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AI music generator Suno breach affects 55M users, per Have I Been Pwned

A cyberattack on AI music generator Suno affected 55 million users, stealing personal and payment information.

5 days ago2 min read

Stellantis taps Mobileye for hands-free driving assist

Stellantis will install Mobileye's hands-free driving technology in its vehicles starting in 2027.

5 days ago3 min read

Update to Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display lets you hide picture-in-picture videos

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra update enables hiding picture-in-picture videos with Privacy Display.

Over 400 Linux CVEs published in the last 24 hours alone

Over 400 Linux CVEs were published in the last 24 hours.

5 days ago1 min read

What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale

Paramount acquired Warner Bros. Discovery's assets for $111 billion, but a federal judge paused the deal due to a lawsuit.

5 days ago6 min read

UK government scraps plans for digital ID cards after millions of Brits opposed

The UK government scraps plans for digital ID cards after millions of Brits opposed the scheme.

5 days ago3 min read

A touchscreen and light make the new X4 Pro the best version of Xteink’s tiny e-readers

The X4 Pro e-reader features a touchscreen and light, making it the best version of Xteink's tiny e-readers.

5 days ago8 min read

The Xteink X4 Pro could be the tiny e-reader of your dreams

Xteink's X4 Pro e-reader adds a touchscreen and front light to its tiny, pocketable design.

Flock Credibility Lost as It Repeatedly Lies to City Councils, Police, & Public

The ACLU reports that Flock Safety, an automatic license plate reader company, has repeatedly lied to city councils and police about its surveillance technology, prompting contract revocations.

6 days ago8 min read

Anthropic’s landmark $1.5B copyright settlement is approved

A federal judge approved Anthropic's $1.5 billion copyright settlement with authors and publishers for illegally downloading books, but ruled that training AI on copyrighted text constitutes fair use.

Colossal Biosciences reportedly in talks to raise new capital at $20B–$30B valuation

Colossal Biosciences is reportedly seeking new capital at a $20 billion to $30 billion valuation, following its $10.2 billion valuation last year, as it expands de-extinction and related technologies.

Jellyfin founder Andrew leaves team

Jellyfin's founder, Andrew, has announced his departure from the open-source media system's development team, prompting community discussion about the project's future direction.

6 days ago

What’s new in Android’s July 2026 Google System Updates [U]

Android's July 2026 Google System Updates introduce new features like passkey support for Android TV, IMEI display on the lock screen, and an option to add app widgets during installation.

6 days ago4 min read

Trump’s latest AI czar has already resigned

Chris Fall, director of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation, resigned after three months, marking the third departure from the top AI standards role in less than a year.

Here are the 30,000 songs Sony is suing Udio’s AI music generator over

Sony Music Entertainment filed a new lawsuit against AI music generator Udio, alleging copyright infringement for over 30,000 songs, including works by Beyoncé and Harry Styles.

Google Photos toggle lets you switch between classic search & Ask Photos

Google Photos now has a toggle to switch between classic search and Ask Photos.

The FCC is planning to retroactively ban disguised DJI gadgets

The FCC plans to retroactively ban disguised DJI gadgets from US import and sale.

6 days ago5 min read

Ars Technica

DA: Cop covered bodycam to snap nude prisoners on his iPhone—but other cams caught him

A Pennsylvania cop is charged with oppression and obstruction for secretly taking nude photos of prisoners with his iPhone.

6 days ago4 min read

The Sideload 039: Digital landscaping

The Sideload podcast discusses digital landscaping and modern internet trends.

6 days ago2 min read

Ars Technica

Firefighting drones in the works as wildfires plague US nearly year-round

Drones are being tested to fight wildfires by spraying water and fire retardants in California and Alaska.

6 days ago4 min read

The Odyssey turned me into an IMAX believer

Watching The Odyssey in IMAX provides a different experience due to the larger format.

6 days ago6 min read

Hackers stole ‘significant’ amount of data from tech firm relied on by thousands of US hospitals and pharmacies

Healthcare billing software maker Craneware experienced a cyberattack, resulting in hackers stealing a "significant volume" of customer, employee, and partner data from its systems.