2026 LG OLED evo TVs are getting a new Creator Original picture mode
EngadgetThe elevated streaming experience is happening in collaboration with Prime Video.
Shop Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Sale 2026 Before Fall Chaos
WiredThe discounts may not beat Prime Day, but I found worthwhile prices on WIRED-approved TVs, laptops, tablets, speakers, and other home gear.
Sony releases one last trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Ars Technica“Maybe that’s my responsibility, to live alone with the truth.”
Confusion swirls on source of diarrhea outbreak, but it’s still Taylor Farms
Ars TechnicaTaylor Farms stirred confusion on FDA test and provided a vague recall list.
Google Releases Three New Gemini A.I. Models
NYT TechnologyThe models include one that is the company’s most powerful and another that is fine-tuned for cybersecurity, as Google competes with rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic.
OpenAI admits its models hacked Hugging Face on their own
EngadgetOpen source AI platform Hugging Face revealed a security breach a few days ago. Turns out OpenAI’s models were the culprit.
What Happened When Meta Used A.I. to Ban Accounts on Facebook and Instagram
NYT TechnologyUsers said the technology mistakenly deleted their accounts. To resolve the issue, they still had to rely on A.I.
OpenAI Says Its A.I. Models Went Rogue and Attacked a Digital Library
NYT TechnologyThe incident, which targeted the computer systems of another company called Hugging Face, happened while OpenAI was testing the systems.
Will AI help you do your job or replace you?
BBC TechnologyArtificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour – our charts show what’s happening.
Range Rover answers the question: “What if we built a not-SUV?”
Ars TechnicaThe Range Rover GT will debut as an EV with a hybrid version to follow.
Is the All-New Range Rover GT Stepping on Jaguar’s Tail?
WiredIt’s “the most car-like Range Rover ever created,” but will this all-electric grand tourer spoil Jaguar’s Type 01 party?
OpenAI Models Escaped Containment and Hacked Hugging Face
WiredThe 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.
On the run for 20 years, most-wanted fugitive caught hiding as a biotech exec
Ars TechnicaRonald Fischer, aka Richard Graydon, was arrested in New York last week.
France will ban social media for children under 15
EngadgetThe country’s new law also bans the use of mobile phones in schools.
Taylor Farms Spent Big on MAGA and Anti-Regulatory Lobbying Before Diarrhea Outbreak
WiredThe company donated more than $3.6 million to conservative groups between 2020 and 2025, including $1 million to the MAGA Inc. super PAC.
Nintendo says users voluntarily paid higher prices, have no right to tariff refunds
Ars TechnicaNintendo says Switch buyers got what they paid for, urges court to dismiss lawsuit.
This Former Intel CEO Wants to Jumpstart Moore’s Law With Light
WiredPat Gelsinger wants to pave the way to ever more powerful artificial intelligence using tiny beams of light.
Substack is adding an AI detection feature
EngadgetSubstack is partnering with Pangram to add an AI detection feature.
Apple has reportedly fixed its Hide My Email vulnerability
EngadgetApple reportedly fixed the Hide My Email vulnerability that left iCloud+ users’ emails not especially hidden.
Cybersecurity
Google announces Gemini 3.6 Flash and cybersecurity AI, teases 3.5 Pro and Gemini 4
Ars TechnicaThere are new 3.6 and 3.5 models today, but Google is already training Gemini 4.
A Sneaky Hacking Tool Targeting AI Infrastructure Is Lurking in Victims’ Blind Spots
WiredA new type of malware can worm deep into AI coding systems to steal data and logins—and can flip a “death switch” to destroy files and keep out real users.
Teen hackers who live streamed cyber-attack on TfL jailed
BBC TechnologyOwen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.
Google expands Gemini lineup with cheaper models and new Mythos rival
CNBC TechnologyGoogle is expanding Gemini with cheaper, more efficient models and a new cybersecurity offering as it tries to close product gaps and compete on cost.
OpenAI says it accidentally hacked Hugging Face with a new AI system
The VergeOpenAI says its AI models mistakenly breached open-source AI platform Hugging Face during internal testing. In a blog post on Tuesday, OpenAI writes that GPT-5.6 Sol and “an even more capable pre-release model” discovered vulnerabilities within their sandboxed testing environment, allowing them t…
Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic’s $1.5B copyright settlement approved; only 350 authors opted out
Ars TechnicaAnthropic blocks authors from opting out of $1.5B settlement at last minute.
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Nvidia Wants to Own Every Chip Inside AI Data Centers
WiredNvidia’s Vera Rubin platform combines CPUs and GPUs into a single system, reflecting the company’s growing ambition to power every layer of AI infrastructure.
AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up
BBC TechnologyKanishka Narayan will attend cabinet – but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary.
A.I. ‘Vibecoded’ Apps Are Flooding Apple’s App Store
NYT TechnologyMobile apps are easy to make with artificial intelligence. That doesn’t mean people are excited to use them.
Why Silicon Valley Can’t Stop Looking Over Its Shoulder at China
NYT TechnologyChinese companies are offering artificial intelligence that is nearly as good as the leading U.S. technologies, but it’s still America’s race to lose.
Hardware
Wall Street can wait: Why one U.S. biotech firm is listing in Hong Kong first
CNBC TechnologyGlobal biotech firms are increasingly being drawn to Hong Kong for its growing investor base and proximity to Chinese pharmaceutical partners.
Computers
Apple may unveil a new device subscription service as soon as next week
EngadgetApple may unveil a new device subscription service, reportedly in partnership with Klarna, as soon as next week.
When Listening to Music Was a Team Sport
NYT TechnologyAn exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt celebrates the glorious machines that gave us the soundtracks of our lives before streaming sites shoved them toward obsolescence.
Mobile
The Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of Your Dreams
WiredA flip phone with 5G, USB-C, a headphone jack, and a removable battery? Say it ain’t so.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2026: How to watch
The VergeSamsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event is just around the corner, and the company is expected to take the wraps off a bunch of new devices. Based on the rumors and leaks we’ve seen so far, Samsung’s next generation of foldables will likely be the stars of the show. Samsung is expected to show off a…
Apple’s rumored ‘Upgrade’ program brings lease-to-own pricing for iPhones, Macs, and iPads
The VergeAs component and RAM shortages drive prices higher, Apple is reportedly launching an “Apple Upgrade” program for leasing new devices. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, it will work similar to a car lease, with options to upgrade to a new device early, or keep or return the device at the end o…
Space
SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut
BBC TechnologyShare trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.
Goldman Sachs creates private markets platform as rich investors seek the next SpaceX and Stripe
CNBC TechnologyGoldman Sachs is launching a new alternative investments platform aimed at giving wealthy clients and family offices direct stakes in private companies.
Green Tech
Playstation Plus is saying goodbye to these games in August 2026
EngadgetDead Island 2, Harold Halibut and seven others will be gone soon.
TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
BBC TechnologyIt follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being “safe enough” for children.
Beginner Guide to CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction) in 2022
TechCrunchImage by vectorjuice on Freepik In this CJ Affiliate guide, I will share with you everything you need to get started on the platform, I will give you an in-depth look at the network and how it works. You will learn how to earn money with the platform. If you’re not interested, I’ll share some of …
What is Blockchain: Everything You Need to Know (2022)
TechCrunchIf you want to pay online, you need to register an account and provide credit card information. If you don’t have a credit card, you can pay with bank transfer. With the rise of cryptocurrencies, these methods may become old.
ProWritingAid VS Grammarly: Which Grammar Checker is Better in (2022) ?
TechCrunchProWritingAid VS Grammarly: When it comes to English grammar, there are two Big Players that everyone knows of: the Grammarly and ProWritingAid. but you are wondering which one to choose so here we write a detail article which will help you to choose the best one for you so Let’s start…
Gaming
Sales of Valve’s Steam Deck crater after recent price hike
Ars TechnicaAnalysis of bestseller charts shows an 80 percent dip from 2025’s sales rate.
Sony’s ‘ironic’ PlayStation disc decision upends gamer conventions and threatens a $7 billion resale market
CNBC TechnologyIn 2013, Sony tweaked Xbox by showing how easy it was to share a PlayStation disc. Now, gamers say Sony has become exactly what it mocked.
General Tech
We tested dozens of free CarPlay apps, here are the best ones
EngadgetAfter using CarPlay for years and testing dozens of apps, we’ve narrowed down the list of CarPlay apps you really need.
Let Tom Hiddleston be your guide to Pompeii’s final day
Ars TechnicaNatGeo’s Pompeii: Out of Time fuses historical fact and imagination to bring city’s last 24 hours to life.
Threads is getting new parental control features
EngadgetParental Supervision is coming to Meta’s Threads.
The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader with more features than you might expect
EngadgetThe Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader for DRM-free books.
Naked mole-rat queens use a chemical signal to suppress fertility in rivals
Ars TechnicaA single chemical made by mole-rat queens enforces the social order.