2026-07-18

The World Cup tech innovations that will outlast the tournament

From AI-assisted refereeing and antidrone systems to ticketing headaches and place-specific design, the 2026 tournament offered a preview of what’s next for sports, travel, and live events. [...]

2026-07-18

Your Period Tracker Is (Probably) Spying on You

Plus: Russian cyberspies turn to infrastructure hacking, DHS repeatedly fails to realize it’d been hacked, a breach exposes an AI music generator’s scraping ways, and more. [...]

2026-07-18

China's new World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization is President Xi's clearest play yet for a parallel AI order

At the World AI Conference in Shanghai, Xi Jinping announced 5,000 AI training slots for Global South countries and the launch of the "World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization." Cooperation centers with ASEAN, the African Union, BRICS, and other alliances are planned to follow. China is systematically building a parallel AI governance structure outside Western influence.< [...]

2026-07-18

How to watch Fiji vs Scotland: FREE streams, TV channels for Nations Championship 2026

All the ways to watch Fiji vs Scotland live streams – including for FREE – as the Nations Championship 2026 continues at Murrayfield. [...]

2026-07-18

Best speed camera detectors for UK drivers in 2026: dedicated GPS devices that help you stay on the right side of the law

The best speed camera detectors for avoiding costly fines in 2026 [...]

2026-07-18

OpenAI will start notifying parents if their teen has been kicked off of ChatGPT

OpenAI will send a notification to parents with linked teen accounts if their children have violated its policies around violence. [...]

2026-07-18

'It almost defied belief': here are the 5 best OnePlus phones ever, as the 'flagship killer' leaves the US and Europe

We're not going to get any more new OnePlus phones in the US and Europe, but we still have our memories. [...]

2026-07-18

AI-run 'utopias,' Moss in 2D and other new indie games worth checking out

Enjoy our weekend guide to the best indie games worth checking out. [...]

2026-07-18

Your Smart Home Is Raising Your Electric Bill. Here’s How to Stop It

Always-on devices can quietly boost your energy use. Here are some settings to change -- and some devices you might want to unplug -- to avoid wasting energy and money. [...]