Today's Top Technology News
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17 July 2025Google rolling out Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 for Pixel - 9to5Google
Ahead of the stable launch in September, Google is rolling out Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 to Pixel devices today.
17 July 2025The Pixel Watch 4 might not become e-waste if you damage it - Ars Technica
Replacement is the only option if you break a Pixel Watch, but that could change soon.
17 July 2025Evo 2025 Competitors: By the Numbers - Evo 2025
The biggest fighting game tournament in the world returns. Get all the details on Evo’s three action-packed days plus the crowning of new World Champions.
17 July 2025Samsung’s Odyssey 3D monitor delivers great glasses-free 3D for a handful of games - Ars Technica
$2,000 display is hard to recommend when its best feature works with only 14 titles.
17 July 2025Donkey Kong Bananza gets a launch day discount at Costco - The Verge
Donkey Kong Bananza is already on sale at Costco. There are also discounts on the Anker 7-in-1 Charging Station and the CMF Buds Pro.
17 July 2025Apple Intelligence Foundation Language Models Tech Report 2025 - Apple Machine Learning Research
We introduce two multilingual, multimodal foundation language models that power Apple Intelligence features across Apple devices and…
17 July 2025Android Phones Can Detect Earthquakes Before the Ground Starts Shaking - Gizmodo
The Android Earthquake Alerts (AEA) system proved to be as efficient as traditional seismic networks.
17 July 2025These new emoji are coming to your iPhone in iOS 26 - 9to5Mac
Out of a list of more than 160 suggested additions, eight new emoji have been officially chosen for inclusion in an update to iOS 26.
17 July 2025The Most Egregious Emmys Snub of the Year Reflects a Disturbing Trend in TV Awards - Slate Magazine
The White Lotus can go to hell.
17 July 2025Help, The PS5 Store Is Flooded With AI Slop - Kotaku
Italian Brainrot memes are taking over the PlayStation store
17 July 202533.0.3 Patch Notes — Hearthstone - Blizzard News
The latest patch brings updates for Hearthstone, Battlegrounds, and more!
17 July 2025iPhone 17 Pro renders reveal new orange and blue colors, more - 9to5Mac
New renders from leaker Majin Bu show four rumored iPhone 17 Pro colors, including a bold orange model and dark blue. Here are the details.
17 July 2025AMD’s new 96-core Threadripper CPU will set you back $11,699 - The Verge
AMD is launching its new Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-series on July 23rd. The flagship processor will be priced at $11,699.
17 July 2025Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day - Pokémon GO Hub
Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day takes place on Sunday August 3, 2:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. local time! During the event, all Power Spots will host Gigantamax Battles, and Power Spots will refresh more frequently. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny But…
17 July 2025Fitbit was down — live updates on the outage - Tom's Guide
If Fitbit wasn't counting it, did it even count as a workout?
17 July 2025Apple launches new emoji word game to take on Wordle and the NYT - The Verge
Apple News Plus just launched Emoji Game, a daily puzzle game that will compete against the likes of Puzzmo and Wordle.
17 July 2025Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3 Notes: New Auto-Driving Cars, Improved Photo Mode, And More - GameSpot
Here's a closer look at everything coming to Cyberpunk 2077 this week with Update 2.3.
17 July 2025Reviewing retro gaming handhelds may land YouTuber in jail - Eurogamer
A YouTuber may end up facing jail time due to reviewing handheld devices which on occasion come pre-loaded with old games.
17 July 2025A gritty Pac-Man reboot makes for surprisingly solid Metroid-style action - The Verge
Shadow Labyrinth reimagines Pac-Man as a gritty survival game on the PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC.
17 July 2025Samsung Makes $963 Offer To Galaxy Z Fold 7 Buyers - Forbes
Samsung really wants you to buy the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
17 July 2025Sony is still stubborn about the size of its cameras - The Verge
Sony’s new RX1R III camera has been anticipated for almost 10 years, but it lacks a key feature from its predecessor — all in the name of being small.
17 July 2025Co-dev specialists Virtuous, which made this year's Oblivion remaster, announces layoffs affecting 7% of workforce - GamesIndustry.biz
Co-development services specialist Virtuos has confirmed rumours that it's making hundreds of layoffs across its workfo…
17 July 2025Destiny 2 Desert Perpetual Raid Loot Leaks Online: Exotic Weapon, Legendary Weapons, Armor Sets, Title, Emblems & More - The Game Post
The first look at Destiny 2’s upcoming Desert Perpetual raid loot appears to have been leaked ahead of launch, revealing new Exotic and Legendary weapons, armor sets, and more.
17 July 2025New One UI 8 beta for Galaxy S25 removes features, delays final release - SamMobile
Samsung’s beta version of Android 16-based One UI 8.0 leaked in April 2025. Since then, we have been testing it on our Galaxy S25 to find new features. Over the last few months, the brand has released a few new beta versions of the software, and we have repor…
17 July 2025Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Review: The Best Wearable AI - PCMag
In-depth health insights packed into a thin wearable frame
17 July 2025Slack bolsters search with AI, adds transcriptions and summaries for huddles - TechCrunch
Slack is bolstering search on its app with AI features, adding transcription and summaries for huddles, and a way to see recaps of channels and threads.
17 July 2025Google Just Made Gmail Better, But You Need A New Email Address - Forbes
Why you must have new addresses on your account.
17 July 2025I tested a new browser that makes Chrome feel outdated - Android Authority
I expected it to be another web browser with AI slapped on to it. But Comet quickly proved me wrong with its impressive agentic capabilities.
17 July 2025Samsung left the door open for the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold - Android Police
A bigger battery and an IP68 rating
17 July 2025Review: RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business (PS5) - Standalone Mini-Sequel Just Misses the Mark - Push Square
Fun in the gun- 17 July 2025
One Tech Tip: How to clean your computer, earbuds and smartphone - AP News
Cleaning your electronic devices is essential for hygiene and performance. Regular cleaning not only keeps gadgets looking good but also extends their lifespan and prevents health issues. Check manufacturer guidelines and always power off devices first. Use t… 
17 July 2025Microsoft is saving millions with AI and laying off thousands - where do we go from here? - ZDNET
Experts, lawyers, and tech workers disagree on what Microsoft's layoffs mean for the tech industry and beyond.
16 July 2025iPhone 17 Pro Might Get Scratch Resistant Anti-Reflective Display After All - MacRumors
Apple has addressed yield issues with the scratch resistant anti-reflective display layer that it wants to use for some iPhone 17 models, and now it...
16 July 2025‘Subnautica 2’ Leaders Say Krafton Sabotaged Game Over Payout - Bloomberg.com
In a newly unsealed complaint, the ousted leadership group accused the South Korean video-game publisher of firing them without cause to seize control of the company
16 July 2025Deals for Today: Switch 2 Invites Open Up On Amazon And Destined Rivals Is Now Below Market Value - IGN
As of July 16, Nintendo Switch 2 invites are open at Amazon for $499.99, Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box is down to $88.95, and Superman 2025 Steelbook is up for preorder.
16 July 2025PS Direct’s Summer Sale Has Some of the Best PS5 Console & Game Deals I’ve Seen in Ages - IGN
Shop PS5 consoles, bundles & hit games up to 56% off in the PS Direct Summer Sale, live now through July 29.
16 July 2025EA's Skate has a "communal place of shredding" full of pews and stained glass - Eurogamer
Skate developer Full Circle has shared a fresh look at the upcoming reboot's neighbourhoods.
16 July 2025Oblivion Remastered Patch 1.2 Out Today, Adds New Difficulty Options, Improves Performance, More - Push Square
It's about bloody time
16 July 2025Meet Skydweller: A solar-powered drone that can fly for 90 days straight — it's wider and 160 times lighter than a Boeing 747 - Live Science
Skydweller is a solar-powered drone that can fly for up to three months without landing, with researchers hoping to one day achieve much longer flight times.