Friday, July 18, 2025

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Coldplay kiss-cam flap proves we’re already our own surveillance state

Brandon Vigliarolo / theregister - And we’re the ones building it Comment A tech executive's alleged affair exposed on a stadium jumbotron is ripe fodder for the gossip rags, but it exhibits something else: proof that we need not wait for an AI-fueled dystopian surveillance state to descen…

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns users not to trust ChatGPT agent with sensitive or personal data

Matthias Bastian / the-decoder - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is warning users not to rely too heavily on the new ChatGPT agent, especially when it comes to tasks involving sensitive or personal data.The article OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns users not to trust ChatGPT agent with sensitive or pers…

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Donkey Kong Bananza Fans Are Having Way Too Much Fun With Its Artist Mode

Ethan Gach / kotaku - Donkey Kong Bananza is a 3D action platformer where you can dig holes, build bridges, and experiment in other ways as you burrow through various whimsical worlds on your way toward the planet core. Nintendo was so happy with its deformation tech that it d…

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DuckDuckGo now lets you hide AI-generated images in search results

Aisha Malik / techcrunch - DuckDuckGo's new search feature comes as the internet is being flooded with AI-generated slop.

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Meta refuses to sign EU’s AI code of practice

Ram Iyer / techcrunch - Meta will not sign the EU's new rules, calling the implementation "over-reach"

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Microsoft suddenly kills its movies and TV store on Xbox and Windows

Tom Warren / theverge - Microsoft has suddenly shut its movies and TV store on Xbox consoles and Windows PCs. As of today you can no longer purchase new movies or TV shows from the Microsoft Store on Xbox or Windows, but you will still be able to access previously purchased cont…

Back to Top / Friday, July 18, 2025, 11:21 am / permalink 10406 / 9 stories in 7 months

The MacRumors Show: We're Finally Getting a Foldable iPhone

Hartley Charlton / macrumors - On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we catch up on all of the latest rumors about Apple's first foldable iPhone amid a multitude of reports about the device and its launch firming up for next year.Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel …

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Netflix used AI in a hit show and didn’t tell anyone until now

Chris Smith / bgr - While some creators are happy to see the growing capabilities of generative AI products like ChatGPT and Gemini, others are opposed to using AI tech, …The post Netflix used AI in a hit show and didn’t tell anyone until now appeared first on BGR.

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iPhone 17 Series Is Less Than Two Months Away: Everything We Know

Tim Hardwick / macrumors - Apple is expected to hold its annual iPhone announcement event during the week of September 8, 2025, with September 9 or 10 emerging as the most likely dates. Like the iPhone 16 series, this year's lineup is expected to include four models – but with a tw…

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No More Waiting: New Crypto Law Unlocks Cheaper, Faster Money for Everyone

Luc Olinga / gizmodo - The GENIUS Act gives stablecoins real legal backing, paving the way for instant payments, lower fees, and a safer digital dollar you can actually trust.

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Nintendo Confirms Return of Mysterious Switch Online: Playtest Program — Now Compatible with Switch 2

Tom Phillips / ign - The mysterious Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program will once again take place later this month, and now be compatible with Switch 2.

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Apple sues Jon Prosser over iOS 26 leaks

appleinsider - Longtime leaker and YouTuber Jon Prosser is being sued by Apple over accusations that he and others accessed confidential information about iOS 26 and its Liquid Glass redesign.Jon Prosser in a still from one of his Front Page Tech videos — image credit: …

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Trump Seeks Grand Jury Docs in Epstein Case

In a twist that keeps the legal drama simmering, President Trump is demanding the release of grand jury documents connected to the Epstein investigation. Both sources report the move amid a flurry of controversy and skepticism, raising eyebrows over the timing and motivation behind the demand.

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