Wi-Fi 8 Explained: Features, Release Date, and More
Wired / 12h
Chipset makers and router manufacturers are talking about Wi-Fi 8, but what is the new standard, and when will it arrive?
Hurdle hints and answers for July 14, 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
OpenAI Is Showing Kalshi’s World Cup Odds in ChatGPT
NYT > Technology / 3h
The partnership, a first of its kind for the artificial intelligence company, will use the prediction market’s data to power some search results about the soccer tournament.
Xiaomi unveils its first range-extender SUV and it looks like a private jet on wheels
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Xiaomi reveals its first extended-range electric vehicle SkyNomad will sit separately from its pure EV Xiaomi Auto company The 1.5-liter engine is manufactured by Changan's subsidiary Harbin Dongang Xiaomi is set to enter the hotly contested luxury SUV sector with an all-new business that it has dubbed SkyNomad. Fresh off the success of both the SU7 and YU7, the former of which has outsold the Te
Already rich, already successful, why the last wave of tech winners is grinding again
TechCrunch / 4h
They're rolling up their sleeves again, seemingly out of fear of missing AI's defining moment and, presumably, the irresistible allure of making even more money -- potentially a lot more.
Anthropic Says Claude’s Values Are Different Depending on Which Language You’re Using
Gizmodo / 4h
Anthropic researchers say they “aren’t yet sure how much of this variation is desirable.”
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 14, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you watch Kansas sports. 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 s
NYT Pips hints, answers for July 14, 2026
Mashable / 4h
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 14, 2026
Mashable / 4h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you always keep your word. 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 14, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a homebody. 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. Ther
Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 14, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a meat eater. 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
Large US Drone Ship Able To Deploy 120 Hypersonic Missiles Will Have Sea Test in 2027
Next Big Future / 4h
Drone ship maker Saronic’s next-generation 180-foot (≈55 m) Marauder medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) entered the water for trials in 2026. It represents a major leap in size and capability. It has a payload of up to 150 metric tons. New containerized weapon payloads will be used on the Marauder. One potential configurations would carry ... Read more
US Navy Uses Speed Boat Sized Drone Ships to Attack Iran and Destroyed a Submarine
Next Big Future / 4h
Yesterday, using multiple one-way attack surface drones, CENTCOM forces successfully struck a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran. Three Corsair unmanned surface vessels hit the port at Bandar Abbas Naval Base, marking the first time American forces have employed sea drones in combat operations. Last night’s strikes degraded Iran’s ability to continue attacking commercial ... Read more
SpaceX is gearing up for Starship's 13th test flight later this week
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
The next test flight of SpaceX's Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster could take off as soon as Thursday, and much of the hour-long mission will look a lot like the last Starship flight in May . But there are a few key differences for this launch, set to occur during a launch window that opens at 5:45 pm CDT (22:45 UTC) on Thursday. The most notable change is the inclusion of real, functio
The American Dream is killing me — until I see Billie Joe Armstrong's new Marshall guitar amp (and then I'm as consumerist as they come)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Marshall's 1959BJA Signature amp was first seen at the Super Bowl Built on Marshall’s handwired 1959HW platform, with a custom 'Dookie Mod' The color? A nod to Billie Joe Armstrong's first guitar, Blue (are you even an Idiot?) When Billie Joe Armstrong et al took to the stage for Green Day's Super Bowl performance earlier in the year, I'm pretty sure most guitarists stopped listening for the "MAG
Flock Says ‘We Hope to Resume’ Work With LAPD After Getting Dropped
Gizmodo / 6h
"While this latest development comes as a surprise, we remain committed to continuing our active and ongoing conversations with LAPD to find a path forward."
American Airlines Teases 5 New International Routes—The Answers Are Naples, Munich, Copenhagen, Quito And Santiago
View from the Wing / 6h
American Airlines posted photo clues teasing five new international routes. The destinations appear to be Naples, Munich, Copenhagen, Quito and Santiago—the remaining questions are which U.S. gateways will serve them and what aircraft American will use.
Uber’s product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn’t want to be “everything for everyone”
TechCrunch / 6h
Uber Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal walks TechCrunch through the company's financial-services ambitions, its increasingly complicated relationship with Waymo, its new AV Labs data operation, and how AI is starting to show up in ways riders and drivers will actually notice.
The Long-Delayed New Siri Makes Its Public Debut
Gizmodo / 6h
No, Siri AI won’t install itself automatically on your phone tonight. Here’s how to try it out on iPhone.
Risk of darkness looms across Europe and America as power-hungry AI data centers and electric cars drain the grid, decimate factory capacity, and engineer a four-year wait for transformers
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
AI expansion is overwhelming transformer factories across global electricity markets today Power transformer delivery times have stretched from months into several years Aging electricity grids are driving an urgent wave of transformer replacements Electricity grids across Europe and North America are facing a serious equipment shortage that could delay new electricity connections for years, expe
Video-generation startup PixVerse raises $439M, valuation soars past $2B
TechCrunch / 7h
With the cash, the company aims to expand its world model offering and reach customers across geographies.
US continues to shun Ebola-infected citizens; second American sent to Germany
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
A US citizen doing humanitarian work in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola, marking the second American infected amid the DRC's explosive Ebola outbreak—and the second to be sent for care in Germany rather than the US. The Ebola outbreak, which was first declared on May 15 , is already the third largest on record and still growing. As of July 12, the DRC has reported 1
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
Impact (Enterprise TA0040)•
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The federal government is warning users of home and small office routers to secure their devices as Russia state hackers continue to mass-compromise them for use in obscuring nefarious actions against sensitive organizations in the public and private sectors. Both the Russian and Chinese governments have been compromising routers for years, sometimes in prolonged tugs-of-war to wrest control of d
X just tweaked its algorithm to make it more friendly, less battleground
TechCrunch / 7h
The social media site says it will amplify posts made by users' mutual followers' to give the feed more of a communal feel.
Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation
TechCrunch / 7h
The company is raising at least $75 million, led by Robot Ventures, with significant participation from USV and other prominent investors.
'We have not ruled this out': The water-based battery that could turn whole data centers into energy storage
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
QinetiQ testing of SuperDielectrics' water-based zinc cells showed up to 13x longer high-power cycle life, 100C discharge in 36 seconds, and zero thermal runaway The company is pitching its solution to AI datacenters as a 'shock absorber' that can deal with power requirement spikes safely and reliably SuperDielectrics' Faraday 3's first commercial deployment is slated for early 2027 as it goes up
Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
BBC News / 7h
Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
Rakuten’s 100% Rebate Lets You Buy Up To 11,313 Bilt Or Amex Points For $113—New Members Get 5,000 More
View from the Wing / 8h
Rakuten is offering 100% back on a $113.13 Surfshark purchase, which can be taken as 11,313 Bilt (for anyone with Bilt status) or Amex points—effectively one cent each. New Rakuten members can earn another 5,000 points, bringing the total to 16,313.
Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, July 14 (game #1632)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, July 13 (game #1631) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going s
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, July 14 (game #1129)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, July 13 (game #1128) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever w
NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, July 14 (game #863)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, July 13 (game #862) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle,
Archaeologists Just Found the Earliest Known Named Scientist in the Ancient Americas
Gizmodo / 8h
Scientists have long known that the Maya were great thinkers—and we may finally have at least one name to credit.
Every MacBook getting macOS 27: How to try the public beta
Mashable / 8h
If you're still rocking an Intel-powered MacBook , it's officially time to upgrade to an M-series model. Apple announced the latest version of its operating system for Mac laptops and desktops — macOS 27 Golden Gate — during its WWDC keynote in June. And on Monday, July 13, the public beta for macOS 27 was officially released . macOS 27 will add support for the next-generation Siri AI assistant ,
Please let this hot pink Pixel 11 leak be real
Engadget / 8h
Bring on the magenta and peach.
Like photosynthesis in plants: This CPU uses solar power to 'run computations' without the need for batteries
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Penn State researchers built a monolithic 3D chip that runs entirely off ambient light without leveraging a battery The chip stacks silicon photovoltaics, MoS₂/WSe₂ complementary logic, and graphene chemical sensors within ~50 nm of each other The development also opens the door for larger 2D circuits that incorporate some of the same design philosophy in the future Research at Penn State univers
Sam Neill Inspired a Generation of Scientists
Wired / 8h
The actor, who died at age 78 on Monday, embodied a passionate approach to research and positive masculinity in his role as paleontologist Alan Grant in the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park.
A Dell laptop with 32GB of RAM and NVIDIA graphics is just $525
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Get a refurbished Dell Precision Laptop with 32GB of RAM and dedicated NVIDIA graphics for $524.99 (reg. $1,899.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Dell Dell Precision 3561 2021 (Refurbished) $524.99 $1,899.99 Save $1,375 This refurbished Dell Precision Laptop offers both, along with an eight-core Intel Core i7 processor, for $524.99 (reg. $1,899.99). It’s built for demanding work like vide
These 29 iPhones support iOS 27 and the public beta: Is yours on the list?
Mashable / 8h
During the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple surprised the iPhone world... just not in the way you might think. In a show full of detailed demonstrations of new features coming to iOS 27 , including the new AI-fueled Siri upgrade , one of the biggest surprises involved which iPhones will actually support the new OS update. Rumors ahead of the show indicated that the iPhone 11 lineup would be excluded from
Quote of the day by Steve Jobs: 'The only problem with Microsoft is they just have no taste' — a potshot at a bitter rival
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Many consider two of the most valuable companies in the world, Microsoft and Apple, to be at different ends of a spectrum. While different in their broad target market, they compete intensely in similar markets like operating systems, consumer hardware and enterprise software. It's little surprise, then, that their respective leaders have looked at each other with disdain throughout history. Big
Apple F*cking Did It: One Month With Siri AI
Gizmodo / 9h
The new Siri AI is a quiet game-changer.
3 new Paramount+ movies to watch this week (July 13-19)
How-To Geek / 9h
There are two basic ways to decide what movie you want to watch on Paramount+ (or any streaming service, for that matter) on the spot, remote in hand, as you thumb through its massive library, or with some careful research and (hopefully) with the help of expertly informed and Rotten Tomatoes-vetted recommendation lists, just like this one. The latter, however, won't explain how a 27%-rated comed
SpaceX Starship Flight 13 in 3 Days – Thursday July 13
Next Big Future / 9h
SpaceX Starship Critical Path is part of an ongoing Starship series which follows SpaceX engineers through the final days before launch of the first Starship V3 and the challenges that come with development of the world’s most powerful and fully reusable rocket. Building a rocket (or launch pad) is extremely complex, so teams must constantly ... Read more
How Early Can You Check Into A Hotel? How Early Is Too Early To Request?
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Here’s a question that comes up with some frequency — while hotels have published check-in times, there’s often some flexibility with how early you can check-in. The question is, how early is too early? Pending empty rooms, can you check into a hotel at 12:01AM? At 6AM? At 12PM? I’d like to talk about that in a bit of detail in this post, and discuss the things that I consider when deciding on a
The Memory Shortage Is So Bad That Smartphone Shipments Hit a Record Low
Gizmodo / 9h
Phone prices are soaring because of the memory crisis.
Amex Platinum tightens digital entertainment credit eligibility for Peacock subscriptions
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
American Express is tightening the rules around one of the American Express Platinum Card® 's popular statement credits. Beginning Aug. 1, 2026, some Peacock subscriptions will no longer qualify for the card's up to $25 in monthly digital entertainment statement credit (enrollment required). Under updated benefit terms from American Express, Peacock bundled subscriptions, add-on services and subs
The 7 best credit cards with annual fees under $100
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Paying an annual fee doesn't have to mean spending hundreds of dollars. Plenty of excellent credit cards charge less than $100 annually while still offering valuable rewards, travel perks and statement credits that can easily outweigh the cost for the right cardholder. Limited-time offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card : Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the fi
Siri AI Is Becoming Apple’s Everything Tool
Wired / 9h
Apple’s revamped Siri is more than a voice assistant; it’s now the backbone of the iPhone user experience. You can try it now through the iOS 27 public beta.
These Buick SUVs undercut the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA by thousands
How-To Geek / 9h
Buick has spent the better part of a decade retooling its lineup and reputation, moving away from its dated image and toward near-luxury territory. Upscale interior materials, a more confident design language, and the addition of the range-topping Avenir trim across its lineup have all played a part in what has become an important and necessary shift for Buick.
Public betas of iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and watchOS 27 are live: How to install
Mashable / 9h
Apple just rolled out a bunch of public betas for the next big iOS, macOS, watchOS, and iPadOS software upgrades, and you can try them now. As expected, after several weeks of developer beta access, Apple has released the public beta for iOS 27 , as well as the corresponding updates for Apple Watches , iPads , and Mac computers. While the full, official release of these updates is expected in Sep
Soft flying robots inspired by Disney, Studio Ghibli and Pokemon
Mashable / 9h
A team of researchers has demonstrated the role that floating robots inspired by Tinker Bell, Pokemon and Studio Ghibli might be able to play in our lives.
Microsoft is making the Windows Search Box more streamlined and useful
Engadget / 9h
Bit by bit, Windows 11 is healing.
Like Google’s Project Loon, but for missiles: Ukraine is weaponizing stratospheric balloons to boost strike range
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Kyiv has floated more than 1,000 cheap balloons into Russia as decoys, relays, and now even launch platforms, with a balloon-dropped Hornet drone reportedly doubling its strike range to around 300 km The DART missile drops from balloons at 12–18 km and deliberately kills its own navigation in the terminal phase, leaving Russian jammers nothing to attack Prevailing west-to-east winds hand Ukraine
Delta’s Starbucks Crowned Best Airline Coffee, Amex Centurion Named Best Lounge: New Survey Gets Both Wrong
View from the Wing / 10h
A new Point.me survey names Delta’s Starbucks the best airline coffee and Amex Centurion the best lounge network. But popularity isn’t quality: Alaska and United serve better coffee, Chase offers stronger lounge design, Capital One has better food—and British Airways has no business ranking among the best inflight meals.
Satya Nadella has issued a shocking warning to companies using AI
TechCrunch / 10h
Of all the debates raging about the potential downsides of AI, there is one worry causing the most hand-wringing among AI enthusiasts in Silicon Valley — that the giant AI labs that sell proprietary models are somehow acting like Trojan horses.
Hisense’s New E Ink Phone Has a Detachable Screen That Actually Makes Sense
Gizmodo / 10h
Business in the front, party in the back.
Windows 11's search box is finally getting rid of ads—here's how to remove them
How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft is acting further on its promise to fix some of Windows 11's worst annoyances . The company is rolling out changes in the Windows Insider Experimental channel that promise a less cluttered search box that largely eliminates ads, although you'll need to tweak settings to get the best results.
Newsom launches new electric vehicle rebate amid energy fight with Trump
Mashable / 10h
California residents can get up to $3,500 off an electric vehicle if they're first-time buyers, as the state invests in its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure. Governor Gavin Newsom signed in the new law , SB 168, today (July 13), reviving a previous state rebate program ended in 2023. It's also the first announced by California under the second Trump administration, which has axed federa
How to download the iOS 27 public beta — and 3 new things to try first
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
There has been a developer beta of iOS 27 for a while, but now it’s available in public beta, which both makes it slightly easier to get hold of and suggests it might be more stable than it was initially. That said, this still isn’t finished software, so while stability may have improved, you’re still likely to encounter bugs and potentially unfinished features. So this isn’t for everyone, and as
Watch out Windows users, a Secure Boot update has been blocked on Windows 11 PCs due to failing on some devices — here's how to check if you're affected
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Microsoft has blocked Secure Boot updates on some devices There have been issues with some devices updating from the 2011 certificate to the latest 2023 certificate Some older devices or those not supported by their OEM may be restricted in downloading the latest Secure Boot certificates Microsoft has blocked some Windows 11 PCs from installing Secure Boot updates due to known issues with certifi
One of Asus’ Best 4K OLED Gaming Monitors Is Back to Its Lowest Price Yet
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re looking to upgrade your gaming setup with one of the best OLED monitors available, Amazon is currently offering the Asus ROG Strix XG27UCDMG gaming monitor for $100 off, bringing its price down to $799 (originally $899). That matches the lowest price this monitor
This Startup Wants to Use Space Mirrors to Light Up Earth at Night. Feds Just Said Go Ahead
Gizmodo / 10h
The startup will begin testing its idea of creating sunlight after dark.
Public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27 and more Apple platforms are now available
Engadget / 10h
Try the new Siri AI and system-wide performance improvements.
Ukrainian drone strikes forced Russia to stop shipping in vital sea corridor
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Ukrainian drone strikes have forced Russia to completely halt shipping in the Sea of Azov in less than a week—showing once again how a country without traditional naval power can still effectively blockade maritime corridors. Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces have flown one-way attack drones to target and strike more than 100 Russian tankers and other ships every night between July 6 and July 13,
California creates $3,500 rebate for new electric vehicle buyers
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
At the end of last September, electric vehicle adoption in the US began to crater. That followed the abolition of the IRS clean vehicle tax credit as part of a series of moves by President Trump and congressional Republicans to undermine energy efficiency and pollution control measures. Until then, buyers of some EVs could claim up to $7,500 from the purchase as part of the IRS Section 30D credit
Apple sues OpenAI after ex-engineer allegedly used bug to steal trade secrets
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Apple is gunning for OpenAI, demanding steep penalties after stumbling on a “rare” bug that temporarily allowed a poached employee that joined OpenAI to maintain access to confidential information on Apple servers for weeks after his termination. In a lawsuit filed Friday, Apple sought several injunctions blocking OpenAI from using confidential information allegedly stolen by former employees. Ac
Solution to Feynman's reverse sprinkler puzzle also applies to "silly sprinklers"
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Watering your lawn in the summer can be both pragmatic and fun with so-called " silly sprinklers ," designed to create amusing loops and spirals of water jets. And there's some fascinating physics at work to boot. Researchers at New York University's Courant Institute conducted a series of experiments with different silly sprinkler designs to find the answer to a longstanding problem in fluid dyn
States sue to block Paramount/WBD merger that was approved by Trump admin
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
A group of 12 states led by California sued Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery today in an attempt to block a $111 billion merger that was greenlit by the Trump administration last month. "The unlawful merger of these two entertainment behemoths would lead to higher prices, lower quality, and less content for film and television, harming movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and ul
Tom Cruise is utterly transformed in Digger trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
When Warner Bros. showed new footage of its forthcoming satirical black comedy, Digger , at Cinemacon in April, industry insiders considered it a highlight of the event. The general public hasn't seen anything other than a title announcement and a teaser in May that largely provided a retrospective of star Tom Cruise's career, with just 30 seconds of footage from Digger tacked on at the end. But
LAPD Abandons Flock Contract After Making a Horrifying Discovery
Futurism / 10h
Rarely has the Los Angeles Police Department found a police toy it doesn’t love. The third-largest police force in the US has major Palantir contracts in place, uses sketchy apps to track minority communities, and routinely sends drones to spy on peaceful protestors . So when the LAPD ends a contract with a surveillance company because it thinks the technology is too dangerous, you know there’s a
A Dozen States Sue to Stop Paramount’s Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
Gizmodo / 10h
A multistate lawsuit claims the merger would lead to higher prices and fewer entertainment options for consumers.
What to do when your hotel evacuates or can no longer host you
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Have you ever arrived at a hotel to find it doesn't have room for you or has closed for repairs — or worse, had to evacuate during an emergency situation? These scenarios are rare, but they can throw a wrench in your dream trip, not to mention put a dent in your wallet. Thankfully, there are things you can do to prepare for the unthinkable. I talked to Michelle Couch-Friedman , an ombudsman colum
Marvel Studios Is Developing a ‘Nova’ Movie With One of Its Best Writers
Gizmodo / 10h
Michael Waldron, who wrote on 'Loki' and 'Doctor Strange 2,' is reportedly working on the script.
3 brilliant Netflix movies to get you through the week (July 13-19)
How-To Geek / 10h
Netflix subscribers in the U.S. have had their hands full lately, between the thriller I Will Find Yo u locking down the No. 1 spot on the TV side for a second straight week, the live-action A vatar: The Last Airbender fighting its way up the charts, and a whole swath of new movies hitting the service that we’re still working our way through.
The EU Just Took a Major Step Towards a ‘Social Media Plus’ Ban for Minors
Gizmodo / 10h
The ban will impact beyond just social media, EU authorities said.
The Best Reason to Get a Pixel 11 Might Be Its Fun Colors
Gizmodo / 10h
The Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 proves that fun colors sell phones.
New leak reportedly reveals nearly full spec sheet for Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
Mashable / 10h
A new leak has revealed most of the remaining details about Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, according to Android Authority . Ahead of the South Korean company's Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for July 22, Android Authority reports that the 40mm Galaxy Watch 9 will feature a 438 x 438-pixel display, while the 44mm Watch 9 and the Watch Ultra 2 will use a larger 480 x 4
How Much Would You Pay for Taylor Swift’s Garbage and Why Isn’t It $0?
Gizmodo / 10h
Swifties: You can do better.
Waze now lets you report road updates like a human being
How-To Geek / 10h
Waze just made it easier to warn fellow drivers of road snarls. An update to the Google-owned app on Android and iPhone uses Gemini for a host of new features, including more natural reporting for road conditions and map updates.
Los Angeles law enforcement will stop using Flock cameras
Engadget / 10h
The Los Angeles police department did not renew its contract with Flock due to data privacy concerns.
Space Force has a new weapon to target enemy satellites — Meadowlands electromagnetic beam marks a 'huge milestone' in US capability
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
32 “Meadowlands” Counter Communication Systems have been commissioned by U.S. Space Force Combat Forces Command Rather than laser, microwave or plasma, the weapon is an electromagnetic beam Enemy satellites can be disabled and signals jammed using the weapon A fleet of 32 “Meadowlands” Counter Communication Systems (CCS) is being assembled by US Space Force Combat Forces Command, which has just t
The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the Technology—It’s Who Interprets It
Wired / 11h
The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why.
The Best Amazfit Watches for Every Kind of Person
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you've spent any time shopping for a fitness tracker or smartwatch that costs less than $400, you've probably run into Amazfit . And you've probably also experienced a moment of confusion, as the name sounds suspiciously close to something Amazon would put out. Surprise! The two companies aren’t related: Amazfit is a Chinese brand owned by Zepp
Apple says former employee exploited ‘rare’ bug to download confidential files after leaving for OpenAI
Impact (Enterprise TA0040)•
TechCrunch / 11h
Apple would not comment on the "security breach," which allegedly allowed a former employee to download sensitive files from Apple's network long after he departed the company for rival OpenAI.
US Companies Are Realizing That Chinese AI Models Are Way Cheaper, Ditch American Ones
Futurism / 11h
As corporate AI bills spiral out of control , many companies are beginning to ask themselves a simple question: why pay a pretty penny for the US’s leading AI models when Chinese ones are far cheaper? Major companies like DoorDash, Airbnb, and Siemens are adopting Chinese AI tools, the Financial Times reports , attracted not only by their lower costs but their “open-weight” approach that allows t
A ransomware negotiator who colluded with attackers to scam victims was sentenced to 70 months in prison
Engadget / 11h
Angelo Martino helped scam ransomware victims out of over $75 million, officials said.
iCloud+ vs. Apple One: Which is worth it for you?
Engadget / 11h
The two subscription services offer more than just extra storage, but getting the right one can save you money.
Apple’s Lawsuit Leaves OpenAI’s iPhone Rival in Limbo
Gizmodo / 11h
Might be saving them from themselves.
Paramount and Warner Bros. merger faces massive lawsuit—here’s what it means for streaming
How-To Geek / 11h
Paramount's bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery just hit a roadblock that could have a lasting impact on your choices in streaming services and content. An alliance of 12 state attorneys general has sued to block the merger over competitive concerns.
This AI-powered shape-shifting wing could make aircraft tails obsolete — and slash travel costs
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Engineers at the German Aerospace Center are developing a morphing wing currently intended to reduce drag and replace functions of other parts of the plane’s design A drone equipped with a morphing wing has been used in testing The Morphing Technologies and Artificial Intelligence Research (morphAIR) project has a one million Euro budget A wing that changes shape is in development at the German A
Huge Amex Business Gold Card As High As 200K Points Welcome Offer
One Mile at a Time / 11h
The American Express® Business Gold Card is one of the most rewarding business cards if you’re looking to earn Amex Membership Rewards points . Currently we’re seeing an excellent improved welcome offer on this card, making it the ideal time to apply. Or more accurately, we’re seeing an offer that could be very good, as it’s variable. If you’re eligible for this card, it’s absolutely worth seeing
Scientists Created a Wearable You Can Paint Directly Onto Your Skin
Gizmodo / 12h
Researchers created a powerfully adhesive paintable electrode—and it’s over ten times more breathable in hot weather than normal medical electrodes.
The First Teaser for ‘Crystal Lake’ Assures You That Mommy’s Here
Gizmodo / 12h
Peacock's 'Friday the 13th' prequel series stars Linda Cardellini as Jason Voorhees' murderous mother.
Cabo Verde’s soccer success send travelers searching
Mashable / 12h
Cabo Verde’s World Cup run ended in extra time, but its tourism bump may just be getting started. Since the African island nation (commonly called Cape Verde in English) made its World Cup debut , its national team, nicknamed the Blue Sharks after the Atlantic waters surrounding the country, became the smallest nation by population to reach the knockout stage — and picked up a global following al
The truth about iOS 27 Beta: Dont make this mistake!
Mashable / 12h
Apple's iOS 27 beta brings massive changes like a smarter Siri , but there's a huge catch: You can't just uninstall it. Here is everything you need to know to safely install the beta without ruining your iPhone .
It Turns Out That There’s Way, Way More to Know About ‘Tetris’ Than You Thought
Gizmodo / 12h
And we mean the gameplay, not the history.
The Economics of Data Centers Creating Jobs Are So Bad That They Sound Like a Joke
Futurism / 12h
Whenever big data center developers roll into town, their pitch ends up sounding something like this: hand over your land and your resources, throw in a decade of government subsidies, and we’ll give your ailing little burg some jobs, tax revenue, and a shiny new facility to boost the local economy. Sounds like a no-brainer, right? Not so fast, cowboy. In theory, more tax revenue means money for
Hotel Shower Bottles Have One Ridiculous Problem: Guests Can’t Read The Labels
View from the Wing / 12h
Hotel shower bottles often have tiny, low-contrast labels that are impossible to read without glasses—right when guests aren’t wearing them. It’s a basic design failure that turns shampoo, conditioner, and body wash into a guessing game.
My Bilt Palladium mid-year update: What's changed since January
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
When Bilt announced its revamped card suite at the start of 2026, I decided to go all in on one of its new offerings: the premium Bilt Palladium Card (see rates and fees ). Now that we've passed the midpoint of the year, I decided to check in on my Bilt-focused strategy. Good news: I've earned over 130,000 Bilt Points in the last 180 days with this card (that carries a $495 annual fee). I've had
Dynamic Currency Conversion: Always Choose Local Currency
One Mile at a Time / 12h
If you’ve ever traveled abroad and paid for something by credit card, you’ve almost certainly been asked “would you like to pay in [local currency] or [your home currency]? For example, if you’re in Europe and using a credit card issued in the United States, you’ll probably be asked if you want to pay in US Dollars or Euro. I know the correct answer here is probably obvious to most OMAAT readers,
Hate cleaning your pool? Beatbot robotic vacuums are up to 38% off and do the work for you
Mashable / 12h
Having a pool in the summer is amazing, especially if you like to host World Cup watch parties and backyard hangs. The only downside? Keeping it clean is a chore. A Beatbot robotic pool cleaner is a serious summer upgrade. From AI-powered navigation and multi-surface cleaning capabilities to a handy app and a clarification system that keeps your water sparkling, Beatbot will keep your pool party-
Samsung’s big bet on smart glasses is coming sooner than you think
Mashable / 12h
At Samsung's expected July event, the company is set to show off its first Android XR glasses. It could be built around Gemini , with Gentle Monster behind the design. Will they make a splash?
Samsung overtakes Apple to become the number one smartphone brand in the world
Mashable / 12h
Apple's time as the top smartphone maker in the world has come to an end for the time being. According to a new report from tech market research firm Counterpoint, Samsung has reclaimed its title from Apple as the mobile industry's global leader in Q2 2026. And it seems Apple's loss is at least partially attributable to the ongoing global RAM shortage, which has led to fewer people buying phones.
How to Install the New macOS 27 Beta
Lifehacker / 12h
Apple's "27" era is nearly here, including macOS 27. The upcoming update might not offer as many new features as some past macOS revisions, but it has one really big one: Alongside a number of quality-of-life upgrades, macOS Golden Gate includes a few major Apple Intelligence updates, including Siri AI . But if the only benefit I get from updating to macOS 27 is that my M1 iMac runs a bit smoothe
HIGH Reasoning Sweet Spot for Anthropic Fable and OpenAI GPT 5.6
Next Big Future / 12h
High reasoning seems to be the sweet spot of value for Anthropic Fable and OpenAI GPT 5.6. Key GTP 5.6 Sol Problems Theo Highlights That Are Similar for Anthropic Fable GPT-5.6 Sol is excellent (strong agentic coding, long-horizon tasks) but much more persistent—it keeps going instead of stopping early like GPT-5.5, leading to unpredictable and ... Read more
XAI Grok 4.5 Tracking Against Anthropic Opus 4.8
Next Big Future / 12h
SpaceXAI Grok 4.5 is benching as good as or better than Anthropic Opus 4.7 and 4.8 at about half the cost. After only five days it is tracking to about 15% of Anthropic Opus 4.8 in usage per Openrouter. Grok 4.5 is growing in usage. The performance and AI youtube reviews indicate that XAI Grok ... Read more
‘The fate of humanity must not be decided behind closed doors’: US artificial intelligence sovereign wealth fund sees surge in support as AI job losses mount — 69% of Americans want to see half of AI stock placed into new state-owned investment fund
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Americans want the massive wealth of AI firms added to a sovereign wealth fund 69% would see AI firms forced to transfer 50% of stock into a sovereign fund The fund would help redistribute wealth and back new infrastructure and developments for working class Americans A national survey has found over two-thirds (69%) of US citizens want to see AI firms transfer half of their stock into a sovereig
The wildest allegations in Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI
TechCrunch / 12h
Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI contains allegations that range from employees joking about unauthorized access to Apple’s systems to claims that job candidates were asked to bring Apple hardware to interviews. Here are the complaint’s most eye-catching claims.
TV-logging app TV Time is functionally relaunching as parent company pivots to AI
Engadget / 12h
Bingers is expected to launch by the end of July as a replacement for TV Time.
Todoist is not the best task management app—this one does so much more
How-To Geek / 12h
I love trying out productivity apps, but it's not often that I come across new gems. One app that has impressed me with its diverse feature set has snuck its way into being my regular task manager. It replaced Todoist, and I'm not looking back.
