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Matic’s robot vacuum is getting a $250 price hike in September

The Matic is our favorite robot vacuum by a pretty comfortable margin. If you’ve been thinking about buying one, you may want to plan on doing it sooner than later. The company will raise its price by $250 on September 9th, going from $1,245 to $1,495. Matic told The Verge that the new price reflects its rising costs for memory and other components for the vacuum, which it says are now tenfold. Those who buy one directly from the company will get a year’s worth of replacement bags worth $96 at n

off-topiccybercrime · regulation · unknown-it-category-16

Flatbush Zombies’ Erick the Architect misses his BlackBerry keyboard

That is the face of a man who enjoys what he does. | Image: Reato Morris Erick the Architect is a founding member of, and the primary producer for, the legendary Flatbush Zombies. He's toured the world, performed on Kimmel and Fallon, played Coachella, and collaborated with everyone from Joey Bada$$ and the Rza to James Blake and hardcore punk band Trash Talk. But perhaps the most unexpected collab was with Apple, when Erick popped up following Tim Cook's final WWDC presentation to rap about app

BleepingComputer7d07/04

JadePuffer ransomware used AI agent to automate entire attack

Researchers identified what they believe is the first documented case of a ransomware operation, JadePuffer, conducted entirely by a large language model (LLM) agent. [...]

cybersecurity · government-security · data-protection

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Hey number pad lovers, this is a keyboard we can finally agree on

I’m right-hand dominant but a lefty at heart. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge I know a vocal group of people who swear by the number pad on their keyboard. And yet, for years I haven't cared about using one - until I put my hands on the Epomaker RT98. It's a mechanical keyboard with a charming retro aesthetic, a fun CRT-like screen, VIA compatibility, a nice typing feel, and most importantly, a modular number pad that can be moved to either side. It's a clever compromise in a budget

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

U.S. Navy: Fighter aircraft repair from the printer

Instead of wasting weeks in repairs, damaged fighter jets should soon be repaired on the spot. The U.S. Navy is testing a 3D printing technology for this purpose. (3D printer, politics)

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The square-ish phone that I wanted to love

A great concept that falls flat. The Ikko MindOne Pro is delightfully small. I keep calling it a square phone, which isn't quite right; the screen is square, but the phone itself is slightly rectangular. The camera flips up so you can use it for selfies - you can even open it partway to use as a stand or a kind of PopSocket. There's a Clicks-style keyboard accessory that also adds a magnetic ring and a headphone jack. I tried so hard to like it, but this phone is a miss no matter how you look at

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Federal Motor Transport Authority: New car registrations increased significantly in June

More electric cars, more private buyers, fewer diesel and gasoline engines: the Federal Motor Transport Authority draws a positive half-year balance for June 2026. (car, Mercedes Benz)

cybercrime · regulation · unknown-it-category-16

The fanfiction community is at war with AI — and itself

Fanfiction communities are trying to hunt down writers who haven’t written works with their own hands. | Image: Álvaro Bernis / The Verge Over the past week, a new fanworks movement has kicked off, with the aim to root out authors using generative AI. But the detection methods being implemented are questionable, and any fanfic writer could be caught in the crossfire. Broad distaste around the use of Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI tools has long been a thing in creative communities, including the

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Video Game History Foundation: Disc out has little impact on game archivists

A large proportion of the games published in the past 20 years were only released digitally anyway. The problem for archivists lies elsewhere. (Games, Blu-ray)

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

iPhones, watches, iPads, Macs: Apple is said to be planning 16 new devices for 2026

Apple has WWDC behind it, but the second half of the year is expected to be packed with 16 product launches. (Apple, iPhone)

Bundesregierung News7d07/04

Chancellor Merz is on the phone with Ukrainian President Zelensky

The spokesman for the federal government, Stefan Kornelius, said:

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Wired Security7d07/04

Security Roundup: Apple’s Hide My Email Service Fails to Hide Your Email

Plus: Alleged Scattered Spider hacking member extradited, dozens of license plate reader errors, and Indian officials are concerned about WhatsApp’s username rollout.

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borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Expansion of computing capacity: Amazon's emissions increased by 16 percent in 2025

Amazon's current sustainability report also shows that emissions have grown faster than sales. (Amazon, business)

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Sony Digital Audio Disc Corporation: Sony is already converting its disc factory in Austria

The plans for the Sony disc factory in Thalgau, Austria have been in the works for some time. (Sony, PlayStation)

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Accountability: US consumer advocates warn of an end to X-surveillance

The short message service (X, data protection)

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Advertisement: Steam Machine introduced - are Golem PCs the better choice?

Valve's new Steam Machine costs from 1,039 euros. A look at the hardware shows: Comparable Golem PCs offer more for the money. (Technology/Hardware)

cybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Semiconductor manufacturing: Imec gives outlook for semiconductor technology until 2041

The Imec research center sees several development directions for the future of semiconductor production. The new roadmap specifies a transistor form. (Semiconductor Manufacturing, IBM)

Golem Security (DE)8d07/04

(g+) Software without a fixed code base: How software will be created dynamically in the future

With the help of AI, programs could regenerate themselves each time they are executed, displacing traditional development methods. An analysis by Otto Gei�ler (software development, AI)

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The Verge Tech8d07/04

Qi fan fan

The Kuxiu D5 keeps Qi-compatible phones cool while also charging a watch and earbuds. Despite my initial skepticism, I'm now sold on wireless Qi chargers that add integrated fans to keep your phone cool while charging. I figured they'd be too loud, or too weak, or too gimmicky, but I'm a convert after spending a week with the new $59.99 Kuxiu D5 Qi2.2 charging dock. Its active cooling system has kept my phone from heating up, unlike every other Qi charger I've tried. Good thing, given my own his

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Golem Security (DE)8d07/04

250 years of the USA: What the American founding fathers have to do with Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley is the tech stronghold of the world - whose success story is based on centuries-old laws. We present the most important ones for the anniversary. By Tobias K�ltzsch and Oliver Nickel (Silicon Valley, copyright)

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Netzpolitik (DE)8d07/04

Week 27: The week in which we missed trust

– : Fractal, generated with MandelBrowser by Tomasz ŚmigielskiThe 27th calendar week is coming to an end. We have published 12 new texts with a total of 120,074 characters. Welcome to the weekly review of network politics.

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EU Commission Press Corner8d07/03

Speech by Commissioner Šuica at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean

European Commission Speech Cairo, 06 Jul 2026 Honourable members, Ladies and gentlemen, Let me start by thanking the Egyptian Parliament for bringing us together today at this Union for the Mediterranean Pa...

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BleepingComputer8d07/03

NetNut proxy network disrupted, 2 million infected devices cut off

A joint operation involving Google has disrupted NetNut, a residential proxy network that gave access to millions of compromised Android devices, including smart TVs and streaming boxes. [...]

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · data-protection

The Verge Tech8d07/03

Amazon updated 2023’s Fire HD 10 tablet with 4GB of RAM

The Fire HD 8 that launched in 2024 was the last new addition to Amazon's budget-minded tablet lineup, but the company has quietly updated the Fire HD 10 that debuted the year before. In 2023 it was offered with multiple storage configurations that each came with 3GB of RAM, but the 32GB version now ships with 4GB of RAM, and a small price bump from $139.99 to $154.99. The Fire HD 10 with 64GB of storage still only comes with 3GB of RAM and the other specs for both tablets remain the same, inclu

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Bundesregierung News8d07/03

Chancellor Merz congratulates US President Trump on the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States

The spokesman for the federal government, Stefan Kornelius, said:

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borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Advertisement: Einhell Plus battery on Amazon is cheaper than the average of the past few weeks

Amazon has reduced Einhell's 18 V Plus battery and, together with another shop, has the best price according to the price comparison. (Technology/Hardware, Battery)

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

China GaN competitor: Infineon enforces ban on Innoscience in Germany

The legal battle between Infineon and Innoscience from China is reaching a new peak. Now there should be a sales ban against Innoscience in Germany. (Infineon, economy)

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Advertisement: Amazon offer in check | Sabrent hard drive dock for 24.99 euros

The Sabrent hard drive docking station is currently on sale at Amazon until July 12th. We took a closer look at the current offer. (hard drive, Amazon)