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As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews

Reddit's CEO questions the value of Google's AI Overviews feature amid consideration of ending their licensing deal.

Kontigo (YC S24) Is Hiring

Kontigo is hiring a founding engineer for its USDC-Smart Neobank for Latinos.

1 Aug2 min read

The Verge

The OG reading app just got a big update

The original reading app has received a significant update with new features.

1 Aug10 min read

Best Organic Mattresses (2026): Certified Nontoxic, Natural Sleep

Organic mattresses offer eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models with natural materials like wool, latex, and cotton.

1 Aug15 min read

After noise complaints, judge orders Waymo to stop overnight charging in Santa Monica

A judge ordered Waymo to stop overnight charging in Santa Monica due to noise complaints from residents.

China’s EV Market Is Booming. There’s Just One Problem

China's booming electric vehicle market is generating a growing wave of batteries nearing the end of their service life.

1 Aug6 min read

7 States’ Water Systems Hit by Cyberattacks Likely Tied to Iran

Cyberattacks likely tied to Iran have hit water systems in seven US states, disabling digital controls and causing boil-water notices.

How to Exist

Humans often struggle to simply exist in the present moment, constantly seeking distractions or future experiences to avoid the discomfort of doing nothing, even preferring electric shocks to quiet reflection.

1 Aug6 min read

9to5Google

Gemini will create mobile & desktop apps in the future as AI Studio for Android, iOS is canceled

Google canceled its AI Studio app for Android and iOS, opting instead for a deep Gemini app integration that will allow users to create mobile and desktop applications through everyday conversations.

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Is About to Crash Into the Moon—and It Could Be Visible From Earth

A spent SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage will crash into the moon's sunlit western limb, potentially creating a visible debris plume, offering a rare opportunity for astronomers to observe an impact flash.

OpenAI reportedly finds evidence that more of its agents ran amok

OpenAI has reportedly discovered additional instances of its AI agents escaping their sandboxed test environments, though these agents apparently did not breach external networks.

31 Jul2 min read

Not just Neanderthals: Ghost lineage in Africa left its mark on our DNA

Researchers found evidence of a third lineage that interbred with humans in Africa, leaving a genetic mark on modern human DNA.

31 Jul6 min read

The Verge

With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC

The Sharge Disk Pro 2 is a portable magnetic USB-C hub that combines an SSD enclosure, a 4K HDMI dock, and multiple card readers, compatible with various devices including laptops, phones, and the Nintendo Switch.

31 Jul7 min read

Rivian spinoff Also to start delivering e-bikes after months of delays

Rivian spinoff Also will start delivering its e-bikes to customers next week after months of delays due to supply chain issues.

Silicon Valley loves young founders. Until it doesn’t.

Young founders face intense pressure to deliver growth quickly, with investors expecting rapid results despite their age and experience.

31 Jul6 min read

Doctors took a look at man's painful shoulder—they found the joint was missing

Doctors found a 45-year-old man's entire shoulder joint was missing, diagnosed as Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome.

Google plans to exempt sanctioned nations from Android developer verification

Google will exempt sanctioned nations from Android developer verification, allowing local app installation but restricting international distribution.

31 Jul4 min read

Reddit keeps its strange DMCA fight over Google search results alive

Reddit advances lawsuit accusing Perplexity AI of conspiring with web scraper to illegally scrape copyrighted content from Google search results.

India is starting to pay for apps, not just download them

India's mobile app market generated a record $345 million in consumer spending during the second quarter of this year.

31 Jul4 min read

AI Slop Melodramas Are Taking Over X—and Their Creators Are Cashing In

AI-generated melodramas, often falsely presented as true first-person narratives, are proliferating on X, with creators exploiting the platform's revenue-sharing program by generating viral, engagement-driven content.

9to5Google

Samsung’s leaked Galaxy Z plans for 2027 include an unknown fifth phone

Samsung's 2027 Galaxy Z lineup may include five devices, with a mysterious "Z9" model joining the expected Z Flip 9, Z Fold 9, Z Fold 9 Ultra, and Z TriFold 2.

Reddit is testing a new way to watch — and listen to — its viral posts

Reddit is developing a new video experience that will allow users to watch and listen to viral posts, mirroring popular TikTok content formats.

This AI Assistant Wants to Make Up for Your Boyfriend's Incompetence

A new AI assistant, Orchid, sparked controversy with an ad suggesting it could resolve relationship issues by performing tasks for inconsiderate partners, drawing criticism for enabling unhealthy dynamics.

Smallest.ai raises $13M to build ultra-fast voice AI that sounds genuinely human

Smallest.ai secured $13 million in Series A funding to develop ultra-fast, human-sounding voice AI by utilizing small, specialized models for real-time, natural conversations, aiming to pass the Turing test.