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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 30, #1502

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 30, No. 1,502.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Trump claims Europe won’t make Big Tech pay ISPs; EU says it still might

EC spokesperson denies network-fee issue is settled, says it must be legislated.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Google says UK government has not demanded an encryption backdoor for its users’ data

Google refused to tell a U.S. senator whether the company had received a secret U.K. surveillance order demanding access to encrypted data, similar to an order served on Apple earlier this year.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

More honey bees dying, even as antibiotic use halves

Article URL: https://news.uoguelph.ca/2025/07/more-honey-bees-dying-even-as-antibiotic-use-halves/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44727420 Points: 125 # Comments: 91

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

We tested iOS 26 on the iPhone 16 Pro - these 5 features make the update worthwhile

Apple's latest iOS 26 update is the biggest overhaul to the iPhone in over a decade, and these features make it worth the wait.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

EPA plans to ignore science, stop regulating greenhouse gases

"Largest deregulatory action" in the history of US would be one of the unhealthiest.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

5 Linux distros for businesses looking to save money and protect their assets

If you're a small business wanting to save money and make use of a more secure OS to protect your data and your staff, Linux is what you want.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Google Chrome adds online store reviews to help you know if a retailer is legit

You'll be able to quickly see reviews of a store before you buy something.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Maru OS – Use your phone as your PC

Article URL: https://maruos.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44727298 Points: 165 # Comments: 124

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

T-Mobile will give you a free Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus when you trade in almost any phone - here's how

You can get a free Samsung Galaxy S25 on T-Mobile when you trade in any eligible phone with an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Sharge added a rechargeable battery to its sleek retractable charger

Sharge has demonstrated again and again that the chargers and power banks you use to keep your devices running don’t need to look like boring gray bricks. The company has updated its transparent Retractable 65 wall charger, released earlier this year, with a 10,000mAh battery so it’s no longer completely dependent on an outlet. The […]

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

ChatGPT’s new AI study mode won’t just give you the answer

OpenAI is adding a new study mode for ChatGPT that β€œhelps you work through problems step by step instead of just getting an answer,” according to an OpenAI blog post. It will be available today for ChatGPT Free, Plus, Pro, and Team users and for ChatGPT Edu users β€œin the next few weeks.” When you […]

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

The case for memes as a new form of comics

Both comics and memes rely on the same interplay of visual and verbal elements for their humor.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Hacker adds potentially catastrophic prompt to Amazon's AI coding service to prove a point

A hacker injected dangerous commands into Amazon Q, nearly prompting it to delete user systems and cloud data.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

How the brain increases blood flow on demand

Article URL: https://hms.harvard.edu/news/how-brain-increases-blood-flow-demand Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44727191 Points: 41 # Comments: 19

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Sony’s DualSense Edge is $30 off for a limited time

If you spend a lot of time gaming on the PlayStation 5, you may want a controller that can offer more customization than the standard DualSense. The pro-style DualSense Edge is worth considering, especially now since it’s currently down to $170 ($29.99 off) on the PlayStation website with the code EVO2025 through August 4th. The […]

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

The chaos and confusion of itch.io and Steam’s abrupt adult game ban

Two of the biggest digital games stores have stopped selling thousands of titles following pressure from a coalition of anti-porn advocates and the world's biggest payment processing companies. It's happened before, will likely happen again, and is suppressing art, free expression, and marginalized creators. Last week, the indie gaming storefront itch.io sent out a sudden […]

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Apple releases iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, and other updates as current gen winds down

Photos app fix and a pile of security updates.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Sarah Jessica Parker in possible conflict of interest over Booker longlisted author

Actor and book prize judge’s production company in process of developing novel by Claire AdamAn apparent conflict of interest has emerged over the Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker’s judging of this year’s Booker prize.A production company run by the actor is reportedly in the process of developing a book written by Claire Adam, whose second novel, Love Forms, appears on this year’s longlist, announced on...

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

This affordable Motorola Edge phone just got even cheaper at Best Buy

The Motorola Edge Plus is an excellent starter smartphone and a solid device for anyone considering upgrading their phone on a budget.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

If you want to write a book, this AI tool can help

Youbooks combines multiple AI models to create a unique AI book writer, and it just went on sale.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

The 38 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (August 2025)

Chief of War, Murderbot, and Foundation are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

YouTube is turning over age verification to AI

YouTube will start using machine learning to determine whether viewers should be on a teen account. The company said it plans to start using this AI application on a subset of US users in the coming weeks for a trial before rolling it out to the rest of the market. The tool will assess user behaviors including the types of videos being searched for, the categories of videos watched and how long the account has existed....

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Download iOS 18.6 Now Before Apple Releases iOS 26 This Fall

Apple's iOS 18.6 is focused on squashing bugs and patching security issues.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

European Commission proposes suspending Israel from part of Horizon research programme

Horizon Europe is among the most prestigious science research programmes in the worldThe European Commission has proposed partly suspending Israel from its flagship 80bn Horizon science research programme over the β€œsevere” humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where food security experts say famine is now under way.It comes amid worldwide condemnation of Israel’s actions in Gaza, including demands by Donald Trump that it must...

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

The Shortcut AI Excel agent could one-shot spreadsheet jobs. Heres how to try it.

Meet Shortcut, the new AI agent that promises to automate your tedious spreadsheet work and more.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

From safety first to Palestine first, Keir Starmer shows some leadership | John Crace

The PM is to lead recognition of a Palestinian state – a good day for him, the UK and the starving people of GazaWhat a difference a week makes. Last Tuesday, Keir Starmer batted away all invitations to recognise the state of Palestine. It wasn’t happening. Keir was committed to being appalled by the situation in Gaza but not appalled enough to do anything about it.He then received a letter from more than 250 MPs,...

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Tesla just signed a $16.5 billion contract with Samsung to manufacture an AI chip used in humanoid robots, data centers and, oh yes, autonomous cars as well

Tesla signs $16.5 billion contract with Samsung to produce AI6 chips for robots, autonomous vehicles, and AI data centers.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

SOSV bets plasma will change everything from semiconductors to spacecraft

SOSV is investing in more than 25 plasma-related startups over the next five years.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

US and China poised to extend tariff truce after failing to find resolution at talks

Trump will need to approve pause, say US representatives after negotiations end with sides failing to break deadlock on trade termsUS and Chinese negotiators have agreed in principle to push back the deadline for escalating tariffs, although America’s representatives said any extension would need Donald Trump’s approval.Officials from both sides said after two days of talks in Stockholm that while had failed to find a...

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

I ditched my Bluetooth speaker for this Victrola turntable system - and didn't miss a beat

Blending retro aesthetics with modern tech, Victrola's Harmony turntable is a perfect pick for anyone who loves their music with a touch of nostalgia.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

A month using XMPP (using Snikket) for every call and chat (2023)

Article URL: https://neilzone.co.uk/2023/08/a-month-using-xmpp-using-snikket-for-every-call-and-chat/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44726731 Points: 72 # Comments: 40

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Why I'm patiently waiting for the Samsung Z Fold 8 next year (even though the foldable is already great)

The Z Fold 7 delivers plenty of wow factor, but with big upgrades expected for the upcoming Z Fold 8, waiting it out could be the wiser choice.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Show HN: A GitHub Action that quizzes you on a pull request

A little idea I got from playing with AI SWE Agents. Can AI help make sure we understand the code that our AIs write?PR Quiz uses AI to generate a quiz from a pull request and blocks you from merging until the quiz is passed. You can configure various options like the LLM model to use, max number of attempts to pass the quiz or min diff size to generate a quiz for. I found that the reasoning models, while more...

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Overnight strikes on Ukraine kill 25 as Trump sets Russia new truce deadline

Missile attack on prison in frontline region of Zaporizhzhia kills 16 as Kyiv hopes for US action against MoscowRussia launched one of its deadliest night assaults on Ukraine for months in the early hours of Tuesday, the day after Donald Trump said he was setting a new deadline of β€œ10 or 12 days” for Russia to make progress towards ending the war or face new sanctions.A series of Russian strikes across the country...

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News