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Peak Design’s modular Field Bracket has a finder tag built-in
I am a very clumsy man. So clumsy, that I have AirTags hanging off practically every camera I own. Have I left my camera in an Uber? Yes. Have I left it on an airplane? Also yes. For me, finder tags are essential for my cameras. The problem is, strapping a finder tag to a camera is always cumbersome. I currently have them hanging off my camera straps like a phone charm circa 2001.…
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Apps & Logiciels
Apple TV’s new comedy from Ben Stiller is almost here, and reviews are in
The Dink is a new film premiering on Apple TV later this week from producer Ben Stiller, and the first reviews have just arrived. Here’s what reviewers are saying. Ben Stiller’s 2004 film Dodgeball took an underdog sport and turned it into a beloved comedy. Now, Stiller is behind a new Apple film that aspires to do the same for pickleball. The Dink premieres this Friday, July 24 on Apple TV. You can add…
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IT & Science & Technology
Data centers expected to use 4x more electricity by 2035
Data centers are expected to use one-fifth of the electricity generated in the U.S. by 2035, four times that of today, according to a new report from BloombergNEF. A surge in AI compute will push data center capacity to nearly 200 gigawatts over the next decade, the report predicts. Nearly half of that capacity will be devoted to training and inference, and most of that will remain concentrated in the U.S. By 2033, the…
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Hide My Email flaw still worked two weeks after Apple's claimed fix
Apple says it fixed a vulnerability that could expose real addresses behind Hide My Email on or around July 3, but we reproduced the flaw two weeks after the company's claimed repair date. The company told 404 Media that it deployed a patch on July 3, 2026, and fully resolved the vulnerability. AppleInsider successfully reproduced the behavior on July 17. Our test found that a sender who possessed a specific Hide My Email alias…
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Tesla spins up robotaxi pilots in Orlando and Tampa ahead of Q2 earnings
Tesla has brought an unspecified number of its unsupervised Model Y SUVs to Orlando and Tampa, just one day ahead of the company’s scheduled second-quarter earnings call. That marks the third city in Florida where Tesla is trialing its nascent robotaxi service, following a small launch in Miami a few weeks ago. The two new cities appear to have fairly small operational areas, and Tesla did not offer any further details about the launch.…
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The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader with more features than you might expect
If you love ultra-portable gadgets and favor DRM-free ebooks, this could become your favorite device. Most people would probably look at something like the Boox Palma 2 Pro and assume ereaders don't get much smaller, but the Xteink X4 Pro makes that device look almost unwieldy by comparison. Xteink specializes in ultra-compact, distraction-free reading devices that aren't much larger than your credit card, and the X4 Pro is its latest iteration on the decidedly…
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Naked mole-rat queens use a chemical signal to suppress fertility in rivals
Naked mole rats are weird. They spend their lives almost entirely underground, are largely insensitive to some kinds of pain, can persist without oxygen for a long time, rarely develop cancer, and can live past 30 years, which is decades longer than similarly sized rodents. They are also eusocial, like ants, bees, or termites—in a colony that can hold more than a hundred animals, only one female, the queen, breeds. We didn’t know how…
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IA
OpenAI launches small business program as it touts 10M ChatGPT Work and Codex users
OpenAI has announced a new initiative called the ChatGPT for small business program. Meanwhile, the company touts reaching 10M ChatGPT Work and Codex users. OpenAI says its new ChatGPT for small business program is “an initiative to help small businesses be more productive and scale their businesses with ChatGPT.” The program entails four key parts. These include access to hands on virtual training, attending in-person small business AI academies in the U.S., helpful guides…
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Smartphones
Apple’s answer to rising tech prices may be leasing your next iPhone
TL;DR Apple is reportedly partnering with Klarna for new device lease plans that’ll replace its existing financing options. Customers will be able to lease hardware for 24 or 36 months, with options to return, keep, or upgrade their hardware at the end of each lease. The Apple Upgrade program is expected to launch next week. Inflation driving up prices of electronics is bad for consumers, of course, but it’s also an issue for manufacturers:…
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Apple may unveil a new device subscription service as soon as next week
The company brought in Klarna as a partner for its Apple Upgrade program, according to Bloomberg. Apple may be about to revive a plan to offer its devices through a subscription program. Most iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch models will reportedly be available through the Apple Upgrade service, which could go live as soon as July 28. The company was previously said to have considered a hardware subscription service before scuttling the idea…
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IA
Why AI Needs a “Genie Coefficient”
Major benchmarks measure what AI can do. None measure whether it does what you mean: the distance between what you ask an AI to do, and the unspoken assumptions about how you want the AI to do it. We propose a new metric: the Genie coefficient. There’s often a gap between one person’s request and another’s understanding. Most of the time, we bridge it using general knowledge. For example, if you ask a friend…
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Cybersécurité
Apple fixes iCloud+ vulnerability that exposed ‘hidden’ user emails
Recently 404 Media reported on a vulnerability with the iCloud+ ‘Hide My Email’ feature that allowed anyone to access a user’s real email address. Now, Apple says the issue has officially been fixed. If you’re an iCloud+ or Apple One subscriber, Apple offers a ‘Hide My Email’ privacy feature that can be especially handy for protecting your real email. But per the recent 404 Media report, a bug has long existed in Hide My…
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Amazon is making a Robocop TV show with the showrunner from Lodge 49
Does the company know that it is, in fact, Omni Consumer Products? Amazon has officially ordered eight episodes of a TV show based on the Robocop franchise, according to a report by Variety. We already knew the company was working on a pilot, but now it's gotten a full series order. The showrunner behind this adaptation is a guy named Peter Ocko. He's been in the writer's room for all kinds of great shows,…
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Anthropic’s $1.5B copyright settlement approved; only 350 authors opted out
On Monday, a judge approved a $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and authors, ending the largest copyright class-action ever certified and granting the largest copyright settlement ever reached. Back in May, some authors fought to block the settlement, which was proposed after the court ruled that Anthropic training AI on books was fair use; however, its piracy of works was likely not. Authors opposing the settlement argued that lawyers’ fees were too high and…
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Here's what that trash can with an X icon means on your electronics
It's the official marking of the EU's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Flip over almost any electronic device and you'll likely spot a small icon that looks like a wheeled trash can with an X through it. As small as that symbol is, it carries a meaningful message that connects to a global conversation around e-waste and what happens to your gadgets when…
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IT & Science & Technology
L’astronaute française Sophie Adenot teste le robot de cuisine Food Processor à bord de l’ISS
Recevez tous les soirs un résumé de l’actu importante avec Le Récap’ Caviar d’aubergines et houmous. En ces temps de grosses chaleurs sur Terre, voilà de quoi se régaler sans trop de risque. Eh bien, c’est le menu concocté dans l’espace par Sophie Adenot. Le Cnes (Centre national d’études spatiales) raconte le 17 juillet 2026 comment l’astronaute française s’est mise à la préparation de bons petits plats grâce à un nouvel outil : Food…
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Apps & Logiciels
Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Old Man’s Journey, Roundguard, ELOH, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Old Man’s Journey, Roundguard, ELOH, 1945 Sky Shooter: Premium, Police Department Tycoon Pro, and more. Today is your last shot to secure your FREE credit ahead of tomorrow’s official Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 8, and next-gen watch launch, but we also have Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold at nearly $500 off today as well as gaming…
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Tech News
Xbox Game Pass joins Meta Horizon Plus, and to be honest, I'm thrilled
What you need to know Meta has collaborated with Xbox once again, stating it's bringing the "starter edition" Xbox Game Pass into its Horizon Plus subscription for VR gaming. The Xbox Game Pass opens up an additional 50 plus library of games, ranging from AAA to indie titles on its Quest headsets. The starter edition Xbox Game Pass for Meta Horizon Plus is rolling out today (July 21). Meta Horizon Plus is a gateway…
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Smartphones
Save on the Android data recovery tool that could spare your data and sanity
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. There are few phone problems more instantly stressful than realizing important data might be gone for good. Maybe your Android phone took a swim, the screen smashed, a factory reset went wrong, or years of WhatsApp messages suddenly vanished. Whatever the cause, that quiet little panic is the same. You need those files back, and you need a recovery option that doesn’t…
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Smartphones
Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program was great while it lasted
For over ten years, Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program helped users afford the newest models, bundling AppleCare to boot. It's on borrowed time now, with the Apple Upgrade pay-as-you-go plan imminent. The report of the new Apple Upgrade program arriving on July 28 seems like a good deal for consumers wanting more than an iPhone. However, it also means the end of a similar installment program. Tuesday's Bloomberg report on the launch of Apple Upgrade…
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Nearly every Kindle is steeply discounted at Best Buy
If you’ve been thinking about picking up a Kindle before school starts, or for your next vacation, now’s a good time to do it. As part of its Black Friday in July sale, Best Buy has brought the Kindle Paperwhite back down to its all-time low of $124.99 ($35 off). It’s the Kindle we recommend for most people because it has a bunch of features. It’s waterproof and features a sharp 300ppi, 7-inch display,…
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Sales of Valve's Steam Deck crater after recent price hike
Since its 2022 launch, the Steam Deck has consistently been at or near the top of the company’s “top selling products by revenue” charts, with brief dips outside of the top 10 treated as newsworthy events. But sales of the popular handheld gaming PC have apparently been on a steep decline since the system relaunched at a higher price in May. Linux-focused gaming site Boiling Steam breaks down the historical data, showing how the…
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Smartphones
Apple’s rumored ‘Upgrade’ program brings lease-to-own pricing for iPhones, Macs, and iPads
Bloomberg reports that Apple Upgrade will be available later this month for most of Apple’s most popular devices. Bloomberg reports that Apple Upgrade will be available later this month for most of Apple’s most popular devices. As component and RAM shortages drive prices higher, Apple is reportedly launching an “Apple Upgrade” program for leasing new devices. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, it will work similar to a car lease, with options to upgrade to…
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IA
Google releases three new Gemini models — but no 3.5 Pro
On Tuesday, Google DeepMind released Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber. Gemini 3.6 Flash is Google’s “workhorse model” that promises improved capabilities in coding, knowledge work, and multimodal performance while reducing token usage by up to 17%, making it cheaper than its predecessor 3.5 Flash. Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite is the most cost-effective model in the class, and 3.5 Flash Cyber is a specialized model that was fine-tuned for finding and fixing…
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