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Engadget

Apple Upgrade is a great deal on paper, but make sure you read the fine print

Make a plan before you use the new Apple Upgrade program to avoid potential fees down the road.

45 minutes ago

Engadget

Apple Upgrade is a great deal on paper, but make sure you read the fine print

TechCrunch

Ozlo's Sleepbuds 2 build on Bose's sleep earbud legacy

Ozlo’s first major update to its sleep earbuds introduces longer battery life, improved connectivity, enhanced audio, and new sleep features as the startup continues the product line once abandoned by Bose.

53 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Ozlo's Sleepbuds 2 build on Bose's sleep earbud legacy

TechCrunch

The robot NASA hired to lift a orbital telescope is tumbling out of control

According to NASA, two of the three reaction wheels that control the spacecraft's alignment have failed, and there are problems with one of the spacecraft's thruster systems.

54 minutes ago

TechCrunch

The robot NASA hired to lift a orbital telescope is tumbling out of control

TechCrunch

Waymo, robotaxi operators face fresh scrutiny over emergency response failures

Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-California ) has proposed a bill that would direct federal regulators to establish minimum national safety standards for autonomous vehicle operators.

55 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Waymo, robotaxi operators face fresh scrutiny over emergency response failures

Engadget

The CW's live sports programming is coming to ESPN on August 4

The CW's live sports programming is coming to ESPN on August 4.

1 hour ago

Engadget

The CW's live sports programming is coming to ESPN on August 4

TechCrunch

eBay reaches $56M settlement with e-commerce newsletter writers it terrorized in 2019

Ina and David Steiner inspired the ire of high-level eBay executives after occasionally criticizing the company in their newsletter. In 2019, a plot was concocted to intimidate the couple into halting their negative coverage.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

eBay reaches $56M settlement with e-commerce newsletter writers it terrorized in 2019

Engadget

Sega's Dreamcast retro console is still getting new games 25 years after it was abandoned

The retro console is still a favorite for gamers who appreciate simplicity of older tech but still want online play.

1 hour ago

Engadget

Sega's Dreamcast retro console is still getting new games 25 years after it was abandoned

TechCrunch

These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era

Despite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever. From smarter bookmarking tools and neighborhood marketplaces to digital pen pals and nature journals, here are the latest App Store finds worth adding to your Home Screen.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era

TechCrunch

HBO Max embraces vertical video with a new 'Shorts' feed

HBO Max, like other streaming platforms, is rethinking content discovery as large libraries are making it hard for viewers to find something to watch and as audiences become accustomed to short-form content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

HBO Max embraces vertical video with a new 'Shorts' feed

Engadget

The HBO Max app now has shorts, because why not

The HBO Max app now has shorts, because everything needs to have shorts.

2 hours ago

Engadget

The HBO Max app now has shorts, because why not

Engadget

What is the 60-60 rule for AirPods?

60-60 is a good rule of thumb for protecting your hearing.

2 hours ago

Engadget

What is the 60-60 rule for AirPods?

Engadget

WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web

WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web.

2 hours ago

Engadget

WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web

WIRED

Is the Electric Trike the Next Big Thing in Shared Micromobility?

Veo is launching accessibility-focused electric tricycles in Denver, with plans to put its e-trikes on the streets nationwide.

6 hours ago

WIRED

Is the Electric Trike the Next Big Thing in Shared Micromobility?

Ars Technica

As US measles cases rise, biotech firms start developing new treatments

The US is making measles great again, so treatment options are needed for the most vulnerable.

6 hours ago

Ars Technica

As US measles cases rise, biotech firms start developing new treatments

WIRED

Best Apple Watch (2026): Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3

Should you splurge on the new Series 11, or will the SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).

8 hours ago

WIRED

Best Apple Watch (2026): Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3

WIRED

Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2026)

Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2026)

WIRED

A Two-Person Startup Has Fixed One of the Most Hated Sounds in Modern Life

Beeeep. Beeeep. Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.

9 hours ago

WIRED

A Two-Person Startup Has Fixed One of the Most Hated Sounds in Modern Life

WIRED

Can the New York Times Save Journalism From Our AI Overlords?

In 2023, the Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. They’ve since spent more than $20 million on the case, and publisher A.G. Sulzberger has no plans to stop fighting it.

9 hours ago

WIRED

Can the New York Times Save Journalism From Our AI Overlords?

WIRED

Silicon Valley’s Next IPO Billionaires Are Coming. Nonprofits Are Ready for Them

Anthropic and OpenAI employees are expected to give generously after their companies go public. “It’s going to be a wild ride,” says one nonprofit leader.

10 hours ago

WIRED

Silicon Valley’s Next IPO Billionaires Are Coming. Nonprofits Are Ready for Them

Ars Technica

Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms

Microsoft says tools cost less than competing ones and outperform them, too.

22 hours ago

Ars Technica

Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms

Ars Technica

Epic diarrhea outbreak has 40% of Americans avoiding fruits and veggies

Kennedy has focused on nutrition but has neglected food safety, critics say.

23 hours ago

Ars Technica

Epic diarrhea outbreak has 40% of Americans avoiding fruits and veggies

Ars Technica

iOS and macOS 26.6 arrive today, paving the way for iOS and macOS 27

These are likely the last updates of note before Apple's bigger fall updates.

23 hours ago

Ars Technica

iOS and macOS 26.6 arrive today, paving the way for iOS and macOS 27

Ars Technica

A missing underscore sent innocent man to prison for 18 months

When the first step goes wrong, bad results follow.

23 hours ago

Ars Technica

A missing underscore sent innocent man to prison for 18 months

Ars Technica

“Google and Reddit do not own the Internet," web scraper says after court win

Google's and Reddit's use of DMCA to fight web scraper is bizarre, expert says.

23 hours ago

Ars Technica

“Google and Reddit do not own the Internet," web scraper says after court win