Month: July 2026

European Commission will not force smartwatches and other wearables to have replaceable batteries

The EU adopted regulation in 2023 that requires many electronics to have replaceable batteries by 2027. Source

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Roblox is shutting down its video chat service

Roblox will be shutting down Roblox Connect, its video calling service introduced in 2023. Roblox Connect let you video chat with other people using your Roblox avatar, which would be able to mimic the movements you were making in real life. You could also run around with people on the…

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AI slop movies are the new direct-to-video cash grabs

This weekend, cinephiles across the world will march to their local theaters to feast their eyes on Christopher Nolan’s new adaptation of The Odyssey. It’s on track to rake in anywhere between $80–$100 million in just a few days. People are clearly excited to see how Nolan uses cutting-edge filmmaking…

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Enshittification

Bryan, a food broker from Michigan, wasn’t sure if he’d be able to make it to urgent care in time. He started feeling off on Thursday, and by Saturday, he was having to use the bathroom every 15 to 30 minutes. “It’s no joke about the explosive diarrhea,” Bryan, who…

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OpenAI launches a physical keypad for controlling agents

OpenAI's collaboration with keyboard maker Work Louder is available to order today. Source

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Apple quietly hid a big change coming for CarPlay with iOS 27

Apple announced the new CarPlay feature not long after Google announced a similar update for Android Auto. Source

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