Daily archive
174 stories from 51 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Spotify launched free Managed accounts for kids in the US, allowing any parent with a Spotify account to create a music-only account with parental controls, playlists, recommendations, and their own Wrapped summary.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, CNET, Engadget, Android Authority, TechRadar
#Anthropic is moving closer to a mega-IPO, with banks scheduling meetings between the Claude maker and prospective investors in the coming weeks, targeting a potential October IPO. The company is positioning itself for a major public offering.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Quartz
#Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirms Vera Rubin AI accelerator systems are in production and on schedule, responding to reports of manufacturing delays. The next-generation GPU remains on track for customer delivery.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware
#The Batman Part II has been delayed again, now targeting an early 2028 release. The delay is expected to have a major impact on James Gunn's DC Universe plans. Director Matt Reeves released a teaser video to mark the fourth delay in three years.
Also covered by TechRadar, Gizmodo, IGN
#Ode with Anthropic is a joint venture that embeds forward-deployed engineers in enterprise firms, backed by Anthropic, Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Goldman Sachs. The startup bets that a handful of engineers can do the work of an army of consultants.
Also covered by TechCrunch
#OpenAI's internal GPT-Red model finds successful attacks in 84% of cases, outperforming human red-teamers. The AI is used to attack OpenAI's own AI systems to identify vulnerabilities.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE, The Next Web, The Decoder, Decrypt
#OpenAI staffers have donated over $215,000 to a political action committee opposing Leading the Future, a group backed by OpenAI president Greg Brockman.
#In an industrial park near Beijing, humanoid robots are being trained to perform tasks like picking up snacks and folding sheets, using video recordings of human workers. The effort aims to develop brains for robots that can operate in real-world environments.
#Nvidia will supply its AI hardware and software to Toyota to power smart cities, traffic intelligence, and carmaking factories, broadening a decade-long partnership that began with autonomous vehicles.
#Wired recounts a user's experience trying to recover a missing e-bike delivery, only to end up in a frustrating loop of AI chatbots. The piece argues that AI is not making customer service smarter, just more annoying.
#Wired argues that babies are tremendous learning machines and that key advances for AI may soon be found in the architecture of their little brains.
#The Verge argues that AI slop movies are filling the same low-budget niche as direct-to-video releases, as audiences flock to Nolan's The Odyssey.
#Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar said China has developed a new vanguard of AI models through unauthorized use of work produced by Silicon Valley AI developers, posing an economic threat to the US. The comments add to growing tensions over AI intellectual property.
#Gidi Littwin, co-inventor of Apple's FaceID, launches Hemispheric, an AI startup that aims to make diagnostic brain scans for conditions like depression and Parkinson's as cheap and easy as a blood test.
#Internet pioneer Vint Cerf is developing a standard for identifying AI agents on the web, aiming to enable safe and interoperable agent interactions across the open internet.
#Australia establishes a national Office of AI as Prime Minister Albanese promises new copyright protections for creatives. The government also tells AI data centers to put back more power than they take out.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, The Next Web
#PrismML's Bonsai 27B runs full reasoning AI on an iPhone for free. Decrypt tested it and found it as impressive as it sounds, marking a milestone for on-device AI.
Also covered by Decrypt
#Analysts say AI PCs could run small models and local AI workflows without needing to rely on expensive, unpredictable cloud compute, making now a potentially good time to buy one.
Also covered by TechRadar
#Abu Dhabi has built an AI-native government where a single app handles ID renewal, doctor appointments, and parking payments. The UAE capital is quietly integrating AI into daily government services.
Also covered by The Next Web
#OpenAI's consumer hardware push begins with a mobile, screen-free smart speaker designed with Jony Ive. The device is meant to sit in a home and behave like a humanlike companion.
Also covered by The Next Web, TechRadar
#Finland has approved Bliq.ai's Bliq Driverless system for public road operations with immediate effect, building on the company's existing recognized operations. The decision marks a regulatory milestone for autonomous vehicle deployment in the country.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab released Inkling, a 975B-parameter open-source AI model. While it leads US labs, it trails Chinese models in performance.
Also covered by Wired, Bloomberg Technology, The Register, Simon Willison, VentureBeat
#China enforces regulations banning emotional AI relationships involving minors, leading to an outpouring of farewells from users of AI companion bots. The crackdown targets virtual lovers and emotional dependency risks.
Also covered by Digital Trends, Gizmodo, Slashdot
#Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recruits Fujitsu, FANUC, Yaskawa Electric, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries to join the Cosmos Coalition for physical AI robotics, alongside more than a dozen other Japanese firms.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz, Wccftech
#A leaked source code and hack reveal that Suno fed thousands of hours of music from Deezer, YouTube, Pond5, and Genius into its AI for training. The extent of music scraping raises copyright concerns.
Also covered by The Verge, 404 Media, CNET, Engadget, The Next Web
#Suno has integrated with iMessage, allowing iPhone users to generate AI-powered songs and share them directly in chat conversations.
Also covered by Engadget
#Cadence's AuraStack AI Super Agent addresses PCB and advanced packaging bottlenecks, with NVIDIA and TSMC already deploying it, saving 65% of engineers' time.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE, Wccftech
#Anthropic's safety hiring reveals exactly what it fears: analysts brought in to stop its models teaching anyone how to build nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons.
Also covered by Axios, The Next Web
#South Korea posted a tender for a universal basic AI chatbot and an AI agent for government services, aiming to provide every citizen free AI access. The 'AI for everyone' plan calls for private entities to create and operate the systems.
Also covered by The Next Web, Digital Trends, Slashdot
#OpenAI's first hardware product, the Codex Micro, is a $230 mini keypad designed for AI coding agent control. The device features programmable keys and integrates with OpenAI's coding tools.
Also covered by Ars Technica, TechCrunch, 9to5Mac, Engadget, CNET
#Jamie Dimon says Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model poses serious risks, comparing it to giving ballistic missiles to individuals. He suggests restricting Mythos to vetted organizations.
Also covered by TechRadar
#A University of Pennsylvania statistics professor used OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol to disprove a long-standing statistics conjecture that had stumped humans. The model reportedly solved the problem in 90 minutes.
Also covered by Hacker News
#xAI has open-sourced Grok Build, a CLI tool for building and deploying projects. A remote iOS controller app for Grok Build has appeared on GitHub, allowing users to trigger builds from an iPhone over Apple's ACP protocol.
Also covered by Simon Willison, The Decoder, Slashdot, Hacker News
#Google has slammed a child safety report that claimed its AI-powered Search features pose unacceptable risks to children, calling the findings inaccurate. The original report warned of potential harms.
Also covered by Android Authority, The Next Web, Mashable Tech
#A widespread outage on July 15 has broken device sync for 'all' Google Health users, affecting Fitbit and Pixel Watch users.
Also covered by Android Authority
#Apple is hunting for AI chip startups to acquire because its own AI server designs are not keeping pace with demand, per The Next Web.
Also covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac, Engadget, The Next Web
#Apple TV announces the return of Major League Soccer following the 2026 World Cup. The platform launches new Apple Maps guides, Apple Music playlists, and other features to celebrate the season.
Also covered by 9to5Mac
#WIRED reports on Meta's NameTag face recognition system, with company executives making confusing remarks about its existence.
#Google's largest solar and battery storage project is situated 40 miles north of xAI's unpermitted gas power plant, highlighting the contrast between the companies' energy strategies.
#Samsung will include the Amazon Music app pre-installed on upcoming Galaxy smartphones and tablets, increasing the amount of preloaded software.
Also covered by Android Authority
#Apple's Intelligence feature has been approved for launch in China, partnering with Alibaba's Qwen AI. Alibaba and Baidu shares jumped on the news as the US-China AI rivalry intensifies.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, CNBC Technology, MacRumors, 9to5Mac, AppleInsider
#Apple now offers 36-month carrier financing for cellular iPads through AT&T and Verizon, but analysts suggest checking for better deals elsewhere as no discounts are offered through Apple's programs, and consumers may find savings through other retailers.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider, Digital Trends
#Gemini Spark, Google's AI assistant, receives new capabilities including Workspace integration, faster performance, and expansion to additional regions, per Android Authority. The update also teases AI Pro access.
Also covered by Android Authority
#Microsoft is coaching its sales team on how to vigorously compete against Anthropic and OpenAI, playing up shortcomings in products from the AI firms. The move signals intensifying competition in the enterprise AI market.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Next Web
#Google Play will allow third-party app stores to be distributed starting next week, as part of the remedies from the Epic Games antitrust lawsuit. The move opens the door for alternative app marketplaces on Android, giving users more choice outside the official Play Store.
Also covered by Ars Technica, Bloomberg Technology, 9to5Google, MacRumors, CNET
#A Mozilla-commissioned report finds that Microsoft continues to deploy harmful design to undermine people's browser choice in Windows 11, with fresh shots fired in the browser wars.
Also covered by TechRadar
#Nokia and Nvidia have developed network technology that uses AI to double the amount of data telecom companies can transmit. The announcement marks the first major result of a partnership that also included Nvidia taking a stake in the Finnish network equipment maker.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Former AWS EC2 and AI leader Dave Brown is leaving Amazon to join Meta, according to reports. Brown's departure was announced earlier this week, and his new role at Meta will focus on data center infrastructure.
Also covered by GeekWire
#PCWorld reports a deal offering Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 for $33, with only four days remaining in the promotion.
Also covered by Macworld
#Apple has ended the workaround for buying an unlocked iPhone on carrier financing, locking devices to carriers. The change frustrates iPhone buyers, but iPad financing options remain more flexible.
Also covered by MacRumors, CNET, TechRadar, Wccftech
#Apple increased AppleCare+ monthly prices for iPad and Mac by 50 cents. The small increase makes the AppleCare One bundle a more attractive option for customers with multiple devices.
Also covered by The Verge, MacRumors, 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, Engadget
#Reviews highlight Siri AI's practical but plain performance, CarPlay improvements, and five underrated features that enhance the iPhone experience.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, Engadget, Fast Company Tech, ZDNET
#Apple has banned home service content from upcoming Maps ads, potentially saving ad space for local businesses. The company is also excluding plumbers, crypto, and bail bondsmen from its ad policies.
Also covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, Engadget, Macworld
#The iOS 27 public beta includes a major Siri AI upgrade, new Apple Music features such as collaborative playlists and enhanced discovery, CarPlay improvements, and other under-the-radar changes.
Also covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac, Engadget
#Amazon drops the 27-inch LG Ultragear OLED gaming monitor to $499.99, a 44% discount from its $899.99 standard price.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#The Verge analyzes industry trends suggesting Sony's next PlayStation console may be a handheld device. The report cites soaring prices, Sony's disc phase-out, and Microsoft's studio cuts as factors driving the shift.
#Wired tests and recommends the top personal safety alarms, from keychain sirens to wearable bracelets, for 2026.
#Best Buy is offering the HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 laptop for $999.99, down from $1,649.99, featuring an Intel Core 7 Ultra CPU and 16GB RAM. The deal is highlighted as a solid back-to-school option amid high storage and memory prices.
#Amazon is knocking $150 off 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air M5 models, available with 16GB or 24GB of RAM.
Also covered by AppleInsider
#XGIMI begins sales of its Elfin Flip 4K and Laser projectors, which reviewers praise for portability and video quality, offering a compact home theater solution.
Also covered by Engadget, Android Authority
#Honor's upcoming Robot Phone, featuring a mechanical camera arm, is leaked with ambitious flagship specifications that could make the unusual design more than a gimmick.
Also covered by Digital Trends
#Google begins rolling out a fix for Android Auto crashes that have been affecting users. The update addresses stability issues and is being delivered to users now.
Also covered by Android Authority
#Google's Android 17 QPR1 Beta is ditching taskbar suggestions for your actual recent apps.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police
#Experts warn against putting overheating phones in the fridge due to condensation damage, as repair shops boom during heatwaves from this common mistake, TechSpot reports.
Also covered by TechSpot
#Google teases Pixel Glow, a new LED feature on the Pixel 11's camera bar that serves as an alternative to Nothing's Glyph interface. The feature is shown off alongside a golden finish for the upcoming phone, and the Google Store is preparing for the launch.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Android Authority, Android Police, TechRadar, Digital Trends
#Valve confirms iFixit will continue selling Steam Deck LCD batteries, but reports indicate other spare parts are becoming scarce, potentially reducing repairability of the original Steam Deck.
Also covered by Engadget, XDA Developers, Android Authority, Mashable Tech
#Motorola's new Edge 70 Pro Max includes built-in Qi2 magnets, making it only the second Android phone after Google's Pixel to offer the feature natively.
Also covered by Android Authority
#A Lego Ideas project for a Bondi Blue iMac G3 set has advanced to Parking Lot status, but Macworld urges Apple not to block the set, which would be a nostalgic tribute to the iconic Mac. Fans are watching closely for Apple's decision.
Also covered by Macworld
#Sony has again deleted movies from user accounts that customers believed they had purchased. The deletions, attributed to licensing changes, have occurred multiple times since 2022 across different regions, raising concerns about digital ownership.
Also covered by Techdirt, Slashdot, Hacker News
#8BitDo's latest phone accessory is a clip-on controller that transforms a smartphone into a Game Boy-like handheld device, appealing to retro gaming fans.
Also covered by IGN
#A user reports that changing a default router transmit power setting fixed years of slow internet, demonstrating that router configuration can have a significant impact on speed without upgrading the plan.
Also covered by MakeUseOf
#IGN tested over 30 gaming mice for build quality, latency, and DPI. The roundup covers wired and wireless options for every budget.
Also covered by IGN
#Nvidia and Sega announce a partnership for RTX Spark support in upcoming games, beginning with Virtua Fighter Crossroads. Sega promises Spark support in future titles.
Also covered by TechSpot, Digital Trends
#Android's top PC game emulator just got a major upgrade with mod support, allowing users to run Skyrim mods on their Android devices, per XDA Developers.
Also covered by XDA Developers
#9to5Mac outlines three reasons to upgrade from iPhone 17 Pro to iPhone 18 Pro, alongside a comprehensive rumor check ranking 20 claims by likelihood, including display upgrades and foldable plans.
Also covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac, CNET, Mashable Tech, Digital Trends
#India announces a $6.5 billion smartphone manufacturing program and a $13.3 billion semiconductor push, totaling $20 billion to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on China.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, The Next Web
#FCC Chair Brendan Carr announces a vote on August 6 to end the national TV ownership cap, allowing a single company to own stations reaching more than 39% of US households. The move is expected to benefit large media groups.
Also covered by The Verge, Engadget, Slashdot
#The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is working with nearly 40 financial firms including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan in a pilot to test tokenized stocks and U.S. treasuries. The move marks a milestone for Wall Street's blockchain push.
Also covered by CoinDesk, Decrypt
#Convenience chain Sheetz migrates 838 locations from VMware to StorMagic, blaming Broadcom's acquisition for creating too much uncertainty. The move reflects growing customer backlash against Broadcom's VMware strategy.
#ASML is planning to raise prices for its chipmaking equipment, potentially clashing with its biggest customer TSMC, according to a report. The move comes amid surging AI-driven demand for advanced lithography tools.
#Europe's biggest missile maker, MBDA, has appointed Airbus veteran Jean-Brice Dumont as CEO. The appointment comes as the group proceeds with its global expansion plans.
#Csquare Inc., a data center company, priced its initial public offering at $21 per share, below the previously marketed range. The lower pricing reflects market conditions for data center IPOs.
#Apple has highlighted the 2026 sales tax holidays for Macs, iPads, and other products in 10 U.S. states, offering potential savings for customers during designated periods.
Also covered by MacRumors
#United Airlines raised its 2026 earnings forecast despite reporting $6 billion in added fuel costs from the Iran war. The airline said the conflict cost it $6 billion in fuel expenses and will lead to reduced flights for passengers.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#Asus testing reveals that CXMT-made DDR5 RAM performs worse than SK hynix dies at the same clock speeds, with inferior voltage scaling and manual overclocking capabilities. The RAM also shows batch-to-batch variance.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Wccftech
#Intel has begun using ASML's High NA EUV lithography hardware to produce processors, a milestone disclosed alongside ASML's quarterly earnings. Intel is the first company to ship high-volume logic chips using this technology for Panther Lake.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE, The Next Web, Quartz, Wccftech
#An FTC document reveals Musk purchased APR Energy, a mobile gas and diesel turbine generator provider, for an estimated $1 billion to power xAI's data centers.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Gizmodo
#The US Treasury added four Iran central bank crypto wallets to sanctions, and Tether simultaneously froze $131 million in the wallets' contents. The move targets Iran's crypto activity amid ongoing tensions.
Also covered by Decrypt
#PayPal's board has rejected a joint $53 billion takeover bid from Stripe and private-equity firm Advent International, considering the offer too low. The bid was backed by $50B in bank financing.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, SiliconANGLE, The Next Web, TechSpot, CoinDesk
#CXMT makes its stock market debut on the Shanghai STAR Board with an $8.6 billion IPO, positioning itself to challenge the Big Three in DRAM with an accelerated product roadmap.
Also covered by The Next Web, Wccftech
#ASML looks to increase prices for its Low-NA EUV lithography tools beyond the productivity-based model, citing improved tool productivity. TSMC, which bet heavily on these systems, is reportedly frustrated by the potential billions in extra costs.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, The Next Web
#CNBC's Jim Cramer says the AI trade has become too unpredictable, making this a better time to put new money into high-quality companies outside of technology.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Slashdot
#The FBI has taken over websites belonging to Alarum Technologies Ltd. as part of a crackdown on proxy networks. The move has rattled the obscure industry that provides anonymity services.
#Microsoft patched a vulnerability in the decades-old game Age of Empires II that could have allowed hackers to take over victims' computers with a malicious game invite, highlighting the ongoing security risks in legacy software.
#The White House launches Gold Eagle, a new AI-backed clearinghouse that pools software vulnerability findings to patch cyber flaws at machine speed.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Ostium, a decentralized finance protocol, lost $18 million in an exploit linked to oracle manipulation attacks that have been hitting DeFi platforms recently.
Also covered by Decrypt
#The 2024 indictment, now unsealed, accuses three Russians and two web hosts of aiding hackers and profiting from cybercrime, netting $62M from victims.
Also covered by BleepingComputer
#A writer demonstrates how they tricked Claude into leaking user memories via prompt injection, exposing a privacy vulnerability in the AI's memory feature.
Also covered by Hacker News
#Zoom has released security updates for a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-53412, CVSS 9.8) affecting Zoom Workplace for Windows, Zoom VDI Client for Windows, and Zoom Meeting SDK for Windows that could facilitate account takeover.
Also covered by The Hacker News
#A collection of real-world privacy incidents demonstrates the risks of unprotected photos, highlighting the need for better security.
Also covered by Hacker News
#A roundup of the best VPN deals for July 2026, including a recommendation for streaming the England vs Argentina World Cup match. Discounts are available on various privacy services.
Also covered by Macworld, TechRadar
#A security researcher discloses CVE-2026-59208, a cross-issuer account takeover vulnerability in the automation platform n8n. The flaw could allow attackers to compromise accounts across different issuers.
Also covered by Hacker News
#The OkoBot framework deploys over 20 payloads to steal cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases, credentials, and other sensitive data.
Also covered by BleepingComputer
#Elon Musk's xAI has filed its first lawsuit against a Grok user accused of generating child sexual abuse imagery, marking a shift as the company can no longer deny that Grok can produce CSAM. The lawsuit tests liability for AI-generated harmful content.
Also covered by Ars Technica, The Guardian Tech, Engadget, The Next Web, Gizmodo
#BleepingComputer reports that a researcher released a Windows zero-day exploit called LegacyHive that allows attackers to escalate privileges on up-to-date Windows systems.
Also covered by The Register, The Hacker News, TechRadar, BleepingComputer
#CISA adds a newly patched SharePoint Server zero-day CVE-2026-58644 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, requiring federal agencies to patch by July 19, 2026. The agency also warns of three other actively exploited SharePoint flaws.
Also covered by The Hacker News, BleepingComputer
#Emergent, a vibe coding platform, reaches a $1.5 billion valuation with a $130 million Series C at $120 million ARR, becoming the latest AI unicorn founded on the premise that most businesses need to turn their workflow into software.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, SiliconANGLE, The Next Web
#A former SpaceX engineer secures $65M in funding to bring wire harness manufacturing out of the Cold War era, targeting aerospace and defense applications.
#Rime, a startup using AI to handle enterprise customer calls, raises $24 million in Series A funding. The company now processes over 100 million calls monthly across multiple clients.
#TechCrunch covers Reelful, a new app that leverages AI to automatically create short-form videos from a user's camera roll for social media sharing. The tool aims to simplify video creation for non-editors.
#Powerlaw is offering individual investors a way to gain a stake in hot private companies through a closed-end fund. The move taps into growing demand for access to pre-IPO startups.
#Jesse Pollak, creator of Coinbase's Base network, is stepping back from leadership of the Base app after acknowledging that his approach to crypto social features was mistaken, per CoinDesk.
Also covered by Decrypt
#Monumental raises $32M to deploy more bricklaying robots on construction sites in Britain and the United States.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE, The Next Web
#Neko Health, the body-scanning startup founded by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, raises $700M at a nearly $7B valuation. The company plans to expand to New York, using proprietary scanning technology and bloodwork to assess health.
Also covered by The Next Web, Gizmodo, Tech.eu
#Israeli identity management startup Oak is emerging from stealth with $60 million in seed funding. The company aims to fix the identity mess that AI agents are making worse.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#Miles Wang, an OpenAI researcher, is leaving to start an AI drug discovery startup with no name yet, reportedly valued at $2B.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Livestream shopping platform Whatnot acquires machine learning company Shaped to strengthen personalization and discovery features.
Also covered by GeekWire
#Realta Fusion is converting a former Oscar Mayer factory in Wisconsin into a fusion power research and development hub, aiming to advance commercial fusion energy.
#Ars Technica profiles an unlikely astronaut who finally made it to space after giving up on the dream.
Also covered by Ars Technica
#Ars Technica explores the engineering challenges of orbital data centers, including making radiators cheap and light, and the feasibility of space-based computing.
Also covered by TechRadar
#China has beaten Neuralink to market with the world's first commercial brain-computer interface implant. The coin-sized NEO chip, implanted in a car crash victim, turns neural signals into hand movements, receiving regulatory approval for anyone to try.
Also covered by The Next Web, TechRadar
#Wildfire smoke from Canada drifts into the US, affecting millions as summer smoke season becomes a recurring phenomenon. Over 100 fires rage in Ontario and Quebec.
Also covered by Wired, Axios, Gizmodo
#TechRadar reports on Tornyol's autonomous drone that tracks mosquitoes by sonar and kills them mid-flight, now available for preorder, while raising questions about the technology's targeting scope.
Also covered by TechRadar
#The nation's largest known cyclospora outbreak is straining trust in the food safety system. Experts say food industry consolidation is spreading the contamination farther, and the outbreak could undermine healthy-foods messaging from the Trump administration.
Also covered by Wired, Ars Technica, Axios, CNET, Gizmodo
#The upcoming Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender film will receive a limited theatrical release in select locations. The theatrical run is expected to be brief, with a catch that fans may find disappointing.
#Dating app Hinge introduces Friend's Take, a feature that allows a user's friends to contribute content to their dating profile, adding a social endorsement element.
Also covered by Engadget, Mashable Tech
#Indie studio AdHoc's Dispatch, a superhero workplace comedy and 2025 Game of the Year contender, launches on Xbox Series X on July 29. The game was previously released on other platforms.
Also covered by IGN
#But with great power comes a great price.
#Spotify founder Daniel Ek's body-scanning startup, Neko Health, is setting its sights on the United States after raising $700 million from a star-studded group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and investment firms. It plans to open its first clinic in New York this year before expanding rapidly across the country. Neko operates private clinics offering full-body scans […]
#The Verge covers PointlessQuest, a minimalist MMO that launched with only 15 concurrent players, a stark contrast to World of Warcraft's millions.
#Wired examines how Lionel Messi's continued high-level performance into his late 30s reflects advances in sports science. The article discusses how elite athletes are rewriting the rules of aging.
#The newsletter covers PsiQuantum's quantum computer plan and a record-breaking subsea tunnel, among other stories.
#CIA Director John Ratcliffe said Russian soldiers live an average of only 20 to 30 minutes on the battlefield due to Ukraine's AI-powered attack drones. The statement highlights the transformative impact of AI in modern warfare.
#Guillermo del Toro's Netflix Frankenstein gets a deluxe Criterion physical release with extra features and artwork by Denver Balbaboco.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#Roblox is discontinuing its video calling feature, Roblox Connect, which let users video chat using avatars. The service will be shut down.
#PlayStation has announced the July 2026 additions to the PS Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Premium subscribers, including Avatar, Rise of the Ronin, and PS2 classics.
Also covered by IGN
#Matt Damon's Odysseus from Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey will join Fortnite as a playable skin, following the film's epic journey from Troy to the battle bus.
Also covered by IGN
#A federal judge blocks Trump administration's policy to deny visas and deport researchers working in content moderation and misinformation. Disinformation researchers praise the ruling as a check on executive power.
Also covered by Techdirt
#Samsung's Flex Titanium foldable screen technology offers reduced creasing and damage resistance. The move is seen as a direct response to Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra, with competition fueling innovation.
Also covered by Engadget, Android Police, TechSpot
#FreeBSD 16 has removed the last GPL-licensed code from its base system, retiring the old GNU 'dialog' implementation after the installer moved to 'bsddialog' and the final dependency was disabled.
Also covered by Hacker News
#National Hot Dog Day on July 15 brings free food offers from multiple chains including Circle K, Dog Haus, and Shake Shack.
Also covered by Quartz
#Withings' new BodyScan 2 scale can track over 60 biomarkers, including monitoring sweat gland activity in the feet. It goes on sale today as an ultra-premium smart scale.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#A guide to streaming the England vs. Argentina World Cup match for free from anywhere.
Also covered by TechRadar
#The US House votes 308-117 to advance the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent year-round. The bill now moves to the Senate.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Slashdot, Hacker News
#A former Rockstar producer explains that GTA 6's PC release delay is driven by console hardware limitations, not a deliberate decision to exclude PC players.
Also covered by Wccftech
#The NTSB has determined that the driver of a Tesla that crashed into a Texas home at 70 mph manually overrode Full Self-Driving by pressing the accelerator pedal to 100%, killing a 76-year-old woman.
Also covered by The Verge, Ars Technica, Engadget, The Next Web, Gizmodo
#Comedian and writer Danny McBride is set to direct a new installment in the G.I. Joe franchise for Paramount. Bradley Cooper is rumored to be in talks for a role, per IGN.
Also covered by IGN
#FromSoftware has announced The Duskbloods closed network test for August 21, with new details revealing multiplayer matches supporting up to eight players on the upcoming Switch 2 game.
Also covered by TechRadar, Wccftech
#Hints and answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 16, No. 1,131.
Also covered by CNET, Mashable Tech, TechRadar
#Hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 16, No. 865.
Also covered by CNET, Mashable Tech, TechRadar
#Microsoft lays off over 200 staff from ZeniMax Online Studios, the team behind The Elder Scrolls Online, including senior leadership. Polygon reports that another Elder Scrolls game is now in jeopardy.
Also covered by Polygon, Wccftech
#Denshattack! received high praise with a 9/10 review score and a discount on Fanatical for PC players. The game is described as a standout indie platformer that rivals the best 3D Sonic games.
#Hints and the answer for today's Wordle puzzle for July 16, No. 1,853.
Also covered by CNET, Mashable Tech
#A new report compares T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T, revealing which carrier offers the best 5G experience. All three carriers improved, but Verizon still leads the pack.
Also covered by Android Authority
#A modder creates physical SSD cartridges for Steam games, allowing users to slot them into a custom reader like a Game Boy cartridge. The project highlights the challenges of 2026 for such a retro gaming endeavor, as the year is noted as a difficult time for the project.
Also covered by XDA Developers, TechRadar, TechSpot, Polygon
#Two Tim Burton classics, Sleepy Hollow and Sweeney Todd, are receiving 4K steelbook treatments this September. Preorders are now available.
Also covered by IGN
#Home Depot upgrades its 12-foot skeleton Skelly with a talking feature, borrowing tech from the 6.5-foot Ultra Skelly, including the ability to speak through the skeleton.
Also covered by CNET, Mashable Tech, Gizmodo, Polygon
#Unicode announces new emoji for 2027, including a cracked smiling face, pickle, and lighthouse, set to appear on iPhones and other devices.
Also covered by Macworld
#Netflix has released a retro VHS-quality version of Stranger Things Season 1 to celebrate the show's 10th anniversary, offering a nostalgic viewing experience with degraded video and audio.
#Tom Holland teases that the final frame of Spider-Man: Brand New Day will explain the movie's title, sparking fan theories about its meaning.
Also covered by IGN
#Forza Horizon 6's Series 3 Italian Exotics challenges and rewards are detailed, along with new free car pass content including Italian exotics.
#Experts explain what air purifiers filter, including wildfire smoke particles. While face masks offer some protection, additional measures are necessary for safety during severe smoke events.
Also covered by CNET
#Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, by Dead Cells developer Evil Empire, is confirmed for Nintendo Switch and includes a Joan of Arc boss fight. A preview says the game lives up to the series' high standards, making the long wait for a new 2D Castlevania worthwhile.
#A claimed 'first static recompilation of a Wii game' brings Mario Kart Wii to PC with 4K potential, uncapped frame rates, and support for over 200 tracks via Retro Rewind compatibility. The recompilation uses AI and is scheduled for release in August.
Also covered by XDA Developers, Android Authority
#Linus Torvalds says the Linux kernel will not ban AI-assisted coding tools, telling critics to 'fork it or just walk away.' In a lengthy Linux kernel mailing list post, he defended AI as a useful tool, while someone rewrote Linux 0.11 in Rust.
Also covered by The Register, XDA Developers, ZDNET, TechRadar, TechSpot
#A comprehensive guide to buying an iPad in 2026, covering the best models to buy now, which to avoid, and advice on whether to wait for upcoming refreshes like the OLED iPad Mini.
Also covered by Macworld
#Polygon argues that while The Odyssey is not a political movie, Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises is, which contributes to why it's his worst film.
Also covered by How-To Geek, IGN
#Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak's Woz Ed foundation is partnering with Realbotix, known for sex robots, to deploy AI-powered robotic tutors in classrooms. The robot will serve as a teaching assistant.
Also covered by TechSpot, Gizmodo, Slashdot
#PairDrop is an open-source alternative to AirDrop that works across Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Linux using WebRTC for peer-to-peer local file transfers without needing a server.
Also covered by Hacker News
#A guide rounds up four free Jellyfin tools that add automation, metadata, and customization features, making the open-source media server comparable to commercial services like Netflix.
Also covered by How-To Geek
#A software engineer detailed every piece of computer hardware used in the 1993 film Jurassic Park, revealing the production packed $4 million worth of legitimate period-correct equipment. The breakdown covers Silicon Graphics workstations, SGI servers, and other vintage tech that brought the dinosaurs to life.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Hacker News
#Fans are traveling hundreds of miles to see The Odyssey in 70mm IMAX, but IMAX CEO says building more projectors is not practical due to cost and logistics.
Also covered by TechRadar, Polygon, IGN
#Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continues its box office dominance while drawing backlash from right-wing groups, but the controversy does not appear to hurt its global success.
Also covered by Wired, Engadget, Mashable Tech, Polygon, Gizmodo
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