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COMPUTER COPS: Inside the big business of selling AI to the police

COMPUTER COPS: Inside the big business of selling AI to the police

I stood before a hulking glass and brick structure in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. Thousands gathered inside to see what had been billed as "the fu…

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
Meta now alerts parents if their teen discussed suicide or self-harm with its AI chatbot

Meta now alerts parents if their teen discussed suicide or self-harm with its AI chatbot

The updates come as Meta and other tech companies are facing scrutiny from regulators and parents around how AI chatbots respond to users in crisis, p…

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  TechCrunch
Meta will alert parents is their teens discuss self harm

Meta will alert parents is their teens discuss self harm

Meta has rolled out a new safeguard for teens' AI interactions.

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
The Oversight Board says leading AI models might be restricting free expression

The Oversight Board says leading AI models might be restricting free expression

The group is trying to extend its influence beyond Meta.

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
Best Streaming Services for Kids in 2026

Best Streaming Services for Kids in 2026

These are the best platforms for family-friendly programming, including Cocomelon, Bluey, SpongeBob and Teen Titans.

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
Netflix releases a VHS-quality version of Stranger Things' first season

Netflix releases a VHS-quality version of Stranger Things' first season

Netflix rolls out a 'VHS' special edition of Stranger Things season 1 and says more seasons could follow if enough people watch it.

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
It's Official: OnePlus Is Dead. Long Live Oppo

It's Official: OnePlus Is Dead. Long Live Oppo

"Never settle" takes on a whole new meaning, as the once-maverick phone-maker retreats from the US and Europe.

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
I Used Every OnePlus Phone I Could Get My Hands On. These Were My Favorites

I Used Every OnePlus Phone I Could Get My Hands On. These Were My Favorites

Now that the company has closed in Europe and the US, I've looked back at my top picks from OnePlus' phones, wearables and foldables.

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
These Fruit Fly Repelling Tips From an Entomologist Actually Work

These Fruit Fly Repelling Tips From an Entomologist Actually Work

A bug expert told us why fruit flies are so hard to eradicate -- and what really works to stop them.

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
A South Korean Labor Union Is in Revolt Over Robots, or Maybe It’s Surrendering to Them

A South Korean Labor Union Is in Revolt Over Robots, or Maybe It’s Surrendering to Them

As Hyundai threatens automation via Boston Dynamics robots, should organized labor take the bait?

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Sony Killing Physical Media? We've Been Here Before | CNET Archive video

Sony Killing Physical Media? We've Been Here Before | CNET Archive video

Sony announced the bold move to stop manufacturing physical discs for its Playstation console by 2028, sparking controversy from consumers. But have w…

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
OnePlus officially gives up on the US and Europe

OnePlus officially gives up on the US and Europe

OnePlus has confirmed what industry observers have long expected: it's quitting the US and European markets, and will no longer launch new products in…

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
Phone maker OnePlus says it won’t release new phones in the U.S. and Europe

Phone maker OnePlus says it won’t release new phones in the U.S. and Europe

OnePlus could also wind down its operations in India by 2027.

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  TechCrunch
OnePlus is officially leaving the US and Europe

OnePlus is officially leaving the US and Europe

After canceling its second foldable, OnePlus is officially bowing out of the US and Europe.

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
UK investigation to determine if TikTok fails to protect children from harmful content

UK investigation to determine if TikTok fails to protect children from harmful content

Ofcom concerned platform’s age verification is ineffective, leaving some at risk of seeing posts about self-harm and suicideTikTok is under formal inv…

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian Technology
6 Best Gas Grills of 2026: CNET's Picks Out of More Than 20 Tested

6 Best Gas Grills of 2026: CNET's Picks Out of More Than 20 Tested

We tested more than a dozen full-size and portable grills from top brands to find the six best sizzlers for summer cooking.

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
Europe Finds It Hard to Break Up With American and Chinese Technology

Europe Finds It Hard to Break Up With American and Chinese Technology

France and Germany want to quit relying on America and China for key technology like artificial intelligence, but they’re having to choose where to do…

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  The New York Times Tech
xAI sues Grok user for generating nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes

xAI sues Grok user for generating nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes

xAI has filed a lawsuit against a man who used Grok to generate sexualized images of adults and children.

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
AppleCare+ prices just went up for Macs and iPads

AppleCare+ prices just went up for Macs and iPads

Applecare+ prices for Mac, MacBook and iPad products just rose by $.50 per month or $5 per year.

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
5 Reasons to Buy the New Pink Floyd Cassette Deck, Ranked Best to Worst

5 Reasons to Buy the New Pink Floyd Cassette Deck, Ranked Best to Worst

The Dark Side of the Moon WE-001 comes with a copy of the cassette for $199.

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
Elon Musk Quietly Bought a Medium Sized Fossil Fuel Energy Company Back in May

Elon Musk Quietly Bought a Medium Sized Fossil Fuel Energy Company Back in May

Huh! Huh!

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Moroccan intelligence insider reveals widespread use of Pegasus hacking software

Moroccan intelligence insider reveals widespread use of Pegasus hacking software

Whistleblower suggests internal security services deployed spyware from 2017 against key domestic and foreign targetsA former member of Morocco’s dome…

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian Technology
Robots, AI and drones: how the Dutch navy is using tech to transform its sea defences

Robots, AI and drones: how the Dutch navy is using tech to transform its sea defences

Uncrewed systems are the future for armed forces and the Netherlands is leading the way ‘to keep people out of danger zones’On each side of the target…

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian Technology
Lululemon backs nylon-recycling startup Syntetica in $30M Series A

Lululemon backs nylon-recycling startup Syntetica in $30M Series A

Syntetica, a French startup that has developed a novel approach to recycling nylon, has already obtained big-name partners and investors.

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  TechCrunch
Applied Computing wants to give oil and gas operators an AI model for the entire plant

Applied Computing wants to give oil and gas operators an AI model for the entire plant

Applied Computing has raised a $20M Series A to build a foundation AI model for the oil, gas and petrochemical industry.

Jul 16, 2026  â€˘  TechCrunch
NTSB Confirms Texas Tesla Had 100% Floored Accelerator Pedal During Fatal Crash

NTSB Confirms Texas Tesla Had 100% Floored Accelerator Pedal During Fatal Crash

In a way, this exonerates Tesla FSD. But it certainly leaves one with questions.

Jul 15, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
How Terrorist Groups Are Using A.I. to Gain an Edge in Battle

How Terrorist Groups Are Using A.I. to Gain an Edge in Battle

A.I. chatbots are not just a propaganda tool for violent extremists but are aiding in bomb construction and attack planning, new research finds.

Jul 15, 2026  â€˘  The New York Times Tech
Twitter Turns 20: Two Decades of Memes, Movements and Hot Takes

Twitter Turns 20: Two Decades of Memes, Movements and Hot Takes

The first tweets from the public appeared on July 15, 2006, several months after a soft launch. It was rebranded as X after being acquired by Elon Mus…

Jul 15, 2026  â€˘  The New York Times Tech
Google Play Opens the Door to Third-Party App Stores, Starting Next Week

Google Play Opens the Door to Third-Party App Stores, Starting Next Week

As part of the antitrust settlement between Google and Epic Games, third-party app developers will have access to the Google Play Store beginning next…

Jul 15, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
Why AirTags Shouldn't Be Used on Your Pet

Why AirTags Shouldn't Be Used on Your Pet

AirTags weren't designed for pets. These are the alternatives experts recommend.

Jul 15, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
We Brought All Our Foldable Phones to Discuss Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked video

We Brought All Our Foldable Phones to Discuss Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked video

Join us as we dive into the world of foldable phones and pontificate about what's on the horizon for Samsung at its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked summer ev…

Jul 15, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
Why Greylock capped its new fund at $1.5B when it says it could have raised more

Why Greylock capped its new fund at $1.5B when it says it could have raised more

By keeping the number of investments to about 25 per fund, Greylock aims to remain what it calls "the most important partner" to its founders.

Jul 15, 2026  â€˘  TechCrunch

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