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July 27, 2026

Anthropic Publishes Position Paper on Open-Weights Models

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published a position paper on open-weight AI models. This comes after Nvidia issues its own statement in support of them.

FCC Bans New Devices with Foreign 'Smart' Components

The FCC has implemented new rules blocking the authorization of any new devices containing 'smart' components from specific foreign entities.

China memory chipmaker soars 466% in debut

Shares of CXMT, China’s largest memory chipmaker, shot skyward Monday as they began trading in Shanghai.

Apple sued after fake App Store crypto wallet allegedly stole $1.8 million in Bitcoin

The lawsuit alleges a fraudulent crypto wallet app made it through Apple's App Store review process and led to major losses for users.

Amazon plans a 5,105-satellite network tied to future iPhone satellite services

Amazon reportedly filed plans for a massive satellite network using Globalstar spectrum that could help power satellite features for iPhones.

AT&T Reports Significant Broadband and Fiber Growth

AT&T saw home internet revenue grow by over 27% in Q2 2026, largely driven by its expanding fiber network.

Massachusetts EV Drivers Can Sell Extra Energy to the Grid Under New Program

In Massachusetts, drivers of EVs can sell back energy stored in their cars to grid operators. This initial trial of only 60 homes will allow EV owners to offer the electricity to the grid during times of peak demand. Many states already offer rebate programs for charging during off-peak times.

Starlink V3 Satellites Targeting Urban Markets

SpaceX is testing more powerful V3 Starlink satellites that could compete directly with traditional ISPs in urban environments

New Privacy Tool Detects Meta Smart Glasses Nearby

A new iPhone app called “AntiZuck” has been released that can detect the presence of Meta smart glasses nearby.

GTA 6 Physical Editions and Expiring Download Codes

Reports indicate that 'physical' copies of GTA 6 in certain regions may actually contain download codes with expiration dates rather than permanent discs.

Intel Wildcat Lake and the Future of Fanless Mini PCs

Intel's shift to Wildcat Lake chips with a 15W TDP baseline may signal the end of ultra-small fanless mini PCs that previously relied on 6W processors.

New browser privacy audit site shows what data your browser leaks

A browser-auditing website reportedly demonstrates how much identifying information different browsers still expose despite privacy claims.

Claude shared chats reportedly indexed by Google, raising privacy concerns

A report claims Claude chats and creations shared by users were discoverable via Google, potentially exposing sensitive information.

Moonshot AI opens Kimi K3 weights

Moonshot AI has released weights for its Kimi K3 model, with reports claiming near-frontier performance while being easier to run than some rivals. This applies more pressure on US AI companies from Chinese model developers.

YouTube Premium Subscribers to Get Peacock Included

YouTube Premium is expanding its partnership with NBCUniversal to give subscribers access to ad-supported Peacock Premium streaming.

Apple Will 'Watch Everything Burn' When AI Bubble Bursts

Writer Ed Zitron says when the AI bubble bursts, Apple will watch it burn all down.

Using MMO Mice for Productivity Workflows

Here's an argument for using high-button-count gaming mice in professional settings like video editing and software development.

Why bowling alleys are replacing pin placement machines with pins dangling from strings

YouTuber Phil Edwards takes a look at why bowling alleys are replacing complicated 1960s era pin placement machines with simpler ones that dangle pins from nylon strings.

Meta’s Rights Manager Exploited via Backdating Vulnerability

Scammers have been found weaponizing Meta’s Rights Manager tool by using a backdating exploit to claim ownership of content they didn't create. This allow bad actors to hijack ad revenue and issue fraudulent copyright strikes against legitimate video creators on Facebook and Instagram.

Starlink Secures FCC Exemption for Foreign-Made Routers

The FCC has granted Starlink a temporary exemption from bans on foreign-made Wi-Fi routers until 2028. This allows SpaceX to continue its current hardware deployment while navigating new regulations on networking equipment.

Thursday Night Football Shifts: Amazon Ends NBC Partnership as NBC Moves to YouTube

Amazon is moving its Thursday Night Football production in-house, ending its partnership with NBCUniversal. This comes after NBC Sports is forming a new partnership with YouTube.

Hackaday spotlights safer ways to handle unknown USB drives

This piece explores methods for reducing risk when dealing with untrusted USB flash drives, a classic but still very relevant security problem.

Xbox outage reportedly blocks even some physical game use cases

A fresh Xbox service outage is being reported as severe enough to interfere with some players using physical games.

Apple releases broad 26.6 OS updates with major security fixes

Apple pushed updates across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro, with the standout news being a large batch of security patches.

Study: TV Operating Systems Gain Influence Over Viewing

A new study highlights how smart TV operating systems are increasingly dictating user viewing habits through content recommendations and integrated interfaces.

M.A.S.K.-Inspired DIY Cyberdeck

Here's a great GenX project: A custom-built portable "cyberdeck" computer built into an 80's M.A.S.K. lunch box!

HeyGears Announces a Full-Color Desktop 3D Printer

A new 3D printer aims to disrupt the market by offering over 10 million printable colors in a single desktop-sized unit. They say no painting of the final project is required.

Lenovo Teases Legion C700 Streaming Handheld

Lenovo has teased a new addition to its gaming handheld lineup, the Legion C700, which aims to be thinner and lighter than their other handhelds.It is believed to be an Android device and will come bundled with a PC usb dongle to enable low lag streaming from a host PC.