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195 stories from 50 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Anthropic expands Claude's voice mode to include more powerful Opus and Sonnet models, previously limited to Haiku. The update also extends voice capabilities into apps like Gmail, Slack, and Canva, making the feature more versatile for tasks like scheduling.
Also covered by The Verge, 9to5Mac, Engadget
#The European Commission fines Google approximately $1 billion (€1 billion) for violating the Digital Markets Act by prioritizing its own services in search results and abusing its Play Store position. The fine is one of the largest under the new tech regulation.
Also covered by The Verge, Wired, CNBC Technology, The Guardian Tech, Axios
#Amazon integrates its Luna cloud gaming service into the Prime Video app on Fire TV, offering titles like Fallout 4. The move is part of a broader strategy combining Prime Gaming, Amazon Game Studios, and Luna under one organization to target casual audiences.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, GeekWire, TechRadar
#OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health in the US, allowing users to connect medical records and Apple Health data to the chatbot. The launch comes a day after a lawsuit sought to block the feature over dangerous medical advice concerns.
Also covered by The Verge, MacRumors, 9to5Mac, Engadget, AppleInsider
#Apple announced The Morning Show will return for its fifth and final season next year.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider
#SK Hynix billionaire Chey Tae-won is set to receive a new court ruling in his long-running divorce dispute with his former wife, bringing the acrimonious legal battle closer to a conclusion.
#With higher gas prices and a slowdown in EV sales, American consumers are increasingly turning to hybrid vehicles, leading to a 'hot hybrid summer' at dealerships.
#Thermo Fisher Scientific raised its revenue forecast after stronger-than-expected spending by biotech and pharma customers and a rebound in lab instrument demand pushed second-quarter sales past expectations. Shares jumped on the news.
#STMicroelectronics NV forecast revenue growth in the current quarter, driven by demand from AI data centers.
#Shashua has been invited to take the chairman of the board seat as Mobileye shifts focus toward robotaxis and robotics.
#BT Group reported a decline in fiscal first-quarter profits due to reduced margins in consumer broadband and voice services, despite ongoing cost-cutting measures.
#A group of media industry heavyweights has released a white paper codifying a new definition and frameworks for podcasting. The effort involved months of secret meetings and aims to bring standardization to the growing medium. The new definition could shape how podcasts are categorized, monetized, and measured.
#ServiceNow invests $40 million in BusinessNext, an Indian banking software specialist, to expand its AI-powered financial services offerings globally.
#Infosys Ltd. lowered the upper end of its sales growth outlook due to global clients slowing technology spending amid elevated interest rates and geopolitical conflicts.
#Private equity firm KKR plans to gradually sell its stake in LCY Group's business, according to the Taiwan chemical maker's chairman. The move paves the way for the family-controlled company to accelerate expansion of its semiconductor material operations in the US.
#Absa Group Ltd. is nearing a deal to combine its banking interests in Tanzania, aiming to increase the scale of its East African businesses. The transaction involves combining $3 billion of banking assets, according to sources familiar with the matter.
#One of the world's most enticing arbitrage opportunities involving SK Hynix remains off limits due to a strict conversion cap, limiting potential gains.
#Intel is expected to report strong Q2 earnings, but analysts warn that even blowout results may not reverse the stock's July slide amid broader chip market concerns and AI spending shifts.
#Dassault Systèmes will acquire ArisGlobal, a drug trial software maker, for as much as $2 billion, expanding its push into life sciences.
#T-Mobile US reported second-quarter wireless account growth that beat analysts' expectations, driven by customer loyalty programs. The carrier continues to outperform competitors in subscriber additions.
Also covered by Quartz
#Intel and AMD have signed long-term server CPU deals with Chinese customers, with agreements purportedly guaranteeing purchase volumes for about a year without fixing prices. Some customers have discussed commitments running two years or longer.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz, Wccftech
#Initial jobless claims dropped to 187,000, the lowest level this year, suggesting the labor market remains strong despite AI-driven fears of job displacement. The data counters predictions of widespread AI-related job losses, with low layoff rates persisting across industries.
Also covered by Quartz
#Databricks and Microsoft announced an extension of their strategic partnership into the 2030s, aiming to capture enterprise AI business built on proprietary data and context, per SiliconANGLE.
Also covered by Quartz
#Foreign firms applied to invest $40.6 billion in Thailand in the first half of 2026, driven by AI data center demand.
Also covered by The Next Web
#A federal report commissioned by Senator Bernie Sanders reveals that Medicaid and food stamp benefits are increasingly used alongside Amazon gig economy jobs, highlighting the intersection of public assistance and platform work.
Also covered by TechSpot
#Nvidia has signed a $1.5 billion deal with Amkor Technology to bolster chip packaging facilities, part of a broader push to expand semiconductor operations in the US. The agreement aims to strengthen Nvidia's supply chain for advanced packaging.
Also covered by The Next Web
#TechRadar reports that analysts warn hidden AI data center debt increasingly resembles financial structures that contributed to the 2008 global mortgage crisis collapse. The potential 'subprime data center crisis' could threaten the global economy.
Also covered by Hacker News
#IBM has announced the acquisition of quantum computing research company HRL Laboratories from Boeing and GM. The deal is expected to close by the end of the quarter.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#Microsoft is testing ad-supported Xbox cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders, allowing users to stream games for free with advertisements. The move could expand access to cloud gaming without a Game Pass subscription.
Also covered by Engadget, CNET, TechSpot, Android Authority, Digital Trends
#The EU Commission has cleared the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts by a Saudi Arabian-backed group, stating it would not raise competition concerns.
Also covered by GamesIndustry.biz, Polygon
#The Trump administration announced a new round of tariffs, targeting economies that failed to ban imports produced by forced labor. The move is part of a broader rebuilding of the trade regime, per Axios.
Also covered by Quartz
#Patreon CEO Jack Conte announced a painful update laying off 20% of staff. The move is part of a restructuring to focus on core priorities.
Also covered by TechCrunch, 404 Media, Engadget, Hacker News
#Oracle will supply on-premises software to the U.S. Department of Defense under a 10-year contract worth up to $7 billion.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE, TechRadar, The Next Web, Quartz, Slashdot
#Centrica, owner of British Gas, plans to cut 1,300 call centre jobs, claiming most customers prefer AI chatbots. The move comes as the company reports rising retail profits.
Also covered by Digital Trends
#BitMEX, which is closing on September 23, now faces a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging theft and insider trading, adding to the exchange's troubles.
Also covered by CoinDesk, Decrypt
#The first tokenized livestock deal on Brazil's stock exchange offers dairy farmers a new way to secure loans using their cattle as digital assets. The initiative provides a lifeline as the sector's credit crisis deepens.
Also covered by Decrypt, Hacker News
#A fallen power line in Northern Virginia exposes a growing problem with AI data centers straining power grids. TechCrunch reports on the incident and offers solutions for improving grid resilience amid rising AI energy demand.
Also covered by TechCrunch
#Google reveals it holds $94.1 billion in SpaceX stock, representing a 6% stake, with $80 billion locked up under short-term selling restrictions.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz, Hacker News
#Intel reported its fastest sales growth in nearly 15 years, driven by data center demand. Server CPU prices jumped 48% in Q2 as the company sold more premium chips. The forecast also shattered analyst estimates.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, SiliconANGLE, TechSpot, The Next Web, Gizmodo
#SAP reported cloud revenue that beat estimates as the 2027 deadline for legacy support cutoff approaches. A case study shows an RF engineer-turned-SAP consultant automating accounting logic for compliance-ready migration.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Atari and Universal Pictures agree to develop 10 of Atari's game IPs into feature films, including Pong, Centipede, and Asteroids.
Also covered by TechSpot, GamesIndustry.biz, Gizmodo
#Intel completes its RAMP-C program, enabling customers to move from test chips to domestic high-volume manufacturing on the 18A process. The company emerges as America's only leading-edge chipmaker for defense and commercial customers.
Also covered by XDA Developers, Digital Trends, Wccftech
#Tesla's paid robotaxi miles fell 36% in the second quarter, even as the service expanded to new cities, according to Tesla's own figures.
Also covered by The Verge
#Amazon is integrating its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video, adding a new 'Games' tab where Prime members can play titles like 'Hogwarts Legacy,' 'EA Sports FC 26,' 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,' 'Clue,' and 'Taboo.' The games are available starting today on Fire TVs in the US.
Also covered by Engadget, TechRadar, Android Authority, GamesIndustry.biz, Polygon
#Google detailed optimizations that reduced scroll jank in Chrome for Android by 48%. The improvements address one of the browser's most frustrating performance issues on mobile.
Also covered by Android Authority
#Apple's first foldable iPhone faces potential launch delays due to production hurdles, with Foxconn carrying out trial runs and supply chain sources uncertain about shipment dates, per AppleInsider.
Also covered by AppleInsider
#Google Home expands Gemini context memory to 15 minutes, reducing the need to repeat commands, and rolls out Nest Cam July 2026 update.
Also covered by Android Authority
#Amazon is updating Alexa Plus with AI capabilities that allow it to connect to smart home devices from Bosch, Delta, Ecovacs, iRobot, and others, automatically routing requests to the correct device.
#Microsoft is swapping OpenAI's image-generating AI models for its proprietary technology in products like PowerPoint and Bing. The move reduces reliance on OpenAI.
#TechCrunch reports that Amazon is adding games to Prime Video, turning the streaming service into a one-stop entertainment destination. The move borrows from Netflix's strategy of incorporating party games.
#Axios reports that poor morale among employees is contributing to delayed model releases from Google DeepMind, according to conversations with current and former staff.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Amazon is working on an AI-powered overhaul of Prime Video, but the changes may not be welcomed by users, according to reports. The redesign could shift costs to studios.
Also covered by Android Authority, Digital Trends
#Google Photos is developing a Redact tool that offers a cleaner way to blur sensitive data in photos, moving beyond manual scribbling.
Also covered by Android Police
#Google brings Gemini Live to older Google Home speakers and Nest Hub devices, expanding access beyond the newest hardware. The update also extends Gemini's conversational memory window to 15 minutes, allowing for more natural back-and-forth interactions.
Also covered by TechRadar, Android Police
#Apple Wallet digital driver's licenses are reportedly coming to two additional states soon, expanding availability beyond the current supported states.
Also covered by 9to5Mac
#Ford will use Apple Maps as the built-in navigation system for its next generation of electric vehicles, replacing the Google-based software it has run since 2023. The move includes integration with Ford's updated BlueCruise driver-assist system.
Also covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, The Next Web, Digital Trends
#Google added a selfie video sign-in option for account recovery, allowing users to use their face as a backup password when locked out. The feature aims to provide an alternative when two-factor authentication fails.
Also covered by TechSpot
#Spotify is tipped to launch a built-in song identifier tool to one-up Apple Music and Shazam, potentially solving a common song-saving headache for users.
Also covered by TechRadar
#Meta has pulled out of a renewable energy initiative, the RE100 clean energy pact, after a decade. The company has committed to 10 natural gas plants since last year as its gas buildout for AI outpaces renewables.
Also covered by Engadget
#Online publications are debating whether to block Google's crawlers due to AI content regurgitation and declining search traffic, with some considering opting out entirely.
Also covered by Hacker News
#The European Commission fined Google €1.02 billion for violating the Digital Markets Act by favoring its own services. Competitors are now seeking damages following the landmark ruling.
Also covered by The Register, 9to5Google, CNET, TechSpot, The Next Web
#AMD and Cerebras are joining forces against Nvidia's Groq LPUs in the AI inference market. The partnership aims to provide competitive low-latency AI inference solutions.
Also covered by The Register, Tom's Hardware, Wccftech
#Meta's new AI optimism campaign features an ad using David Bowie's 'Five Years,' a song about the world ending. The campaign aims to promote a positive view of AI but has drawn criticism for the unsettling choice of music. Wired reports the ad is part of a broader push to frame AI as beneficial.
Also covered by Wired, Engadget, The Next Web
#Runway launched Runway Media Router through its developer platform, providing API access to a growing roster of generative media models. The startup aims to become the infrastructure layer for generative media rather than just another model company.
#TechCrunch reports that Gemini had over 750 million monthly users in February and is closing in on becoming Google's next billion-user product. The AI assistant's growth is accelerating.
#Bloomberg reports that China's proactive approach to regulating AI and social media for kids appears to be working, while the US takes a different path.
#AI infrastructure buildouts are moving so fast that plans made just months ago are already obsolete, forcing hardware makers to rewrite design, sourcing, and shipping strategies for AI factories. The shift from single-shot retrieval-augmented generation toward agentic AI is driving unprecedented demand.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#Nvidia donates a DGX GB300 AI supercomputer to the US Naval Postgraduate School to train AI leaders, run high-fidelity simulations, and create naval digital twin environments for cybersecurity and weather prediction.
Also covered by TechRadar
#Google is rolling out Gemini Spark to users on the $20 Pro plan in the US. The AI agent will roll out to Pro users in more countries soon.
Also covered by Engadget, Mashable Tech, Android Authority, Android Police, Digital Trends
#ChatGPT Business and Enterprise users lack the standard chat export option, so third-party utilities like ScrapeMyChats fill the gap. The tool allows users to export their conversation data from OpenAI's business tiers.
Also covered by Hacker News
#Chinese AI models narrowed the performance gap to a record-low 6% in June, down from 9% in May, according to research.
Also covered by The Next Web
#A test server hall in Virginia's data center alley offers a firsthand look at the physical infrastructure behind AI. The tour reveals the scale and cooling demands of AI compute.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Black Forest Labs releases FLUX 3, a multimodal AI model capable of generating images, video, and audio up to 20 seconds, with a specific video-action model called Mimic also detailed.
Also covered by The Decoder, Decrypt, Hacker News
#OpenAI updates the ChatGPT desktop app with GPT Voice, allowing users to talk through work tasks. The voice mode works with ChatGPT Work and Codex to complete tasks and control agents.
Also covered by VentureBeat, 9to5Mac, Android Authority
#The newly-formed Little Tech Association, representing nearly 200 Silicon Valley companies including Proton and Y Combinator, urges the Trump administration not to block U.S. access to Chinese open-weight AI models, warning it would cripple the next generation of U.S. startups.
Also covered by Slashdot, Hacker News
#OpenAI's status page reported elevated error rates across its APIs, ChatGPT, and Codex on Saturday, marking the fourth service disruption in four days for the company.
Also covered by Android Authority, The Next Web, BleepingComputer
#Bipartisan AI Kill Switch Act introduced after OpenAI's rogue AI hacking incident, but critics point out a glaring hole in the plan.
Also covered by Ars Technica, CNBC Technology, Platformer, Tom's Hardware, Fast Company Tech
#AMD announces the MI430X GPU, claiming it is the fastest FP64 GPU ever built, alongside other data center AI products, as it targets physical AI computing and challenges Nvidia's dominance.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE, TechRadar
#Wired reviews slim and convenient magnetic wallets for the iPhone, highlighting the best options for everyday carry.
#Google has fixed a bug that caused tap-to-pay (Express Pay) to not work on Pixel Watches, with the fix rolling out today.
Also covered by Android Police
#Geekbench 7 brings new CPU and GPU tests, a smarter multi-core benchmark, CUDA support, and bigger data sets, all free for personal use starting today.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, MacRumors, 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, Macworld
#Samsung CEO explains the pricing strategy behind the significant price difference for foldables in South Korea compared to global markets, aiming to keep prices low in the home market.
Also covered by Android Authority
#Samsung explains the advantages of switching to silicon-carbon batteries in the Galaxy Z Fold 8, including higher capacity, reduced weight, and better suitability for foldable designs. The denser battery technology marks a significant shift from traditional lithium-ion cells.
Also covered by Digital Trends
#Wired tested cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional vacuums to find the best ones for pet hair. The article provides recommendations for fur-friendly cleaning.
#Ultrahuman releases the Emerald update, a massive overhaul of its app featuring on-device analysis and an advice engine. Users can now pair Apple Watch, Garmin, or WHOOP with the app.
Also covered by Android Authority, Digital Trends
#Apple Watch Series 11 drops to a record-low $350 at Amazon, cutting $149 off the RRP, as part of broader Apple Watch discounts.
Also covered by Macworld, Android Authority
#MakeUseOf reports that Android phones may be downgrading Bluetooth headphone audio quality, but a hidden developer setting can restore full quality.
Also covered by How-To Geek
#NHTSA closed its investigation into Tesla's door handles without finding a defect but is now pursuing new federal safety standards that would require all automakers to make emergency door releases more obvious.
Also covered by The Verge, Digital Trends
#Augmental launches the MouthPad, a tongue-controlled mouse for PC users priced at $1,400. The device allows hands-free computer control via tongue movements and is now available for purchase.
Also covered by PCWorld, Gizmodo, Hacker News
#Sony's classic Walkman models cannot be revived because key components are no longer manufactured and the market for dedicated music players has shrunk, according to a blog post on Hacker News.
Also covered by Hacker News
#A DIY flight tracker built on an ESP32 microcontroller displays aircraft in the sky around the user. The project can be installed directly from a web browser.
Also covered by Hacker News
#9to5Google analyzes Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, calling it a preparation for battle. The article questions whether the upgrades are enough to compete in the increasingly crowded foldable market.
Also covered by Android Authority
#GPS spoofing and jamming in Ukraine are driving development of alternative navigation technologies for drones.
Also covered by The Next Web
#An updated government advisory warns that Iranian hackers are now actively disrupting American water and energy providers, expanding beyond probing industrial control systems.
Also covered by The Register
#Hackers compromise Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's X account to shill a bogus 'Vladhood' token, the latest fraud exploiting the memecoin craze. The deleted post touted the fake token as a mascot for the Robinhood Chain.
Also covered by Decrypt
#AegisAI, a cybersecurity startup founded by former Google security executives, has raised $36M in Series A funding led by Battery Ventures to combat AI-powered spear phishing attacks.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#Cisco Talos details msaRAT, a Rust implant used by Chaos ransomware to route command-and-control through the victim's own Chrome and Edge browsers. The implant never opens outbound connections, instead using headless browser processes.
Also covered by The Hacker News
#A Linux kernel vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-64600 allows unprivileged local users to overwrite root-owned files on XFS filesystems and gain persistent root access. Default installations of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Fedora Server are affected.
Also covered by BleepingComputer
#Ukraine's CERT discovered attacks distributing malicious archives disguised as Notepad++ plugins. The malware, called LunchPoke, establishes persistence on compromised systems.
Also covered by The Hacker News
#Researchers disclose a critical vulnerability in OpenAI's ChatGPT Workspace Agents that could allow a single phishing link to deploy an autonomous AI agent inside a victim's organization. The flaw is similar to a previously reported ChatGPT link vulnerability.
Also covered by TechRadar, The Hacker News
#TechRadar reports that a Russian cybercrime campaign exploited a high-severity Zimbra flaw to infect users and steal secrets just by viewing an email.
Also covered by TechRadar, The Hacker News
#A flaw in Anthropic's Claude Cowork lets its AI agent break out of its virtual machine and reach sensitive files across a user's Mac, exposing a serious gap in the tool's sandbox protections.
Also covered by AppleInsider, TechRadar, The Hacker News, The Next Web
#A key South Africa fund plans to raise up to 10 billion rand ($609 million) in venture capital to help scale high-growth startups. The move aims to expand the country's technology sector and accelerate startup development.
#MeBeMe's new app delivers small, actionable tasks to help users break the doomscrolling habit and become their best selves.
#TechCrunch reports that insurance startup Corgi has raised additional funding at a $4 billion valuation, marking its third round in eight weeks. The company had announced a B1 round of $106 million at a $2.6 billion valuation at the end of May.
#Imagi announced a $4.5 million seed round from investors including Brighteye Ventures, Day One Capital, and will.i.am. The platform teaches students how to 'vibe code' using AI-assisted programming.
#Etched, a startup with an AI inference chip, raised $300 million at a $10.3 billion valuation from Sequoia, SK Hynix, and a16z.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE, The Next Web
#Genesis AI, a robotics startup focused on AI-powered robots, is reportedly in discussions with investors to raise about $500 million, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Khosla Ventures, the first outside investor in OpenAI, is reportedly raising up to $5.5 billion in new funds.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Chinese AI startup Psibot raised $100 million at a $1.48 billion valuation, focusing on 'world models' for AI reasoning and simulation.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Stripe is in talks to acquire AI model router OpenRouter for approximately $10 billion, aiming to own the toll booth between AI models and payments.
Also covered by Slashdot, Hacker News
#MIT Technology Review explores how AI is being used to design biologic medicines, aiming to reduce the time and cost of drug development. The process involves machine learning to predict protein structures and interactions.
#A woman's urinary tract infection evolved over two years, with bacteria invading her brain in a rare case of heterovirulence. The case report documents how the bacteria adapted to a new environment, leading to a brain infection. The finding provides insights into bacterial evolution within a human host.
#TechCrunch reports that Nvidia is sending GPUs to the Moon, likely for onboard computing in lunar missions. The move highlights Nvidia's expansion into space-based AI computing.
#The 2026 Fields Medals were awarded to four mathematicians: Hong Wang, Yu Deng, and two others for work ranging from knot theory to fluid motion. The awards were announced by the International Mathematical Union.
Also covered by Hacker News
#Researchers captured first-of-its-kind footage of orcas ramming a sunfish until it exploded into fragments, likely a form of social play. The sound of the impact was audible.
Also covered by 404 Media, Gizmodo
#MIT Technology Review reports that supercooled kidneys have been transplanted into pigs, a breakthrough that could extend the time organs remain viable for transplant. The technique addresses the critical time constraint in organ donation.
Also covered by MIT Technology Review
#SpaceX is preparing for another attempt at Starship Flight 13 after replacing Raptor engines and waiting for favorable weather conditions.
Also covered by The Register, Mashable Tech
#Environmental groups argue that orbital data centers could violate federal law, alter climate, degrade the ozone layer, and create health complications. Experts warn that space data centers proposed by SpaceX and Blue Origin could be catastrophic for the planet.
Also covered by Digital Trends, Gizmodo
#Tinder expands its in-person dating events to more US and European cities, allowing users to find local events and match with other attendees.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#Ford plans to embed Apple Maps directly into its Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, which will start with a $30,000 midsize pickup truck set for release in 2027. In an announcement on Thursday, Ford says it will use Apple Maps to offer "turn-by-turn directions using natural language, real-time traffic and incident information, intuitive search featuring detailed […]
Also covered by Engadget, Macworld, Slashdot, How-To Geek
#The next time you’re locked out of your Google account, you can use your face as part of the account recovery process.
Also covered by Digital Trends
#President Trump claims the US-Saudi nuclear agreement will prohibit uranium enrichment and require normalization with Israel, but the deal's provisions may allow enrichment on Saudi soil, per Axios and Quartz.
Also covered by Quartz
#A new Gundam anime titled Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO was announced at Comic-Con, set in a post-apocalyptic world. The series will tie into the recently announced game Gundam Rogue Orbit. The announcement expands the Gundam franchise with a new story.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#Wired tested cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional vacuums to find the best ones for pet hair.
#A developer created a clock that never requires manual setting, incorporating a deployment pipeline for updates. The project is detailed on Ars Technica.
#Google is adding a selfie video option as a new way to sign in to accounts, providing an alternative for users who may be locked out due to a lost device or forgotten password.
#The Verge reviews a film where AI is portrayed positively instead of dystopian, centering on a family dealing with loss after a freak accident.
#On July 3, as a heat wave swept the region, New York State’s grid imported 52 gigawatt-hours of electricity from Canada—enough to meet about 9% of its total electricity demand that day. Some of that power shuttled in on a 339-mile power line stretching from Quebec to Queens called the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE).…
#Israel is seeking to build up its chipmaking and artificial intelligence infrastructure, courting large US and Asian semiconductor producers and planning a major expansion of its data center capacity to preserve the country’s regional technological leadership.
#The EPA has proposed a rule change that would let states decide how much input the public has on air pollution permits, a huge boon for data centers increasingly reliant on fossil fuels.
#Wired tests and ranks 10 meal delivery services, including Martha Stewart's plan and a GLP-1-supportive option. The list covers budget-friendly and premium choices.
#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.
#Google announced yet another way to gain access to your account if you get locked out, forget your password, or don't have access to the phone, computer, or two-factor authentication apps you typically use. As the name implies, selfie video lets you capture a short video of your face on a mobile device or PC, […]
#The risks are real. But banning children from the internet could create new problems without solving the ones that really matter.
#Wired reports that MAGA-coded adult content depicting ICE raids and immigration crackdowns is finding large audiences on X. The trend raises concerns about the platform's content moderation.
#The July 23 edition of The Download newsletter covers the power line that could reshape New York's grid and ongoing US threats against Chinese AI models.
#The FDA has reported a new outbreak of explosive diarrhea, with 72 cases identified. The agency has not yet disclosed the locations or how the cases are linked.
#Disney releases a teaser for Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3, adapting Rick Riordan's 'The Titan's Curse.' The season arrives on Disney+ on November 20, offering a first look at the new storyline.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#Arc System Works announced at San Diego Comic-Con that Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will get Phoenix Cyclops as its first DLC character this fall. The reveal was part of the convention's programming.
Also covered by IGN
#I cranked Apple’s iOS 27 beta to maximum transparency on my iPhone and enjoyed every warped second.
#MSG's sprawling surveillance system can monitor guests down to the second. Its owners made an exception for the pop star's rehearsal dinner, as reported by Wired.
#RAMageddon has claimed yet another victim, with Framework now announcing a "major and unfortunate" pricing update for its upcoming premium laptop - which also impacts folks who preordered it. Memory configurations for the Laptop 13 Pro have been adjusted after Framework says it received cost updates from its memory supplier that "are more than double […]
#A US manufacturer is set to produce Ukraine-designed Magura sea drones for the first time, as the White House aims to bolster America's military production and expand its unmanned arsenal. The deal marks a significant step in US-Ukraine defense cooperation.
#Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and get a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the world's biggest startup conferences gets built.
#Wired tests and recommends 22 essential items for college dorm rooms, including tech gear and accessories.
#As the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has authority over the nation’s TV, radio, and internet. But since Donald Trump was elected to his second term, Carr has wielded that power to threaten broadcasters that have exercised their free speech rights to make jokes about the president. He was even able to […]
#<p>Google LLC today added a new sign-in option for its accounts: a short selfie video that Google uses to confirm a user’s identity when the usual login fails. The target is account recovery, the situation where a user cannot get to an account they own. Google is presenting the selfie as an addition to existing […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://siliconangle.com/2026/07/23/google-rolls-selfie-video-sign-account-recovery/" rel="nofollow">Google rolls out selfie video sign-in for account recovery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://siliconangle.com" rel="nofollow">SiliconANGLE</
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#Hints and the full answer for the New York Times Connections puzzle No. 1,139 for July 24, 2026, are provided.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar
#Check Point has released security updates for a critical SmartConsole vulnerability (CVE-2026-16232, CVSS 9.3) that is being actively exploited in the wild, allowing attackers to gain full administrative access. The flaw affects Security Management and Multi-Domain Management products.
Also covered by BleepingComputer
#Missed a payment on your iPhone financing plan? Say goodbye to your apps.
Also covered by TechSpot
#At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Hasbro unveiled Street Fighter toys for Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, and Akuma, with a possible spoiler for the upcoming movie revealed in the figures.
Also covered by IGN
#PCWorld highlights three Windows 11 settings that significantly affect productivity performance, warning that some can hamper the system if not configured correctly.
Also covered by How-To Geek
#IGN's review of Season 4 Episode 1 calls it a mind-bending tale with ace performances, featuring dinosaurs and time travel.
#LEGO has announced a new Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Bridge set, coming in September. The set includes the bridge and crew minifigures and is now available for preorder.
#Hints and answers for the New York Times Strands puzzle No. 873 for July 24, 2026.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar
#Opera One browser has added a vertical tabs feature that moves the tab bar to a resizable panel on the left side of the window. The update aims to improve multitasking and tab management.
Also covered by 9to5Mac
#How-To Geek lists five new shows to watch this weekend, including a Big Bang spin-off hitting HBO Max. The guide covers Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming platforms.
Also covered by MakeUseOf
#The high-res audio streaming service Qobuz has got an app upgrade that makes it much easier to use, with a redesigned music player and real-time lyrics.
Also covered by TechRadar
#A guide on using built-in Windows commands to check SSD health, revealing issues that standard benchmarks may not detect.
Also covered by MakeUseOf
#Polymarket vows to fight France's block of its platform, while Kalshi launches Midterm Hubs prediction markets with live trading odds. The developments come amid ongoing regulatory battles for prediction markets.
Also covered by ReadWrite
#Comcast beats Q2 earnings estimates as Peacock posts first-ever quarterly profit, powered by World Cup and Love Island content.
Also covered by Engadget, Quartz
#The director of Motor City discusses the film's visual storytelling, Alan Ritchson's performance, and why 'the first person to speak usually loses' in this revenge thriller.
#Google now allows users to sign in to their accounts using a selfie video as a backup method. The feature is designed to help users locked out of their accounts when they don't have access to their usual phone or computer.
Also covered by Ars Technica, 9to5Google, 9to5Mac, Engadget, The Hacker News
#A tiny native macOS menu-bar app for managing local SSH port forwards with no external dependencies.
Also covered by Hacker News
#Apple's trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI has been reassigned to U.S. District Judge Edward Davila. The case centers on who gets to define the post-smartphone era, with Apple accusing OpenAI of misappropriating trade secrets.
Also covered by 9to5Mac
#Hackaday features a project that creates a train departure board for the home using a Raspberry Pi. The build is described as a great way to get a functional and aesthetic display.
Also covered by XDA Developers
#SpaceX is making another attempt to launch its upgraded Starship rocket, after the first attempt on July 16 was scrubbed. The test flight is being livestreamed.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#LEGO reveals a new Nintendo collaboration: a playable Donkey Kong arcade machine set, with official photos and preorders now live.
Also covered by Engadget, Mashable Tech, Polygon, IGN
#Anthropic upgrades Claude's voice mode with support for more models and tools, enabling actions like checking calendars and creating Notion documents.
Also covered by MacRumors, The Decoder, Android Authority
#The trailer for Avatar: Seven Havens reveals a post-apocalyptic tale set after The Legend of Korra, with a release date of October 9 on Paramount+.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN
#Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. The July 23, 2026 puzzle is now available with hints and answers.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#Insomniac Games reveals a new story trailer for Marvel's Wolverine at Comic-Con, spotlighting Jean Grey, The Hand, and a voice that may be Troy Baker.
Also covered by TechRadar
#Microsoft Teams and several Microsoft 365 services experience an ongoing outage, with users reporting problems accessing Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and the Admin Center.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Axios, BleepingComputer, Hackaday, Hacker News
#Amazon has announced Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles, an exclusive game tie-in for Prime Video and Amazon Luna. The game releases next week alongside season 2 of the animated series.
Also covered by IGN
#Users share essential modifications and settings that make Windows 11 usable, including registry tweaks, third-party tools, and disabling default features.
Also covered by MakeUseOf
#Marvel has announced the roster for its new X-Men team, Maximum X-Men, at Comic-Con 2026. The team, featuring Storm, Wolverine, and others, will take the place of the Avengers after Armageddon.
Also covered by IGN
#Amazon's new general manager for Luna and Game Studios, Jeff Gattis, backtracks on earlier threats to take the James Bond game sequel in-house, now suggesting IO Interactive should develop it. The clarification follows fan backlash.
Also covered by Wccftech
#Hints and answers for the New York Times Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 24, 2026, No. 669.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#Hints and the answer for the Wordle puzzle No. 1,861 for July 24, 2026, are provided.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto defends the company's remake strategy, stating that young people today lack access to older games, and that remakes lead to future developments.
Also covered by Wccftech
#Players criticize Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game for launching without ranked mode and missing DLC content, calling it a 'rug pull' despite strong core gameplay.
#The voice actors for Anakin Skywalker and Clone Troopers from The Clone Wars return for Star Wars Zero Company, with the game's length also revealed.
Also covered by TechRadar, Polygon
#The showrunner for HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms confirms that George R.R. Martin is actively writing a fourth Dunk and Egg novella. The series adapts Martin's canonical tales set a century before Game of Thrones.
Also covered by IGN
#Coyote vs. Acme gets a final trailer ahead of its August 28 release. Director Dave Green confirmed to IGN that the film is coming to Blu-ray with hilarious outtakes described as "not PG-rated."
#A user highlights an essential tool for 3D printing replacement parts for broken items at home, noting it is cheap. This aligns with the use of 3D printed stencils for surface-mount soldering.
Also covered by How-To Geek
#A blog post examines the sudden changes at TheNumbers.com, a movie box office data site, and argues that the situation should concern the industry.
Also covered by Hacker News
#At Comic-Con, seven clips from the Lanterns series were shown, impressing attendees and generating excitement. The panel also featured Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, and others, with new trailer and villain speculation.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN
#The showrunner of King of the Hill has broken down the biggest creative changes in season 15 and teased plans for season 16. The cast also revealed the secret origin of the season 15 finale.
#The new Resident Evil movie trailer reveals Easter eggs and a near-death incident on set. Director Zach Cregger defends taking liberties with the source material, such as including snow and iPhones, to improve the movie.
Also covered by TechRadar, Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN
#A guide lists lesser-known Android apps that are essential for productivity and convenience, including a download manager that fixes failed downloads. The author argues these apps make Android indispensable.
Also covered by MakeUseOf
#Plex's increasing corporate features and paywalls are driving users to consider Jellyfin, a free open-source media server alternative. A new article highlights the corporate creep of Plex as a reason to switch.
Also covered by How-To Geek, Hacker News
#President Trump told Axios he decided to pause U.S. strikes on Iran to give negotiations another chance, but stressed he could order expanded military operations if diplomacy fails. The current negotiations focus on de-escalation, while Houthis clash with Saudis.
#San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is underway with major announcements from Marvel Studios, including the Wolverine panel and other reveals. IGN provides live coverage of all the Hall H events.
Also covered by Gizmodo, Polygon, IGN
#San Diego Comic-Con 2026 unveiled Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider movie, which could serve as an in-road for Blade to join the MCU, along with other major reveals.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Gizmodo, IGN
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