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    The Verge

  • The gaming site sponsored by Walmart lays off its editorial staff
    Restart, a games media website launched in late 2024 that was sponsored by Walmart, has laid off its "entire editorial team," according to a Friday post from Brandy Berthelson, the site's former editor-in-chief. Other staffers have also posted about being laid off. Restart is operated by Moonrock, a content marketing... Read more »
  • VideoFenix Flexin isn’t even denying using AI to make ‘Rubberz’ anymore
    It took long enough, but now LA rapper Fenix Flexin appears to have admitted using AI for the 80s synth pop-themed song "Rubberz." His comments follow the producer Medasin's videos claiming that an AI tool called Treblo (formerly Sonauto) was used to make the song, and the company releasing an... Read more »
  • Watching Roku’s AI channel is like eating from a trough
    The appeal of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels has always been the way they make it easier to (re)discover classic films and series. But Roku's latest experiment in the FAST space has less to do with traditionally produced entertainment and is entirely focused on giving viewers access to a... Read more »
  • OpenAI puts the brakes on a new model because it’s supposedly too powerful
    OpenAI says it is pausing "internal activities" around an in-development AI model, Astra, because it doesn't yet meet new security standards the company is putting in place. The announcement follows its recent disclosure that OpenAI models accidentally hacked Hugging Face. Anthropic and Meta have also since admitted that they had... Read more »
  • The only instant cameras worth your money
    There’s something magical about using instant cameras that smartphones can’t match. You can capture a moment, print it out, and then give the photo as a gift or hold onto it. Image quality won’t be all that good, but imperfections are part of the allure. We tested instant camera models... Read more »
  • Disney Plus tries a new AI-powered search
    Disney is testing a new AI-powered tool for Disney Plus that uses a natural language search, a voice query, or a suggested prompt to create a customized row of show and movie recommendations. Disney Plus, like other streaming services, can recommend shows to watch based on your viewing history. But... Read more »
  • Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did
    Microsoft Edge is ending support for the Manifest V2 extensions platform, which will cut off the uBlock Origin adblocker and others like it, just like Google Chrome did earlier this year. According to Microsoft, there are only 58 extensions on the Edge Add-On Store "with any meaningful usage" that still... Read more »
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    MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories

  • OpenAI Delays Next Major AI Model 'Astra' Over Critical Hacking Concerns
    OpenAI today said it is "pausing" activities involving its upcoming AI model Astra, because its cyber capabilities are potentially too dangerous. OpenAI says its newest internal evaluations show "significant advancements in agentic coding and cybersecurity," and it cannot rule out "critical cyber capabilities." Prior OpenAI models, including GPT–5.6 Sol, were... Read more »
  • iOS 26 Gets First Jailbreak Thanks to Dopamine
    After 326 days, iOS 26 has received its first jailbreak, thanks to the developers behind the popular Dopamine jailbreak. Lars Fröder, better known as opa334, today released Dopamine 3.0, which adds support for a number of newer firmware versions, including iOS 26.0 and iOS 26.0.1 on devices with A12 or... Read more »
  • Apple Rumored to Launch Three New 'Ultra' Products by Early Next Year
    According to various reports from sources such as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Macworld's Filipe Espósito, Apple is planning to release up to three new products with "Ultra" branding between late 2026 and early 2027. The long-rumored foldable iPhone is expected to be called the "iPhone Ultra." Rumored features include a... Read more »
  • The MacRumors Show: iPhone Air 2 - What Changes After a Difficult First Year
    The iPhone Air reaches one year on sale next month, and Apple is now closer to launching its successor than it is to the original's debut. On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss what's next for the device. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more... Read more »
  • Apple Flags Discovery Delays in Its Lawsuit Against Jon Prosser
    Apple has told a federal court that it hasn't heard from Jon Prosser's legal team in a month, as discovery drags on in its trade secret lawsuit against the leaker. In a joint status report filed on Wednesday in the Northern District of California, Apple's attorneys said they had made... Read more »
  • Apple Captures 65% of Global Premium Smartphone Market
    Apple captured 65% of the global premium smartphone market in the first half of 2026, as the wider premium segment's share of overall smartphone sales climbed to a record 29%. That's according to Counterpoint Research's Handset Model Sales Tracker, which tracks smartphones with a wholesale average selling price of $600... Read more »
  • Apple Testing iOS 26.6.1 Update for iPhones
    Apple's software engineers are internally testing iOS 26.6.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs. Apple already released macOS 26.6.1 yesterday with a fix for a security vulnerability affecting the Screen Sharing app. iOS 26.6.1 would likely include bug fixes and/or security fixes as well, should Apple move forward with releasing... Read more »
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    Infographic-Directory.com

  • The Upcycling of Packaging
    The European Union is set to make some big changes to packaging requirements. By 2030, all packaging must be designed for recycling. Learn more in this infographic, courtesy of Graphic Packaging International:... Read more »
  • Everything You Didn’t Know About Eagle Flags
    Flags around the world are designed with colors and symbols special to their country, and 4% of flags belonging to sovereign countries boast an image of an eagle.  Learn more in this infographic.... Read more »
  • The Rise of Commercial Insurance Cost
    In the past decade, the cost of commercial insurance has nearly doubled; many are asking why and what can be done about it. Learn more in this infographic courtesy of Kato Roofing. Source: Kato Roofing... Read more »
  • Challenges of Hospitals Around the World
    Hospitals around the world are running into the same challenges: an aging population, nursing shortages, and unfair wages. How will hospitals solve this dilemma? Find out more in this infographic courtesy of Swisslog Healthcare. Source: Swisslog... Read more »
  • Understanding the Benefits of the Tri-Merge Standard in Mortgage Credit Lending
    A single credit report lacks the depth and frequency f the tri-merge standard in mortgage credit lending. See more in the infographic below, courtesy of Equifax: Source: Equifax... Read more »
  • Everything You Didn’t Know About Commercial Roofs
    Commercial roofs and residential roofs differ vastly in cost and maintenance, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Let’s explore what you need to know about commercial roofing, courtesy of Kato Roofing: Source: Kato Roofing... Read more »
  • When Controversy Meets Flags
    Flags have been representations of countries throughout history, but some have raised quite the controversy, as outlined in this infographic.... Read more »
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    Velocity Micro - Blog

  • Catia System Requirements & Empirical Benchmarks
    Dassault Systèmes’ CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application)—spanning both CATIA V5 and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform—remains the industry standard for high-end… The post Catia System Requirements & Empirical Benchmarks appeared first on Custom Gaming & Workstation PC Blog | Velocity Micro.... Read more »
  • OEM vs Retail Components: Building a More Reliable Desktop
    OEM vs Retail? When shopping for a desktop PC, most buyers compare processor models, graphics cards, memory capacity, and storage… The post OEM vs Retail Components: Building a More Reliable Desktop appeared first on Custom Gaming & Workstation PC Blog | Velocity Micro.... Read more »
  • Local AI vs. Cloud AI: How PC Hardware Requirements Change
    Both Local AI and Cloud AI are rapidly becoming part of everyday business operations. From generating content and writing code… The post Local AI vs. Cloud AI: How PC Hardware Requirements Change appeared first on Custom Gaming & Workstation PC Blog | Velocity Micro.... Read more »
  • Airflow: A Critical Step for Workstation Thermal Management
    When evaluating a high-performance workstation, most buyers focus on the specifications: processor, graphics card, memory, and storage. While these components… The post Airflow: A Critical Step for Workstation Thermal Management appeared first on Custom Gaming & Workstation PC Blog | Velocity Micro.... Read more »
  • 5 PC Innovations Velocity Micro Helped Pioneer
    It’s hard to believe that in just a few months, we’ll be celebrating 30 years of building ultra-performance custom PCs.… The post 5 PC Innovations Velocity Micro Helped Pioneer appeared first on Custom Gaming & Workstation PC Blog | Velocity Micro.... Read more »
  • Why cable management is important for custom PC builds
    When most people think about a custom PC, they focus on the big-ticket components: the processor, graphics card, memory, or… The post Why cable management is important for custom PC builds appeared first on Custom Gaming & Workstation PC Blog | Velocity Micro.... Read more »
  • Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus – A Refresh Worth the Upgrade?
    Intel Core Ultra vs. Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus Intel recently released a new batch of processors, Intel Core Ultra… The post Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus – A Refresh Worth the Upgrade? appeared first on Custom Gaming & Workstation PC Blog | Velocity Micro.... Read more »
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    Tech Digest

  • Meta hit with record $567m fine in landmark child safety ruling
    Meta has been ordered to pay an additional $567 million fine by a New Mexico state court, marking the largest child safety penalty ever issued against the social media giant. […] The post Meta hit with record $567m fine in landmark child safety ruling appeared first on Tech Digest. Related... Read more »
  • Wetherspoons bans filming with Meta smart glasses over privacy concerns
    Pub giant J D Wetherspoon, better known as ‘Spoons, has issued a formal ban on customers filming with Meta smart glasses across its network of over 800 venues in the […] The post Wetherspoons bans filming with Meta smart glasses over privacy concerns appeared first on Tech Digest. Related posts:... Read more »
  • GTA VI will have exclusive ‘extended look’ on Netflix, Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling
    There were a lot of rumblings that Thurdsay would bring a new GTA VI trailer, as we get closer to the game’s November release date. Well, there wasn’t one, but there […] The post GTA VI will have exclusive ‘extended look’ on Netflix, Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling... Read more »
  • Disney and TikTok strike deal to bring film and TV franchises to short-form video
    Disney has announced a partnership with TikTok that will officially authorise content creators to use film and television clips from across Disney’s vast empire – including Star Wars, Marvel and […] The post Disney and TikTok strike deal to bring film and TV franchises to short-form video appeared first on... Read more »
  • ZEV mandate isn’t being missed – it’s just misunderstood, says The Car Expert
    Following the latest July UK new car registration figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Stuart Masson, Editorial Director of The Car Expert, claims the latest figures […] The post ZEV mandate isn’t being missed – it’s just misunderstood, says The Car Expert appeared first on Tech... Read more »
  • Levelling Up Safety: Essential Gaming Guide for Parents
    With the summer holidays underway, households across the country are juggling work, childcare, and the eternal quest to keep children entertained…. Unsurprisingly, young people are spending more hours plugged into […] The post Levelling Up Safety: Essential Gaming Guide for Parents appeared first on Tech Digest. Related posts: NSPCC: 1... Read more »
  • Meta latest firm to claim its AI hacked another company, venues ban ‘spy glasses’
    Facebook owner Meta has become the latest tech firm to say one of its AI models was able to connect to the internet and hack into another organisation’s systems, during […] The post Meta latest firm to claim its AI hacked another company, venues ban ‘spy glasses’ appeared first on... Read more »
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    ITIGIC

  • Can You Still Trust What You Read Online? The AI Question Everyone Is Asking
    For years, the challenge of reading online was separating fact from misinformation. Today, a more subtle question has emerged: who actually wrote what you are reading? The post Can You Still Trust What You Read Online? The AI Question Everyone Is Asking first appeared on ITIGIC.... Read more »
  • Temu Influencer & Affiliate Program 2025: Earn post rewards & Referral commissions
    I recently discovered an amazing shopping website, Temu. They have a wide selection of products —from clothing to home goods —and the prices are incredible! The post Temu Influencer & Affiliate Program 2025: Earn post rewards & Referral commissions first appeared on ITIGIC.... Read more »
  • Earn Big This Black Friday 2025: TEMU Affiliate Program Rolls Out Special Upgrades
    Think of the TEMU Affiliate Program as your gateway to global earnings. Live in over 80 countries, TEMU allows affiliates to connect with millions of shoppers worldwide and earn top-tier commissions from a diverse range of high-converting products. The post Earn Big This Black Friday 2025: TEMU Affiliate Program Rolls... Read more »
  • Is Smart Wi-Fi Better Than Traditional Wi-Fi?
    Picture yourself strolling from your living room to the kitchen while streaming your favorite show, confident that the video won’t pause or stop. Or lying on [...] The post Is Smart Wi-Fi Better Than Traditional Wi-Fi? first appeared on ITIGIC.... Read more »
  • How Smart WiFi Technology Works
    Picture a society where your WiFi never delays, your video calls never freeze, and your streaming experience is as smooth as turning pages of a [...] The post How Smart WiFi Technology Works first appeared on ITIGIC.... Read more »
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    Droid Life – Opinionated Android news.

  • Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 Updates are Missing: Here’s What is Happening With Your Pixel
    The expected Pixel update schedule has changed in the past year for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series. The Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series of phones should are nearing their End of Life status, as the Pixel 6 is supported through 2026, while the Pixel 7 should see... Read more »
  • 2026 August Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone
    The August Pixel update rolled out today to bring the latest in security patches to your Google Pixel phone. The update is minor and the last before we get September’s big QPR update that will release alongside the next Pixel Feature Drop. This new update is currently only available to... Read more »
  • Finance T-Mobile’s Taxes and Fees Over 36 Months
    When signing up for wireless service or changing carriers, there is typically an out-the-door cost associated. T-Mobile wants customers to have a true $0 out-the-door experience, and in order to do so, it is now offering a finance option for its Equipment Installment Plan (EIP). EIP Flex 36 lets you finance... Read more »
  • Pixel Watch 5 Specs Tell Us the Upgrades to Expect
    Are there any unanswered questions surrounding the launch of the Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5? Not many. A new specs list leak for the Pixel Watch 5 may have just about cleared up any remaining confusion. According to a supposed specs list for Google’s new watch, there are... Read more »
  • More Evidence Points to Different Name for Pixel Glow
    It was last week when a developer with a strong track record on early information into Android projects noted that the light system on the Pixel 11 series’ backside might not be called Pixel Glow. Instead, it would be called HiLight. Today, a marketing slide appears to confirm that. The... Read more »
  • Google Releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel
    A fresh Android 17 beta just arrived on Pixel phones, this time is Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2. This new release is here as mostly a mystery, so we’ll dive in shortly to see what’s new. Google released this new QPR2 Beta 2 build without a changelog, at least at... Read more »
  • Pixel 11 Series Pre-Orders Will Start Super Early
    A countdown clock to Pixel 11 pre-orders has popped up on both the Google Store and Best Buy, giving us an indication that Google may let us buy the phones before they’ve even held an event to show them off. That may sound confusing and odd, but they sort of... Read more »
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