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Jul 16, 2026

Jul 16, 2026, 11:25 PM·TechCrunch

San Francisco mayor pushes for tougher rules after the Waymo traffic fiasco

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is asking state regulators to impose stricter requirements on robotaxi operators after a major traffic disruption involving Waymo. The push follows...

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Jul 16, 2026, 11:01 PM·TechCrunch

SpaceX suddenly aborts second Starship V3 launch after ignition

SpaceX abruptly called off its second Starship V3 launch attempt after ignition, and the company did not immediately disclose the cause. The report says SpaceX’s stock fell more th...

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Jul 16, 2026, 10:27 PM·github.com

GitHub repo offers a free Little Book of Reinforcement Learning with PyTorch algorithm implementations and proofs

The Little Book of Reinforcement Learning is a concise introduction to reinforcement learning, covering basics through applied algorithms. Its GitHub repo includes the book PDF, Py...

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Jul 16, 2026, 09:30 PM·The Verge

Fortnite is getting a bunch of AI-powered ‘personas’

Epic Games is expanding AI characters in Fortnite by allowing creators to publish experiences with AI-powered voices beginning July The company has prepared 36 NPCs with consistent...

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Jul 16, 2026, 09:22 PM·TechCrunch

Coca-Cola suspended production at its Fairlife dairy after a ransomware attack

Coca-Cola disclosed that its Fairlife dairy subsidiary was hit by ransomware, forcing a temporary suspension of production operations across the United States. The company said Can...

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Jul 16, 2026, 08:47 PM·The Verge

Samsung’s 55-inch Frame art TV is $200 cheaper than usual

Amazon is selling the 55-inch Samsung Frame 2025 for $697.99, roughly $200 below its usual price. The art-focused 4K QLED TV includes a matte display, customizable framed look, One...

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Jul 16, 2026, 08:29 PM·The Verge

Netflix says around 300 titles used generative AI

Netflix disclosed in its Q2 earnings report that roughly 300 titles on its service have used generative AI, primarily in post-production. The company cited projects such as The Ame...

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