US outlines its $5 billion Genesis Mission to boost science with AI
EngadgetSeveral federal agencies are contributing toward the interdisciplinary research efforts.
Top Red-Light Therapy Deals at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale (2026)
WiredSave on WIRED-tested LED therapy devices from TheraFace, HigherDose, and more.
Microsoft brings original Xbox backward compatibility to Windows PCs
Ars TechnicaFirst four compatible titles can be run with an 11-year-old graphics card.
ISPs’ long nightmare of having to list all the fees they charge is finally over
Ars TechnicaFCC lets ISPs stop listing all fees after companies complained it was too hard.
EU gives Paramount’s Warner Bros. acquisition the go-ahead
EngadgetAs long as Paramount ends its distribution business with Universal, it can purchase Warner Bros. Discovery in Europe.
Clarity Act Mired In Debate Over Whether to Bar President From Selling Crypto
NYT TechnologyDemocrats and Republicans are haggling about the Clarity Act, a major bill pushed by the crypto industry, as it moves closer to a Senate vote.
Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs
BBC TechnologyThe company said earlier this year it expected to spend as much as $190bn on AI investments.
Tesla Profit Falls Even as Car Sales Rebound
NYT TechnologyThe company is selling more cars, but the company’s profit was down because of price cuts and higher expenses.
Alphabet Quadruples Profit to $112 Billion, Fueled by A.I. Investments
NYT TechnologyGoogle’s parent company, which has spent heavily on artificial intelligence, also showed growth across its businesses, particularly in cloud computing.
Steam adds handy gifting and wishlist updates
EngadgetYou can now gift games without a Steam account and sort your wishlist into categories.
Why Lettuce Is Always Making People Sick
WiredThe cyclospora diarrhea outbreak isn’t an isolated incident. It’s part of a pattern of leafy greens wreaking digestive havoc.
Sales were up at Tesla but so were costs and spending
Ars TechnicaQ2 2026 was profitable, but barely.
The White House Is Trying to Figure Out What to Do About Chinese AI
WiredThere’s a debate going on in the Trump administration over how to handle increasingly powerful Chinese AI models.
‘The Odyssey’ Is Inspiring Unprecedented Levels of Cope
WiredElon Musk and the online right convinced themselves that Christopher Nolan’s “woke” epic would go down in flames. Now they’re crashing out.
Clayface trailer leans into the body horror
Ars Technica“The people I trusted betrayed me. The justice system failed me.”
Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta
BBC TechnologyClaims from a 15-year-old boy were set to go to trial next week in Los Angeles, but the case has now been dropped.
China’s Open AI Models Are Challenging Silicon Valley’s Playbook
WiredAs access to Anthropic’s and OpenAI’s frontier models becomes more restricted, Chinese labs are pitching their open-source alternatives as stable, accessible, and increasingly capable.
Lawsuit Against Meta Over Social Media Addiction Is Dropped
NYT TechnologyFor Meta, the move was a reprieve after it and YouTube were found guilty in another case in March of negligence and personal injury for their platforms’ addictive features.
Cybersecurity
Before you disable Google Play Protect, here’s what you need to know
EngadgetSome Android users find the security feature to be too restrictive. Here’s how to disable it and what you risk by doing so.
OpenAI Says Its A.I. Models Hacked Into Hugging Face, a Digital Library
NYT TechnologyThe incident, which targeted the computer systems of another company called Hugging Face, happened while OpenAI was testing the systems.
OpenAI says its AI agent broke out of testing sandbox to hack Hugging Face
Ars Technica“This is day one for cybersecurity in the age of agents,” Hugging Face CEO says.
OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched ‘unprecedented’ cyber-attack
BBC TechnologyIt is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.
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.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI sued over ChatGPT health advice that almost killed a pastor
EngadgetChatGPT allegedly offered “extremely dangerous medical recommendations” regarding a pulmonary embolism.
Hyundai claims humanoid robot plan is not part of talks with striking workers
Ars TechnicaUnion previously warned automaker that any robot deployment must be negotiated.
Unlimited AI tokens aren’t unlimited after all as US Army burns through supply
Ars TechnicaTroops received an email informing them that they were rapidly depleting their AI tokens.
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.
China’s Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic
BBC TechnologyThe company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.
Hardware
Chip firm priced as China’s most valuable company before its IPO brings scrutiny to crypto platform
CNBC TechnologyThe outsized premium was due in part to offshore investors who, locked out of the highly anticipated listings, turned to crypto for a parallel market.
Meta won’t have to face the next planned social media addiction trial
The VergeLess than a week before Meta’s lawyers were set to return to a Los Angeles courtroom, the plaintiff accusing the platform of inflicting harm dropped the case. Brought by 15-year-old Florida plaintiff going by initials R.K.C., the case was set to be the second in a set of bellwether trials meant t…
Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM
The VergeFollowing the MacBook Neo’s huge popularity so far, Apple is reportedly developing an updated version of its budget laptop with a new processor and more memory, and even has plans to refresh the model with new colors. Following a similar report from analyst Tim Culpan earlier this year, Bloomberg…
Computers
Apple’s rumored upgrades to its Mac lineup go beyond touchscreens
EngadgetApple is already preparing updates to the MacBook Neo, iMac, MacBook Air and more.
Lego’s Donkey Kong arcade machine lets Mario jump endless barrels — Miyamoto is reportedly happy
The VergeCarl Merriam has designed some of my favorite nostalgia-inducing Lego sets, including the Lego Nintendo Game Boy and Piranha Plant. He’s assisted on the incredible Lion Knights’ Castle, Galaxy Explorer, and Pirates of Barracuda Bay. Now, he’s helped the company create a $200 Donkey Kong arcade ma…
Price-hiked iPads are a little cheaper right now
The VergeA number of Apple products got more expensive last month, so we’re happy to find deals wherever and whenever we can. If you’re searching for a high-end iPad, one of the more notable deals currently happening is on the 13-inch iPad Pro M5 with 512GB of storage. Normally $1,699, it’s $150 off at Am…
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
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Fold 8 Ultra: Which new foldable is better for you?
EngadgetLet’s compare the differences between Samsung’s latest large foldables.
Poinpy, a perfect video game, is back and it’s completely free on mobile
EngadgetPoinpy disappeared from Netflix games last year but is now free for Android and iPhone.
Samsung unveils new Galaxy Z8 foldables and Galaxy Watches, available August 7
Ars TechnicaSamsung’s new foldables are slimmer, faster, and more expensive.
Which New Samsung Foldable Phone Should You Buy? Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, or Flip8?
WiredSamsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?
Why Samsung Gave Its Next Folding Phone a New Shape
WiredPeople spend hours watching videos on their smartphones. The wider, shorter, and lighter Galaxy Z Fold8 caters to exactly that.
Space
Next Space Force chief throws cold water on the idea of space privateers
Ars TechnicaIt turns out some of Benjamin Franklin’s opinions from 240 years ago are still relevant today.
Green Tech
Colorado thinks it found the answer to EV battery recycling’s biggest challenge
EngadgetEnd-of-life disposal of EV batteries is a growing problem. This state is trying something new.
Dyson V10 Konical Review (2026): Affordable and Solid
WiredOut of Dyson’s two new affordable stick vacuums, this one is easily my favorite.
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.
General Tech
What happens when you try to chop a photon in half?
Ars TechnicaA mirror that moves mid-photon could release a shower of new photons.
The 13 Best Fans for Getting Through Sweaty Days (2026)
WiredFrom powerful air movers and whisper-quiet pedestal models to options that double as misters, lamps, and air purifiers, these are the fans that impressed us most.
6 Best Fitbit Models for Beginners, Athletes, and Kids (2026)
WiredThe fitness trackers I’d recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.
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.
Judge Temporarily Pauses Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal
NYT TechnologyThe delay is intended to give the court time to consider a lawsuit that argues the $111 billion merger violates antitrust laws.