Magic’s The Hobbit introduces a clever new mechanic and a color-pie problem
Among the new mechanics introduced with the Hobbit, one has great potential and one was designed to break the color pie.
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I turned my old phone into a device that does something my $300 smart home gadgets can't
Turns out I haven't been utilizing my old phone enough.
Aquarium sends shark eggs to bolster wild populations
Shedd Aquarium has sent four zebra shark eggs to contribute to a conservation effort for the endangered species, marking the Chicago nonprofit's first delivery to Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
A Window into Bond Investors’ Uncertainty About R‑Star
Monetary policymakers closely monitor the term structure of sovereign bond yields to uncover market participants’ beliefs about the future monetary policy stance, inflation, and activity. A particular object of interest is the natural real rate of return, or “r-star,” which acts as a guide for monetary policy decisions.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says playing this game as a child helped develop his legendary investing skills
Jamie Dimon has run JPMorgan Chase as CEO for 20 years, and under his leadership, it’s become the largest bank in the world by market capitalization. But Dimon’s business savvy started long before he ran JPMorgan, and even before he attended Harvard Business School.
Why ICE Is Quietly Buying Up Private Detention Centers
The plan is the latest in the Administration's efforts to expand how many migrants it can hold at once.
Russia-Linked 'Midnight Blizzard' Group Hijacks Hotel Wi-Fi With CaptiveCrunch
A Russia-linked group tracked as Midnight Blizzard has compromised hotel and conference Wi-Fi portals worldwide, redirecting guests to phishing pages and fake software updates that steal credentials…
Surviving AI: Navigating workload creep, AI slop, and the new tech career playbook
After more than 30 years the cybersecurity field, Keith Jones recently realized that his role had changed, from being a single contributor to manager of a fairly large team.
The next Xbox could play every Xbox game ever made
The next Xbox, Project Helix, could theoretically have the largest library of any home console. Not only will it play PC games, but we now know, courtesy of a leaked memo obtained by The Verge's Tom Warren, that it will run games from every generation of Xbox: the original 2001 Xbox, the 2005 Xbox 360, […]
What if Freud Was Right and Pharma Was Wrong?
A neuroscientist dares to argue that old-fashioned psychoanalysis—not drugs—holds the key to curing mental illness.
Get Used to High Gas Prices
Even if the Iran war ends tomorrow, don’t expect relief at the pump any time soon.
The Elusiveness of Merit-Based Hiring
Patrick George/Ikon Images Since early 2025, organizations seeking to curry favor with the current U.S. administration have disavowed earlier commitments to workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and proclaimed that their hiring practices are therefore meritocratic.
South African lawmakers propose draft rules on cross-border crypto transactions
A draft rulebook proposes that sending crypto offshore must be conducted through an authorized provider and be reported to the central bank’s FinSurv.
VC funding in July rises 29% YoY but declines sharply from June
Venture capital funding into Indian startups remained relatively modest in July 2026 as the absence of large-value deals is dampening the momentum.
Nykaa Q1: Profit Surges Over 3X YoY To ₹79.8 Cr
Beauty and personal care (BPC) major Nykaa reported an over 3X jump in its consolidated net profit for Q1 FY27…
DraftKings faces second class action over Predictions sports event contracts platform claims
DraftKings is being sued in a second proposed class action that claims its Predictions platform operates as an unlicensed sportsbook,… Continue reading DraftKings faces second class action over…
A forgotten Swedish economist’s 130-year-old theory explains why investors won’t quit funding America’s near-$40 trillion pile of debt
"To oversimplify: you could argue that U.S. deficits are, in effect, being increasingly funded by its tech sector."
How one Ghanaian developer is redesigning assistive AI for African users
When Emmanuel Quartey temporarily lost hearing in one ear in February 2024, the impact was immediate. Everyday conversations became frustrating, and even simple interactions required more effort than…
The future of private investment platforms: Raising capital is only the beginning
In the first article in this series, we explored why founders should think of fundraising as a capital strategy rather than simply a way of financing growth.
- Innovation, technology, and investor attention drive private investment platforms' evolution.
- Platforms must simplify admin, improve communication, and enhance shareholder experience.
- Successful platforms become ecosystems, leveraging AI as "Assisted Intelligence."
3 lions die at zoo as Japan bakes in "cruelly hot" summer
Ten of the 16 lions in Tama Zoological Park have suffered symptoms such as "loss of appetite and decreased activity" since mid-July, and three lionesses died, the zoo said.
- Three lions at Tama Zoological Park succumb to heatstroke.
- Japan experiences hottest summer on record with temps over 40°C.
- Zoo closes lion enclosure amid extreme heat and treatment efforts.
Fresnillo profit triples on gold, silver prices rally
Surging precious metals prices lifted earnings despite lower production, allowing Fresnillo to raise its dividend and fund growth.
Contact details of many public officers in Singapore Government Directory removed to fight scams
The July 1 move comes amid rising risks of government official impersonation scams and phishing.
First look: This is the Galaxy Fit 4, Samsung’s next budget fitness tracker
Don't expect a ton of changes from the Galaxy Fit 3.
Ex-Christian Brothers' names published after court order
The names of over 300 former Christian Brothers have been published in a national paper, following an order from the High Court.
More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to French authorities.
AAP's agitation against E20 fuel to continue, people must join protest: Arvind Kejriwal
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal urges citizens to protest against E20 fuel, asserting AAP’s commitment to halt its implementation and support local farmers
The viral Godox C100 transparent viewfinder camera is now on sale –here's where can you buy it
Want to buy the brilliant Godox C100 viral camera? Here's where you can find it!
In a rare interview, Huawei chip scientist Liao Heng warns Western chip companies will eventually face physical chip limits and talks Huawei's Tau Scaling Law (Bloomberg)
Huawei Technologies Co.'s top semiconductor scientist warned of the looming physical limits Western chipmaking giants including Nvidia Corp. face …
AI is Coding Us Into a Corner
AI-powered patching and coding is putting us on a track towards a deepening dependency on future frontier models. The modern tools we use today to fix yesterday’s coding problems are quietly creating…
Descartes Introduces New AI-Powered Free Trade Intelligence (FTI) Solution to Help Reduce Trade Costs
LONDON and ATLANTA, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, introduced its new…
Telemetry in AI and why it may be a ticking bomb for CTOs and CFOs
Exploding telemetry volumes are creating hidden governance, financial, and operational risks across AI systems.
From Nambi Narayanan to GD Naidu: Why Madhavan is drawn to unsung Indian heroes
Ahead of the release of G.D.N., R Madhavan talks about playing inventor GD Naidu and why he is drawn to unsung Indian heroes like Nambi Narayanan.
Calls for UK bank tax to fund cost of living help as HSBC profits hit £7.5bn
Levy could raise £19bn to help pay for Andy Burnham’s support for those struggling with bills, say campaigners Business live – latest updates Campaigners have renewed calls for a windfall tax on UK…
Rural Health Fund Won’t Save Hospitals, Health Care Executives Say
The $50 billion Transformation Fund will support rural hospitals, but can't rescue them, executives argued at a Newsweek event.
- Rural Health Transformation Fund injects $50B over five years into rural healthcare.
- Panelists argue fund not designed to save hospitals, but improve access and care delivery.
- 40% of rural hospitals operate at a loss, 417 vulnerable, over 200 closed since 2010.
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight encounters turbulence; a few passengers, crew sustain minor injuries
The airline said the aircraft landed safely in Delhi and all passengers and crew disembarked without incident
Our favorite high-end music player brand just unveiled a successor to its 5-star entry-level DAP — though its definition of 'entry-level' might differ to yours
The Astell & Kern PD5 is the brand's latest 'entry-level' digital audio player, and A&K have announced... that they're announcing it.
How One Startup Built a (Mostly) China-Free Robot
Ati Robotics assembles its robots in India and uses just a few Chinese parts—a strategy that could pay off as the Trump administration cracks down on Chinese humanoids.
U.S. has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Reuters
The U.S. Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its war with Iran, people familiar with the data told Reuters.
Best-ever price: The Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is under $50 at Amazon
Amazon has dropped the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Bundle to a record-low $41.95, saving you $18.04.
Harpreet Bhatia promises bright new start for UAE with his belated crack at international captaincy
Given the late run Harpreet Bhatia has made to international cricket captaincy, maybe a couple of days’ extra wait will not matter too much.
How the Beirut blast changed my vision of journalism, and the world
As journalists, we are trained to take a step back from the story, let it speak for itself and always be objective. But nobody teaches you what to do when you become part of the story, when you share…
Sam Altman’s OpenAI publishes brutal critique of Apple lawsuit: ‘Apple is getting this wrong’
Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.
London's Gatwick Airport to handle 100,000 extra flights a year with new runway
London's Gatwick Airport has won a legal battle to fully open its second runway, significantly increasing the number of flights it can handle.
World's highest frozen lake shatters along disputed border between China and India — Earth from space
A 2024 astronaut photo shows the icy surface of Pangong Lake breaking apart in the lofty Tibetan Plateau. The point where the ice meets the water almost perfectly matches a disputed border between…
Grab a new Secretlab sit-to-stand desk for $699 — Save $50 as the Magnus Evo receives its first-ever discount
Secretlab has finally reduced the price of the Magnus Evo standing desk. In its first-ever discount, you can save $50 on a new sit-to-stand desk.
When a partner said he wanted kids soon, it made me question my desire to stay child-free. I stuck to it, and we broke up.
I've always known that I don't want kids. My partner said he wanted a them and I questioned myself, but I still I want to be child-free. We broke up.
- Lauren Melnick never wanted kids, until partner expressed desire.
- Internal conflict arose, questioning child-free stance.
- Relationship ended to clarify desire to stay child-free.
Sources: the US is focused on promoting US AI models to be more competitive, after officials considered taking a more interventionist approach to open source AI (New York Times)
The Trump administration has struggled over how to approach to “open source” models, which are freely available to download and favored by Chinese companies.
It looks like 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry nailed his bet against AI chip stocks
Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame said he bet against the iShares Semiconductor ETF, which tumbled 21% in July.
- Michael Burry bet against AI chip stocks in June.
- iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined 21% in July.
- Burry praised his "bravo" bet on X social media.
Merck hikes revenue outlook as new drug sales grow, but cuts profit guidance due to deal charges
Merck cut its profit guidance due to a charge tied to its acquisition of biotech company Terns Pharmaceuticals.
How governance gaps are creating a shadow AI risk for finance leaders
The risk, if left unaddressed introduces a significant shadow AI risk with consequences that far outweigh productivity gains
The Sperm Race is coming to Hong Kong to pit six men’s virility against each other
Yes, you definitely read that right
Lit Hub Daily: August 4, 2026
Why mothers with babies are the ultimate flâneurs, even if “there aren’t a lot of mother-flâneurs in literature.” | Lit Hub Craft Tracy Borman recommends books by C.J.
After a year with the Pixel 10 Pro, here’s why I won’t buy the Pixel 11 Pro
The Pixel 11 Pro may be Google's best phone yet, but there's little here to warrant an upgrade.
The quiet way Republicans are trying to undo abortion rights again — starting in Kansas
Four years after the Dobbs decision, abortion battles have largely taken a backseat in national news to other policy fights this cycle.
Israel Bombs Gaza, Casting Doubt on Trump Peace Plan
Israel intensified its airstrikes on Gaza over the weekend as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remained publicly silent on a U.S.-backed agreement to disarm Hamas, deepening uncertainty over its…
Bending Spoons agrees to acquire Airtable in an all-cash deal valuing the US software company at $1.285B, set to close by 2026-end, its first post-IPO deal (Reuters)
Bending Spoons (BSP.O) has agreed to buy Airtable in an all-cash deal valuing the U.S. software firm at $1.285 billion …
Istanbul is the cat capital of the world – stop what you are doing right now and look at these incredible pictures of city cats!
Whether lounging on cobblestones or hanging out in shop fronts, these cats have got sass! The post Istanbul is the cat capital of the world – stop what you are doing right now and look at these incredible pictures of city cats! appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
Palantir jumps 16% on 'otherworldly' commercial revenue — here's what's driving the demand
"Our customers have declined to become vassal states of the language labs," Palantir's co-founder and CEO Alex Karp said after blowout second-quarter earnings.
Home Decor Marketplace Vaaree Raises ₹65 Cr Led By Hero Enterprise
Home decor marketplace Vaaree has raised ₹65 Cr (around $6.8 Mn) in a Series A funding round co-led by Hero…