TechCrunch: AI-powered travel agency Fora hits unicorn status, raises $60M Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/ai-powered-travel-agency-fora-hits-unicorn-sta tus-raises-60m/
The Verge: Google is renaming NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/966112/google-gemini-notebook-notebooklm
TechCrunch: Google’s AI Mode now lets you link and interact with select apps Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/googles-ai-mode-now-lets-you-link-and-interact with-select-apps/
Wired: Swatch’s New Gold MoonSwatch Solves the Problem of the Nightmare Royal Pop Launch Link: https://www.wired.com/story/swatch-gold-moonswatch-solves-the-problem-of-the-nig htmare-royal-pop-launch/
The Verge: Time’s running out to save $10 on Splatoon Raiders physical preorders Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/966478/splatoon-raiders-preorder-the-sopranos-4 k-bluray-deal-sale
TechCrunch: Yes, you can now order DoorDash from the command line Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/yes-you-can-now-order-doordash-from-the-comman d-line/
TechCrunch: Period tracker Stardust shares users’ health data with analytics firm, says Mozilla research Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/period-tracker-stardust-shares-users-health-da ta-with-...
The Verge: Apple’s OLED iPad Mini upgrade is on the way as prices continue to rise Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/966535/apple-oled-ipad-mini-rumor
TechCrunch: How a former DeepMind researcher raised at a $300M pre-seed valuation before launching a product Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/how-a-former-deepmind-researcher-raised-at-a-3 00m-...
TechCrunch: Why AMI Labs’ Alexandre LeBrun won’t call his AI ‘AGI’ or ‘superintelligence’ Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/why-ami-labs-alexandre-lebrun-wont-call-his-ai agi-or-superintelligenc...
TechCrunch: Moonshot’s upcoming Kimi 3 is expected to close the gap with Anthropic’s Opus 4.8 Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/moonshots-upcoming-kimi-3-is-expected-to-close the-gap-with-anthro...
The Verge: ‘No company is going to go to jail for you’: Proton’s CTO on balancing privacy, policy, and trust Link: https://www.theverge.com/podcast/966074/proton-cto-bart-butler-privacy-encryptio n-su...
The Verge: Ninja’s microwave air fryer could be the fix for soggy reheated pizza Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/966175/ninja-crispi-microwave-air-fryer-kitchen-ap pliance
TechCrunch: Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China with Alibaba and Baidu Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/apple-intelligence-approved-for-launch-in-chin a-with-alibabas-qwen-ai/
The Verge: OnePlus never had a chance in the US Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/966274/oneplus-never-had-a-chance-in-the-us
The Verge: Claude can now use your 1Password credentials for you Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/966442/1password-anthropic-claude-browser-integrat ion
Ars Technica: Move over, GPS: Navigation satellites in low-Earth orbit are making a comeback Link: https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/07/move-over-gps-navigation-satellites-in-low earth-orbit-are-maki...
Wired: XPeng’s New ‘Budget’ EV Looks Like the Ferrari Luce Link: https://www.wired.com/story/xpeng-new-budget-ev-looks-like-the-ferrari-luce/
The Verge: Google ordered to open Android and Search to rivals in Europe Link: https://www.theverge.com/policy/966438/eu-google-android-ai-interoperability-sea rch-data-dma
Wired: The Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2026 Link: https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-backpacking-water-filters/