Christopher Nolan’s personal take on smartphones is surprisingly practical
Christopher Nolan says avoiding smartphones helps protect the quiet moments where his best ideas emerge, even if living without one has become increasingly inconvenient.
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I bought into a brighter future, but my digital life bills monthly subscriptions
Modern life runs on subscriptions that are often useful, reasonable, and increasingly difficult to live without. The future arrived, but apparently we’ll need to keep paying monthly to use it.
5 reasons I keep coming back to Apple Reminders despite paying for premium task managers
Despite paying for Things 3, Todoist, and OmniFocus, I keep returning to Apple Reminders. Here are 5 reasons this free app still beats premium task managers for everyday use.
What happens when AI detectors fail? Researchers say we must be trained to spot fake AI faces
AI detectors are struggling against increasingly realistic deepfakes. Researchers say people can dramatically improve their ability to identify fake AI faces through structured training and pattern recognition.
Your next song could soon carry an AI warning label, and the music industry is all for it
The music industry wants Spotify and Apple Music to label AI-generated songs, giving listeners greater transparency as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in music production.
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Volkswagen’s ID. Unyx 09 just leaked, and it’s the kind of EV I want to see in the US
Volkswagen's ID. Unyx 09 has been exposed in China's MIIT regulatory database ahead of its H2 2026 launch.
China’s answer to SpaceX’s reusable rockets literally catches boosters in a net
China launched and recovered the Long March 10B first stage on July 10 using a cable net on a sea-based vessel.
Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 may arrive on July 22, and this new leak leaves little to the imagination
A new leak has revealed the processors, batteries, storage configurations, connectivity features, and possible prices of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watches.
China’s GWM is making a Beetle lookalike EV, and it somehow looks better
GWM has upgraded its Beetle-inspired Ora Ballet Cat with a more powerful electric motor, a higher top speed, and a possible new name as it prepares the EV for a relaunch.
The FCC’s latest crackdown could put more than DJI drones at risk in the US
The FCC is reportedly cracking down on companies with ties to DJI, a move that could make it harder for future DJI cameras and drones to reach the US.
Researchers hid a prompt injection inside a PNG, and AI fell for it
A seemingly harmless PNG image could fool AI coding assistants into exposing sensitive data, according to new security research.
AI has already fallen into the wrong hands and they’re using it to make bombs
Researchers say popular AI tools have reportedly been misused by terrorist groups despite built-in safeguards, highlighting the darker side of generative AI.
Google’s new Magic Pointer Play Store listing reveals a Gemini shortcut built for Googlebooks
Google’s newly surfaced Magic Pointer listing reveals a Gemini-powered cursor for Googlebooks, but incompatible Android devices mean the feature remains an early preview rather than something consumers can try today.
You can stop using AI, but this new report says you probably can’t escape it
A new UK survey finds that people are deliberately limiting AI use, even as most believe avoiding AI exposure has become difficult or impossible.
The face on an AI interviewer may matter as much as the decision it makes
Applicants reacted differently to identical AI hiring rejections depending on the avatar’s race and gender, suggesting that fairness problems can begin with interface design before anyone examines the algorithm.
Google may finally ditch Samsung’s modem in the Pixel 11, and Tensor G6 could be better for it
Google’s Pixel 11 FCC paperwork contains a MediaTek reference, suggesting Tensor G6 may abandon Samsung’s Exynos modem in pursuit of better battery efficiency and stronger everyday connectivity.
YouTube’s AI-powered search is rolling out in the US to find videos based on situations you describe
US users can now ask YouTube conversational questions to find videos for specific situations, ideas, and activities.
Meta just pulled its most controversial AI image generation feature days after launch
Meta pulled an AI image generation feature that let users create images from any public Instagram account by default.
Apple’s iPhone Ultra could one-up the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a bigger battery
iPhone Ultra battery leaked at 4,883mAh via a two-cell design, trailing the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's 5,015mAh but beating the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7's 4,400mAh.
Well… at least God of War Laufey is getting a physical disc
Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that God of War Laufey will be released on a physical disc, offering welcome news for collectors amid growing concerns over digital-only game releases.
The next “flagship killer” is coming from Motorola, but it may not reach the US anytime soon.
Motorola Edge 70 Max will launch in India with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, a 7,000-nit QHD+ LTPO display, and a 7,100mAh battery.
Claude Code can now browse the web without opening Chrome
Anthropic has added an in-app browser to Claude Code on desktop, allowing the AI coding assistant to browse websites, read documentation, and interact with web pages directly inside the app.
Apple is suing OpenAI over theft of trade secrets in blockbuster lawsuit
Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging the company orchestrated a campaign to steal confidential product information through former employees as both companies race to build next-generation AI hardware.
Meta’s detection tool fails to identify photos generated by its own Muse Image AI
According to an analysis by Reuters, Meta's AI image detector fails to identify pictures created by Muse Image in more than half the cases after merely cropping the AI-generated photos.
Your Google Voice calls just got an AI note-taker, and a cheaper price tag
Google Voice is bringing Gemini's AI note-taking to phone calls, plus new standalone plans that let anyone with a Gmail account run a professional phone system without Workspace subscription.
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The LG SIGNATURE DLEX9900S is a massive dryer that stands out with a stunning design, plenty of smart features, and a robust ecosystem to go with it.
Your Google AI Studio apps can finally have polished, presentable web links
Google AI Studio now lets users assign personalized ai.studio addresses to full-stack web apps deployed through Cloud Run.
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