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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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TechCrunch
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The first American autonomous ground vehicles are fighting in Ukraine
3 hours ago
by Tim Fernholz
AI, Robotics, Exclusive, ForterraForterra has deployed more than 100
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Netflix invented binge-watching. Now it may have outgrown it.
11 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
12 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
13 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
16 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.
Hacker News
- OpenWrt One – Open Hardware Router 18 hours ago
- CoMaps – FOSS Offline Maps 17 hours ago
- GLM 5.2 and the coming AI margin collapse 16 hours ago
- Dolosse – a South African invention used over the world 3 days ago
- How to sequence your own DNA at home 12 hours ago
Engadget
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Nothing announces Ear (3a) sub-$100 ANC earbuds
2 hours ago
by Matt Tate
AccessoriesNothing's Ear (3a) are ANC-equipped earbuds that cost less than $100.
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Meta is facing $1.4 trillion in state lawsuits over social media addiction
3 hours ago
by Steve Dent
Social MediaMeta is facing a massive lawsuit from four US states over the addictive designs of its platforms.
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xAI is now officially known as SpaceXAI
6 hours ago
by Mariella Moon
AIThe xAI account on X has announced its official rebranding to SpaceXAI, five months after it merged with SpaceX.
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Google will now count all Android backup data toward your storage cap
14 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
17 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
AIA few simple adjustments to your settings will opt you out of Google's latest AI-training method.
The Verge
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Are you ready for what it takes to stop ghost guns?
an hour ago
by Mack DeGeurin
Policy, TechIn 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
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Nothing’s first B-series phone is also skipping the US
2 hours ago
by Dominic Preston
Gadgets, Mobile, News, Phones, TechNothing 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
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Nothing’s new earbuds can record calls and what you’re listening to
2 hours ago
by Andrew Liszewski
Audio, Gadgets, Headphones, News, TechNothing 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
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Hoto’s PixelDrive screwdriver is down to $60, matching its best price
16 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
18 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.
Wired
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Hisense UR9 RGB MiniLED: An Affordable TV in Its Class
an hour ago
by John Brandon
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Televisions, Product, ReviewThe brand’s UR9 competes with similar offerings from higher-end brands like Samsung and LG.
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Best Indoor Garden Systems: I've Been Testing All Year (2026)
2 hours ago
by Kat Merck
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Home, Buying, GuideGrow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.
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Pete Holmes Is Not Reading Your Email
2 hours ago
by Elana Klein
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, User, Behavior“You can make a living, you can have a life, and leave 55,000 emails unread with a big fuck off.”
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People Used to Control Machines. They Don’t Anymore
2 hours ago
by Ian Bogost
The Big Story, Book, ExcerptIn a world regulated by devices, humanity has become disconnected from the physical world—from stick-shift cars to postcards.
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Erling Haaland Is Everywhere at the World Cup. Most of It Is AI
2 hours ago
by Megan Tomos
Culture, World, Cup, 2026Norwegian striker Erling Haaland isn’t just a footballer anymore. He’s become an internet character perpetuated by fans and AI.