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• Apple's iPod crushes its enemies and hears the lamentations of their women. (arstechnica.com)
  According to new research, in 2004 Apple's iPod constituted approximately 30%
• Neglected child dies while parents play World of Warcraft. This isn't gaming news. (arstechnica.com)
  Videogames are again the bad guy.
• The Moto Razr and Razr Plus are victims of shrinkflation (theverge.com)
  Motorola’s mid- and entry-level flip phones get a $100 price bump this year but little to show for it in the way of updates.
• Sony angered at porn company, but where are the UMDs coming from? (arstechnica.com)
  Sony calls adult content "undesirable," but seems powerless to stop it. Huh?
• Google Photos launches an AI try-on feature for clothes you already have (theverge.com)
  Google Photos is rolling out a new AI-powered “wardrobe” feature that lets you try on clothes you were captured wearing.
• US senator aims to keep "cop killer" game off the shelves (arstechnica.com)
  Maybe they should have NWA do the soundtrack.
• Musk is more on his game today. (theverge.com)
  When asked again about Shivon Zilis, he said clearly, “We live together and she’s the mother of four of my children,” a thing he could not…
• Musk really cannot help himself. (theverge.com)
  In discussing one of Musk’s Twitter posts about OpenAI, Musk says that OpenAI’s lawyers “were trying to trick the jury” in the opening stat…
• Dell pimps $99 laser printer, throws up gang signs (arstechnica.com)
  Could it be the start of a major laser war? Not that kind of war! Dell's new …
• Apple sued over iTunes interface (arstechnica.com)
  A small Vermont company is suing Apple, claiming the interface infringes on …
• Heart Machine’s Metroid-style action game is launching today on Nintendo Switch 2. (theverge.com)
  Possessor(s) was a bit of a slow burn for me when I reviewed it last year, but I’m glad I stuck with it. In addition to Switch 2, it’s also…
• Seagate announces encrypted laptop drives (arstechnica.com)
  Fearful of having the data pilfered from your laptop hard drive? Seagate's new …
• Blu-ray and HD-DVD call off talks. Or have they? (arstechnica.com)
  Off again, on again. Sony President Ken Kutaragi claims talks between Sony …
• Ubuntu’s AI plans have Linux users looking for a ‘kill switch’ (theverge.com)
  Ubuntu users responded to upcoming AI features in the Linux distribution with demands for an AI “kill switch.” Canonical says the features…
• At times, being a judge is much like being a kindergarten teacher. (theverge.com)
  We have been scolded now twice today for people trying to take photos or videos in the courthouse. Do not do that.
• Broadcast Flag could be enacted by Congress this week (arstechnica.com)
  More than a month after being overturned by an appeals court, the Broadcast …
• Well, we were just another Apple Specialist out of Boston. On the road to try to make ends meet (arstechnica.com)
  Macworld Boston has been lacking a certain something recently, namely the …
• Apple might move Visual Intelligence to the camera app with iOS 27. (theverge.com)
  The feature, launched in 2024, will also get Siri branding, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The changes could be part of a big camera…
• Musk is being combative on cross already. (theverge.com)
  “Your questions are not simple, they are designed to trick me, essentially. If you ask a question where there is no possible simple answer,…
• Microsoft seeking testers for OneCare service (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft is looking for beta testers for its upcoming OneCare Live service...
• Microsoft: 10 million Xbox 360s in 12-16 months (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft is planning to push 10 million Xbox 360 consoles out the door in 12 …
• Joanna vs the Robots. (theverge.com)
  Joanna Stern’s first video as a indie YouTuber is a look at the Unitree G1 robot, which a New York company called Robostore is importing fo…
• "You have been eaten by a grue." Now what? (arstechnica.com)
  If you thought getting lost in Zork was bad, try London. Gamers are turning …
• Google and Kickstarter are giving small companies $10,000 crowdfunding pledges. (theverge.com)
  Their new Next Wave Fund will reward select entrepreneurs and small businesses (with fewer than 20 full-time employees) with a $10,000 pled…
• PayPal reportedly plans to separate Venmo from the rest of the company. (theverge.com)
  Enrique Lores, who took over as PayPal CEO in March, is putting Venmo into a standalone segment within the company, “making it easier to tr…
• G4 PowerBooks to see one last update? (arstechnica.com)
  Looking to get in one more G4 PowerBook before that annoying Intel chime makes …
• Ukrainian police arrest three hackers for allegedly stealing over 610,000 Roblox accounts. (theverge.com)
  The group is accused of using stolen cookies to hijack accounts, targeting profiles with high amounts of in-game currency and items, accord…
• Robot news roundup (arstechnica.com)
  It was a slow news day, today, but there was a fair amount of robot-related …
• Now Google Gemini will create spreadsheets, PDFs and other files if you ask. (theverge.com)
  Users can now generate and download files directly in Gemini without needing work-arounds like telling it to export to Google Docs first. G…
• Apple sued for patent infringement (arstechnica.com)
  According to AppleInsider Apple is once again being sued, this time for patent …
• This is so testy. (theverge.com)
  Elon Musk is trying to outlawyer the lawyer on cross. At one point YGR has to intervene to get him to answer a yes-or-no question with “yes…
• Beta Build of Monad Available (arstechnica.com)
  A build of Microsoft's next generation shell interface to Windows has been …
• Google Search queries hit an ‘all time high’ last quarter (theverge.com)
  Google Search queries hit an “all time high” in the first quarter of 2026, thanks in part to AI, according to a statement from CEO Sundar P…
• Camino 0.9a1 Released (arstechnica.com)
  An alpha release of Camino today...
• The 13 Mac Studio peripherals I can't live without - and why (zdnet.com)
  Looking to upgrade your Mac? Here's why the Mac Studio's unmatched port selection and performance make it the ultimate choice for creators,…
• The jury is leaving for the day. “I suspect it’s a nice day out there,” YGR says. (theverge.com)
  There are a few matters the lawyers want to discuss with YGR. Musk’s testimony may have opened the door to questions about xAI and its safe…
• Duke releases information on their iPod program (arstechnica.com)
  The iPod program at Duke was a semi-success. They won't be doling out iPods …
• Hot Mini on Mini action (arstechnica.com)
  So you have that Mac mini and the original new car smell has worn off ? you'v …
• Microsoft reports sinking Xbox revenue as its cloud business climbs (theverge.com)
  Microsoft’s Q3 2026 earnings report revealed a 33 percent decline in Xbox hardware revenue, even as the company’s cloud business pushed it…
• Unfortunately we will not be talking about safety details of any specific product. (theverge.com)
  Well there goes all my fun! I was so excited to hear about MechaHilter in open court — and, in addition, Sam Altman apologizing to a Canadi…
• iBook, iBook on the wall, wide-screen update, or not at all? (arstechnica.com)
  According to a whole bunch of different Mac News sites Asustek Computer, more …
• Best Prime Day Echo device deals to shop in October 2024 (Expired) (zdnet.com)
  Are you looking to add some Alexa to your life? It's day 2 of Amazon's October Prime Day sale and the perfect time to buy a new Amazon Echo…
• AI anxiety afflicts 90% of consumers and businesses - see what worries them most (zdnet.com)
  Cybersecurity leaders are bracing for AI-driven attacks, while consumers fear for their data. Neither group feels optimistic about a more s…
• Best Prime Day impulse buys to shop in October 2024, and it's your last chance (zdnet.com)
  Amazon's October Prime Day is over, but there's still time to grab some good deals.
• Amazon Prime Day officially returns in June. (theverge.com)
  The ecommerce giant confirmed that it will hold the deals event one month early this year, offering discounts to Prime members in 26 countr…
• Monday Morning Links: Third shift edition (arstechnica.com)
  I just woke up, please excuse the tardy links: Buy an iBook for $50...
• Freedom! (theverge.com)
  I’ve just left the court after one of the most tiresome cross-examinations I have ever had the misfortune to witness. Elon Musk really want…
• CardSystems should not have retained stolen customer data (arstechnica.com)
  Late last week, MasterCard announced that tens of thousands of credit card …
• US Supreme Court delays decision on P2P (arstechnica.com)
  There won't be a ruling today from the Supreme Court in the MGM v. Grokster …
• Best October Prime Day security camera deals to shop in 2024: Last chance (zdnet.com)
  Day 2 of Amazon's big Prime Day sale is coming to a close, but you still have time to save on security cameras from Ring, Blink, Arlo, and…