Jul 31, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Artificial intelligence is replacing traditional airline pricing models, leading to higher fares on popular routes and fewer bargain seats. While some off-peak flights may get cheaper, experts warn of surveillance pricing. This article explores the technology and its implications.
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Jul 31, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Amazon is deprecating most of its Nova AI models, including Premier, Omni, Reel, and Canvas, as it concentrates on a single frontier model effort. The move follows leadership changes and a strategic pivot toward infrastructure. The company will keep a few Nova products and expects a new flagship at re:Invent. Whether Amazon can build a competitive frontier model remains the key question.
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Jul 30, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Meta's latest earnings report reveals a sharp decline in free cash flow, dropping to $784 million from $8.55 billion a year ago, primarily due to heavy AI spending. The company also faces mounting legal challenges, including social media addiction lawsuits that could cost up to $1.4 trillion. CEO Mark Zuckerberg defends AI investments as a long-term bet, but Reality Labs continues to post significant losses.
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Jul 30, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google has finally released a Play system update that fixes the persistent boot loop problem on Pixel 4a and Pixel 4 series devices. Users had reported the issue for months, and now many on Reddit confirm the fix works. The update is available via cellular connection if Wi-Fi is disabled.
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Jul 30, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google Calendar is rolling out an update that introduces three information density options (Responsive, Comfortable, Compact) to better utilize larger screens. The 'Responsive to your screen' option dynamically scales events to fill monitors, making them easier to read. The update is available starting July 29, 2026, for personal Google accounts, Workspace customers, and Workspace Individual subscribers. No action is needed; the options appear by default on big enough screens.
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Jul 30, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new study in Nature details a smart ring that uses sweat analysis to measure glucose, lactate, and alcohol levels without needles. The device employs an osmotic hydrogel to wick sweat from the skin, enabling readings even during minimal perspiration. While currently bulky and limited to 12 hours of battery life, the technology shows promise for non-invasive health monitoring.
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Jul 30, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The FCC has clarified that its ban on foreign 'advanced robotic devices' extends to robot vacuums, not just walking robots. While current models are safe, future launches may be impacted. The ban stems from security concerns after hacking incidents. Major Chinese brands like Roborock could be affected, potentially upending the US market for automated cleaning tech.
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Jul 30, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google is working on a quality-of-life improvement for Android's Advanced Protection mode, allowing users to temporarily pause the feature for three hours. This change addresses the frustration of needing to disable Advanced Protection for sideloading apps and then re-enable it manually. The feature automatically restores protections, reducing the risk of leaving devices exposed. This update coincides with upcoming sideloading restrictions planned for 2026-2027.
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Jul 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Does AI have a place on the left? Socialist lawyer Matt Bruenig thinks so. In a detailed YouTube video, he uses Claude Code to analyze Federal Reserve survey data and exposes a statistical error in a widely circulated Wall Street Journal article. The result: the claimed 12 percentage point jump in young adults living with parents is likely a surveying artifact, with the real increase around 3%.
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