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AI is forcing Big Tech to do something it’s never done: Spend more than it earns, and Wall Street hates it
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FortuneAI is forcing Big Tech to do something it's never done: Spend more than it earns, and Wall Street hates it | FortuneThe Mag7 had its worst day Thursday since the tariff-driven selloff last April.posted in Technology
Journalist Richard Medhurst had his mobile phone seized. Did using a secure phone protect his data?
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www.computerweekly.com/feature/Journalist-Richard-Medhurst-had-his-mobile-phone-seized-Did-using-a-secure-phone-protect-his-data
ComputerWeekly.comJournalist Richard Medhurst had his mobile phone seized. Did using a secure phone protect his data? | Computer WeeklyHow can journalists protect confidential data and sources on their phones when crossing borders? Richard Medhurst, a well-known independent British journalist covering international affairs who has been highly critical of Israel, was arrested upon landing at London’s Heathrow Airport. He was the first reporter to be arrested by the British police under Section 12 of the Terrorism Act, which makes it an offence to invite support for a proscribed group.posted in Technology
It’s Looking Like the Cybertruck Is the Biggest Flop in Automotive History
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Yahoo FinanceIt’s Looking Like the Cybertruck Is the Biggest Flop in Automotive HistoryOne for the history books.posted in Technology
Google Hit With $1 Billion EU Fine as US Antitrust Cases Mount
www.kqed.org/news/12092364/google-hit-with-1-billion-eu-fine-as-us-antitrust-cases-mount
www.kqed.orgGoogle Hit With $1 Billion EU Fine as US Antitrust Cases Mount | KQEDEuropean regulators fined Google over favoring its own services in search results and restricting app developers. Both practices have already been fought over in Bay Area federal court.posted in Technology
Judge rebuffs U.S admin demand for phone records from NYT reporters: “We can quash the subpoenas, or you could withdraw the subpoenas,” judge told U.S government
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/07/judge-rebuffs-trump-admin-demand-for-phone-records-from-nyt-reporters/
Ars TechnicaJudge rebuffs Trump admin demand for phone records from NYT reportersWe can quash the subpoenas, or you could withdraw the subpoenas,” judge told US.posted in Technology
Belfast Exposed: Decision to use AI images in exhibition defended
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn5n2zvyl7no
BBC NewsBelfast Exposed: Decision to use AI images in exhibition defendedLocal artists have been critical about the inclusion of the AI artwork at the exhibit.posted in Technology
Pope's official prayer app commits cardinal sin, leaks 700K+ users' info
www.theregister.com/security/2026/07/24/popes-official-prayer-app-commits-cardinal-sin-leaks-700k-users-info/5278603
theregisterPope's official prayer app commits cardinal sin, leaks 700K+ users' info(Security) hole-ier than thouposted in Technology
Tesla suffers worst slump since 2022, SpaceX drops ahead of Starship test flight
www.cnbc.com/2026/07/24/tesla-tsla-spacex-spcx-stock-starship-test-flight-musk-bad-week.html
CNBCMusk's bad week: Tesla suffers worst slump since 2022, SpaceX drops ahead of Starship test flightTesla shares plunged almost 18% this week after the company missed on earnings and turned cash flow negative.posted in Technology
YouTube blocked the channels of Russian artists under sanctions in Ukraine
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dev.uaYouTube blocked the channels of Russian artists under sanctions in Ukraine
YouTube has restricted access in Ukraine to the channels of a number of Russian and pro-Russian artists who are under sanctions by the National Security and Defense Council. These are show business and cultural figures who openly support Russia's war against Ukraine.
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Patreon is laying off 20% of its staff. Read the memo its CEO sent to employees.
www.businessinsider.com/patreon-creator-economy-cuts-93-employees-layoffs-ai-memo-2026-7
Business InsiderPatreon is laying off 20% of its staff. Read the memo its CEO sent to employees.Patreon, which helps creators like YouTubers and podcasters make money, is laying off staff. The creator economy company said it needs to trim costs.posted in Technology
Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows
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Ars TechnicaMicrosoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on WindowsApp is installed through Windows Update when certain LG monitors connect to a PC.posted in Technology
What Happened When Meta Used A.I. to Ban Accounts on Facebook and Instagram
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/technology/meta-ai-facebook-instagram-accounts.html?unlocked_article_code=1.0VA.DJ9s.yS6uGcQDgpcF
www.nytimes.comWhat Happened When Meta Used A.I. to Ban Accounts on Facebook and Instagram (Gift Article)Users said the technology mistakenly deleted their accounts. To resolve the issue, they still had to rely on A.I.posted in Technology
Paramount and Warner Bros. Pause $110 Billion Merger Deal Until June 2027 or Court Ruling
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State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney GeneralAttorney General Bonta Secures Deal Halting Warner Bros./ Paramount Merger Until June 2027 or Court RulingOAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced securing an agreement with Warner Bros. and Paramount that would keep the entertainment titans from merging until June 1, 2027, or until after a decision by the court on the states’ claims, whichever comes first. If the court finds in favor of the states, the merger would be blocked pending appeal.posted in Technology
ChatGPT medical advice brought man 'to brink of death', lawsuit alleges
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www.bbc.comChatGPT medical advice brought man 'to brink of death', lawsuit allegesAn American man sues OpenAI and its founder Sam Altman, claiming the popular chatbot "repeatedly misdiagnosed" him.posted in Technology
The Pulse: Interesting AI coding stats from Cursor
blog.pragmaticengineer.com/the-pulse-interesting-ai-coding-stats-from-cursor/posted in Technology
Tesla Stock in Freefall After Disastrous Earnings Report
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Yahoo FinanceTesla Stock in Freefall After Disastrous Earnings ReportInvestors aren't feeling Musk's attempt to reinvent Tesla.posted in Technology
“God has helped us, and so will AI”: How the Terrorist Group Boko Haram Uses Frontier AI
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Cambridge Programme on AI Science & PolicyCASP — Cambridge Programme on AI Science & Policy | University of CambridgeThe Cambridge Programme on AI Science & Policy (CASP) is an interdisciplinary research programme on frontier AI at the University of Cambridge.posted in Technology
Big Tech Told Kids to Code. The Jobs Didn’t Follow.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/10/technology/coding-ai-jobs-students.html?unlocked_article_code=1.0VA.GpDO.FmTTMzKkRYXj
www.nytimes.comGoodbye, $165,000 Tech Jobs. Student Coders Seek Work at Chipotle. (Gift Article)As companies like Amazon and Microsoft lay off workers and embrace A.I. coding tools, computer science graduates say they’re struggling to land tech jobs.posted in Technology
World's first 10,800 car carrier with solar power delivered by China
interestingengineering.com/transportation/china-delivers-worlds-first-10800-vehicle-ship
Interesting EngineeringWorld's first 10,800 car carrier with solar power delivered by ChinaChina has delivered the world's first 10,800-vehicle car carrier equipped with a solar power system, combining photovoltaic technology with LNG dual-fuel propulsion.posted in Technology
SEGA has no plans to abandon physical media and still sees a lot of value in it
mynintendonews.com/2026/07/23/sega-has-no-plans-to-abandon-physical-media-and-still-sees-a-lot-of-value-in-it/
My Nintendo NewsSEGA has no plans to abandon physical media and still sees a lot of value in itWith discourse still growing around Sony’s plans to completely abandon physical media in 2028 Famitsu asked SEGA president and COO, Shuji Utsumi, about his thoughts on physical video game software. Mr.