Engadget
Meta Glasses review: A bit less polish, a lot more baggage
Meta's glasses deliver the same functionality as its Ray-Ban models but don't quite feel as premium.
Engadget
‘I want to be honest with you’ says new UK PM Andy Burnham
‘I want to be honest with you’ says new UK PM Andy Burnham
Russian strike on ship near Odesa kills 10, Ukraine hits Moscow with drones
Ukraine launches hundreds of drones towards Moscow a day after Russia unleashed a massive barrage of ballistic missiles.
TechCrunch
Hugging Face confirms breach affected internal datasets and credentials, urges users to take action
Hugging Face is urging users to rotate any access tokens stored on the platform and review account activity.
The Verge
LG’s glossy OLED gaming monitor is rare to find under $400
LG’s UltraGear Glossy OLED gaming monitor deliver deep, true-to-life blacks. | Image: LG If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your gaming monitor, LG’s 27-in...
India’s Rohit Sharma ends retirement talk as World Cup 2027 still in sight
Rohit struck 138 off 110 balls in defeat by England in third ODI, which some speculated could be his last for India.
TechCrunch
StrictlyVC returns to New York City September 10 to celebrate a huge year for the city’s startup community
For the first time since 2024, StrictlyVC is coming back to New York City — and we're bringing the kind of access you’d expect from an under-wraps event to the ...
Argentina fans throw stones at police after World Cup defeat
Argentina fans throw stones at police after World Cup defeat
Don’t believe Andy Burnham’s PR machine
As his empty Gaza apology clearly demonstrates, he will not bring the radical change Labour really needs.
The Verge
LG’s monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads
This LG 34GX900A-B is one of the monitors found auto-installing LG’s app on users’ PCs. | Image: LG A video from Gamers Nexus explains how, after connecting a n...
Why is Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey so controversial?
Controversy has centred largely on casting, but it also reflects broader debates on who gets to retell this epic story.
The Verge
Adobe’s ‘natural look’ camera app embraces generative AI
Welcome to the “what is a photo” debate, Adobe. | Image: Adobe Adobe's experimental camera app has taken an unexpected turn. After Project Indigo was launched l...
Iran says Spain World Cup win brings joy to critics of US, Israel
Iran praises Spain's win over Argentina after Spanish government's condemnation of policies on Gaza and war on Iran.
Why is Iran bombing Gulf states while avoiding US naval assets and Israel?
Analysts say Iran is using Gulf states to pressure Washington while avoiding direct confrontation with US forces.
Photos: Police fire tear gas at India’s Cockroach movement supporters
The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party protests in New Delhi, demanding India's education minister resign over exam leaks.
‘I go with a smile’ says outgoing UK PM Keir Starmer in final speech
‘I go with a smile’ says outgoing UK PM Keir Starmer in final speech
Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new leader after run-off with Khaled Meshaal
This is a breaking news story.
Engadget
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leak teases thinner, brighter flagship smartwatch
A fresh leak reveals new specs for Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, days before it's rumored to appear.
Ars Technica
Beyond grep: The case for a context-rich AI coding harness
Augment Code's Vinay Perneti talks models, harnesses, and context.
Jubilation in Spain as La Roja beat Argentina to win second World Cup title
Wild celebrations in Spain after La Roja defeat Argentina 1-0 in extra-time to win the title for the second time.
World Cup: Spain to be welcomed home by million-strong Madrid crowd
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in Sunday's final in the US, and are expected to parade the trophy in Madrid on Monday.
The Verge
Dr. Jill Lepore on why AI backlash is vital for the future
Today, I’m talking with Harvard professor and New Yorker staff writer Dr. Jill Lepore about her new book, The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State, which comes...
Wired
The 35 Best Board Games for Family Game Night
From monsters to kittens to strategy games, these sets will liven things up on nights when everyone is tired of screens.
The Verge
The AirPods Max 2 are down to their second-best price
There are a ton of deals available to shop today thanks to Best Buy’s “Black Friday in July” sale lasting all week. The sale typically aligns closely with Prime...
Occupied West Bank World Cup screening halted for funeral
A screening of the FIFA World Cup final in Ramallah was halted following news that two Palestinians were killed.
Wired
A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home (2026)
From countertop kits to a bathroom bucket full of straw and beyond, I spent a year testing popular mushroom-growing methods. Here’s what fruited—and what just g...
Wired
An Ebike Company Was Sued for Misleading Info on Safety. It Points to a Big Problem
Several Chinese businesses associated with the ebike brand Aipas settled a lawsuit with Amazon and the safety certification company UL in July.
What does Iran’s attack on Kuwait infrastructure mean for Gulf?
What does Iran’s attack on Kuwait infrastructure mean for Gulf?
World Cup: Spanish boy, 13, killed in fountain collapse during celebrations
Tragedy struck in the Salamanca province when the 13-year-old died during celebrations for the win against Argentina.
Wired
Elite Young Runners Are Becoming Freakishly Fast. Welcome to ‘Trackflation’
Four-minute miles are almost routine. Middle schoolers are beating college runners. Inside the youth track boom that’s turning kids and teens into speed machine...