Technology

Substack adds an AI detector to help spot blogs written by no one

Substack will now help users determine whether what they're reading may have been written by AI. A new tool coming to the platform can scan posts, notes, replies, and comments to provide an estimate o...

The Verge • Jul 21, 2026 • Emma Roth
NFL Jul 21, 2026

What ESPN boss Jimmy Pitaro told employees of layoffs while leaks ran rampant — including mid-show debacle

ESPN has laid off plenty of big names this week.

NFL Jul 21, 2026

Arizona looking into Cards exec's alleged betting

The attorney for suspended Cardinals executive Ryan Gold told ESPN on Tuesday that he has filed an appeal with the NFL.

NFL Jul 21, 2026

John Harbaugh’s reaction to Cam Skattebo’s failed backflip? ‘Dude, at least stick it’

The Giants coach didn’t sound angry.

NFL Jul 21, 2026

Cardinals Working Out P Jack Browning

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Cardinals are hosting P Jack Browning for a workout. It’s worth noting Browning w...

PC Gaming Jul 21, 2026

2026 Is Great For PC Gaming If You Already Have Hardware

PC Gaming Jul 21, 2026

Lara Croft’s Acrobatics Were So Important to Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis That Actress Alix Wilton Regan Started Rock-Climbing to Get Into Character

The minds at Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog explained why bringing back Lara Croft’s iconic acrobatics and movem...

PC Gaming Jul 21, 2026

Today's Best Deals: Switch 2 Consoles, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection, and a Batman Omnibus

Plus, save on Adidas Gift Cards, a TCG deck box, and plenty more.

Technology Jul 21, 2026

Taylor Farms Spent Big on MAGA and Anti-Regulatory Lobbying Before Diarrhea Outbreak

The company donated more than $3.6 million to conservative groups between 2020 and 2025, including $1 million to the MAG...

NFL Jul 21, 2026

ESPN ties layoffs to NFL Network acquisition

One of my all-time favorite jokes (which may or may not be the untold "joke" from Big Shield) is a simple one that was t...

PC Gaming Jul 21, 2026

Dbrand's Steam Machine Wraps Are Here

PC Gaming Jul 21, 2026

The best farm sims and games like Stardew Valley

Games like Stardew Valley have fully taken root on PC, so now we're thoroughly spoiled for...

Technology Jul 21, 2026

Nintendo customers have no legal right to tariff refunds, company tells judge

Nintendo says Switch buyers got what they paid for, urges court to dismiss lawsuit. ...

PC Gaming Jul 21, 2026

Less than a month after launching Empulse, it looks like Splitgate dev 1047 Games are laying off more staff

Things are sounding bad over at Splitgate developer 1047 Games once again. After launching Empulse last month, a wall-...

Technology Jul 21, 2026

This Former Intel CEO Wants to Jumpstart Moore’s Law With Light

Pat Gelsinger wants to pave the way to ever more powerful artificial intelligence using tiny beams of light.

Technology Jul 21, 2026

Judge approves $1.5B Anthropic settlement for pirated books used to train Claude

Article URL: https://apnews.com/article/ai-anthropic-copyright-settlement-claude-books-bartz-74b140444023898aeba8579b6e...

NFL Jul 21, 2026

Broncos Likely Bringing Back Former OLB Coach Michael Wilhoite

CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports the Broncos are likely bringing back former OLBs coach Michael Wilhoite as a membe...

NFL Jul 21, 2026

Best- and worst-case scenario for Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 NFL draft class during training camp

Diving into the situation each rookie draft pick is facing heading into camp

NFL Jul 21, 2026

Taylor Moton to miss start of 2026 NFL season due to blood clots: What it means

Taylor Moton has long been the Panthers' starting right tackle, but that will be put on hold to start the 2026 seaso...

PC Gaming Jul 21, 2026

Google AI Is Killing The Human Internet, According To A New Report

More than '50% of traffic on the Internet is now non-human,' according to Cloudflare's report, which also highlights Goo...

NFL Jul 21, 2026

#PostPulpit Mailbag: Submit your questions for this week

Submit your questions down below.

Technology Jul 21, 2026

Advertise in ChatGPT

Article URL: https://ads.openai.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48996571 Points: 70 # Comments:...

PC Gaming Jul 21, 2026

A new friendslop game is already Steam's 12th-most wishlisted game a mere week after it was announced

The takeoff hasn't been without some turbulence, however. ...

NFL Jul 21, 2026

The Packers will face a new-look Jets in Week 2

The New York Jets will have a “white out” against the Green Bay Packers in Week 2

NFL Jul 21, 2026

Report: Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals still have no resolution to contract dispute

The Cardinals report to training camp on Wednesday.

NFL Jul 21, 2026

49ers CB Renardo Green On ‘Hot Seat’

49ers cornerback Renardo Green was a full-time starter in 2025, but as he enters his third season, his spot may not be s...

Technology Jul 21, 2026

Einride bets $38M on EV charging as it scales electric trucking

Einride agreed to buy Flipturn for $38 million in stock.

NFL Jul 21, 2026

Panthers to place CB Jaycee Horn, OT Taylor Moton on NFI list

Carolina will not have two key veterans when they begin training camp.

Technology Jul 21, 2026

The Price of Happiness

Article URL: https://happiness-science.org/price-of-happiness/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48996...

PC Gaming Jul 21, 2026

Unity demonstrates 'an Unreal character running through a Unity world' for the first time

"Connect ALL the engines!" exclaims Epic CEO Tim Sweeney. ...