2026-07-29

5 ways I speed up my Android phone beyond clearing system cache - all for free

Here's how I improve the performance of my Google Pixel, Samsung, and even Motorola. Or at least make it seem that way. [...]

2026-07-29

OpenAI’s top model just hacked a competitor, but the real issue is much scarier

Blind optimization has a dark side. [...]

2026-07-29

Netflix edges past the BBC as UK viewers’ first choice

For the first time, a streaming service has overtaken the BBC as the place UK viewers say they turn to first. In Ofcom’s annual Media Nations report, published this week, Netflix was named first choice by 26% of viewers, just ahead of the BBC on 25% and ITV on 15%. The measure is about instinct, […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-07-29

OpenAI says the rogue agent that hacked Hugging Face also breached other services

OpenAI's investigation starts shedding light on the activities of its rogue agent that hacked Hugging Face. [...]

2026-07-29

Power 50 2026 - All our finalists revealed

The nominations are in - so who will be your 2026 person of the year? [...]

2026-07-29

Why proving personhood is the new standard for identity verification

AI-generated identities are bypassing traditional checks, making proof of personhood business-critical for fraud prevention. [...]

2026-07-29

I turned my guitar amp into a giant home speaker and it was a loud and stupid idea, but it basically worked (with some serious caveats)

A Line 6 Spider IV, a turntable, some speakers, an iPad, an overdrive pedal, loads of cables... what could go wrong? [...]

2026-07-29

‘Construction sites are probably one of the hardest environments you could ask an autonomous system to operate in’: Are autonomy and robotics gaining momentum in the industry?

Automation has gotten so good within fixed parameters – construction is a whole new ball game, but with major potential benefits. [...]

2026-07-29

Boomers Can’t Stop Gifting Their Grandkids AI-Generated Slop Books

Parents are getting fed up with garbled bedtime stories that feature characters based on actual photos of their children. [...]