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How Does Google Make Its 'A' Series Pixel Phones So Cheap?

Google's Pixel a-series phones are like the younger sibling to the Pixel line. They're usually a lot cheaper, for one thing. How does Google reduce the prices?

Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra to get a new selfie camera

Earlier today we found out that the entire Galaxy S27 family is rumored to have the Privacy Display feature that made its debut on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Now, a new rumor brings some news about the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra, specif

Samsung starts developing One UI 9.0 for Galaxy Z Fold 5, Flip 5

Samsung’s smartphones with foldable displays from 2023, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5, are the oldest devices in their lineups eligible to get the brand’s latest Android skin for its phones, One UI 9.0 (Android 17). Now, the c

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Faster and further reaching — NordVPN quietly brings its obfuscated servers to its in-house censorship-resistant protocol

NordVPN has moved its obfuscated servers onto the NordWhisper protocol, dropping OpenVPN to give users better speeds and access to more server locations.

Never worry about running out of space again — 6TB of cloud storage for a flat $140

Macworld TL;DR: Get 6TB of lifetime encrypted cloud storage for $139.95 (MSRP $432) with Scramble Cloud, featuring end-to-end encryption, private sharing, and secure access across your devices. Running out of storage is frustrating. Handing

Your Mac has over 1,200 hidden features— this $40 app unlocks them

Macworld TL;DR: MacPilot lets you customize, optimize, and maintain your Mac with more than 1,200 hidden settings—all for a one-time $39.99 lifetime license. Your Mac is powerful — but most of that power stays locked behind complicated comm

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Anthropic is teaming up with Samsung to build its custom chips

The battle among AI companies is increasingly shifting toward hardware that powers advanced models, with Anthropic eyeing custom chip development in collaboration with Samsung, according to a report from The Information. This is not a sudde

Galaxy S26 Ultra price drops to its lowest yet in India

Samsung’s current flagship non-foldable smartphone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, is only four months old. As the device is still considered new, the brand hasn’t reduced its price in many regions around the world, including India. In fact, the pho

Upcoming iPhone could have bigger battery than Galaxy S27 Ultra

Samsung’s Galaxy S phones have traditionally featured larger batteries than their iPhone counterparts. However, Apple has been closing the gap by increasing battery capacities with each new iPhone generation over the past few years. This ye

Exciting new Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro rumor tips long overdue camera upgrade

For the first time in several years, Samsung is expected to upgrade the front-facing camera of at least two of its next-gen Android high-enders.

Redmi 17 5G to pack 7,500mAh battery, 45W charging, 256GB storage, reveals certification listings

The Redmi 17 5G appears to be inching closer to its global debut as it has surfaced on two certification platforms. While one listing confirms the handset’s identity, another reveals several important hardware details, giving us a better id

Alibaba to ban Claude Code over alleged backdoor risk, source says

The workplace ban, starting July 10, lands weeks after Anthropic accused operators linked to Alibaba’s Qwen lab of running the largest known distillation campaign against Claude. Alibaba will bar its employees from using Anthropic’s Claude

iQOO Z11i debuts with a 6,500mAh battery, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC

iQOO has quietly expanded its Z11 series in China with the launch of the new iQOO Z11i. The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon chipset and packs a 6,500mAh battery. It features a 6.74-inch LCD display that offers a refresh rate of 120Hz

Samsung’s DRAM price hike move is new challenge amid memory shortage

In the midst of a tight memory chip supply, Samsung’s reportedly planning a price hike for its DRAM processors by 20% in the third quarter of this year. It looks like a new challenge in the market that may affect the AI demand while favorin

Tesla's Model Y L finally comes to the US with six seats and a $62,000 price tag

Tesla has started taking orders for the Model Y Long Wheelbase in the US and Puerto Rico.

Samsung could begin making its most advanced 2nm chips next year

Earlier this week, Samsung revealed more details about its cutting-edge semiconductor fabrication technologies. They include newer-generation 2nm process nodes and its first-generation 1.4nm process. The company has now unveiled its most ad

DJI Mic Mini 2S launches with 32-bit internal recording, 14.5GB of built-in storage, up to four transmitters

Content creators and filmmakers looking for high-quality audio in a tiny package now have a strong new option. DJI just launched the Mic Mini 2S, a compact wireless microphone system that delivers pro-level features without weighing you dow

This ESP32 e-Ink display keeps track of every country you've ever visited

Plus, everywhere you plan to visit.

Fix for issue that bricked the Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, and Pixel 4a is on the way says Google

Google says that a fix to stop the issues keeping some Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, and Pixel 4a units from working are on the way.

Motorola launches Global Connect eSIM app

Motorola has recently released a new Android app called Global Connect, in partnership with Gigs. It's available in the Google Play Store in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, and Chile for now, but is scheduled to expand to several European

Huawei Band 11 series launched in India with three variants, 14 days battery

Huawei Band 11 Series has made its way to India with some new surprises. The new smart band lineup brings three variants compared to the Chinese or global siblings. It includes Standard, Metal Edition, and a Pro version with better health f

The Oppo Find X10 Ultra may redefine smartphone zoom with this camera upgrade

The Oppo Find X10 Ultra is still some time away from its expected debut, but leaks surrounding the flagship have already started surfacing. A new tip from a reliable source suggests Oppo is testing one of its most advanced camera systems ye

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a 14AGP11 - Reviews and Specs

This page provides reviews and specifications about the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a 14AGP11 of the series Yoga Slim 7.

Seiko's new one-of-a-kind titanium collab watch can track up to 1 million hours

Seiko has presented brand ambassador Shohei Ohtani with the Star Time, a one-of-a-kind wristwatch capable of displaying cumulative time up to one million hours via five layered rotating discs. The piece was inspired by Ohtani's question abo

Google Wallet on Android rolling out order tracking dashboard using Gmail [U]

Following the homepage redesign, Google Wallet for Android is adding online order tracking in the US.

Kinera Sylvie clip‑on earphones debut with a flexible open‑ear/in‑ear design

The Kinera Sylvie clip-on earphones solve the problem of wanting good noise isolation versus situational awareness with a retractable acoustic nozzle that enables its use as both in-ear and open-ear earbuds.

HP ProBook 4 G2a 14 - Reviews and Specs

This page provides reviews and specifications about the HP ProBook 4 G2a 14 of the series ProBook 4.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 Series - Reviews

This page provides reviews and other infos about the series Microsoft Surface Laptop 8.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 13.8, Core X7 368H - Reviews and Specs

This page provides reviews and specifications about the Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 13.8, Core X7 368H of the series Surface Laptop 8.

Xiaomi is preparing a new HyperOS update based on Android 17, but it’s not HyperOS 4

Xiaomi was expected to release Android 17 soon, with a new HyperOS 4 custom skin on top, but now it seems the company may have different plans. Leaked internal firmware files for Xiaomi’s latest flagship phones suggest the company may be de

Redmi K100 Pro Max may debut in 2027, while August launch may see Redmi K100, K100 Pro

The Redmi Note 17 series has already been officially confirmed to launch in China later this month. Meanwhile, several reports have claimed that the Redmi K100 series could debut as early as August in China, significantly earlier than the O

Bose SoundLink Micro portable speaker (2nd Gen) drops to lowest price on Amazon

Deal | The Bose SoundLink Micro portable speaker (2nd Gen) in two colors is on sale at Amazon at 39% off the MSRP. It delivers powerful sound for its size, with water-, drop-, shock-, and rust-resistance.

Acer Chromebook 315 CB315-8H - Reviews and Specs

This page provides reviews and specifications about the Acer Chromebook 315 CB315-8H of the series Chromebook 315 CB315.

Dell 15 Series - Reviews

This page provides reviews and other infos about the series Dell 15.

Dell 15 (DC15250) - Reviews and Specs

This page provides reviews and specifications about the Dell 15 (DC15250) of the series 15.

Politician who investigated spyware abuses had his phone hacked with Pegasus spyware

A government customer of NSO Group used the company's Pegasus spyware to hack into the phone of a European politician, who at the time was serving on an EU committee tasked with investigating the spyware industry.

Dell XPS 13 (2026) DX13260 - Reviews and Specs

This page provides reviews and specifications about the Dell XPS 13 (2026) DX13260 of the series XPS (2026).

UK government signs £30 million deal to build the world’s first prototype fusion power plant by 2040

Dassault Systèmes to lead UK prototype fusion power plant digital twin software with £30 million deal, supporting engineering and collaboration.

MSI Cyborg 17 Series - Reviews

This page provides reviews and other infos about the series MSI Cyborg 17.

MSI Cyborg 17 B13WEKG - Reviews and Specs

This page provides reviews and specifications about the MSI Cyborg 17 B13WEKG of the series Cyborg 17.

HP OmniBook 3 AI 16-bz0000wu - Reviews and Specs

This page provides reviews and specifications about the HP OmniBook 3 AI 16-bz0000wu of the series OmniBook 3.

Acer Aspire 5 A514-54H, Core 5 125H - Reviews and Specs

This page provides reviews and specifications about the Acer Aspire 5 A514-54H, Core 5 125H of the series Aspire 5 A514.

HP OmniBook Ultra 2026 Series - Reviews

This page provides reviews and other infos about the series HP OmniBook Ultra 2026.

HP OmniBook Ultra AI 14-kd0000 - Reviews and Specs

This page provides reviews and specifications about the HP OmniBook Ultra AI 14-kd0000 of the series OmniBook Ultra 2026.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15 Wildcat may be affordable, but it's looking long in the tooth

Dell and Apple are upping user expectations for what a sub $1000 laptop can be. Meanwhile, the dull and dark plastic design of the IdeaPad isn't necessarily getting buyers excited.

Huawei MateBook Fold PC series may get compact model in 2026

Huawei is reportedly working on a new MateBook Fold PC series model that will feature a compact design. Instead of adopting the same 18-inch folding structure, the company may use a small, portable design for the folding PC to boost conveni

Acer Aspire 17 A17-51M, Core 5 120U - Reviews and Specs

This page provides reviews and specifications about the Acer Aspire 17 A17-51M, Core 5 120U of the series Aspire 17.

HP OmniBook 5 16-bm0000 - Reviews and Specs

This page provides reviews and specifications about the HP OmniBook 5 16-bm0000 of the series Omnibook 5.

Lenovo starts teasing a new Legion gaming tablet with 5G, here's when it's coming

Lenovo launched the Legion Y700 (Gen 5) tablet in March, and now the company is working on a new version. Currently teased as the Y700 Unlimited (machine translated from Chinese), it's going to be made official in August, and it will have 5

Vivo X500’s detailed camera specifications leaked

Recent reports have revealed that the upcoming Vivo X500 series lineup may include multiple models, such as the Vivo X500e, X500, X500 Pro (or Pro Mini), X500 Pro Max, and X500 Ultra. Among these, the X500e and X500 Ultra are expected to la

5 Walmart Hyper Tough Tools Under $25 Users Say Are Worth Buying

Walmart may be more associated with groceries, but users have some good things to say about their in-house range of tools.

iQOO Z11i launches with 120Hz LCD, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and 6,500mAh battery

The iQOO Z11i has been launched in China as the fourth member of the Z11 series after the iQOO Z11x, Z11, and Z11 Turbo. Aimed at the entry-level segment, the new smartphone combines a large battery, a high refresh rate display and practica

Huawei could launch these phones and wearables this September

September is still far away on the calendar, though a tipster has now shared a giant list of Huawei phones and wearables that could debut in the most-awaited month of this year. While the Mate 90 and new-gen tri-fold are seemingly booked fo

Google loses final appeal at Europe's high court, to pay €4.1 billion fine

Google has lost its final appeal to the European Commission's €4.1 billion fine from 2018. The appeal was Google's last chance and was presented at the European Court of Justice (ECJ), Europe's highest court. The record-breaking fine sat at

Apple Responds to Lawsuit Filed by Three YouTube Channels

Earlier this year, three YouTube channels sued Apple, alleging that the company violated the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by unlawfully accessing and scraping millions of copyrighted YouTube videos to train its AI models. In

Valve just open-sourced the Steam Machine e-ink faceplate, and you can 3D print one today

Now you can make your Steam Machine truly yours.

‘Gachiakuta’ Star, Director Explain Why Its Hero’s Fall From Grace Is When the Anime Became Peak

Director Fumihiko Suganuma and Rudo's Japanese voice actor Aoi Ichikawa share what makes the shonen anime so special to them.

Big iPhone Ultra news gets everyone excited

Big news about the iPhone Ultra helped Apple's value soar by $182 billion on Thursday.

YouTuber Jon Prosser Responds to Apple's Lawsuit Over iOS 26 Leaks

Nearly a year ago, Apple filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti over alleged theft of the company's trade secrets. Apple alleged that the duo coordinated to break into former Apple software engineer Ethan Lipni

Claude Fable 5 isn’t permanently leaving subscriptions, Anthropic says

Anthropic says Claude Fable 5 won't be accessible via Claude subscriptions after July 7, but it's not a permanent change, and the company expects the model to return outside the usage-based plan soon. [...]

A leaked Microsoft experiment reveals a new OS built entirely around Copilot and AI agents

Back when Copilot was still a brand-new AI experience, Microsoft was already trying to turn the service into a cloud-based OS. That experiment appears to be long gone now, but Microsoft is apparently still trying to bring Copilot everywhere

The Trailer for the First Full ‘Star Wars’ Anime Series Is Here

'Star Wars: Visions Presents — The Ninth Jedi' is a new limited series from Lucasfilm and Production I.G.

Sony’s PlayStation disc factory is already being repurposed

The video game disc is dead, and Sony's been planning to kill it for some time, according to a report out of Austria. The man who leads Sony's discmaking operations, Sony DADC president Dietmar Tanzer, told ORF Salzburg that the company's T

Instagram Edits adds support for bilingual captions, new templates

Instagram launched its CapCut rival Edits in January last year, and now the app has gained some new features. These include support for bilingual captions, which automatically translate your captions into a secondary language. Currently sup

‘The Apothecary Diaries’ Movie Debuts First Trailer and Japan Release Date

The movie is based on a brand-new story by Hyūganatsu.

Casio launches lightweight Baby-G BGA-290SA watches with premium metallic finish

Casio is expanding its Baby-G lineup in Japan this month with the release of the BGA-290SA series. The two new models, BGA-290SA-6AJF and BGA-290SA-7AJF, are currently available for pre-order and will officially launch in later this month f

Claude Fable relaunch disappoints users with nerfed performance

Claude Fable, the company's most powerful model, is now available to all users, but early impressions are disappointing, as it appears to be nowhere near the original release. [...]

GMKTec’s new $3,600 mini PC recycles Ryzen AI Max+ 395 CPU, adds proprietary OpenClaw agent and towering skyscraper design

GMKtec redesigned its Strix Halo workstation around cooling, local inference, and substantially higher memory capacities for AI.

Someone finally built a working Game Boy emulator for E-ink screens

M5Stack's PaperS3 was originally built for smart home controls, electronic labels, and educational tools. But YouTuber Wenting Channel recently detailed how he turned the old dev board into a 60Hz E-ink Game Boy, its paper-like display an u

You Should Use Google Maps' Lists Feature More Often - Here's Why

Many people may not be aware of what the Lists feature is for inside the Google Maps app, or how to best utilize it. Here's why you should start using Lists.

Owning Physical Copies Of Movies & Video Games Is Important - And Sony Just Proved Why

Digital movies and games can be easy to buy, but Sony's latest PlayStation move is a reminder that access and ownership aren't always the same thing.

How to watch Switzerland vs Algeria: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026, team news

Here's how to watch Switzerland vs Algeria for free online and from anywhere as the unbeaten Swiss face a battle-tested Algeria in the World Cup last 32.

iPhone 18 Pro Max could get a massive battery capacity upgrade

You’ll love how big the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery may be, according to a new leak

Your batteries are dying faster because you're charging them wrong — here's the one setting that changes everything

Extend your battery capacity.

Last chance to apply — Startup Battlefield Australia applications close July 6

If you're going to apply for Startup Battlefield Australia, now is the time. Applications close July 6, and once the deadline passes, the opportunity is gone.

T-Mobile drops Sprint-era deadweight for a competitively devastating 5G boost

T-Mobile got exactly what it wanted to improve service for both rural and urban customers.

Mark Zuckerberg tells staff that AI agents haven’t progressed as quickly as he’d hoped

At an internal meeting, the Meta CEO reportedly said that AI development efforts were not moving as quickly as anticipated.

US Marine Corps gets six 'blind' F-35B stealth fighters loaded with lead ballast instead of advanced radars — new APG-38 radar won't be available till 2028 and can't even be used at full capacity till 2031

US Marine Corps accepts six radarless F-35Bs after redesign decisions eliminated compatibility with older sensor hardware.

Google Is Rolling Out A New App That Stores Your Digital Signature On Your Phone

A brand-new Google app for storing digital signatures hasn't even shown up in official update notes yet, but it's already partially active on select phones.

Private space pilots are flying orbital missions for the US Space Force

True Anomaly and Rocket Lab are performing Top Gun-style satellite fly-bys for the U.S. military.

Your SSD is slowing down because it's too full, not too old

Age likely has little to do with the speed of your drive

Amazon's Starlink competitor is almost ready

Amazon has been building up its own Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation for a while now, even calling it Amazon Leo (Low Earth Orbit, get it?). This is inevitably going to compete with SpaceX's Starlink, which is currently the largest s

Meta has released an app for making generative AI games

Pocket is listed in app stores but seemingly unavailable in the US.

Meta is using old DDR4 memory in DDR5-only AI servers to save on hardware costs

Documents presented by Meta at ISCA 2026 this week reveal that its new "MemServers" are powered by AMD's Epyc Turin CPUs, featuring 158 cores and 316 threads.Read Entire Article

This is the most incredible portable monitor setup you'll see — a portable L-shaped 16-inch triple-screen monitor is perfect for productivity

NexFold's Fold 7 transforms laptops into portable four-screen workstations using three folding 16-inch displays arranged creatively.

Tesla launchs its roomy Model Y L in the US, at a steep price

You can get six real seats and good range.

Star Trek: The Next Generation's Scariest Episode Is A Body Horror Extravaganza

Classic sci-fi series "Star Trek: The Next Generation" was never afraid to dabble in new genres, and its venture into body horror was truly terrifying.

5 Recent Updates To Samsung's Health App That Have Users Talking

Samsung recently did a complete visual overhaul of its Samsung Health app. While this sounds fine on paper, users seem to feel it's a mixed bag. Here's why.

Tesla driver faces manslaughter charges over Texas crash that killed a woman inside her home

The man whose Tesla struck and killed a woman inside her Texas home last month is now facing manslaughter charges, as reported earlier by The Wall Street Journal and local news outlet KHOU 11. 44-year-old Michael Butler was arrested on Wedn

Read the Tense Emails Between the Pentagon (Former Uber Exec) and Anthropic (Dario Amodei)

Here's the full court document showing what went on behind the scenes before the Pentagon turned on Anthropic.

I built Andrej Karpathy's "LLM Council" on my own hardware, and now no single model gets the last word

I stopped grading three answers myself.

Thiel Capital’s Jack Selby nabs stakes in hot startups like Etched through Arizona connections

Selby's VC firm, Copper Sky Capital, is currently raising a $300 million second fund, according to a regulatory filing.

A Very Subjective History of Functional Programming

Functional programming began in 1958, not as a theory but as an engineering solution: McCarthy needed to manipulate symbolic expressions, and Fortran couldn't do it.

Even T-Mobile Tuesdays merch isn't free anymore

The next T-Mobile Tuesdays drop is only for those ready to pay.

Galaxy Watch owners just lost a key health feature, and Samsung isn't saying why

Vascular Load feature disappearing in US

I enable these 4 Proxmox settings on every fresh install, and most guides skip them entirely

These Proxmox optimizations saved me from overheating and catastrophic data loss

Intel Just Made PC Gaming Even More Expensive With These New Price Hikes

Prices are skyrocketing on PC components as RAM and storage shortages affect users around the world, and that includes a slew of Intel components.

Cloudflare will filter out web crawlers that serve AI companies

The hosting platform wants sites to have more control over how AI companies use their content.

Why Did Apple Stop Making Leather iPhone Cases?

Apple's premium leather accessories are gone, replaced by experimental fabrics. Discover the reasons behind this big change.

NASA Struggles to Save ‘Multitool’ Orbital Satellite From a Fiery Death

NASA’s never-before-attempted plan to move a sensitive scientific satellite into a safer orbit has faced a week of delays—but it’s still go for launch.

Why Is Air Conditioning So Uncommon In European Countries?

When traveling abroad, you might notice something is missing in many homes and public buildings. Here's why Europe has been slow to adopt air conditioning.

Meta has a new app called Pocket that is absolutely nothing like the old Pocket

Mozilla shut down the well-loved read-it-later Pocket app last year, and now Meta is launching an app called Pocket with an entirely different, AI-focused pitch: this new app lets you make and share little interactive "gizmos" built from an

Samsung is plotting to replace your M.2 SSD with a storage chip smaller than a fingernail to improve battery life and supercharge ondevice AI inference

Faster, smaller and more power efficient

5 new shows to watch this weekend across Netflix, Prime Video, and more (July 3-5)

Get ready for a weekend full of hot dogs and Legally Blonde quotes.

DDR5 prices don't make sense, so here's how you can build a DDR4 PC that won't hold you back

Don't let the DRAM crisis stop you from building a great rig

How Many Nuclear Reactors Would It Take To Power All Of America's Data Centers?

Nuclear power is one of the more efficient means of generating power, and data centers require a lot of it, so how many reactors would it take?

Casio launches new translucent G-Shock inspired by 90s streetwear in the US

Casio has opened US pre-orders for the DW5600TNT-7, a new G-Shock watch designed in collaboration with the Seoul-based streetwear brand thisisneverthat. The watch, which initially debuted in Japan last month, is priced at $155. Casio DW5600

IQM, Europe’s first public quantum company, admits the future of the tech is uncertain

IQM, a full-stack quantum company out of Finland, went public on the Nasdaq today at a valuation of about $1.9 billion.

I sync my text snippets across all my devices without the cloud, and it only takes two free tools

Espanso and Syncthing are a killer duo

This $30K Hyundai shouldn't be underestimated—its much more fun than you'd think

Proof that fun behind the wheel still exists under $30,000.

5 Most Popular Coins for Merchants Worldwide

From Dogecoin to Bitcoin: discover the top coins that merchants accept worldwide, and why crypto is about far more than shopping.

A Potential Lawsuit Against Valve Might Have You Rethinking The Value Of Steam Sales

A class action claim (and potential lawsuit) filed by a non-profit organization is alleging that Valve is exerting unfair control over the PC game market.

The best July 4th sales we found so far

July 4th sales are typically a precursor to what we’d see during a mid-July Prime Day, but obviously things are flipped around this year. Last week’s big Prime Day sale is over, yet there are a number of familiar deals still poking around i

Anthropic's Claude to help Micron design better HBM, DRAM, and SSD for AI even as both companies refuse to address computational storage directly

AI-designed solutions for AI-designated consumption?

Another mysterious iPhone bug is eating up over 100GB of some people’s storage — here’s how to fix it

Some iPhone users are losing over 100GB of storage space to ‘System Data’ on their devices.

Valve just reinvented shareware for the modern era, and it works exactly like it did in 1987

We've come a long way since then.

Android 17 quietly unlocked a fix for spotty video calls, but there's a catch on the carrier side

It's already live on Pixel, and whether you benefit depends on your carrier and your plan.

60 Blog Posts To Learn About Scam

Let's learn about Scam via these 60 free blog posts. They are ordered by HackerNoon reader engagement data. Visit the Learn Repo or LearnRepo.com to find the most read blog posts about any technology. "The key to my success was my ability t

Anthropic is in talks with Samsung to manufacture a custom AI chip

Anthropic is in talks with Samsung Electronics to explore manufacturing a custom AI chip, The Information reported on Thursday. The project remains at an early stage, and Anthropic has not yet decided what the chip would be used for, how po

Android 17 does it again as some Tensor-powered Pixels have Wi-Fi problems

There are some things that you can try in an attempt to exterminate this Android 17 Pixel Wi-Fi bug.

Foldable iPhone Ultra production target reportedly climbs to 10 million units

The foldable iPhone, rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra, is expected to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series this September. Ahead of its anticipated launch, a new report claims Apple has placed a production order for around 10 milli

Maybe robots don't need legs or fingers to do laundry — Weave Robotics Isaac 1 isn't pretty or super-humanoid, but it might be ready to handle basic chores

Weave Robotics Isaac 1 is a legless robot body on a stalk that can fold laundry and do basic chores, all for $7999.

Home Assistant 2026.7 just killed the steep learning curve for building automations

Automations are greater than ever.

4 Samsung Galaxy Modes And Routines That Users Love

Modes and Routines are underrated by many Samsung Galaxy phone users, even though the automations they enable can be extremely useful throughout your day.

A warning sign about AI’s real cost, courtesy of Google and Amazon

AI has made it a lot harder for tech companies like Amazon and Google to deliver on their net-zero pledges.

Sony’s decision to retire physical PlayStation discs sparked a wave of industry reactions — from jokes to outright disappointment

Sony has recently made the controversial decision to halt physical PlayStation disc production going forward in 2027, and various companies have responded with hilarious satire while committing to support gamers who prefer physical media.

Streamex is Making Digital Gold Accessible

Florida, United States/July 1st, 2026, Chainwire/--Buying gold has long meant choosing between two inconveniences: take physical delivery and pay to store and insure it, or buy a fund and accept the fees and market-hours trading that come w

A new attack uses a BioShock-style puzzle to convince AI browsers they're not in the real world

Researchers from LayerX recently unveiled BioShocking, a new type of vulnerability designed to target AI-powered browsers capable of executing autonomous tasks on the open web. The security firm explained that BioShocking can "game" an AI-b

Toyota's best-selling vehicle is no longer the RAV4—its not an SUV at all

The brand’s biggest success story in 2026 (so far) isn’t riding on SUV demand.

A Space Marine 2 mod just showed the Halo game fans have been waiting for (and likely won’t get)

A new Space Marine 2 mod replaces the Ultramarines with Halo Reach Sangheili and Covenant weapons, creating an experience that highlights just how much untapped potential the Halo franchise still has beyond first-person shooters.

Hideo Kojima’s Xbox horror game ‘OD’ reportedly survives Microsoft’s 100‑day reset and continues development

Despite widespread reports of Xbox restructuring and canceled publishing agreements, Hideo Kojima's upcoming horror game OD has reportedly survived Microsoft's latest investment review, with Xbox continuing to back the ambitious project.

Your Google Gemini Data Is Being Used For A Lot More Than Just Sending You Ads

It's more than a little creepy when you mention something in passing to a friend and you suddenly see ads for that thing pop up on your phone.

iOS 27 Public Beta Available This Month, Here's How to Get Your iPhone Ready Now

Apple previously announced that the first iOS 27 public beta would be released in July, meaning that it should be available at some point this month. Below, we have outlined how to get ready for the iOS 27 public beta, which will likely fol

Need To Replace Your Gear Shifter? Here's How Much It Might Cost You

Replacing your car's gear shifter is potentially expensive depending the parts you need, and it can even be more so if you have to pay labor costs.

Boeing’s autonomous air taxi subsidiary faces a whistleblower lawsuit over rushed software testing

A former software manager at Wisk Aero, Boeing’s autonomous air taxi subsidiary, has filed a lawsuit alleging she was fired after raising internal safety concerns about reduced software testing, the Seattle Times first reported. Briahna O’N

Meta quietly launches vibe-coded gaming app Pocket

Meta has quietly launched Pocket, an experimental AI app that lets users generate and share interactive mini games using text prompts.

I saw Miami's ‘lap of chaos’ in 2025, and after seeing this year's new Lego go-karts at Silverstone I know which event I'm most excited for this Sunday

Lego is back at the F1 with 22 new cars, and I couldn’t be more excited

Travel app Hopper to pay $35M in FTC settlement over ‘unfairly’ charging hidden fees

Hopper will pay $35 million to settle FTC allegations that it used deceptive “dark patterns” to hide fees and mislead travelers about the costs and benefits of services.

Oppo Enco Air 5 earbuds launched in India with 52dB ANC, 54h battery life & Bluetooth 6.1

Oppo has officially launched the Enco Air 5 earbuds in the Indian market, following their initial debut in China earlier this May. Oppo Enco Air 5 Specifications The earbuds feature a 12mm dynamic driver setup equipped with a titanium-coate

Anthropic is discussing a new custom chip with Samsung

The news comes about a week after OpenAI announced its own custom AI chip in a partnership with Broadcom.

4 ways I've made sure my data will outlive me

I stopped trusting single drives with my photos—here's the backup system I use instead.

Why bulky laptop chargers are a relic of the past

Laptop chargers are much easier to travel with these days, and there's one specific technology that is largely to thank.

OpenAI may give the US government a 5% stake, following Trump's Intel playbook

Chief executive Sam Altman has argued that the public should share in the economic gains created by AI. In discussions with policymakers, he suggested that a government stake could help distribute those financial gains more broadly while im

Kling AI raises two billion dollars as Kuaishou spins off its fastest-growing business

Kling AI, the video generation unit of Chinese tech company Kuaishou, has raised an initial two billion dollars in venture capital funding, the company said on Thursday. Further investors could still join the round, potentially pushing the

Samsung Galaxy Glasses emerge in new leaked video

We’ve already seen leaked renders and additional details about Samsung’s Galaxy Glasses. We now have our best look yet thanks to an official-looking video shared by the folks over at SamMobile. The 27-second clip goes over the key design el

Weber marks down grills and griddles to their best prices ever for July 4th

If our recent Decoder interview with Weber Blackstone CEO Roger Dahle has you craving freshly grilled meats or veggies, Weber just so happens to have a variety of grills, smokers, griddles, and accessories selling at big discounts ahead of

5 Best Sci-Fi Movies Ever Made, According To IMDb

Sci-fi is one of Hollywood's most captivating genres when done well, and according to IMDb users, no sci-fi movies are better than these five.

Google explains Android Halo: a status bar communication layer for AI agents

As AI agents get smarter and start handling more complex tasks on our phones, one big challenge is keeping users in the loop without forcing them to constantly switch apps. Google is tackling this with a new feature called Android Halo. In

7 smart home devices I'll buy when I have the money

Smart homes require smart purchases, and they aren't always cheap.

VW Planning to Offer Apple Wallet Car Keys on iPhone

Volkswagen is planning to offer Apple Wallet car keys in future vehicles, according to new server-side Apple code. The code does not provide any more details, so we do not know which VW vehicle models will offer the feature or when. With an

Galaxy S26 Ultra is $949 for its 512GB model right now, but not for everyone

If you’ve been eyeing Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, a current deal brings the 512GB model down to just $949, over $500, but it won’t appear for everyone.

Home Assistant gets a big update that fixes three everyday smart home headaches

You can set up automations in plain english, track activity logs clearly, and bulk update multiple devices.

Tesla Q2 vehicle deliveries are up 25 percent over last year

The company has been gaining traction in Europe.

Android Auto more widely rolling out updates for Spotify and YouTube Music apps

Android Auto users are getting some updates to their media apps, whether that’s with Spotify or YouTube Music.

Summer heat is silently killing your phone's battery—here's how to keep it safe this summer

Sometimes, your phone can be too hot to handle.

Boeing-owned Wisk Aero accused of firing manager who raised safety concerns

A former software manager claims Wisk rushed software testing ahead of a crucial 2025 flight test.

3 Full Size Pickup Trucks With Better Ratings Than The Ram 1500

The Ram 1500 may be the name brand pickup truck, but if you're looking to invest, consider these three full size options with better ratings.

iPhone Owners In Brazil Can Now Do Something US Users Still Can't

iPhone users in Brazil now have an ability that those in the U.S. don't have, and it doesn't seem like the feature is going to make its way to other countries.

Sneaky Chrome extension discovered secretly monitoring all search activity

Browser extensions are supposed to make life easier, but some can come with serious privacy risks. Microsoft’s security researchers recently discovered a sneaky Chrome extension pretending to be the popular AI search engine Perplexity AI. I

81 million login attempts hit Microsoft 365 accounts as hackers try password-spraying to force entry using stolen credentials and OAuth to bypass authentication

The attack abused misconfigured conditional access policies to bypass multi-factor authentication protections.

As American Truck Simulator leaves the USA for the first time, here are the locations you'll be driving to in British Columbia

American Truck Simulator is getting its first official DLC outside of the United States. These are the first cities in Canada we'll be driving to.

Lucid Motors replaces its CFO and overhauls its entire leadership team as new CEO reshapes the company

Lucid Motors said on Thursday that its chief financial officer, Taoufiq Boussaid, will be leaving the company, the latest in a series of leadership changes under new CEO Silvio Napoli. Alexander De Bock, a veteran automotive finance executi

Apple is considering risky alternative RAM suppliers amidst memory crunch

The ongoing memory chip crisis is forcing companies to scramble with new ideas to procure their desired RAM quantities, and Apple is apparently considering a risky move. According to a new Bloomberg News report, Cupertino is currently in ta

Meta slaps a premium subscription on an existing smart glasses feature [U]

Meta will charge glasses users $20/month for a new Meta One Premium subscription, and one of the first features to get locked down is “Conversation Focus.”

Leaked videos show Galaxy Glasses including Meta Ray-Ban-like design, controls, etc

We haven’t been graced with too many Galaxy Glasses leaks until today. Samsung’s Android XR Galaxy Glasses surfaced in a couple of leaks, leaving little doubt about their design.

I didn't expect this: The game I'm thinking about the most after SGF is 'CONTROL Resonant' — Here's why, with hands-on impressions

As far as I know, this is the first time Remedy has strayed this far into melee-first combat. Unexpectedly, they absolutely nailed it. Control Resonant is shaping up to be something special.

Large Power Bank Vs. Solar Charger - Which Is Better For Camping Trips?

Either a large power bank or a solar charger can serve you well on your next camping trip, depending on your needs. Here's how to decide which is right for you.

Synology isn't the best NAS anymore—your router should dictate your next buy

Your UniFi network deserves a UniFi NAS, not a Synology

The Best Places To Catch The Blue Angels Before The Summer Ends

The Blue Angels are flying around the U.S. this summer, and we've rounded up some of the best and most popular places to see the shows. Here's the list.

Dell just overtook HP as the top PC maker in the US as the entire market shrinks

Omdia recently reported that PC shipments in the US fell 7% year over year in the first quarter of 2026. The London-based research firm estimates that 15.8 million PCs were shipped to the US market during 1Q26, marking the steepest annual d

iOS 27 Vs. Android 17 reveals a LOT. [Video]

There's a clear winner.

The video game disc is dead

For decades, to be a gamer was to accumulate a lot of stuff. Consoles, controllers, accessories, weird VR gloves that never worked properly, but mostly the games themselves. Over the years, games have come in every shape and size you can im

New malicious clipboard clone raises serious security concerns for Mac users

Macworld Jamf Threat Labs has issued a report on new malware that users of the third-party clipboard manager Maccy need to be aware of. The malware, dubbed “PamStealer,” is distributed by malicious sites that impersonate the actual Maccy we

This Anker charger proves you don't have to sacrifice quality for a bargain

At $7 it's worth every penny

I tried living like it was 2005—here’s the tech that still holds up

I knew there was a reason I held on to all this stuff.

'I will quit buying games' — Sony is killing physical discs in 2028 and now unhappy fans are concerned about what it means for game ownership

Sony's plan to stop producing physical discs by 2028 has spawned an overwhelmingly negative reaction from PlayStation fans.

The Four Gene Roddenberry Rules That Guided Star Trek's Starship Designs

When Gene Roddenberry created "Star Trek" in the 1960s, he instituted several rules for starship design that are still largely followed today.

iPhone 18 Pro Could Use Qualcomm Modem in the US and C2 Elsewhere

Stolen data from Apple manufacturing partner Tata Electronics appears to reveal that the iPhone 18 Pro will use different modem chips depending on the market it is sold in, with U.S. models retaining Qualcomm hardware while international mo

Samsung Gallery's Delete Duplicates feature does what Google Photos refuses to do

In this day and age, how can Google Photos be missing something so simple?

Virginia county tells schools, businesses to 'conserve electricity' as AI data center demand hits grid, raises energy prices

Henrico County in Virginia is facing electricity and water supply constraints, with electricity bills rising 25% this month.

Timex launches new vintage racing-inspired watch with meca-quartz chronograph

Timex has announced the Waterbury Heritage America 250, a new watch marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. The company opted for a 1970s motorsport-inspired chronograph. It costs $319 and utilizes a meca-quartz movemen

Expert says GTA 6 pre-orders are a big target for scammers — warns 'scammers don’t need to break into Rockstar or hack the game' to steal your details

GTA 6 pre-order scams are on the rise and we asked an expert how to keep stay safe.

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Modal Logic Neural Networks (7/2/2026)

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Samsung Galaxy Watch removing ‘Vascular Load’ in favor of blood pressure trends

Samsung has announced that it will shut down its “Vascular Load” feature on Galaxy Watch, replacing it with a new metric.

Google just lost its final appeal over Android, $4.7 billion EU fine stands

"The appeal brought by Google and its parent company Alphabet against the judgment of the General Court is dismissed, thereby confirming the penalty imposed for Google Search's abuse of a dominant position in the context of the Android oper

Influencer screenings aren’t going away

For a few days, it seemed like Universal decided that there would be no advanced screenings of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey for influencers. But on Monday, influencers sat alongside traditional critics and journalists at special showings

Here are all Samsung phone deals in Amazon Prime Day, Flipkart GOAT Sale, but don’t buy these

India's two biggest e-commerce platforms — Amazon and Flipkart — will kick off their Prime Day and GOAT Sale events tomorrow. These are among the retailers' biggest sales of the year, offering discounts across a wide range of product catego

Nothing Phone (4b) RCB edition design officially revealed

A day after teasing a special RCB Edition of the upcoming Phone (4b), Nothing has now revealed the smartphone's design. The special edition has been designed in partnership with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket team. The Nothing Phon

No, Xbox's Obsidian studio ISN'T shutting down — new comments dispute closure claims

Fresh rumors suggested Xbox studio Obsidian Entertainment could be facing closure, but a report from Jason Schreier says the acclaimed developer is not in danger. The latest speculation comes amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding Xbox's rest

Some Google Pixel owners report issues after installing Android 17 including Wi-Fi disconnects, laggy games

The stable Android 17 update landed on Google Pixel phones earlier this month, but it hasn’t gone off without a hitch, as some users report that the update is causing issues with Wi-Fi and game performance.

Rufus improves Windows installs, adds RISC-V and UEFI:NTFS fixes

Rufus is a free utility for creating bootable USB drives from ISOs. Version 4.15 brings RISC-V 64 support to UEFI:NTFS, improves unattended Windows installations, and fixes Snapdragon X Arm64 boot crashes, and more.Read Entire Article

Deals: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra up to $456 off, LG C6 and G6 OLED TVs up to $700 off + $250 gift card, Copilot+ PCs, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by all Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra models at $350 off (or as much as $456 off for Best Buy open-box units), and we also have $350 off the most affordable Galaxy S26 Ultra models. Those offers join Acer’s l

MacPaw Moonlock review: Fast Mac antivirus that focuses on security

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Galaxy S27 series could bring a new 16MP front camera!

Samsung may be making big changes to the camera setup on its next Galaxy S flagship: according to our friends over at GalaxyClub, the Galaxy S27 Pro and the Galaxy S27 Ultra will feature a 16MP front-facing camera, up from the 12MP sensor S

Melinda Gates’ venture firm backs Magnify Ventures’ $46.6M Fund II

Early-stage firm Magnify Ventures has raised a $46.6 million Fund II from LPs, including Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures.

OpenAI proposed donating 5% of its equity to a US sovereign wealth fund

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly proposed giving 5% of the company’s equity to a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, reviving discussions about letting the public share in the financial gains from the AI boom.

Zoomex X Space Recap With Didi Hamann and The World Cup Trading Panel

Didi Hamann say the most dangerous opponent in football is the team with nothing to lose, not because they are better, but because they have already made peace with losing. That frees them to play without the weight that better-resourced si

Google loses final appeal to overturn €4.1 billion EU fine

Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has dismissed Google's final appeal against a €4.1 billion ($4.7 billion) antitrust fine over the company's use of Android to promote its Chrome browser and search service. [...]

Solar Panel Farms May Be The Solution To California's Water And Power Supply Problems

A pilot project in California is covering irrigation canals with solar panels, and early estimates suggest it could save billions of gallons of water per year.

I turned my Pixel into a productivity tool with these features I ignored for years

Small Pixel features, massive productivity gains

Popular TV-tracking app TV Time is shutting down as company focuses on AI

TV Time, the popular TV-tracking app, is shutting down on July 15 as parent company Whip Media pivots toward enterprise AI products.

OPPO Reno 16 vs 16 Pro: What Are the Major Upgrades?

OPPO Reno 16 and OPPO Reno 16 Pro share the same premium design language and many flagship-level features, but the Pro model introduces meaningful upgrades in performance, display smoothness, imaging, and video recording. Instead of redesig

Godox’s feature-packed key light is down to its best price yet

If you don’t want to spend $180 on the Elgato Key Light, the Godox ES45 Desktop LED Key Light is a more affordable option that offers nearly as much brightness and plenty of features, including adjustable brightness and color temperature. R

BTCC Exchange Sees Trading Volume Surge Ahead of Argentina Match Days as World Cup Showdown Campaign

George Town, Cayman Islands, July 2nd, 2026/Chainwire/--BTCC, the world's longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, is recording a standout result from its 15 Years in the Game: The BTCC World Cup Showdown campaign, with futures trading volu

Lucid Motors’ CFO is out as its new CEO continues leadership shakeup

The company announced a new slate of executive hires meant to help turn things around, as Gravity SUV sales are not taking off as expected.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword's release date has been pushed up to avoid the pre-GTA 6 scramble

Capcom is trying to get Onimusha: Way of the Sword out the door before the fall release calendar gets really crowded.

Intel raises prices on the Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs people actually liked

As spotted by leaker harukaze5719, Intel has updated the Recommended Customer Price on its product pages for the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus.Read Entire Article

Microsoft launches a $2.5 billion AI deployment business with 6,000 engineers

Microsoft announced a new operating business called Microsoft Frontier company on Thursday, backed by a $2.5 billion investment and 6,000 industry and engineering experts. The venture is focused on delivering enterprise AI deployments using

Liquid Mercury Completes MiCA Disclosure for MERC, Enabling Trading Admission Across the EU

Chicago, United States, July 1st, 2026/Chainwire/--Liquid Mercury announced today that its MERC crypto-asset white paper was submitted to the Central Bank of Ireland and officially added to ESMA’s MiCA white paper register. MiCA, the Market

Report reveals iPhone 18 Pro Max’s ‘exact’ battery capacity—and it’s huge

Macworld It may not be regarded as the flagship of the iPhone range as of this fall (that honor will transfer to the folding iPhone Ultra), but this year’s Pro Max model will have at least something to boast about: one of the biggest batter

Google has stopped selling the Nest x Yale Lock as it goes all-in on its replacement

It’s the end of an era, as the Nest x Yale Lock has been fully removed from the Google Store in favor of its replacement, despite Google not directly selling that alternative.

The Strange Reason SR-71 Blackbird Parts Made In Summer Were So Prone To Fail

The SR-71 Blackbird was an incredibly complex plane, requiring the use of cutting-edge materials that were very sensitive to manufacturing conditions.

Samsung details upcoming 2nm nodes, talks of future 1.4nm nodes (coming in 2029)

At the SAFE Forum (Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem), Samsung revealed its plans for future semiconductor nodes. Last year, the company unveiled the Exynos 2600, the first 2nm smartphone chip – this one was made on the SF2 node as Samsung

Ford’s Q2 US sales fell 10.3% as EV sales dropped 40.7% and an aluminium shortage hit F-Series trucks

Ford reported a 10.3% decline in US new vehicle sales for the second quarter, selling 549,200 vehicles compared with 612,095 a year earlier. Pure EV sales plunged 40.7% year on year. F-Series truck sales, including the F-150, fell 11% after

Galaxy A18 5G will reportedly use Snapdragon instead of Exynos

Samsung is reportedly moving away from its own Exynos chips for the upcoming Galaxy A18 series. The 4G model will stick with a MediaTek processor, following the same approach used in the A16 4G and A17 4G, while the 5G version will switch t

Former Microsoft dev built a 2.5KB Notepad clone with zero AI features

Plummer is the man who claims to have created some major Windows features, including the original Task Manager application. Now, the YouTuber and retired developer shared his latest creation: a text editor named TinyRetroPad, which is desig

US government says it got hacked — again

A top Democrat on the Senate's Intelligence Committee warned that the information accessed on a Homeland Security intelligence-sharing network may risk national security.

Asus launches dual port portable SSD with 500MB/s speeds & up to 1TB storage

Asus has introduced a new portable storage device, the Adol High Speed Solid State USB Drive (PM310), in China. The device functions as a standard flash drive but incorporates solid-state storage technology to offer faster transfer rates th

Ray Romano Starred In An Underrated HBO Max Sci-Fi Series That Was A Hit With Critics

The last person you'd expect to see in a scifi project is Ray Romano, but sometimes the best projects are those with the last people you'd expect to see.

Plot twist: Xiaomi copies Samsung and is rumored to announce a super modest battery upgrade

The upcoming Xiaomi 18 is still well ahead in the mAh game, but many expected something else.

Samsung Messages shuts down in favor of Google Messages on July 6 [U]

As announced earlier this year, the Samsung Messages app is about to shut down,

Your next Galaxy phone might get a "dream" battery, and I'm actually excited for it

Samsung SDI targets late 2027 for all-solid-state battery mass production; targets are EVs and mobile devices.

The FOMO is real as PC storage units are running dry thanks to the RAM Crisis — but this SSD with 14,900MB/s Read Speeds is still in stock and on sale

While Best Buy is having a 4th of July sale, that doesn't mean it won't discount items that aren't part of it. For example, the WD_Black SN8100 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, which we gave a near-perfect rating, is currently on sale for 50% off for its

Tesla’s Q2 sales jump 25 percent

Tesla just released its second-quarter delivery and production report, showing that the automaker is starting to recover after a particularly brutal sales year in 2025. The company said that it produced a total of 451,758 vehicles between A

I’ll miss OnePlus, I believe in Nothing, but I want to see what Oppo’s going to do next

While OnePlus' fate isn't decided yet, the prospect of the brand leaving key markets could shift the entire industry in truly fascinating ways.

Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles in Q2, far exceeding the 406,000 Wall Street expected

Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles in the second quarter of 2026, far exceeding the Wall Street consensus of approximately 406,000. Production came in at 451,758 units. The delivery figure represents a 25% year-on-year increase and a 34% jump

You can finally capture incredible audio on your phone for less than the price of dinner

You won't go back to normal recordings

10 Of The Best Wireless Power Banks For iPhone & Android

Power banks keep you connected whether you're in an airport or on an off-grid adventure. Get the right one for you by learning about specs and capabilities.

The TechBeat: Every AI Agent Is a Non-Human Identity That Needs Governance (7/2/2026)

How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what's trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. ## A Buyer's Guide to PCI DSS 6.4.3 and 11.6.

500 Blog Posts To Learn About Privacy

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ConsentFix and ClickFix: How Microsoft 365 Accounts are Hijacked in 3 Seconds

ConsentFix and ClickFix attacks steal Microsoft 365 tokens in seconds using fake prompts and OAuth flows. Learn how these MFA bypass tactics work and how to defend against them. [...]

AI won’t save advertising, says Digitas’ Amy Lanzi

We’ve got a special Decoder today — I had the chance to talk with Amy Lanzi, the CEO of Digitas North America, in front of a live audience at the Uber Villa at the Cannes Lions advertising festival in the South of France. I know, it’s a har

Apple expects its $2,500 foldable iPhone Ultra to sell 10 million units this year

Nikkei Asia reports that Apple has told suppliers to prepare for about 10 million foldable iPhones in 2026, up from forecasts of 7 million to 8 million units a few months ago.Read Entire Article

Cloudflare gives AI crawlers a September deadline: pay publishers or get blocked

Cloudflare has set the AI industry a deadline. From September, it will block the crawlers that hoover up content for AI training. Any page that carries ads becomes off-limits, unless the site’s owner says otherwise. The pitch is simple: sto

AirTag 2 Still Available for Best-Ever Price of $89 for 4-Pack

Apple's AirTag 2 is still available for the all-time low price of $89.00 this week, down from $99.00. This sale is on the 4-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's one of the very few Prime Day deals that's stuck around since the event ended last we

Microsoft launches its own AI deployment company with $2.5 billion commitment

Microsoft follows Amazon, OpenAI, and Anthropic with its new AI deployment group.

Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Full Comparison – Which Flagship Wins?

Choosing between the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max comes down to what matters most. Huawei focuses on premium craftsmanship, an advanced telephoto camera, HarmonyOS, and fast wireless charging, while Xiaomi delivers flagship

Why Guardz Raised $84M to Defend the Businesses Enterprise Security Forgot

What is Guardz? Guardz is an Israeli-founded, Miami-anchored cybersecurity company that sells a unified, AI-native detection-and-response platform to Managed Service Providers (MSPs), who in turn secure small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs)

CertiK Launches Invite Only Hunt Platform for Elite Security Researchers

CertiK, the Web3 security firm backed by Sequoia, Coatue and Goldman Sachs at a $2 billion valuation, launched CertiK Hunt on July 1, 2026, an invite-only platform where vetted security researchers run bug bounty programs, audit competition

Is it just me, or is Samsung not doing a great job building buzz around the Galaxy Z Fold 8... duo?

There seems to be very little excitement for Samsung's next foldable devices with less than three weeks ahead of their expected launch.

Why the next leap in AI video is teaching avatars to see and listen

For the past few years, progress in generative video and AI avatars has been measured almost entirely in fidelity, with each new model making significant progress in delivering sharper detail, better physics, and smoother motion packaged in

Motorola Moto G77 Power's launch date, specs, and design revealed

Motorola launched the Moto G77 in January, and next week, on July 8, it will unveil the Moto G77 Power. This revelation comes from Indian online retailer Flipkart, which set up a promo page for the Moto G77 Power on its website. In addition

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 just dropped these critical bug fixes for Google Pixel

Platform Stability just locked in too.

As Sony exits physical media, Microsoft is testing a way to link your Xbox discs to digital licenses

Sources recently provided The Verge with new details regarding Microsoft's previously leaked attempts to tie physical copies of Xbox games to digital entitlements. The rumor has reignited speculation over whether Microsoft will follow Sony'

This Android metadata removal utility allowed me to escape creepy internet tracking bugs

Termux is code for privacy

HDMI 2.1 vs USB-C vs DisplayPort: Which connection is better for your monitor?

HDMI excels for media consumption, while PC gamers prefer DisplayPort.

12 Cheap Cars That Are Still Reliable After Hitting 200,000 Miles

Having a rugged vehicle that really goes the distance is only getting more important as car prices keep climbing, but not every workhorse will break the bank.

At 40% off, this Beats Studio Buds deal proves you can enjoy good sound without breaking the bank

These are perfect if you don't want to overspend.

Donald Trump bought a bunch of tech stock the same day he announced his AI Action Plan

Financial disclosures show how much Trump loves tech stocks.

Windows 11 hits a new PC gaming milestone on Steam with over 70% market share — Windows 10's time is running out

Steam's June 2026 Hardware Survey shows Windows 11 surpassing 70% market share among users, while Windows 10 continues to decline and Linux slips slightly despite remaining higher than a year ago.

Incredible deal: Honor Magic V6 launches in the UK today, claim £600 off and a gift here!

Honor Magic V6 is here, now at a massive early bird discount!

Tesla saw a massive sales jump in the second quarter

The company delivered more than 480,000 EVs globally, seemingly thanks to geographic expansion and cheaper versions of the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck.

"Piracy is the only extant form of media preservation": Sony killing discs just proved video game historians correct, and I worry about what's next

Sony's announcement of an end to physical discs for PlayStation has caused quite an uproar, and the frustration from video game historians is palpable. We're now entering a time when piracy is the only way to actually keep games around, des

One UI 9.0 update for Galaxy A37, A26 is now one step closer to release

On Samsung’s server, new firmware files for the Galaxy A37 and the Galaxy A26, carrying version A376BXXU3BZG1 and A266MUBU9DZF1, respectively, have been spotted. Going by the brand’s firmware version convention for its smartphones, they see

What Makes Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles Different From American Ones?

Buying a Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan comes with a different set of rules than buying one anywhere else, tied to language, accounts, and even pricing details.

DeepFest Returns to Riyadh as Saudi Arabia Marks 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 30, 2026: DeepFest, the dedicated artificial intelligence and deep technology platform co-located with LEAP 2026, returns to Riyadh from 31 August to 3 September 2026, bringing together global technology leaders,

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G: Is Motorola worth the Extra Cost?

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy A27 5G may seem unusual because they belong to very different price segments. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is priced around $570 (₹48,000), while the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G costs around $26

After memory chips, Chinese phone makers to see price hike in display

Following the memory chip crisis, it looks like Chinese phone makers will soon see a price hike in display panels. A new report suggests that China’s polarizing film industry is considering increasing prices due to the ongoing rise in compo

Save big on the Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2 ergonomic chair

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Threads' ubiquitous Mr Beast spam is part of a massive crypto scam network

Fake Mr Beast "promotions" are ubiquitous on Threads - they're also part of massive crypto scam network.

Former PlayStation boss calls Valve's Steam Machine "meh," asks if he's "going back to PS4 days"

Yoshida is one of many people who bought a Steam Machine following its official launch, despite its high price. He posted an image of the device next to his TV, along with his thoughts after playing with it for a few hours. Most were far fr

You're Spending More For YouTube Premium If You Get It Through Apple's App Store

Are you losing money every month just because you make purchases through App Store? Discover the hidden YouTube premium surcharge and how to bypass it.

Samsung is upgrading your Galaxy Watch, even if it might seem like something's missing

Samsung is removing the Vascular Load feature from Galaxy Watch devices in the US, but there's new feature replacing it.

Style-focused Garmin Venu 3 just dropped to a new record low on Amazon

The watch is loaded with features and is a real treat right now.

Opera Browser Gains Protection Against Malicious Clipboard Commands

Opera browser has announced a new security feature called Paste Protect that aims to stop clipboard-based cyberattacks before their malicious commands can be accidentally executed. Opera says it's the first major browser to offer native pro

EMUI June 2026 update reaching these Huawei phones

It’s July 2026, though Huawei is still rolling out the EMUI June update for some of its top phones. The company is releasing the new security patch to the left-out devices, including flagship models. In case you haven’t received the update

Galaxy S23 FE’s One UI 9.0 update is now in development

Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 FE with One UI 5.1 (Android 13) and promised to offer it four major OS upgrades. The brand has already released three, with the device now running on One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2). It means that the phone is e

The Galaxy Tab S12 series launch might have just been revealed

This is when the Galaxy Tab S12 could arrive this year.

Samsung to skip Exynos for the Galaxy A18's 4G and 5G models

The Samsung Galaxy A17's 4G and 5G models launched last year were powered by MediaTek's Helio G99 and Samsung's Exynos 1330 chips, respectively. However, a report by ZDNet Korea claims that neither the 4G nor the 5G model of the Galaxy A18

5 unexpected ways I use QR codes to organize my life

I turned my physical clutter into scannable links

Rivian raises EV sales forecast as Q2 production ramps up

The company now expects to ship a few thousand more vehicles by the end of 2026 than it previously expected, after launching its R2 SUV last month.

Android 17 is making $1,000 premium Pixel phones perform worse than some budget phones

Gaming has never been a highlight of Pixel smartphones, and things have gone even further downhill since Android 17.

Here are the six iPhone models that Apple is set to release in 2027

It's the anniversary!

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs OnePlus 15: Is the OnePlus Worth the Extra Price?

At first glance, comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the OnePlus 15 may seem unusual because they sit in very different price segments. However, this comparison matters because both target buyers are looking for flagship-level features,

Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review: Excellent protection held back by frustrating flaws

Macworld At a GlanceExpert's Rating Pros Excellent malware detection Fast scan performance Very low system impact Effective ransomware protection Generous 30-day free trial Cons InConsistent phishing protection Chat Protection needs improve

4 Smart Devices Homeowners Should Think Twice Before Buying

From unpatched firmware to data tracking, some tech isn't worth the risk. Discover 4 smart home device categories that often prioritize features over security.

Microsoft fixes bug that removed Copilot buttons in Outlook

Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing the Copilot Chat or Copilot buttons in Classic Outlook to disappear for Windows users with the Copilot Chat (Basic) license. [...]

7 hidden Pixel 10 features you should turn on right away (and one to avoid entirely)

The Pixel 10 features you shouldn't ignore

Samsung starts developing One UI 9.0 for Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6

In May, Samsung unveiled its latest Android skin for its smartphones and tablets, One UI 9.0, and made its beta version available for the Galaxy S26 series. Since then, the brand has been working on releasing it for eligible devices. Now, t

Honor Magic V6 deal in Singapore offers freebies worth $818

Honor has launched a mega deal for the Magic V6 foldable in Singapore. The company has opened the sale activity for the newly released folding phone featuring two storage variants with some discounts and interesting freebies worth $818. The

Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Z Fold 8 Ultra: How are the two different?

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Amazon forgot to raise M4 iPad Air prices–grab one for $200 off right now

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iOS 27 Adds a Useful New Copy-and-Paste Feature to Your iPhone

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