Tech
AI Summary
- The tech industry is seeing significant shifts in its gaming sector, with Microsoft announcing substantial layoffs across Xbox studios and selling off several, while Nintendo plans to cease sales of the original Switch in Europe in 2027.
- Artificial intelligence continues to be a dominant theme, with news ranging from the first reported AI-run ransomware attacks to companies like Reddit employing AI to combat AI-generated issues, and the rise of smaller, more efficient AI models for varied network conditions.
- Investment and development in AI hardware are accelerating, evidenced by SK Hynix riding the AI boom and AMD releasing a new AI Dev Kit, alongside advancements in robotics with humanoid companies going public.
- Major tech players like Google and Apple are refining their AI training data policies, with Google now using uploaded search media and Android backup data for AI training, while Apple is offering more customization options for Siri.
- The broader tech landscape includes developments like Vercel's CEO discussing model-agent splits, the ongoing evolution of smart glasses with Even Realities reaching a $1B valuation, and Apple's return of card payments for its accounts in India.
Sources
TechCrunch
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Netflix invented binge-watching. Now it may have outgrown it.
5 hours ago
by Sarah Perez
Media & Entertainment, Netflix, streaming, tvA new report suggests Netflix viewers aren’t sticking around for Season 2. The bigger issue may be that binge-watching itself is no longer the advantage it once was.
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The ‘first’ AI-run ransomware attack still needed a human
6 hours ago
by Connie Loizos
AI, Security, sysdigAn AI agent carried out the technical execution of a real-world ransomware attack for the first known time, but new details show a human still chose the victim, set up the infrastructure, and supplied stolen credentials — meaning it wasn't quite the fully autonomous cybercrime debut that last week's headlines suggested.
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US investors will soon get access to SK Hynix, another memory maker riding the AI boom
7 hours ago
by Julie Bort
AI, Hardware, memory, RAM, SK HynixSK Hynix is experiencing a boom credited to AI. It will ride that to a multibillion-dollar U.S. IPO, expected to take place on Friday.
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Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch on the fight to split off models from agents
10 hours ago
by Russell Brandom
AI, Guillermo Rauch, Vercel"The reality is, when you're optimizing for production, you start looking at a price/performance," Guillermo Rauch tells TechCrunch.
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You can now customize Siri’s pace and expressivity in the latest iOS 27 beta
11 hours ago
by Sarah Perez
AI, Apps, iOS 27, siri, siri aiThe update is part of Apple's broader effort to make Siri feel more natural and personal, as it rebuilds the assistant around generative AI.
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Engadget
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Google will now count all Android backup data toward your storage cap
8 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
Smartphones, GoogleFortunately, it shouldn't take too much extra space.
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Google now uses your uploaded search media to train AI
11 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
AIA few simple adjustments to your settings will opt you out of Google's latest AI-training method.
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Why are people ditching wireless earbuds, and are wired headphones really making a comeback?
12 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Entertainment, AccessoriesEverything old is new again.
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Microsoft's layoffs extend beyond Xbox
12 hours ago
by Jessica Conditt
Xbox, MicrosoftMicrosoft is cutting an additional 3,200 jobs beyond those in the gaming division.
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AI golem Tilly Norwood is reportedly 'starring' in a feature-length movie
14 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Entertainment, AIGet excited for a feature film starring an AI character that doesn't exist in any real way.
The Verge
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Hoto’s PixelDrive screwdriver is down to $60, matching its best price
10 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge ShoppingIf your Prime Day purchases included a new desk, TV stand, bookshelf, or other furniture you still haven’t assembled, Hoto’s PixelDrive cordless screwdriver can help speed up the process. It’s currently on sale for $59.99 ($20 off) at Amazon , matching its best price to date. Hoto PixelDrive Cordless Screwdriver Hoto’s latest electric screwdriver delivers an adjustable 6Nm of torque, along with a built-in pixelated display that lets you check the battery life and other info. Where to Buy: $79.99 $59.98 at Amazon $79.99 at Hoto From tightening loose screws on furniture to repairing electronics, the PixelDrive is designed to
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America’s greatest idea is still under threat
11 hours ago
by TC. Sottek
PolicyThe Patrouille de France perform a flyover during the Sail4th 250 Tall Ships Parade along the Hudson River in New York on July 4th, 2026. | Photo by John Lamparski/Bloomberg via Getty Images The United States of America recently turned 250 years old. What a spectacle! The fireworks were amazing, and millions of proud people celebrated across the nation - even around the world. France lit up the Eiffel Tower; Japan had fireworks. French fighter jets flew above New York City with trails of red, white, and blue - our first major ally streaking our shared colors through the sky.
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Five questions for Dr. Rubin, who’s armed with a mic and a bowtie
13 hours ago
by TC. Sottek
Health, ScienceDr. Rubin’s feed Bullshit is cheap but truth is expensive. Anyone with half a brain cell can post wild misinformation that goes mega viral, which wastes the time and expertise of highly trained people who feel an obligation to inform others of the truth. Today I want you to meet one of those highly-trained people, Dr. Zachary Rubin, who works on the front lines against scientific and medical misinformation. Rubin is a pediatric allergist and immunologist and author of the book All About Allergies . He likely came across my TikTok feed because I crave anti-misinformation content; one of my
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Former Xbox studios Double Fine and Compulsion will keep games after going indie
14 hours ago
by Jay Peters
Entertainment, Gaming, News, XboxMicrosoft is spinning off four of its Xbox game studios - Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs - as part of the restructuring announced today. However, two that are going independent, Double Fine and Compulsion, will get to keep their franchises and games catalogs, according to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. "Compulsion Games and Double Fine Productions will return to management and transition to independent studios with their IP, catalog, and runway for their next games," Sharma says in a memo . Compulsion and Double Fine have also shared statements about their futures. Here's Compulsion's : When
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I spy
14 hours ago
by Victoria Song
AI, Column, Gadgets, Meta, Privacy, Tech, WearableI’m just doing my job, but turns out, it feels lousy holding other people’s privacy in your hands. I've long argued that Hollywood has simultaneously set and ruined our expectations for smart glasses . But after binge-watching two seasons of Netflix's A Man on the Inside , this is perhaps the first time I've seen Hollywood, perhaps inadvertently, illustrate the biggest cultural problem with smart glasses as they stand today. In a nutshell, Ted Danson plays Charles Nieuwendyk, an elderly widower who finds a new purpose working for a private investigator. Armed with a pair of Ray-Ban Meta-like glasses, a
Wired
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Expedia Coupons: 75% Off
an hour ago
by Molly Higgins
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsBook your next getaway with Expedia and get up to 75% off your stay, with or without a promo code.
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Lovehoney Coupon Offers: Toys, Lingerie, and Gift Set Discounts
an hour ago
by Amanda Chatel
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsSave on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
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Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | July 2026
an hour ago
by Molly Higgins
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsFind the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in July 2026.
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Office Depot Coupons: Save With Promo Codes in July 2026
an hour ago
by Molly Higgins
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsFrom furniture and ink to professional printing services, use an Office Depot discount code to maximize your savings on every workspace essential.
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Loop Earplugs Discount Codes: 40% Off
an hour ago
by Louryn Strampe
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsSave on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.