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Abner Li / 9to5Google : Google plans to start rolling out ML-powered age estimation in the US “over the next few weeks” to detect if users are under 18 and enable existing protections   —  In the US, Google is beginning to use an age estimation model to detect whether Account users are under or over 18. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/S8ygmYO

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Richard Speed / The Register : Dropbox says it will discontinue Dropbox Passwords, launched in 2020, on October 28 to focus on its core product, and recommends 1Password as a replacement   —  Dropbox has given users of its password manager until the end of October to extract their data before pulling the plug on the service. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/X6Rfc5r

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch : YouTube is rolling out age estimation tech in the US to identify teen users and serve more age-appropriate content, regardless of the birthday given at signup   —  YouTube on Tuesday announced it's beginning to roll out age-estimation technology in the U.S. to identify teen users in order to provide a more age-appropriate experience. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/jZJ8wGQ

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Thomas Brewster / Forbes : Fable, a startup offering AI-generated security training for employees, comes out of stealth having raised $31M, a source says at a $120M valuation   —  With a $31 million raise, Fable is aiming to take on multi-billion companies with its AI-generated security training targeted at employees who need it. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/iuxVIzp

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 28, No. 1,500. from CNET https://ift.tt/HA14yi6

Sharon Goldman / Fortune : AIUC, which offers enterprises insurance policies and audits for AI agents, emerges from stealth with a $15M seed led by Nat Friedman at NFDG   —  Today, the Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company (AIUC) is emerging from stealth with a $15 million seed round led by Nat Friedman at NFDG … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/X3z7lgK

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Cate Lawrence / Tech.eu : Berlin-based Buena, which is building AI-powered software to automate property management tasks, raised $58M, including a Series A led by GV   —  Buena has acquired 20+ firms since 2023, with triple-digit growth and a product-first approach targeting 30,000 under-digitised players. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/ef8hSNH

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Ellie Wolfe / The Baltimore Banner : The Johns Hopkins University Press will license its authors' books to train AI models, citing concerns that “the window may be closing” for making AI deals   —  The Johns Hopkins University will license its books to train proprietary large language models, an advanced form … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/mt4hoXw

Emily Birnbaum / Bloomberg : A look at the tensions between Meta, Apple, and Google on whether apps or app stores should check if a user is a minor, as states work on age verification bills   —  Tell us how AI is shaping your news experience.  Share your feedback  —  The biggest tech companies are warring … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/lZei10n

Bloomberg : Sources: KKR is in talks to buy ST Telemedia Global Data Centres in a deal that could value the Asian digital infrastructure provider at more than $5B   —  KKR & Co. is in talks to buy ST Telemedia Global Data Centres in a deal that could value the Asian digital infrastructure provider … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/VqWHgRx

Initiative expands upon child safety measures that Apple enacted this year. from CNET https://ift.tt/r9Vh4cZ

Bloomberg : Sources: Microsoft is investigating whether a leak in its early alert system for cybersecurity companies let Chinese hackers exploit SharePoint flaws   —  Microsoft Corp. is investigating whether a leak from its early alert system for cybersecurity companies allowed Chinese hackers to exploit flaws … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/aFSWg3d

Victoria Song / The Verge : Core Devices CEO says the company has recovered the Pebble trademark, allowing it to rename its new smartwatches as Pebble 2 Duo and Pebble Time 2   —  We were always going to call them Pebbles anyway. … Good news for Pebble fans.  Not only are the Pebble watches coming back, they'll also officially be called Pebble watches. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/xlc7LDA

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Sarah Perez / TechCrunch : Google launches Web Guide, an AI-powered Search Labs experiment that organizes Google Search results by grouping pages related to specific aspects of the query   —  Google on Thursday is launching a new AI-powered feature called Web Guide for organizing Google Search results. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/KUO3G4P

Jay Peters / The Verge : Apple releases the first public betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26, with its new Liquid Glass design language   —  The public betas for iOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and more are here. … Apple has officially released the first public betas for its next major software updates. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/SNT7sLo

If plain water isn't your cup of tea, try low-sugar healthy beverages packed with electrolytes, magnesium and probiotics to stay hydrated this summer. from CNET https://ift.tt/jh5TU2W

Hugh Son / CNBC : Goldman Sachs and BNY partner to let institutional investors purchase tokenized money market funds, with ownership recorded on Goldman's blockchain platform   —  Goldman Sachs and Bank of New York Mellon are set to announce that they've created the ability for institutional investors … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/sJkgaLy

Google DeepMind : Google DeepMind unveils Aeneas, an AI model for contextualizing ancient Latin inscriptions, to help historians interpret and restore fragmentary texts   —  Introducing the first model for contextualizing ancient inscriptions, designed to help historians better interpret, attribute and restore fragmentary texts. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/i6pa9rL

The clock's ticking to find a new password manager other than Microsoft Authenticator. from CNET https://ift.tt/BRnifA2

Daniel Kuhn / The Block : Poseidon, an AI-focused decentralized data layer built on the Story protocol, raised a $15M seed led by a16z   —  - Venture firm Andreessen Horowitz has invested in Poseidon, a full-stack decentralized data layer built on the IP-focused Story protocol.  — The startup closed … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/df5qGvw

A clash between the US and UK governments could mean Apple's privacy protections remain intact. from CNET https://ift.tt/7wt0G9l

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 21, No. 1,493. from CNET https://ift.tt/jIYonL6

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Seattle residents have plenty of high-speed internet options to choose from, including multi-gig fiber internet providers and affordable cable connections. from CNET https://ift.tt/YpHjfXB

Marcus Mendes / 9to5Mac : Apple was exempted from the EU's Corning deal to end exclusivity terms with OEMs, after finding products designed exclusively for Apple fall outside the market   —  The European Commission has concluded an antitrust investigation into Corning's glass supply deals.  And for once, Apple just watched from the sidelines. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/clWNIMz

Whether you're looking for the fastest speeds or the most affordable internet packages, our experts have found the top ISPs serving Alexandria residents. from CNET https://ift.tt/orma0BT

Washington Examiner : Sources: UK plans to designate Apple and Google as holding a “strategic market advantage” over rivals, subjecting them to new regulations and potential fines   —  EXCLUSIVE — The United Kingdom is preparing to designate Apple and Google as holding a “strategic market advantage” … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/cfPMVSB

Baseus' latest security cam tracks the sun so you don't have to worry about battery life, and it's available for preorder now. from CNET https://ift.tt/7C3YizN

The tournament favorites takes on the hosts in Bern for a place in the semifinals. from CNET https://ift.tt/yxOTiUn

It's next to impossible to attend high school or college without a laptop. Here are my favorite laptops that I've tested and reviewed for student budgets. from CNET https://ift.tt/poalG7M

Lucinda Shen / Axios : SPAC Insider: SPACs are booming in 2025, with 74 blank check companies going public so far in 2025, raising about $14.7B and beating 2022 total of $13.4B   —  SPACs are reaching heights not seen since 2021, despite their reputation as a symptom of an overly frothy market. … - And its been accelerating. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Ez6SGhH

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Emma Roth / The Verge : The News/Media Alliance says the webhost of 12ft.io, which helped users bypass paywalls, took down the site on July 14 following the trade association's efforts   —  The News/Media Alliance says it will take action against similar tools in the future. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/3O7cRND

Michael Teo Van Runkle / Ars Technica : Apple CarPlay Ultra hands-on: currently exclusive to Aston Martin, enhances center console integration, works smoothly with driver assist systems, and more   —  CarPlay Ultra takes over the main instrument display as well as the infotainment.  —  For the 2025 model year … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/BxuTkDj

The Information : Sources: Anthropic's financial performance has prompted some investors to indicate interest in funding the company at a valuation of $100B+ if it pursues a deal   —  As Anthropic's sale of artificial intelligence has surged, the company has told investors some of its profit-related metrics … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/16zMLS5

Leo Schwartz / Fortune : NYC-based Talos, which develops digital asset trading infrastructure, acquires Boston-based blockchain data provider Coin Metrics, a source says for $100M+   —  Talos cofounders Ethan Feldman (L) and Anton Katz (R)  —  COURTESY OF TALOS  —  M&A season in the crypto industry is heating up. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/u3qFAYb

Asheville has fast and affordable internet available. Our experts found best providers for your needs. from CNET https://ift.tt/WcjdMAF

Jessica E. Lessin / The Information : Mark Zuckerberg Q&A: Meta's focus on “personal super intelligence”, how large compensation packages pale in comparison to AI infra investments, AI glasses, more   —  When I sat down with Meta CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg to talk artificial intelligence … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/YBfLFOQ

Dan Goodin / Ars Technica : Researchers demonstrate a Rowhammer-style attack on Nvidia's RTX A6000, widely used in cloud services, and say it would likely work against other Nvidia GPUs   —  Nvidia is recommending a mitigation for customers of one of its GPU product lines that will degrade performance by up to 10 percent … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/AZlw0DH