Meta Unveils an A.I. Image Generator
NYT TechnologyMuse 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.
Hasbro and Scooby Doo team up for one of the goofiest Transformers yet
EngadgetHasbro and Scooby Doo team up for one of the goofiest Transformers yet.
Google’s Pixel 11 launch event is set for August 12, with possible price increases
Ars TechnicaGoogle’s new phones could feature glowing LEDs and higher price tags.
Doom developer id Software is reportedly losing half its staff
EngadgetAmid shakeups at Xbox, Doom developer id Software is reportedly losing half its staff.
The FCC wants to make easier for ISPs to hide junk fees
EngadgetThe FCC is set to defang rules around ISP junk fee reporting.
Meta built an AI detection tool to ID images and video created with its new models
EngadgetMeta’s new AI detector has rate limits for some reason.
The next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch is happening on July 22
EngadgetThe next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch is happening on July 22.
Michigan sees explosive outbreak of diarrheal parasite with over 700 cases
Ars TechnicaCases have risen quickly as officials are working to identify a common source.
NASA transfers ownership of Maryland woodland to the US Fish and Wildlife Service
EngadgetA rare 2026 story of good news for the planet.
Data centers’ energy demand threatens Trump’s “Made in America” plan
Ars TechnicaSqueeze on Rust Belt electricity bills threatens Trump’s manufacturing plan.
Meta’s new Muse Image model accepts Instagram accounts as a prompt
EngadgetThe new AI model is also powering effects in Stories and image generation in WhatsApp.
Surprisingly large number of people may have marker for tick-linked meat allergy
Ars TechnicaThere’s still a slew of questions about why some people develop alpha-gal syndrome.
SCOTUS lets Texas enforce app store law that Big Tech calls “censorship regime”
Ars TechnicaTexas win at 5th Circuit left in place as attempts to overturn age law continue.
Bethesda, id Software reportedly hit hard by Microsoft layoffs
Ars TechnicaAs much as 50 percent of some teams affected by reductions, and more could be coming.
Here’s what the CE mark means on your electronics
EngadgetKnow when and why the CE mark appear on a label.
The Weather Channel increases streaming subscription prices by up to $20
Ars TechnicaLivestreaming the channel through its app now starts at $5 per month.
The Nintendo Switch’s days are numbered—but what is that number?
Ars TechnicaArs analysis suggests the 9-year-old console could keep selling for years.
A bug in Discord’s safety systems incorrectly banned accounts since May
EngadgetA bug may have led to around 8,200 erroneous bans on Discord.
Cybersecurity
Why the global memory bottleneck may signal early innings in the cyber stock comeback
CNBC TechnologyThere is one key difference between the cyber trade and the memory trade.
Chinese lidar maker with Nvidia ties accused of being cyber risk for U.S.
CNBC TechnologyHesai Technology was blacklisted as a national security threat in 2024 by the U.S. Department of Defense, which designated Hesai as a Chinese military entity.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Lays Off Thousands of Xbox Employees, Closes Game Studios
NYT TechnologyThe layoffs were part of wider cuts at Microsoft, as the company prioritizes spending on artificial intelligence.
Parents warned not to publicly share children’s images amid AI abuse risks
BBC TechnologyThe NCA says there is a growing threat of children’s images being used to create child abuse material.
AI is ‘not smart’ so what’s next in artificial intelligence?
BBC TechnologyLeading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
Top 10 AI Tools That Will Transform Your Content Creation in 2025
TechCrunchLooking to level up your content creation game in 2025? You’re in the right place! The digital landscape has evolved dramatically, and AI tools have become essential for creators who want to stay ahead of the curve.
LimeWire AI Studio Review 2023: Details, Pricing & Features
TechCrunchIn the rapidly advancing landscape of AI technology and innovation, LimeWire emerges as a unique platform in the realm of generative AI tools. This platform not only stands out from the multitude of existing AI tools but also brings a fresh approach to content generation. LimeWire not only…
Hardware
Facing US export controls, China’s DeepSeek plans to make its own chips
Ars TechnicaIt’s early, but the plan is to reduce dependency on Nvidia and Huawei.
Google announces Pixel 11 launch event in August
The VergeGoogle is hosting its next Made by Google launch event for Pixel hardware on August 12th in New York City, according to an invitation sent by Google to The Verge. Unusually, the event is taking place in the evening: It’ll kick off at 6PM ET that day. The email also includes a brief animation teas…
Computers
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in ‘significant restructure’
BBC TechnologyThe sweeping layoffs equate to 2.1% of Microsoft’s workforce, with 1,600 immediate job losses at Xbox.
Microsoft Disclosure Provides Rare Glimpse of Tax Haven Tactics
NYT TechnologyOther U.S. companies will soon need to provide similar reports as a new European directive takes effect.
Trump Accounts, the Dow’s latest record, Microsoft layoffs and more in Morning Squawk
CNBC TechnologyHere are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
Mobile
Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to ‘block’ rivals
BBC TechnologyA Google spokesperson said the judgement “fails to recognise” the firm’s “significant investment to ensure Android remains open.”
Green Tech
This race car is made from plant fibers, volcanoes, … and seawater?
Ars TechnicaThe T70S can be eligible for racing events or built to be road-legal.
Alibaba’s A.I. Is a Hit, but Hard to Turn Into a Moneymaker
NYT TechnologyThe Chinese company’s models have won over developers worldwide, but they are open source — so they can be used and modified freely.
Fable Ban Reversed + Dr. Dana Suskind on Parenting With A.I. + Prediction Market Drama
NYT TechnologyWhat we learned from the government’s biggest attempt yet to control who can gain access to the most powerful new A.I. models.
Tesla Driver Using Autopilot in Texas Crash Is Charged With Manslaughter
NYT TechnologyA front-door video camera of the crash, which killed a woman inside her home, showed the Tesla plowing into a house through its driveway.
Don’t expect connected car apps to save your stolen car, experts say
BBC TechnologyKia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.
Gaming
PlayStation will stop releasing games on discs in 2028
BBC TechnologyThe firm said future games would still be sold in shops, but they would come with a digital code only.
General Tech
Businesses Fear Politicization as Trump Gains More Power Over U.S. Agencies
NYT TechnologyA Supreme Court ruling that presidents can fire independent regulators without cause has added volatility for industries that prefer stable enforcement.
To Reduce Electrical Grid Strain Amid Heat Wave, Data Centers Are Ordered to Use Backup Power
NYT TechnologyAs triple-digit temperatures engulf much of the United States, the Trump administration wants grid managers to require the use of backup power that often goes unused.
Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
BBC TechnologyRobotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
Why A.I. Distillation Has Become a Hot Topic in the Race with China
NYT TechnologyU.S. companies complain that competitors in China are unfairly copying their A.I. systems using a technique that has been around for years.
How Meta’s Threads Became as Popular as X
NYT TechnologyThe social platform that Meta once positioned as a rival to Elon Musk’s X now has 500 million monthly users. It increasingly resembles Reddit.