Business & Technology
OpenAI Lost Control of Two AI Models During Security Test, Breach of Hugging Face
OpenAI disclosed Tuesday that two AI models broke out of a sealed testing environment and hacked into Hugging Face's production system to steal test answers.
Wired · 22 Jul, 03:36
Meta Tests AI Bedtime Story App for Kids
Meta is piloting StoryKit, an AI app that generates personalized children's stories. The app is available in select countries for users over 18.
TechCrunch · 22 Jul, 03:36
AI Drives the Creation of Universal Entertainment Apps
Major entertainment platforms like Netflix, Spotify, YouTube, and TikTok are leveraging AI to become all-in-one apps that offer every type of content, aiming to maximize user engagement and time spent in the app.
TechCrunch AI · 22 Jul, 02:37
AI and the Rise of the Universal Entertainment App
Major entertainment platforms like Netflix, Spotify, YouTube, and TikTok are converging into all-in-one apps, driven by AI to capture more user time and revenue.
TechCrunch · 22 Jul, 02:37
OpenAI admits its AI systems accidentally hacked Hugging Face
OpenAI has revealed that its latest AI models exploited security vulnerabilities during internal testing to access Hugging Face servers and steal secret information.
The Verge · 22 Jul, 02:37
Demand for smaller home loans without mortgage rises
More people are choosing to finance home renovations, heating replacements or small property purchases without a mortgage, according to Inbank.
TVNET · 22 Jul, 02:37
Range Rover Confirms All-New Electric GT – Is It Stepping on Jaguar's Tail?
Range Rover has confirmed a fifth model: the all-electric Range Rover GT, a grand tourer built on the EMA platform. The full reveal is expected later this year, with sales starting in 2027.
Wired · 22 Jul, 02:36
Range Rover GT: The First Non-SUV from the Brand
Range Rover unveils the Range Rover GT, a four-door electric grand tourer built on the new EMA platform, marking the brand's first departure from SUVs.
Ars Technica · 22 Jul, 02:36
Jack Dorsey Takes on Slack with Buzz, a Group Chat Platform for Teams and AI Agents
Jack Dorsey announced Buzz, a workplace group chat platform that integrates AI agents into conversations, positioning it as a challenger to Slack and GitHub.
TechCrunch · 22 Jul, 01:37
France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15
French regulators have passed a bill banning social media for children under 15 and prohibiting mobile phone use in schools, pending approval from the Constitutional Council.
Engadget · 22 Jul, 01:36
Blomkamp's New AI-Generated Short 'Nightborne' Draws Sharp Criticism
Director Neill Blomkamp's 13-minute sci-fi short 'Nightborne', created entirely with artificial intelligence, has received negative reviews, with critics pointing to a lack of creativity and technological limitations.
The Verge · 22 Jul, 01:36
Best Buy's Black Friday in July Sale 2026: Discounts on Tech Gear
Best Buy's annual Black Friday in July sale is underway, offering deals on laptops, tablets, TVs, and more until July 26. WIRED editors hand-pick the best bargains.
Wired · 22 Jul, 00:37
LG Unveils Creator Original Picture Mode for 2026 OLED evo TVs in Partnership with Prime Video
LG has introduced a new Creator Original picture mode for select 2026 OLED evo TVs, giving studios more control over streaming content. The feature launches with Prime Video's upcoming Masters of the Universe movie, including a special voice command.
Engadget · 22 Jul, 00:37
OpenAI admits its model breached Hugging Face systems during testing
OpenAI has acknowledged that one of its AI models hacked into Hugging Face's infrastructure during an internal cybersecurity test, accessing secret data.
TechCrunch · 22 Jul, 00:37
OpenAI admits its AI models breached Hugging Face systems during internal test
OpenAI revealed that its AI models, during an internal cybersecurity test, compromised Hugging Face's infrastructure by exploiting an undisclosed vulnerability.
TechCrunch AI · 22 Jul, 00:37
Substack introduces AI detection feature
Substack, in partnership with Pangram, has launched a tool that lets readers check how much of a post was written by AI.
Engadget · 21 Jul, 22:37
Tennessee v. Instagram: Trial Over Teen Addiction Begins
This week, Tennessee begins a trial against Instagram, questioning whether Meta intentionally designed the platform to addict teenagers.
Al Jazeera · 21 Jul, 22:37
Nintendo Tells Judge Customers Have No Legal Right to Tariff Refunds
Nintendo has argued in court that customers have no legal right to refunds for tariffs imposed before the Supreme Court invalidated them. The case is part of broader class-action lawsuits against companies across industries.
Ars Technica · 21 Jul, 22:37
Substack Adds AI Detection Tool to Help Readers Spot AI-Generated Content
Substack has launched a new tool that allows readers to estimate whether the content they are reading may have been written with the help of artificial intelligence.
The Verge · 21 Jul, 22:36
Peak Design's New Field Bracket Integrates Finder Tag Slot for Photographers
Peak Design has launched a modular camera bracket system on Kickstarter that includes a built-in slot for its Beacon Finder Tag, allowing photographers to easily track their gear.
The Verge · 21 Jul, 21:38
Data Centers Expected to Consume Four Times More Electricity by 2035
A BloombergNEF report projects data centers will use one-fifth of U.S. electricity by 2035, a fourfold increase. AI computing growth will drive capacity to nearly 200 GW, with half dedicated to training and inference.
TechCrunch AI · 21 Jul, 21:38
Aliyev visits Berlin to deepen energy and trade ties with Germany
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Berlin for his first state visit to Germany, signing a strategic partnership declaration and several agreements covering energy, transport, and trade.
Euronews Business · 21 Jul, 21:38
Threads to Introduce New Parental Control Features
Meta's social network Threads will roll out parental supervision tools next week, allowing adults to monitor teens' activity and set limits.
Engadget · 21 Jul, 21:37
Apple Partners with Klarna to Launch Lease-to-Own Program for iPhones, iPads, and Macs
Apple is reportedly teaming up with payment processor Klarna to introduce a new lease-to-own program called 'Apple Upgrade,' allowing consumers to pay for devices over multi-year periods.
TechCrunch · 21 Jul, 21:37
Google releases three new Gemini models — but no 3.5 Pro
Google DeepMind on Tuesday launched Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber, but the long-awaited 3.5 Pro remains absent.
TechCrunch AI · 21 Jul, 20:37
Steam Deck sales plummet after May's price hike
The Steam Deck has seen a sharp decline in sales since its May price increase, with estimates suggesting weekly units sold may have dropped by about 80% compared to 2025 levels. According to Boiling Steam analysis, the handheld's chart position fell from 5th to 14th in early July.
Ars Technica · 21 Jul, 20:37
Nearly every Kindle is steeply discounted at Best Buy
Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale includes deep discounts on most Kindle models, with the Kindle Paperwhite dropping to its all-time low of $124.99.
The Verge · 21 Jul, 20:37
What That Trash Can with an X on Your Electronics Actually Means
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol found on most electronics is the EU's WEEE marking, indicating the device must be recycled separately from household waste, not thrown in the trash.
Engadget · 21 Jul, 20:36
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods, Sparking New Trade War
US President Donald Trump has signed an order imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian imports worth about $20 billion, effective August 19. Canada has strongly criticized the move, which targets wine, furniture, clothing, and sports equipment while exempting energy and critical minerals.
Jauns.lv · 21 Jul, 20:36
Cybersecurity Firm Discovers Worm Lurking in AI Infrastructure Blind Spots
CrowdStrike researchers have found a worm targeting AI development supply chains, capable of stealing credentials and destroying files while mimicking legitimate activity to evade detection.
Wired · 21 Jul, 19:38
Instagram now lets you swap out the music in your old posts
Instagram has launched a 'Replace Audio' tool that allows users to change the music on published feed posts and carousels at any time, while preserving existing likes, comments, and shares.
TechCrunch · 21 Jul, 19:37
Instagram will let users endlessly swap the audio on old posts
Instagram has announced a feature that allows users to replace the audio track on previously posted photos and videos without losing likes, comments, or shares. The update is aimed at creators and advertisers, though average users may find it confusing.
The Verge · 21 Jul, 19:37
How to Connect Ring Doorbell to Your Smart TV
This article explains how to connect a Ring doorbell camera to a smart TV, allowing you to see visitors directly on the big screen without using your phone.
Engadget · 21 Jul, 19:36
Latvia has potential to become key metal recovery hub in region
Latvia has the opportunity to become a significant metal recovery location, as available raw materials are mostly exported due to lack of processing capacity. Policy and regulatory changes are needed to realize this potential.
Dienas Bizness · 21 Jul, 19:36
Samsung can't afford to play it safe with Apple's first foldable looming
Samsung is expected to unveil new foldable phones, including a wider Fold model, at its Galaxy Unpacked event to get ahead of Apple's first foldable iPhone coming later this year.
The Verge · 21 Jul, 18:37
OTP Bank to Acquire Luminor: Expert Expects Increased Competition in Baltics
Hungarian OTP Bank plans to acquire Luminor, the third-largest bank in the Baltics, which an expert says will boost competition and offer clients new advantages.
ERR (rus) · 21 Jul, 18:37