The Escobar Phone scam saga has finally come to an end

The former CEO of the company that marketed the sketchy-looking Escobar Fold 1 and Escobar Fold 2 phones — which you may remember from a 2020 video from Marques Brownlee — has pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering, according to the US Department of Justice. In a plea agreement, United States attorneys detail how […]

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Apple alerted Iranians to iPhone spyware attacks, say researchers

Researchers say Apple sent out threat notifications to several Iranians in recent months, saying their iPhones had been hacked. Iran is likely behind the attacks.

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Rove’s R2-4K dash cam is an extra set of eyes on the road and $48 off at Amazon

Getting into a car accident, even a fender bender, is stressful on its own, but then comes the argument about who was at fault. A dash cam can give you reliable proof of what happened, and Rove’s R2-4K is currently on sale for $71.99 ($48 off), an all-time low price at Amazon, and $89.99 ($30 […]

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Windows 11’s new update will add a bunch of AI features

Microsoft is releasing several new AI features for Windows 11, including its Copilot Vision tool that can scan everything on your screen. The features, which are gradually rolling out to everyone now, also include tools that are exclusive to Copilot Plus PCs. For starters, all Windows 11 users can now access Copilot Vision through the […]

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Democrats are desperately trying to revive the click-to-cancel rule

Democratic lawmakers are taking multiple routes to try to revive the Federal Trade Commission's "click-to-cancel" rule after an appeals court blocked it on procedural grounds right before it was set to take effect. Democrats already introduced legislation earlier this month to codify the rule, which would require subscription services to let customers cancel as easily […]

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Why I love my little round Dell USB-C mobile adapter

Barbara Krasnoff is officially the reviews editor for The Verge, but although she has done a great deal of reviewing in her time, she doesn’t tend to do a lot of it in her current position. “I was originally hired here to write and edit to-do articles,” she explains. “Now, I spend most of my […]

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Apple brings its online retail store to Saudi Arabia

Apple has launched its online store in Saudi Arabia, according to an announcement on Tuesday. The move, set to be followed by physical retail locations, will let users in the country browse through and purchase Apple products on its site for the first time.  As part of its expansion into Saudi Arabia, Apple will offer […]

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Apple Intelligence tries summarizing news again after botching BBC stories

Apple’s fourth iOS 26 developer beta has reintroduced Apple Intelligence-powered notification summaries for news and entertainment apps, MacRumors reports. The company temporarily switched off the feature earlier this year after botching some headlines and promised they would be available again in a future update. After installing the new beta, your iPhone will show a splash […]

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Mobile subscriptions are shedding unique indie games in search of a bigger audience

For the last few years, subscription gaming services like Apple Arcade and Netflix have offered mobile game developers something of a haven for high-quality, premium mobile games: a type of game that had become vanishingly rare following the rise of the microtransaction-stuffed free-to-play model. But as these services' once enviable lineup of indie games dwindles, […]

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GoPro’s refreshed Max 360 action camera is down to an all-time low price

Earlier this year, GoPro introduced a refreshed version of its Max 360-degree action camera, and right now that camera is down to an all-time low of $249.99 ($120 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and GoPro. The newest version comes with a long-lasting Enduro battery and an upgraded mounting system, making it compatible with all standard […]

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Amazon buys Bee AI wearable that listens to everything you say

Amazon is acquiring Bee, a startup that puts AI on your wrist. Bee CEO Maria de Lourdes Zollo says on LinkedIn that the company is joining Amazon to help “bring truly personal, agentic AI to even more customers.” Bee makes a $49.99 Fitbit-like device that listens in on your conversations while using AI to transcribe […]

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OneXSugar: Playing with the first dual-screen transforming handheld

I can't believe they're actually making these, was my very first thought, as I powered on a working prototype of the OneXSugar Sugar 1. This week, One-Netbook is crowdfunding a gaming handheld on Indiegogo like none I've ever touched before. It's got two OLED touchscreens, two power buttons, two sets of volume controls, and two […]

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Fantastic Four: First Steps’ greatest superpower is its gorgeous visuals

When Disney acquired 21st Century Fox in 2019, you could see flashes of the studio's plan to further expand the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After years of Marvel Studios building up the Avengers, the Fox deal put the company in a position to start telling stories about the characters who ushered in the modern superhero movie […]

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Microsoft’s new Intel-powered Surface Laptop 5G arrives in August

Microsoft announced a new 5G version of its Surface Laptop today, which will start shipping on August 26th starting at $1,799.99. The Surface Laptop 5G is powered by Intel’s Core Ultra Series 2 processors, complete with an NPU capable of providing access to Microsoft’s latest Copilot Plus AI features. The Surface Laptop 5G is very […]

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Pixel 10 Pro looks a lot like the base model in leaked renders

After sharing the first official leaked renders of the Pixel 10 yesterday, today Android Headlines has shared images of the 10 Pro too. It looks almost identical to the base model, but will apparently launch in a more muted set of colors. Android Headlines reports that the black and white finishes are the familiar “Obsidian” […]

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UK government wants ransomware victims to report cyberattacks so it can disrupt the hackers

Experts applauded the proposed change, which would require ransomware victims to notify authorities when paying a hacker's ransom, arguing that this information can help catch cybercriminals and stop their activities.

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‘American Idol’ Exec and Husband Killed With Their Own Gun: Report

New details are emerging regarding the deaths of American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and husband Thomas Deluca. In a Monday, July 21, town hall meeting, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said that the suspect reportedly shot the pair with their own gun that he found inside after breaking into the home, according […]

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DWTS’ Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert Expecting Baby No. 1

Derek Hough and wife Hayley Erbert, are expecting their first baby together. “We can’t believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small,” Erbert, 30, captioned her Instagram announcement video on Tuesday, July 22. The short clip featured Derek, 40, walking toward his wife who wrapped her arms around his neck and showed […]

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Microsoft says Chinese hacking groups are behind SharePoint attacks

Some of the attacks that targeted organizations using an exploit in Microsoft’s SharePoint server platform over the last few days have been linked to hacking groups affiliated with the Chinese government, according to a new Microsoft security blog.  “As of this writing, Microsoft has observed two named Chinese nation-state actors, Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon, […]

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The Valley’s Luke Said It Would Be ‘Dangerous’ to Bring Jax Back Before Exit

It’s safe to say Luke Broderick is happy Jax Taylor will not be back for The Valley season 3. During the Tuesday, July 22, episode of “The Viall Files,” which appeared to be recorded before Jax, 46, announced his departure from the show, Luke, 34, was asked who he wouldn’t bring back for season 3. […]

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Teddi Mellencamp and Edwin Arroyave Speak Out After Attempted Home Burglary

Teddi Mellencamp and estranged husband Edwin Arroyave are speaking out after their home was targeted by attempted burglars. “We are grateful that everyone is unharmed,” the pair said in a statement to Us Weekly on Tuesday, July 22. “While we are shaken, we are fortunate to have the latest in home security systems, which scared […]

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Prince William and Prince Harry’s Cousin’s Cause of Death Revealed: Reports

The cause of death for Prince William and Prince Harry’s cousin Rosie Roche has been reportedly revealed. Roche was killed by a “traumatic head injury,” according to the Daily Mail, The Independent and other outlets, which cite the Wiltshire and Swindon coroner. She was 20 years old. The Sun reported that Roche died on July […]

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John Elway Photographed for 1st Time Since Agent’s Fatal Golf Cart Accident

NFL Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway was seen in public for the first time since being involved in a golf cart accident that killed his longtime friend and agent, Jeff Sperbeck, in April. Elway, 65, went golfing with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and a group of friends at the Pebble Beach Resort in Monterey […]

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Little People, Big World’s Matt Roloff Announces Split From Fiancee Caryn

Little People, Big World‘s Matt Roloff has ended his engagement to fiancée Caryn Chandler. “Hi everyone, I have some tough news to share,” he wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, July 22. “Caryn and I have decided to part ways & end our engagement. Life’s a continued journey and this is the right step for us […]

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WNBA’s Breanna Stewart Addresses Backlash Over Harry Potter Shoe Collab

WNBA star Breanna Stewart addressed the backlash over her Harry Potter sneaker collaboration, which has drawn fan ire because of author J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans activism. “I appreciate you having this conversation with me, because I want to be able to, like, voice to everyone what it really means to me,” the New York Liberty forward, […]

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Anne Hathaway Brings Back Cerulean Sweater from The Devil Wears Prada on Set

Anne Hathaway brought back a certain famous sweater from The Devil Wears Prada. Hathaway, 42, took to TikTok on Monday, July 21, to revive a nearly identical blue sweater as the cerulean knit her character, Andrea “Andy” Sachs, wore while being corrected by Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) in the 2006 movie. In the clip, Hathaway […]

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Kendall Jenner’s Bold Tote Pairs Well With White Dresses — Get the Look

It’s dress season! If you need accessory inspo, look no further than Kendall Jenner‘s recent shopping get-up. Chloé bag in hand, she wore a dainty summer dress, Gucci sunglasses, flip-flops and a colorful $1,350 tote bag that’s both coastal and sophisticated. While the exact bag is sold out, we rushed to find a lookalike, and […]

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Honda and Acura EV owners can now use Tesla Superchargers

Honda has launched a new EV charging adapter that will allow its all-electric Prologue and Acura ZDX to power up at over 23,500 Tesla Supercharger stations. The $225 adapter lets vehicles equipped with Combined Charging System (CCS) plugs use Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) stations, buying Honda some time before it officially builds an […]

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National security meets next-gen tech at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025’s AI Defense panel

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is where breakthrough ideas meet the real-world challenges that define the future — and with over 10,000 startup and VC leaders converging, there’s no better place to have the hard conversations. One of the most urgent? How artificial intelligence is reshaping national defense, security, and critical infrastructure in real time. Enter AI […]

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The Verge Launches New Site Features Aimed at Deepening Audience Engagement and Announces New Editorial Newsletters

NEW YORK, NY (July 22, 2025) - The Verge today launched a suite of homepage and editorial product updates aimed at deepening its direct relationship with readers. The announcement includes a new feature that allows readers to follow topics and individual Verge journalists, view those stories in a personalized feed on the homepage, and receive […]

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The Verge is getting way more personal with following feeds

I've probably written a thousand stories for this website about our favorite apps adding new features, so it's a fun change of pace to be writing one about ourselves doing the same thing. Today, The Verge is adding some exciting new features that will let you personalize exactly how you read the site. You'll be […]

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A has a detailed new trailer and Switch 2 bundle

Today’s Pokémon Presents livestream was short but definitely not light on announcements. There’s a new Pokémon puzzle game out right now. Pokémon Concierge season 2 has a release date. And on top of a new story trailer for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, there’s a new Switch 2 bundle featuring the game coming, too. The – and […]

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Toddler of the Year 2025: Winner to Lead Hollywood Christmas Parade

In a heartwarming twist on holiday tradition, one tiny tot is going to take on a very big stage. The inaugural Toddler of the Year competition, powered by national fundraiser Colossal, is officially launching with TV icon and dad of three Mario Lopez as host. One little star will take on the adorable “Toddler Marshal”...

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Google, Microsoft say Chinese hackers are exploiting SharePoint zero-day

The tech giants have evidence that Chinese hackers are exploiting the new bug, but warned "multiple actors" are also hacking into affected SharePoint systems.

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This Office-Friendly Blouse Conceals Underarm Jiggle — And It’s 50% Off

We’d love to spend the rest of the summer resting and relaxing. However, duty calls, and we have to answer. If you’re heading into the office when you’d rather be on a beach, the best thing you can do is dress comfortably. This breezy Amazon blouse delivers a dressy touch. The best part? It’s on […]

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On stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: How AI is forcing late-stage startups to rewire GTM — or be left behind

AI isn’t just disrupting products — it’s upending how companies sell, scale, and succeed. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 in San Francisco, we’re diving deep into how late-stage startups are navigating this shift. Catch this dynamic panel on the Going Public Stage, where three seasoned leaders will explore how AI is transforming go-to-market […]

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Kate Hudson Says Brother Oliver ‘Stepped Up’ for Son Ryder After Her Divorce

Kate and Oliver Hudson are sibling goals. As the brother-sister duo answered fan questions during the Monday, July 21, episode of their “Sibling Revelry” podcast, one listener asked Kate, 46, and Oliver, 48, to reflect on a moment where they “really leaned on each other.” Kate said the “biggest time” Oliver was there for her […]

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Harry Jowsey and Sia Are ‘Just Friends’ Despite Hand-Holding Photos: Source

There’s nothing romantic going on between Harry Jowsey and Sia — despite those recent photos. “Harry and Sia are just friends who bonded over both being from Australia and are just being supportive friends of one another,” a source told Us Weekly exclusively after images of the duo holding hands went viral. A second insider […]

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FKA Twigs Drops $10 Million Lawsuit Against Ex Shia LaBeouf

FKA Twigs filed documents to dismiss the explosive lawsuit she previously filed against her ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf over alleged battery, Us Weekly can exclusively report. According to court documents obtained by Us, on Monday, July 21, Twigs, 37, asked the court to dismiss all claims against LaBeouf with prejudice, meaning she cannot refile the claims […]

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21-year-old MIT dropouts raise $32M at $300M valuation led by Insight

Karun Kaushik and Selin Kocalar weren’t planning to raise a Series A so soon. Their AI compliance startup, Delve, which announced a $3 million seed round in January, was growing fast and signing customers at a steady clip. Then, inbound interest started rolling in, COO Kocalar told TechCrunch. Delve, which automates regulatory compliance with AI […]

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