Daily archive
58 stories from 44 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
French BPO giant Teleperformance SE announces plans to integrate AI into the daily workflow of all half-million employees by 2027, accelerating adoption of the same technology disrupting the labor market, per Bloomberg.
#Netflix is striking deals with some of YouTube's biggest stars to produce content for its platform. The move is seen as sparking a brewing talent battle between the two streaming giants as Netflix seeks to expand its audience.
#The Orchid is a modern take on the electric chord organ, allowing players to produce full chords with a single button press. It combines retro design with accessible features for aspiring musicians and hobbyists.
#Birdfy launches midyear sale with up to 40% off smart bird feeders; the AI-powered Birdfy Feeder with Camera bundle drops to $149.99, near its best price.
#The New York Times reports that federal agents have been told the FBI will no longer investigate confrontations involving ICE agents. The DHS and DOJ denied the policy change, which follows renewed scrutiny of violence by ICE agents.
#Apple has raised prices on Macs, iPads, Apple Music, Apple One, iCloud+, AppleCare+, and more in June and July, with further increases expected. The latest round of price hikes extends beyond Macs and iPads to include services and accessories.
Also covered by MacRumors
#A growing number of users are leaving Windows for Linux, citing privacy invasions and over-commercialization. A new article argues that abandoning Windows is the most effective feedback for Microsoft.
Also covered by How-To Geek
#Android Authority reports that a live speedometer appears to be rolling out to select Google Maps beta users on Android Auto, finally matching a key Waze feature.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police
#Jensen Huang left Tokyo with deals spanning Japan's entire tech ecosystem. TechCrunch highlights what to expect following the visit.
Also covered by Wccftech
#Digital Trends reports that Apple developed an M3 Extreme chip with twice the CPU and GPU cores of the M3 Ultra before cancelling the project. This adds to earlier reports of Apple's scrapped Mac Pro plans that included both Intel and M-series models.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, MacRumors, Macworld, Digital Trends
#A fix is reportedly working to resolve growing complaints of beach balls and unresponsive trackpad on Macs. The issue has been experienced by users on M3 Max MacBooks after the macOS Tahoe update.
Also covered by Macworld
#Apple is reportedly testing AI-powered tools for Genius Bar appointments, including a 'Live Notes' transcription feature, sparking employee concerns about monitoring.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, MacRumors, Macworld, Gizmodo
#Xbox chief strategy officer confirmed the company wants more exclusives beyond Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution, but large live-service titles will remain multiplatform. The statement aims to reassure fans while managing expectations around single-player content.
Also covered by IGN
#Snapdragon X2 Elite chips beat Intel Core Ultra 9 in benchmarks, challenging x86 dominance, per multiple reports. Reviewers recommend switching to Snapdragon laptops for better performance and battery life. MakeUseOf says it's time to leave Intel and AMD behind.
Also covered by MakeUseOf
#A user replaces Google Cloud backup with Immich and Syncthing, finding the open-source combination effective for phone-to-NAS backups. Immich 3.0 offers a Google Photos alternative but exporting from Google remains painful.
Also covered by Android Police, How-To Geek
#The Verge looks back at The Clapper, the iconic clap-activated light switch that was often unreliable but became a cultural phenomenon. The article explores its legacy as an early, flawed smart home device.
#A user repurposes an old smartphone as a backup internet connection for when primary home internet fails, calling it a simple and effective solution. The setup uses tethering and automation to switch networks seamlessly, proving an old phone can still be a lifesaver.
Also covered by How-To Geek
#The Verge reports that the AirPods Max 2 are down to their second-best price as part of Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale. AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2 are on sale in weekend deals starting at $99.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider, Wccftech
#Improper use is slowly killing SSDs, with four common habits costing thousands in premature replacements. 2026 is the worst year to replace one, as prices remain high.
Also covered by MakeUseOf, How-To Geek
#A project uses a clever hashing trick to fit over half a million blocked domains into just 4MB of flash memory on a $5 ESP32 dongle. The firmware uses only around 50KB of RAM and can answer blocked lookups in 10 milliseconds.
Also covered by XDA Developers, TechRadar, Hacker News
#Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra features a wider 4:3 display, fixing the narrow form factor issue of previous foldables. The new design positions Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra to potentially make foldables mainstream.
Also covered by Android Police, How-To Geek
#TechRadar provides a guide to choosing the right DJI camera, including test results for Osmo Action, Pocket, and Nano models.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#The Verge's reviewer finds themselves unexpectedly impressed by a song created with Suno AI, despite generally disliking AI-generated music. The article explores the quality and implications of AI music generation.
#Claude Code v2.1.181 now uses the Rust port of Bun runtime. The change yields a 10% faster startup on Linux but otherwise went unnoticed.
Also covered by Hacker News
#Alibaba has previewed its Qwen3.8 open-weight AI model, claiming it is the second best in the world behind only Claude Fable 5. The 2.4 trillion-parameter model debuted at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, with open weights promised soon.
Also covered by The Next Web, SiliconANGLE, The Decoder, Quartz, Hacker News
#Current AI, a nonprofit backed by France and Google DeepMind, raises $400 million to develop a free, open AI infrastructure as a 'public option' for AI, aiming to serve underserved communities and languages.
Also covered by The Next Web
#The Next Web reports that the fight over AI in Hollywood has turned into a fight about the present, with Netflix using AI in 300 shows while director Christopher Nolan calls AI a 'Trojan horse' during an Odyssey press event.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Moonshot AI has temporarily paused new subscriptions for its open-source Kimi K3 model after demand surged beyond capacity within days. The 2.8 trillion-parameter model has rattled US rivals by beating them on benchmarks at lower cost.
Also covered by The Next Web, The Decoder, Slashdot, Hacker News
#Singapore's central bank has held talks with investment firms about reducing taxes for fund managers to maintain the island's competitiveness and retain talent, according to the Financial Times.
#TSMC pours another $100 billion into Arizona, raising total planned spending to $265 billion. The fresh commitment covers new wafer fabs and advanced packaging facilities, driven by AI chip demand.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Quartz, Wccftech
#South Korea wants to build its next great chip cluster far from Seoul, in the country's rural southwest, at a pace with little precedent. The plan collides with a harder limit than expected: the grid cannot yet feed the massive power demands.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Moody's warned that AI spending is forcing even the world's most cash-rich corporations to lean heavily on debt, stock sales, and off-balance-sheet moves, threatening their credit quality. The report adds to renewed unease over Big Tech's AI spending.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, The Next Web, Hacker News
#A viral video shows a data center producing deafening noise, described as 'Satan's buzzsaw', adding to growing backlash. Virginia regulators are facing health concerns from nearby residents. Opposition to data center construction is spreading nationwide.
Also covered by The Next Web, Gizmodo, TechRadar, Slashdot, Hacker News
#Dozens of high school teams build their own solar-powered cars from off-the-shelf parts and 3D printed materials for a five-day, 630-mile road race from Fort Worth to Fort Stockton, Texas.
#Ars Technica reports that monitoring is expensive and labor intensive but helps public health officials stop outbreaks as mosquito-borne diseases spread.
#A University of California, San Francisco study of over 11,000 US adolescents found a link between increased social media use and detrimental effects on attention, memory, and cognition in teen boys. The research adds to growing evidence connecting social media to ADHD symptoms.
Also covered by Hacker News
#NASA's Psyche spacecraft, en route to the asteroid Psyche, performed a close flyby of Mars in May and captured a timelapse of the red planet's surface. The imagery offers a unique perspective from the spacecraft's trajectory.
Also covered by CNET
#Hackaday reports that astronomers have confirmed an atmosphere on the Earth-like exoplanet LHS 1140 b, which lies in the habitable zone. This may be the first atmosphere found on a rocky exoplanet.
Also covered by MIT Technology Review, Hackaday
#A previously unknown threat actor exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in SonicWall SMA 1000 series VPN appliances before public disclosure, gaining root access. Volexity tracked the activity.
Also covered by BleepingComputer
#Moonshot AI is chasing a $50 billion valuation and plans two funding rounds to get there, according to The Next Web. The lab is raising money at a dizzying pace, with a round valuing it at $31.5 billion expected soon, followed by a Hong Kong IPO within six months at a $30B valuation.
Also covered by The Next Web, CoinDesk, Quartz
#The Verge's weekly newsletter examines the decline of physical game media, noting that the trend toward digital-only distribution is accelerating. The piece reflects on the nostalgia and practical challenges of physical game collections.
#Musician Kieran Hebden (Four Tet) releases a side project consisting of a series of unpronounceable glyphs. The Verge covers the unusual release.
#Wired tested more than 20 electrolyte powders, tablets, drops, and chews to find the best options for rehydration. The top 10 picks cover athletes, partiers, and everyday use.
#Hints and answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle for July 20, 2026, game #1,135.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar
#Hints and answers for the New York Times Strands puzzle for July 20, 2026, game #869.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar
#Hints and the answer for today's Wordle puzzle for July 20, 2026, game #1,857.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#Researchers found confidence increased even as accuracy fell
Also covered by The Next Web
#The Australian state of Victoria introduces new laws giving the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal power to force social media and AI platforms to identify anonymous users accused of vilification, in a move the premier says will protect children.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Spain defeated Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New York. A guide is available for watching spoiler-free replays and highlights of the match online.
Also covered by TechRadar
#Reviews for Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender film praise its jaw-dropping animation and thrilling return to the world, but critics argue it should be in IMAX rather than streaming-only. The film is a streaming event on Netflix.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN
#The national average gas price climbed 13 cents from a week ago to top $4 a gallon, with diesel at $5.11, as the US resumed strikes against Iran. The ongoing conflict and rising fuel costs are harming Republican prospects for the upcoming midterm elections.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Quartz, Hacker News
#How-To Geek notes that Windows Home Server had a backup superpower that modern tools have abandoned, as the article explores the evolution of home server solutions.
Also covered by How-To Geek, Hacker News
#The Document Foundation's Italo Vignoli calls out Microsoft's practices with Office files, arguing that lock-in prevents enterprises and agencies from adopting open-source alternatives like LibreOffice. The frustration centers on XML format incompatibility.
Also covered by XDA Developers, TechRadar, Slashdot, Hacker News
#A developer released an Intel Itanium IA-64 emulator capable of booting Windows. The emulator surfaces on Hacker News.
Also covered by Hacker News
#How-To Geek lists seven issues that can trip up new Jellyfin users, including organization pitfalls and performance tips.
Also covered by Hacker News
#Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami by US Marshals on new rape and sex trafficking charges from England. British authorities seek extradition.
Also covered by Axios
#Multiple offers provide Windows 11 Pro lifetime licenses at prices ranging from $7.97 to $10, from different retailers.
Also covered by PCWorld
#Viral raccoon Jimothy inspires video game and art auction; Googling Jimothy now shows an animation. Experts are questioning whether years of reported Jimothy sightings actually show multiple short-spined Seattle raccoons, aka Jimothi.
Also covered by CNET, Mashable Tech, Polygon, IGN
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