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Wired: How to Share Your Location on an iPhone or Android Phone (2026) Link: https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-share-your-location-android-ios/
The Verge: Doom’s new expansion shows just what makes id Software special Link: https://www.theverge.com/games/963515/doom-the-dark-ages-revelations-review
Wired: Which MacBook to Buy (2026): My Honest Advice on Which to Buy Link: https://www.wired.com/story/which-macbook-should-you-buy/
The Verge: Polestar owners left ‘holding the bag’ after EV brand pulls out of the US Link: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/963399/polestar-owners-ban-dealers-servi ce-warranty-lease
The Verge: Meta risks $12B EU fine over addictive Instagram and Facebook feeds Link: https://www.theverge.com/policy/963872/meta-eu-addictive-design-200b-fine-risk-d igital-services-act-dsa
Wired: The Best Pool Accessories to Upgrade Your Summer (2026) Link: https://www.wired.com/story/best-pool-accessories/
Wired: Sunshine and Saharan Dust Make Miami’s World Cup Quarter-Final a Dangerous Game for England Norway Link: https://www.wired.com/story/sunshine-and-saharan-dust-make-miamis-world-cup-quar ter-fin...
Wired: Robot Dogs, Teslas, and Rescue Helicopters: The UN AI Summit Was a Lot Link: https://www.wired.com/story/robot-dogs-teslas-and-rescue-helicopters-the-un-ai-s ummit-was-alot/
Wired: Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 50% Off in July 2026 Link: https://www.wired.com/story/ulta-coupon/
TechCrunch: After Apple, India’s smartphone manufacturing boom enters new phase with Vivo JV Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/09/after-apple-indias-smartphone-manufacturing-bo om-enters-new-phase-...
Wired: Thousands of ‘Pokémon Go’ Players Descend on Times Square to Defeat Mewtwo Link: https://www.wired.com/story/thousands-of-pokemon-go-players-descend-on-times-squ are-to-defeat-mewtwo/
TechCrunch: OpenAI says GPT 5.6 is the ‘preferred model’ for Microsoft Copilot amid breakup chatter Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/09/openai-says-gpt-5-6-is-the-preferred-model-for microsoft-cop...
TechCrunch: Don’t want to invest in Elon Musk? Two new ETFs explicitly exclude him Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/09/dont-want-to-invest-in-elon-musk-two-new-etfs- explicitly-exclude-him/
The Verge: Microsoft’s carbon emissions went up 25 percent last year Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/963728/microsoft-sustainability-report-2026
TechCrunch: Fidji Simo steps down from OpenAI’s no. 2 role Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/09/fidji-simo-steps-down-from-openais-no-2-role/
The Verge: Fidji Simo steps down from leading OpenAI’s AGI work due to illness Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/963738/openai-fidji-simo-ste ps-down-ceo-advisor
Wired: OpenAI’s CEO of AGI Deployment Fidji Simo Is Stepping Down Link: https://www.wired.com/story/fidji-simo-ceo-agi-deployment-openai/
The Verge: Netflix reportedly considers adding always-on channels Link: https://www.theverge.com/streaming/963733/netflix-always-on-channels-bundles
Ars Technica: Flores Hobbits' eating habits offer clues about their evolutionary past Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/07/flores-hobbits-scavenged-komodo-dragons- elephant-kills-study-sugges...