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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Apple Spyware Alerts Hit Unusually High Number of Users, Experts Say

Cybersecurity researchers investigating spyware attacks have flagged that a recent wave of Apple threat notifications reached an exceptionally large number of users. Apple sends these alerts to individuals it believes may have been targeted by state-sponsored or sophisticated spyware. Investigators described the volume of notifications as unprecedented compared to previous incidents. The development has raised concerns among security experts about the scale of the potential spyware campaign targeting Apple users.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Supreme Court denies Verizon's appeal to reclaim $47M FCC fine

The US Supreme Court has rejected Verizon's attempt to obtain a $47 million refund of a fine imposed by the Federal Communications Commission. The fine was related to Verizon's sale of customers' device-location data to third parties. The court's decision means Verizon must accept the penalty without reimbursement. Despite the ruling, Verizon and other carriers continue to maintain that selling such location data does not constitute illegal activity.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Glorious GMMK 3 mechanical keyboard drops to $35 at Woot with coupon code

The Glorious GMMK 3, a 65-percent compact mechanical keyboard, is available at Woot for $34.99 — down from its usual $139.99 — using the coupon code WOOTGAMING at checkout. First-time Woot customers can save an additional $5 with the same code. The keyboard comes pre-installed with linear Glorious Fox switches, double-shot PBT keycaps compatible with both Windows and macOS, and features hot-swappable switch support for easy customization. It includes arrow keys, a programmable control knob, and an aluminum plate with a gasket mount system for a tunable typing feel. The wired-only board is aimed at those looking to enter the custom mechanical keyboard hobby without a large upfront investment.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Spotify Launches Playlist Notes Feature for Users and Editors to Share Context

Spotify has introduced a new feature called Playlist Notes, allowing users to explain the stories and reasoning behind their song selections. The feature is available to both regular users and Spotify's editorial team. High-profile playlists such as RapCaviar will also make use of Playlist Notes. The addition gives listeners more insight into why specific tracks were chosen for a playlist.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Higgsfield Raises $400M Series B, Valuation Hits $5.4B in Eight Months

AI media startup Higgsfield has secured $400 million in a Series B funding round, quadrupling its valuation to $5.4 billion in just eight months. The company was founded by Alex Mashrabov, a former executive at Snap. Higgsfield's platform enables users to generate AI-powered images and videos. The rapid valuation growth reflects strong investor confidence in the generative AI media space.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Game designer launches Wordle-inspired word game with a retro Clippy twist

Game designer Sam Rosenthal, creative director at The Game Band, has developed a new word game inspired by his daily habit of playing titles like Wordle. Unlike New York Times-style puzzle games, Rosenthal drew inspiration from casual road-trip word games he played as a child with his family. He wanted to explore game formats that were previously too loose or informal to be adapted into digital experiences. The project reflects a broader interest in bringing spontaneous, social wordplay into the digital space, with a nostalgic nod to Microsoft's iconic assistant Clippy.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Petlibro faces backlash after smart pet feeder outage disrupts scheduled feeds

Smart pet feeder brand Petlibro is under fire from users following a service outage that disrupted automated feeding schedules. Customers reported that their devices failed to deliver scheduled meals to pets during the downtime. Petlibro has claimed that its feeders are capable of operating offline and performing scheduled feedings without an internet connection. However, users have contradicted this claim, saying their feeders did not function as promised during the outage. The company's response has frustrated customers, with some accusing Petlibro of dismissing or deflecting their legitimate complaints.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Reddit Tests TikTok-Style Audio and Video Versions of Popular Posts

Reddit has started testing a new feature that lets users watch or listen to popular posts rather than reading them. The experiment introduces audio and video formats to the platform's traditionally text-based content. The move appears to draw inspiration from short-form video platforms like TikTok. This shift signals Reddit's interest in broadening how its content is consumed beyond conventional reading.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Sonic Fire Protection raises $15M to expand sound-based fire suppression tech

Sonic Fire Protection, a startup developing sound-powered fire suppression technology, has raised $15 million in new funding. The company uses acoustic technology to extinguish fires before they escalate into major incidents. The funding is intended to help deploy its system across a range of settings, including commercial kitchens and apartment buildings. The investment signals growing interest in alternative fire suppression methods beyond traditional sprinkler and chemical systems.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Report: Amazon Allegedly Destroying Rare Books to Use as AI Training Data

According to a report by Ars Technica, Amazon has been accused of discarding rare books as part of an AI training data operation. The claim reportedly came to light after a hidden AirTag tracking device was concealed within a book, revealing its fate. The full details of who placed the tracker, when this occurred, and the scale of the alleged destruction are not available from the provided source material. Amazon has not yet publicly responded to the allegations based on the information given. The story raises concerns about the use and potential destruction of rare literary materials in the development of artificial intelligence systems.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

YouTube changes view counting rule: plays now register immediately

YouTube has updated its view-counting method so that a view is recorded as soon as a video begins playing. Previously, the platform used a different threshold before registering a view on standard videos. This policy change mirrors the approach YouTube already adopted for its short-form content, YouTube Shorts. The Shorts view-counting update had been implemented approximately one year before this latest change was rolled out to regular videos.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Nvidia to Invest Up to $105 Billion in Massive Ohio Data Center for OpenAI

Nvidia has announced plans to back a data center project in Ohio with an investment of up to $105 billion. The facility, which could carry a total development cost of as much as $500 billion, is set to be one of the largest data centers in the world. OpenAI will lease the data center once it is operational. The project signals a major expansion of AI infrastructure in the United States, with leading technology firms committing substantial capital to meet growing demand for computing power.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

YouTube to count views from first frame, boosting creator numbers from Aug 24

YouTube is updating its view-counting method so that a view is registered as soon as a video begins to play, effective August 24th. This aligns YouTube's standard videos with the approach already used by Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube's own Shorts format. The change means creators will likely see their view counts grow more quickly than before. YouTube had already applied this instant-play counting method to Shorts last year. To preserve engagement data, the platform will retain its original view-counting approach under a separate 'engaged views' metric.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Feedly blames week-long performance issues on bug, not AI strategy shift

Feedly has attributed a prolonged slowdown in its web app to a technical bug, dismissing speculation that its recent AI pivot was responsible. The issues rendered the platform nearly unusable for a portion of its user base over the course of about a week. Complaints have extended beyond the web app, with users also reporting problems with Feedly's mobile applications. Adding to user frustration is dissatisfaction with the company's customer support response during the outage period.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Analogue Pocket teams up with Supreme for gold and red metallic editions

Analogue has partnered with streetwear brand Supreme to release special metallic versions of its Pocket handheld gaming device. The limited-edition units will come in 24K gold-plated and custom red glossy finishes, both featuring Supreme branding on the front and back. The handhelds are part of Supreme's fall/winter 2026 collection and are made from unibody aluminum. No pricing has been announced yet, though the standard Analogue Pocket retails for $239.99.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Amazon reportedly destroying rare books to use as AI training data

Amazon, originally founded as an online bookseller, is now reportedly destroying rare books to use as training data for large language models. Rare and out-of-print books are considered highly valuable for AI training because much of their content is not available on the internet. LLMs benefit from such offline material as it expands the breadth and diversity of their training datasets. The move has drawn attention given Amazon's origins as a bookseller and the irreplaceable nature of rare literary works.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Sonos App Update Brings iOS Live Activities Support for iPhone Lock Screen

Sonos has released a mobile app update that adds support for iOS Live Activities, a feature users had long been requesting. iPhone users can now access basic playback controls and details directly from their lock screen while listening to music or podcasts. The update eliminates the need to fully unlock the device and open the Sonos app to manage playback. However, some features such as album art display are not yet included in the Live Activities interface. Sonos announced the update via a Reddit post, which was subsequently highlighted by 9to5Mac.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Trump's Border Wall Construction Threatens 200-Year-Old Arizona Cottonwood Tree

A centuries-old cottonwood tree near Patagonia, Arizona, is under threat as construction crews extend President Donald Trump's US-Mexico border wall in the area. The tree, affectionately called the 'grandmother' by locals, is already showing signs of stress, with leaves yellowing and falling prematurely in midsummer. On July 27th, a construction crew felled three trees neighboring the cottonwood to make way for the wall extension. An activist climbed the last remaining tree two days later in an apparent bid to halt further clearing. The incident highlights growing tensions between border wall construction efforts and environmental preservation concerns in the region.

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