Samsung Messages shutdown forces Galaxy users to switch to Google
Samsung is discontinuing Samsung Messages in July 2026, pushing Galaxy users toward Google’s texting platform and ending one more Android alternative.
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Anthropic blocks Claude subscriptions from third party AI tools like OpenClaw
Anthropic says Claude subscriptions will stop covering third party tools like OpenClaw. Developers may now need API billing instead.
GoDaddy launches DNS identity system for AI agents, LegalZoom signs on
GoDaddy is testing a DNS based identity system for AI agents using the ANS standard. LegalZoom has already registered its first agent through the system.
BISSELL CrossWave Edge Cordless could be the ultimate cleanup tool for gamers dealing with snack crumbs and Red Bull spills
Gaming setups get messy fast. Chips, crumbs, and the occasional energy drink spill are practically inevitable. The BISSELL CrossWave Edge Cordless vacuum mop combo might be an unexpected gadget for gamers who snack while they play, since it can vacuum dry debris and mop liquid messes at the same time.
Fujifilm LTO Ultrium 10 40TB tape cartridge arrives in the US proving tape storage is not dead yet
Fujifilm has introduced the LTO Ultrium 10 40TB tape cartridge in the United States. Tape may seem old fashioned, but it still plays a role in massive data archives.
OpenAI acquires TBPN and instantly destroys the show’s credibility
OpenAI has acquired TBPN, a show that built its reputation on independent discussion of the AI industry. Now that the podcast is owned by the company it covers, many observers believe its credibility is gone.
Google ChromeOS Flex USB Kit could rescue your old Windows laptop from the trash
Google has teamed up with Back Market to launch the ChromeOS Flex USB Kit, a small $3 tool designed to breathe new life into aging laptops. Instead of throwing away an older computer that can no longer run modern versions of Windows, users can install ChromeOS Flex and turn it into a lightweight, secure web machine. The kit includes a reusable USB drive along with guides and tutorials to simplify the installation process for beginners.
Netrunner 26 “Twilight” arrives with Debian 13, Linux 6.16, and KDE Plasma 6
Netrunner 26 “Twilight” has been released with Debian 13 “Trixie,” Linux 6.16, and KDE Plasma 6.3.6. The distribution continues to impress with thoughtful polish and attention to detail that make KDE feel especially refined.
IBM and Arm want to run Arm workloads on IBM Z and LinuxONE systems
IBM and Arm say they are exploring ways to run Arm workloads on IBM Z and LinuxONE systems. The collaboration could give enterprises more flexibility as AI and modern workloads continue to grow.
Google tells Wear OS developers to go 64-bit or get blocked from the Play Store
Google is requiring Wear OS apps with native code to support 64-bit architectures starting September 2026, bringing the smartwatch platform in line with Android.
Cloudflare says WordPress is outdated and insecure, introduces EmDash CMS
Cloudflare is taking a shot at WordPress with a new open source CMS called EmDash. The company argues the architecture behind WordPress is outdated and insecure, particularly when it comes to plugins. Built with TypeScript, serverless infrastructure, and AI tooling in mind, EmDash is Cloudflare’s attempt to rethink what a modern publishing platform should look like.
Shutterstock launches ChatGPT app bringing licensed images, videos, and music directly into AI workflows
Shutterstock has launched an official ChatGPT app that lets users discover licensed images, videos, music, and sound effects without leaving the AI conversation.