies from Smart TV Apps Krebs on Security
  2. Your smart TV apps contain proxy software that let strangers use your internet connection Cybernews
  3. LG bans TV apps that rent out your internet connection How-To Geek
  4. LG is cracking down on smart TV apps that quietly turn your TV into a secret proxy Digital Trends
  5. LG: Banning Residential Proxies from Smart TV Apps SecNews.gr
 
Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 22, #1859 - CNET Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for July 22, No. 1,859.
 
One in six Windows PCs still runs Windows 10, and the vulnerabilities are piling up - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:36:00 GMT

Asset management company Lansweeper recently sounded the alarm on Windows 10, noting that a lot of organizations still haven't upgraded to Windows 11. A significant portion of PCs, or roughly 17% of all Windows client devices, per Lansweeper's research, are still running Windows 10. Put simply, about one in six...

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Is the All-New Range Rover GT Stepping on Jaguar’s Tail? - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:01:00 GMT
It’s “the most car-like Range Rover ever created,” but will this all-electric grand tourer spoil Jaguar’s Type 01 party?
 
OpenAI Models Escaped Containment and Hacked Hugging Face - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:50:01 GMT
The cybersecurity-focused models, including GPT-5.6 Sol, broke out of a testing sandbox, exploited a zero-day, and gained access to the open internet to pull off the attack.
 
Der8auer converts $7,000 RTX 5090 Lightning Z to custom water cooling, drops temps by 11°C - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:43:00 GMT

The modified waterblock, once hooked up to the PC's custom water-cooling loop, brought the operating temperature of the MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z down from 64 degrees to around 53 degrees. That result was measured at 800W under full load, though der8auer believes it would hold up similarly even in...

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Shop Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Sale 2026 Before Fall Chaos - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:39:06 GMT
The discounts may not beat Prime Day, but I found worthwhile prices on WIRED-approved TVs, laptops, tablets, speakers, and other home gear.
 
Taylor Farms Spent Big on MAGA and Anti-Regulatory Lobbying Before Diarrhea Outbreak - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:10:35 GMT
The company donated more than $3.6 million to conservative groups between 2020 and 2025, including $1 million to the MAGA Inc. super PAC.
 
This Former Intel CEO Wants to Jumpstart Moore’s Law With Light - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:05:00 GMT
Pat Gelsinger wants to pave the way to ever more powerful artificial intelligence using tiny beams of light.
 
OpenAI's ambitious ad revenue goals look like AI-generated money, analysis says - TechSpot Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:22:00 GMT

A new market analysis from consulting firm Emarketer casts serious doubt on OpenAI's advertising revenue targets. The company began testing ads in ChatGPT in February, adding another revenue stream as it looks for ways to offset the enormous cost of operating its AI services. Emarketer's forecast suggests that OpenAI's internal...

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A Sneaky Hacking Tool Targeting AI Infrastructure Is Lurking in Victims’ Blind Spots - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:08:44 GMT
A new type of malware can worm deep into AI coding systems to steal data and logins—and can flip a “death switch” to destroy files and keep out real users.
 
Nvidia Wants to Own Every Chip Inside AI Data Centers - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform combines CPUs and GPUs into a single system, reflecting the company’s growing ambition to power every layer of AI infrastructure.
 
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.
 
The Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of Your Dreams - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A flip phone with 5G, USB-C, a headphone jack, and a removable battery? Say it ain’t so.
 
The Great Peptide Cash Grab Has Begun - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:45:49 GMT
The FDA could decide whether to loosen rules around peptide production this week. Some telehealth players are already seeing dollar signs.
 
Halliday’s New Smart Glasses Skip the Camera - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Halliday’s G2 glasses can listen to and summarize your workplace meetings—with no video involved.
 
8 Best Smartwatches (2026): Apple, Google, and Hybrid Watches - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:02:00 GMT
These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.
 
Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.
 
MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.
 
The Best Smart Home Accessories to Boost Your Curb Appeal (2026) - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:02:00 GMT
These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.
 
Abdul El-Sayed Is an Epidemiologist Running for Senate. His State Is a Public Health Disaster - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Michigan has been at the epicenter of the wildfire smoke and explosive diarrhea outbreaks. The progressive Democrat talks to WIRED about how he would tackle the forces behind them if he’s elected.
 
‘It’s a Modern-Day Draft’: Why Stanford Students Walked Out on Sundar Pichai’s Commencement Speech - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Last month, more than a hundred Stanford students left their own graduation to protest Google’s military contracts and deals with ICE. Two organizers, Amanda Campos and Eva Jones, tell us why.
 
Stop Saying Kids Can’t Read - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Everyone is talking about the reading crisis. But inside the “Mississippi Miracle,” it’s all about comprehension.
 
A Device Hidden in Cars Across the US Leaves Them Vulnerable to Hacking and Paralysis. Patch It Now - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Dealerships installed alarms in millions of vehicles—and left them in even if the buyer didn’t want them. Now researchers warn they can be hacked to unlock, track, and disable cars.
 
The Army Is Burning Through Its AI Tokens - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Members of the Army received an email informing them that they were rapidly depleting their AI tokens, and needed to limit use.
 
Etsy Is In Its Flop Era, and Sellers Are Fleeing - Wired Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Once a quirky bastion of amateur vulva jewelry and pet portraits, Etsy is now deluged with mass-produced goods and AI knockoffs. Some customers don’t seem to mind.
 
The Galaxy Card Is Samsung’s Answer to the Apple Card - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Directly added to your Samsung Wallet account, it’s yet another cash-back credit card, this time tailored for Samsung stans.
 
The FDA Says It Didn't Apologize to Supplier Linked to Diarrhea Outbreak, Actually - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:57:39 GMT
The agency stressed that the July 17 voluntary recall from Taylor Farms still stands. The supplier has been linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak.
 
Fans Flocked to World Cup Host Cities—Causing 80 Percent of the Tournament’s Emissions - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:43:44 GMT
The latest estimates reveal that the majority of greenhouse gas emissions from large-scale events such as the FIFA World Cup stem from spectators traveling to host cities.
 
Even Mild Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Weight Gain - Wired Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:06:08 GMT
A recent study suggests that not getting enough sleep increases the risk of weight gain, and thus of conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
 
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors - MIT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Longtime professors and experts in the fields of anesthesiology, aerospace engineering, and biological engineering, respectively, receive MIT’s highest faculty honor.
 
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMT
New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments.
 
Following the questions where they lead - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Bailey Flanigan has arrived at complex computational methods for helping democracy thrive.
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
3 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
 
Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
How visual learning happens in the brain - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Scientists find that learning to identify a new object subtly reshapes visual processing in the brain.
 
Can AI build a jet engine? JARVIS Challenge tests role of AI copilots in tough-tech engineering - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT students designed, built, and tested a jet engine with AI copilots, assessing AI’s usefulness in developing high-performance aerospace systems.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
Arthur Bahr named head of MIT’s Literature Section - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2007, the scholar of medieval literature explores how different parts of physical manuscripts combine to create interest and meaning.
 
How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:10:00 GMT
Students from the MIT Cybersecurity Clinic help local governments and other vulnerable organizations defend against digital threats.
 
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
 
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.
 
MIT-led project opens first climate shelter in Bangladesh - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project opens a solar-powered “adaptation fortress” in Satkhira, a region facing severe and growing climate threats.
 
A baseball-sized sensor can detect chemical threats - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:10:00 GMT
The “TOSSIT” device, developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, can warn service members and first responders of dangerous vapors and aerosols.
 
Tiny robot boats build floating structures - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:50:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed FloatForm, a swarm of small aquatic robots that snap together like ants forming a raft, assembling into reconfigurable structures on the water.
 
Bringing the data to every sideline - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
 
Ana Miljački named head of the Department of Architecture - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
In this leadership role, Miljački seeks to shepherd a collective commitment to transform the present into a better future.
 
NordicTrack’s $5,000 Smart Pilates Reformer Completely Won Me Over - CNET Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:17 GMT
You can now own the NordicTrack Ultra 1 Reformer and never pay for a Pilates class again.
 
MIT engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.
 
MIT researcher proposes a way to detect nuclear weapons in space - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in space, but there’s currently no way to verify that satellites aren’t carrying them.
 
How to Watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Weird Foldables, AI Glasses and More - CNET Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:00:46 GMT
Samsung’s next big event happened in London on July 22. Here’s how to watch the Galaxy Z Fold 8 reveal alongside everything else.
 
The brain’s internal ruler - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:40:00 GMT
A simple brain circuit measures objects’ distance from the body using touch signals from a rodent’s whiskers, MIT scientists find.
 
Many black holes had past lives, new research shows - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Physicists have found signs of colliding black holes that are themselves products of previous black hole smash-ups.
 
Discovery helps explain why solid-state batteries often fail - MIT Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
New research could help prevent the formation of tiny seeds of lithium metal within the electrolyte, enabling batteries that charge faster and last longer.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be? - MIT Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
 
Scientists find ozone depletion began decades before discovery of ozone hole - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Using modern tools, they also determined that carbon tetrachloride, used as a dry-cleaning and degreasing agent as early as the 1930s, was at the root of early ozone loss.
 
Graphene can hold multiple states of superconductivity, a new study finds - MIT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
What’s more, the superconducting states get stronger under conditions expected to kill them.
 
How data centers can better manage energy use - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new study suggests flexibility in the timing of electricity consumption could lower consumer costs.
 
Listening for the echoes of black holes - MIT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By analyzing X-ray reverberations and other astrophysical data, Erin Kara seeks to understand the most extreme objects in the universe.
 
MIT in the media: Exploring how curiosity-driven science is an essential ingredient in America’s success - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
“Scientific American” showcases the history and future of America’s scientific engine, highlighting promising young scientists and icons at MIT and beyond.
 
Summer 2026 recommended reading from MIT - MIT Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Enjoy these recent titles from Institute faculty and staff.
 
Apple’s $250M AI iPhone Settlement Moves Forward. Find Out If You’re Eligible to Collect - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
The company will pay iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit concerning missing and delayed AI features.
 
9 Ring Security Settings You Should Turn Off If You’re Worred About Privacy - CNET Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:01:05 GMT
People are worried about Amazon Ring’s latest AI recognition features and how they’re used. I have the tricks to turn them off.
 
How to Get Rid of Old Tech Without Paying Anything or Throwing It in the Trash - CNET Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:25:14 GMT
Getting rid of old computers and printers responsibly is free, accessible and considerably simpler than most people assume.
 
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