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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Data center electricity use projected to quadruple by 2035

Data centers are expected to consume four times more electricity by 2035 than they do today. New facilities built through 2033 alone could collectively draw power equivalent to India's entire current national electricity consumption. The surge is being driven by rapid expansion in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure. This growing energy demand raises significant concerns about grid capacity and sustainability goals worldwide.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Tesla launches robotaxi pilots in Orlando and Tampa before Q2 earnings

Tesla has begun robotaxi pilot programs in Orlando and Tampa, Florida, marking an early step in its autonomous ride-hailing ambitions. The company has not disclosed how many vehicles are operating in each city. The rollout comes ahead of Tesla's second-quarter earnings report. The expansion has proceeded far more cautiously than CEO Elon Musk had previously indicated, with the company taking a measured approach to scaling the network.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Naked mole-rat queens use one chemical to suppress rivals' fertility

Scientists have discovered that naked mole-rat queens use a single chemical signal to maintain their dominant reproductive status within a colony. This chemical suppresses the fertility of other female mole-rats, preventing rivals from reproducing. The finding sheds light on how the strict social hierarchy of naked mole-rat colonies is chemically enforced. Naked mole-rats are known for their highly organized, queen-led social structures, similar in some ways to those of bees and ants. The research offers new insight into the biological mechanisms behind social order in animal colonies.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Anthropic's $1.5B Author Copyright Settlement Receives Court Approval

A $1.5 billion copyright settlement between AI company Anthropic and a group of authors has received court approval. The deal resolves claims that Anthropic used authors' written works without permission to train its AI systems. Only around 350 authors chose to opt out of the settlement rather than participate in the payout. Notably, Anthropic moved to block some authors from opting out at a late stage in the proceedings.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Best Buy slashes prices on nearly all Kindle models in Black Friday in July sale

Best Buy is offering significant discounts on almost the entire Amazon Kindle lineup as part of its Black Friday in July promotion. The popular Kindle Paperwhite (12th-gen) has dropped to its all-time low of $124.99, a $35 reduction, while the Kindle Kids is available for $99.99 after a $30 discount. Readers interested in color displays can pick up the Kindle Colorsoft starting at $159.99, down $90 from its regular price. For those seeking a combined e-reader and digital notebook, the Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft are on sale for $379.99 and $479.99, saving buyers $120 and $150 respectively. The deals are available now at both Best Buy and Target.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Steam Deck Sales Drop 80% Following May 2025 Price Increase

Sales of Valve's Steam Deck handheld gaming device have fallen sharply since a price hike introduced in May 2025. Analysis of bestseller chart data reveals an approximately 80 percent decline in sales compared to earlier 2025 performance. The drop suggests consumers have reacted negatively to the increased pricing. The Steam Deck had previously maintained strong sales momentum, making the downturn a notable shift for the product line.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Apple Reportedly Launching 'Apple Upgrade' Lease-to-Own Program for iPhones, Macs, and iPads

Apple is reportedly planning to launch a new leasing program called 'Apple Upgrade,' according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The program would function similarly to a car lease, allowing customers to upgrade early, keep, or return their device at the end of the term. Klarna is expected to serve as the financial backer, and a soft credit check will be required to enroll. The program is said to be scheduled for a July 28th launch, replacing Apple's existing iPhone Upgrade Program and standard financing options. It would reportedly cover most new iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch models, amid rising device prices driven by component and RAM shortages.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Google launches three new Gemini models amid absence of anticipated 3.5 Pro

Google has released three new artificial intelligence models: Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite, and Flash Cyber. The launches expand the company's Gemini model lineup with a focus on lightweight and specialized variants. However, the continued absence of the anticipated Gemini 2.5 Pro model has drawn attention from observers and analysts. The missing release raises fresh questions about Google's broader AI development strategy and roadmap priorities.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Twitch Launches Parental Controls Letting Parents Manage Teen Accounts

Twitch has introduced parental controls that allow guardians to link their accounts with those of children aged 13 to 17. Parents can use these controls to prevent teens from going live and to disable Whispers, the platform's private messaging feature, blocking both sending and receiving of direct messages. Guardians will also receive a weekly email summarizing their teen's activity, including channels watched and hours spent on the platform. The new tools give parents flexible options to manage and monitor how minors engage with the streaming service.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Google Unveils Gemini 3.6 Flash and Cybersecurity AI, Hints at Gemini 4

Google has announced new additions to its Gemini AI lineup, including the Gemini 3.6 Flash model and a cybersecurity-focused AI tool. The company also teased the upcoming Gemini 3.5 Pro, signaling a rapid expansion of its model portfolio. Most notably, Google revealed it is already training Gemini 4, its next major AI model. The announcements reflect Google's accelerating pace of AI development as competition in the generative AI space intensifies.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Judge approves Anthropic's $1.5B settlement with authors over AI training piracy

A federal judge has approved a $1.5 billion class action settlement between Anthropic and a group of authors who alleged the AI company trained its models on copyrighted books without permission. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín signed off on the deal Monday, describing it as providing 'meaningful relief' to affected writers. Under the terms, authors will receive approximately $3,000 per book allegedly used without authorization. The settlement, described by the plaintiffs' law firm as the largest known copyright recovery in history, stems from a lawsuit originally filed by authors Andrea Bartz, Charles Graeber, and Kirk Wallace Johnson.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Instagram launches tool to replace music on existing posts without losing engagement

Instagram has introduced a new feature called 'Replace Audio' that allows users to swap out the music on their previously published posts. The tool enables updates to a post's soundtrack at any time after it has been shared. Crucially, any existing likes, comments, shares, and reach accumulated on the post are preserved during the audio change. The feature addresses a common pain point for creators who may need to update music due to copyright issues or personal preference.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Instagram will let users endlessly swap the audio on old posts

There's a symbiotic - and sometimes frustrating - relationship between social media sites and the creators that depend on them. Platforms need influencers' and creators' content to keep consumers on their apps; the creators, in turn, need to be able to reach those audiences to justify creating their content in the first place. Creators want a seamless way to make and disseminate their content while being able to make money; audiences want a bottomless feed of entertaining things to look at. And platforms need to keep both parties relatively happy. Over the last few months, Instagram has added

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Tesla Expands Robotaxi Service to Orlando and Tampa Ahead of Q2 Earnings Call

Tesla announced the expansion of its Robotaxi service to Orlando and Tampa, Florida, sharing service area maps for both cities on X. The announcement came on the same day CEO Elon Musk was scheduled to discuss the Robotaxi program's progress during Tesla's second quarter earnings call. The company did not disclose fleet sizes or confirm whether customers could immediately hail a vehicle in either city. The timing of the announcement is seen as a signal of momentum to investors watching the company's autonomous vehicle ambitions.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Threads launches parental controls to monitor and limit teen usage

Meta's Threads has introduced a new suite of parental supervision tools aimed at giving parents and guardians greater oversight of teenage users. The features allow adults to monitor how much time teens spend on the platform each day. Parents can also set daily usage limits and configure sleep mode settings to restrict late-night access. Additionally, guardians will have the ability to manage their teen's privacy settings directly through the controls.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

US Warns of Sanctions on Chinese Open AI Models Over IP Theft Allegations

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that the United States may impose sanctions on Chinese open AI models over alleged intellectual property theft. The statement signals a potential expansion of the Trump administration's broader efforts to curb China's progress in artificial intelligence. Bessent's remarks suggest the sanctions could specifically target open-source AI models developed by Chinese entities. This move would represent a significant escalation in the ongoing US-China rivalry over technological dominance in the AI sector.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Meta's AI Moderation Tool Wrongly Bans Facebook and Instagram Users

Meta deployed artificial intelligence to identify and ban accounts on Facebook and Instagram, but the system flagged and removed legitimate user accounts by mistake. Affected users reported losing access to their profiles without having violated any platform rules. When users attempted to appeal or resolve the issue, they found themselves navigating AI-driven support systems rather than reaching human reviewers. The situation highlighted growing concerns about the reliability of automated content moderation and the lack of human oversight in resolving errors.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Samsung to unveil wider Fold design at Galaxy Unpacked amid Apple foldable threat

Samsung is set to host a foldable-focused Galaxy Unpacked event where it is expected to announce new versions of its Fold and Flip smartphones. A key highlight is a redesigned Fold with a shorter, wider form factor, marking a significant shift from the company's traditional foldable design. This would be the second major change to Samsung's foldable lineup in under a year, following the launch of the Galaxy Z TriFold. The moves come as Apple is widely anticipated to enter the foldable phone market, increasing competitive pressure on Samsung to innovate. Leaks pointing to the wider Fold design have been circulating for several months ahead of the official announcement.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

TreeSize ends perpetual license support, pushes users toward subscription

TreeSize, a popular disk space management tool, has announced it will no longer renew support for users holding perpetual licenses unless they switch to a subscription plan. The company cited 'current economic conditions' as the reason behind the shift in its business model. Users who purchased a one-time perpetual license will lose access to ongoing support if they do not migrate to a paid subscription. The move reflects a broader industry trend of software vendors transitioning from one-time purchases to recurring revenue models. Existing perpetual license holders now face a choice between paying ongoing subscription fees or going without official support.

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