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The overlooked SUV that rivals the Toyota RAV4 for reliability

Skip the usual suspects—this affordable American SUV has quietly become one of the smartest, most dependable family buys around.

New AirDrop security flaws are significant, but aren't a giant threat

Nearby attackers can crash Apple's AirDrop before users see a file transfer request, temporarily disabling AirPlay, Handoff, Universal Clipboard, and other Continuity features. They're no threat, assuming you're configured properly.AirDrop settings...

The likely reason GTA 6 has no disc is genuinely concerning

GTA 6’s missing disc release is frustrating for gamers, but the most convincing explanation may be that Rockstar is still working to finish the game.

Contracts Are Already Being Cut At Xbox On The Eve Of Mass Layoffs

Xbox's brutal reorganization impacts more than just its own house

U.K. Regulator Considers Requiring App Store to Allow Steering to the Web, and iOS NFC to Be Open

Sam Tabahriti, reporting for Reuters: Britain’s competition regulator ​on Tuesday proposed allowing app developers to steer users to alternative payment options outside Apple and Alphabet’s Google app stores to cut fees and boost competition....

Cibby is a beautifully designed iOS app for physical video game collectors

Here’s a cool new thing coming son: Cibby, a beautifully designed iOS app for physical video game collectors.

Wimbledon 2026: Swiatek battles through, Zverev in action before Serena Williams return – live

Updates from day two | Serena on her SW19 return Swan glides through but Boulter beaten | Email KatyNext no No 3: Alex de Minaur (5) v Roman Andres Burruchaga.Next on No 2: Otto Virtanen v Ben Shelton (4). Continue reading...

Supreme Court agrees to hear Apple appeal over Epic Games ruling

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear Apple’s appeal over a lower court ruling that held the company in contempt related to its Epic Games case and app fees.

CMA Consultation on Mobile App Steering and NFC Access

The UK Competition and Markets Authority: ‘Steering’ — the ability for developers to engage with customers about off‑platform options — is currently banned by Apple and restricted by Google in the UK. Lifting these constraints would allow...

LeBron James reportedly leaving Lakers, opening door for union with Curry at Warriors

41-year-old won title with Lakers in 2020Reports have linked James with move to WarriorsLeBron James looks set to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, with ESPN reporting he has told the team he will continue his NBA career but with a different team.James...

How to extract in Sand Raiders of Sophie

A guide explaining exactly how to extract in Sand: Raiders of Sophie, whether you're playing Voyage or Storm Dive mode.

Action romance anime Marriage Toxin gets season 2 in 2027

One of Shonen Jump's best ongoing series, Marriagetoxin, is coming back to the screen quite quickly for season 2.

Car Companies Finally Solved Cupholders, but Not Infotainment

JD Power’s annual report on new-car quality found that infotainment issues remain one of drivers’ biggest sources of frustration.

NASA’s New Horizons Reveals a Hidden Interstellar Slowdown at the Solar System’s Edge

“Studying the heliosphere is like solving a cosmic puzzle.”

Study: Europe Heat Wave “Virtually Impossible” Without Human-Made Climate Change

The current heat wave would have been significantly cooler even just 50 years ago, the study points out.

I didn't realize how slow my NAS was until I bought this $50 UniFi switch

How a $50 UniFi switch completely transformed my NAS

Côte d’Ivoire v Norway: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 12pm local/1pm EDT/6pm BST/3am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail ScottToday’s Football Daily newsletter has landed … and it’s riffing, be-bopping and scatting on Germany’s pain. Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign...

Four men allegedly stole over $529,000 in elaborate ATM heists in Connecticut

Four men arrested and charged for allegedly taking part in ‘jackpotting’ scheme targeting ATMs at rest stops along I-95A group of four robbers netted more than $500,000 in an elaborate “jackpotting” scheme targeting ATMs at rest stops along...

Chamath’s AI coding startup 8090 raises $135M, and he’s CEO

Salesforce led the Series A, which 8090 announced this week. The pitch behind it is blunt. AI can already write code. The hard part is stopping enterprise software from falling apart as dozens of agents and engineers change it every week....

Michelin Doesn't Make The Best Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire, Tire Rack Claims

To test these tires,Tire Rack used a Tesla Model 3, but they weren't testing EV-specific tires, and the results should be relevant regardless of what you drive.

Sam's Club's New Sundae Is Here Just In Time For 4th Of July

Sam's Club has been gearing up for the Fourth of July for a while, but it's not finished as it just announced another celebratory treat in the form of a sundae.

US supreme court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump agenda

Court rules against Trump administration on policy that people born in the United States are citizensSupreme court decisions – live updatesSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe US supreme court has upheld birthright citizenship, which provides...

Love And Deepspace Devs Decide To Cancel New Werewolf Love Interest After Fans Reportedly Send Them Cow Shit

Some of the extra pissed off fans lodged their complaints about the new love interest by sending turds to the game's headquarters

Mideast Live Updates: U.S. and Iran to Meet with Mediators in Qatar

American and Iranian officials are in the Gulf state, a key intermediary between the two countries, days after new round of attacks threatened efforts to sign a lasting peace deal.

7 new shows and movies streaming on HBO Max in July

A look at all the new content to sink your teeth into.

Manhunt under way after Ukrainian-born tycoon injured by Monaco bomb

Normally safe principality left reeling from apartment blast that also injured Vadym Iermolaiev’s wife and child‘He isn’t political’: the Ukrainian-born oligarch targeted by a Monaco bomberAn international search is under way for a suspected bomber...

Tesla starts testing its production Cybercab without steering wheel or pedals in Austin

Tesla has begun testing a production version of its Cybercab on public roads in Austin, Texas, with no steering wheel and no pedals. The two-seat vehicle, which Tesla first revealed in October 2024, is being driven entirely by its autonomous...

Android's best AirTag rival is getting a sequel, and it's only $20

The Moto Tag 2 can last well over a year, but the low price is temporary.

Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says

More than a quarter of those identified are believed to be violent, Germany's domestic intelligence agency says.

US-Iran talks over $6bn Iranian assets to restart

Two sides yet to have face-to-face meeting since signing deal to reopen strait of HormuzTalks at an indirect level between US and Iranian officials over unfreezing at least $6bn Iranian assets will recommence on Wednesday in Doha, Iran has said....

California bill to preserve online games fails committee vote

At least for this session, the Stop Killing Games campaign has hit a wall in the California Senate.

AI shopping just beat search at its own game on Prime Day

Amazon built Prime Day to keep shoppers inside its own marketplace. This year, AI shopping sent its best customers in from outside: a chatbot made the recommendation. US shoppers spent a record $26.4bn across retail sites during the four-day Prime...

Samsung’s Next Foldables Leaked Again, Along With Every Case Imaginable

Including a new, wider Galaxy foldable.

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is free right now with T-Mobile — how to qualify for this promo

How to get a free Samsung Galaxy S26+ from T-Mobile.

Blue Origin still doesn’t know why its New Glenn rocket blew up last month

But the company is still claiming that New Glenn will return to flight this year.

'Supergirl’s Box Office Failure Isn’t As Bad As You May Think

The DC blockbuster is garnering criticism for not being as successful as 'Superman,' but that was never the point.

I vetted the 17 best deals live at the REI 4th of July sale

The REI 4th of July sale takes up to 50% off top brands like Yeti, REI gear, Hest, Coleman, and more.

Love and Deepspace dev cancels new love interest amid fan backlash

The romance gacha game Love and Deepspace from the Infinity Nikki developers announced Valko 8 days ago. Now he's forever canceled.

Putin Faces Increased Pressure as Moscow Is Again Attacked by Drones

The Russian authorities said 419 drones were shot down across Russia, including in the capital, and in Crimea.

I Hope F-35s Don't Need Radar, Because They're Being Delivered Without Any

You'll be pleased to learn that America's brave pilots will be getting... ballast. Because the nose is too light to fly properly without the radar inside.

Star Wars Monopoly Is Fun, Unless You Are Playing Against Chewbacca Who Is An Overpowered Nuclear Bomb

Ubisoft's new Star Wars-themed Monopoly game is fine enough, but it needs more options

Meccha Chameleon: Xbox and phone release plans, where you can try it now

Meccha Chameleon is an indie hit, but has no plans to release for Xbox or PlayStation

‘Obsession’ Is Now Available at Home, and We’ve Got a Clip About the Ending

io9 has an exclusive clip from the hit horror film's digital release, which is available now.

Smartwatch battery life isn't a problem, you just bought the wrong watch

A super long battery life may not mean your smartwatch is the right fit

World Cup matches played in potentially dangerous heat as players’ union makes climate warning

Nine of the group stage games played in severe heat, analysis finds, as union points to lessons for the whole sportNine matches in the World Cup group stage were played amid potentially dangerous heat and humidity, a Guardian analysis shows, as...

I pushed myself too hard at the gym – and ended up in the hospital

Reckless exercise can lead to exertional rhabdomyolysis, a condition that has risen due to the popularity of high-intensity workoutsIn January 2025, I attended my first bootcamp class.I had spent the day hunched over my laptop, anxious and craving...

Minions & Monsters review – a smart premise descends into more of the same

The hugely successful, gibberish-heavy franchise travels back to old Hollywood for an adventure that swaps out nifty ideas for repetitive chaosThe yellow, cylindrical, overall-clad creatures known as the Minions first appeared as loyal henchmen to...

Nvidia resurrects older graphics cards as RAM demands impact tech prices

Nvidia is resurrecting at least one older GPU in the face of the global memory shortage.

How to watch Ivory Coast vs. Norway online for free

How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream Ivory Coast vs. Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

China Increases Military and Economic Pressure on Japan

Beijing’s moves have included flying bombers near Japan, detaining businesspeople and restricting the exports of rare earths.

Florida Law Banning Local Net-Zero Emissions Policies Will Take Effect July 1

Some worry the law could have a chilling effect on other local policies aimed at moving the state toward cleaner energy.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie lands July streaming release date

Nintendo and Illumination's latest animated adventure will be available to stream in July when The Super Mario Galaxy Movie lands on Peacock.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie launches onto Peacock on July 30

The second animated Mario movie made over a billion dollars.

At Its Best, LGBTQ Pride Is an Abolitionist Uprising — and a Dance Party

Faced with transphobia and repression, people imprisoned in Washington State are still finding ways to celebrate Pride.

Here’s the latest.

County With 37 Data Centers Asks Schools to ‘Conserve Electricity’

Henrico County is a major hub for data centers in Virginia. Its officials said it expects a 25% rise in electricity costs next year, and advised workers to close the blinds and turn off their computers to make up for it.

Motorola’s next Edge phone could make Android’s MagSafe moment cheaper than Google did

Motorola Edge 70 Max has appeared with Qi2.2.1 certification, hinting at built-in magnets, 25W wireless charging, and proper MagSafe-style Android accessory support.

Nvidia rival Etched raises $800M with backing from Jane Street and a TSMC-linked fund

AI chip startup Etched has raised $800 million and revealed that its backers include trading firm Jane Street and VentureTech Alliance, a venture firm with a strategic partnership with TSMC. The company, which designs chips specifically for running...

This is the Linux distro that convinced me to finally uninstall Windows

I replaced Windows on my laptop and haven't missed it once.

Valve Is in No Hurry to Make a Steam Deck 2 – With Steam Machine, However, the Story Could Be Different

Valve engineers have discussed the differences between the two devices in terms of their performance goals. While Steam Deck needs a more stable hardware target over a longer period, Steam Machine may follow the faster-moving upgrade cycles of the...

'Choose Your Path Charged Embers' June 2026 Timed Research in Pokémon Go

Which option should you pick in Pokémon Go's new "Choose Your Path" research? We list the bonuses and rewards in our guide.

Report: Apple Watch Redesign Coming Next Year With New Band System

A "major overhaul" of the Apple Watch's design is due to arrive next year with a new system for connecting bands, according to a known Weibo leaker. In a set of recent posts, the leaker known as "Instant Digital" linked the new claim to older...

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Is Finally Has A Switch 2 Release Date And It’s Not Far Away

And the Adoring Fan is here to cheer you on

Wimbledon 2026 schedule: When Serena Williams is playing today, how to stream it

Serena Williams faces Maya Joint at Wimbledon in her first singles match since 2022. Here’s the match time and streaming details

Apple Pay now lets you pay using American Express points

American Express has announced a new way for cardholders to redeem their rewards points: they can be used to pay for Apple Pay transactions. Here are the details.

Tesla starts testing Cybercab without pedals or a steering wheel in Austin

The company may finally be ready to try to deliver on Elon Musk's years-long promise of launching a robotaxi network of its own.

X launches hosted MCP server so AI tools can plug into its API directly

X has launched a hosted Model Context Protocol server that lets AI tools like Claude, Cursor, and Grok Build connect directly to its API using a user’s own account permissions. The move eliminates the integration work developers previously had to...

Bite Into Strange Sounds With NOISEFERATU

The NOISFERATU is an open source generative textural sound synthesizer, or as creator [Robert Heel] puts it, “a sound designer’s dream and audiophile’s worst nightmare”. NOISEFERATU offers 45 different sound …read more

Your USB-C cable might be holding back your laptop's best feature

USB-C cables look identical, but this one difference changes everything

Here’s Why Weather Forecasts Have Seemed So Inaccurate Lately

Meteorologists simply aren't able to gather as much data as they used to, and you're suffering for it.

All the Apple products avoiding the price hike (for now)

All the Apple products avoiding the price hike (for now)

Deals: M5 iPad Pro $350 off, M5 Pro MacBook $450 off, Beats 240W cable $19, Sport Bands $15, more

Alongside the now live Best Buy 4th of July sale, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by M5 iPad Pro at up to $350 off before the price hikes completely take hold at Amazon, alongside the last remaining M5 Pro MacBook Pro configs still live...

Shortages of Rescue Equipment Hampered Venezuela’s Earthquake Response

Residents appealed for excavators, generators and specialized rescue tools as civilians have stepped in to supply crews working through the rubble.

Obsession is officially now available to watch at home

After earning rave reviews and smashing the box office, Obsession is now available to watch digitally, with a physical release confirmed for July.

You Could Buy A Slate Truck, Or Build Your Own EV Pickup From An Old Toyota

What if, instead of buying a Slate Truck, you started with that 1982 Toyota, then turned it into a comparable EV?

Bose portable speakers drop to new low prices at Amazon — Bose SoundLink Max and SoundLink Micro on sale

As of June 30, save on these Bose portable speakers at their lowest prices ever.

Rakuten satellite project to get up to $926m Japanese government grant

Japan has decided it does not want to depend on Elon Musk to keep its phones connected from space. The government is set to provide up to ¥150 billion, roughly $926 million, in subsidies to a consortium led by Rakuten Group to build a homegrown...

Android 17 is draining your Pixel's battery faster, but here's what's actually happening

There's no reason to panic.

AR Glasses Have a Massive Size Problem

Just ask Snap CEO, Evan Spiegel, about his new Specs.

Gaming Industry Lobbyist Claims Minecraft And Call Of Duty Community Servers Are ‘Illegal’ During ‘Stop Killing Games’ Hearing

The Entertainment Software Association's VP also stated the ESA considers private servers to be "piracy" during the Protect Our Games California State Senate hearing

X now offers an MCP server to make its platform easier for AI tools to use

X has launched a hosted MCP server, making it easier for developers to connect AI applications with the company’s API.

After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan

Under the proposal, Iran and Oman would collect payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials and diplomats with knowledge of the matter.

EU opens antitrust probe into Align over Invisalign and scanner tying

The European Commission has decided to look closely at how you straighten teeth, or more precisely, at the machine a dentist uses to scan them. Brussels has opened a formal antitrust investigation into Align Technology, the American company behind...

iOS 27 makes Apple’s Shortcuts app exactly what I’ve always wanted

iOS 27 is packed with new Apple Intelligence features, with Siri AI chief among them. But the Shortcuts app offers another standout AI upgrade in iOS 27 thanks to a new ‘describe a shortcut’ feature.

Arcturus could halve the grid’s electrical losses using its nano-infused copper

Stealthy startup Arcturus uses lasers to infuse carbon nanomaterials into copper, dramatically improving its ability to conduct electricity.

2027 BMW X5 Hybrid And iX5 EV Reinvent The Crossover That Changed Everything 27 Years Ago

Though it rides on the old CLAR platform, the fifth-generation X5 has styling and technology taken from BMW's Neue Klasse cars, and a wide range of powertrains.

Forget the crossover—this used Audi wagon delivers luxury and practicality for less

Skip the boring crossover, and consider this sleek luxury wagon instead.

Podcasting platform Riverside enters the newsletter publishing game

Users will be able use AI to create newsletters based on their recordings.

Amazon launches new $1 billion FDE org, following OpenAI and Anthropic

Engineers on the new team will embed within companies to deploy purpose-built agents, focusing on fast deployments and customer self-sufficiency.

The Vintage Grape Soda Bottle That's Worth Thousands

At an antique shop or thrift store, you've probably seen old-school glass soda bottles. This one, in particular, is worth a shocking amount of money.

Irish court tells regulator to reconsider TikTok’s China data-transfer ban

The High Court upheld TikTok’s GDPR liability and its €530m fine, but sent the order suspending transfers to China back to the regulator for review. TikTok lost the argument that mattered most and won itself some breathing room on the rest....

Parcel Bomb Explodes in Monaco, Injuring 3

The blast seriously injured three people, including a child, according to the authorities, who said the assailant was on the run.

Apple's $502M Optis patent infringement payment headed to UK Supreme Court

Apple is contesting a ruling that would force it to pay Optis $502 million for LTE patent infringement, but the UK Supreme Court has yet to reach a verdict.Apple seeks to avoid paying Optis $502 million over alleged patent infringement.The legal...

My Pixel phone is suddenly charging at a crawl, and I'm not alone

Android 17 might be the culprit.

Acclaimed fantasy manga The Bugle Call is getting an anime in 2027

CyberAgent just announced an anime adaptation of fantasy manga The Bugle Call: Song of War alongside a teaser trailer.

Whats dating in 2026 like? Single women tell all.

Single women tell Mashable what it's like to try to find a partner in 2026. Surprisingly, most aren't on dating apps.

Bank of England’s Breeden warns AI agents could trigger market meltdowns

Deputy governor Sarah Breeden says autonomous trading agents could amplify volatility if they all react the same way at once, and may demand new rules. The nightmare a central banker describes is rarely a crash. It is a feedback loop. Speaking at...

If You’ve Read That Xbox Has Started Laying Off Workers, One of the Industry’s Biggest Sources Has Clarified the Situation

The latest rumours pointed to a cessation of collaboration with third-party companies. This would have resulted in the first layoffs at Xbox. Microsoft’s gaming division is going through a difficult period. Xbox has been the subject of doubt for...

Persona 4 Revival update reveals more changes coming in remake

Atlus quietly reveals new Persona 4 Revival details: The RPG's beauty pageant event may not go exactly as P4 Golden players remember, fans discover.

Apple's $502M Optis Patent Case Heads to UK Supreme Court

Apple will try to convince the UK Supreme Court this week to throw out a $502 million judgment in favor of patent holder Optis Wireless. As reported in the Financial Times, the UK Supreme Court this week takes up a dispute that has stretched...