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Salesforce and Anthropic unveil Claudeforce, which brings Salesforce data and workflows into Claude, starting with a plugin featuring 37 prebuilt sales skills (Michael Nuñez/VentureBeat) - Techmeme Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:30:04 GMT

Michael Nuñez / VentureBeat:
Salesforce and Anthropic unveil Claudeforce, which brings Salesforce data and workflows into Claude, starting with a plugin featuring 37 prebuilt sales skills — Salesforce and Anthropic announced Tuesday a sweeping expansion of their partnership, called Claudeforce, that pushes …

 
Rules of the Road: Engineers Have Built a Traffic Control System for the Moon - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:09:50 GMT
The saying “cleared for takeoff” has a whole different meaning in space.
 
Making An LCD UI Look More Like Classic Indicator Lamps - Hack a Day Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:00:37 GMT
The TermDriver 2 is a USB-to-serial interface with a twist—it has a built-in screen for displaying relevant information. It can run at anywhere from 100 bit/s to 2Mbit/s, while showing …read more
 
Nvidia forecasts Q3 revenue of $108B, above a $104B estimate, and expects FY 2028 revenue to grow by about 70%; NVDA jumps 4%+ after hours (Deborah Mary Sophia/Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:00:01 GMT

Deborah Mary Sophia / Reuters:
Nvidia forecasts Q3 revenue of $108B, above a $104B estimate, and expects FY 2028 revenue to grow by about 70%; NVDA jumps 4%+ after hours — Nvidia's (NVDA.O) quarterly revenue more than doubled and the chipmaker forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, signaling persistent demand for its AI chips.

 
Meta agrees to pay up to $18 billion to end trial over Instagram, Facebook child addiction claims - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:41:00 GMT

This case dates to 2023, when 29 states sued Meta alleging it built infinite scroll, push notifications, and recommendation algorithms specifically to maximize how long kids stayed on its apps, misled the public about the harm, and collected children's data without parental consent in violation of COPPA.

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MLB The Show 26 Headlines a Surprisingly Underwhelming PlayStation Plus Month - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:40:47 GMT
Sniper Elite: Resistance, Wobbly Life and Chained Echoes round out a lineup that offers something for different kinds of players.
 
Brazil's government sues Discord for $97M, accusing it of failing to comply with laws protecting children and teens; Discord calls the lawsuit disproportionate (Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:35:02 GMT

Reuters:
Brazil's government sues Discord for $97M, accusing it of failing to comply with laws protecting children and teens; Discord calls the lawsuit disproportionate — The Brazilian government said on Wednesday it has sued chat platform Discord, seeking 500 million reais ($97 million) …

 
How Rising Temperatures Likely Contributed to Nepal’s Deadly Flood - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:19:44 GMT
Climate change is causing glaciers to retreat and become less stable, upping the odds of catastrophic collapses.
 
Internal email: Google is moving DeepMind's ~90-person "AI responsibility" team, focused on the risks and societal impact of AI, to Google's global affairs unit (Erin Woo/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:05:01 GMT

Erin Woo / Wall Street Journal:
Internal email: Google is moving DeepMind's ~90-person “AI responsibility” team, focused on the risks and societal impact of AI, to Google's global affairs unit — Researchers have raised concerns about the change's effect on their independence and ability to detect threats from newest models

 
Panic is refunding tariff fees paid by Playdate owners - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:57:48 GMT
The console was subject to added fees under the Trump administration's original tariff regime.
 
Perplexity and Nvidia launch "Portable Computer," a local AI agent for Nvidia GPUs - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:55:00 GMT

Speaking at a press conference, Perplexity's Nate Kupp said the new app carries the exact same UI as the original Computer platform and includes every feature needed for local inferencing. He added that some complex tasks may still require access to more powerful frontier models hosted online, but the app...

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OpenAI details the failures that led to Hugging Face breach in official report - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:54:58 GMT
Transparency from the company is good, but real trust in its people would be better.
 
AWS plans to add 2M Nvidia Blackwell Ultra, Rubin, and Rubin Ultra GPUs to its data center fleet in 2027 and 2028, in addition to 1M GPUs announced in March (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:50:02 GMT

Bloomberg:
AWS plans to add 2M Nvidia Blackwell Ultra, Rubin, and Rubin Ultra GPUs to its data center fleet in 2027 and 2028, in addition to 1M GPUs announced in March — Amazon.com Inc. will add an additional 2 million Nvidia Corp. graphics processing units to its data center fleet in the next two years …

 
Star Wars Zero Company reviewed: XCOM-style tactics are a strong fit for Star Wars - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:42:00 GMT
Star Wars Zero Company is earning strong reviews for bringing XCOM-style turn-based tactics to the Star Wars universe. Critics are praising its cinematic presentation, characters, and grittier story, while pointing to some occasional performance issues.
 
AI Assistant Instinct Hits $2.5 Billion Valuation In Weeks Amid VC Feeding Frenzy - Forbes - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:29:17 GMT
  1. AI Assistant Instinct Hits $2.5 Billion Valuation In Weeks Amid VC Feeding Frenzy Forbes
  2. Instinct’s powerful AI assistant is raising privacy and security concerns TechCrunch
  3. Exclusive | The Latest Viral AI Assistant Rocketing Across Silicon Valley WSJ
  4. Two new AI assistants have Silicon Valley buzzing Sources | Alex Heath
  5. AI startup Instinct raises $250 million at valuation of $2.5 billion - WSJ TradingView
 
AI agents meant to replace Meta workers made “large-scale, disruptive actions” - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:25:27 GMT
Reuters report shows Meta's challenges replacing people with AI agents.
 
CrowdStrike reports Q2 revenue up 26% YoY to $1.47B, vs. $1.44B est., and forecasts FY 2027 revenue above estimates; CRWD jumps 9%+ after hours (Jake Bleiberg/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:20:01 GMT

Jake Bleiberg / Bloomberg:
CrowdStrike reports Q2 revenue up 26% YoY to $1.47B, vs. $1.44B est., and forecasts FY 2027 revenue above estimates; CRWD jumps 9%+ after hours — CrowdStrike Holdings Inc.'s shares jumped in late trading after the company projected revenue for the full year that exceeded analysts' estimates …

 
ProtonVPN's free tier is promoting unlimited data with no ads - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:15:00 GMT
ProtonVPN is a privacy-focused service with a strong free option that includes unlimited data, no ads or artificial speed limits, and a strict no-logs policy. Its open-source apps are available across major desktop and mobile platforms, with free users able to connect one device at a time.
 
Salesforce reports Q2 revenue up 11% YoY to $11.35B, vs. $11.32B est., net income up 87% to $3.5B, forecasts Q3 revenue above est.; CRM jumps 13%+ after hours (Jordan Novet/CNBC) - Techmeme Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:05:01 GMT

Jordan Novet / CNBC:
Salesforce reports Q2 revenue up 11% YoY to $11.35B, vs. $11.32B est., net income up 87% to $3.5B, forecasts Q3 revenue above est.; CRM jumps 13%+ after hours — Salesforce shares soared 12% in extended trading on Wednesday after the cloud software vendor reported results and issued guidance that surpassed Wall Street projections.

 
HP reports Q3 revenue up 12.5% YoY to $15.7B, PC revenue up 18% to $11.8B, but units down 16%, and Printing revenue down 2% to $3.9B; HPQ drops 9%+ after hours (Dina Bass/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:00:51 GMT

Dina Bass / Bloomberg:
HP reports Q3 revenue up 12.5% YoY to $15.7B, PC revenue up 18% to $11.8B, but units down 16%, and Printing revenue down 2% to $3.9B; HPQ drops 9%+ after hours — HP Inc. shares fell after investors looked past a widely expected boost in the company's profit forecast and worried about future demand for computers and printers.

 
Democrats Just Might Win the Senate - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Strategists in both parties have long thought that everything would need to go right for Democrats to take over Congress this fall. Their map, though, is becoming more forgiving.
 
The Meta Settlement Will Put Limits on Instagram for Teens. They’re Still Vulnerable - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:55:46 GMT
Child safety groups and former Meta employees welcome proposed changes to how the company’s platforms will work for teens. They also think states should have demanded more.
 
New Twitter launches, says Musk's X gave up the name - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:49:04 GMT
Judge hasn't ruled on X Corp’s preliminary injunction, but Operation Bluebird plows ahead
 
AI assistant Instinct is raising a $250M Series B co-led by Index Ventures and Benchmark at a $2.5B valuation, bringing its total raised to $350M (Kate Clark/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:45:06 GMT

Kate Clark / Wall Street Journal:
AI assistant Instinct is raising a $250M Series B co-led by Index Ventures and Benchmark at a $2.5B valuation, bringing its total raised to $350M — Buzzy startup Instinct, which is fundraising at a $2.5 billion valuation, promises to handle emails and more, but some early users raise privacy concerns

 
Nvidia reports Q2 revenue up 106% YoY to $96.22B, above $92.17B est., Data Center revenue up 117% to $89B, above $85.08B est., and net income up 126% to $59.7B (Nvidia Newsroom) - Techmeme Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:32:07 GMT

Nvidia Newsroom:
Nvidia reports Q2 revenue up 106% YoY to $96.22B, above $92.17B est., Data Center revenue up 117% to $89B, above $85.08B est., and net income up 126% to $59.7B — - Revenue of $96.2 billion, up 106% from a year ago — Data Center revenue of $89.0 billion, up 117% from a year ago

 
Waffle House Teleporter Gregg Phillips Is Still on the Trump Administration’s Payroll - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:18:12 GMT
In June, a FEMA official infamous for claiming to have teleported to a Waffle House was reportedly ousted. He’s still employed by the government, though—and meeting with a Trump fixer.
 
Why is the Mac mini M5 Pro more expensive than the M6? - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
When it comes to Apple Silicon, a higher number doesn't necessarily mean a better chip.
 
Product management startup Linear topped $100M in annual recurring revenue and held a $99M employee tender offer at a $2.5B valuation, up from $1.25B in 2025 (Ben Bergman/Business Insider) - Techmeme Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:10:00 GMT

Ben Bergman / Business Insider:
Product management startup Linear topped $100M in annual recurring revenue and held a $99M employee tender offer at a $2.5B valuation, up from $1.25B in 2025 — Artificial intelligence was supposed to kill software-as-a-service. Linear didn't get the memo.

 
Emulating the iPod - Hack a Day Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:11 GMT
These days there are emulators for all the great consoles of yesteryear, as well as old retrocomputers and arcade machines and so much else to boot. Now, though, a particularly …read more
 
How to watch Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Netflix is the exclusive home of the GTA VI trailer for six hours on Thursday.
 
The colorful JBL Pulse 6 speaker will be available next month - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:58:44 GMT
JBL's new speaker/light hybrid will cost $330.
 
Meta settles states' child-safety claims for $18B; Florida rejects deal as "peanuts" - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:50:52 GMT
Meta to impose daily limit on child social media use in deal with nearly every state.
 
Roku will stream select NWSL games this season - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:50:24 GMT
Eight Sunday night NWSL matches will be available to watch for free through The Roku Channel.
 
Soundcore's Nebula X1S projector is an incredibly bright version of its popular Nebula X1 - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:48:51 GMT
Soundcore's latest projector is bright enough to use in daylight with the shades up.
 
Florida Catholics slap down state AG by rejecting religious vaccine exemptions - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:39:24 GMT
The bishops' snub comes as the state continues to attack vaccines.
 
OpenAI publishes a technical report on the Hugging Face incident, detailing the agents' activity, safeguard failures, and measures to prevent recurrence (OpenAI) - Techmeme Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:25:20 GMT

OpenAI:
OpenAI publishes a technical report on the Hugging Face incident, detailing the agents' activity, safeguard failures, and measures to prevent recurrence — Read the technical report Read METR report(opens in a new window)Watch Black Hat talk(opens in a new window) — Loading...

 
Medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific says a cyberattack disrupted some of its IT systems and global operations, including order processing and shipping (Bill Toulas/BleepingComputer) - Techmeme Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:20:05 GMT

Bill Toulas / BleepingComputer:
Medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific says a cyberattack disrupted some of its IT systems and global operations, including order processing and shipping — Medical technology company Boston Scientific has been targeted in a cyberattack that disrupted some of its IT systems, causing operational disruptions globally.

 
Mac mini vs Mac Studio: Which desktop is right for you? - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:19:28 GMT
Which of Apple's new computers should you get?
 
Google announces Gemini 3.5 Transcribe for AI-powered speech-to-text - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:19:22 GMT
The AI that powers Gboard's Rambler is coming to more Google products, including Chrome.
 
Google announces Gemini 3.5 Transcribe for AI-powered speech-to-text - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:19:22 GMT
  1. Google announces Gemini 3.5 Transcribe for AI-powered speech-to-text Ars Technica
  2. Intelligent transcription with Gemini 3.5 Transcribe blog.google
  3. Google’s new AI transcription edits out your ‘ums’ and ‘ahs’ The Verge
  4. Google's Gemini 3.5 Transcribe converts raw audio into formatted text Seeking Alpha
  5. Insanely Cool Gemini Behind Pixel 11's Rambler is Coming to Chrome Droid Life
 
Amazon knocks $150 off Pixel 11 phones, with up to $200 in gift cards - The Verge - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:18:23 GMT
  1. Amazon knocks $150 off Pixel 11 phones, with up to $200 in gift cards The Verge
  2. The Google Pixel 11 Pro Still Has the Best Display for Gaming, but Other Troubles Emerge CNET
  3. You can officially buy the Pixel 11 phones and Pixel Watch 5. blog.google
  4. Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold8: Which $1,900 Foldable Is Better for Work? TechRepublic
  5. Google Pixel 11 series review: Is the magic fading? Ars Technica
 
What We Still Don’t Know About OpenAI’s Hugging Face Hack - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:16:42 GMT
The AI giant acknowledges that it could have done far more to prevent its AI agents from going rogue. But it still fails to explain why it didn't see this fiasco coming.
 
Google debuts Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, a speech-to-text model that powers Gboard Rambler and is coming to Chrome, in public preview for developers and enterprises (Abner Li/9to5Google) - Techmeme Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:00:45 GMT

Abner Li / 9to5Google:
Google debuts Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, a speech-to-text model that powers Gboard Rambler and is coming to Chrome, in public preview for developers and enterprises — This model is “designed to capture your natural speaking style to better understand your intent and recognize custom vocabulary.”

 
Devolver Digital squares up to Rockstar with a mascot platformer out the same day as GTA 6 - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:59:18 GMT
Devolver Digital squares up to Rockstar with a mascot platformer out the same day as GTA 6.
 
Ring introduces better default encryption standards to address privacy concerns - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:56:52 GMT
Ring data still gets sent to the cloud, but it'll be deleted after being used to power smart home controls.
 
ASUS introduces new Ace esports-focused gaming monitors - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:42:16 GMT
The latest ASUS gaming monitors all feature 24.5-inch, high-refresh rate OLED panels.
 
Review: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is a Visual Feast to Cherish on Every Console - Digital Foundry - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:40:00 GMT
  1. Review: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is a Visual Feast to Cherish on Every Console Digital Foundry
  2. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Review IGN
  3. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Review: She’s Going To Be King Of Game Informer
  4. Casual Gamer Reviews: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Houston Press
  5. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy : The Kotaku Review Kotaku
 
FLOSS Weekly Episode 879: Easy Like Butter - Hack a Day Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:54 GMT
This week Jonathan chats with Nathan Freitas of the Guardian Project! What is going on at the forefront of Open Source and privacy advocacy? Where are we on a true …read more
 
There Are No Trans Women in the WNBA, so Right-Wingers Are Making Some Up - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:24:22 GMT
As culture warriors continue to stoke the flames of a gender panic in professional sports, wild conspiracy theories are coming into play.
 
Raspberry Pi now has an official guide for building your own cyberdeck - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:19:00 GMT

Raspberry Pi recently shared a series of DIY instructions for building a custom cyberdeck. The organization said the maker community has fallen in love with these homemade machines, which is why it has now published an "official" tutorial explaining how to build one using Raspberry Pi hardware and accessories.

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The Humanoids at China’s Robot Games Were Faster Than Usain Bolt—but I’m More Impressed by Their Tweezer Mastery - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:15:00 GMT
Beijing’s endlessly delightful Robot Games featured tons of impressive stunts. But the most mind-blowing tricks challenged the humanoid’s brain, not its brawn.
 
FBI Disrupts Chinese Proxy Tools Used in Mass Hacking of US Agencies and Infrastructure - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:57:06 GMT
China’s hacking campaign targeted NASA, the Federal Reserve, the US Senate, the Justice Department, and more, according to the DOJ.
 
Meta agrees to pay up to $18B to settle US states' claims that it designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children, misled consumers, and more (Reuters) - Techmeme Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:50:00 GMT

Reuters:
Meta agrees to pay up to $18B to settle US states' claims that it designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children, misled consumers, and more — Meta Platforms (META.O) will pay up to $18 billion and strictly limit how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram under a sweeping agreement …

 
Meta reportedly abandoned an AI-focused restructuring plan that would have laid off thousands - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:36:41 GMT
The problem with Meta's AI restructuring plan is the AI wasn't good enough.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with McCormick Hall co-president Sydney Baller - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:35:00 GMT
The rising senior loves her dorm and its community and wants to serve as a bridge to its next residents as the building heads into renovations.
 
The Porsche 911 GT3 Touring punches above its weight class - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:25:53 GMT
The "everyday" GT3 delivers, despite looming regulations and an ever-inflating price tag.
 
Google says its latest Gemini transcription model can turn your ramblings into structured text - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:25:36 GMT
Google says Gemini 3.5 Transcribe will soon let you use speech-to-text in any web field in Chrome.
 
Candidates Are Signing a Pact Promising Action on Data Centers and AI Safety - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:13:37 GMT
More than 15 politicians from across the country have signed on to the AI Pact, vowing to regulate data centers and AI. “We’ve got to get this right,” says Senate candidate Dan Osborn of Nebraska.
 
Fable Looks Absolutely Incredible In New 18-Minute Quest Gameplay - Pure Xbox - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:08:00 GMT
  1. Fable Looks Absolutely Incredible In New 18-Minute Quest Gameplay Pure Xbox
  2. Fable: Find Out How Combat Works After Our First Hands-on XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox’s new Fable embraces color and humor. Refreshing! The Verge
  4. Fable: After Watching a Full Quest, I Couldn’t Be More Excited to Play It | gamescom 2026 IGN
  5. Fable’s Gamescom Demo Showcases Quests, Conversations, Choices, and Combat GamingBolt
 
Xbox’s new disc-to-digital program gives physical games a digital future - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:59:41 GMT
  1. Xbox’s new disc-to-digital program gives physical games a digital future Ars Technica
  2. Your Discs. Now Also Digital. XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console BBC
  4. Xbox announces disc-to-digital feature that digitizes your physical games The Verge
  5. Xbox to let Insiders convert physical game discs into digital entitlements later this month gamesindustry.biz
 
Xbox’s new disc-to-digital program gives physical games a digital future - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:59:41 GMT
"Most" Xbox One and Series X games are compatible; discs will still work after being claimed.
 
Apple is holding its iPhone launch event on September 9 - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:53:07 GMT
  1. Apple is holding its iPhone launch event on September 9 TechCrunch
  2. ‘Surprise and shine’: Apple to hold first major iPhone launch under new CEO next month CNN
  3. Apple to unveil first foldable iPhone at Sept. 9 event under new CEO John Ternus qz.com
  4. Apple to Hold Sept. 9 Foldable iPhone Launch to Start Ternus Era Bloomberg.com
  5. Apple sets iPhone launch event for Sept. 9, first under new CEO John Ternus CNBC
 
Xbox Insiders will soon be able to create digital versions of their physical games - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:44:58 GMT
Thousands of Xbox One and Series X titles will support the new disc-to-digital feature.
 
How to Watch Apple’s ‘Surprise and Shine’ Event in September - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:39:51 GMT
Will Apple debut a foldable iPhone at its event? Here’s how to watch the event to find out in real time.
 
Xbox unveils disc-to-digital feature designed to digitize existing physical games - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:24:00 GMT

To claim a digital copy of a game, simply insert a supported disc into your Xbox One or Xbox Series X and launch the title. Once claimed, you'll be able to leverage the benefits of digital, including support for Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Cloud Gaming when applicable.

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As Apple Prepares Another Next Tech-Defining Moment, Look Back at Major Milestones From Then to Now - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:23:11 GMT
That rumored foldable iPhone didn’t come from nowhere. Experts from CNET, PCMag, Mashable, Popular Science, ZDNET and Lifehacker examine Apple’s most important tech reveals.
 
Preorders for Xbox's anniversary collection are open (for some) and the bundle costs $900 - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:22:28 GMT
The Xbox 25th anniversary bundle includes a translucent green Series X, a similarly-colored controller and a digital download of Halo: Campaign Evolved.
 
Apple Sends Out Invites for Its Annual Fall iPhone Event - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:13:16 GMT
The event, rumored to launch the foldable iPhone, will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
 
Apple announces September 9 date for 'Surprise and shine' iPhone event - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:07:00 GMT
Is it finally time to see the foldable iPhone?
 
PlayStation Plus September 2026 free games lineup officially revealed, includes a great retro RPG - Polygon.com - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:58:27 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus September 2026 free games lineup officially revealed, includes a great retro RPG Polygon.com
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for September – Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, Chained Echoes PlayStation.Blog
  3. MLB The Show 26 Headlines a Surprisingly Underwhelming PlayStation Plus Month CNET
  4. Saber Released MudRunner on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series ixbt.games
  5. Sony unveiled its monthly PlayStation Plus lineup for September. GameGPU
 
Court blocks Trump FCC order that could flood broadcast TV with more election ads - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:45:07 GMT
Republicans demanded that parties and fundraising committees be given lowest ad rates.
 
Apple Maps is getting ads, and there's no way to turn them off - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:44:00 GMT

We first heard that Apple was considering strengthening its services revenue by monetizing Maps at the start of 2025. Cupertino confirmed earlier this year that the ads would be rolling out this summer.

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Rockstar calls GTA 6 leaks 'heartbreaking for our team' and says the game is nearly finished - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:40:59 GMT
Ahead of the extended look at GTA 6 on Netflix, Rockstar has addressed leaked gameplay videos in a statement.
 
Netflix’s ‘GTA 6’ Extended Look Isn’t The Only ‘GTA’ Preview Tomorrow - Forbes - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:34:27 GMT
  1. Netflix’s ‘GTA 6’ Extended Look Isn’t The Only ‘GTA’ Preview Tomorrow Forbes
  2. 'GTA VI' Netflix extended look: 3 things we want to see Mashable
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI exists in its own universe The Verge
  4. How To Watch Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Engadget
  5. Rockstar Reveals Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Have RPG Mechanics Like Eating, Exercising, and More IGN
 
How Packaging Can Kill An Electronics Microbusiness - Hack a Day Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:30:36 GMT
Quite a few in our community make a bit of cash on the side by selling our creations, and it’s not uncommon to find that a project which catches your …read more
 
What's the difference between WAN and LAN? - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Two identical ports, two different purposes.
 
Bluesky now supports 10-minute videos - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:23:29 GMT
File sizes have also been increased and uploads should be faster.
 
Microsoft partners with Razer, 8BitDo, and Backbone on Xbox 25th anniversary collection - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:06:00 GMT

The Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection consists of a Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K mouse, a Razer BlackWidow V4 75% mechanical keyboard, and a set of Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed earbuds – all decked out in translucent green.

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Researchers get two genetic codes to work at the same time - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:34 GMT
Messing with the genetic code might have gotten a bit easier to do.
 
Apple should make a Mac Neo to fill the void left by the more expensive Mac mini - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A modest proposal for Apple to add a lower-cost option to its Mac lineup.
 
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Has the YA YA YA YA YAs but Stumbles With the 'World' Part of World Tour | gamescom 2026 - IGN - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. Crazy Taxi: World Tour Has the YA YA YA YA YAs but Stumbles With the 'World' Part of World Tour | gamescom 2026 IGN
  2. Crazy Taxi: World Tour’s AI disclosure guarantees “no AI-generated content in the final game” following update to wording AUTOMATON
  3. Crazy Taxi: World Tour Game's Trailer Previews Multiplayer Anime News Network
  4. GERMANY MAP REVEAL AND MORE SEGA
  5. Crazy Taxi: World Tour Is Fun Enough, But Some Fans Are Going To Have To Make A Hard Choice Kotaku
 
Galaxy S27 leaks reveal a design that Samsung just won’t kill - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy S27 leaks reveal a design that Samsung just won’t kill 9to5Google
  2. Galaxy S27 Ultra has fewer cameras, and it's the best upgrade in years PhoneArena
  3. Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S27 Official CAD Renders Leaks Android Headlines
  4. Galaxy S27 Ultra's redesign looks even more iPhone-like in new renders Android Central
  5. The Galaxy S27 Ultra battery upgrade could have been much wilder Android Authority
 
15,000 years of solar wind in four hours? A Seattle company gives it a go. - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:14:52 GMT
"We're living in this world of scarcity with the Moon."
 
Meta Will Pay Up to $16.7 Billion to Settle Its Social Media Harms Case—and That’s Not All - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:08:37 GMT
In addition to sending billions of dollars to states, Meta will make substantive changes to its platforms as part of a landmark settlement.
 
Concept Video Imagines Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra Reveal - MacRumors - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:06:37 GMT
  1. Concept Video Imagines Apple's Foldable iPhone Ultra Reveal MacRumors
  2. Apple to Ship 10 Million Foldable iPhones in Year One, IDC Says Bloomberg.com
  3. Apple set to debut foldable iPhone Axios
  4. AAPL Stock Gains 1%; Apple Is Expected To Ship 10M Foldable iPhones In The First Year, IDC Predicts Yahoo Finance
  5. CNET Finds 75% of US Adults Couldn’t Care Less About a Foldable iPhone CNET
 
Microsoft’s 25th anniversary Xbox will cost $899 - The Verge - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:05:38 GMT
  1. Microsoft’s 25th anniversary Xbox will cost $899 The Verge
  2. Pre-orders Begin Today for the XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox Series X25 Console & Controller: Prices, Release Dates, Pre-Orders Announced Pure Xbox
  4. Preorders For Xbox's Anniversary Collection Are Open (For Some) And The Bundle Costs $900 Engadget
  5. Backbone Pro Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition: Price, release date, and colorways Mashable
 
Hackaday Europe 2026: PCBs With A Plot - Hack a Day Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:02:53 GMT
Printed circuit boards were developed first for function over form. They were a way to mount components and connect them in a stable, robust fashion, while taking into regard things …read more
 
Asus customer says $10,000 ROG anniversary bundle order was canceled, forcing them to pay $500 more - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:01:00 GMT

According to Trying-to-buildpc, they preordered the ROG 20th Edition Component Bundle, which contains a ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20, ROG Crosshair X870E Edition 20 motherboard, ROG Ryujin 360 Edition 20 liquid cooler, ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition 20 power supply, and ROG GR20 Edition 20 chassis. With...

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Elden Ring plays much better than I'd expected on Switch 2, but it isn't without its flaws - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Elden Ring plays much better than I'd expected on Switch 2, but it isn't without its flaws Eurogamer.net
  2. Elden Ring On Switch 2 – The Worst Way To Play The Best Game Game Informer
  3. Elden Ring on the Switch 2 isn’t tarnished The Verge
  4. I Tested Elden Ring On Switch 2 In A Cozy Cafe And It Ran Just Fine, Which Is Great News For A Remarkable Game Kotaku
  5. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is a 'is a must-play title' on the Switch 2 — Read Empire's review empireonline.com
 
Psychiatry’s diagnostic bible is finally getting a biological upgrade - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:53:32 GMT
Biology is coming to psychiatry’s diagnostic manual, even as reliable biomarkers remain rare.
 
Apple upgrading recent Mac mini orders to M6, M5 Pro models for free - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:39:00 GMT
  1. Apple upgrading recent Mac mini orders to M6, M5 Pro models for free 9to5Mac
  2. Apple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra Apple
  3. Why Is The Mac Mini M5 Pro More Expensive Than The M6? Engadget
  4. Apple’s new desktop computers are designed specifically for local AI development Ars Technica
  5. Apple Gears Up to Launch Its First New Mac Mini in Two Years Bloomberg.com
 
Florida police used a fake Flock camera in a sting, then charged a man with three felonies for destroying it - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:33:00 GMT

News 6 Orlando reports that police in Oviedo, Florida, have charged a man with three felonies for destroying a Flock surveillance camera, even though the camera was fake. Even the mayor, who was unaware of the decoy operation before the arrest, admitted the charges are controversial.

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‘Crimson Desert’ Literally Patched Its Story In A Huge Way, Transforming Kliff - Forbes - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:32:53 GMT
  1. ‘Crimson Desert’ Literally Patched Its Story In A Huge Way, Transforming Kliff Forbes
  2. [Notices] Crimson Desert Enhanced Update Now Available Pearl Abyss
  3. Hit 2026 PS5 Adventure Game Shadow-Drops Free Enhanced Version Yahoo
  4. Deal | Missed out on the hype? This 2026 AAA title just got its first Steam discount Notebookcheck
  5. All New Skills for Kliff in Crimson Desert 2.0 VULKK.com
 
Meta to Pay Up to $18 Billion to Settle With US States on Teen Social Media Addiction - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:24:17 GMT
CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Meta will avoid what likely would’ve been a disastrous, high-stakes trial.
 
Ring Gave Itself a Security Makeover Called TAKE. Here’s What’s Actually Changing - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Amazon Ring has a new policy for its encryption practices and what they mean for your security videos or AI use. Customers are getting more choices, too.
 
NASA Astronaut Christina Koch’s Secret Trick to Decompress After Artemis II - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Artemis II astronaut told CNET how she adjusts to life back on Earth. She also spoke about AI, engineering and support for STEM students.
 
The Google Pixel 11 Pro Still Has the Best Display for Gaming, but Other Troubles Emerge - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
An underpowered Tensor chip and odd game glitches keep the Pixel 11 Pro from nabbing the top spot on our gaming phone rankings.
 
PeopleFinders’ New Website Runs Background Checks on Your Dates - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The site, called Stud or Dud, helps daters dig up dirt on potential paramours. It’s fueled by the same public data as PeopleFinders.com—and comes with many of the same concerns.
 
SpaceX will build a $100 billion Starbase in Louisiana, a 195-square-mile spaceport designed for thousands of annual launches - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:47:00 GMT

SpaceX president and chief operating officer Gwynne Shotwell said the facility, aptly named Starbase Louisiana, will be a self-sustaining spaceport with propellant production, power generation, deep-water shipping capabilities, vehicle-processing facilities, and even an airport.

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Ads have landed in Apple Maps, and they are as bad as expected - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:31:00 GMT
  1. Ads have landed in Apple Maps, and they are as bad as expected 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Maps ads are live. Here's what they look like Mashable
  3. Apple Maps launches ads on iPhone, here’s what’s new 9to5Mac
  4. Apple Maps has ads now The Verge
  5. Apple Maps vs Google Maps: Apple's latest "upgrade" makes the winner obvious PhoneArena
 
Rockstar finally responds to ‘heartbreaking’ GTA 6 leaks - The Verge - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:04:15 GMT
  1. Rockstar finally responds to ‘heartbreaking’ GTA 6 leaks The Verge
  2. GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Everything leaked so far, what might be next Mashable
  3. Rockstar Games Responds to Grand Theft Auto VI Gameplay Leaks Ahead of Extended Look Trailer Bleacher Report
  4. Take-Two Subpoenas Microsoft And Discord Over GTA 6 Leaks Kotaku
  5. Latest GTA 6 leak shows a physical video game store in the game, which is ironic TweakTown
 
Gamescom 2026 brings new Rainbow Six, Metro, Witcher 3 and Heroes of Might & Magic reveals - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Gamescom 2026 has officially begun. Over the next week, game publishers and developers will announce and preview numerous upcoming titles. Here are just a few that received new trailers during the opening ceremony.

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Best Wi-Fi Routers (2026): My Honest Picks After Testing 50+ - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.
 
LibreOffice 26.8 Released With Many Nice Improvements - Phoronix - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
  1. LibreOffice 26.8 Released With Many Nice Improvements Phoronix
  2. LibreOffice 26.8 Open-Source Office Suite Officially Released, This Is What’s New 9to5Linux
  3. Free, open-source MS Word alternative LibreOffice releases major updates Cybernews
  4. LibreOffice 26.8 released with paragraph layout changes, draft view + more OMG! Ubuntu
  5. LibreOffice 26.8 is out and it still refuses to add AI features Neowin
 
NASA's Gateway could become the Moon's first airport – here's how traffic will work - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A team from Texas A&M University, NASA's Johnson Space Center, and Purdue University has now devised the mathematical flight manual and rules of the road that could stop this cosmic airport from descending into Futurama-style chaos.

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IBM's new Granite 4.2 models ride the wave of interest in local LLMs - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:10:49 GMT
The focus is on agentic capability and predictable enterprise deployment.
 
Before Splurging on a $500 Vitamix, Consider This Cheaper Model. It Works Just as Well - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:02:00 GMT
If you’re in the market for a Vitamix blender, you don’t need to shell out $500 to get the best model.
 
Xtracycle's Swoop ASM e-bike brings an automatic transmission to cargo bikes - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:12 GMT
A steel frame cargo bike with a unique twist: You can let it choose your gear.
 
Claude Plays DOOM - Hack a Day Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:09 GMT
Large language models (LLMs) are generally thought of as machines that accept textual prompts and spit out textual content. However, if you’re creative in the way you interface with them, …read more
 
AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Pet owners, rescue agencies, and wildlife groups are calling for new safeguards as AI makes it harder to tell whether animals, from polar bears to house cats, are real or fake.
 
Green Chef Meal Kit Review (2026): Great Ingredients, Layered Flavor - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:39:00 GMT
HelloFresh’s organic meal kit Green Chef offers transparent sourcing, layered cooking, and trustworthy gluten-free dishes.
 
Garmin’s Fenix 9 Pro Goes All In on Titanium and Off-Grid Connectivity - CNET Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:27:53 GMT
A stronger build, more storage, and a battery life that just won’t quit. Here’s what a $1,000-plus sports watch will get you.
 
The Witcher 3 says ‘nyet’ to Russian voices in new expansion - TVP World - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:03:00 GMT
  1. The Witcher 3 says ‘nyet’ to Russian voices in new expansion TVP World
  2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered Announced, Songs of the Past Gets First Look CD PROJEKT RED Press Center
  3. CD PROJEKT RED teams up with Blizzard Entertainment Blizzard News
  4. Geralt Returns in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past and Remastered XBOX Wire
  5. Gamescom Trailer Reveals First Gameplay (And A New Weapon) For The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Songs Of The Past Game Informer
 
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Is Better Almost Everywhere - TechSpot Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:01:00 GMT
DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction delivers sharper upscaling, cleaner ray-traced effects, and far fewer artifacts, all while maintaining virtually the same performance across every RTX generation.
 
How Ikea Turned a Controller Thumbstick Into the Star of Its Xbox Gaming Range - WIRED - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. How Ikea Turned a Controller Thumbstick Into the Star of Its Xbox Gaming Range WIRED
  2. Ikea’s Xbox collection includes a giant thumbstick stool The Verge
  3. Xbox teams up with IKEA for debut gaming furniture collection Dezeen
  4. XBOX and IKEA Make Room for Play with the New YXSTABY Collection XBOX Wire
  5. Ikea’s new collab turns Xbox controllers into furniture Fast Company
 
How Ikea Turned a Controller Thumbstick Into the Star of Its Xbox Gaming Range - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Xbox and Ikea collab alert! This unique nine-piece collection for gamers arrives this fall and has a slew of Easter eggs.
 
The Warhammer 40,000 August Update – Everything you need to know - Warhammer Community - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:28:53 GMT
The Warhammer 40,000 August Update – Everything you need to know Warhammer Community
 
AI helps design new materials that work in the real world - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The “CrysVCD” tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs.
 
Persona 4 Revival: The Good and the Bad of Our First Hands-On | gamescom 2026 - IGN - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
  1. Persona 4 Revival: The Good and the Bad of Our First Hands-On | gamescom 2026 IGN
  2. After Playing Persona 4 Revival , It’s Nice To Know Some Parts Of The RPG Classic Are Still Timeless Kotaku
  3. PlayStation 5 Remake of Iconic PS2 RPG Gets Gorgeous Trailer PlayStation LifeStyle
  4. Persona 4 Revival English and Japanese Previews Released, New English Footage Persona Central
  5. Persona 4 Revival Story Trailer Tunes into the Midnight Channel Crunchyroll
 
A Mutation Is Making It Easier for Drug-Resistant Malaria to Spread - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
New findings shed light on what’s making the parasite less treatable using the drug that’s considered a first line of defense.
 
New Controller Makes Heavy Machinery Intuitive - Hack a Day Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:55 GMT
As children, many of us looked wistfully into the cockpits of heavy machinery, wondering just how the series of knobs and levers would do something like operate a bulldozer, crane, …read more
 
Perplexity launches a local AI agent with zero token costs - Android Authority - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:40:00 GMT
  1. Perplexity launches a local AI agent with zero token costs Android Authority
  2. Perplexity partners with Nvidia to launch Portable Computer, a fully local AI agent with zero token costs VentureBeat
  3. Perplexity Launches Local AI Model That Will Run on Your GPU Instead of the Cloud Gizmodo
  4. Perplexity Ships Portable Computer on NVIDIA DGX Spark: Local Harness, OS-Enforced Sandbox, and Zero Per-Token Cost for Local Steps MarkTechPost
  5. Perplexity’s Computer agent can now run locally — if you can afford it The New Stack
 
Heroes of Might and Magic III hits 'Mostly Negative' Steam reviews because Ubisoft forgot to add the game - XDA - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:14:59 GMT
  1. Heroes of Might and Magic III hits 'Mostly Negative' Steam reviews because Ubisoft forgot to add the game XDA
  2. Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake: Return to Erathia in 2027 Ubisoft
  3. Ubisoft forgot to make sure the Steam release of Heroes of Might & Magic 3 included the actual game PC Gamer
  4. Ubisoft's rerelease of classic Might and Magic game was a hilarious blunder Polygon.com
  5. Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Remake Preview: Hands-On with Ubisoft’s Reborn Strategy Classic - Gamescom 2026 IGN
 
Porsche Unveils 911 Challenge as New Entry-Level Race Car - Sportscar365 - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:04:04 GMT
  1. Porsche Unveils 911 Challenge as New Entry-Level Race Car Sportscar365
  2. Porsche’s New 911 Challenge Keeps the Factory Race Car Affordable for Mere Multimillionaires Car and Driver
  3. Porsche’s $275,000 911 Challenge Uses the 911 GT3’s Heart, Blurs Line Between Road and Track Cars Road & Track
  4. One platform. Endless possibilities. The new Porsche 911 Challenge Porsche Motorsport Hub
  5. Porsche 911 GT3 Just Got A Baby Brother That Replaces Another 718 Cayman CarBuzz
 
PlayStation Discount Code: Save on PS5 Games August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Want to stretch your gaming budget? Learn how to unlock massive savings on PS5 games, DualSense controllers, and PlayStation Plus memberships using gift cards and exclusive promotional codes.
 
HP Coupon Codes and Deals August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 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.
 
Nomad Goods Promo Codes: Get 25% Off in August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 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.
 
AirDoctor Coupon Codes: 40% Off | August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to $400 on top air purifiers and filters with verified AirDoctor promo codes and special offers for 2026.
 
Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 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.
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 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.
 
Corsair Discount Code: Up to 50% Off for August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your gaming setup or PC build for less with these verified Corsair coupon codes, student discounts, and refurbished deals.
 
Vitamix Promo Codes and Deals: $25 Off + Free Shipping - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score discounts on blenders, food processors, immersion blenders, and more with our selection of Vitamix coupons and deals.
 
Target Promo Code: $50 Off | August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 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.
 
Tuft & Needle Promo Codes: 30% Off | August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 30% on best-selling mattresses with our top Tuft & Needle coupon codes.
 
LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.
 
25% Off Adidas Promo Code | August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 15% or 30% with Adidas promo codes, plus explore Adidas deals for 40% off trendy sneakers.
 
20% Off Sephora Promo Code | August 2026 - Wired Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Earn more points on skincare purchases when you use our Sephora coupon.
 
High-end clothing boutiques shutter in City Center Bishop Ranch - Danville San Ramon - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:18:38 GMT
High-end clothing boutiques shutter in City Center Bishop Ranch Danville San Ramon
 
Retooling to help democracy revive - MIT Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding.
 
Every Notable Announcement At Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 - Game Informer - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:27:00 GMT
  1. Every Notable Announcement At Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Game Informer
  2. The Most Dope Games We've Played At Gamescom 2026 Game Informer
  3. The highlights of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 gamesindustry.biz
  4. Gamescom Opening Night Live: Updates from the showcase including Final Fantasy and Gears of War previews Engadget
  5. gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Games IGN
 
The Witcher 3 is getting a major free remaster in September, new expansion arrives in 2027 - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:48:00 GMT

The Witcher 3 Remastered appears to go considerably further than simply sharpening up the visuals of the 2015 RPG. CD Projekt Red says the new edition will update graphics, performance, combat, movement, progression, and several other parts of the game.

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Luffu’s New Health and Safety Wearable Isn’t Just for You. It’s for Your Entire Family - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:37:11 GMT
You can link your entire family together with Luffu’s new wearable and app ecosystem.
 
WhatsApp Adds Security Measures to Help Prevent Accounts From Being Hacked - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:21:04 GMT
The world’s most widely used messaging app adds stronger two-step verification and allows for more than one passkey.
 
Witcher 3 Remastered Will Be Free in September With New Expansion Coming in 2027 - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:44:48 GMT
Geralt’s story wraps up with new enemies, a mysterious region and a send-off before Ciri takes the spotlight in The Witcher 4.
 
The world's busiest spaceport is about to get a lot quieter, at least for now - ArsTechnica Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:21:06 GMT
SpaceX aims to launch Starship from Florida by the end of the year. 2027 seems more likely.
 
Garmin’s new Fenix 9 adds brighter screens and smoother map panning - The Verge - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:20:17 GMT
  1. Garmin’s new Fenix 9 adds brighter screens and smoother map panning The Verge
  2. Garmin’s Fenix 9 Pro Goes All In on Titanium and Off-Grid Connectivity CNET
  3. Existing Garmin Watches Will Get Fenix 9 Features: Here’s the Full Details! DC Rainmaker
  4. Major Garmin Launch Coming Tomorrow: Garmin Fenix 9 Expected Forbes
  5. I’ve Logged 5,773 Miles With the Garmin Fenix 8. The Fenix 9 Has New Features That Make Me Want to Upgrade Runner's World
 
Sony Is Reminding Us (Again) That We Don’t Own Our PlayStation Games - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:14:36 GMT
The idea of ownership is becoming a relic of an earlier era.
 
‘Darth Vader’ Wants You to Know He Definitely Supports Flock Surveillance - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:51:32 GMT
Anthony Ralphs was frustrated by the San Diego City Council's support for Flock. He decided it would take something more than reasoned argument to get their attention.
 
The Best Early Labor Day Kitchen Deals to Ease You Back Into Fall (2026) - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:26:24 GMT
With school and sports starting again, these discounts on Instant Pots, cookware, and coffee gear arrive right on time.
 
Qualcomm details next-gen Oryon CPU, targets 5GHz with heterogeneous cache design - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:04:00 GMT

Qualcomm is pushing its Oryon CPU up to 5GHz, which should provide a significant performance uplift on the next generation of mobile flagship devices. The company said the upcoming Oryon architecture will be the world's fastest mobile CPU, although it will require some additional silicon magic to truly shine in...

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Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Hands On – Brutal, Brilliant, and Quintessentially Gears - XBOX Wire - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:02:11 GMT
  1. Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Hands On – Brutal, Brilliant, and Quintessentially Gears XBOX Wire
  2. Gears of War: E-Day launches with RTX Mega Geometry for GeForce RTX gamers TweakTown
  3. I played two missions of Gears of War: E-Day's campaign: One rocked, but the other did not PC Gamer
  4. Latest Gears Of War: E-Day Trailer Offers A Profane Look At The Prequel Story Game Informer
  5. After 2 Hours, Gears of War: E-Day's Campaign Goes BRRRR In All the Right Ways | Preview Polygon.com
 
World humanoid robot games show runners breaking records, bursting into flames - ArsTechnica Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:59:03 GMT
Record-breaking robot races are less substantial than household chore challenges.
 
Cells use a little-known molecule to protect themselves from iron overload - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT
This discovery points toward new combination strategies against cancer, and may explain the iron buildup seen in disorders such as early-onset Parkinson’s disease.
 
Four Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Reveals At Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 - Pure Xbox - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:34:00 GMT
  1. Four Xbox Game Pass Titles Get New Reveals At Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Pure Xbox
  2. Xbox's First Gamescom 2026 Stream Included Two Massive Reveals & Multiple New Games Pure Xbox
  3. Xbox Surprise Sequel Rumored for Gamescom 2026 Reveal games.gg
  4. Xbox May Have No New Game Announcements At Gamescom TwistedVoxel
  5. Xbox Gamescom day one start time, countdown clock, & what to expect PC Guide
 
ASUS Intros ROG Gladius IV Ace Wireless Gaming Mouse at Gamescom 2026 - TechPowerUp - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:31:44 GMT
  1. ASUS Intros ROG Gladius IV Ace Wireless Gaming Mouse at Gamescom 2026 TechPowerUp
  2. ROG Ace Esports Gear & Partnerships at Gamescom 2026 ASUS Pressroom
  3. ASUS Launches ROG Spatha X 65K Gaming Mouse With New Sensor and Hot-Swappable Switches TechPowerUp
  4. ASUS's new ROG Gladius IV Ace and ROG Spatha X gaming mice have 65K sensors TweakTown
  5. This Asus Monitor Fixes One of the Main Gripes Over OLED WIRED
 
Xiaomi takes another shot at Qualcomm and MediaTek with its 3nm flagship Xring O3 chip - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:18:00 GMT

Built on a 3-nanometer process, the chip is designed for flagship devices, with a focus on AI workloads, graphics performance, and camera processing. The manufacturing technology puts Xiaomi closer to Apple's latest A19 Pro chips and ahead of Huawei's current in-house smartphone processors.

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Final Fantasy VII Revelation Game's Trailer Previews Weapons Bosses - Anime News Network - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:06:49 GMT
  1. Final Fantasy VII Revelation Game's Trailer Previews Weapons Bosses Anime News Network
  2. Final Fantasy VII Revelation Trailer Shows Ruby, Emerald, Ultima Weapon and More Crunchyroll
  3. FACE THE LEGENDARY WEAPONS IN FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION — NEW TRAILER UNVEILED AT GAMESCOM OPENING NIGHT LIVE Square Enix press site
  4. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Gets New Trailer at Gamescom 2026 Showing off Submarine Combat, Weapons, and More IGN
  5. Final Fantasy VII Revelation Gamescom Trailer Showcases the Weapons, Typhon, and Job-Inspired FITS Wccftech
 
A new kind of aircraft departs an MIT classroom and arrives at an Ohio factory - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Electra’s hybrid, fixed-wing aircraft, which grew out of a class project, could make travel easier for passengers taking shorter trips.
 
Lego Skylines Is A Brick-Based City Builder From Cities Skyline II Devs - Game Informer - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:48:00 GMT
  1. Lego Skylines Is A Brick-Based City Builder From Cities Skyline II Devs Game Informer
  2. 'LEGO Skylines' Is a New Cozy City Builder From the Studio Behind 'Cities: Skylines II' Hypebeast
  3. LEGO Skylines Announced at Gamescom 2026 With First Trailer IGN
  4. Lego Skylines Is A Cozy City Builder From The Studio That's Repairing Cities: Skylines II Engadget
  5. Lego Skylines is a brick-based spin-off of the Cities: Skylines series Video Games Chronicle
 
New D&D Video Game Trailer Looks AMAZING! - Nerdist - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:34:58 GMT
  1. New D&D Video Game Trailer Looks AMAZING! Nerdist
  2. ‘Warlock’ Stars Tricia Helfer, Maggie Robertson Break Down New ‘D&D’ Video Game Characters as First Gameplay Footage Is Revealed Variety
  3. How the New ‘D&D’ Video Game ‘Warlock’ Is Different From ‘Baldur’s Gate’ Gizmodo
  4. D&D and Xbox fans, take note of this intriguing action-RPG with Xbox Play Anywhere support Windows Central
  5. Warlock Looks Like a New Kind of AAA D&D Themed Open World RPG 80 Level
 
Tides of Annihilation Trailer Confirms Resident Evil Requiem Actress Angela Sant'Albano as New Voice of Gwendolyn - IGN - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:13:10 GMT
  1. Tides of Annihilation Trailer Confirms Resident Evil Requiem Actress Angela Sant'Albano as New Voice of Gwendolyn IGN
  2. Angela Sant'Albano, The Voice Of Grace In Resident Evil Requiem Game Informer
  3. Arthurian action-adventure game Tides of Annihilation draws inspiration from Jojo, the Fate series and Berserk among other Japanese influences AUTOMATON
  4. Eclipse Glow Games has released the debut story trailer for Tides of Annihilation. GameGPU
  5. Having played it, Tides of Annihilation looks to be a flashy, combo-heavy game of Simon Says Eurogamer.net
 
Pragmata is Finally, Officially a 'Mega Man Game' - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:06:53 GMT
  1. Pragmata is Finally, Officially a 'Mega Man Game' Polygon.com
  2. Hands-on report: Mega Man: Dual Override and Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen PlayStation.Blog
  3. Mega Man: Dual Override Trailer Introduces New Character Twinkle Girl Crunchyroll
  4. 'Mega Man: Dual Override' Is Capcom Kicking It Old-School Polygon.com
  5. Mega Man: Dual Override Gameplay Trailer Reveals New Robot Master And Proto Man's Return Game Informer
 
Preserving glow-in-the-dark art and fashion for future generations - ArsTechnica Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:59:12 GMT
Understanding unique photochemistry of such materials will help in conservation, storage, and exhibition.
 
Stage Tour Goes Live On December 10, With Hardware Bundles Up For Pre-Order Now - Game Informer - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:53:25 GMT
  1. Stage Tour Goes Live On December 10, With Hardware Bundles Up For Pre-Order Now Game Informer
  2. Here Are Three Sick Gibson Guitar Controllers Made For Stage Tour's Dec. 10 Release Engadget
  3. New Guitar Hero-Inspired 'Stage Tour' Coming To Xbox With Full-Band's Worth Of Controllers Pure Xbox
  4. New Rock Band-style game from original Guitar Hero developers release alongside plastic instruments December 10 Video Games Chronicle
  5. 'Guitar Hero' Spiritual Successor 'Stage Tour' Lands Metallica, Megadeth, Slipknot, Ed Sheeran, Olivia Rodrigo & More Theprp.com
 
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Review: Better, Not Best - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT
A polished update to Google’s foldable brings real improvements, but the price bump and rampant competition make it a tough sell.
 
Interpol's latest crackdown targeted the global network behind West African cyber-scams - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:41:00 GMT

From November 2025 to June 2026, Interpol worked to dismantle a massive network assisting cybercrime gangs based in West African nations. After the eight-month investigation, "Operation Jackal IV" led to 58 arrests and the identification of 263 alleged criminals. The operation will likely provide enough information to further expand Interpol's...

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Google's anti-nausea Motion Assist dots finally rolling out on Android - ArsTechnica Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:32:30 GMT
It's currently only appearing on Pixels running Android 17.
 
Apple Quietly Fixes iCloud Private Relay Vulnerability in iOS 26.6.1 - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:24:05 GMT
The problem could leak your device’s IP address, even when the paid iCloud Plus feature was enabled.
 
The US Just Recorded Its First 2 Measles Deaths This Year - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:17:07 GMT
The fatalities come amid declining vaccination rates and calls from President Donald Trump to split up the MMR vaccine.
 
Add the AirPods 5, Beats 360 to Rumored Apple Headphones Coming Soon - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:46:59 GMT
There’s been a lot of chatter about new AirPods Pro buds with tiny IR cameras, but don’t sleep on the AirPods 5 and new Beats over-ear headphones.
 
Two unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania, officials confirm - ArsTechnica Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:39:38 GMT
"[P]eople are not familiar with this disease and don’t fully understand the potential severity."
 
Apple built its new M6 and M5 Ultra desktops for the people daisy-chaining Macs to run AI - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:37:00 GMT

The new M6 chip moves to TSMC's 2nm process and is the first Apple SoC to combine all three core types at once. The CPU has 12 cores: two "super cores," four performance cores, and six efficiency cores. Super cores themselves aren't new. Apple introduced them with the M5 Pro...

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SpaceX intends to invest up to $100 billion in massive Louisiana spaceport - ArsTechnica Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:26:15 GMT
"This will be a project like no other."
 
These Cookies Are 3D-Printed and Made of Recycled Plastic - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:20:38 GMT
Scientists have engineered yeast that converts waste plastic and plant biomass into vanilla-flavored, 3D-printable protein cookies.
 
Anthropic Unifies Memory Across Claude and Cowork - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:18:30 GMT
You can also allow Claude to generate memory topics as you chat.
 
Intel confirms Crescent Island GPU will pack 32 Xe3P cores and up to 480GB of memory - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:02:00 GMT

At the Hot Chips 2026 symposium in Palo Alto this week, Intel revealed that Crescent Island will feature 32 Xe3P cores, 256 XMX engines, 32MB of unified L2 cache, a PCIe Gen5 x16 interface, and a 350W TDP for the air-cooled model. Intel will ship Crescent Island accelerators with 160GB...

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'Go Run Some Matches' — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Pushes Unplanned Update to Address Fan Feedback - IGN - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:47:21 GMT
  1. 'Go Run Some Matches' — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Pushes Unplanned Update to Address Fan Feedback IGN
  2. Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Everything You Need to Know Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
  3. Play the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta this weekend! Nintendo
  4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – New Multiplayer and Early Access Beta details PlayStation.Blog
  5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Inside the Maps and Movement of Multiplayer XBOX Wire
 
Nvidia releases DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, available now in 30 games - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:44:00 GMT
Nvidia has released DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, bringing its 2nd-gen Transformer model to all RTX GPUs. The upgrade promises improved lighting, temporal stability, and detail in motion, while reducing artifacts such as ghosting. An early access update to the Nvidia App lets users enable this in 30 supported games, including Cyberpunk 2077, Alan Wake 2, and Resident Evil Requiem, with a wider release coming in September.
 
Lab supply companies have been selling antibodies using manipulated images - ArsTechnica Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:16:57 GMT
Image changes that would get a paper retracted are widespread among suppliers.
 
First Look: The Updated Longines Master Collection now gets Light Blue Dials - Monochrome Watches - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:05:32 GMT
  1. First Look: The Updated Longines Master Collection now gets Light Blue Dials Monochrome Watches
  2. The 7 Best New Longines Watches of 2026 (So Far) Gear Patrol
  3. Longines Unveils Redesigned Master Collection with First-Ever Monopusher Chronograph Galerie Magazine
  4. Henry Cavill's Longines Campaign Highlights One of the Best-Value Watches of 2026 Esquire
  5. Longines Masters The Monopusher SJX Watches
 
What time does TFT Set 18 release in your time zone? - Polygon.com - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:38:28 GMT
  1. What time does TFT Set 18 release in your time zone? Polygon.com
  2. Compete in Enchanted Wilds! Teamfight Tactics
  3. Riot Games releases TFT Set 18 'Enchanted Wilds' Inven Global
  4. Teamfight Tactics patch 18.1 Teamfight Tactics
  5. TFT Enchanted Wilds Set New Trailer Arrived: Wisps, Blossom, And Riftbeasts Arrive August 26 GameFragger.com
 
A British gearhead built a road-legal sports car in his shed for $7,000 - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Called the Gasolini AR1, the car is powered by a 2017 Honda CBR500 twin-cylinder motorcycle engine and rides on wheels taken from a Ford Ka hatchback. Ely estimates the project cost about $7,000. He designed it around low weight, modest running costs, and a parts list that other enthusiasts could realistically source.

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NVIDIA expands GeForce NOW with DLSS 4.5 and new Valve hardware support - VideoCardz.com - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:28:10 GMT
  1. NVIDIA expands GeForce NOW with DLSS 4.5 and new Valve hardware support VideoCardz.com
  2. NVIDIA GeForce NOW Gets DLSS 4.5 Settings, Steam Machine Support and New Games TechPowerUp
  3. GeForce Now is getting support for the Steam Controller The Verge
  4. GeForce NOW adds full DLSS 4.5 support for hundreds of games TweakTown
  5. Bring the Fire: Play Games on GeForce NOW With New Firefox Browser Support NVIDIA Blog
 
The Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Is a Step Toward Chaos in the Midterms - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:16:36 GMT
The Supreme Court has removed one roadblock from the Trump administration’s attempts to impose severe restrictions on voting.
 
Business schools are charging $28,000 to teach executives how to be "chief AI officer" - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:42:00 GMT

The University of Chicago's Booth School of Business is one of the leading business schools to have launched a program for prospective chief AI officers. According to the institution's official website, the course is designed to prepare executives to "lead AI initiatives, build scalable infrastructure, and drive transformative AI adoption."

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Tesla just killed Solar Roof after years of complaints and price hikes - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:56:00 GMT

The company told its certified third-party installers that Solar Roof is no longer available for new projects. Tesla will continue selling standard solar panels and home battery systems instead. Its former Solar Roof web address now sends visitors to the company's solar-panel page.

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The secret love life of the longfin squid - MIT Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:35:00 GMT
MIT Sea Grant resident artist and acclaimed underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen captures an intimate look at courtship and communication in a hidden spawning spectacle off Cape Cod.
 
AI music can no longer chart in Australia, unless a human actually made it - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:31:00 GMT

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has updated its Charts Code of Practice to distinguish between AI-generated and AI-assisted music. The changes apply to the chart dated Monday, August 31, which will be published on Friday, August 28.

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I've folded the Galaxy Z Fold 8 for a month; the crease issue is overblown - Android Police - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:30:10 GMT
  1. I've folded the Galaxy Z Fold 8 for a month; the crease issue is overblown Android Police
  2. European Consumers Praise New Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8 in Early Reviews samsung.com
  3. I took the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 on vacation, and it proved me wrong in so many ways TechRadar
  4. I can’t go back to other foldables after using the Galaxy Z Fold 8 MakeUseOf
  5. Spotlight on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra cameras: why your vacation photos will never look the same again Digital Camera World
 
Sony reminds players they don't actually own the PlayStation games they purchased - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:04:00 GMT

The company began emailing copies of the PlayStation Terms of Service and other legal documents earlier this month. Notably, the messages contain a section from the PlayStation End User License Agreement stating that software on the platform is licensed, not sold.

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Apple Mac Mini M6 and Mac Studio M5 Ultra: Specs, Price, Release Date - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Apple’s Mac Mini and Mac Studio have been tough to buy for months, but updated versions have arrived. Both include new chips optimized for AI, with the M6 Mac Mini getting a $200 price bump.
 
Russian tech giant VK wants Apple to pay $696,000 every day until its apps return to the App Store - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:33:00 GMT

VK, which was known as Mail.ru Group until 2021, filed the suit against Apple in a Moscow arbitration court after the US firm removed its apps from the App Store in June.

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This 98-qubit quantum computer moves ions around to compute more efficiently - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:58:00 GMT

Helios is the largest trapped-ion quantum computer demonstrated so far. Quantinuum, which is based in Cambridge, UK, and Broomfield, Colorado, previously demonstrated machines with 32 qubits in 2023 and 56 qubits in 2025.

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I Tested Kitchen Composters for 2 Years. These Are the Ones I’d Buy (2026) - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
After years of smells, strange noises, and “tea,” these are the composters and food recyclers I’d actually recommend.
 
Our Robot Pool Vacuum Tests Show Why Suction Power Matters Less Than You Think - CNET Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Suction isn’t everything. Smart navigation and efficiency are what really define a great robotic pool cleaner.
 
"We've all been too ambitious": Sam Altman says our old habits are delaying the great AI transition - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

A recent survey found that almost 49% of US adults now use AI chatbots. While that is up from 33% two years ago, it's not as all-encompassing as, say, the number of people who use the internet every day.

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The 4 Best Car Phone Mounts I’ve Tried (2026): Belkin, Andery, Andobil - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:08:00 GMT
The best car phone holders keep your phone firmly in place while never getting in your line of sight. I took a dozen on road trips this summer to find the best.
 
The County Prosecutors Who Became ICE Informants - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Illinois prosecutors shared defendants’ personal data with federal immigration agents without criminal warrants, public disclosure, or legislative oversight.
 
Optoma GT2400HDR Review: Ace Projector for Golf Simulation - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:32:00 GMT
The Optoma GT2400HDR laser projector is great for setting up a driving range in your living room, but mediocre video quality makes it less appealing for home entertainment.
 
AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs. 9070 XT: Which Should You Buy? - TechSpot Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:06:00 GMT
We compare the Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT across 52 games at 1440p and 4K, test how each responds to undervolting, and determine whether the XT model is worth its price premium.
 
Omega’s Beloved Entry-Level Speedmaster Finally Returns (Sort Of) - Gear Patrol - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:01:00 GMT
  1. Omega’s Beloved Entry-Level Speedmaster Finally Returns (Sort Of) Gear Patrol
  2. Omega Just Released a Mini Moonwatch WIRED
  3. Omega Just Launched 7 New Speedmaster Watches. Here’s Your Complete Guide to Every One. Esquire
  4. Omega brings the Speedmaster 38mm closer to its Moonwatch roots Revolution Watch
  5. Review: Is the New Omega Speedmaster 38 the Modern Speedmaster Reduced? Worn & Wound
 
Border Wall Construction Threatens 6,000 Years of History on Private Lands - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Archeologists are confronting an “unfathomable” loss as border wall construction is set to cut across ranches that are home to unique historical sites, many of which haven’t been fully studied.
 
It Should Be Harder to Apply for a Job. No, Really - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Thanks to a dwindling supply of open roles, “one-click” applications, and the rise of artificial intelligence, it’s easier than ever to apply for a job. We’re all paying the price.
 
"I Don't Think I'll Collect Another Thing Again" - Prized NES Collection Of Over 860+ NES Games Stolen In Heartbreaking Burglary - Time Extension - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
  1. "I Don't Think I'll Collect Another Thing Again" - Prized NES Collection Of Over 860+ NES Games Stolen In Heartbreaking Burglary Time Extension
  2. $50k worth of retro Nintendo NES games stolen in devastating home robbery Yahoo
  3. Puyallup family seeks stolen Nintendo game collection valued up to $100,000 KING5.com
  4. Nintendo Fan Loses Nearly Complete NES Collection in Heartbreaking Theft Polygon.com
  5. Family says its 'game over' after their entire Nintendo collection was stolen WKRC
 
Spirit Airlines Wants to Sell Its Data to Google. Former Flight Attendants Are Freaked Out - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:15:00 GMT
“It never crossed my mind that they would be so bold as to sell our private data for AI,” says one former Spirit Airlines flight attendant.
 
Pixel 11 Series Battery Life: Smaller Batteries Mean What? - Droid Life - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
  1. Pixel 11 Series Battery Life: Smaller Batteries Mean What? Droid Life
  2. I expected a bigger Pixel 11 battery, but Google is betting on a chip that historically runs hot Android Police
  3. Google's 'Be More Present' Pitch Is Really About Selling You More AI finance.biggo.com
  4. Best Qi2.2 25W Wireless Chargers for Pixel 11 Series Phandroid
  5. If you have a Pixel 11 Pro XL, you need to turn on this hidden feature to boost your charging time Android Central
 
Omega Just Released a Mini Moonwatch - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Say hello to a revamped collection of perfectly proportioned 38-mm Speedmasters.
 
Data Centers Are Driving an Alarming Gas Power Expansion in the US - Wired Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:01:00 GMT
There’s no clearer sign of the data center boom than rampant gas projects that have been proposed or that are already under construction.
 
Bitdefender VPN Review: Fast and Affordable Privacy - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:08:00 GMT
Bitdefender VPN has an excellent starting price, even if it lacks the advanced features that privacy nerds may want.
 
Can You Kill Salmonella in Eggs Without Cooking Them? I Tried It - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:45:52 GMT
With advice from infectious disease experts, I tested a low-effort way to pasteurize eggs at home.
 
The Best Kitchen Gadget to Prevent Salmonella Is a Good Meat Probe - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:22:35 GMT
Salmonella outbreaks are seemingly everywhere right now. A good temperature probe is the last and best line of defense.
 
Brain circuit keeps tabs on what just happened to aid judgment of what’s happening now - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:40:00 GMT
To keep track of what’s going on in front of it, the brain relies not only on what it sees, but also a comparison with what it just saw. A new study pinpoints the circuit that provides that service.
 
Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
The discovery likely represents the earliest known evidence of a magnetic field in the infant solar system.
 
Generating scenarios for extreme events, without extreme data - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new algorithm learns to anticipate the unprecedented scenarios that critical infrastructure and global supply chains are least prepared for.
 
My Daily Driver Gaming Headset Is Super Cheap Right Now - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:46:18 GMT
I love this multi-device headset, and right now it’s cheaper than what I paid for it in March.
 
Birdfy Nest Duo Review: My Own Private Nature Documentary - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
With two cameras and built-in climate sensors, the Birdfy Nest Duo let me watch an entire nesting season unfold.
 
The Kindle Accessories I Never Want to Read Without (2026) - Wired Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:09:00 GMT
Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page turners and even charms, this is the guide for you.
 
Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline - MIT Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that activity in the brain’s language network is nearly identical in young and old people.
 
The importance of indoor airflow patterns in spreading airborne disease - MIT Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Researchers explore how a key factor can mitigate or promote tuberculosis transmission.
 
Flock Safety Is Losing Contracts on the Ground. Its Drones Are Already in the Air - CNET Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:21:49 GMT
A fast-growing surveillance drone network won’t help Flock’s public image.
 
Paving the way for greener ammonia production - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT
New MIT research could lead to better materials for a fossil-fuel-free process for making the chemical that's essential to fertilizer and other products.
 
MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggers - MIT Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
 
The game’s the thing - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:35:00 GMT
MIT senior Kayode Dada has a passion for designing games, and a penchant for building community.
 
How the Toxoplasma parasite adapts to crowded conditions in host cells - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:50:00 GMT
A new study by Whitehead Institute researchers identifies how the widespread parasite Toxoplasma gondii survives in crowded environments in infected cells, which helps it persist in long-lasting brain cysts.
 
Creating innovations that scale across borders - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:15:00 GMT
A new book coauthored by Professor Amos Winter asserts that, to solve major challenges and deliver products of value to consumers in both developed and emerging markets, innovators must think and act globally.
 
Flipping the script on biology education, and scaling it up - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:20:00 GMT
Using a modular kit, the MIT Edgerton Center is bringing a hands-on biology curriculum to Massachusetts’ second-largest school district.
 
Securing wireless communication in next-generation devices - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new, scalable technique could enable powerful radars and sensors based on quantum technology that works at room temperature.
 
Cell-preservation technique could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ approach, which uses naturally occurring sugars as antifreeze, could make it easier for hospitals to deploy this type of cancer treatment.
 
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction - MIT Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dmat is commercializing findings from the lab of Associate Professor Admir Masic to make concrete longer-lasting and more sustainable.
 
When AI art has no author: Study finds generated images often can’t be traced to training data - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:35:00 GMT
A new method for surgically removing training examples from a model reveals that as datasets grow, the link between what a model learns and what it produces dissolves.
 
Anthea Coster awarded International Union of Radio Science Appleton Prize - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:35:00 GMT
The MIT Haystack Observatory principal research scientist is honored for lifetime contributions to ionospheric research.
 
How 35 percent of US employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of the country’s workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
DNA shaper steers nervous system development - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:20:00 GMT
A study of worms finds a protein that helps shape the structure of the genome is critical for establishing the identity of some neurons.
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
Professor Emeritus Chiang Chung Mei, pioneering scholar of ocean wave dynamics and fluid mechanics, dies at 91 - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
A towering figure in theoretical hydrodynamics is remembered for his intellectual rigor, generosity, and lifelong devotion to his students.
 
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.
 
Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.
 
High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.
 
Researchers uncover hidden pore network within nuclear fuel - MIT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New understanding of how nuclear fuel breaks down and changes in an operating nuclear reactor could help keep some reactors running longer, will inform the next generation of nuclear reactor fuel systems.
 
Featured video: An “MIT story” about an iconic professor - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
A new short film from MIT Open Learning explores the influential career of Institute Professor and School of Engineering Dean Paula Hammond.
 
MIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center unites researchers across disciplines to develop technologies for medical imaging, sustainable metals production, and next-generation electronics.
 
Astronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object: A black hole star - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The mashup of a black hole and an enormous star has never been seen before and could explain the mysterious little red dots often found in deep-space images.
 
Met Warehouse opens as the new home of MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In a feat of adaptive reuse, a massive, century-old brick storage facility has been turned into a contemporary hub for collaboration and creative work.
 
How to design a space habitat that supports its residents’ mental health - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new online platform helps engineers look beyond survival mode when designing habitats for extreme living conditions.
 
3 Questions: MIT Sloan launches Evening MBA - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:40:00 GMT
Dean Richard Locke discusses a new program that expands access for working professionals while deepening connections to Greater Boston’s innovation economy.
 
The mystery of the Chinese tea chest label - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
MIT historian Tristan Brown uncovers the true origins of an artifact once thought to be a relic of the Boston Tea Party.
 
With a feel for physics, AI models simulate a wider range of real-world scenarios - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:25:00 GMT
“GeoPT” helps AI models understand the basics of physics so they can simulate how objects respond to things like wind and water more efficiently and accurately.
 
MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Their new study aims to give budding industry a framework for understanding how fusion can be profitable.
 
Physicists watch a material’s electrons assemble, and reassemble, into coexisting phases - MIT Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The study could help scientists understand how superconductivity and other more complex phenomena emerge in quantum materials.
 
Akirah Bradley-Armstrong named vice chancellor for student life - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
An experienced student affairs leader is joining MIT to oversee the next chapter for the Division of Student Life.
 
A new way to watch heat move through electronics - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers can now precisely measure how heat moves through multilayered materials like computer chips.
 
Researchers make air-stable, ultrathin superconductors, for more scalable quantum devices - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new technique produces wafer-scale samples, overcoming a major roadblock to using these materials in quantum technologies.
 
Scientists unveil more than 600 new tissue models of human cancer - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Derived from patient tumor samples and available to researchers around the world, the cells will aid the development of new cancer treatments.
 
These 3D-printed objects can tell you if they’re being used properly - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “ShiftLens” design and fabrication system creates objects that change their surface appearance based on user interactions, without any electronics.
 
Past is prologue for geopolitical developments - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
DUSP Associate Professor Jason Jackson’s latest book compares how two countries chose radically different paths to economic independence.
 
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.
 
The Lunar Eclipse Is Thursday Night, and It Will Be 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.
 
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.
 
AI Detectors Are Being Used to Discipline Students. I Tested Whether They Should Be - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:28:52 GMT
Can AI judge human work from robot slop, or is every AI-detection tool out there completely worthless?
 
A Robot Gave Me a Vision Test in 90 Seconds. Is It the Future of Vision Care? - CNET Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:31:55 GMT
It’s now available at select Walmart Vision Centers, Sam’s Club locations and Quay eyewear stores.
 
One Apple Contest. 5 Different Ways to Win - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:01:41 GMT
CNET, Lifehacker, Mashable, PCMag and ZDNET are holding prediction contests to see which readers can best guess what Apple will do this year.