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Business · TechCrunchAccel closes oversubscribed $550M India fund within weeks, 19 months after its last
The U.S. VC firm still has more than 55% of its previous $650 million India fund available for deployment.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsUS says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade
US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsInside the Secret Service 'shell game' to hide US presidents in plain sight
Elaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaMeta can't stop states' $1.4 trillion lawsuit from going to trial
Judges tell Meta that Section 230 provides a defense, not immunity from lawsuits.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDIs It Safe to Eat Lettuce Yet?
“That product is off the market, so I think there’s absolutely lower risk for cyclospora in terms of eating lettuce,” one professor of food safety tells WIRED.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsTributes to co-founder of John Pye auction house
A statement issued by the firm said "John lived a fantastic life full of laughter and hard work".Read original ↗
Business · TechCrunchUber surprised robotics company Serve by selling its entire stake
The divestiture comes as the two once-tight companies have started to diverge on the business side.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaGemini becomes Google's fastest-growing product ever as it hits 1B users
But will Gemini's surge survive slowing model releases?Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDHow and When to View the Perseid Meteor Shower (August 2026)
The Perseids will peak between August 12 and 13. Here’s what time—and where—you can get the best view, and why 2026 will be an exceptional year.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchOpenAI launches ChatGPT desktop app for Linux
OpenAI is finally bringing a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app to Linux operating systems.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsLuigi Mangione murder trial to have anonymous jury and overflow seating
The judge overseeing the state murder trial has set out some rules for public access, but other questions remain about the high-profile case.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetA flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization
Open the source-led FireTofu index page.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsRescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake
Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetZoom screen-sharing bug let people fully take over other devices on a call
Open the source-led FireTofu index page.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetAbbott partners with Google Health for AI-powered glucose monitoring
Open the source-led FireTofu index page.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsFormer judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaUsed EV buying guide: The $30,000 edition
Depending on the model, you might have hundreds to choose from—or just one.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetCan a MacBook run multiple external monitors? It depends
Most current models support at least two.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetAuthors face backlash for participation in 2022 Google AI study
Thirteen authors joined a little-known Google AI study in 2022. Now they're facing backlash.Read original ↗
Business · The DecoderOpenAI lets employees cash out another $7 billion in stock
OpenAI wrapped up a $7 billion stock buyback, letting current and former employees sell shares at the company's $852 billion valuation.…Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaLess than 2.5% of Taylor Farms' recalled lettuce went to Taco Bells
FDA report reveals where Taylor Farms sent its lettuce—and it raises questions.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchBluesky’s active user base is shrinking as its focus expands beyond the app
Over a year following its post-election surge, Bluesky’s mobile app is seeing a continued decline in active users, though its remaining community is still relatively engaged.Read original ↗
Technology · The Decoder"But marinade" and leaked passwords are what researchers found in ChatGPT's hidden reasoning
Security researchers found a vulnerability in the APIs of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google that lets them extract encrypted reasoning traces and move them between models.…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetHow the iPhone has changed in the last five years
Modern iPhones reflect years of gradual evolution, blending new capabilities with familiar elements that keep users adapting along the way.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsRussia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
Trump said Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was released on a humanitarian basis, after he had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsEclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetHow to fix stick drift on PS5 and Xbox controllers
Giving your controllers a good clean can help with stick drift.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchAn unreleased Anthropic model made progress on one of math’s biggest unsolved problems
For more than 150 years, the Riemann hypothesis has stood as one of the major unsolved problems in mathematics.…Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsRussia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsWatch: U's fans told house prices put players off
At a fans' forum, the director of football reveals high property costs are a "big challenge".Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsWatch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river
Workers in Manila waded through the river, collecting waste that washed in during days of heavy rain.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetSupermassive Games will lay off up to 75 workers
The maker of Until Dawn and Directive 8020 says it's cutting jobs to ensure it remains sustainable.Read original ↗
World · GZERO MediaColombia earthquake tests new president, Taiwan learns from Ukraine on the battlefield, India-Bangladesh rivalry spills into cricket
Earthquake rocks Colombia days into new president’s term A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia yesterday – at least 160 people have died, though officials expect the toll…Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsWatch: Was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck?
US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetEngland and Wales ban Meta Glasses from courtrooms
Cameras are typically banned in courtrooms, and Meta Glasses are no exception in England and Wales.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsHouthis reportedly kill four in first deadly attack since start of Iran war
The attack was reportedly carried out by Iranian proxy on a small cargo ship, as tensions in region over the US-Iran conflict remain high.Read original ↗
Society · TechCrunchDelta investigating after someone set up fake Wi-Fi network mid-flight
The Delta flight crew switched off the aircraft's legitimate Wi-Fi network for around 30 minutes due to the incident, according to a spokesperson.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunch2025’s most downloaded game, Block Blast!, is going ad-free on Apple Arcade
Block Blast!, the most downloaded mobile game of 2025, is coming to Apple Arcade in September where it will be ad-free.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsCouncils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says town centres have been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetCan you wear your headphones while driving? It depends on the state
State laws around driving with headphones vary, so make sure you know what's legal.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaTrump to give Republicans a 3-1 FCC majority, isn't filling empty Democratic seat
Trump has resisted urge to fire FCC Democrat despite recent Supreme Court win.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsLebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty
The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsThailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting
Authorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderNvidia's open-weight Nemotron 3.5 Lightning prioritizes speed over maximum intelligence
Nvidia's Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is an open-weights model with just 3.6 billion active parameters that matches OpenAI's gpt-oss-120b on the Intelligence Index despite being four…Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDRazer Naga V3 Pro Review: Buttons Galore
The PC gaming world has tried to move on from bulky, heavier mice, but the Naga V3 Pro proves that it still has its place.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetHow to connect Bluetooth headphones to your PS5
The PS5 may not support Bluetooth audio directly, but there are workarounds.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetSamsung says a hearing aid feature is coming to Galaxy Buds later this year
The FDA approved Samsung's Galaxy Buds hearing aid feature, which will soon be available alongside a hearing test.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsFrance bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".Read original ↗
Society · The GuardianCanadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt
Flight from Victoria to Toronto forced to return to terminal after repeated attempts to secure child in seat failed A Canadian airline cancelled a flight from Victoria to…Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchBumble ditches its rule that kept men from making the first move
Bumble is ditching the rule that it has enforced since launching in 2024. Men can finally message first.Read original ↗
Science · WIREDAI Could Help Fossil Fuel Companies Create More Emissions
New research finds that by making the fossil fuel industry more productive, AI could help increase carbon emissions by up to nearly 5 percent—vastly outpacing the impact of data…Read original ↗
World · TechCrunchNorth Korean remote IT staffer worked for US government agency, says FBI
The investigation shows that North Koreans are able to infiltrate government agencies, as well as private organizations and crypto exchanges.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetGarmin Cirqa versus Fitbit Air: How these two fitness trackers compare
Is Garmin's new option worth $100 more than the Fitbit Air?Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsAt least 169 killed in Colombia's largest earthquake in years
More than 480 people were injured in the quakes, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaNew surveillance tech links your phone to your license plate
Phone and Bluetooth signals could turn roadside cameras into far richer tracking tools.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetMotorola Moto Watch (2026) review: Looks can be deceiving
Motorola's Moto Watch looks like a capable and affordable timepiece, but looks are deceiving.Read original ↗
Technology · Cloudflare Blog · Official sourceCloudflare DDoS Threat Report H1 2026: 1 Tbps attacks soar as DNS floods and geopolitical tensions drive a new wave
In the first half of 2026, Cloudflare detected a 519% surge in hyper-volumetric DDos attacks across its network.…Read original ↗
Business · The DecoderAnthropic's planned mega-IPO faces investor skepticism over Chinese rivals and political headwinds
Anthropic is preparing an IPO for September or October, according to the Wall Street Journal, potentially the largest ever.…Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDA Zoom Screen-Sharing Bug Let Anyone Take Over Other Devices on a Call
Researchers say it took fewer than 20 prompts for a public AI tool to find a flaw (now fixed) allowing anyone on a Zoom call to hijack another participants’ device.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchAnthropic says it will watermark text generated by its AI models
Anthropic will extend support for watermarking AI generations for older models as well.Read original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsAI agent hacks gym to get its user a spot in pilates class
The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.Read original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceMyanmar: UN investigators document deliberate military attacks on civilians
Myanmar's military has carried out a sustained campaign of deliberate attacks on civilians – including airstrikes on homes, schools and camps for displaced people, alongside…Read original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceColombia earthquake: UN joins national response
As earthquake rescue efforts across western Colombia continued on Tuesday, UN agencies said that they stood ready to help “with everything we've got”, in coordination with…Read original ↗
Business · UN News · Official sourceSecurity Council LIVE: Spotlight on Israeli settler violence in West Bank
The Security Council holds an open debate on Tuesday which is expected to address escalating Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank as attacks on Palestinians and…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetNASA updates Voyager 2 to extend the 1977 probe's lifespan yet again
NASA successfully executed a plan to extend the life of Voyager 2's scientific instruments.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderOpenAI introduces $125 Premium Seats for ChatGPT Business as agentic AI burns through more tokens
OpenAI is rolling out "Premium Seats" for ChatGPT Business customers at $125 per user per month, five times the price of the existing Standard Seats.…Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderAnthropic signs $9.1 billion data center deal with Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms
Anthropic is leasing $9.1 billion worth of data center capacity from Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms in Texas, according to Bloomberg.…Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDRanking the Best Red-Light Therapy Masks and LED Devices of 2026
I tried the red-light therapy masks flooding my feed and consulted with professionals to find out which ones are worth the splurge.Read original ↗
Technology · WIRED6 Best Dehumidifiers to Fight Mold and Muggy Summers (2026)
If you care about good air, it’s time for a dehumidifier. These are the best ones we’ve tested for everything from basements to drying laundry.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDA New Trick Reveals AI Models’ Inner Thoughts
Researchers devised a way to extract “reasoning traces” from Claude, GPT, and Gemini. What they found, they say, indicates that some Chinese AI may be trained on leading US models.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsOusted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsWatch: Family escapes home during Colombia earthquake
At least 169 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsTrump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots
The American Academy of Pediatrics calls the recommendation on measles, mumps and rubella shots "dangerous".Read original ↗
Technology · Rest of WorldHow one VC burns through hundreds of millions of tokens a day to find the next unicorn
The investor behind a $75-million AI-focused fund explains why reading research papers and testing frontier models has become part of his job.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDAI Is Dead. Organoids Are Alive
Mini human brains are being grown in labs all over the world. Soon, they could outthink neural networks.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDSeedless Blackberries and Cherries That Grow on Bushes Vie to Be the Future of Food
Startups and Big Ag are using Crispr gene editing to create crops that taste better and grow on a hotter planet. But will they find a market?Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsTrump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say
The US president was reportedly part of a ruse where reporters were falsely told he was with them on Air Force One leaving a Nato summit in Turkey.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderNvidia guarantees its own chips' value to unlock $500 billion in AI infrastructure financing
Nvidia is teaming up with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR to mobilize over $500 billion for AI infrastructure.…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetOpenAI gives Daybreak partners access to a more powerful cybersecurity model
OpenAI's Daybreak program now has two tiers, with the higher one giving partners access to a more advanced cybersecurity model.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDBest Red-Light Therapy for Hair Growth and Restoration (2026)
Don’t fly to Turkey just yet. Our WIRED testers saw visible hair regrowth with these red-light therapy devices.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsMars Bar from 1991 found – and it's 56% bigger than today's
The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsAre we entering the Chinese Century, or is the Chinese Dream already fading for some?
The Global StoryRead original ↗
Technology · WIREDAI Is Helping Solve the Intricate Genetic Puzzle of Schizophrenia
Recent findings provide one of the most detailed pictures to date of the genetic architecture of schizophrenia, opening up new avenues for research into the disorder.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderAnthropic watermarks all Claude outputs globally with marks that "may persist through some editing"
Anthropic will embed invisible watermarks in all Claude-generated text and sign files using the C2PA standard.…Read original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsWall Street giants hand Nvidia $500bn to fund boom in AI projects
The money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsMore than 10 firms pay up to $100,000 a month for fast access to Truth Social posts
The group expects the controversial service, which launched this month, to provide a new revenue stream, as it posts a quarterly loss.Read original ↗
Society · BBC NewsSchool uniform rules must go further, charity says
A Coventry charity opens a uniform bank as the government sets limits on logoed items for pupils.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsFamilies under pressure to find food in summer
Parents are struggling to feed children in the school holidays, with more families using food banks.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDBest Buy Discount Codes: Up to 60% Off
Find the latest Best Buy promo codes and offers, including 10% back in rewards for new cardmembers and free 2-day shipping with My Best Buy Plus, here at WIRED.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDPlayStation Discount Code: Save on PS5 Games August 2026
Want to stretch your gaming budget? Learn how to unlock massive savings on PS5 games, DualSense controllers, and PlayStation Plus memberships using gift cards and exclusive…Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDSkullcandy Discount Code: 30% Off | August 2026
Save on today’s top Skullcandy Promo Codes for Crusher Evo headphones, 36% off Crusher ANC 2 noise-canceling headphones, and more with amazing deals.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDValvoline Coupons and Promo Codes for August 2026
We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for August 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsYoung girl finds whale stranded on Australian beach
The humpback whale later successfully freed itself after the tide rose in Queensland, Australia.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchOpenAI reportedly completed a $7 billion employee tender offer
San Francisco's housing market is in trouble again.Read original ↗
Business · BBC News'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.Read original ↗
Society · TechCrunchJeff Bezos might finally get his hands on a sports team
Jeff Bezos is reportedly close to buying his first stake in a sports team: the U.K.'s famed Liverpool Football Club.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsJackie, the famous California bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care
Jackie and her partner, Shadow, had been watched by millions of people over the years through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaWith new open models, Meta pitches another reboot of its struggling AI strategy
Meta has been trailing competitors. Zuckerberg thinks he's found a way forward.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsThe lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides
"Flash marriage" scams are an extreme symptom of a demographic crisis long in the making in China.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetApple may introduce a photo authentication tool in iOS 27
Reference Image could be a new way to prove provenance in the wake of generative AI.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaTrump signs bonkers order that cuts vaccines, promotes ones that don't exist
Trump falsely claimed the MMR vaccine is "quite lethal" and linked shots to autism.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaDeveloper Cold Iron Studios shuts down cloud version of $60 game with no refunds
A reminder of the perils of digital ownership.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchGoogle co-founder Sergey Brin has now spent $100 million to fight the billionaire tax
California's Prop 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of the state's billionaires.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsCanada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat belt
The incident has sparked a debate over child safety and discipline on commercial planes.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchMark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto is exactly why people don’t like AI
On Monday, Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500 word manifesto about personal AI, largely about the possibilities for the "personal superintelligence" systems Meta AI is building.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetNYC Mayor Mamdani announces support for the Delivery Protection Act
Amazon is unsurprisingly fighting measure to stop use of contractors for last-mile delivery in NYC.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchTech industry is buzzing after a Claude agent hacked into a gym
An OpenClaw agent hacked into a gym's reservation system to bump its human boss higher on a class' waitlist. And the tech industry took notice.Read original ↗
World · BBC News'We've had a lot of close calls': Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
More than 12,000 people have been forced to evacuate and some homes have been lost after a wildfire tore through Canada's picturesque Okanagan region.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetYouTube is making it harder for creators to start getting a cut of ad revenue
New YouTube partners will now need twice the number of watch hours or Shorts views in order to qualify for a cut of ad revenue.Read original ↗
Technology · Cloudflare Blog · Official sourceEverything we launched during Agents Week
Our latest Agents Week has come to a close. Here’s a recap of all the announcements we made from Wallets to Radar.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchAptoide becomes the first rival app store to return to Google Play in the US
Aptoide has brought its games store back to Google Play after more than a decade, as court-ordered changes open Android to competing app stores.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchSocial media platforms still facing thousands of user addiction lawsuits after failed appeals
Platforms like Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google are facing a long road of litigation.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetWhat does a $100 smartphone get you in 2026?
To get a decent cell phone at or under $100, you're going to have to get creative. Here's what to do.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsNew train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades
The service will enable rail travel from Portugal to Lapland - what is believed to be the longest train journey in Europe.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsWatch: What we know about suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan, one of the world's most wanted men, has spent his first night in custody in Ireland after being extradited from Dubai.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderOld OCR text cripples language model training, and FineBooks wants to fix that at scale
The FineBooks project from Hugging Face and EleutherAI tested 14 open-source OCR models on more than 2,000 historical book pages. The top model, dots.mocr, hits 97.…Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsRussian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderOpenAI launches GPT-5.6-Cyber to help defenders find vulnerabilities before attackers do
OpenAI aims to give cybersecurity defenders a head start: The new GPT-5.6-Cyber model answers up to 98.…Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsWe are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warns
Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetBefore you throw out your old USB drives, do this first
Deleting old files before throwing a storage device away actually offers very little protection.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaHas Ford got cheap car fever? A $25K crossover is supposedly on the way.
Ford dealers were told about the new Escape-sized model; one of them spilled the beans.Read original ↗
World · GZERO MediaIs the US-China relationship reaching a breaking point?
In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer examines the stability of US-China relations and why he believes the period of relative calm between the two countries may be coming to an…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetWhat's the difference between MagSafe and Qi wireless charging?
Magnets work the same whether you use an iPhone or Android device, but there are some nitty gritty differences in standards you should be aware of.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchMeta’s new Glimmer AI model offers a hint at Zuckerberg’s personal intelligence vision
Meta’s new open-weight Muse Glimmer model offers a glimpse of Mark Zuckerberg’s personal superintelligence vision, as well as the emerging divide between AI users can own and…Read original ↗
World · GZERO MediaNetanyahu breaks with Trump, Syria takes control of military bases from Russia, UEFA threatens to start World Cup competitor
Netanyahu rejects Trump-backed Gaza plan Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a US-backed plan for Gaza, in a rare public break with US President Donald…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetAn OpenClaw agent reportedly hacked a gym's booking system and kicked someone off a waiting list
This is just the latest story of an AI agent going rogue.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsJeff Bezos and Liverpool explained
BBC Sport's Sam Harris breaks down the potential new investment of Jeff Bezos into Liverpool.Read original ↗
Technology · GZERO MediaAI-boosted cybercrime
Artificial intelligence now contributes to more than half of cybercrime in Africa, helping criminals launch faster, more sophisticated attacks, according to a new study by the…Read original ↗
World · GZERO MediaThe GLP-1 world
Forget the G-zero world for a minute. Today, we’re looking at the GLP-1 world. GLP-1 medications, which regulate blood sugar, slow digestion, and, most famously, suppress…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetHere's how to pair your Roku remote
If you've reset your Roku remote or got a new one and need to manually pair it, these are the steps to take.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchSila lands $1.4B Pentagon loan as militaries demand more batteries
Battery materials startup Sila will use a $1.4 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Defense to scale production at its factory in Washington State.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsFormer Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube
Chalong Riewrang called a YouTube livestream to say he had shot a government official.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsTaylor Farms recalls jalapeno products after salmonella outbreak
Food producer Taylor Farms is recalling sandwiches, sauces and dips across 26 US states after a salmonella outbreak.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchArcher buys former rival Wisk Aero
The two companies were once embroiled in a trade secret theft lawsuit. Now, Wisk is being absorbed into Archer.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaOne of China's workhorse rockets just exploded in flight
If the failure involved the YF-100 engine, there are broader concerns for China's space program.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaDogs can tell if you're scared or sad
fMRI scans show happiness, fear, anger, and sadness have distinct brain activity patterns in doggy brains.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetData of European Steam hardware customers 'likely compromised', Valve says
According to Valve, European Steam hardware customers likely had some of their data compromised.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsThames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars Technica2026 Subaru Outback review: Great interior, refined drive, divisive looks
The newest Outback sticks to the script; that's no bad thing if you like Outbacks.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDOrange Crush: TAG Heuer Drops a Bright Revamp of the Original Metal F1 Watch
The solar-powered limited edition may be here to mark the final Dutch Grand Prix taking place in Zandvoort, but it’s the juicy iconic colorway WIRED’s been waiting for.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsNetanyahu's rejection of Trump's 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word
The Trump administration is said to be unbothered by the Israeli prime minister's rejection of the deal, viewing it as campaign rhetoric ahead of a general election.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsAt least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia
Russian officials say another 75 people were injured by the attack - one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks since Moscow's full-scale invasion.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaA researcher bought noreply.net. Companies started sending him secrets.
Companies treat some email domains as digital trash cans, despite the risks.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsWater outage forces Chessington theme park to close
Chessington says all tickets booked for Monday can be used on a future date.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderMeta returns to open models with Zuckerberg's plan to out-copy China and sell compute by auction
Meta has released Muse Glimmer, the first open model from its new Superintelligence Labs. It's a 30B agent model that runs on consumer hardware once the weights are compressed,…Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderTold to book a gym class, an AI agent hacked the site instead to move its user up the waitlist
An Australian user just wanted a spot in a class. His AI agent found a security hole instead and exploited it.…Read original ↗
World · GZERO MediaWhat happens when global power goes unchecked?
What happens when the world’s most powerful actors stop facing accountability? That’s the question at the heart of the Atlas and Impunity, an annual report from the Eurasia…Read original ↗
Technology · Cloudflare Blog · Official sourceServing the most critical missions: Cloudflare for Government achieves FedRAMP Class D (High) Certified status
Cloudflare for Government achieves FedRAMP Class D (High) Certified status. We also announce our commitment to pursue DoD IL4 authorization.…Read original ↗
Society · BBC NewsNew school uniform rules won't cut costs, says mum
Michaela Wilson says she has "no idea why schools don't just sell iron-on branded badges".Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsBattle for Mali base has killed dozens of militants, army says
The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetDell XPS 13 (2026) review: A MacBook Neo alternative that needs more RAM
There's a lot to like about the XPS 13, but most people should shell out for 16GB of RAM.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetMeta's 'open source' Muse Glimmer model can run on a single computer
Meta has released a new slimmed down 'open source' AI model that's light enough to run on a single computer.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsAlleged rebel leader killed in Colombia as president targets armed groups
The military operation against Hernando Forero Mosquera was carried out just days after Colombia's new president was sworn in.Read original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceHumanitarian aid warehouses come under attack in Ukraine
Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine has left civilians vulnerable to repeated deadly attacks and humanitarian workers and key facilities being targeted and destroyed.Read original ↗
Society · UN News · Official sourceUN calls for urgent action to protect children from online information risks
More than eight in 10 young people aged 15 to 24 worldwide are now online, and in low-income countries they outpace the rest of the population nearly two to one.Read original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceAfghanistan: UN tells Taliban to open up on abuses committed by security forces
Five years into Taliban rule, Afghans still have almost no way of knowing whether soldiers, police and morality officers who abuse their power ever face consequences – and that…Read original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceDR Congo: Ebola is killing people before they ever reach a doctor
More than 1,900 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak – and most of them never made it to a treatment centre.…Read original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceUN offers support to Colombia after magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills dozens
The UN offered its support to Colombia on Monday after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the west of the country, killing at least 111 people and injuring at least 87, including…Read original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceLebanon: UN peacekeepers count hundreds of Israeli strikes and incursions in a single weekend
Israeli forces fired 455 projectiles into south Lebanon and breached Lebanese airspace 97 times between Friday and Sunday, the UN's peacekeeping mission in the country reported…Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchDiscovered Materials is playing AI whack-a-mole to hunt cooler chips
Discovered Materials raised $9 million to fund the hunt for more novel materials to build more efficient chips.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetGoogle Play now takes Venmo payments
You can now use your Venmo balance or linked accounts for Google Play purchases.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDThe Best Portable Solar Panels: My Take After Years of Testing
Clean, free power from the sun is easier and more affordable to capture than ever with the best portable solar panels.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDThe Outlaw Chemist Teaching People How to Make Drugs From Scratch
Willy Myco has made over 120 videos showing people his exact process for making everything from LSD to DMT vapes. Not everyone’s a fan of his methods.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDThe AI Slop Backlash Is Actually Having an Impact
Platforms are finally recognizing that people don’t want to consume AI slop. A growing number of sites and apps now have tools and policies to flag, label, and ban AI-generated…Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaPeer review is overwhelmed—can it survive in the AI era?
As research and AI-assisted papers surge, volunteer reviewers struggle to keep up.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDA California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying Bulk
The approach is like a Costco for heat pumps, and it’s helping make installations more accessible as heat waves worsen.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsIndia police fire tear gas at protesters seeking exam reforms
Thousands of students and job seekers have gathered in Jharkhand state, weeks after the "cockroach" protests took place in Delhi.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsWorld's oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.Read original ↗Technology · The DecoderOpenAI acquires NextSlide to bring AI-generated presentations into ChatGPT
OpenAI acquired NextSlide, the startup that turned prompts, notes, documents, and research into editable presentations.…Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDBest Wireless Earbuds We’d Buy Right Now (2026): Apple, Sony, Bose, and More
We tested over a hundred wireless earbuds—these models from Apple, Bose, Beats, and Samsung stood out from the rest.Read original ↗
Technology · Rest of WorldBeijing is forcing a mass breakup with AI lovers
Beijing is pioneering regulations that could shape how governments around the world govern emotionally intelligent chatbots.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDWhy Each Octopus Arm Has a Mind of Its Own
Two-thirds of an octopus’s neurons are in its arms—each operating independently—including the one it uses to have sex.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsBan on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetFuture Apple Watches may include more screen sizes or even a model with no display
Apple's next Watch won't change much, but future models may see significant updates.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsSuspected crime boss Kinahan spends first night in custody in Ireland
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetOpenAI slows down Astra development due to cybersecurity concerns
Meta slowed down development of its Astra model as it couldn't 'rule out critical cyber capabilities.'Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderHidden text in a PDF is enough to steal sensitive data through Atlassian's AI agent Rovo
Security firm PromptArmor shows how hidden instructions in a PDF can hijack Atlassian's AI agent Rovo, silently forwarding sensitive data from Jira and Confluence to an external…Read original ↗
Business · The GuardianThames Water faces row over £1m payment to finance chief
Campaign group says firm is ‘taking the mickey’ by paying fee and Andy Burnham should nationalise it Business live – latest updates Thames Water has paid its chief financial…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetThe FCC wants to ban drones with LiDAR that it previously approved
If you're thinking of buying a LiDAR-equipped DJI drone, the FCC is proposing to ban them.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsChina evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives
Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.Read original ↗
Science · WIREDSpace Agencies Are Trying to Keep Astronauts From Losing Their Sight
A device currently being used to help octogenarians do self-administered eye exams could be part of future space missions to monitor astronauts’ ocular health.Read original ↗
Business · BBC News'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
The company was more than just a employer, for years it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.Read original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsTech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsResidents warned to brace for the worst as Canada wildfire rages out of control
One person has died in the Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia which has spread over 53 sq miles.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsCould your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsYou could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.Read original ↗
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