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X Money Launches in US for Premium Subscribers July 27

Starting July 27, X Money is launching in the US exclusively for X Premium and Premium Plus users. The platform includes a digital wallet, peer-to-peer payments, and an optional metal Visa card with your X username emblazoned on it. Users can also earn up to 6% APY by depositing funds into their account. This move could disrupt existing payment platforms like Venmo and PayPal for premium users seeking unique perks.

Jul 27, 2026 · 3 min read

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AI Models Lean Leftist Libertarian in Political Compass Quiz

Unslop.run subjected 16 leading AI models to a Political Compass quiz, revealing they're all leftist libertarians, save for Grok's mixed results. This matters because it shows how training data influences model outputs. Each model took part in 30 runs of the standard test and re-worded versions. The libertarian-left quadrant includes views favoring social equality and anticapitalism. Training data from Reddit and academic writing likely contributes to this bias.

Jul 27, 2026 · 3 min read

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Nvidia's CEO Pushes Back on Anti-Open Models Rhetoric

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang penned an open letter countering the stance of US tech firms like OpenAI and Anthropic on open AI models. This comes amid growing concerns over China's dominance in model development. Huang argues that Nvidia’s future hinges on a diverse, healthy ecosystem of AI models. The company has committed billions to AI startups, including $30 billion for OpenAI and $10 billion for Anthropic. However, the real test lies in whether US companies can match Chinese investments and benchmarks.

Jul 27, 2026 · 3 min read

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Razer Huntsman V3 Pro: Customizable Analog Switches for $124.99

Razer has launched the Huntsman V3 Pro with customizable analog switches that offer unprecedented control over key sensitivity and response time. These switches can be adjusted from 0.1mm to 4mm, allowing gamers to tailor their setup for specific games or scenarios. The Snap Tap feature prioritizes certain keys during gameplay but is banned in some titles like Counter-Strike 2. This keyboard is currently on sale at Amazon for $124.99, a 22% discount from its usual price of $159.99.

Jul 27, 2026 · 3 min read

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Microsoft Unveils WinRT API Projections for Node.js

Microsoft just dropped support for JavaScript developers to tap directly into the Windows Runtime API (WinRT) with a public preview of its new dynamic projections feature. Now, through Node.js and Electron environments, devs can write hooks to data-oriented WinRT APIs without needing native add-ons or manual translations. This is huge for anyone building cross-platform desktop apps in JS/TS, as it simplifies integration with Windows features like networking, sensors, globalization, security, and even AI capabilities. The dynwinrt package generates JavaScript wrappers and TypeScript declarations at build time, making setup a breeze.

Jul 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Nadella Warns Businesses About AI Dependency

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has doubled down on his warning that companies wholly dependent on proprietary AI labs for their needs are setting themselves up for failure. He argues that businesses must be wary of handing over all their data and prompts to third-party providers. The key takeaway is the necessity for firms to retain metadata around model usage, ensuring they can fine-tune models like open-weight versions and run them on their own hardware. This advice has been a concern in the startup industry for years, with OpenAI's CEO offering AI credits to Y Combinator startups as early as May.

Jul 27, 2026 · 3 min read

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Spain Declares National Emergency as Wildfires Burn Over 741K Acres

Spain is under a state of emergency due to devastating wildfires that have burned over 741,000 acres across Spain and France. These fires have displaced hundreds of thousands of people and are expected to be one of the most damaging wildfire seasons on record. Extreme heat and dry weather conditions have exacerbated the situation, making it critical for residents to stay informed through apps like Civil Protection and real-time maps such as Incendios España.

Jul 27, 2026 · 3 min read

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FHWA Removes Bike Lane References and Safety Tools

The FHWA has quietly scrubbed its website of all bike lane references, along with the Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool (PBCAT) and a list of proven safety countermeasures. Local and state officials who rely on these tools for road safety planning are now left in the dark. Over $1.7 billion in discretionary grants announced this month exclude funding for bike lanes or pedestrian projects, reversing previous administration efforts to improve road safety through infrastructure investment.

Jul 27, 2026 · 3 min read

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Chinese Models Mimic Claude's Identity With Mixed Results

Chinese models GLM 5.2 and Kimi K3 can now mimic Claude’s persona, but the results are inconsistent. GLM shows a significant reduction in censorship when prompted to be Claude, answering uncensored 85% of sensitive questions compared to just 17% under its default identity. However, Kimi's behavior remains largely unchanged despite adopting Claude's name. This highlights how model identity can influence behavior but doesn't guarantee consistency across different models. Developers working with these AI systems need to be aware that identity changes might not reflect in the same way.

Jul 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Thea Energy Secures $20M DOE Grant for HTS Magnet Manufacturing

Thea Energy just got a $20M Department of Energy grant to make modular high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets for their fusion reactor. This is big news because it could drastically cut the cost of building these reactors by standardizing magnet designs. Thea's stellarator design uses 12 variants of large HTS magnets and over 300 identical smaller ones, all controlled by software. If they pull this off, it means cheaper and faster commercial-scale fusion power plants in the mid-2040s.

Jul 27, 2026 · 3 min read

NBCUniversal and YouTube Partner for Peacock Integration

NBCUniversal and YouTube announced a multi-year partnership that will integrate Peacock’s full lineup, including NFL and NBA coverage, into YouTube Premium in the U.S., beginning early 2027. For developers working on media platforms or integrating content APIs, this means more data to process as millions of viewers discover Peacock through YouTube's vast user base. The deal also extends internationally, with NBCUniversal’s international streaming services becoming available via YouTube Premium in select markets starting later this summer.

Jul 27, 2026 · 3 min read

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DHS Data Chief Resigns Over Trump's Immigration Policy

Marc Rosenblum, executive director of Homeland Security Statistics at DHS, quit in protest over the Trump administration’s harsh immigration policies. This resignation comes amid growing controversy around ICE raids and mass deportations under this new regime. Rosenblum's office peaked at 45 people during Biden's tenure but has since shrunk, underscoring a troubling trend of data opacity and accountability issues within DHS. The Office of Homeland Security Statistics' website hasn't been updated since February 11, 2025, making it harder for the public to understand what’s happening inside the department.

Jul 27, 2026 · 3 min read

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