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Ars Technica: Not just Neanderthals: Ghost lineage in Africa left its mark on our DNA Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/07/not-just-neanderthals-ghost-lineage-in-a frica-left-its-mark-on-our-...
TechCrunch: Rivian spinoff Also to start delivering e-bikes after months of delays Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/31/rivian-spinoff-also-to-start-delivering-e-bike s-after-months-of-delays/
TechCrunch: India is starting to pay for apps, not just download them Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/31/india-is-starting-to-pay-for-apps-not-just-dow nload-them/
Ars Technica: Likely illegally, Claude gained access to 3 networks. Will Anthropic be held to account? Link: https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/07/likely-illegally-claude-gained-access-t o-3-networ...
TechCrunch: Google nixes its Earth AI feature one day after launch, amid criticism it would spread misinformation Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/31/google-nixes-its-earth-ai-feature-one-day-afte...
TechCrunch: Fresh off its Wiz payout, Index Ventures raises $2B across three funds Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/31/fresh-off-its-wiz-payout-index-ventures-raises 2b-across-three-funds/
The Verge: Apple’s new AirTags are back down to their best price Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/973973/apple-airtag-second-generation-deal-sale
The Verge: Google Earth’s AI deepfake tool only lasted one day Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/973943/google-earth-ai-image-generation-deepfake-t ool
TechCrunch: VC-backed startups commit more fraud, and researchers think they know why Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/31/vc-backed-startups-commit-more-fraud-and-resea rchers-think-they-know-why/
Ars Technica: High school defends staying silent while boys made AI nudes of 59 classmates Link: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/07/high-school-defends-staying-silent-w hile-boys-made-ai-nude...
The Verge: The NHTSA is investigating 1.2 million Tesla vehicles over suspension failure reports Link: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/973887/nhtsa-tesla-investigation-suspens ion
The Verge: Google might launch a ‘Pixel Tag’ Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/973889/google-pixel-tag-item-tracker
Wired: Chinese AI Researchers Are Finding Their Voice on X Link: https://www.wired.com/story/chinese-ai-researchers-are-finding-their-voice-on-x/
The Verge: The ban on robot vacuums won’t make them safer, only worse Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/973738/robot-vacuum-ban-fewer-choices-higher-price s
TechCrunch: Sam Altman isn’t the only one who wants to pump the brakes on AI Link: https://techcrunch.com/video/sam-altman-isnt-the-only-one-who-wants-to-pump-the- brakes-on-ai/
The Verge: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a quirky life sim that’s worth buying at this discount Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/973723/tomodachi-life-apple-marshall-stanmore-d eal-sale
TechCrunch: Snapchat no longer rewards fully AI-generated Spotlight content Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/31/snapchat-no-longer-rewards-fully-ai-generated- spotlight-content/
The Verge: The major labels propose rules to keep AI slop off the charts Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/973741/ai-music-major-record labels-charts
Wired: Can Republicans Actually Send Anthony Fauci to Jail? Link: https://www.wired.com/story/can-republicans-actually-send-anthony-fauci-to-jail/
TechCrunch: Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/31/siri-ai-could-come-with-a-paywall-for-power-us ers/
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