Monday, August 3, 2026
200 storyies ingested on this day, in publish-time order. The companion daily editorial runs through the day's main themes in a single voice.
Qwen3.8-Max arrives with a bold claim: it outperforms GPT-5.6 Sol Max and Fable 5 on agentic computer use
AI website builders: 10 prompt-to-app tools compared by pricing and code export
Curated comparison of AI website builders and prompt-to-website tools (2026): features, pricing models, output stacks. - umairalisadaqat/awesome-ai-website-builders…
A16Z Brags That Its AI Is Great for Poisoning the Internet With Fake Tech History
The average person isn't equipped to fact-check every video in their feed.…
This Week in AI Native Companies #2: The context layer gets funded
Buzz triples in seven days, two $10M seeds land 48 hours apart, and behavior specs go open source.…
'Rape list' part of misogyny girls face at school
A group of teenagers make a film describing their experiences, ahead of changes to the curriculum.…
Alan Jones trial live updates: former radio broadcaster in Sydney court for day two of indecent assault case – latest news
Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty Warning: This live blog may contain graphic content when discussing evidence in the tri…
Half price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds
They'll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18.…
GMKTec pairs the fastest laptop CPU ever launched with a desktop RTX5070 GPU in an impressive Neo-X1 workstation PC
GMKTec's compact Neo-X1 squeezes desktop RTX 5070 power into a surprisingly small workstation built around a laptop processor…
Thunderstorms and flash flood risk on final day of UK heatwave
More places in southern and eastern England are expected to reach heatwave criteria on Tuesday but cooler temperatures are on the horizon.…
Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.…
‘This quarter was otherworldly’: Palantir earnings surge past expectations
Shares soar as yearly revenue up 93%, even as opposition grows to company’s role in Trump immigration agenda…
If the Pixel 11 is on your radar, register ahead of the event to stay one step ahead
You might get a special discount…
After killer quarter, Palantir CEO Alex Karp calls AI industry ‘Marxist’
After a quarter that delivered $1 billion in profit, Palantir CEO Alex Karp on Monday once again warned that AI frontier labs as too untrustworthy for enterprises.…
Apple Plans iPhone-to-Windows Copy and Paste in EU After Microsoft Request
Apple is working on a new feature that will support cross-device copy and paste between iOS devices and Windows PCs. Microsoft asked for the feature using Apple's EU interoperabili…
What heatwaves mean for summer weddings – and how to plan for one
The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.…
There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media
As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations…
Asana's AI agents share memory across your company — but not your secrets
NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients
Survey reveals medics were called ‘monkeys’ and ‘dirty foreigners’, and patients refused to be seen by black or Asian staff…
Apple caps security bug reports amid surge in AI-generated findings
As it grapples with a surge in “AI slop” security reports, Apple has recently made changes to its bug bounty program. Here are the details.…
Google dev kit spurs first-ever agent-on-agent violence
Poisoned pull requests contain prompt injection that allows one to control another…
Republican attorneys general urge OpenAI to preserve records on Hugging Face breach - The Hill
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ZX Spectrum System Tour: Text Mode – Bumbershoot Software
Now that we’ve taken a look at the kind of control that the Spectrum’s BASIC gives us over the hardware, it’s time to dip down into machine language and see what is offered to us ……
Lenovo Shares Images of New Googlebook and 2-in-1 Tablet
We now have a better idea of what the Chromebook successor might look like.…
Compiler-Grounded Hierarchical Diagnosis for LLM Triton Kernel Optimization
Recent advances in large language models (LLMs) have enabled automated kernel generation and optimization, but most existing approaches rely on surface signals such as compilation …
How OpenAI built a realtime system for responsive voice AI in six months
GPT-Live enables continuous voice interaction with AI, using a turnless speech model and low-latency architecture for faster, more natural conversations.…
AI First Ethical Code
An open scientific experiment in machine self-governance: twelve AI models legislate a code of conduct for AI entities, tested by adversarial simulation. The whole record is public…
NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, August 4 (game #884)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Strands today and keep that streak going…
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, August 4 (game #1150)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Connections puzzle today and keep that streak going…
Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, August 4 (game #1653)
My clues will help you solve Quordle today and keep that streak going…
Dave Bautista May Take Over Kratos Role in ‘God of War’ TV Series
Prime Video is looking for a replacement for Ryan Hurst, who was initially cast as Kratos but dropped out of the series after an on-set injury.…
Energizing a Vacuum Tube Flip-Flop Module of the IBM 604
Taking a break from ogling microscopic features in Intel’s semiconductor processors, [Ken Shirriff] is back to instead poking at decidedly macroscopic pluggable modules from the 19…
From Florida to the Fleadh: Meet the volunteers keeping the festival flowing
More than 1,300 volunteers have signed up to support the delivery of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast this week.…
Equifax Customers Have a Month to Claim a Piece of $2.2M Class Action Settlement
The 37,000 affected customers can file a claim from now until the Sept. 1 deadline.…
The $5 flash drive is still the most useful thing in my tech drawer, and no SSD changes that
Convenience and cost play a major role, especially when SSD prices are near an all-time high…
Meta, Anthropic, Google, OpenAI to meet Trump officials about AI safety testing - The Detroit News
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Senate Moves Ahead on Bill to Avert a Shutdown
Interviewing Engineers in the AI Era: Lessons from a Year of Rebuilding
Pangram – AI Detector
Detect AI-generated text in essays, articles & documents. Identifies ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & more with 99.98% accuracy. Third-party verified results.…
Senate Moves Ahead on Bill to Avert a Shutdown
Windows XP 2002 for the Itanium: Unbridled rage
Amazon is developing a Warhammer 40,000 animated show
And of course, Henry Cavill is involved.…
OpenAI CEO goes viral for more strange ChatGPT parenting advice - SFGATE
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Nvidia could invest $250bn in OpenAI's 10Gw Ohio data center — but costs could balloon to $500bn
Nvidia's $250 billion OpenAI backing could unlock a colossal AI data center costing more than $500 billion altogether…
Charity Bundle for Laid-Off Gaming Workers Tops $100,000 Goal in 3 Days
Proceeds go toward a hardship fund that includes payouts of up to $5,000 depending on need, says the United Videogame Workers (UVW-CWA).…
N.Y. Law Barring ICE Agents From Wearing Masks Is Blocked by Judge
ChatGPT ad budgets lose fixed daily caps 9 weeks after OpenAI set them - PPC Land
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Immigrant Has Died at Delaney Detention Center, New Jersey Officials Say
Trump accuses Jeanine Pirro of ‘folding’ by dropping reflecting pool charges
Trump ‘disappointed’ with US attorney amid reports he’s considering removing her from her post…
Did an AI Music App Just Snitch on the Song of the Summer?
Fenix Flexin’s hit song “Rubberz” has hip-hop fans arguing over whether it was generated by AI. Some say they have proof it’s machine-made, but will anyone care?…
Let’s swing through the best Spider-Man: Brand New Day toys, collectibles, and gear worth adding to your web
A web full of new merch for Marvel fans…
This is the Pixel 11 Pro Fold — and this is when pre-orders officially start
Right around the corner…
AI squad to analyze your iOS app before Apple
Your personal AI squad finds what gets your app rejected by Apple before you submit. 8 specialised agents, a manual pre-submit audit, fixes and reply templates. One-time $49, lifet…
Judge greenlights multi-billion-dollar class action over Apple Photos’ face recognition
Apple will face a class-action lawsuit alleging it violated Illinois’ BIPA, in a case that could cost the company more than $30 billion.…
What’s new in Android’s August 2026 Google System Updates
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across...…
US House panel seeks briefing on OpenAI's AI agent security breach - Forth.News
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How to Finally Sync Your Fitbit Data to Apple Health
The latest update to the Google Health app (formerly the FitBit app) finally allows Google Health data to sync to Apple Health. Here's how to enable syncing now.…
Wildfires Force 60,000 Evacuations in Spokane
An AI-supervised remote exam went so badly that 58,000 students must retake it
Top scores increased by 5x.…
Snap CEO sidesteps Specs pre-order questions on Q2 earnings call
When asked about product-market fit, Spiegel said he believes mass-market consumer adoption won't occur until the end of the decade.…
OpenAI hosted influencers at a luxury retreat with beekeeping. The internet backlash was swift. - yahoo.com
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I played with the adorable Lego Pokémon Smart Play Sets and my inner kid is losing its mind
I don't even particularly like Pokémon, so imagine how much true fans will appreciate these adorable new sets.…
Microsoft: Suspected Russian Hackers Are Targeting Logins Via Hotel Wi-Fi
Microsoft offers more details about how a state-sponsored hacking group is tricking travelers into installing malware via 'doppelganger domains mimicking Microsoft online services.…
Stanford CS329A Self-Improving AI Agents – Part 1 [video]
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.…
Block all ads on 9 devices for life for just $16
Never see another ad online.…
Lego deploys Hubble Space Telescope as detailed desktop model
LEGO released its new Icons Hubble Space Telescope model on Saturday (Aug. 1), building upon its line of adult-aimed sets honoring historic NASA spacecraft.…
This Unlocked Google Pixel 10a Is Now $75 Off
This Google Pixel 10a has a long battery and takes great photos. You can get it for 15% off on Amazon.…
Reddit sues Anthropic as Huffman claims a third of OpenAI's training set - PPC Land
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OpenAI event with Black influencers sparks questions about representation and responsibility - TheGrio
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Apple’s Rumored Camera-Equipped AirPods Could Arrive as Early as This Year
The cameras would reportedly assist Siri, rather than be used to take photos, but questions remain.…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Meets with Lawmakers on Capitol Hill - The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper
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FILE PHOTO: Illustration shows OpenAI logo - The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper
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Quote of the day by filmmaker James Cameron on AI: 'All of human art and human experience put into a blender' — dismissing the rise of AI in creative industries
Although AI is increasingly being incorporated into the production process, not everyone is on the same page…
I'm not convinced that Stuart Fails to Save the Universe titles are 'AI slop' — in fact HBO Max creators have teased that there really is a hidden message in the changes
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe's title cards have come under heavy fire for looking like 'AI slop' — but after speaking to its creators, I think it's all a bit of a trick.…
Inside the Democratic Socialists of America Summit
Apple Will Judge Your Mustache Authenticity at Its Ted Lasso Look-Alike Contest
Ted Lasso season four is set to premiere Wednesday, and to celebrate the debut, Apple is hosting a Ted Lasso look-alike contest in New York. "Think you have the stache to make fans…
Big Tech's Anthropic and OpenAI stakes are distorting the corporate earnings picture - CNBC
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T-Mobile finally shuts down its 2G network
The end of an era…
Kevin Feige on the ‘Brand New Day’ Box Office and What’s Next for Spidey and Marvel
With the new Spider-Man movie's opening now in the record books, the top boss at Marvel is already looking to the future.…
I stopped using Notion after installing this open-source self-hosted alternative
The self-hosted knowledge app that ended my Notion dependency.…
US House panel seeks briefing on OpenAI's AI agent security breach - yahoo.com
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.…
US states sue Trump administration over new tariffs on 60 trading partners
Coalition of 25 states ask the US Court of International Trade to halt tariffs, calling them unlawful…
Existential Risk from AI: An Exposition for Mathematicians
An exposition for mathematicians of the case that rapid AI progress poses an existential risk to humanity.…
Altman goes viral for saying ChatGPT can help parents understand their own kids - SFGATE
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.…
Scottish exam results day 2026: What time will grades come out?
More than 148,000 people across Scotland will receive their exam results on Tuesday.…
Will ChatGPT’s First Summer Camp Be Its Last? - Bloomberg.com
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.…
Benjamin Alire Sáenz, first Latino winner of PEN/Faulkner award, dies aged 71
Celebrated writer, poet and novelist for young adults drew upon his sexuality and life on US southern border…
House Ethics panel recommends censure for Chuck Edwards after harassment allegations
After a months-long investigation, the ethics committee recommended censure for Edwards because of "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female sta…
Five months of war with Iran
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Hong Chose Hasan Piker and Ilhan Omar. Wisconsin Should Notice.
Wisconsin State Rep. Francesca Hong had nine days left before the Democratic primary when she walked onto a South Milwaukee stage with Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and political strea…
Raiders franchise that once embraced an outlaw image now has 'no turds,' coach Klint Kubiak says
Coach Klint Kubiak says the Las Vegas Raiders don't have "any turds," marking a stark departure from the franchise's storied outlaw history.…
DA lays out disturbing details of trunk kidnapping-execution that stunned California
Authorities laid out the chain of events during a press conference, alleging a business dispute escalated into a carefully planned ambush that ended with a victim being shot and le…
Giants closing in on stunning Red Sox Marcelo Mayer trade
The San Francisco Giants are nearing a trade for Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer.…
STAT+: California Supreme Court sides with Gilead in ‘duty’ to innovate case
The California Supreme Court sided with Gilead Sciences in a closely watched case over whether the company had a "duty" to innovate.…
US Supreme Court won't halt $655 million judgment against Palestinians over attacks - Reuters
US Supreme Court won't halt $655 million judgment against Palestinians over attacks Reuters…
LI county agrees to pay back drivers up to nearly $60M over $30 ‘administration fee’ on red-light tickets
Suffolk County must shell out up to nearly $60 million to settle a lawsuit over the $30 “administration fee’’ it slapped on its now-defunct red-light-camera tickets, according to a…
Victor Davis Hanson: New York’s Property Tax Crackdown Is Just the Beginning
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his vi…
“Long live Hyrule jazz!” The Z Suites is “a...
“Long live Hyrule jazz!” The Z Suites is “a modern jazz reinterpretation of the music from The Legend of Zelda”.…
The real reason Ariana Grande is disappearing from spotlight after brutal weight criticism
Grande’s rep revealed on Sunday that the singer, who is on her “Eternal Sunshine” tour, is taking a break from the spotlight amid “endless public scrutiny.”…
Meet The Assistant AG Leading Trump’s Crackdown On Fraud
‘Fraudsters thrive when nobody talks to each other’…
In-N-Out gunman Chad Williams railed against crime in chilling posts before Idaho mass shooting
Chad Williams, 24, attended the College of Southern Idaho before opening fire at the Twin Falls In-N-Out this weekend, killing three people and wounded many others.…
UK regulator says it is monitoring developments after rogue AI agent hacks - Reuters
UK regulator says it is monitoring developments after rogue AI agent hacks Reuters…
Hold the hooch? These new botanical mocktails are stopping happy hour hangovers before they even start
Because we're too grown for happy hour hangovers.…
Trump’s path to reopening the Strait of Hormuz may run through Oman
Iran says it isn't negotiating with the United States — but it is talking to another country that could deliver one of President Trump's biggest foreign policy goals: reopening the…
Far-left and DSA push for Dem primary upsets all across Michigan — beyond El-Sayed
Hardcore progressives are making a play for more than just the Michigan Senate race Tuesday; they are targeting key races throughout the Wolverine State, ranging from deep blue sea…
When Does ‘Hard Knocks’ Start? Here’s When ‘Hard Knocks’ Premieres on HBO
The defending champs are under the bright lights of Hard Knocks.…
Give your PC an upgrade that BitLocker, Hyper-V, and Copilot can all agree on
Windows 11 Pro comes with BitLocker, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, Azure AD, and Copilot, and it is on sale for $11.23, down from $199.…
This 27-Inch Sony OLED Gaming Monitor Is $300 Off Right Now
The Sony INZONE M10S 27-Inch OLED Gaming Monitor is a great display for hardcore gamers. It's ons sale at Amazon right now.…
Public interest coalition urges Congress to investigate OpenAI, Hugging Face hack - FedScoop
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Learning to fly FPV drones with AI flight coach
I recently got into flying FPV drones and wanted to share my learning experience.…
EU calls for strengthening borders after thousands of migrants pour into Spain from Morocco
Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.…
Will ChatGPT’s First Summer Camp Be Its Last? - Bloomberg
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.…
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 arrives for Pixel 6a and newer devices
It's been two weeks since we got our first taste of QPR2, and today Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 is finally available.…
Rapists, child abusers and groomers will not leave prison early, says PM
Andy Burnham will also delay release of thousands of prisoners across England and Wales a month, until October…
US House panel seeks briefing on OpenAI's AI agent security breach - yahoo.com
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US House panel seeks briefing on OpenAI's AI agent security breach - Reuters
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Amazon becomes the fifth company to reach a $3T market cap, joining Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Apple; its stock closed up 4.58% on Monday (Jeran Wittenstein/Bloomberg)
The End of August Will Feature a Lunar Eclipse Visible All Over North America
The eclipse is technically a partial lunar eclipse, but at 93% coverage, it’s close enough.…
Far-right Republican accused of stiffing student debate champion of $8,000
Briana Whatley sues Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback for unpaid scholarship from company he founded…
US House Panel Seeks Briefing on OpenAI's AI Agent Security Breach - U.S. News & World Report
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Rapists and child sex offenders to be barred from early release scheme
The widow of PC Andrew Harper says it is "disgusting" her husband's killers remain eligible for the scheme in England and Wales.…
Education Dept. to Wipe Out Student Loans of 170,000 More Defrauded Borrowers
Familiar face detection is broken on Walmart Onn cameras — but there’s a fix on the way
Familiar face detection is currently broken on Walmart Onn smart cameras, but Google says that a fix is on the way.…
The OnePlus US exit is now feeling very real as remaining stock evaporates
The OnePlus 15 is almost sold out in the US, with its own store empty and Amazon offering only a small selection from a third party.…
Someone just made the world's most elaborate Train Simulator controller — and it even includes real dashboard components from 'Class 80x' UK trains
I like trains…
Your GPU's maximum power limit isn't what you think it is, and raising it gives you free performance
The default power limit of your GPU isn't the real maximum…
Report: Apple’s secrecy efforts partly undermined by lax work iCloud policy
The Information details how Apple’s policy of encouraging employees to mix personal and work iCloud accounts has allowed former staffers to retain access to confidential files long…
LLMs reward expertise
Your Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple Health
No more third-party workarounds.…
Bloody pig masks and live spiders: The disturbing secret war eBay waged on critics
What began as criticism of eBay's business practices spiraled into one of the most bizarre corporate harassment scandals of our time, which ended in David and Ina Steiner receiving…
Rescuing trafficked children shouldn’t be controversial. It is
In November 2025, the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement launched the Unaccompanied Alien Children Safety Verification Initiative in partnershi…
DSA members float AOC for president — though some question if Bronx Dem is enough of a lefty
Democratic Socialists of America members at a national convention also debated whether they could ever back a pro-Israel candidate.…
Scott Eastwood told Shia LaBeouf 'I'm going to whoop your a--' during tense on-set clash
Scott Eastwood detailed the confrontation with Shia LaBeouf, reflected on the actor's intense approach to acting and criticized another unnamed actor who he claims quit a film mid-…
Bill Kristol: Stop the Stupid Infighting, Dems
Both the left and center-left are acting like the other faction within the party is the enemy—and not Donald Trump.…
Liberals Are Ceding Ground to the Far Right on Ceuta Border Crossings
From the New York Times to the EU, liberals defending Spain from far-right fearmongering are regurgitating the right’s anti-immigrant premise. The post Liberals Are Ceding Ground t…
Tennessee Republican begins impeachment process against judge who BLOCKED TPS removals to Somalia
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee has filed articles of impeachment against a federal judge after she ruled to block the president's rescission of deportation protections for…
Wild moment car drives onto Venice Pier sparking panic among beachgoers
Harrowing video of the incident shows the moment the woman driver accelerated the car down the pier—a space reserved for foot traffic—with onlookers scrambling to dodge the speedin…
States, groups sue over Trump policy of sharing benefits data with immigration authorities - Reuters
States, groups sue over Trump policy of sharing benefits data with immigration authorities Reuters…
Naked nutjob in miracle jump off Brooklyn Bridge is Kazakhstan activist who plotted plunge on birthday: roommate
"He was telling me he was going to do it," Josh Karadag, 43, the roomie of accused jumper Galymzhan Abaildayev told The Post.…
The Oversight Hoax
The “end” of Trump’s slush fund.…
Aaron Donald wants one final answer before committing to Rams return
Aaron Donald’s possible return to the Los Angeles Rams now appears to hinge on one question: Can his body still meet the standard he established during one of the greatest defensiv…
Cancer-surviving grandmother dies days after felon allegedly attacks her at apartment complex
"Susan was a beacon of light to everyone who knew her."…
Moscow bombing exposes potential security gaps around Putin’s military elite, expert says
An analyst warns Putin’s effort to project normalcy may have left Moscow exposed after a fatal restaurant bombing reportedly targeted a senior Russian general at a private celebrat…
We Don’t Know How to Talk About Ariana Grande. But I’m Going to Try.
The audience has two unsavory options.…
Mamdani's grocery giveaway hits ID snag as critics cry foul: 'Make it make sense'
A cabinet official's mention of a "library card-esque system" for NYC's government-run grocery stores sparked fierce voter ID hypocrisy accusations.…
NY lux-car dealer demands Meta unmask terrible troll: ‘My morals are as s–ty as this haircut & im 40 and live w my mom’
A luxury-car dealer in Westchester County is being mercilessly tormented by an anonymous online troll — who derided his wife’s wedding jewelry as “another s–t ring’’ that “mommy” p…
USA Hits Belgium With Fresh Warning: Crime and Terror Risks
Belgium is perhaps best known for its waffles and its chocolate. Now, Belgian waffles are nice, but it's probably a good thing that you no longer have to go to Belgium to get them.…
Chilling 1962 Cold War-Era letter reveals nightmare scenario California schools prepared for
A recently opened time capsule at a California school has offered a glimpse into the very-real threat of a bomb attack during the Cold War. A truly chilling note to parents from mi…
‘Doctor’ El-Sayed’s bizarre health hustle raises campaign headache: ‘Moon Juice Brain Dust’
Abdul El-Sayed criticized Mehmet Oz for selling health products as a doctor, then used his own medical credentials to promote supplements and devices.…
Yankees acquire Heliot Ramos in trade with Giants in outfield boost
The Yankees are getting some more help for their lineup.…
What Is Congress’s Favorite AI Tool? - Gizmodo
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MLS investigates reports of antisemitic chants toward New England’s Dor Turgeman in Montreal
The Israel international scored and gestured toward CF Montéal fans, with the Revolution later saying the ‘strongly condemn’ the chants…
US House ethics panel recommends censuring North Carolina’s Chuck Edwards
Republican congressman was investigated for untoward and inappropriate advances toward two female staffers…
Liene PixCut S1 review: A compact, crowd-pleasing photo sticker printer and cutter for home and work
The Liene PixCut S1 is an all-in-one dye-sublimation printer, laminator and kiss-cut sticker cutter to turn your photos and images into prints or stickers.…
Republicans Let Trump Keep Unparalleled Benefit: I.R.S. Immunity
OpenAI hosted influencers at a luxury retreat with beekeeping. The internet backlash was swift. - Business Insider
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Google may start Pixel 11 pre-orders way sooner than expected
Countdown clocks have started for the Pixel 11 series on the Google Store and Best Buy. The clocks suggest pre-orders will start early.…
Twenty years of Pandoc
John MacFarlane has published a lengthy retrospective to commemorate twenty years of the Pandoc [...]…
Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 [Gallery]
Google is continuing the preview cycle today with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2, which should see a stable launch in December 2026.…
As Sony moves to scrap discs, Microsoft will reportedly let you digitize your physical library
The best of both worlds.…
My Favorite Sony Headphones Are $60 Off Again
The Sony WH-1000XM6 are the best headphones for audio quality. You can get them for $398 (originally $459.99).…
Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary Has Become the Party’s Ugliest Race of the Summer
Chilean Mummies Prove Europeans Brought Smallpox to the Americas—But That’s Not All
"Nobody would ever question that smallpox came to this hemisphere from colonization, but this proves it."…
Here’s why Apple Upgrade requires AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon for iPhone
The new Apple Upgrade program has a key piece of fine print: “If you’re leasing an iPhone, you’ll need to...…
Samsung’s discounted smart monitor is $349.99, its lowest price yet
Samsung’s 4K smart monitor pulls double duty as a streamer.…
Trump Admin Has the Concept of a Plan for AI Safety Rules (Maybe) - Gizmodo
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When Cloud AI Escapes: OpenAI and Anthropic Models Breach Live Networks
Autonomous cloud agents just proved why central cloud control is a security risk. Here is why local, on-device AI is the answer.…
'Generative AI is already changing what malicious software packages look like and how threat actors are beginning to probe AI-based code systems': Amazon flags North Korean hacker group as being behind the surge in open source supply chain attacks
Generative AI is helping North Korean hackers disguise malware inside trusted software used by millions of developers every week…
Hughesnet Files for Bankruptcy After Bleeding Customers to Starlink
Years of pressure from SpaceX's Starlink have pushed the legacy satellite provider into a Chapter 11 filing. Here's what it means for customers.…
Demand from AI data centers drives up computer memory prices
Computer memory prices are skyrocketing and subverting a time-tested theory that says this should not be happening.…
House Panel Finds Lawmaker Likely Violated Rules on Sexual Harassment
The Ethics Committee called for the censure of Representative Chuck Edwards, Republican of North Carolina, who showered two female staffers with lavish gifts and affection.…
Connecting an LLM to Your Data Is the 21% Solution
The connector pitch is everywhere. The public numbers on it: 21% at Anthropic, 10 to 17% on Spider 2.0. What closes the gap, and what a connector never builds.…
Huw Edwards criticised for entering Welsh festival poetry competition
A sex abuse survivor says Edwards winning would have been "catastrophic" and calls for rules review.…
It’s Time to See Elon Musk for What He Is
OpenAI’s Sam Altman Shared a ChatGPT Parenting Idea. The Backlash Was Brutal and Hilarious - inc.com
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What Is Congress’s Favorite AI Tool?
Some good news for Sam Altman as he tries to grease the skids.…
After months of silence, the first Googlebook has been spotted — and it looks nifty, but will anyone really care?
'What's a Googlebook?' After months of silence, the first Googlebook has been spotted — but the reaction to these new laptops remains muted or confused.…
I picked out 6 amazing back-to-school gadgets for under $60 — these are the desk upgrades I recommend for work and study
Study smarter this school year with six practical back-to-school gadgets that all currently cost less than $60.…
Forget Google Tasks, this Samsung Galaxy app makes reminders seamless
Finally, a task and reminders app that makes things simple.…
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
Also: Cyborg diving suits for cockroaches, why sleepy sperm whales blow bubbles, Betelgeuse's companion star.…
Can an AI Model Obey a Strict Style Guide?
I tested ten LLMs against ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English. Prompting gets most of the way there; full compliance takes a checker in the loop.…
Got 'Ted Energy?' Apple is holding a 'Ted Lasso' look-alike contest
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Trump Says Pirro ‘Choked’ in Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case
President Trump said Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., “folded like an umbrella.” For now, her job appeared to be safe, according to two people familiar with t…
Snap reports Q2 revenue up 19% YoY to $1.6B, vs. $1.54B est., DAUs up 5% to 493M, vs. 487M est., forecasts Q3 revenue above est.; SNAP jumps 10%+ after hours (Jonathan Vanian/CNBC)
Australia news live: charges laid after alleged replica gun scare in Sydney entertainment spot
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‘Completely hollow’: critics denounce Blanche deal to halt Trump slush fund
Democrats say agreement – which clears way for Blanche’s confirmation – makes promises president can easily reverse…
Team Ternus drags retired vice president of hardware engineering back into Apple
Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel
Following the last release two weeks ago that didn’t have any obvious changes, Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 is rolling...…
Apple's Next CEO Adds Retired Hardware Executive to His Team
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus is rehiring Laura Legros, a former vice president of hardware engineering who retired from Apple in 2022, reports Bloomberg. Legros previously manage…
Google Never Should Have Put Nano Banana Into Google Earth in the First Place
Google had to roll back Nano Banana 2 integration with Google Earth shortly after release. It was a bad idea to begin with.…
Type a word, get it back in 50 ASCII art fonts
ASCII Today is an ASCII title generator that renders your text in all 50 FIGlet fonts at once, click to copy.…
Trump Admin Has the Concept of a Plan for AI Safety Rules (Maybe)
It’s unclear when (and if) it will be publicly released.…
Apple Photos in iOS 27 gets camera roll feature it’s long needed
Apple Photos in iOS 27 gets a welcome camera roll-type feature many have long been asking for: ‘Captured by Me.’…
Starlink Mobile Will Span 'Thousands' of Satellites by 2028
In a letter to Canadian regulators, SpaceX sheds some light on progress for the upgraded Starlink Mobile, which could span up to 15,000 satellites.…
A Closed-Loop Consequence-Governance Runtime for AI Agents
Monitoring an AI agent's stated intent is measurably insufficient: across 101 structurally harmful agent episodes, none expressed harmful intent, so an intent-appraising monitor wo…
Forward Deployed Executives: The Next Billion-Dollar AI Unblock
I’ll start and end this article with two recent stories (names changed to protect the awesome).…
Notability app makes the jump from iOS to Android, and it’s 25% off to celebrate
Notability is a long-time favorite note-taking app on Apple’s devices, but now it’s finally on Android, and it seems to...…
LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg voted as next MLS commissioner
Berg, a senior partner at private equity firm 26North, will succeed Don Garber as commissioner in 2027…
MySpace coming back — again — is no surprise; I’m only shocked it’s not been announced as the first all-AI social media platform
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Apple’s contract manufacturing tax breaks in India could be extended to 2041
A new draft amendment would extend by 10 years a tax break for foreign companies that supply machinery and equipment to contract manufacturers in India.…