- Trump declares 100 percent tariffs on many drones and all aircraft parts
Freitag 1:06 – Sean Hollister at The Verge
The United States has already banned future foreign drones from entering the United States unless their companies kiss the ring – as well as routers, robots, and Roombas. Now, President Donald Trump is targeting existing drone imports and parts, too. He’s going to try to make them cost a lot more. In a presidential action, […] - Google’s New Pixel 11 Phones Get Higher Starting Prices — Blame the RAM Shortage
Donnerstag 23:54 – David Lumb at News – CNET
This year’s Pixel devices all got pricier. Here’s why. - We Spotted So Many Workarounds for Flock’s New Rules on Police Camera Surveillance
Donnerstag 23:20 – Tyler Lacoma at News – CNET
Toothless limitations aren’t a great look for Flock’s modern surveillance. - Apple and Epic argue over how much Apple should get from purchases made outside the App Store
Donnerstag 23:13 – Jay Peters at The Verge
In a new filing in its long-running legal dispute with Epic Games, Apple has proposed a structure that would allow it to collect fees on digital purchases made via external links that don’t use the company’s in-app purchase system. Epic has already responded, saying that Apple’s request is „far outside of the bounds“ of the […] - WhatsApp Fights Back Against Scammers With New AI Alert Tool
Donnerstag 22:45 – Aaron Pruner at News – CNET
Meta’s new Scam Alert tool will flag potential scam texts in WhatsApp while your messages stay encrypted. - Pets Left in a Ruff Spot After Automatic Feeders Go Down
Donnerstag 22:27 – Omar Gallaga at News – CNET
An outage affecting Petlibro automatic feeders left some pets hungry, customers report. - Pixel Watch 5 vs. Galaxy Watch 9: Comparing Google and Samsung’s New Watches
Donnerstag 22:20 – Nicole Lee at News – CNET
Both new watches from Google and Samsung can work with any Android phone, but they have different features and perks. - Using AI Shopping Carts Could Lead You to Spend More Money, Study Says
Donnerstag 22:16 – Julian Dossett at News – CNET
Smart screens mounted on shopping carts might change people’s behavior at grocery stores in a few interesting ways. - ‘That is not acceptable’: Judge orders Google to make rival app store installs easier
Donnerstag 21:53 – Sean Hollister at The Verge
One month after Epic Games and Google seemingly stopped fighting over the future of Android app distribution, they were back in a San Francisco courtroom today – where Judge James Donato just ordered Google to make it easier to install rival app stores on Android. It’s been nearly three years since a jury unanimously decided […] - Pixel Watch 5 Will Call Emergency Services if It Detects a Breathing Emergency
Donnerstag 21:51 – Corin Cesaric-Epple at News – CNET
The new feature will be available on the Pixel Watch 4 as well. - OpenAI Now Has a ChatGPT Desktop App for Linux
Donnerstag 21:50 – Blake Stimac at News – CNET
Ubuntu, Debian and Fedora distributions get first dibs. - The fight over Flock and other ALPRs
Donnerstag 21:46 – Stevie Bonifield at The Verge
There are over 120,000 of Flock’s automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras installed all over the US. Flock’s cameras, and others like them, use AI to identify and track vehicles based on their license plate number, make, model, color, and other info, networked together to track vehicles and people’s movements throughout the day and across […] - Microsoft’s Clippy-like Mico character is no longer the face of Copilot
Donnerstag 21:42 – Emma Roth at The Verge
Microsoft Copilot will no longer show its emotive yellow blob, Mico, when you use the chatbot’s voice mode. In a support page, Microsoft says it’s going to move Mico to its Learn Live platform, where the avatar will have „more to react to,“ as reported earlier by GeekWire. Mico launched in Copilot’s voice mode last […] - Shoppers Outside the US May Have to Wait Longer for the Folding iPhone, Report Suggests
Donnerstag 21:21 – Alex Valdes at News – CNET
A variety of issues could slow down the rollout of the anticipated new Apple device. - Netflix is closing two game studios
Donnerstag 20:52 – Jay Peters at The Verge
Netflix plans to shut down two of its gaming studios, as reported by Game File and Variety, as it makes a bigger shift toward party games and titles streamed to TVs. One of the studios being shut down is Night School Studio, creators of the Oxenfree series. Netflix bought Night School in 2021, and it […] - This AI Chatbot Was Just One Busy Guy, and He Has Hit His Limit
Donnerstag 20:46 – Omar Gallaga at News – CNET
People ask Tucker Bryant’s ChatTJB for advice on everything from their fiction and personal dilemmas to how they should spend their free time. - This school-friendly laptop from HP is $300 off
Donnerstag 20:07 – Brad Bourque at The Verge
With memory prices still high and showing no signs of dropping, we’re always happy to find a good deal on a budget-friendly system with an adequate amount of RAM. Best Buy has the HP OmniBook X Flip discounted by $300, bringing the cost down to $699.99. This model is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra […] - OpenAI is losing its second executive this week
Donnerstag 19:28 – Jay Peters at The Verge
Another OpenAI executive is departing. Denise Dresser, who joined OpenAI as its chief revenue officer in December after serving as CEO of Slack, will be leaving in the „coming weeks“ to „pursue other opportunities,“ she said in a team note posted to LinkedIn. Dali Rajic, president and COO of Wiz, will be taking over the […] - The Trump admin will start letting private firms launch international cyberattacks
Donnerstag 18:56 – Emma Roth at The Verge
The Trump administration is launching a new program that will allow private firms to perform cyberattacks against foreign criminals, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. The private firms would operate „under the control and oversight“ of the federal government, giving them permission to surveil and disrupt criminal networks, according to a presidential memorandum published on Wednesday. […] - I finally found a robot lawnmower I’d trust with my yard
Donnerstag 18:30 – Jennifer Pattison Tuohy at The Verge
Robot lawnmowers are finally good enough to take a lot of work out of maintaining a yard, but they’re still not set-it-and-forget-it machines. If you don’t want these autonomous cutting machines to tear up your lawn or go roaming in your neighbors’ yard, you’re still going to need to keep an eye on them. But […] - Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reason
Donnerstag 18:11 – Dashia Milden at News – CNET
Some users are already joking that the new logo reads “Instagzam.” - Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule
Donnerstag 14:09 – BBC News
The dating app’s boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want. - Rivian R1S, R1T See 2027 Updates, Including Second-Row Captain’s Chairs
Donnerstag 14:00 – Antuan Goodwin at News – CNET
The changes to Rivian’s electric pickup and SUV are largely nominal, but a new seating configuration and wheel option stand out. - Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
Donnerstag 13:02 – BBC News
US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners. - Ninja Just Launched Its First Water Filter. Here’s What It Does That Others Don’t
Donnerstag 12:05 – David Watsky at News – CNET
I’ve tested over 10 water filter systems. Ninja’s $200 offering does a few things they don’t. - Twitch users outraged as Amazon uses their content to train AI in opt-out feature
Donnerstag 10:39 – BBC News
Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault. - New Twitch Feature Uses Channel Content to Train AI Without Asking Permission
Donnerstag 9:59 – Tyler Lacoma at News – CNET
Twitch channels are quietly being used to train Amazon’s AI models. Here’s how creators can opt out. - Amazon is using Twitch to train generative AI
Donnerstag 7:04 – BBC News
The streaming platform’s users criticised the move to allow the use of channel content for AI training. - My Favorite Things from Made by Google 2026
Donnerstag 1:21 – Jeff Carlson at News – CNET
Google announced everything before its actual live event, but there were still plenty of interesting things at the company’s Pixel announce event. - Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 11 Pro vs. Pixel 11 Pro XL: Google’s Latest Phones Compared
Donnerstag 0:23 – Nicole Lee at News – CNET
The starting price for the Pixel 11 is $899, the 11 Pro is $1,099, and the 11 Pro XL is $1,299. Which one do you get? Here’s our Pixel buying guide. - Could a Shirt Fool Facial Recognition? The Answer Is Complicated
Mittwoch 23:06 – Nelson Aguilar at News – CNET
At Defcon, a strange-looking print pushed a researcher below an AI camera’s detection threshold. Now its creator is putting patterns like it on shirts and hoodies, even though worn clothing remains the big unproven test. - Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Mittwoch 23:00 – BBC News
Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country’s business sector. - Apple Faces Lawsuit Over iCloud Private Relay Vulnerability
Mittwoch 22:32 – Jeff Carlson at News – CNET
The firm behind a $250 million Apple settlement is suing the company again, alleging it misrepresented a key security feature. - SpaceXAI Joins the AI Agent Game With Grok Bot
Mittwoch 22:23 – Alex Valdes at News – CNET
SpaceXAI says new AI agents can work alongside each other and even have their own AI manager. - It’s Not Just RAM: Windows Licenses Are Also Pushing Up PC Prices
Mittwoch 21:40 – Omar Gallaga at News – CNET
Reports suggest the price of Windows 11 is going up for PC makers. Microsoft is staying mum on the situation. - PS Plus Is Loaded With Great Games for August, Including Helldivers 2, Hell Is Us, Kingdom Come 2
Mittwoch 21:27 – Oscar Gonzalez at News – CNET
From zombie survival to medieval RPGs, there’s a lot worth downloading this month. - Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil
Mittwoch 17:10 – BBC News
Discord told the BBC it was „thoughtfully reviewing“ the order by Brazil’s data protection agency and it was „committed to user safety“ - Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
Dienstag 23:03 – BBC News
Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge. - Tech Life
Dienstag 19:30 – BBC News
For years, schools have posted photos of their pupils online. But could they be misused? - AI agent hacks gym to get its user a spot in pilates class
Dienstag 12:09 – BBC News
The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.