The Verge: Spotify is now an AI chatbot, too
The Verge: Spotify is now an AI chatbot, too Link: https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/965358/spotify-ai-chatbot-interface-music -audiobooks-podcasts
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The Verge: Spotify is now an AI chatbot, too Link: https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/965358/spotify-ai-chatbot-interface-music -audiobooks-podcasts
Bloody Elbow: FOX Nation announces Conor McGregor partnership for ‘World’s Baddest Man’ series days after UFC 329 Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/07/14/fox-nation-announces-conor-mcgregor-partnersh ip-for-worlds-badde...
The Verge: X admits its broken algorithm made the site feel like a ‘battleground’ Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/965360/x-algorithm-tweak-mutuals-strangers-communi ty
TechCrunch: New York State halts construction of all new data centers Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/14/new-york-state-halts-construction-of-all-new-d ata-centers/
TechCrunch: Iran abused mobile networks’ vulnerabilities to locate U.S. military in the Middle East, report says Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/14/iran-abused-mobile-networks-vulnerabilities-to -locate-u-s-military...
Wired: New York Governor Signs First Statewide Data Center Moratorium Link: https://www.wired.com/story/new-york-governor-signs-first-statewide-data-center- moratorium/
MMA Fighting: Chael Sonnen admits Ben Askren’s wrestling return at RAF 11 ‘makes me uncomfortable’ Link: https://www.mmafighting.com/raf-wrestling/499288/chael-sonnen-admits-ben-askrens -wrestling-return-at-raf-11-makes-...
Bloody Elbow: Paddy Pimblett names the submission he invented ‘on the fly’ at UFC 329 Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/07/14/paddy-pimblett-names-the-submission-he-invent ed-on-the-fly-at-ufc-329/
Ars Technica: Taco Bell eyed in explosive diarrheal outbreak; leafy greens suspected Link: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/07/taco-bell-eyed-in-explosive-diarrheal-out break-leafy-greens-suspected/
TechCrunch: I’m de-influencing you from buying the RingConn 3 (even though it’s pretty) Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/14/ringconn-3-review/
TechCrunch: Reflection inks $1B compute deal with Nebius Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/14/reflection-inks-1b-compute-deal-with-nebius/
TechCrunch: The real AI race may no longer be at the frontier Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/14/the-real-ai-race-may-no-longer-be-at-the-front ier-open-models-hugging-face/
TechCrunch: Telegram’s shortlink domain is back online after day-long suspension Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/14/telegrams-shortlink-domain-is-back-online-afte r-day-long-suspension/
The Verge: Sam Altman didn’t need another lawsuit Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/965294/openai-apple-trade-se crets-lawsuit-sam-altman-ipo
TechCrunch: Superhuman’s new auto-draft feature almost makes me like AI replies Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/14/superhumans-new-auto-draft-feature-almost-make s-me-like-ai-replies/
Bloody Elbow: Dricus du Plessis advises the UFC against booking ‘ridiculous’ fight for Khamzat Chimaev’s comeback Link: https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/07/14/dricus-du-plessis-advises-the-ufc-against-boo king-ridiculous-fig...
The Verge: Pixel Watch 5 leak shows off four different finishes Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/965293/google-pixel-watch-5-leak-finishes
ScienceDaily: Popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may slow biological aging Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260713084907.htm
The Verge: EverQuest’s biggest fans are leading its revival Link: https://www.theverge.com/games/965112/everquest-legends-project-1999-fan-develop ers
MMA Fighting: Matt Brown reacts to Conor McGregor’s injury, plans to return for ‘final fight’ in UFC: ‘The motherf*cker was nervous’ Link: https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/499348/matt-brown-reacts-to-conor-mcgregors-inju...
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