Jul 2, 2026
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following Russia’s massive attack on Ukraine, has said he expects a positive response from US President Donald Trump on licences for the production of Patriot missiles. Archived version: archive.is/newest/https://…/8042147/ Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
Jul 2, 2026
The California 3D printer scheme proposed by AB 2047 still won’t work, still mandates surveillance, still censors lawful expression, and still creates a bad deal for consumers. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/06/we-can-still-stop-californias-3d-printer-surveillance-scheme
Jul 2, 2026
South Korean giants Samsung and SK hynix have announced plans to invest about 1,350 trillion won, roughly $870 billion at the time of writing, into expanding semiconductor manufacturing capacity and data centers over the next ten years. This ten-year plan includes memory, storage, and logic, which both companies produce. For SK hynix, this investment will cover DRAM and NAND Flash, while for Samsung, it will cover DRAM, NAND Flash, as well as logic for its LSI division. The investment is so comprehensive that it will include more than just creating new fab production capacity for increased wafer output. For example, it will also encompass AI data centers, batteries, display manufacturing, chip-making tools, etching, photomasks, and much more.
Jul 2, 2026
Von der Leyen is expected to use her annual State of the Union speech to unveil plans for EU-wide age restrictions on social media Archived version: archive.is/…/eu-plans-to-announce-social-media-ba… Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
Jul 2, 2026
Von der Leyen is expected to use her annual State of the Union speech to unveil plans for EU-wide age restrictions on social media Archived version: archive.is/…/eu-plans-to-announce-social-media-ba… Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
Jul 2, 2026
Von der Leyen is expected to use her annual State of the Union speech to unveil plans for EU-wide age restrictions on social media Archived version: archive.is/…/eu-plans-to-announce-social-media-ba… Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
Jul 2, 2026
Israeli forces raided the city of Qalqilya in the northern occupied West Bank on Thursday, closing several main roads amid a wide military deployment and a house raid, local sources reported. Archived version: archive.is/…/20260702-israeli-army-raids-city-in-… Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
Jul 2, 2026
ICC decision to abandon its own procedures paper would deny its 125 member states an opportunity to determine whether prosecutor committed misconduct Archived version: archive.is/…/exclusive-icc-bureau-moves-scrap-mis… Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
Jul 2, 2026
The news comes about a week after OpenAI announced its own custom AI chip in a partnership with Broadcom. Archived version: archive.is/…/anthropic-is-discussing-a-new-custom…
Jul 2, 2026
Hopper will pay $35 million to settle FTC allegations that it used deceptive “dark patterns” to hide fees and mislead travelers about the costs and benefits of services. Archived version: archive.is/…/travel-app-hopper-to-pay-35m-in-ftc-…
Jul 2, 2026
Today's Low Quality Ad is for these Unicorn Chopsticks. Does the unicorn enjoy being chopsticks? Based on the excruciating scream it appears to let out when you squeeze the chopsticks together, I am tempted to guess it does not.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086D9RYZB?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.13IC4U05CE55F&linkCode=tr1&tag=connorstone06-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.13IC4U05CE55F_1783018970060
Jul 2, 2026
If Grindr wants to show it cares about queer people over profits, it should better protect its users’ privacy. That means getting users’ opt-in consent before using their personal data for AI training or behavioral advertising. https://eff.org/deeplinks/2026/06/grindr-put-queer-safety-and-privacy-over-profits
Jul 2, 2026
The Meteo-France weather agency said a new spell of elevated temperatures would hit the country next week, although they are not expected to be extreme like in June. Archived version: archive.is/…/wildfires-rage-in-southern-france-pr… Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
Jul 2, 2026
Meta has quietly launched Pocket, an experimental AI app that lets users generate and share interactive mini games using text prompts. Archived version: archive.is/…/meta-quietly-launches-vibe-coded-gam…
Jul 2, 2026
At least six people were killed and 22 others injured in a bomb explosion at a cafe in central Damascus on Thursday, the Syrian Health Ministry told Alikhbariah TV. Archived version: archive.is/…/20260702-6-killed-22-injured-in-bomb… Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
Jul 2, 2026
Sports broadcaster beIN proposes to expand the European blocking efforts by maintaining a blacklist of rogue hosting companies.
Jul 2, 2026
After more than fourteen years of legal battles, Kim Dotcom has lost his latest attempt to avoid extradition to the United States. Case file: www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/…/2026-NZCA-284.pdf
Jul 2, 2026
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Jul 2, 2026
Two sources have come out claiming that Xbox is making a Destiny like MMO, but with Bungie’s original IP, Halo.