Tech & Hardware 8 Hours

Last updated: July 16, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Space Exploration & Gaming

SpaceX scrubbed the latest Starship launch due to engine issues, with the next attempt anticipated in a few days. Meanwhile, the now supports 75% of the PlayStation 3 game library on PC. Fighting Souls will hold an open beta from July 24-26, ahead of its August 6 release. Bungie pegged a full PvE mode for its game Marathon for Season. Onimusha: Way is coming to GeForce NOW at launch, with a playable demo available this week.

Tech Industry & Consumer Issues

HP was fined 1.4 billion rupees for alleged "cartelization" of ink cartridges, toner, and PCs. T-Mobile bungled a forced plan migration that resulted in the cancellation of some users' free lines, though the company plans to restore them. Musk's xAI filed its first lawsuit against a Grok user accused of generating child sexual abuse material.

Automotive & Robotics

Toyota's 2026 model will feature a large battery, enabling daily drives to be entirely electric. aims deploy 25,000 Atlas humanoid robots starting in US factories in 2028, prompting human workers to strike over fears of job displacement.

PC Hardware

DropReference launched in the US, offering PC part price comparisons and gaming performance estimates to over 200,000 monthly visitors.