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AI Summary
- OnePlus has officially announced its departure from the US and European markets, signaling a significant shift in its global strategy.
- OpenAI has released a new physical keypad designed for controlling AI agents, hinting at a future of more direct human-AI interaction beyond screens.
- The debate around AI ethics intensifies as the Oversight Board suggests leading AI models may be stifling free expression, while xAI faces lawsuits over alleged deepfake generation.
- Microsoft is reportedly equipping its sales teams with talking points to differentiate its AI offerings from those of competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic.
- Apple Intelligence has secured regulatory approval in China, paving the way for its launch in the crucial market alongside local AI integrations.
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TechCrunch
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Phone maker OnePlus says it won’t release new phones in the U.S. and Europe
2 hours ago
by Ivan Mehta
Gadgets, In Brief, OnePlus, oppo, smartphonesOnePlus could also wind down its operations in India by 2027.
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Lululemon backs nylon-recycling startup Syntetica in $30M Series A
7 hours ago
by Anna Heim
Climate, Fundraising, Startups, recycling, lululemon, synteticaSyntetica, a French startup that has developed a novel approach to recycling nylon, has already obtained big-name partners and investors.
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Applied Computing wants to give oil and gas operators an AI model for the entire plant
7 hours ago
by Ram Iyer
Startups, AI, Fundraising, energy, oil and gas, petrochemicalsApplied Computing has raised a $20M Series A to build a foundation AI model for the oil, gas and petrochemical industry.
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Why Greylock capped its new fund at $1.5B when it says it could have raised more
11 hours ago
by Marina Temkin
Fundraising, Venture, Anthropic, Greylock Partners, Saam MotamediBy keeping the number of investments to about 25 per fund, Greylock aims to remain what it calls "the most important partner" to its founders.
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Microsoft is reportedly training salespeople to talk down OpenAI and Anthropic
11 hours ago
by Lucas Ropek
AI, Anthropic, Microsoft, OpenAIMicrosoft is looking to sell its in-house AI models as more efficient and cost-effective than its competitors' models.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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The Oversight Board says leading AI models might be restricting free expression
an hour ago
by Karissa Bell
AI, Social Media, MetaThe group is trying to extend its influence beyond Meta.
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Netflix releases a VHS-quality version of Stranger Things' first season
2 hours ago
by Mariella Moon
EntertainmentNetflix rolls out a 'VHS' special edition of Stranger Things season 1 and says more seasons could follow if enough people watch it.
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OnePlus is officially leaving the US and Europe
2 hours ago
by Mat Smith
SmartphonesAfter canceling its second foldable, OnePlus is officially bowing out of the US and Europe.
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xAI sues Grok user for generating nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes
3 hours ago
by Mariella Moon
AIxAI has filed a lawsuit against a man who used Grok to generate sexualized images of adults and children.
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AppleCare+ prices just went up for Macs and iPads
3 hours ago
by Steve Dent
NewsApplecare+ prices for Mac, MacBook and iPad products just rose by $.50 per month or $5 per year.
The Verge
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OnePlus officially gives up on the US and Europe
2 hours ago
by Dominic Preston
Gadgets, Mobile, News, OnePlus, Phones, TechThe OnePlus 15 was the company’s final US flagship. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge OnePlus has confirmed what industry observers have long expected : it's quitting the US and European markets, and will no longer launch new products in either region. Parent company Oppo promises that it will honor existing support and warranty agreements, with devices transitioning to its ColorOS for future updates. "Software updates and after-sale support will be guaranteed" in both the US and Europe, Oppo's senior PR manager in Europe, James Paterson, told The Verge in a call. The company wouldn't confirm any specifics on
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Skullcandy’s bass-boosting Crusher headphones now come with Bose’s ANC
11 hours ago
by Andrew Liszewski
Audio, Gadgets, Headphones, News, TechSkullcandy announced a new version of its Crusher wireless headphones today featuring a few of Bose's audio technologies including its QuietControl ANC and head-tracking spatial audio. The Crusher headphone line differentiates itself from the competition through the use of both full-range and dedicated bass drivers in each ear cup to boost deeper frequencies. Skullcandy admits that approach can result in a loss of audio quality when the bass is heavily boosted, but its new Crusher 1080 ANC are meant to address and improve that with Bose's help. Available starting today for $279.99 in black, candy, primer, and cement color options,
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HP’s OLED-equipped 2-in-1 laptop is a solid back-to-school deal
12 hours ago
by Brad Bourque
Deals, Gadgets, Laptops, Verge ShoppingHP’s convertible OmniBook has a great feature set for the price. | Image: HP With storage and memory prices still at an all-time high, we’re happy to tell you about a solid deal on a good laptop when we find one, rare as they are. Best Buy is selling the HP OmniBook X Flip 2 in 1 for $999.99 (usually $1,649.99) with an Intel Core 7 Ultra CPU, 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, and a 1TB SSD. The star of the show is the 1920 x 1200 OLED touchscreen, an uncommon perk at this price point. It will display deeper black
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Apple’s reportedly raising the price for AppleCare Plus on Macs and iPads
12 hours ago
by Stevie Bonifield
Apple, iPad, macOS, News, TechAn AppleCare Plus subscription for a Mac or iPad will cost more soon, with prices going up by $0.50 per month or $5 per year for new sign-ups while remaining the same for existing subscribers, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. Gurman says that under the new AppleCare Plus pricing, "a plan for a new 13-inch MacBook Air increased to $7.99 from $7.49, or to $79.99 from $74.99 annually," following a move last year that similarly raised the plan's price on iPhones. We haven't seen the new pricing reflected on Apple's site in the US or terms of service yet,
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Valve says iFixit will keep selling Steam Deck batteries after all
13 hours ago
by Sean Hollister
Entertainment, Gaming, News, PC GamingThe Steam Deck’s internals, including the L-shaped battery. Valve has been incredibly friendly to customers who need repairs - which is why it was so surprising to hear that Valve was already discontinuing the battery for the Steam Deck LCD handheld. It would have meant you could no longer just buy a battery from iFixit and install it yourself. Why would Valve stop stocking the most important replacement part just as people are starting to need it? Here is Valve's answer to The Verge , as of 5PM ET: "We just confirmed with iFixit that they plan to have batteries
Wired
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Best Air Purifiers (2026): Coway, AirDoctor, IQAir, and More
an hour ago
by Molly Higgins
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Smart Home, Gear / Products / Home, Clean, AirProtect your home against dust, pets, allergens, and more with the best air purifiers, tested firsthand.
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Please Stop Making Me Opt Out of AI
an hour ago
by Reece Rogers
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / How To and Advice, Hard, PassI’m sick of “opt-out” toggles for automatically enabled generative AI features. It’s past time to make “opt in” the default setting for sensitive features.
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Astronomers Have Found a Sugar Molecule in Deep Space for the First Time Ever
2 hours ago
by Jorge Garay
Science, Science / Environment, Sweet, TreatResearchers identified traces of erythrulose, a monosaccharide, thousands of light-years away.
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OnePlus, the ‘Flagship-Killer’ Smartphone Brand, Is All but Dead
2 hours ago
by Julian Chokkattu
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Phones, Finally, SettledThe original OnePlus phone disrupted the mobile market 13 years ago with its affordable price and top-end specs. Now, the company is exiting North America and Europe to focus on China.
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Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals in July 2026
6 hours ago
by Luke Larsen
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsWhether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.