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What Does Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Have to Do With Voting Rights?

Do you have to show ID to get unlimited pasta at Olive Garden? Yes. Is this the same as secure voting? Definitely not.

Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program was great while it lasted

For over ten years, Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program helped users afford the newest models, bundling AppleCare to boot. It's on borrowed time now, with the Apple Upgrade pay-as-you-go plan imminent.The iPhone Upgrade Program is going awayThe report...

The AI Copyright Lawsuits Have Finally Produced an Actual Payout

Anthropic’s massive $1.5 billion settlement just received final approval.

Apple Plans to Defeat RAM Prices by Letting You Lease a Mac

Instead of buying your next expensive iPhone, why not just never own it at all?

18 Of The Best Cosplay Costumes From Anime Expo 2026

From Gardevoir to Esquie, via the Cyberpunk cops

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Google releases three new Gemini models — but no 3.5 Pro

Google released Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and Flash Cyber, but the continued absence of Gemini 3.5 Pro raises fresh questions about its AI strategy.

Apple Patches Hide My Email Flaw More Than a Year After It Was Reported

Apple addressed a vulnerability in Hide My Email that exposed a user's real email address, reports 404 Media. Apple told the site the issue was fully fixed in a patch released on July 3. The Hide My Email vulnerability was brought to Apple's...

Ozempic Is Quietly Becoming the Go-to Weight Loss Treatment for Teens

GLP-1 use is rising fast among teens and young adults and it's displacing bariatric surgery, a new study suggests.

Trump Admin’s War on ICC Isn’t About US Sovereignty — It’s About Impunity

“To this administration, law itself is the enemy,” and it’s trying to do abroad what it’s doing at home, says an expert.

Lebanese Army Accuses Israeli Troops of Firing as Its Forces Deploy in ‘Pilot Zone’

The Israeli military was withdrawing from a village under a U.S.-brokered deal to transfer control of occupied areas to Lebanon after months of war. The military said Lebanese forces entered an area outside of the designated ‘pilot zone.’

You Can Now Change the Music on Older Instagram Posts

You're no longer stuck with that cringe song choice from 2022.

PlayStation confirms Unicorn Overlord and more leaving PS Plus soon

PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers only have a few weeks left to try out Vanillaware's tactics RPG, Harold Halibut, and Dead Island 2.

India’s Young Protesters are Bloodied but Unbowed

A day after police forcibly broke up demonstrations, thousands returned to the protest site in New Delhi to keep pushing for action over the country’s failings in education.

Xteink's tiny pocket eReader now has a touchscreen and front light

The X4 Pro can even stick to the back of your phone.

Stay powered up in any storm with 42% off the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus

As of July 21, save 42% on the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus at Amazon.

‘There’s no way they can survive’: Trump defends new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods – US politics live

US president claims ‘Canada has been very tough on us over the years’ as Mark Carney says he has agreed to ‘intensify negotiations’ with USSign up for US Breaking News emailUS gas prices have continued to rise since the conflict with Iran resumed...

Millions face long-term coastal flooding risk in UK without climate action, scientists warn

A ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ suggests need for large-scale movement of populations away from reshaped coastUp to 13 million people in the UK face the long-term risk of coastal flooding due to the climate crisis, scientists have warned, with a...

Splatoon Raiders Early Concept Made The Devs Feel Like The Bad Guys: ‘Everyone Who Played The Prototype Kept Saying, “Poor Salmonids!”’

'It felt like we were attacking the Salmonids and taking their cherished treasures by force, and then basking in our spoils'

MTG’s Marvel Super Heroes set breaks Magic sales record but trails Final Fantasy

Hasbro’s latest earnings call revealed just how close Magic’s Marvel Super Heroes set has come to dethroning Final Fantasy.

‘RoboCop’ Is Officially Making His Return, Thanks to Amazon

A series based on the iconic 1987 Paul Verhoeven film was just greenlit by the streamer.

These 4 legendary Intel CPUs are officially too old for gaming in 2026

It’s officially time to stop gaming on these 4 beloved Intel CPUs

Magic's head designer convinced me that Universes Beyond isn't that bad for the game

Clarifying his recent comments regarding Universes Beyond discontent, Mark Rosewater perfectly explained why I shouldn't worry about Magic's evolution

Garmin Launched It's First Screenless Smart Band Today, and I Tried It Out

Feature-for-feature, the Cirqa is comparable to the Venu 4 smartwatch—or so a Garmin rep told me.

The Hands Down Best Way To Upgrade Any Subway Sandwich

Subway has made a name for itself primarily based on offering sandwiches that are easily customizable, but this has to be the best way to upgrade a meal.

What time does Halo Campaign Evolved release in your time zone?

All the details on the Halo: Campaign Evolved release time in your time zone for both early access pre-orders and the full release date.

Amazon has Dreame beauty devices on sale for some of the best prices weve ever seen

Amazon has Dreame beauty devices on sale for up to 20% off including the Dreame Chrona Photon LED mask and IPL mask.

Pornhub traffic tanked in Spain and Argentina during World Cup final

Pornhub measured traffic during the World Cup final in several countries, including Spain and Argentina.

Trump pledges to ‘take care of’ Houthis if group blocks Saudi ships – Middle East crisis live

The Iran-based group said it plans to impose an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red SeaLebanon’s president, Joseph Aoun, is due to meet Donald Trump for the first time today as he wraps up a four-day visit to Washington.The...

Apple is reportedly teaming up with Klarna to let you pay off new devices over time

Apple reportedly plans to introduce a new financing program, called Apple Upgrade, in partnership with Klarna later this month.

Marvel Seems To Confirm The 'Blade' Movie Is Truly Dead

After seven years, the beleaguered project may be a lost cause.

‘We were at their mercy’: inside the Amazon tactics that hiked prices across the internet

Internal emails revealed in court and interviews with ex-employees describe how Amazon’s practices drove up prices for competitors like Walmart and Target. Amazon denies price-fixing claims and says it works to lower costs for consumersA “modern...

Netanyahu Ad Uses a Questionable Tactic Against Bereaved Rival

A.I.-generated images showing Gadi Eisenkot, the Israeli leader’s top challenger in upcoming elections, played on anti-Arab sentiments and used images seen as disrespectful to his son, who was killed in the recent Gaza war.

DOJ Subpoenaed Phone Records From NYT Reporters and Their Family Members

The move was in reaction to the publication’s reporting on Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One.

Milky Way splendour, Beluga whales and Larry the cat: photos of the day – Tuesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

The Odyssey’s Critical And Box Office Success Has Completely Broken Online Chuds Who Forgot Twitter Isn’t Real Life

High box office numbers and user reviews are all fake according to angry people online

The best Apple deals this week include up to $500 off an M5 MacBook Pro or M3 iPad Air

As of July 21, we rounded up the best deals on Apple products. We found all the best savings on iPads, iPhones, MacBooks, and more.

The Final ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailer Takes Us Back in Time

Tom Holland and Zendaya star in the Spidey sequel, which is in theaters on July 31.

The must-use clipboard shortcut most Windows users have never pressed

Windows’ built-in OCR tool can grab text from screenshots, scanned PDFs, videos, and other places where copying usually fails.

How to connect your Ring doorbell camera to your smart TV

It's easy to see who's at the door without grabbing your phone.

Google shipped three cheap Gemini models and a Mythos rival, but not the one that matters

Google’s answer to a summer of being outrun is not a bigger model. It is cheaper ones. On Tuesday the company launched three new Gemini models, all at its fast, low-cost “Flash” tier, a day before Alphabet reports earnings. The message is...

Volkswagen’s new e-bike has a rearview camera, radar, and fighter-pilot smart glasses

Volkswagen has put its name on an e-bike built around the kind of safety technology you would normally find in a car. The Volkswagen eBike, manufactured by n+ under licence, features a rear-mounted camera that streams a live feed to a handlebar...

Apple Shares Apple Watch SOS Success Story

Apple today highlighted the SOS feature in the Apple Watch, publishing a short video featuring a man named Phil, who crashed while mountain biking. Phil was biking with his two young children when he had an accident and was knocked...

Trump Escalates Canada Tariffs as Mark Carney Holds Firm

The president’s new tariffs on a top U.S. trading partner aim at gaining concessions, but the Canadian government, and the public, have been bracing for the escalation.

Apple Reportedly Planning to Wind Down 'iPhone Upgrade Program'

After launching a new "Apple Upgrade" program next week, Apple plans to stop accepting new iPhone Upgrade Program sign-ups, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It remains to be seen if existing iPhone Upgrade Program members will be able to...

As Car Technology Advances, Mechanics Are Getting Left Behind

Expensive diagnostic tools, ongoing supply chain issues and a shortage of qualified mechanics, is more than some independent shops can bear.

All Star Wars games currently in development and when they will be released

The latest news and release dates for every known Star Wars game, like Galactic Racer, Zero Company, and more.

PlayStation fans are still furious about physical discs, but the data proves Sony is right to kill them

New data shows what Sony meant when it said PlayStation discs aren't selling well, with only a handful of games moving more than 100K copies this year

Tour de France 2026: Evenepoel wins stage 16 time trial but Lipowitz crashes out – live

Tour de France updates from Évian to Thonon-les-Bains Stage-by-stage guide | Team guide | You can mail TomWe could have a new leader here, Mattia Cattaneo (Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe) is on a heater. He’s gone through the 1km to go marker with a nine...

Future iMac could come with a removable dock or handle to make it easier to carry

It's awkward to pick up an iMac, and it's worse when you are transporting millions of them, so Apple has been researching how to give it a handle, or make a flat-pack version.Detail from the patent showing an iMac-style device sitting on a wide...

Godzilla v Kong actor Kaylee Hottle dies aged 18

The deaf actor, who played a major role in Godzilla v Kong and its 2024 sequel, was killed in a car crash in MarylandKaylee Hottle, who played a major role in Godzilla v Kong and the sequel Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, has died at the age of...

Tom Hiddleston’s new Pompeii documentary uncovers a surprising story of survival

The Marvel star travels back to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in new series.

Instagram now lets you swap out the music in your old posts

With the new "Replace Audio" tool, users can update the music on their post at any time while keeping the post's existing likes, comments, shares, and reach intact.

India’s Cockroach movement protesters show no sign of backing down

Thousands of people again on the streets of Delhi calling for education reforms despite police violence on MondayTaru had come to the protest prepared this time. In one hand was an anti-government poster and in the other was a bicycle helmet. “We...

Sony sued Udio again over 30,000 songs, and turned its rivals’ AI deals into a weapon

The other two major labels made peace with Udio months ago. Sony did the opposite. On Monday it filed a fresh lawsuit in New York, Billboard reported, covering 30,117 recordings and leaving Udio facing a far bigger bill. Turning peace into a weapon...

US troops killed: has Trump lost control of Iran war? - The Latest

The US has carried out a fresh round of strikes against Iran, after three US soldiers were killed in action.The Pentagon has also admitted that nearly 100 US service members have been injured over the last two weeks, as Tehran launched a wave of...

9to5Mac Uncovers Dozens of Disguised Gambling Apps on the App Store in Brazil

9to5Mac: Brazilian users browsing the App Store rankings in categories such as Navigation, Travel, and Weather have noticed a growing number of poorly made games appearing among the top results, many of them featuring AI-generated illustrations...

RFK Jr pauses $1bn Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota

Trump’s health secretary says AI used to identify potential fraud in Democratic-run statesThe Trump administration has paused more than $1bn in Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota, citing “suspected fraud and noncompliance” – withholding...

Meta Horizon+ subscriptions now include Xbox Game Pass starter edition

Meta Horizon+ subscriptions are now bundled with the starter edition of Xbox Game Pass.

Where to find the red howler monkey in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

Here's where to loot red howler monkey skin in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.

These Concept Cars Spawned The Most Disappointing Production Vehicles

Not for any one specific car, but many of your answers came from Detroit - General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford.

Why HD-DVD should've beat Blu-Ray

The format war that could have changed home entertainment forever.

Nvidia says Vera Rubin is in full production, with OpenAI set to deploy at scale in Q3

Nvidia confirmed on Monday that its Vera Rubin platform has reached full production, with Ian Buck, the company’s vice president of accelerated computing, telling reporters at Nvidia headquarters that systems are now shipping to customers including...

Apple Upgrades will let users lease iPhones and Macs with Klarna

Apple is preparing to launch a new iPhone upgrade program on July 28, with users leasing iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches from Klarna for 24 to 36 months.Klarna on Apple Pay - Image credit: KlarnaApple already provides consumers with ways to upgrade...

Evil Captain America And 6 More Avengers: Doomsday Theories Fans Are Pulling From The Trailer

Could Chris Evans be pulling double duty as both Steve Rogers and Captain Hydra?

France Is Poised to Restrict Social Media for Children

Its new law, which would be the first of its kind enacted by a European country, would ban access to some accounts for anyone under 15.

British Politician Ann Widdecombe Was Murdered with a Hammer, Prosecutors Say

The politician, Ann Widdecombe, was eating lunch at home when a man walked in and asked whether she had bank cards, security footage showed.

Iran’s top diplomat says ‘security gap’ may have led to strikes on supreme leader.

That Terrifying Jessica Chastain Trailer That’s in Front of ‘The Odyssey’ Is Finally Here

'Other Mommy' debuted in theaters with the hit epic and freaked everyone the hell out.

Thousands sign petition supporting Turkish governor after cycling tights row

No reason was given for Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli's removal, but it came after he was criticised for posting pictures on a bike wearing cycling tights.

Before you buy an Audi Q5, look at this Japanese SUV

The Toyota Crown Signia delivers luxury-like comfort, hybrid efficiency, and premium features that make it a serious Audi Q5 alternative.

Robocop TV series reboot confirmed for Prime Video

Amazon MGM Studios announces new Robocop reboot, an 8-episode sci-fi reboot for Prime Video with James Wan producing.

MTG The Hobbit exclusive reveals Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver and Eagle of the Great Shelf

Polygon can exclusively reveal two new cards from Magic: The Gathering's upcoming Universes Beyond set based on The Hobbit.

The Dink review: Apples pickleball movie is a laugh-out-loud crowd-pleaser

Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen star in the new comedy from "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar" director.

Threads rolls out parental supervision tools

With the new tools, parents and guardians will be able to view their teen's time spent on Threads, set daily time limits, adjust sleep mode, and manage their privacy settings.

Pokémon Go 'Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition' event guide

Here's everything you need to know about the Pokémon Go Ultra Unlock event with the Professor Willow Pikachu.

Apple winding down iPhone Upgrade Program: report

Apple will reportedly launch a new “Apple Upgrade” leasing program next week. As part of that, the company is reportedly planning to wind down its existing iPhone Upgrade Program.

SpaceX stock slides for a week straight. What happens next?

SpaceX stock has been trending down for seven days now. What does this mean for the Elon Musk's space and AI company, and the market at large?

9to5Mac Daily: July 21, 2026 – Apple vs OpenAI update, more

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by...

Researchers escaped four top AI coding agents’ sandboxes without ever breaking them

The tools are Cursor, OpenAI’s Codex, Google’s Gemini CLI, and Antigravity. Over several months, Pillar Security found ways for each agent to cross its security boundary while staying, technically, inside the box. The escape that isn’t one The...

Apple is launching a Klarna-backed device leasing program called Apple Upgrade on July 28

Apple is preparing to launch Apple Upgrade, a device leasing program backed by Klarna that will mark one of the biggest changes to how the company sells hardware, Bloomberg reported on Monday. The service is planned to go live on July 28 and will...

Aiming for My Fastest Marathon, I Turned to Distance Running’s Mecca

A New York Times reporter’s quest to beat the personal best he set 14 years ago took him to a Kenyan village, where the biggest benefit he got was not what he expected.

Russian warship carried out firing exercise off Plymouth coast

The Neustrashimy's live-fire exercise took place in international waters and lasted for 30 minutes.

Lego just unveiled a 1,500-piece X-Files set, complete with Mulder, Scully and a grey alien

The first Lego X-Files set costs $200 and will be available in August.

X rebuilt its neglected Android app from scratch, and the bug reports are already rolling in

Android users have long got the rougher version of X. After nearly a year of work, the company has stopped patching the old app and rebuilt it from scratch. The new version ships as a normal update through the Play Store, X said, so there is no...

US threatens sanctions against Chinese AI models over IP theft

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. could sanction Chinese open AI models over alleged IP theft, expanding the Trump administration's campaign to slow China's AI advances.

This Fan-Favorite Cheese Is Back At Trader Joe's And Customers Are Running To Buy It: 'Stock Up Now'

Trader Joe's is a great place to go for quality cheese and this seasonal cheese is one that has fans running back to the store to get their hands on one.

Time for a new smartwatch? Snag the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for 51% off ahead of Samsung Unpacked.

As of July 21, get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for 51% off at Woot.

Deals: AirTag 2, M5 MacBook Pro $320 off, Philips Hue Bridge Pro, Satechi CubeDock $100 off, more

Joining the ongoing summer price drops on AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, we are also featuring the return of Prime Day all-time low pricing on AirTag 2. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by M5 MacBook Pro with the upgraded...

Tired of xargs?

What if you want to do something in Linux for a lot of files? [Numerator] was tired of using xarg and other ways to handle this job and created bashumerate. …read more

Nintendo Makes It Clear You Were Never Going to Get a Tariff Refund

Trump’s tariffs and RAM prices mean you shouldn't expect gaming will get any cheaper.

Stop paying Adobe—this patch turns GIMP into Photoshop's free twin

Your Photoshop muscle memory doesn't have to die when you switch to GIMP.

'Apple Upgrade' Program Reportedly Launching Next Week

Apple and Klarna are partnering on a new "Apple Upgrade" program set to launch in the U.S. on Tuesday, July 28, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The program will allow you to finance most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models, with a...

This Spotify setting makes your music feel DJ mixed

Spotify's DJ-inspired tools are loads of fun, but probably won't land you any bar mitzvah gigs.

Julio Foolio, Unions and “Sweat Equity”

How incarceration and labor are bound together.

The Best Android Apps You Can’t Get on the Google Play Store

Here are some of the best apps on F-Droid, including timers, weather apps, and e-readers.

Apple debuting new ‘Apple Upgrade’ leasing program next week, per report

Apple will launch a new “Apple Upgrade” leasing program later this month in the US, according to a new report from Bloomberg. It marks “one of the biggest-ever changes to how the company sells devices,” the report says. Here’s how it will work.

NASA Is Looking For A Few Good Introverts For A Simulated Moon/Mars Mission

Four good people with the Right Stuff (plus two alternates) will be selected for the Moon and Mars Exploration Analog, or MMEA.

What Do Salvage Yards Do With The Gas In Junked Cars?

Millions of cars are junked every year in the U.S., and they're all loaded with fluids includine gasoline. What happens to the gas that's in that old junker?

Meta testing StoryKit, an AI iPhone app that creates ‘personalized children’s stories’

Meta has quietly released a new iPhone app that uses AI to create personalized children’s stories, complete with illustrations, narration, and original music.