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• With GTA looming, consoles are getting expensive at the worst possible time (theverge.com)
  Grand Theft Auto 6 is launching at the same time that the PS5 and Xbox are getting prohibitively expensive for many.
• YouTube reveals new AI tools for Shorts creators - see what you can do now (zdnet.com)
  Powered by DeepMind's Veo 3 and Lyria 2 models, the tools promise 'more play, less effort' for creators.
• Deploying agentic AI? You'll probably do business with these 3 companies (zdnet.com)
  How three major players position themselves to define enterprise productivity tools, according to Research And Markets.
• AirPods Pro 3 fitness feature surprises triathlete tester - here's what he found (zdnet.com)
  This new feature in the AirPods Pro 3 is a winner, according to the DC Rainmaker blog.
• Universal's solution to sagging music sales? Jack up the price (arstechnica.com)
  After their price cuts from last year failed to increase CD sales, Universal …
• Will Apple's power-trio repeat Macintosh history? (arstechnica.com)
  So here's the rub: the scenario is fascinating because it's eerily familiar.
• Intel introduces the FB-DIMM (arstechnica.com)
  The Inquirer is running a really great three-part series on Intel's newly...
• GNOME 49 arrives this week, and it's packed with features and polish you'll love (zdnet.com)
  If you're a GNOME user, it's time to celebrate because there's a new release coming your way with some very interesting additions.
• Apple’s AirPods Max 2 headphones are still $150 off — for now (theverge.com)
  The Prime Day deal on AirPods Max 2 is no longer available at Amazon, but Walmart is still selling the noise-canceling headphones for their…
• Netflix raises rates, feels heat from competition (arstechnica.com)
  For the first time since the company's launch, Netflix is raising its standard …
• Some Pixel 7 users say their batteries are swelling - what Google is doing about it (zdnet.com)
  The Pixel and Pixel 7 Pro are the latest Google phones with battery problems.
• Copilot Chat arrives free for Microsoft 365 users - check if you have it (zdnet.com)
  Here's what you'll need to fully access Copilot Chat.
• ESR's new MagSafe iPhone 17 accessories are perfect for modern professionals (zdnet.com)
  ESR's cases for iPhone 17 and AirPods Pro 3 and high-tech, multi-device Qi2.2 MagSafe charging stations help you protect your Apple devices…
• Department of Justice wants Microsoft to better document licensed code (arstechnica.com)
  The DoJ wants Microsoft to do a better job documenting protocols opened up and …
• Father of the Web honored with first Millennium Technology Prize (arstechnica.com)
  Tim Berners-Lee, commonly credited as the father of the World Wide Web, has …
• Companies turn to the Internet for controversial campaigns (arstechnica.com)
  Crackdown on U.S. public airwaves may push risqu? ads to the Internet.
• The Open Source Initiative's executive director departs - what it means for the OSAID debate (zdnet.com)
  Will the OSI continue with its current AI definition path? This issue continues to be debated in both AI and open-source circles.
• Calm's new Sleep app gives you a personal bedtime plan to help you rest better - plus earbuds (zdnet.com)
  The new Calm x Ozlo Sleepbuds will play 'sleep stories' and soundscapes, and they'll come with a free year of Calm Sleep.
• New Sony disc threatens the paperless office (arstechnica.com)
  Sony develops a new Blu-ray disc based on a paper substrate.
• Earthlink spyware claims overhyped? (arstechnica.com)
  Earthlink spyware detector helps find browser cookies.
• Google may shift to risk-based Android security patch rollouts - what that means for you (zdnet.com)
  Google is prioritizing critical real-world vulnerabilities while also improving the OEM patching process.
• ECC2-109 distributed computing project solved, Ars Technica wins! (arstechnica.com)
  Ars Technica's Team Vodka Martini chalked up a distributed computing victory …
• FTC to weigh in on spyware (arstechnica.com)
  The FTC plans to hold hearings next week to look at the problem of spyware.
• Google's new open protocol secures AI agent transactions - and 60 companies already support it (zdnet.com)
  The Agent Payments Protocol aims to help consumers and businesses finally trust AI-enabled payments.
• 2 Meta Ray-Bans leaks that have me truly excited for Connect (including a new Oakley model) (zdnet.com)
  The upcoming wearables should be a meaningful upgrade from the current Meta Ray-Bans and pave the way for the next generation of smart glas…
• Are portable solar power banks reliable in 2025? My buying advice after a year of testing (zdnet.com)
  Looking for a big power bank for heftier workloads? Here are the two I recommend.
• Mac.Ars takes on Apple's quarterly earnings (arstechnica.com)
  Mac.Ars listened in on Apple's 2nd quarter earnings call and gleaned some …
• This new AI voice trainer can help you learn a new language (zdnet.com)
  Are you a beginner learning a new language? Babbel Speak wants to help with that.
• Apple's Mac Mini M4 has dropped to its lowest price on Amazon - how to get $100 off (zdnet.com)
  Amazon has lowered the price on every single M4 Mac Mini build, with the base model currently selling for just under $500.
• Need to modify user accounts in Linux? This is the command for you (zdnet.com)
  Many Linux commands can do more than you might think. The usermod command is one such command, and it can be very handy.
• RealNetworks asks Apple to open up Fairplay DRM (arstechnica.com)
  In a surprising move, RealNetworks is asking Apple to open up their Fairplay …
• This beautiful Linux distro deserves to be better known - here's why (zdnet.com)
  The Ubuntu-based Voyager Linux checks all the boxes. And for the adventurous, there's now a new alpha release.
• Amazon.com subsidiary A9 unveils search engine (arstechnica.com)
  Amazon subsidiary melds e-commerce and search with mixed results.
• In 2 years, half of all service calls will be resolved by AI - survey (zdnet.com)
  Service pros agree: AI agents are revolutionizing the service industry by boosting efficiency, cutting costs, and improving customer satisf…
• I took a Coros smartwatch on a fly-fishing trip - and it made my Apple and Garmin look bad (zdnet.com)
  Coros' rugged new Nomad smartwatch stands out with dedicated features for fly fishing, hiking, and a full suite of outdoor activities.
• Nextel expands mobile broadband trial (arstechnica.com)
  Nextel announces an expansion of their mobile broadband trial. Pricing and …
• Facebook's settlement payments are on the way - here's how much you can expect (zdnet.com)
  Watch for this email to find out when your share of the $725 million user privacy settlement will finally arrive.
• Harvard's new free AI tool could help treat Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and even cancer (zdnet.com)
  AI can do more than just write your essays - a new model is advancing drug discovery for hard-to-treat diseases.
• RAM prices on the rise, likely to stay high (arstechnica.com)
  The increasing popularity of flash RAM and lack of good luck with the …
• How people actually use ChatGPT vs Claude - and what the differences tell us (zdnet.com)
  While ChatGPT users are asking for help on tasks like writing, Claude users are all about automating and giving directives, data shows.
• Nokia gives the N-Gage a makeover (arstechnica.com)
  Nokia today introduced the N-Gage QD, the successor to the ill-fated N-Gage …
• NVIDIA GeForce 6800 (NV40) unleashed (arstechnica.com)
  Nvidia's NV40 (GeForce 6800) has launched and the benchmarks show that this …
• Crowdstrike and Meta just made evaluating AI security tools easier (zdnet.com)
  AI is creating new cybersecurity threats - and solutions. A new tool from Crowdstrike and Meta aims to help businesses find the right model…
• Downloading iOS 26? Do these 6 things on your iPhone first (and thank me later) (zdnet.com)
  For a smoother and safer upgrade, follow these essential steps before installing the new update.
• You can get Nvidia's CUDA on three popular enterprise Linux distros now - why it matters (zdnet.com)
  The CUDA AI toolkit is being packaged with Rocky Linux, SUSE Linux, and Ubuntu.
• /etc/init.d/linux.ars start (arstechnica.com)
  Ever wanted to know how to automatically detect which network interface to use …
• OpenAI has new agentic coding partner for you now: GPT-5-Codex (zdnet.com)
  From cloud hand-offs to GitHub reviews, GPT-5-Codex is optimized for agentic coding and designed to supercharge developer workflows.
• /etc/init.d/linux.ars start (automatic network configuration in Debian) (arstechnica.com)
  Ever wanted to know how to automatically detect which network interface to use …
• Spotify's free tier just got a major upgrade - here's what's new (zdnet.com)
  You can now listen to any song at any time.