Venezuela’s Powerful Earthquakes Were a Rare ‘Seismic Doublet’
WiredThe country was hit hard by a pair of quakes that happened in quick succession and were likely driven by stress being transferred from one part of the fault that runs through the country to another.
The most popular Grok feature is, apparently, exactly what you think
EngadgetNSFW uses account for “well over half” of traffic, a new report says.
Commodore has dropped the price of its retro phone by $100 ahead of preorders
EngadgetA refreshing direction for a price change.
OpenAI Leans Toward Holding Up I.P.O. Until Next Year
NYT TechnologyThe A.I. company’s advisers are pushing its chief executive, Sam Altman, to move slowly after SpaceX’s stock has been volatile and as the start-up grapples with financial challenges.
Larry Sanger, a Wikipedia Founder, Is Barred From Editing on the Site
NYT TechnologyA vote to bar Larry Sanger indefinitely from the volunteer community of Wikipedia came days after he submitted a proposal on “intellectual diversity.”
Anthropic Thinks Its Own Success Is Key to Making AI Safe
WiredAnthropic’s critics argue it’s rapidly accumulating power. The company says that’s what responsible AI development looks like.
This Is Probably Your Last Chance to Buy a Cheap MacBook for a While
WiredApple has dramatically jacked up the prices of MacBooks, making the current Prime Day pricing that much more enticing.
Trump Plans to Name Adam Candeub as Antitrust Chief in Justice Dept.
NYT TechnologyPresident Trump plans to nominate a tech critic and telecommunications lawyer, Adam Candeub, to lead the division.
Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
BBC TechnologyOwen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.
Why Amazon Dropped Its OpenAI Movie, Data Center Workers Fight Back, and Meta Leaks Employee Data
WiredThe decision by Amazon-owned MGM Studios to drop the OpenAI movie is just part of AI and film industries becoming increasingly intertwined. On Uncanny Valley, we look at where this is all headed.
The New York Times Amends Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft
NYT TechnologyIn a new court filing, The Times accused Microsoft of encouraging OpenAI to train its A.I. systems using copyrighted articles.
The abundant but expensive energy source that’s under your feet
BBC TechnologyStart-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work?
OpenAI will initially only release ChatGPT 5.6 to government-approved customers
EngadgetSo much for voluntary review.
99 Prime Day Deals That Aren’t For Suckers, Up to 50% Off (2026)
WiredWe’ve gone from A to Z to find Amazon’s best Prime Day deals on the gear worth owning.
Microsoft adds another year to Windows 10 extended update program
Ars TechnicaAbout a quarter of PCs are still running Microsoft’s previous operating system.
FCC may kill $2B program that connects schools and libraries to Internet
Ars TechnicaCarr cites screen time concerns, is accused of trying to be “the nation’s parent.”
Forget Peloton. Race to This 25% Off Deal on Hydrow’s Rowing Machine (2026)
WiredThis Peloton-adjacent rowing machine gamifies your workout to a satisfying effect, and it’s up to 25 percent off right now for Prime Day.
Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost
BBC TechnologyApple said it had “never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly”.
Cybersecurity
N.S.A. Lost Access to Powerful A.I. Model Amid Anthropic Dispute
NYT TechnologyA recent episode underscored the Trump administration’s increasing reliance on advanced A.I. systems for cybersecurity even as it battles a leading U.S. developer.
OpenAI will delay GPT-5.6 after Trump administration request
The VergeThe Trump administration, apprehensive of potential security issues, has reportedly asked OpenAI to stagger the release of its next big-ticket model, GPT-5.6. The Information reported that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees Wednesday in a company Q&A that it would release GPT-5.6 in limited…
Artificial Intelligence
Notion killing Skiff-influenced email app since most users use AI agents instead
Ars TechnicaNotion is “going all in on using agents to run your inbox.”
Anthropic says Alibaba must be punished for largest Claude cloning attack
Ars TechnicaAlibaba allegedly used 25,000 accounts to mine Claude over 28.8 million exchanges.
OpenAI and Broadcom Unveil Custom A.I. Chip Design
NYT TechnologyThe maker of ChatGPT plans to use enough chips to consume 10 gigawatts of electricity, an amount that could power millions of households.
Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand
NYT TechnologyTesla, Sunrun and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.
Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
BBC TechnologyThe company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data.
Hardware
Apple Raises Prices on Macs and iPads Amid the A.I. Boom
NYT TechnologyThe tech giant cited the soaring costs of memory and storage chips as it increased prices more than $200 on some devices.
Apple will reportedly skip the M6 Pro and Max and jump straight to M7
EngadgetApple may skip the M6 Pro and Max chips.
IBM hails new ‘block of flats’ design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
BBC TechnologyIBM says it has created the world’s first known chip tech below 1 nanometre – but it will be some time before it’s ready for production.
IBM Unveils New Method to Make Smaller Computer Chip Parts
NYT TechnologyIndustry leaders had worried that innovations in chip miniaturization were no longer possible.
Scientist publishes fresh doubts over Microsoft’s quantum claims
BBC TechnologyThe tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field.
Computers
Apple ratchets up prices, blames the cost of memory
Ars TechnicaSome Macs are hundreds of dollars more expensive today than yesterday.
Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light
BBC TechnologyApple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.
This year’s Prime Day deals on Apple products are the best I’ve seen
The VergeAmazon’s Prime Day is now in its third day, and whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 has already dropped to a new low price, while the AirPods Pro 3 are discounted to $179. Wi…
Framework has good news and bad news
The VergeThanks to the component crisis, it’s a bad time to want a new computer. But if you are waiting on a preorder for the Framework Laptop 13 Pro – which Framework’s CEO has called the “MacBook Pro for Linux users” – the company shared good news on Thursday that might mean yours will cost less […]
Apple stock gets slammed on bigger Mac, iPad price hikes. Why it can weather the storm
CNBC TechnologyThe stock had its worst session in more than a year as management made its first official move to pass higher memory costs onto consumers.
Mobile
Spain will require carriers to keep mobile networks live during power outages
EngadgetSpain’s mobile networks will need to stay live for at least four hours during power outages, per new rules.
Google finally releases a Finance Android app, promises iOS version later in 2026
Ars TechnicaIt took 20 years, but the Finance app arrives just in time to be packed full of AI.
New effort will get genome sequences for entire Endangered Species list
Ars TechnicaColossal Biosciences will be biobanking tissues from all of them as well.
Android 17’s new foldable gaming mode could make flippy phones more fun
The VergeAndroid 17 is getting a dedicated gaming mode for foldables that will put a virtual gamepad with touch controls on half of your screen to theoretically make it easier to play games. With foldable gaming mode, which is set to launch in the coming months, the virtual controller emulates physical bu…
Space
As everything gets more expensive, it’s time to make do and mend
EngadgetThe skyrocketing cost of computer components needs to foster a new mindset.
Planet orbits so close to its star that their magnetic fields connect
Ars TechnicaAt the right point of the orbit and stellar cycle, the star’s chromosphere brightens.
Green Tech
You may be plugging your Fire TV Stick into the wrong HDMI port
EngadgetIt’s not so much about using a wrong port, and more so about freeing up the more capable ones for needier devices.
A Fatal Tesla Crash in Texas Sets Up a Legal Showdown
WiredDid Full Self-Driving (Supervised), Tesla’s driver assistance feature, play a role in a woman’s death?
The Aerogarden I Recommend to Everyone Is Just $83 Right Now, a 63 Percent Discount
WiredThis flash deal is a rare chance to buy one of our favorite hydroponic gardens for less than $100.
The “sad inevitability” of Europe’s heat wave
Ars TechnicaEuropeans are baking under their second heat wave of the summer.
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 …
Gaming
Retroid’s Pocket Nova is a very capable 4:3 handheld that costs $229
EngadgetRetroid’s Pocket Nova seems capable of handling games up to the GameCube and PS2 era.
GTA 6 – all you need to know about Rockstar’s blockbuster game
BBC TechnologyRockstar’s sixth game in the franchise is set to be the biggest game release of the year.
GTA 6 will cost £70 – and physical edition will not contain a disc
BBC TechnologyRockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game.
GameStop’s CEO just sacrificed a $35 billion pay package. Here’s how it could impact his effort to buy eBay
CNBC TechnologyRyan Cohen has shared few details on how he’ll move forward with his $56 billion offer for eBay since the company rejected the proposal in May.
General Tech
We’re Live-Blogging For The Real Heads Still Shopping Amazon Prime Day
WiredThe third day of Amazon Prime Day is for the real heads, and so is our live blog. We’ll bring you deals, trends, and commentary until Amazon’s annual summer sale finally hangs up its cleats.
Polestar won’t be able to sell its cars in the US next year
EngadgetPolestar moved some of its production to the US, but it may be locked out from selling its cars here soon.
17 Best Prime Day Fitness Tech Deals (2026) Up to $250 Off
WiredI’ve compiled a list of the best fitness tech deals this Amazon Prime Day, including smartwatches, walking pads, and recovery gear. You can thank me later.
Feds deny Polestar authorization to sell cars in US from model year 2027
Ars TechnicaUnlike with Volvo, there will be no authorization for Polestar to sell its cars here.
Google’s YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen
BBC TechnologyThe 15-year-old plaintiff’s case against three other tech giants begins next month.