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AI Summary

  • Autonomous ground vehicles are reportedly seeing combat in Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the use of AI-powered technology in warfare.
  • Netflix is exploring new revenue models, potentially moving beyond its traditional subscription service as the streaming landscape evolves.
  • The latest advancements in AI are sophisticated, yet the 'first' AI-run ransomware attack still required human intervention, highlighting the ongoing human element in cyber threats.
  • The AI boom is extending to the memory chip market, with US investors gaining access to companies like SK Hynix, which are crucial suppliers for AI hardware.
  • Apple's latest iOS beta introduces customizable Siri features, allowing users to adjust its pace and expressivity, signaling a push for more personalized voice assistant interactions.

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  • Are you ready for what it takes to stop ghost guns? an hour ago by Mack DeGeurin
    Policy, Tech

    In the summer of 2024, former Army National Guard member Andrew Scott Hastings spent a sweaty afternoon carefully packing boxes with parts he made using his 3D printer. These weren't novelty figurines or replacement Ikea pieces. The boxes were instead filled with a handful of homemade firearm lower receivers and more than 100 "switches," small devices capable of converting a semiautomatic gun into a fully automatic weapon. Their intended recipients, federal prosecutors allege , were al-Qaida operatives. Months later ATF agents busted two men in Colorado Springs for allegedly using 3D printers to churn out hundreds of illegal machine gun

  • Nothing’s first B-series phone is also skipping the US 2 hours ago by Dominic Preston
    Gadgets, Mobile, News, Phones, Tech

    Nothing is shaking up the branding of its cheapest phones, following up last year's Phone 3A Lite with a new Phone 4B. Combining design elements of the 4A and 4A Pro , it follows Nothing's previous cheaper handsets in skipping the US market. The company already uses the "A" branding to market its cheaper tier of products, and the first "B" phone sits another level below that. The 4B seemingly replaces the naming convention used for last year's Phone 3A Lite . Design-wise, it borrows a little from the two 4A phones, which launched in March this year. The unibody

  • Nothing’s new earbuds can record calls and what you’re listening to 2 hours ago by Andrew Liszewski
    Audio, Gadgets, Headphones, News, Tech

    Nothing is adding a new pink color option to its upgraded Ear 3A earbuds. | Image: Nothing Nothing announced a new pair of budget-friendly wireless earbuds, but not as part of the company's affordability-focused sub-brand , CMF. The new Nothing Ear 3A are available starting today through the company's online store for $99, which is the same price as Nothing's original Ear (a) . That's good news in a time when price increases are becoming the norm , and somewhat surprising given the new 3A are introducing the ability to record what you're listening to directly on the earbuds. It's

  • Hoto’s PixelDrive screwdriver is down to $60, matching its best price 16 hours ago by Sheena Vasani
    Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge Shopping

    If 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

  • America’s greatest idea is still under threat 18 hours ago by TC. Sottek
    Policy

    The 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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