AI chip maker SambaNova raises $1B at $11B valuation, 5 months after last mega round
TechCrunch / 1h
AI chip maker SambaNova has raised at an $11B valuation months after Intel was rumored to be trying to buy it for about $1.6 billion.
Virgin Media hit with £28 million fine for preventing customers from cancelling their contracts
Latest from TechRadar / 9min
Ofcom issues £28 million fine to Virgin Media over cancellation worries Millions of customers had to jump through hoops to cancel their contracts Virgin admitted fault and cooperated, reducing the value of the fine Ofcom has issued Virgin Media to pay a £28 million fine after an investigation found it repeatedly made it "unreasonabl[y]" difficult for customers to cancel their broadband, TV and ph
Hot French startup ZML releases free product to speed inference across lots of AI chips
TechCrunch / 43min
ZML, a hot French AI startup endorsed by Turing Award winner Yann LeCun, has now released ZML/LLMD, software that could make running AI less costly.
Tomorrow’s AI networks need to adapt to stay ahead of the inference curve
Latest from TechRadar / 51min
For the last few years, most AI infrastructure conversations revolved around the massive scale of AI training. The AI training factories that leading AI companies have been building to develop frontier models and lead the AI race are nothing short of impressive: hundreds of thousands of GPUs, power consumption comparable to a medium city, and tens of petabits per second to scale training across m
Google announces the date for the Pixel 11 launch
Mashable / 55min
Summer slumber isn't a thing at Mountain View: Google 's new Pixel smartphones will be unveiled on August 12. The company recently sent out invites for the event, which will be held in New York City, at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 12. The invite shows a detail of (presumably) the upcoming phone (in a dazzling gold/copper color) and its camera. "Come celebrate with us in NYC on August 12. It's
Hackers can use 9 of the most popular AI tools to assemble massive botnets
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
In the brief history of AI security, the prompt injection has quickly become the top threat. Large language models are inherently unable to distinguish between legitimate instructions provided by users and malicious ones sneaked into emails, source code, and other third-party content the models are processing. This makes it trivial to surreptitiously inject malicious commands that the LLM readily
Ugh: Boeing 737 Crashes In Arabian Sea, Plunges 35,000 Feet In Two Minutes
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Late on Tuesday night, a Boeing 737 crashed into the Arabian Sea. There’s no such thing as a straightforward aviation accident, and the circumstances surrounding this are particularly strange — the pilots reported navigation issues, and moments later the plane start descending rapidly, only to then climb rapidly, before finally plunging over six miles, and going “missing.” K2 Airways Boeing 737 t
We've tested the best fans of 2026 so far — these 5 models from Shark, Dyson, and Dreo are the ones we trust to actually keep us cool
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Fan technology has made huge leaps in recent years, with more powerful and quieter motors, misting attachments, and AI-powered person-tracking all promising to keep you extra cool when the weather warms up. But which fans actually deliver, and actually keep you feeling refreshed on sticky summer days? We test dozens of new fans every year on TechRadar, and to help you pick the best one for you, I
How to watch State of Origin Game 3: NRL 2026 FREE streams, TV channels for NSW vs QLD decider
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Watch State of Origin Game 3 FREE on 9Now (AUS) Stream on Fox One (US) / Sky Sports (UK) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) New South Wales vs Queensland kick-off: Wed, Jul 8, 6.05am ET / 11.05am BST / 8.05pm AEST Like the poor soul who answers the knock in a horror movie, you can help but fear for New South Wales in State of Origin Game 3. After being gifted the opening leg of the
Meta says it will disable the camera on its glasses if you tamper with the recording LED
Engadget / 1h
Meta answers people's privacy concerns about its smart glasses in an FAQ.
The great data leakage problem
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Businesses have spent years being told that data is their most valuable asset. They have invested heavily in cloud storage , data warehouses, cybersecurity, access controls, compliance teams and governance frameworks. They have built sophisticated systems to store and protect first-party data. Then, when they want to use it, they have to move it somewhere else. That is the contradiction at the he
Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection review
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Bitdefender is a popular name in the online security market, primarily known for its robust antivirus solution. However, it also offers an all-around digital identity protection service called Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection. If you’re an individual (especially a beginner) looking for an easy-to-use, affordable platform, Bitdefender could be the one for you. It helps you actively monitor yo
Marriott Bonvoy Points Devaluation: Widespread Increase In Award Costs
One Mile at a Time / 2h
In recent days, Marriott Bonvoy seems to have implemented a relatively mild but widespread devaluation of points, whereby we’ve seen the cost of award nights at a large percentage of properties increase. The devaluation is significant enough so that it’s probably meaningful for Marriott, but minimal enough so that the company hopes that Bonvoy members won’t notice… Marriott Bonvoy increases point
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 8, 2026
Mashable / 2h
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 8, 2026
Mashable / 2h
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
I was skeptical about the necessity for home security cameras — a late-night scare has now changed my mind
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Smart home security cameras are nothing new. They’ve been protecting Australian homes for well over a decade now, but for a long time I never felt the need for them. This was predominantly because for the majority of my adult life living away from home, I’ve been in rented accommodation, and so I’ve either been unable to install anything of my own, or I’ve been on an upper floor of an apartment b
The UK's countryside could be filled with small nuclear reactors after billionaire announces £35bn new investment
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Polish billionaire Michał Sołowow's SGE announces £35bn plan to build 14 GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 reactors across three UK sites The project aims to deliver 4.2GW of power starting in 2034, effectively powering 8m homes for over 60 years The project is looking to secure government backing, with guaranteed prices intended to be locked in for the power producer before it would be offered to inve
How to unblock Pornhub for free in West Virginia
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from West Virginia with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . More than a third of U.S. states have introduced age verification laws for online adult content , including West Virginia. Pornhub has responded to these new laws by restricting access to potential users from those locations. It's a complicated situation with a quick and easy workaroun
Hurdle hints and answers for July 8, 2026
Mashable / 4h
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
YOTEL Joining Hilton Honors Program, Planning Huge Growth In Coming Years
One Mile at a Time / 4h
A few months ago, Hilton and YOTEL announced plans to join forces, which I’m happy to see, as I’m kind of a sucker for the YOTELAIR concept. There’s now an update, as we have a sense of when this integration will happen — the YOTEL Club program will wind down as of July 15, 2026, and most YOTEL properties are expected to transition to Hilton Honors by early September 2026. YOTEL & Hilton enter ex
Buy Air France-KLM Flying Blue Miles With 80% Bonus, 1.69 Cents Each: Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 5h
Strategically buying miles & points for luxury travel can be a great deal. We’ve just seen the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program launch a new promotion on purchased miles, with an offer to buy miles with up to an 80% bonus, at a cost of 1.69 cents each. While not quite in line with the best-ever offers we’ve seen from the program, it still has the potential to be a good deal, if you have a speci
I know it’s winter, but these all-time low Ninja Creami and Slushi Prime Day deals have me tempted
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
I know a frozen-treat machine isn't the most obvious thing to buy in the middle of winter, but Amazon's Prime Day sale has dropped both the Ninja Creami Deluxe and Ninja Slushi to all-time low prices. That makes these two deals a lot more tempting than they have any right to be in July, especially if you want to get ahead before summer or you just like ice cream, frozen drinks and weekend enterta
SpaceXAI Will Reportedly Release a Major New AI Model This Week
Gizmodo / 6h
A report says this will be the first SpaceXAI-Cursor joint production.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 8, 2026
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a musician. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for July 8, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a troublemaker. 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 8, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you believe in evil. 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
I’ve found the Apple AirTag to be invaluable — so it’s good news that the upgraded second-gen tracker is 21% off for Prime Day
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The Apple AirTag is, for iPhone owners, one of the simplest trackers to use. Pairing couldn’t be easier, and once you do have it connected, it then lives in the Find My app. You can name it, give it an emoji and easily see where it is on a map. I’ve had first-hand experience of just how valuable they can be after losing my keys on a late-night walk home (albeit after a fair few drinks). I was abl
Read all about it: as an ereader expert, I'm chuffed that Prime Day Kindles deals see the best ones drop to all-time low prices
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
I hear people all too often tell me that they prefer physical printed books because they like the feel of the paper, the sound of the pages turning, the smell from the ink... Well, if that's what you're focusing on, you really aren't reading, are you? All those should be superfluous if you're deep into a good story. And given the convenience of an ereader — portable tablet with thousands of title
If You Have a Public Instagram Account, You Might Be Surprised What AI Users Can Now Do With Your Face
Gizmodo / 7h
Meta's slop generator has arrived late in the game, and you might want to opt-out from it.
DeepSeek accidentally built a working ransomware strain, experts note, 'What we are witnessing is a fundamental shift in how novel cyber attacks are born'
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
DeepSeek connected a theoretical browser flaw to a working attack chain The ransomware sample targets Android's photo folder through a fake permission prompt Check Point classified 1,383 DeepSeek-linked files as malicious or dangerous A Chinese AI model accidentally stumbled into a working ransomware technique while trying to satisfy an unrealistic, broad prompt. New findings from Check Point Res
‘Dolby Atmos has a curious ability to reveal not just the details within a recording, but also the memories embedded within it’: Dire Straits’ producer says that mixing spatial audio rescues lost elements that were ‘sacrificed’ for stereo
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Dire Straits' keyboardist/producer Guy Fletcher post about mixing their albums in Dolby Atmos He says immersive mixing of the original recording sessions is "quite addictive" and often very emotional 3D audio can reveal details that were previously buried when engineering for stereo One of the things I love most about audio technology is how it can reveal things you've never heard before either b
11% of Americans Are Currently Taking a GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Like Wegovy
Gizmodo / 8h
15% of Americans have ever taken the drugs, up from 6% in 2024.
Chinese DoorDash rival smashes open source record with 1.6-trillion-parameter LLM with a 1-million-context-token model crafted without Nvidia hardware
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
LongCat-2.0 contains 1.6 trillion parameters and a million-token context Meituan trained the model using over 50,000 domestic AI accelerators The model completed pre-training entirely without any Nvidia hardware involved Meituan has released LongCat-2.0, an open source large language model containing 1.6 trillion parameters and supporting a 1 million-token context window. This scale places the mo
Disney just agreed to pay out $50 million to some YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers — here’s how to make a claim for your share and find out if you’re owed it
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Disney is paying a share of $50 million to YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers This is part of a settlement it has reached with a class action lawsuit claiming it leveraged its control over channels like ESPN to force higher prices on users FuboTV users are also part of this class action, but they are not part of this settlement, meaning their portion of the case is ongoing If you were subs
Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules
BBC News / 8h
23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.
The Logitech Lift is the best ergonomic mouse I’ve tried — and this Prime Day deal drops it to a record-low price of just AU$58.34 / NZ$74.39
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
I started using an ergonomic mouse – along with an ergonomic keyboard – back in late 2021 to help me reduce the damage I was doing to my body by sitting at my desk all day, typing. At the time, the ergonomic mouse I was using was the Logitech MX Vertical, but that proved to be too big for my small mitts. When the Logitech Lift was announced, I promptly swapped and I have not looked back since! I
Chinese firm that created TikTok now wants to build an AI accelerator to rival Nvidia within months
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
ByteDance aims to finalize its new CPU design by early 2027 Mass production and deployment are targeted for the second half of 2027 An early chip version has been used internally since late 2025 TikTok parent company ByteDance is reportedly racing to finalize the design of a next-generation in-house CPU by early 2027. According to SCMP , the company aims to reach mass production and wider deploym
Meta built an AI detection tool to ID images and video created with its new models
Engadget / 9h
Meta's new AI detector has rate limits for some reason.
Samsung finally confirms Galaxy Unpacked for July 22
Mashable / 9h
One of the worst-kept secrets in tech isn't a secret anymore. After months of rumors and leaks, Samsung on Tuesday finally confirmed what we already knew: There will be a Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22 in London, starting at 9am ET. You'll be able to watch the event live on Samsung's website or its YouTube channel . In the brief announcement sent to media outlets, Samsung said it will "
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, July 8 (game #1626)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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 7 (game #1625) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, July 8 (game #1123)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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 7 (game #1122) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, July 8 (game #857)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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 7 (game #856) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle,
Samsung just set the date for its next Galaxy Unpacked — and 'A New Shape Unfolds' could be its biggest clue yet about what to expect
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The next Galaxy Unpacked is set for July 22, 2026 Samsung teases "A New Shape Is Unfolding" A new foldable form factor could debut alongside the existing Fold and Flip phones A week after wiping its social media accounts and replacing them with cryptic teasers — and following months of rumors — Samsung has officially set the date for its second Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026. Everything will be re
Michigan sees explosive outbreak of diarrheal parasite with over 700 cases
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Cases of a diarrhea-causing intestinal parasite have exploded in Michigan over the last two weeks in an outbreak that still has no clear source. As of July 6, the state has received reports of over 700 cases since June 22, along with 36 hospitalizations, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHSS) told Ars Technica on Tuesday. On June 30, the health department reported 170 cases
The next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch is happening on July 22
Engadget / 9h
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More Pentagon Satellite Contracts for SpaceX and New Cursor Model Tomorrow
Next Big Future / 9h
BREAKING: The Pentagon has awarded SpaceX two of its biggest satellite contracts worth ~$6.5B • $4.16B for AMTI satellite constellation• $2.29B for Space Data Network• Builds military surveillance + space-based communications• For next-gen missile defense, per SpaceNews pic.twitter.com/c9GhFegiWg — DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) July 7, 2026 BREAKING: SpaceXAI plans to launch a new model with Cursor as .
Samsung’s Next Galaxy Foldables Will Be Announced on July 22
Gizmodo / 9h
We're expecting three new foldable phones.
New solar panel design could increase could increase daily PV energy production by 20% and it is far more important than you think
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Reflect10 solar panel geometry increases daily energy production by 20% Cells capture more sunlight during low-angle hours and cloud conditions Silicon panel efficiency limits are nearing – this is big news Canadian startup Reflect10 has introduced a new photovoltaic (PV) module architecture that could significantly boost how much energy solar panels could produce, and it’s nothing to do with the
Insta360 X6 camera set to launch, FCC filing suggests
Mashable / 9h
On tenterhooks waiting for Insta360's new 360-degree camera to come out? You won't have to wait much longer. Insta360's latest filing with FCC reveals the company's X6 360-degree camera, model code CINSABXA, received FCC certification on July 3. What does this mean? It means that nothing stands in the way of the X6's launch, likely early in the fall. Insta360 has not yet confirmed a launch date,
Final extension: Startup Battlefield Australia applications now close July 20
TechCrunch / 10h
If you're building something ambitious, this is a fast track to the people who can move your startup forward.
Should I buy a Kindle Colorsoft or a Paperwhite? Here's what you need to know to make your decision
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
There are two main Kindle ranges: Colorsoft and Paperwhite. If you're in the market for a new Amazon ereader but aren't sure which one to buy, this article is here to help. I've put together a cheatsheet of what you need to know to make your decision, starting with the key differences between the two lines, the current Paperwhite options and Colorsoft options , a specs comparison table , and a su
Enjoy expert-designed lessons that prioritize real communication with this exclusive Babbel offer
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Learn all 14 Babbel languages for life for just $159 with code LEARN and build real conversation skills through expert-created lessons. Opens in a new window Credit: Babbel Babbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) $159 $299 Save $140 AI can translate a sentence in seconds, but actually holding a conversation with another person is a different skill. That’s where Babb
Meta just launched a new AI generator, Muse Image, and users are already pushing back over use of their photos
TechCrunch / 10h
The new image-generating model has numerous use cases, including advertising and decorating, and creator-based opportunities.
Meta Now Lets Anyone Use Your Instagram Photos in AI Images—Unless You Opt Out
Wired / 10h
As part of Meta’s Muse Image model rollout, Instagram users with public accounts need to opt out to block AI generations of their content.
Quote of the day by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt: 'A $5,000 drone can destroy a $5 million tank' — pithy insights about the future of warfare
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Eric Schmidt has enjoyed a long career in the technology industry, including a decade at the helm of Google. Since then, he's been heavily involved in the realm of defense – and has had a thing or two to say about the new reality of conflicts around the globe. Modern warfare Schmidt was speaking at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia about the rise of drone-based warfare,
The Dyson Find+Follow 'blew us away' when we reviewed it last month — and this innovative purifying fan is already on sale
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
While the heatwave is over for some, this past week's extreme weather has really highlighted that a good fan is worth its weight in gold. What do you get with so many options on the market, however? Well, one of the best options this week has to be the Dyson Find+Follow Purifier Cool for $689.99 (was $849.99) at the official Dyson Store. It's a pricey buy, yes, but this innovative fan seriously i
Here's What's New With iOS 27 Beta 3
Lifehacker / 10h
Apple is actively beta testing iOS 27 , trialing new features like Siri AI , new AI image editing features , and upgraded parental controls . Developers and testers can get an early look at these features and more by installing the beta on their devices. And while this beta looks a lot like the iOS 27 Apple advertised at WWDC, it changes massively with each subsequent update. Case in point, Apple
NASA transfers ownership of Maryland woodland to the US Fish and Wildlife Service
Engadget / 10h
A rare 2026 story of good news for the planet.
Data centers’ energy demand threatens Trump’s “Made in America” plan
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
US manufacturers in many Rust Belt cities and towns are paying significantly higher electricity costs as growing energy demand from data centers strains the largest power grid operator in the United States. The resulting squeeze on profit margins for steelmakers and brick factories could further undermine President Donald Trump’s “Made in America” plan to revive US manufacturing, and it comes as
Surprisingly large number of people may have marker for tick-linked meat allergy
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
In some parts of the US, up to 30 percent of people may carry the antibody behind a red meat allergy spurred by tick bites, far exceeding the estimated number of people who actually have the allergy, according a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report . The findings suggest far more Americans than previously thought may be at risk of the allergy, which can make having a hamburger
SCOTUS lets Texas enforce app store law that Big Tech calls "censorship regime"
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The Supreme Court yesterday decided not to intervene in challenges to a Texas app store law, allowing the state to enforce age-verification rules while a lawsuit continues. A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Texas App Store Accountability Act in December 2025, finding that it likely violates the First Amendment. US District Judge Robert Pitman's ruling prevented Texas fr
OpenAI’s Chief Futurist Is Leaving the Company
Wired / 11h
Joshua Achiam spent nearly nine years at OpenAI researching AI safety and made a memorable appearance in the Musk v. Altman trial.
Ford issues massive Mustang recall, but the reason why is bizarre
How-To Geek / 11h
If you drive a Ford Mustang or Mustang Mach-E, you may need to take your vehicle to the dealership in the near future. Ford has issued two separate recall campaigns covering 110,626 vehicles due to a windshield wiper defect and a rear differential issue that can result in a sudden loss of power.
Discord Goes Ban-Happy, Suspends People for Benign Images
Gizmodo / 11h
The auto-mod is out of control.
5 Hacks Every Suunto Run User Should Know
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When I reviewed the Suunto Run , I found it to be a delightful little watch. It's lightweight, with a big, bright screen, and it does a lot of what an entry-level Garmin can do, but at a much better price. It's easily one of the best affordable running watches out there, normally costing around $200. Here are some of the best tips and tricks I've
Court Approves $46 Million 23andMe Settlement For 2023 Data Breach Victims
Gizmodo / 11h
Roughly half of all 23andMe customers were impacted by the breach.
Anonymous Wild Hornets spokesperson calls drone swarms 'a fun legend and a scam mechanism' as he defends the critical importance of 3D printers in warfare
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Wild Hornets expanding use of 3D printing to meet demand In-house manufacturing reduces reliance on third-party suppliers The company is focusing on software as drone swarm threats evolve Ukrainian drone manufacturer Wild Hornets believes 3D printing could be the answer to modern warfare, helping companies like it to reduce costs and boost production. DOU reports the company is now growing its 3D
‘Terminator 2’ Is Coming Back to Theaters… Again
Gizmodo / 11h
James Cameron's masterpiece is celebrating 35 years with a date-perfect re-release.
Marriott Bonvoy Just Quietly Raised Award Prices: Some Hotels Now Cost Up To 16% More Points
View from the Wing / 11h
Marriott Bonvoy appears to have quietly raised award prices, with some hotels now costing up to 16% more points. The hidden devaluation matters quite a lot for members using free night certificates.
The best weekend getaways for every type of traveler
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Not every great vacation requires taking a week off work. Sometimes all you need is a weekend, a direct flight and the right destination for your perfect getaway. Whether your ideal escape involves hiking through dramatic landscapes, lingering over unforgettable meals, spending time with the kids, snuggling up with your loved one, exploring museums or relaxing on the beach , there's a weekend esc
A new JW Marriott just opened in Kenya, located on a 45,000-acre private conservancy
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Luxury safari fans have a new reason to visit Kenya. The JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp has officially opened inside Kenya's 45,000-acre Solio Game Reserve, a private conservancy known for its rhino conservation efforts. The property was one of TPG's most anticipated hotel openings of 2026 and is now welcoming its first guests of the summer. The all-inclusive luxury safari camp
Scientists Find Super-Rare Soft Tissue Fossil From 450-Million-Year-Old Sea Creature
Gizmodo / 11h
Crinoid fossils turn up by the millions, but this is just the second time that scientists have found one with soft tissues still intact.
Claude and ChatGPT Are Getting Too Expensive, Even for Microsoft
Gizmodo / 11h
The tech giant is reportedly using its own AI models for some AI prompts in its Excel and Outlook software.
Meta's new Muse Image model accepts Instagram accounts as a prompt
Engadget / 11h
The new AI model is also powering effects in Stories and image generation in WhatsApp.
Anthropic Caught Secretly Spying on Users
Futurism / 12h
Anthropic, the self-avowed moral center of the AI industry, has been caught spying on its users. As Ars Technica reports , a security researcher last week uncovered spyware-like code in the company’s Claude Code AI model designed to collect data on Chinese users without detection. The researcher, known by the pseudonym “Thereallo,” found that the code was hidden in the AI’s system prompt, allowin
Samsung Messages has just been killed off, forcing loyal users to make the switch to Google Messages, and not everyone is pleased — this is what you need to do
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Samsung Messages has been killed off to make room for Google Messages Right now it's just affecting US users, but a wider shutdown is likely to happen We recommend making Google Messages your default SMS service After months of waiting, the dreaded day for Android users arrived: Samsung Messages has finally been shut down for good as of July 6. The Korean tech company announced its decision to ax
I cut my screen time by 2 hours a week with one Android setting nobody uses
How-To Geek / 12h
I used to think I didn't spend a lot of time on my phone—then I saw the harsh reality. I wanted to fix this, so I did some research and found a tool that helped me decrease my phone use when it's at its worst: late at night. The solution I found is surprisingly easy and requires no third-party apps.
UN Secretary General Calls for Global Ban On AI ‘Killer Robots’
Gizmodo / 12h
Others, meanwhile, argue that the US has a moral obligation to build powerful autonomous weapons systems—lest our adversaries get there first.
Commercial Spaceflight Just Entered the Nuclear Age
Gizmodo / 12h
The satellite's maker, City Labs, believes this demonstration mission will be a key step toward putting nuclear power on the Moon.
Bethesda, id Software reportedly hit hard by Microsoft layoffs
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
In announcing plans for 3,200 layoffs across the Xbox division yesterday, CEO Asha Sharma focused on discussing cuts to the Xbox platform team and redundant layers of middle management. Now, though, word is filtering out about significant staffing cuts at remaining Microsoft-owned game developers including id Software and Bethesda. Apogee and 3D Realms founder Scott Miller—who helped publish some
What to expect when the Pixel 11 is unveiled on August 12th
How-To Geek / 12h
Google announced an event to introduce the Pixel 11 in New York City on August 12th. The invitation says little, but includes a teaser image of the phone that appears to confirm a rumored all-black camera bar. The design will otherwise be familiar to Pixel 10 (and Pixel 9 ) fans, but there are more interesting details to look forward to.
Why the rise of open source AI isn’t hurting Anthropic … yet
TechCrunch / 12h
Open source models’ success isn’t coming at the expense of frontier labs. Instead, they each seem to capture two phases of the same life cycle.
Tech Life
BBC News / 12h
The impact screen time is having on younger children.
3 excellent HBO Max shows to binge this week (July 7-12)
How-To Geek / 12h
With most of HBO Max 's July highlights, like Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, landing in the last ten days of the month, and House of the Dragon painstakingly dropping only once a week, now's an excellent time to raid one of the deepest catalogs in streaming.
Meta Unveils an A.I. Image Generator
NYT > Technology / 12h
Muse Image, which can create realistic images for users on Instagram and WhatsApp, is the company’s latest attempt to catch up in the global artificial intelligence race.
The Director of ‘Godzilla Minus One’ Is Working on a Mystery Movie With Ridley Scott
Gizmodo / 12h
The Oscar-winning Takashi Yamazaki also has 'Godzilla Minus Zero' opening this November.
These Rafters Visited the Grand Canyon. They’ve Been Mysteriously Sick Ever Since
Gizmodo / 12h
National Park Service officials are now investigating the potential cluster of illness.
Microsoft joins AI cost-cutting trend by relying more on its own models
TechCrunch / 12h
Microsoft is the latest Silicon Valley giant to cut back on its AI spending.
Freak Tornado Sucks Man Out of 12-Floor Apartment
Futurism / 12h
When most of us hear about freak tornadoes, we assume they’re ripping through trailer parks in Oklahoma — not high-rises in central China. Yet that’s exactly what happened late Monday night in China’s Hubei province, when extremely powerful storms tore through Huanggang city, sucking a man straight out of his 12th-story apartment. Miraculously, the 30-year-old man survived, CNN reports , and is c
Hyundai just overtook Toyota in one crucial market—and nobody saw it coming
How-To Geek / 12h
Hyundai's rise over the last decade has been impossible to ignore. Once known primarily for affordable transportation, the Korean automaker now builds vehicles that regularly challenge, or even outperform, more established rivals in value, technology, and refinement. That steady improvement is now translating into something even more important: consistently stronger sales.
If You Want AI to Die in a Fire, Trump Might Be Your Ally
Gizmodo / 12h
Could the Trump Curse come for Claude?
