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Judge denies xAI’s request to block Minnesota ban on ‘nudify’ apps
Tech
Aug 2, 2026TechCrunch AI

Judge denies xAI’s request to block Minnesota ban on ‘nudify’ apps

A U.S. District Judge has denied xAI's request for a temporary restraining order, allowing Minnesota's new ban on "nudify" apps to take effect immediately. The judge cited xAI's delay in filing the request, noting it came just three days before the law's implementation. This ruling allows the first-of-its-kind U.S. ban to proceed, though xAI's broader lawsuit challenging the law continues.

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How to Reimagine the World with Nano Banana 2 in Google Earth
How To
Jul 30, 2026Lifehacker

How to Reimagine the World with Nano Banana 2 in Google Earth

Learn to use Nano Banana 2 AI in Google Earth on the web to generate historical scenes, futuristic landscapes, or personal design visualizations with text prompts.

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in-depth: Is the Electric Trike the Next Big Thing in Shared
Tech
Jul 28, 2026Wired

in-depth: Is the Electric Trike the Next Big Thing in Shared

Veo has launched accessibility-focused electric tricycles in Denver, with plans for nationwide expansion. This move aims to diversify shared micromobility options beyond traditional bikes and scooters, offering a more stable alternative for urban transportation. The introduction of e-trikes could significantly impact how cities approach last-mile solutions.

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Apple Banking on Privacy for Smart Glasses Debut
Tech
Jul 27, 2026The Verge

Apple Banking on Privacy for Smart Glasses Debut

Apple is set to unveil its first smart glasses at WWDC next June, focusing heavily on privacy to distinguish them from rivals. The company plans to implement on-device processing and avoid controversial features like facial recognition or always-on recording, directly addressing past industry concerns and upholding its brand reputation.

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Bethesda Claims ES6 'Unaffected' by Layoffs, But Doubts Remain
Games
Jul 26, 2026Kotaku

Bethesda Claims ES6 'Unaffected' by Layoffs, But Doubts Remain

Bethesda claims The Elder Scrolls 6's roadmap is "unaffected" by recent Xbox layoffs and a new slate of four Fallout games. This statement comes amidst reports of staff concerns and conflicting updates from The Elder Scrolls Online team regarding bandwidth issues, leading to widespread skepticism.

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Airplane Mode Charging: Minimal Gains, Major Inconvenience
Review
Jul 26, 2026Engadget

Airplane Mode Charging: Minimal Gains, Major Inconvenience

This review finds that while airplane mode technically speeds up phone charging by 4-11 minutes, the minimal gain isn't worth rendering your device unusable. Better alternatives include fast chargers, quality cables, and power banks.

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3 Apple TV Hidden Gems: Your Weekend Watchlist Sorted
Review
Jul 25, 2026Digital Trends

3 Apple TV Hidden Gems: Your Weekend Watchlist Sorted

Discover three truly underrated Apple TV+ movies for your weekend watchlist: 'The Banker,' 'The Tragedy of Macbeth,' and 'Flora and Son.' This review covers their plots, critical reception, and why these hidden gems offer compelling and diverse cinematic experiences.

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WoW & D&D Crossover Leaks: Gen Con's Biggest Secret Spilled
Games
Jul 25, 2026Polygon

WoW & D&D Crossover Leaks: Gen Con's Biggest Secret Spilled

Ahead of Gen Con 2026, a deleted Roll20 blog post seemingly leaked an official "D&D World of Warcraft" crossover. This would mark WoW's first official tabletop RPG in over 20 years under the D&D 5th Edition banner. While exciting, some fans express cautious optimism about the collaboration's execution.

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Score a Switch 2 + Mario Kart World for $419 – Beat the Price Hike
Games
Jul 24, 2026IGN

Score a Switch 2 + Mario Kart World for $419 – Beat the Price Hike

Your Next-Gen Upgrade Just Got Insanely Cheaper: Switch 2 Hits $419! Hold onto your Bananas, racers, because Woot just dropped a deal so good, it might just break the internet – or at least your wallet's resistance! If

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District 9 Director's AI Film: A Sci-Fi Snoozefest You Can Skip
Games
Jul 21, 2026Kotaku

District 9 Director's AI Film: A Sci-Fi Snoozefest You Can Skip

Neill Blomkamp, director of _District 9_, has released an AI-generated short film called _Nightborne_. I watched it so you don't have to, and it's a creatively bankrupt, visually glitchy mess. It lacks any human spark, featuring flat performances and a generic plot, serving as a stark warning against the pitfalls of AI art.

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startups: Meta patented an AI system that listens to your voice all
Tech
Jul 19, 2026The Next Web

startups: Meta patented an AI system that listens to your voice all

Meta has secured a patent for an AI system capable of continuously recording user voice, transcribing it, and analyzing it for emotional states. This technology, designed for "continuous emotional monitoring," integrates audio data with contextual factors like location and medication timing, raising significant privacy concerns. Amazon previously abandoned a similar product due to public backlash.

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JPMorgan Chase Taps Seattle for Critical AI Control Layer Development
Tech
Jul 15, 2026GeekWire

JPMorgan Chase Taps Seattle for Critical AI Control Layer Development

Global financial giant JPMorgan Chase is making a significant strategic investment in Seattle, establishing a new AI software infrastructure team. This pivotal group will build an "AI control layer" to manage the bank's AI operations, aiming to control costs, protect intellectual property, and prevent vendor lock-in.

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DC's New Batman Movie Unleashes the Bane We Deserve
Games
Jul 15, 2026Polygon

DC's New Batman Movie Unleashes the Bane We Deserve

DC's New Batman Movie Unleashes the Bane We Deserve For years, fans have debated Christopher Nolan's take on Bane in The Dark Knight Rises. While Tom Hardy's performance certainly made the character famous, many felt it

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A Leak of San Francisco Police Drone Footage Exposes Urban
Tech
Jul 13, 2026Wired

A Leak of San Francisco Police Drone Footage Exposes Urban

Hours of SFPD drone footage from a Skydio platform have leaked, revealing extensive aerial surveillance over San Francisco. This exposure highlights how broadly police are monitoring the city and the critical risks of sensitive data spilling online, raising significant privacy and security concerns.

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Hugging Face CEO: Companies 'Done Renting' Their AI, Shifting to Open
Tech
Jul 11, 2026TechCrunch AI

Hugging Face CEO: Companies 'Done Renting' Their AI, Shifting to Open

Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue explains why companies are abandoning proprietary AI APIs for open-source models. Driven by escalating costs and a desire for greater control, this shift highlights a critical moment in AI development and competition. This move fosters decentralization and broadens access to advanced AI tools.

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startups: Germany’s most conservative banks are about to let millions
Tech
Jul 5, 2026The Next Web

startups: Germany’s most conservative banks are about to let millions

Germany's traditionally conservative cooperative and savings banks are set to offer cryptocurrency trading to millions of customers. This pivotal shift, driven by the EU's MiCA regulation, brings digital asset trading into the mainstream through trusted financial institutions, despite lingering concerns about market volatility.

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regional: Pet project: Seattle startup studio’s new app connects
Tech
Jul 4, 2026GeekWire

regional: Pet project: Seattle startup studio’s new app connects

Seattle startup studio Conduit Venture Labs has launched Sniff, an iOS app connecting neighbors through their dogs. Founded by Amish Patel, it aims to combat urban loneliness by fostering real-world connections among pet owners in geofenced communities.

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policy: Heat wave do’s and don’ts for your phone: phone safety — Key
Tech
Jul 3, 2026Washington Post Technology

policy: Heat wave do’s and don’ts for your phone: phone safety — Key

As a significant heat wave approaches, tech experts advise on protecting phones and electronics. Key tips include safe cooling methods for overheating devices, ensuring charged power banks for outages, signing up for emergency alerts, and reducing household appliance use to mitigate heat and grid strain.

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Social Media Ban for Teens: A CNET Analysis of Public Sentiment
Review
Jul 2, 2026CNET

Social Media Ban for Teens: A CNET Analysis of Public Sentiment

Quick Verdict: Public Sentiment Reflects Deep Concern, Not a Product To be clear, the 'product' here isn't a piece of hardware or software. Instead, we're dissecting a significant public sentiment: the finding that 56%

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Programming
Jun 29, 2026Hacker News

Rocket Lab Acquires Iridium: A Fully Integrated Space Platform

Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium, valued at $8.0 billion, creates a fully vertically integrated space company. This merger combines Rocket Lab's launch and satellite manufacturing with Iridium's global LEO network and L-band spectrum, enabling end-to-end development and operation of constellations. It aims to accelerate innovation in space-based IoT, Direct-to-Device (D2D), and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services, offering a more unified platform for developers.

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ai: Why Wall Street thinks US memory maker Micron is the next Nvidia
Tech
Jun 29, 2026TechCrunch AI

ai: Why Wall Street thinks US memory maker Micron is the next Nvidia

Micron Technology has become a Wall Street favorite, with its valuation soaring amidst booming demand for AI memory chips, particularly High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM). Its stock surged over 236% in a month, briefly surpassing Meta and Tesla's market cap, driven by blockbuster earnings and strategic long-term agreements to mitigate market volatility.

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ai: Trump Admin releases Anthropic  Mythos to be used by more than
Tech
Jun 27, 2026TechCrunch AI

ai: Trump Admin releases Anthropic Mythos to be used by more than

The Trump administration has lifted its ban on Anthropic's powerful Mythos 5 AI, allowing over 100 U.S. government agencies and companies, including non-American staff, to use it. This decision, two weeks after both Mythos 5 and Fable 5 were pulled, comes with "appropriate safeguards," though Fable 5 remains restricted.

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How to Choose Your Next Running Watch: Is the Garmin Forerunner 55
How To
Jun 27, 2026Lifehacker

How to Choose Your Next Running Watch: Is the Garmin Forerunner 55

If you're on the hunt for a reliable running watch that won't break the bank, the Garmin Forerunner 55 has recently become an incredibly attractive option. While it's not Garmin's most advanced model, its current deep

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Australia's Social Media Ban: A Policy Miss
Review
Jun 27, 2026Engadget

Australia's Social Media Ban: A Policy Miss

The Quick Verdict: A Policy Flop, For Now When Australia moved to ban social media access for individuals under 16, it was heralded as a significant step towards protecting minors in the digital age. However, a recent

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Ray-Ban Meta Optics Review: Premium Fit, Premium Price
Review
Jun 23, 2026Engadget

Ray-Ban Meta Optics Review: Premium Fit, Premium Price

The Ray-Ban Meta Optics smart glasses represent a significant step forward for those who need prescription eyewear but also desire the integrated tech of Meta's wearables. While the improved fit and subtle design make

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