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Realme confirms it will shut down in China to focus on global markets

Realme will cease operations in China to reallocate resources towards cultivating overseas markets, focusing on performance and gaming.

TechCrunch

Moonshot’s upcoming Kimi 3 is expected to close the gap with Anthropic’s Opus 4.8

Moonshot AI's upcoming Kimi K3 model is anticipated to rival or exceed Anthropic's Opus 4.8, potentially becoming China's largest open-weight AI model.

Google Pixel continues to grow as global smartphone shipments hit lowest point since 2013

Google Pixel saw 16% year-over-year growth in Q2 despite global smartphone shipments hitting their lowest point since 2013.

EU demands opening Android access and Search data to rivals, Google warns of privacy risks

The EU orders Google to open Android and Search data to rivals, despite Google's warnings of potential privacy risks.

‘No company is going to go to jail for you’: Proton’s CTO on balancing privacy, policy, and trust

Proton's CTO discusses balancing privacy and policy while maintaining user trust in secure productivity software.

Show HN: AI Law Tracker – one audited API for US, EU and global AI law

AI Law Tracker provides a single audited API for US, EU, and global AI laws.

16 Jul47 min read

OnePlus will continue software updates, all devices move to ColorOS with Android 17

OnePlus devices will move to ColorOS with Android 17, replacing OxygenOS for software updates.

How to spend 15 years perfecting a product

Refactoring.Guru's creator spent 15 years perfecting products, sharing insights on finding users and leveraging unfair advantages.

Goes-19 weather satellite enters Safe Hold mode

GOES-19 weather satellite enters Safe Hold mode due to unspecified issues.

Ninja’s microwave air fryer could be the fix for soggy reheated pizza

Ninja's Crispi Microwave doubles as an air fryer for crispy reheated food results.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 leaks a week before launch event

Leaked images and specifications for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 reveal minimal upgrades, including an Exynos 2600 chip and 45W wired charging, with an unchanged design from its predecessor.

Bluesky Trademarks ATProto

Bluesky acquired the AT Protocol trademark to protect the decentralized ecosystem from legal threats, ensuring its continued free and widespread use by developers and the community.

TechCrunch

Why Greylock capped its new fund at $1.5B when it says it could have raised more

Greylock Ventures capped its new $1.5 billion fund despite potential for more capital, prioritizing focused support for a smaller number of early-stage companies over larger fund sizes.

Skullcandy’s bass-boosting Crusher headphones now come with Bose’s ANC

Skullcandy's new Crusher 1080 ANC headphones integrate Bose's QuietControl active noise cancellation and TrueSpatial audio technology, aiming to reduce distortion from boosted bass.

16 Jul4 min read

Wired

Can Bose Help Skullcandy Shake Its Bargain-Bin Reputation?

Skullcandy partnered with Bose to integrate Bose's noise-canceling, spatial audio, and microphone technology into its new Crusher 1080 ANC headphones, aiming to improve audio quality and brand perception.

16 Jul4 min read

TechCrunch

Microsoft is reportedly training salespeople to talk down OpenAI and Anthropic

Microsoft is reportedly training its sales team to disparage competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic, emphasizing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of its own in-house AI models.

15 Jul3 min read

Wired

Smoke From Canada's Wildfires Turns Skies Sickly Orange Across the Eastern US

Smoke from Canadian wildfires turns eastern US skies orange, prompting air quality warnings across the region.

Metal-Organic Frameworks, Chemistry's New Miracle Materials (2018)

Metal-organic frameworks are revolutionary materials that can trap greenhouse gases and harvest water from desert air.

15 Jul3 min read

HP’s OLED-equipped 2-in-1 laptop is a solid back-to-school deal

HP's OLED-equipped 2-in-1 laptop is a solid back-to-school deal with a discounted price.

SQLite should have (Rust-style) editions

SQLite has incorrect default settings, including ignoring foreign key constraints and allowing incorrect data types in columns.

15 Jul10 min read

Apple’s reportedly raising the price for AppleCare Plus on Macs and iPads

Apple is raising AppleCare Plus prices for Macs and iPads by $0.50 monthly or $5 annually for new subscribers.

15 Jul3 min read

Ars Technica