T-Mobile bungled forced plan migration, canceling some users’ free lines
Ars TechnicaT-Mobile to restore free lines lost during plan migration, but price hikes remain.
It’s official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android
Ars TechnicaGoogle says these changes could endanger user privacy and security.
xAI can’t deny Grok makes CSAM anymore. So it’s suing users.
Ars TechnicaElon Musk’s xAI files first lawsuit against Grok user accused of making child sex images.
Fear of humanoid robots spurs human workers to strike at Hyundai auto factory
Ars TechnicaHyundai aims to deploy 25,000 Atlas robots starting with US factories in 2028.
Trump Media to sell early access to key social posts
BBC TechnologyTrump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.
SpaceX scrubs Starship launch after some of its engines didn’t start
Ars Technica“Now offloading propellant. Next launch attempt hopefully in a few days.”
A White House teleprompter operator reportedly won big betting on presidential speeches
EngadgetThe staff member allegedly made over $100,000 on Kalshi.
Netflix says it’s already used AI in ‘roughly 300’ titles this year
EngadgetDon’t expect that number to shrink any time soon.
Activist group takes over London bus stops with fake Meta Glasses ads
EngadgetOne features an optical illusion spoof of ‘They Live.’
Two Trump health nominees crash and burn in tense Senate hearing
Ars TechnicaBoth nominees flailed in their own unique ways as senators sought answers.
HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs
Ars TechnicaResellers threatened to ditch HP printing supplies for counterfeits.
Roblox will offer AI-generated game creation on mobile later this year
EngadgetBuild starts limited alpha testing later this month.
Honda is officially pulling the plug on its only EV in the US
EngadgetThe soon-to-be-retired electric SUV was born from a collaboration with GM.
Trump teleprompter aide made $100,000 betting on what Trump would say, reports say
Ars TechnicaIf only someone could have predicted it.
2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in: Big battery means daily drives are all-electric
Ars TechnicaToyota’s everyday small SUV should rarely require trips to the gas station.
Now, even Russia’s most elite hackers are using Clickfix to infect devices
Ars TechnicaThe social-engineering technique has primarily been a tool of financially motivated criminals.
White House Teleprompter Operator Bet on Trump Speeches, Kalshi Says
NYT TechnologyA technical assistant to President Trump won around $100,000, according to the prediction market, which flagged the activity to the federal government.
Microsoft accused of unfair labor practices by US and Canadian video game unions
EngadgetCharges filed with the NLRB accuse Xbox of bad faith bargaining.
Cybersecurity
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.
Artificial Intelligence
The Quest for ‘Technological Sovereignty’ in Europe (and Why It’s So Hard)
NYT TechnologyFrance and Germany want to quit relying on America and China for key technology like artificial intelligence, but they’re having to choose where to do it.
Meta pulls new AI image feature after days of backlash
BBC TechnologyMeta’s release this week of an AI feature that let people alter Instagram content drew swift blowback.
Apple sues OpenAI, its employees claiming theft of trade secrets
BBC TechnologyApple said in a Friday lawsuit that OpenAI’s nascent hardware business is “rotten to its core.”
Top 10 AI Tools That Will Transform Your Content Creation in 2025
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LimeWire AI Studio Review 2023: Details, Pricing & Features
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Hardware
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D chip is now available for $329
EngadgetReasonable specs for a reasonable price.
TSMC Adds $100 Billion to Its U.S. Spending Plan
NYT TechnologyThe pledge from the Taiwanese chip-making giant brought the total commitment to its fast-growing operations in Arizona to $265 billion.
Computers
Judge Dismisses Suit Accusing Apple of Failing to Limit Child Sex Abuse Material
NYT TechnologyThe lawsuit highlighted concerns that the privacy of Apple’s iCloud allows illegal material to be easily stored and shared on the service.
Mobile
Google Ordered to Give A.I. Rivals More Access on Android Smartphones
NYT TechnologyThe decision by European Union regulators is a response to fears that Google will use its vast Android user base to gain an edge in A.I.
10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch ’em all
BBC TechnologyMichael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game’s owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.
Samsung’s 55-inch Frame art TV is $200 cheaper than usual
The VergeSamsung’s Frame is different from your average 4K TV. Its biggest selling point involves what it does when you aren’t actively using it. It can display art, turning your living room into a gallery.
Space
Don’t lose sleep over reports of 260 Starlink satellites deorbiting
EngadgetSpaceX deorbiting satellites isn’t a cause for worry, but scientists are still looking into the environmental impacts of frequent satellite deorbits.
SpaceX Briefly Falls Below I.P.O. Price of $135
NYT TechnologyAfter soaring in its stock market debut, the shares of Elon Musk’s rocket and A.I. company have been rocky.
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.
SpaceX aborts Starship test flight, sending stock lower
CNBC TechnologyElon Musk said it would make another attempt “hopefully in a few days.” SpaceX completed the maiden test flight of its Starship V3 rocket in May.
Green Tech
NTSB investigators confirm Tesla driver overrode Full Self-Driving system in fatal crash
EngadgetThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is also investigating the crash
Twitter Turns 20: Two Decades of Memes, Movements and Hot Takes
NYT TechnologyThe first tweets from the public appeared on July 15, 2006, several months after a soft launch. It was rebranded as X after being acquired by Elon Musk.
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
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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.
Gaming
Is the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait?
BBC TechnologyThe BBC’s Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up.
General Tech
Someone Used A.I. to Write an Unauthorized Biography of Me. I Don’t Recommend Reading It.
NYT TechnologySomeone used A.I. to write my biography. Thousands more of those books are polluting Amazon.
Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17
BBC TechnologyThe government says it will improve teenagers’ lives but campaigners call it a “missed opportunity”.
Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States
NYT TechnologyA power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.
EU threatens Meta with fines over ‘addictive’ Facebook and Instagram
BBC TechnologyRegulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to “compulsive use” and “unhealthy habits”.
Most Frequently Asked Questions About Affiliate Marketing
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