TechCrunch: Popular open source AI developer tool Ollama raises $65M, grows to nearly 9M users Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/09/popular-open-source-ai-developer-tool-ollama-r aises-65m-grows-to...
The Verge: Character.AI wants a piece of the microdrama pie Link: https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/962897/character-ai-series-microdrama-ver tical-video
Nature: Pair of ‘super-puff’ planets are lighter than candy floss Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02114-2
Wired: WIRED World Fair Link: https://www.wired.com/wiredworldfair/
The Verge: FL Studio 2026 turns its AI chatbot into your assistant engineer Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/963052/fl-studio-2026-music-daw-ai-chatbot
Bloody Elbow: Conor McGregor claims he’s ready to stand-and-bang with Max Holloway if he uses signature point down Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/07/09/conor-mcgregor-claims-hes-ready-to-stand-and...
ScienceDaily: A vitamin A discovery is changing what scientists know about vision Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260708022214.htm
Wired: Amseatec Criss Cross Office Chair Review: Just Right Link: https://www.wired.com/review/amseatec-criss-cross-office-chair/
Bloody Elbow: Gable Steveson open to fighting teammate Josh Hokit but claims he may be moving down to 205lbs Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/07/09/gable-steveson-open-to-fighting-teammate-josh hoki...
Bloody Elbow: Max Holloway claims he will make highest UFC payday against Conor McGregor despite end of PPV Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/07/09/max-holloway-claims-he-will-make-highest-ufc- payda...
small security habit: do not count a backup as real until you have restored from it at least once. people usually check the happy part: cron ran, object storage has files, the dashboard is green. the...
Wired: Federal Investigators Say Certain DOGE Records Were Deleted Link: https://www.wired.com/story/federal-investigators-say-certain-doge-records-were- deleted/
Wired: Is an Air-Conditioning Revolution Coming to Europe? Link: https://www.wired.com/story/is-an-air-conditioning-revolution-coming-to-europe/
Wired: The 4 Best Home Air Conditioners to Buy Right Now Link: https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-at-home-air-con-units-to-buy-right-now/
ESPN MMA: Six charts that explain Conor McGregor's impact be... Link: https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/49286736/conor-mcgregor-left-mark-ufc-six-ch arts-ufc-329
Wired: The $28 Million Mistake That Inspired Estonia's AI “Fuckup Finder” Link: https://www.wired.com/story/the-28-million-dollar-mistake-that-inspired-estonias ai-fuckup-finder/
Sherdog: Conor McGregor reveals unusual training move before UFC 329 return Link: https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Conor-McGregor-reveals-unusual-training-move-b efore-UFC-329-return-201824
Sherdog: Conor McGregor makes surprise Islam Makhachev GOAT claim Link: https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Conor-McGregor-makes-surprise-Islam-Makhachev- GOAT-claim-201817
Sherdog: Nikita Krylov predicts Robert Whittaker's light heavyweight move will fail Link: https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Nikita-Krylov-predicts-Robert-Whittakers-light heavyweight-move-will-fail-20...
Bloody Elbow: Conor McGregor shreds Justin Gaethje after champion claimed he wants to ‘punch him in the face’ Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/07/08/conor-mcgregor-shreds-justin-gaethje-after-ch amp...