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Not so 'in the loop'? Study finds Gen Z employees barely understand office jargon
Latest from TechRadar / 47min
Gen Z are among those least likely to understand corporate jargon, report claims Younger workers are struggling to fit in, in a remote work world Leaders should prioritize inclusion, not fancy jargon New research has claimed younger workers are feeling increasingly disconnected from their workplaces, with the average Gen Z worker understanding just 5.3 out of 24 common workplace phrases. More bro
Wondershare Filmora AI video editor (2026) review
Latest from TechRadar / 25min
Filmora is one of the most well-known video editing software in the industry. The company has also done well to embrace AI, adding a whole new range of advanced AI functions that have only made the platform better and more capable over time. In this review, we've put Filmora to the test, trying out its top features hands-on to see if they live up to expectations. We also dive deeper into its othe
Hawaiian Airlines Will Fly Boeing 737s As Of 2028, Replacing Boeing 717s
One Mile at a Time / 52min
Alaska Air Group has just made a major announcement when it comes to the future of Hawaiian Airlines’ inter-island service. Specifically, starting in 2028, Hawaiian will be taking over some Alaska Boeing 737-800s, and using them to replace Boeing 717s. This isn’t a surprising outcome, though it could’ve (in theory) also played out differently. Hawaiian will take over some Alaska Boeing 737-800s W
How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked on July 22 — and what announcements to expect
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
It’s not long now until Samsung’s second major phone launch of the year, with the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked showcase set to take place later on today . This follows February’s Unpacked event, where we saw the Samsung Galaxy S26 series , but this time, we’re not just expecting phones, because along with a selection of new foldables — including a whole new form factor — we’ll probably see new sm
Hurdle hints and answers for July 22, 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
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 22, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you watch college 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 ne
Burnt Grass in Australian Cave Hints at Prehistoric ‘Magic’ Rituals
Gizmodo / 2h
For the past 25,000 years or so, this cave bore witness to the lives of the GunaiKurnai, an Australian Aboriginal nation.
OpenAI admits its models hacked Hugging Face on their own
Engadget / 3h
Open source AI platform Hugging Face revealed a security breach a few days ago. Turns out OpenAI's models were the culprit.
The Anthropic-Physical Intelligence rumor roiling AI Twitter
TechCrunch / 3h
Anthropic and OpenAI's aggressive 2026 acquisition sprees set the stage for a weekend rumor.
NYT Pips hints, answers for July 22, 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 hints today: Clues, answers for July 22, 2026
Mashable / 4h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you love to hit the course. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for July 22, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a trivia lover. 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.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 22, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a truck driver. 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 Connection
Dimension Capital’s $800M third fund shows the intersection of science and compute is booming
TechCrunch / 5h
The four-year-old firm's latest fund is 60% larger than its second vehicle announced 18 months ago.
Trump Says U.S. Airlines Can Fly To Lebanon Again — Now Find One Willing To Do It
View from the Wing / 6h
Trump says U.S. airlines can fly nonstop to Lebanon again, but lifting the old ban is only the first step. Safety warnings, weak demand, insurance, pilots, and airline economics all make Beirut a very unlikely U.S. carrier route.
Report warns employees are increasingly asking AI questions they previously have asked their co-workers
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Report finds 74% of regular AI users now pose questions to AI instead of human colleagues New workers are missing out on vital social interactions for company culture Employees say they feel more self-sufficient and comfortable making decisions While the jury is still out on whether AI could be set to replace human workers or severely impact their scopes by automating major parts of their workflo
Hugging Face Said Last Week It Was Attacked. An Unreleased OpenAI Model Did It, OpenAI Now Says
4 TTPs•
Gizmodo / 6h
It was reportedly an evaluation that went haywire involving GPT-5.6 Sol, along with another even more advanced OpenAI model.
Meta is testing an AI bedtime story app for people with no imagination
TechCrunch / 6h
At last, a tech company has found a way to outsource humanity's oldest pastime: using our imaginations.
This 24-foot inflatable drone can fly for 10 hours, covering 500 miles one way, and can probably fit in your car
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Celeste Ecoflyers daS10, an inflatable drone, can reportedly fly for more than 10 hours Its 8-meter pneumatic wing replaces much of a conventional aircraft structure The drone can reportedly cover approximately 500 miles in one direction A French aerospace startup is developing a 24-foot inflatable drone designed to remain airborne for more than 10 hours while covering roughly 500 miles one way.
Range Rover answers the question: "What if we built a not-SUV?"
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Range Rover provided flights from Washington, DC, to London and accommodation so Ars could see the RR GT, as well as some other things you can read about in early September. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. WOLVERHAMPTON, England—One can argue about whether or not Range Rover invented the luxury SUV category, but there's no question that since the first Range Rover went on sale in 1970
On the run for 20 years, most-wanted fugitive caught hiding as a biotech exec
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
One of Rhode Island's most-wanted fugitives was arrested in New York last week after being on the run for more than 20 years, which was at least partially spent hiding as a biotech executive, according to Stat News . In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Monday, California-based Immix Biopharma noted that Richard Graydon was terminated Friday for " reasons unrelated to his activities at
Sony releases one last trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The Odyssey might be cleaning up at the box office at the moment, but in two weeks another mega-blockbuster hits theaters: Spider-Man: Brand New Day , directed by Destin Daniel Cretton ( Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ). Sony Pictures dropped one last trailer for this follow-up to 2021’s No Way Home, which is purportedly intended to launch a fresh trilogy of films with Tom Holland in t
Confusion swirls on source of diarrhea outbreak, but it’s still Taylor Farms
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Federal officials on Monday reaffirmed that iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms still appears to be the source of Cyclospora, the microscopic parasite behind a multi-state surge in explosive diarrhea cases. The assertion was intended to clear up confusion that began swirling over the weekend around a false positive test from the Food and Drug Administration —which Taylor Farms celebrated , sparking
Trump administration to spend $1 billion on new border surveillance system
Mashable / 7h
More than a thousand new surveillance towers will be erected along U.S. borders, according to a recent Department of Homeland Security (DHS) assessment by the Government Accounting Office. The expanded autonomous surveillance plan , including tech upgrades to existing towers overseen by DHS, is estimated to cost around $1 billion and aims to be finished by 2034. Upon completion, the country's bor
Is the All-New Range Rover GT Stepping on Jaguar’s Tail?
Wired / 7h
It’s “the most car-like Range Rover ever created,” but will this all-electric grand tourer spoil Jaguar’s Type 01 party?
Will AI help you do your job or replace you?
BBC News / 7h
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, July 22 (game #1137)
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 Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, July 21 (game #1136) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, July 22 (game #1640)
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 21 (game #1639) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, July 22 (game #871)
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 Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, July 21 (game #870) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle
OpenAI Models Escaped Containment and Hacked HuggingFace
Valid Accounts (Enterprise T1078)•
Wired / 7h
The cybersecurity-focused models, including GPT-5.6 Sol, broke out of a testing sandbox, exploited a zero-day, and gained access to the open internet to pull off the attack.
Leaving Apple, Intel, and Nvidia in the dust? Huawei could join Samsung as the only tech firms producing its own CPUs, SSDs, and DRAM
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Reports indicateHuawei is building and operating DRAM fabs through a joint venture with state-controlled SwaySure This is part of an alleged 11-fab network Huawei operates behind state-owned fronts that it denies exists The move, seen as a bid by Huawei to secure captive HBM supply for its increasingly powerful Ascend AI chips, could place the company above Apple, Intel, and Nvidia, none of which
Social Media Ban For Kids Approved in France in First For an EU Country
Gizmodo / 8h
Opponents of the ban worry about online anonymity.
Disclosure Day is now available to watch on digital. When will it be streaming?
Mashable / 8h
Disclosure Day , which hit theaters in early June, marks a return to sci-fi for legendary director Steven Spielberg. Not just sci-fi, but specifically alien-themed sci-fi. It also reunites him with many of his longtime collaborators, including screenwriter David Koepp, who also wrote Jurassic Park and War of the Worlds . In other words, if you're a Spielberg fan, it's a must-watch. The best ways
Spotify launches its first global music video chart
Mashable / 8h
Spotify is giving music videos their own Top 50. On Tuesday, July 21, Spotify launched its first global chart dedicated to music videos, ranking the 50 most-watched videos on the platform each day. Artists can also pitch new videos directly to Spotify's editorial team for the first time, giving them a chance to appear on playlists including Best New Videos, Live Performances, and Today's Top Vide
3 chilling Paramount+ thrillers to watch this week (July 21-26)
How-To Geek / 8h
There's a reason Paramount+ 's fast-paced new movie Wardriver sits at the top of the streamer's Top 10 rankings—it's a thriller, and people love them. In fact, according to FlixPatrol , most of the biggest streaming services currently have thrillers among their top five because they offer mystery, crank up the tension, and dare you to look away lest you miss something.
Volkswagen Thinks Your E-Bike Needs a Pair of Smart Glasses
Gizmodo / 8h
The German automaker licensed its name to two new e-bikes made by n+.
'Either you betray your values, or you become irrelevant': Quote of the day by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on the emerging AI industry
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The biggest publicly traded tech companies in the world, commonly known as the "Mag 7" — or magnificent seven — may not be enjoying their stranglehold at the top of the US economy for much longer. That's, of course, if the leaders of a swathe of new AI-centric tech firms, including OpenAI and Anthropic, have their say as they plan to IPO in the coming months. But positioning these businesses in t
France will ban social media for children under 15
Engadget / 9h
The country's new law also bans the use of mobile phones in schools.
United Flight Attendants Built A Black Market Selling The Best Trips — Now They’re Getting Fired
View from the Wing / 9h
United is reportedly firing more flight attendants accused of trip brokering: senior crew grabbing desirable international pairings and transferring them to junior employees for cash, gifts, or other off-the-books benefits.
Google Introduces Gemini 3.6 to Remind You It Has an AI Model, Too
Gizmodo / 9h
Plus: 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber.
OpenAI Says Its A.I. Models Went Rogue and Attacked a Digital Library
NYT > Technology / 9h
The incident, which targeted the computer systems of another company called Hugging Face, happened while OpenAI was testing the systems.
US Navy plans for 'Air Wing of the Future' with next-generation, pilotless carrier-based 1,150-mile-range drones to fly alongside manned aircraft
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Pentagon eyes swarms of cheap drones over a handful of expensive fighter jets Carrier decks may soon be crowded with robots doing eight different combat jobs US Navy next fighter wing could fly itself from takeoff to target and back The US Navy has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking a new family of carrier-based drones which would operate alongside manned aircraft while supporting mis
US Treasury Chief Threatens Sanctions on Chinese AI Labs Over ‘IP Theft’ Concerns
Gizmodo / 9h
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed action in the coming days or weeks.
Samsung's Premium Galaxy Watch 8 Is Half 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. The new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 lineup was just released last summer, with the budget-friendly Galaxy Watch 8 and the premium Galaxy Watch 8 Classic offering two different design options. Ironically, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is cheaper than the budget option and is current
Judge approves Anthropics $1.5 billion settlement with authors
Mashable / 9h
A federal judge in San Francisco has granted final approval to a $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and a class of authors who accused the AI company of illegally downloading their copyrighted books, closing out what the court called the largest copyright class action settlement in history. U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín signed the order on July 20 , resolving claims brought b
Hawaiian Airlines to get Alaska's Boeing 737s for inter-island service, phase out 717s
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Alaska Airlines is planning to send some Boeing 737s to Hawaii with a new paint job and a new mission: flying between the Hawaiian islands. Alaska Air Group on Tuesday announced plans to replace Hawaiian Airlines' aging fleet of Boeing 717s with Alaska's 737-800s. Those larger Boeing jets will get refreshed and repainted in Hawaiian livery before making the trek to Hawaii, the company said. The t
Garmin’s New Screenless Wearable Could Be a Serious Whoop Competitor
Gizmodo / 9h
Garmin's new Cirqa band tracks and analyzes your workouts, heart rate, and sleep—all without a subscription.
OpenAI says Hugging Face was breached by its pre-release models
Command and Control (Enterprise TA0011)•
TechCrunch / 9h
OpenAI has come forward to claim responsibility for the Hugging Face breach, saying it was the result of internal testing gone awry.
I finally tried an Atomic Linux desktop—and I'm no longer afraid to break my system
How-To Geek / 9h
I have broken Linux desktops in all the usual ways. I have installed a random PPA because some forum comments from 2018 sounded confident. I have removed a package that looked useless, only to discover it was holding the login screen together with tape and ancestral prayers. Not only that, but I upgraded at midnight, watched the system return with a black screen, and then pretended this was “lear
2026 LG OLED evo TVs are getting a new Creator Original picture mode
Engadget / 10h
The elevated streaming experience is happening in collaboration with Prime Video.
Shop Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Sale 2026 Before Fall Chaos
Wired / 10h
The discounts may not beat Prime Day, but I found worthwhile prices on WIRED-approved TVs, laptops, tablets, speakers, and other home gear.
HBM4 and Fab Limits Prevent 1,000 Vera Rubin Racks Per Day in 2026 or 2027
Next Big Future / 10h
NVIDIA announced full production ramp at GTC Taipei on June 1, 2026. NVIDIA said the rack assembly time dropped ~95% (from ~2 hours to ~5 minutes) thanks to the modular, cable-free MGX tray design. The misinterpreted statement that 1,000 Vera Rubin Racks can be assembled each day is correct but that is only the assembly ... Read more
China EV Makers Having Rising Losses, Rising Costs and Intense Competition
Next Big Future / 10h
China EV automakers are currently facing a double squeeze. Multiple Chinese automakers have issued earnings forecasts for the first half of the year, revealing a troubling trend. Rising costs for raw materials and components are eroding profit margins. Rising costs from upstream price hikes for materials and components are estimated to increase per-vehicle material costs ... Read more
Frontier AI Is Faceplanting at Real-World Workplace Tasks
Futurism / 10h
To date, AI industry spending has topped $1.6 trillion, and shows no sign of slowing anytime soon. So what do we actually have to show for it? Historically, it’s been a whole lot of nothing: as numerous studies have shown us, tools like AI chatbots and autonomous agents have been ineffective at completing real world tasks in a competent way. The tech industry insists that’s all about to change wi
3 must-watch HBO Max shows to binge this week (July 21-26)
How-To Geek / 10h
HBO Max has a reputation to uphold. It's one of the O.G. premium cable networks and has been the home of prestige TV for decades—it's the home of the dragons, the mushroom-zombies, the goombahs, and the rich people misbehaving at luxury resorts. But it's also got a whole lot of weird and funny stuff to make a marathon out of.
Virgin Atlantic Canceled A Reader’s Business Class Award Over A Missing Middle Name — Then Paid To Fix It
View from the Wing / 10h
Virgin Atlantic canceled a confirmed LATAM business class award over a missing middle name, then couldn’t restore the partner award space. After review, the airline agreed to reimburse the passenger for a replacement ticket.
Forget traditional shipbuilding: Saronic’s new $3.2 billion 'Port Alpha' autonomous navy drone shipyard will be bigger than every 2026 World Cup stadium combined
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Saronic's Port Alpha facility could expand from 835 acres to nearly 4,400 acres The shipyard could eventually build vessels exceeding 1,200 feet long Saronic expects Port Alpha to create up to 10,000 direct jobs Saronic has selected Brownsville, Texas, for ' Port Alpha ', a planned shipyard designed to produce autonomous vessels at unprecedented industrial scale. The project is expected to attrac
The Roomba Max 705 Robot Vacuum Is 45% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. With so many Roomba models available, figuring out which one actually fits your home can be a confusing process. If you're looking for a robot vacuum without a built-in mop (whether you have mostly carpet, prefer a dedicated mop for tougher messes, or don't want the hassle
The NWSL is finding its next generation of fans online
Mashable / 10h
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is finding new fans in more places than the stadium. According to new data from the league , views across its YouTube channels increased 41.7 percent through the first 10 weeks of the 2026 season, reaching 11.2 million. Watch time climbed nearly 50 percent, while subscribers grew 17.9 percent. Those gains are part of a strong first half of the season for
Tropical Storm Bertha Is Arriving at the Worst Possible Time
Gizmodo / 10h
Scorching heat will arrive in the wake of Tropical Storm Bertha, potentially creating a dangerous situation for anyone without power.
Real ways the TPG team maximizes the Sapphire Reserve's StubHub credit
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
The StubHub statement credit on the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ) is one of my favorite benefits on the card . I receive up to $300 per year to use on purchases made through StubHub or its sister site, Viagogo. The credit is split into two biannual credits of up to $150 (activation required; through Dec. 31, 2027). If you're wondering how to get the most value from this benefit, h
Kaylee Hottle, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Star, Dies at 18
Gizmodo / 10h
The 18-year-old actor also appeared in 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.'
Tech Life
BBC News / 10h
Dogs have a great sense of smell. Now machines are being trained to sniff out odours.
JetBlue wins Spirit's LaGuardia slots, eyes historic Marine Air Terminal
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
JetBlue is already moving fast to fill a Spirit Airlines-sized void in Fort Laurderdale. Now, it appears the New York-based airline could be on the verge of doing the same at LaGuardia Airport (LGA). And it's eyeing the Spirit's former home in the historic Marine Air Terminal. JetBlue this week confirmed it won coveted takeoff and landing rights at LGA, which could allow the airline to operate up
America's 250th birthday starts in Boston — here's why the city is better than ever
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
A friend recently called me in a panic about summer vacation plans. Like so many families, work schedules mean she can't always lock plans in advance. While she had reserved hotel rooms in Dublin, Ireland, and Edinburgh, Scotland, she hadn't yet booked the flights. Airfare, it turned out, was just too expensive and beyond her budget for a family of five. (This is why families — especially — need
Vatican Uses AI-Detector to Show AI Bros Pope’s Anti-AI Encyclical Isn’t AI-Generated
Gizmodo / 11h
The word of God or the word of AI?
Jack Dorsey is taking on Slack with Buzz, a group chat platform for teams and their AI agents
TechCrunch / 11h
Buzz is a group chat platform for the workplace that puts humans and their AI agents in the same conversation.
I built a photo backup on a Raspberry Pi, and it beats Google Photos without the subscription
How-To Geek / 11h
Google Photos caps your free storage at 15GB, and that isn't just your email—it is pooled between Drive, Gmail, Photos, and every other Google service. Given how many things it gets used for, that storage space disappears pretty quickly. If you need more storage, or if you use iCloud, you're basically forced to opt into a monthly subscription.
iOS 26.6 Comes With Two New Features, and One Is Key for iOS 27
Lifehacker / 11h
When you think about a big iPhone update on the horizon, iOS 27 likely comes to mind . And yet, Apple is almost ready to release a totally different update: iOS 26.6. Typically, iOS updates this close to the launch of the next major version are focused on security fixes and squashing bugs, saving any major changes for the next big numbered update. And yet, while iOS 26.6 is a decidedly small upda
AI and the rise of the universal entertainment app
TechCrunch / 11h
Over the past decade, streaming platforms competed by dominating individual formats like music, video, podcasts, or audiobooks. Now, as AI makes it easier to create, organize, and recommend content, those distinctions are fading, pushing companies like Spotify, Netflix, YouTube, and TikTok to become all-purpose entertainment destinations instead.
Bucking EV slowdown, Sila raises $300M to expand battery materials factory
TechCrunch / 11h
Sila's fresh $300 million round will help it make enough of its silicon-carbon anode material to power more than 100,000 EVs.
Nintendo says users voluntarily paid higher prices, have no right to tariff refunds
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Nintendo urged a court to dismiss a lawsuit demanding that it pass tariff refunds on to customers, saying that people who bought a Switch console or other products have no legal right to refunds that Nintendo is due to receive from the government. Nintendo said in a motion to dismiss yesterday that plaintiffs are "ask[ing] this Court to invent a legal duty out of whole cloth to retroactively re-p
Let Tom Hiddleston be your guide to Pompeii's final day
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE, it spewed molten rock, pumice, and hot ash over the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum , killing thousands of people. It's one of the most famous natural disasters in human history, so naturally there have been countless documentaries about Pompeii (and at least one popular song ). But only one features actor Tom Hiddleston taking on the role of a "time detect
Naked mole-rat queens use a chemical signal to suppress fertility in rivals
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Naked mole rats are weird. They spend their lives almost entirely underground, are largely insensitive to some kinds of pain, can persist without oxygen for a long time, rarely develop cancer, and can live past 30 years, which is decades longer than similarly sized rodents. They are also eusocial, like ants, bees, or termites—in a colony that can hold more than a hundred animals, only one female,
Anthropic’s $1.5B copyright settlement approved; only 350 authors opted out
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
On Monday, a judge approved a $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and authors, ending the largest copyright class-action ever certified and granting the largest copyright settlement ever reached . Back in May, some authors fought to block the settlement , which was proposed after the court ruled that Anthropic training AI on books was fair use; however, its piracy of works was likely not. A
Taylor Farms Spent Big on MAGA and Anti-Regulatory Lobbying Before Diarrhea Outbreak
Wired / 11h
The company donated more than $3.6 million to conservative groups between 2020 and 2025, including $1 million to the MAGA Inc. super PAC.
This Former Intel CEO Wants to Jumpstart Moore’s Law With Light
Wired / 11h
Pat Gelsinger wants to pave the way to ever more powerful artificial intelligence using tiny beams of light.
This Hidden Pattern in the Sun Could Predict Solar Storms Years in Advance
Gizmodo / 11h
The solar cycle can be irregular, but some patterns might be trackable—enough to provide a heads-up before extreme weather events.
The 8-Hour challenge: SK On says solid-state robot batteries must justify a 4x manufacturing cost jump to replace 'inferior' lithium-ion
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
SK On says solid-state cells can give industrial robots the 8+ hour runtime of a human shift, but adoption might be another story While upcoming solid-state batteries boost productivity through longer operating times and lower overall operating costs, they are prohibitively more expensive than some of their lithium-ion peers Modern Li-on-based batteries are under 2% of a robot's manufacturing cos
Right-Wing Haters Try to Stop the Steal as ‘Woke’ Odyssey Conquers Global Box Office
Gizmodo / 11h
It might be the dumbest culture war fight of the year.
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Is Now Available at Home
Gizmodo / 11h
The sci-fi film starring Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connell is winding down a $250 million box office run.
It’s Official: AI Execs Are Quaking in Their Boots
Futurism / 11h
A Chinese open-weight AI model called Kimi K3, developed by Beijing-based firm Moonshot AI, has sent a shiver down the spines of AI tech executives. The powerful, 2.8 trillion-parameter model impressed with its competence, igniting a war with far more expensive alternatives being offered by the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic. Top executives at both companies are sounding alarm, the Wall Street Jou
Substack is adding an AI detection feature
Engadget / 11h
Substack is partnering with Pangram to add an AI detection feature.
Einride bets $38M on EV charging as it scales electric trucking
TechCrunch / 12h
The acquisition — Einride's first as a publicly traded company — will expand its EV-charging ecosystem as it works to scale its electric trucking business.
Apple has reportedly fixed its Hide My Email vulnerability
Engadget / 12h
Apple reportedly fixed the Hide My Email vulnerability that left iCloud+ users' emails not especially hidden.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless vs. Bonvoy Brilliant: Is mid-tier or premium best for you?
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Marriott offers excellent credit cards at both the mid-tier and premium levels , but deciding which one is right for you depends on how often you stay with the hotel chain. The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card (see rates and fees ) from Chase is a strong option if you want a low annual fee and valuable hotel perks, while the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card from American Ex
Xteink’s Next Pocket-Sized E-Reader Could (Almost) Replace Your Kindle
Gizmodo / 12h
The Xteink X4 Pro adds more premium features over earlier models—though it's still not for everyone.
Internet-Famous Bald Eagle Found Alive After Mysterious Disappearance
Gizmodo / 12h
Jackie, the beloved eagle mom, had been missing from her nest for several days before she was spotted struggling to fly.
Playstation Plus is saying goodbye to these games in August 2026
Engadget / 12h
Dead Island 2, Harold Halibut and seven others will be gone soon.
We tested dozens of free CarPlay apps, here are the best ones
Engadget / 12h
After using CarPlay for years and testing dozens of apps, we've narrowed down the list of CarPlay apps you really need.
United Passenger Races From The Back To Be First Off The Plane — ‘World’s Best Deplaner’
View from the Wing / 12h
A United passenger made it from well back in coach to the forward door in about 29 seconds, weaving past travelers and calling it a “flawless deboard.”
5 Prime Video shows I'm downloading on my phone before my next flight
How-To Geek / 12h
When it comes to in-flight entertainment, there are two kinds of flyers—the ones who gamble on the random crud on the seat-back screen or the airplane Wi-Fi and those who download their entertainment the night before. Be the second kind. TV shows offer the ultimate flexibility when flying. You can watch a single episode between the drink cart and your nap, or binge a whole season on a long-haul f
AI CEOs Facing Full-on Revolt From Employees
Futurism / 12h
What could once be characterized as a fairly non-antagonistic relationship between tech luminaries and the high-paid professionals laboring under their vision is no longer a given.A major rift is forming between tech employees and the executives running their companies, and it has a lot to do with AI regulation. According to Wired , workers at OpenAI are now beefing with the AI lab’s co-founder a
Grok Can Now Do Way More With Natural Conversation
Next Big Future / 12h
The big upgrade is that Grok now controls real car functions through natural conversation. Here’s what you can do Phone Calls & Media “Call John” “Play my workout playlist” “Play something upbeat” Vehicle Controls “Set temperature to 72°” or “Turn on the AC” “Make it cooler” “Open the glovebox” Ask Your Tesla “What’s my current ... Read more
Kimi K3 Technical Advancements Explained
Next Big Future / 12h
Understand the two technical improvements made by Kimi k3. Kimi Delta Attention a hybrid linear-attention mechanism the company says delivers over 6x faster decoding at long context, and Attention Residuals, a drop-in replacement for standard residual connections that improves training efficiency. Kimi Delta Attention (KDA) refines the gated delta rule with fine-grained, channel-wise gating and ..
Kimi K3 And Global AI Impact
Next Big Future / 12h
For about two years, the working assumption on Wall Street was that frontier AI was an American duopoly with a comfortable lead. On July 16, a two-year-old startup in Beijing reminded everyone that the race is, at minimum, a two-horse one. Moonshot AI released Kimi K3, a 2.8-trillion-parameter open-weight model — the largest the open-source ... Read more
Apple teams up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for iPhones, iPads, and Macs
TechCrunch / 12h
The new leasing program is a big change for the hardware company, and comes as it looks to raise prices on many of its products.
Stop holding the power button: How 'unsafe shutdowns' silently corrupt your SSD's mapping tables
How-To Geek / 12h
If you've ever held the power button to shut your PC down, you've done an "unsafe shutdown," and chances are that your SSD wasn't too happy about it. The event was probably logged, adding up to your error count.
Threads is getting new parental control features
Engadget / 12h
Parental Supervision is coming to Meta's Threads.
Trump’s head of AI safety agency just resigned, but he was only on the job for three months
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Chris Fall, the head of CAISI, has resigned Fall only took up the job three months ago in April 2026 The departure is likely to once again shake up the administration's AI strategy The head of the Trump administration’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) has resigned from his role, Axios has reported. Chris Fall served in the role for just three months following his appointment in Apr
Love Island stars cant accept every post-villa offer. Heres why.
Mashable / 12h
Leaving Love Island USA can give a contestant the kind of audience most aspiring creators spend years trying to build. By the time Islanders get their phones back, they may have millions of new followers, brands filling their inboxes, and television producers considering where they could appear next. But leaving the villa does not necessarily mean they are free to accept every opportunity waiting
Best Buys Black Friday in July sale is on and a ton of products are 50% off or more
Mashable / 12h
A quick look at some of the best deals at Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale Hisense 75-inch UR8 RGB Mini LED 4K TV $1,699.99 (save $800 plus get $500 off soundbar system) Therabody TheraFace Mask Glo $299.99 (save $80) Shokz OpenFit 2+ Open-Ear True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds $159.99 (save $40) Apple AirTag 2nd gen (4 pack) $89.99 (save $10) HP OmniBook 3 14 OLED (Snapdragon X, 8 GB RAM, 256GB
X finally ships its rebuilt Android app, but dont expect big changes
Mashable / 12h
X has officially rolled out a rebuilt version of its Android app , following through on a project the company first teased roughly a year ago. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. In an August 2025 post on X , Head of Product Nikita Bier announced he was recruiting what he called the "Android Dream Team," describing the effort in characteristically hyperbo
10 Shows Like 'X-Men '97' You Should Watch Next
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The many (many, many) revivals and reboots released over the past decade is a trend that suggests we've run out of new ideas, but a small handful of these projects truly do make the case that a trip to the past doesn't need to feel like retreading old ground. Over on Disney+, X-Men '97 has succeeded by grabbing hold of everything kids loved about
Data centers expected to use 4x more electricity by 2035
TechCrunch / 12h
New data centers built through 2033 could consume as much electricity as India uses today.
Tesla spins up robotaxi pilots in Orlando and Tampa ahead of Q2 earnings
TechCrunch / 12h
The company didn't say how many are in each city and has taken a far more cautious approach to scaling the network than CEO Elon Musk had promised.
The Truth Is Out There, We Need This ‘X-Files’ Lego Set
Gizmodo / 12h
Gillian Anderson helped unveil the Lego Ideas set paying tribute to the iconic '90s sci-fi show.
Honda’s $9 billion EV gamble just claimed its latest victim
How-To Geek / 12h
The last year has been a roller-coaster for those competing in the world of electric vehicles. From tariffs to the removal of the federal tax incentive for EVs, demand for electric vehicles has slowed down drastically. For those that invested the most, like Honda, this turbulence has been quite costly. Now it has officially claimed another victim.
The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader with more features than you might expect
Engadget / 12h
The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader for DRM-free books.
1-day DoorDash DashPass deal drop: Save $40 on a $100 Sephora order
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
If you've been planning a Sephora haul, Wednesday could be a very good day to shop. DoorDash is offering DashPass members a chance to save $40 on a $100 Sephora order as its latest one-day deal drop. Like last week's popular $50-off-$100 Kroger deal drop , this offer is available in limited quantities beginning at 9 a.m. EDT on July 22 for one day only. Expect it to disappear quickly. Steps to sa
UK government says plug-in solar panels will be legal from August 27 — opening the door for Amazon, Lidl, Currys and more to help save you £110 a year
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The UK government has quietly revealed when plug-in solar will be legal The law change will come into effect from August 27 The panels could save you up to £110 a year on your energy bills The UK government has quietly revealed when plug-in solar panels will become legal to buy in the country — and the magic date is August 27. The date (spotted by Engadget ) is hidden away in these amended 'Plugs
Iran Claims It ‘Destroyed’ Amazon’s Central Data Infrastructure In Bahrain
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