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Meta’s AI Detector Can’t Detect Images It Generated Itself, Report Finds
Gizmodo / 9h
Once the images were cropped, the detection tool began to struggle, according to Reuters.






'Quality decays exponentially following AI arrival': Research shows experts and contributors leaving online communities amidst silent 'knowledge reset'
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Generative AI may have unintentionally pushed away some of the highest-quality 'expert' contributors to sites such as Stack Overflow as users increasingly adopted tools trained on their feedback instead The issue stems from said users feeling their expertise and effort are unrewarded, with AI often offering the same solutions at a faster pace The move is not limited to online coding communities,





How to watch Sinner vs. Zverev in the 2026 Wimbledon final online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. Zverev in the 2026 Wimbledon final for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Wimbledon has been fun, sweaty, and shocking in 2026. We've been treated to some electric tennis, shock results, and top players delivering when it counts. Sinner now faces off against Zverev in the final game of the tournament





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 12, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you know your state capitals. 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 hin





NYT Strands hints, answers for July 12, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you live in New York. 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 answer. T





Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 12, 2026


Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a chatter. 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 Connections hin





NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 12, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you watch baseball. 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 new set of





NYT Pips hints, answers for July 12, 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





The best Aussie Prime Day deals you missed — and 10 exceptional ones you can still nab
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
I've covered every single Amazon Prime Day sale for TechRadar since the online retail giant debuted in Australia in 2017, and let me tell you: I haven't been this impressed by the deals in a few years. I've highlighted over 200 excellent Prime Day deals since the sale started on Tuesday, July 7, and they've now been whittled down to 140+ offers — that's mainly due to prices either going back or s





Gambling, noir detectives, and urinating robots: Warframe's long-awaited Tau update is unlike anything I could possibly have predicted
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Warframe's upcoming Tau update was showcased today at TennoCon in London, Ontario The update will take the game in a bold new direction, introducing a noir detective story A smaller Fall update is scheduled before Tau lands later this year So, it's finally happening: Warframe is going to the Tau system later this year, in a hotly anticipated major update that has been repeatedly teased for years.





Notorious Flipper Zero says it has 'decided to rethink our approach' to devices, but says development will continue thanks to community help
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Flipper Zero firmware continues as community developers gain greater influence Company reduces direct support while opening development to users Over one million users force Flipper to rethink communication Flipper Devices has confirmed that firmware development for its popular pen-testing gadget will continue. The company clarified that a smaller internal team will now oversee the project, relyi





Reed Jobs would rather talk about curing cancer than his last name
TechCrunch / 6h
When we last sat down with Jobs at TechCrunch Disrupt nearly three years ago, his firm Yosemite was brand new and biotech was still reeling from its post-pandemic crash. Now, the venture outfit has a team of 17; a cluster of blockbuster drugs are all losing patent protection in roughly the same window, creating all kinds of new opportunities; and AI has gone from a curiosity to, in Jobs's words, a





Security cameras are going cheap for Prime Day in Australia — here are 5 subscription-free options for a safer home
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
While the TechRadar Australia team has been knee-deep in covering this week's Amazon Prime Day sale, we were rocked by the news of my colleague, Max Langridge, recording a break-in attempt at his home with a Ring security camera . It was enough for him to bolster security further by picking up some extra Blink cameras while they're discounted. One of the best things about modern home-security cam





There's a sneaky way to watch UFC 329 for $1
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Watch UFC 329 live from 9pm ET on Saturday, July 11 Free Paramount+ with Walmart+ 30-day $1 trial Use NordVPN to access your usual service from anywhere UFC 329 hits our screens today, and octagon fans don't have to worry about paying extortionate PPV fees to catch the sensational return of Conor McGregor. Walmart+ members get Paramount+ included with their subscription at no extra cost , meaning





'The false attributions were the direct product of Koi’s unsupervised reliance': Startup sues Koi Security after AI tool hallucinates and links it to a Chinese spying scam
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
AI security report sparks lawsuit after startup denies cybercrime accusations MeetingTV challenges Koi over allegedly inaccurate automated threat analysis Missing evidence becomes central issue in cybersecurity report dispute MeetingTV has filed a lawsuit against Palo Alto Networks and its subsidiary Koi Security over a recent blog post which alleges the latter's AI system generated false claims





Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, July 12 (game #1630)
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 Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, July 11 (game #1629) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still goi





NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, July 12 (game #1127)
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 Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, July 11 (game #1126) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clev





NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, July 12 (game #861)
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 Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, July 11 (game #860) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Word





How to watch UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2 live streams, no PPV, start time, full card
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
UFC 329: Saturday, July 11 Main Card time: 9pm ET / 6pm ET / 2am BST (Sun) / 11am AEST (Sun) Watch on Paramount Plus for $8.99 or for $1 with Walmart+ 30-day trial (US only) Overseas? Use NordVPN to watch your US services from anywhere Expect a fast and furious start to UFC 329's headline act this Saturday, as Conor McGregor looks to overcome five years of professional inactivity marked by a long





Cleansing your feed with a lime pot in the shape of a cat, courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of…
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
jstor : ALT Cleansing your feed with a lime pot in the shape of a cat , courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art!





Is this the open source printer of our dreams? Raspberry Pi-powered, DRM-free 'Open Printer' inkjet could be the perfect solution if it ever sees the light of day
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Open Printer challenges traditional printers with a repairable open hardware design Raspberry Pi powers a printer built around user control The project rejects DRM restrictions through open firmware and designs Printers have earned a reputation for frustrating owners through DRM chips, subscription ink schemes, and firmware that blocks non-branded cartridges entirely. Paris-based Open Tools now w





How to watch Argentina vs Switzerland: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Lionel Messi eyes quarter-final progress
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Argentina vs Switzerland Kick-Off time: 2am BST (Sun) / 9pm ET (Sat) / 11am AEST (Sun) Watch free on ITV (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV's YouTube (Brazil) Unlock your free streams with Norton VPN (60-day money back guarantee) Lionel Messi's Argentina will aim to make the most of their FIFA World Cup 2026 lifeline when they face Switzerland in Kansas City — and you can live stream the quarter-final aro





This slushie machine was a lifesaver during NYC’s heat wave
TechCrunch / 8h
Last weekend’s brutal NYC heat wave had me craving a frozen drink almost every afternoon. Normally, that would mean sweating through a walk to 7-Eleven for a slurpee. This time, though, I stayed home and put the new Ninja Slushi Twist to the test. Ninja’s latest slushie machine builds on the popularity of the original […]





'It's not really enjoyable to make music now': Quote of the day by CEO of AI music generator Suno, Mikey Shulman — a faux pas with serious ramifications
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Generative AI has given rise to a new breed of business that can generate synthetic content, be it video or music, and Suno AI is among the biggest names in this category. The startup's CEO, Mikey Shulman, however, landed himself in hot water when he made comments about the joy and fulfilment that musicians get from practising their craft. Making music 'enjoyable' again Shulman was speaking on th





By Sanae Sugimoto
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
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No runway, no problem: China demonstrates drone catapult made up of three trucks that interlock like Lego bricks and come in shipping containers
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Video showcases China's road-mobile electromagnetic catapult launching an aircraft for the first time The footage comes from a now-deleted social media post from the Beijing Institute of Technology's School of Mechanical Engineering Leverages China's existing EMALS tech by miniaturizing what it already uses on its aircraft carrier China seems to have solved one of the biggest challenges modern dr





American Airlines Meal Rule Has No Exceptions—Except One Route Tied To An Airport That Closed In 1995
View from the Wing / 9h
American Airlines says its first class meal rule has no exception markets, yet Chicago–Denver still gets meals despite being under 900 miles. The reason: American still measures Denver using Stapleton, the airport that closed in 1995.





The next Galaxy Z Fold is coming, but what deals can you expect? Here's everything we know so far
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Big news for foldable phone fans this week. Reservations for the next generation of Galaxy Z Fold and Flip series phones have just arrived at the official Samsung Store ahead of the next Galaxy Unpacked keynote event. The event will take place on July 22, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. BST, which means preorders are likely just a few weeks away. If you're interested in picking up a new d





Oh, There’s the ‘Ghost of Tsushima: Legends’ Trailer
Gizmodo / 9h
Crunchyroll and Kamikaze Douga hope you like 'Ghost of Tsushima' enough to watch its co-op mode adapted into anime form.





Weekly Review: July 11, 2026
One Mile at a Time / 9h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m just at home for several days between two big trips, and I’m particularly looking forward to the upcoming one, so stay tuned for that. It’ll have some very cool airlines, a cruise, and more. On the points & travel front, this week a Ryanair passenger was partially sucked out of a plane when the window shattered, Palm Beach Airport was renamed,





Phoebe Gates' AI shopping app Phia reportedly claimed unearned affiliate sales through fake clicks
Engadget / 9h
Gates, who is Bill Gates' daughter, founded the app alongside Sophia Kianni.





allcatsconstitutethesamefamily:“If a cat answers, hang up.“ ...
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : “If a cat answers, hang up.“ From The Australian Women’s Weekly , 1963. They’ve had many lives and many ages: cats I’ve met in my time travels . Wondering about this post? Wait for the dissertation (TBA). For now: Weblog ◆ Books ◆ Videos ◆ Music ◆ Etsy







I set up a VLAN for my smart home and you should too
How-To Geek / 10h
Are you looking for a way to secure your smart home against potential bad actors or intruders? A VLAN is the perfect tool for the job. Here’s how I have my VLAN set up, and how I plan to use it to secure my smart home’s network.





I tried rebuilding my hand-coded website with Astro—here's what worked and what didn't
How-To Geek / 10h
I run a silly little website on Neocities called Whistling Nose Games, Music, and Multimedia . During some downtime last year, I spent a few months relearning web design , CSS, JavaScript, and creating absurd games/music. It has an intentional nostalgic vibe. I'm going to revamp it. A friend, whose design skills are phenomenal, pointed me in the direction of Astro to help me with my redesign. So





Your smartwatch is an unlikely festival essential, from paying without digging out your phone to finding your way back to your tent — here are 5 key settings to enable
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Your smartwatch is probably not the first bit of festival kit you pack. Tent, charger, waterproof jacket, earplugs, decanted booze, possibly a slightly optimistic number of outfits – all of those usually come first. Still, the right watch and some tweaked settings can make a big difference once you’re through the gates. A smartwatch can help you pay for food without digging out your phone, find y





Stop blaming your phone for Android Auto lag—your head unit matters more than Google admits
How-To Geek / 10h
One of the great things about Android Auto is that you're carrying your infotainment system with you wherever you go. If you own more than one car, you don't have to set up two different profiles. Just connect your phone, and the experience follows you. Likewise, if multiple people share a car, it feels like the specific head unit doesn't really matter. It's the phone that sets the stage and hand





What is Eclipsa Video, and how does it compare to Dolby Vision and HDR10?
Engadget / 10h
The new format is coming to a device near you -- Here's why it matters.





Lexus’ new electric sedan has a hidden perk: It’s cheaper than the hybrid
How-To Geek / 10h
Buying an electric car has traditionally meant paying more upfront in exchange for lower running costs down the road. That's been one of the biggest hurdles for shoppers considering the switch, especially when similarly equipped hybrid models often carry a lower sticker price.





“I take a simple view of life: keep your eyes open and just get on with it.”
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
6thsensical : “I take a simple view of life: keep your eyes open and just get on with it.” __Sir Laurence Olivier photographer unknown / Sir Laurence Olivier and Titus / circa 1946





Yet Another Safety Leader at OpenAI Has Left
Gizmodo / 11h
OpenAI safety leadership, loosely defined, sees a lot of turnover.





This ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Concept Art Assembles the Teams
Gizmodo / 11h
It's not an 'Avengers' movie if there's not a splashy art featuring the main cast, so it's time for 'Avengers: Doomsday' to get one.





Why forcing a 4K feed over an encrypted tunnel causes intense buffering — and how to test a high-speed fix risk-free for 60 days
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
We always caveat our VPN speed tests by saying something like "but you only need around a 30 Mbps connection to stream 4K video". The trouble is that it's not always as simple as that when you're watching a UHD stream – particularly for an event as popular as the FIFA World Cup 2026. The best VPNs offer ultra-fast network speeds that can handle ultra-high definition 4K video streaming – but netwo





3 gripping Paramount+ thrillers to watch this weekend (July 10-12)
How-To Geek / 11h
Paramount+ added more than 60 movies to its lineup for July , and while tried-and-true Paramount regulars like Top Gun: Maverick , Scream 7 , and Roofman still linger around in the streamer's top 10, sometimes you might just want to cut to the chase with a good thriller. Worry not, thrill-seekers; we're here for you.





USB-C cables look identical, but one simple spec separates the slow ones from the fast ones
How-To Geek / 11h
USB-C is super handy in the sense that every port and connector looks exactly the same, so you never have to wonder whether it'll fit or not. It can be confusing , though, and sometimes, the confusing parts aren't even visible at a glance.





Please stop using Cat5 cables (do this instead)
How-To Geek / 11h
Ethernet has been around for a long time. Invented in the '70s, commercialized in the early '80s, and it's still the fastest and most reliable network technology you can have in your home.





Samsung just gave Google and the AI gang the perfect reason to buy all-new storage — so don't expect SSD prices to drop anytime soon
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Samsung helps move SSD virtualization from software workarounds into hardware design New NVMe standard could transform storage management inside AI data centers AI infrastructure demands are driving a major shift in SSD architecture Samsung Semiconductor has confirmed its role in ratifying TP4193, a new NVMe technical standard called PCIe Exported NVM Subsystem Migration. The company developed th





Racist ‘Burger King’ Flew To Jamaica For A Facebook Bride, She Took $1,000 And Left Him Sleeping On The Beach
View from the Wing / 11h
The man in the Burger King crown became an airline meme after racist outbursts got him removed from JetBlue and American. A buried Jamaican report says the trip began with a Facebook romance, a promised wedding, $1,000 lost—and nights sleeping on the beach.





I used a $40 OBD-II scanner and saved hundreds in unnecessary mechanic visits
How-To Geek / 11h
We have all experienced this situation. Your check engine light comes on, and your mind immediately jumps to worst-case scenarios. And if you manage to get to the repair shop, you shudder at the thought of how much they will charge to fix this mysterious issue.





8 things to know about Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI
Mashable / 11h
Apple and OpenAI are heading to court. On Friday, July 10, Apple sued OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company led by CEO Sam Altman , and two former Apple employees, accusing the ChatGPT maker of obtaining confidential Apple information to help build its own consumer hardware. The lawsuit names OpenAI’s commercial and nonprofit entities, its hardware company io Products, OpenAI Chief Hardware





Lazy tout 2
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
abejamariposa : Shooting date: Early July 2025 ©Abeja Mariposa





The Public Got So Mad at Meta’s New AI Photo Tool That It’s Scrapped Already
Gizmodo / 12h
"We’ve heard the feedback that this feature missed the mark, so it’s no longer available," Meta says.





How to watch Norway vs England REPLAY: Free Streams, TV Channels for a Haaland vs Kane FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final, spoiler-free
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Norway vs England full replay free on BBC Two (6:05am, Sunday) Watch live free on ITV (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV's YouTube (Brazil) Unlock your free streams with Norton VPN (60-day money back guarantee) Two world-class strikers go head to head in the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Erling Haaland's Norway meets Harry Kane's England in the quarter-finals — and you can live stream the game for free. Norway's





The 5 weirdest side projects Google built and eventually abandoned
How-To Geek / 12h
Google is famous for launching new services only to kill them. There are community trackers like Killed By Google that are explicitly dedicated to cataloging the hundreds of projects Google has started up and eventually retired to the digital graveyard. Some of these high-profile experiments include Google Reader and Google+, but some of them were much more outlandish.





Palantir Insiders Disgusted by Company’s Leadership
Futurism / 12h
As tech companies go, the surveillance giant Palantir plays it looser than most. Specializing in deadly military targeting software and domestic police technology , Palantir isn’t afraid to lean into the reactionary, dystopian schtick. That’s not an exaggeration. In a since-deleted post on X-formerly-Twitter, Palantir’s head of “strategic engagement” Eliano Younes shared an AI-generated propagand





'One of the best Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos 4K Blu-rays I've ever tested': Speed Racer on 4K is so good, it's going to be my new go-to disc for TV and soundbar testing
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Here at TechRadar, I test some of the best 4K Blu-rays each month as part of the Blu-ray Bounty . This is where we look at the latest 4K releases from that month and judge whether they’d be a worthy addition to your collection, focusing solely on the video and audio quality of each disc. Every so often, a disc wows me so much that I add it to my rotation for testing the best TVs and best soundbar





Philips offers free replacements after update bricked smart lighting hubs
Engadget / 12h
The company also said a newer update is rolling out that should prevent the issue.





ICE Air: US Government Moves Forward With Deportation “Airline” Concept, But The Details Are Odd
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Trump is getting back into the airline business, though this time, with a different kind of “Trump Shuttle.” While we first learned about these plans last year, more information has just been released , thanks to a new tender that has been put out to aviation companies in support of this project. ICE acquiring its own fleet of planes for deportations For years, the United States has contracted ou





Half of failed hard drives die in year one—here is the one thing you must do before trusting yours
How-To Geek / 12h
HDDs are often seen as highly reliable, and it's true: they mostly are. But just as external HDDs can die on you at any time , so can regular, internal hard drives, and this is still true even if the HDD is new.





Smart glasses without a camera? Even Realities bets productivity beats recording everyone
TechCrunch / 12h
The glasses are targeted at people who might be constantly in meetings, giving presentations, and traveling to countries where different languages are spoken.





Cats on a vintage postcard
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
postcard-from-the-past :





Samsung set to launch cheap PCIe 4.0 990 SSD as “RAMpocalypse” pushes even the world's largest SSD vendor to remove DRAM from product
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Samsung quietly prepares DRAM-free PCIe 4.0 SSD with flagship-level read performance Host Memory Buffer replaces dedicated DRAM inside Samsung's upcoming budget SSD Leaked specifications reveal 7,150 MB/s speeds from Samsung's mystery