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- YouTube rolls out changes to Shorts, including adding a setting to double playback speed, eliminating the "dislike" button, and more (Lucas Ropek/TechCrunch) [1d]
- Doc: the DOD has quietly revised its doctrine on how the US military picks its targets, envisioning "systems where AI initiates actions with human monitoring" (Katrina Manson/Bloomberg) [1d]
- NHTSA proposes eliminating the mandate for manual brake pedals in "vehicles designed to be driven exclusively by automated driving systems" (Sean O'Kane/TechCrunch) [1d]
- Apple says it removed VK's apps from the App Store to comply with sanctions; VK says they were removed without warning and it has never been under US sanctions (Reuters) [1d]
- Patronus AI, which builds simulated digital environments for evaluating AI agents, raised a $50M Series B led by Greenfield, bringing its total funding to $70M (Marina Temkin/TechCrunch) [1d]
- Om Malik, a longtime technology writer, founder of Gigaom, and a partner at True Ventures, died on Wednesday at 59 (Om Malik/On my Om) [1d]
- Source: Google is asking publishers that test new AI features in Google News to grant it broad rights to their content, including to potentially train AI models (Ann Gehan/The Information) [1d]
- Chipmaker Onsemi agrees to buy Synaptics in a nearly $7B all-stock deal expected to close in the middle of 2027; ON drops 9%+ and SYNA jumps 11%+ after hours (Samantha Subin/CNBC) [1d]
- Source: Muon Space, which operates satellite networks for climate and national security monitoring, is raising $250M; it has raised ~$181M since its 2021 launch (Alan Neuhauser/Axios) [1d]
- Sources: OpenAI leans toward holding off its IPO until 2027 after warnings that Sam Altman's desired $1T valuation may not be met in current market conditions (New York Times) [1d]
- Sources: Sam Altman told staff the US government asked OpenAI to stagger the release of GPT 5.6 over security concerns, approving "access customer by customer" (The Information) [1d]
- Apple stock closed down 6.15% on Thursday after the company raised some product prices, its worst fall since April 2025 (MacKenzie Sigalos/CNBC) [1d]
- Story Protocol, a blockchain-based IP ownership network that raised $140M, rebrands as Data Foundation to build an on-chain registry for AI training data (Olivier Acuna/CoinDesk) [1d]
- The US awarded $250M under the CHIPS program to a startup co-founded by billionaire Robert Friedland to develop silicon-carbide chips and pulsed-power tech (James Attwood/Bloomberg) [1d]
- Microsoft quietly extends the Extended Security Updates program for Windows 10 consumers by a year, letting eligible users get updates through October 12, 2027 (Zac Bowden/Windows Central) [2d]
- Netris, which helps neoclouds automate network configuration to bring their data centers online faster, raised a $15M Series A from a16z (Ram Iyer/TechCrunch) [2d]
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- I'm an Xbox Series X owner, and these are the games that are keeping me coming back right now [1d]
- How to watch Paraguay vs Australia: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for the battle to finish second in Group D at FIFA World Cup 2026 [1d]
- Lenovo debuts curious mini PC that comes with a proprietary 'store' where you can buy up to 8000 different AI skills — is this the future of computing? [1d]
- How to watch Turkey vs USA: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts eye perfect group-stage campaign [1d]
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- The MSI Vision ZS is a potent combo of Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5070 in a stunning pre-built — and it’s $510 off for Prime Day [1d]
- My dad needed a new big-screen TV — this Prime Day deal was my top recommendation and saved him $500 [1d]
- I switched to Logitech’s ergonomic keyboard and mouse to minimize wrist strain, and I won’t ever go back to conventional desk accessories [1d]
- Quote of the day by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer: 'There's no chance that the iPhone is going to get any significant market share' — a staggering misread of the future of consumer devices [1d]
- Forget the Apple Watch Ultra 3, you probably don't need it — this Prime Day Apple Watch Series 11 deal represents better value overall [1d]
- 25 Prime Day deals under $25 — I’m a tech reviewer, and I’ve picked the best cheap deals on smart bulbs, phone chargers, wireless earbuds, and more [1d]
- I’ve covered tech sales for 8 years — these 25 Prime Day smart home deals are at record-low prices, and worth your cash [1d]
- How to watch Tunisia vs Netherlands: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Oranje aim to clinch top spot [1d]
- The HomePod mini was my favorite cheap wireless speaker — but Apple’s price hike has now handed that honor to the Sonos Era 100 SL [1d]
- The best upgrade you can give your home is new, better Wi-Fi – and Amazon has knocked $100 off its eero mesh system [1d]
- As a fitness tracker reviewer, sometimes I'm sick of wearing smartwatches — here are 3 discreet, screenless fitness trackers I've personally tested, and where to buy them on Prime Day [1d]
- How to watch Japan vs Sweden: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for crucial Group F clash at FIFA World Cup 2026 [1d]
- I hate AI and its impact on RAM, but I love OLEDs and how affordable they are now — and this Alienware ultrawide is the best example on Prime Day [2d]
- AI just helped researchers read a 2,000-year-old Mount Vesuvius scroll that’s too charred to ever be opened — as X-ray images reveal ancient stoic philosophy [2d]
- The Dell 16 Plus is the 'most affordable' ultra-thin laptop we've tested — with a big price drop for students and executives [2d]
- Want to finally add Catan to your board game collection? These are the versions and expansions I recommend [2d]
- This air cooler could be just what you need to bring the heat down in your home this summer — but there's one small caveat you should be aware of before investing [2d]
- A solution to RAM-aggedon? AMD buys startup to transform SSDs into cheap 'virtual RAM' to cut price, its third attempt at solving memory conundrum after RAMdisk and StoreMI [2d]
- Apple's price hike choice almost guarantees more expensive iPhones as the RAM crisis is far from over: 'We are not at the bottom and will take more time to climb out,' expert says [2d]
- Almost half of ransomware victims have data stolen before they can even detect an intrusion [2d]
- You can never have enough 4K Blu-ray —here are 7 discs I recommend that I've personally tested, and they're all on a Prime Day deal [2d]
- This Alienware RTX 5060 gaming laptop is more powerful than the Steam Machine at the same price — get it before Prime Day ends [2d]
- I can’t believe I’m saying this, but the MacBook Neo’s $100 price bump means budget Windows 11 laptops are now the better buy [2d]
- I’ve used these headphones every single day for 11 months because of their stunningly detailed sound — and this Prime Day they’ve been slashed to their lowest ever price [2d]
- Nvidia’s direct-to-chip liquid cooling is a sustainability and a performance win [2d]
- Nothing Phone (4b) given a thumbs-down by fans, who say they'd '100% buy' the concept phone the company will never make [2d]
- 'They come in with an energy and excitement, a new view on things': AWS CEO Matt Garman explains why Amazon is hiring 11,000 new interns and junior staff when others are getting rid [2d]
- I tested the Leica SL3-P, and it's a masterclass in restrained design [2d]
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