FDA reports new outbreak of explosive diarrhea with 72 cases identified

The FDA hasn't said where the cases are or how they're linked. [...]

Agentic coding goes hands free as OpenAI brings GPT-Live's full duplex voice control to Codex and ChatGPT on the desktop

Two weeks after debuting its more naturalistic GPT-Live audio AI model with full-duplex capabilities (listening and speaking at the same time), OpenAI is bringing it directly into developer workflows. [...]

Boox has teased a tiny new ereader — and it's convinced me to put my Xteink plans on ice

The Boox Picco is a 3.97-inch ereader that could be a real Xteink rival, but a lot will depend on its price and features. [...]

No NordVPN plan? Its new free HangUp app still screens your scam calls on Android

NordVPN has launched HangUp, a free standalone Android app that identifies, categorizes, and blocks scam and telemarketing calls for users with just a free Nord account. [...]

“Trusted human curation is becoming increasingly valuable”: This new Squarespace marketplace wants to fix broken search

Could curation be a better approach to discovering the tools, templates, and services you need? [...]

Meta launches new Facebook Verified badge for actual, real humans

Meta is trying to tackle scammers that are using generative AI by introducing a new kind of verification using user selfies. [...]

How China is powering new data centers with clean energy

Unlike the U.S., China is making clean energy a core part of its AI infrastructure buildout. [...]

Amazon Luna is getting a brand new Batman game next week

Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles' ties in with season two of Prime Video's animated show. [...]

7 new movies and TV show to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (July 24)

From The Big Bang Theory's newest spin-off to an Avatar animated sequel, here's what's worth watching at home this weekend. [...]