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The Verge
Tech

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.

6 days ago·3 min read
9to5Google
Tech

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.

6 days ago·3 min read
The Verge
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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 ago·5 min read
Ars Technica
Tech

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 ago·4 min read
9to5Google
Tech

The Sideload 039: Digital landscaping

The Sideload podcast discusses digital landscaping and modern internet trends.

6 days ago·2 min read
Ars Technica
Tech

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 ago·4 min read
The Verge
Tech

The Odyssey turned me into an IMAX believer

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

6 days ago·6 min read
TechCrunch
Tech

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.

6 days ago·3 min read
The Verge
Tech

Dr. Jill Lepore on why AI backlash is vital for the future

Dr. Jill Lepore argues that systemic measurement, from historical censuses to modern AI, dehumanizes society by flattening human concerns into artificial structures.

6 days ago·41 min read
The Verge
Tech

The AirPods Max 2 are down to their second-best price

Apple's AirPods Max 2 headphones are available for $449.99 at Amazon and Best Buy, marking their second-lowest price since launch.

6 days ago·4 min read
Ars Technica
Tech

The first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday is finally here

Marvel Studios released the first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, revealing Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom and a multiverse storyline featuring the Fantastic Four and X-Men.

6 days ago·4 min read
TechCrunch
Tech

Watch Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley discuss the future of surveillance at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley will discuss the future of AI and surveillance, addressing privacy concerns and public safety at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.

6 days ago·3 min read
Tech News
Hacker News
Tech

Perfection Is Not Over-Engineering

Over-engineering occurs when solving the wrong problem, often with good intentions and growing incidental complexity.

6 days ago·4 min read
Ars Technica
Tech

Pay up or not? Ransomware surge has victims facing tough choices

Ransomware attacks are surging, with nearly half of targeted companies paying a ransom to release their data or systems.

6 days ago·4 min read
The Verge
Tech

Electric air taxis go to war

Archer Aviation and Anduril co-developed Thunder, a hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed for both military and commercial applications, including autonomous attack and remote logistics.

6 days ago·4 min read
Tech News
Hacker News
Tech

Firefox Merges Support for Vulkan Video Decoding

Firefox merges support for Vulkan video decoding.

6 days ago·1 min read
The Verge
Tech

Avengers: Doomsday’s first trailer puts everyone on high alert

Marvel releases the first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, showing heroes fighting each other.

6 days ago·3 min read
Tech News
Hacker News
Tech

Hacker wipes Romania's land registry database

A hacker has wiped Romania's entire land registry database after a failed extortion attempt.

6 days ago·17 min read
Tech News
Hacker News
Tech

Inertia-1: An Open Exploration to a Unified Motion Foundation Model

Inertia-1 is a unified motion foundation model that transfers across placements and devices with high accuracy.

6 days ago·4 min read
Ars Technica
Tech

India's first privately-developed rocket reaches orbit on dramatic debut launch

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket, India's first privately developed satellite launcher, successfully reached a 280-mile-high orbit on its debut flight from Sriharikota Island.

19 Jul·7 min read
TechCrunch
Tech

Netflix paid $587M for Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking startup

Netflix disclosed a $587 million cash acquisition of InterPositive, an AI filmmaking startup co-founded by Ben Affleck, to enhance post-production and address real-world production challenges.

19 Jul·2 min read
Tech News
Hacker News
Tech

Biggest Probabilistic Computer Turns Noise into Answers

Scientists developed the largest probabilistic computer to date, featuring one million p-bits across multiple chips, which may solve complex optimization problems beyond standard computers.

19 Jul·6 min read
TechCrunch
Tech

What to watch for after Jensen Huang’s Japan visit

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's recent visit solidified deals for Japan's national AI factory, robotics partnerships, and chip-material agreements, targeting the country's factory floors for physical AI development.

19 Jul·5 min read
The Verge
Tech

This unpronounceable series of glyphs is an incredible side project from Kieran Hebden (aka Four Tet)

Kieran Hebden, known as Four Tet, released a collection of dance-oriented tracks under an unpronounceable alias, showcasing polished sound design and infectious grooves.

19 Jul·4 min read
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