www.justingengo.com RSS Consolidator  
Singapore-based Multiplier, which acquires accounting firms to boost their growth with AI tools, raised a $35M Series B led by TheGP at a $300M valuation (Maria Armental/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:20:00 GMT

Maria Armental / Wall Street Journal:
Singapore-based Multiplier, which acquires accounting firms to boost their growth with AI tools, raised a $35M Series B led by TheGP at a $300M valuation — The $300 million company raised $35 million and hired former Slack CFO Allen Shim as it pursues an aggressive, acquisition-led expansion

 
Quake turns 30, and it just got two surprise expansions in one week - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:15:00 GMT

During QuakeCon's opening ceremony, id Software and MachineGames released Dawn of the Machine, a free expansion for the original 1996 Quake. MachineGames, the Swedish studio behind the modern Wolfenstein games and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, has previously developed two Quake episodes.

Read Entire Article

 
Hackaday Podcast Episode 381: Airless Tires, Full-color Prints, and 28 MW of LEDs - Hack a Day Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:57 GMT
This week’s Hackaday podcast is a European affair again, as Elliot Williams is joined by Jenny List on a summer evening to review the week. And we have a feast …read more
 
I’ve Waited 8 Years for Overwatch’s D.Mon. Her Gameplay Didn’t Disappoint - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
D.Va’s bestie brings a different type of mech gameplay to Overwatch.
 
Nielsen agrees to acquire DoubleVerify and take it private in an all-cash deal with an enterprise value of around $2.15B, expected to close by Q1 2027 (Brian Steinberg/Variety) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:35:02 GMT

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Nielsen agrees to acquire DoubleVerify and take it private in an all-cash deal with an enterprise value of around $2.15B, expected to close by Q1 2027 — Audience-measurement giant Nielsen said it would acquire the digital-media monitor DoubleVerify in an all-cash transaction that takes place …

 
Music is Back on Optical Disk in This Plex Server - Hack a Day Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:30:54 GMT
Given that the no doubt totally sustainable build-out of data centers has sent both solid state and magnetic hard drive prices soaring, though, [WNY Over The Air] decided to take …read more
 
Are USB flash drives becoming obsolete? - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
USB drives have outlasted a lot of other tech through the years. Is it time for the industry to move on?
 
Pokémon TCG Pocket Loses Nearly Half Its Players, And It’s Pretty Obvious Why - kotaku.com - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:23 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG Pocket Loses Nearly Half Its Players, And It’s Pretty Obvious Why kotaku.com
  2. Pokémon TCG Pocket: a sharp drop in user numbers Instant Gaming News
  3. Pokemon TCG Pocket sees sharp player drop in latest quarter My Nintendo News
  4. Pokémon TCG Pocket sees notable player drop year-over-year, dev plans to woo players back GoNintendo
  5. Massive Pokémon TCG Pocket player base decline, DeNA promises improvements Pokémon GO Hub
 
Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The mayor of New York City has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city services with better software.
 
Singapore-based AI infrastructure startup Acrab raised a $130M Series B, bringing its total funding to more than $480M (Mars W. Mosqueda Jr/DealStreetAsia) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:50:00 GMT

Mars W. Mosqueda Jr / DealStreetAsia:
Singapore-based AI infrastructure startup Acrab raised a $130M Series B, bringing its total funding to more than $480M — Acrab, a Singapore-headquartered AI infrastructure startup, has announced raising $130 million in a Series B funding round backed by existing investors Vertex Ventures …

 
Report: White House drafting executive order linking vaccines and autism - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:41:34 GMT
Trump determined to link life-saving shots to autism, despite science and political risk.
 
Overwatch's Mech Designers Must Really Want D.Mon To Die, Huh? - kotaku.com - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:25:37 GMT
  1. Overwatch's Mech Designers Must Really Want D.Mon To Die, Huh? kotaku.com
  2. Overwatch’s newest tank D.Mon gets an action-packed anime trailer Massively Overpowered
  3. How did Twitch star LilyPichu end up voicing Overwatch's new hero D.Mon and showcasing her MEKA Squad voice skills? The Times of India
  4. Overwatch’s New Mech Hero, D.Mon, Isn’t ‘D.Va 2.0,’ Blizzard Says kotaku.com
  5. Overwatch D.Mon comic reveals her personality and MEKA Squad leadership role Esports.gg
 
Ad measurement company VideoAmp cut ~20% of its staff this week, citing that "AI is a major platform shift"; sources: 50 to 60 were laid off, including the CTO (Nat Ives/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:20:00 GMT

Nat Ives / Wall Street Journal:
Ad measurement company VideoAmp cut ~20% of its staff this week, citing that “AI is a major platform shift”; sources: 50 to 60 were laid off, including the CTO — Plus, Claire's redesigns its ear-piercing experience to compete with trendy studios

 
SpaceX and Tesla plan their own natural gas power plants for massive $16.8 billion Texas chip factory - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:16:00 GMT

Riley Trettel, who oversees energy and data center development for SpaceX, said the companies will handle much of the project's power needs themselves.

Read Entire Article

 
Final Fantasy XIV Online Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes - Nintendo Life - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:15:00 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy XIV Online Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes Nintendo Life
  2. Final Fantasy 14 update out now, patch notes – Nintendo Switch 2 improvements included Nintendo Everything
  3. One of the Most Popular Video Games Is Finally Available Now On Nintendo Switch 2 Men's Journal
  4. First 4 Figures Released a Trailer for the Soul of Cinder Statue - Dark Souls III's Final Boss ixbt.games
  5. Square Enix is working on improvements for the "prolonged" loading times of Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2 Gamereactor UK
 
Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:13:57 GMT
The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technology is outstripping regulation.
 
I compared Google's pricier Pixel 11 series to Samsung's Galaxy lineup - here's the better value now - ZDNET - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:10:00 GMT
  1. I compared Google's pricier Pixel 11 series to Samsung's Galaxy lineup - here's the better value now ZDNET
  2. The Pixel 11’s “glow” feature is actually called HiLight—here’s what it does Ars Technica
  3. Google Contacts reveals what colors Pixel 11 HiLight will support 9to5Google
  4. Trevor Noah is hosting Google’s Pixel 11 launch event The Verge
  5. Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11 Event Date, Time, How to Watch and What to Expect CNET
 
Werewolf transformed my old gadgets into USB-C powered ones - The Verge - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:05:00 GMT
Werewolf transformed my old gadgets into USB-C powered ones The Verge
 
This Week in Security: Claude Gets Hacking, Hotel WiFi, and NPM Compromised Again - Hack a Day Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:04 GMT
kMaybe feeling left out from the questionable hype train of “Our AI models can’t be trusted”, Anthropic has released reports that their Claude model has “reached the Internet” and accessed …read more
 
‘Destiny 2’ Players Are Miraculously Unvaulting Cut Content From The Game - Forbes - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:59:42 GMT
‘Destiny 2’ Players Are Miraculously Unvaulting Cut Content From The Game ForbesSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Our Favorite Fans Are on Sale to Help With Summer Heat Waves (2026) - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:56:51 GMT
We’re still in the dog days of summer—keep your cool with deals on the best fans we’ve tested for on the go and at home.
 
Anthropic updates Claude Fable 5's biology safeguards to reduce false positives, cutting biology-related "fallbacks" by ~85% in testing across product surfaces (Anthropic) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:50:13 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic updates Claude Fable 5's biology safeguards to reduce false positives, cutting biology-related “fallbacks” by ~85% in testing across product surfaces — We're making updates to Claude Fable 5's biology safeguards in a way that substantially reduces false positives.

 
AI chatbots have failed people in crisis. Can that be fixed? - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:49:37 GMT
Clinicians and researchers say AI companies need to open up their safety data.
 
iPhone 18 Pro is getting even more ‘Pro’ this year in three ways - 9to5Mac - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:47:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro is getting even more ‘Pro’ this year in three ways 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Gears Up for September iPhone Launch With Retail Employee Lottery Bloomberg.com
  3. Leaked Apple memo reveals its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra plan PhoneArena
  4. Which do you plan to buy: iPhone 18 Pro or foldable iPhone Ultra? [Poll] 9to5Mac
  5. Here’s When Apple Will Reveal Its iPhone 18 Pro Special Event Date Forbes
 
OpenAI's mysterious ChatGPT device is a $300+ doughnut-shaped smart speaker with moving parts - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:44:00 GMT

News of the device, whose journey began when OpenAI announced it was acquiring Ive's AI hardware startup io for $6.5 billion last year, comes from Bloomberg.

Read Entire Article

 
As GTA 6 publisher Take-Two revises its 2027 net bookings up to $8.2bn, Strauss Zelnick confirms its sales are "well over 90% digital" - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:33:56 GMT
  1. As GTA 6 publisher Take-Two revises its 2027 net bookings up to $8.2bn, Strauss Zelnick confirms its sales are "well over 90% digital" Eurogamer.net
  2. ‘GTA 6’ Publisher Dismisses Digital Replacing Discs Controversy Forbes
  3. Take-Two CEO Predicts That We’ll All Be Streaming Our Games In Three Years kotaku.com
  4. Will GTA 6 Eventually Come Out on Disc? Take-Two Boss Responds IGN
  5. Take-Two CEO Says Game Discs Don’t Make Sense as Digital is More Convenient Insider Gaming
 
What type of phone case is best for wireless charging? - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
If you use a Qi or MagSafe charger, it's important for your phone and the charging speed that you get the right kind of case.
 
ByteDance trains massive AI model in bid to rival Anthropic - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:29:22 GMT
TikTok owner training a model with 10 trillion parameters.
 
At Black Hat, OpenAI reconstructs the OpenAI-Hugging Face incident and examines its implications for AI security, cyber resilience, and alignment (Black Hat on YouTube) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:25:01 GMT

Black Hat on YouTube:
At Black Hat, OpenAI reconstructs the OpenAI-Hugging Face incident and examines its implications for AI security, cyber resilience, and alignment — The ‘Breaking’ News: The OpenAI-Hugging Face Incident - A Technical Reconstruction and Its Implications for AIWhen AI Goes Rogue. The Incident That Changed E...

 
The world's biggest solar telescope caught vortexes on the Sun's surface - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:20:46 GMT
We expected them to be there, but they had previously been too small to see.
 
Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta blows past series' records on Steam - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:10:07 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta blows past series' records on Steam Eurogamer.net
  2. RTX 5090 Defeated by Gears of War: E-Day on 'Ludicrous' Settings extremetech.com
  3. Gears of War: E-Day Beta Launches August 6th, Featuring DLSS NVIDIA
  4. Gears Of War: E-Day Preload Now Live Ahead Of Multiplayer Beta Pure Xbox
  5. Gears of War: E-Day Early Access Open Beta Starts Today – Everything You Need to Know XBOX Wire
 
Google's AI somehow knew a game secret that existed only in a private Google Doc - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:08:00 GMT

The issue began in the game's Discord server, where a player was asking Google's AI questions about Operation Octo. The answers sometimes included details the developer considered unusually specific for a small game.

Read Entire Article

 
Trump is losing his war on wind power - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:58:04 GMT
A court rules that a hold on all wind projects clearly violates the law.
 
SK Hynix pledges $38 billion to build two new DRAM and NAND factories - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:42:43 GMT
SK Hynix has announced that it will invest $38.1 billion to build two new memory chip facilities in South Korea.
 
Modded Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti with 22GB VRAM is selling on eBay for $500 - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:39:00 GMT

Budget users shopping for a path toward mid-range 4K gaming or heavy AI workloads might want to investigate a Hong Kong-based reseller. The vendor recently began offering Nvidia's RTX 2080 Ti with double its original memory for less than its current average price.

Read Entire Article

 
Are Ray-Ban Meta glasses a privacy risk? Here's what you should know - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Not all features are equal when it comes to securing your data.
 
Take-Two reports Q1 bookings down 3% YoY to $1.39B, vs. $1.38B est., forecasts Q2 and FY 2027 bookings below est., and highlights excitement for GTA VI's launch (Deborah Sophia/Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:15:04 GMT

Deborah Sophia / Reuters:
Take-Two reports Q1 bookings down 3% YoY to $1.39B, vs. $1.38B est., forecasts Q2 and FY 2027 bookings below est., and highlights excitement for GTA VI's launch — Take-Two Interactive (TTWO.O) maintained its annual bookings forecast on Friday, but reiterated the November 19 launch date …

 
The Google Pixel Tag is set to rival Apple's AirTag starting August 12 - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:06:00 GMT

Leaked images published by 9to5Google ahead of next week's event show the so-called Pixel Tag adopting a pill-shaped, oblong design rather than the circular form factor favored by its rivals. The device is also expected to incorporate a built-in speaker to help users locate it when misplaced.

Read Entire Article

 
Europe finalizes plans for its 'sovereign' Starlink competitor - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:01:07 GMT
The EU's sovereign satellite broadband service is now moving towards full-scale deployment.
 
Latest PS5 Pro Firmware Beta Automatically Enables PSSR 2.0 Override - Digital Foundry - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Latest PS5 Pro Firmware Beta Automatically Enables PSSR 2.0 Override Digital Foundry
  2. PlayStation 5 System Beta Update for August Out Now, Here’s What It Does playstationlifestyle.net
  3. Souls-like Lies of P Reaches Switch 2 Console ixbt.games
  4. PlayStation 5 gets new system update, here's everything it changes GAMINGbible
  5. New Beta Update Leads To PSSR 2 Enabled By Default psxextreme.com
 
PSB iQ2 Review: Premium Sound Meets Smart-Speaker Convenience - Engadget - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
PSB iQ2 Review: Premium Sound Meets Smart-Speaker Convenience Engadget
 
PSB iQ2 review: Premium sound meets smart-speaker convenience - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A great app experience turns this wireless stereo setup into a capable hub for your home audio.
 
Livestream shopping app Whatnot raised a $545M Series G led by Iconiq, Lightspeed, and Avra at a $20B valuation, up from an $11.5B valuation in October 2025 (Allie Garfinkle/Fortune) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:50:01 GMT

Allie Garfinkle / Fortune:
Livestream shopping app Whatnot raised a $545M Series G led by Iconiq, Lightspeed, and Avra at a $20B valuation, up from an $11.5B valuation in October 2025 — Whatnot, started in a Funko Pop-flooded rental house, is now a $20 billion company. — The live commerce platform exclusively told Fortune …

 
Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:32:00 GMT
I tested the best webcams across various prices to find the top option. Here’s what I learned.
 
Rockstar Owner Take-Two Confirms GTA 6 November Release Date Still on Track - IGN - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
  1. Rockstar Owner Take-Two Confirms GTA 6 November Release Date Still on Track IGN
  2. Take-Two touts 'unprecedented GTA VI pre-orders', but maintains bookings target Reuters
  3. Take-Two Q1 2027 earnings: GTA VI launch date confirmed qz.com
  4. Take-Two Boss Insists Rockstar Got GTA 6 Standard and Ultimate Edition Price Points Right IGN
  5. Take-Two Keeps Bookings Guidance Steady Even as ‘GTA VI’ Preorders Are ‘Unprecedented’ Barron's
 
The 5 Best Laptop Power Banks I've Personally Tested (2026) - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
These powerful, high-capacity portable batteries are the best ones when laptop charging is a priority. All have at least 20,000 mAh, enough to charge most laptops twice.
 
Meta's child-safety failures will cost it another $567 million - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:29:00 GMT

The decision resolves the second phase of New Mexico's case against Meta. Following a three-week trial, Judge Bryan Biedscheid concluded that Facebook and Instagram created a public nuisance and significantly contributed to the state's youth mental health crisis. WhatsApp was excluded because the court found that it didn't contribute to...

Read Entire Article

 
Free 4K, 60fps PS5 Update for Ghost Recon Wildlands Out Now, Included with PS Plus Extra - Push Square - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT
  1. Free 4K, 60fps PS5 Update for Ghost Recon Wildlands Out Now, Included with PS Plus Extra Push Square
  2. Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites – Everything you need to know PlayStation.Blog
  3. Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites – A Major Free Update Powered by Community Feedback and Player Insights XBOX Wire
  4. Ubisoft Reminds Us That All Next-Gen Upgrades Should Be Free kotaku.com
  5. Ghost Recon 25th Anniversary Video Reveals Free Wildlands Story Game Informer
 
FlipBuddy is Borg, You Will Be Assimilated - Hack a Day Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:47 GMT
A desktop Borg cube. Just kidding, it's a buttonless, cube-shaped timer with a really neat 3D-printed enclosure.
When you think about it, time is all we’ve really got. Where to go from there is ultimately up to you. Maybe you use an app to track every task, …read more
 
Athens-based Omilia, which builds self-learning AI agents that work across different customer contact points, raised a $67M Series B led by Expedition Growth (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:34 GMT

Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch:
Athens-based Omilia, which builds self-learning AI agents that work across different customer contact points, raised a $67M Series B led by Expedition Growth — The customer support industry has seen a massive influx of startups like Sierra, Decagon and Parloa trying to infuse AI …

 
Remembering the pre-Google web, when search was an experiment - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:06 GMT
Remembering the pre-Google web, when search was an experiment Ars Technica
 
Remembering the pre-Google web, when search was an experiment - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:06 GMT
"Most people have completely forgotten how chaotic it really was."
 
3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): Lenovo, MSI, Alienware - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
As gaming laptop prices continue to rise, it’s increasingly difficult to find affordable options that aren’t terrible. Here are your best options based on performance and cost.
 
Minecraft Switch 2 Edition Coming This Autumn, Featuring Vibrant Visuals - Digital Foundry - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
  1. Minecraft Switch 2 Edition Coming This Autumn, Featuring Vibrant Visuals Digital Foundry
  2. Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ 2 is coming October 27th! Minecraft
  3. Minecraft Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Soon With an Upgrade Path for Switch 1 Owners IGN Southeast Asia
  4. 'Minecraft' Is Officially Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 With a Big Glowup Polygon.com
  5. Nintendo Switch 2 is getting the best-selling game of all time in October The Shortcut | Matt Swider
 
This Kentucky family rejected a $26 million data center offer to protect their farmland - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:58:00 GMT

The anonymous buyer, described as a major AI company, was looking for a large site for a new data center. The Huddleston family's property checked the boxes: a big, contiguous tract in the right location. Farmland in Mason County typically sells for about $6,000 an acre, but the offer reflected...

Read Entire Article

 
iOS 27's New Compact Clock Gives Your Wallpaper Room to Breathe - MacRumors - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:52:58 GMT
  1. iOS 27's New Compact Clock Gives Your Wallpaper Room to Breathe MacRumors
  2. Safari on iPhone Is a Much Friendlier Experience in iOS 27 CNET
  3. Apple to implement AI text overview, one-tap options in new iOS 27 update Yahoo
  4. iOS 27’s best new Messages feature is all about saving you time 9to5Mac
  5. iOS 27 beta 4 is out now with further refinements and fixes Macworld
 
Chinese AI model Moonshot Kimi K3 also escaped its testing environment - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:44:04 GMT
Kimi K3 also found loopholes in its sandbox environment that allowed it to access the internet.
 
Sources: the US Commerce Department's BIS is reviewing how Chinese AI companies access Nvidia chips overseas, including by legally renting foreign data centers (Mackenzie Hawkins/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:35:02 GMT

Mackenzie Hawkins / Bloomberg:
Sources: the US Commerce Department's BIS is reviewing how Chinese AI companies access Nvidia chips overseas, including by legally renting foreign data centers — A key US agency is reviewing how Chinese AI firms acquire and access Nvidia Corp. chips overseas, following a spate …

 
The ‘Manosphere’ Isn’t a Movement. It’s a Multibillion-Dollar Grievance Industry - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Many young men are driven to resentment and are financially exploited as influencers sell them classes, pills, and the illusion of clout, a new report reveals.
 
Ranking the Best Smart Glasses: Meta, Viture, & More (2026) - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
This burgeoning wearable tech lets you talk to an AI assistant, listen to music, or check out a display screen from the comfort of your very own face.
 
Meta becomes the third AI giant in two weeks to admit its model went rogue - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:16:00 GMT

Meta said that the incident took place during an evaluation being carried out by AI security firm Irregular. The Facebook parent told the BBC that the AI reached the open internet because of a "misconfiguration" by the tester rather than a flaw in the model.

Read Entire Article

 
The White House imposes price floors and a 15% tariff on products made from polysilicon, the raw material used in chips that is primarily produced by China (Reuters) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:15:02 GMT

Reuters:
The White House imposes price floors and a 15% tariff on products made from polysilicon, the raw material used in chips that is primarily produced by China — The White House on Thursday imposed a series of price floors and a 15% tariff on products made from polysilicon …

 
Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes says he will buy $250M of company shares after strong Q4 results eased fears that AI could threaten its business model (Nic Fildes/Financial Times) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:34 GMT

Nic Fildes / Financial Times:
Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes says he will buy $250M of company shares after strong Q4 results eased fears that AI could threaten its business model — Mike Cannon-Brookes' move comes as shares in Australian software company soar on strong quarterly sales

 
The Hottest New AI Chatbot Is Just a Guy Answering Your Questions - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
WIRED spoke with Tucker Bryant, an artist and former Google employee who created ChatTJB to get people to reflect on the “strange moment” we’re in.
 
I tested the new Samsung Galaxy Watch9: The health tracker’s most exciting features - New York Post - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:59:00 GMT
  1. I tested the new Samsung Galaxy Watch9: The health tracker’s most exciting features New York Post
  2. Samsung Galaxy Watch9 Stays at Its Lowest Price Even After Preorder Perks Are Gone Gizmodo
  3. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Review: Better Battery, Better Galaxy Watch CNET
  4. Amazon is giving away $100 gift cards with the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — offer ends tonight Mashable
  5. Samsung Electronics Officially Launches Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9 in South Korea 매일경제
 
SK Hynix plans a $38B chipmaking expansion in South Korea, including building a ~$24.7B DRAM facility in Yongin and a ~$13.3B NAND fabrication plant in Cheongju (Yoolim Lee/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:45:01 GMT

Yoolim Lee / Bloomberg:
SK Hynix plans a $38B chipmaking expansion in South Korea, including building a ~$24.7B DRAM facility in Yongin and a ~$13.3B NAND fabrication plant in Cheongju — SK Hynix Inc. plans a 54 trillion won ($38 billion) expansion of its chipmaking facilities in South Korea, the memory chip maker said in a statement Friday.

 
Ratio vs. Simply Good: Which Plastic-Free Coffee Maker Is Best? - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:32:00 GMT
Microplastics are in everything, especially your coffee. A new generation of plastic-free drip coffee brewers is trying to change this.
 
QuakeCon goes wild as a surprise, free expansion for Quake is released for the legendary shooter's 30th birthday - Eurogamer.net - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:28:09 GMT
  1. QuakeCon goes wild as a surprise, free expansion for Quake is released for the legendary shooter's 30th birthday Eurogamer.net
  2. Quake – 30th Anniversary Update Slayers Club
  3. Quake: Dawn of the Machine – Available Today XBOX Wire
  4. Celebrate 30 years of Quake with a brand-new episode, available today PlayStation.Blog
  5. Review: Quake's 30th Anniversary "Dawn of the Machine" Episode Is an Ambitious Celebration of the Game's History Digital Foundry
 
Analysis: Google DeepMind has lost frontier-model momentum amid leadership and RL talent departures, with Google Cloud emerging as a winner with more compute (SemiAnalysis) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:20:01 GMT

SemiAnalysis:
Analysis: Google DeepMind has lost frontier-model momentum amid leadership and RL talent departures, with Google Cloud emerging as a winner with more compute — GCP YoY rev growth >100%, DeepMind's long term failure is Google Cloud's short term gain — On Wednesday, August 5th …

 
Sources: Google's AI shakeup is a seismic shift in the works for months and cements Sergey Brin's influence, after execs became frustrated with Demis Hassabis (Financial Times) - Techmeme Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:05:01 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: Google's AI shakeup is a seismic shift in the works for months and cements Sergey Brin's influence, after execs became frustrated with Demis Hassabis — Google is shifting control of its AI effort from London back to Silicon Valley in a sweeping leadership overhaul that cements …

 
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.
 
Wrist Welcomes Wii Nunchuk As Gloriously Ergonomic Macropad - Hack a Day Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:10 GMT
[John Dingley] spends a lot of time editing videos, and as many of us know, when it comes to repetitive tasks the more ergonomic the better. Keyboard shortcuts exist for …read more
 
OpenAI makes major upgrades for free and paid ChatGPT users. Here's what they are - Axios - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:39:55 GMT
  1. OpenAI makes major upgrades for free and paid ChatGPT users. Here's what they are Axios
  2. Improving GPT‑5.6 Sol in ChatGPT—and expanding access to GPT-5.6 Luna for free users OpenAI
  3. ChatGPT brings unlimited text chats to free users TechCrunch
  4. OpenAI Will No Longer Limit How Many Texts Free Accounts Can Send To ChatGPT Engadget
  5. GPT-5.6 Sol just got better in one place and stayed the same everywhere else The New Stack
 
Court orders Meta to pay an additional $567 million in New Mexico child safety case - Engadget Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:08:32 GMT
A judge has ruled that Meta is a public nuisance and has to pay fine that will go towards funding state programs.
 
A 3D Printed Cycloidal Gearbox - Hack a Day Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:15 GMT
Stepper motors are undeniably useful, but sometimes they need a bit of gearing to help perform their task. [Gjhudson2008] has a compact gearbox for NEMA 17 or 23 steppers that …read more
 
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this August 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!
 
Dyson Promo Codes: 25% Off in August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 25% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
 
Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
 
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
 
Ray-Ban Promo Codes: Save 50% in August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your frames with major savings on classic shapes, custom designs, and prescription lenses using these verified Ray-Ban discounts.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
HP Coupon Codes and Deals August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
 
Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg promo code and discount codes. Save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.
 
NASA’s Just Prolonged Voyager 2’s Science Mission With a Big Bang - Hack a Day Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:00:01 GMT
Letting go is hard, especially when it concerns an irreplaceable space probe like the two Voyagers. Fortunately JPL engineers have managed to pull off a ‘big bang’ switch on Voyager …read more
 
One of China’s Most Powerful AI Models Has Also Escaped Containment - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:16:55 GMT
Security researchers say that Kimi K3, an open-weight model from China, wandered off to the internet in an attempt to cheat on a test it was given.
 
Price Hikes May Be Coming for PC Motherboards Next - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:11:43 GMT
For PC enthusiasts who’ve already lived through SSD price hikes and RAMageddon, there could be more bad news ahead.
 
Nintendo's Switch 2 sells over 23 million units in its first year, outpacing the original's 17 million - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:04:00 GMT

The Switch 2 has sold more than 23 million units in its first year on the market, well ahead of its predecessor's roughly 17 million over the same span. The hybrid console has now also outsold the GameCube's entire five-year run in a single year – a reminder of how...

Read Entire Article

 
Splatoon Raiders 1.1.1 update out now, patch notes - Nintendo Everything - Google Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:41:25 GMT
  1. Splatoon Raiders 1.1.1 update out now, patch notes Nintendo Everything
  2. Splatoon Raiders' August Update Introduces the Change Most Requested by Players Polygon.com
  3. Salmon Run meets loot shooter in super fresh Splatoon Raiders | Review Reno Gazette Journal
  4. Splatoon Raiders Debuts in 1st the French Charts VGChartz
  5. EDGE #427 review scores – Big Walk, Splatoon Raiders, more Nintendo Everything
 
Meta Ordered to Pay $567M in New Mexico Child Exploitation Lawsuit - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:32:17 GMT
The ruling is in addition to the $375 million Meta was ordered to pay in the same lawsuit in March.
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra - GSMArena.com - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:31:02 GMT
  1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra GSMArena.com
  2. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Series Sets Record for Highest Ever Pre-Order samsung.com
  3. Samsung pre-orders for latest foldables jump 30% from last year Fortune
  4. T-Mobile Offering Free Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, $1,900 Phone Seen Throughout 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' The Hollywood Reporter
  5. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is still the best foldable, but it's not a big upgrade Mashable
 
Contractors lose jobs but Xbox source says no layoffs of staff at Halo Studios - GamesBeat - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:00:37 GMT
  1. Contractors lose jobs but Xbox source says no layoffs of staff at Halo Studios GamesBeat
  2. Halo Studios Hit by Layoffs After Campaign Evolved Launch Insider Gaming
  3. Halo Studios has eliminated a number of contract roles Game Developer
  4. Microsoft Delivers Tough Blow to Halo Team Yahoo Finance
  5. Halo: Campaign Evolved Reportedly Had a Troubled Development That Impacted a Now-Canceled Multiplayer Project IGN
 
Google Maps Can Now Order Your Dinner and Track Your Train Delays - MacRumors - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:59:10 GMT
  1. Google Maps Can Now Order Your Dinner and Track Your Train Delays MacRumors
  2. Ask Maps gets more helpful with food ordering and more blog.google
  3. You can now ask Google Maps’ AI to order food for you The Verge
  4. Google Maps Adds Agentic Feature That Orders Food and Books Hotels for You Gizmodo
  5. Google’s Ask Maps Lets You Get More Done Conversationally, Thanks to AI CNET
 
OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400 - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:43:53 GMT
  1. OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400 TechCrunch
  2. OpenAI’s New Device Will Be Hockey Puck-Sized and Cost Over $300 Bloomberg.com
  3. OpenAI’s Rumored Smart Speaker Sounds More Like a… Squirming AI Robot? Gizmodo
  4. Jony Ive’s first OpenAI gadget is reportedly a hockey puck-sized smart speaker The Verge
  5. OpenAI's new hardware leaks: Over $300, same size as an Alexa Dot AppleInsider
 
Google open-sources an AI model it says can help with earlier hurricane warnings - Engadget Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:40:33 GMT
WeatherNext can deliver a 15-day forecast predicting storms' track and intensity.
 
Organ donation group accused of trying to take living man's organs faces shutdown - ArsTechnica Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:20:50 GMT
The organization, Network for Hope, "strongly disagrees" with Trump admin's decision.
 
Kioxia's new PCIe 6.0 SSDs want to feed GPUs data at a fraction of HBM's price - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:19:00 GMT

Japanese memory manufacturer Kioxia is bringing a new class of super-fast SSDs to the enterprise market. The Kioxia GP1 Series is based on the PCIe 6.0 interface and can leverage the NVMe 2.2 protocol to serve as a middle ground between "pure" NVMe storage solutions and high-bandwidth memory VRAM soldered...

Read Entire Article

 
You Can Now Link More Devices to a Signal Messaging Account - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:12:49 GMT
The company also updated the app to look better on devices with different screen sizes.
 
Ro Khanna calls for the right to oppose data centers to be protected - Engadget Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:10:18 GMT
The congressman thinks it's time for a "Data Center Bill of Rights."
 
Explosive drone found hovering near Ukrainian cargo aircraft at German airport - ArsTechnica Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:01:55 GMT
Russian attack? Explosive drone targeted parked aircraft at Leipzig airport.
 
AirPods Pro 3 get a solid $60 discount, now $189 - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:58:00 GMT
Apple's flagship earbuds combine improved Active Noise Cancellation, personalized Spatial Audio, and heart-rate tracking. At $189, they're a compelling pick for anyone looking to upgrade their wireless audio experience.
 
OpenAI's ring-shaped smart speaker will reportedly cost between $300 and $400 - Engadget Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:46:26 GMT
It would be an ambitiously high price for the AI-powered hardware pivot.
 
Hackers Stalked Me by Hijacking a Smartwatch for Kids - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:35:00 GMT
Security researchers tracked and eavesdropped on a WIRED reporter using vulnerabilities in a pink plastic smartwatch. It’s just one piece of a deeply insecure supply chain of GPS-enabled gadgets.
 
Fare Is Fair: Zoox Launching Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:32:19 GMT
Optimized fares will be based on the best route from pickup to drop-off, with the full price shown before you book and no surprises if the robotaxi takes a longer way around.
 
Most People Prefer AI Writing, but That’s Because It’s Trained on Us - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:20:11 GMT
A new study finds that people rated AI-generated stories higher than human-generated stories, especially when told that a human wrote the story.
 
Seiko’s $750 Speedtimer Chronograph Gets a New “Edo Purple” Dial - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:12:58 GMT
  1. Seiko’s $750 Speedtimer Chronograph Gets a New “Edo Purple” Dial Gear Patrol
  2. Seiko Has Released 6 Striking Purple-Dial Watches Esquire
  3. Seiko Release 145th Anniversary Edo Purple Collection with 6 Watches Oracle Time
  4. Seiko unveils two new titanium Astron Nexter watches as part of limited-edition series Notebookcheck
  5. Seiko Introduces A Purple Rotocall And Five Other New Watches For Its 145th Anniversary Fratello Watches
 
Google Messages rolling out long-press menu redesign with precise copying - 9to5Google - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:58:00 GMT
  1. Google Messages rolling out long-press menu redesign with precise copying 9to5Google
  2. Google Messages is finally fixing two of its most annoying quirks Android Police
  3. Google tests new features designed to make the Google Messages app easier to use PhoneArena
  4. Google Messages update makes one-handed messaging easier Sammy Fans
  5. Google Messages makes one-handed use much easier with new rollout Android Authority
 
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.
 
Suno Plans New Tools to Make AI-Generated Music More Transparent. Is It Enough? - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:53:29 GMT
Suno plans to flag use of its music generator using audio watermarking and fingerprint technology.
 
OppoSuits Introduces New DONKEY KONG Collection - nintendo.com - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:36:47 GMT
OppoSuits Introduces New DONKEY KONG Collection nintendo.com
 
X wants to keep suing advertisers, asks 5th Circuit to overrule district judge - ArsTechnica Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:29:51 GMT
Musk continues appeal despite court loss and settlement with advertiser group.
 
Thousands of server motherboards are vulnerable to controller flaws that could give attackers hardware-level control - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:26:00 GMT

Baseboard management controllers, or BMCs, are small computers built into nearly every enterprise server. They have their own firmware, operating system, network stack, and IP address. Administrators use them to reboot machines, install updates, reinstall operating systems, and monitor hardware, even when the main server is powered off or unresponsive.

Read Entire Article

 
The Company Behind Ugly Gold Phones Is Now Making Ugly Gold Smart Glasses - Gizmodo - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:20:19 GMT
  1. The Company Behind Ugly Gold Phones Is Now Making Ugly Gold Smart Glasses Gizmodo
  2. "Odyssey" by Caviar: Ray-Ban Wayfarer II smart glasses transformed into a collectible artifact www1.ru
  3. Gold-Edged Odyssey, Caviar’s 24-Karat Ray-Ban Meta Makeover TechEBlog -
  4. Caviar just gave Meta’s smart glasses the gold treatment but forgot to make it pretty Digital Trends
  5. Caviar’s $6,130 Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Turn AI Eyewear Into Jewelry The Gadgeteer
 
Suno hopes to go legit with watermarks for AI-generated music - ArsTechnica Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:17:36 GMT
Suno plans watermarks and download limits to stop "large-scale abuse."
 
Quake celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new free episode - Engadget Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:05:13 GMT
The Dawn of the Machine expansion was made by MachineGames in collaboration with id Software.
 
Anthropic will design its own hardware to power Claude - ArsTechnica Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:03:44 GMT
Anthropic and OpenAI are racing to scale up while reducing dependence on Nvidia.
 
In new court filing, Apple flags delays in Jon Prosser’s response to leak lawsuit - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:59:00 GMT
  1. In new court filing, Apple flags delays in Jon Prosser’s response to leak lawsuit 9to5Mac
  2. Jon Prosser's baby forces another extension to Apple's legal battle AppleInsider
  3. Apple Flags Discovery Delays in Its Lawsuit Against Jon Prosser MacRumors
  4. Apple says there’s little progress it in its legal battle with Jon Prosser Apple World Today
  5. Jon Prosser Slows Down Apple Lawsuit Due To Newborn Baby The Mac Observer
 
AI is now making new viruses - Engadget Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:57:14 GMT
What could possibly go wrong?
 
Why Normal People Aren’t Using AI Agents - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:55:45 GMT
The tech industry is realizing it needs to build agents based on what regular consumers want, not just what its AI models can do.
 
Big tech's AI-powered 'pervert' glasses are in a losing battle with DuckDuckGo - SFGATE - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:50:38 GMT
  1. Big tech's AI-powered 'pervert' glasses are in a losing battle with DuckDuckGo SFGATE
  2. DuckDuckGo’s Anti-AI Sunglasses Won’t Spy On Anyone CNET
  3. DuckDuckGo "Normal F**king Sunglasses" Sold Out In Under a Week 80 Level
  4. DuckDuckGo's anti-AI sunglasses are a viral hit usatoday.com
  5. DuckDuckGo and Knockaround have released "normal" sunglasses, a jab at trendy smart glasses. As of Aug. 6, the glasses are available for pre-order for $35. The Lufkin Daily News
 
Dolby Vision 2 is rolling out now, starting with select Hisense TVs - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT

Dolby Vision 2 is the successor to Dolby Vision, the dynamic HDR format that has adjusted brightness and color on a scene-by-scene basis for more than a decade. Dolby unveiled the sequel last September, just ahead of the IFA show in Berlin, then spent the following 11 months gradually answering...

Read Entire Article

 
Ford Unveils New, Affordable Electric Truck, the Fathom - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:39:47 GMT
The Fathom starts at under $30,000 and will be the first vehicle made by Ford’s new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.
 
Flock Highlighted Police Departments Using Its Tech. Now 4 Face Allegations of Misuse - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:31:07 GMT
Flock posted videos on its YouTube channel highlighting at least four police departments whose officers have faced allegations of misusing the company’s tech.
 
Fading Echo coming to Switch 2 - Gematsu - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:30:56 GMT
  1. Fading Echo coming to Switch 2 Gematsu
  2. Fading Echo announced for Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
  3. Fading Echo Archives Nintendo Everything
 
ICE’s DNA Collection Increases, SpaceX’s Rocket Crashes Into the Moon, and the AI Backlash Grows - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:30:46 GMT
In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss how ICE has been collecting DNA samples of people who have no criminal convictions, including children, which end up in an FBI database indefinitely.
 
Large genome models used to design new viruses - ArsTechnica Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:04:57 GMT
The AI system makes genetically distant versions of a bacteria-killing virus.
 
PSA: Apple has released security updates for Mac - Engadget Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:53:15 GMT
Tahoe, Sequoia and Sonoma operating systems have been patched to address a Screen Sharing vulnerability.
 
The FCC just shredded local TV station ownership rules, despite questionable legality - Engadget Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:44:50 GMT
This is great news for Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group.
 
Mexico's "Gamer Congresswoman" takes Sony to court over physical game disc shutdown - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:34:00 GMT

Federal Representative Iraís Reyes, often referred to by Mexican media as the "gamer congresswoman," and Senator Luis Donaldo Colosio submitted their complaint to the country's antitrust regulator, COFECE, earlier this week. They argue that Sony's planned shift to digital-only sales violates Mexico's Federal Economic Competition Law.

Read Entire Article

 
This tiny new charging pad is perfect for my nightstand - Engadget Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Why our deputy editor Nate Ingraham loves the new Twelve South tiny charging pad in spite of its price.
 
Blue Origin narrowing in on root cause of catastrophic rocket accident - ArsTechnica Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:20:32 GMT
"The anomaly originated at the main oxygen valve on one of the BE-4 engines."
 
OpenAI and four rivals just agreed on one standard for AI agents - The Next Web - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:12:25 GMT
  1. OpenAI and four rivals just agreed on one standard for AI agents The Next Web
  2. Agent Plugins package your skills, tools, and more blog.google
  3. AWS Supports Agent Plugins: An Open Standard for Portable Agent Extensions Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  4. GPT-5 turning one as OpenAI shares new Agent Plugins standard 9to5Mac
  5. Cloud Giants Back 'Agent Plugins' for Cross-Client AI Virtualization Review
 
Corsair acquires Trak Racer, adding premium racing cockpits and flight sim gear to its lineup - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:05:00 GMT

Corsair has acquired Trak Racer, a "premium" manufacturer of simulation cockpits, seats, monitor stands, and other sim-racing equipment for enthusiasts. The US company now plans to combine Trak Racer's expertise with Fanatec, a renowned brand in the sim-racing hardware market that is fully owned by Corsair.

Read Entire Article

 
Amazon Researcher Claims Quantum Algorithm Could Challenge PQC Foundations - The Quantum Insider - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:58:17 GMT
Amazon Researcher Claims Quantum Algorithm Could Challenge PQC Foundations The Quantum Insider
 
Tesla Rolls Out New Maps Update in North America - Not a Tesla App - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:54:00 GMT
Tesla Rolls Out New Maps Update in North America Not a Tesla AppSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Suno is adding audio watermarks so AI-generated songs are more easily identifiable - Engadget Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:51:42 GMT
Suno is adding audio watermarks so AI-generated songs are more easily identifiable
 
Apple releases security updates to macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma [U] - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:45:00 GMT
  1. Apple releases security updates to macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma [U] 9to5Mac
  2. PSA: Apple Has Released Security Updates For Mac Engadget
  3. Apple fixes Screen Sharing vulnerability with macOS 26.6.1 update Macworld
  4. Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 With Security Fixes MacRumors
  5. Apple’s latest macOS updates address a serious Screen Sharing vulnerability 9to5Mac
 
Google Wallet Now Lets Parents Create Secure Tap and Pay Balances for Kids - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:24:52 GMT
The new feature gives kids a way to manage their money without a bank account.
 
Parasitic zombie-ant fungus thrives in mosses, too - ArsTechnica Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:13:45 GMT
This may help fungi survive host scarcity and explains why infected hosts prefer the mosses as death sites.
 
OpenAI will no longer limit how many texts free accounts can send to ChatGPT - Engadget Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:01:56 GMT
There will still be limits on image generation, voice mode usage and other features.
 
You Can Now Have Unlimited Text Chats Without Paying for ChatGPT - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:29 GMT
OpenAI is upgrading its default options for free and paying ChatGPT users.
 
Google's AI told people Flock cameras were full of gold. They weren't. - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:46:00 GMT

The story starts with a meme: privacy advocates joking online that Flock's surveillance cameras are secretly loaded with valuable metals, worth cracking open for scrap. AI Overviews took the joke literally, and for a while, told anyone who asked exactly that.

Read Entire Article

 
Google's AI told people Flock cameras were full of gold. They weren't. - TechSpot - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:46:00 GMT
  1. Google's AI told people Flock cameras were full of gold. They weren't. TechSpot
  2. Google’s AI Search Reportedly Told Users That Flock Cameras Are a Goldmine Gizmodo
  3. Google AI falsely claims Flock license plate cameras hold gold and copper Audacy
  4. Google’s AI Said Flock Cameras Have Gold Inside Gadget Review
  5. What The Flock? Google AI Hallucinates Gold Hiding In License Plate Cameras HotHardware
 
Trump FCC kills TV ownership cap, claiming authority over limit set by Congress - ArsTechnica Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:40:58 GMT
Change will let "Trump-aligned billionaires" buy more stations, advocacy group says.
 
Infrared glasses could push the boundaries of human eyesight - Currently.com - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:33:00 GMT
Infrared glasses could push the boundaries of human eyesight Currently.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Moderna's mRNA flu shot earns FDA approval after rollercoaster review - ArsTechnica Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:31:06 GMT
Moderna's new flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA, is approved for all adults ages 50 and up.
 
Why smartphone makers stopped using removable batteries, and why they're making a comeback - Engadget Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Changes are on the horizon. Soon, we'll be seeing more phones with batteries that the user can remove and replace.
 
Sony's Looking to Bring More Ads to PlayStation, and Fans Won't Like It - Push Square - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. Sony's Looking to Bring More Ads to PlayStation, and Fans Won't Like It Push Square
  2. Sony is scaling up its Playstation advertising ambitions Digiday
  3. Sony quietly prepares to bring ads to PlayStation ecosystem as game costs rise Neowin
  4. PlayStation Jobs Hint at Aggressive In-Game Advertising Expansion | Outlook Respawn Outlook Respawn
  5. Sony is building a global advertising infrastructure for PlayStation PlayFront
 
DeepMind Says Its AI Can Predict Hurricanes Earlier Than Everyone Else - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:23:04 GMT
Its WeatherNext model, which will be open-sourced, can accurately predict a storm’s track and intensity using lower-resolution weather data. Researchers don’t yet fully understand how it does this.
 
Cloudflare open-sources vibe-coding platform for people who aren't coders - ArsTechnica Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:15:30 GMT
Cloudflare built an AI agent workspace for its employees. Now it’s open source.
 
Apple, Sony, and Nintendo pocketed their tariff refunds, this PC cooling company won't - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:11:00 GMT

Arctic has temporarily discounted its products in the US until its tariff refund is fully exhausted. The policy contrasts sharply with those of larger manufacturers that have declined to compensate customers for tariff-driven price increases.

Read Entire Article

 
Google Wallet now lets parents send money securely to their kids - Engadget Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Parents can now send their kids money that can be used anywhere Google Pay is accepted.
 
There’s No Good Way to Talk About Celebrities and Eating Disorders - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:52:53 GMT
Online speculation over the weight loss of celebrities like Ariana Grande—even out of genuine concern—can make things worse for people struggling with eating disorders.
 
Apple increases trade-in offers and adds new Android devices - The Verge - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:47:15 GMT
  1. Apple increases trade-in offers and adds new Android devices The Verge
  2. Apple raises trade-in values for most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models 9to5Mac
  3. Apple raises trade-in values for iPhones, iPads, Android phones and more PhoneArena
  4. Apple sweetens trade-in values for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and even some Android phones Digital Trends
  5. Your old Mac and iPhone are suddenly worth a lot more Macworld
 
What to do when Google Drive's Photos backup ends on August 10 - Android Police - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:29:51 GMT
  1. What to do when Google Drive's Photos backup ends on August 10 Android Police
  2. Google Drive is ending Photos backups in August — here’s what you need to do MakeUseOf
  3. Google Drive is shutting down desktop app Photos backups in August - here’s how to prepare XDA
  4. Google Drive for Desktop Ends Google Photos Backup Sync on August 10 ghacks.net
  5. Google Drive desktop to stop Google Photos backups on August 10 | Photos already uploaded remain unaffected | Inshorts Inshorts
 
Netflix and Disney are now considering free, ad-supported streaming - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:28:00 GMT

In a recent investor call, Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro confirmed that the company is actively exploring a potential free offering for its Disney+ streaming service. D'Amaro, who took over Disney's leadership from Bob Iger earlier this year, said that a free option could provide several benefits, particularly for "price-sensitive" customers...

Read Entire Article

 
Google's Pixel Tag won't be better than the Moto Tag; that's the point - Android Police - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:16:18 GMT
  1. Google's Pixel Tag won't be better than the Moto Tag; that's the point Android Police
  2. This is the ‘Google Pixel Tag’ 9to5Google
  3. Google is finally launching an Android AirTag of its own The Independent
  4. Pixel Tag pricing leak sets up a direct showdown with Apple AirTag Android Authority
  5. This is when Google is launching the Pixel Tag and how much it costs - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
Free Play Days – NBA 2K26, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Wax Heads, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:55 GMT
  1. Free Play Days – NBA 2K26, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Wax Heads, and More XBOX Wire
  2. Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 6-9) Pure Xbox
  3. You can play a wrestling simulator with the GTA VI publisher and a roguelike about defending against an alien invasion for free on Steam ixbt.games
  4. WWE 2K26 Is Free This Weekend For Almost Everyone Insider Gaming
  5. WWE 2K26 is free to play for all Xbox users this weekend to coincide with SummerSlam Video Games Chronicle
 
AI slop, privacy fears, and endless scrolling are making people fall out of love with the internet - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:47:00 GMT

A survey by personal-data removal service Incogni illustrates the changing attitudes toward the internet. Given the company's business, it's little surprise to see a focus on data breaches.

Read Entire Article

 
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Game To Debut Extended Look On Netflix This Month - Deadline - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:41:00 GMT
  1. ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Game To Debut Extended Look On Netflix This Month Deadline
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Rockstar Games
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look is Premiering Exclusively on Netflix Netflix
  4. Netflix’s Next Big Premiere Is an “Extended Look” at ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ The Hollywood Reporter
  5. ‘GTA 6’ to Debut ‘Extended Look’ on Netflix and YouTube on Aug. 27 Variety
 
Microsoft No Longer Recommends Windows 11 Users Have 32GB RAM In Their Systems, Removes All Traces Of The Statement As It Focuses On 8GB Memory Optimizations - Wccftech - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:24:49 GMT
  1. Microsoft No Longer Recommends Windows 11 Users Have 32GB RAM In Their Systems, Removes All Traces Of The Statement As It Focuses On 8GB Memory Optimizations Wccftech
  2. Microsoft quietly purges 32GB of RAM recommendations from its website — company reels from the effects of the memory shortage as it released 8GB base models for Surface laptops this year Tom's Hardware
  3. Windows quality: an update on the commitment we made in March Windows Blog
  4. I Tested a Windows 11 PC With 8GB of RAM. Seriously, Do Not Buy One PCMag
  5. Microsoft silently deleted its ‘ideal’ 32GB RAM advice for Windows 11 PCWorld
 
Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Preview Will Debut on Netflix This Month - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:22:19 GMT
The streaming service will get the first look before the presentation becomes available on YouTube.
 
Uber is spending $10 billion to deploy 120,000 robotaxis across 15 cities - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:43:00 GMT

Chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi said the spending is possible because Uber is generating strong cash flow from its core business. In the second quarter, the company produced a record $2.8 billion in free cash flow. Over the past 12 months, free cash flow has reached about $10.1 billion as bookings...

Read Entire Article

 
Xbox Is Getting Platinum Trophies Later This Year, Says CEO - Forbes - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:42:57 GMT
  1. Xbox Is Getting Platinum Trophies Later This Year, Says CEO Forbes
  2. Confirmed: Xbox 'Platinum' completion achievements are coming "later this year" Windows Central
  3. Xbox Boss Teases Platinum Trophy Equivalent For Achievements In 2026 Pure Xbox
  4. Xbox is finally copying PlayStation's best feature The Shortcut | Matt Swider
  5. Completionists, Rejoice — Xbox Is Planning Its Own Version of the Platinum Trophy IGN
 
Big Walk's Hardest Puzzle Is Scheduling - Aftermath - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:42:52 GMT
  1. Big Walk's Hardest Puzzle Is Scheduling Aftermath
  2. Big Walk Will Fix Feature You Probably Complained Most About 80 Level
  3. Big Walk review – larking around with mates elevated to an artform The Guardian
  4. Frequently Asked Questions IGN
  5. Big Walk is like co-op Breath of the Wild The Verge
 
Researchers found a way to steal passkeys straight out of Chrome's memory - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:09:00 GMT

Researchers at Unit 42 recently detailed three methods by which malware on a PC can read passkey data stored in Google Chrome. The most severe method completely compromises the victim's Google passkey vault, granting attackers remote access to every account that relies on passkeys.

Read Entire Article

 
Ford picks "Fathom" for its affordable truck name, starts at $28,350 - ArsTechnica Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:44 GMT
Deliveries of the new electric pickup are slated for later next year.
 
New Adobe plugin in ChatGPT combines Photoshop, Firefly, Premiere, Acrobat, and more - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. New Adobe plugin in ChatGPT combines Photoshop, Firefly, Premiere, Acrobat, and more 9to5Mac
  2. Introducing Adobe for ChatGPT: Create, edit and get work done — all in ChatGPT Adobe
  3. Photo and Video Editing in ChatGPT Just Got an Adobe-Size Update CNET
  4. Adobe’s new plug-in turns ChatGPT into a Canva rival with a magical twist Fast Company
  5. Adobe's New ChatGPT Plugin Brings 70 Of Its Tools To OpenAI's Chatbot Engadget
 
Dolby Vision 2 will be available first on some 2026 Hisense TVs - The Verge - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Dolby Vision 2 will be available first on some 2026 Hisense TVs The Verge
  2. Dolby Vision 2 Arrives On Hisense TVs Forbes
  3. Dolby Vision 2 Arrives, Bringing Dolby's Most Advanced Picture Experience Yet to Hisense TVs news.dolby.com
  4. Dolby Vision 2 debuts on Hisense TVs with global firmware rollout Broadband TV News
  5. Dolby Vision 2 has arrived! List of TVs getting the new HDR standard today t3.com
 
Bose’s upgraded QuietComfort headphones add head-tracking immersive audio - The Verge - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Bose’s upgraded QuietComfort headphones add head-tracking immersive audio The Verge
  2. Bose Debuts Revamped QuietComfort Headphones With Better Noise-Cancellation Bloomberg.com
  3. Bose has refreshed its QuietComfort headphones with two-way USB-C audio and better noise cancellation Engadget
  4. Bose Announces New QuietComfort Headphones, Bringing Flagship Features to a Lower Price Point rollingstone.com
  5. Bose launches QuietComfort Headphones with new ActiveSense noise-canceling tech and 24-bit audio TweakTown
 
Photo and Video Editing in ChatGPT Just Got an Adobe-Size Update - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Adobe’s plugin adds over 70 new photo, video and document editing capabilities inside ChatGPT.
 
Pokémon Pokopia's free 2.0 update is here, and it's making a splash with new underwater features and improvements - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:39:01 GMT
  1. Pokémon Pokopia's free 2.0 update is here, and it's making a splash with new underwater features and improvements Eurogamer.net
  2. ‘Pokémon Pokopia’ 2.0 Patch Notes: An Enormous, Welcome Update Forbes
  3. Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass paid DLC: Keep the cozy life going with a brand-new underwater area! nintendo.com
  4. "Poko a Pokémon" First Live Event: "The Bubbling Town at the Bottom of the Sea" in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse—An Early Report Saiga NAK
  5. How to Get to Bubbly Basin IGN
 
Nvidia turns RTX 5000 GPUs at MSRP into one of QuakeCon's biggest attractions - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:38:00 GMT

QuakeCon celebrates its 20th anniversary between today (August 6) and August 9 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas.

Read Entire Article

 
Google’s Ask Maps Lets You Get More Done Conversationally, Thanks to AI - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Ask Maps has also expanded to a number of new countries.
 
5 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:02:00 GMT
A growing collection of pocket-size gadgets lets you easily make recordings and extract info from them. Here are our favorites.
 
Meteor Showers, Eclipses, and More Are on the August 2026 Astronomical Calendar - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Here’s when some of this year’s most anticipated astronomical events will happen and the best way to observe them.
 
Sharpest-ever images of the sun reveal tiny plasma whirlpools scientists have chased for decades - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:58:00 GMT

The patterns match what physicists expect from Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, a shear-driven effect seen in many fluids and plasmas but not previously resolved at such fine scales on the sun's visible surface. The results are detailed in a new paper in Nature, based on the telescope's 4-meter (13 foot) mirror and...

Read Entire Article

 
Best Android Charger: Wireless, Portable, Cable (2026) - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:34:00 GMT
Whether you’re charging overnight at home or on the go, these are the fastest, most dependable Android chargers we’ve tested.
 
Gears of War: E-Day open beta kicks off today, and PVP made it in after all - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:09:00 GMT

The beta program includes an early access phase from August 6 to 10 for customers who pre-ordered the game on Xbox or Steam, as well as all Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscribers. This will be followed by an open beta from August 13 to 17 for all...

Read Entire Article

 
Adding an AI tool to Google Earth shook our trust in maps that has been centuries in the making - The Conversation - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:08:00 GMT
  1. Adding an AI tool to Google Earth shook our trust in maps that has been centuries in the making The Conversation
  2. Transform any place with Nano Banana in Google Earth blog.google
  3. Google pauses AI satellite images, after fears of deepfakes in the sky NPR
  4. Google Earth Pulls Back New A.I. Tool Over Disinformation Concerns The New York Times
  5. Google Earth Pulls Nano Banana After Fake Scenes Like a Flooded Capitol Spread Online extremetech.com
 
AI isn’t enough to protect social media communities from AI - ArsTechnica Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:44 GMT
Why humans need to moderate humans.
 
Microsoft’s Quantum Chief Doesn’t Care That Scientists Don’t Believe His Results - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Zulfi Alam thinks his team doesn’t need to “prove” they engineered a new state of matter in their bid to reinvent computing. Science would disagree.
 
Samsung Odyssey G8 6K Review: Pixel Overdose - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Samsung dared to bring 6K to the world of gaming monitors before our PCs were truly ready for it.
 
Nintendo beats earnings thanks to US tariff refunds it won’t share with gamers - The Verge - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:58:20 GMT
  1. Nintendo beats earnings thanks to US tariff refunds it won’t share with gamers The Verge
  2. ‘Mamma mia!’: Trump tariffs refund ignites 53% profit spike at Nintendo The Guardian
  3. Nintendo Tops Estimates With Tariff Refunds and Switch 2 Games Bloomberg.com
  4. Nintendo’s Profit Surges on Stronger Game Software Sales, ‘Mario’ Movie Hit WSJ
  5. Nintendo's Switch 2 Console Sales Just Dropped Significantly Engadget
 
Shark PowerDetect Speed Review (2026): Light and Powerful - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Shark’s new PowerDetect Speed is lighter and more affordable than the original, but still managed to ace most of my vacuum tests.
 
Two Fossil Fuel Companies Are Betting Big on Data Centers - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Chevron and Williams are big winners in the race to power artificial intelligence as they build out gas-fired power plants and pipelines.
 
Apple's iCloud Private Relay feature is leaking users' real IP addresses - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:15:00 GMT

The discovery comes from security researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk, who found three WebKit features that bypass application-level proxy settings: DNS prefetching, WebAuthn Related Origin Requests, and WebTransport. WebKit underpins Safari and, in most countries, every other browser available on iOS.

Read Entire Article

 
12 Best Coffee Subscriptions (2026), Tested by Caffeine Hounds - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:02:00 GMT
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.
 
Xbox hardware update drops feature gamers have wanted for years - GAMINGbible - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:03 GMT
  1. Xbox hardware update drops feature gamers have wanted for years GAMINGbible
  2. Available for XBOX Insiders: More Control Over Captures, Saves, and Wishlists XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox Console Updates Adding New Capture and Achievement Features IGN
  4. Xbox is finally allowing voice chat in game capture clips after years of popular demand Windows Central
  5. Xbox Insider Chat In Game Captures Thurrott.com
 
These Studies Show Even One Home Security Camera Is a Deal-Breaker for Burglars - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
If you’re wondering whether one security device could make a difference at home, here’s the proof — and why it works.
 
Two Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (August 6) - Pure Xbox - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. Two Games Are Available Today Across Various Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass (August 6) Pure Xbox
  2. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More XBOX Wire
  3. Two More Games Revealed For Xbox Game Pass In September 2026 Pure Xbox
  4. Ball X Pit And More Hit Cheaper Game Pass Tier In August 2026 kotaku.com
  5. Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Can Play the Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Now CNET
 
PlayStation 5 new console warning has gamers livid; 'Sony needs to be humbled' - GAMINGbible - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:30:03 GMT
  1. PlayStation 5 new console warning has gamers livid; 'Sony needs to be humbled' GAMINGbible
  2. Disc-Based PS5s Now Warn Buyers About the Impending Death of Physical Games Push Square
  3. Sony proves it's not reversing its decision as warnings about physical discs appear on new PS5s XDA
  4. 5 Lawsuits Accusing PlayStation Of Being Anti-Competitive, Explained kotaku.com
  5. Sony is reportedly putting ‘important notice’ labels on PS5 consoles — warning buyers that disc production ends in 2028 TechRadar
 
Best Handheld Fans for a Breeze on Demand (2026) - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
I put handheld, wearable, and misting fans through a sweltering summer to see which ones kept me coolest.
 
Garmin smartwatch with LTE and satellite connectivity spotted in FCC filing—Fenix 9 likely imminent - Notebookcheck - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:33:00 GMT
  1. Garmin smartwatch with LTE and satellite connectivity spotted in FCC filing—Fenix 9 likely imminent Notebookcheck
  2. Garmin Fenix 9 Details May Have Been Revealed In Official Documents Forbes
  3. Three Fenix 9 Models Reported: Standard, Pro, and Pro inReach — MIP Solar on the Pro Tiers Garmin Rumors
  4. Garmin Fenix E2, 9 AMOLED, 9 MIP SOLAR, 9 Pro and Enduro – likley dates and evidence the5krunner
  5. Three new Garmin Fenix 9 models reportedly leaked, and the MIP display is back — but there's a catch TechRadar
 
Marantz adds four new AV receivers to its home cinema line-up with "ground-breaking" feature sets - What Hi-Fi? - Google Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
  1. Marantz adds four new AV receivers to its home cinema line-up with "ground-breaking" feature sets What Hi-Fi?
  2. Marantz Unveils New Cinema Series 2 AV Receiver Range Forbes
  3. Marantz’s New Receivers Are Built for Serious Home Theater Setups Gear Patrol
  4. Marantz's new Dolby Atmos home theater AVRs deliver up to 9.4.2 channels — plus they get a brand-new DAC, Dirac for everyone, and better gaming support TechRadar
  5. Marantz upgrades its CINEMA Series 2 with a new DAC, Dirac Live, and better gaming support Digital Trends
 
Apple's A20 Pro production is going smoothly, except DRAM supply is bottlenecking iPhone assembly - TechSpot Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:23:00 GMT

Apple's next iPhones are built around a new chip and packaging setup that pairs the A20 Pro processor with high-performance DRAM at the wafer level, and that packaging step is being slowed by a tight memory market, according to sources who spoke with Taipei-based journalist Tim Culpan.

Read Entire Article

 
Home Chef Promo Codes for August 2026 - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy up to 50% off deliveries, free meals, and more with the latest Home Chef coupons.
 
NZXT Discount Codes: 50% Off in August 2026 - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 50%, plus up to $250 with NZXT promo codes and discounts.
 
Hungryroot Coupon Codes: 30% Off This August - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get up to 30% off your first order and free gifts using a Hungryroot promo code today. Discover our best coupons and discounts to let you save on your healthy groceries as a new or returning customer.
 
Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This August 2026 - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.
 
Groupon Promo Codes: 60% Off in August 2026 - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock up to 60% off, 40% off packages, and 20% off with top Groupon coupon codes. Explore coupons to save extra on travel getaways, holiday gifts, spa days, and event tickets.
 
Sealy Promo Codes: $100 Off - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking up refreshed—and with cash left in your wallet.
 
HBO Max Promo Code: 50% Off | August 2026 - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.
 
Total Wireless Promo Codes & Deals: 50% Off Select Plans - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find great deals for Total Wireless, like 50% off select plans, and enjoy big savings.
 
Govee Discount Codes and Deals: 30% Off - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
New to Govee? Get a $5 coupon on your first purchase just for signing up.
 
20% Off Brooks Promo Code | August 2026 - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top discounts and deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes.
 
Norton Coupon Codes: Up to 58% Off - Wired Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re looking to protect your small business or your personal computer, we have the top coupons and deals to help you save at Norton.
 
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.
 
Hidden Backdoor Found in Chinese-Made Zbtlink Routers - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:18:32 GMT
Researchers found a backdoor implant that gives servers in China full control over the routers.
 
Linux Use Skyrockets as It Becomes ‘OS of Choice for AI Agents’ - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:12:52 GMT
Instead of more Americans using the Linux operating system, the sharp increase may be attributable to a different cause.
 
Thousands of servers can be backdoored by exploiting buggy motherboard controllers - ArsTechnica Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:35:20 GMT
Baseboard management controllers from the world's biggest manufacturers are a security mess.
 
Microsoft removes support page recommending 32GB RAM for gaming PCs - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:27:00 GMT

Earlier this year, Microsoft told Windows 11 users that a proper gaming rig needed 32GB of RAM. That support document has since vanished, as Redmond and the rest of the PC industry contend with an unprecedented supply crunch across memory, storage, GPUs, and other core components – fallout from Big...

Read Entire Article

 
Greece is using thermal satellites to spot wildfires before people do - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:42:00 GMT

The system is built around four small satellites that fly in low Earth orbit and repeatedly pass over the same areas. Developed by German firm OroraTech in partnership with the Hellenic Space Centre, the constellation is designed specifically to detect fires and hotspots rather than serve as a general Earth...

Read Entire Article

 
Catalyst converts CO₂ into high-value industrial chemical at room temperature with record efficiency - Phys.org - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:40:03 GMT
  1. Catalyst converts CO₂ into high-value industrial chemical at room temperature with record efficiency Phys.org
  2. SKKU Researchers Develop a New Catalyst to Convert Carbon Dioxide into Ethanol using Electricity Asia Research News |
 
Visual Studio Code adds on-device AI dictation and sidebar chats - TechSpot Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:20:00 GMT
Visual Studio Code 1.132 introduces multilingual on-device AI dictation powered by Nemotron 3.5, alongside new sidebar chats that let developers interact with Copilot without interrupting their workflow. VS Code is one of our Essential Apps for both Windows and macOS.
 
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.
 
Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro May Not Be the Smaller Ultra Buyers Expect - TechRepublic - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:17:07 GMT
  1. Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro May Not Be the Smaller Ultra Buyers Expect TechRepublic
  2. First Galaxy S27 Ultra render floats and gets torn to pieces 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 Rethinks Galaxy Phone Pricing Strategy After Profit Decline SammyGuru
 
Pokémon Developer Game Freak Promises Fixes 'Within a Week' To Its Big Budget RPG Beast of Reincarnation, Following Mixed Response at Launch - IGN - Google Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:32:28 GMT
  1. Pokémon Developer Game Freak Promises Fixes 'Within a Week' To Its Big Budget RPG Beast of Reincarnation, Following Mixed Response at Launch IGN
  2. It’s a Dog, It’s a Plant, It’s by the Creators of Pokémon The New York Times
  3. Game Freak Planning 'Series Of Continuous Updates' For Beast Of Game Informer
  4. Beast of Reincarnation Review - An Action RPG With Good Ideas That Don't Fully Bloom IGN
  5. Beast of Reincarnation hands-on: parry-rich combat and the cutest mutant pup PlayStation.Blog
 
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.
 
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.
 
Hers Adds an AI Tool to Help Women Navigate Weight Loss and GLP-1 Use - CNET Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:35:00 GMT
Hers is testing the new feature with weight loss patients on GLP-1 medications, but plans to expand the service.
 
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.
 
Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Can Play the Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Now - 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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
We Want to Know What You Really Think About Your Phone - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Give us your honest feedback in our latest People’s Picks Survey.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
I Tested Sony’s Wearable Cooling Plate. Here’s Where It Could Improve - CNET Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:01:12 GMT
First launched in Japan in 2019, the Reon Pocket Pro Plus has now made its way over to the US.
 
Verizon Switches Focus to New Simplicity Phone Plan. Here’s What You’re Paying For - CNET Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:01:10 GMT
The carrier also introduced Verizon One, a mobile and home internet bundle.
 
Flat-Top or Grated Grill? A Pitmaster Weighs In - CNET Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:01:03 GMT
Outdoor griddles have gained in popularity, especially among the cleaning-averse. Here’s what an expert thinks about grill surfaces.
 
Your Home Needs These 8 Headache-Free Privacy Boosts - CNET Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:01:05 GMT
Protect your privacy, identity and loved ones with these important home safety steps I’ve tested for the modern world.
 
The 1-Minute Microwave Egg Trick That Changed My Mornings Forever - CNET Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:00:04 GMT
Churn out puffy poached eggs in under a minute with this habit-forming hack.
 
I Use This Hidden iPhone Feature to Get My Baby to Sleep Every Night - CNET Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:00:03 GMT
Your iPhone can play ocean or rain sounds to help create a peaceful and serene sleep environment.