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The Guardian - US ‘You never truly quit’: how RuneScape survived to 25 – and beyond
The massively multiplayer online role-playing game has grown into a virtual social space and part of daily life for thousands of playersIn a small stone chapel, on the edgelands of a medieval wilderness, two women are getting married. The attenders...
New York Times - World Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Slain Leader, Is Mourned in Qom
The ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, held at a site considered sacred by many Shiites, was the latest step in a weeklong funeral organized by Iran’s government.
Jalopinik Why The NHRA No Longer Bans Challenger Demons, But Can Still Ban Demon 170s
A recent NHRA update changed the landscape for high-performance models, including Challenger Demons, but not all outcomes line up the way you'd expect.
Mashable This popular Anker 3-in-1 charging station is $139.99 at Amazon — thats $90 off if you act fast
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Mashable The Hisense 65-inch E6 Cinema Series is $100 off at Amazon — buy this budget-friendly TV for under $400
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New York Times - World How a Four-Generation Cuban Family Survives on $60 a Month
The U.S. oil blockade has deepened a humanitarian crisis, forcing Cubans to lean on the island’s long tradition of community solidarity to provide a cushion.
Mashable The EcoFlow Delta 2 power station is back on sale at Amazon — save $270 for a limited time
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New York Times - World NATO Allies Will Try to Show Trump They Are Paying Up for Defense
Some are making significant progress on raising their military spending. A few are pushing boundaries in finding ways to try to meet their targets.
New York Times - World Mysterious Spheres Found in Australia Are Likely Space Debris
The discovery bemused residents of a small town in northeastern Australia. The objects appear to be junk from a space launch, the country’s space agency said.
Mashable YouTube animator Circle ToonsHD on the essential tools of the trade
Content creator Circle ToonsHD shares the tech he uses to make his pop culture commentary cartoons.
Gizmodo Bitcoin Miner’s Pivot to Data Centers Pays Off as Anthropic Signs 20-Year Lease
Crypto enthusiasts have found a more lucrative use for their data centers.
Mashable How to watch Switzerland vs. Colombia online for free
How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream Switzerland vs. Colombia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.
New York Times - World Estonia Won the War on Fentanyl. What Came Next Was Even Worse.
By 2018, fentanyl overdoses in Estonia had plummeted. But powerful new drugs are appearing fast, with the authorities racing to respond.
The Guardian - US Rachel Aviv: ‘There’s a way of writing about motherhood that can be very sentimental and boring’
As one of today’s greatest essayists, the Pulitzer-nominated writer’s new book investigates why the mother-daughter relationship is the most complex bond of allInterviewing Rachel Aviv is a great way to source reading recommendations. The exacting...
The Guardian - US Talking about death: how a father and brother found solace in the ‘living graveyard’ of an airline disaster
The film-maker Don Edkins lost his son Max in 2019, in the Ethiopian Airline crash that killed 157 people. With Max’s brother Teboho, he has made a documentary, not about the crash, but about their mourningIt was, says Teboho Edkins, “a film I...
The Guardian - US Houseplant hacks: can butterworts control fungus gnats?
This pretty little plant is carnivorous, so when placed next to plants affected by the insect pest it can be an effective living flypaperThe problem The fungus gnat is the pest that just keeps coming. You dry out the soil, set up sticky traps,...
The Guardian - US Stymied datacentre projects threaten global AI revolution
Large-scale datacentre projects around the world are being challenged or cancelled, as infrastructure’s energy demands ramp upDatacentre planning proposals face all kinds of hurdles, from securing energy supply to high construction costs. But the...
The Guardian - US ‘I’ve always used my voice online’: the rapid rise of photographer Misan Harriman – and what happened next
After a career as a City headhunter, Harriman took up photography eight years ago and became well known for his protest images. He was soon shooting the cover of Vogue and made chair of the Southbank Centre. How did he end up engulfed in...
Digital Tends Asus ExpertBook Ultra review: A dreamy ultra-thin machine that surprised me with raw power
Asus ExpertBook Ultra wants to end your hunt for a thin and light powerhouse laptop that also wants to wow you with its performance. Despite a high asking price, it comes pretty close to achieving that goal.
New York Times - World As Messi Dominates the World Cup, a War Is Waged Over Maradona’s Image
A multimillion-dollar battle for a soccer god’s brand is being waged across continents, burning investors and tearing his family apart.
Mashable Alberta Tech on what AI gets right and where it still falls short for creators
Alberta Tech reflects on leaving software engineering behind, building an audience through tech humor, and explaining AI with nuance.
Mashable How to watch Argentina vs. Egypt online for free
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Mashable Taylor Swifts wedding photos are going viral. Theres just one problem.
AI-generated wedding photos from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding are flooding the internet while fans wait for the real thing.
Mashable NASAs new views of a famous galaxy are more than a screensaver
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope peers into Centaurus A, revealing millions of stars and a hungry black hole at the galaxy's core.
Mashable How to watch Sinner vs. Struff online for free
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Propublica The First Major Overhaul of Public Lands Grazing Regulations in a Generation Looks to Cut Out Public Involvement
The post The First Major Overhaul of Public Lands Grazing Regulations in a Generation Looks to Cut Out Public Involvement appeared first on ProPublica.
Techcrunch The first American autonomous ground vehicles are fighting in Ukraine
Forterra has deployed more than 100
The Geek Games Official Reactions to Xbox’s Massive Job Cuts: “Layoffs Are Becoming a Stressful Annual Routine”
After weeks of rumours, Xbox has officially confirmed severe layoffs and the separation of multiple studios. The Bethesda Game Studios union has strongly criticised Microsoft, while Compulsion Games, Double Fine, and Undead Labs have addressed what...
BBC - Europe Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator
France forward Kylian Mbappe condemns a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.
Engadget Meta is facing $1.4 trillion in state lawsuits over social media addiction
Meta is facing a massive lawsuit from four US states over the addictive designs of its platforms.
New York Times - World Explosions Hit Damascus as Macron Visits
Blasts occurred near the hotel where President Emmanuel Macron of France was staying. French officials said that he was not hurt and that his schedule in Syria would continue as planned.
Digital Tends Apple Home AI features come with a hidden price tag
Apple's new AI-powered Home app features sound great, but they come with a catch. You'll need the 2TB iCloud+ plan to use them.
New York Times - World South Korea Strengthens Law to Curb Spread of Fake News
An amendment to South Korea’s communications act will clamp down on purveyors of false information online. Critics worry it could threaten freedom of speech.
The Geek Games “How Much for Arkane?” Dishonored Co-Creator Jokes About Buying the Studio He Led for Nearly Two Decades
Raphaël Colantonio gave Arkane Lyon fans a reason to hope with one short post on X. Xbox’s sweeping restructuring has left the French studio’s future unresolved, while the fate of Marvel’s Blade is equally uncertain. Colantonio therefore jokingly...
New York Times - World New Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
A U.S. official said Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships. There was no immediate comment from Iranian officials on the reported attacks.
BBC - Europe Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino
After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.
Hack-A-Day Why the NES Put Out a Wobbly Picture
The NTSC television standard is a masterpiece of mid-century engineering, to pack a color image into the transmission bandwidth of a monochrome one, and to do so while maintaining backward …read more
The Guardian - US We Are Not Machines by Sarah O’Connor review – can dignity at work survive the tech revolution?
A Financial Times journalist ponders the future of labour in world increasingly dominated by AI and automationIt’s never been easy to land and keep a decent job. But it feels like it’s getting harder. In June, the number of job vacancies in the UK...
The Guardian - US Life Support review – quietly devastating medics’ eye view of the war in Gaza
In the absence of foreign media, doctors are valuable witnesses to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Daniele Rugo’s documentaryDying children and grieving parents are a fact of her work says Canadian paediatric intensive care doctor Tanya Haj-Hassan....
The Guardian - US UK-based couple say overseas surrogacy agency made twins using wrong sperm
Couple ‘devastated’ after DNA tests for children’s British citizenship showed no biological connection to themA British-based couple who had twins through an overseas surrogacy agency later discovered they had no biological connection to the...
Polygon Magic's new Secret Lair is a print-to-demand charity drop with Global Fund for Women
Magic's latest Secret Lair drop is a charity collaboration with Global Fund for Women, and it will be printed to demand.
New York Times - World At Least 15 Dead in China After Severe Flooding During Typhoon Maysak
Videos showed inundated roads, farmland and buildings, and floodwaters rushing toward homes, while the region braced for a potential super typhoon this week.
The Geek Games La Nintendo Switch originale a désormais une date de fin en Europe, tandis que la Switch 2 change
Nintendo cessera de vendre la famille Nintendo Switch originale en Europe à partir de la mi-février 2027. Cette décision concerne aussi la Switch Lite et la Switch OLED Model, tandis que la Switch 2 et plusieurs accessoires recevront des versions...
The Next Web TechEx Europe 2026: eight events, 8,000 tech leaders, one enterprise agenda
Most large organisations now have the AI budgets approved and the transformation roadmaps drawn up. The harder question is what actually reaches production. That gap between strategy and delivery is the organising idea behind TechEx Europe 2026,...
The Guardian - US Madonna was always anti-nostalgia. But looking back on Confessions II has revitalised her music
The veteran pop diva has pressed rewind to move forward on her new record – and beneath the bangers fizz a host of emotionally charged memories• Confessions II review – nostalgic dancefloor trip sparks her most vital album in two decades“Madonna...
The Geek Games The Original Nintendo Switch Now Has a European End Date as Switch 2 Changes Begin
Nintendo will stop selling the original Nintendo Switch family in Europe from mid-February 2027. The move also affects Switch Lite and Switch OLED Model hardware, while Switch 2 and several accessories will receive updated versions with...
BBC - Europe 'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up
Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.
Digital Tends iOS 27 beta 3 makes it easier to adjust your AirPods’ Adaptive Audio intensity
iOS 27 beta 3 adds a quicker way to adjust AirPods Adaptive Audio intensity, moving the control into the main AirPods settings page.
The Next Web TechnologyWire launches PR distribution platform engineered to secure brand visibility in AI search
MediaFuse.org, a newswire network dominant across finance, cybersecurity, blockchain, and gaming, today announced a major disruption to tech PR with the launch of TechnologyWire. TechnologyWire marks the latest expansion for MediaFuse, which scaled...
Digital Tends Apple finally lets you make Siri sound like you want
iOS 27 beta 3 finally activates Siri's pace and expressivity sliders, letting you fine-tune how the assistant sounds across Siri, Maps, and Safari.
BBC - Europe Jordan Bardella: The 'blank canvas' who could be France's youngest president
Now president of National Rally, Bardella could become the party's candidate for next year's presidential election if Marine Le Pen is barred.
BBC - Europe France's Marine Le Pen, who brought hard-right National Rally to cusp of electoral success
She has tasted defeat before, but if the appeal court bars her from running in the 2027 presidential election, it could end her political career.
BBC - Europe Marine Le Pen's moment of truth: Why Tuesday court verdict matters for France
The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.
Engadget xAI is now officially known as SpaceXAI
The xAI account on X has announced its official rebranding to SpaceXAI, five months after it merged with SpaceX.
Digital Tends X wants to keep your video edits in-house, and it’s starting with captions and custom backgrounds
X has rolled out a redesigned Video Editor and Recorder for iOS, adding multilingual captions and a green screen tool so creators can edit their videos without leaving the app.
Digital Tends Carely’s new wearable watches over aging parents so you don’t have to
A screenless wearable called Carely tracks vital signs and daily routines to alert families before a health issue turns into an emergency.
Hack-A-Day Belt Fed Potato Cannon Spits Spuds
Spud guns are a staple of summertime fun for the maker set, especially on the Eagleland side of the pond, combining as they do two of our favourite things: firearms …read more
Digital Tends I found a free Mac diagnostic app that tells you what Apple’s tools don’t
Techtool Lite is a free Mac diagnostic app from Micromat that gives everyday users a broader health check than Disk Utility.
BBC - Europe Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes
The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.
Jalopinik Bust-Out Fraud Can Get Anyone With Great Credit A New Car Collection In Less Than Thirty Days, For Now
Point Predictive revealed the rate of these schemes occurring have gone up 83 percent in the last five years.
The Takeout 11 Costco Drinks You Need To Sip This Summer
Costco has plenty of refreshing beverages to enjoy, and summer is the perfect time of year to stay hydrated. Here are eleven drinks at Costco for summer.
Gizmodo Anthropic Releases Paper About Claude’s Mental ‘Workspace.’ Don’t Read It Uncritically
Anthropic's paper and supplementary materials hint at consciousness, perhaps a bit hastily.
Jalopinik The Tallest Highways In America Aren't For The Faint Of Heart
The U.S. has some beautiful highways. However, If you're looking for a new road trip challenge, the tallest roads in the country should be on your bucket list.
Hack-A-Day Performance Improvements For Open-Source 80386
The Intel 80386 is a rather fascinating slice of computer history. It marked the first 32 bit X86 processor, and was a staple of early desktop computing. Like all chips, …read more
Apple Insider Terramaster F4-425 Pro review: Excellent set-and-forget networking hardware
The TerraMaster F4-425 Pro is a compact four-bay NAS that punches above its price class, with an eight-core Intel chip, three M.2 slots, and dual 5GbE networking, at the cost of a few real but manageable caveats.TerraMaster F4-425 Pro reviewNAS...
The Takeout Level Up Your Lasagna Instantly With Just A Dash Of This Savory Sauce
You're in luck if you want to transform your lasagna from good to great - all you need is just a dash of this umami sauce to upgrade the classic dish.
Digital Tends Why CNAPP is Becoming Essential for Cloud-Native Security
Understanding the modern needs of online security. Cloud-native security used to sound like a concern for highly technical teams working deep inside complex systems. That framing has changed. As companies build with containers, Kubernetes, APIs,...
Techcrunch Netflix invented binge-watching. Now it may have outgrown it.
A new report suggests Netflix viewers aren’t sticking around for Season 2. The bigger issue may be that binge-watching itself is no longer the advantage it once was.
Jalopinik Which New Non-Hybrid Cars Can Exceed 40 MPG?
Want maximum highway fuel economy without an electric motor? Check out the new non-hybrid cars that easily exceed 40 MPG.
9to5 Mac MagSafe Monday: The NOCO XGrid XDS3 is the perfect StandBy mode companion
If you look around all the normal wbesites for a 3-in-1 MagSafe charger for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, you will find hundreds of options made of plastic. They all work well, but sometimes you might want something that is more of a premium...
AV Club Johnny Knoxville will return in Tiny Fugitives
The Seth Rogen-produced comedy will send the Jackass star back to summer camp to play a 50-year-old counselor.
Techcrunch The ‘first’ AI-run ransomware attack still needed a human
An AI agent carried out the technical execution of a real-world ransomware attack for the first known time, but new details show a human still chose the victim, set up the infrastructure, and supplied stolen credentials — meaning it wasn't quite...
BBC - Europe Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC
Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.
BBC - Europe Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs
BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.
9to5 Mac iOS 27 beta 3 makes it easier to adjust AirPods Adaptive mode intensity
A new Listening Mode setting lets users more easily adjust how much ambient noise their AirPods can allow through in Adaptive mode. Here are the details.
BBC - Innovation Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
Gizmodo xAI Is Dead. Long Live SpaceXAI
I never have to type out what the hell "xAI" is again.
The Takeout 11 Ways To Make Chicken Patties Taste Gourmet
Chicken burgers can sometimes be dry or bland. We asked three experts to share their tips and techniques to make them taste genuinely gourmet.
Digital Tends Bentley’s first-ever fully electric SUV will be called Torcal
Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, its first electric SUV, betting on premium craftsmanship and fast charging despite slowing demand across the luxury EV segment.
Daring Fireball ★ Apple Should Eliminate the App Icon ‘Squircle Jail’
Shape was often the most iconic thing about an icon. Now it’s no part at all.
Jalopinik Wisconsin's Milwaukee Mile Is The World's Oldest Operating Motor Speedway
One of America's most historic racing venues has shifted through eras of sports and entertainment while continuing to host major motorsports events.
Techcrunch US investors will soon get access to SK Hynix, another memory maker riding the AI boom
SK Hynix is experiencing a boom credited to AI. It will ride that to a multibillion-dollar U.S. IPO, expected to take place on Friday.
Kotaku The First Reactions To Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Call It ‘Clunky,’ ‘Astonishing,’ And Like Peter Jackson’s Lord Of The Rings
IMAX screening are already sold out for days
Hack-A-Day Flight Sim Tracking from Spatial Audio
Flight sims are wonderful to play around with to get immersed in the position of a pilot. Racing sims can give you a thrill that can only be beaten by …read more
Polygon Game Pass could see major change under new Xbox restructure
Xbox announced sweeping changes in early July, which could have downstream effects on every part of the business, including its Game Pass service.
The Takeout This Creamy Cheese Is What Your Potato Salad Has Been Waiting For (It's Not Cheddar Or American)
If you're whipping up a potato salad for a summer cookout soon, you'll want to include this creamy cheese ... put down the cheddar or American in your hand.
9to5 Mac Apple overhauls RAW photo processing with iOS 27, showcases impressive results
With iOS 27 and its companion systems, Apple is introducing a new version of its system-level RAW image processing engine. It uses machine learning to greatly improve detail and reduce noise, including when reprocessing older RAW photos. Here are...
Den of Geek 15 People Share the Absolute Scariest Movie They’ve Ever Seen
Horror films often leave a stronger impression when they tap into atmosphere, tension, and psychological discomfort rather than relying solely on visual shocks. Over time, audiences develop personal thresholds for fear, shaped by the first movies...
AV Club Director Stephen Chow takes the field again in the trailer for Kung Fu Soccer
Shaolin Soccer Stephen Chow auteur celebrates the World Cup by imagining a game of football sans physics.
Daring Fireball Valve Explains Why It Doesn’t Subsidize Its Hardware Platforms
Valve, in a statement to The Verge, explaining why it doesn’t sell its handheld Steam Deck or new Steam Machine gaming devices at a loss (gift link): While this might seem like an easy solution, it doesn’t align with our beliefs about how...
Kotaku The Outer Worlds And Grounded Studio Obsidian Losing Around 25 Percent Of Its Staff To Xbox Layoffs
Roles impacted spanned all disciplines, and included employees with over a decade of experience at the studio
Daring Fireball Backblaze Versus Dropbox
There’s a been a lot of (justified) concern and consternation over the last year regarding Backblaze — an online backup service whose simple pitch is that it backs up your entire computer, including the startup drive and external drives — and...
Jalopinik What's The Fastest Way To Repair A Flat Tire?
Not all roadside tire fixes are permanent, and some take longer than others. But keep these tips in mind, and a flat tire will never ruin your day again.
Gizmodo ‘Don’t Die’ Guy Bryan Johnson Says He Has Serious Autoimmune Disease
"My stomach is eating itself," wrote Johnson.
MacRumors Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 3
Apple is continuing to refine iOS 27 ahead of its planned September launch, and the third beta includes several new features. Siri is more customizable, there's a fun new wallpaper action, and some useful improvements to Photos and...
Gizmodo Science SARU’s ‘The Ghost in the Shell’ Has the Juice
The studio behind 'Dan Da Dan' pulls off the most faithful adaptation of Masamune Shirow's beloved cyberpunk manga to date, delivering a timelessly retro vibe that oozes sensuality, style, and goofiness inside its philosophical shell.
Engadget Google will now count all Android backup data toward your storage cap
Fortunately, it shouldn't take too much extra space.
9to5 Mac Report: Apple Watch accounted for nearly all Edge AI smartwatch shipments in Q1 2026
According to a new Counterpoint Research report, global shipments of Edge AI-capable smartwatches grew 70% year over year in Q1 2026, with Apple accounting for roughly 90% of the total. Here are the details.
Jalopinik 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S580 Is An Upgraded Ultra-Luxury Sedan Thriving In An Ultra-SUV World
Though not a ground-up redesign, Maybach did a lot to keep the big S-Class relevant as its SUV (and sedan) competition continues to pound at the door.