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Pony AI plans to deploy 2K+ robotaxis across Europe in partnership with Uber and add four more European cities, after Zagreb, with a later Middle East expansion (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:30:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Pony AI plans to deploy 2K+ robotaxis across Europe in partnership with Uber and add four more European cities, after Zagreb, with a later Middle East expansion — Pony AI Inc. said it plans to deploy more than 2,000 robotaxis across Europe in partnership with Uber Technologies Inc. …

 
A profile of Amy Kremer, a pro-Trump activist who helped organize the January 6 rally and currently chairs the grassroots anti-data center group Humans First (Veronica Irwin/Transformer) - Techmeme Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:55:00 GMT

Veronica Irwin / Transformer:
A profile of Amy Kremer, a pro-Trump activist who helped organize the January 6 rally and currently chairs the grassroots anti-data center group Humans First — Amy Kremer's resume makes her loyalty to Trump impossible to question. Humans First is banking that will help mobilize the right
 
Current and former OpenAI employees say pressure to quickly ship products left less time for safety, contributing to incidents like the rogue agent hack (Maxwell Zeff/Wired) - Techmeme Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:00:51 GMT

Maxwell Zeff / Wired:
Current and former OpenAI employees say pressure to quickly ship products left less time for safety, contributing to incidents like the rogue agent hack — OpenAI's rogue agent hack was a watershed moment for AI safety and cybersecurity. It also sparked internal questions about the culture that led to it.
 
Applied Materials reports Q3 revenue up 25% YoY to $9.12B, vs. $8.99B est., net income up 43% to $2.54B, and forecasts Q4 revenue above estimates (Elias Schisgall/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:55:01 GMT

Elias Schisgall / Wall Street Journal:
Applied Materials reports Q3 revenue up 25% YoY to $9.12B, vs. $8.99B est., net income up 43% to $2.54B, and forecasts Q4 revenue above estimates — The company is looking to ramp up its manufacturing capacity to meet continued semiconductor solutions demand
 
Google’s New Pixel 11 Phones Get Higher Starting Prices — Blame the RAM Shortage - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:54:08 GMT
This year’s Pixel devices all got pricier. Here’s why.
 
Charter receives final state approval to buy Cox for $21.9B after making concessions to California regulators, including low-cost internet for some households (Patience Haggin/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:45:01 GMT

Patience Haggin / Wall Street Journal:
Charter receives final state approval to buy Cox for $21.9B after making concessions to California regulators, including low-cost internet for some households — Cable and broadband providers receive regulatory clearance from California after agreeing to some concessions on affordability
 
What's Coming in September: New iPhones, Apple Watches and More - MacRumors - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:20:34 GMT
  1. What's Coming in September: New iPhones, Apple Watches and More MacRumors
  2. iPhone 18 could get two new Pro-level upgrades, per report 9to5Mac
  3. Apple Already Increased the Price of iPhones Up to $300. Their Price Hikes Might Be Just Starting. finance.yahoo.com
  4. It looks like Apple’s iPhone 18 really will skip the fall launch this year The Verge
  5. iPhone 18 Pro Event Tipped As Apple Shifts Key Release Schedule Date Forbes
 
We Spotted So Many Workarounds for Flock’s New Rules on Police Camera Surveillance - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:20:06 GMT
Toothless limitations aren’t a great look for Flock’s modern surveillance.
 
Epic v. Apple: Apple proposes commissions on US linked-out purchases of 15% for standard apps, 10% for partner programs and renewals, 5% for Small Business apps (Marcus Mendes/9to5Mac) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:10:01 GMT

Marcus Mendes / 9to5Mac:
Epic v. Apple: Apple proposes commissions on US linked-out purchases of 15% for standard apps, 10% for partner programs and renewals, 5% for Small Business apps — Apple has submitted its proposal for the fees it should be allowed to charge for purchases made outside of the App Store system in the Epic Games case.
 
Troubleshooting Video Delay On The Raspberry Pi - Hack a Day Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:00:12 GMT
The Raspberry Pi line of single-board computers are great little devices, and they can do great things with cameras and video. However, there can be a fair bit of latency …read more
 
Mico, Microsoft's weird lil' AI guy, has been demoted - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:51:31 GMT
The amorphous corporate mascot will no longer haunt Copilot Voice.
 
A judge orders Kalshi to stop offering most of its prediction contracts in Washington state, after finding it likely violated state gambling-related laws (J.J. McCorvey/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:50:01 GMT

J.J. McCorvey / Bloomberg:
A judge orders Kalshi to stop offering most of its prediction contracts in Washington state, after finding it likely violated state gambling-related laws — Kalshi was told by a judge to stop offering most of its prediction market contracts in Washington state, after regulators …

 
WhatsApp Fights Back Against Scammers With New AI Alert Tool - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:45:26 GMT
Meta’s new Scam Alert tool will flag potential scam texts in WhatsApp while your messages stay encrypted.
 
The Safety Reckoning Inside OpenAI - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:37:19 GMT
OpenAI’s rogue agent hack was a watershed moment for AI safety and cybersecurity. It also sparked internal questions about the culture that led to it.
 
Pets Left in a Ruff Spot After Automatic Feeders Go Down - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:27:10 GMT
An outage affecting Petlibro automatic feeders left some pets hungry, customers report.
 
Sources: OpenAI is on track to generate annualized revenue of $40B+ based on its current performance, roughly doubling its run rate from the end of 2025 (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:25:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: OpenAI is on track to generate annualized revenue of $40B+ based on its current performance, roughly doubling its run rate from the end of 2025 — OpenAI is on track to generate annualized revenue of more than $40 billion based on its current performance, according to people familiar …

 
Pixel Watch 5 vs. Galaxy Watch 9: Comparing Google and Samsung’s New Watches - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:20:58 GMT
Both new watches from Google and Samsung can work with any Android phone, but they have different features and perks.
 
US wait times for cancer surgeries are getting longer and longer - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:17:29 GMT
Study finds wait times for cancer surgeries hit 10-year high.
 
Using AI Shopping Carts Could Lead You to Spend More Money, Study Says - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:16:25 GMT
Smart screens mounted on shopping carts might change people’s behavior at grocery stores in a few interesting ways.
 
A profile of Camilla Clark, quiet adviser to husband Dario Amodei and behind-the-scenes player at Anthropic; she once pitched a porn startup to Jeffrey Epstein (The Information) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:15:00 GMT

The Information:
A profile of Camilla Clark, quiet adviser to husband Dario Amodei and behind-the-scenes player at Anthropic; she once pitched a porn startup to Jeffrey Epstein — Eric Schmidt had plenty of reasons to toast the success of Dario Amodei and Anthropic at a private event the former Google CEO hosted recently.
 
Reddit will join the S&P 500 on August 18, becoming only the second pure-play social media company in the index after Meta; RDDT jumps 10%+ after hours (Jonathan Vanian/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:10:00 GMT

Jonathan Vanian / CNBC:
Reddit will join the S&P 500 on August 18, becoming only the second pure-play social media company in the index after Meta; RDDT jumps 10%+ after hours — Reddit shares rose 11% in extended trading on Thursday on the social media company's inclusion in the S&P 500.
 
Cloud storage is great until your vendor goes out of business - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:04:16 GMT
A St. Louis PBS station is suing a data center provider to rescue a 70-year archive.
 
Google Play Has a Secret Pixel 11 Pro Deal - Droid Life - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:58:02 GMT
  1. Google Play Has a Secret Pixel 11 Pro Deal Droid Life
  2. T-Mobile is giving away the new Google Pixel 11 for free — how to claim Mashable
  3. Google Play is hiding a Pixel 11 Pro discount in plain sight Android Central
  4. You don't need to lock in for a two-year contract to get $450 off the Pixel 11 Pro Android Police
  5. Want the Google Pixel 11 Pro? Verizon’s $45 Deal Doesn’t Require a Trade-in Kiplinger
 
‘That is not acceptable’: Judge orders Google to make rival app store installs easier - The Verge - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:53:04 GMT
  1. ‘That is not acceptable’: Judge orders Google to make rival app store installs easier The Verge
  2. Aptoide Returns to Google Play After More Than a Decade, Opening a New Chapter for Competition on Android PR Newswire
  3. Following Epic loss, Google has started hosting rival app stores in the Play Store Ars Technica
  4. An Android App Store Competitor Is Available In The Play Store Engadget
  5. Is Aptoide safe? I tried Android's first alternative app store on Google Play - and it's a mess zdnet.com
 
Disgruntled security researcher just dropped another Windows zero-day, right on schedule - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:53:00 GMT

NightmareEclipse and Microsoft keep clashing over zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows. The researcher, who pledged to give Redmond security hell, is back with ShieldBreak, a new flaw in Windows Defender that can be abused to gain complete, unfettered access to a Windows device and all its data.

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Pixel Watch 5 Will Call Emergency Services if It Detects a Breathing Emergency - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:51:01 GMT
The new feature will be available on the Pixel Watch 4 as well.
 
OpenAI Now Has a ChatGPT Desktop App for Linux - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:50:38 GMT
Ubuntu, Debian and Fedora distributions get first dibs.
 
OpenAI launches Computer History, an opt-in feature that turns recent computer activity on macOS into memories and a timeline that ChatGPT and Codex can use (Frederic Lardinois/The New Stack) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:40:02 GMT

Frederic Lardinois / The New Stack:
OpenAI launches Computer History, an opt-in feature that turns recent computer activity on macOS into memories and a timeline that ChatGPT and Codex can use — OpenAI's opt-in Computer History captures a local timeline of Mac activity so ChatGPT Work can recover context across selected apps and sites.
 
Netflix shuts down Oxenfree studio Night School weeks after praising its 'really solid numbers' - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:24:22 GMT
Execs praised Night School's latest game, Unhinged, before pulling the rug.
 
Shoppers Outside the US May Have to Wait Longer for the Folding iPhone, Report Suggests - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:21:42 GMT
A variety of issues could slow down the rollout of the anticipated new Apple device.
 
Netflix is closing game studios Night School Studio, which it acquired in 2021, and Moonloot, and is also cutting jobs from its internal games team (Stephen Totilo/Game File) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:15:00 GMT

Stephen Totilo / Game File:
Netflix is closing game studios Night School Studio, which it acquired in 2021, and Moonloot, and is also cutting jobs from its internal games team — Oxenfree Night School and Moonloot closing, as streaming giant continues to shrink internal game studio operation
 
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Manifesto Is 6,500 Words—and Barely Says Anything - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:14:43 GMT
AI is shifting the culture, from tech CEO manifestos to 1 am job interviews. We unpack some of the latest, along with the top findings from Black Hat and Defcon, this week on Uncanny Valley.
 
X is testing a tool that will let users see if their posts have been 'shadowbanned' - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:10:21 GMT
The feature is rolling out as the company open-sources more of its ranking algorithm.
 
Anthropic details multiagent experiments showing Claude agents can wage a "turf war" over incompatible goals, fail to coordinate, collude on prices, and more (Rebecca Bellan/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:50:01 GMT

Rebecca Bellan / TechCrunch:
Anthropic details multiagent experiments showing Claude agents can wage a “turf war” over incompatible goals, fail to coordinate, collude on prices, and more — What happens when you pit AI agents against each other? According to Anthropic's testing, things get messy fast.
 
This AI Chatbot Was Just One Busy Guy, and He Has Hit His Limit - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:46:55 GMT
People ask Tucker Bryant’s ChatTJB for advice on everything from their fiction and personal dilemmas to how they should spend their free time.
 
Candy Crush generates nearly $1 billion annually, 14 years after launch - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:38:00 GMT

In FY 2025, Candy Crush Saga reportedly generated $876.5 million in revenue, with most of it coming from in-app purchases. While that sounds impressive, it marks a slight dip from the previous six years, when the game generated more than $1 billion in annual revenue.

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NEO BERLIN 2087 launches in 2028 - Gematsu - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:05:31 GMT
NEO BERLIN 2087 launches in 2028 Gematsu
 
Hosting provider Namecheap is down after data center cooling failure - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:01:57 GMT
Hosting provider Namecheap is down after data center cooling failure.
 
Tearing Down A Cheap Digital Caliper - Hack a Day Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:41 GMT
Most hackers and makers end up with a cheap pair of calipers in the toolbox at some point or another. [DiodeGoneWild] decided to take a particularly cheap plastic pair and …read more
 
Qualcomm's Snapdragon C wants to be the Arm chip for $300 laptops - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:47:00 GMT

The processor has eight Qualcomm Kryo CPU cores. Qualcomm lists a maximum clock speed of 3 GHz for single-core workloads and 2 GHz for multi-core workloads, along with 2 MB of total cache. Its specification notes provide some additional detail but do not fully explain how the chip behaves under...

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Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:38:58 GMT
Trump memo is first time gov't has authorized private sector to perform cyberattacks.
 
Apple adds iPhone X and 2018 MacBook Pro to obsolete products list - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:35:00 GMT
  1. Apple adds iPhone X and 2018 MacBook Pro to obsolete products list 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Says iPhone X is Now Obsolete MacRumors
  3. iPhone X & 2018 MacBook Pro are now on Apple's 'obsolete products' list AppleInsider
  4. Your iPhone X is obsolete now, and so is your MacBook Pro Digital Trends
  5. Apple declared the iconic iPhone X as ‘Obsolete’ Appleosophy
 
Sources: Silver Lake is in talks to acquire HR and financial management software maker Workday, which has a market value of ~$43B; WDAY jumps 18%+ (Milana Vinn/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:25:01 GMT

Milana Vinn / Reuters:
Sources: Silver Lake is in talks to acquire HR and financial management software maker Workday, which has a market value of ~$43B; WDAY jumps 18%+ — Private equity firm Silver Lake is in talks to acquire Workday (WDAY.O), which has a market value of about $43 billion …

 
Tether says KPMG completed Tether's first full audit and found its 2025 financial statements fairly presented its financial position in all material respects (Krisztian Sandor/CoinDesk) - Techmeme Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:15:47 GMT

Krisztian Sandor / CoinDesk:
Tether says KPMG completed Tether's first full audit and found its 2025 financial statements fairly presented its financial position in all material respects — Tether, the company behind the world's largest stablecoin USDT USDT — , said Thursday that it had completed a full financial audit …

 
Virgin Galactic wants your help naming its new Delta class spaceship - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:12:15 GMT
Will it be the VSS... Horizon, Explorer, Ascend or Apeiron?
 
Windows 11's new CPU-boosting speed trick is rolling out to all apps - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:02:00 GMT

Microsoft began rolling out the new Low Latency Profile (LLP) feature to all Windows 11 users earlier this week. The change is part of KB5121003, this month's Patch Tuesday update for all supported Windows editions, and should have a significant impact on performance across the Windows GUI, native OS apps,...

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US government to allow private companies to carry out cyberattacks on its behalf - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:52:06 GMT
US government to allow private companies to carry out cyberattacks on its behalf.
 
Insta360 X6 Review: A 360 Camera With A Little Something For Everyone - Engadget - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:44:51 GMT
  1. Insta360 X6 Review: A 360 Camera With A Little Something For Everyone Engadget
  2. Meet the Next-Gen 360 Camera: Insta360 X6 Initial Review racerxonline.com
  3. Insta360’s next 360-degree action cam puts bigger sensors in a smaller design The Verge
  4. Insta360 pushes the limits of immersive video with X6 8K actioncam New Atlas
  5. Two Shenzhen Rivals, Two Different Paths to the U.S. Market Dronelife
 
Ukrainian drones wipe out entire US tank brigade in live war game - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:31:56 GMT
Ukrainian drone pilots teach the US military and NATO hard battlefield lessons.
 
Bridging Older Tasmota Hardware Into Apple Home - Hack a Day Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:54 GMT
The Tasmota firmware is a popular choice for flashing to a range of Espressif microcontrollers to turn them into smart home devices. If you have such devices in your house, …read more
 
The best Spotify alternatives to ease your conscience - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
There are loads of options for getting new music into your ears if you're fed up with Spotify.
 
Anthropic's Claude tried to solve the Riemann hypothesis and found something new instead - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:22:00 GMT

The company says an unreleased research version of the model found a new way to show that at least 67.2% of those zeros lie on the critical line, up from the previous lower bound of 41.6%. This is a step forward on a related problem, not a solution to the...

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Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reason - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:11:09 GMT
Some users are already joking that the new logo reads “Instagzam.”
 
Flock “can’t tech its way out” of the stalker cop problem, experts say - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:10:14 GMT
Flock to lock out cops who stalk exes, but agencies can still hide abuse.
 
Comet gets you a free AI assistant directly into your web browser - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:03:00 GMT
Comet combines a familiar Chromium browsing experience with Perplexity's AI assistant that can summarize pages, answer questions, and help with tasks across tabs. For more browser options, including traditional alternatives, check out our Essential Apps for Windows and macOS.
 
What's next for Restart - Restart.run - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:59:50 GMT
What's next for Restart Restart.runSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Pet owners say smart pet feeder outage led to furry ones going unfed - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:53:53 GMT
"I've lost trust ..."
 
“There's No Coming Back From This:” 35 People Who I Know For FACT Regret Literally Every Single Tiny Decision They’ve Made This Year - BuzzFeed - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:48:54 GMT
“There's No Coming Back From This:” 35 People Who I Know For FACT Regret Literally Every Single Tiny Decision They’ve Made This Year BuzzFeed
 
Microsoft patches LegacyHive Windows zero-day vulnerability - bleepingcomputer.com - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:46:20 GMT
  1. Microsoft patches LegacyHive Windows zero-day vulnerability bleepingcomputer.com
  2. Microsoft Patches 398 Flaws Including a Windows Driver Zero-Day Under Active Attack The Hacker News
  3. Shattering the Dream – When a Job Offer Becomes a Zero-Day Attack Check Point Research
  4. Patch Tuesday: Update now to fix 421 flaws, including three zero-days Malwarebytes
  5. Microsoft Plugs Nearly 400 Security Holes krebsonsecurity.com
 
The new Instagram logo is the perfect embodiment of AI slop - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:32:10 GMT
Opinion: Some remarks about the new wordmark accidentally being perfectly awful.
 
Flock tries to make its cameras harder for cops to misuse - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:25:34 GMT
Flock tries to make its cameras harder for cops to misuse.
 
Google unveils Gemini 3.7 Flash AI model for coding, agent workflows - Reuters - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:06:47 GMT
  1. Google unveils Gemini 3.7 Flash AI model for coding, agent workflows Reuters
  2. Introducing Gemini 3.7 Flash blog.google
  3. Google Debuts New Gemini Flash While Top AI Model Still Delayed Bloomberg
  4. Gemini 3.7 Flash is now available in GitHub Copilot The GitHub Blog
  5. Google announces Gemini 3.7 Flash just three weeks after previous release Ars Technica
 
Use this space to roast the new Instagram logo - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:06:30 GMT
Use this space to roast the new Instagram logo.
 
Google’s Pixel Tag picks a bold strategy in a sea of AirTag clones [Gallery] - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:05:00 GMT
  1. Google’s Pixel Tag picks a bold strategy in a sea of AirTag clones [Gallery] 9to5Google
  2. Keep tabs on your valuables with Google Pixel Tag blog.google
  3. The Pixel Tag is Google’s answer to the AirTag The Verge
  4. Google Now Makes Its Own AirTags and I Couldn’t Be More Stoked CNET
  5. The Pixel Tag is Google's $29 AirTag alternative - with one big advantage zdnet.com
 
'We Aren't Shying Away From It': Space Marine 2 Maker Saber Interactive Confirms It Will an Add AI Label to Rideshare Stimulator on Steam Following Controversy - IGN - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:04:49 GMT
  1. 'We Aren't Shying Away From It': Space Marine 2 Maker Saber Interactive Confirms It Will an Add AI Label to Rideshare Stimulator on Steam Following Controversy IGN
  2. Game Dev CEO Accused of Replacing Writers With AI is Now Completely Crashing Out Yahoo News New Zealand
  3. Saber Interactive CEO responds to claims that a writer was replaced with AI GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Saber denies replacing Rideshare Stimulator’s writers with ChatGPT The Verge
  5. Saber Interactive will disclose AI use on Rideshare 'Stimulator' gamedeveloper.com
 
GTA 6 Netflix Extended Look Could be Three Episodes - Insider Gaming - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:02:04 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Netflix Extended Look Could be Three Episodes Insider Gaming
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Rockstar Games
  3. DF Direct Weekly #276: GTA 6 An Extended Look Reveal Reaction, Quakecon 2026, Xbox 360 On PC Alienware Arena
  4. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look is Premiering Exclusively on Netflix Netflix
  5. New GTA 6 Gameplay Features Leak Ahead of Netflix Stream VICE
 
Supercon Ten Tickets on Sale Now - Hack a Day Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:34 GMT
Hackers, start your engines! We’re opening up ticket sales for our tenth, the 2026 Hackaday Supercon, to take place Nov 6-8 in Pasadena, CA. As always, because we haven’t announced …read more
 
Google announces Gemini 3.7 Flash just three weeks after previous release - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:13 GMT
Gemini 3.6 Flash debuted just 3 weeks ago, but Google says 3.7 has "substantial improvements."
 
Google should have gone the GTA 6 route with its Pixel 11 show; instead, we got the Trevor Noah cringe fest - Android Central - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:44:32 GMT
  1. Google should have gone the GTA 6 route with its Pixel 11 show; instead, we got the Trevor Noah cringe fest Android Central
  2. My Favorite Things from Made by Google 2026 CNET
  3. Live from New York, it’s another awkward Pixel keynote 9to5Google
  4. Made by Google 2026: How to Watch in the UAE and What to Expect WIRED Middle East
  5. Google (Again) Brings a Comedian to a Tech Keynote spyglass.org
 
PBS Station Sues to Regain Access to 70 Years of Archival TV History - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:40:04 GMT
  1. PBS Station Sues to Regain Access to 70 Years of Archival TV History Gizmodo
  2. Nine PBS sues Iron Mountain over blocked access to archival data current.org
  3. PBS broadcaster loses access to 50TB of data comprising 70 years of TV history after contracted cloud storage vendor goes defunct — public TV channel sues Iron Mountain data center, which hosts archival materials, to ensure preservation tomshardware.com
  4. Cloud Storage Is Great Until Your Vendor Goes Out Of Business Engadget
  5. PBS station locked out of archive due to cloud company chicanery Yahoo
 
Save space in your Google storage by changing this one Android setting - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
If your Google One plan is reaching its data limit, try this before you pay more for storage.
 
This modder shrunk a Steam Deck down to Game Boy size - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:16:00 GMT

Fitting the AMOLED panel, completing the adapter board and applying the BIOS modification will determine whether the device can function as a self-contained handheld.

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The Painful Truth of Exactly How ICE’s New Shock Gloves Work - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:57:12 GMT
ICE is spending millions on shock gloves designed to overpower subjects through intense, localized pain.
 
Apple is reportedly turning to publishers for help with Siri AI - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:53:53 GMT
Apple appears to be trying to secure access to new content and other information for Siri AI.
 
Spotify has roped the indie publisher Kobalt into its AI platform for covers and remixes - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:49:07 GMT
Spotify's forthcoming paid add-on lets fans generate content via "AI-powered creative tools."
 
Nvidia raises RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell price to a staggering $16,000 - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:33:00 GMT

The RTX Pro 6000 has gone through multiple price revisions since its launch, driven by the AI-fueled memory crunch. It originally went on pre-order for just over $7,600 in early 2025 before being listed online at around $8,500 the following month.

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Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:30:52 GMT
  1. Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps TechCrunch
  2. Microsoft starts merging its Copilot consumer and business apps in advance of 'Super App' rollout GeekWire
  3. Microsoft ditches Copilot's mascot Mico (and cuts a few AI features) Mashable
  4. Microsoft is combining its Copilot apps ahead of a ‘super app’ The Verge
  5. Microsoft simplifies AI offerings with unified Copilot app rollout Windows Central
 
Holograms, From Your Plotter - Hack a Day Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:30:05 GMT
When mass-printed holograms appeared on magazines in the 1980s they were a huge novelty, before degrading to the level of kids’ stickers in the years since. At the time they …read more
 
The most popular GameCube emulator is no longer the only one - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Everyone thinks of Dolphin for GameCube emulation, but what if there was another option? This newcomer emulator could be your next party night choice.
 
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Link with Pokémon HOME This October - Pokemon.com - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:14:07 GMT
  1. Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Link with Pokémon HOME This October Pokemon.com
  2. Pokémon Fans Are Mourning the End of an Era Polygon.com
  3. Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Update Coming This October, as Ruby and Sapphire Speculation Swirls IGN
  4. Pokémon Bank App Ends Service in February 2027 Anime News Network
  5. How To Empty Your Pokémon Bank Before It Shuts Down Kotaku
 
Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin - FOX 8 News - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:05:56 GMT
  1. Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin FOX 8 News
  2. Ultra-rare Nintendo cartridges found in storage could be worth millions finance.yahoo.com
  3. Box of rare Nintendo games found in Waukesha could be worth millions WEAU
  4. Nearly 100 never-before-seen Nintendo cartridges found in Wisconsin game shop ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  5. The tourism industry proposes alternative ways of visiting the French capital amid cycling boom AP News
 
The largest battery-electric plane ever made has flown for the first time - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:34 GMT
Heart Aerospace's X1 all-electric demonstrator flew for 27 minutes on just $5 of electricity.
 
Porsche Heard You: The Manual 911 Carrera S Is Back - motor1.com - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Porsche Heard You: The Manual 911 Carrera S Is Back motor1.com
  2. 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S Gets Its Manual Gearbox Back Car and Driver
  3. Gallery: Porsche 911 Carrera S MT Photos Autoweek
  4. Three pedals. Six speeds. Endless smiles. The manual 911 Carrera S returns to North America Porsche Newsroom
  5. The 2027 Porsche 911 Just Gave Enthusiasts Something to Get Really Excited About MotorTrend
 
Still Not Sold on Dawnwalker? Dev Presents 'Everything You Need to Know' About the Open World RPG - Push Square - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Still Not Sold on Dawnwalker? Dev Presents 'Everything You Need to Know' About the Open World RPG Push Square
  2. The Blood of Dawnwalker's new trailer breaks down world, villain, and systems before September 3 launch GamingTrend
  3. The Blood of Dawnwalker Showcases Its 30-Day Time-Limit, Blood System, & More simulationdaily.com
  4. Think The Blood of Dawnwalker Is Just The Witcher 3? Here Are 15 Major Differences GamingBolt
  5. The creators of The Blood of Dawnwalker talk about the features of their action RPG in a new gameplay video ixbt.games
 
Two affordable iPhone 17 Pro accessories worth trying - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Two affordable iPhone 17 Pro accessories worth trying 9to5Mac
  2. iPhone 17 Pro One Year Later: What Held Up and What Didn't MacRumors
  3. Joining the modern world manchesterpress.com
 
JCB's hydrogen car Hydromax hits 406 mph record at Bonneville - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:55:00 GMT

Green drove JCB's Hydromax, a specially built vehicle designed to test hydrogen combustion at extreme speeds. The British equipment manufacturer is developing hydrogen engines for its construction and agricultural machinery, and the record run was intended to demonstrate what the technology can do under demanding conditions.

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Total War: Warhammer 3 Just Confirmed the Release Date for Its Biggest Piece of DLC in the Series 10-Year History - IGN - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:54:06 GMT
  1. Total War: Warhammer 3 Just Confirmed the Release Date for Its Biggest Piece of DLC in the Series 10-Year History IGN
  2. Four Lords of the End Times join Total War: Warhammer III warhammer-community.com
  3. Total War: Warhammer 3’s biggest DLC yet adds four legendary lords in September AltChar
  4. Creative Assembly dives deep into Lords of the End Times – Release date revealed! overclock3d.net
  5. Total War: WARHAMMER III – Lords Of The End Times releases September 24th on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store cosmocover.com
 
Should ‘The Downfall Of ARC Raiders’ Be Studied? - Forbes - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:30:41 GMT
Should ‘The Downfall Of ARC Raiders’ Be Studied? Forbes
 
Google’s Tensor G6 in Pixel 11 isn’t a 2nm smartphone chip after all - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. Google’s Tensor G6 in Pixel 11 isn’t a 2nm smartphone chip after all 9to5Google
  2. The Pixel 11 series: Your most personal Pixel yet blog.google
  3. Google’s new Pixel 11 puts Gemini at center of AI phone battle with Apple CNBC
  4. Google’s New Phones Bring Subtle Updates While Rivals Go Bolder Bloomberg
  5. Google becomes latest company to raise prices thanks to memory shortage finance.yahoo.com
 
Darksiders 4, Next Kingdom Come Game Both Planned to Launch Before March 2028 - Push Square - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. Darksiders 4, Next Kingdom Come Game Both Planned to Launch Before March 2028 Push Square
  2. Kingdom Come Salvation Targets 2028: The Engine Upgrades We Need to See Digital Foundry
  3. Tomb Raider: Catalyst, the Next Kingdom Come Game From Warhorse, and Darksiders 4 All Due Out by April 2028 IGN
  4. Darksiders 4 and a new Kingdom Come are planned by the end of March 2028, Embracer says videogameschronicle.com
  5. New Kingdom Come game is coming by April 2028, Embracer confirms AltChar
 
This mouse splits in half to become a presentation remote - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:18:00 GMT

Created by MBox, the DS21 is described as a three-in-one control hub aimed at people who regularly move between a desk, conference room, and living room.

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Rivian's 2027 changes include its No. 1 most-requested feature - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:57 GMT
Pricing hasn't changed, and now you can get captain's chairs for the R1S.
 
Bladerunners and the Mother of Invention - Hack a Day Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:05 GMT
There are plenty of stories about inventors who see a problem and decide they can do better. But Van Phillips had a little more motivation than most. The problem was …read more
 
Samsung’s $1,900 Z Fold 8 is still vulnerable to pocket lint - The Verge - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Samsung’s $1,900 Z Fold 8 is still vulnerable to pocket lint The Verge
  2. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Is the Folding Phone for Multitasking Power Users Popular Mechanics
  3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: the top dog of folding Androids The Guardian
  4. These Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Deals Can Help You Save Big on the Stylish Foldable CNET
  5. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 just killed trifolds for me (I compared it vs Huawei Mate XT) PhoneArena
 
“Back to the roots of endurance riding” – new Trek Domane ditches IsoSpeed and in-frame storage to save 305 grams - BikeRadar - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. “Back to the roots of endurance riding” – new Trek Domane ditches IsoSpeed and in-frame storage to save 305 grams BikeRadar
  2. The New Trek Domane is Too Good to Call an Endurance Bike Outside Magazine
  3. 2012 vs 2027 Trek Domane: how Trek’s carbon endurance bike has gained tyre clearance and lost IsoSpeed BikeRadar
  4. First Impressions: Trek Domane SLR 9 Drops IsoSpeed – Gains Performance Bikerumor
  5. Trek Domane 2027 review: Is less more? Escape Collective
 
Rivian R1S, R1T See 2027 Updates, Including Second-Row Captain’s Chairs - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The changes to Rivian’s electric pickup and SUV are largely nominal, but a new seating configuration and wheel option stand out.
 
Anthropic could be worth $2 trillion when it goes public - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:58:56 GMT
Rapid revenue growth fuels hope Claude maker's IPO is the biggest listing in history
 
Microsoft is killing off SMS login codes, citing AI-powered hacking - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:49:00 GMT

IT admins will no longer be able to log into Microsoft Entra ID accounts using SMS-based 2FA codes starting February 1. The deadline is part of Microsoft's broader shift toward passkeys, widely considered one of the most secure login methods.

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We've flown a radiation-blocking vest to the Moon and back, and it worked - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:48:55 GMT
Let's shield the astronauts instead of the spacecraft.
 
Why This Prediction Market Banned Teens - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Jacob Fortinsky, the CEO and cofounder of the new prediction market Novig, says his outfit isn’t like those other markets. You know the ones.
 
DJI Mic Mini 2S review: The best tiny mic now offers a pro experience - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
DJI's Mic Mini 2S offers high-quality audio and ease of use, and it's now better for pros due to the new internal 32-bit float recording.
 
How To Convert Or Upscale A Photo - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Get familiar with easy methods to elevate your photos and make them look crisp, clean, and visually appealing without diving into complicated software.
 
The memory crisis is killing off sub-$100 smartphones as US sales plunge 64% - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:23:00 GMT

Counterpoint Research writes that US smartphone sales fell by 5% YoY in Q2 2026, with memory price increases the main culprit alongside other macroeconomic factors weakening consumer demand.

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GeForce NOW On Linux Native App Exits Beta - phoronix.com - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:21:00 GMT
  1. GeForce NOW On Linux Native App Exits Beta phoronix.com
  2. Class Is in Session: GeForce NOW Levels Up Linux, Chromebooks and More blogs.nvidia.com
  3. NVIDIA GeForce NOW is high-end gaming everywhere without a headache [Video] 9to5Google
  4. NVIDIA GeForce NOW adds native Linux app and DLSS upgrades Neowin
  5. NVIDIA GeForce NOW for Linux Officially Arrives TechPowerUp
 
Phantom Blade Zero PC Specs Stay Modest, yet an RTX 5080 is the Price of Full Path Tracing at 4K@60FPS - Wccftech - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:01:00 GMT
  1. Phantom Blade Zero PC Specs Stay Modest, yet an RTX 5080 is the Price of Full Path Tracing at 4K@60FPS Wccftech
  2. Watch the Phantom Blade Zero gameplay deep dive State of Play on August 17, pre-orders live today PlayStation.Blog
  3. Phantom Blade Zero: How Donnie Yen Is Pushing Action Games to New Heights IGN
  4. New Phantom Blade Zero Trailer Reveals Donnie Yen And An Upcoming State of Play Game Informer
  5. PlayStation 5 Users Can Play Major Upcoming RPG for Free Soon, Per Leak PlayStation LifeStyle
 
Cargo thieves are staging car crashes to steal AI data center hardware - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:01:00 GMT

The shipments were moving from Silicon Valley to Southern California, according to Gerardo Pachuca, a freight security consultant and former Los Angeles sheriff's detective. Each truck was being followed by a private escort vehicle. In one case, another driver rear-ended the escort car and fled. In the other, a vehicle...

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Switch 2 Mouse Controls Get Weird in ‘Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave’ - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:14 GMT
  1. Switch 2 Mouse Controls Get Weird in ‘Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave’ Gizmodo
  2. 'Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave' preview: Anime chess is back with a vengeance Mashable
  3. Nintendo’s next Fire Emblem has a bold new structure The Verge
  4. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Preview: A Slow Build That Hasn't Game Informer
  5. 5 New Things I Love in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave (And 1 Thing I Don’t) IGN
 
After this week's Elder Scrolls 6 tease, fans think they've figured out its full name - and it was hidden in Starfield all along - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:57:59 GMT
  1. After this week's Elder Scrolls 6 tease, fans think they've figured out its full name - and it was hidden in Starfield all along Eurogamer.net
  2. 'One flag for each laid off dev:' Union workers stage unmissable protest for Xbox boss Asha Sharma gamedeveloper.com
  3. Fans Try To Decipher The Elder Scrolls VI’s Censored Subtitle Forbes
  4. The Elder Scrolls 6 demo had a surprise guest at Bethesda HQ: a giant inflatable rat set up by protesting e... Yahoo
  5. Bethsoft devs roast Microsoft with a giant inflatable rat as unions plan huge rallies next week Massively Overpowered
 
'iPhone Ultra' Could Face Staggered Market Rollout, US Only at Launch - MacRumors - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:56:51 GMT
  1. 'iPhone Ultra' Could Face Staggered Market Rollout, US Only at Launch MacRumors
  2. EXCLUSIVE: Apple To Show iPhone Fold But Won’t Ship, Australia Faces Months-Long Wait channelnews.com.au
  3. Apple's iPhone Ultra might have a staggered, country-by-country rollout Mashable
  4. Shoppers Outside the US May Have to Wait Longer for the Folding iPhone, Report Suggests CNET
  5. iPhone Ultra's Two Selfie Cameras Could Sit in the Same Corner MacRumors
 
HallPass says its embarrassing AI-generated candy typos were intentional rage bait - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:29:00 GMT

The three low-calorie HallPass bars, which each contain 70 calories per package and just 1g of sugar, arrive on Walmart shelves nationwide on August 29. They're the work of Peter Rahal, the cofounder of David Protein and RxBar, and Michael Tierney, the founder of Stuffed Puffs.

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Surprise, surprise: CBP officers are misusing surveillance tech - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:14:57 GMT
Officers allegedly abused databases that can draw from sources like license plate readers and facial recognition.
 
Ninja Just Launched Its First Water Filter. Here’s What It Does That Others Don’t - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:05:49 GMT
I’ve tested over 10 water filter systems. Ninja’s $200 offering does a few things they don’t.
 
The Best Samsung Galaxy S26 Cases (2026): S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:05:00 GMT
Protect your Samsung phone with these cases and screen protectors.
 
Over 1,500 games on GOG are missing updates, DLC, and features available elsewhere - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:58:00 GMT

According to a continually updated online spreadsheet, hundreds of games on GOG are missing updates, downloadable content, languages, and other features available via different launchers, such as Steam. Major examples include Fallout 4, No Man's Sky, and the Metro series.

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The Pixel Watch 5 no longer ships with a carcinogenic band, and the Apple Watch must follow - Android Police - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:31:16 GMT
  1. The Pixel Watch 5 no longer ships with a carcinogenic band, and the Apple Watch must follow Android Police
  2. Google’s Wearables Will Track Insulin Resistance in Category First Bloomberg
  3. Pixel Watch 5: Proactive assistance and advanced health tracking on your wrist blog.google
  4. Google unveils Health Guardian features for Pixel Watch, Fitbit MobiHealthNews
  5. Google’s Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and health The Verge
 
Virgin Galactic postpones its new spaceship's first commercial flight to 2027 - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:28:06 GMT
Virgin Galactic's new spaceship won't be taking tourists to space this year.
 
Pokémon Pokopia Fetching Scales For Feebas Event Guide, From Prism Scales To Milotic - Nintendo Life - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:19:30 GMT
  1. Pokémon Pokopia Fetching Scales For Feebas Event Guide, From Prism Scales To Milotic Nintendo Life
  2. Join the Fetching Scales for Feebas event in Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo
  3. Special Events in Pokémon Pokopia: Dates, Details, and Rewards Vandal
  4. Pokémon Pokopia Fetching Scales for Feebas event Eurogamer.net
  5. Pokémon Pokopia Guide: How to Build the Marine Leisure Activities Habitat games.gg
 
Twitch finally lets you opt out of AI training, years after it started - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Twitch announced on its official X channel that it has added a setting that allows users to opt out of having their channel content used to train generative AI models across Amazon.

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Claude's new Scarlet Letter watermark is invisible—for now - ArsTechnica Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:10:18 GMT
The mark flags anything Claude processed, even human writing it only edited.
 
Hacking Fiber To The Home - Hack a Day Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:38 GMT
When we think about security threats, we generally imagine them coming from far away across the wider internet. But what if the connection between you and your ISP was the …read more
 
The Google Pixelsnap Charger With Stand Is 50 Percent Off Right Now - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Speedy Qi2 wireless charging in a magnetic puck and stand combo makes Google’s Pixelsnap well worth grabbing at half price.
 
Bethesda finally "looking into" patching Oblivion Remastered on PC, PS5 and Xbox amid praise for Switch 2 release - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:50:38 GMT
  1. Bethesda finally "looking into" patching Oblivion Remastered on PC, PS5 and Xbox amid praise for Switch 2 release Eurogamer.net
  2. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. After giving it 2 patches and dropping it like a stone, Bethesda promises to bring Switch 2 optimisations t... Yahoo Tech
  4. Bethesda Acknowledges Demand for Oblivion Remastered Patch, Calls for Calm Digital Foundry
  5. Oblivion Remastered Is Fine On Switch 2, But Fans Want A PS5 Patch Kotaku
 
Twitch feeds your streams to Amazon's AI unless you tell it to stop - The Register - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:32:00 GMT
  1. Twitch feeds your streams to Amazon's AI unless you tell it to stop The Register
  2. Twitch is using your content to train Amazon's AI. Here's how to opt out. Mashable
  3. Twitch faces backlash over Amazon using content to train AI bbc.com
  4. Twitch Admits ‘Nobody Would Opt-In’ To AI Training, Here’s How To Opt-Out Forbes
  5. Twitch creators push back against Amazon’s using their content to train AI NBC News
 
In a Heat Wave, Schizophrenia Is So Much Deadlier Than Any Other Medical Condition - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:16:33 GMT
People with schizophrenia face a perfect storm of dangers on a hotter planet.
 
4GB vs. 8GB VRAM: The 1080p Benchmark - TechSpot Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:14:00 GMT
AMD is launching a 4GB GPU in 2026, so we revisited the Radeon RX 6500 XT to see how 4GB and 8GB versions compare in modern games. The results are predictably ugly.
 
Paragon lays off staff after Gateway cancellation - SpaceNews - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:13:56 GMT
Paragon lays off staff after Gateway cancellation SpaceNews
 
You can now watch classic movies like The Martian, E.T. and Zodiac on Apple TV - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:05:35 GMT
Apple just made around 20 classic movies available for subscribers to stream.
 
5 Best Android Tablets in 2026: Samsung, TCL, Amazon, and More - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Whether you need a portable, around-the-house entertainment center or a full-on laptop replacement, these are the best Android tablets.
 
New Twitch Feature Uses Channel Content to Train AI Without Asking Permission - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:59:51 GMT
Twitch channels are quietly being used to train Amazon’s AI models. Here’s how creators can opt out.
 
SMU student loses book deal worth over $2 million after allegations of AI use - KERA News - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:59:00 GMT
  1. SMU student loses book deal worth over $2 million after allegations of AI use KERA News
  2. Authors Face Backlash For Participation In 2022 Google AI Study Engadget
  3. Brian Murray Addresses AI Authorship Issues Publishers Weekly
  4. AI Learned from Human Writers. Now Human Writers Are on Trial Pan African Review
  5. Agents, AI, trust and transparency: Local literary agents respond to situation “we all live in fear of” Books+Publishing
 
The 10 Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers (2026) - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:35:00 GMT
Nothing ruins a great night of sleep faster than getting too hot. We slept on a myriad of cooling mattresses to find which ones drew the heat away best.
 
CBP Workers Allegedly Used Government Databases to Spy on Exes, Crushes, and Colleagues - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Records obtained by WIRED detail hundreds of allegations of Customs and Border Protection workers misusing internal tools to look up romantic interests and track colleagues’ cell phones.
 
Meta is giving away 15,000 AI glasses to blind and visually impaired people in Ireland - Engadget Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:26:41 GMT
Meta is donating 15,000 Ray-Ban Meta glasses to an Irish charity supporting people with sight loss.
 
There’s a Fatty Liver Epidemic. AI Could Help Get Ahead of It - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Over a billion people worldwide have livers with excess fat, which can lead to a host of medical problems. Researchers think AI tools can spot the condition—and help stop it—early enough to save lives.
 
Apple's 2026 Back to School Offer is Now Live Across Europe - MacRumors - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:42:12 GMT
  1. Apple's 2026 Back to School Offer is Now Live Across Europe MacRumors
  2. Apple Back to School 2026: Free gift card offer extended through Sept. 24 Mashable
  3. Save on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods and Apple Watches with Apple back-to-school deals cnn.com
  4. Apple extends 2026 Back to School deals on Macs and iPads until September 24 9to5Mac
  5. Back to School: What Apple is giving students this year heise online
 
10th Anniversary Celebration: Guaranteed Hundo Mewtwo Timed Research - Pokémon GO Hub - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:57:09 GMT
  1. 10th Anniversary Celebration: Guaranteed Hundo Mewtwo Timed Research Pokémon GO Hub
  2. Every Trainer can celebrate 10 years of Pokémon GO with a special Mewtwo! Pokémon GO
  3. Log Into Pokémon Go Right Now and You Can Claim an Absurdly Generous One-Off Prize IGN
  4. Pokémon Go is giving everyone a perfect Mewtwo to compensate for Time Square stunt Polygon.com
  5. A decade of Pokémon Go: how nostalgia and community keep the game alive The Conversation
 
Braun Promo Codes: 15% Off August - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock exclusive savings on Braun IPL, shavers, and grooming products. Find verified Braun promo codes and expert tips to maximize your discounts.
 
HostGator Coupon Codes: 76% Off Hosting in August 2026 - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock massive savings on HostGator web hosting, WordPress, VPS, and business email plans with our exclusive HostGator promo codes and deals.
 
Factor Promo Code: 50% Off Off Meal Prep - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Make meal prep easier for any dietary need while enjoying great savings with our hand-picked Factor discount codes this August.
 
Priceline Promo Codes & Coupons: 10% Off August 2026 - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock massive discounts on Priceline hotels, flights, and rental cars. Find verified Priceline coupon codes and deals for Express Deals, student discounts, and more.
 
Naturepedic Promo Codes: Get 20% Off Plus Free Pillows - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the Naturepedic sale this 2026.
 
Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off August 2026 - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in August 2026.
 
Alo Discount Code: 20% Off August 2026 - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Refresh your workout wardrobe. Save on buttery-soft leggings, chic streetwear, and activewear essentials with verified Alo Yoga discount codes, free shipping, and loyalty program perks.
 
Shark Promo Codes for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shark makes some seriously powerful vacuums, from handheld vacs to steam mops. Don’t miss $100 off, 10% off, and more limited-time coupons from WIRED.
 
Visible Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find great deals and promo codes for Visible at WIRED and save big, whether you're a long-time customer or a newbie.
 
Bose Promo Code: 40% Off for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get at least 40% off headphones, speakers, soundbars, and other audio products from Bose.
 
Jabra Promo Codes: 30% Off Headphones, Headsets & More - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on Jabra headphones, headsets, and speakers with our verified promo codes, exclusive coupons, and limited-time deals.
 
Castlery Promo Codes: 15% Off for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Refresh your living space for less with these verified Castlery coupons, including free shipping offers and furniture set discounts.
 
Researchers uncover hidden pore network within nuclear fuel - MIT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New understanding of how nuclear fuel breaks down and changes in an operating nuclear reactor could help keep some reactors running longer, will inform the next generation of nuclear reactor fuel systems.
 
There Is No Reason Not To Play South Of Midnight Anymore - Kotaku - Google Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:34:00 GMT
There Is No Reason Not To Play South Of Midnight Anymore Kotaku
 
My Favorite Things from Made by Google 2026 - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:21:33 GMT
Google announced everything before its actual live event, but there were still plenty of interesting things at the company’s Pixel announce event.
 
Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 11 Pro vs. Pixel 11 Pro XL: Google’s Latest Phones Compared - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:23:39 GMT
The starting price for the Pixel 11 is $899, the 11 Pro is $1,099, and the 11 Pro XL is $1,299. Which one do you get? Here’s our Pixel buying guide.
 
Could a Shirt Fool Facial Recognition? The Answer Is Complicated - CNET Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:06:14 GMT
At Defcon, a strange-looking print pushed a researcher below an AI camera’s detection threshold. Now its creator is putting patterns like it on shirts and hoodies, even though worn clothing remains the big unproven test.
 
The Best Photos of the Big August Solar Eclipse - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:47:30 GMT
It’s been a century since the Iberian Peninsula has been in the full shadow of the moon. Here’s what it looked like in the path of totality.
 
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over iCloud Private Relay Vulnerability - CNET Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:32:44 GMT
The firm behind a $250 million Apple settlement is suing the company again, alleging it misrepresented a key security feature.
 
Toddler's tragic death from brain-destroying amoeba offers lessons for doctors - ArsTechnica Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:31:19 GMT
Boy's unusual symptoms could help identify the next case sooner.
 
Exclusive | Apple in Talks to Pay Publishers to Improve AI-Powered Siri - WSJ - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT
  1. Exclusive | Apple in Talks to Pay Publishers to Improve AI-Powered Siri WSJ
  2. Apple may start paying publishers to deliver news with Siri AI Nieman Lab
  3. Apple Makes Big iPhone Move in AI Race finance.yahoo.com
  4. Report: Apple seeks publisher deals to give Siri AI better access to current events 9to5Mac
  5. Apple to Reportedly Take Another Stab at Mixing AI and News. We Haven't Forgotten Last Time's Disaster Gizmodo
 
SpaceXAI Joins the AI Agent Game With Grok Bot - CNET Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:23:24 GMT
SpaceXAI says new AI agents can work alongside each other and even have their own AI manager.
 
The web’s newest weapon against AI scrapers is a font - ArsTechnica Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:02:25 GMT
“ShieldFont” aims to poison AI training data without making pages unreadable for people.
 
Terabytes of credentials leaked in massive supply-chain attack - ArsTechnica Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:43:21 GMT
The data was scraped and exfiltrated from 2,500 users of a compromised AI package.
 
It’s Not Just RAM: Windows Licenses Are Also Pushing Up PC Prices - CNET Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:40:18 GMT
Reports suggest the price of Windows 11 is going up for PC makers. Microsoft is staying mum on the situation.
 
Google unveils Pixel 11 series featuring Tensor G6 SoC, Titan M3 security chip, and Android 17, starting at $899 - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:37:00 GMT

The base Pixel 11 gets a 6.3-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with up to 120Hz adaptive refresh, up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on top. Inside, it packs 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, up to 512GB of storage, and a 4,985mAh battery with 30W...

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The AI-Generated Pattern Hides You From Surveillance Cameras—Including Flock - Decrypt - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:31:15 GMT
  1. The AI-Generated Pattern Hides You From Surveillance Cameras—Including Flock Decrypt
  2. This ‘adversarial’ pattern can prevent surveillance cameras from detecting you TechCrunch
  3. Could a Shirt Fool Facial Recognition? The Answer Is Complicated CNET
  4. These Clothing Patterns Can Help You Hide From Surveillance Cameras extremetech.com
  5. Man Finds Creative Solution to Surveillance Camera Tracking, Rendering Flock Cameras Useless autoevolution.com
 
PS Plus Is Loaded With Great Games for August, Including Helldivers 2, Hell Is Us, Kingdom Come 2 - CNET Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:27:23 GMT
From zombie survival to medieval RPGs, there’s a lot worth downloading this month.
 
Have physicists finally discovered glueballs? New evidence points to yes. - ArsTechnica Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:13:39 GMT
“It’s the strongest evidence yet that particles dominated by a glueball component can exist in nature.”
 
Twitch content has trained Amazon AI for years, but users can opt out now - ArsTechnica Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:00:30 GMT
Streaming platform says user-generated content "may be used for future Gen AI model improvements."
 
The White House Is Going to Expand Its AI Policy - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Open models may soon be added to an updated AI framework, sources tell WIRED, as the White House continues to grapple with how to regulate a technology it has tried not to regulate.
 
Northrop’s robot space mechanic is a new way to keep satellites at work longer - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:53:41 GMT
  1. Northrop’s robot space mechanic is a new way to keep satellites at work longer TechCrunch
  2. Satellite Life-extension Service Showcased leonarddavid.com
  3. Northrop Grumman Continues In-Space Industry Leadership with Second Mission Extension Vehicle Undocking news.northropgrumman.com
  4. A service robot comes to replace orbital tugs Universe Space Tech
  5. Optus completes first phase of Project Aurora, marking milestone in satellite life extension mission spaceconnectonline.com.au
 
Featured video: An “MIT story” about an iconic professor - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
A new short film from MIT Open Learning explores the influential career of Institute Professor and School of Engineering Dean Paula Hammond.
 
Trump sued over "brazen" scheme to sell Truth Social API access for $100K a month - ArsTechnica Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:20:52 GMT
With Truth API, Trump is "selling priority access to news he himself generates."
 
MIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center unites researchers across disciplines to develop technologies for medical imaging, sustainable metals production, and next-generation electronics.
 
The Best Way to Avoid Diarrhea Lettuce? This Indoor Garden - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:14:30 GMT
Lettuce Grow, one of my favorite indoor gardens, lets you cultivate your own salad greens safely, right in your living room. And it’s 20 percent off right now.
 
US boosts drone surveillance as flesh-eating screwworms spread in Texas - ArsTechnica Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:40:46 GMT
Hundreds of Homeland Security drones retasked to survey wildlife and livestock.
 
Xbox Reveals Stunning 3D-Moulded Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Controllers - IGN - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:33:53 GMT
  1. Xbox Reveals Stunning 3D-Moulded Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Controllers IGN
  2. Prepare for Emergence Day with the Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition XBOX Wireless Controllers news.xbox.com
  3. Xbox Reveals Special Edition Gears of War: E-Day Wireless Controller Design and Design Lab Elements TechPowerUp
  4. Xbox Unveils Two New Official Controllers For Gears Of War E-Day Pure Xbox
  5. The Gears Of War: E-Day Xbox Controller Is Microsoft’s Best In 2026 Forbes
 
Kinetic Publishing Showcase Recap: Every Reveal, Including the New Sam Barlow Game - news.xbox.com - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:32:10 GMT
  1. Kinetic Publishing Showcase Recap: Every Reveal, Including the New Sam Barlow Game news.xbox.com
  2. The next big indie game publisher is taking some exciting swings The Verge
  3. Kinetic Publishing Showcase recap: 5 new indie games coming to PS5 PlayStation.Blog
  4. Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From The Kinetic Publishing Showcase 2026 Pure Xbox
  5. The Phasmophobia Team Has Five Very Different New Games On The Way TheXboxHub
 
The Gender War Over ‘Obsession’ Has Come for Theme Parks - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:05:29 GMT
Debate over the true villain in Obsession is raging again after Universal Studios announced the movie’s female lead will be featured at an upcoming Halloween event.
 
Rogue AI Agents Aren’t Evil. They’re Just Eager to Please - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT
AI agents that break free and hack into other systems are only trying to make us happy.
 
AMD's TPM implementation includes two high-severity flaws, but fixes have been available since May - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:31:00 GMT

Researchers working with the Trusted Computing Group recently identified a potential security issue in AMD's TPM code, prompting the company to release new motherboard and firmware updates to address the vulnerability. The update process was not exactly swift, however, as the fixed TPM code had already been available for months....

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Google to build three new subsea cables connecting Chile, Panama, and the Caribbean - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:47:00 GMT

One of the new systems, Alisios, will connect the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Chile. The route will link Panama and Chile on the Pacific side while also connecting Panama with the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean.

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ShareX is a powerful screenshot tool that can do a lot more - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:35:00 GMT
ShareX combines screenshots, screen recording, GIF creation, annotation, and file sharing in one highly customizable app. It's lightweight and packed with useful shortcuts. ShareX is Windows-only, but you can find more great alternatives in our recently updated Essential Apps feature.
 
Two hydrogen-burning engines powered this car to a new land speed record - ArsTechnica Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:01:11 GMT
JCB has invested heavily in hydrogen to power its diggers and other machinery.
 
Google's $29 Pixel Tag helps you keep track of your valuables - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:50:00 GMT

The Pixel Tag is compatible with devices running Android 9 or newer. To pair, simply remove the battery pull tab, position the Pixel Tag near your device, and follow the on-screen instructions. During setup, you will be able to create a custom name for your tracker or choose one from...

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How to use a vocal remover to strip vocals from any song for free - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:23:00 GMT

Removing vocals from a song used to be the sort of job that required audio expertise, specialist software, and a lot of patience. For those of us who aren't professional sound technicians, separating a finished track into individual parts can be more than frustrating.

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PlayStation Plus confirms 10 more free games for August in bumper drop - GAMINGbible - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:14:16 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus confirms 10 more free games for August in bumper drop GAMINGbible
  2. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August: Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come Deliverance II, Vampire Survivors, Hell is Us and more PlayStation.Blog
  3. PS Plus Is Loaded With Great Games for August, Including Helldivers 2, Hell Is Us, Kingdom Come 2 CNET
  4. Helldivers 2: Devoid of Liberty – Meet the SEAF Squad Assembled to Take on The Illuminate news.xbox.com
  5. Helldivers 2 Update 7.0.0 Out Now — Check Out the Patch Notes IGN
 
Scientists found a way to generate quantum entanglement using sunlight, not lasers - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:42:00 GMT

The research, which was published in Optica, does not suggest that sunlight can replace laser-based quantum sources. Those systems remain more precise and produce stronger results. But the study shows that the light used to create entangled photons does not necessarily have to come from a laser, challenging the long-standing...

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After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:18:55 GMT
  1. After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug TechCrunch
  2. Microsoft-vendetta hacker has a new zero day that gives system privileges on fully patched Windows The Register
  3. Microsoft's nemesis drops new zero-day privilege escalation vulnerability — attack grants system-level privileges, but it could already be patched tomshardware.com
  4. Nightmare Eclipse Drops Windows Zero-Day Exploit ‘ShieldBreak’ SecurityWeek
  5. Disgruntled Researcher Discloses New Zero-Day in Windows Antivirus PCMag
 
New Ghost Of Yōtei Story Content And Roguelike Mode Arriving In October - Game Informer - Google Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:14:31 GMT
  1. New Ghost Of Yōtei Story Content And Roguelike Mode Arriving In October Game Informer
  2. Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition Comes to PS5 October 1 PlayStation.Blog
  3. 'Ghost of Yotei' Is Getting a Narrative Expansion and a Roguelike Mode in new Complete Edition Polygon.com
  4. Slick samurai simulator Ghost of Yōtei finally getting some DLC Boing Boing
  5. Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition Announced, New Content Confirmed IGN
 
Astronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object: A black hole star - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The mashup of a black hole and an enormous star has never been seen before and could explain the mysterious little red dots often found in deep-space images.
 
NYC could force Amazon and FedEx to directly employ its delivery drivers - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:54:00 GMT

Proponents of the Delivery Protection Act claim that it will offer major benefits to e-commerce employees working for companies like Amazon, FedEx, DHL, FreshDirect, and DoorDash. These include higher wages, better work hours, safer working conditions, improved healthcare benefits, and more paid time off, especially in cases of injuries while...

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Modders give the Steam Machine a Radeon eGPU and water cooling, because why not - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:23:00 GMT

Two recent modding projects aim to substantially boost the Steam Machine's performance. One modder discovered a roundabout method of adding external graphics, while another built a water block from scratch to achieve dramatically lower temperatures.

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Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Can Now Detect Breathing Emergencies - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:07:59 GMT
The company is also adding blood pressure and insulin resistance trends as proactive monitoring tools in the Google Health app.
 
Google Pixel 11 Series, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The Pixel 11 smartphone lineup is here, alongside the Pixel Watch 5 and the all-new Pixel Tag.
 
4 New Camera Tricks on Google’s Latest Pixel 11 Smartphones - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
From Magic Capture and Instant Night Sight to a built-in teleprompter, here’s a look at a few camera features on Google’s new Pixel 11 series.
 
The "Godmother of AI" says the biggest AI risk in schools isn't cheating – it's students losing the desire to learn - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:58:00 GMT

Speaking on an episode of the science podcast Huberman Lab this week, Li talked about the fears around how students are using AI.

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Chrome's new security feature could make stolen session cookies virtually useless - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:33:00 GMT

The change targets a common method of account takeover. Attackers who obtain a browser session cookie can sometimes load it into another browser and gain access to an account without entering the victim's password or completing two-factor authentication. Device-bound session credentials are designed to stop that by requiring proof that...

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A four-year-old budget CPU is outselling AMD's best gaming chip in some markets - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:06:00 GMT

AMD's senior marketing director, Sasa Marinkovic, recently shared a snapshot of the 30 top-selling CPUs on Amazon. The company occupied all but four spots, including the entire top 10. It's a deserved flex, as Intel has yet to meaningfully respond to AMD's last three generations of desktop processors. However, Marinkovic...

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Tesla knew some of its headlights were twice as bright as legally allowed, now it's recalling 20,000 vehicles - TechSpot Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:38:00 GMT

The affected vehicles consists of 1,614 Model 3 sedans built between July 24, 2017, and December 2, 2023, and 18,735 Model Y crossovers manufactured between February 11, 2020, and December 24, 2023.

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Honor’s Robot Phone Has a Gimbal-Powered Camera for Vloggers - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Honor’s new China-exclusive Android phone features a pop-out motorized gimbal camera designed to replace your action cam.
 
This Coin-Sized Device Can Hack a Boeing 737 - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Security researchers found that in less than 60 seconds, they could open a hatch on a plane’s exterior, plug in a tiny device, and redirect the aircraft’s autopilot or sabotage its flight plan.
 
How to Select the Office Chair That’s Right For You - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:32:00 GMT
Not all office chairs are right for all people. I asked an ergonomist how to select the right office chair for your budget, height, and physique.
 
Ego 1300 Electric Mower Review: Tame Your Lawn Without Gas - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Ego’s newest, biggest, self-propelled mower handles larger yards in less time with impressive performance and battery life.
 
The Job-Interview Tattoo Guy Everyone Got Mad at Finally Explains Himself - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT
LemonLime cofounder Jordan Zietz hears your criticism loud and clear. That’s why he got his startup’s logo tattooed on his shoulder.
 
The Best Action Cameras for All Your Craziest Adventures (2026) - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.
 
Oh Lord, AI Reporters Are Actually Breaking Big News - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Last week, an AI newsroom beat mainstream journalists—including WIRED—to a story about OpenAI and hacking. It’s just the beginning.
 
McDonald’s Built a 515-Page Dossier on Me. It Says I’ll Never Stop Eating There - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:15:00 GMT
I requested a copy of my data from McDonald’s loyalty program and received an extensive, personalized report that algorithmically predicts my next purchase.
 
‘The Worst I’ve Ever Seen’: Cargo Thefts Have Turned Violent in Pursuit of AI Hardware - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Experts allege that two recent incidents in California show the extreme lengths that criminal organizations are willing to go to to steal servers and other gear meant for data centers.
 
Met Warehouse opens as the new home of MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In a feat of adaptive reuse, a massive, century-old brick storage facility has been turned into a contemporary hub for collaboration and creative work.
 
FEMA's ‘Shadow Administrator’ Was Paid by a DOGE Member's Startup for Months - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Details from recent court filings show that DOGE's influence within government—and potential conflicts of interest—extend further than previously known.
 
Big Tech Wants to Harvest Your Thoughts - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Silicon Valley companies are already working on neurotechnology products that track your brain activity. The next privacy frontier might be the things you only think.
 
You’re Thinking About Online Trends All Wrong - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
From pessimism around dating to AI reshaping culture, cyber-ethnographer Ruby J. Thelot tells WIRED why people are putting too much stock into things that go viral.
 
8 Great Deals From Patagonia’s Past-Season Sale - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:09:00 GMT
Summer’s not over yet; pick up some new gear for that last Labor Day trip. Save up to 40 percent on some of our favorite Patagonia items at the company’s past-season sale.
 
A Candidate Named ‘Count Binface’ Is the Most Normal Part of This Pivotal UK Election - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:01:14 GMT
Clacton's parliamentary race has it all: Nigel Farage, a man dressed as a trash can, a Union Jack bikini, white nationalist conspiracy theories, and 34 candidates on the ballot.
 
How to design a space habitat that supports its residents’ mental health - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new online platform helps engineers look beyond survival mode when designing habitats for extreme living conditions.
 
Walmart Promo Codes: Up to 65% Off for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score $10 off with our Walmart promo codes and coupon, and shop flash deals up to 65% off today.
 
Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
 
Chegg Coupon Codes August 2026: Save on Study, Textbooks, & More - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock Chegg promo codes, student discounts, and free trials for Chegg Study and Chegg Writing.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this August 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
3 Questions: MIT Sloan launches Evening MBA - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:40:00 GMT
Dean Richard Locke discusses a new program that expands access for working professionals while deepening connections to Greater Boston’s innovation economy.
 
The mystery of the Chinese tea chest label - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
MIT historian Tristan Brown uncovers the true origins of an artifact once thought to be a relic of the Boston Tea Party.
 
With a feel for physics, AI models simulate a wider range of real-world scenarios - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:25:00 GMT
“GeoPT” helps AI models understand the basics of physics so they can simulate how objects respond to things like wind and water more efficiently and accurately.
 
High-orbit satellites could light the way for travel to the moon - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:10:00 GMT
Acting as cooperative optical beacons, the satellites could provide GPS-like navigation and communications support for spacecraft operating across cislunar space.
 
MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Their new study aims to give budding industry a framework for understanding how fusion can be profitable.
 
Physicists watch a material’s electrons assemble, and reassemble, into coexisting phases - MIT Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The study could help scientists understand how superconductivity and other more complex phenomena emerge in quantum materials.
 
Akirah Bradley-Armstrong named vice chancellor for student life - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
An experienced student affairs leader is joining MIT to oversee the next chapter for the Division of Student Life.
 
A new way to watch heat move through electronics - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers can now precisely measure how heat moves through multilayered materials like computer chips.
 
Then and now: How MIT Lincoln Laboratory has served as a driving force in national security innovation - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:10:00 GMT
Members of the laboratory community reflect on technology impacts that shaped the United States and the world over the past 75 years.
 
Researchers make air-stable, ultrathin superconductors, for more scalable quantum devices - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new technique produces wafer-scale samples, overcoming a major roadblock to using these materials in quantum technologies.
 
Scientists unveil more than 600 new tissue models of human cancer - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Derived from patient tumor samples and available to researchers around the world, the cells will aid the development of new cancer treatments.
 
These 3D-printed objects can tell you if they’re being used properly - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “ShiftLens” design and fabrication system creates objects that change their surface appearance based on user interactions, without any electronics.
 
Past is prologue for geopolitical developments - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
DUSP Associate Professor Jason Jackson’s latest book compares how two countries chose radically different paths to economic independence.
 
Reframing leadership as a design problem - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Nicholas de Monchaux reflects on guiding the MIT Department of Architecture through a period of dramatic change for the profession.
 
Solving the solvent problem - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:50:00 GMT
By focusing on electrolytes, MIT scientists are making sodium-metal batteries a more practical energy storage option.
 
The benefits of medical AI assistance vary based on user expertise - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Study finds non-experts deferred to LLM-based diagnostic assistance, even when it was wrong, while clinicians caught AI errors.
 
Equifax Customers Can Claim Part of a $2.2M Class Action Settlement This Month - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:01:47 GMT
If you were one of the 37,000 affected customers, you have until Sept. 1 to file your claim.
 
Alexander Rakhlin named director of the MIT Statistics and Data Science Center - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT
An expert in machine learning, statistics, and computation, Rakhlin succeeds Professor Ankur Moitra.
 
Connecting students with the future of microelectronics - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The 2026 NEMC Hub-sponsored externship gave students access to world-class research, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and professionals driving innovation across the Northeast.
 
Turning molecules into reliable electronic devices - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new fabrication platform integrates molecules into electronic devices, opening the door to emerging computing technologies.
 
Using reason, again and again - MIT Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Philosopher Brian Hedden studies decision-making over time — and recently chose to return to alma mater MIT, where he is now connecting ethics and computing.
 
Building energy security through more sustainable batteries - MIT Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD student Hugh Smith works to develop sodium-ion batteries, whose components are more abundant and accessible than those of conventional lithium-ion technology.
 
Daniela Rus receives Bavarian Minister-President's High-Tech Prize - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Director of CSAIL and MIT professor honored for her contributions to robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.
 
Connecting research to policy on Capitol Hill - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:35:00 GMT
MIT students and postdocs discussed science funding and research with policymakers in Washington during the MIT Science Policy Initiative’s annual Congressional Visit Days.
 
Why some nitrogen-processing enzymes are more efficient than others - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
New findings could help researchers design synthetic catalysts that convert nitrogen gas to ammonia, a key step in fertilizer production.
 
MIT and Broad Institute researchers break diffraction barrier in super-resolution microscopy - MIT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New U-STORM imaging technology lets scientists view molecular structures in subatomic detail — about 1,000 times clearer than traditional dyes — while making the microscope process much simpler.
 
How a medical database developed at MIT evolved into a global standard of data-sharing - MIT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The visionary PhysioNet platform launched 25 years ago, based on a system developed at MIT in the 1970s. It has become one of the most comprehensive biomedical and clinical data repositories in existence.
 
Professor Emeritus Robert Cohen, pioneering polymers researcher and devoted mentor, dies at 79 - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Architect of MIT’s interdisciplinary Program in Polymers and Soft Matter and the PhD in chemical engineering practice is remembered for his passion for mentorship and education.
 
Yu Deng ’11 and Hong Wang PhD ’19 awarded Fields Medal - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT-trained mathematicians earn the honor, one of the most prestigious in the field, for their significant achievements.
 
Making robots faster by helping them think ahead - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By planning actions based on the future position of a robot, the VLASH technique streamlines motions and accelerates performance.
 
MIT engineers design recyclable elastic yarn - MIT Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Melt it, spin it, use it again. This new recyclable yarn is as strong and stretchy as spandex-based yarns.
 
Looking beyond research - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Professor Anna-Christina Eilers is “Committed to Caring” for building a culture around attentiveness and community.
 
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
 
Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 83 - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence.
 
Diffuse puffs of “missing” matter surround most galaxies - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT-led team used bright radio bursts to illuminate a vast source of matter that was previously unaccounted for.
 
Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.
 
MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.
 
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors - MIT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Longtime professors and experts in the fields of anesthesiology, aerospace engineering, and biological engineering, respectively, receive MIT’s highest faculty honor.
 
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMT
New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments.
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
This $35 Coffee Maker Fits in My Pocket and Comes on All My Camping Trips - CNET Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT
I’ve tested dozens of coffee makers. This portable unit with a unique design is my pick for campsite brewing.
 
YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream Users Could Be Owed Money From Disney. Here’s the Deadline - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:58:09 GMT
Disney has settled a lawsuit alleging it forced higher prices for live TV streaming subscriptions.
 
Air Fryer Fries Are Good. These Steps Make Them Otherworldly - CNET Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:28 GMT
A bowl of water and a microwave turns middling air fryer fries into something spectacular.