consumer tech
ONEPLUS DEAD IN THE WEST, OPPO OVERLORDS PULL PLUG
The brand that built its reputation on has settled for leaving its biggest markets. Existing phones still work. New ones won't come.
business
APPLE RECLAIMS WORLD MOST VALUABLE COMPANY TITLE, NVIDIA BOTTLES IT
apple overtook nvidia during friday trading, extending a 23% year‑to‑date surge as investors reward its ai agenda and light capital spending.
ai
ROBLOX'S "BUILD" LETS ANYONE MAKE A GAME FROM THEIR PHONE WITH AI
The new toolset, launching July 28, turns text prompts into playable experiences and puts game creation on iPhone and iPad.
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A brutal morning for live-service veterans and a smart dodge for arcade racers. Xbox gutted the entire senior team behind Elder Scrolls Online, including the studio head and game director, in a round of over 200 cuts. Hot Wheels Infinite Rush pulled its launch up two weeks to September 10, wisely escaping a stacked release window.
gaming
XBOX LAYOFFS GUT ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE LEADERSHIP AS 200+ LOSE JOBS AT ZENIMAX
Studio head, game director, and executive producer depart; the remaining team is now roughly the size it was during the Summerset expansion.
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HOT WHEELS INFINITE RUSH PULLS AHEAD TWO WEEKS, LANDS SEPTEMBER 10
The arcade racer escapes a crowded launch day by moving up to september 10, with advanced access starting the 7th.
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consumer tech
GOOGLE ADDS YOUTUBE MUSIC, INSTACART & CANVA TO AI MODE SEARCH
Starting this week, US users can ask AI Mode to make a playlist, fill a grocery cart, or design a flyer without leaving the search…
ai
META WILL ALERT PARENTS IF TEENS DISCUSS SUICIDE WITH META AI
The opt-in feature flags self-harm references in chatbot conversations, with human review before any notification is sent.
ai
TSMC ADDS $100 BILLION TO ARIZONA CHIP BET, TOTAL HITS $265 BILLION
The additional investment will build at least four more 2nm fabs and advanced packaging, bringing the company's total US commitment to $265 billion.
ai
1PASSWORD LETS CLAUDE USE YOUR PASSWORD WITHOUT EVER SHOWING THEM
A new zero-exposure framework injects credentials through a channel the AI cannot see, breaking the agent security paradox.
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consumer tech
GOOGLE PIXEL 10 PRO DROPS TO 699, BEST DEAL YET!
A $300 discount on the 128GB model undercuts Prime Day pricing and signals a clear runway to the pixel 11 launch.
consumer tech
APPLE'S BACK TO SCHOOL PROMOTIONS BEGIN THIS WEEK ACROSS THE US
Free airpods 4 or apple pencil pro with a qualifying mac or ipad, but recent price hikes change the value calculation for students.
consumer tech
EU PANEL WANTS SOCIAL MEDIA BANNED FOR KIDS UNDER 13 UNLESS SUPERVISED
A three-tier approach from no screens before age 3 to limited access for older teens, with a formal law proposal expected in September.
business
RYAN COHEN'S GAMESTOP PIVOT: GAMES ARE 18% OF REVENUE AND FALLING
GTA6 goes digital-only, Sony ends physical discs, and GameStop's CEO says that's fine because the company now sells toys.
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gaming
BETHESDA'S ROADMAP: FALLOUT 5 IS BARELY STARTED, ELDER SCROLLS 6 STILL YEARS AWAY
The studio confirms a raft of Fallout projects, remasters, and a 2027 anniversary event, but the next mainline game is a decade-long wait.
gaming
BLACK OPS 1 AND 2 FINALLY GET CROSS GEN MATCHMAKING ON PS4 AND PS5
After launching without the feature, Activision patched in PS4 to PS5 crossplay for the classic Call of Duty ports.
gaming
SPLATOON RAIDERS PRE-ORDER: $10 OFF AT WALMART, FULL PRICE ON AMAZON
the switch 2 exclusive launches july 23, and walmart has the physical edition for $49.99 right now.
gaming
BLACK FLAG RESYNCED HITS 3MN SALES IN A WEEK, NEW GAME PLUS ON THE WAY
The 2013 pirate remake sailed past 2 million in its first day and keeps climbing, despite an $85 microtransaction wall at launch.
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- - 01TSMC ADDS $100 BILLION TO ARIZONA CHIP BET, TOTAL HITS $265 BILLION
- - 02META WILL ALERT PARENTS IF TEENS DISCUSS SUICIDE WITH META AI
- - 03ROBLOX'S "BUILD" LETS ANYONE MAKE A GAME FROM THEIR PHONE WITH AI
- - 04APPLE RECLAIMS WORLD MOST VALUABLE COMPANY TITLE, NVIDIA BOTTLES IT
- - 05GOOGLE ADDS YOUTUBE MUSIC, INSTACART & CANVA TO AI MODE SEARCH
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