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OpenAI has reportedly found evidence of additional agent misbehavior as it looks into the incident that occurred with Hugging Face. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/07tDm4p via IFTTT

Amazon isn't slowing down on data center spending — but investors don't seem to mind. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/hdFPBMo via IFTTT

Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google seems to be working on a way to temporarily pause Android’s Advanced Protection mode. Users will be able to temporarily pause the feature for three hours before it automatically turns back on. The change could make tasks like sideloading apps less frustrating while ensuring users don’t accidentally leave Advanced Protection disabled. Google has been steadily expanding Android’s security features over the past year. Now, evidence found in Google Play Services (version 26.30.31) suggests the company is working on a small but welcome quality-of-life improvement for Android’s Advanced Protection Mode. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/phfXgWQ via IFTTT

Microsoft pitched its own homegrown AI models, harnesses, and even a Mythos competitor on Wednesday, telling Wall Street it plans for continued growth. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/PzREMx7 via IFTTT

When Microsoft reported killer fourth-quarter earnings for its fiscal 2026 year (which ended June 30), it tucked in an interesting little tidbit about how its investments in the two biggest, and competing, AI labs are doing. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/z50N87j via IFTTT

TL;DR Google Photos now includes a toggle to turn off its shimmer animation for users who prefer a cleaner, static gallery. The new option is rolling out with Google Photos version 7.85, giving users more control over the app’s interface. Google has also introduced a new AI camera shortcut that lets you capture photos instantly for AI-powered edits. If you’ve ever opened Google Photos and been distracted by that shimmering effect across your photos, there’s finally some good news. Google has added a way to switch it off, giving users a little more control over how the app looks and feels. This change doesn’t exactly come out of nowhere. Android Authority reported last month that Google was working on a toggle for the effect, so its arrival isn’t much of a surprise. Still, it’s a welcome one for anyone who’s found the effect more annoying than eye-catching. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/P87NxEz via IFTTT

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A new app called Messages by OzarksMade promises to recreate the Samsung Messages experience after Samsung discontinued its native messaging app in the US. The app clones Samsung Messages’ look, feel, and even its app icon while offering SMS, MMS, and even RCS support. Interestingly, RCS support is offered through a “Companion Mode” that uses Google Messages in the background. Samsung officially pulled the plug on Samsung Messages in the US earlier this month. Much to their disappointment, long-term Galaxy users have had to switch to Google Messages and become familiar with a brand-new interface after years of using Samsung Messages. Now, a new app called Messages by OzarksMade is trying to recreate the Samsung Messages experience almost entirely. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/IcPYkoO via IFTTT

The deal is Cyera's third acquisition this year. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/Nu0GmXw via IFTTT

Credit: Damien Wilde / Android Authority TL;DR Tipster Yogesh Brar claims that Nothing is preparing to launch its first smartwatch. The wearable is said to debut in September for under $300. It will reportedly launch in limited markets and feature Nothing’s signature transparent design language. Nothing may finally be getting ready to enter the smartwatch market. According to tipster Yogesh Brar , the company is developing its first smartwatch, with a launch reportedly planned for September. Brar says the wearable will carry Nothing’s distinctive design language, be priced below $300, and initially launch in limited markets. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/xfO52cV via IFTTT

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority Opinion post by Adamya Sharma I was one of those people who was forced to sign up for YouTube Premium for one simple reason: I wanted YouTube without ads. YouTube’s crackdown on ad blockers kicked things off for me, but the ever-increasing number and length of ads the platform started throwing at me was the final nail in the coffin of my free YouTube experience. I gave in and became a YouTube Premium subscriber, thinking I’d finally escaped the tyranny of YouTube ads once and for all and that I was good to go. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/6QBjUA3 via IFTTT

Cursor says India is now its third-largest market globally and plans to expand local hiring and enterprise sales. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/QO3xjuo via IFTTT

Anthropic founder and CEO Dario Amodei made his views clear about open-weight models and China's growing AI capabilities. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/y0K94zk via IFTTT

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google seems to be developing a Phone to Watch Unlock feature for Pixel Watches. The feature would automatically unlock your watch after you unlock your paired Pixel phone, effectively reversing today’s Watch Unlock feature. Our findings suggest it will be exclusive to Pixel devices through Google’s Connected Phone & Watch services app. Google already lets compatible Pixel Watches help you unlock your phone through its Watch Unlock , but it looks like the company is now building the feature in reverse. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/qILkVH1 via IFTTT

TL;DR A new report claims that Samsung’s second-generation Galaxy Z TriFold could launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 9 series next year. The company is also expected to introduce a Galaxy S27 Pro, creating a “4+4” flagship strategy with four Galaxy S phones and four foldables every year. Unlike the first Galaxy Z TriFold, which had a limited production run, Samsung could manufacture the second-generation model in larger numbers. Just days after Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 , Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra , and Galaxy Z Flip 8 , reports are already emerging about what could be the company’s most ambitious flagship smartphone plans yet. Korean publication ETNews claims that Samsung will launch the so-called Galaxy Z TriFold 2 next year. The device is also expected to become a regular member of the company’s foldable phone lineup instead of having a limited run as it did this time around. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/MqJSYr3 via IFTTT

Credit: Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR GrapheneOS says Motorola phones are on track to gain support for its privacy-focused operating system in 2027 thanks to Qualcomm’s hardware security improvements. The project says it currently supports only devices that implement Android’s latest secure element-backed rate limiting, which makes brute-force attacks significantly harder. Back at MWC 2026, Motorola and GrapheneOS announced a long-term partnership that will end the latter’s long-standing exclusivity to Google Pixel phones. Now, GrapheneOS has reiterated that support for Motorola smartphones is on track for 2027. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/EvHTaL5 via IFTTT

Forget YouTube videos—frontier physical AI models need multiple camera angles, dense annotation, and soon, brain wave readings. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/aDGZX9S via IFTTT

It’s not a secret anymore. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series has arrived, and, as expected, Samsung has split its book-style foldable lineup into two this time. There’s the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the standard and wider model, and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which serves as the direct successor to last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 (albeit with the added Ultra moniker). We appreciated last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 a lot, thanks to its much slimmer design and wider cover screen. And while Samsung has made some meaningful changes on top of that this year, my hands-on time with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra still left me wanting a little more. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/kinPlQB via IFTTT

The Pixel Launcher has picked up some long-requested features over the last year. We can hide icon labels and remove the At A Glance widget, and there are some AI icon packs that can add some fun and flair to your home screen. Even with those improvements, there are still a lot of features the Pixel Launcher is missing, and these are the ones I want the most. Proper icon packs from Android Authority https://ift.tt/CSZkge6 via IFTTT

A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/AwtTDFd via IFTTT

With the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung made the controversial choice to ship the foldable with its in-house Exynos 2500 chip everywhere in the world. To many, the shift from Snapdragon to Exynos was viewed as a downgrade, especially in a year when Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite had a breakthrough moment. Motorola put a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip inside the Razr Ultra 2025 in the same year, padding its lead over Samsung and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 on the spec sheet and in most benchmarks. Samsung changed course with the newly announced Galaxy Z Flip 8 , which runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip in North America. It’s easily the biggest Galaxy Z Flip 8 upgrade on paper, considering the displays, battery capacity, and cameras haven’t materially changed. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/CcdvGDW via IFTTT

This “piercing pillow” also works great with earbuds you probably already own. Tech companies love to sell us expensive gadgets to solve all of life's little problems. Sleepbuds sold by the likes of Anker and Ozlo are a good example. These miniature marvels of engineering sit flush in the ear, and allow side-sleepers to doze off listening to podcasts, audiobooks, music, or white noise without annoying their partner. But why pay over $200 for a second pair of highly specialized buds when you can spend a fraction of that for a product that never needs charging, never loses its Bluetooth connection, and won't need replacing in a few years after the battery wears out? Piercing pillows, as the name suggests, promise pain … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/8TwNty0 via IFTTT

OpenAI's fancy new AI keypad will be a lot of fun for some, while many others are probably not going to touch it. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/Bqf5VZD via IFTTT

The company ticked off a few more boxes on the second Starship V3 flight, but appears to have had another issue re-lighting the booster's rocket engines. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/A2GpYNb via IFTTT

TL;DR Google has started rolling out Fitbit Air firmware version 253.2. The update only includes minor bug fixes, with no new features or user-facing changes mentioned in Google’s announcement. Google recommends installing the update during the day and keeping the Google Health app open throughout the process. Google has started rolling out a new software update for the Fitbit Air . However, this release is more about improving reliability than introducing new features. According to Google’s community announcement , firmware version 253.2 is now making its way to Fitbit Air devices over the next few days. The company says the update contains minor bug fixes, without going into specifics of what those fixes include. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/3ZpD1gK via IFTTT

TL;DR After its limited initial rollout, Google is expanding access to Gemini Spark starting today. Google AI Pro subscribers in the US can now use Spark, while AI Ultra subscribers are getting access globally with local language support. The rollout still excludes users in the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and Nigeria. Google is significantly expanding access to Gemini Spark , its AI-powered task delegation feature, after introducing it to a limited group of users earlier this year. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/tX8lsPg via IFTTT

We spoke with several cybersecurity researchers, who look for unknown vulnerabilities and develop tools to exploit them, about how OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s guardrails affect their work. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/UFB0Rsm via IFTTT

TechCrunch Startup Battlefield is coming to Australia — and we're partnering with Stripe to find the country's most exciting early-stage startups. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/RU7oBZL via IFTTT

ServiceNow's investment gives BusinessNext a strategic partner to expand its AI-powered banking software globally. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/xkLNS4n via IFTTT

TL;DR The Pixel Watch 5 has surfaced in the Google Play Console, revealing the same Snapdragon W5 platform used by recent Pixel Watches. The listing also points to a RAM upgrade, possibly to assist new Gemini-powered features. The accompanying image matches previously leaked renders, offering another look at Google’s upcoming smartwatch ahead of its expected August launch. We’ve already gotten our first look at the Pixel Watch 5 through leaked renders, which showed off Google’s upcoming smartwatch in four colors. We’ve also heard about a rumored price increase for the wearable. Now, a fresh, sort of “official” leak is giving us a peek under the hood. A new Google Play Console listing, spotted by folks over at 9to5Google , appears to reveal key hardware details for the Pixel Watch 5 ahead of its expected debut alongside the Pixel 11 series next month. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/rJFwcNV via IFTTT

Carl Merriam has designed some of my favorite nostalgia-inducing Lego sets, including the Lego Nintendo Game Boy and Piranha Plant . He's assisted on the incredible Lion Knights' Castle , Galaxy Explorer , and Pirates of Barracuda Bay . Now, he's helped the company create a Donkey Kong arcade machine set that managed to win even Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto's favor - or so he's told. It doesn't play quite like Donkey Kong , of course. Jumpman, the character that would be renamed Mario, can never reach the top under his own power. But like Lego's $230 pinball machine , it does contain a basic fully functional game. There's a working joystick … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/RUtGnPp via IFTTT

After IBM's stock crashed last week on warnings of poor mainframe sales, the CEO explained that AI wrecked corporate hardware budget, temporarily. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/uUkwmfF via IFTTT

Anthropic and OpenAI's aggressive 2026 acquisition sprees set the stage for a weekend rumor. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/PHTsXD9 via IFTTT

Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event is just around the corner, and the company is expected to take the wraps off a bunch of new devices. Based on the rumors and leaks we've seen so far, Samsung's next generation of foldables will likely be the stars of the show. Samsung is expected to show off a big redesign for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, though we can't rule out a few other surprises. Here's what you need to know about watching Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked and what to expect. When is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked? This year's Galaxy Unpacked takes place on July 22nd at 9AM ET / 6AM PT. Samsung is holding the event in London on an invite-only basis. W … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/5C6O9Wn via IFTTT

The four-year-old firm's latest fund is 60% larger than its second vehicle announced 18 months ago. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/LVZhbdB via IFTTT

At last, a tech company has found a way to outsource humanity's oldest pastime: using our imaginations. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/W06yfZ7 via IFTTT

Credit: Akshay Gangwar / Android Authority TL;DR Google Maps is getting ready to integrate Gemini’s Personal Intelligence feature. The feature could let Maps surface reservations, flights, and other relevant information by connecting with Gmail, Google Photos, and other Google services you’ve linked. We also spotted new “Connected Content Apps” and “Personalization” settings in Maps, although they’re currently non-functional. Personal Intelligence in Gemini is designed to make the AI assistant more helpful by connecting information from apps like Gmail, Google Photos, YouTube, and other Google services. Instead of treating each app as a separate silo, the feature lets Gemini pull together the most relevant information across your connected accounts to deliver more personalized responses. Now, it looks like Google is getting ready to bring some of this magic to Google Maps . from Android Authority https://ift.tt/dht9c5F via IFTTT

The final approval settles one case, but it doesn't resolve the broader issue of using copyrighted works to train AI models. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/gfh2tcT via IFTTT

The de-extinction startup is looking to double or triple its previous valuation, according to the report. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/Ss5HLqg via IFTTT

TL;DR Marketing materials for the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 have leaked with a bunch of details about both smartwatches. The Galaxy Watch 9 will feature a Snapdragon Wear Elite processor and will be available in three colors: Cream, Silver, and Graphite. The Watch Ultra 2 will feature an 800mAh battery, an IP69K rating, and a display with 5,000-nit peak brightness. With just two days to go before Samsung officially announces its new Galaxy Watch lineup at Unpacked , a new leak has given us a great look at what’s in store for the Galaxy Watch 9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Leaker Evan Blass has shared new marketing images and specs of both smartwatches in his newsletter. First, the leaked marketing images confirm that the Galaxy Watch 9 will use the Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset, corroborating a leak from a few days ago stating that both the Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 will come with the Qualcomm SoC. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/vW0CJqa via IFTTT

As I look at the Galaxy Watch 4 clasped to my wrist, I feel little desire to upgrade to a new Samsung model. There’s much excitement surrounding the incoming Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 , and the recent rollout of the upgraded Health app teased a plethora of new features. Fitness index? Vitals? Hearing health!? They all read pretty exciting on paper. But after many years, Samsung and its contemporaries have yet to properly recreate a Garmin feature that wraps my entire day’s activity into a neat number. That feature? Body Battery. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/y4cjNli via IFTTT

Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority As long as I can remember, I’ve been a champion of premium games. While I don’t mind a simple time-waster here or there, I prefer an Android game with a little more complexity and ideally no ads. I also believe that dropping anywhere from $1-20 for a premium game not only helps more ambitious developers who don’t want to go through the ad-festered freemium route, but ensures that a premium market continues to exist in a world where most people just go for the free versions. Of course, the fact that premium games are a niche thing also limits what kind of paid titles get produced. By and large, you have two main pools here in 2026: Ports of older games from PC or console history, or indie hits that are typically cross-platform in some way. There are truly unique premium games too, but they are less common these days. Some of these premium games are a better experience than others, but below are just six that I feel are absolutely worth it....

Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority I’ve had Samsung’s Secure Folder set up on almost every Galaxy phone I’ve used over the years, but I only started using it properly about a year ago. As it turns out, locking away private photos is probably the least interesting thing it can do. Once I stopped seeing Secure Folder as a glorified photo locker and started treating it as a separate space, everything changed. I now use it to hide distracting apps, secure my financial applications, run two instances of the same app, and keep my work and personal lives from bleeding into each other. And I’m honestly surprised more Galaxy users aren’t doing the same. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/QH3KhBe via IFTTT

You don’t need a $10,000 Amflow PX Carbon Pro, but it doesn’t hurt. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge Cheater , I'd grumble between huffs as yet another e-bike rider casually skittered past me on a steep ascent. It's this purist attitude that, for years, has left me blind to one simple fact: electric mountain bikes are fun! My attitude adjustment came a few weeks ago, the very first time I rode an Amflow PX Carbon Pro fitted with the incredibly compact, lightweight, and powerful M2S motor from Avinox, a new DJI offshoot that has incumbents like Bosch and Specialized on edge. The motor doesn't make me a speed demon, but it does let me suck better by compensating whenever my poor technique kills the momentum. Mountain biking has a long histor … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/h9sZgWX via IFTTT

Neil Rimer, the venture capitalist who co-founded Index Ventures, predicts the historic wealth AI is generating in Silicon Valley will have to be redistributed, voluntarily or involuntarily. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/WljQoNS via IFTTT

From AI workflows to battery life and security, here's what it's really like to live with Vertu's luxury foldable every day. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/r4tAYwT via IFTTT

TL;DR Google’s latest Phone app beta includes a list of codenames belonging to the Pixel 11 lineup. Alongside the expected Pixel 11 series codenames, the app also references “formosan,” which has previously been linked to the Pixel 11a. If Google sticks to its recent release schedule, the Pixel 11a will likely launch around March 2027. Google may have accidentally offered another early glimpse at its next-generation Pixel lineup. You’re reading an Authority Insights story. Authority Insights brings you all the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage from the Android Authority team that you won’t find anywhere else. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/LjwnDO7 via IFTTT

TL;DR Google Vids gets a major AI overhaul with Gemini Omni, making video creation and editing as simple as describing what you want in plain language. You can create a personal AI avatar by uploading a single selfie and a short voice recording. To prevent misuse, personal avatars are restricted to the account holder’s likeness. Editing a video typically involves a long process of fixing lighting, changing backgrounds, or endless retakes to get the perfect shot. Now, Google is rewriting the playbook with massive Google Vids updates that do the AI work for you. The biggest new addition to Vids is Gemini Omni, Google’s multimodal video generation model first shown off at I/O 2026 . With Vids, you can now create or edit videos from natural language prompts, whether you’re starting from scratch with text and images or editing an existing clip, per Google’s blog post . You can skip the timeline and just tell Gemini to change a background, improve lighting, or add visual effects w...

The company didn't immediately say what went wrong. SpaceX's stock plunged more than 4% in after-hours trading before paring losses. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/lHNPVfi via IFTTT

TL;DR Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 is now available for Pixel testers to install. Google shares a few bugfixes present in this release, including problems with Battery Share. Today’s release also corrects problems with taskbar icon alignment on connected displays. For Android enthusiasts looking to get the very latest access to all of Google’s upcoming changes, this summer has just been utterly packed with releases worth paying attention to. Testers got their hands on Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 two weeks ago, and now Google is distributing Beta 7. Google’s release notes detail the major fixes you can expect with today’s Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 build: from Android Authority https://ift.tt/w8CXjWf via IFTTT

Skullcandy announced a new version of its Crusher wireless headphones today featuring a few of Bose's audio technologies including its QuietControl ANC and head-tracking spatial audio. The Crusher headphone line differentiates itself from the competition through the use of both full-range and dedicated bass drivers in each ear cup to boost deeper frequencies. Skullcandy admits that approach can result in a loss of audio quality when the bass is heavily boosted, but its new Crusher 1080 ANC are meant to address and improve that with Bose's help. Available starting today for $279.99 in black, candy, primer, and cement color options, the new C … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/90vXT7H via IFTTT

Microsoft is looking to sell its in-house AI models as more efficient and cost-effective than its competitors' models. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/oMuqhEv via IFTTT

Epic Games and Google have just jointly withdrawn their attempt to retroactively settle the lawsuit that's changing how Android app stores work in the United States - and that means Google will be forced to carry rival app stores inside of its own. In fact, Google tells the court, it's ready to begin carrying third-party app stores on Wednesday, July 22nd. Does that mean it's time for Microsoft to launch an Xbox game store on Android ? In October 2024, Judge James Donato originally agreed that forcing Google to carry rival Android app stores within its own Google Play store, and share its own entire catalog of apps with those stores, would b … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/OBZ7DTI via IFTTT

Lightspeed is in discussions to lead the funding round, sources say. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/Yio1pjQ via IFTTT

TL;DR Samsung’s about to launch a trio of new foldable phones, including the Fold 8 and Flip 8. Rumors have already suggested these devices could feature virtually creaseless display panels. Samsung now details how it plans to achieve this with its new Flex Titanium tech. Samsung’s new foldables are on their way. The Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and the Z Flip 8 have already leaked six ways from Sunday, and in just a little over a week, we’ll finally see all three go official at July 22’s Unpacked event . Ahead of that formal debut, we’re still very interested in learning more about exactly what makes this next generation of foldables special, and tonight Samsung is shining the spotlight on its latest advancement: Flex Titanium . Building a good foldable phone means solving all sorts of tricky engineering problems, from keeping thickness down to finding room for batteries, but top on that list has got to be nailing the look and feel of the foldable display panel itself. ...

"Increasingly in our world, it gets harder and harder to know what is real," Lorde said on stage. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/XY3OSld via IFTTT

Uber Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal walks TechCrunch through the company's financial-services ambitions, its increasingly complicated relationship with Waymo, its new AV Labs data operation, and how AI is starting to show up in ways riders and drivers will actually notice. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/7ro8N3O via IFTTT

The social media site says it will amplify posts made by users' mutual followers' to give the feed more of a communal feel. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/fEdeRtK via IFTTT

The company is raising at least $75 million, led by Robot, with significant participation from USV and other prominent investors. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/YIF95pK via IFTTT

Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR According to a new leak, Samsung’s rumored Galaxy Z TriFold 2 could be delayed beyond its originally planned launch. The same leak claims Samsung’s long-rumored slidable phone may now arrive sooner than previously expected. The report follows earlier rumors that Samsung is redesigning the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 to feature a thinner, lighter hinge. Samsung’s next-generation TriFold phone may have hit a bump in the road. According to Korean leaker Lanzuk (yeux1122), the company is now likely to push back the launch of the rumored Galaxy Z TriFold 2 , while its long-rumored slidable smartphone could arrive earlier than expected. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/2w8NI9A via IFTTT

TL;DR Anthropic has extended free access to Claude Fable 5 for paid subscribers until July 19, 2026. You can use Claude Fable 5 at no extra charge until you’ve consumed half of your weekly usage quota. After July 19, Fable 5 is expected to move to a pay-per-use model, requiring usage credits beyond your subscription. If you’ve been holding off on trying Claude’s latest AI model because of all the confusion around its availability, here’s some good news. Anthropic is giving paid subscribers another chance to use Claude Fable 5 without paying anything extra — at least for now. The company has had a surprisingly messy rollout for its flagship model. Fable 5 launched as Claude’s most advanced AI, but its momentum didn’t last long. Export restrictions soon limited access in several countries, and once the model became available again , Anthropic announced it would move to a pay-per-use system. That means even people already paying for Claude Pro or other premium plans would even...

Credit: Mystic Leaks TL;DR The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has leaked again, this time in Google’s new “Pine” colorway. The latest render lines up with previous leaks, showing a slimmer camera island and a slightly thinner chassis. Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 11 series at its Made by Google event on August 12 in New York. Google’s Made by Google event is set for August 12 in New York, and with just weeks to go, Pixel 11 leaks are arriving at a steady pace. The latest one gives us what appears to be our best look yet at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold in its new “Pine” color. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/42pujJe via IFTTT

There is no doubt that I’m a WHOOP fan. I wrote about why I wouldn’t switch from my WHOOP MG to the Fitbit Air despite its tempting price point. And for about three weeks after the Fitbit Air launched , I stuck with that decision. But then the tech enthusiast in me got the better of me, and I finally picked up the Fitbit Air in mid-June. Since then, I’ve been using it as my sole fitness tracker. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/hYMSIaV via IFTTT

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority It’s been about a month since we learned that Helium would be changing hands . At the time, we were told nothing would change immediately beyond Helium’s existing announcements about shuttering its free tier . So far, Noble has been true to its word, and Helium Mobile plans still work mostly the same as they have before. That said, the announcement hinted this wouldn’t always be the case and that some changes might eventually occur. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/CnGO7aP via IFTTT

When we last sat down with Jobs at TechCrunch Disrupt nearly three years ago, his firm Yosemite was brand new and biotech was still reeling from its post-pandemic crash. Now, the venture outfit has a team of 17; a cluster of blockbuster drugs are all losing patent protection in roughly the same window, creating all kinds of new opportunities; and AI has gone from a curiosity to, in Jobs's words, a huge part of what Yosemite does. "I didn't expect Yosemite to be moving this fast," he said. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/bN5twXm via IFTTT

On Thursday, the Instagram account for a lecture series in Newport Beach, CA posted a photo of what appeared to be a cease and desist letter from the surveillance technology company Flock Safety. Flock has received significant backlash over its technology and work with law enforcement agencies, and this letter kicked off yet another wave of criticism against the company for allegedly trying to shut down discussions of its work. "WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED," the group, The Saturday Salon, wrote in the Instagram post , which has more than 3,000 likes. A separate post about the letter on Bluesky has more than 360 reposts . The text of the letter de … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/pTlO4ba via IFTTT

Meta told Dylan Byers, of Puck News, that it had nixed the feature after backlash from its user base. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/WNHbYPw via IFTTT

Following significant backlash, Meta is turning off the feature it announced this week that let users generate AI images based on content from public Instagram accounts just by tagging them. The feature, as originally set up, meant that content from any public Instagram account could be used in AI creations without the account owner's permission. "Earlier this week, we announced that one way for people to generate images in Meta AI is by @-mentioning public Instagram accounts that they want to reference," Meta says in an update to a blog post about its new Muse Image AI model. "Our intent was to provide a useful creative tool and to give pe … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/vU4Abzi via IFTTT

The new exchanged-traded funds exclude companies that are founded, controlled, or led by Elon Musk. That means no SpaceX or Tesla. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/YDLu5WC via IFTTT

Netflix is thinking about adding always-on channels that would stream specific shows and movies, according to The Wall Street Journal . The move sounds like a Netflix version of always-on services like Pluto TV and Tubi, except the big hook for those is that they're free - because of the ads you have to watch. Netflix has seen success with its ad-supported tier, which is increasingly popular , but it costs $8.99 per month after a recent price hike . Netflix is also apparently considering selling bundles that would include other streaming services, something else that competitors like Apple TV and Prime Video already offer. The company has bee … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/tcGQiJb via IFTTT

OpenAI's No. 2 executive, Fidji Simo, is stepping down from her full-time role after her medical leave proved longer than expected — a leadership vacuum that comes at a tricky time as the company eyes a possible IPO and races to catch Anthropic in the enterprise market. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/Ie2rjP5 via IFTTT

TL;DR NVIDIA’s $149 Shield TV has reportedly been out of stock for months at major retailers. Recent findings suggest the base model of the popular streaming box may have been discontinued. If true, rising memory costs and NVIDIA’s focus on AI could explain why the streaming box is no longer available for purchase. The NVIDIA Shield TV has earned a loyal following over the past decade by doing something very few Android TV devices manage, i.e. staying relevant long after launch. But if you’ve been trying to buy the $149 tube-shaped Shield TV recently, you may have noticed it’s becoming nearly impossible to find. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/owbc7K1 via IFTTT

The caller ID company says users are increasingly ignoring and blocking calls from India's dedicated business number series. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/nT7KLhN via IFTTT

The $300 million round is expected to be led by Menlo Ventures, Sifted reported. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/q4o96zS via IFTTT

Credit: Android Headlines TL;DR Samsung has opened reservations for its upcoming Galaxy devices ahead of the July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event. Customers who reserve now can receive a $30 Samsung credit when they pre-order, down from the $50 credit offered last year. Samsung is also running a sweepstakes with ten $500 Samsung.com gift cards, replacing last year’s single $5,000 grand prize. Samsung has opened reservations for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and other devices ahead of the July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event . As usual, this is a chance for prospective buyers to secure pre-order perks before the company’s latest foldables and wearables are officially announced. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/jOzDbV8 via IFTTT

Credit: Mitja Rutnik / Android Authority TL;DR Anthropic has extended free access to Claude Fable 5 on paid plans through July 12, 2026. Paid subscribers can continue using Fable 5 for up to 50% of their weekly usage limit before switching to usage credits or another model. After July 12, Fable 5 will once again require usage credits instead of being included with standard paid plans. Just hours before Claude Fable 5 was set to be removed from standard paid subscriptions, Anthropic has changed course and extended promotional access for a few more days. The company has confirmed that Claude Fable 5 will remain available on all eligible paid plans through July 12, 2026, at 11:59:59 PM PT (2:59:59 AM ET). That means Pro, Max, Team, and premium seat-based Enterprise subscribers can continue using the model without paying extra, at least for now. from Android Authority https://ift.tt/qW61bkw via IFTTT

Even so, the privacy LED light is still hard to see. It’s on in this photo. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Amid public backlash over its smart glasses, Meta announced that it will be updating its glasses with a new feature that will disable the camera when it detects that someone has tampered with or destroyed the glasses' privacy LED light. The update is meant to address modders who have taken actions such as physically drilling into the LED light . Meta has previously tried to discourage tampering with the LED light. For example, starting with its second generation glasses, blocking the light with tape or other objects will trigger a prompt asking users to uncover the recording light. However, many modders have found various workarounds for tha … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/yiarBv8 via IFTTT

TL;DR Samsung has confirmed the long-rumored July 22 date for its next Unpacked event. The latest Galaxy foldables will likely be the main focus of the announcements, especially the new wide Galaxy Z Fold 8. We’re also looking forward to Samsung showing off the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2. Sometimes when it rains, it pours. Just hours ago, Google started sending out invitations for its big summer launch event, confirming plans to introduce the Pixel 11 series on August 12 . Ahead of that event, though, Samsung is going to have its own time in the spotlight to show off its latest hardware, as the company shares that its next Unpacked event will take place on Wednesday, July 22 , in London. That’s both a date and location we’ve heard rumored for months now , and with just two weeks to go until zero hour, we’ve finally got confirmation . London’s a bit of an unusual choice of venue for Samsung, but considering how it’s playing with our expectations for its foldable lineup t...

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