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Microsoft still doesn't know why the Xbox outage stopped some physical games from working
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026
The Xbox network went down on the evening of Sunday, July 26, preventing users from launching purchased games, signing in, or completing new purchases. That alone was bad enough, but what was particularly annoying for those affected was the inability to play their disc-based games.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Hugging Face's CEO isn't suing OpenAI over the AI hack, he wants $100 million in compute instead
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
At the center of his response is a call for what he describes as "radical transparency." Delangue wants OpenAI to release complete traces of the models' activity during the incident, including the steps they took and the systems they accessed. The idea is to give the broader research community the...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
These fake download websites look real and rank high on Google, until they swap the links for malware
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
The developer, who goes by the handle Bogdan_X, told Windows Latest that his research began after he spotted a fake website mimicking the official Wintoys page. Tracing the site's registration led him to 72 fraudulent websites built on the same playbook, several of which use URLs deliberately close to the...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The Neo Geo AES is coming back, right down to real cartridge support
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
Plaion and SNK announced the revival of the Neo Geo AES platform earlier this year. The "premium" retro-gaming console is now available for pre-order, with multiple variants, accessories, and even an "extra-luxury" edition packed with controllers, cables, and game cartridges.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Telegram literally gives Russia the middle finger after founder Pavel Durov is charged with aiding terrorism
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
The charges follow a terrorism-related investigation that became public in February. The FSB alleges that Telegram was used to coordinate sabotage, terrorist attacks, mass killings, and cyberfraud, resulting in deaths and extensive property damage.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The US just banned Chinese humanoid robots and power inverters over security fears
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
Regulators say the goal is to reduce security risks tied to devices that are increasingly embedded in critical infrastructure and AI workflows. The FCC said these devices pose potential supply chain vulnerabilities that could undermine both the US economy and national security while also introducing cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Samsung's passport-style Galaxy Z Fold 8 design is winning over reviewers
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
The new Galaxy Z Fold 8 is drawing early praise for ditching the tall, narrow foldable formula in favor of a shorter, wider "passport" shape that is easier to use one-handed when closed, and better suited to video watching when open. At 201g, Samsung says it's also the lightest Fold model yet.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
GrapheneOS says its data-wiping "duress" password is perfectly legal, after user faces federal charges
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
According to the GrapheneOS Foundation, the operating system that got Sam Tunick prosecuted by the US government has nothing to do with unlawful practices. The Toronto, Canada-based non-profit joined the fray to defend its open-source OS, which it maintains is a completely legal platform under US law.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Logitech to ship mice with replaceable batteries in Europe only, following Nintendo
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
Logitech recently told The Verge that some of its mice will soon feature replaceable lithium-ion batteries, but the new models will only be available in Europe. Like Nintendo, the company appears to be doing the bare minimum to satisfy regulators in certain markets.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
EU will require companies to label AI-generated content starting Sunday
Posted on Wednesday July 29, 2026
The rule is part of the EU's broader artificial intelligence law, which is being rolled out in phases. This first step focuses on disclosure. If content is generated by AI or significantly manipulated by it, companies must make that clear. That includes adding visible labels as well as technical markers,...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »