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Applications close in 48 hours — here’s everything Australian founders need to know about Stripe x Startup Battlefield

Applications close in 48 hours — here’s everything Australian founders need to know about Stripe x Startup Battlefield

The window is almost shut. On August 19, eight startups will take the stage at Stripe Tour Sydney in front of investors, global press, and the Austral…

Jul 17, 2026  •  TechCrunch
Vertu wants executives to pay $6,880 for an AI agent — here’s how it actually performs

Vertu wants executives to pay $6,880 for an AI agent — here’s how it actually performs

From AI workflows to battery life and security, here's what it's really like to live with Vertu's luxury foldable every day.

Jul 17, 2026  •  TechCrunch
Astronomers Found the First Atmosphere on a Planet in Another Star's Habitable Zone

Astronomers Found the First Atmosphere on a Planet in Another Star's Habitable Zone

Science has discovered around 6,000 planets, and this is the first one, other than Earth, that is rocky and has an atmosphere.

Jul 17, 2026  •  CNET Tech
Databricks hits $188B valuation, extending its run as AI’s favorite second act

Databricks hits $188B valuation, extending its run as AI’s favorite second act

Databricks has remade its image into an AI company and has published research on the cost savings of open weight AI models for coding.

Jul 17, 2026  •  TechCrunch
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce from the US market after cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce from the US market after cyclosporiasis outbreak

Food producer Taylor Farms released a statement on the Cyclospora outbreak Friday, confirming that it's "voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sour…

Jul 17, 2026  •  The Verge
There's now an API for mainlining Trump's Truth Social posts

There's now an API for mainlining Trump's Truth Social posts

The API is supposed to deliver posts from 'the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts.'

Jul 17, 2026  •  Engadget
Samantha Morton on How She Approached Her Scene-Stealing Role in ‘The Odyssey’

Samantha Morton on How She Approached Her Scene-Stealing Role in ‘The Odyssey’

Christopher Nolan himself singled out Morton's performance as Circe as being crucial to the film's success.

Jul 17, 2026  •  Gizmodo
I Hate Paying for Cloud Storage Subscriptions. Here's How I Back Up My Photos and Videos

I Hate Paying for Cloud Storage Subscriptions. Here's How I Back Up My Photos and Videos

Our memories take up space in the cloud, and that space is expensive. Luckily, there's a cheaper long-term solution.

Jul 17, 2026  •  CNET Tech
The Zoom hack that says, ‘Don’t record me’

The Zoom hack that says, ‘Don’t record me’

If every meeting, watercooler conversation, and date gets transcribed and summarized, who's actually reading any of it?

Jul 17, 2026  •  TechCrunch
All-In Podcast Bro Fails to Read 25-Word Email, Concludes He Is Debate Champion

All-In Podcast Bro Fails to Read 25-Word Email, Concludes He Is Debate Champion

This conversation could have been an email—and in fact, was.

Jul 17, 2026  •  Gizmodo
Best Over-Ear Headphones We've Tested

Best Over-Ear Headphones We've Tested

Prefer full-size headphones to earbuds? These are the best over-ear headphones you can buy, according to CNET's headphones expert.

Jul 17, 2026  •  CNET Tech
Obviously, Bethesda Is Remastering ‘Fallout: New Vegas’ and ‘Fallout 3’

Obviously, Bethesda Is Remastering ‘Fallout: New Vegas’ and ‘Fallout 3’

The remasters have been an extremely poorly kept secret for months, but now, they're official.

Jul 17, 2026  •  Gizmodo
Meta is reportedly considering a multibillion-dollar data center deal with Anthropic

Meta is reportedly considering a multibillion-dollar data center deal with Anthropic

It would open up a completely new business for the Facebook and Instagram maker.

Jul 17, 2026  •  Engadget
You've Probably Watched One of the 300 Titles on Netflix Produced With AI

You've Probably Watched One of the 300 Titles on Netflix Produced With AI

The streaming video company with the world's most subscribers has leaned quickly into AI-assisted production.

Jul 17, 2026  •  CNET Tech
The Killer Robots Have an Eric Trump Problem

The Killer Robots Have an Eric Trump Problem

What's worse: the self-dealing or the development of death machines?

Jul 17, 2026  •  Gizmodo
Best MacBooks We’ve Tested (July 2026)

Best MacBooks We’ve Tested (July 2026)

Apple's MacBook lineup includes three tiers: Neo, Air and Pro. See our favorites and find the best MacBook for your laptop budget and needs.

Jul 17, 2026  •  CNET Tech
Apple Is Raising Prices on Music and One Bundle Subscriptions

Apple Is Raising Prices on Music and One Bundle Subscriptions

It's getting even more expensive to be an Apple loyalist.

Jul 17, 2026  •  CNET Tech
China’s Xi Jinping Wants AI to Be Open to the World—and Out of America’s Control

China’s Xi Jinping Wants AI to Be Open to the World—and Out of America’s Control

Beijing is building an AI coalition with 29 countries, including Russia.

Jul 17, 2026  •  Gizmodo
Agility Robotics plants its flag in Tesla’s backyard

Agility Robotics plants its flag in Tesla’s backyard

Agility is opening a new training center for its Digit robots in Fremont, California.

Jul 17, 2026  •  TechCrunch
Shark’s versatile ChillPill cooling system is back to its best price

Shark’s versatile ChillPill cooling system is back to its best price

Portable fans are one of the easiest ways to stay cool during the summer, and you don’t have to spend much to find a decent one. If you’re…

Jul 17, 2026  •  The Verge
The Future of OLED Screens May Be… Inkjet Printing?

The Future of OLED Screens May Be… Inkjet Printing?

Hey, there's at least one laptop component that may finally cost less.

Jul 17, 2026  •  Gizmodo
AI-driven memory crunch jolts India’s smartphone market

AI-driven memory crunch jolts India’s smartphone market

India's smartphone slowdown highlights how the AI boom is reshaping consumer electronics, from pricing and demand to corporate strategy.

Jul 17, 2026  •  TechCrunch
China’s Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Model, Threatening America’s Lead

China’s Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Model, Threatening America’s Lead

China’s Moonshot AI unveiled a freely available artificial intelligence model that seemed to narrow the gap with cutting-edge offerings from U.S. tech…

Jul 17, 2026  •  The New York Times Tech
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 18 #867

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 18 #867

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 18, No. 867.

Jul 17, 2026  •  CNET Tech
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 18, #1133

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 18, #1133

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 18 No. 1,133.

Jul 17, 2026  •  CNET Tech
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 18, #1855

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 18, #1855

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 18, No. 1,855.

Jul 17, 2026  •  CNET Tech
Scientists Detect First Atmosphere on Rocky Habitable-Zone Planet, Boosting Hopes for Alien Life

Scientists Detect First Atmosphere on Rocky Habitable-Zone Planet, Boosting Hopes for Alien Life

The discovery is a major milestone in the search for habitability beyond the solar system.

Jul 17, 2026  •  Gizmodo
Google-backed satellites for wildfire detection launch as smoke chokes US, Canada

Google-backed satellites for wildfire detection launch as smoke chokes US, Canada

The FireSat program can spot wildfires that other satellites miss. As smoke from hundreds of burning wildfires spread across Canada and the United Sta…

Jul 17, 2026  •  Ars Technica
Apple and Google ordered to purge ‘nudify’ apps from App Stores

Apple and Google ordered to purge ‘nudify’ apps from App Stores

In letters sent to Apple and Google, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu said that both companies have long been aware that they are hosting apps i…

Jul 17, 2026  •  TechCrunch
Zoox Issues Recall After Heavy Smoke Caused a Robotaxi to Enter an Active Emergency Scene

Zoox Issues Recall After Heavy Smoke Caused a Robotaxi to Enter an Active Emergency Scene

If robotaxis are the future, they better prepare for a lot more smoke.

Jul 17, 2026  •  Gizmodo
TikTok is testing an AI likeness detection tool

TikTok is testing an AI likeness detection tool

TikTok is starting to test an opt-in tool that scans for AI likenesses and lets creators report them to the company, as spotted by social media consul…

Jul 17, 2026  •  The Verge
‘The Journey of a Dark Elf With Fading Powers’ Finds Beauty in the Magic of Starting Over

‘The Journey of a Dark Elf With Fading Powers’ Finds Beauty in the Magic of Starting Over

Daisuke Itabashi’s action‑fantasy seinen manga traces a once all‑powerful elf’s journey rediscovering how to live after the light of her magic fades.

Jul 17, 2026  •  Gizmodo

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