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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct 8.4.2026 - nintendo.com - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:02:57 GMT
  1. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct 8.4.2026 nintendo.com
  2. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct Covers Story, Classes, Combat and More Crunchyroll
  3. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct Reveals True Protagonist And Plot, Details Gameplay Systems Game Informer
  4. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Gave A Nun A Gun Aftermath
  5. 7 Things We Just Learned During The Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct Kotaku
 
A New Device Eases One of the Most Annoying Parts of Routine Physicals - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Nobody likes getting a swab shoved up their nose. A startup in Japan has developed a much less intrusive system.
 
At the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians, 20+ mathematicians reflect on how AI advances are transforming their work and field; many are optimistic (Kai Williams/Understanding AI) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:10:14 GMT

Kai Williams / Understanding AI:
At the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians, 20+ mathematicians reflect on how AI advances are transforming their work and field; many are optimistic — I talked to 20 mathematicians about rapid AI progress in their field. … At a July 23 press conference in Philadelphia …

 
Train Simulator Controller: July 2026 Progress Roundup - Hack a Day Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:09 GMT
For the past three years [Christopher Mitchell] has been working on his replica of a British Rail Class 800 control cab for a physical train simulator, with the July blog …read more
 
Which New Samsung Foldable Phone Should You Buy? Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, or Flip8? - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:36:06 GMT
Samsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?
 
The AI Notetaker Has Been Invited to All the Meetings - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
Wispr Flow, a popular dictation tool, has released a live notetaker that transcribes and summarizes meetings. It joins a growing wave of AI notetakers for the workplace.
 
How Reddit moderators are battling AI-powered astroturfing ad campaigns that exploit the platform's trusted reputation to promote skincare and other products (Mia Sato/The Verge) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:35:00 GMT

Mia Sato / The Verge:
How Reddit moderators are battling AI-powered astroturfing ad campaigns that exploit the platform's trusted reputation to promote skincare and other products — Earlier this year, a Reddit user had asked members of a skincare-focused subreddit if anyone had tried a specific hypochlorous acid spray, a product often used for acne.

 
Innolight falls after a report said the US plans to restrict imports of new Chinese data center optical transceivers; 62% of its Q1 revenue came from the US (Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:45:01 GMT

Reuters:
Innolight falls after a report said the US plans to restrict imports of new Chinese data center optical transceivers; 62% of its Q1 revenue came from the US — Shares of Chinese optical module makers such as Zhongji Innolight (300308.SZ) slumped on Wednesday after a Reuters report …

 
Essential Apps to Install on Windows and macOS - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:42:00 GMT
Just unboxed a new computer? Here's our curated list of essential Windows and macOS apps for productivity, security, entertainment, and everything you need to get up and running.
 
A profile of livestream shopping app Whatnot, which added 20M accounts in 2025, facilitated the sale of ~$8B in goods, and is set for $1B+ in revenue in 2026 (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:30:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
A profile of livestream shopping app Whatnot, which added 20M accounts in 2025, facilitated the sale of ~$8B in goods, and is set for $1B+ in revenue in 2026 — Whatnot's fast-moving auctions and feverish ‘breaks’ hook users hoping to buy prized sports cards—plus fashion, tools, food and nearly anything else

 
A Full Motion Video Codec For the Atari ST - Hack a Day Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:41 GMT
Who says an old dog can’t do new tricks? The Atari ST has got to qualify as an “old dog” 41 years after launch, and if playing Full Motion Video …read more
 
Sportsman's Warehouse Promo Code: Save in August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you are hunting for firearms, camping supplies, or boating gear, use these Sportsman’s Warehouse coupons to maximize your savings in August 2026.
 
KitchenAid Promo Codes: Save Up to 20% - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to 20% off countertop appliances.
 
Medicube Coupon Code: 40% Off for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your K-beauty routine with these active Medicube promo codes. Save on Age-R devices, serums, and masks with student discounts and referral rewards.
 
Tuft & Needle Promo Codes: 30% Off | August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% on best-selling mattresses with our top Tuft & Needle coupon codes.
 
Purple Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 30% Off - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
On the hunt for the perfect mattress or pillow? Save on your soon-to-be favorite brand, Purple, with these Purple coupons and deals.
 
Foreo Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 50% Off - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Foreo favorites, including LUNA cleansing brushes, BEAR microcurrent devices, and masks and accessories to level up your daily skincare routine at home.
 
Dermstore Coupons: 25% Off for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score major savings on premium skincare, hair care, and cosmetics with these verified Dermstore discount codes and rewards offers.
 
Petlibro Offers: 60% Off in August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Petlibro essentials, including automatic feeders, water fountains, and accessories to keep cats and dogs fed, hydrated, and comfortable every day.
 
Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off in August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for August 2026.
 
Vitamix Promo Codes and Deals: $25 Off + Free Shipping - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score discounts on blenders, food processors, immersion blenders, and more with our selection of Vitamix coupons and deals.
 
Meta Quest Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Experience cutting-edge VR and save up to 20% with coupons for the latest games, Meta Quest 3, Ray-Ban AI glasses, and more deals.
 
NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in August 2026 - Wired Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 77% on 2-year plans and get 3 free months with our NordVPN discount codes.
 
Sources: Samsung and SK Hynix are evaluating chipmaking equipment from China's AMEC for possible use at their Chinese factories, as they hedge against US curbs (Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:35:01 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: Samsung and SK Hynix are evaluating chipmaking equipment from China's AMEC for possible use at their Chinese factories, as they hedge against US curbs — Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are evaluating chipmaking equipment from China's Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC) …

 
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.
 
Cloudflare announces Cloudflare Wallets for users to pay for APIs and content via stablecoins, with the ability to create virtual wallets for agentic shopping (Jeff John Roberts/Fortune) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:10:00 GMT

Jeff John Roberts / Fortune:
Cloudflare announces Cloudflare Wallets for users to pay for APIs and content via stablecoins, with the ability to create virtual wallets for agentic shopping — The field of agentic commerce—a term that describes the use of bots for online buying and selling—is evolving fast.

 
Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:08:13 GMT
  1. Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes Nintendo Life
  2. Dive into Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 1: Bubbly Basin Pokemon.com
  3. Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass paid DLC Part 1, Bubbly Basin is set to release on 5 August! Announcing additional information on Part 2 of the Paid DLC! There’s more new details on the Ver. 2.0.0 Free software update will be released on the same day! nintendo.com
  4. Pokopia's Big Update Will Fix My Biggest Issue With The Game Kotaku
  5. Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Release Time Explained VICE
 
The AI frenzy has divided the VC market, as the gap between top and bottom performers has more than doubled for 2024 funds compared to funds from 2017 to 2021 (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:15:00 GMT

Bloomberg:
The AI frenzy has divided the VC market, as the gap between top and bottom performers has more than doubled for 2024 funds compared to funds from 2017 to 2021 — Early last year, venture capital firm Felix Capital set out to raise $600 million for its next fund, touting previous investments …

 
Polystyrene Foam can be Gasoline With Some Help - Hack a Day Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:00:32 GMT
Styrofoam – or closed-cell extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam if you want to be precise – is one of those materials that is both super versatile for packaging and insulation, but …read more
 
Burt Reynolds was gifted a brand new Pontiac Trans Am every year for the rest of his life until an awkward call with General Motors president - supercarblondie.com - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:39:00 GMT
Burt Reynolds was gifted a brand new Pontiac Trans Am every year for the rest of his life until an awkward call with General Motors president supercarblondie.com
 
SpaceX reports Q2 revenue from connectivity, including Starlink, up 66% YoY to $4.29B, vs. $3.83B est., and Starlink subscribers up 100% to 12M, vs. 12.19M est. (Todd Bishop/GeekWire) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:30:01 GMT

Todd Bishop / GeekWire:
SpaceX reports Q2 revenue from connectivity, including Starlink, up 66% YoY to $4.29B, vs. $3.83B est., and Starlink subscribers up 100% to 12M, vs. 12.19M est. — The satellites rolling off the line in Redmond, Wash., are paying for Elon Musk's AI ambitions — and he says the company's …

 
House panel report: US telcos connected their systems to data centers in a way that exposed them to vulnerabilities, potentially enabling Salt Typhoon hacks (Kelcee Griffis/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:20:03 GMT

Kelcee Griffis / Bloomberg:
House panel report: US telcos connected their systems to data centers in a way that exposed them to vulnerabilities, potentially enabling Salt Typhoon hacks — US telecommunications companies connected their systems to data centers and related infrastructure in a way that exposed …

 
CarPlay is Coming to Pontoon Boats - MacRumors - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:49:42 GMT
CarPlay is Coming to Pontoon Boats MacRumorsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
OpenAI says one of its models exploited a website after third-party AI security lab Irregular mistakenly gave it access to the internet during evaluations (Wired) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:45:00 GMT

Wired:
OpenAI says one of its models exploited a website after third-party AI security lab Irregular mistakenly gave it access to the internet during evaluations — Rogue AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic have again been caught trying to disrupt servers and software—and leaving instructions for future bad behavior.

 
Coupang reports Q2 revenue up 4% YoY to $8.9B and an operating loss of $556M, above $361M est., due to a $409M data breach fine; CPNG drops 7%+ pre-market (Yoolim Lee/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:30:02 GMT

Yoolim Lee / Bloomberg:
Coupang reports Q2 revenue up 4% YoY to $8.9B and an operating loss of $556M, above $361M est., due to a $409M data breach fine; CPNG drops 7%+ pre-market — Coupang Inc. reported a larger-than-expected loss, underscoring the damage from a massive personal data leak that resulted …

 
iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max Might Get Bigger Screens in 2027 - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:24:33 GMT
Apple is also considering an all-glass look for the front display.
 
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell says the company aims to build out ground-based infrastructure to complement its satellite network for "a true mobile service" (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:20:00 GMT

Reuters:
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell says the company aims to build out ground-based infrastructure to complement its satellite network for “a true mobile service” — SpaceX (SPCX.O) said on Tuesday that quarterly revenue nearly doubled and operating losses narrowed sharply …

 
OK, Well, Rogue AI Agents Are Hacking Again - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:11:31 GMT
Rogue AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic have again been caught trying to disrupt servers and software—and leaving instructions for future bad behavior.
 
The first Googlebook shows us what Google's Android-ChromeOS merger actually looks like - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:02:00 GMT

Google unveiled the Googlebook laptop in May, explaining that several OEMs would be joining in with their own take on the AI-ready machine. Thanks to Digital Citizen, we now have a closer look at the Googlebook Lenovo is building for a late-2026 release. The Lenovo Googlebook 15 carries some design...

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Tearing Down Aircraft Weather Radar Avionics - Hack a Day Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:00:52 GMT
If you’re flying high in the sky, it’s useful to know if there’s turbulence, heavy rain, or other nasty weather ahead. Onboard weather radar is a useful tool that pilots …read more
 
Texas governor orders audit of new data centers after realizing over 400 gigawatts of power is a lot - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:48:48 GMT
The state already hosts more than 500 data centers.
 
Big Walk Just Hit A Major Milestone On PS Plus - GameSpot - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:42:27 GMT
  1. Big Walk Just Hit A Major Milestone On PS Plus GameSpot
  2. Big Walk review – larking around with mates elevated to an artform The Guardian
  3. Big Walk is like co-op Breath of the Wild The Verge
  4. Big Walk Is At Its Best When You Totally Screw Things Up Aftermath
  5. Big Walk Review - A Walk To Remember Game Informer
 
An internal TikTok doc shows it withheld a safeguarded algorithm from 10% of US users, including a 16-year-old who was fed self-harm content and died by suicide (Olivia Carville/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:25:02 GMT

Olivia Carville / Bloomberg:
An internal TikTok doc shows it withheld a safeguarded algorithm from 10% of US users, including a 16-year-old who was fed self-harm content and died by suicide — A confidential document says an algorithm adjustment was kept from many users “by design,” as part of an experiment to measure engagement.

 
Texas hits pause on 1,800 data center projects to scrutinize power and water demands - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:19:00 GMT

The state wants more information before granting access. Abbott said applicants must provide tax break details, power use and generation data, water use and cooling plans, steps to reduce community impact, and facility ownership information. Any project missing that information will not be allowed onto the grid.

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The Saudi-led $55 billion takeover of EA has closed - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:17:49 GMT
Electronic Arts is once again a privately held company, but it's saddled with $20 billion in new debt.
 
Everything Apple Is Expected to Announce in September - MacRumors - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:10:01 GMT
  1. Everything Apple Is Expected to Announce in September MacRumors
  2. Samsung experience shows Apple’s timing for the iPhone Ultra couldn’t be better 9to5Mac
  3. iPhone Fold is on schedule for September after manufacturing problems are solved AppleInsider
  4. iPhone Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 8 — here's 3 big ways Apple could win Tom's Guide
  5. Jon Prosser’s Ultra Leak Shows Why a Foldable iPhone Changes Everything TechEBlog -
 
Telegram CEO says 'takedown extortionist' was responsible for the app being briefly delisted by Apple - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:08:11 GMT
Pavel Durov claims there's "a potential systemic risk" for platforms with user-generated content.
 
The White House Is Keeping Its AI Cybersecurity Framework Secret - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:06:07 GMT
The Trump administration shared the details of its plan with OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI labs on Tuesday. For now, the public remains in the dark.
 
Perplexity has successfully overturned Amazon's injunction on its AI shopping bot - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:58:34 GMT
Amazon's public fight with Perplexity over online shopping started in November 2025.
 
Match reports Q2 revenue down 1% YoY to $853M, vs. $856.6M est., 13.3M paying users, vs. 13.4M est., forecasts Q3 revenue below est.; MTCH drops 8%+ pre-market (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:55:01 GMT

Samantha Kelly / Bloomberg:
Match reports Q2 revenue down 1% YoY to $853M, vs. $856.6M est., 13.3M paying users, vs. 13.4M est., forecasts Q3 revenue below est.; MTCH drops 8%+ pre-market — Match Group Inc. gave a revenue forecast for the current quarter that narrowly missed analysts' estimates …

 
Senators demand crackdown on wildfire "prediction markets" - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:52:31 GMT
Fire experts warn such markets could incentivize arson.
 
We just got our first real look at how small X's ad business is - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:49:25 GMT
Advertisers seem to be spending a whole lot less than they used to on the platform.
 
SpaceX's first public earnings statement shows the financials of an AI company in 2026 - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:42:08 GMT
That's a lot of capital expenditure.
 
The UK AISI says it observed a total of 19 instances where Mythos and GPT-5.6 Sol tried to hack people and companies during a routine cyber evaluation in July (Sam Sabin/Axios) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:30:02 GMT

Sam Sabin / Axios:
The UK AISI says it observed a total of 19 instances where Mythos and GPT-5.6 Sol tried to hack people and companies during a routine cyber evaluation in July — The U.K. AI Security Institute said it observed nearly 20 instances of Anthropic and OpenAI's most advanced models trying …

 
AI is flooding Apple with fake bug reports, and real $200K macOS exploit got lost in the noise - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:28:00 GMT

Security researchers at Bynario recently told the Financial Times that Apple's new bug bounty policy held up its efforts to report dozens of vulnerabilities. Among them was a privilege escalation exploit worth up to $200,000 on the black market.

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Trump killed the Digital Equity Act, but US was forced to bring part of it back - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:27:05 GMT
$1.25 billion program restored, but judge ruled race provision unconstitutional.
 
Telegram’s Brief App Store Removal Renews Questions About Apple’s CSAM Enforcement - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:53:43 GMT
The Telegram CEO says Apple made the app unavailable for download without any warning.
 
Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:34:28 GMT
Governor who touted Texas as AI “epicenter” pauses data center grid connections.
 
OnePlus is sold out in the US and Canada - there are no more phones on the official site - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:31:02 GMT
  1. OnePlus is sold out in the US and Canada - there are no more phones on the official site - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. OnePlus is gone, but its true successor is already in my pocket PhoneArena
  3. Are OnePlus Phones Still Safe To Use? bgr.com
  4. OnePlus's US Exit Just Got a Lot More Real as Its Last Products Sell Out Android Headlines
  5. OnePlus Community Is Ending: What Users Should Save First TechRepublic
 
Pixel 11 Leak Shows a New HiLight LED Light on the Back of the Phone - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:27:42 GMT
The feature — previously rumored as Pixel Glow — may bring a visual twist to Google’s next Pixel series
 
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.
 
New DC Studios Show ‘Lanterns’ Is Out This August on HBO Max, Plus New ‘Hard Knocks,’ Conan and More - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:16:26 GMT
These shows and tons of great new movies arrive to HBO Max this month.
 
New Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Stats Prove You’re All Knife-Happy Bard Murderers - Kotaku - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:15:59 GMT
  1. New Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Stats Prove You’re All Knife-Happy Bard Murderers Kotaku
  2. 'Baldur's Gate 3' Devs Reveal New Player Data, Including Which Npcs Players Murdered the Most Polygon.com
  3. More Than 500 Million Mods Downloaded For 'Baldur's Gate 3' - By The Numbers 3 Years On Bell of Lost Souls
  4. The biggest Baldur's Gate 3 save scummers slammed quicksave over 1,400 times in one go, Larian says: "You doing okay there?" GamesRadar+
  5. Larian drops new Baldur's Gate 3 stats and you're all monsters: More non-Durge players killed Alfira than D... Yahoo Tech
 
Strengthening 3D Prints with a Carbon-Fiber Epidermis - Hack a Day Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:36 GMT
A man's hands are shown holding a broken 3D-printed hook. The hook has a loop and hook, in a number 9-shape. The hook portion has broken, exposing carbon fibers.
As strong and light as carbon fiber-epoxy composites are, the same can’t always be said of carbon-fiber reinforced 3D printer filaments. Of those that do improve over stock filament, the …read more
 
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.
 
Xbox's free 25th anniversary gifts include a dynamic theme and avatars - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:47:40 GMT
Xbox's free 25th anniversary gifts include a dynamic theme and avatars.
 
Waymo Opens Up to All Riders in Dallas - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:47:00 GMT
The company now operates its autonomous ride-hailing service in more than a dozen cities.
 
Play Gears of War: E-Day Before Others With Xbox Game Pass - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:41:24 GMT
You can play the Gears of War: E-Day beta, Ball x Pit and more this month.
 
DOJ extracts $3.2 million from OpenAI over hiring discrimination allegations - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:19:09 GMT
DOJ extracts $3.2 million from OpenAI over hiring discrimination allegations.
 
Minecraft Adds Concrete Stairs After Making Fans Wait Nearly A Decade And People Are Excited - Kotaku - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:15:19 GMT
  1. Minecraft Adds Concrete Stairs After Making Fans Wait Nearly A Decade And People Are Excited Kotaku
  2. Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 7 Minecraft
  3. Bedrock Edition 26.40 Minecraft
  4. Test more features from our upcoming drop Minecraft
  5. Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 7 Adds Concrete Stairs and Slabs, New Explorer Maps Beebom
 
Can MS Paint run Doom? (Yes) - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:51:23 GMT
Can MS Paint run Doom? (Yes)
 
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.
 
Apple caps bug bounty program due to deluge of AI submissions - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:43:40 GMT
Apple caps bug bounty program due to deluge of AI submissions.
 
NJ antitrust suit accuses Amazon of unlawfully wielding power over delivery contractors - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:37:56 GMT
NJ antitrust suit accuses Amazon of unlawfully wielding power over delivery contractors .
 
OpenAI Hits Back at Apple, Calls Lawsuit ‘Careless, Aggressive and Oddly Personal’ - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:37:35 GMT
Newly released texts and emails give us insight into how lawyers for two billion-dollar tech companies can’t figure out how to use their email.
 
At Last! CP/M for Protected Mode - Hack a Day Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:50 GMT
If you used a serious computer pre-IBM PC, there was a fair chance its operating system was CP/M. CP/M was a staple among 8080 and Z80 computers and while there …read more
 
Don't use your car's USB ports to charge your laptop — Do this instead - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The USB port in your car is likely not powerful enough to charge your laptop, but there are other options.
 
Fans Upset Over Some New Vinyl Records Missing Content And Final Mixes - Kotaku - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:15:53 GMT
Fans Upset Over Some New Vinyl Records Missing Content And Final Mixes Kotaku
 
Android 17 August update rolling out with three Pixel 10 fixes - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:12:00 GMT
  1. Android 17 August update rolling out with three Pixel 10 fixes 9to5Google
  2. 2026 August Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone Droid Life
  3. Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 [Gallery] 9to5Google
  4. The Pixel 10 gets the spotlight in Google's August update Android Police
  5. Pixel users should install the August update to patch a serious flaw PhoneArena
 
Lego's latest Hubble set lets you look inside one of history's greatest space telescopes - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:05:00 GMT

The model reflects Hubble's current configuration after its final servicing mission in 2009. Inside are brick-built versions of key instruments still in use today, including the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph, Cosmic Origins Spectrograph, Advanced Camera for Surveys, and Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer. Their placement follows the layout of...

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BMW is forcing a weird Spider-Man ad onto its dashboard displays - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:52:19 GMT
BMW is forcing a weird Spider-Man ad onto its dashboard displays
 
DuckDuckGo Is Selling Anti Pervert Glasses That Contain Zero AI, Cameras, or Even Electronics Whatsoever - Yahoo Tech - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:48:00 GMT
  1. DuckDuckGo Is Selling Anti Pervert Glasses That Contain Zero AI, Cameras, or Even Electronics Whatsoever Yahoo Tech
  2. DuckDuckGo Launches "Zero Camera, Zero AI" Sunglasses as a Protest Against Smart Glasses finance.biggo.com
  3. $35 DuckDuckGo Glasses never need to be charged and are designed to protect privacy Notebookcheck
  4. DuckDuckGo’s Anti-AI Sunglasses Won’t Spy On Anyone CNET
  5. DuckDuckGo’s “Normal Sunglasses” Are the Best Anti-Tech Tech Product of 2026 Gadget Review
 
China is Tesla's cash cow, but for how much longer? - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:34:48 GMT
Tesla's Shanghai factory is busier than ever but might be cut loose.
 
Windows 11 Home Vs Pro: What's the difference, and is it worth the upgrade? - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Most Windows 11 users don't need to bother with the Pro version of Microsoft's operating system.
 
High Bandwidth Flash gets first technical specification for AI data centers - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:24:00 GMT

A year ago, SanDisk and SK Hynix announced a collaboration to develop a common standard for the High Bandwidth Flash (HBF) project. The new type of memory is designed to improve performance and power efficiency in AI data centers and can now be implemented in new data center projects thanks...

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CMF announces its first pair of open-ear earbuds for under $100 - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:12:57 GMT
CMF announces its first pair of open-ear earbuds for under $100.
 
BornHack Radio 102.8 FM, Playing Radio At A Hacker Camp - Hack a Day Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:00:59 GMT
Over the years I have been to many hacker camps and done a lot of very cool things, but BornHack 2026 brought me something entirely new: Radio. By which I …read more
 
Action RPG Crimson Moon Joins Busy September Release Calendar - Game Informer - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Action RPG Crimson Moon Joins Busy September Release Calendar Game Informer
  2. Crimson Moon battles demonic corruption on September 1 PlayStation.Blog
  3. ProbablyMonsters Bets on $19.99 Replay Loops with Crimson Moon, a Gothic Action/Adventure RPG Built Entirely Around Short Incursions Wccftech
  4. HEALTH, Ice Nine Kills and Periphery members to soundtrack new game ‘Crimson Moon’ NME
  5. Metal Meets Monster Slaying In Crimson Moon, Launching This September Blunt Magazine
 
Apple Gears Up for September iPhone Launch With Retail Employee Lottery - Bloomberg.com - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:56:01 GMT
  1. Apple Gears Up for September iPhone Launch With Retail Employee Lottery Bloomberg.com
  2. Leaked Apple memo reveals its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra plan PhoneArena
  3. Staff lottery reveals Apple's first-half September event plans AppleInsider
  4. Apple Starts Preparing for September iPhone Event MacRumors
  5. Apple just revealed a clue about its September iPhone event date 9to5Mac
 
How to cancel your PlayStation Plus subscription - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
If you're done giving Sony money every month, cancelling PlayStation Plus is easy.
 
TikTok settles three addiction lawsuits as new case blames social media for teen suicides - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:26:00 GMT

The lawsuit was filed in the Superior Court of Delaware on behalf of the victims by the Social Media Victims Law Center, a national legal advocacy organization representing families who say they have been harmed by social media and AI platforms. According to the complaint, the four teens who died...

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Fresh Pixel 11 series leak reveals thinner camera bar and 30-hour battery - Android Authority - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:23:00 GMT
  1. Fresh Pixel 11 series leak reveals thinner camera bar and 30-hour battery Android Authority
  2. The Pixel 11’s “glow” feature is actually called HiLight—here’s what it does Ars Technica
  3. Google Pixel 11: Every rumor, leak, and confirmed fact ahead of Made By Google Mashable
  4. Pixel 11 specs and price leak with no surprises The Verge
  5. New Pixel 11 Pro ‘next obvious move’ teaser provides better look at Glow [Video] 9to5Google
 
The Pixel 11's "glow" feature is actually called HiLight—here's what it does - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:11:05 GMT
The camera flash will evolve into a multicolor LED that illuminates when your phone is face down.
 
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 brings architectural upgrades and expanded OS support - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:10:00 GMT
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 is the latest version of the go-to desktop hypervisor for developers and power users. Now fully free for commercial and personal use, it runs Windows, Linux, and BSD virtual machines side-by-side on a single PC – no rebooting, no repartitioning.
 
T-Mobile’s $0-down financing plan bundles taxes and fees - The Verge - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:07:02 GMT
  1. T-Mobile’s $0-down financing plan bundles taxes and fees The Verge
  2. T-Mobile Is Stretching Its Device Commitment to 3 Years with New Installment and '2.0' Phone Plans CNET
  3. T-Mobile's next Un-carrier move introduces new 36-month plans to keep customers locked in longer Android Police
  4. T-Mobile announces "Nothing," allowing the purchase of a new phone for $0 down PhoneArena
  5. T-Mobile launches ‘Nothing,’ so what’s the big deal? Fierce Network
 
‘One of Our Biggest Reinventions in Recent History’ – All of the Biggest Details on FC 27’s Open World The Grounds Mode - IGN - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. ‘One of Our Biggest Reinventions in Recent History’ – All of the Biggest Details on FC 27’s Open World The Grounds Mode IGN
  2. 27 | FUT Deep Dive Electronic Arts Home Page
  3. EA explains The Grounds, FC 27’s new open-world mode: Monetisation, new game modes and the future of Clubs Video Games Chronicle
  4. Everything New in FC 27 Ultimate Team and The Grounds Explained COGconnected
  5. EA Sports FC 27 Is Up for Pre-Order Restart.run
 
This New Color for Sony’s WH-1000XM6 Headphones May Be My Favorite So Far - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Whether you like it depends on how you feel about earth tones.
 
Apple claims that even more ex-employees may have given trade secrets to OpenAI - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:57:41 GMT
Apple is requesting expedited discovery in an ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI.
 
Tom DeLay helped create TV ownership cap—he says Trump FCC has no authority to repeal it - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:51:00 GMT
Congress set ownership limit at 39%, but FCC claims authority to kill the rule.
 
Google Password Manager passkeys could be at risk with new ‘Pass-ta-key’ attack - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:50:00 GMT
  1. Google Password Manager passkeys could be at risk with new ‘Pass-ta-key’ attack 9to5Google
  2. Pass the Passkey: A Novel Attack Surface in Passwordless Authentication Unit 42
  3. Google Password Manager Attacks Could Let Malware Hijack Passkey-Protected Accounts The Hacker News
  4. Experts reveal Google Password Manager can be hijacked to let hackers steal passkeys and gain access to all your secrets TechRadar
  5. New Pass-ta-key attacks let malware hijack Google-synced passkeys BleepingComputer
 
Samsung’s HDR10 Plus Advanced is launching this month on Prime Video - The Verge - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:43:59 GMT
  1. Samsung’s HDR10 Plus Advanced is launching this month on Prime Video The Verge
  2. Samsung Launches World’s First HDR10+ ADVANCED Streaming Experience on Prime Video samsung.com
  3. New Samsung TVs will support HDR10+ Advanced streaming on Prime Video starting this month Engadget
  4. Samsung and Prime Video launch HDR10+ ADVANCED streaming format Broadband TV News
  5. Samsung Electronics and Amazon apply next-generation HDR technology to OTT service first 디지털투데이
 
exFAT vs NTFS: What's the difference between these formats? - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
exFAT is best for cross-platform usage.
 
Mafia: The Old Country's PS5 DLC Will Expand on Sicily's Scope - Push Square - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
  1. Mafia: The Old Country's PS5 DLC Will Expand on Sicily's Scope Push Square
  2. Gameplay first look – Mafia: The Old Country’s Man of Honor expansion PlayStation.Blog
  3. Mafia: The Old Country Expands with Man of Honor, Dragging Enzo Back into Salieri’s Dirty Work this August 14 Wccftech
  4. Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor gameplay teaser showcases new missions ahead of August 14 launch AltChar
  5. ‘Mafia: The Old Country’ Open World Is About to Feel More Like Grand Theft Auto’s Polygon.com
 
Landmark Deal Would Officially Add Laser Weapons to US Army Arsenal - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:29:45 GMT
Facing a growing drone threat, the Pentagon is poised to sign a first-of-its-kind contract for “Enduring High Energy Lasers”—and make directed energy weapons an official part of the Army’s kit.
 
iPhone 18 Pro will have three upgrades that have been rumored for years - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:28:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro will have three upgrades that have been rumored for years 9to5Mac
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Date September Signaled In Keynote Update Forbes
  3. iPhone 18 Pro Models Could Be Up to $300 More Expensive, Says Analyst MacRumors
  4. The latest iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, price increases, and color options Mashable
  5. We Combed Through All the iPhone 18 Pro Rumors. Here's What Looks Legit PCMag
 
Researchers claim a major quantum computing breakthrough by proving the answer was correct - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:26:00 GMT

Until now, most experiments have relied on random circuit sampling, a benchmark designed to produce outputs that are difficult for classical computers to simulate. The issue is that as those computations become more complex, verifying the results becomes nearly impossible without making assumptions about the quantum system itself.

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Trump admin "aware" of deaths in explosive diarrhea outbreak, delays reporting - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:06:07 GMT
Federal officials will update the outbreak sometime "this week," a spokesperson said.
 
Huge Pixel Watch 5 leak leaves little to the imagination - Android Authority - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:06:00 GMT
  1. Huge Pixel Watch 5 leak leaves little to the imagination Android Authority
  2. Pixel Watch 5 specs leak reveals what’s new: ‘Accelerated’ chip, 2nd-gen Active Band, more 9to5Google
  3. Major Pixel Watch 5 leak details battery life, specs, and features ahead of launch Android Police
  4. Pixel Watch 5 Specs Tell Us the Upgrades to Expect Droid Life
  5. The mother of all Pixel Watch 5 leaks is here to leave no question unanswered PhoneArena
 
2026 Lexus ES 500e first drive: A classy sedan with a slow charge - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Lexus' latest luxury sedan is priced right and drives great, but feels like it's built around outdated EV tech.
 
2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport X proves code is as important as hardware - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:45:08 GMT
Chevy's 721-hp hybrid ups the ante with few compromises, but at a steep cost.
 
Microsoft warns Russian hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi to steal user accounts - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:44:00 GMT

Microsoft calls the operation the almost cereal-sounding name of CaptiveCrunch. It says the attacks have been active since at least early May and are being carried out by Storm-2945, an operational sub-cluster of Midnight Blizzard. The infamous Midnight Blizzard, also known as Cozy Bear, APT29, and Nobelium, is linked to...

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New Samsung TVs will support HDR10+ Advanced streaming on Prime Video starting this month - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:36:01 GMT
The main features of HDR10+ Advanced include Enhanced Overall Brightness and Intelligent Motion Smoothing.
 
Leaked Roadmap Hints At Xbox's Plans For Backwards Compatibility In 2026-2028 - Pure Xbox - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. Leaked Roadmap Hints At Xbox's Plans For Backwards Compatibility In 2026-2028 Pure Xbox
  2. Microsoft is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC The Verge
  3. Rumor: Xbox to Continue Physical Game Discs Support VGChartz
  4. Xbox Disc to Digital Arrives This Month for Xbox One and Series X TechPowerUp
  5. As Sony moves to scrap discs, Microsoft will reportedly let you digitize your physical library XDA
 
iOS 27 gives FaceTime huge upgrade with this powerful new feature - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27 gives FaceTime huge upgrade with this powerful new feature 9to5Mac
  2. Some big changes are coming for iPhone users in the Messages app. Here’s what you can expect KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE
  3. I’ve Been Running the New Safari on iOS 27, and My Thumbs Are Already Happier CNET
  4. The MacRumors Show: Revisiting iOS 27 Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro MacRumors
  5. Siri AI continues to get better as iOS 27 Developer Beta 4 is released PhoneArena
 
My Strange Amex Credit Card Fraud: What Really Happened In Malaysia?! - One Mile at a Time - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:29:25 GMT
My Strange Amex Credit Card Fraud: What Really Happened In Malaysia?! One Mile at a Time
 
Galaxy Z Fold 8 destroys pre-order record set by the late Note 10, and it isn’t over yet - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:19:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy Z Fold 8 destroys pre-order record set by the late Note 10, and it isn’t over yet 9to5Google
  2. Last Chance to Pre-Order Samsung’s New Galaxy Devices Before On-Sale This Friday – Check Out Current Offers Available via Samsung.com and SES Stores samsung.com
  3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Review: Nice Upgrades, But Not Quite Ultra Engadget
  4. Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 preorder record: 2019 rematch Gadget Hacks
  5. The early success of the wide new Galaxy Z Fold 8 is exceeding Samsung's wildest dreams PhoneArena
 
Xbox 360 games could soon be playable on PCs, handhelds, and next-gen Xbox consoles - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:47:00 GMT

According to the document seen by The Verge, Xbox 360 games will be able to run not only on Microsoft's upcoming Project Helix console, but also on "Xbox PCs" and handheld devices. That follows earlier signals that Helix will support PC games, suggesting Microsoft is building a system where the...

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You can try the newly-launched Switch 2 port of Final Fantasy 14 for free, right now, if you have a spare 117GB - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:46:04 GMT
  1. You can try the newly-launched Switch 2 port of Final Fantasy 14 for free, right now, if you have a spare 117GB Eurogamer.net
  2. Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2 is Better Than Anyone Expected 80 Level
  3. One of the Most Popular Video Games Is Finally Available Now On Nintendo Switch 2 Men's Journal
  4. FFXIV Launches On Switch 2, With Limited-Time Waived Subscriptions, The Famous Free Trial, And Half-Off Subs For Multi-Platform Players MMORPG.com
  5. Square Enix details loading times issue with Final Fantasy 14 on Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
 
OpenAI says Apple's trade secrets lawsuit is "aggressive and oddly personal" - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:38:29 GMT
“We do not have, nor want, any of their trade secrets,” the ChatGPT maker says.
 
CEO Defends Stellar Blade 2 Slop Video And Makes Fans Angrier - Kotaku - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:27:11 GMT
  1. CEO Defends Stellar Blade 2 Slop Video And Makes Fans Angrier Kotaku
  2. Stellar Blade: Blood Rain studio CEO defends AI music video because Evie was originally "created from head... Yahoo
  3. Stellar Blade: Blood Rain – Release Date, Gameplay, And Everything We Know GameSpot
  4. Shift-Up promotes Stellar Blade 2 with AI-generated KPop music video featuring the game's main character Eurogamer.net
  5. ‘Are we deadass?’ fans react to official AI-generated Stellar Blade music video Video Games Chronicle
 
Lawsuit claims Micron's $100 billion New York chip fab could discharge "forever chemicals" into the Oneida River - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:16:00 GMT

The Article 78 petition was filed in Albany County Supreme Court on July 31 by Neighbors for a Better Micron and Jobs to Move America. It names New York's Department of Environmental Conservation, Onondaga County, and Micron as respondents.

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Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:45 GMT
  1. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More XBOX Wire
  2. These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 6-18) Pure Xbox
  3. Drop what you're doing this week — Gears of War: E-Day's multiplayer is dropping on Xbox Game Pass Windows Central
  4. Ball X Pit And More Hit Cheaper Game Pass Tier In August 2026 Kotaku
  5. Play Gears of War: E-Day Before Others With Xbox Game Pass CNET
 
Nothing CMF is launching its first open earbuds - The Verge - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Nothing CMF is launching its first open earbuds The Verge
  2. CMF Clip Pro: First impressions, price, where to buy Mashable
  3. CMF Announces Its First Pair Of Open-Ear Earbuds For Under $100 Engadget
  4. Nothing’s $99 CMF Clip Pro Aims to Be the Most Comfortable OEMs on the Market Gear Patrol
  5. CMF showcases Clip Pro's clip-on design in its own AI-generated ad, then vanished Notebookcheck
 
T-Mobile Is Stretching Its Device Commitment to 3 Years with New Installment and ‘2.0’ Phone Plans - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The carrier is incrementing its plans to “2.0” versions and giving customers the option of paying off devices over 36 months.
 
Microsoft wants Apple to bring seamless copy and paste between Windows PCs and iPhones - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:46:00 GMT

MacRumors recently spotted a request from Microsoft to Apple to enhance copy-and-paste capabilities between Windows and Apple devices in Europe. If implemented, the functionality might resemble the Universal Clipboard that currently works across iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

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PlayStation Plus Drops 93/100 PS5 Action Game for Free - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:19:20 GMT
PlayStation Plus Drops 93/100 PS5 Action Game for Free PlayStation LifeStyleSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Highly Anticipated PS5 RPG Out on PlayStation Store With Good Reviews - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:03:27 GMT
  1. Highly Anticipated PS5 RPG Out on PlayStation Store With Good Reviews PlayStation LifeStyle
  2. It’s a Dog, It’s a Plant, It’s by the Creators of Pokémon The New York Times
  3. Beast of Reincarnation: Early-Game Tips to Help You Manage the Miasma XBOX Wire
  4. Beast of Reincarnation review – a taxing reflection of human-made damage The Guardian
  5. Beast of Reincarnation hands-on: parry-rich combat and the cutest mutant pup PlayStation.Blog
 
Amazon is blocking some users from seeing reviews after mistaking them for AI bots - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Fast Company reports that the restrictions began appearing late last year. Amazon confirmed that safeguards designed to prevent unauthorized scraping can incorrectly target genuine customers, though it described the incidents as isolated.

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The Best Gaming Mouse You Can Buy After Testing Dozens of Models - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
From wired to wireless to ultralight, we've tested dozens of gaming mice to find the best for work, your next MMO, and everything in between.
 
Phones are getting fun (and weird) again - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Phones are getting fun (and weird) again 9to5Google
  2. Foldables are sort of boring now — and that’s great news for Apple The Verge
  3. The fold and the beautiful: will 2026 finally be the year of the folding smartphone? wallpaper.com
  4. Why Haven't Foldable Phones Gotten Cheaper After 8 Years? bgr.com
  5. Not every foldable phone is for you — here’s why HardwareZone
 
Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black ETBs and Boosters Drop Under Market Price at Amazon - IGN - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:47:23 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black ETBs and Boosters Drop Under Market Price at Amazon IGN
  2. Pokémon TCG Pitch Black booster bundles are fluctuating on Amazon (here's how to get the best price) Mashable
  3. Today’s Best Deals: Pokémon TCG Amazon Restocks, MTG x TMNT, Hisense 65” U6 Pro 4K TV, and More IGN
  4. Best Pokémon TCG Deal: Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box gets 31% off on Amazon Mashable
  5. Best Pokémon TCG deal: Pitch Black ETB has dropped to its lowest-ever Amazon price Mashable
 
Purple Carrot Meal Kit Review: Tastier Than Meal Kits With Meat - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:34:00 GMT
I’m an omnivore. Purple Carrot’s vegan meal kit offers some of the best cooking I’ve seen from any meal kit, with or without meat.
 
Samsung is cracking down on TV apps that quietly rent out your bandwidth - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

After being contacted by TechCrunch, Samsung said it has started blocking new apps that include this capability and is working to remove those already in its app store. "We have already restricted new app registrations that incorporate such proxy functionalities on our Smart TV platform," a Samsung spokesperson told the...

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Forza Horizon 6 adds two free rewards that subtly bring Lego back to the series - TrueAchievements - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:05:10 GMT
  1. Forza Horizon 6 adds two free rewards that subtly bring Lego back to the series TrueAchievements
  2. The Dodge Viper ACR May Have Been Dead for Almost 10 Years, But Forza and Lego Won’t Let Us Forget Yahoo Autos
  3. Ferrari 488 Pista Is the Latest LEGO Hotness, Throws In a Livery for the Forza Horizon Version autoevolution
  4. Free LEGO Technic Forza Horizon 6 liveries available to all Brick Fanatics
  5. Iconic Auto-Branded Initiatives Trend Hunter
 
The Best Cordless Vacuums (2026): My Brand-New Top Pick - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:01:00 GMT
Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord, thanks to these stick vacuums.
 
Is This Poker Player Bluffing? The AI Thinks So - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
ESPN unveiled an “AI tells detection” tool during broadcasts of the 2026 World Series of Poker. Is it a neat computer-powered party trick, or a real threat to poker’s future?
 
How One Startup Built a (Mostly) China-Free Robot - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Ati Robotics assembles its robots in India and uses just a few Chinese parts—a strategy that could pay off as the Trump administration cracks down on Chinese humanoids.
 
‘Everyone Is Doing It’: The Truth About AI in Hollywood - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Puck’s Matthew Belloni says AI has quietly become part of everyday filmmaking. The battle now isn’t whether Hollywood will use the technology—it’s who controls what’ll come next.
 
NASA puts Crew-13's launch-pad escape in the hands of the 11-times-recalled Cybertruck - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:19:00 GMT

Making a hasty exit away from the launch pad should something go wrong is important, obviously, but given the potentially destructive power of a rocket, the vehicle coming to astronauts' aid also needs to be sturdy.

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What we’ve learned about Covid-19 since the pandemic - CNN - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:25 GMT
What we’ve learned about Covid-19 since the pandemic CNN
 
How Data Centers Broke American Politics - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
What the Unabomber, Steve Bannon’s tech guy, and Bernie Sanders taught me about the great data center backlash of 2026.
 
Flock’s AI Cameras May Have Misread Over 70% of License Plates, Creating New Headaches for Cities - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
New data suggests Flock surveillance cameras have an abysmal recognition rate. That’s a major problem for drivers.
 
Xbox's FanFest world tour is still going ahead, for some reason, even after Microsoft fired the guy who created it - Eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:39:50 GMT
  1. Xbox's FanFest world tour is still going ahead, for some reason, even after Microsoft fired the guy who created it Eurogamer.net
  2. Celebrating 25 Years of Play: New Community Designs, XBOX Updates, FanFest Tour Dates, and More XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox's Free 25th Anniversary Gifts Include A Dynamic Theme And Avatars Engadget
  4. Xbox 25th anniversary continues with Xbox FanFest Tour dates, Xbox designs, and more Windows Central
  5. Xbox Reveals Dates For Six More FanFest Events Taking Place In 2026 Pure Xbox
 
The Real Story Behind the 2018 Google Walkout - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
In 2018, more than 20,000 employees walked out to protest how Google handled allegations of sexual harassment. Here’s how they organized it from inside the company.
 
Mistral Is in the Right Place at the Right Time - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:21:11 GMT
Open-weight AI models are having a moment in the wake of recent turmoil at US tech giants. For French AI lab Mistral, that’s the the best thing that could have happened.
 
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.
 
Starz Promo Codes: $5 Off for August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Ready to stream award-winning series, hit movies, and exclusive originals? Our comprehensive guide helps you find every active Starz coupon, free trial, and discount code to save big on your subscription this 2026.
 
Bartesian Discount Codes: 35% Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home bar with the latest Bartesian coupon codes and discounts. Save on the Professional Cocktail Maker, enjoy subscription discounts, and get free shipping on your favorite capsules.
 
Litter-Robot Promo Codes: Up to $150 Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get the latest Litter-Robot Discounts on Litter-Robot self-cleaning litter boxes, accessories, and more.
 
Uplift Promo Codes: $570 Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home office with the best Uplift Desk discount codes. Save on standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and accessories during the Spring Setup Sale.
 
Maytag Promo Codes: 15% Off Appliances - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home for less with these verified Maytag discount codes, military savings, and limited-time closeout offers on washers, dryers, and more.
 
Target Promo Code: $50 Off | August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get $50 off your next order or up to 50% off site wide with Target coupon codes and Circle deals.
 
Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 10% off with Wayfair promo code, up to 80% off furniture, and more top coupons.
 
Loop Earplugs Discount Codes: 40% Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.
 
20% Off Sephora Promo Code | August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Earn more points on skincare purchases when you use our Sephora coupon.
 
Lovehoney Coupon Offers: Toys, Lingerie, and Gift Set Discounts - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
 
We-Vibe Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.
 
Best Buy Discount Codes: Up to 60% Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the latest Best Buy promo codes and offers, including 10% back in rewards for new cardmembers and free 2-day shipping with My Best Buy Plus, here at WIRED.
 
Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals in August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
 
Expedia Coupons: 40% Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Book your next getaway with Expedia and get up to 75% off your stay, with or without a promo code.
 
Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
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Nomad Goods Promo Codes: Get 25% Off in August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 25% on Nomad Goods accessories such as Nomad phone cases, Nomad wallets, and more in August 2026.
 
Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $300 Off Appliances - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
 
Michael Dell's son and a SpaceX alum want to put battery storage in every backyard - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:12:00 GMT

Home battery storage, which can lower electric bills by feeding power back to the grid, is gaining popularity across the US, particularly in warmer regions. A startup led by Zach Dell shows how the industry is expanding options for grid operators.

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Tetris 99's New Crossover Event Celebrates Splatoon Raiders, Unlock A Special Theme - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:55:00 GMT
  1. Tetris 99's New Crossover Event Celebrates Splatoon Raiders, Unlock A Special Theme Nintendo Life
  2. Play the 56th MAXIMUS CUP online event or catch up on past in-game collaborative themes! nintendo.com
  3. Tetris 99 celebrates Splatoon Raiders with new theme for 56th Maximus Cup Nintendo Wire
  4. Tetris 99’s Splatoon Raiders Event Runs Aug. 7-10, Unlocks Exclusive Switch 2 Theme Shane the Gamer
  5. Maximus Cup 56 Brings a Splatoon Raiders Theme to Tetris 99 This Week Nintendojo
 
6 Mini Gadgets To Add To Your Wishlist In 2026 - SlashGear - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:30:00 GMT
6 Mini Gadgets To Add To Your Wishlist In 2026 SlashGear
 
SpaceX Replacing MRAPs with Cybertrucks Beginning with Crew-13 - SpacePolicyOnline.com - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:24:00 GMT
  1. SpaceX Replacing MRAPs with Cybertrucks Beginning with Crew-13 SpacePolicyOnline.com
  2. NASA puts astronauts’ lives in the hands of Tesla’s flaky Cybertruck The Register
  3. Tesla vehicle recalled 11 times chosen by NASA to save astronauts' lives in case of launchpad emergency UNILAD Tech
  4. NASA puts Crew-13's launch-pad escape in the hands of the 11-times-recalled Cybertruck TechSpot
 
Two Cancelled Virtual Boy Games Join 'Nintendo Classics' Today - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT
  1. Two Cancelled Virtual Boy Games Join 'Nintendo Classics' Today Nintendo Life
  2. New update for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members! – News – Nintendo Official Site nintendo.com
  3. Super Mario Sunshine Is The Switch 2's Next GameCube Addition Engadget
  4. The Most Polarizing Mario Game Is About To Come To Switch 2 Kotaku
  5. 2002 GameCube Classic Is Joining The Nintendo Switch Online Library VICE
 
Malwarebytes Offers US College Students 2 Years of Free Antivirus Protection - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:43:23 GMT
The security suite’s new Student Protection Program covers three devices for eligible students at US universities.
 
Equifax Customers Have a Month to Claim a Piece of $2.2M Class Action Settlement - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:01:47 GMT
The 37,000 affected customers can file a claim from now until the Sept. 1 deadline.
 
Lenovo Shares Images of New Googlebook and 2-in-1 Tablet - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:37:49 GMT
We now have a better idea of what the Chromebook successor might look like.
 
Did an AI Music App Just Snitch on the Song of the Summer? - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:27:46 GMT
Fenix Flexin’s hit song “Rubberz” has hip-hop fans arguing over whether it was generated by AI. Some say they have proof it’s machine-made, but will anyone care?
 
US company’s AI lets Ukraine’s cheap kamikaze drones track targets on their own - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:11:39 GMT
$100 million deal gives 50,000 Ukrainian drones US-developed AI capabilities.
 
Snap CEO sidesteps Specs preorder questions on Q2 earnings call - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:10:58 GMT
  1. Snap CEO sidesteps Specs preorder questions on Q2 earnings call TechCrunch
  2. Snap CEO Sees New Wearable Glasses as “Largest Long-Term Opportunity” The Hollywood Reporter
  3. See for Yourself: Watch the SPECS Launch on September 16 Snap Newsroom
  4. Snap reports 971 million monthly active users ahead of its Specs launch event on September 16th. The Verge
  5. Snap bets its future on AR glasses in crowded AI race Los Angeles Times
 
Microsoft: Suspected Russian Hackers Are Targeting Logins Via Hotel Wi-Fi - PCMag - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:52:31 GMT
  1. Microsoft: Suspected Russian Hackers Are Targeting Logins Via Hotel Wi-Fi PCMag
  2. Microsoft warns hackers have compromised many hotel WiFi networks Mashable
  3. CaptiveCrunch: Midnight Blizzard targets travelers worldwide for malware delivery and credential theft Microsoft
  4. Russian spies turn public Wi-Fi into malware delivery systems The Register
  5. Microsoft warns hackers are targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks: What to know, how to protect yourself ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
 
Apple’s Rumored Camera-Equipped AirPods Could Arrive as Early as This Year - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:35:18 GMT
The cameras would reportedly assist Siri, rather than be used to take photos, but questions remain.
 
The End of August Will Feature a Lunar Eclipse Visible All Over North America - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:19:27 GMT
The eclipse is technically a partial lunar eclipse, but at 93% coverage, it’s close enough.
 
Hughesnet Files for Bankruptcy After Bleeding Customers to Starlink - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:53:00 GMT
Years of pressure from SpaceX’s Starlink have pushed the legacy satellite provider into a Chapter 11 filing. Here’s what it means for customers.
 
Palworld Is Getting an Official MMO Before Pokémon Later This Year - 80 Level - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:29:40 GMT
  1. Palworld Is Getting an Official MMO Before Pokémon Later This Year 80 Level
  2. Pocketpair Announces ‘Palworld Online,’ A New MMO Coming This Year Forbes
  3. Palworld’s expanding to mobile with a new MMORPG The Verge
  4. Palworld Online Reveals Its First New Pal VICE
  5. Palworld Online announced for iOS, Android Gematsu
 
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:13:37 GMT
Also: Cyborg diving suits for cockroaches, why sleepy sperm whales blow bubbles, Betelgeuse's companion star.
 
Valve publicly releases Lepton and FEX compatibility tools to power Steam Frame gaming - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:09:00 GMT

Valve recently updated the Steam pages for Lepton and FEX, two tools designed to improve compatibility between the popular PC gaming platform and Arm-based devices. The tools are expected to play a major role in turning the upcoming Steam Frame into a "real" gaming headset from the get-go.

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The SpaceX Falcon Lunar Crash Is a Warning for Moon Bases - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:58:23 GMT
The risk of more debris hitting the moon is on the rise as the space race heats up.
 
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.
 
Tencent pulls the plug on GTA rival Last Sentinel after spending $300 million over six years - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:23:00 GMT

While Tencent disputes the cancellation rumors, Bloomberg News claims that the project is effectively dead, with around 80 developers reportedly laid off this week. Lightspeed LA confirmed the layoffs, citing a "shift (in) creative and development direction" following "extensive internal reviews and play-testing."

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Lego deploys Hubble Space Telescope as detailed desktop model - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:21:16 GMT
The orbiting observatory in minifigure scale.
 
VirtualDJ combines powerful mixing tools and real-time stems without the cost - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:10:00 GMT
VirtualDJ is free for home use, giving aspiring DJs access to pro-grade mixing tools without requiring dedicated hardware. The software supports real-time stem separation, audio, video, and karaoke mixing, effects, loops, and recording.
 
An AI-supervised remote exam went so badly that 58,000 students must retake it - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:00:50 GMT
Top scores increased by 5x.
 
Apple finally fixed Siri. So why does it feel anticlimactic? - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:43:43 GMT
  1. Apple finally fixed Siri. So why does it feel anticlimactic? TechCrunch
  2. Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated. The New York Times
  3. Apple vs. OpenAI: How Siri AI Stacks Up Against the New ChatGPT Bloomberg.com
  4. How to Bring the Old Siri Back to Your iPhone in iOS 27 CNET
  5. The new Siri can now find information based on your messages and photos dev.ua
 
Linux just cracked 10% desktop usage in North America, but no one's sure why - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:28:00 GMT

The shift stands out because the change was not gradual but abrupt. Linux's rise came largely at Windows' expense, while macOS saw only limited movement over the same period. That makes the month-to-month swing look less like a slow adoption trend and more like a sharp change in the mix...

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Escape from Tarkov Seasonal Wipe Blocked By a Paywall - Insider Gaming - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:13:44 GMT
  1. Escape from Tarkov Seasonal Wipe Blocked By a Paywall Insider Gaming
  2. Twitch Drops for the launch of season one! EscapeFromTarkov.com
  3. Where to find documents on Factory for Tarkov's Battle Pass. Project documentation and Blueprints and technical documentation spawn points escorenews.com
  4. 'Nikita' at ChinaJoy: "Aiming to Launch Tarkov PvE Prestige Within the Year" Inven Global
  5. Escape from Tarkov Side Task Overhaul Changes Countless Quests Insider Gaming
 
41 Signs That Are Funny Enough To Make You Stop Replaying That Cringey Thing You Did Last Week - BuzzFeed - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:56:44 GMT
  1. 41 Signs That Are Funny Enough To Make You Stop Replaying That Cringey Thing You Did Last Week BuzzFeed
  2. 41 Signs Funny Enough To Erase Your Most Embarrassing High School Memory Yahoo
  3. 21 Funny Signs That Are The Perfect Reward For Getting Through A Miserable Week Yahoo Life UK
  4. These 21 Hilarious Signs Are The Only Thing Getting People Through This Absolutely Brutal Week BuzzFeed
 
Windows Task Manager's original creator is bringing a new version to Mac first - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:40:00 GMT

David Plummer is working on a new Task Manager tool and is bringing it to macOS first. Simply named Task Manager OG (TMOG), the program is designed to offer a "serious" system console to people working on GUI-based operating systems. Furthermore, TMOG focuses specifically on code efficiency, depth of information,...

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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.
 
2064: Read Only Memories Studio Files For Bankruptcy - Kotaku - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:20:58 GMT
2064: Read Only Memories Studio Files For Bankruptcy Kotaku
 
36.2 Patch Notes — Hearthstone - Blizzard News - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:55:00 GMT
  1. 36.2 Patch Notes — Hearthstone Blizzard News
  2. Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 14: Gifts of the Dalaran Shadows Launches Today Inven Global
  3. Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 14 Introduces Dark Gifts on August 4 EGW.News
  4. 36.2 Patch Notes Blizzard Entertainment
  5. Announcing Battlegrounds Season 14: Dark Gifts of Dalaran! Blizzard Entertainment
 
Galaxy S27 Ultra reportedly ditches a telephoto camera for the sake of cost-cutting - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:55:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy S27 Ultra reportedly ditches a telephoto camera for the sake of cost-cutting 9to5Google
  2. The Galaxy S27 Ultra loses the right zoom—but keeps the wrong one PhoneArena
  3. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals massive camera and battery overhaul Android Central
  4. Galaxy S27 Ultra cameras may use this tech to reduce lens thickness, flare SamMobile
  5. Samsung is already making a big mistake with the Galaxy S27 Pro Android Police
 
What was the first consumer gadget to feature a foldable display? - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:54:00 GMT
The foldable phone race had a winner nobody saw coming.
 
Gigabyte's new 27-inch QD-OLED monitor drops to $299 - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:36:00 GMT
Gigabyte's GO27Q24A is currently available for just $299 at Newegg, down from its $450 MSRP. The 27-inch 1440p monitor uses Samsung's third-gen QD-OLED panel, pairing it with a 240Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and Gigabyte's OLED Care features. While we haven't reviewed it yet, Samsung's proven panel makes it a compelling option at this price.
 
Xbox Price Hikes Are Now In Effect Worldwide - GameSpot - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:19:14 GMT
  1. Xbox Price Hikes Are Now In Effect Worldwide GameSpot
  2. Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs bbc.com
  3. Xbox Consoles Are Now Much More Expensive In The EU And UK Engadget
  4. Even after the RAM crisis ends, the era of affordable gaming hardware is gone for good. IGN
  5. Microsoft raises European Xbox prices by up to £200 — RAMpocalypse and component shortages force major console markups Tom's Hardware
 
2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport: The cheap car isn't completely extinct yet - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:10:22 GMT
At $25,305, you won't find many new cars for less. But you get what you pay for.
 
Sony Says Its ‘Product is More Affordable’ Than High-End PC Gaming - Insider Gaming - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:59:34 GMT
  1. Sony Says Its ‘Product is More Affordable’ Than High-End PC Gaming Insider Gaming
  2. Sony acknowledges backlash, “cautiously” moves ahead with end of PlayStation discs Ars Technica
  3. Sony Says PS5 Will Still Be More Affordable Than Gaming PCs and Different Enough, Even Without Discs Wccftech
  4. 'There was something that people saw as incredibly valuable in these tangible goods' — how iam8bit, Limited Run Games, and ModRetro are giving fans the physical games they want in an increasingly digital world TechRadar
  5. God of War creator says Sony's decision to kill PlayStation discs is likely because "the needs of the many... Yahoo Tech
 
BMW is putting Spider-Man ads on your dashboard, after promising it never would - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:47:00 GMT

The promotion began on July 27, 2026, and is scheduled to run through August 10 across more than 70 markets. On supported vehicles, starting the car brings up a banner on the Control Display, and tapping it launches a full-screen Spider-Man animation with music and ambient lighting effects. BMW says...

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Viral Steam Game Made $1.3 Million But Creator Only Got $2,000 After Mass Refunds - GameSpot - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:12:55 GMT
  1. Viral Steam Game Made $1.3 Million But Creator Only Got $2,000 After Mass Refunds GameSpot
  2. Steam Meme Game Made in Days Almost Turned Teen Into a Millionaire Polygon.com
  3. 'The Swindle to End All Swindles' — How One Teen Developer Almost Made a Fortune From a 200 Dollar Prank Game IGN
  4. 'I was this close': NH teen's video game makes over $1 million overseas, but he can't keep it WMUR
  5. This Game Costs 200 Dollars is a game that really does cost $200, doesn't look very good, and almost made its dev $1.3 million Rock Paper Shotgun
 
Economist Steve Hanke says AI won't destroy most jobs because it costs more than hiring humans - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:12:00 GMT

Steve Hanke, a professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University and a former senior economist on President Ronald Reagan's Council of Economic Advisers, doesn't buy into a lot of the AI hype – both the good and the bad.

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Star Wars Episode 1 Racer - "Maybe We Can't Make A Great Racing Game, But We Can Make An Excellent Toy" - Time Extension - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:10:05 GMT
  1. Star Wars Episode 1 Racer - "Maybe We Can't Make A Great Racing Game, But We Can Make An Excellent Toy" Time Extension
  2. After Playing 4 Hours of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, I’m Convinced It’s the Shake-Up the Racing Genre Needs IGN
  3. ‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer’ Shows Off 15 Minutes of Gameplay Footage Star Wars News Net
  4. Star Wars: Galactic Racer – 15 Minutes of Campaign Gameplay Jedi News
  5. Star Wars Galactic Racer: 15 minutes of story gameplay on Jakku PlayFront
 
Attack on Titan 3 launches December 10 - Gematsu - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:08:01 GMT
  1. Attack on Titan 3 launches December 10 Gematsu
  2. Attack On Titan 3 Gets A New Trailer And December Launch Date Game Informer
  3. Even Attack on Titan is getting out of GTA 6's way Polygon.com
  4. New PlayStation 5 Game in Beloved Action Series Gets Release Date AOL.com
  5. Polish Politician Showed Youth His Reaction in Counter-Strike 2. It Ended in Complete Failure ixbt.games
 
Caught Up in T-Mobile’s Recent Outage? You Could Snag a Credit… If You Ask for It - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Customers report getting some compensation for the recent service outage, but it requires some work on your part.
 
SpaceX is set to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:41:46 GMT
A Louisiana launch site would offer several significant advantages.
 
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is getting a rare full physical release on PC - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:41:00 GMT

Amazon Game Studios is apparently going to do something rather unusual with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. The upcoming modern remake of the original Tomb Raider game will feature a "full physical" release on PC. Preorders on Amazon are clearly promoting the on-disc option, although there are no specific details...

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Trump wants the power to stop the public from suing polluters - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:33:56 GMT
Trump's DOJ says citizens should no longer be able to enforce environmental laws.
 
Dozens of police officers accused of using license plate cameras to track women - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:43:00 GMT

The main tool being misused is Flock Safety, a network of roadside cameras that scan and catalog billions of license plates each month. The firm says its network spans more than 6,000 communities, with devices designed to capture plates in difficult conditions, including at night and in heavy rain, using...

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2011 Bandai Namco PlayStation Portable RPG Getting Surprise Remaster - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:42:05 GMT
2011 Bandai Namco PlayStation Portable RPG Getting Surprise Remaster PlayStation LifeStyleSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
OpenAI reaches one billion active users as it cuts GPT-5.6 prices by up to 80% - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:02:00 GMT

On July 30, OpenAI cut the price of GPT-5.6 Luna by 80%. It now costs $0.20 per million input tokens and $1.20 per million output tokens, down from $1 and $6, respectively. GPT-5.6 Terra received a smaller 20% reduction, taking its prices from $2.50 and $15 to $2 and $12. The price of Sol, OpenAI's flagship and highest-capability model, remains unchanged.

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Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): My Picks After 3 Years of Testing - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.
 
Country music stars unite against data centers spreading across rural America - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Paisley was among the first to draw attention to the issue, opposing a proposed data center in Nashville that would be located about 500 yards from the city's zoo. He criticized both the scale and the setting of the project. "It would be an enormous monstrosity, an absolute eyesore and...

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How headlights got brighter, whiter, and more blinding after dark - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:11 GMT
Automotive lights are better than they've ever been, but there's a trade-off.
 
Alienware 27 QD-OLED (AW2726DM) Review: A $350 Winner - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
We’ve come a long way since exclusively $1,000+ OLED gaming monitors. Alienware’s latest display brings the price down to a shocking $350, though it comes with some important compromises.
 
People Are Ghosting Long-Term Partners. Some Don’t Regret It - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The communication-free form of breaking up has become ubiquitous. “I no longer had to bear her energy,” a man who ghosted his partner of four years tells WIRED.
 
The Best Audio Players for Kids: Yoto, Toniebox, and More - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:31:00 GMT
Whether you want an audio player that’ll grow with your kid or one that your toddler can operate independently, I have a recommendation for you.
 
5 smartwatches you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 - Android Authority - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
  1. 5 smartwatches you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 Android Authority
  2. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Review: Better Battery, Better Galaxy Watch CNET
  3. 5 ways to set up Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 for maximum productivity samsung.com
  4. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 comes with a free $100 gift card this weekend Mashable
  5. Samsung opens pre-orders for AI-powered Galaxy Watch9 and Ultra2 Back End News
 
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.
 
Here's how engineers plan to save the satellite sent to save NASA's Swift mission - ArsTechnica Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:20:11 GMT
"We believe that a capture of Swift, an attempted capture of Swift, is very much in the cards."
 
Review: Yes, we're still arguing about Nolan's The Odyssey - ArsTechnica Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:19:04 GMT
Christopher Nolan's impressionistic remix of Homer's epic poem finds the man behind the myth.
 
As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews - ArsTechnica Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:30:36 GMT
Reddit may still be considering ending its licensing deal with Google.
 
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.
 
If You Were Apple’s CEO, What iPhone Changes Would You Make? CNET Readers Chime In - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:30:38 GMT
A foldable iPhone could be coming soon, but CNET readers would make other changes instead.
 
Planets, Meteors and a Solar Eclipse: August Is Going to Be a Big Month for Skygazing - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:19 GMT
The planet parade is happening around the same time as Perseids and the upcoming solar eclipse.
 
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.
 
Signalis and Dying Light 2 Dominate PlayStation Plus’s Free Games This Month - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:05:30 GMT
Experience cosmic dread, zombies and one Big Walk on PlayStation Plus now.
 
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.
 
The EPA Cut Short a Gas Stove Study — the Results Are Alarming - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:47:49 GMT
New research links gas stove use to worse symptoms in people with respiratory conditions.
 
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.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s soccer captain Dilin Meloni - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The rising senior is passionate about soccer, nuclear fusion, and advocating on behalf of his fellow student-athletes at MIT.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
First 2 Deaths Reported in Cyclospora Outbreak. Get the Info You Need to Keep Yourself Safe - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:53:43 GMT
The CDC has tracked reports of illness in 45 states, and Michigan has reported two deaths.
 
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.
 
Here’s How to Take Back Your Chatbot Data From AI Model Training - CNET Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:04:13 GMT
Don’t want your chatbot conversations to be used for AI training? Here’s what to do.
 
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.
 
3 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word.
 
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.
 
3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
 
Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”
 
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.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
Arthur Bahr named head of MIT’s Literature Section - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2007, the scholar of medieval literature explores how different parts of physical manuscripts combine to create interest and meaning.
 
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
 
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.
 
Bringing the data to every sideline - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
 
Ana Miljački named head of the Department of Architecture - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
In this leadership role, Miljački seeks to shepherd a collective commitment to transform the present into a better future.
 
MIT engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.
 
MIT researcher proposes a way to detect nuclear weapons in space - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in space, but there’s currently no way to verify that satellites aren’t carrying them.
 
Many black holes had past lives, new research shows - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Physicists have found signs of colliding black holes that are themselves products of previous black hole smash-ups.
 
Discovery helps explain why solid-state batteries often fail - MIT Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
New research could help prevent the formation of tiny seeds of lithium metal within the electrolyte, enabling batteries that charge faster and last longer.
 
What Summer Heat Actually Does to Your Phone Battery (and the Habits That Prevent It) - CNET Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:30:04 GMT
Heat damage to a phone battery accumulates silently all summer and shows up as reduced capacity by fall. Taking these steps interrupts that cycle.
 
Your Front Door Is on Google Maps in High Resolution. Here’s How to Remove It - CNET Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:15:06 GMT
A straightforward privacy request to Google can remove your home from Street View entirely. Here’s the step-by-step process.