Serious Internets
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Ukrainian drone strikes forced Russia to stop shipping in vital sea corridor
Ars Technica - All content Jul 13, 2026 | 13:41 pmUkraine’s drone blitz halted Russia’s Sea of Azov shipping in under a week.
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California creates $3,500 rebate for new electric vehicle buyers
Ars Technica - All content Jul 13, 2026 | 12:52 pmThere's a separate $1,750 rebate for used EVs, but both rebates have a price cap.
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HTC’s answer to Ray-Ban Meta is coming to the US, but the price may sting
Android Authority Jul 13, 2026 | 12:40 pmHTC’s Vive Eagle brings Gemini and ChatGPT to smart glasses for $499.
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OnePlus’ fate in the US and Europe may be revealed very soon
Android Authority Jul 13, 2026 | 12:19 pmOnePlus may confirm its demise in the US and Europe this week.
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Apple sues OpenAI after ex-engineer allegedly used bug to steal trade secrets
Ars Technica - All content Jul 13, 2026 | 12:17 pmOpenAI accused of conspiring with former Apple employees to steal trade secrets.
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Solution to Feynman's reverse sprinkler puzzle also applies to "silly sprinklers"
Ars Technica - All content Jul 13, 2026 | 12:00 pmNew study confirms 2024 "momentum flux theory" on how angular momentum of water flows drives rotation.
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States sue to block Paramount/WBD merger that was approved by Trump admin
Ars Technica - All content Jul 13, 2026 | 11:34 amAG: Deal will bring "higher prices, lower quality, and less content for film and TV."
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Pixel phones are getting a handy upgrade for ringtone, alarm, and notification controls
Android Authority Jul 13, 2026 | 11:26 amA practical addition on the Pixel 11 could be joined by a feature users have been waiting years to see.
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Tom Cruise is utterly transformed in Digger trailer
Ars Technica - All content Jul 13, 2026 | 10:49 am"If we can't control the force of nature, at least we can control the narrative."
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Pixel 11 series gets ready for launch, with the rest of the family hitting the FCC
Android Authority Jul 13, 2026 | 10:48 amGoogle got started last week with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold's FCC paperwork.
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Google Health permissions glitch is driving some Pixel Watch users nuts
Android Authority Jul 13, 2026 | 10:23 amConfusing permissions error leaves Pixel Watch users scratching their heads.
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Apple and Samsung benefit as memory shortage pushes smartphone shipments to historic lows
Ars Technica - All content Jul 13, 2026 | 10:18 amThe biggest smartphone makers keep on trucking in the face of component shortages and economic uncertainty.
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Pebble Time 2 users say everyday use is cracking their screens
Android Authority Jul 13, 2026 | 10:09 amYour jeans shouldn't be tougher than your smartwatch, yet here we are.
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Colorado will decide whether a "right to natural gas" is added to state constitution
Ars Technica - All content Jul 13, 2026 | 09:49 amThe amendment would restrict building codes that promote electrification.
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Apple’s lawsuit isn’t expected to deter OpenAI’s hardware ambitions
Android Authority Jul 13, 2026 | 09:46 amHowever, the development of OpenAI’s mystery AI hardware could be significantly slowed down due to legal challenges.
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Hackers quickly prove that Neo Geo Doom ports are not "impossible"
Ars Technica - All content Jul 13, 2026 | 09:37 amClever coding and graphical compromises get a classic game on more classic hardware.
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Google Pixel Watch 4 LTE drops to $349.99 in one of its best Amazon deals yet
Android Authority Jul 13, 2026 | 09:24 amAmazon cuts the 41mm, LTE Pixel Watch 4 by $100, with Wear OS 6, 3000-nit display, and up to 30 hours runtime.
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Google’s Pixel 11 may beat Apple’s iPhone 18 to TSMC’s 2nm chips
Android Authority Jul 13, 2026 | 09:19 amGoogle's Tensor G6 may be the debut of TSMC's 2nm tech.
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A "disaster waiting to happen"? Industry officials worry about Crew Dragon availability.
Ars Technica - All content Jul 13, 2026 | 09:05 am"It's very clear that in the United States there is a big need for an additional crew vehicle."
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Pixel 11 leak puts Google’s rumored new color lineup on display
Android Authority Jul 13, 2026 | 08:53 amThe base Pixel 11 won't see a massive visual overhaul this year, but early Amazon placeholders reveal three new colorways.
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