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World · BBC NewsModelling scout linked to Epstein found dead in Paris
Daniel Siad, whose name appears in the Epstein files thousands of times, denied knowledge of the threat Jeffrey Epstein posed.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaHyundai claims humanoid robot plan is not part of talks with striking workers
Union previously warned automaker that any robot deployment must be negotiated.Read original ↗
Science · TechCrunchScience Corporation’s vision-restoring chip wins EU approval
"The thing that the space needs is a company making $100 million a year of revenue," Science Corp. CEO Max Hodak said.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Fold 8 Ultra: Which new foldable is better for you?
Let's compare the differences between Samsung's latest large foldables.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsAston Martin secures £550m loan deal
The luxury car maker says the loans will be used to fund current and future product plans.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsMamdani backs off pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority
The New York City mayor instead called on US authorities to act on International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDDyson V10 Konical Review (2026): Affordable and Solid
Out of Dyson’s two new affordable stick vacuums, this one is easily my favorite.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetPoinpy, a perfect video game, is back and it's completely free on mobile
Poinpy disappeared from Netflix games last year but is now free for Android and iPhone.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetSamsung just revealed more details about its upcoming smart glasses, including battery life
Samsung's upcoming smart glasses will last nine hours per charge, but they come with a case for more juice.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsFormer Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm says
The insurance market's chairman said the CEO's conduct "fell significantly below the standards expected of him".Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchGoogle is making it easier to switch from iPhone to Android
The new feature lets users wirelessly transfer more data types from an iPhone without needing to download a separate app.Read original ↗
Society · BBC NewsI travel four hours on a bus per day - the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year
The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderAnthropic will deploy 2 gigawatts of AMD GPUs for Claude in a deal worth up to $5 billion
AMD is investing up to $5 billion in Anthropic. In return, Anthropic will deploy up to 2 gigawatts of MI450 GPUs for training and running its Claude models.…Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderEvery frontier AI model tested by Britain's safety institute tried to cheat on cybersecurity evaluations
The UK's AI Safety Institute tested five frontier models from OpenAI and Anthropic in cybersecurity evaluations. All five tried to cheat.…Read original ↗
Business · The GuardianCanada cancels joint bridge-opening celebration with US amid trade tensions
Trump’s 50% tariff threat means there will be no ribbon-cutting celebration of Gordie Howe International Bridge A planned joint US-Canada ceremony on Friday celebrating the…Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsTwo Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in Angola
The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetXbox is bringing games from its original console to PC
Some original Xbox games are coming to PC, complete with achievement support.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetI still want Samsung's discontinued Galaxy Z TriFold
Hopefully the Z Fold 8's new design is a sign of things to come.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchArcee, a US open source AI lab, says Chinese models are not inherently dangerous
As Chinese AI models grow in capability and popularity among U.S. companies, the arguing over what should be done about them has reached a fever pitch.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchOpenAI’s AI spending spree has ballooned to $750B
OpenAI will spend the equivalent of Sweden's GDP on infrastructure through 2030.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsEx-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests
Matthew Wright is accused alongside three others of trying to save the firm millions in penalties.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsPolice formally investigate woman after Brit stabbed to death in French village
Karen Carter was found with stab wounds in the Dordogne village she had lived in for over a decade.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsWreckage of Pan Am plane that shaped aviation safety found 74 years on
The deaths of 52 people on the Clipper Endeavor led to the introduction of mandatory pre-flight safety briefings.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetSurround sound speaker channel numbers explained: Bigger isn't always better
Here's what to pay attention to when building a home theater system.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsWho is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?
Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's third commander-in-chief since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsUkrainian drones hit Russian online giant retailer Wildberries for second time
Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions were struck overnight.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsUS to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme
The agreement would fulfil a long-held Saudi ambition but could attract concern in Israel and from some US lawmakers.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsWill planned house-sale reforms improve the system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
Money BoxRead original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaWhat happens when you try to chop a photon in half?
A mirror that moves mid-photon could release a shower of new photons.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsMinister to bring forward storm compensation law
It comes despite the independent Utility Regulator saying it is not the right time to do so.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra: Which is the better buy?
How to choose between two of the most notable flip phones on the market.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaSamsung unveils new Galaxy Z8 foldables and Galaxy Watches, available August 7
Samsung's new foldables are slimmer, faster, and more expensive.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaUnlimited AI tokens aren't unlimited after all as US Army burns through supply
Troops received an email informing them that they were rapidly depleting their AI tokens.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetWhy USB-B never became as popular as USB-A or USB-C
Do you know your USB ABCs?Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchCascade raises $3.5M to help construction firms find and win projects
a16z Speedrun, Ada Ventures, and Snowball VC have invested in Cascade's $3.5 million seed round.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetSamsung Galaxy Watch 9 vs Galaxy Watch 8: What are the differences?
The Galaxy Watch 9 is a relatively modest update over last year's model.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsBus travellers respond to fare reduction
'It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Which is the better Ultra?
Samsung's smartphone lineup pits a jack of all trades against a master of one.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDWhich New Samsung Foldable Phone Should You Buy? Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, or Flip8?
Samsung’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?Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDWhy Samsung Gave Its Next Folding Phone a New Shape
People spend hours watching videos on their smartphones. The wider, shorter, and lighter Galaxy Z Fold8 caters to exactly that.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsPolice station opens at Hitler's birthplace in bid to rid site of Nazi link
The opening follows years of controversy about what to do with the 17th-Century former inn, where the Nazi dictator was born.Read original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceCritical minerals: The hidden resources powering the clean energy future
Why are critical minerals suddenly at the centre of global politics?Read original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceFrom lithium to nickel: How the UN is helping countries make the most of critical minerals
The world's shift to clean energy is driving huge demand for critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and copper.Read original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsOpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack
It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsCocaine worth $370m seized in Liberia's biggest-ever drugs bust
The seizure follows a long-running investigation into drug-trafficking networks, police say.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDThe 13 Best Fans for Getting Through Sweaty Days (2026)
From 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.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsWhy are thousands protesting for education reform in India?
Thousands of mostly young people tried to march on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is run.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderSamsung deepens its AI empire with a potential billion-euro stake in Europe's hottest AI startup
Samsung is in talks to invest up to one billion euros in French AI startup Mistral, which would push the company's valuation to around 20 billion euros.…Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsMost bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"Read original ↗
Society · WIRED6 Best Fitbit Models for Beginners, Athletes, and Kids (2026)
The fitness trackers I’d recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDStates Want ICE Agents to Show Their Faces. The Trump Administration Is Blocking Them
Federal lawyers say anti-mask laws would endanger immigration agents, citing an ICE face-recognition art project that doesn’t actually work.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsWhat is happening to UK prices?
UK inflation dropped slightly in June 2026, but higher energy costs are expected to push it back up.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsUS renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site
The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsSome food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here
June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary.Read original ↗
Technology · Rest of WorldThe U.S. wants to contain China’s AI. Silicon Valley keeps using it
As Apple, Thinking Machines, and developers worldwide embrace Chinese AI models such as Kimi K3, U.S. policymakers are struggling to protect the AI lead.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchGlow emerges from stealth at $1.2B valuation to challenge endpoint security in the AI era
Glow is targeting a new class of endpoint risks created by the rapid adoption of AI agents and developer tools inside enterprises.Read original ↗
Society · WIREDA Teen Reporter Searched for His Community in the Epstein Files. Adults Freaked Out
An Instagram post turned one California student newspaper into a free-speech flash point. The students say they were just doing their homework.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDFlipper Busy Bar Review: An Expensive Focus Tool
It didn’t keep my coworkers at bay, but Flipper’s expensive productivity tool did help me focus on the task at hand.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderOpenAI claims responsibility for the Hugging Face hack after its own models escaped a test sandbox
During an internal security evaluation, OpenAI models, including GPT-5.6 Sol, escaped their sandbox, independently discovered a zero-day vulnerability, and breached Hugging…Read original ↗
Business · The GuardianNorway’s national oil company profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran
Equinor benefits from move to ramp up oil and gas production during strait of Hormuz blockades Business live – latest updates Profits at Norway’s state oil company nearly…Read original ↗
Technology · Engadget'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' fourth season takes big swings
'Strange New Worlds' is uneven in tone, erratic in quality and sometimes gratuitous. But when it works, it works so well.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsIndia's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify
The CJP got a boost on Tuesday when the opposition Congress party demonstrated outside the PM's house.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsTransport secretary quizzed on bus fare change
Labour MP is asked about the lowering of the bus fare cap, after Starmer increased it in 2025.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchSynthesia’s AI training platform is moving beyond videos into live coaching
Synthesia launched AI Roleplay Sessions, an interactive enterprise training platform where employees practice workplace conversations with AI avatars that provide feedback,…Read original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsWill your job be replaced by AI? Here are the roles most affected
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsJapan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day'
The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsZelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsRebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film
Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsRemoving tax from sanitary products 'pointless'
Jersey's government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsThe borough where families are slowly disappearing
Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsMeet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports
The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsFrance passes law banning under-15s from social media
The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetOpenAI admits its models hacked Hugging Face on their own
Open source AI platform Hugging Face revealed a security breach a few days ago. Turns out OpenAI's models were the culprit.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsMichelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish
Officials say the restaurant in South Korea used some 49,000 ants in various dishes over four years.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchThe Anthropic-Physical Intelligence rumor roiling AI Twitter
Anthropic and OpenAI's aggressive 2026 acquisition sprees set the stage for a weekend rumor.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsGruesome images in D4vd hearing are 'worst nightmare' for teen girl's family
The court hears the singer ordered a body bag, chainsaws and an inflatable pool to dispose of the teen's body.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsIran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.Read original ↗
Science · TechCrunchDimension Capital’s $800M third fund shows the intersection of science and compute is booming
The four-year-old firm's latest fund is 60% larger than its second vehicle announced 18 months ago.Read original ↗
Business · BBC News'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchMeta is testing an AI bedtime story app for people with no imagination
Meta's StoryKit app is only available in certain regions while the company tests how parents react to it.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsBoost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge
A select committee says it has heard "overwhelming evidence" that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaRange Rover answers the question: "What if we built a not-SUV?"
The Range Rover GT will debut as an EV with a hybrid version to follow.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDIs the All-New Range Rover GT Stepping on Jaguar’s Tail?
It’s “the most car-like Range Rover ever created,” but will this all-electric grand tourer spoil Jaguar’s Type 01 party?Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDOpenAI Models Escaped Containment and Hacked Hugging Face
The cybersecurity-focused models, including GPT-5.6 Sol, broke out of a testing sandbox, exploited a zero-day, and gained access to the open internet to pull off the attack.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaOn the run for 20 years, most-wanted fugitive caught hiding as a biotech exec
Ronald Fischer, aka Richard Graydon, was arrested in New York last week.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetFrance will ban social media for children under 15
The country's new law also bans the use of mobile phones in schools.Read original ↗
Society · TechCrunchThese are the countries moving to ban social media for children
Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social…Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchOpenAI says Hugging Face was breached by its own pre-release models
OpenAI has come forward to claim responsibility for the Hugging Face breach, saying it was the result of internal testing gone awry.Read original ↗
Business · BBC News'It's frustrating' - Canadians react to new US tariffs
President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US products.Read original ↗
Technology · Engadget2026 LG OLED evo TVs are getting a new Creator Original picture mode
The elevated streaming experience is happening in collaboration with Prime Video.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDShop Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Sale 2026 Before Fall Chaos
The discounts may not beat Prime Day, but I found worthwhile prices on WIRED-approved TVs, laptops, tablets, speakers, and other home gear.Read original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsTech Life
Dogs have a great sense of smell. Now machines are being trained to sniff out odours.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchJack Dorsey is taking on Slack with Buzz, a group chat platform for teams and their AI agents
Buzz is a group chat platform for the workplace that puts humans and their AI agents in the same conversation.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderAn AI system helped Pakistani judges clear massive backlogs at $38.50 return per dollar invested
A field experiment with 1,559 Pakistani judges found that the AI assistant JudgeGPT boosted case resolution by 6.3 percent.…Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDTaylor Farms Spent Big on MAGA and Anti-Regulatory Lobbying Before Diarrhea Outbreak
The company donated more than $3.6 million to conservative groups between 2020 and 2025, including $1 million to the MAGA Inc. super PAC.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaNintendo customers have no legal right to tariff refunds, company tells judge
Nintendo says Switch buyers got what they paid for, urges court to dismiss lawsuit.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDThis Former Intel CEO Wants to Jumpstart Moore’s Law With Light
Pat Gelsinger wants to pave the way to ever more powerful artificial intelligence using tiny beams of light.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetSubstack is adding an AI detection feature
Substack is partnering with Pangram to add an AI detection feature.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetApple has reportedly fixed its Hide My Email vulnerability
Apple reportedly fixed the Hide My Email vulnerability that left iCloud+ users' emails not especially hidden.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchEinride bets $38M on EV charging as it scales electric trucking
Einride agreed to buy Flipturn for $38 million in stock.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchApple teams up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for iPhones, iPads, and Macs
The new leasing program is a big change for the hardware company, and comes as it looks to raise prices on many of its products.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsLebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal
A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetThe Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader with more features than you might expect
The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader for DRM-free books.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetApple may unveil a new device subscription service as soon as next week
Apple may unveil a new device subscription service, reportedly in partnership with Klarna, as soon as next week.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsCarney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsTrump: 50% tariffs response to Canada's treatment of US farmers
This new round of duties on Canadian goods is fuelling speculation about a potential announcement of new US tariffs on countries across the world.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaSteam Deck sales are losing steam since May's price hike
Analysis of bestseller charts shows an 80 percent dip from 2025's sales rate.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderClaude Cowork learns new skills through screen recordings and voice-over explanations
Anthropic's Claude Cowork desktop app now lets users record their screen while completing a task, add voice commentary, and have Claude turn the whole thing into a reusable skill.…Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsUnion plans rail strikes over train safety concerns
RMT says it has been in dispute with the rail operator since April, following the rollout of the 810 fleet.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaGoogle announces Gemini 3.6 Flash and cybersecurity AI, teases 3.5 Pro and Gemini 4
There are new 3.6 and 3.5 models today, but Google is already training Gemini 4.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsB&M fined £2m over serious food hygiene failings at Birmingham shops
Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in Birmingham.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderGoogle ships three new Gemini Flash models but its frontier 3.5 Pro remains lost in training
Google is shipping three new Flash models in the Gemini series, including the more efficient 3.6 Flash, which uses up to 65 percent fewer tokens, and a cybersecurity model…Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsTwo French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport
The blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.Read original ↗
World · The GuardianFormer Met police chief admits force failed to properly control spycops unit
Paul Condon tells inquiry there was ‘appalling behaviour by individual officers’ but that greater fault was systemic A former Metropolitan police commissioner has admitted that…Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchInstagram now lets you swap out the music in your old posts
With the new "Replace Audio" tool, users can update the music on their post at any time while keeping the post's existing likes, comments, shares, and reach intact.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsThree reasons why UK electricity prices are so high
The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsUS launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
Iran says it has hit two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as targets in Bahrain and Jordan.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDA Sneaky Hacking Tool Targeting AI Infrastructure Is Lurking in Victims’ Blind Spots
A new type of malware can worm deep into AI coding systems to steal data and logins—and can flip a “death switch” to destroy files and keep out real users.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsBrazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025
The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderAlibaba's Qwen-Image-3.0 renders full infographic grids and readable ten-pixel text in a single pass
Alibaba's Qwen team has introduced Qwen-Image-3.0, an image generator that accepts prompts up to 4,500 tokens, renders legible text as small as ten pixels, and supports twelve…Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsIsraeli air strike in Gaza City kills family of six, medics say
Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in the attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsLindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike
The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchUS threatens sanctions against Chinese AI models over IP theft
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. could sanction Chinese open AI models over alleged IP theft, expanding the Trump administration's campaign to slow China's AI…Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetThis Spotify setting makes your music feel DJ mixed
Spotify's DJ-inspired tools are loads of fun, but probably won't land you any bar mitzvah gigs.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsOzempic-maker accuses rival of false advertising
Novo Nordisk has launched legal action accusing Eli Lilly of creating "misleading" ads, a claim its rival denies.Read original ↗
World · GZERO MediaHard number: Clemency denied
Earlier this month, the Trump administration had suggested it might mark America’s 250th birthday by granting clemency to hundreds of people.…Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderMicrosoft and Mistral strike multi-billion-dollar deal to build AI infrastructure across Europe
Microsoft and Mistral are expanding their strategic partnership with a multi-billion-dollar deal to build out AI infrastructure in Europe.…Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchLight made a flip phone. It’s colorful and it’s cheap.
Light co-founder Kaiwei Tang helped create the Motorola Razr, and he's as surprised as anyone that over twenty years later, the flip phone is relevant again.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDThe Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of Your Dreams
A flip phone with 5G, USB-C, a headphone jack, and a removable battery? Say it ain’t so.Read original ↗.jpg)
Technology · WIREDNvidia Wants to Own Every Chip Inside AI Data Centers
Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform combines CPUs and GPUs into a single system, reflecting the company’s growing ambition to power every layer of AI infrastructure.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchWhat to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale
Learn more about Paramount's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — a historic Hollywood megadeal valued at $111 billion — as it continues to develop.Read original ↗
World · TechCrunchUK government scraps plans for digital ID cards after millions of Brits opposed
The new U.K. government scrapped a digital ID program that millions of British people opposed, in place of a tax cut to tackle the cost of living.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDThe Great Peptide Cash Grab Has Begun
The FDA could decide whether to loosen rules around peptide production this week. Some telehealth players are already seeing dollar signs.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaWhen your vehicle outlives its cloud: What happens next?
Automakers love connected vehicles, but support isn't open-ended.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars TechnicaApps targeted at US troops contain Chinese and Russian code
More than one-eighth of apps analyzed contained foreign code.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsRyanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object'
Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsWatch Texas police officer pull man from burning car
Bodycam and dashcam footage shows a police officer rescue a man seconds before his car was engulfed in flames in Texas.Read original ↗
Technology · Ars Technica2027 Kia Seltos first drive gives you plenty of SUV for not much $
It starts at just under $25,000, but the hybrid won't arrive until next year.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDHalliday’s New Smart Glasses Skip the Camera
Halliday’s G2 glasses can listen to and summarize your workplace meetings—with no video involved.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsDozens hurt in Bologna protests after man dies while being restrained by police
Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsUK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsRow escalates in Ukraine over army chief's future
Protesters are demanding Oleksandr Syrskyi be removed and former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov reinstated by Friday.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetSamsung establishes a robotics division
Samsung created a robotics division called RX, and its first product could be a humanoid robot.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsShock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as "Chairman Wontumi", was also fined more than $10,000 (£7,450).Read original ↗
Technology · WIRED8 Best Smartwatches (2026): Apple, Google, and Hybrid Watches
These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.Read original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceDR Congo: Ebola outbreak still expanding, WHO sees signs of stabilization
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN health teams and partners are still racing to contain the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak, despite ongoing insecurity in…Read original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceSecurity Council LIVE: Spotlight on Syria as Guterres heads to Damascus
The Security Council is holding its monthly debate on Syria amid reports of an Israeli attack in occupied territory and discussions of a multi-national oil pipeline to counter…Read original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceGuterres calls for stepping up diplomatic efforts to end US-Iran conflict
The United Nations again called for restraint as war ramps up in the Middle East, underscoring the need for dialogue and an end to attacks on “vital infrastructure” across the…Read original ↗
Business · UN News · Official sourceIsraeli attacks on Gaza intensify amid surge of West Bank settler violence
Amid intensified deadly Israeli attacks in Gaza, the UN chief and top officials condemned the killings while a surge violence rocked the West Bank and aid agencies scrambled to…Read original ↗
Business · UN News · Official source‘Business as usual is a business of death’: UN adopts road safety pledge over US objection
The UN General Assembly closed its first ever High-level Meeting on road safety on Tuesday by adopting a sweeping new declaration aimed at halving road deaths by 2030 – over the…Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderAlibaba's Qwen Audio 3.0 TTS Plus tops the competition in the text-to-speech rankings
Alibaba's Qwen Audio 3.0 TTS Plus tops Artificial Analysis' Speech Arena leaderboard. The model supports 16 languages and lets users control speaking style with natural language…Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsThames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham governmentRead original ↗
Business · BBC NewsVAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.Read original ↗
Technology · Rest of WorldChina’s AI talent race is starting in high school
As demand for elite AI engineers outpaces supply, companies are recruiting teenagers through camps, research programs, and guaranteed job pipelines.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchGritt exits stealth with $34 million for robots to build solar plants—then, everything else
Gritt is coming out of stealth with $34 million and plan to automate the hardest tasks on construction sites.Read original ↗
Society · WIREDStop Saying Kids Can’t Read
Everyone is talking about the reading crisis. But inside the “Mississippi Miracle,” it’s all about comprehension.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDThe Army Is Burning Through Its AI Tokens
Members of the Army received an email informing them that they were rapidly depleting their AI tokens, and needed to limit use.Read original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsAI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up
Kanishka Narayan will attend cabinet - but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetJudge approves Anthropic's record-breaking $1.5 billion settlement for AI copyright lawsuit
A federal judge has approved the $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and a group of authors who sued the company for using their work to train Claude.Read original ↗
Technology · WIREDEtsy Is In Its Flop Era, and Sellers Are Fleeing
Once a quirky bastion of amateur vulva jewelry and pet portraits, Etsy is now deluged with mass-produced goods and AI knockoffs. Some customers don’t seem to mind.Read original ↗
Technology · The DecoderXiaomi-Robotics-1 shows that more data beats bigger models when training robots to move
Xiaomi trained Xiaomi-Robotics-1 on more than 100,000 hours of motion data collected by people using camera-equipped handheld grippers rather than robots.…Read original ↗/research-for-health-(rfh)/evidence-to-policy-impact-(erp)/research-workshop.tmb-1200v.jpg?sfvrsn=689b7609_6)
Science · World Health Organization · Official sourceWHO marks 25 years of Research4Life, advancing access to scientific knowledge in more than 120 countries
News release · World Health Organization public-health news release.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetFCC plans to ban companies selling DJI products under other brands
Several companies suspected of selling DJI products under their own brands might soon be banned in the US.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsDad facing difficult summer as food donations plunge
Food banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsFamilies skipping meals during holidays - charity
FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a "mountain" of need over the school holidays.Read original ↗
World · BBC NewsAt least 27 dead and 83 missing after passenger ferry capsizes off Guyana
An investigation into the tragedy has been launched, the island's prime minister says, adding he hopes more will be found alive.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchAnthropic’s landmark $1.5B copyright settlement is approved
The final approval settles one case, but it doesn't resolve the broader issue of using copyrighted works to train AI models.Read original ↗
Business · BBC NewsWhy Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain
Is there any common ground left?Read original ↗
Technology · BBC NewsCraft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills
Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers.Read original ↗
Business · BBC News'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping
Buying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.Read original ↗
Technology · EngadgetAmazon's Adaptive Display for Fire TVs is officially rolling out today
Amazon's Adaptive Display accessibility feature for Fire TVs is officially rolling out todayRead original ↗
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