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Jalopinik Finally, Alaskans Can Daily 25-Year-Old Japanese Kei Trucks
Maybe not the first choice for a cross-state road trip, but probably more comfortable in cold Alaskan months than a motorcycle.
Ars Technica The Pentagon's Space Development Agency hasn't moved as fast as anyone would like
"Missiles are being launched at the joint force every single day in [Operation] Epic Fury."
9to5 Mac Apple ordered to remove 8 AI nonconsensual undressing apps from the App Store [U]
Update, 4:29 p.m. ET: Apple reached out to 9to5Mac with more information, which you can find below the original post. San Francisco city attorney David Chiu has sent cease-and-desist letters to Apple and Google, demanding that they remove several...
Engadget Zoox issues software recall because its robotaxis may be confused by smoke
The NHTSA recently called for autonomous vehicle companies to improve how cars respond in emergency situations.
The Takeout What's New At Sam's Club In July 2026: Top Finds To Grab Fast
It's time to head over to Sam's Club to take full advantage of July's great deals. From sweet treats to protein-rich snacks, there are many great finds.
BBC - Europe Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.
AV Club Chloe Fineman knew her Saturday Night Live niche
Fineman initially seemed like a straight-down-the-middle SNL leading lady. But at her frequent best, she was never a comforting throwback.
InVerse 'The Odyssey' Ending Explained: How Christopher Nolan’s Most Crucial Change Redefines The Whole Story
'The Odyssey' makes one major change to the Homeric epic that recontextualizes the entire story. But it's not the one you think.
Lifehacker How Long Can You Actually Go Without Sleep?
Your body has limits. Here's when you can expect them to kick in.
Apple Insider Is Apple One worth it in summer 2026 after the latest price increases?
Following price increases for Apple Music and two Apple One tiers, Apple One still offers substantial savings for people who regularly use its included services, but the value depends on what they would otherwise buy separately.Apple OneThe Apple...
Engadget The Odyssey in IMAX is worth a long journey of your own
The Odyssey in IMAX is worth a long journey of your own.
Ars Technica Hegseth wants a "High-T" military; doctors call it a clinical minefield
"We're turning the clock back on rational healthcare."
Ars Technica Taco Bell iceberg lettuce identified as source of cyclosporiasis in 5 states
Don't eat Taco Bell lettuce in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, or West Virginia.
BBC - Europe EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.
Apple Insider Apple Music gets first U.S. price hike in four years
Apple Music is raising U.S. subscription prices for the first time since 2022, increasing every paid tier and hitting family subscribers with the largest jump.Apple Music raises pricesThe Apple Music Individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, up...
AV Club Trump orders another taco, drops part of BBC lawsuit
President Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC for a documentary on the January 6th insurrection.
Jalopinik 737 Max Is Now Boeing's Best-Selling Plane Ever, Despite Crashes And Blowouts
For all of us, the risk is that Boeing could rush for the money at the expense of safety, again.
9to5 Mac 9to5Mac Overtime 073: iOS 27 Public Beta
Jeff and Fernando discuss the iOS 27 Public Beta, some of their favorite new iOS 27 new features, and whether or not people should consider installing it on their main device. The pair also talks about ChatGPT vs Siri AI, OpenAI vs Apple, the end...
Truthout Republicans Want to Punish Canada for “Exporting” Its Wildfire Smoke Into the US
The Republicans make no mention of experts’ warnings that the climate crisis is supercharging the wildfires.
Daring Fireball Linus Torvalds: ‘AI Is a Tool, Just Like Other Tools We Use. And It’s Clearly a Useful One.’
Linus Torvalds: I realize that some people really dislike AI, but this is an area where I’m willing to absolutely put my foot down as the top-level maintainer. Linux is not one of those anti-AI projects, and if somebody has issues with that,...
Truthout Wildfire Smoke Threatens the World Cup Final
With no way to close off the open-air stadium, FIFA doesn’t appear to have any plan in place to protect those inside.
Lifehacker This 4K OLED Gaming Monitor Is $400 Off Right Now
This 32-inch Asus monitor is at a record low price.
The Takeout These 9 Major Restaurant Chains Are All Owned By One Brand
Consolidation is the name of the game in modern America, so it may come as no real surprise to know these nine restaurant chains are all owned by one company.
Jalopinik United Airlines Will Offer Free Flight Changes To Avoid Trump International Airport
The memo instructs reservation agents to process itinerary shifts away from Trump International Airport to Fort Lauderdale or Miami as an even exchange.
Apple Insider Apple's long-running DOJ antitrust case may not make it to trial
Apple and the US Justice Department are reportedly in early discussions over the potential for an early settlement of a 2024 iPhone antitrust suit brought about by the Biden administration.Apple hasn't taken the antitrust case lying down. Image...
Truthout Family Holds Public Viewing for ICE Shooting Victim Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Salgado Araujo’s brother, who witnessed the shooting, has requested to leave an ICE jail to pay his last respects.
Ars Technica Troubling new details emerge on diabetes ouster controversy
American Diabetes Association blocked publication of op-ed articles so the authors posted them as a preprint.
Apple Insider Google is making no progress on switching iPhone users to Android
Existing iPhone owners continue to account for nearly nine in 10 surveyed U.S. purchases, showing how Apple's enormous customer base isn't dwindling under pressure from Google and other Android smartphone manufacturers.iPhone 17Consumer...
Truthout US Bombs Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure as Trump Threatens Power Plants, Bridges
Trump once again threatened this week to take out “all” of Iran’s power plants and bridges.
Den of Geek The Odyssey: Lupita Nyong’o is a Master of Dual Roles
This article contains spoilers for The Odyssey. The Odyssey just opened on Thursday night, but that’s already enough time to completely disregard the dumbest criticism heading into the film. Some observers had complained about director Christopher...
Lifehacker My Favorite Bose ANC Earbuds Are $50 Off
Do you want comfortable earbuds with the best noise canceling around?
BBC - Innovation China's Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic
The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.
Truthout Workers in Host Cities Notch Labor Wins With World Cup-Fueled Organizing
In Seattle, restaurant workers walked out, while Hilton Embassy Suites employees have been on strike since June 18.
Ars Technica Will Russia's answer to the Falcon 9 rocket ever take flight?
Grasshopper-like tests could begin in 2028.
The Intercept Two-Thirds of Shri Thanedar's Campaign Cash Came Through AIPAC as He Lost Over $600K
AIPAC bundlers have propped up the Michigan congressman, who has invested millions in campaign funds in crypto. The post Two-Thirds of Shri Thanedar’s Campaign Cash Came Through AIPAC as He Lost Over $600K appeared first on The Intercept.
Ars Technica Fubo hikes prices by $15 after restoring some NBCU channels lost in November
Fubo subscribers still don't have Versant channels.
404 Media You're Invited: 404 Media's Third Anniversary Live Podcast and Party!
We're celebrating with TWO NIGHTS of good times: A live taping of the podcast, and a party the following night! Paid 404 Media subscribers get free and discounted access. Details below.
Ars Technica San Francisco orders Apple, Google to remove nudify apps from app stores
Official estimates Google and Apple likely made millions in nudify app fees.
Ars Technica - Infinite Loop San Francisco orders Apple, Google to remove nudify apps from app stores
Official estimates Google and Apple likely made millions in nudify app fees.
InVerse Lukas Kyle? 'Silo’s Mysterious Missing Character, Explained
Juliette (and you) may not remember Lukas Kyle, but he's one of the most important characters in the series.
404 Media Behind the Blog: Infinite Bowl Machine
This week, we discuss AI music, slop bowls, and the endless quest for optimization.
Lifehacker Why Bevel Is a Way Better App for the Fitbit Air Than Google Health
A free app with better ways to read your metrics, and no intrusive AI? Yes please.
Ars Technica Ars is looking for a senior technology reporter, and you might be it!
Desktops, laptops, phones, CPUs, GPUs, NAS—if you know this stuff, come work for us!
The Geek Games Will Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Expand in the Style of Crimson Desert? [VIDEO]
It seems the French publisher will also adopt Pearl Abyss’s approach, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Although the game’s release was overshadowed by layoffs at Ubisoft Barcelona (the team responsible for the underwater sequences and water...
404 Media ICE to Pay Thomson Reuters $125 Million to Find ‘Voter Fraud’
A new procurement record says ICE wants access to personal data, including names, Social Security numbers, and ethnicity, to investigate in part what the agency calls “voters fraud.” It also plans to use the data to investigate immigration fraud.
Lifehacker If You Loved 'Off Campus,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Next
It’s from another era, and you might not have heard of it, but ‘The Cutting Edge’ is the vibe fans of ‘Off Campus’ are looking for.
Apple Insider Amazon slashes $200 off 512GB M4 iPad Air 13-inch with weekend deal
Apple's latest iPad Air is $200 off when you opt for the M4 model with 512GB of storage during Amazon's weekend sale.Save $200 on Apple's latest M4 iPad Air with 512GB of storage.The $200 discount at Amazon brings the Wi-Fi 13-inch iPad Air with...
Apple Insider It's easy to find a real email address behind Hide My Email, but it doesn't really matter
AppleInsider can confirm that it's pretty easy to get somebody's real email from Hide My Email, but it's also not much of a concern. If you're using the feature as intended as a spam filter, there's really no issue at all.Hide My Email is supposed...
The Geek Games DOOM Has Become One of the Most Influential Works in American Culture!
DOOM was included in a popular publication’s list of the 25 most influential works, which is an outstanding achievement in many respects. DOOM, the original first-person shooter created in 1993 by the young talents at id Software, is often...
The Geek Games Is the Release Window for Assassin’s Creed Hexe Still Up in the Air?
Details about the mysterious game are leaking out, but its status within Ubisoft is still uncertain since an internal deadline hasn’t been set yet. Following the early success of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag (which sold two million copies on...
The Geek Games God of War TV Series Forced to Recast Kratos After Ryan Hurst’s On-Set Injury
Ryan Hurst will reportedly no longer play Kratos in Amazon’s live-action God of War series after tearing a biceps while filming a stunt. Four episodes were already completed, meaning the recast could trigger extensive reshoots and delay the...
The Geek Games PlayStation’s Disc Backlash May Now Be Driving Away Paying Publishers
PlayStation's disc backlash is reportedly disrupting paid social promotions, leaving third-party and indie publishers questioning their value. The post PlayStation’s Disc Backlash May Now Be Driving Away Paying Publishers appeared first on...
Apple Insider Apple sues OpenAI, public betas, & super apps on the AppleInsider Podcast
The already tense relationship between Apple and OpenAI reaches a breaking point as trade secret accusations emerge, plus your hosts discuss EU regulations, the future of gaming, and public betas on the AppleInsider Podcast.Apple is set to be in a...
The Geek Games PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium: The Lackluster July Lineup
As usual, Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced which games will be available to those who pay more than the minimum for the service. Following Microsoft’s lead, Sony will not make the games available all at once, but rather with a few...
Den of Geek 15 Actors Who Showed That Age Really is Just a Number
There comes a point when most actors begin choosing smaller roles or slowing down altogether. Others go in the opposite direction. Some return to major franchises, some take on physically demanding action movies, and others deliver career-best...
Den of Geek Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey vs. Homer’s Epic Poem: What Are the Differences?
This article contains major The Odyssey spoilers. In more than a few ways, The Odyssey feels like a film Christopher Nolan has been working up to his entire career. At least three of his most popular movies are the story of a husband or father...
Den of Geek Silo Season 3’s Best and Worst Twists Are Canceling Each Other Out
This article contains Silo season 3 spoilers. Silo season 2 ended with a major shift in narrative. No longer would we be entirely focused on the trials taking place inside the show’s dingy, post-apocalyptic underground silos; we were also granted...
Den of Geek 15 Actors You Didn’t Realize Had Entirely Different Careers
Most actors spend years trying to build a career in Hollywood. A few got there by taking a very different route. Some had already become doctors, decorated soldiers, scientists, or professional athletes before anyone knew their names from movies,...
InVerse Where Is 'Obsession' Streaming? Peacock Just Quietly Added The Buzziest Horror Movie Of The Year
Obsession quickly became one of the year's most discussed movies, and that's because it gave its younger-skewing target audience something to discuss.
Den of Geek 15 Movies Where the Action is Clearly More Important Than the Plot
Think about the last action movie you really enjoyed. Chances are you remember the car chase, the fight, or the impossible stunt long before you remember the plot. That's hardly unusual. Plenty of action movies are designed that way, putting all...
Den of Geek 15 Actors Who Got the Job Done in Their Youth, and Their Old Age
There comes a point when many actors stop landing leading roles, leaving the spotlight to a younger generation. Others never seem to reach that point. Some became stars before turning 30 and were still carrying major films or television series...
Technology Review The Download: perimenopause misinformation and China’s latest AI leap
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. There’s a lot of hype around perimenopause. Don’t buy it. Perimenopause used to be considered taboo, but not...
Den of Geek 15 Movie Characters Everyone Thought Were the Villains… Until They Grew Up
Watching a movie as a kid and watching it again years later can completely change who you root for. Characters who once seemed mean, overly strict, or determined to ruin the hero's fun suddenly make a lot more sense when you see the story from an...
The Verge - TV Shows God Of War TV series is recasting Kratos
Amazon's upcoming God Of War show has hit a major snag - it's now on the hunt for a new Kratos, after an on-set injury put its current lead actor out of commission. Sons of Anarchy star Ryan Hurst was originally cast for the role in January, with...
Propublica How a Paid Expert Reversed His View of a Notoriously Flawed Prosecution in the Rape of a Bestselling Author
The post How a Paid Expert Reversed His View of a Notoriously Flawed Prosecution in the Rape of a Bestselling Author appeared first on ProPublica.
The Intercept Trump’s Formula for Forever Wars
Spencer Ackerman on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s warmongering legacy and the next U.S. forever war in Iran. The post Trump’s Formula for Forever Wars appeared first on The Intercept.
Technology Review There’s a lot of hype around perimenopause. Don’t buy it.
Perimenopause has entered the chat. Perimenopause—and its better-known relative, menopause—used to be considered taboo. Not anymore, thanks at least in part to TV doctors and social media influencers. Perhaps it’s my age, but these days, both my...
The Intercept In the Wake of Fatal ICE Shootings, Democrats Drag Their Feet
“It feels like we're normalizing it,” said Rep. Delia Ramirez, who expressed disappointment with her colleagues’ lack of action on ICE. The post In the Wake of Fatal ICE Shootings, Democrats Drag Their Feet appeared first on The Intercept.
Technology Review The risk of weather data sabotage is rising
Every morning, airline dispatchers, grid operators, and farmers around the world make decisions based on the same thing: a weather forecast. While these forecasts are something that most people glance at for two seconds, weather predictions...
BBC - Innovation Trump Media to sell instant access to 'market-moving' social posts
Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.
In These Times The Possibilities of Grief as a Rupture
Abolition Judaism and rethinking the holiday of Tisha B’Av
TidBits SpamSieve 3.3.1
Reduces the spam-filtering utility’s memory use when processing large amounts of data. ($39.99 new, free update, 61.4 MB, macOS 10.13+)
TidBits MacWhisper 14.2
Transcription app adds a new microphone picker to the menu bar. (Free or €64 for Pro license, free update, 61.8 MB, macOS 14+)
BBC - Europe As heatwaves strike, Europeans turn to Chinese air-conditioners
Chinese brands are meeting surging air-conditioner demand in Europe, a region with typically low ownership rates.
InVerse 40 Years Later, James Cameron's Most Brilliant Reinvention Remains The Ultimate Sci-Fi Sequel
James Cameron's 'Aliens' managed to reinvent the franchise completely. And Hollywood is still taking lessons from it.
TidBits CleanShot X 4.8.9
Screenshot utility brings enhanced compatibility for the upcoming macOS 27 Golden Gate. ($29 new, free update, 76 MB, macOS 10.15+)
TidBits Carbon Copy Cloner 7.1.6
Drive-cloning and backup utility brings improvements to the Snapshot Comparison Browser. ($49.99 new, free update, 27.7 MB, macOS 13+)
TidBits Camo Studio 2.8
Update for the virtual camera system that's chock-full of new features. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 159.7 MB, macOS 12.3+)
TidBits Bookends 15.4.2
Introduces a new MCP server that enables you to use natural language prompts to perform complex tasks. ($74.99 new, free update, 143.8 MB, macOS 11+)
TidBits BBEdit 16.0.2
Maintenance update that addresses reported issues for the venerable text editor. ($59.99 new, free update, 32.2 MB, macOS 14+)
Propublica Texas Democrats Ask for Investigation Into Ken Paxton After Our Reporting Found He May Have Violated Election Law
The post Texas Democrats Ask for Investigation Into Ken Paxton After Our Reporting Found He May Have Violated Election Law appeared first on ProPublica.
BBC - Europe Starmer pledges 'unwavering support' for Ukraine on final visit as PM
The outgoing prime minister assures President Zelensky of the UK's continued support in its war with Russia.
BBC - Europe Watch: What to know as Genoa bridge disaster trial ends
More than 50 defendants have been on trial in Italy over the 2018 bridge collapse which killed 43 people.
TidBits Taming Email Overload: Avec Makes iPhone Email Triage Almost Fun
Tired of clunky email triage on your iPhone? Avec’s swipe-based interface lets you quickly sort important messages from noise, using AI to prioritize what matters. It’s Gmail-only and iPhone-only for now, but IMAP support is promised and a desktop...
The Intercept ICE Officers at Maine Shooting Scene Were Wearing Body Cameras. They Were Not Turned On.
ICE officers were wearing body cameras they can’t turn on, four sources said. The Trump administration said there was no footage. The post ICE Officers at Maine Shooting Scene Were Wearing Body Cameras. They Were Not Turned On. appeared first on...
404 Media Scientists Discover Planet Has Everything to Host ‘Earth-Like Life’ In Breakthrough
For the first time, scientists found that a rocky planet in the habitable zone of its star has an atmosphere. It’s the best place to look for alien biosignatures, scientists say.
BBC - Europe Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43
The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.
The Intercept Would-Be Platner Replacements in Maine Rally Around “Abolish ICE” (or Something Close)
After ICE killed Maine father Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, most of the serious candidates to replace Platner called for abolishing or “dismantling” ICE. The post Would-Be Platner Replacements in Maine Rally Around “Abolish ICE” (or Something...
In These Times Working People Are Being Fleeced to Pay for a Bloated Military Budget
While costs rise for everything, SNAP recipients who lost benefits—and the farmers who fed them—are being asked to shell out $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon.
BBC - Europe Zelensky's removal of popular defence minister sparks protests in Ukraine
A rift between Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi was apparently at the heart of Zelensky's decision.
404 Media How Cops Use Flock to Track People, Not Cars
Cops have used Flock's FreeForm search feature to look for people with tattoos and wearing specific sport shirts, and searches sometimes include the target's race, according to data reviewed by 404 Media.
Technology Review The Download: OpenAI unveils GPT-Red and heat pumps rise in the US
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Meet GPT-Red: an LLM super-hacker OpenAI built to make its models safer OpenAI has built an LLM super-hacker...
BBC - Innovation TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.
BBC - Innovation Teen hackers who live streamed cyber-attack on TfL jailed
Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.
Propublica DHS Plans “All-Out War” on Immigration Scammers as Fraud Complaints Double
The post DHS Plans “All-Out War” on Immigration Scammers as Fraud Complaints Double appeared first on ProPublica.
Technology Review Why heat pumps are still so hot in the US
It feels as if it should be illegal to even think about heating appliances during the height of summer—seriously, these heat waves in New York have been brutal—but we need to talk about heat pumps. The appliances use electricity for heating,...
Propublica How to Research Private Schools Like an Investigative Reporter
The post How to Research Private Schools Like an Investigative Reporter appeared first on ProPublica.
Propublica Barns, Go-Karts and Strip Malls: The Wild West of Private Schools That Collect Taxpayer Dollars
The post Barns, Go-Karts and Strip Malls: The Wild West of Private Schools That Collect Taxpayer Dollars appeared first on ProPublica.
Unicorn Riot Inside Greece’s Refugee Camps, Gender-Based Violence Is Built Into the System
Since 2022, the German collective Rosa Rolling Safespace has been providing a mobile safe space for women living in refugee camps around Athens. Their work shows that gender-based violence in these settings is not incidental but structural, a...