Jul 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple has announced its annual Back to School promotion for 2026, offering students and educators gift cards worth up to $150 with eligible purchases. The deal covers select Mac and iPad models, combining with education discounts. This year's offer runs from July 16 to August 27, 2026, in the United States, with international markets expected to follow soon.
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Jul 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The YouTube animated series 'The Amazing Digital Circus' releases its series finale in theaters before heading to YouTube. This week's roundup also covers Lego's interactive Pokémon sets, the arrival of 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' on Xbox and Switch, Shokz's new open-ear headphones, and other tech and entertainment highlights.
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Jul 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OnePlus has announced it is quitting the US and European markets, ending sales in both regions. Parent company Oppo will honor existing support and warranty agreements, with devices moving to ColorOS for future updates. The brand's retreat signals the end of its ambitions as a global player, with reports suggesting it may also exit India soon.
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Jul 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OnePlus announced its exit from the US market in 2026, ending a 12-year run. The brand's 'flagship killer' model was fundamentally incompatible with carrier-centric sales tactics. With only T-Mobile and short-lived Verizon deals, OnePlus struggled to compete against Apple and Samsung's subsidized flagships. The Nord line saw growth but couldn't overcome the lack of carrier support.
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Jul 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Ninja's new Crispi Microwave combines microwave and air frying in one unit, promising crispy reheated leftovers. It offers a flatbed design for more space and comes with multiple presets. Priced at $449, it aims to replace both a microwave and an air fryer.
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Jul 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OpenAI’s engineering lead Thibault Sottiaux has confirmed that the standalone Codex app will not be discontinued. Despite the recent unveiling of ChatGPT Work, which merges ChatGPT and Codex functionalities, the dedicated Codex application remains a priority. Sottiaux also hinted at upcoming improvements, including moving chats and projects into the sidebar for better workflow management.
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Jul 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OpenAI has publicly launched GPT-5.6 after a limited preview period restricted to government-approved organizations. Alongside the model release, the company announced ChatGPT Work, a new AI agent powered by GPT-5.6 that merges ChatGPT and Codex capabilities for non-technical users. The agent can create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and connect to tools like Slack and Gmail. The rollout begins immediately on desktop for all users, with mobile and web access rolling out over the next day.
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Jul 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OpenAI has launched its first hardware product, the Codex Micro, a macro pad designed for its Codex coding platform. Priced at $230 and developed in collaboration with Work Louder, the device offers mechanical switches, a joystick, and dial for monitoring AI agents. This launch is separate from the rumored smart speaker with Jony Ive, which faces an Apple lawsuit over alleged secret theft.
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Jul 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
This year's Cyclospora outbreak, causing severe diarrhea across the U.S., is a symptom of federal budget cuts. The CDC's FoodNet program scaled back surveillance, complicating investigations. With over 5,000 suspected cases, experts warn of underreporting and difficulty tracing contaminated produce. The lack of concrete guidance has left the public relying on crowdsourced information.
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