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How Esports World Cup moved from Saudi Arabia to Paris in 8 weeks
The Esports World Cup gets going in Paris after a last-minute move from Saudi Arabia. Is it any less controversial?
Hackers can use 9 of the most popular AI tools to assemble massive botnets
"HalluSquatting" weaponizes LLMs' inability to say "I don't know."
Meta says it will disable the camera on its glasses if you tamper with the recording LED
Meta answers people's privacy concerns about its smart glasses in an FAQ.
15-Year-Old GhostLock Flaw Enables Root and Container Escape on Most Linux Distros
Researchers at Nebula Security have disclosed GhostLock (CVE-2026-43499), a 15-year-old Linux kernel flaw that lets any logged-in user take full root control of a machine that has…
CISA Adds 4 Actively Exploited Adobe, Joomla, and Langflow Flaws to KEV
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added four security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of acti…
Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules
23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.
Meta built an AI detection tool to ID images and video created with its new models
Meta's new AI detector has rate limits for some reason.
The next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch is happening on July 22
The next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch is happening on July 22.
Michigan sees explosive outbreak of diarrheal parasite with over 700 cases
Cases have risen quickly as officials are working to identify a common source.
NASA transfers ownership of Maryland woodland to the US Fish and Wildlife Service
A rare 2026 story of good news for the planet.
Data centers’ energy demand threatens Trump’s “Made in America” plan
Squeeze on Rust Belt electricity bills threatens Trump’s manufacturing plan.
Meta's new Muse Image model accepts Instagram accounts as a prompt
The new AI model is also powering effects in Stories and image generation in WhatsApp.
Surprisingly large number of people may have marker for tick-linked meat allergy
There's still a slew of questions about why some people develop alpha-gal syndrome.
SCOTUS lets Texas enforce app store law that Big Tech calls "censorship regime"
Texas win at 5th Circuit left in place as attempts to overturn age law continue.
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The impact screen time is having on younger children.
Bethesda, id Software reportedly hit hard by Microsoft layoffs
As much as 50 percent of some teams affected by reductions, and more could be coming.
Hasbro and Scooby Doo team up for one of the goofiest Transformers yet
Hasbro and Scooby Doo team up for one of the goofiest Transformers yet.
Google's Pixel 11 launch event is set for August 12, with possible price increases
Google's new phones could feature glowing LEDs and higher price tags.
Doom developer id Software is reportedly losing half its staff
Amid shakeups at Xbox, Doom developer id Software is reportedly losing half its staff.
The FCC wants to make easier for ISPs to hide junk fees
The FCC is set to defang rules around ISP junk fee reporting.
Here's what the CE mark means on your electronics
Know when and why the CE mark appear on a label.
The Weather Channel increases streaming subscription prices by up to $20
Livestreaming the channel through its app now starts at $5 per month.
The Nintendo Switch's days are numbered—but what is that number?
Ars analysis suggests the 9-year-old console could keep selling for years.
A bug in Discord's safety systems incorrectly banned accounts since May
A bug may have led to around 8,200 erroneous bans on Discord.