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A missing underscore sent innocent man to prison for 18 months
One missing underscore in a Skyrim-themed username put an innocent Nova Scotia man in prison for 18 months. A 2018 child-luring investigation, which began in Madison, Wisconsin, and eventually extended to Halifax, Canada, was based on a false premise. Police were looking for a man using the Kik messaging service under the name “fus__ro_dah” (two underscores after “fus”), but they accidentally requested records for the username “fus_ro_dah” (one underscore after “fus”). This one-character difference…
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PSA: Your Claude shared chats and Artifacts may have ended up on Google
An untold number of Claude chats and Artifacts — the interactive mini apps and documents users can build inside Claude — were found publicly searchable on Google over the weekend, after Reddit users discovered that typing search operators like “site:claude.ai/share” into Google surfaced a long list of shared conversations. Some reportedly contained health records, private company documents, and the names and phone numbers of children. The issue appears to have originated from Claude’s “share…
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Smartphones
Don't wait to update: iOS 26.6 includes more than 75 security fixes
Apple's iOS 26.6 update stops attackers from using iPhone Mirroring, Siri, and more to gain user data. Here's what you need to know. On Monday, just under a month following the arrival of the security-focused iOS 26.5.2, Apple made iOS 26.6 available to the general public. The latter includes over 75 security enhancements, 14 of which address kernel-related vulnerabilities. 10 of the now-patched kernel issues allowed apps to trigger unexpected system terminations, while others…
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“Google and Reddit do not own the Internet," web scraper says after court win
After a big court loss last week, Google has confirmed that it won’t give up its fight to block AI bots from scraping its search results. And Reddit is weirdly along for the ride. Curiously invoking the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Google sued SerpApi last December. The search giant accused the web scraper of circumventing its anti-scraping technology and then selling content scraped from Google search results through an unauthorized “Google Search API”…
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Apps & Logiciels
iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 and the rest are out, addressing security fixes
These are likely Apple’s last incremental updates before the new OS 27 generation debuts. Apple has released new updates to all of its platform operating systems. iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6 and visionOS 26.6 are all now available to the public. While there aren't any notable new features to advertise in this batch, as there were in 26.5 and 26.4, the 26.6 wave does include security fixes across the…
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Smartphones
OnePlus 16 looks ready to impress, but its biggest problem isn't the hardware
What you need to know A new rumor suggests the OnePlus 16 will retain the OnePlus 15's flat display and compact square camera module. The launch could slip to October, with the latest leak pushing back earlier expectations of a September debut. Flagship hardware is shaping up to be a standout, with rumors pointing to a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip, a huge 9,000mAh battery, and a 200MP telephoto camera. OnePlus may…
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Tech News
Xbox’s huge outage even blocked games on disc
An extended Xbox outage that began Sunday evening didn’t just cause issues for people trying to play digital games — it blocked people from playing their disc-based games, too. Xbox’s status page initially reported the outage on Sunday at about 11PM ET, and it also prevented people from logging in, launching apps, or finding games on the Xbox store. This morning, the page also noted that users “may have problems” playing their digital and…
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Smartphones
Galaxy Z Fold 8 in ‘Pistachio’ already appears to be selling out
The best version of Samsung’s adorable new Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the green “Pistachio” one and, fittingly, that’s the one that already appears to be selling out. Galaxy Z Fold 8 is sold in black, white, and purple colors everywhere, but Samsung.com gets an exclusive “Pistachio” variant in a light shade of green that’s just a delight in person. Out of the four (pictured above and below) it’s the most fun and unique…
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Apps & Logiciels
First look: Per-app zoom controls on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8
TL;DR Last week we spotted Samsung working on new individual zoom controls for apps on its latest foldables. While we found evidence in Z Fold 8 Ultra firmware code, the feature didn’t appear to be available on the phone. A tipster has now alerted us to the settings appearing for the new wide Z Fold 8 as a Labs option. Samsung’s new foldables are official, and as customers get their pre-orders in for the…
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Smartphones
Galaxy S27 Ultra rumored to near 6,000 mAh in long-overdue battery upgrade
If you had to pick one spec on Samsung’s top-end flagship that doesn’t feel all that “Ultra,” it’d probably be the 5,000 mAh battery that hasn’t changed in half a decade. Finally, though, it sounds like the Galaxy S27 Ultra will bring a battery upgrade, and a big one too. To reiterate, Samsung has been using the same 5,000 mAh battery for the past several generations of its Ultra flagship, from 2020’s Galaxy S20…
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Nanoleaf’s colorful pegboard and shelf kit is half off
Nanoleaf’s Blocks Combo XL Smarter Kit is a fun back-to-school buy that can add pops of customizable light and storage to your wall. It combines colorful smart lighting panels with a low-profile shelf and pegboard, and right now you can buy the kit for half off at $99.99 from Nanoleaf, which marks a new low price. Nanoleaf Blocks Combo XL Smarter Kit Where to Buy: $249.99 $99.99 at Nanoleaf The kit can hold up…
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Apps & Logiciels
Ted Lasso season 4: Here’s who’s new and everyone not returning
Ted Lasso season 4 premieres next week (watch here) and centers around a women’s team, here’s a rundown of the new players along with notable cast members who won’t be returning. Elle has a story out today detailing the main cast additions in Ted Lasso season 4. It’s the first time the new roster has been revealed. Tanya Reynolds might be the single most notable newcomer. She plays Alice Chilton, one of the coaches…
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5th Circuit blocks Texas law requiring websites to filter "harmful" speech
Texas cannot enforce a law’s requirement that websites block minors from seeing harmful speech, the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled on Friday. Big Tech lobby groups challenged the Texas “law’s requirement that certain social media-based ‘digital service providers’ (DSPs) monitor and filter content accessible to known minors to prevent exposure to several categories of potentially harmful speech,” judges wrote. In a 2-1 ruling in favor of the tech groups’ challenge,…
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Accessoires
MagSafe Monday: ESR FlickLock solved my biggest complaints with the AirPods Pro 3
I drop my AirPods Pro all the time. In fact, I dropped them at the lake yesterday. The worst part is always watching the earbuds bounce across the pavement and hoping they do not fall down a storm drain or something. I love having a case that actually stays shut when it hits the ground. The new ESR FlickLock Magnetic Case is designed specifically for the AirPods Pro 3 to solve that exact problem.…
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Cybersécurité
Update Now: iOS 26.6 and macOS Tahoe 26.6 Patch Hundreds of Security Flaws
Apple today released iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and macOS Tahoe 26.6, all of which have a long list of security fixes. iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 address almost 90 security vulnerabilities affecting everything from the App Store to the Neural Engine. Multiple kernel and WebKit vulnerabilities were fixed, along with problems affecting Wi-Fi, Siri, and the iPhone's image processing. Details on all of the fixes can be found in Apple's security support document. macOS…
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Apps & Logiciels
X Money officially launches in the US with Apple Wallet support after invite-only beta
X has officially launched X Money, which includes Apple Wallet support, moving the service beyond its invite-only beta and beginning a rollout today. The company says X Money is rolling out to Premium and Premium+ subscribers in the United States. X Money combines a deposit account, peer-to-peer payments, and a Visa debit card inside X. Users can instantly send, receive, or request money from others on the platform without fees or limits. Premium+ subscribers…
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Wero passe un cap grâce à Decathlon qui adopte le service de paiement en Allemagne
Depuis le 20 juillet 2026, les clients de decathlon.de peuvent régler leurs achats avec Wero. L’enseigne française spécialiste des produits pour le sport devient ainsi le premier distributeur aussi important à proposer ce moyen de paiement en Allemagne. Un tournant pour Wero et le paiement européen qui veut s’affranchir des États-Unis. Le marché allemand joue les pionniers et sert de test en conditions réelles. Petit rappel, Wero, c’est le service de paiement européen lancé…
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Boox Picco is an even smaller e-reader that's getting ready to slide into your pocket
What you need to know Boox is teasing an upcoming eReader called the Picco, which aims to deliver a comfortable reading experience on an even smaller device. The Picco will feature a 3.97-inch display with front light and TF card support. Boox says the device will "launch soon" and with an "accessible price point," intending to appeal to a wider range of consumers. Boox is preparing to introduce a new ePaper device to consumers…
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Apps & Logiciels
Older Macs get fresh security fixes with new macOS Sequoia & Sonoma update
Apple released new updates for macOS Sequoia and macOS Sonoma, extending security and maintenance support to Macs that haven't moved to macOS Tahoe. The updates are available through Software Update on supported Macs. Apple hasn't identified any major new consumer features, which points to releases focused on security, stability, performance, and compatibility. Users can install the updates by opening System Settings, selecting General, and choosing Software Update. A Mac will only offer the update…
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Cybersécurité
Microsoft launches its first cybersecurity model, plus a new agentic cybersecurity system
Microsoft on Monday launched its first cybersecurity-specialized model alongside a new AI cybersecurity platform at a small event in San Francisco, taking a big swipe at major players in the space — namely Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. The company describes MAI-Cyber-1-Flash as a model that’s built “to find challenging vulnerabilities in complex codebases.” The model is built to animate MDASH, Microsoft’s harness dedicated to software vulnerability identification and remediation. The new security platform is…
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Smartphones
Google Pixel 11 launch event: Everything we expect as price increase rumors grow
The next Made by Google event is set to take place on August 12, where the company is expected to showcase the new Pixel lineup. Rumors suggest this year could see an incremental cycle, with a 2nm Tensor G6 chip, new colors and a higher entry price anticipated to be the Pixel 11 series' biggest changes. Similarly, leaks point to new colors and price hikes for the Pixel Watch 5. But Google may yet…
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IA
Daily Brief 'Tuning' could be what Google has planned next for Gemini's morning digest
What you need to know "Tuning" was spotted in a leak conerning Google's Gemini Daily Brief, which could bring specified customization tools to users. A report claims users can tell the AI what they want to see in their morning digests and what they don't. Gemini Spark and Daily Brief were a part of Google's I/O highlights, which turn the AI into a proactive assistant. Google rolled out "daily brief' for Gemini earlier this…
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Accessoires
Ce combo Anker (batterie 5000 mAh + chargeur 45W) bradé à -27 % est indispensable à mettre dans sa valise cet été
S’il y a bien une marque à qui on peut confier la batterie de son smartphone les yeux fermés, c’est Anker. Et ce pack regroupe deux de ses meilleurs alliés au quotidien. Vous y trouverez la batterie MagSafe de la gamme Nano — idéale avec son format de poche qui se colle au dos de votre téléphone — accompagnée d’un bloc chargeur USB-C de 45W capable de faire le plein à toute vitesse. C’est…
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Tech News
Best Buy kicked off its annual Back to School sale, and it's better than ever — see my TOP 20+ deals for students of all ages
Best Buy's 'Black Friday in July' sale ended last week, but the retailer has wasted no time in dropping another batch of deals for all of the students heading back to class. Whether you want a new wearable, tablet, or feature-packed smartphone, you can find all of the best currently-active Best Buy deals for students in this guide. Need a new laptop for those long study sessions? Best Buy's big sale has you covered.…
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