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WIRED

FEMA's ‘Shadow Administrator’ Was Paid by a DOGE Member's Startup for Months

Details from recent court filings show that DOGE's influence within government—and potential conflicts of interest—extend further than previously known.

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WIRED

FEMA's ‘Shadow Administrator’ Was Paid by a DOGE Member's Startup for Months

Engadget

Google Pixel 11 launch: Live updates as the company unveils new devices, AI features and more

Come hang out with us as we liveblog Google's Pixel 11 launch today. Our comments (not DMs) are open.

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Engadget

Google Pixel 11 launch: Live updates as the company unveils new devices, AI features and more

TechCrunch

Reservoir raises $8M to make water heaters that people — and the grid — will actually want

Reservoir has built an ultra-efficient water heater that can predict hot water demand, store energy, and detect plumbing leaks throughout a home.

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TechCrunch

Reservoir raises $8M to make water heaters that people — and the grid — will actually want

WIRED

‘The Worst I’ve Ever Seen’: Cargo Thefts Have Turned Violent in Pursuit of AI Hardware

Experts allege that two recent incidents in California show the extreme lengths that criminal organizations are willing to go to to steal servers and other gear meant for data centers.

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WIRED

‘The Worst I’ve Ever Seen’: Cargo Thefts Have Turned Violent in Pursuit of AI Hardware

Engadget

The unreleased Xbox Elite Controller 3 may have ended up in an unsuspecting buyer's hands

An Xbox Elite Controller 3 may have been sold in a marketplace, months after images of the unreleased model were leaked.

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Engadget

The unreleased Xbox Elite Controller 3 may have ended up in an unsuspecting buyer's hands

WIRED

A Candidate Named ‘Count Binface’ Is the Most Normal Part of This Pivotal UK Election

Clacton's parliamentary race has it all: Nigel Farage, a man dressed as a trash can, a Union Jack bikini, white nationalist conspiracy theories, and 34 candidates on the ballot.

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WIRED

A Candidate Named ‘Count Binface’ Is the Most Normal Part of This Pivotal UK Election

Engadget

Google is now sending out emails with discount codes for the Pixel 11

You may want to keep a close eye on your Gmail inbox if you're looking to get a Pixel 11.

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Engadget

Google is now sending out emails with discount codes for the Pixel 11

Engadget

Sonos Ace Ultra over-ear headphones show up in FCC filing

Sonos could launch a new pair of headphones called the "Ace Ultra" at its September event.

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Engadget

Sonos Ace Ultra over-ear headphones show up in FCC filing

WIRED

Chegg Coupon Codes August 2026: Save on Study, Textbooks, & More

Unlock Chegg promo codes, student discounts, and free trials for Chegg Study and Chegg Writing.

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WIRED

Chegg Coupon Codes August 2026: Save on Study, Textbooks, & More

WIRED

Rover Promo Codes and Referral Deals for 2026

Score your Rover promo code for 2026.

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WIRED

Rover Promo Codes and Referral Deals for 2026

WIRED

Sam's Club Promo Codes and Membership Deals for August 2026

Save on bulk groceries, household essentials, and electronics with a verified Sam's Club promo code or membership discount.

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WIRED

Sam's Club Promo Codes and Membership Deals for August 2026

TechCrunch

India's Yulu raises $93M as quick-commerce boom fuels e-bike demand

Yulu aims to have a fleet of 200,000 bikes in the next two years and faster electric two-wheelers, aiming at new logistics use cases.

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India's Yulu raises $93M as quick-commerce boom fuels e-bike demand

Ars Technica

DEF CON crowd suspected in fake-hotspot attack on Delta flight

FBI Atlanta confirms it's looking into the incident, no arrests made.

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Ars Technica

DEF CON crowd suspected in fake-hotspot attack on Delta flight

TechCrunch

Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni reportedly knew Phia was 'cookie stuffing' for months

Phia, the shopping startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is once again under fire for its alleged business practices.

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TechCrunch

Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni reportedly knew Phia was 'cookie stuffing' for months

TechCrunch

Accel closes oversubscribed $550M India fund within weeks, 19 months after its last

The U.S. VC firm still has more than 55% of its previous $650 million India fund available for deployment.

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TechCrunch

Accel closes oversubscribed $550M India fund within weeks, 19 months after its last

Ars Technica

Chrome adopts what may be the best protection yet against account takeovers

Device-bound session credentials thwart an increasingly common form of account takeover.

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Ars Technica

Chrome adopts what may be the best protection yet against account takeovers

Ars Technica

Meta can't stop states' $1.4 trillion lawsuit from going to trial

Judges tell Meta that Section 230 provides a defense, not immunity from lawsuits.

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Ars Technica

Meta can't stop states' $1.4 trillion lawsuit from going to trial

TechCrunch

Uber surprised robotics company Serve by selling its entire stake

The divestiture comes as the two once-tight companies have started to diverge on the business side.

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TechCrunch

Uber surprised robotics company Serve by selling its entire stake

Ars Technica

Gemini becomes Google's fastest-growing product ever as it hits 1B users

But will Gemini's surge survive slowing model releases?

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Ars Technica

Gemini becomes Google's fastest-growing product ever as it hits 1B users

TechCrunch

FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victims' online accounts to steal their intimate pictures

In a new alert, the FBI said cybercriminals are targeting adults and minors in an attempt to steal their personal and intimate pictures in extortion campaigns.

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TechCrunch

FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victims' online accounts to steal their intimate pictures

Engadget

A flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization

A flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization.

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Engadget

A flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization

Engadget

Zoom screen-sharing bug let people fully take over other devices on a call

Zoom screen-sharing bug let people fully take over other devices on a call.

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Engadget

Zoom screen-sharing bug let people fully take over other devices on a call

Ars Technica

Used EV buying guide: The $30,000 edition

Depending on the model, you might have hundreds to choose from—or just one.

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Ars Technica

Used EV buying guide: The $30,000 edition

Ars Technica

Less than 2.5% of Taylor Farms' recalled lettuce went to Taco Bells

FDA report reveals where Taylor Farms sent its lettuce—and it raises questions.

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Ars Technica

Less than 2.5% of Taylor Farms' recalled lettuce went to Taco Bells