The Guardian - US Latest attack in the strait of Hormuz marks first known US military strikes against Iran since late last monthFull report: Iran accuses US of violating peace agreement after strikes target sites around strait of HormuzThe US revoked a temporary...
The Guardian - US Lib Dems tell Reform UK leader ‘the game is up’ as political rivals vow to boycott ‘stunt’ Clacton byelectionRevealed: Farage’s £5m gift reported to UK crime agency over money laundering concernsPeter Walker is a senior Guardian political...
The Guardian - US Meeting begins this morning after president threatens to pull American troops out of Europe as he arrived in Ankara yesterdayTrump renews call for US to take over Greenland as he arrives for Nato summitAnd that ends their short briefing, with Trump...
The Guardian - US There are far better ways to tackle climate breakdown, but successive governments have chosen to listen to the fossil fuel companies insteadThe new prime minister will be looking for money? Well, here’s £21.7bn lying on the ground. The government...
Den of Geek This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97 season 2 episode 4. When Magneto first appeared in 1963’s Uncanny X-Men #1, he had one goal, which he declared in Stan Lee’s typically melodramatic dialogue: “To make homo sapiens bow to homo superior!”...
Techcrunch ZML, a hot French AI startup endorsed by Turing Award winner Yann LeCun, has now released ZML/LLMD, software that could make running AI less costly.
Digital Tends iOS 27 lets you remove the record audio button from Messages entirely, so you never accidentally send an awkward voice note again. Here's how to turn it off.
New York Times - World The Guardian - US Rubbish dumps can expose birds to contaminants, raising questions over whether landfill foraging helps or harmsStorks are gaining weight from a diet of literal junk, according to research that suggests the previously disappearing birds face...
Mashable Google is launching its next Pixel phones on August 12.
New York Times - World Techcrunch AI chip maker SambaNova has raised at an $11B valuation months after Intel was rumored to be trying to buy it for about $1.6 billion.
New York Times - World Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz sparked a new cycle of retaliation that could throttle the flow of energy from the region.
Ars Technica "HalluSquatting" weaponizes LLMs' inability to say "I don't know."
Engadget Meta answers people's privacy concerns about its smart glasses in an FAQ.
Digital Tends Samsung has confirmed the date and location for its next Galaxy Unpacked event. While the company hasn't confirmed any devices yet, leaks point to two Fold models, a new Flip, updated smartwatches, and possibly Samsung's first smart glasses.
New York Times - World President Trump has rarely missed an opportunity to castigate the Western military alliance, whose leaders he’s meeting this week, as weak and ineffective.
The Guardian - US Europe’s longest and most dramatic canyon is replete with exotic wildlife, including kingfishers and beavers, ruined castles and architectural odditiesWe’re sipping chestnut kir on a terrace overlooking the Tarn River in southern France when we...
The Guardian - US From heads of state to foot-kissing knights, Hollywood romcoms to sex, a fascinating story of the gesture that for centuries has brought people togetherIf, on a European holiday, you get flustered greeting people – should you kiss? how many times?...
BBC - Europe Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.
The Guardian - US As a child, enduring break after break, I thought of myself as simply unlucky. Truth was, I needed to tune in to my aches, pains and well-founded fearsIt was the first day of spring this year. I was topless, face-down on a foldaway travel table, as...
The Guardian - US Early flight data showed the K2 Airways plane with five crew on board possibly crashed into the sea southwest of KarachiA Pakistan-registered Boeing 737 cargo plane with five crew members on board lost contact with air traffic control on Tuesday...
Mashable Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.
Mashable The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.
New York Times - World The German chancellor and his center-left coalition partners are trying to hold off populist challengers. And they have a road map.
BBC - Europe Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?
Hack-A-Day Among the many forgotten might-have-beens of the games console world, the Atari Jaguar occupies a special place. It was the final gasp of Atari Corporation, the Jack Tramiel-era incarnation of …read more
New York Times - World Not for the first time, Budweiser is trying to make it in Germany. But this is a tough time to sell German drinkers on the image and taste of American beer.
The Guardian - US Growing number of farm outposts using violence to seize territory, a process seemingly enabled by radical elements in Netanyahu’s governmentThe attack in Ein Arik came in the middle of the night and was aimed at the rudiments of life: the earth,...
New York Times - World The second President Trump landed in Turkey, the center of gravity shifted right to where he likes it best: himself.
New York Times - World With a series of recent treaties and alliances, Canberra is seeking to prevent Beijing from establishing a military foothold in the Pacific Ocean.
Mashable How to unblock porn for free in West Virginia. Unblock and watch Pornhub for free from anywhere in the world.
Mashable Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.
Digital Tends Samsung has scheduled its next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22 in London, with an invite that points squarely at new foldable hardware. Here's when the show starts, where to stream it, and what to expect.
New York Times - World The far-right leader’s battle with the French judiciary evokes standoffs across the populist world, including ones with President Trump and Nigel Farage.
Jalopinik Roman's transgressions began with what most women have learned instinctively to shrug off - a bunch of cat calling and whistling.
BBC - Europe Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.
New York Times - World The military operation came hours after the U.S. Treasury revoked a waiver allowing global sales of Iranian oil.
The Takeout Looking to eat fried fish until you're stuffed to the gills? Head on over to this casual chain known for comfort food and all-day breakfast.
Jalopinik Torque converter shudder is an unpleasant sensation in any vehicle, and should you ever encounter it, you'll want to fix it as soon as possible.
Gizmodo A report says this will be the first SpaceXAI-Cursor joint production.
Hack-A-Day In the early 1990s, Don’t Copy That Floppy was an anti-piracy campaign that attempted to connect with computer-savvy youth through the power of hip-hop. While somewhat difficult to imagine given …read more
Mashable Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
Mashable The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.
Mashable Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1845 on July 8 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
Gizmodo Meta's slop generator has arrived late in the game, and you might want to opt-out from it.
Jalopinik Powered by a massive twin-supercharged V12 engine, the specialized version of the Mercedes W125 was able to crack 260 mph way back in the 1930s.
Digital Tends Meta is rolling out an update, starting with its second-generation smart glasses, that will disable the camera capture system if the LED light is covered or physically tampered with.
9to5 Mac The premiere episode of Trying‘s new season is now streaming on Apple TV. Here’s what to expect from the feel-good comedy’s fifth season.
The Takeout Before you go on a grocery run during a heat wave, know which foods tend to spoil quicker in such extreme weather. Here are five to be mindful of.
Digital Tends At its next Unpacked event, Samsung is expected to launch three new foldable phones as well as refreshed smartwatch models.
Gizmodo 15% of Americans have ever taken the drugs, up from 6% in 2024.
The Intercept Democratic strategist Adam Carlson backed Platner through all his other scandals. He says he shares the blame, but that people are learning the wrong lessons. The post The People Who Stood By Graham Platner — Until He Was Accused of Rape appeared...
Jalopinik Your garage walls deserve better than a stolen stop sign from college. Learn how to legally buy retired road markers without getting a free ride in a cruiser.
Digital Tends An Omdia report warns that smartphones priced below $400 could decline by more than 22% in 2026 as rising memory costs, fueled in part by AI demands, reshape the global smartphone market.
Apple Insider The Boox Go 6 Gen II is designed to be the ultimate go-anywhere e-reader, but a sub-incremental spec bump may not merit a purchase.Boox Go 6 Gen IIBoox has refreshed its pint-sized pocket e-reader with a minor spec bump and a new design. Let's see...
Daring Fireball Sarah Perez, writing for TechCrunch: With the latest iOS 27 developer beta, Apple is giving testers an early look at one of the upcoming improvements to its AI-powered Siri: the ability to adjust how quickly and expressively the AI assistant...
Daring Fireball Shape was often the most iconic thing about an icon. Now it’s no part at all.
BBC - Europe It is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in another thrilling Wimbledon match.
The Takeout Chicken may not be your idea of good barbecue, but the unique sauces, regional twists, and solid smoking techniques at these joints make for killer poultry.
9to5 Mac Tim Cook and Eddy Cue have arrived in Idaho for the 2026 Sun Valley Conference, which is expected to run through July 11. Here are the details.
Polygon LEGO One Piece, Netflix's season 3 renewal, and the first U.S. Mugiwara Store make it a great time to be a One Piece fan.
MacRumors The Messages app is arguably the most important app on the iPhone, and in iOS 27, Apple is adding some useful improvements. There are some quality-of-life fixes for longtime issues, and new AI features. Contextual Suggestions Messages uses...
Jalopinik Finding a cheap car isn't easy these days, but if you're willing to lease, these inexpensive lease deals will help keep your monthly costs relatively low.
Engadget Meta's new AI detector has rate limits for some reason.
Digital Tends PlayStation users report receiving discounts of up to 50% on PS Plus subscriptions when attempting to cancel, suggesting Sony is testing a new retention strategy.
Hack-A-Day In some parts of Canada, you’ll rarely hear someone use the phrase “whatever paddles your canoe” instead of the more usual “whatever floats your boat”– and apparently, at least for …read more
Gizmodo We're expecting three new foldable phones.
Mashable After months of speculation, Samsung has given us what we wanted: an official time and date for the next Galaxy Unpacked event.
Engadget The next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch is happening on July 22.
The Takeout Culver's burgers have made a name for themselves, but to make them even better, all you have to do is say these two magic words. Are you ready to try it out?
Digital Tends Hidden inside Meta's Muse Image rollout is a default setting that gives any user access to your public Instagram photos as AI generation fodder.
Digital Tends Bloomberg reports Microsoft is shifting Xbox's strategy away from its long-standing subscription-first vision, with renewed focus on hardware, consoles, and first-party exclusives.
Techcrunch If you're building something ambitious, this is a fast track to the people who can move your startup forward.
Ars Technica Cases have risen quickly as officials are working to identify a common source.
Lifehacker Keep up with all of the best deals that Lifehacker publishes, including laptops, speakers, TVs, security cameras, and more.
Jalopinik Is bigger always better when it comes to radiators? Not necessarily. There's a lot to consider before you set out to have that 3-row radiator installed.
Mashable Insta360's next 360 degree camera seems poised for a launch following new FCC filings.
Digital Tends A new Bloomberg report says Microsoft hoped Xbox Game Pass would reach 77 million subscribers by fiscal 2026, but the service reportedly has just 30 million users today.
Techcrunch The new image-generating model has numerous use cases, including advertising and decorating, and creator-based opportunities.
MacRumors Popular flight tracking app Flighty has a new Connection Assistant that helps travelers make connecting flights at airports worldwide. Connection Assistant gives flyers a step-by-step guide for all connections on a trip. It will outline...
Polygon Information about Pokémon Winds and Waves is scarce, leading to fans analyzing rumors for their Poké-news.
Lifehacker Apple's third beta update for iOS 27 is relatively feature-filled.
Engadget A rare 2026 story of good news for the planet.
Gizmodo The auto-mod is out of control.
How To Geek May leave drivers with reduced visibility in the kind of weather a performance car is least equipped to handle.
Lifehacker Useful tips for this straightforward fitness watch—including a fix for U.S. users' biggest pet peeve.
Jalopinik Every time you get behind the wheel is the start of a new adventure, you just know it can be ruined by accidentally casting your gaze on a vile-looking vehicle.
BBC - Europe A profile of France's hard-right leader who leads the polls - but now faces a court challenge to her conviction for embezzlement.
Jalopinik Luckily this is not yet another story about a Tesla with its "Full Self-Driving" system turned on leading to a fatal crash.
9to5 Mac Italian carmaker Lamborghini released an Apple Vision Pro app today, offering an immersive look at its latest models inside and out. Here are the details.
Gizmodo Roughly half of all 23andMe customers were impacted by the breach.
The Intercept Federal agents asked about links between the woman and the Prairieland case — suggesting a sprawling conspiracy that fits with Trump’s attacks on antifa. The post FBI Raided Texas Activist’s House — Then Offered Her $200,000 to Become Antifa...
Ars Technica Squeeze on Rust Belt electricity bills threatens Trump’s manufacturing plan.
Gizmodo James Cameron's masterpiece is celebrating 35 years with a date-perfect re-release.
Truthout While some states ban insurers from using copay accumulator programs, oversight has stalled at the federal level.
Kotaku But wait, before you leave, here's a 50 percent off coupon...
Den of Geek A major movie adaptation of a buzzy YA book series is set to arrive in theaters on January 15, 2027 but it will do so without the enthusiastic participation of its author. Tomi Adeyemi published Children of Blood and Bone, the first book in her...
Lifehacker It's a cheaper alternative to Samsung's "The Frame," and the art is free.
The Takeout For a unique spin on McDonald's Filet-O-Fish, try getting it the Norwegian way. It'll require some finessing, but it just might become your favorite sandwich.