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Apple approves Epic Games' marketplace app after initial rejections
After multiple rejections, Apple has approved Fortnite maker Epic Games' third-party app marketplace for launch in the EU. As now permitted by the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), Epic announced earlier this year it planned to bring both the digital storefront and its flagship game, Fortnite, back to iOS in Europe. Epic then said it would take the matter to European regulators for review.
3 min read - TechnologyTechCrunch
OpenAI breach is a reminder that AI companies are treasure troves for hackers
There's no need to worry that your secret ChatGPT conversations were obtained in a recently reported breach of OpenAI's systems. No security breach should really be treated as trivial, and eavesdropping on internal OpenAI development talk certainly has its value. Let's talk about three kinds of data OpenAI and, to a lesser extent, other AI companies created or have access to: high-quality training data, bulk user interactions, and customer data.
6 min read - BusinessEngadget
Epic says that Apple has accepted its third-party app store
Epic says that Apple rejected its app store submission again. The petty drama continues to unfold.
3 min read - LifestylePopular Mechanics
The Best Shop Vacs for Light and Heavy-Duty Cleaning Tasks
From sucking up water to blowing sawdust off your tools, these powerful vacuums have what it takes to get the job done. Read our guide to the best shop vacs.
8 min read - BusinessBloomberg
Samsung Stock Hits Three-Year High on Profit Leaping 15-Fold
(Bloomberg) -- Samsung Electronics Co. posted its fastest pace of sales and profit growth in years, reflecting a recovery in memory chip demand as AI development accelerates globally. Most Read from BloombergBiden’s Defiant Interview Unlikely to Calm Democratic NervesA $14 Billion Walmart Heir Joins Novogratz Urging Biden ExitSingapore Is Making Life Tougher for Global TalentSingapore Couples Are Marrying Earlier to Buy Homes, Leading Some to RegretTrump Distances Bid From Second-Term Agenda Pus
3 min read - BusinessEngadget
Amazon takes a new brick-and-mortar approach with a stake in Neiman Marcus
Amazon has purchased a small stake in retailer Neiman Marcus as part of Saks' $2.56 billion acquisition.
2 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Amazon faces more EU scrutiny over recommender algorithms and ads transparency
In its latest step targeting a major marketplace, the European Commission sent Amazon another request for information (RFI) Friday in relation to its compliance under the bloc's rulebook for digital services. The development highlights areas where EU enforcers are dialing up their scrutiny of the e-commerce giant, with the bloc asking for more info about Amazon's recommender systems, ads transparency provisions and risk assessment measures. A Commission spokesperson confirmed the e-commerce gi
6 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Quantum Rise grabs $15M seed for its AI-driven ‘Consulting 2.0’ startup
Quantum Rise, a Chicago-based startup that does AI-driven automation for companies like dunnhumby (a retail analytics platform for the grocery industry), has raised a $15 million seed round from Erie Street Growth Partners. Its approach is somewhat akin to UiPath's, a company famous for bringing robotic process automation to the enterprise, but with a broader lens on the AI hurdles companies face, and a touch more "hand-holding." Quantum Rise deploys AI into companies under a so-called “Consul
2 min read - TechnologyEngadget
Nike is killing the app for its futuristic Adapt BB sneakers
Nike is discontinuing its self-lacing Adapt BB sneakers and providing a case in point of what can happen to tech that relies on apps.
1 min read - SciencePopular Mechanics
Scientists Are Testing Air Taxis That Make You Feel Like You're Gliding
NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California is testing air-based rides in a new simulator. They want new aircraft designed with passenger comfort in mind.
3 min read - SciencePopular Mechanics
A Butterfly Traveled an Unbelievable 2,600 Miles Across the Atlantic, Defying All Odds
Traveling from West Africa to French Guiana, Painted Lady butterflies provide further evidence that these winged insects likely migrated to the Americas.
3 min read - BusinessEngadget
The Morning After: OpenAI’s week of security issues
The biggest news stories this morning: FTC warns some PC manufacturers that they're violating right to repair rules, The most-delayed video game in history is finally available… on the Game Boy Advance, Texas court blocks ban on noncompete agreements.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
The Tesla bulls ride again: Morning Brief
Tesla is an AI company when its convenient, but its autonomous ambitions are still tethered to selling cars.
3 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
India's Airtel dismisses data breach reports amid customer concerns
Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, on Friday denied any breach of its systems following reports of an alleged security lapse that has caused concern among its customers. The telecom group, which also sells productivity and security solutions to businesses, said it had conducted a "thorough investigation" and found that there has been no breach whatsoever into Airtel's systems. The telecom giant, which has amassed nearly 375 million subscribers in India, dismissed media reports ab
1 min read - BusinessBloomberg
Hon Hai Sales Beat Escalating Estimates as AI Business Takes Off
(Bloomberg) -- Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.’s June-quarter sales outperformed analysts’ rising expectations on the strength of the company’s growing AI server business.Most Read from BloombergBiden’s Defiant Interview Unlikely to Calm Democratic NervesA $14 Billion Walmart Heir Joins Novogratz Urging Biden ExitSingapore Is Making Life Tougher for Global TalentSingapore Couples Are Marrying Earlier to Buy Homes, Leading Some to RegretTrump Distances Bid From Second-Term Agenda Pushed by AlliesT
1 min read - BusinessBloomberg
MegazoneCloud Picks JPMorgan, Banks for IPO as AI Interest Grows
(Bloomberg) -- MegazoneCloud Corp. has selected firms including a unit of JPMorgan Chase & Co. to help it kickstart an initial public offering that could value one of Asia’s biggest cloud and AI services companies at several billion dollars.Most Read from BloombergBiden’s Defiant Interview Unlikely to Calm Democratic NervesA $14 Billion Walmart Heir Joins Novogratz Urging Biden ExitSingapore Is Making Life Tougher for Global TalentSingapore Couples Are Marrying Earlier to Buy Homes, Leading Some
2 min read - WorldAssociated Press
'We have to be wacky.' With suggestive poses and pets, election campaigning tests Tokyo's patience
Tokyo elects a new governor this weekend, but residents say personal publicity stunts have overtaken serious campaigning to a degree never seen before, with nearly nude women in suggestive poses, pets, an AI character and a man practicing his golf swing. With internet campaigning still relatively new, candidates traditionally use designated election billboards — more than 14,000 of them — to promote themselves. The makeshift billboards are set up only during the short campaign season and are v
3 min read - BusinessBloomberg
TCS, HCL Earnings Recovery May Get Further Push From AI Demand
(Bloomberg) -- Earnings guidance from Indian IT outsourcing firms including Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. and HCL Technologies Ltd. will reveal how the much-awaited recovery is shaping up. Most Read from BloombergBiden’s Defiant Interview Unlikely to Calm Democratic NervesA $14 Billion Walmart Heir Joins Novogratz Urging Biden ExitSingapore Is Making Life Tougher for Global TalentSingapore Couples Are Marrying Earlier to Buy Homes, Leading Some to RegretTrump Distances Bid From Second-Term Agen
3 min read - BusinessEngadget
OpenAI hit by two big security issues this week
OpenAI patched a vulnerability discovered in its Mac ChatGPT app this week. It's also facing questions about internal security and a fired whistleblower.
2 min read - BusinessEngadget
Nintendo ends Wii U repairs
Nintendo has announced that it's ending Wii U repairs, effectively giving last rites to the loveable but not very popular console.
2 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue to buy Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue has signed a deal to buy upscale rival Neiman Marcus Group, which owns Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores, for $2.65 billion, with online behemoth Amazon holding a minority stake. The new entity will be called Saks Global, creating a luxury powerhouse at a time when the arena has become increasingly fragmented with different players, from online marketplaces that sell luxury goods to upscale fashion and accessories brands opening up their own store
5 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Spain's exposure to climate change helps Madrid-based VC Seaya close €300M climate tech fund
In the latest confirmation of this upward trend, Madrid-based VC fund Seaya has closed Seaya Andromeda, an "Article 9" €300 million climate tech fund based out of Madrid. Seaya has been around for 12 years, mainly focusing on mission-driven startups in Europe and LatAm. The new "Andromeda" fund will invest in growth companies that specialize in energy transition, decarbonization, sustainable food value chains, and the circular economy.
3 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Forestay, Europe's newest $220M growth-stage VC fund, will focus on AI
Forestay, an emerging VC based out of Geneva, Switzerland, has been busy. This week it closed its second fund, Forestay Capital II, at a hard cap of $220 million. The VC wasn’t well known in Europe until it started to lead rounds in enterprise startups a couple of years ago, notably scanning software startup Scandit -- which has raised $273 million to date -- out of Zurich.
3 min read - LifestyleEngadget
I’m finding the joy in writing again with a little help from the Supernote Nomad
The Supernote Nomad is compact, with a 7.8-inch display, and the experience of writing on it feels very close to that of using a pen and paper.
5 min read - BusinessEngadget
FTC warns some PC manufacturers that they're violating right to repair rules
The FTC warned ASRock, Gigabyte and Zotech to get rid of them 'warranty void' stickers and stop threatening to void warranties if users break the seal.
1 min read - TechnologyEngadget
The Morning After: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 leak early
The biggest news stories this morning: The Game Boy Camera gets a second life as a webcam, Japan’s government finally says goodbye to floppy disks, What Meta should change about Threads.
3 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
J2 Ventures, focused on military healthcare, grabs $150M for its second fund
J2 Ventures, a firm led mostly by U.S. military veterans, announced on Thursday that it has raised a $150 million second fund. The Boston-based firm invests in startups whose products are purchased by civilians and the U.S. Department of Defense. While many emerging VCs are struggling to raise second funds, J2’s latest vehicle is more than double its $67.5 million debut fund from 2021.
2 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
6 takeaways from Biden’s high-stakes interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos
In a Friday interview with ABC News that was intended to steady his reelection campaign following last week’s much-criticized debate performance, President Biden acknowledged his “bad” debate against former President Donald Trump, blaming it on a cold, and reiterated that he has no plans to drop out of the presidential race.
6 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
How much is the monthly payment on a $300,000 mortgage?
Your $300,000 monthly mortgage payment will depend on your interest rate and the term length. Here’s what you can expect to pay on a $300,000 home loan.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
The Pirates hit so many home runs off the Mets they ran out of fireworks
A Mets reliever's ERA went from 3.38 to 14.54.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Move over, Prime Day: Walmart is having its largest sale event ever and these are our favorite early deals
The retailer's summer savings extravaganza starts on July 8 with discounts on vacs, smart TVs and more. Plus, get a Walmart+ membership now for 50% off!
4 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
Jennifer Aniston, 55, is an espadrille devotee — shop her look, starting at $30
Need some new summer sandals? The 'Friends' star has sported this timeless, versatile style for years.
1 min read - CelebrityYahoo Sports
Ryan Garcia apologizes for racist comments after WBC expulsion, says he's going to rehab
Garcia issued an apology, with some qualifiers.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Mix of short-term adds and options with rest of the season upside
Fred Zinkie has a mix of pickups who offer immediate help or long-term upside for fantasy baseball managers.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
When will the housing market crash again?
The current housing market is different from the one that led to the 2008 housing crash. Here's a look at 2024 and 2025.
9 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Your next household hack, straight from 'Shark Tank' — our favorites, from $10
These ingenious gadgets and gizmos on Amazon will save you time, energy and money.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
The Yankees continue to fall, All-Star starters are announced and The Good, The Bad and The Uggla
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman dig into what is going wrong with the Yankees, who was selected as an All-Star starter and give their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.
1 min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
Walmart's huge summer sale is on now: 11 absolute best deals, from AirPods to patio furniture
Walmart's major sale has some incredible deals on AirPods, TVs, laptops & more.
1 min read - NewsYahoo News UK
What went wrong for the Tories in their election 'armageddon'?
As the Conservative Party picks up the pieces after its historic election defeat, here's what politicians and analysts believe went wrong for the Tories.
5 min read - EntertainmentYahoo News Canada
'Murder Company': Kelsey Grammer's grandfather informed his character in World War II film
In Shane Dax Taylor's film Murder Company, Kelsey Grammer transports the audience to World War II, with William Moseley, Gilles Marini and Pooch Hall.
7 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Yankees manager Aaron Boone shrugs off criticism from Aaron Judge's personal hitting coach
Aaron Judge and Juan Soto are currently the only hitters better than league average in the Yankees' lineup.
3 min read - WorldYahoo News UK
Who is in Keir Starmer's Cabinet? Meet the new Labour frontbench
Sir Keir Starmer has chosen his cabinet ministers as Labour forms a new government.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Make your loose rings fit instantly with these invisible sizers, on sale for $8
Fans say they're 'barely noticeable,' and you can swap them if your fingers swell or shrink.
3 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
Shoppers say this maxi dress 'feels like pajamas' — it's on sale for just $31 with Prime
This flattering frock is made with a mix of rayon and spandex, so it stretches and moves with you.
4 min read - HealthYahoo Canada Style
'It saved my life': Woman credits smart watch with alerting her to extremely high heart rate — here's what an expert wants you to know
Joan Fair, a 75-year-old in Hamilton, Ont., wasn't aware she had any heart rate issues until she was alerted by her watch.
6 min read - BusinessAutoblog
BMW Neue Klasse EV Coupe caught testing in new spy photos
BMW's Neue Klasse EV Coupe has been caught testing in the real world. Are those individual hub motors we spy?
2 min read - USYahoo News
Hurricane Beryl tracker update: Category 2 storm makes landfall over Mexico, path now heads toward Texas
The record-setting hurricane has pummeled the Caribbean this week, causing widespread damage on a number of islands.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Amazon's 4th of July sale is still bursting with deals up to 80% off
The fireworks just won't quit: Get a Ninja indoor grill slashed by $190, AirPods for $89 and more.
2 min read - ScienceCNN
Earth’s core has slowed so much it’s moving backward, scientists confirm. Here’s what it could mean
Scientists say they’ve confirmed Earth’s inner core has been slowing down. Here’s what it could mean — and why the topic has been the subject of fierce debate.
8 min read - PoliticsINSIDER
Biden's bad week just got worse after he said he was the 'first Black woman to serve with a Black president'
It comes just days after Biden's debate with former President Donald Trump, which was marked by verbal gaffes and confusing statements.
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