WORLDTesla's charts point to a decline ahead, says Carter WorthThe technical analyst breaks down where he sees Tesla shares going.CNBC·July 17, 2026
WORLDThe U.S.-Iran battle over the Strait of Hormuz raises risks for global waterwaysRecognizing Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent, with other countries attempting to claim important waterways, analysts say.NPR·July 17, 2026
WORLDAsus’ top-end 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor is $400 offThe Asus ROG Swift 32-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor has almost everything I want in a high-end gaming monitor, most notably a QD-OLED panel for inky black levels and vivid colors that go beyond what’s possible on an LCD screen. Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo have this model on sale for $899.99The Verge·July 17, 2026
WORLDLionel Messi Is Walking Into HistoryMessi walks not because he’s left the game. He walks in order to enter it.NY Times·July 17, 2026
WORLDChristopher Nolan on ‘The Odyssey’ and IMAX Technical ChallengesHe and the cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema combined new inventions (like fire-mimicking lights they developed) with century-old techniques.NY Times·July 17, 2026
WORLDFBI arrests man accused of using Steam games to drain victims’ crypto walletsProsecutors accused 21-year-old student Zyaire Wilkins of publishing on Steam several fake video games that contained malware, infecting thousands of victims, and stealing crypto from some of them.TechCrunch·July 17, 2026
WORLDParents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.As parents look for alternatives to unrestricted smartphones, a growing number of companies are building phones designed specifically for kids, from feature-limited mobile devices to minimalist home phones.TechCrunch·July 17, 2026
WORLDLauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorderThe broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.BBC News·July 17, 2026
WORLDSamsung’s redesigned Z Fold 8 with a wide display just leakedLeaker Evan Blass shared images of Samsung's redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 8 just days before the July 22nd launch event where Samsung is expected to officially announce the phone. The leaked images show a shorter, wider foldable matching earlier leaks of the Z Fold 8. They also reveal some of its specs,The Verge·July 17, 2026
WORLDIs America ready for this quirky Jeep-looking EV that can park itself?Are we living through a small car renaissance? There's the Slate Truck, Amble's dune buggy, and the Fiat Topolino, as well as a whole galaxy of kei cars and trucks from Japan that have their own built-in fan base. While microcar sales in the US are still as tiny as the vehicles themselves, there areThe Verge·July 17, 2026
WORLDFlorida man arrested for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in crypto using Steam game malwareFederal authorities have arrested a Florida man suspected of stealing at least $220,000 in crypto through malware-infected Steam games, as reported earlier by local news outlet Local10. In the complaint, officials accuse 21-year-old Zyaire Wilkins and co-conspirators of launching eight malware-embedThe Verge·July 17, 2026
WORLD‘Blue MAGA’ Has Entered the ChatIt’s a term that can mean whatever the people using it want it to mean. But it’s not a compliment.NY Times·July 17, 2026
