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Dave Eggers told OpenAI staff  that ChatGPT was ‘silencing an entire generation’

Dave Eggers told OpenAI staff that ChatGPT was ‘silencing an entire generation’

Last year, Sam Altman invited author Dave Eggers to give a talk to around 200 OpenAI staffers. The man has written countless novels, screenplays, piec…

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
‘My Soul Left My Body’: Amazon Accidentally Bills Users Billions of Times What They Owe

‘My Soul Left My Body’: Amazon Accidentally Bills Users Billions of Times What They Owe

If your AWS bill was $200 last month, and this month it's $1,499,659,180,107, that's probably an error.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
‘Magic: The Gathering’ Will Embrace the Multiverse in 2027

‘Magic: The Gathering’ Will Embrace the Multiverse in 2027

Mechs, monsters, the deep blue sea, and afrofantasy await 'Magic: The Gathering' players when next year rolls around.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 19, #1134

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 19, #1134

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 19, No. 1,134.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 19, #1856

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 19, #1856

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 19, No. 1,856.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 19 #868

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 19 #868

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 19 No. 868.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
ANU accused of ‘hysterical’ response to students using AI to cheat as unis scramble to ‘secure’ assessments

ANU accused of ‘hysterical’ response to students using AI to cheat as unis scramble to ‘secure’ assessments

Australia risks ‘shipping’ intellectual capability overseas if educational rigour not restored, experts warnFollow our Australia news live blog for la…

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian Technology
France doubles down on restricting access to Polymarket

France doubles down on restricting access to Polymarket

The country's gambling authority ordered ISPs to block access to the prediction market's website.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
Waymo says San Francisco service has resumed after one-hour pause

Waymo says San Francisco service has resumed after one-hour pause

This isn’t the first time power outages have caused issues for Waymo.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  TechCrunch
Someone Paid Almost $1 Million For Jensen Huang’s Leather Jacket, Should Be Executed by Swirlie

Someone Paid Almost $1 Million For Jensen Huang’s Leather Jacket, Should Be Executed by Swirlie

No, I don’t mean they should literally die.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Kimi: Threat or menace?

Kimi: Threat or menace?

Chinese company Moonshot AI released a new version of its Kimi model this week, prompting concern about "full AI communism."

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  TechCrunch
‘Backrooms’ Almost Got Trapped In Copyright Hell

‘Backrooms’ Almost Got Trapped In Copyright Hell

A24 and Kane Parsons nearly stepped in it in a way that would've hurt the film's goodwill and their current creative partnership.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Apple has banned home service content on upcoming Maps ads

Apple has banned home service content on upcoming Maps ads

The company may be trying to save ad space for local businesses.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
Google might not kneecap the Pixel 11a with an old processor

Google might not kneecap the Pixel 11a with an old processor

Mystic Leaks suggests that the Pixel 11a will return to featuring a flagship-grade processor with the Tensor G6. Rather than the Tensor G5 found in th…

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
France vs. England: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Third-Place Playoff Match Live for Free

France vs. England: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Third-Place Playoff Match Live for Free

The two beaten semifinalists face off for bronze in Miami.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
People's Picks TV Winners: Upgrading Your TV Soon? CNET Readers Have a Favorite Brand

People's Picks TV Winners: Upgrading Your TV Soon? CNET Readers Have a Favorite Brand

Two brands win readers over, but for different reasons.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
ZA/UM announces layoffs two months after the launch of Zero Parades

ZA/UM announces layoffs two months after the launch of Zero Parades

Up to 32 employees were affected by the studio's recent decision.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
X and music publishers quietly settle opposing lawsuits

X and music publishers quietly settle opposing lawsuits

The original lawsuit was filed in 2023 and claimed Twitter hosted thousands of cases of copyright infringement.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
Google is open-sourcing its 3D emoji

Google is open-sourcing its 3D emoji

Now, if you want to, you can use Google's 3D emoji in your own creations. The company shared some details about how it went about designing the little…

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
All the EVs that were discontinued or killed off in the U.S. this year

All the EVs that were discontinued or killed off in the U.S. this year

Th Honda Prologue will no longer be sold in the U.S., joining a growing list of EV models to exit the market this year.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  TechCrunch
This July Belongs To the X-Men

This July Belongs To the X-Men

Across TV, games, and potentially movies pretty soon, everything's truly coming up X-Men these days.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Your Child’s Next Teacher Could Be a Sex Robot

Your Child’s Next Teacher Could Be a Sex Robot

Because of course this is a thing that is happening in 2026.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
The Top Continuous Glucose Monitors That Doctors Recommend

The Top Continuous Glucose Monitors That Doctors Recommend

If you need to track your glucose, these are the CGM monitors to consider.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
Best VPN for Travel: Stay Private and Unblock Streaming Sites While Traveling This Summer

Best VPN for Travel: Stay Private and Unblock Streaming Sites While Traveling This Summer

A virtual private network can keep your internet browsing activity private, let you unblock regional streaming content and bypass censorship, making V…

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
Federal employees can download TikTok on their work phones again

Federal employees can download TikTok on their work phones again

The Department of Justice says that federal employees can now download TikTok on their government devices.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  TechCrunch
Your ‘Live’ World Cup Broadcast Is Not Really Live

Your ‘Live’ World Cup Broadcast Is Not Really Live

Everyone is watching the goals after they happen, and some get them significantly faster.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  The New York Times Tech
How does the Apple Watch water lock feature actually work?

How does the Apple Watch water lock feature actually work?

The water lock feature on Apple Watches automatically activates when you're swimming, but what does it do?

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
GoPro’s discounted Max 2 bundle includes $100 worth of accessories

GoPro’s discounted Max 2 bundle includes $100 worth of accessories

A 360-degree camera is a great way to ensure you capture every bit of the action, but prices tend to be on the high end for models worth your attentio…

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
A 600-mile road trip (and data) proves EV charging doesn’t suck anymore

A 600-mile road trip (and data) proves EV charging doesn’t suck anymore

A recent road trip in an EV revealed just how much faster and more reliable DC Fast charging has become in the U.S.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  TechCrunch
Everybody’s Suing Paramount This Week

Everybody’s Suing Paramount This Week

It's not just the states or the common people: writers and investors also don't want Paramount to get its hands on Warner Bros. Discovery.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
The Guardian’s Carter Sherman fondly remembers being terrified by Ocarina of Time

The Guardian’s Carter Sherman fondly remembers being terrified by Ocarina of Time

Carter Sherman has been covering sex, gender, and the complex personal and national politics that accompany them for years. She was a senior reporter …

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
I’ve Never Used a 3D Printer Before. Is This One for Kids as Easy to Use as It Claims?

I’ve Never Used a 3D Printer Before. Is This One for Kids as Easy to Use as It Claims?

A thin emoji skin over a genuinely great printer.

Jul 18, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech

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