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26 stories from 38 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
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#Observatories have been built in mines, deep under the Antarctic ice sheet, and elsewhere in an effort to detect the elusive particles. Wired explores the science and engineering behind neutrino detection.
#Wired outlines what to know about two long-duration solar eclipses coming in 2027 and 2028, urging early planning.
#The Verge reviews Open Mike Eagle and Kenny Segal's album DOOMED!, describing it as a hip-hop breakup masterpiece that explores the well-trodden subject of heartbreak with artistic depth.
#Alex Cooper is leaving her long-time talent agent for CAA after raising money to expand her business. The move is part of her plan to build a larger media empire.
#EasyDMG is a free utility that automates the process of installing apps from DMG files on Mac, handling mounting, verification, and installation with one click, per Digital Trends.
Also covered by Digital Trends
#PC Partner warns that entry-level GPU shortages will intensify in the second half of 2026, with rising prices and budget card shortages expected to continue.
Also covered by TechSpot, Android Authority, Wccftech
#Wired reviews the TerraMow V1000, praising its automatic mapping, Spot Mode functionality, and smart AI cameras as the complete package for lawn care.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said the AI industry's backlash is a crisis of trust, rejecting the idea that warnings from AI executives are fueling public skepticism. David Sacks also shared thoughts on Amodei's post.
Also covered by Simon Willison, Quartz, Slashdot, Hacker News
#OpenAI has shut down its Preparedness team, which was responsible for assessing catastrophic model risks, the Financial Times reports. The move comes amid ongoing safety concerns and executive departures.
Also covered by Engadget, The Decoder, The Next Web
#Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's ChatGPT both suffered authentication outages, preventing users from logging in or accessing conversations. ChatGPT's outage blocked logins, signups, and loading of previous chats. Both services have since been restored.
Also covered by BleepingComputer, Hacker News
#Amazon has updated its terms of service to require individual arbitration for disputes, barring customers from filing class-action lawsuits. The change forces customers to hash out issues through a third-party arbitrator.
Also covered by CNET, TechSpot, Slashdot
#Canonical's Jon Seager clarifies that Ubuntu on Windows via WSL will not outgrow native desktop installs as rumored. The company expects WSL usage to grow but not surpass native installs this year.
Also covered by ZDNET, Wccftech
#The Register reports that payments giant Stripe is about to drop over $7 billion to become a gateway to AI token sales. AI gateways look promising as companies struggle with model orchestration.
Also covered by TechCrunch, The Register, The Decoder, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE
#A new study reveals that despite regulations reducing harmful emissions, wildfire smoke has become a bigger risk to prenatal health. The finding underscores the growing impact of climate change on air quality.
Also covered by Axios
#Researchers develop tiny robots and drones powered by sound, using ultrasonic frequencies and acoustic resonators for propulsion.
Also covered by TechSpot, Hackaday
#Mozilla has added an experimental native adblocking feature to Firefox for iOS, blocking some ads without requiring third-party extensions.
Also covered by AppleInsider, TechRadar, Hacker News
#The opening week of a landmark trial against Meta revealed allegations of a 'hook, hold, harvest, hide' strategy targeting children. The Guardian reports the details of the plaintiffs' claims that Meta designed its platforms to addict young users while concealing the harm.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, Wired, CNBC Technology, The Guardian Tech, Engadget
#SafePal disclosed that an authorization flaw in an order-tracking plug-in exposed names, emails, addresses, and purchase details of approximately 39,798 customers; no crypto was stolen.
Also covered by The Hacker News, The Next Web, BleepingComputer, Gizmodo, Decrypt
#Apple ships a critical macOS update for an actively exploited Screen Share vulnerability that allowed attackers to gain access without a password. The flaw was patched in the latest security update.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, MacRumors, Tom's Hardware, CNET, Engadget
#TechCrunch Mobility's latest newsletter provides updates on the future of transportation, focusing on the changing landscape for electric air taxis and their development trajectory.
#Wired tests and ranks the best cat water fountains of 2026, highlighting models from Petlibro, Petkit, and Oneisall for keeping cats hydrated.
#At D23 2026, Disney announces a Star Wars/Fortnite collaboration, an Avatar attraction at Disney California Adventure, a newer Tomorrowland, and an Indiana Jones ride with an animatronic Harrison Ford.
#First Ferrari Luce EV sells for $40 million at auction, 36 times its estimate, setting records for most expensive new car, electric car, and charity car.
Also covered by TechSpot, The Next Web, Gizmodo, Quartz
#TechRadar ranks all Marvel and Star Wars reveals from the D23 Expo 2026, including the new X-Men movie cast, a second Avengers: Doomsday trailer, and Ryan Gosling's Starfighter character name.
Also covered by TechRadar, Gizmodo
#Some ads for Google's Pixel 11 series include a mysterious new wearable that might be the Fitbit Charge 7, though it could also be an AI-generated hallucination.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police, Digital Trends, Gizmodo
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