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Rate the Retailers: Where Do You Shop for Tech?
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NY School District Shelves Plan to Spend $58K on Robot Teaching Assistant
'Sally' from Realbotix was supposed to give students personalized learning support based on the data it stores about them, but the plan is on hold as the district works through privacy concerns.
Run Out of Podcasts? Reddit May Soon Allow You to Watch or Listen to Posts
Reddit plans to start testing 'video Reddit' or 'spoken Reddit' in the latter part of 2026.
Snapchat Hits Back at AI Slop, Bans Videos From Spotlight Recommendations
The app wants to eliminate 'low-quality, repetitive, AI-generated content' from its discovery tools.
Steady iPhone Pricing Helps Apple Top Q2 Shipments As Android Costs Climb
Counterpoint Research chalks up Apple's impressive numbers to its ability to absorb rising component costs, though it expects iPhone prices to increase in the coming quarters.
Ends Sunday: Rate the Cameras, Video Doorbells, and Smart Locks That Keep Your Home Safe
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I Test Portable Power Stations for a Living. This FCC Ruling Could Kill Off-Grid Energy
The ban on robot vacuums is getting all the attention, but the FCC's decision targeting connected power inverters could reshape the future of home batteries and residential solar across the US.
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Rate the online privacy and anonymity tools you use. Once you're done with the survey, enter the sweepstakes to win $250 to spend at Amazon.
FBI: Hackers Targeted Water Utility Providers in at Least 7 States
Hackers have been targeting internet-exposed computers known as programmable logic controllers, causing 'loss of pressure and flooding,' the FBI says.
Super Mario Sunshine Is Coming to Switch 2. It's Time to Embrace This Truly Weird Game
In a world that increasingly favors perfect averages and hyper-smooth edges, Sunshine’s jagged, funky design is a much-needed breath of fresh air.
Nano Banana Removed From Google Earth Amid Misinformation Concerns
Google pitched the image-generation integration as a way to help you visualize history, but people quickly harnessed it to 'violate our policies,' the company says.
New York Sues to Prevent Kalshi From Operating in the State
New York's governor and attorney general argue Kalshi has engaged in illegal gambling, and should be forced to halt operations and pay restitution to users.
The Best Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now (July 31-Aug. 6, 2026)
Kevin Hart's party comedy 72 Hours is the most popular flick on the streamer, so let's watch some other movies where things get out of hand.
What's New to Watch on Disney+ and Hulu the Week of July 31, 2026
Welcome August with the return of fan favorite Futurama, a new Star Wars anime series, and more cool stuff.
What's New to Watch on HBO Max the Week of July 31, 2026
Enjoy hit movies from the streamer's massive archives, from this year's The Drama to classics from the past and more this week.
What's New to Watch on Netflix the Week of July 31, 2026
End a month and begin another with tons of new Netflix to watch, including a classic horror franchise, a gritty Japanese dating show, and more.
AT&T Is Raising Rates on Many Older Plans Again
AT&T is probably hoping you'll realize that sticking with an older offering after this $10-per-month price increase doesn’t make sense.
First RX 9050 Tests Suggest It's Much Slower Than RTX 5050
Take some results with a pinch of salt, though.
LinkedIn Feed Full of AI Posts? Now You Can Report That It 'Seems Like AI Slop'
Flagging a post as AI slop suppresses it and similar posts from your feed—and helps Microsoft improve its models.
Google Gemini's Agentic AI Tool Comes to Chrome, Can Use Your Passwords
Spark is ready to help with web browsing, using details like logins for your personal accounts.
