Ars Technica: Wildfire forces evacuation of NASA's Deep Space Network complex in Spain Link: https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/07/wildfire-forces-evacuation-of-nasas-deep-s pace-network-complex-in-sp...
TechCrunch: SpaceX launches new V3 Starlink satellites but suffers another booster failure Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/spacex-launches-new-v3-starlink-satellites-but suffers-another-booste...
Wired: One of NASA’s Most Important Deep Space Observatories Hit by Spanish Wildfires Link: https://www.wired.com/story/spanish-wildfires-nasa-deep-space-observatory/
The Verge: After backlash, Meta pauses plan to ‘rate limit’ its smart glasses Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/970970/after-backlash-meta-pauses-plan-to-rate-lim it-its-smart-glasses
TechCrunch: Prentis, new AI lab co-founded by Reid Hoffman, Marc Pincus in talks to raise $100M Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/prentis-new-ai-lab-co-founded-by-reid-hoffman- marc-pincus-in-ta...
TechCrunch: TechCrunch Disrupt 2026’s new Smart Money Stage explores fintech, payments, AI, and everything between Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/techcrunch-disrupt-2026s-new-smart-money-stag...
Ars Technica: Canadian legislator reads out apparent LLM response in floor speech Link: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/07/canadian-legislator-reads-out-apparent-llm-re sponse-in-floor-speech/
TechCrunch: Vietnam is looking to restrict social media for kids; here’s a look at growing number of other countries doing the same Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/social-media-ban-children-co...
Wired: Chinese Companies Are Selling Vapes With Chemicals Potentially More Potent Than Nicotine Link: https://www.wired.com/story/made-in-china-chinas-vape-makers-have-a-new-way-arou nd-flavor-bans/
TechCrunch: Waymo reportedly mulling a breakup with Uber Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/waymo-reportedly-mulling-a-breakup-with-uber/
TechCrunch: Volkswagen engineers charged with insider trading tied to Rivian joint venture Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/volkswagen-engineers-charged-with-insider-trad ing-tied-to-rivian-joi...
The Verge: Meta just created a moderation nightmare for its smart glasses Link: https://www.theverge.com/report/970901/instagram-meta-glasses-prank-harassment-b an
The Verge: Qualcomm is about to raise prices and that’s bad news for everyone Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/970910/qualcomm-raising-prices-bloomberg
Ars Technica: RFK Jr.'s hand-picked committee approves manufacture of peptides he uses Link: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/07/rfk-jr-s-hand-picked-committee-approves-m anufacture-of-peptides-he-...
The Verge: Midjourney bought the astrology app Co-Star Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/970894/midjourney-co-star-ac quisition
Wired: The 2026 El Niño Is On Track to Be the Strongest On Record Link: https://www.wired.com/story/2026-el-nino-the-strongest-in-150-years/
The Verge: DJI camera clone company Xtra is halting and refunding all preorders Link: https://www.theverge.com/policy/970742/dji-camera-clone-company-xtra-is-halting- and-refunding-all-preorders
The Verge: Nothing confirms layoffs, but calls market exit rumors ‘fake news’ Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/970848/nothing-layoffs-rumors-phone-4b
TechCrunch: Why Cognition bought Poke: AI personality is becoming a competitive advantage Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/why-cognition-bought-poke-ai-personality-is-be coming-a-competitive-ad...
Wired: Did Chinese AI Steal From Anthropic, and OpenAI Loses Control of Two Models Link: https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast/