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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Best Buy, Amazon, REI Offer July 4th Deals on Tech, Gear, and Apple Products

Several major retailers including Best Buy, Amazon, and REI are running July 4th sales this week, offering discounts on a range of tech and outdoor products. This year's holiday sales follow Amazon's Prime Day rather than preceding it, yet many comparable deals remain available. Notable discounts include the LG C5 65-inch OLED TV dropping to $1,099.99, the 11-inch iPad Air M3 at $499, and the Asus ROG Falcata keyboard at $214.99. Apple's second-generation AirTags and the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset are also among the highlighted deals. REI's sale, which covers outdoor and adventure gear, is expected to run through the full week leading up to July 4th.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

TIDAL Bans Monetization of AI-Generated Music on Its Platform

Music streaming service TIDAL has introduced a new policy that blocks AI-generated music from earning revenue on its platform. The move represents one of the more direct stances taken by a streaming service against artificial intelligence-created content. Under the policy, tracks identified as AI-generated will be cut off from monetization features available to human artists. The decision reflects growing industry tension between traditional musicians and the rise of AI music tools that can produce songs at scale.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Six-Figure Tech Salaries Lose Ground as AI Boom Widens Wealth Gap in SF

San Francisco's technology sector is experiencing a growing divide between traditional tech workers and a new class of AI professionals commanding far higher compensation. Employees earning around $180,000 annually — once considered highly comfortable salaries — now report feeling financially squeezed in the city. The tension is intensifying as AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic prepare for public listings, further enriching their top talent. Many mid-level tech workers say they struggle to afford housing and living costs that the AI elite can easily absorb. Some are questioning whether remaining in San Francisco is financially viable at all.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Supreme Court rules geofence warrants fall under constitutional privacy protections

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling that geofence warrants are subject to constitutional privacy protections. Geofence warrants allow law enforcement to request location data from tech companies for all devices within a specific geographic area and time window. Privacy advocates had long challenged the practice, arguing it was unconstitutional and calling for an outright ban. While the ruling falls short of a complete prohibition, it marks a significant legal victory for those who raised concerns about mass surveillance. The decision is expected to place new legal constraints on how law enforcement agencies can use geofence warrants in future investigations.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

F1 Austrian GP Opens with Excitement Before Fading Flat

The Formula 1 race in Austria began with a promising and exciting start before losing momentum as the event progressed. A heatwave affected conditions at the venue, adding an environmental challenge to the competition. Teams also brought engine upgrades to the race, making technical developments a key subplot of the weekend. Additionally, discussions around power unit regulations for the next two seasons were part of the broader conversation surrounding the event.

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TechnologyBBC Tech ·

WhatsApp Introduces Usernames So Users Can Chat Without Sharing Numbers

WhatsApp is set to launch a new usernames feature that allows users to connect without exchanging phone numbers. The update aims to give users greater privacy by removing the need to share personal contact details. The feature will be rolled out to users worldwide over the coming months. No specific launch date has been confirmed, but the global rollout is expected to be gradual.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

WhatsApp Introduces Usernames to Let Users Chat Without Sharing Phone Numbers

WhatsApp is set to launch a username feature later this year, allowing users to connect with others without revealing their phone numbers. The move is aimed at enhancing privacy on the platform by keeping numbers hidden from people outside a user's contacts. Users can already reserve their preferred username this week, ahead of the official rollout. The feature will be introduced gradually over the coming months, with users notified once it becomes available to them.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

US Lawmakers Push Bill to Ban Sale of Health and Location Data to AI Firms

Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Mary Gay Scanlon are preparing to introduce an updated version of the Health and Location Data Protection Act in the coming weeks. The revised bill is designed to address risks posed by AI-era data practices, including information shared with chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude. Originally introduced in June 2022, the earlier version focused on preventing data brokers from collecting and selling health and location data. The new iteration expands the scope by also prohibiting other companies from selling such data to brokers. The update reflects growing concern over how sensitive personal information disclosed to AI tools could be commercially exploited.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Dbrand cancels Portal-themed Steam Machine Companion Cube after Valve legal contact

Dbrand announced Monday it will refund all buyers of its Portal-themed Companion Cube accessory for the Steam Machine, admitting the product was made without a license from Valve. The company had launched the accessory in November and opened preorders on June 22nd, with the item quickly becoming its second-fastest selling product in 15 years. However, Valve's legal team reached out shortly after preorders went live, prompting Dbrand to pull the product page and make its promotional video private. The cancellation came after Dbrand acknowledged it had not sought permission from Valve before producing and selling the Portal-branded item.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

New Wildwood featurette reveals the craft behind its stop-motion animation

A new behind-the-scenes featurette for the upcoming film Wildwood offers a closer look at the creation of its stop-motion animated world. The film is directed by Travis Knight, who previously helmed the Oscar-nominated stop-motion feature Kubo and the Two Strings in 2016. The featurette lifts the curtain on the intricate artistry and craftsmanship involved in building the film's physical sets and characters. Stop-motion animation is a painstaking process that requires constructing and photographing real-world objects frame by frame. Wildwood marks another ambitious project for Knight and his team in the demanding animation format.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Xgimi MemoMind One Smart Glasses Skip Cameras, Launch on Kickstarter for $399

Chinese projector brand Xgimi debuted its MemoMind One smart glasses at CES 2026 and launched a Kickstarter campaign today, with early-bird pricing starting at $399, compared to a full retail price of $599. Unlike AR glasses from Meta or Snap, the MemoMind One omit cameras entirely, prioritizing privacy and a lighter design while still offering an AI-powered heads-up display. The glasses use micro-LED projectors and waveguide prisms to show a bright green private screen visible only to the wearer, displaying information such as time, weather, calendar events, news headlines, and notifications. Weighing around 47 grams, they feature Harman Kardon speakers and up to 16 hours of battery life, though audio from the open speakers was audible to those nearby. A reviewer who tested a beta unit found some features impressive but noted software bugs, a limited mobile app, and difficulty viewing the display in bright outdoor conditions, with shipping expected to begin in late July.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Supreme Court rules Trump can fire FTC commissioners, ending agency independence

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Slaughter v. Trump that President Donald Trump had the authority to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission's two Democratic commissioners. The decision overturns decades of legal precedent rooted in the 1935 Humphrey's Executor ruling, which had previously allowed independent agency commissioners to be removed only for cause. The ruling significantly expands presidential control over federal regulatory agencies. It marks a major shift in the balance of power between the executive branch and historically independent bodies like the FTC.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Rocket Lab acquires satellite firm Iridium in $8B all-stock deal

Rocket Lab has announced the acquisition of satellite company Iridium in an all-stock transaction valued at $8 billion. The deal expands Rocket Lab's capabilities and strengthens its position in the competitive space industry. The acquisition marks another step in Rocket Lab's ongoing buying spree as it scales up its operations. The move is seen as a strategic effort to better compete against major rivals such as Amazon and SpaceX.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Proception Settles Tesla Trade Secret Lawsuit, Raises $11M for Robot Hand Tech

Robotics startup Proception has settled a trade secret lawsuit brought by Tesla and simultaneously announced an $11 million funding raise. The company specializes in developing robotic hand technology, which remains one of the most challenging frontiers in robotics. Proception is pursuing a distinctive approach to gathering training data to improve dexterous robotic hands. The settlement and fresh funding signal the company's intent to move forward and accelerate development of its core technology.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Blackstone Founder Roger Dahle on Acquiring Weber and Navigating Tariffs and Antitrust

Roger Dahle, CEO of Weber Blackstone, recently appeared on The Verge's Decoder podcast to discuss how his company came to acquire the iconic Weber grill brand. Dahle founded Blackstone, a flat-top griddle company, in 2008, and the brand surged in popularity during the pandemic after smashburger videos went viral on TikTok. The acquisition of Weber — a legacy grilling company that had struggled in recent years — was delayed for some time due to an antitrust review by the Federal Trade Commission. Dahle discussed the challenges of manufacturing overseas and importing products amid high tariffs, as well as efforts to break down internal silos at Weber and build a unified company culture. The conversation also touched on how semiconductor shortages are affecting Weber's connected thermometer product line.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium Communications for $8 billion to rival SpaceX

Rocket Lab has announced a plan to acquire Iridium Communications in an $8 billion deal. The merger will combine Rocket Lab's launch services and spacecraft manufacturing capabilities with Iridium's established satellite communications network. Iridium currently serves over 2.5 million subscribers worldwide through a constellation of 66 low-Earth orbit satellites using L-band spectrum. The network supports connectivity for users in remote locations, including those aboard ships and aircraft. The acquisition is seen as a strategic move to better position Rocket Lab as a competitor to SpaceX in the satellite communications market.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Campaigns Embrace AI Widely Even as Voters View the Technology Negatively

Artificial intelligence has become a widespread tool in modern political campaigns despite broad public skepticism toward the technology. On the visible front, AI-generated images are being prominently used as part of campaign communications and election-related content. Behind the scenes, campaigns are leveraging AI to process and analyze large volumes of voter data. The technology is also being deployed to draft campaign materials and compose personalized messages targeting specific voters. This growing reliance on AI in politics highlights a sharp disconnect between how campaigns use the technology and how the general public perceives it.

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