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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 ↗
Technology · Sky News TechnologyBritish driver who broke sound barrier in a car sets new record
A British driver, who remains the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, has set another world record, this time in a hydrogen-powered vehicle.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 · Nikkei AsiaJapan helps universities commercialize new tech through global partnerships
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is aiding domestic universities in putting their cutting-edge technologies into commercial use through overseas partnRead 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 ↗
Technology · EngadgetA flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization
Open the source-led FireTofu index page.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 ↗
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 ↗
Technology · Global NewsAlberta man plans to protest AI data centres as province announces town halls
Alberta has already said the tech giant Meta is building a massive facility north of Edmonton, and several other AI data centres are in the works across the province.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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 · Sky News TechnologyMeteor shower to reach peak hours after solar eclipse - here's where to see it
Space enthusiasts across the UK will be treated to two spectacular displays within hours on Wednesday as the annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak.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 ↗
Technology · Sky News TechnologyDogs know when you're happy or sad, new study suggests
Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
Technology · Sky News TechnologyDon't use your 1999 solar eclipse glasses, public told
More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Wednesday.Read original ↗
Technology · Nikkei AsiaCompal bets on expansion in Taiwan, Vietnam and US for AI servers
TAOYUAN, Taiwan -- Key HP and Dell notebook supplier Compal Electronics is expanding capacity in Taiwan, Vietnam and the U.S. as it pivots from makingRead original ↗
Technology · Sky News TechnologyEngland 'on the cusp' of eliminating virus
England is "leading the world" in efforts to eliminate hepatitis C as deaths from the virus have reduced by 36% in the last 10 years, NHS England said.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 ↗
Technology · NVIDIA NewsroomNVIDIA Partners With Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to Establish AI Compute Infrastructure Financing Platforms to Mobilize Over $500 Billion of Third-Party Capital
Trending now in Singapore · 200+ searches. Google Trends signal; no generative summary.Read original ↗
Technology · Global NewsAttempted copper theft to blame for Calgary internet service outage, Rogers says
A spokesperson for Rogers says the interruption happened just before 3 a.m., and is part of a 'troubling rise' in vandalism and attempted theft.Read original ↗
Technology · TechCrunchOpenAI reportedly completed a $7 billion employee tender offer
San Francisco's housing market is in trouble again.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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 · Sky News TechnologyGory AI clips of fruit and veg characters could radicalise kids, researchers say
AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.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 ↗
Technology · Nikkei AsiaJapan Inc's quarterly profit jumps 70% on weak yen and AI spending
TOKYO -- Listed Japanese companies reported a sharp increase in earnings during the April-June quarter, fueled by the weak yen and spending linked toRead 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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
Technology · Nikkei AsiaBuffett-backed Japan trading houses soar, but will it last in AI era?
TOKYO -- Next month will bring a major event for Japan's trading houses: their leaders' first meeting in Japan with Greg Abel, the successor to famedRead 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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
Technology · The WalrusBig Tech Is a Big Issue for The Walrus
Our latest print edition, now on newsstands, dives into the major anxieties of the digital era The post Big Tech Is a Big Issue for The Walrus first appeared on The Walrus .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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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