Thursday · July 9, 2026 Vol. I · No. 189
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Samsung Music Studio 7 review: A great speaker on its own, and even better in a pair

The Music Studio 7 is an excellent Sonos alternative that can pull double duty in the living room.

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Proton's privacy-focused Lumo chatbot gets image generation

Proton has launched a major upgrade for its Lumo chatbot, giving it image generation and editing capabilities.

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Sensitive iPhone supplier details were part of last week's data leak at Tata Electronics

Some of Apple's corporate secrets aren't so secret any more.

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There's now an OpenClaw app for iOS and Android phones

Smartphones are welcoming the agentic AI overlords.

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Uber is no longer offering Waymo rides in Phoenix

Rather than external partnerships, Uber may start leaning on its own robotaxis for driverless options.

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Google expands personalized intelligence to Gemini app image creation

Google expands personalized intelligence to Gemini app image creation

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Layoffs looming, Xbox union members argue for transparency and good-faith bargaining

Xbox union members argue for transparency and good-faith bargaining.

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The US Supreme Court restricts use of geofence warrants

The US Supreme Court has surprisingly decided to restrict geofence warrants.

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Here's why you shouldn't plug a power strip into a smart plug

It may be tempting to control an entire power strip with a smart plug, but there are some things you should know about this setup.

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MacBook Ultra rumors: What to expect including the touchscreen, chips, release date and more

Apple's rumored touchscreen MacBook may launch soon, here's what to expect.

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The LG StanbyME 2 Max is a standalone 32-inch touchscreen display that costs $1,300

If you want a 4K display you can easily move around the house, LG has you covered.

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Tidal isn't banning AI music, but it won't pay people who upload it

Tidal's new policy says that 100-percent AI-generated music will be demonetized.

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Dbrand's Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine was a lie

Dbrand did not do its homework when it made the Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine.

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Half of social media child safety features don't work, report claims

A new report found half of social media safety features intended to keep children safe online do not work as claimed.

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WhatsApp introduces usernames so you can chat without phone numbers

WhatsApp is launching usernames later this year, but you can reserve yours starting this week.

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Don't like Gemini? Here's how to roll back to Google Assistant on your Android phone

Want to go back to your ex... AI assistant? We don't blame you. Take these steps to get Google Assistant back after your fling with Gemini.

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Comcast spins off NBCUniversal as it exits media entirely

Comcast plans to spin out NBCUniversal and leave the entertainment business.

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Should you still worry about OLED burn-In in 2026?

Burn-in is often overblown, but understanding the phenomenon is still important.

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Rocket Lab buys satellite company Iridium to go up against Starlink and Amazon's Leo

Rocket Lab will own satellites connecting the most remote corners of the Earth.

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Oura Ring 5 review: Size is everything

Oura took its class-leading smart ring, made it 40 percent smaller and made the battery last longer.

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Google reportedly capped Meta's use of Gemini AI for coding and chatbots

Google was forced to cap Meta's use of Gemini AI due to a lack of capacity.

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DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P promises 17 stops of dynamic range

DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P introduces a new D-Log2 format and promises 17 stops of dynamic range.

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5 easy ways to get more range out of your EV

These little tricks will help you spend more time driving instead of charging.

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Australia doubles the maximum penalty for its social media ban

The fine can now potentially hit 99 million AUD, or $68 million.