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Fi Ultra pet tracker uses T-Mobile’s Starlink satellite service for coverage

Fi’s latest dog tracker uses Starlink satellites for rural areas.

DuckDuckGo Browser can now block video ads, including YouTube’s

DuckDuckGo will now block video ads by default in its browser.

Apple loses legal fight over its App Store ‘gatekeeper’ status in Europe

Apple has lost its court challenge against EU rules forcing it to open up its platforms to third parties.

Apple reportedly testing RAM chips from US-blocked Chinese company

Apple is testing devices with Chinese-made DRAM made by CXMT, which reportedly has ties to the People’s Liberation Army.

CNBC: The US wants to restrict corporate use of Chinese AI

US companies are increasingly turning to Chinese-made AI models to cut costs, something the government isn’t happy about.

OpenAI gets permission to roll out GPT-5.6 to the public on July 9

OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna will be widely available on Thursday.

Meta says it will disable the camera on its glasses if you tamper with the recording LED

Meta answers people’s privacy concerns about its smart glasses in an FAQ.

Meta built an AI detection tool to ID images and video created with its new models

Meta’s new AI detector has rate limits for some reason.

The next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch is happening on July 22

The next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch is happening on July 22.

NASA transfers ownership of Maryland woodland to the US Fish and Wildlife Service

A rare 2026 story of good news for the planet.