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A Missing Black Hole Was Found Hiding in a Giant Star Cluster. Astronomers Think There Could Be Thousands More

Omega Centauri may contain 10,000 tiny black holes, but none of them have been spotted until now.

Overwatch Is No Longer Updating One Of Its Coolest Modes After Significant Player Drop-Off

The Stadium mode is one of the best things Blizzard has done with the game, but not enough people are playing it

Emergent hits a $1.5bn valuation as vibe coding mints another unicorn

Emergent’s vibe coding platform hit a $1.5bn valuation a year after launch. Its founder says most businesses do not need software, they need a way to turn how they work into it. “Most businesses don’t need any software. They need a way to turn how...

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes for Fifth Straight Day

The United States launched fresh attacks against Iranian targets on Wednesday, hours after Iran targeted American military sites in the region. Neither side has shown signs of backing down as they enter a new stage of the war.

Latest Case of “Palestine Exception” to Free Speech Is “Golden Gate Defendants”

The “Golden Gate Defendants” have spent two years enmeshed in a drawn-out trial and now await sentencing in August.

Forza Horizon 6 update throws the game's economy into chaos

Playground Games' latest patch for FH6 has removed auction house caps and nerfed credits and wheelspins, making rare cars much harder to get

PlayStation Store summer sale has deep discounts amid anti-Sony fury

Sony just launched a PlayStation summer sale as it continues to wade through controversy due to killing physical games on its systems.

Democrats Are Desperate to Flip an Arizona House Seat. They’re Rallying Around a Former Republican.

Three of the super PACs spending in Arizona have their eyes on different candidates — but they all have ties to AIPAC. The post Democrats Are Desperate to Flip an Arizona House Seat. They’re Rallying Around a Former Republican. appeared first on...

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Samsung is making Amazon Music pre-installed bloatware on Galaxy phones

Don't use Amazon Music? Too bad, Samsung is installing it for you anyway.

Two Very Big Open-World Games And Some PS2 Deep Cuts Join PS Plus In July 2026

Also Citizen Sleeper 2 is coming to PlayStation Plus' Extra tier

Send the Ecovacs Goat A2000 Robotic Lawn Mower out to handle all your grass-cutting needs, now for 25% off

As of July 15, get 25% off the Ecovacs Goat A2000 Robotic Lawn Mower at Amazon.

Toyota finally fixed the CVT problem that makes cheap cars feel like rubber bands

Unique launch gear gives the 2027 Toyota Corolla Hatchback a more engaging feel off the line.

Geekom A9 Max (2026) Review: Not Much ‘Max’ About It

AMD's Ryzen AI 400 isn’t worth the extra cost.

Hack suggests AI music generator Suno scraped YouTube for training data

The hacker used an employee's credentials to access source code, which revealed how Suno scraped decades of audio.

Home Depot’s 12-Foot Skeleton Is (Almost) Becoming Self-Aware

Skelly gets a tech upgrade this year that brings the viral Halloween icon one step closer to world domination.

How to watch England vs. Argentina online for free

How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream England vs. Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Whatnot acquires Shaped to power real-time live shopping recommendations

Livestream shopping platform Whatnot has acquired AI startup Shaped, a machine learning company focused on real-time recommendations and search. The deal will bolster Whatnot’s personalization and discovery features as it expands into new product...

Cyclospora parasite outbreak: Symptoms, how to check cases in your area online

Cyclospora cases are rising across the U.S. Here’s what to know about symptoms, suspected foods, and prevention.

5 Foods To Skip During The 'Diarrhea Parasite' Surge, And 5 That Might Be Safe

You've seen the internet chatter about cyclospora and its unfortunate effects. Here are the risky foods you should definitely avoid and what to eat instead.

Weekly Shonen Jump sells out across Japan due to One Piece scalpers

The new issue of Weekly Shonen Jump experienced a snag as the manga mag sold out across Japan with the introduction of a One Piece trading card.

Trump’s barbed eulogy for Lindsey Graham reveals how fragile his ego is

In interviews and social posts, the loyalty-obsessed president couldn’t help but weave criticism into his praiseThis was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every WednesdayNormal procedure in the...

Savannah Bananas announce original song from EGOT-winning Disney team

The duo behind La La Land, The Greatest Showman, and more are lending their talents to baseball's most viral team

Spotify launches a conversational AI that lets you shape what plays by talking to the app

Spotify launched a conversational AI feature that lets Premium users type or speak directly in the app to control what plays, learn about music, and explore their listening history. The beta is rolling out for users 18 and older in the US, Ireland,...

US military denies striking civilian wheat storage in Iran after Trump threatens power plants and bridges – Middle East crisis live

US strikes Iran for fourth consecutive day as Iran deputy foreign minister says interim deal all but ‘dismantled’Trump again threatens to strike Iran’s power plants amid impasse over strait of HormuzFor a second day in a row, US strikes targeted...

3 Years Later, The DCU Is Rebooting Another Underrated DCEU Hero

Canon is a fickle thing, as 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow' will demonstrate.

All passive skills in Palworld

What do passive skills in Palworld do? We explain and list all the passive skills in our guide.

Amazon has Yeti coolers on sale for up to $65 off — just in time for peak summer heat

Amazon has the Yeti Hopper Flip, Yeti Ranchero Backpack, and Yeti Hopper M series coolers on sale for 20% off.

Wally Funk obituary

Pioneering American aviator who was the oldest woman to fly into space aged 82 in 2021As an aviator, Wally Funk, who has died aged 87, was a trailblazing pioneer for women, breaking barriers for eight decades of a remarkable career. “Aviation has...

Fire TV's remote has secret shortcuts Amazon never explains—here are 8 of them

Access settings and features at the long-press of a button.

Here's why microSD cards disappeared from high-end phones

There were good reasons, for better or worse.

Spotify Founder Daniel Ek Is Bringing His Body-Scanning Clinics to the U.S.

The preventive-health startup recently raised $700 million from investors including Mark Zuckerberg and Will.i.am.

Apple marks the return of MLS with new Apple Maps guides, Apple Music playlists, more

With the 2026 World Cup drawing to a close, Major League Soccer returns tomorrow on Apple TV, alongside several tie-in features in Apple Maps, Apple Sports, Apple Fitness+, and more. Here are the details.

OpenAI selling $230 Codex Micro hardware product

Last month, OpenAI teased Codex-branded hardware. Today, the company has released its collaboration with Work Louder: a $230 Codex Micro keyboard product.

Wildfires Rage in Ontario as Smoke Affects Toronto’s Air Quality

Air quality in Canada’s largest city was at times the worst in the world on Wednesday, as wildfires across Ontario sent smoke drifting into New York City and beyond.

Pokémon Is Dropping One Of Its Most Underappreciated Games From Its Biggest Competition

The 2027 World Championships tournament will be a little smaller

Trump Rejects Pause on ICE Traffic Stops After Fatal July Shootings

ICE agents have shot and killed two people this month while conducting traffic stops and vehicle pursuits.

The Nissan Altima Is Finally Dead, You Can Exhale Now

After 34 years of terrorizing America's roads with Big Altima Energy, Nissan is dropping the midsize sedan from its lineup.

‘The Batman Part II’ Announces Yet Another Delay in the Best Possible Way

Director Matt Reeves released a brief teaser video to mark the film's fourth delay in three years.

Revealed: Farage’s £5m gift came after saying he needed ‘a million a year’ to stand as MP

Politician spoke to senior figures in Reform in March 2024 about covering lost earnings, sources tell the GuardianNigel Farage told senior figures in Reform UK he would need “a million a year” to cover lost earnings if he stood for parliament in...

Democrats grill Todd Blanche on ICE agents at polling sites and Kash Patel’s conduct at attorney general confirmation hearing – live

Trump’s nominee for attorney general – also his former personal defense lawyer – faces questions from senators as he attempts to take the top justice department roleSign up for the Breaking News US emailIn his opening statement before senators...

My favorite clitoral suction toy is finally back on the market (and its $40 off)

Biird Namii 2, a popular clitoral suction toy, is back on the market and on sale

Wisconsin panel finds Elon Musk’s $1m state supreme court voter giveaway was likely illegal

Musk distributed money to three people before the 2025 election, which he claimed was critical to Trump’s agendaBillionaire Elon Musk likely violated Wisconsin law when he gave out $1m checks to voters in the 2025 state supreme court election, a...

Valve appears to be discontinuing self-repair parts for the LCD Steam Deck at iFixit

An iFixit staffer told a Steam Deck user that the company had no plans to stock replacement OEM batteries.

Signs You Have A Faulty Wheel Speed Sensor (And What To Do About It)

Your car's wheel speed sensors are integral for various vehicle features and safety systems. Here's what to do if one goes bad and some of the signs to monitor.

War, culture, empire and football: England and Argentina’s deep, romantic rivalry – video

We often call England v Argentina a grudge match – a simple story of mutual hatred. But the truth is far more complex, says the Guardian’s Jonathan Liew.It began with British influence, raising Argentina as a ‘faithful son’ in their own image...

Score: Erling Haalands go-to headphones are on sale for up to 51% off

Two pairs of Beats headphones worn by Norwegian World Cup star Erling Haaland are currently on sale for up to 51% off.

The UK Wants Older Teens to Have a Digital Bedtime

Social media will be banned for 16-17 year olds past midnight by default, but teens can turn it off.

Microsoft patches record number of security vulnerabilities, citing its use of AI

Microsoft's monthly release of security fixes, dubbed Patch Tuesday, resolved a record 570 security vulnerabilities across the company's product line, thanks to discoveries with AI.

Apple Watch Series 12: Four rumored new features coming soon

Among the many new products Apple has coming this fall is the Apple Watch Series 12. Here are four rumored new features coming to this year’s Apple Watch update.

2025 GOTY contender Dispatch is finally coming to Xbox

The superhero workplace comedy Dispatch from indie studio AdHoc comes to Xbox Series X on July 29

A hacker accessed Suno source code that reportedly details how the company scraped millions of songs

Suno says it was breached in November and "no sensitive personal information was compromised."

Get a free sub from Firehouse Subs when MLB games go into extra innings. Heres how.

Firehouse Subs and MLB announced a new partnership and promotion. Starting July 17, buy a sub and get a sub for free. Here's how.

Wisconsin Commission Finds Musk Likely Broke Law in Handing Out Checks to Voters

Musk gave three voters million-dollar checks, encouraging them to vote in the 2025 state Supreme Court election.

PlayStation Plus Extra July 2026 game catalog additions announced

PlayStation adds new games each month to its PS Plus Games Catalog for subscribers to enjoy. Here's what Extra/Premium users get in July 2026.

Controversial Pokémon Winds and Waves leak warns of a game price hike

In the midst of price increases for GTA 6 and video game consoles, a Game Freak leak has left fans worried about Pokémon prices

Michael Kosta on Lindsey Graham’s sister: ‘A senate seat? That’s an inheritance jackpot!’

Late night hosts discuss US air strikes in Iran, Trump-Epstein files and companies bringing back the dead with AIOn Tuesday night, late night hosts discussed Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline’s appointment as his interim replacement in the Senate,...

An AI Speaker That Moves Around Our Home: Is OpenAI Working on This?

TECH NEWS – With this move, OpenAI could tap into a market segment that Apple hasn’t exploited yet. Last week, Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of stealing proprietary technology, circuit designs, and component...

Charge your devices more efficiently with 34% off the Anker Prime Foldable MagSafe Charger

As of July 15, get 30% off the Anker Prime Foldable MagSafe Charger at Amazon.

Report: OnePlus to Pull Out of US and Europe

OnePlus is exiting the U.S. and European smartphone markets as part of a broader restructuring at parent company Oppo, Bloomberg reports. OnePlus is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oppo. The change could happen as early as this week, according to...

Wærenskjold wins fastest ever Tour de France stage in frenzied sprint to Nevers

Alaphilippe gets in breakaway before being reeled inPidcock’s rollercoaster ride continues on return to TourThe records keep tumbling in the Tour de France. After race leader Tadej Pogacar shattered the record for the fastest climb of the Col du...

Chai Discovery raises $400M at $3.8bn as AI drug discovery moves from promise to deployment

Chai Discovery’s $400m raise triples its value to $3.8bn in seven months. It is the latest sign that AI drug discovery has moved from promise to deployment. AI drug discovery just minted another fast-rising star. Chai Discovery has raised a $400m...

Suno now lets iPhone users generate songs directly in iMessage

Starting today, iPhone users who have the Suno app installed can generate songs from the Messages app using text or voice prompts. Here are the details.

‘The Odyssey’ Is Almost as Wondrous as You Wish It to Be

Christopher Nolan's IMAX epic starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway opens Thursday.

'The Odyssey' Review: Christopher Nolan's Majestic, Haunting Adaptation Is An Epic Like No Other

Christopher Nolan's apocalyptic adaptation of the Homeric epic is grand and grave — and the version we need now. Read our review of 'The Odyssey.'

The Odyssey review: Nolan's action thrills rival the Lord of the Rings trilogy

Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Tom Holland all deliver alongside jaw-dropping spectacle in the July release.

5 ways a local LLM has become a key part of my smart home

You can do a lot without sending data to the cloud.

The Duskbloods Is Finally Giving Souls Sickos A Chance To Go Hands-On With FromSoftware’s Switch 2 Exclusive

It's my anniversary weekend, FromSoft. I deserve this

A classicist’s verdict on Nolan’s Odyssey: a soulful hero flatters our times as women and nuance pushed overboard

Matt Damon’s sensitive and repentant Odysseus might come as a surprise to Homer, likewise some significant omissions concerning the poem’s female charactersPeter Bradshaw’s five star reviewIt would be easy to think that the Odyssey, Homer’s epic...

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Brings New Character Classes and Xenomorphs to the Franchise

It’s been five years since the original Aliens: Fireteam Elite brought the iconic sci-fi franchise into the realm of squad-based third-person shooter action. The game has a sequel coming this year, with Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 poised to double...

The Odyssey Review: Christopher Nolan’s Grand Homecoming

Before we ever meet him, the Odysseus of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has already been subsumed by myth. He is in the first scene, technically, bravely concealed within the wooden contours of a monumental horse left along the shores of Troy. Yet...

Owalas sale is live — buy a Sun-Day Tote and get an Owala water bottle for free

Owala is offering a free bottle with any Sun-Day Tote purchase from July 15–22. Here’s how to grab the limited-time deal.

The Odyssey review: Christopher Nolan turns an epic myth into a movie masterpiece

Christopher Nolan directs epic fantasy for the first time with "The Odyssey," and the result is masterful.

Why Costco Dairy Gets Returned So Much

When you offer as many items for sale as Costco, chances are you'll have a few that get returned. And one product group gets returned more than many others.

Podcast: We Are Living in a ‘ChatGPT Flyer Pandemic’

ChatGPT flyers are everywhere; how Waymo drove some kids to the cops; and a $3,000 suit that electrocutes your muscles.

OnePlus exits the US and Europe. The memory crisis and Apple’s lawsuit made staying untenable.

OnePlus, the Android brand that built a cult following with aggressively priced smartphones, will begin to cease operations in the US and Europe as early as this week, Bloomberg reported. The shutdown is part of a broader restructuring at parent...

Matt Damon As Odysseus From Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Joins Fortnite Just As Homer Always Dreamed He Would

'Don't give me consolation about death, glorious Odysseus'

Trump's 'Much Better Deal' For Gordie Howe Bridge Isn't Much Better, But At Least It Has An Opening Date

Will you take one marshmallow today, or two tomorrow?

How Can Small Businesses Reduce Late Payments and Improve Cash Flow?

This post is brought to you in paid partnership with QuickBooks. Late payments are one of the most common reasons a profitable small business still runs into cash flow trouble. The fix isn’t complicated, but it does require a more connected...

The Most Expensive Dinosaur Fossil in History Is Now a T. Rex Named Gus

Gus sold for nearly $20 million more than the previous most expensive T. rex.

The Dodge Charger's new twin-turbo had skeptics worried—until they heard it at Carlisle

Seeing the new Dodge Charger at Carlisle Chrysler 2026.

Game Dev Explains Why Pictures Of His Sleeping Wife’s Face Became An RPG Boss Fight Monstrosity: ‘Mutual Trolling’

We're relieved to report they're a very happy couple

Win a Copy of Prince of Swords, the Thrilling Next Chapter in Elise Kova’s Arcana Academy Series

In partnership with Penguin Random House The halls of Arcana Academy are opening once again, and if you’re ready for more tarot magic, dangerous romance, and high-stakes fantasy, we’ve got quite the opportunity for you. Thanks to our friends at...

Jane Austen Never Goes Out of Fashion

MOVIE NEWS – We have grown accustomed to the British film industry and Hollywood producing a new Jane Austen adaptation from time to time. Ang Lee’s Oscar-winning 1995 film Sense and Sensibility, starring Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet, set the bar...

He Has a $25 Million Bounty on His Head but Is Also a U.S. Partner in Venezuela

A list of alleged crimes has not prevented Diosdado Cabello, and other Venezuelan officials, from working with a U.S. government that once hounded them.

Big AI acquisitions are not off the table under new CEO John Ternus

Apple knows that it needs to get really serious about AI server chips. There are signs that the company is willing to spend big under John Ternus to buy its way out of its AI problem.Siri could get even more powerful thanks to AI-related...

The UK just proposed a midnight social media curfew for teens that they can bypass in seconds

The UK government has proposed a midnight curfew that would lock 16 and 17-year-olds out of apps like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, but the restriction can be switched off with just a few taps.

The Secret to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Lies in Titanium Flex!

TECH NEWS – It offers a structure that solves one of the problems associated with foldable devices, all while being a fraction of the thickness of a strand of hair. With only about a week left until Samsung officially unveils its latest series of...

Apple TV Announces Return of MLS Following the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Apple today announced that Major League Soccer is returning to the Apple TV streaming service tomorrow, July 16, with the regular season resuming as the 2026 FIFA World Cup wraps up. Apple TV subscribers in more than 100 countries can watch...

Deals: Apple Watch Series 11 $130 off, AirPods, M5 MacBook Air, iPhone 17 Pro, HomeKit lamp, Bose, more

Alongside the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and the up to $130 off Apple Watch Series 11, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Amazon re-stocking select M5 MacBook Air models at $150 off and the Amazon Renewed Premium iPhone 17...

Stripe and Advent reportedly offered to buy PayPal for around $53.4B

Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have reportedly submitted a joint bid to acquire PayPal in a deal valued at approximately $53.4 billion. Reuters reports that the offer was submitted earlier this month and is backed by roughly...

This is the Windows feature I disable on every new PC

Gone in a heartbeat.

Hayabusa2’s Next Target is a Tiny 11 Meter Asteroid

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One Piece TCG Scalpers Cause Shortage Of Popular Anime Magazine For The Silliest Reason

One Piece TCG resellers in Japan are flaunting truckloads of Weekly Shonen Jump's latest issue, causing issue 33 to sell out in bookstores across the country

You Can Now Try Siri AI on Your Wrist

Understand the risks before installing the watchOS 27 beta.

Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China with Alibaba’s Qwen AI

Apple Intelligence is headed to China after regulators approved Apple’s AI services through a partnership with Alibaba. The long-rumored deal will bring Alibaba’s Qwen AI models to Apple’s operating systems, marking a major expansion of the...

How to get coal in Palworld

Coal is a valuable resource that is needed to make refined ingots and carbon fiber. Find out where the best locations to mine coal in Palworld.

Report: Apple looking into buying chip startups to strengthen its AI infrastructure

The Information reports that Apple has been in talks with bankers and semiconductor startups as it explores acquisitions to strengthen its AI server capabilities. Here are the details.

Only One Day for Sex in New York

MOVIE NEWS – Writer-director Will Gluck is continuing his efforts to breathe new life into the romantic comedy. Following his earlier success, Anyone But You, One Night Only will soon arrive, placing two hearts in search of love in unusual...

You'll soon find alternative app stores in the Play Store, but there’s a catch

This is huge. Download an app store from an app store.