Soccer team’s drone at center of Paris Olympics spying scandal

The Canadian women’s soccer team at the Paris Olympics is in hot water after a couple of staff members were accused ofusing a droneto spy on the training sessions of an upcoming opponent. Members of the New Zealand squad spotted the drone flying overhead on Monday during a training session in Saint-Étienne, the location for Thursday’s game between the two nations. It’s also emerged that a similar flight took place three days earlier, on Friday....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Joshua Porter

Sonus Faber brings flagship tech to its new Sonetto G2 speakers

If you’re a more price-conscious audiophile who’s a fan ofthe best speakersthat look as beautiful as they sound, then mark July on your calendar because that’s when Italian speaker maker Sonus Faber will launch its latest loudspeaker collection, Sonetto G2, that can be had starting at just $1,249. Akin to what KEF did earlier this year with the launch of its morebudget-considerate LSX II LT speakers, Sonus Faber wants audio enthusiasts around the world to “be able to enjoy the same artisanal excellence and high-level audiophilia that was once reserved only for Sonus Faber’s flagship audio systems,” according to a press release....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Walter Galvan

Stay warm by layering the right way this winter with the best mid-layers

If you don’t have the proper gear, playing outside can be a drag. One of the biggest keys to staying warm when you’re taking part in outdoor activities isproperly layering. If you’re a proponent of the three-layer system, this involves sandwiching a warm mid-layer between a thin base layer and a waterproof outer shell. The base layer wicks sweat while an outer shell protects you from the elements, leaving the middle layer to provide the majority of insulation....

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1257 words · Michael Mcdaniel

T1 calls out Riot as internet outages leave them unable to practice at Worlds 2023

T1 calls out Riot as internet outages leave them unable to practice at Worlds 2023 The General Manager for T1 has called out Riot Games for its practice environment as the team has experienced internet outages as players try to scrim in preparation for Worlds 2023. TheLeague of Legends World Championshipis in its final stretch as the final eight teams are set to battle in the quarterfinals starting on November 2....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Eric Davis

Tea app disables DMs after 1.1M private messages exposed in major security flaw

Tea app disables DMs after 1.1M private messages exposed in major security flaw Tea, the women’s viral dating safety app, has disabled its direct messages after a massive security flaw exposed over 1.1 million private chats. The decision came after404 Mediarevealed a staggering new breach involving Tea’s DM system. The leak included deeply sensitive conversations where users shared details about abortions, cheating partners, and phone numbers, often with real names attached....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Jennifer Faulkner

The Boys fans spot secret Gen V Easter egg in Season 3

The Boys fans spot secret Gen V Easter egg in Season 3 The Boys has returned to our screens in the form of Gen V, a gnarly coming-of-age spinoff – but Season 3 teased the new series before we knew it. Gen Vfollows the students of Godolkin University, Vought’s official college campus for up-and-coming supes destined for a career in acting, crimefighting, and for the lucky few, a spot in The Seven....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Christine Williams

The Kia EV9 is coming, but you should wait to buy one. Here’s why

A big, new electric SUV is on the way — and it’s calledthe Kia EV9. Kia’s highly anticipated line topper will be big and spacious, offer a solid electric range, and will come at a lower price than much of the competition. Yeah, it’s kind of a big deal. But while we think it might be one of the most compelling electric EVs to hit U.S. shores, would-be buyers may want to wait a little longer, if they can....

July 10, 2025 · 5 min · 953 words · Edwin Morgan

The most common Nintendo Switch problems, and how to fix them

The Nintendo Switch is one of the most popular consoles on the market (and one of the consoles that is going to be on sale duringBlack Fridaythanks toNintendo Switch deals)– with greatexclusive Switch gameslikeSuper Mario OdysseyandSplatoon 2—but that doesn’t mean it’s immune to technical problems. From relatively minor cosmetic damage that can largely be ignored to serious issues that have rendered players’ systems useless, we’ve compiled a list of the most common problems that have befallen Switch owners....

July 10, 2025 · 10 min · 2070 words · Sherry Howell

Three reasons Facebook/Meta is shutting down its face recognition system

Meta, Facebook’s new parent company, announcedon Tuesday that Facebook would be eliminating its face-recognition system in the coming weeks. More than a third of Facebook’s regular users take advantage of face-recognition features, so this change will impact a number of people. If users are currently “opted in” to the face-recognition setting, the templates used to identify each user will be deleted. There will be no more automatic facial recognition in photos or videos, either....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Brett Smith

Umamusume fans shocked to learn Haru Urara actually won a race

Umamusume fans shocked to learn Haru Urara actually won a race Haru Urara, Japan’s most beloved underdog racehorse and one of the real-world stars behind the viral gameUmamusume: Pretty Derby, did eventually win a race, just not in the way most people expected. Best known for her 113 career loss record, Haru became a national symbol of perseverance in the early 2000s. Decades later, she’s gone viral again thanks to Umamusume: Pretty Derby, a mobile game that turns real-life racehorses into anime girls....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Pamela Ewing

Unsend, unsend! New WhatsApp feature lets you take back sent messages

Everyone’s been there. Maybe you’re carrying on multiple conversations at the same time, or perhaps you sent something while in a fit of anger. Either way, everyone has sent messages that they wish they could take back, and nowWhatsAppusers have a way of doing just that. WABetainforeports that WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that will allow users to delete messages sent to groups or individuals. The new feature is easy enough to use....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Cesar Flynn

Walmart discounts Apple AirPods, Samsung Galaxy Buds, Sony WF-1000XM3

Now thatremote workis the new reality, it’s important to gear up your workspace with the essentials – headphones included. The rightheadphonescan be a game-changer when it comes to the quality of your calls and web meetings. They are also of great use for your children who take online and video courses. Basic cans should work well enough, but you can upgrade the experience by going fortrue wireless earbudsinstead. After all, there are no pesky cables to untangle or limit your movement, and no bulky headbands to cause discomfort....

July 10, 2025 · 5 min · 923 words · Ryan Landry

Watch this weird spider robot perform a crazy aerobics routine

From the well-known likes of Boston Dynamics’dog-inspired robotsto more obscure robo-creations modeled onbats,manta rays, andsnakes, there is no shortage of robots which borrow designs from the natural world as a way to solve problems. The latest machine to join this biomimetic motley crew is Z6, a portable and foldable spider robotdesigned by the Hong Kong-based company Robugtix. Boasting a compact form and foldable design, the robot is designed to potentially be used in applications ranging from search and rescue missions to exploration on the surface of other planets....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Kimberly Adams MD