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Vertu wants CEOs to run companies from an AI foldable starting at $6,880

JAGMEET SINGH

Built on top of the open-source Hermes project, Vertu's new foldable combines AI-agent workflows, enterprise integrations, and ultra-premium luxury finishes.

Vertu Is Back With a Folding Phone Powered by—Surprise—an AI Agent

JULIAN CHOKKATTU

The beleaguered luxury phone maker is pushing the AlphaFold, which has decent specs and comes with Vertu’s new Hermes Agent on board, to wealthy would-be buyers.

Ballots Have Been Seized Across the US. No One Knows What Will Happen Next

KIM ZETTER

So far this year, authorities have seized or demanded ballots from elections in four states. Experts fear the trend could throw the midterms into chaos unless courts draw a line.

How Are French Open Players Dealing With the Paris Heat Wave?

BRIAN KAHN

Meet the wet bulb globe temperature, the ominous measure that shows when it's too hot to go outside.

Scammers Are Using Your Real Hotel Reservations to Trick You With Spear-Phishing Attacks

MATT BURGESS

Customer data from more than 350 hotels around the world may have been accessed as part of realistic reservation-hijacking scams.

Forecasters predict below-average hurricane season, advise against complacency

AMY GREEN

Forecasters say expected El Niño should temper hurricanes in Atlantic, urge preparedness.

Amazon Thinks the Future of Data Centers Depends on a Technical Problem It Just Solved

LAUREN GOODE

The tech giant says a breakthrough in data-center networking has dramatically accelerated the flow of information through its massive cloud infrastructure.

These Ebola Researchers Are Stuck in US Due to Trump’s Funding Cuts

EMILY MULLIN

The Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases were launched during the Covid-19 pandemic. The group lost its funding under Trump in part due to conspiracy theories.

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Review: A Serious Upgrade

DAN MOLD

With sharper resolution and lightning-fast performance, Canon’s latest full-frame mirrorless punches well above its class.

Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack Del Día Dark: Sustainable and Chic

JEREMY WHITE

Created from fabric scraps that would otherwise end up in a landfill, this thoughtfully constructed bag looks great and can carry everything you need for a weeklong trip.

New Moms Are Returning to Coding Jobs Radically Reshaped by AI

JOEL KHALILI

New mothers working in software development are staring down an AI-pilled workplace they barely recognize.

Oura unveils its Ring 5 with a thinner, lighter design starting at $399

AISHA MALIK

The ring is 40% smaller than its predecessor, and comes with more accurate sensing, enhanced battery life, and more.

Oura’s New Ring 5 Is Smaller and Lighter—and Adds an AI Health Coach

BOUTAYNA CHOKRANE

It’s slimmer, lighter, and more durable. But the real upgrade is Oura’s push into AI-powered health insights and proactive monitoring.

UK Visa Portal exposed thousands of applicants’ passports and selfies — then called the lawyers on us

ZACK WHITTAKER

The third-party website exposed passports, selfies, and the location data of applicants who submitted their documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the website sent attorneys.

Has the hunt for AI compute uncovered the next Cerebras?

TIM FERNHOLZ

General Compute is betting SambaNova will be the next breakout chipmaker.