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Jul 10, 2026

Meta deactivates feature that let you generate AI images of any public Instagram account
Meta has deactivated the Muse Image capability to create AI deepfakes of any public Instagram account you @-mention.

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Jul 10, 2026

Apple calls OpenAI's hardware business 'rotten to its core' in trade secret theft lawsuit
The lawsuit also names io Products, the hardware company led by Jony Ive.

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Jul 10, 2026

Mamdani announces new Click-to-Cancel rule for New York City
The rule revives a proposed FTC protection that was abandoned last year.

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Jul 10, 2026

OpenAI's browser isn't dead, it just moved to the ChatGPT app
Let's be real, OpenAI isn't giving up on the browser market, it is just changing its strategy.

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Jul 10, 2026

The Meta Glasses backlash is changing how (or if) people use them
Backlash online is changing how (or if) people wear Meta's smart glasses.

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Jul 10, 2026

StubHub CEO is helping fund mass scalpers on his own platform
Stubhub CEO Eric Baker is pouring millions of dollars into the ticket-scalping market, CBC reports.

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Jul 10, 2026

FCC grants approval for sun-reflecting space mirror that's been widely criticized by astronomers
Reflect Orbital wants to direct sunlight at night with a network of satellites.

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Jul 10, 2026

Metal balls from space are popping up on Australia's beaches
Sadly, we don't think aliens were involved in this particular space balls incident.

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Jul 10, 2026

Netflix, Paramount, Sony and others are reportedly in talks to buy Letterboxd
The movie-centric social network is said to be seeking new ownership.

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Jul 10, 2026

Disney might be planning a free Disney tier
Nearly every streaming service has an ad-supported plan, but Disney might take the unusual step of making it free.

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Jul 10, 2026

You can now easily find out if a game is compatible with the Steam Machine
You just have to know where to look on the Steam page.

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Jul 10, 2026

Engadget Podcast: Xbox resets with layoffs
This week on the Engadget Podcast, we dive into Microsoft's brutal Xbox layoffs with Mike Futter of the Virtual Economy Podcast.

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Jul 10, 2026

Volkswagen will dramatically shrink its model lineup and factory footprint
It follows reports of 100,000 jobs being under threat at the German automaker.

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Jul 10, 2026

Is Microsoft Teams really going to start tracking employee locations?
Microsoft's new "Workspace Check-in" feature for Teams rolled out last month.

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Jul 10, 2026

China becomes the second country to recover a rocket booster
China made a breakthrough in its space program with the successful capture of a Long March 10B rocket booster.

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Jul 10, 2026

HP OmniBook Ultra 14 review: HP's best ultraportable in years
While fully loaded models are quite pricey, the HP OmniBook Ultra is hard to beat for those in the market for a premium Windows ultraportable.

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Jul 10, 2026

Xreal's $299 lightweight a01 AR glasses are now available to buy
The latest glasses from Xreal are designed to appeal to gamers and movie-watchers who want a big screen wherever they are.

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Jul 10, 2026

EU says Facebook and Instagram's 'addictive' design is illegal
The European Commission says Facebook's and Instagram's addictive designs violate the Digital Services Act.

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Jul 10, 2026

Microsoft's AI drive saw its carbon emissions grow by 25 percent in 2025
Microsoft pledged to be carbon negative by 2030, but its AI push has wrecked its goal.

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Jul 10, 2026

NVIDIA decided now is the time to announce 'GeForce Trading Cards'
NVIDIA launches trading cards that feature 'GeForce PC gaming's great moments.'

Engadget
Jul 09, 2026

Days after announcing mass layoffs, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma tapped to advise the Federal Reserve on jobs
That's a choice.

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Jul 09, 2026

Playdate is helping Big Ben ring on time
Crank it up!

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Jul 09, 2026

Retroid Pocket 5 and Flip 2 are getting a spec bump, but will cost $10 more after July 14
Even older emulation-focused handhelds can't escape RAMaggedon.

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Jul 09, 2026

Guy who took photo of Jupiter with a Game Boy Camera and giant telescope publishes DIY tutorial
The latest adventure for the kooky camera looks skyward.

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Jul 09, 2026

OpenAI releases a new ChatGPT tool for all things work related
OpenAI's long-awaited super app is here.

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Jul 09, 2026

AI-generated ads on Google will hopefully get disclosures soon
If Google's AI tools are used, it will automatically be noted in My Ad Center.

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Jul 09, 2026

Aviation pioneer and space-travel record breaker Wally Funk dies at 87
Funk became the oldest person to fly in space in 2021.

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Jul 09, 2026

Sony launches $120 in-ear monitors for pros
The IER-M500 earphones were designed for fit and comfort during stage wear.

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Jul 09, 2026

The PocketMage is an E Ink digital assistant that's absolutely obsessed with wizards
It has a proprietary OS, a QWERTY keyboard and dual(ish) screens.

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Jul 09, 2026

iPhone Ultra rumors: The most credible leaks, price and expected release date
iPhone Ultra or the iPhone Fold. No matter what you call it, here are all the rumors and leaks we've gathered on Apple's most anticipated iPhone in years.

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Jul 09, 2026

You can snap up a Lego Hubble set before the real one burns up in the atmosphere
The $140, 1,252-piece Hubble Telescope Lego set goes on sale on August 1.

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Jul 09, 2026

Sony's RX10 V superzoom finally arrives with a new design and 4K 120p video
Sony has finally unveiled the RX10 V superzoom with a 24-600mm zoom lens and 20.1-megapixel 1-inch sensor.

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Jul 09, 2026

New York is the first US state to ban smart glasses in all its courthouses
New York has banned smart glasses in all 1,240 state, county, city, town and village courts.

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Jul 09, 2026

Claude's new Reflect dashboard wants to help you log off of Claude
The Claude Reflect dashboard is like a mix of Spotify Wrapped and the screen time tool on your phone.

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Jul 09, 2026

Here's how to block Meta from using your Instagram pictures for its AI
Meta has automatically opted all public accounts into its Muse Image AI.

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Jul 09, 2026

Alienware 34 QD-OLED review: An ultrawide showcase for Samsung's latest display tech
Alienware's latest 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor is far brighter than before, and it can finally handle text without fringing.

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Jul 09, 2026

I quite fancy a Slate EV in a Crayola crayon color
Slate's barebones EV trucks lack whimsy, which is why the company has teamed up with Crayola.

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Jul 09, 2026

SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.5, its first built with Cursor's help
SpaceXAI has rolled out Grok 4.5, the first model it trained with Cursor.

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Jul 09, 2026

The BBC and Channel 4 are in talks to merge streaming services... yet again
The BBC wanted to launch a UK-wide streaming service with ITV and Channel 4 in 2007... and again in 2017... will the third time be the charm?

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Jul 09, 2026

NHTSA calls out autonomous cars for interfering with first responders
The NHTSA says it identified a 'pattern of driverless AVs' interfering with first responders. It's now demanding a solution from AV makers.

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Jul 08, 2026

Volkswagen is employing 100 sheep at a solar farm in Poland
It's more of a baa-ter arrangement.

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Jul 08, 2026

Elon Musk says X will DM you about posts that receive a Community Note
The social platform wants its crowd-sourced corrections to be harder to ignore.

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Jul 08, 2026

Judge approves $1.5 million SEC-Musk settlement over Twitter investment
The opinion says whether it's fair is 'for our citizenry to decide at the ballot box.'

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Jul 08, 2026

Microsoft reportedly cancels Avowed sequel as Obsidian focuses on a Fallout game
The Fallout: New Vegas developer has not escaped Microsoft's Xbox layoffs unscathed.

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Jul 08, 2026

FTC reaches settlement that brings right-to-repair to John Deere farm equipment
The FTC sued the famed green tractor company last year.

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Jul 08, 2026

PC shipments just fell for the first time in two years, thanks to the memory shortage
PC shipments are falling, but revenue for manufacturers is still rising.

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Jul 08, 2026

Valve Steam Machine review: This would've been perfect five years ago
The Steam Machine isn't worth the price that Valve is asking.

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Jul 08, 2026

Apple's Widow's Bay has the most Emmy noms of any new show this year
The horror-comedy series Widow's Bay earned 19 Emmy nominations for its first season.

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Jul 08, 2026

Roku is the most popular streaming TV, but lacking more than you think
The company's streaming devices aren't quite keeping up with competitors in several important categories.

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Jul 08, 2026

Waymo will soon go fully autonomous in four more cities
Waymo will ditch human supervisors in San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa and Denver.

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Jul 08, 2026

Google announces new 'Video Remix' feature its for AI subscribers
It allows you to reimagine videos stored in Google Photos using Gemini Omni.

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Jul 08, 2026

ChatGPT's new voice mode will slow down if you tell it to
OpenAI's new voice mode for ChatGPT will acknowledge you as you speak, and slow down if you ask it to.

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Jul 08, 2026

Amazon is reportedly working on a more powerful agentic Alexa assistant
Amazon is working on a project codenamed 'Moonraker' that would enable the AI assistant to handle multi-step tasks more effectively.

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Jul 08, 2026

Official renders for Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8, Watch 9, Watch 2 Ultra and Z Fold 8 leak
Renders of multiple new Samsung devices have arrived a few weeks before the company's next Unpacked event.

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Jul 08, 2026

Nintendo will shut down Mario Kart Tour on September 30
The company doesn't plan to release an offline version.

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Jul 08, 2026

Apple pledges to buy $30 billion of Broadcom's US-made chips
Apple's program to invest in US manufacturing sees it spend $30 billion on Broadcom chips.

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Jul 08, 2026

The best Roku feature for night owls you probably aren't using
If you indulge in late-night binge-watching on your Roku, Fire Stick or Google TV, you're going to want to enable this feature.

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Jul 08, 2026

Fi Ultra pet tracker uses T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service for coverage
Fi's latest dog tracker uses Starlink satellites for rural areas.

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Jul 08, 2026

DuckDuckGo Browser can now block video ads, including YouTube's
DuckDuckGo will now block video ads by default in its browser.

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Jul 08, 2026

Apple loses legal fight over its App Store 'gatekeeper' status in Europe
Apple has lost its court challenge against EU rules forcing it to open up its platforms to third parties.

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Jul 08, 2026

Apple reportedly testing RAM chips from US-blocked Chinese company
Apple is testing devices with Chinese-made DRAM made by CXMT, which reportedly has ties to the People's Liberation Army.

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Jul 08, 2026

CNBC: The US wants to restrict corporate use of Chinese AI
US companies are increasingly turning to Chinese-made AI models to cut costs, something the government isn't happy about.

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Jul 08, 2026

OpenAI gets permission to roll out GPT-5.6 to the public on July 9
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna will be widely available on Thursday.

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Jul 08, 2026

Meta says it will disable the camera on its glasses if you tamper with the recording LED
Meta answers people's privacy concerns about its smart glasses in an FAQ.

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Jul 07, 2026

Meta built an AI detection tool to ID images and video created with its new models
Meta's new AI detector has rate limits for some reason.

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Jul 07, 2026

The next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch is happening on July 22
The next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch is happening on July 22.

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Jul 07, 2026

NASA transfers ownership of Maryland woodland to the US Fish and Wildlife Service
A rare 2026 story of good news for the planet.

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Jul 07, 2026

Meta's new Muse Image model accepts Instagram accounts as a prompt
The new AI model is also powering effects in Stories and image generation in WhatsApp.

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Jul 07, 2026

Hasbro and Scooby Doo team up for one of the goofiest Transformers yet
Hasbro and Scooby Doo team up for one of the goofiest Transformers yet.

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Jul 07, 2026

Doom developer id Software is reportedly losing half its staff
Amid shakeups at Xbox, Doom developer id Software is reportedly losing half its staff.

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Jul 07, 2026

The FCC wants to make easier for ISPs to hide junk fees
The FCC is set to defang rules around ISP junk fee reporting.

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Jul 07, 2026

Here's what the CE mark means on your electronics
Know when and why the CE mark appear on a label.

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Jul 07, 2026

A bug in Discord's safety systems incorrectly banned accounts since May
A bug may have led to around 8,200 erroneous bans on Discord.

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Jul 07, 2026

iRobot made a non-robot floor cleaner
iRobot's new floor cleaner isn't a robot at all.

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Jul 07, 2026

Google's next Pixel event is on August 12
Google's next Pixel event will be August 12 at 6pm ET.

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Jul 07, 2026

The X app for iOS now has a built-in video editor
X now has a built-in video editor on iOS.

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Jul 07, 2026

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender finally has a trailer and a July 25 release date
If you want to (legally) watch Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, it finally has a trailer and a July 25 release date.

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Jul 07, 2026

Now you can direct Anthropic's Claude Cowork AI from your phone
Max subscribers get first access to Claude's new Cowork tool for your phone.

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Jul 07, 2026

Here's what all of those Android status bar icons mean
There's a lot of info packed in the top area of an Android phone's screen

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Jul 07, 2026

How to protect your tech from lightning strikes
Doing a little work ahead of time will help keep your gadgets from being fried in an electrical storm.

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Jul 07, 2026

Orbitals is a nostalgic hit of split-screen platforming, puzzles and '90s anime
It feels like childhood.

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Jul 07, 2026

NASA celebrates James Webb's fourth anniversary with the most detailed image of Centaurus A yet
NASA has released the most detailed images of the Centaurus A galaxy we've ever seen, captured by the James Webb telescope.

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Jul 07, 2026

Marshall's Acton IV and Stanmore IV speakers come with customizable buttons
Marshall has launched its next-generation vintage-inspired Acton and Stanmore speakers.

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Jul 07, 2026

Reuters: DeepSeek is developing its own AI chips
DeepSeek, the Chinese company making AI models on the cheap, might look to do the same for AI chips.

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Jul 07, 2026

Nothing announces Ear (3a) sub-$100 ANC earbuds
Nothing's Ear (3a) are ANC-equipped earbuds that cost less than $100.

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Jul 07, 2026

Meta is facing $1.4 trillion in state lawsuits over social media addiction
Meta is facing a massive lawsuit from four US states over the addictive designs of its platforms.

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Jul 07, 2026

xAI is now officially known as SpaceXAI
The xAI account on X has announced its official rebranding to SpaceXAI, five months after it merged with SpaceX.

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Jul 06, 2026

Google will now count all Android backup data toward your storage cap
Fortunately, it shouldn't take too much extra space.

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Jul 06, 2026

Google now uses your uploaded search media to train AI
A few simple adjustments to your settings will opt you out of Google's latest AI-training method.

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Jul 06, 2026

Why are people ditching wireless earbuds, and are wired headphones really making a comeback?
Everything old is new again.

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Jul 06, 2026

Microsoft's layoffs extend beyond Xbox
Microsoft is cutting an additional 3,200 jobs beyond those in the gaming division.

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Jul 06, 2026

AI golem Tilly Norwood is reportedly 'starring' in a feature-length movie
Get excited for a feature film starring an AI character that doesn't exist in any real way.

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Jul 06, 2026

Reddit to combat AI with more AI
Reddit to combat AI with more AI

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Jul 06, 2026

A USB-C port isn't a guarantee of high speeds: here's why
USB-C promised simplicity, but has turned into a mystery box of different specs.

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Jul 06, 2026

Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 in Europe in 2027
To comply with battery regulations, Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 in Europe next year.

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Jul 06, 2026

Xbox confirms plans to cut 3,200 jobs over the next year
Xbox will lay off 3,200 workers as part of mass restructuring.

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Jul 06, 2026

Xbox confirms plans to lay off 3,200 workers over the next year
Xbox will lay off 3,200 workers as part of mass restructuring.

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Jul 06, 2026

USB4 cables: When and why it's worth paying more
They're for more than just fast charging.

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Jul 06, 2026

Bentley teases the Torcal, its first electric vehicle
Bentley has confirmed that it will finally add an electric car to its exclusive lineup.

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Jul 06, 2026

Comcast buys the UK's biggest commercial broadcaster, ITV
Comcast subsidiary Sky plans to buy the UK's biggest broadcaster, ITV.

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