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Google fixing Android lock screen bug that lets Gemini send SMS without a PIN
A specific multi-touch gesture bypasses an authentication prompt, allowing anyone to send messages
Register UK - Jul 17, 2026 6:03am EDT
Are we supposed to be impressed by AI? It’s still so dumb
How can something so influential so often show less ability than the most ill-informed human?
Sydney Morning Herald - Jul 17, 2026 5:26am EDT
Tech support chap told angry customer to think inside the box – and solved the problem
We're not Li-ion, user thought mobile phone batteries died every few days
Register UK - Jul 17, 2026 5:24am EDT
World Cup proves a winner for Bell Media’s digital asset strategy
As growth in its legacy business continues to slow, telecom focuses on streaming services offerings
The Globe and Mail - Jul 17, 2026 5:13am EDT
AI power binge delivers best half since 2022 for climate tech venture funding
Low-carbon projects reap accidental windfall as billions chase compute infrastructure
Register UK - Jul 17, 2026 4:36am EDT
Apple goes to war with the designer of the iPhone
Sir Jony Ive’s 30-year partnership with Apple was one of the world’s most lucrative collaborations. Their break-up could be similarly explosive.
Sydney Morning Herald - Jul 17, 2026 4:29am EDT
Google Gemini 3.5 Pro Launch Delayed as Tech Falls Short of Internal Goals: Report
Deccan Chronicle - Jul 17, 2026 4:09am EDT
Scientists finally solve how common gut bacteria triggers colon cancer
A gastroenterologist told Newsweek the findings could help guide new ways to prevent and treat colorectal cancer.
Newsweek - Jul 17, 2026 4:08am EDT
China's Moonshot AI Chases 'DeepSeek Moment' With Much-Hyped Model
Deccan Chronicle - Jul 17, 2026 3:56am EDT
China’s Xi calls for step up of global effort in AI, as US curbs squeeze China’s tech access
Toronto Star - Jul 17, 2026 3:55am EDT
China's Xi calls for step up of global effort in AI, as US curbs squeeze China's tech access
NPR - Jul 17, 2026 3:26am EDT
Catfishing victim gets payout for Tinder, TikTok and Instagram profiles
Elha Mai Weston posed as the teenager to strike up romantic conversations on social media.
BBC News - Jul 17, 2026 2:55am EDT
Americans Are Angry About Data Centers; Politicians Are Feeling The Pressure
Deccan Chronicle - Jul 17, 2026 2:35am EDT
SoftBank sinks 8% as Asia chip stocks track Wall Street AI sell-off
Japanese AI-linked stocks tumbled as a fresh rout in U.S. semiconductor shares spread across Asia after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's outlook failed to reassure investors.
CNBC - Jul 16, 2026 10:50pm EDT
SpaceX aborts Starship test flight, sending stock lower
Elon Musk said it would make another attempt "hopefully in a few days." SpaceX completed the maiden test flight of its Starship V3 rocket in May.
CNBC - Jul 16, 2026 7:39pm EDT
ABC News - Jul 16, 2026 7:18pm EDT
Microsoft cancels Patch Tuesday for some Dell users over surprise shutdowns, overheating devices
Mega hardware vendor reports problems - but Windows maker isn't yet naming affected models
Register UK - Jul 16, 2026 6:54pm EDT
Thousands of Google workers demand layoff protections amid AI boom in petition to CEO
Guardian UK - Jul 16, 2026 6:50pm EDT
Alphabet shares fall on report its most powerful AI model Gemini 3.5 Pro is delayed
Alphabet announced the Gemini 3.5 Pro AI in May, saying it was being used internally but wouldn't be ready for a broader rollout until the following month.
CNBC - Jul 16, 2026 6:19pm EDT
Truth Social to sell trading firms 'fastest' access to Trump's posts
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has unveiled a paid-for, licensed data feed that will give banks and trading firms 'the fastest' access to...
Daily Sabah - Jul 16, 2026 6:10pm EDT
HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs
Resellers threatened to ditch HP printing supplies for counterfeits.
Ars Technica - Jul 16, 2026 6:05pm EDT
It's official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android
Google says these changes could endanger user privacy and security.
Ars Technica - Jul 16, 2026 4:46pm EDT
