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Google Assistant will vanish from Android phones and connected devices in September
www.engadget.com/2230792/google-assistant-shut-down-android-devices-in-september/
EngadgetGoogle Assistant will vanish from Android phones and connected devices in September - EngadgetLike birthdays in late May and most of June, it’s all about Gemini.posted in Technology
Microsoft warns hackers are targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks: What to know
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ABC NewsMicrosoft warns hackers are targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks: What to knowMicrosoft issued a warning travelers across the world, saying Russian hackers have targeted Wi-Fi networks at hotels, conference centers, and other hospitality venues.posted in Technology
BMW is putting Spider-Man ads on your dashboard, after promising it never would
www.techspot.com/news/113327-bmw-putting-spider-man-ads-dashboard-after-promising.html
TechSpotBMW is putting Spider-Man ads on your dashboard, after promising it never wouldThe promotion began on July 27, 2026, and is scheduled to run through August 10 across more than 70 markets. On supported vehicles, starting the car brings...posted in Technology
End of an era: T-Mobile finally closes the door on 2G for good
www.androidauthority.com/t-mobile-2g-service-3693986/
Android AuthorityEnd of an era: T-Mobile finally closes the door on 2G for good3G's long gone, and 4G's days are numbered, but up until today, T-Mobile was still offering 2G cellular service.posted in Technology
YouTuber Hank Green Is Facing a Fan Revolt Over His AI Use
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GizmodoYouTuber Hank Green Is Facing a Fan Revolt Over His AI UseHe says his loved ones don't think his LLM use has been "healthy."posted in Technology
Americans Can’t Buy Chinese EVs. Waymo Is Importing Thousands
www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2026/08/02/americans-cant-buy-chinese-evs-waymo-is-importing-thousands/
ForbesAmericans Can’t Buy Chinese EVs. Waymo Is Importing ThousandsThe U.S. has used tariffs and security rules to keep Chinese cars off dealer lots. Alphabet’s robotaxi company appears to be buying them by the boatload.posted in Technology
New private school opening, with AI being the teachers
kfor.com/news/local/new-private-school-opening-with-ai-being-the-teachers/posted in Technology
Flock Cameras Got the Wrong License Plate 71% of the Time in California City
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GizmodoFlock Cameras Got the Wrong License Plate 71% of the Time in California CityGood thing we're passing along so much responsibility to these systems.posted in Technology
Sweeping cyberattack on water systems in multiple states has US officials on edge
www.cnn.com/2026/07/31/politics/sweeping-cyberattack-us-water-systems
CNNSweeping cyberattack on water systems in multiple states has US officials on edge | CNN PoliticsHackers have targeted water systems in several US states in a coordinated cyberattack that has caused some utilities to issue boil-water notices and switch to manual mode, taking their systems offline, according to US officials.posted in Technology
Friend Is Back With a New AI Pendant, and Its Marketing Is More Depressing Than Ever
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GizmodoFriend Is Back With a New AI Pendant, and Its Marketing Is More Depressing Than EverIf AI is going to help mitigate human loneliness, this sure is an odd way to show it.posted in Technology
South Korean Authorities Scrambling to Save Stock Market From AI Bubble
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FuturismSouth Korean Authorities Scrambling to Save Stock Market From AI BubbleThe Korean government is weighing measures to save the Korean Exchange as a massive financial panic spreads throughout the country.posted in Technology
‘Tech people need to stop’: Startup faces backlash after suggesting its AI can save bad relationships
www.fastcompany.com/91581882/orchid-ai-assistant-launches-gets-backlash-for-relationship-ad
Fast Company'Tech people need to stop': Startup faces backlash after suggesting its AI can save bad relationshipsWhere is the line between marketing a product as helpful and promising to help people offload responsibilities?posted in Technology
Anthropic’s New AI Model Can Identify More Software Bugs Than Ever. Microsoft Is Struggling to Fix Them Fast Enough.
www.propublica.org/article/anthropic-mythos-microsoft-software-vulnerabilities
ProPublicaAnthropic’s New AI Model Can Identify More Software Bugs Than Ever. Microsoft Is Struggling to Fix Them Fast Enough.Anthropic’s Mythos has flagged bugs faster than Microsoft can fix them. Documents reviewed by ProPublica reveal the tech giant's “mad dash” behind the scenes to patch holes before hackers can find and exploit them.posted in Technology
iOS 27 code suggests Apple could restrict leased devices after missed payments
9to5mac.com/2026/07/21/ios-27-code-suggests-apple-could-restrict-leased-devices-after-missed-payments/
9to5MaciOS 27 code suggests Apple could restrict leased devices after missed payments - 9to5MacCode found in the iOS 27 beta suggests Apple has built a system that could restrict leased devices when customers fall behind on payments.posted in Technology
Minority report: FBI seeks AI for political watch list
reason.com/2026/07/28/minority-report-fbi-seeks-ai-for-political-watch-list/
Reason.comMinority report: FBI seeks AI for political watch listDocuments show the FBI seeking AI tools to flag Americans before they act, as the terror watchlist's focus moves toward domestic dissent.posted in Technology
AI will make people work more, but they’ll be happy about it, Sam Altman says
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Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings
www.theguardian.com/education/2026/jul/28/school-shootings-pepper-spray-drones
the GuardianSeveral US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootingsCompany supplying drones said Ukraine-war inspired effort, where technique was effective in face of Russian attackposted in Technology
Google wants to store a selfie video of your face
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/privacy/2026/07/google-wants-to-store-a-selfie-video-of-your-faceposted in Technology
You Should Get to Own Your Media, Not Rent it Forever
www.currentaffairs.org/news/you-should-get-to-own-your-media-not-rent-it-forever
www.currentaffairs.orgYou Should Get to Own Your Media, Not Rent it ForeverFrom Playstation Games to ebooks and family photos, corporations are replacing ownership with temporary access. But we don’t have to accept that.
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OpenAI says its AI models went rogue and hacked another tech company during test
www.nbcnews.com/video/openai-says-its-ai-models-went-rogue-and-hacked-another-tech-company-during-test-267120709788