New MacBook Neo With A19 Pro Chip and 12GB RAM Expected Next Year

07/04/2026 20:14
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Levi Boosts Full-Year Outlook on Strong Sales; CFO to Retire

07/04/2026 20:13
Levi Strauss & Co. raised its projections for the current year after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly results, citing strong demand in all regions. Separately, the apparel brand said company veteran Harmit Singh — Levi’s chief financial and growth officer — is stepping down.

Bloomberg

AirPods Max 2 Review: The Audiophile Perspective - RecordingNOW

07/04/2026 20:11
AirPods Max 2 Review: The Audiophile Perspective - RecordingNOW

>My honest, unsponsored Apple AirPods Max 2 review with comparisons vs AirPods Max 1, Sony WH-1000XM6, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2, AirPods Pro 3, Sennheiser Momentum 4, Bowers & Wilkins, and more! I'll be comparing sound quality, comfort, noise cancelling performance, build quality, and value. I


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Toilet Paper Facility Fire Risks Disruption to Major US Market

07/04/2026 20:03
A fire at a Kimberly-Clark Corp. distribution center in Ontario, California, that houses paper products could potentially lead to disruptions in a market that serves around 50 million consumers.

Bloomberg

Tech giant supergroup wants to fight cyberattacks with AI smarts

07/04/2026 20:02
Apple, Google, and almost all of the rest of US big tech have signed up to Anthropic's Project Glasswing, that will use AI to improve the cybersecurity of critical software.

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Anthropic's Project Glasswing will help shore up iOS from AI cybersecurity threats - Image Credit: Anthropic

While AI has enabled vibe coding to become more prevalent, it has also made it easier for malicious actors to create malware or to find new vulnerabilities to exploit. To fight this AI advantage, a

AppleInsider

Aunt Lydia Survived ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ to Bring New Complexity to ‘The Testaments’

07/04/2026 20:00
She's no longer framed as a villain—but what's her role in the sequel series? Emmy-winning actor Ann Dowd explains.

Gizmodo

Tech Life

07/04/2026 20:00
Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust?

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Scientists Think They’ve Finally Discovered Why Your Cat Never Finishes Its Meal

07/04/2026 19:50
Turns out there might be a very understandable reason why your cat leaves its bowl half-empty.

Gizmodo

Blanche Denies Pressure as DoJ Chief to Go After Trump’s Enemies

07/04/2026 19:50
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, newly minted as the nation’s top law enforcement officer, said he doesn’t feel pressure to carry out retribution against Donald Trump’s political enemies even as he pledged fidelity to the president’s agenda.

Bloomberg

Brent Oil Slides as Pakistan Urges Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz

07/04/2026 19:38
Brent oil prices fell in post-settlement trading after Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requested that US President Donald Trump extend his deadline to strike Iran by two weeks and urged Iran to open the critical Strait of Hormuz during that period.

Bloomberg

Is it time to buy tech, again? A flurry of good news from Broadcom may hold the answer

07/04/2026 19:35
That's the question investors have been asking since the relief rally on the final trading day of March.

CNBC
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This New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes

07/04/2026 19:30
The Lynk & Co 10+ goes from 10% to 80% in just over 5 minutes when hooked up to a powerful enough charger.

Inside EVs

5 Things We Noticed During NASA’s Historic Lunar Flyby

07/04/2026 19:25
The Artemis 2 astronauts flew around the far side of the Moon yesterday, smashing the record for the farthest distance humans have ever traveled from Earth. Here are some interesting details you may have missed during the flyby.

Gizmodo

Trump’s War on American Cybersecurity Ramps Up With Planned $700 Million Cuts to CISA

07/04/2026 19:20
The administration also wants to axe programs countering misinformation and propaganda.

Gizmodo

'Apple: The First 50 Years' is the Ultimate Apple Encyclopedia

07/04/2026 19:11
Last month, tech columnist David Pogue released a new book titled Apple: The First 50 Years. In the U.S., the hardcover book is regularly priced at $50, but it is currently on sale for around $35 on Amazon as of the time of this writing.


Published ahead of Apple's 50th anniversary on April 1,

MacRumors

DOT Secretary Duffy Says There’s ‘Room’ for US Airline Mergers

07/04/2026 19:10
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he thinks there’s “room” for some mergers in the US aviation industry.

Bloomberg

Apple Studio Display XDR Now FDA-Cleared for Diagnostic Radiology Use

07/04/2026 19:09
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Apple Studio Display XDR Now FDA-Cleared for Diagnostic Radiology Use

07/04/2026 19:04
The Studio Display XDR's medical image calibration feature received FDA clearance, which means radiologists are now able to use the display for viewing medical images.


Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak confirmed today that U.S. radiologists can connect the ‌Studio Display‌ XDR to a Mac running macOS 26.4 to use DICOM medical imaging presets.

The ‌Studio Display‌ XDR supports DICOM and has a Medical Imaging Calibrator for diagnos

MacRumors

10 Years Ago Today, ‘Star Wars’ Changed Its Future With the First Look at ‘Rogue One’

07/04/2026 19:00
Celebrate the anniversary of the unforgettable first trailer for 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.'

Gizmodo

Hades 2, the Award-Winning Sequel, Joins Xbox Game Pass in April

07/04/2026 19:00
Game Pass Premium subscribers are getting a handful of games, including the remastered Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion.

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Elon Musk Asks for OpenAI’s Nonprofit to Get Any Damages From His Lawsuit

07/04/2026 18:58
Tesla billionaire also seeks Sam Altman‘s removal from OpenAI nonprofit’s board in amendment to suit over for-profit conversion.

WSJ
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The M5 MacBook Air just got its first $150 price cut

07/04/2026 18:51

Macworld

Anthropic Teams Up With Its Rivals to Keep AI From Hacking Everything

07/04/2026 18:49
The AI lab's Project Glasswing will bring together Apple, Google, and more than 45 other organizations. They'll use the new Claude Mythos Preview model to test advancing AI cybersecurity capabilities.

Wired

Movie tracking app Binge uses Apple's Live Activities to warn about jump scares

07/04/2026 18:48

There's a new movie tracking app in town, with a twist for squeamish horror fans. Binge leverages Apple's Live Activities feature to warn viewers about jump scares in horror movies.

This seems to work rather simply. Users open the app when starting a movie and Apple devices will display warnings on the lock screen ahead of frightening scenes. The settings can be adjusted to only warn about major jump scares and the like, leaving viewers vulnerable to some of the smaller terrors.

However, the app doesn't integrate with any streaming services. It only knows a movie starts because a button has been tapped. This means that people will have to notify the app when taking a bathroom break or makin


Engadget

Tesla’s Huge Sales Spike In Korea Shows What EV Buyers Still Want

07/04/2026 18:45
Aggressive discounts helped drive a 330% jump in March, proving that affordability is still key.

Inside EVs

IMF Chief Warns World Is Ill-Equipped to Counter Iran War Risks

07/04/2026 18:41
The International Monetary Fund is poised to cut its forecasts for global growth as a result of the war in Iran, and sees danger in a world economy that’s ill-equipped to respond to shocks, the Fund’s chief said in an interview Tuesday.

Bloomberg

College Football, Cinco de Mayo Drive Record US Avocado Imports

07/04/2026 18:41
Americans’ love of avocados is getting a boost from college football and Cinco de Mayo.

Bloomberg

Artemis II’s Breathtaking View of the Far Side of the Moon

07/04/2026 18:34
The first images from Artemis II reveal what the moon looks like just 7,000 km from the surface—and confirm that NASA is ready to return to Earth’s satellite.

Wired

Artemis II crew tearfully proposes to name moon crater after astronaut's late wife

07/04/2026 18:31
The crew of NASA's historic Artemis II mission memorialized the late wife of one of its astronauts by proposing to name a crater on the moon after her, an emotional moment captured on NASA's livestream

NBC
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Pimco Weighs $14 Billion Debt Deal for Oracle Data Center

07/04/2026 18:26
Pacific Investment Management Co. is in talks with Bank of America Corp. to help provide roughly $14 billion of debt financing to build a massive Oracle Corp. data center in Michigan, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg

Intel gets on board with Musk's Terafab project

07/04/2026 18:22

Intel has announced that it will help Elon Musk design and build his proposed Terafab in Austin, Texas, a joint venture between Musk's companies like SpaceX, Tesla and xAI to manufacture the chips necessary to power various AI projects. Musk announced Terafab in March 2026 with the plan of eventually creating a terawatt of computing power each year.

While Tesla and SpaceX have experience manufacturing in the US, chip fabrication plants lik


Engadget

Mysterious VHS Tapes May Herald the Release of a New Boards of Canada Project

07/04/2026 18:20
Weird analog visuals? Inscrutable mutterings? Hexagons??

Gizmodo

Trump Threatens Iran, Ford Recall

07/04/2026 18:12
Source: Bloomberg, 4:49

Bloomberg

UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users

07/04/2026 18:10

A former Meta employee in the UK is under investigation after allegations that he illicitly downloaded about 30,000 private photos from Facebook. According to The Guardian, the accused developed a software program to evade Facebook's internal security systems and access users' private images. Meta uncovered the breach more than a year ago and referred the case to law enforcement, where it is now being investigated by the London Metropolitan police's cybercrime unit.

"After discovering improper access by an employee over a year ago, we immediately terminated the individual, notified users, referred the matter to law


Engadget

Gulf Backers Invest $24 Billion in Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.

07/04/2026 18:07
Despite speculation that the Iran war could scuttle commitments from Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries, their investments have been secured.

NYT

SEC Awards Whistleblower Over $50 Million for Enforcement Tip

07/04/2026 18:06
A whistleblower will receive more than $50 million for providing “significant information” early in a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation that helped lead to an enforcement action.

Bloomberg

Uniqlo Is Coming for Middle America

07/04/2026 18:01

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, the billionaire behind the clothing giant talks about his ambitious plan to finally make it in the US.


Bloomberg

‘Exit 8’ Is a Satisfying, Scary Twitch Stream Come to Life

07/04/2026 18:00
Based on the video game by Kotake Create, the creepy, excellent film is in theaters April 10.

Gizmodo

Anthropic Claims Its New A.I. Model, Mythos, Is a Cybersecurity ‘Reckoning’

07/04/2026 18:00
The company said on Tuesday that it was holding back on releasing the new technology but was working with 40 companies to explore how it could prevent cyberattacks.

NYT

Anthropic limits Mythos AI rollout over fears hackers could use model for cyberattacks

07/04/2026 18:00
Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks and others will use the model as part of a new cybersecurity initiative called Project Glasswing.

CNBC
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Anthropic Set to Preview Powerful ‘Mythos’ Model to Ward Off AI Cyberthreats

07/04/2026 18:00
Anthropic is taking steps to arm some of the world’s biggest technology companies with tools to find and patch bugs in their hardware and software.

WSJ
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The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker Falls Short In Range Test

07/04/2026 17:57
The rugged electric wagon isn’t exactly a range champion, but it excels in other areas.

Inside EVs

The Artemis II Crew Gives a Behind-the-Scenes Tour Inside Their Orion Spacecraft

07/04/2026 17:57
This is how the four astronauts sleep, use the bathroom and work out while on their 10-day mission to the moon and back.

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NASA’s Breathtaking Photos From Far Side of the Moon Evoke Wonder and Awe

07/04/2026 17:55

The crew of Artemis II has captured images never seen before. 


Bloomberg

Leaker battle: September folding iPhone launch still on the cards

07/04/2026 17:50
After an overnight report guessing otherwise, another leaker claims that the iPhone Fold will be launched in September. Time will tell who's right.

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A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsider

As with any new piece of technology in development, the iPhone Fold will have had a lot of teething troubles in its development. That has led to a spate of claims th

AppleInsider

RBC Leading $1.1 Billion Loan for Nuclear Services Firm Buyout

07/04/2026 17:48
Royal Bank of Canada is leading a $1.1 billion loan financing to support the takeover of nuclear services company EnergySolutions LLC by buyout firm Energy Capital Partners LLC.

Bloomberg

JPMorgan M&A Banker on Why Cross-Border Deals Will Keep Churning

07/04/2026 17:44
Jay Hofmann says risk appetite is back

Bloomberg

Sony Pictures Entertainment Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in TV, Film

07/04/2026 17:41
Sony Pictures Entertainment is restructuring its business to better position the company for growth, leading to job cuts across its film, TV and corporate divisions in the coming months.

Bloomberg

Google updates Gemini's mental health safeguards

07/04/2026 17:38

Google is making some changes to how Gemini handles mental health crises. The chatbot now includes a redesigned crisis hotline module with a one-touch interface to connect to real-world help. The company is also changing how Gemini responds to signs that a user may be experiencing a mental health crisis.

The redesigned module shows a one-touch interface to text, call or chat with a human crisis agent or visit the 988 website. "Once the interface is activated, the option to reach out for professional help will remain clearly available throughout the remainder of the conversation," the company wrote in a blog post. However, as you can see in the image b


Engadget

iPhone Fold Expected to Launch on Time in September Despite Delay Rumors

07/04/2026 17:35
Apple's iPhone Fold development is progressing smoothly and the device is set to launch during the standard September iPhone timeframe, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The ‌iPhone Fold‌ will be available for sale "around the same time" or "soon after" the iPhone 18 Pro models.


Gurman's report contradicts information fro

MacRumors

This Is the Only Smart Ring I Trust to Keep Track of My Health

07/04/2026 17:34
Smart rings are popular, but they're not created equally. This is my favorite one so far.

CNT
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Not Merging Is Not Securities Fraud

07/04/2026 17:33

Also Universal SPARC, private credit redemptions, private credit liquidity and E. coli at the corporate retreat.


Bloomberg

UK Electric Vehicle Sales Rise to Record High Amid Fuel Price Rise

07/04/2026 17:26
High gas prices are sparking more interest, but it remains to be seen whether EV sales will continue to surge.

Bloomberg

Google adiciona recursos ao Gemini após processo por suicídio de usuário

07/04/2026 17:18

Modo de voz do Gemini, assistente de inteligência artificial do Google Amanz/Unsplash O Google anunciou, nesta terça-feira (7), atualizações nos recursos voltados à proteção da saúde mental em seu chatbot de inteligência artificial, o Gemini, em meio a um processo relacionado ao suicídio de um usuário. Um pai, nos Estados Unidos, processou a empresa no mês passado ao alegar que o Gemini incentivou seu filho ao suicídio após envolvê-lo em uma narrativa delirante. 🗒️Tem alguma sugestão de reportagem? Mande para o g1 A empresa informou que o Gemini passará a exibir uma versão reformulada da f

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NY’s MTA Seeks Financial Adviser for Brooklyn-to-Queens Rail

07/04/2026 17:18
New York City’s transit system is looking for a financial adviser on a $5.5 billion light-rail project that will connect neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens.

Bloomberg

Google Launches an Offline AI Dictation App on iOS

07/04/2026 17:16
The resulting text will smooth out what you said, removing the inevitable ums and uhs.

CNT
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Giant Mac mini cluster powers Overcast podcast transcripts without the cloud

07/04/2026 17:14
A rack of 48 Mac minis now powers Overcast's podcast transcripts, as developer Marco Arment bypasses cloud AI in favor of local Apple Silicon.

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Rack-mounted Mac minis. Image credit: Overcast

Arment chose Apple Silicon hardware to dodge the rising costs and limitations of cloud AI services. His system launched in March w

AppleInsider

SpaceX Starship V3 Engine Goes Up in Flames at Texas Site

07/04/2026 17:10
The rocket company is preparing to launch the latest version of Starship for the first time in May.

Gizmodo

Derivatives Head Mackay Is Latest to Leave Metals Trader IXM

07/04/2026 17:06
Tom Mackay, head of derivatives at IXM Holding SA, is leaving the metals trading house — the latest of several senior departures in recent months — according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg

Bloomberg: Apple’s Foldable iPhone Remains on Track for September Debut

07/04/2026 17:05
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UBS Loses Legal Bid to Modify 1999 Holocaust Asset Settlement

07/04/2026 17:05
UBS Group AG failed to persuade a US judge to modify a 1999 legal settlement about claims against Swiss banks over their handling of Nazi victims during the Holocaust.

Bloomberg

You Can Remix Your Google Chrome Experience With Vertical Tabs and Immersive Reading

07/04/2026 17:00
While not revolutionary, these changes give you more freedom to make your browser windows look how you want them.

CNT
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Elliott’s Citgo Purchase Bogged Down by US Price, Risk Concerns

07/04/2026 17:00
A $5.9 billion deal for control of Venezuela’s Citgo Petroleum Corp. by a group affiliated with hedge fund Elliott Investment Management has gotten bogged down amid Trump administration concerns over the price and political risk.

Bloomberg

Rise and Shine and Grab the Breakfast Drugs: the ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 9 Trailer Is Here

07/04/2026 17:00
The Adult Swim hit returns May 24 for its latest 10-episode season.

Gizmodo

Golpistas criam páginas falsas para vender ingressos de shows do BTS no Brasil; veja como se proteger

07/04/2026 17:00

Golpistas criam páginas falsas para vender ingressos de shows do BTS no Brasil; veja como se proteger Reprodução Golpistas estão aproveitando a vinda do grupo de K-pop BTS ao Brasil para criar páginas falsas de venda de ingressos. Ao menos 10 delas, que imitam o site oficial, foram criadas apenas em abril, segundo a empresa de segurança Kaspersky (veja como se proteger). As páginas usam a mesma identidade visual da Ticketmaster, responsável pela venda oficial no Brasil. Os criminosos também copiaram o processo de compra, o que pode aumentar as chance

Globo
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Chrome finally adds support for vertical tabs.

07/04/2026 17:00

Google has started rolling out a small but significant update to Chrome on desktop. Starting today, users will begin seeing an option to organize their tabs vertically. To use the new feature, right click on any Chrome window and select "Show Tabs Vertically." 

Google is late to the game here. Before today, every other major browser but Chrome offered support for vertical tabs — though the quality of implementation varies widely. Firefox, for instance, has supported vertical tabs since its 136 update in March of last year, and in my experience, has one of the best interfaces for managing dozens of tabs. Apple's own Safari is another browser with the option to stack t


Engadget

Chrome now features vertical tabs, immersive reading mode

07/04/2026 17:00

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Apple Vision Pro is getting a native Steam Link gaming app

07/04/2026 16:59
Valve is expanding its Steam Link to the Apple Vision Pro through a new TestFlight, giving gamers a way to play their Mac and PC games on Apple's headset.

Close-up of a sleek black and silver VR headset with reflective visor, showing multiple cameras and a glowing white controller icon centered on the front.
Apple Vision Pro with Steam Link icon

Valve's Steam platform provides gamers with features like Steam Link, which lets them play PC and Mac games on another device. While this has previously been

AppleInsider

AWS teams working around the clock to keep Middle East services up after drone strikes, CEO says

07/04/2026 16:56
The Iran war has hit Amazon data centers in the region, and the company is working around the clock on availability, cloud chief Matt Garman said.

CNBC
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Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

07/04/2026 16:43
Find insight on Gilead Sciences, Pro Medicus and more in the latest Market Talks covering the health care sector.

WSJ
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Future Apple Vision Pro my be modular, and upgradeable

07/04/2026 16:42
Apple has been researching how to make a customizable Apple Vision Pro where the battery, the frame, and more can be changed by the user, as needs evolve.

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A future Apple Vision Pro could be separated into modules — image credit: Apple

If you can't make something lighter, make the user think they heavier option was their choice. A future Apple Vision Pro may not be dramatically lighter than

AppleInsider

Spotify Brings AI-Powered Playlist Generation to Podcasts

07/04/2026 16:42
First, Spotify let you customize the music its AI recommends. Now, you can discover new podcasts with prompts.

CNT
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New iPhone Fold ‘dummy’ reveals key features of upcoming flagship

07/04/2026 16:30

Macworld


Macworld

Waymo Opens Driverless Rides to the Public in Nashville

07/04/2026 16:29
Later this year, you'll be able to hail the robotaxi through the Lyft app as well.

CNT
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‘Definitely a Sham’: As Tariffs Climb, Trade Fraud and Accounting Tricks Proliferate

07/04/2026 16:28
U.S. imports from China have shrunk drastically. But billions of dollars of the change appear to be the result of accounting gimmicks and outright fraud.

NYT

New three-week pilates course now available on Apple Fitness+

07/04/2026 16:21
Fitness+ is rolling out a new three-week pilates course, designed to be approachable and friendly towards practitioners of any fitness level.

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Image credit: Apple Fitness+

On Tuesday, Apple Fitness+ announced "3 Perfect Weeks of Pilates." As the name suggests, it's a three-week course designed to help people build a well-rounded Pilates routine.

Similar to yoga, pilates is a mind

AppleInsider

Apple shares sink 4% on report of foldable iPhone delays

07/04/2026 16:20
The company is reportedly facing engineering challenges in the development of the foldable phones, which are anticipated to launch later this year.

CNBC
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Adani Tells Judge SEC Fraud Suit Against Him Should Be Dismissed

07/04/2026 16:19
Gautam Adani says that the US Securities and Exchange Commission fraud case against him should be dismissed, with his lawyers arguing that the Wall Street regulator’s case “fails” for multiple reasons.

Bloomberg

Adobe Has a New AI Study Buddy, Just in Time for Finals

07/04/2026 16:18
Acrobat Student Spaces lets you create custom study guides, flashcards, quizzes, podcasts and video overviews.

CNT
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Polaroid’s New Hi-Print for Phone Photos Doubles as a Freestanding Frame

07/04/2026 16:15
You can now display your vintage-looking Polaroid photos in the same place you print them.

Gizmodo

Caixa Tem passa por atualização de segurança e usuários relatam dificuldades de acesso

07/04/2026 16:11

Veja os vídeos que estão em alta no g1 Uma atualização de segurança no aplicativo CAIXA Tem está dificultando o acesso de parte dos usuários nos últimos dias. Com a mudança, o aplicativo passou a exigir novas etapas de verificação e algumas configurações específicas no celular. 🗒️Tem alguma sugestão de reportagem? Mande para o g1 E isso tem feito com que alguns clientes encontrem erros ou não consigam entrar na conta ao tentar acessar o app. (veja mais abaixo) 📱 O aplicativo é uma conta poupança digital gratuita da Caixa Econômica Federal usada por beneficiários de programas sociais, trabalhador

Globo
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Researchers Turned Acid From Car Batteries Into Something Surprisingly Useful

07/04/2026 16:10
This won’t fix the ongoing plastics problem, but it’s a good side plan.

Gizmodo

The Spiraling Cost of Making AI

07/04/2026 16:10
Plus, Anthropic seeks more business users while loading up on Broadcom chips

WSJ
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Satechi 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Stand with Qi2 25W charges iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods in one compact setup

07/04/2026 16:05

If you’re deep in the Apple ecosystem, the new Satechi 3-in-1 wireless charging stand looks like a pretty slick desk companion. It can charge an iPhone at up to 15W using Qi2, while simultaneously topping up an Apple Watch and AirPods at 5W each, all from a compact foldable stand that’s designed for travel. The aluminum build and hinged design mean you can prop the phone up in portrait or landscape for StandBy mode while everything charges.

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Chrysler CEO says there is a minivan 'resurgence' but stays quiet on product plans

07/04/2026 16:05
The Chrysler Pacifica — the brand's last standing model — is expected to grow in sales, according to Chrysler and Dodge CEO Matt McAlear.

CNBC
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‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Being Replaced by ‘Comics Unleashed,’ CBS Says

07/04/2026 16:03
The comedian and longtime producer will bring his syndicated programming to the late-night slot that “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” will vacate in May.

NYT

‘Starfleet Academy’ Star Karim Diané Is Heading to IDW’s ‘Star Trek’ Pride Comic (Exclusive)

07/04/2026 16:00
Diané, who plays queer Klingon cadet Jay-Den on 'Starfleet Academy,' will write one of the stories included in 'Star Trek Celebrations' this year.

Gizmodo

Champions League Soccer: Stream Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich Live

07/04/2026 16:00
Heavyweight quarterfinal clash sees Los Blancos host the German giants at the Bernabéu.

CNT
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Allegra Stratton: UK navigates Trumpian deadline diplomacy

07/04/2026 16:00
With another Trump deadline and another verbal escalation, the UK distances itself again.

Bloomberg

Bears Quarterback Williams Interested in Adding Stake in F1 Team

07/04/2026 16:00
Just a few years into his NFL career, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has already invested in professional basketball and soccer. Now he’s interested in adding Formula One to his portfolio.

Bloomberg

Xbox Game Pass additions for April include Hades 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

07/04/2026 15:51

As ever, Xbox is bringing a bunch of high-profile titles to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass this month, while adding several to the lower tiers of the service. There aren't too many surprises among this first wave of April newcomers, though. Many of these additions were previously confirmed, while EA Sports NHL 26 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (the remake) were always going to join Game Pass at some point. 

Still, there's plenty to dive into on the service this month. April 14 is a particularly eye-catching day, with both

New MacBook Neo With A19 Pro Chip and 12GB RAM Expected Next Year

07/04/2026 15:50
Apple is planning to release a new MacBook Neo next year, according to Taiwan-based tech columnist and former Bloomberg reporter Tim Culpan.


In the latest edition of his Culpium newsletter today, Culpan said the new MacBook Neo will be equipped with a version of the A19 Pro chip from the iPhone 17 Pro models. This means the next edition of the laptop should have an increased 12GB of RAM, as that is how much unified memory the chip has in the iPhone 17 Pro models.

The current MacBo

MacRumors

I Spent $8,000 on a Point-and-Shoot Camera and Have No Regrets. Here's Why

07/04/2026 15:49
It's a lot of money for a camera, but over a year and 40,000 photos later, I'm still glad I bought my Leica Q343.

CNT
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Steam Link (beta) now available for Apple Vision Pro

07/04/2026 15:48
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Foxconn’s Pan-International invests €35.5M in Belgian axial flux motor maker Magnax

07/04/2026 15:48

Pan-International Industrial Corp, a member of the Foxconn Group, along with Foxconn and incoming management co-investors, will invest €35.5 million in Belgian motor company Magnax. Pan-International will become Magnax’s largest shareholder following FDI approval and transaction completion. Magnax develops yokeless axial flux motors—a topology where magnetic flux runs parallel to the rotation shaft rather than...
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Federal court upholds ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine permit, clearing path to construction

07/04/2026 15:48

A federal judge in Nevada has upheld the Bureau of Land Management’s approval of ioneer‘s Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, rejecting a legal challenge that sought to block the mine over threats to an endangered wildflower. US District Judge Cristina Silva issued the ruling March 30, finding that BLM and the US Fish and Wildlife Service...
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Trump Accounts put Robinhood in front of the next generation of investors, says CEO Vlad Tenev

07/04/2026 15:47
Robinhood's U.S. Treasury partnership will help drive emerging investors' exposure to the company, benefiting its future growth, according to Vlad Tenev.

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XGIMI aims for home theater dominance with Titan Noir series projectors

07/04/2026 15:46

XGIMI’s Titan Noir series combines triple-laser projection, dual iris contrast control, and high brightness to improve black levels, color accuracy, and large-screen home theater performance

Back in September, former crowdfunding darling XGIMI announced its first dip into commercial projection waters with the mighty Titan. Now that moniker has found its way onto a new series of premium tri-laser projectors headed to home theaters. The Titan Noir series brings powerful dual-iris contrast control and high brightness to t


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U Power readies battery-swapping trucks for Thailand and targets Q2 Hong Kong taxi launch

07/04/2026 15:46

U Power Limited has completed production of the first batch of vehicles from a 1,000-unit battery-swapping heavy-duty truck order in Thailand, while its Hong Kong taxi battery-swapping project is targeting commercial launch in Q2 2026 following completion of vehicle certification requirements. The Thailand program, branded UNEX, runs through partnerships with SUSCO (Susco Public Company Limited)...
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A Cure for Knee Arthritis? It May Be Closer Than You Think

07/04/2026 15:45
Government-funded treatments that could tackle the root causes of knee osteoarthritis are now about to reach clinical trials.

Gizmodo

Best USB-C hubs and adapters for Mac 2026

07/04/2026 15:40

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Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

07/04/2026 15:39
The former employee was fired from Meta after being suspected of downloading 30,000 photos, the company said.

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From Apple II to iPhone 17 Pro, Apple's space story comes full circle

07/04/2026 15:34
Apple hardware has gone into orbit, starting with shuttle-era experiments, through a long exclusion, and now a controlled return on Artemis II. Here's how and when iPhone, Mac Portable, and more have made trips to space over more than four decades.

Metallic Apple logo floating in deep space, encircled by glowing blue-white planetary rings, with distant stars and a hazy galaxy forming the cosmic background
Apple products in space

NASA entered the Shuttle era in 1981 as commercial computing shifted from command-line systems to graphical interfaces. Engineers used off-the-shelf compu

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CIQ Unveils C3, a Free and Open Compatibility Catalog for Rocky Linux

07/04/2026 15:30
CIQ, the founding support and services partner of Rocky Linux, is releasing C3 (CIQ Compatibility Catalog), a free, publicly accessible resource where anyone in the Rocky Linux ecosystem, from hardware vendors, ISVs and AI platform providers to developers, hobbyists and community contributors, can verify and publish compatibility with Rocky Linux, RLC Pro, RLC Pro AI, and RLC Pro Hardened.

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Datadog Experiments Embeds Experimentation into Observability to Empower Teams to Innovate Safely

07/04/2026 15:30
Datadog, Inc., a leading AI-powered observability and security platform, is releasing?Datadog Experiments to customers everywhere?enabling teams to design, launch, and measure product experiments and A/B tests directly within the Datadog platform.

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Intego ONE Review: Top-tier Mac malware protection with powerful Firewall controls

07/04/2026 15:24

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