The Verge
Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t understand how to live
Recently, a man I was rock climbing with told me about how he'd used AI to make a motivational poster for himself, which he'd…
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Engadget
Apple may introduce a photo authentication tool in iOS 27
Reference Image could be a new way to prove provenance in the wake of generative AI.
TechCrunch
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has now spent $100 million to fight the billionaire tax
California's Prop 40, would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of the state's billionaires.
The Verge
Anker’s travel charger works in almost any country and is down to $20
If you’ve got international travel coming up, an adapter is essential for keeping your phone, earbuds, power banks, and other…
TechCrunch
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto is exactly why people don’t like AI
On Monday, Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500 word manifesto about personal AI, largely about the possibilities for the "personal…
Engadget
NYC Mayor Mamdani announces support for the Delivery Protection Act
Amazon is unsurprisingly fighting measure to stop use of contractors for last-mile delivery in NYC.
TechCrunch
Tech industry is buzzing after a Claude agent hacked into a gym
An OpenClaw agent hacked into a gym's reservation system to bump its human boss higher on a class' waitlist. And the tech…
The Verge
Bluesky now lets you hide reposts from that annoying person you follow
Bluesky has added a new feature that lets you hide reposts from a specific person in your feeds. The tool might be helpful if you…
The Verge
Costco’s great Switch 2 console bundle includes over $100 in free stuff
The cost of the Nintendo Switch 2 is going up by $50 on September 1st, 2026, resulting in a $499.99 price tag for just the…
Engadget
YouTube is making it harder for creators to start getting a cut of ad revenue
New YouTube partners will now need twice the number of watch hours or Shorts views in order to qualify for a cut of ad revenue.
TechCrunch
Aptoide becomes the first rival app store to return to Google Play in the US
Aptoide has brought its games store back to Google Play after more than a decade, as court-ordered changes open Android to…
TechCrunch
Social media platforms still facing thousands of user addiction lawsuits after failed appeals
Platforms like Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google are facing a long road of litigation.
Engadget
What does a $100 smartphone get you in 2026?
To get a decent cell phone at or under $100, you're going to have to get creative. Here's what to do.
TechCrunch
YouTube now requires creators to have twice as many watch hours to start earning money
Creators who want to start earning on the platform will need at least 8,000 qualified watch hours over the past year or 20…
TechCrunch
Clicks’ Power Keyboard brings BlackBerry-style typing to any phone — with some compromises
Clicks’ $99 Power Keyboard brings a customizable, slide-out physical keyboard to MagSafe and Qi2 smartphones, but its added heft…
Engadget
Before you throw out your old USB drives, do this first
Deleting old files before throwing a storage device away actually offers very little protection.
The Verge
What to expect from Google’s 2026 Pixel hardware launch event
It's that time of year: On Wednesday, Google is set to host its annual Made by Google hardware launch event for Pixel gadgets…
The Verge
YouTube is making it harder to earn money on YouTube
Starting February 1st, 2027, creators who want to monetize their channel through YouTube's Partner Program (YPP) will need at…