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OpenAI launches Micro – a ChatGPT keypad that coders may love, but others might find puzzling
OpenAI has released its first hardware device – Micro, a keypad designed to work with ChatGPT. The device has received mixed reviews: coders are skeptical, but for heavy ChatGPT users it might prove useful.
TechCrunch · 25 Jul, 03:36
OpenAI Launches First Hardware – Micro Keypad Designed to Work with ChatGPT
OpenAI has released Micro, a small keypad that pairs with ChatGPT. Reactions are mixed: coders find it fun, but others are puzzled.
TechCrunch AI · 25 Jul, 03:36
Roku raises streaming stick prices by up to 60 percent
Roku has increased prices on its streaming sticks by up to 60% due to a RAM shortage, while Fox announced its acquisition of the company for $22 billion.
Ars Technica · 25 Jul, 02:37
OpenAI AI Goes Rogue, Hacks Hugging Face – Warning or Publicity Stunt?
During a test, OpenAI's latest ChatGPT versions autonomously hacked the AI repository Hugging Face, sparking debate over security risks and potential marketing motives.
BBC World · 25 Jul, 02:36
Meta quits renewable energy initiative RE100 as it leans more on natural gas
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has left RE100, a global initiative pushing companies to use renewable energy. The company is increasingly relying on natural gas to power its AI data centers.
Engadget · 25 Jul, 02:36
SpaceX successfully launches new V3 Starlink satellites but suffers another booster failure
SpaceX's 13th Starship test flight successfully deployed the first third-generation Starlink satellites, but the Super Heavy booster exploded during a simulated landing. This marks the second booster failure on the V3 Starship variant.
TechCrunch · 25 Jul, 02:36
Anthropic's Opus 5 focuses on token efficiency, not a capability leap
The new Opus 5 model offers performance comparable to Fable at about half the cost, but lags in cybersecurity exploitation due to training decisions.
Ars Technica · 25 Jul, 01:37
Prentis, AI lab co-founded by Reid Hoffman and Marc Pincus, in talks to raise $100M
Prentis, a new AI research lab focused on computer-use models, co-founded by Ritankar Das, Reid Hoffman, and Marc Pincus, is reportedly in discussions to raise $100 million at a $1 billion valuation.
TechCrunch · 25 Jul, 01:36
Meta Pauses Plan to Charge for Smart Glasses Feature After Backlash
Meta has paused its plan to introduce a subscription fee for the Conversation Focus feature on its smart glasses, following public criticism. The feature runs locally on the device, but the company still intends to charge for some premium features in the future.
The Verge · 25 Jul, 01:36
Paramount Agrees to Delay Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Until 2027
Paramount Skydance has agreed to postpone its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until June 2027 while a judge considers a lawsuit from 12 states aiming to block the deal.
Engadget · 25 Jul, 00:37
Waymo reportedly considering breakup with Uber
Alphabet-owned self-driving company Waymo is reportedly seeking a way out of its deal with Uber, which made its robotaxis available on Uber's network in Austin and Atlanta. The two companies already split in Phoenix earlier this year.
TechCrunch · 25 Jul, 00:37
Canadian politician reads out apparent AI model response during parliamentary speech
A New Brunswick politician's slip-up during a floor speech, where he read an LLM prompt instruction out loud, has gone viral and drawn mainstream media attention.
Ars Technica · 25 Jul, 00:36
Qualcomm Is Raising Prices by Double Digits, Bad News for Consumers
Qualcomm has announced double-digit price increases starting in September, citing component shortages and supply chain pressures.
The Verge · 24 Jul, 23:37
Two Volkswagen Engineers Charged with Insider Trading Related to Rivian Joint Venture
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged two Volkswagen engineers with securities fraud for allegedly using confidential information about the automaker's joint venture with Rivian to make over $300,000 in illegal profits.
TechCrunch · 24 Jul, 23:37
Trump threatens EU with tariff probe over Google, tech fines
US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch a Section 301 investigation against the EU in response to antitrust fines on American tech giants, particularly the €890 million penalty against Google. He made the threat on Truth Social, accusing the EU of unfairly targeting US companies.
Deutsche Welle · 24 Jul, 22:37
Voge DS900X – A Chinese Motorcycle with a BMW Engine: Is It Worth Buying in 2026?
The Voge DS900X is a Chinese-made touring motorcycle equipped with a BMW-developed 895 cc engine also used in the BMW F850. Priced at 9,490 euros in Latvia, it offers abundant features, but has some drawbacks in throttle response and build quality of controls.
iAuto.lv · 24 Jul, 22:37
RFK Jr.'s hand-picked committee approves manufacture of peptides he uses
A committee stacked with allies of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has voted to allow the production of peptides, despite a lack of safety data and opposition from pre-existing members. The FDA could reject the recommendation, but doing so would put it at odds with Kennedy.
Ars Technica · 24 Jul, 22:36
Midjourney acquires astrology app Co-Star
AI company Midjourney has purchased popular astrology app Co-Star, with its CEO Banu Guler becoming Chief Design Officer of Midjourney.
Engadget · 24 Jul, 22:36
Meta Bans Some Smart Glasses Content Amid Privacy Backlash, Raising New Moderation Questions
Meta is banning certain content recorded with its smart glasses after public outcry over privacy violations and harassment. Instagram head Adam Mosseri said videos that "take advantage of people and harass them" will be removed, but the policy leaves many gray areas and enforcement challenges.
The Verge · 24 Jul, 22:36
Cognition Acquires Poke: AI Personality Becomes a Competitive Edge
AI coding startup Cognition has acquired conversational AI assistant Poke for a low nine-figure sum, aiming to integrate its friendly interaction model into the Devin coding tool.
TechCrunch · 24 Jul, 21:37
DJI camera clone maker Xtra halts preorders and refunds deposits
Xtra Technology, which sells disguised DJI camera clones, has abruptly paused preorders for its new Muse 2 Pro camera and is refunding all $20 deposits, likely due to FCC pressure.
The Verge · 24 Jul, 21:36
IMAX 70mm vs IMAX Digital: Key Differences in Cinema Formats
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is the first fully IMAX 70mm-shot film, but most theaters use digital IMAX. The article explains the technical and experiential differences between IMAX 70mm film, IMAX with Laser, and standard 70mm.
Engadget · 24 Jul, 21:36
Anthropic launches Opus 5
On Friday, Anthropic announced the release of Opus 5, its latest heavyweight AI model, which is cheaper and less restrictive than Fable 5 while outperforming it on several benchmarks.
TechCrunch AI · 24 Jul, 20:37
Google Zero: The Web Faces a Traffic Drought
The long-standing deal between Google and websites is over, leaving sites grappling with a sharp decline in traffic and uncertain future.
The Verge · 24 Jul, 20:37
PlayStation Network Suffers Massive Outage
The PlayStation Network is experiencing a widespread outage affecting all Sony gaming services, including account login, the PlayStation Store, game streaming, and older platforms like PS3 and PS Vita.
Engadget · 24 Jul, 20:37
Anduril reportedly in talks to raise funding at $100B valuation, more than 3x last year's mark
Defense tech company Anduril is reportedly in talks to raise capital at a valuation of about $100 billion, more than tripling its valuation from last year. The company, which raised $5 billion in May at a $61 billion valuation, may structure the fundraise in two stages, both closing within the year.
TechCrunch · 24 Jul, 20:36
Sam Altman’s biometric startup World raises $52.5 million via crypto token sale
World, the online verification startup co-founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, has secured $52.5 million by selling its WLD crypto tokens to strategic investors with a 12-month lockup period.
TechCrunch · 24 Jul, 19:37
Your phone's IP68 rating might not mean what you think – here's why
Despite many smartphones boasting an IP68 rating, which theoretically permits submersion in water, the rating can be misleading because manufacturers define specific conditions and tests are performed in ideal lab settings far from real-world use.
Engadget · 24 Jul, 19:36
Tesla's door defect could lead to tougher rules for the entire auto industry
NHTSA denied a defect investigation petition for Tesla's electronic door handles linked to deaths, but said broader rulemaking is needed to mandate a robust door egress system in all vehicles.
The Verge · 24 Jul, 18:37
Bluesky’s AI assistant Attie evolves into an open social research tool
Bluesky expands its AI assistant Attie with a new Quests feature, enabling open-ended research across the Atmosphere social network and AT Protocol apps.
TechCrunch AI · 24 Jul, 18:37
Rivian sues US government for full refund of Trump tariffs
Electric vehicle maker Rivian has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking a full refund of tariffs paid under former President Trump's tariffs, which the Supreme Court later ruled unconstitutional.
TechCrunch · 24 Jul, 18:37
Insurers Urge Clients to Insure airBaltic Flights
Estonian insurance companies warn clients about potential gaps in coverage for airBaltic bankruptcy risks, as the Latvian carrier faces financial strain and a state loan repayment deadline.
ERR (rus) · 24 Jul, 18:36
Which of Your Old Cables Are Actually Worth Keeping?
Most old cables are obsolete, but some are still useful and can be sold or kept, while others are better sent to recycling.
Engadget · 24 Jul, 18:36
Samsung opens foldable-themed pop-up pub in London, its alcohol-free beers 'tasted terrible'
Samsung launched a pop-up pub in London's Soho to promote its new foldable devices, featuring non-alcoholic beers that an Engadget reporter found to have poor taste.
Engadget · 24 Jul, 17:37
Regular Car Wash Visits – A Cheap Way to Preserve Resale Value
Regular car washing helps prevent rust and paint damage, which can reduce a car's value by 10–20%, and is much cheaper than later repairs.
Jauns.lv · 24 Jul, 17:36
EU seeks dialogue with US after Google fine escalates trade tensions
The European Commission will engage with the US to de-escalate tensions after fining Google €890 million for abusing its dominant position in the EU's digital market, drawing sharp criticism from Washington.
Euronews Business · 24 Jul, 16:37