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Anthropic Releases Paper About Claudes Mental Workspace. Dont Read It Uncritically
Gizmodo - 7 Jul 2026 02:45
Anthropic's paper and supplementary materials hint at consciousness, perhaps a bit hastily.
Offshore Wind Farms In Europe Are Having An Unusual Effect On Marine Life
BGR - 7 Jul 2026 03:17
A series of studies on offshore windfarms in Europe have shown surprising effects of these oceanic installations on a particular marine population.
Bitcoin in Trump Accounts? Pres Says 'Something Could Happen,' Dells, SpaceX Back Billions in Donations
IBTimes - 7 Jul 2026 01:09
Trump says Bitcoin could eventually play a role in Trump Accounts as Dell and SpaceX pledge billions to expand the children's investment programme.
Suspected China-Aligned Hackers Exploit Roundcube Flaws Against Universities
The Hacker News - 7 Jul 2026 14:40
A suspected China-aligned threat activity cluster has been observed exploiting Roundcube webmail software belonging to physics and engineering departments of U.S. and Canadian universities as part of a new campaign. The ...
Astronaut flexes his muscles mid-spacewalk | Space photo of the day for July 7, 2026
SPACE.com - 7 Jul 2026 14:00
NASA astronaut Chris Williams recently flexed his muscles for a photo while on a spacewalk with fellow astronaut Jessica Meir.
Hacktivists call out Trump by hacking and defacing US Army websites
TechCrunch - 7 Jul 2026 13:10
The U.S. Army has fixed two of its websites that were hacked to display messages calling President Trump a "pedophile" and a "thief."
Chinese scientists find the best way to nuke an asteroid on its way to impact Earth
SPACE.com - 7 Jul 2026 13:00
While no imminent asteroid threats have been found for Earth, Chinese scientists discussed two ways to deflect a space rock in case of trouble.
Government's cyber pledge lands 60 signatories, including M&S and, somehow, Capita
The Register - 7 Jul 2026 12:07Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs as AI Spending Soars and Xbox Undergoes Biggest Overhaul Yet
IBTimes - 7 Jul 2026 12:00
Microsoft announces 4,800 job cuts, focusing on Xbox, as part of a major restructuring amid ongoing AI investments. The move affects 2% of its global workforce.
Reuters: DeepSeek is developing its own AI chips
Engadget - 7 Jul 2026 11:57
DeepSeek, the Chinese company making AI models on the cheap, might look to do the same for AI chips.
Uber And Lyft Surge Pricing Is Affecting Some Users More, Says Consumer Reports
BGR - 7 Jul 2026 01:17
Popular rideshare apps Uber and Lyft are charging customers in the same area for the same routes different prices, according to Consumer Reports.
You Can Stop Your iPhone's Side Button From Ending Calls - Here's How
BGR - 7 Jul 2026 23:47
If accidentally ending calls on your iPhone by pressing the side button is driving you nuts, there is a straightforward solution to fix this issue.
Why Do Airplanes Measure Distance In Nautical Miles?
Slash Gear - 7 Jul 2026 23:45
Most people know that ships use nautical miles to measure distance, as it is in the name. You might be surprised, however, to learn that airplanes do too.
Tim Cook attends Sun Valley Conference alongside Eddy Cue
9 to 5 Mac - 7 Jul 2026 23:38
Tim Cook and Eddy Cue have arrived in Idaho for the 2026 Sun Valley Conference, which is expected to run through July 11. Here are the details.
Tim Cook attends Sun Valley Conference alongside Eddy Cue [U: Ternus attends]
9 to 5 Mac - 7 Jul 2026 23:38
Tim Cook and Eddy Cue have arrived in Idaho for the 2026 Sun Valley Conference, which is expected to run through July 11. Here are the details.
Andrew and Tristan Tate Accused of Using 'The Lover Boy Method' to Recruit Women Into Webcam Sex Work
IBTimes - 7 Jul 2026 23:35
Romanian prosecutors have expanded charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate, accusing them of using manipulative tactics to recruit women into their webcam business, alongside allegations of trafficking and witness intimi...
Meta built an AI detection tool to ID images and video created with its new models
Engadget - 7 Jul 2026 23:23
Meta's new AI detector has rate limits for some reason.
Argentina vs Egypt: Lionel Messi Left in Tears After Overcoming Shock 2-0 Deficit to Keep World Cup Dream Alive
IBTimes - 7 Jul 2026 23:21
Lionel Messi led Argentina to a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the World Cup last-16, overcoming a 2-0 deficit with goals from Romero, Messi, and Fernández.
New field-tested design framework improves bored pile foundations in weathered rock
Phys.org - 7 Jul 2026 23:20
Large-diameter bored piles are essential for major infrastructure, from elevated railways and long-span bridges to high-rise buildings. Yet when these piles extend into weak, weathered sedimentary rocks such as siltstone...
Best Open Earbuds for 2026
CNET - 7 Jul 2026 23:20
Looking for earbuds that keep you connected to your surroundings while still delivering good sound? These are my current top picks for true-wireless earbuds with an open design.
5 Portable Cassette Players Every Audiophile Should Know About
BGR - 7 Jul 2026 23:17
Cassette tapes are on the verge of a comeback as users flock to vintage media, and these five cassette tape players are great for new users.
Samsung confirms Unpacked event for later this month - mark your calendars!
Android Authority - 7 Jul 2026 23:00
We've got two weeks to go before we officially meet Samsung's latest mobile hardware.