An analysis of more 8K+ messages by the Digital Witness Lab at Princeton finds messages advertising guns across 234 publicly accessible WhatsApp groups in India (Yashraj Sharma/Rest of World)

The recent firing of two senior officials in the DOJ Antitrust Division, Roger Alford and Bill Rinner, signals significant turmoil within the agency, particularly regarding a controversial merger involving Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks. This upheaval raises concerns about political influence overriding antitrust enforcement, as internal dissent and external pressures from Trump's allies complicate the division's operations and undermine its commitment to competition. Want More Context? 🔎

A spouse confronts their partner about their excessive phone use, suggesting a digital detox through an app called Brick, which can lock distracting apps using a physical key. The partner struggles with the app's intentionality requirement, reflecting on their deteriorating attention span and the challenges of balancing notifications from personal and professional responsibilities. Want More Context? 🔎

The BougeRV CRD2 40 is a portable 12V fridge/freezer combo priced at $509.99, offering a decent battery life of nearly 12 hours and various charging options, but it suffers from inefficiencies and quirks in performance. With a capacity of 40 liters and features like reversible doors, it provides practical cooling solutions for outdoor activities, though it struggles with insulation and temperature consistency. Want More Context? 🔎

Anthropic revoked OpenAI's API access to its AI models, citing a violation of terms of service, specifically regarding the use of Claude Code for internal evaluations ahead of GPT-5's launch. While OpenAI expressed disappointment, Anthropic clarified it would continue to provide API access for benchmarking and safety evaluations, which is standard in the industry. Want More Context? 🔎

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is currently regarded as the best foldable smartphone, priced at $2,000, reflecting a significant evolution in Samsung's market position over the past 15 years. This transformation includes pivotal moments that have reshaped consumer perception and acceptance of Samsung's premium devices. Want More Context? 🔎

An investigation by CyberX9 revealed significant vulnerabilities in Airportr, a UK-based luggage service, exposing the personal data and travel records of its users, including diplomats, to potential hackers. Despite Airportr's prompt response to the findings, researchers highlighted the risk of data breaches due to basic security flaws that could grant unauthorized access to sensitive information and operations. Want More Context? 🔎