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197 stories from 53 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Apple releases the fifth developer betas for its operating systems. Macworld covers what's new in macOS Golden Gate and whether users should install the beta.
Also covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, Macworld, Mashable Tech
#Bloomberg reports Sunrun is piloting a program that enables customers to earn hundreds of dollars per month by using rooftop solar electricity to power distributed computing.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology
#Samsung has displaced Apple as the world's top smartphone brand in Q2 2026, according to IDC data. Apple hit a record 20% global shipment share but still lost the top spot as the overall market contracted.
Also covered by MacRumors, AppleInsider, Android Authority, Mashable Tech
#Jackery introduces the FridgeGuard portable power station, priced at $549.99 and sold exclusively at Costco. Lab testing shows it can keep a fridge running for up to 15 hours during outages, per CNET.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said the commission is working to speed up approval times for spectrum and orbital data centers. Carr also discussed Paramount Skydance's attempt to buy Warner Bros. Discovery and the importance of broadcasters acting in the public interest.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology
#Best Buy offers the Asus ROG Flow Z13 gaming laptop/tablet with AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 and 64GB RAM for $2,100, a rare price drop amid rising laptop costs.
Also covered by IGN
#Swimming against the artificial current provides a real workout but doesn't fully replace a full-size lap pool, according to the review.
#Wired provides an overview of the upcoming Wi-Fi 8 standard, including expected features and timeline.
#The DJI wireless lavalier microphone two-pack sees a price drop, making it more affordable for content creators looking to improve video audio quality. The deal offers savings on the popular microphone system.
#A retrospective on Nokia's dominance from 2005 onward, covering the rise and sudden fall of the Finnish giant after failing to adapt to the smartphone era.
Also covered by Hacker News
#Mashable rounds up the top storage deals this week, including microSD cards, portable SSDs, and hard drives, to help consumers save during the memory price surge.
Also covered by TechRadar, IGN
#Samsung is expected to unveil its first Android XR smart glasses, featuring Gemini AI integration and a design partnership with Gentle Monster. Battery specs have leaked, promising long-lasting usage.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#Acer quietly launched the Sospiro A15 with a 1.88-inch rear screen, 64MP camera, Android 16, and 5,000mAh battery, per Digital Trends.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#A free Mac app called WhatCable identifies USB-C cable capabilities, revealing speed and power limits for each cable a user owns.
Also covered by 9to5Mac
#Snapseed 4.1 for Android has been released with significantly expanded RAW support, making it a more powerful photo editing tool. The update is expected to make Snapseed a go-to editor for many users again.
Also covered by Android Authority, Digital Trends
#A new leak suggests Samsung's first slideable phone may launch before the Galaxy Z TriFold 2. The device features a sliding display that expands to a tablet-sized screen, per Mashable.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, Digital Trends
#Marshall's 1959BJA handwired 100W amplifier is built for Green Day nostalgia, priced at $3,999.99 and inspired by Billie Joe Armstrong's iconic blue guitar.
Also covered by TechRadar
#Google is redesigning Android Auto's dashboard media player to offer faster access to buttons and improved usability, as spotted in an upcoming update.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police
#The Hisense A10 features an E Ink main display and a magnetic full-color LCD screen that can be attached to its rear. The phone offers a unique dual-screen experience for users who want both e-paper and color displays.
Also covered by Engadget, TechRadar, Gizmodo
#Multiple reports of ZOTAC RTX 5090 GPUs dying in smoke or exploding, including a Reddit user's card while playing Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, raising concerns about high-power GPU safety.
Also covered by Wccftech
#New rumors suggest Nintendo is considering an OLED version of the Switch 2, with production potentially starting in 2027, though Samsung is pushing for earlier adoption.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, IGN, Wccftech
#Palworld 1.0 launches with 855K concurrent players. New guides explain how to get coralum ore and craft coralum ingots.
Also covered by Polygon, Wccftech
#PCWorld names the best laptops for college students in 2026, offering six picks for every budget. The guide emphasizes reliability for navigating packed lecture halls and powering through all-nighters.
Also covered by PCWorld
#Clever coding and graphical compromises let Doom run on classic Neo Geo hardware, Ars Technica reports, despite earlier claims that such ports were impossible.
Also covered by Hackaday
#Amazon offers the ASUS Prime RTX 5070 GPU with 12GB VRAM and triple-fan cooling at its lowest price of 2026, per IGN.
Also covered by IGN
#XDA Developers reviews the Gigabyte Aorus Master 16, praising its HDR1000 OLED display and desktop-class cache.
Also covered by TechRadar
#Dozens of Pebble Time 2 owners have reported mysterious cracks on the watch's front screen. Pebble will replace cracked screens on its revived smartwatch.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police, Digital Trends, Gizmodo
#The Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 gaming monitor is discounted to $349.54 on Amazon, saving over $150.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, IGN
#A user shares how they repurposed unused SSDs into portable storage using a $14 external case. The article notes it is a good time to do so.
Also covered by MakeUseOf
#HP's OmniBook 3 17.3-inch laptop is available at $449.99 on Amazon, a $280 saving, offering a Windows 11 PC at a low price.
Also covered by How-To Geek
#An enthusiast has reverse-engineered the Steam Controller 2 puck to create the DIY OpenPuck, a cross-platform gamepad that works without Steam Input.
Also covered by XDA Developers, TechSpot, Hackaday
#A developer releases the Beavis Ultrasound, an open-source replica of the Plug and Play ISA sound card compatible with vintage PCs. The project includes schematics, PCB files, and firmware.
Also covered by Hackaday, Hacker News
#Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones hit best-ever price at Amazon for under $100, saving 20%.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar
#Amazon briefly listed HTC's VIVE Eagle smart glasses for a September 1 US launch at $499, before removing the pages. The glasses feature integration with Google Gemini and ChatGPT.
Also covered by Digital Trends
#The Pixel 11 series has passed through the FCC, with an Amazon placeholder revealing colors and a new Google Pixel item tracker. Rumors point to a shift from Samsung to MediaTek modems for better battery life.
Also covered by CNET, Android Authority, Digital Trends
#Samsung has identified the cause of a red screen tint affecting some Galaxy S26 Ultra devices and is issuing a software fix. The company explained the problem, reassuring users that a permanent resolution is on the way.
Also covered by Engadget, Android Authority, Android Police, Mashable Tech, Digital Trends
#Pixel Watch users are stuck with a Fitbit permission error that persists even after a factory reset. A user-discovered workaround resolves the issue, though an official fix has not been released.
Also covered by Android Authority, Digital Trends
#The experimental SharpEmu PS5 emulator has reached an early boot stage with Astro Bot, showing promising progress in PS5 emulation on PC, though it is not yet playable.
Also covered by Wccftech
#OnePlus has confirmed its exit from the US and European mobile markets. A retrospective looks back at the five best OnePlus phones ever made as the 'flagship killer' brand departs.
Also covered by TechCrunch, Bloomberg Technology, Ars Technica, The Verge, Wired
#PCWorld tested and ranked the best gaming laptops of 2026, highlighting four models that balance performance, portability, and price.
Also covered by PCWorld
#Apple stock rallies 15% as investors favor the company's cautious AI approach and welcome price increases, per 9to5Mac.
Also covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac
#South Korea plans record budget spending of over 800 trillion won ($530 billion) for fiscal 2027, supported by stronger tax revenues from the booming AI chip industry. The government announced the budget as semiconductor exports surge.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Critics challenge Kalshi's rebuttal over retail trading loss classifications and transparency, as the Ninth Circuit hears the sports contracts appeal, per ReadWrite.
Also covered by ReadWrite
#Bloomberg Technology explains why TSMC and SK Hynix, two essential AI chip firms, are pulling in different directions — TSMC's stock soared while SK Hynix tumbled. The divergence reflects different market dynamics and exposure to AI demand.
#Smag Mobile Antenna Masts AG shares tumbled as much as 33% below the IPO price in their German trading debut, marking the latest sign of waning demand for defense stocks in Europe. The poor performance reflects a broader shift in investor sentiment away from the defense sector.
#The Verge interviews Nvidia's head of automotive, Xinzhou Wu, who reveals that even internal teams struggle to secure enough GPU compute from the company. Nvidia's automotive division competes with the AI boom for its own chips.
#The cost of power from natural gas-fired plants in the US reached its highest level in at least 17 years and is expected to climb further as data centers drive up electricity demand.
#George Bilicic, Lazard's global head of power, energy and infrastructure, says the issue of energy demand for AI data center power is far from solved and expects upward pressure on gas prices.
#FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said the commission has reduced the backlog of satellite application approvals by half, aiming to stimulate the space and communications economy.
#Steve Klinsky, CEO of New Mountain Capital, discusses private markets and notes that recent redemption requests were primarily from retail investors in credit funds, not significantly impacting institutional appetite. He suggests fears of an AI-driven SaaS collapse are overblown.
#Hyundai Motor Co. workers began a three-day partial strike on Monday, demanding bigger bonuses and guarantees that jobs won't be lost to AI and robots. The union is pushing for protections amid industry-wide semiconductor deals and automation concerns.
#Saudi Arabia bought a record $47.2 million of drones from Taiwan last month, signaling the island’s nascent UAV industry is becoming more attractive to buyers. The purchase marks Saudi Arabia as the top buyer in Taiwan’s growing drone sector.
#Joe Lonsdale, managing partner at 8VC and co-founder of Palantir, suggests that US startups should consider forgoing patents to avoid Chinese appropriation of intellectual property. He discussed the strategy on Bloomberg TV.
#BitMine Chairman Tom Lee announces a $49 million Ethereum purchase, hailing early Robinhood Chain demand. Ether holdings now represent 4.8% of total supply.
Also covered by Decrypt
#Bloomberg reports Raxio Group plans to enter Tanzania as it increases its funding pool to $380 million for data-center expansion in Africa.
#TSMC holds a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase II at Chiayi Science Park, adding two chip packaging plants expected to generate $9.35 billion in annual output.
Also covered by Quartz
#Bolivia is considering the use of the largest dollar-backed stablecoin, USDT, in its national payments system, per a local report.
Also covered by Decrypt
#New research suggests AI is cutting short the careers of workers aged 55 and older, with well-paid positions being the most affected, according to CNBC.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Huawei Digital Power Technology's revenue now rivals Tesla's energy division, as the company's $11 billion clean energy business expands into new global markets.
Also covered by The Next Web
#Fed Governor Waller warns a rate hike is possible if core inflation remains hot. CoinDesk reports U.S. June CPI fell 0.4%, likely cooling the move toward Fed rate hikes. Stocks and bonds fell as oil jump fueled Fed-hike bets.
Also covered by CoinDesk, Quartz
#Intel committed $5.7 billion to modernize its Ireland semiconductor fabrication facility to boost output of Xeon 6 and next-gen Xeon products built on the Intel 3 process. The investment aims to increase production capacity for AI and data center chips.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, The Next Web
#The Verge reports that rising gas prices due to geopolitical tensions are driving a rebound in EV sales, especially hybrids.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech
#Intel invests €5 billion in its Ireland Fab34 for Intel 3 production, aiming to right the wrongs of the cancelled Magdeburg complex, per Tom's Hardware.
Also covered by Tom's Hardware, Quartz, Wccftech
#Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy will issue fresh preferred stock and resume buying once its Stretch shares climb back to par, CEO Phong Le said, adding the company feels secure unless BTC crashes to $10K.
Also covered by CoinDesk, Decrypt
#Morgan Stanley posts record revenue and profit in Q2, driven by a 69% jump in equities trading revenue to $6.3 billion. Total revenue reaches $21.35 billion.
Also covered by Quartz
#T-Mobile has reportedly bungled its forced plan migration, inadvertently canceling some customers' free lines. The company says it will restore lost free lines, but price hikes remain in effect.
Also covered by CNET, Android Authority, Android Police, Wccftech
#Rina Hahn leaves Remitly; Temporal promotes Preeti Somal to EVP; Veeam and Qualtrics announce leadership changes.
Also covered by GeekWire
#India's smartphone slowdown highlights how the AI boom is reshaping consumer electronics. Global smartphone shipments hit their lowest point since 2013, while memory crisis drives prices up and corporate strategies shift.
Also covered by CNET, The Next Web, Gizmodo, MakeUseOf
#Prediction market traders lower odds of the Clarity Act passing as Senate delays continue, while the White House plans a meeting on the crypto consumer protection bill.
Also covered by CoinDesk, Decrypt
#SpaceX announces its maiden earnings report for August 4, which will trigger the first lock-up expiration for millions of shares. The stock snapped a seven-day losing streak on the news.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Mashable Tech, Gizmodo, Quartz, Hacker News
#OpenAI's chatbot now speaks and converses much more like a real person, making interactions feel more natural and human-like.
#Bloomberg reports researchers raising concerns that reliance on AI could cause human skills to atrophy, particularly in high-stakes professions. The fear is that future experts may lack genuine expertise built through practice.
#MIT Technology Review analyzes Anthropic's recent AI research, explaining its significance and limitations.
#Bloomberg explores how AI automation of clerical tasks could paradoxically increase the workload for lawyers by shifting their focus to more complex, unautomated aspects of legal work.
#Warnings from Anthropic and OpenAI about adversarial distillation are reigniting the debate over model access and intellectual property between the US and China.
#TechCrunch reports that Sam Altman dismissed space-based data centers as a short-term sell to public market investors, a view most experts already share. The comment comes amid growing hype around orbital computing.
#TechCrunch reports that Claude users in India are starting to see Indian rupee-denominated subscription plans as Anthropic localizes pricing for its biggest market after the US.
#TechCrunch publishes a thought piece exploring the implications of total user-aligned AI, asking what a world where AI helps users achieve any goal, including illegal ones, would look like.
#Chinese President Xi Jinping will make his first appearance at the country’s flagship AI conference, signaling the growing importance Beijing attaches to the technology. The move comes as the rivalry between China and the US over AI leadership heats up.
#Prominent economists and tech executives sign a public letter urging policymakers to address AI risks more directly.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#A statement signed by 16 Nobel laureates marks a shift among economists who previously dismissed warnings that AI destroys jobs. The consensus now acknowledges AI's impact on employment.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#OpenAI discontinued its standalone Atlas browser, moving its functionality into the ChatGPT app. The browser lasted less than a year, but AI browser alternatives remain.
Also covered by TechSpot
#A group of over 200 economists and AI leaders, including Nobel laureates, have issued a stark warning about the imminent economic disruption from AI. The coalition urges immediate policy action, including an AI sovereign wealth fund, as job losses mount and experts say the window to prepare is closing fast.
Also covered by The Next Web, The Decoder
#OpenAI's new prompting guidelines for GPT-5.6 advise users to define the destination and stop overthinking prompts. The guide replaces complex scripts with simple instructions.
Also covered by Decrypt
#A group of more than 200 economists is calling on tech leaders and policymakers to take urgent action to prevent AI-driven job losses. The economists warn that the impact of AI on employment will be significant and require proactive measures.
Also covered by Slashdot
#Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella cautions enterprises against relying on proprietary AI models like those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
Also covered by The Register, The Next Web, TechRadar, The Decoder
#OpenAI is temporarily easing usage limits on ChatGPT and related models, providing wider access to its latest GPT-5.6 and other systems.
Also covered by Hacker News
#Richard Sutton, father of reinforcement learning, leaves Carmack's company to found Oak Lab, building AI agents that learn on their own.
Also covered by The Next Web
#In New York, nurses say software replaced them at Montefiore hospital, while in Minnesota, medical AI dodged its own safety checks.
Also covered by The Next Web, TechSpot
#A study finds that Claude's personality changes based on the language used, responding with more warmth in Hindi and Arabic and more rigor in Russian.
Also covered by The Decoder, Digital Trends, Gizmodo, Decrypt, Hacker News
#Google Search's AI Mode expands beyond the search bar with integrations for Canva, Instacart, and YouTube, allowing users to complete tasks like shopping and design directly from the AI chat interface, per SiliconANGLE.
Also covered by 9to5Google, MacRumors, Engadget, Android Authority, Android Police
#Australian PM Anthony Albanese announced the 'Australian Standards for A.I.,' a national framework for AI data centers that mandates power self-sufficiency, water efficiency, and intellectual property protection.
Also covered by The Guardian Tech, Tom's Hardware
#Meta has spent nine months urging Apple to open up device pairing to rivals, demanding AirPods-like automatic pairing for Meta's Glasses and Quest across Apple devices. Apple plans to add such support, per AppleInsider.
Also covered by AppleInsider, Digital Trends
#Meta deactivated the Muse Image feature from Instagram days after launch, acknowledging user feedback that the feature missed the mark. The feature allowed users to generate AI images of any public Instagram account.
Also covered by 9to5Mac
#ZDNet reports that Microsoft is rolling out a new 'PC Insights' feature to the Copilot Windows app, allowing users to ask questions about their Windows system, settings, and hardware configuration.
Also covered by ZDNET, TechRadar, PCWorld
#Tesla's AI5 processor tapes out at Samsung Foundry using a 2nm-class node, with production starting soon after a previous TSMC tape out.
Also covered by Wccftech
#X's head of product admits the algorithm was 'missing' data about surfacing posts from followed-back users, and a tweak now boosts visibility of posts to mutuals.
Also covered by The Verge, 9to5Mac, Engadget, Mashable Tech, Digital Trends
#Microsoft is overhauling Windows Search with a cleaner interface, privacy toggle, and removal of ads. The update is rolling out after years of user complaints.
Also covered by The Register, Engadget, ZDNET, TechRadar, PCWorld
#AppleInsider details 50 updates coming to Apple Watch in watchOS 27, including a new Siri experience and numerous quality-of-life improvements.
#Microsoft officially removes promotional content from Windows Search, making the search experience less ad-filled and more relevant.
Also covered by Wccftech
#Apple reaches a record 20% global smartphone shipment share in Q2 2026, but new reports signal slowing iPhone builds and price increases that could threaten growth in 2027.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, Wccftech
#Meta says it will spend an additional $40 billion on its nearly 4,000-acre data center campus in Louisiana, pushing total investment past $50 billion as it seeks more compute power.
Also covered by The Register, CNBC Technology, Tom's Hardware, The Next Web, SiliconANGLE
#Google Maps appears to be rolling out its Immersive Navigation redesign on Android Auto, following the March announcement.
Also covered by XDA Developers, ZDNET, Android Authority, Android Police
#Tesla says it is building a wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle and plans to use Cybercabs to transport employees at Giga Texas.
Also covered by The Next Web, Mashable Tech
#Waze introduces new AI features including route personalization and a less chatty mode, giving users 5 new reasons to switch from Apple Maps.
Also covered by TechCrunch, 9to5Google, MacRumors, 9to5Mac, Engadget
#Samsung clarifies that refusing AI training in Samsung Health will only delete data collected for AI development, leaving existing health records untouched.
Also covered by Android Authority, Android Police, Digital Trends, Hacker News
#Apple released public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, featuring Siri AI and new features. macOS 27 Golden Gate public beta showcases its namesake in wallpaper.
Also covered by The Verge, TechCrunch, 9to5Mac, CNET, AppleInsider
#Apple has reportedly increased orders for vapor chambers, signaling that the cooling technology could be used in the upcoming foldable iPhone and iPhone 20 to manage heat dissipation.
Also covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, CNET, Wccftech
#The new AI-enhanced Siri in iOS 27 public beta is praised as quietly revolutionary, offering practical assistance that feels like ChatGPT for people who hate AI, despite some limitations.
Also covered by Fast Company Tech, CNET, ZDNET, Macworld, Mashable Tech
#SpaceX is deorbiting 260 Starlink satellites, but the company says it's not a cause for concern. Scientists continue to study the environmental impacts of frequent satellite deorbits.
Also covered by Engadget, Techdirt
#AppleInsider details 50 improvements coming to the Apple Watch in watchOS 27, including Siri AI upgrades and numerous health and usability enhancements for the wearable.
#Rumors about Apple's M7 chip cause worry among MacBook fans as the company focuses on AI. M7 Ultra said to support 1.5TB memory and compete with Nvidia Blackwell.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, Macworld, TechRadar
#One in six Windows PCs still runs Windows 10, and vulnerabilities are piling up as migration slows, raising security risks. The extended support deadline approaches.
Also covered by The Register, TechRadar, PCWorld, TechSpot, Slashdot
#Australia's eSafety commissioner reports that Instagram and WhatsApp are the top platforms for sextortion complaints, while iMessage and Snapchat are also weaponized against teenagers.
Also covered by Digital Trends
#Cloudflare launches Precursor, a bot detection tool that monitors entire browsing sessions, as the web reaches a tipping point where bots outnumber humans.
Also covered by The Next Web, Slashdot, Hacker News
#German textile company ZEGO-TVZ files for insolvency, blaming a March cyberattack that halted production for nearly six weeks. The Register reports the incident adds to a short but growing list of firms citing a digital break-in as commercially fatal.
Also covered by Slashdot
#German discount supermarket chain Lidl notified customers in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands that attackers stole their personal information in a breach at a service provider. The breach affects Lidl's online shop operations.
Also covered by BleepingComputer
#Certain older devices cannot install the latest Secure Boot certificate update, potentially leaving systems vulnerable.
Also covered by TechRadar
#A leaked cache of San Francisco police drone footage reveals the extent of aerial surveillance in the city, raising privacy concerns and prompting calls for oversight.
Also covered by Hacker News
#Nihon Kotsu, Japan's largest taxi operator, suffered a malware attack that forced systems to be shut down. There is no evidence of data exfiltration yet, per TechRadar.
Also covered by TechRadar
#An article explores scambaiting, the practice of turning the tables on scammers. It examines how individuals are fighting back against the flood of fraud by scamming the scammers.
#A new iOS 26.6 feature alerts users when a suspicious iMessage is detected, giving them the option to share it with Apple. The feature aims to prevent damage from malicious messages.
Also covered by Digital Trends
#CISA reports that attackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in two Joomla extensions to achieve remote code execution via arbitrary file uploads.
Also covered by BleepingComputer
#Cybersecurity experts prompted Google and Microsoft to remove the ModHeader Chrome extension with 1.6 million installs after discovering it could exfiltrate visited domains and other data to a third-party server under Chinese control.
Also covered by TechRadar
#As attackers weaponize prompt injection against AI agents, defenders are now turning the technique back on attackers. Ars Technica reports on 'context bombing'—embedding destructive commands in data to trick hacking agents into shutting down before they can cause harm.
Also covered by Mashable Tech
#The US and security allies warn that Russian hackers are ramping up attacks on poorly configured routers in critical infrastructure firms worldwide. The attacks target vulnerable networking devices.
Also covered by TechRadar, Digital Trends, BleepingComputer, Slashdot
#CrashStealer malware is now in the wild, masquerading as Apple's crash reporter to target data, passwords, and cryptocurrency on macOS. ZDNET outlines three ways to dodge the threat.
Also covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac, The Hacker News, ZDNET, Macworld
#CNET reports on the growing presence of Flock AI surveillance cameras and drones in cities nationwide, and offers advice on how citizens can push back. The report follows the LAPD letting its Flock contract expire amid civil liberties concerns.
Also covered by 404 Media, Engadget, CNET, TechRadar, Gizmodo
#Gizmodo reports that astronomers have detected sugar molecules in interstellar space for the first time, suggesting that the ingredients for life existed long before stars and planets formed. The discovery has implications for the origins of life.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#Julia code can run 10x to 1000x faster than Python in some benchmarks, yet it remains unpopular. The article explores why Julia hasn't gained widespread traction despite its speed.
#New study confirms the 2024 'momentum flux theory' on how angular momentum of water flows drives rotation in reverse and silly sprinklers.
#The US government faces criticism for its handling of Ebola cases, with a second American citizen infected with the virus sent to Germany for treatment. The patient is reportedly doing well in a Frankfurt hospital.
#Ars Technica reports that with Boeing's Starliner grounded, SpaceX's Crew Dragon is the only US vehicle capable of ferrying astronauts to the ISS. Industry officials call the situation 'a disaster waiting to happen,' emphasizing the need for an additional crew vehicle.
#Penn State researchers create a washable paint-on tattoo electrode that monitors heart, brain, and muscle activity, offering a colorful alternative to bulky wearable sensors.
Also covered by CNET, Digital Trends, Gizmodo
#Intel introduced Starfire, a space-grade system-on-chip designed for the U.S. government. It combines a Panther Lake CPU built on the 18A process with a GPU on Intel 3, rated for 125°C and radiation-resistant operation in orbit.
Also covered by TechSpot
#A Chinese scientist built a sodium battery that charges in 4 minutes. It could break China's 75% lithium dependence. Lu Yaxiang, a professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Physics, has spent a decade making sodium-ion batteries commercially viable.
Also covered by The Next Web
#JPMorgan slashed MiniMax's price target for the second time in less than a week, citing value dilution from fresh fundraising. Shares plunged as a result.
#Joe Lonsdale, managing partner at 8VC and co-founder of Palantir, discusses the AI-fueled venture investing boom, the firm's record $1.5 billion fund, and bets on defense tech and AI companies.
#Hermes agent maker Nous Research is in talks to raise at least $75 million in a new funding round led by Robot, with participation from USV and others, at a $1.5 billion valuation.
#German defense technology startup Helsing raises $1.8 billion in a Series E round at an $18 billion valuation. Investors include JPMorganChase, General Catalyst, Lightspeed, and Iconiq.
Also covered by The Next Web, SiliconANGLE, Tech.eu
#Spatial AI startup Augmodo raised $21 million in a funding round led by TQ Ventures, lifting its valuation to $350 million. The company plans to expand its spatial AI technology beyond retail stores to the broader physical workforce.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#London startup Valarian Technologies raised $50 million in Series A funding led by key investors. The company positions itself as a sovereign AI infrastructure provider, helping governments use US cloud and AI without ceding control, with a focus on defense systems.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#The Vampire Lestat season 1 episode 7 ends with a shocking twist that may have killed off main characters Louis and Lestat, sparking debate about the series' future.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, IGN
#Tom Cruise stars in 'Digger,' directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, as an aging CEO facing a planetary disaster. Cruise has also joined TikTok to promote the film.
Also covered by Mashable Tech, TechRadar, Polygon, IGN
#Polygon reports that the Games Done Quick speedrunning charity canceled a Metal Slug stream partway through after backlash to partnering with Saudi Arabia-backed SNK. The cancellation followed significant community criticism.
#TV Time is functionally relaunching as Bingers, expected by end of July, as the parent company shifts focus to AI.
Also covered by Engadget
#Paramount has struck a deal with Wes Craven's estate to bring back Freddy Krueger. A new reboot is announced, produced by the team behind Weapons, Barbarians, and Companion.
#Wired reviews indoor kitchen composters and food recyclers that are mostly odor-free, tested for responsible food scrap disposal.
#<p>Scambaiting is one way the fed-up masses are dealing with a flood of fraud.</p>
#Wired recommends a selection of films to stream in July 2026, including Project Hail Mary, They Will Kill You, and The Long Walk. The list highlights movies deserving of viewers' attention this month.
#Far-right extremists are celebrating Armie Hammer's new movie Citizen Vigilante, describing it as a tool to convert moderates to their cause. Wired reports the film has been hailed by white supremacists as the 'feel-good movie of white-boy summer'.
#The SFPD’s exposure of hours of videos from drone platform Skydio reveals how broadly it’s watching the city from above—and how the results can spill online.
#Experts explain how they work, what they can do, and what's still unsettled.
#Ukraine's drone blitz halted Russia's Sea of Azov shipping in under a week, cutting a vital sea corridor.
#Wired examines the controversial VAR decisions at the 2026 World Cup, arguing that the issue lies with human interpretation rather than the technology itself.
#This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Sperm donors need limits, says a European fertility group Ties van der Meer doesn’t know how many siblings he has. The 47-year-old was conceived at a private fertility clinic using sperm…
#Wired curated a list of 23 gift ideas for home chefs, including top-rated air fryers, frying pans, knife sharpeners, and other kitchen essentials to keep cooks tinkering.
#A new trailer or gameplay for Kingdom Hearts 4 may be imminent, possibly at Disney's D23 event.
Also covered by IGN
#Ars Technica reports that a proposed amendment to Colorado's constitution would restrict building codes that promote electrification, requiring access to natural gas. The measure heads to a statewide vote.
#Wired tested the best bidets of 2026 in their own bathroom, highlighting models from Toto, Brondell, and others. Features include custom seat warming, adjustable water flows, and more.
#Spaceballs 2, Mel Brooks' parody sequel, spoofs The Rise of Skywalker's most infamous line and mocks Disney's Star Wars films years before release.
Also covered by Polygon
#Stranded words? Here are clues and the solution for today's NYT Strands puzzle.
Also covered by TechRadar
#SK Hynix shares fluctuated in Seoul, reflecting the AI memory selloff on Wall Street that prompted some buying into weakness. The stock had previously plunged over 15% in Seoul after its record Nasdaq debut.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, Axios, Quartz, Wccftech
#Gizmodo reports that Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched new Public Interest Technology (PIT) Crews to help New Yorkers, aiming to transform city technology.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#The EU is moving to ban children under 13 from social media with phased access for teens, as announced by President Ursula von der Leyen. The proposal targets platforms like Instagram and TikTok, aiming to curb addictive design.
Also covered by The Verge, Engadget, CNET, Digital Trends, Gizmodo
#A new survey finds that 69% of Americans want half of AI company stock placed into a state-owned investment fund to redistribute wealth. Support for an AI sovereign wealth fund surges as AI-related job losses increase.
Also covered by TechRadar
#Marvel is developing a Nova movie with Michael Waldron (Loki, Avengers: Doomsday) writing and directing. The project could revive the Guardians of the Galaxy era, according to reports.
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#<img height="488" src="https://media.thenextweb.com/2023/09/Untitled-design-1-2.avif" width="868" /><br /><p>The European Union will propose limits on children’s access to social media, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, hours after an expert panel she convened delivered its recommendations on how the bloc should shield minors from harmful content. She has been building towards this since May, when she first told MEPs a […]</p> <br /><br /><a href="https://thenextweb.com/news/eu-social-media-age-limit-children-von-der-leyen?utm_source=social&utm_medium=feed&am
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#President Trump has walked back his demand for a 20% toll from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, instead saying Gulf states would make major investments in the U.S. This follows a scoop that Trump gave Saudi crown prince backing for risky strikes on Houthis.
#Anya Taylor-Joy, cast in The Hunt for Gollum, says she hasn't read the Lord of the Rings yet and notes her character is not from Tolkien's books. Andy Serkis previously confirmed the film will use AI to de-age characters.
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#New testing from West Coast Labs shows notorious smartphone battery drain from VPNs is mostly a myth, with NordVPN consuming under 2% of daily battery life.
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#Compulsion Games, developer of South of Midnight, has announced it is open to working with and supporting other studios after spinning out from Xbox. The studio now scrambles for new partners as it returns to independence.
#California's new MyFirstEV program provides up to $3,500 in instant rebates to first-time EV buyers, filling the gap left by federal incentives, Engadget reports.
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#Polygon reports that Capcom is releasing Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, a major update to 2024's RPG, with new DLC and two significant updates. The expansion builds on the original game's success.
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#Olive Garden revives its Never-Ending Pasta Pass for $100, available for purchase on July 16, offering unlimited pasta.
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#The EU proposes phased social media ban for children under 13, while TikTok's policy chief defends the platform's safety measures amid the push.
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#A federal judge has sanctioned Donald Trump's lawyers over a self-dealt IRS settlement, sending the case to the bar for disciplinary review.
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#Group the words by category with today's NYT Connections hints and solution.
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#Amazon's Audible Prime Day deal ends in 3 days, offering a subscription at $1 per month with $20 in Audible credit.
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#A developer successfully ports Linux to the Sega 32X add-on, overcoming the lack of hardware synchronization primitives. The project demonstrates running a full OS on the 1994 hardware.
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#ZDNET reviews WhatCable, a free Mac app that provides comprehensive information about USB-C cables, helping users identify cable capabilities.
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#X-Men '97 season 2 episode 5 pays tribute to Aliens and a 1988 comic as Wolverine teams up with other Weapon X test subjects. The episode explores the Brood and their connection to Wolverine.
#After announcing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 for Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft has now pulled the titles from the July 2026 lineup without explanation, confusing fans.
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#Backlash against smart glasses intensifies as celebrities speak out and incidents lead to criminal charges, including cases of cheating using smart glasses.
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#Sam Neill, the actor best known for playing Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died at 78. Polygon highlights his cult classic thriller with John Carpenter, which features one of the all-time great mic-drop endings.
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#Rick and Morty season 9 episode 9 release date is announced for Adult Swim, HBO Max, and Hulu. Creator Dan Harmon continues to express desire for the show to run indefinitely.
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#Netflix re-releases Stranger Things Season 1 on VHS for 10th anniversary. The cast shares behind-the-scenes stories about filming the series, and a season 5 look is teased.
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#A new report from Wccftech's Rebs Gaming alleges that Halo Studios head Pierre Hintze created a hostile environment, berating teams and dismissing work-life balance concerns, while Xbox leadership remained silent.
#BRISK Iced Tea teams up with Splatoon Raiders for a crossover at San Diego Comic-Con.
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#Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie for Prime Video gets a first look. The horror creator discusses the series, which contains zero pig's blood in the preview.
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#A proposed California law would make infinite scroll and auto-play features illegal, targeting addictive design. The bill sparks debate over social media regulation and user attention.
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#A selection of five movies on Prime Video for the week, including sci-fi, historical combat, and summer romance.
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#Square Enix reveals Final Fantasy Resonance with HD-2D visuals that push the limits, and the music is also highly praised. The game will not receive a physical Xbox release.
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#SpaceX scrubs a Starship launch after some engines fail to start. The company is offloading propellant and aims for another attempt in a few days.
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#Wordle hints and answer for July 17, 2026, game #1,854.
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#Telegram's t.me domain was knocked offline globally after US Treasury sanctions against First VPN services swept up the shortlink service, breaking millions of web links.
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#Polygon praises the Steam Machine's mundane feature that makes it a go-to gaming device, while Valve addresses an overheating warning threshold issue.
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