Fox News:

• Agent Rich Paul says LeBron James won't be rushed on NBA free agency decision despite outside pressure
• Former Clinton official warns 'radical' socialist takeover will 'destroy' the Democratic Party if unchecked
• First-time homebuyer affordability in Seattle area called 'ridiculous' as housing costs keep rising
• Lionel Messi’s wife celebrates his legendary career, tourists on hot springs & TikTok’s wild new challenge
• Georgia running back suffers 'serious injuries' from ATV 'accident,' coach Kirby Smart says
• Top Virginia Dem dinged for on-air correction of state's voter ID law; opponent demands answers
• Police chief resigned after allegedly being caught having an affair with a suspect's wife
• Japanese company unveils futuristic cooling box that blasts cold air at users in bizarre way to beat the heat

TechCrunch:

• Jack Dorsey is taking on Slack with Buzz, a group chat platform for teams and their AI agents
• AI and the rise of the universal entertainment app
• Bucking EV slowdown, Sila raises $300M to expand battery materials factory
• Einride bets $38M on EV charging as it scales electric trucking
• Apple teams up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for iPhones, iPads, and Macs
• Data centers expected to use 4x more electricity by 2035
• Tesla spins up robotaxi pilots in Orlando and Tampa ahead of Q2 earnings
• Google releases three new Gemini models — but no 3.5 Pro

Lifehacker:

• The Roomba Max 705 Robot Vacuum Is 45% Off Right Now
• iOS 26.6 Comes With Two New Features, and One Is Key for iOS 27
• This Bose Soundlink Portable Micro Speaker Is $50 Off Right Now
• The Best Ways to Relieve Soreness From Exercise (and What Not to Do)
• 10 Shows Like 'X-Men '97' You Should Watch Next
• You Can Now Change the Music on Older Instagram Posts
• Garmin Launched Its First Screenless Smart Band Today, and I Tried It Out
• The Best Android Apps You Can’t Get on the Google Play Store

Engadget:

• Substack is adding an AI detection feature
• Apple has reportedly fixed its Hide My Email vulnerability
• Playstation Plus is saying goodbye to these games in August 2026
• We tested dozens of free CarPlay apps, here are the best ones
• Threads is getting new parental control features
• The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader with more features than you might expect
• Apple may unveil a new device subscription service as soon as next week
• Amazon is making a Robocop TV show with the showrunner from Lodge 49