2026-07-20

Jimothy the raccoon is taking over the internet

Jimothy, Seattle’s unusually shaped raccoon, has inspired murals, tattoos, a city proclamation, government PSAs, and Mariners fans. [...]

2026-07-20

At VB Transform 2026, Zillow's engineering chief said AI ROI numbers only hold up if you measure before you build

Zillow, the real estate technology company, doesn't get one conversation with its customers. They move from a phone screen to a loan officer to a real estate agent, sometimes over months or years, and expect the context to follow them. A single chatbot could never carry that thread.At VB Transform 2026, Zillow SVP of Engineering Toby Roberts and Glean co-founder and CEO Arvind Jain described [...]

2026-07-20

Nvidia's grip on AI chips weakens as Microsoft turns to AMD and Anthropic may follow

Microsoft is expanding Azure's AI infrastructure with AMD's new Helios platform, which is set to challenge Nvidia's GPU systems in the second half of 2026. A public GitHub profile suggests Anthropic is also testing AMD hardware, putting more pressure on Nvidia's pricing power.<br /> The article Nvidia's grip on AI chips weakens as Microsoft turns to AMD and Anthropic [...]

2026-07-20

I tested Sony's new entry-level turntable and, though it sounds decent enough, you deserve so much more than a brand logo for this money

The Sony PS-LX3BT is a competent performer of an entry-level turntable, let down by a cheap chassis and high asking price [...]

2026-07-20

Ofcom promises 'faster Wi-Fi and better mobile performance' in the UK thanks to pioneering 6GHz plan that uses 'air traffic control' wizardry for Wi-Fi and 6G

Ofcom's moving forward with its 6GHz plan that works like air traffic control for wireless signals. [...]

2026-07-20

'It’s time to punch more holes in the closed Internet' — This free VPN now promises to be even better at evading censorship

Unredacted’s FreeSocks v2 is here with upgraded stealth protocols, zero IP logging, and full server ownership. Discover how this free VPN is staying one step ahead of global state censors. [...]

2026-07-20

HuggingFace breach that's blamed on AI agent is defended by AI, too - what users should do next

An agentic AI infiltrated the production infrastructure of an AI project. Then an AI detected it. Is this the future of cyberattacks, and how will they be defended against? [...]

2026-07-20

20 languages that shaped English

From Latin grammar to Japanese loanwords, here is how 20 languages left their mark on the vocabulary English speakers use every day [...]

2026-07-20

The best family sedans in 2026, according to Consumer Reports

A family sedan needs comfort, efficiency and everyday practicality. Consumer Reports tested sedans for ride, handling and fuel economy [...]