Before you dive deep into this week’s episode, here’s an important announcement on the future of Fundament we’d like you to read. https://webdesignernews.com/you-dont-need-to-manipulate-to-influence-users-decisions/
Chrome 139 is experimenting with Open UI’s proposed Interest Invoker API, which would be used to create tooltips, hover menus, hover cards, quick actions, and other types of UIs for showing more information with hover interactions. The Interest Invoker API makes these components declarative and hover-triggered, meaning that you create them with HTML, and then the web browser handles the mouseenter and mouseleave events for you, sans JavaScript. https://webdesignernews.com/a-first-look-at-
Let’s say we want some stepped gradients like the ones below, with a certain number of steps. https://webdesignernews.com/step-gradients-with-a-given-number-of-steps/
I'm so stoked about the car-crunching carnage. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-spoke-with-the-twisted-metal-cast-and-creator-about-season-2-heres-everything-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
August is right around the corner and recipients will get not one, but two payments. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/supplemental-security-income-august-2025-youre-getting-paid-twice-this-month/#ftag=CADf328eec
Apple has adjusted Liquid Glass in the beta process, but it still might be hard to read for some users. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/trouble-reading-with-liquid-glass-in-the-ios-26-beta-heres-how-to-make-it-more-legible/#ftag=CADf328eec
A basic, no-frills phone can keep prying eyes out of your personal data. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/travel-with-a-burner-phone-to-protect-your-private-data-especially-going-into-the-us/#ftag=CADf328eec
Your questions about Wi-Fi, router specifications and everything in between, answered. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/dont-buy-a-new-wi-fi-router-until-you-read-this/#ftag=CADf328eec
Memairy uses AI to turn your memories into an archive -- a personal legacy for you, your friends and your family. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-used-ai-to-enhance-my-personal-journaling-heres-how-you-can-use-memairy-too/#ftag=CADf328eec
Women's dating safety app Tea is still sitting near the top of the free Apple App Store rankings, and experienced a data breach last week. Here's everything you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tea-is-in-apples-top-free-apps-what-it-is-and-why-everyones-talking-about-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
Recycling the wrong things makes the whole system run slower. Here are seven takeout containers that don't belong in your recycling bin. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/not-all-takeout-containers-are-recyclable-here-are-7-that-dont-go-in-the-blue-bin/#ftag=CADf328eec
You've likely seen shelves of "healthy" sodas popping up at your local grocery store, but are they actually good for us? https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/does-healthy-soda-exist-experts-weigh-in-on-trendy-beverages/#ftag=CADf328eec
Owen Poole runs through the tech news of the day, including OpenAI's new "Study Mode" for ChatGPT, a popular dating safety app that got hacked, and Domino's debut of a pizza delivery robot that can protect your pizza from seagulls on Tech Today. https://www.cnet.com/videos/openai-debuts-study-mode-for-students-the-tea-app-data-breach-and-could-a-robot-dog-deliver-your-next-pizza-tech-today/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you don't know the answer, you're probably due for a digital decluttering. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ask-yourself-when-was-the-last-time-you-cleared-your-iphone-cache/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: You might think it's no big deal to regularly leave your friends on Read. But it can irreparably strain your relationships. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/stop-taking-so-long-to-reply-to-texts-youre-sabotaging-your-friendships/#ftag=CADf328eec
Orange forced to suspend some of its services which could cause disruptions for some users.
The UK’s new age verification law has users scrambling to protect their privacy
https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/vpn-apps-are-topping-uk-app-stores-right-now-heres-why
Nintendo Switch 2 game Mario Kart World has just received a massive patch.
Is Spotify finally allowing you to get rid of the Create button? Here's what we know so far about the new function.
The Pixel 10 series could finally add MagSafe-style capabilities to Android, years after Apple added the tech.
With Belly still knee-deep in her bad decisions, Conrad’s POV is coming next week. The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 4 gave us a taste, and we’re not ready.
Developers applying at Meta could soon be allowed to use AI tools – because that's how developers are working now.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/meta-is-going-to-let-candidates-use-ai-in-job-interviews
The iPhone Fold will launch next year with a sky-high price tag, a new report predicts.
There are scattered reports of a Windows 11 upgrade popping up on Windows 10 PCs that aren't eligible for the OS, and it looks like a bug.
A new thinner design, faster charging, and One UI 8.5 could make the Galaxy S26 Ultra a bigger upgrade than we were expecting.
Google's Veo 3 Fast is even faster at creating HD videos, including short ads and product demos, with image-to-video capabilities coming soon.
A more practical, affordable pick-up could be exactly what Tesla needs to boost sales.
As the iPhone 17 series release date approaches, the leaks are coming thick and fast. The latest concerns the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max colours, which might be a little more out there than we’re used to with the Pro line. While the Pro models have tended to stick with muted tones, like Space [...]
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Rumours point towards a Z Fold-style iPhone Fold coming next year, but I think a Z Flip-style clamshell is the smarter way to go.
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With a generous 4TB of solid-state storage, the Crucial P3 Plus SSD is now available for just £188.98. That's a hefty 17% saving off its original £229.99 price.
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Ready to invest in a foldable but aren't sure which one will suit you best? Our Z Flip 7 vs Z Fold 7 guide is here to help.
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More than your average bean-to-cup machine, the De'Longhi PrimaDonna Aromatic is capable of making hot and cold drinks
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How App Permissions will make Android better for users and developers
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Opera recently filed an official complaint with Brazil’s competition authority against Microsoft, citing anticompetitive practices, including using dark patterns to force users to use Microsoft Edge as their default browser.
The Diablo Immortal community is calling out Activision Blizzard for sharing marketing images on social media of an upcoming Diablo Immortal x Hearthstone event that features telltale signs of generative AI usage.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/activision/abk-shares-ai-images-for-diablo-immortal-event
You might already be one of the millions around the world using ChatGPT to help out with mundane tasks and automate menial chores. But ChatGPT is capable of much more than just answers and automations. Indeed, ChatGPT can actually be fun
Changing out the Windows wallpaper every now and then can make a desktop look fresh and unique. But l like to make my wallpapers work a little harder than that by running animations that reflect a current hobby or interest, or that help promote a certain mood.
Most wallpaper apps have a long list of options to choose from, but I find it hard to find somethi
A new U.S.–EU trade deal exempts semiconductor equipment from tariffs, avoiding steep cost hikes for American chipmakers and protecting the competitiveness of U.S. fabs.
Plans are afoot to create a massive new data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with power demands many multiples of the state's population.
NVIDIA’s N1X SoC has surfaced in FurMark, revealing RTX 2060-tier performance despite packing 6,144 CUDA cores—more than an RTX 5070. Running under Windows 11 with new 590.22 drivers, the chip appears to be in validation.
TikTok’s latest answer to its addictiveness is gamified mindfulness tools. The app’s new Well-being Missions let you earn badges for completing challenges related to balanced digital habits. To be clear, mindfulness and dopamine-seeking mini-games are a contradictory pair. But hey, at least it’s healthier than doomscrolling.
The first batch of TikTok’s "
TikTok's "For You" recommendations have long been a source of mystery and fascination for creators on the platform. Even the most seasoned TikTok stars don't always understand why some videos go viral and some don't. And there's long been lots of speculation about the types of content that is and isn't acceptable to the app's recommendation algorithm.
Now, the company is looking to give creators more transparency into its recommendations. TikTok is
TikTok users in the United States will soon see crowd-sourced fact checks appearing alongside videos on the platform. The app is beginning to roll out Footnotes, its version of Community Notes, the company announced.
Article URL: https://www.science.org/content/blog-post/it-all-comes-down-mitochondria
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Multiple key refinance rates ticked downward. If you're hoping to refinance your home, keep an eye out for lower rates. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-refinance-rates-fall-mortgage-refinance-rates-for-july-30-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some mortgage rates moved down. Lower mortgage rates could bring positive news to the housing market in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgages-cool-off-for-homeseekers-todays-mortgage-rates-for-july-30-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's why it's a good time to save and try to pay down debt. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/4-money-moves-you-must-make-today/#ftag=CADf328eec
You'll probably need the internet while you're away from home. Here are our expert tips for getting online, stress-free. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/going-on-vacation-heres-how-to-get-free-secure-wi-fi-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you scour Reddit long enough, you'll find fierce arguments from members of the 137 Club, claiming the sous vide method is the best way to cook a rib eye or filet. Here's how it works and what I thought of the viral cooking technique. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/is-the137-club-the-best-way-to-cook-steak-i-tried-the-viral-method-to-see-for-myself/#ftag=CADf328eec
These little-known habits can make a big difference in yard health. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/these-5-gardening-tips-made-my-lawn-the-brag-of-the-block/#ftag=CADf328eec
PCI NVMe options and guidance on what works best for different requirements.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/what-is-the-best-pcie-nvme-ssd-for-my-needs
If these next-gen Xbox console leaks are to be believed, game development times might only get worse.
Why LLMs alone can’t match the usefulness of an SLM supported by a knowledge graph.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-slms-and-knowledge-graphs-supercharge-ai
The world's sixth-largest earthquake just happened in Russian waters, but nearby subsea cables look to be unaffected.
AI is more of a handy tool than a cure-all for devs, but it has its uses elsewhere.
Crucial's fastest Gen 5 SSD yet
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Budget-friendly 360 cameras are rare, and most of the affordable options tend to cut corners in ways that make them tough to recommend. That’s what makes the Akaso 360 such an interesting prospect. It’s the brand’s first stab at a fully spherical shooter and, true to Akaso’s roots, it lands at a price that [...]
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Edifier, it seems fair to say, is prepared to push the boat out – and these NeoBuds Planar are just the latest example. Planar magnetic driver technology is esoteric, expensive – and doesn’t automatically lend itself to true wireless in-ear headphones. Or, at least, it doesn’t where most manufacturers are concerned. But Edifier is [...]
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The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handheld consoles will launch on August 20, a new leak suggests. The date not only coincides with Gamescom 2025, but also the presence of a demo for Hollow Knight: Silksong, which will be available to try on the new handhelds. The new leak comes from the [...]
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Enfabrica is piloting its Emfasys Ethernet-connected DDR5 memory pool that adds up to 18TB of CXL-attached memory to any AI server to ease memory bottlenecks in large-scale inference workloads.
In today’s hybrid workplaces, productivity can often be mistaken for busyness.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/from-presence-to-purpose-in-the-hybrid-era
How hybrid cloud can take the sting out of cyber attacks.
Article URL: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/07/trump-fbi-michael-feinberg/683685/
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Arne Slot's Reds continue their preparations for the new season as their Asian tour hits Japan. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-yokohama-fm-vs-liverpool-from-anywhere-stream-preseason-friendly-soccer/#ftag=CADf328eec
Article URL: https://help.dropbox.com/en-us/installs/dropbox-passwords-discontinuation
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 30. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-wednesday-july-30/#ftag=CADf328eec
Imagine this scenario a few years ago. It's no longer PlayStation, but Xbox itself that is now the biggest sales force on Sony's own console ecosystem.
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DMs, photo IDs and selfie photos were exposed in the hack. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-tea-app-data-breach-what-was-exposed-and-what-we-know-about-the-class-action-lawsuit/#ftag=CADf328eec
A new UK law requiring ID for adult content led to massive VPN usage, far surpassing France’s surge when similar restrictions were introduced.
AYANEO is a brand best known for creating Windows handheld gaming PCs. During today's Strategy Sharing Session, the company revealed several new devices including a new budget line of handhelds.
Following the launch of Grounded 2 on Xbox and PC, developer Obsidian has shared the game's official Early Access roadmap.
Opera is filing an antitrust complaint against Microsoft in Brazil, alleging it creates an unfair environment for alternate browsers to compete with Edge. The Norway-based company claims Microsoft's deals to make Edge the exclusive pre-installed browser on Windows machines
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Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 30, #780. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-30-780/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 30 No. 514. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-july-30-514/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 30, No. 1,502. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-july-30-1502/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 30, No. 310. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-july-30-310/#ftag=CADf328eec
You can get crispy-edged, juicy hot dogs in minutes without firing up a grill. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/your-bbq-guests-deserve-this-hot-dog-glow-up/#ftag=CADf328eec
PlayStation Plus subscribers can access these games starting Aug. 5. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/all-ps-plus-subscribers-can-play-lies-of-p-and-other-games-this-august/#ftag=CADf328eec
Audio Overviews get a new look, and the Studio panel sports a redesign with expanded capabilities. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/notebooklm-gets-video-overviews-along-with-upgraded-studio-panel/#ftag=CADf328eec
I like using AI for my future, but I don't trust it for everything. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/these-ai-tools-are-helping-me-plan-for-retirement-heres-how-its-going-so-far/#ftag=CADf328eec
After the launch, the crew will be in orbit for 39 hours before docking with the International Space Station. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/spacexs-crew-11-is-heading-to-the-iss-on-july-31-heres-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec
Around 72,000 selfies and ID photos were exposed after being stored in a "legacy data system" containing information from more than two years ago. Recent DMs might also have been accessed. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-tea-app-data-breach-what-was-exposed-and-what-to-know-about-the-class-action-lawsuit/#ftag=CADf328eec
Passwords won't work in the Authenticator app, but there are some alternatives worth exploring before it's too late. https://www.cnet.com/tech/microsoft-will-delete-your-passwords-this-friday-what-to-do-now/#ftag=CADf328eec