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What is Android System Intelligence and what happens if you turn it off? - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
You're probably using Android System Intelligence more than you realize -- especially if your phone is a Google Pixel.
 
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE looks like a perfectly cromulent budget flagship - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The Galaxy S26 FE is basically a more affordable version of the S26+ with slightly reduced specs.
 
Bill Gates says tech executives are privately terrified of AI, but won't say it publicly - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:58:00 GMT

In a lengthy essay published on Wednesday, the Microsoft co-founder called for taxes on some AI use, tighter testing of systems that could aid bioterrorism, and limits on replacing certain workers with software. His position marks a sharper break from the industry's prevailing view that AI's economic benefits will outweigh...

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Gambit Security: Russian-speaking ransomware gang Aur0ra used SpaceX's Cursor AI coding assistant to breach at least seven companies between April 8 and May 21 (Raphael Satter/Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:55:01 GMT

Raphael Satter / Reuters:
Gambit Security: Russian-speaking ransomware gang Aur0ra used SpaceX's Cursor AI coding assistant to breach at least seven companies between April 8 and May 21 — Russian-speaking hackers used SpaceX's (SPCX.O) AI coding assistant, Cursor, to help break in to a Belgian chemical company …

 
Australian Federal Police arrest two Western Australia men, aged 21 and 23, believed to be members of TeamPCP, a prolific cybercrime and data extortion group (Brian Krebs/Krebs on Security) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:40:02 GMT

Brian Krebs / Krebs on Security:
Australian Federal Police arrest two Western Australia men, aged 21 and 23, believed to be members of TeamPCP, a prolific cybercrime and data extortion group — Authorities in Australia have arrested two men believed to be members of TeamPCP, a prolific cybercrime and data extortion group blamed …

 
An EV that sounds like a 6.75 L V8: A ride in the Bentley Torcal - ArsTechnica Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:30:09 GMT
The electric Torcal will be Bentley's entry model and cost less than a Bentayga.
 
Hugging Face unveils Microduck, a $400, 1.7lb, 10-inch-tall bipedal robot developed in part by Pollen Robotics and manufactured by Shenzhen-based Seeed Studio (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:25:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Hugging Face unveils Microduck, a $400, 1.7lb, 10-inch-tall bipedal robot developed in part by Pollen Robotics and manufactured by Shenzhen-based Seeed Studio — Artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face Inc. unveiled a singing $400 bipedal robot that can be taught tricks …

 
Ring rolls out new privacy-focused encryption that could limit what it can hand over to police - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

With TAKE, which is rolling out as the default for users worldwide, each Ring camera encrypts footage with keys that rotate every five minutes, either on-device on newer models or upon reaching the cloud on older ones.

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Sources: Adam Mosseri met with state AG representatives roughly a month ago, saying Meta would appeal any adverse verdict but was willing to make changes (Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:05:01 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: Adam Mosseri met with state AG representatives roughly a month ago, saying Meta would appeal any adverse verdict but was willing to make changes — Meta Platforms (META.O) emerged from its biggest legal challenge in the U.S. with its core business intact.
 
Best Posture Correctors for Better Body Alignment (2026) - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:05:00 GMT
You’re hunched over your desk and phone for hours. I rounded up gadgets, a DIY trick, and even some yoga advice to help you straighten up.
 
Submit Your Questions: The Great Data Center Backlash - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
You have questions about data centers, and WIRED has answers. Join our livestream on September 10 and our panel of experts will tell you everything you need to know.
 
This $10 Tool Finally Fixed My Latte Art - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:55:00 GMT
Pour well-textured microfoam into espresso, guaranteed.
 
Sources: Donald Trump Jr. told GOP state AGs at a March event that gambling companies' "vested interest" was misleading states to attack prediction markets (New York Times) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:50:01 GMT

New York Times:
Sources: Donald Trump Jr. told GOP state AGs at a March event that gambling companies' “vested interest” was misleading states to attack prediction markets — In early March, Donald Trump Jr. made a pitch to a crowd of Republican state attorneys general who had gathered for a three …

 
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked August 2026: Live updates from the launch of the next S26 - Engadget Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:46:23 GMT
We're expecting to see the Galaxy S26 FE at today's Unpacked, but might there be any surprises?
 
Meta says its new teen safeguards on Facebook and Instagram are exclusively for US users; the changes will be closely watched by officials outside of the US (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:40:02 GMT

Bloomberg:
Meta says its new teen safeguards on Facebook and Instagram are exclusively for US users; the changes will be closely watched by officials outside of the US — Meta Platforms Inc.'s changes to Instagram and Facebook, part of a series of landmark settlements to resolve claims …

 
Stop Touching Your Keyboard. Use This AI-Powered Microphone Instead - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Relay Q, due next year, is the latest attempt to reposition voice as the most seamless method for human-computer interaction.
 
Cambridge, MA-based Transfyr emerges from stealth with a $25M seed to use AI to address science's reproducibility crisis and capture labs' "tacit knowledge" (Carl Zimmer/New York Times) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:25:01 GMT

Carl Zimmer / New York Times:
Cambridge, MA-based Transfyr emerges from stealth with a $25M seed to use AI to address science's reproducibility crisis and capture labs' “tacit knowledge” — Researchers at Transfyr use sensors and software to record science as it happens and then train A.I. models to recognize …

 
The Best Windows Uninstaller Tools for Wiping Out Stubborn Software - TechSpot Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:16:00 GMT
The Windows built-in uninstaller handles the basics, but these tools go much further with batch removal, leftover cleanup, installation tracking, and options for stubborn or broken apps.
 
X launches NFL Gametime, an integrated NFL feed and hub featuring live data, scores, statistics, creator content, and more through to the 2027 Super Bowl (Brian Steinberg/Variety) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:10:02 GMT

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
X launches NFL Gametime, an integrated NFL feed and hub featuring live data, scores, statistics, creator content, and more through to the 2027 Super Bowl — X will really mark the spot for NFL content. — The social-media outlet is launching “NFL Gametime,” a new project that offers …

 
The Best Google Pixel Phones of 2026: Comparison, Features, and Accessories - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Let us help you choose the right Pixel phone. Plus, check out our Pixel accessory recommendations and smart software tricks to try.
 
GTA 6 gameplay details revealed in new preview, including seamless character switching, playing as a couple and more - Eurogamer.net - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:51:21 GMT
  1. GTA 6 gameplay details revealed in new preview, including seamless character switching, playing as a couple and more Eurogamer.net
  2. GTAVI: An exclusive deep dive into the video game of the decade Dazed
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI exists in its own universe The Verge
  4. Rockstar Games Doubled in Size for GTA 6, Hired Real World Professionals for Fashion, Vehicles, and More IGN
  5. Netflix’s ‘GTA 6’ Extended Look Isn’t The Only ‘GTA’ Preview Tomorrow Forbes
 
Rockstar executives discuss GTA VI, including interactive systems that let in-game player habits like diet alter characters' appearance and in-game social media (Thom Waite/Dazed) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:50:01 GMT

Thom Waite / Dazed:
Rockstar executives discuss GTA VI, including interactive systems that let in-game player habits like diet alter characters' appearance and in-game social media — The pressure on Grand Theft Auto VI to deliver the holy grail of gaming is enormous - we talk to Rockstar's epic team of creative talents to uncover its secrets
 
YouTube and TikTok are yet to publicly acknowledge Meta's proposed changes under its AG settlement; some US lawmakers signal an appetite for industry-wide rules (Mike Isaac/New York Times) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:40:01 GMT

Mike Isaac / New York Times:
YouTube and TikTok are yet to publicly acknowledge Meta's proposed changes under its AG settlement; some US lawmakers signal an appetite for industry-wide rules — Meta, the social media giant, agreed to change the way children interact with its apps. That could be trouble if its competitors don't abide by the same rules.
 
Sources: Singapore-based Shein is set to price its Hong Kong IPO at ~$6.20, or near the midpoint of its marketed range, raising $1.73B and valuing it at ~$26.5B (Reuters) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:30:01 GMT

Reuters:
Sources: Singapore-based Shein is set to price its Hong Kong IPO at ~$6.20, or near the midpoint of its marketed range, raising $1.73B and valuing it at ~$26.5B — Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is set to price its Hong Kong initial public offering near the midpoint of its marketed range …

 
Anthropic releases findings from a pilot that let three external researchers run studies on Claude usage; one study found users delegate high-stakes tasks (Anthropic) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:15:15 GMT

Anthropic:
Anthropic releases findings from a pilot that let three external researchers run studies on Claude usage; one study found users delegate high-stakes tasks — Earlier this year, we ran a pilot giving external researchers access to aggregate, real-world Claude usage data.
 
eeink Provides eInk, ESP32 Powered Text Adventures - Hack a Day Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:00:03 GMT
There’s a niche genre of text adventure that’s halfway between a traditional novel and a videogame. Think Zork if it had an extra few novels worth of words of well-crafted …read more
 
UK consulting executives say AI has made interpersonal skills more valuable, as the companies consider more office time for junior staff to hone them (Ellesheva Kissin/Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:50:02 GMT

Ellesheva Kissin / Financial Times:
UK consulting executives say AI has made interpersonal skills more valuable, as the companies consider more office time for junior staff to hone them — Artificial intelligence has made interpersonal skills more valuable, executives say — Consulting executives are considering ordering junior staff …

 
A federal judge, in his US Court of Appeals ruling, urged SCOTUS to reconsider the issue of CSAM and revisit legal precedents that predated advances in AI (Nitasha Tiku/Washington Post) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:05:32 GMT

Nitasha Tiku / Washington Post:
A federal judge, in his US Court of Appeals ruling, urged SCOTUS to reconsider the issue of CSAM and revisit legal precedents that predated advances in AI — In his ruling, which applies to only certain images, a federal judge asked the Supreme Court to revisit legal precedents that predated advances in AI.
 
A look at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Merlin Bird ID app, which has been downloaded 42M times since launching in 2014 and can identify 11,000 bird species (Claer Barrett/Financial Times) - Techmeme Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:50:02 GMT

Claer Barrett / Financial Times:
A look at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Merlin Bird ID app, which has been downloaded 42M times since launching in 2014 and can identify 11,000 bird species — A free app has propelled birdwatching into the mainstream, offering a portal to a hidden world.
 
The UK Power Grid Has a Phantom Data Center Problem - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT
The UK’s energy regulator is using a variety of tricks to keep speculative data center projects from plugging into the power grid. The country’s AI ambitions hang in the balance.
 
Encoding MOD Files Optically On Paper, Because Amiga’s Legacy Will Outlast M-Disks - Hack a Day Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:49 GMT
All but a few of our very youngest readers are surely familiar with music formats that rely on optical disks. When we say [RobDevBuilds] made a MOD tracker that uses …read more
 
Motley Fool Promo Code: $200 Off on Stock Advisor September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Scale your portfolio for less with these verified The Motley Fool membership discounts, stock advisor promo codes, and Epic Bundle deals.
 
Therabody Promo Codes: 15% Off September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on the science-backed devices you’ve been eyeing with 15% off Theragun discount code and 30% off other great deals.
 
TopResume Packages: Everything You Need to Get Hired - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover ways to save at TopResume, including their free review service and 4-week Career Services Platform trial.
 
Design Within Reach Promo Codes: 30% Off | September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 30% off, 20% off, and free shipping with our Design Within Reach coupon codes, plus up to 50% off furniture with these special discounts.
 
Litter-Robot Promo Codes: Up to $150 Off - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get the latest Litter-Robot Discounts on Litter-Robot self-cleaning litter boxes, accessories, and more.
 
Hostinger Promo Code: 79% Off for September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover exclusive Hostinger promo codes, discounts, and deals on web hosting, cloud plans, and domain registration. Save big on your next Hostinger purchase today.
 
Starz Promo Codes: $5 Off for September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Ready to stream award-winning series, hit movies, and exclusive originals? Our comprehensive guide helps you find every active Starz coupon, free trial, and discount code to save big on your subscription this 2026.
 
Alo Discount Code: 20% Off September 2026 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Refresh your workout wardrobe. Save on buttery-soft leggings, chic streetwear, and activewear essentials with verified Alo Yoga discount codes, free shipping, and loyalty program perks.
 
Birdfy Discount Codes: 15% Off Sitewide - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Use these verified Birdfy discount codes to score up to 40% off smart feeders, camera kits, and accessories.
 
MIT engineers create a system for building shape-changing smart devices - MIT Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Dubbed “bifur-circuits,” these interactive building blocks could be used to develop reconfigurable robotic grippers or customized assistive devices.
 
Apple says these three things can speed up the new Spotlight indexing - 9to5Mac - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:24:00 GMT
  1. Apple says these three things can speed up the new Spotlight indexing 9to5Mac
  2. Apple Explains Why Every iOS Update Slows Down Your iPhone — And 3 Ways To Fix It Forbes
  3. Is Spotlight still indexing on the iPhone? Apple offers us 3 solutions en.softonic.com
  4. Apple reveals how to speed up Spotlight indexing on iPhone and Mac cultofmac.com
 
Sloan Digital Sky Survey Releases New Map of Supermassive Black Holes - Hack a Day Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:00:09 GMT
The Universe is a large place, yet despite it being mostly empty space, there are still a lot of things to find and catalogue. This includes mildly terrifying things like …read more
 
How to See the Partial Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon on August 27 - Wired Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:44:35 GMT
The eclipse will obscure about 93 percent of the moon’s surface. Here are the peak times and tips for the best viewing experience.
 
Viral AI startup Instinct has raised $350M at a $2.5B valuation - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:24:57 GMT
  1. Viral AI startup Instinct has raised $350M at a $2.5B valuation TechCrunch
  2. Exclusive | The Latest Viral AI Assistant Rocketing Across Silicon Valley WSJ
  3. AI Assistant Instinct Hits $2.5 Billion Valuation In Weeks Amid VC Feeding Frenzy Forbes
  4. Four-month-old AI Assistant Startup Instinct Raises at a $2.5 Billion Valuation The Information
  5. Instinct AI assistant faces privacy concerns SC Media
 
Apple Maps Has Ads Now. They Might Not Be Terrible, but You Can’t Turn Them Off - CNET Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:15:48 GMT
Some critics say it’s not a good look for Apple.
 
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.
 
Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals the 7,000mAh battery Samsung reportedly rejected - Android Police - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:08:58 GMT
  1. Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals the 7,000mAh battery Samsung reportedly rejected Android Police
  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. Galaxy S27 Release Date: New Images Confirm Samsung's Big Redesign Forbes
 
Australia's recording association bans AI-made music from charts - Engadget Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:00:49 GMT
Songs using gen-AI as a support tool will still be allowed, so long as they're "substantially human made."
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
RIP, Tim Curry: Ars remembers his top 10 iconic performances - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:13:15 GMT
A dashing pirate, a butler, a shapeshifting killer clown, an alien mad scientist in drag—the man had range.
 
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.
 
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 agents meant to replace Meta workers made “large-scale, disruptive actions” - ArsTechnica Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:25:27 GMT
Report shows Meta's challenges replacing people with AI agents.
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
'GTA VI' Cyberleek update: Everything leaked Wednesday and earlier this week - Mashable - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT
  1. 'GTA VI' Cyberleek update: Everything leaked Wednesday and earlier this week Mashable
  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
 
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.
 
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. Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold Is Better, but Not the Best WIRED
  3. The Google Pixel 11 Pro Still Has the Best Display for Gaming, but Other Troubles Emerge CNET
  4. You can officially buy the Pixel 11 phones and Pixel Watch 5. blog.google
  5. Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold8: Which $1,900 Foldable Is Better for Work? TechRepublic
 
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.
 
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. "Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy" Shifts Tone of Cinematic Franchise Roger Ebert
  5. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy : The Kotaku Review Kotaku
 
Elden Ring On Switch 2 – The Worst Way To Play The Best Game - Game Informer - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:36:02 GMT
  1. Elden Ring On Switch 2 – The Worst Way To Play The Best Game Game Informer
  2. 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
  3. Elden Ring on the Switch 2 isn’t tarnished The Verge
  4. Video: Elden Ring Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 graphics comparison Nintendo Everything
  5. Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Release Time in Russia and Other Regions Announced ixbt.games
 
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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Apple to launch next iPhone on September 9 in first major event under new CEO Ternus - Reuters - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:18:40 GMT
  1. Apple to launch next iPhone on September 9 in first major event under new CEO Ternus Reuters
  2. ‘Surprise and shine’: Apple to hold first major iPhone launch under new CEO next month CNN
  3. Apple expected to unveil first foldable iPhone at major product event Yahoo
  4. Apple to Ship 10 Million Foldable iPhones in Year One, IDC Says Bloomberg.com
  5. Apple sets iPhone launch event for Sept. 9, first under new CEO John Ternus CNBC
 
Leaker says iPhone Ultra will come in these colors, with one surprise [Updated] - 9to5Mac - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:17:00 GMT
  1. Leaker says iPhone Ultra will come in these colors, with one surprise [Updated] 9to5Mac
  2. 'Exclusive Red' iPhone Ultra Images Not What They Seem MacRumors
  3. The iPhone Ultra surfaced in a gorgeous new Red color, but there's a wild twist PhoneArena
  4. Three Colours for Apple’s iPhone Ultra? A New Leak Says Yes, Gurman Says No Gadgets 360
  5. iPhone Ultra Color Leak Adds a Surprise Red Finish Before September Event - AppleMagazine AppleMagazine
 
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 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. Fable Gets Another 30 Minutes Of Raw Gameplay Footage In New Combat Video Pure Xbox
  4. Xbox’s new Fable embraces color and humor. Refreshing! The Verge
  5. Fable: After Watching a Full Quest, I Couldn’t Be More Excited to Play It | gamescom 2026 IGN
 
Motorola details Android 17 update that you might get eventually - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:05:00 GMT
  1. Motorola details Android 17 update that you might get eventually 9to5Google
  2. Motorola shares all the new features coming with its Android 17 update PhoneArena
  3. Motorola details everything coming with its big Android 17 update Android Central
  4. Android 17 is rolling out to over 50 Motorola phones: Here’s the full list and all the features Android Police
  5. Motorola rolls out Android 17 update in India starting with Motorola Signature; offering enhanced design, privacy, customisation 91mobiles.com
 
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 Disc-to-Digital Launch Confirms All-Digital Helix Console TechPowerUp
  4. Xbox announces disc-to-digital feature that digitizes your physical games The Verge
  5. Xbox's Disc-to-Digital Program Actually Respects Players, Unlike PlayStation's Approach IGN
 
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.
 
Longines Improves Its Classic, Complicated Chronograph. It’s Still an Absurd Bargain - Gear Patrol - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:49:09 GMT
  1. Longines Improves Its Classic, Complicated Chronograph. It’s Still an Absurd Bargain Gear Patrol
  2. Longines Rounds Out the Redesigned Master Collection Revolution Watch
  3. Henry Cavill's Longines Campaign Highlights One of the Best-Value Watches of 2026 Esquire
  4. Hands-On The Longines Master Collection Launches A New Monopusher Chronograph Alongside A Refresh Of The Triple Calendar Chrono Hodinkee
  5. First Look: The New Longines Master Chrono Monopusher (Incl. Video) Monochrome Watches
 
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 comes to PlayStation Plus this September MLB® The Show
  4. PS Plus September 2026: Predictions, Leaks And Reveal Date Forbes
  5. Saber Released MudRunner on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series ixbt.games
 
GoPro Officially Launches its MISSION 1 PRO ILS and New MISSION Monitor App - No Film School - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:55:07 GMT
  1. GoPro Officially Launches its MISSION 1 PRO ILS and New MISSION Monitor App No Film School
  2. Introducing MISSION 1 PRO ILS: GoPro's First Interchangeable-Lens Cinema Camera GoPro
  3. GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS review: Interchangeable lenses make this a GoPro like no other Engadget
  4. GoPro MISSION 1 Pro ILS Review Newsshooter
  5. GoPro Mission 1 Pro Grip Edition Gets Its First Discount on Amazon Imaging Resource
 
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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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
 
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.
 
New Mac Mini and Mac Studio Add Genlock Support for Camera Syncing - MacRumors - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:25:41 GMT
  1. New Mac Mini and Mac Studio Add Genlock Support for Camera Syncing MacRumors
  2. Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute Apple
  3. Apple Gears Up to Launch Its First New Mac Mini in Two Years Bloomberg.com
  4. Apple’s new desktop computers are designed specifically for local AI development Ars Technica
  5. Apple launches faster Mac mini, Mac Studio to tap AI boom Reuters
 
Persona 4 Revival English and Japanese Previews Released, New English Footage - Persona Central - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:19:56 GMT
  1. Persona 4 Revival English and Japanese Previews Released, New English Footage Persona Central
  2. Sega gameplay updates: Persona 4 Revival, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, Total War: Warhammer 40,000, and more PlayStation.Blog
  3. Persona 4 Revival Story Trailer Tunes into the Midnight Channel Crunchyroll
  4. SEGA and Atlus reveal TGS 2026 lineup Nintendo Everything
  5. After Playing Persona 4 Revival , It’s Nice To Know Some Parts Of The RPG Classic Are Still Timeless Kotaku
 
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.
 
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. Xbox Opens Pre-Orders for Its Translucent "OG Green" 25th Anniversary Series X25 Console Hypebeast
  5. Backbone Pro Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition: Price, release date, and colorways Mashable
 
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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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.
 
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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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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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.
 
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.
 
AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet - WIRED - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet WIRED
 
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 story for Witcher 3: Songs of the Past was actually written "years ago", according to Fool's Theory CEO - Eurogamer.net - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:27:37 GMT
  1. The story for Witcher 3: Songs of the Past was actually written "years ago", according to Fool's Theory CEO Eurogamer.net
  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. Gamescom Trailer Reveals First Gameplay (And A New Weapon) For The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Songs Of The Past Game Informer
  5. Geralt Returns in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past and Remastered XBOX Wire
 
New Galaxy S25 update brings August 2026 security patch - SamMobile - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:13:00 GMT
  1. New Galaxy S25 update brings August 2026 security patch SamMobile
  2. Samsung Owners, Don't Skip Regular Updates: Over 260 Security Flaws Were Fixed This Year bgr.com
  3. Galaxy S26 Update: Samsung Rolls Out Crucial 56-Fix Security Patch Nokiamob
  4. Galaxy Z TriFold Picks Up August 2026 Security Update SammyGuru
  5. 56 Security Fixes Are Now Rolling Out to Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 6 Android Headlines
 
The Galaxy S26 Ultra just achieved a first for Android phone sales - Android Authority - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:04:00 GMT
  1. The Galaxy S26 Ultra just achieved a first for Android phone sales Android Authority
  2. iPhone 17 Global Best-selling Smartphone in Q2 2026, Top 10 Contribute 26% of Overall Sales Counterpoint Research
  3. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra did something no other Android phone of its kind ever accomplished before PhoneArena
  4. World's best selling smartphone is the iPhone 17 - again AppleInsider
  5. Counterpoint: iPhone 17 topped worldwide smartphone sales during Q2 9to5Mac
 
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 Never Made a TV Stand Like This, and It's the Least Interesting Piece in This New Collection Gear Patrol
  3. XBOX and IKEA Make Room for Play with the New YXSTABY Collection XBOX Wire
  4. Ikea’s Xbox collection includes a giant thumbstick stool The Verge
  5. IKEA's new Xbox collection includes a stool shaped like a thumbstick TweakTown
 
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.
 
Samsung appears to have fixed Galaxy S26 Ultra’s display red tint issue - SamMobile - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:41:00 GMT
  1. Samsung appears to have fixed Galaxy S26 Ultra’s display red tint issue SamMobile
  2. Galaxy S26 Ultra owners will have to suffer a bit longer, but the display fix is coming "soon" PhoneArena
  3. A fix for the red tint issue on the Galaxy S26 Ultra may be coming later this month - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  4. Why is Galaxy S26 Ultra’s huge screen flaw taking so long to fix? Tech Advisor
  5. Samsung's late August patch reportedly solves S26 Ultra 'red stain' issue Android Central
 
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.
 
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.
 
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. Porsche 911 GT3 Just Got A Baby Brother That Replaces Another 718 Cayman CarBuzz
  5. The New 911 Challenge Is the Cheapest New GT3-Based Race Car You Can Buy MotorTrend
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
LEGO Is Getting A New City-Building Game Made By The Cities: Skylines Team - Nintendo Life - Google Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:30:00 GMT
  1. LEGO Is Getting A New City-Building Game Made By The Cities: Skylines Team Nintendo Life
  2. 'LEGO Skylines' Is a New Cozy City Builder From the Studio Behind 'Cities: Skylines II' Hypebeast
  3. Lego Skylines Is A Brick-Based City Builder From Cities Skyline II Devs Game Informer
  4. LEGO Skylines Announced at Gamescom: 3D LEGO City Builder from Cities: Skylines 2 Makers TechPowerUp
  5. Lego Skylines Is A Cozy City Builder From The Studio That's Repairing Cities: Skylines II Engadget
 
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. Gamescom Opening Night Live highlights: 19 games coming to PlayStation PlayStation.Blog
  3. Here are the major Xbox and PC game announcements at Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live Windows Central
  4. Gamescom highlights gaming boom amid AI concerns DW.com
  5. Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From The Future Games Show At Gamescom 2026 Pure Xbox
 
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.
 
Here Are Three Sick Gibson Guitar Controllers Made For Stage Tour's Dec. 10 Release - Engadget - Google Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:42:07 GMT
  1. Here Are Three Sick Gibson Guitar Controllers Made For Stage Tour's Dec. 10 Release Engadget
  2. Stage Tour Goes Live On December 10, With Hardware Bundles Up For Pre-Order Now Game Informer
  3. 'Guitar Hero' Spiritual Successor 'Stage Tour' Teases Soundtrack Featuring SLIPKNOT, METALLICA, GHOST + More Metal Injection
  4. New Guitar Hero-Inspired 'Stage Tour' Coming To Xbox With Full-Band's Worth Of Controllers Pure Xbox
  5. Here are all the 45 songs confirmed for Stage Tour Gamereactor UK
 
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.
 
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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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.
 
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 Introduces New Ace Esports-Focused Gaming Monitors Engadget
  4. ASUS Launches ROG Spatha X 65K Gaming Mouse With New Sensor and Hot-Swappable Switches TechPowerUp
  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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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.
 
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
 
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. Pragmata to get Mega Man: Dual Override skins in new DLC Nintendo Wire
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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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. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – New Multiplayer and Early Access Beta details PlayStation.Blog
  4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – Inside the Maps and Movement of Multiplayer XBOX Wire
  5. "People wanted faster movement, but not this fast" - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta players aren't happy with slide spammers and the increased pace of the game Eurogamer.net
 
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.
 
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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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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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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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Flock Has New Rules for Police Surveillance, but We Found Plenty of Loopholes - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:20:06 GMT
Flock cameras are getting a bunch of new rules, but a close inspection makes me uneasy.
 
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.
 
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.