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Anthropic says its AI models also hacked three organizations on their own
Engadget / 3min
After OpenAI's admission that its models broke into Hugging Face, Anthropic has now admitted that the models it was testing also hacked other organizations.
South Korean shares surge after chip stock rout
BBC News / 44min
It comes after a three-day rout that wiped hundreds of billions of dollars off the value of the country's stock market.
SelectBlinds Promo Codes & Coupons: Save on Custom Window Treatments
Wired / 1h
Redecorate your home for less with our expert tips on applying SelectBlinds coupons, maximizing holiday sales, and locking in new customer discounts.
Alo Discount Code: Save on Activewear August 2026
Wired / 1h
Refresh your workout wardrobe. Save on buttery-soft leggings, chic streetwear, and activewear essentials with verified Alo Yoga discount codes, free shipping, and loyalty program perks.
Fast NBN, but slow Wi-Fi? It might be time for a mesh system upgrade
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Anyone who has dealt with spotty Wi-Fi knows that a fast NBN plan doesn’t mean your Wi-Fi will work equally well in every room. The connection might work well in the living room near the router but be frustratingly slow upstairs or at the other end of your house, especially in homes with thick walls or concrete floors. That’s where a mesh Wi-Fi system can help, as it improves coverage by using se
Hurdle hints and answers for July 31, 2026
Mashable / 2h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on July 31
Mashable / 2h
The Moon is now entering the next stage of its cycle after reaching its Full Moon phase, gradually losing some of its illumination each night as we begin to head towards the New Moon. Keep reading to see what you can still spot on its surface tonight. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Friday, July 31, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waning Gibbous phase, with 97% of
Apple Posts Record June Quarter, Warns Supply Constraints Are Coming
Gizmodo / 3h
Memory prices will continue to increase, Tim Cook said.
NYT Pips hints, answers for July 31, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you co
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 31, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you've ever watched football. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight, and each
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 31, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a gamer. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to
NYT Strands hints, answers for July 31, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if it's your birthday season. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answ
Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 31, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love a nice accessory. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connec
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 2 has my favorite surprise Big Bang Theory cameo yet, and it's not the one you're thinking — and there's a hilarious hidden reason why it works
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Spoilers for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 2 ahead. We've jumped into a completely different universe in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 2, waving the Mad Max feel of the initial post-apocalyptic world goodbye (thankfully). However, there's a new problem in the new HBO Max show. Stuart (Kevin Sussman), Denise (Lauren Lapkus), Kripke (John Ross Bowie) and Bert (Brian Posehn)
‘The Wizard’ Made Me Long for a Wearable Future
Gizmodo / 4h
The Power Glove really did a number on me.
Tim Cook praises John Ternus again in Apples Q3 2026 earnings call
Mashable / 4h
Apple held its Q3 2026 earnings call on Thursday, marking Tim Cook's final outing as CEO at such events before he transitions to the role of executive chairman . Unsurprisingly, Cook took the opportunity to reiterate his confidence in his successor John Ternus , Apple's current Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering. SEE ALSO: Tim Cook bows out with a very Tim Cook keynote "This will be my
Three things we learned about AI from Big Tech earnings
BBC News / 4h
Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?
Anthropic Says Claude Hacked 3 Organizations During Cybersecurity Tests
Wired / 4h
In a review triggered by OpenAI’s Hugging Face incident, Anthropic discovered three of its AI models had breached real organizations during third-party evaluations.
Spider-Man: Brand New Days end-credit scene, explained
Mashable / 4h
If you want to see a classic Marvel credits scene after Spider-Man: Brand New Day , you'll have to wait. And wait. And wait some more. SEE ALSO: Spider-Man: Brand New Day' review: More like 'Déjà Vu'? That's because the film ditches the now-expected mid-credits scene entirely. It only includes one quick teaser at the very end of the credits. I mean the very end, after even the production company
I tried Desky’s CoilFlex Ergonomic office chair and its puzzling design choices overshadow an otherwise solid mid-range option
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Australian office furniture company Desky offers some competitively priced chairs to pair with its standing desk range, and the CoilFlex Ergonomic Office Chair is no different. It sits below Desky’s Pro and Pro Plus chairs, but it also features a spring-reinforced cushioned seat aiming to provide responsive, floating support. Rounding out the seat technology is a mesh backrest for breathability,
Anthropic says its own AI models breached three companies during security tests
TechCrunch / 5h
After OpenAI's models broke into Hugging Face, Anthropic checked its own history and found three similar incidents
Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good
BBC News / 5h
Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.
This startup just raised nearly $500 million to build nuclear reactors for the US military
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Antares closes $470 million Series C, $370 million in equity and $100 million in debt, co-led by Paradigm and Caffeinated Capital The move follows the Mark-0 reaching criticality at Idaho National Laboratory and helps fund an electricity-producing Mark-1 in 2027 and military deployments in 2028 Antares' military-first strategy targets a price-insensitive customer bound by an executive order requi
Anthropic says AI models hacked three firms during tests
BBC News / 6h
It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firm's networks.
Anthropic Says Its A.I. Systems Broke Into Computers at 3 Organizations
NYT > Technology / 6h
The disclosure followed OpenAI’s report last week that its own artificial intelligence had hacked into the network of an online library.
Chase Sapphire Preferred 75K Bonus Points Offer: Apply Now
One Mile at a Time / 6h
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card has recently undergone a major refresh , and the changes are a mixed bag, with some people better off, and some worse off. It’s still one of my top recommendations for beginners and people who value Chase Ultimate Rewards points, and don’t mind the recent Hyatt devaluation (or are willing to pair this card with one that makes the devaluation immaterial). Regardl
Experts claim the US wants to 'extract IP' from Ukraine's drone industry, mirroring China's tech transfers from Boeing
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Washington wants Ukraine's drone tech without signing a formal partnership deal Ukrainian drones now hit targets even after losing operator control entirely Six agreements signed already, ten more contracts reportedly still in the works Ukraine's drone program has become one of the most closely watched defense innovations of the current war, drawing global attention. Analysts now argue that Washi
Apple got a $2.2 billion tariff refund this quarter
Mashable / 6h
Tim Cook hosted his final quarterly earnings call as Apple's CEO Thursday evening, and it ended on a positive note: Apple beat Wall Street analysts' revenue estimates. But it appears to have done so via a one-time windfall: an estimated $2.19 billion in tariff refunds. "Company gross margin was 50.1 percent, including a favorable impact of approximately 2 percentage points from tariff refunds," t
Apple stockpiles inventory as it braces for ‘significant supply constraints’
TechCrunch / 6h
Apple is worried enough about supply shortages that it reported about $11.1 billion in inventory, which is almost double the $5.7 billion it reported last September.
AI hedge fund Situational Awareness may have sold its public portfolio, but it still has its Anthropic shares
TechCrunch / 6h
The former OpenAI researcher’s fund was forced to unwind public equities after leveraged public bets plummeted. But he still has cards to play.
How the FCC’s New Rule Will Affect Robot Vacuums
Wired / 6h
A new restriction on foreign-made mobile robots affects robotic vacuums, pool cleaners, and lawn mowers. Here’s what it means for the bots already in your home—and the ones you may never get to buy.
Reddit reports a solid quarter but shows signs of AI’s impact
TechCrunch / 7h
Reddit's financial situation is looking good but uncertainty about its relationship to Google and the new AI-ified web are stirring market concerns.
Reddit's CEO sure seems frustrated with Google's AI overviews
Engadget / 7h
Amid rumors of Google breakup, Huffman says "people don't want a summary of reddit, they want reddit."
Quordle hints and answers for Friday, July 31 (game #1649)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, July 28 (game #1646) . Quordle #1647, Wednesday, 29 July: GAWKY, ALLOY, AUDIT, LATCH Quordle
NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, July 31 (game #1146)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, July 30 (game #1145) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clev
NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, July 31 (game #880)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, July 30 (game #879) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Word
FTC lawsuit: Hims & Hers shared customer data with Meta, Snap
Mashable / 7h
Major telehealth giant Hims & Hers is the latest target of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) crackdown on consumer data privacy, following a years-long investigation into whether or not the company was selling sensitive customer health data. In a new filing issued July 29 by the agency, joined by the states of Utah and California, the federal watchdog has formally accused the direct-to-consumer he
Spotify's new feature lets you leave little notes on songs
Engadget / 7h
Give me a mixtape, and hold the tape.
US Army backs giant surveillance balloons with $447m contract despite growing threat from drones
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
US Army commits $447 million to surveillance balloons despite drone vulnerabilities Cheap drones continue challenging expensive military surveillance systems across modern battlefields Hezbollah attacks exposed growing risks facing large airborne surveillance platforms during conflicts The US Army has awarded TCOM LP a contract worth as much as $447 million to continue producing, deploying, and s
Investors love AI, as long as you’re a cloud host
TechCrunch / 7h
Amazon isn't slowing down on data center spending — but investors don't seem to mind.
Apple says gaming slowdown and App Store changes hurt services growth
TechCrunch / 7h
Apple said a slowdown in mobile gaming and changes to the App Store’s business model—including court-ordered payment rule changes in the U.S.—weighed on its services business, even as the company topped 1.5 billion paid subscriptions.
This $80 piano app teaches you through real songs
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: flowkey teaches piano through interactive lessons, instant feedback, and more than 1,000 songs. Get five years of access for $79.99 (reg. $899). Opens in a new window Credit: Flowkey flowkey Piano Learning App: Classic Plan (5-Year Subscription) $79.99 $899 Save $819.01 Learning piano used to mean weekly lessons, a stack of intimidating sheet music, and finding time in your schedule to mak
Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card review: Excellent perks and earnings rate with a low annual fee
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card overview Even if you aren't a Wyndham loyalist, the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card is worth considering. It comes with perks like automatic elite status, an anniversary points bonus and a generous earnings rate while having a modest annual fee. Card rating * : ⭐⭐⭐½ * Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG's editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.
'With artificial intelligence, we are summoning the demon' — quote of the day by Elon Musk on the rise of machine intelligence
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
With AI, the genie is out of the bottle, and there's no turning back. That's the overriding viewpoint across science and in Silicon Valley, where execs are increasingly building powerful systems. Beyond just building smarter machines, many among them have actually invoked quasi-religious imagery to describe the future. Science and magic SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk previously echoed science-fic
I asked Star Trek: Voyager's Jeri Ryan what movie makes the best 'companion piece' for the classic sci-fi franchise — and her answer is a stark warning for AI users
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
When it comes to long-standing TV franchises that I'm most terrified to cover, Star Trek is easily at the top of the list. With so many seasons, opinions, and legacies developing in popular culture since the mid-1960s and the original series, I feel like I'm a dunce constantly playing catch-up with something complex that keeps slipping from my grasp. However, if I were to hedge my bets and choose
India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
BBC News / 8h
Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.
5 new shows to watch this weekend across Netflix, Prime Video, and more (July 31-August 2)
How-To Geek / 8h
Typically, at the end of every month, streamers will remove a select group of shows and movies from their respective services. However, these departing programs will be replaced with new and returning shows to fill the void. Our top choice of the week stems from Hulu. It's a twisty crime thriller starring Emmy Rossum, who returns to television for her first starring role in nearly three years.
Pixel 11 Pro teaser gives first look at glow indicator
Mashable / 8h
Google 's next big event, Made By Google , is just a few weeks away. But, if you can't wait to see what the tech giant has in store, Google has just dropped a little teaser regarding the new Pixel 11 Pro. As part of its Ask More of Your Phone campaign, Google's Pixel 11 Pro sneak peek lists a slew of Google's suite of online products like Gmail, Google Maps, Google Search, and Gemini. The narrato
Couldnt get a 70mm IMAX ticket to The Odyssey? More screenings are coming.
Mashable / 8h
If you have spent the past two weeks refreshing theater listings for an IMAX 70mm ticket to The Odyssey , your persistence may finally pay off. IMAX has extended Christopher Nolan's blockbuster in the coveted format through Sept. 16, nearly a month beyond its previous Aug. 19 end date. New screenings appeared on IMAX's website Thursday July 30, although the additional dates did not exactly elimin
What are Flock cameras and why are they so controversial?
Mashable / 8h
Did you know that the next time you drive across town, a camera you barely notice could record where your car goes? Known as Flock cameras , the small black devices sit beside roads, near intersections, and at the entrances to neighborhoods and parking lots, collecting information about every vehicle that passes. Flock Safety says its network now includes more than 120,000 cameras across 49 state
That AI wearable you don't like just got worse
Engadget / 8h
The new Friend pendant features a speaker, updated models and the same off-putting ideas about how humans should use AI.
The Pentagon’s Case Against Anthropic Isn’t Going Well
Gizmodo / 8h
Shocking this administration isn't a reliable narrator.
Don’t splurge for a phone with more storage—there's a cheaper (and safer) way to future-proof
How-To Geek / 8h
Due to rising prices, people are using their phones for longer than ever. Future-proofing is now a major consideration, and that means opting for more storage. However, paying extra for more GBs may create more problems than it solves.
Casio's new ring watch is an undercover Oura competitor and it's adorable
Engadget / 8h
At last, a smart ring with some flair.
A Leaked Memo Ties Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Utilities to Iran
Wired / 8h
A memo obtained by WIRED, issued by the water utilities information sharing group WaterISAC, links dozens of cyberattacks against Minnesota water utilities to Tehran.
LinkedIn Adds New ‘Seems Like AI Slop’ Button to Report All the AI Slop
Gizmodo / 8h
Start clicking, people. This slop's not gonna delete itself.
Why an A.I. Bubble Might Not Be a Bad Thing
NYT > Technology / 9h
As fears spread over a possible artificial intelligence bubble, some tech investors say: Bring it on.
Apple’s Profit Is Up 27%, but Expectations for Current Quarter Disappoint
NYT > Technology / 9h
The company recently raised prices on a number of products because of component supply shortages caused by the artificial intelligence boom.
Netflix faces $105 million lawsuit after unreleased Nicolas Cage movie was stolen
How-To Geek / 9h
Netflix is no stranger to dealing with online movie thieves , but now it's dealing with the fallout from physical theft. Writer and producer Simon Afram and his production company Op-Fortitude are suing Netflix for $105 million in damages after a master copy of the upcoming Nicolas Cage WWII movie Fortitude was stolen from the streaming giant's Los Angeles office.
Marriott Plans To Reward AI Travel Agents As It Fights To Control Your Hotel Bookings
View from the Wing / 9h
Marriott is building its own AI search, working with Google and OpenAI, and its CEO says “stay tuned” for rewarding AI agents. It's an outstanding question who controls the stay recommendation, and how Bonvoy benefits survive the handoff.
'It’s not red, it’s magenta': How ThinkPad designers gaslit IBM to save the iconic TrackPoint
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
“It’s not red,” IBM’s design center manager patiently explained. “It’s magenta.” The safety function officer wasn’t buying it. Between his fingers, he held up a small, rubbery disc that looked like a pencil eraser. “You know it’s red and I know it’s red,” he said. The design manager didn’t back down. He insisted that what the man held was indeed magenta. The safety officer called his boss. The bo
10 Hacks Every Samsung Galaxy User Should Know
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you own an Android phone, it's more likely to be a Samsung Galaxy handset than anything else—Samsung is comfortably ahead of the likes of Google, Xiaomi, and others when it comes to global market share. And if you've got a Galaxy, you've got access to a selection of features you won't find on other Android devices. Samsung has added a bunch of
The 42 MPG Ford SUV that's a smarter used buy than ever
How-To Geek / 9h
The Ford Escape Hybrid has never enjoyed the same recognition as rivals like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Honda CR-V Hybrid. Yet with up to 42 mpg in city driving, it has quietly remained one of the most efficient compact SUVs on sale.
Friend Is Back With a New AI Pendant, and Its Marketing Is More Depressing Than Ever
Gizmodo / 9h
If AI is going to help mitigate human loneliness, this sure is an odd way to show it.
Apple’s Profit Increases 27 Percent, Topping Wall Street Expectations
NYT > Technology / 9h
The company recently raised prices on a number of products because of component supply shortages caused by the artificial intelligence boom.
Big Tech’s A.I. Spending Keeps Rising. So Do the Jitters.
NYT > Technology / 9h
Amazon joined a procession of tech giants that ramped up their spending on artificial intelligence, as its capital expenditures soared 69 percent. Concerns over the industry’s spending are mounting.
The Fix for Food Waste Comes With a Major Catch
Gizmodo / 9h
Composting has incredible climate benefits, but implementing it nationwide could introduce a harmful pollutant to farmland, new research suggests.
One of the Best QLED TVs of 2026 Is $1,000 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. TCL has been pushing the boundaries of QLED TVs, making some of the best in the market at very competitive prices. This year, the company released its QM8L model, introducing a new design and impressive features and specs to a series that isn't even their flagship. Right no
7 new shows and movies streaming on HBO Max in August
How-To Geek / 9h
The arrival of August means that HBO Max has announced its lineup of new shows and movies coming to the platform. Subscribers have a hearty selection of new content to choose from, but first, the month kicks off with a new original docuseries from the director of Tiger King that’s both shadowy and gripping.
Judge says Trump admin still lacks evidence for Anthropic ‘supply-chain risk’ label
TechCrunch / 9h
A federal judge said the Trump administration has not presented enough evidence to justify labeling Anthropic a supply-chain risk, casting doubt on the government's ban on its AI technology.
Startup Founder Apologizes After Offering Interviews to People Who Got Tattoos
Gizmodo / 9h
A LinkedIn post boasting about the stunt quickly sparked online backlash.
Skullcandy Crusher 1080 ANC Review: A Huge Boost From Bose
Gizmodo / 9h
The Crusher 1080 ANC are a solid pair of wireless headphones with lots of help from Bose, but might not be the best value in this price range.
Everyone Is Freaking Out About OpenAI and Anthropic’s Race for Dominance
Wired / 9h
Researchers fear AI is moving too fast, while Mark Zuckerberg is worried about who owns it. Plus: Inside Black Forest Labs’ push into robotics.
CareCloud begins to notify hundreds of thousands after hackers stole medical records
TechCrunch / 9h
The health tech data giant, which handles vast amounts of patients' medical data, said hackers struck one of its protected health data stores.
Snap will show off its AR Specs at a September 16 event
Engadget / 10h
The company is promising the first in-depth look at the $2,195 glasses.
This land belongs to you and me — even Willie Nelson is pushing back against data centers
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Iconic musician Willie Nelson has launched a fight against data centers The singer-songwriter cites noise, light pollution, and water theft among other complaints, and underlines the importance of family farmers The 93 year old country music icon’s statement was issued on Instagram Willie Nelson has issued a strongly-worded statement about the growing impact of data centers on rural locations acr
‘Vampire: The Masquerade’ 6th Edition Emerges From the Shadows
Gizmodo / 10h
Registration for the alpha playtest of 'Vampire: The Masquerade' V6 is open now.
Elon Musk Is Firing Up the Vote-Buying Machine Again
Gizmodo / 10h
America PAC will spend at least $100 million to elect Republicans. And probably much more.
'Underdog' — this is why struggling browser Firefox and Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham football club are now joined at the kit
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
It starts on the 4 Train, that straight-run subway line from Grand Central to Yankee Stadium, where I start to notice the red shirts. By the time I reach the massive gray stadium, people are circling the Bronx Bomber’s edifice like thousands of red ants, all queuing up for a rare baseball season sight: football (soccer) in Yankee Stadium. Most of the shirts are for Premier League side Liverpool F
Wild Footage Shows Man Blocking Flock Camera With Comically Gigantic Protest Sign
Futurism / 10h
There’s been plenty of buzz lately around vandalism of Flock Safety’s automatic license plate readers, which are AI-integrated surveillance cameras that index license plate data from passing vehicles indiscriminately and without a warrant. Countless vigilantes have taken to the roadways armed with trash bags , spray paint , laser pointers , and power drills to render the surveillance poles useles
Why the 2026 VW Golf GTI is still the best performance bargain under $35,000
How-To Geek / 10h
Finding a genuinely fun performance car has become harder than ever. Sports cars have become increasingly expensive, while many affordable performance models force you to sacrifice comfort, practicality, or everyday usability in exchange for speed.
AI companies are turning old books into training data, Fahrenheit 451-style
Mashable / 10h
AI companies have spent years pulling training material from the internet. Now, as more of the web fills with AI-generated writing, some are looking for text in a place largely untouched by chatbots: used-book shelves. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Until July 28, ISBNdb, a
Google says it fixed Pixel battery drain issues—now Samsung Galaxy owners are complaining
How-To Geek / 10h
Google and Samsung are both trying to address battery drain issues on their Android phones, and not always successfully. The two have released July 2026 software updates that have alternately fixed and created battery problems.
Friend, the lonely AI wearable, returns with a new voice and a much bigger price tag
TechCrunch / 10h
Friend, the AI wearable, can now talk to its users — for an enhanced price.
Can Winamp Ride the Retro Tech Wave All the Way Onto Spotify’s Private Beach?
Gizmodo / 10h
The relaunched music player wants to be a one-stop shop for music.
Casio’s Tiny Ring Watch Is Now a Full-Blown Oura Alternative
Gizmodo / 10h
The CRW-H001 can track heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep and vibrate when you receive a notification.
I asked Gemini to automate an Excel reporting task—now a single click does all the work
How-To Geek / 10h
I've used Gemini to answer Excel questions for a while, but I wanted to see whether it could handle a real workflow. When I asked it to automate a tedious reporting task, I ended up with a reusable VBA tool that could run in any XLSX workbook—but only after testing, refining, and improving the result.
This AI assistant remembers your anniversary so you dont have to
Mashable / 10h
AI assistants have been pitched as a solution to overflowing inboxes, messy calendars, and trips that still need booking. But what happens when the task being outsourced is remembering your anniversary? The startup Orchid introduced its personal assistant with a now-viral cinematic video, posted to X July 28 , following a woman whose partner has forgotten their anniversary. After she tells Orchid
Scientists Find Evidence of Lost Amazonian Civilization That May Have Been Home to Millions
Gizmodo / 10h
New airborne laser scans surveying the Amazon have found ancient human structures rewriting the history of this allegedly pristine wilderness.
Ink Cash Vs. Ink Unlimited: How I’d Choose Between Chase’s No Annual Fee Business Cards
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Chase offers two no annual fee cards in its excellent collection of Ink business cards : the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card and the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card . On paper the two look nearly identical, with the same annual fee (none), the same excellent welcome bonus, and the same trick for turning cash back into Ultimate Rewards points. The real difference is how each card earns rewards,
The best perks from Sephora's first-ever Beauty Insider Celebration Month
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
One of the country's largest retail loyalty programs is rolling out a month-long celebration this August. Sephora's Beauty Insider program is about to become even more rewarding with the launch of its Sephora Beauty Insider Celebration Month , featuring bonus points, lower redemption thresholds, exclusive gifts and more. What was previously a shorter event reserved primarily for top-tier Rouge me
I spent 2 nights at Honolulu's new airline-inspired pod hotel — and my stay hit unexpected turbulence
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
There's a unique new hotel option among the many accommodations in Honolulu — and it's creating quite a stir in Waikiki: a Japanese, airline-inspired pod hotel with "first class," "business class" and "premium economy" spaces available for rent by the night. Known as First Cabin International, the new location in the heart of Honolulu's resort district is the Japanese brand's first outlet in the
Amazon wants to launch over 5,000 satellites to build new mobile networks
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Amazon plans to launch 5,105 satellites to support new mobile networks The filing with the FCC highlights voice, data, emergency services, and Internet of Things support Amazon Leo already has over 390 satellites in orbit, enough to launch the plans ahead of the full deployment Amazon has confirmed its “low Earth orbit” (LEO) satellite network has submitted an application to the Federal Communica
‘Wonder Man’ Is No Longer Returning for Season 2
Gizmodo / 11h
The previously renewed Marvel Disney+ series has been cancelled, despite that recent Emmy nomination for star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
Almost the Entire Country Is Drowning in Cases of Explosive Diarrhea
Futurism / 11h
Just over a week ago, Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr declared that the ongoing outbreak of the explosive diarrhea-causing parasite was “under control.” But the reality is that cases are climbing into the thousands across 45 states, as USA Today reports , meaning his reassurances appear to have been a gross overstatement . According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Toyota's off-road-ready SUV has more than doubled its sales this year
How-To Geek / 11h
Few vehicles have managed to buck the trend in 2026, with rising prices and shifting buyer preferences making growth increasingly difficult across the industry. Yet one rugged SUV has done exactly that, posting one of the most impressive sales surges of any mainstream model this year.
Google says it fixed more Chrome bugs in June than over the past two years, thanks to AI
TechCrunch / 11h
As experts have warned for the last two years, some companies — like Microsoft and now Google — are finding and patching an exponential number of bugs in their products, thanks to the use of LLMs and AI tools.
U.S. Government Mislabels Map of African Countries at AIDS Conference
NYT > Technology / 11h
Nigeria, a coastal country in western Africa, was landlocked in the Sahara, among other errors. The department said it had been “hastily altered.”
One old smart plug is undoing your entire Wi-Fi security upgrade
How-To Geek / 11h
WPA3 is one of those router settings that most people will tell you to use. You might have done it and assumed your job was done, but that's not always true. Unfortunately.
Sonos is planning a product event for September
Engadget / 11h
Unsurprisingly, it's likely to focus on AI.
Florida plans to build air taxi pads using $200M intended for EV chargers
TechCrunch / 11h
Florida wants to use federal EV charger funds to build an air taxi network connecting golf courses, luxury apartment buildings, and airports.
SFO Is Getting Private Bedrooms, Showers And A Speakeasy Lounge—Here’s What Travelers Will Actually Get
View from the Wing / 11h
SFO has approved private bedrooms, showers and a speakeasy-style lounge for Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. The lease reveals a much smaller, room-centered lounge than headlines suggest—and a $44.6 million five-year revenue bet after Hotelzo beat Plaza Premium’s Aerotel.
Fabian Frankel Is Surprised by the Reaction to Criston Cole’s ‘House of the Dragon’ Demise
Gizmodo / 11h
The character fans loved to hate met his end in season three episode "Faceless Men."
We Are Experiencing a Situational Awareness Meltdown
Gizmodo / 11h
Oops.
Google Docs Is Rolling Out These Three New Gemini Features
Lifehacker / 11h
Google makes both Gemini and Docs, so it's not surprising that you'll find plenty of the former's features while using the latter. Gemini has a ton of Google Docs integration, including reading your text out loud , searching and summarizing your Docs in Drive , and a "Gemini bar" embedded into the app for prompting anytime. It's to the point that it's tough to avoid, which isn't great news for Go
Tech and chip makers lose $1 trillion in massive AI sell-off
Mashable / 11h
Investors are thinking twice about the stocks that have most benefited from the AI boom. The 20 most valuable chip stocks have lost $1.3 trillion over the past week after a big sell-off, according to analysis by CNBC . According to the outlet's data, Nvidia led in losses after investors liquidated $238 billion since the market closed on Friday. There's perhaps no bigger sign that investors are ge
Your ISP watches everything you do: Enable this Windows 11 setting to stop it
How-To Geek / 11h
Every time you type a website into your browser, your ISP gets a free ticket to watch it. A few Windows 11 privacy settings get talked about a lot, but this one rarely does, even though it's been sitting inside your PC this whole time. It's not a third-party app, and you don't need to install anything new. You only need to know where to look, and honestly, most people never do.
Should you avoid TP-Link routers? Here's what to know
Engadget / 11h
When it's less about the product and more about the FCC.
Your Roku can do more than streaming, here are the hidden features most people miss
How-To Geek / 11h
I've had Roku devices in my house for years, going all the way back to when it was just a little box sitting next to the TV. At this point, I've got several Roku TVs and a few sticks spread across different rooms, and for the most part, I've always used them the same way. Open an app, pick something to watch, and move on. It works, so I never really thought much about what else was there.
PSP classic Lumines hits iOS and Android
Engadget / 11h
The mobile and tablet ports of the remastered puzzle game include a free trial.
Your old Galaxy phone is just waiting to be converted into a mini PC
How-To Geek / 11h
If you own an old Samsung Galaxy phone you aren't using anymore and need a secondary PC, consider converting it into a mini PC instead of buying one. The only prerequisite is support for Samsung DeX . While you might think that a desktop experience on an Android phone would be dragged down by all kinds of limitations and annoyances, I can attest that it's much better than I expected.
Leaked Pixel 11 Pro Fold photos also include mysterious new camera bar feature
Engadget / 12h
Google's next foldable doesn't look all that different, save for the camera bar.
If You Loved ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Next
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Stuart Fails to Save the Universe might be the most surprising series on TV right now. Another spinoff from the wildly successful The Big Bang Theory , the show’s focus on bit players from the original series and an enthusiastic embrace of its gonzo multiverse plot shaped a fun, fast-paced, and inventive sitcom that both scratches the nostalgic it
LinkedIn adds a button to report AI-generated ‘slop’
TechCrunch / 12h
LinkedIn is introducing new ways to reduce low-quality AI-generated posts, including a “seems like AI slop” reporting option. It's also replacing its own AI writing feature with a proofreading tool.
Citi expands Curated Table with three exclusive Strata Elite events this fall
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
If you have a Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees ), we have good news for you. Citi and Mastercard are expanding The Curated Table, an exclusive dining and lifestyle event series for Strata Elite cardholders. After debuting with two events last year, the program is growing to three experiences in 2026 centered around fashion, motorsports, art and fine dining. Last year, Strata Elite card
Google's new Gemini Robotics 2 platform allows for 'intelligent whole-body control'
Engadget / 12h
The company made a video of the bots in action doing stuff like cleaning trash and picking up watering cans.
Nvidia’s Open Source Alliance Is Missing Some Key Names: OpenAI and Anthropic
Wired / 12h
This week on Uncanny Valley, we discuss the open- vs. closed-source debate in AI, key players in White House AI policy, and how to stop your chatbot logs from showing up in search-engine results.
Your Windows Snipping Tool has a built-in screen recorder, text extractor, and AI search
How-To Geek / 12h
Most people think of the built-in Windows Snipping Tool as the little thing that pops up when you press the "Print Screen" button, but the truth is that this app can do far more than take screenshots.
Shell Is Profiting Massively Off the War in Iran
Futurism / 12h
Don’t worry about the death toll and economic devastation. There’s money to be made! As the United States launches a “ heavy wave ” of strikes against Iran, a conflict that turned from a limited incursion into an extremely expensive and painfully drawn-out war , some clear winners are starting to emerge — and we’re definitely not talking about the American people. As the Wall Street Journal repor
Back to School Office Chair Deals 2026: $200 and Less
Wired / 12h
Here are the best back-to-school deals under $200 on comfy, ergonomic chairs for all-nighters and cram sessions
Synthetic-user startup Simile raises $200M at $2B valuation 5 months after $100M Series A
TechCrunch / 12h
Add another member to the fast-and-furious AI unicorn club: Simile.
Global smartphone sales fall by six percent amid memory cost crisis
Engadget / 12h
Despite the slump, Apple and Samsung have both seen their market share go up.
The used luxury sedan that feels like a six-figure bargain
How-To Geek / 12h
The luxury sedan segment has long been dominated by familiar names. Buyers shopping for a flagship model have traditionally gravitated toward the Mercedes-Benz S-Class , BMW 7 Series, Audi A8, or Lexus LS, expecting class-leading comfort, cutting-edge technology, and impeccable craftsmanship.
Spotify launches ‘User Notes’ to let users add memories to songs
TechCrunch / 12h
Spotify says the new feature is designed to let users add personal captions to their favorite songs, such as noting why a track was added to a playlist or when they first discovered it
Montana’s plan to become an experimental medical hub just pushed forward
MIT Technology Review / 12h
As of this week in Montana, any biotech company with an experimental drug has a clear path to selling it to consumers. Companies whose drugs have been through preliminary testing—sometimes in as few as 10 healthy people—can pay $12,500 to apply to a newly established review board for approval. Once its treatment is rubber-stamped, the company can set the price of the drug and sell it via experime
This Asteroid Has 3 Lobes and a Secret Moon Scientists Didn’t Expect
Gizmodo / 12h
Nysa has a strange, three-lobed structure with two prominent valleys wrapped around it.
I turned a $6 ESP32 into a physical "trash day" reminder I can't ignore
How-To Geek / 12h
My trash day reminder is one of my favorite automations. Using an integration that pulls the information from an official website, Home Assistant always knows which trash collection is due. Even using spoken reminders, however, we still sometimes forget to put the trash out on the right day, so I decided to build something that would be harder to ignore.
AI Will Make a Perfect CEO One Day
Gizmodo / 12h
Would the world notice if OpenAI was run by a chatbot?
New Android phones aren't worth buying anymore
How-To Geek /
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