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One of China's workhorse rockets just exploded in flight - ArsTechnica Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:05:00 GMT
If the failure involved the YF-100 engine, there are broader concerns for China's space program.
 
Dogs can tell if you're scared or sad - ArsTechnica Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:53 GMT
fMRI scans show happiness, fear, anger, and sadness have distinct brain activity patterns in doggy brains.
 
Revealed – New Ork Nobz and Warbikes are coming - Warhammer Community - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:57:59 GMT
Revealed – New Ork Nobz and Warbikes are coming Warhammer Community
 
2026 Subaru Outback review: Great interior, refined drive, divisive looks - ArsTechnica Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:49:21 GMT
The newest Outback sticks to the script; that's no bad thing if you like Outbacks.
 
Orange Crush: TAG Heuer Drops a Bright Revamp of the Original Metal F1 Watch - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:47:52 GMT
The solar-powered limited edition may be here to mark the final Dutch Grand Prix taking place in Zandvoort, but it's the juicy iconic colorway WIRED's been waiting for.
 
Nearly 100 copies of a never-before-seen version of Super Mario Bros. have been found - TechSpot Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:45:00 GMT

As the story goes, Kevin Braun purchased the cartridges years ago from a person who claimed his grandfather used to own a business that recovered precious metals from electronics. At some point, it is believed that Nintendo sent the cartridges in to salvage gold from the metal contacts. For whatever...

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Tel Aviv- and San Francisco-based Corma, which develops AI models for defensive cybersecurity, emerges from stealth with a $60M seed led by Sequoia Capital (Emily Forlini/Fortune) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:40:00 GMT

Emily Forlini / Fortune:
Tel Aviv- and San Francisco-based Corma, which develops AI models for defensive cybersecurity, emerges from stealth with a $60M seed led by Sequoia Capital — The growing number of powerful, widely available AI models has ushered in a dangerous era for cybersecurity.

 
What are the differences between Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 2.4G wireless devices? - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
Wireless connectivity comes in many different flavors, here's how they differ.
 
A researcher bought noreply.net. Companies started sending him secrets. - ArsTechnica Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:25:50 GMT
Companies treat some email domains as digital trash cans, despite the risks.
 
As Waymo expands its fleet from 700 in 2025 to nearly 4,000 now, recalls and edge-case failures like flooded roadways and a San Francisco power outage mount (Emmy Martin/New York Times) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:15:01 GMT

Emmy Martin / New York Times:
As Waymo expands its fleet from 700 in 2025 to nearly 4,000 now, recalls and edge-case failures like flooded roadways and a San Francisco power outage mount — Waymo driverless cars are in San Francisco and 14 other metropolitan areas, including Denver, Las Vegas, San Diego and Tampa.Jason Henry for The New York Times

 
Meta’s New Open-Weight Model Can Run AI Agents on Your Laptop - CNET Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:10:36 GMT
Meta Glimmer is a bit smaller than the company’s closed-weight Muse Spark models.
 
The Physics of Keeping Thermal Power Stations Cool - Hack a Day Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:00:09 GMT
Recently thermal power stations have been in the news quite a bit, mostly in the context of them being throttled back or shut down due to the river water used …read more
 
An Android app store competitor is available in the Play Store - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:58:58 GMT
A competitor to Google's app store, Aptoide Games, is now available in the Play Store.
 
Online course cheating has accelerated from chatbot-written essays to agents executing commands like "log in and complete my quiz"; major AI tools didn't refuse (New York Times) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:40:00 GMT

New York Times:
Online course cheating has accelerated from chatbot-written essays to agents executing commands like “log in and complete my quiz”; major AI tools didn't refuse — As colleges and students embrace virtual classes, the ease of A.I. cheating is raising questions about the value of an online degree.

 
Sean Murray suggests No Man's Sky follow-up Light No Fire is quite far along, but he's 'learned a very important lesson' about speaking too soon - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:34:01 GMT
Sean Murray suggests No Man's Sky follow-up Light No Fire is quite far along, but he's 'learned a very important lesson' about speaking too soon Eurogamer.netSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Farmer trusted AI after it gave good advice, then it helped wipe out 25 acres of his crops - TechSpot Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:33:00 GMT

The 67-year-old farmer was recommended by the AI to use high-efficiency flupyrimethalin and flusulfasulfaether to kill weeds and mix it with thiamethoxazine and methyl salt. As reported by Taiwanese Chinese-language news website CTWANT (via Tom's Hardware), he followed the instructions blindly, failing to check that what he was doing was...

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Xbox PC and Game Pass games are being worked on for Linux - VideoCardz.com - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:30:51 GMT
Xbox PC and Game Pass games are being worked on for Linux VideoCardz.com
 
How waterproof are AirTags? Here's what to know - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
AirTags end up attached to all kinds of important items, and sometimes those items get wet. Let's talk through what to expect.
 
'I Call It Space Quilts' — Bethesda Veteran Says Starfield Would Have Been Better Off With Just a Handful of Bespoke Planets Rather Than 1,000 Planets Full of Repeated Content - IGN - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:25:39 GMT
  1. 'I Call It Space Quilts' — Bethesda Veteran Says Starfield Would Have Been Better Off With Just a Handful of Bespoke Planets Rather Than 1,000 Planets Full of Repeated Content IGN
  2. ‘I don’t think this is a good idea’: Veteran Bethesda world artist says Starfield having 1,000+ planets was the wrong move Video Games Chronicle
  3. The designer of Diamond City, Little Lamplight, and Starfield's Neon thinks Bethesda's galaxy was just too... Yahoo Tech
  4. Veteran Bethesda Developer Says He Would Have Done Starfield’s Planets Differently GamingBolt
  5. Former Bethesda developer criticized Starfield's approach: "I would have made the game completely differently" ixbt.games
 
Sources: Microsoft plans to unveil its next-gen AI chip, the Maia 300, potentially as soon as September, and is in talks with TSMC to make 300K+ chips for 2027 (The Information) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:15:00 GMT

The Information:
Sources: Microsoft plans to unveil its next-gen AI chip, the Maia 300, potentially as soon as September, and is in talks with TSMC to make 300K+ chips for 2027 — Microsoft is planning to significantly increase production of its internally designed next-generation AI chips next year in hopes …

 
Google Drive has just shut down desktop app Photos backups - here’s what to do now - XDA - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:10:55 GMT
  1. Google Drive has just shut down desktop app Photos backups - here’s what to do now XDA
  2. Google Drive is ending Google Photos backup starting August 10: What settings users need to change before deadline to ensure not losing photos and videos The Times of India
  3. Google Drive ends Photos backups on August 10—here's what you can do How-To Geek
  4. Google Drive Photo Backup Changes Kick In Today: How to recover your photos, what to do when backup ends o The Economic Times
  5. Google Drive PC photo backup ends Aug 10: What users must do now Deccan Herald
 
Analysis: the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro is set to have a bill of materials cost ~38% higher than the iPhone 17 Pro due to memory prices; memory's BOM share hits 34% (TrendForce) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:10:02 GMT

TrendForce:
Analysis: the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro is set to have a bill of materials cost ~38% higher than the iPhone 17 Pro due to memory prices; memory's BOM share hits 34% — TrendForce's latest smartphone industry research reveals that escalating component costs—led by memory—are expected …

 
Live Updates From the ‘Made by Google’ Pixel 11 Event 🔴 - Gizmodo - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:21 GMT
  1. Live Updates From the ‘Made by Google’ Pixel 11 Event 🔴 Gizmodo
  2. How Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Will Change Smartphones Forever Forbes
  3. Made By Google Pixel 11 Event: What to Expect and How to Watch PCMag
  4. Google Pixel 11: Every rumor, leak, and teaser before Made By Google Mashable
  5. The Pixel 11 won’t be exciting – what do you want next year? 9to5Google
 
Stunning N.J. home is almost entirely made of glass. ‘You feel like you’re still outside.’ - NJ.com - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Stunning N.J. home is almost entirely made of glass. ‘You feel like you’re still outside.’ NJ.com
 
After a Decade of No Man's Sky, Players Have Explored Less Than 1% of the Planets - IGN - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. After a Decade of No Man's Sky, Players Have Explored Less Than 1% of the Planets IGN
  2. No Man’s Sky Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary XBOX Wire
  3. Sean Murray Explains Why We Haven't Seen More Of Light No Fire Kotaku
  4. ‘I am truly grateful’: Hello Games CEO Sean Murray thanks players on No Man’s Sky’s 10th anniversary Video Games Chronicle
  5. 10 Years Ago Today, One of Gaming’s Most Controversial Releases Launched — Now Fans Love It Men's Journal
 
MySpace owners confirm they are planning another comeback - TechSpot Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:56:00 GMT

A revival would put MySpace in a market that looks nothing like the one it left behind. Social media is now led by platforms built around recommendation systems, mobile video, creator tools, and targeted advertising. Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, and Reddit already compete for users and ad dollars.

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Anthropic, Macquarie, and Singapore's GIC form Theseus Infrastructure to develop AI computing sites; Anthropic commits to cover consumer electricity price hikes (Mark Bergen/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:55:00 GMT

Mark Bergen / Bloomberg:
Anthropic, Macquarie, and Singapore's GIC form Theseus Infrastructure to develop AI computing sites; Anthropic commits to cover consumer electricity price hikes — Anthropic PBC has formed a strategic partnership with Macquarie Asset Management and Singaporean wealth fund GIC to build data centers for the Claude developer.

 
Steam hardware shipper breach leaks customer data, including names and addresses - The Verge - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:48:12 GMT
  1. Steam hardware shipper breach leaks customer data, including names and addresses The Verge
  2. PSA: Steam Machine and Steam Controller Customers in Europe Hit by Cyber Attack Digital Foundry
  3. A data breach at shipping giant Ceva Logistics is rippling across banks, retailers, Steam gamers, and beyond TechCrunch
  4. 'Expect Fake Messages': Valve Admits Steam Hardware Owners' Personal Data Likely Stolen IGN
  5. Steam hardware distributor hit by cyberattack, 'expect fake messages,' Valve warns — Europe vendor has personal information and hardware purchase details stolen Tom's Hardware
 
Google adds Venmo as a payment option on Google Play for games, apps, add-ons, subscriptions, and more in the US, expanding support beyond PayPal and Cash App (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch:
Google adds Venmo as a payment option on Google Play for games, apps, add-ons, subscriptions, and more in the US, expanding support beyond PayPal and Cash App — Google said that it is adding Venmo as a payment option today on Google Play for purchases including games, apps, add-ons, and other digital content.

 
It Takes Two seemingly coming to Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Everything - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:41:32 GMT
It Takes Two seemingly coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
 
Dell XPS 13 (2026) Review: A MacBook Neo Alternative That Needs More RAM - Engadget - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT
  1. Dell XPS 13 (2026) Review: A MacBook Neo Alternative That Needs More RAM Engadget
  2. New term, new laptop? Why the Dell XPS 13 is the smart choice for students Tom's Hardware
  3. Dell XPS 13 at $699: The 8 GB Soldered RAM Tradeoff The Gadgeteer
  4. The Dell XPS 14 is back with a vengeance – but is this high-end laptop worth the premium price tag? IT Pro
  5. Back to school: The 5 things to look for in a laptop for school or university Tom's Guide
 
Roundup: All The Xbox Games From The THQ Nordic Showcase 2026 - Pure Xbox - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT
  1. Roundup: All The Xbox Games From The THQ Nordic Showcase 2026 Pure Xbox
  2. THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: New Worlds, New Stories, New Games, and New Discounts XBOX Wire
  3. THQ Nordic says it has 12 unannounced games in development Video Games Chronicle
  4. Take-Two Confident in Success, Players Will Buy Even More Expensive Consoles for GTA VI ixbt.games
  5. THQ Nordic Showcase 2026: New trailers, updates, and discounts Pixelkin
 
Dell XPS 13 (2026) review: A MacBook Neo alternative that needs more RAM - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT
There's a lot to like about the XPS 13, but most people should shell out for 16GB of RAM.
 
Meta's 'open source' Muse Glimmer model can run on a single computer - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:29:38 GMT
Meta has released a new slimmed down 'open source' AI model that's light enough to run on a single computer.
 
Intel announces a $15B common stock offering, with proceeds going to general corporate purposes, like "maintaining a strong balance sheet"; INTC falls 3%+ (Ian King/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:20:01 GMT

Ian King / Bloomberg:
Intel announces a $15B common stock offering, with proceeds going to general corporate purposes, like “maintaining a strong balance sheet”; INTC falls 3%+ — Intel Corp. is seeking to raise $15 billion worth of new stock in what may be its first public share sale since it listed in 1971 …

 
A California city just declared an emergency after malware hit its 911 systems - TechSpot Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:04:00 GMT

The incident began at around 5:45am on Friday, August 7, according to the city's incident page. Suisun City, a community of approximately 30,000 people located 55 miles north of San Francisco, declared the emergency at a special council meeting the following morning.

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Google Play now takes Venmo payments - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
You can now use your Venmo balance or linked accounts for Google Play purchases.
 
This great retro-inspired keyboard now comes preassembled - The Verge - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
This great retro-inspired keyboard now comes preassembled The Verge
 
The Outlaw Chemist Teaching People How to Make Drugs From Scratch - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Willy Myco has made over 120 videos showing people his exact process for making everything from LSD to DMT vapes. Not everyone’s a fan of his methods.
 
The Best Portable Solar Panels: My Take After Years of Testing - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Clean, free power from the sun is easier and more affordable to capture than ever with the best portable solar panels.
 
Take-Two Boss Says Borderlands 4 Performance 'Has Not Affected Our Plans at All' as Fans Await Year 2 Roadmap - IGN - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:45:25 GMT
Take-Two Boss Says Borderlands 4 Performance 'Has Not Affected Our Plans at All' as Fans Await Year 2 Roadmap IGN
 
The Division Resurgence, the free-to-play mobile off-shoot, is now on Steam and players are confused and a little miffed - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:41:23 GMT
  1. The Division Resurgence, the free-to-play mobile off-shoot, is now on Steam and players are confused and a little miffed Eurogamer.net
  2. Free-to-play Division game launches on Steam to mixed reviews: 'Calling it slop disrespects actual slop' PC Gamer
  3. SEASON 2 HAS JUST BEGUN ubisoft.com
  4. The Division Resurgence: Ubisoft’s Free-To-Play Shooter Title Makes Its Way On To Steam IGN India
  5. The Division Resurgence Lands on Steam, Splits Players With 46% Positive Score Shane the Gamer
 
The first rival Android app store just arrived in the US Play Store - The Verge - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:30:32 GMT
  1. The first rival Android app store just arrived in the US Play Store The Verge
  2. An Android App Store Competitor Is Available In The Play Store Engadget
  3. Google Play Store starts distributing third-party Android app stores – here's how it works [Gallery] 9to5Google
  4. Google is finally letting a rival app store onto the Play Store Android Authority
  5. Aptoide Returns to Google Play After More Than a Decade, Opening a New Chapter for Competition on Android Moomoo
 
The AI Slop Backlash Is Actually Having an Impact - WIRED - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
  1. The AI Slop Backlash Is Actually Having an Impact WIRED
  2. AI isn’t enough to protect social media communities from AI Ars Technica
  3. Even social networks have had enough of machine-generated content TechCentral.ie
  4. AI-antipathy is a platform problem - MediaCat UK MediaCat UK
  5. Thais Castello Branco: The Real Reason Your Feed Is Full of Generic AI Content finance.biggo.com
 
The AI Slop Backlash Is Actually Having an Impact - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Platforms are finally recognizing that people don’t want to consume AI slop. A growing number of sites and apps now have tools and policies to flag, label, and ban AI-generated content.
 
South Korea plans to launch a ~$3.5B chip fund for promising materials, parts, equipment, and fabless companies, and speed the development of domestic chip hubs (Reuters) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:25:00 GMT

Reuters:
South Korea plans to launch a ~$3.5B chip fund for promising materials, parts, equipment, and fabless companies, and speed the development of domestic chip hubs — South Korea will launch a 5 trillion won ($3.52 billion) semiconductor fund targeting promising chip materials, parts …

 
Burnout Revenge Is Actually the Best One - IGN - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:19:40 GMT
Burnout Revenge Is Actually the Best One IGN
 
Sources: Palmer Luckey's Erebor, which aims to fill the gap left by Silicon Valley Bank's collapse, is in advanced talks to raise ~$1.5B at an $8B valuation (Financial Times) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:15:01 GMT

Financial Times:
Sources: Palmer Luckey's Erebor, which aims to fill the gap left by Silicon Valley Bank's collapse, is in advanced talks to raise ~$1.5B at an $8B valuation — Funding values Erebor at $8bn, underscoring growth of lender supported by Silicon Valley investors

 
Beast of Reincarnation's First PS5 Update Adjusts Camera, Text Size, and Much More - Push Square - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT
  1. Beast of Reincarnation's First PS5 Update Adjusts Camera, Text Size, and Much More Push Square
  2. Beast of Reincarnation Review: Boring World, Beguiling Combat Game Informer
  3. It’s a Dog, It’s a Plant, It’s by the Creators of Pokémon The New York Times
  4. Beast of Reincarnation Has a Difficulty Problem Polygon.com
  5. Beast of Reincarnation Gets NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 4.0 Support, But Promised Story Improvements Disappoint Wccftech
 
An AI agent was asked to book a gym class, whe none was available, it decided to hack the system and jump the queue - TechSpot Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The incident is being treated as Australia's first reported example of an AI agent independently exploiting a live system while carrying out a routine task. It offers an early look at a broader problem with newer AI tools: they can take steps that were never part of the user's instructions.

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Sources: the AI-driven memory chip shortage has kicked off a rush of DC lobbying; many US officials appear unsympathetic to Apple's desire to buy Chinese chips (New York Times) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:10:01 GMT

New York Times:
Sources: the AI-driven memory chip shortage has kicked off a rush of DC lobbying; many US officials appear unsympathetic to Apple's desire to buy Chinese chips — The artificial intelligence boom has created a shortage of a critical commodity called memory chips, and a new front for corporate lobbying in Washington.

 
Peer review is overwhelmed—can it survive in the AI era? - ArsTechnica Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:47 GMT
As research and AI-assisted papers surge, volunteer reviewers struggle to keep up.
 
Triggering Lightning with a Rocket - Hack a Day Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:26 GMT
A lightning strike is shown striking the ground at close range (fewer than thirty feet away).
Lightning, despite being a common and readily-detected phenomenon, is nevertheless difficult to study. One reason is the difficulty of predicting when and where lightning will strike; tall structures do attract …read more
 
As AI salaries collide with lack of San Francisco housing supply, CoStar says the average asking rent is up 18% in under two years to $3,728/month, passing NYC (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
As AI salaries collide with lack of San Francisco housing supply, CoStar says the average asking rent is up 18% in under two years to $3,728/month, passing NYC — Lack of housing supply is colliding with sky-high AI salaries: 'OK, we'll pay $10,000' — SAN FRANCISCO—Flowers and wine for listing agents at open houses.

 
The Best E-Readers of 2026: Kobo, Kindle, Boox - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Looking to read more? These handy ebook readers are here to help.
 
A California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying Bulk - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The approach is like a Costco for heat pumps, and it’s helping make installations more accessible as heat waves worsen.
 
Q&A with Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour on his vision to "financialize everything", sports betting, Kalshi's "philosophical misalignment" with Polymarket, and more (Jordyn Holman/New York Times) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:50:00 GMT

Jordyn Holman / New York Times:
Q&A with Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour on his vision to “financialize everything”, sports betting, Kalshi's “philosophical misalignment” with Polymarket, and more — Tarek Mansour co-founded the fast-growing prediction market company shortly after graduating from M.I.T. …

 
The UK's Report Remove service receives 420 reports from under-18s of explicit images digitally faked or manipulated to depict them in H1, exceeding 2025's 397 (Dan Milmo/The Guardian) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:40:01 GMT

Dan Milmo / The Guardian:
The UK's Report Remove service receives 420 reports from under-18s of explicit images digitally faked or manipulated to depict them in H1, exceeding 2025's 397 — Exclusive: anonymous flagging service says cases have surged, as watchdog says AI is making sexualised or ‘nudified’ content easier to produce

 
How to Choose a Camera (2026): Sensors, Megapixels, Terms - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:33:00 GMT
Shopping for a camera can be confusing. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, sensor options, and extra features to find the best one for you.
 
Meta says Muse Glimmer has 30B parameters and is "small enough" to need only one GPU; Meta plans a $1B fund to invest in US communities near its data centers (Vlad Savov/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:30:01 GMT

Vlad Savov / Bloomberg:
Meta says Muse Glimmer has 30B parameters and is “small enough” to need only one GPU; Meta plans a $1B fund to invest in US communities near its data centers — Meta Platforms Inc. introduced a new AI model that's light enough to run on a single computer, allowing users to download and customize the technology.

 
The Rise of the 1 am Job Interview - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
An AI interview is increasingly the first step of a hiring process. Since there’s no human on the other end, candidates are scheduling them whenever—even deep into the night.
 
The Rise of the 1 am Job Interview - WIRED - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The Rise of the 1 am Job Interview WIRED
 
iPhone 18 Pro Costing Apple 38% More to Make, TrendForce Estimates - MacRumors - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:29:42 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro Costing Apple 38% More to Make, TrendForce Estimates MacRumors
  2. iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Demand Drives September Launch Forbes
  3. iPhone 18 Pro’s flagship new color detailed by leaker 9to5Mac
  4. iPhone 18 Pro BOM Cost Expected to Surge Nearly 40%, Leaving Apple to Sacrifice Margins to Sustain Shipments, Says TrendForce TrendForce
  5. iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro pre-order date just tipped — here's when you can get yours Tom's Guide
 
Rare Nintendo cartridges of Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt found in Waukesha, Wisconsin storage could be worth millions - 6abc Philadelphia - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:25:11 GMT
Rare Nintendo cartridges of Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt found in Waukesha, Wisconsin storage could be worth millions 6abc PhiladelphiaSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
"I'm sure you're going to watch it because everyone is" - GTA 6 premiering on Netflix represents Rockstar "trying new things", says Take-Two boss - Eurogamer.net - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:22:30 GMT
  1. "I'm sure you're going to watch it because everyone is" - GTA 6 premiering on Netflix represents Rockstar "trying new things", says Take-Two boss Eurogamer.net
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Rockstar Games
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look is Premiering Exclusively on Netflix Netflix
  4. 'If You're Not a Netflix Subscriber, You Definitely Should Be' — Take-Two Boss Teases Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look IGN
  5. Can GTA 6 Replicate the Greatest Video Game Launch of All Time? Polygon.com
 
Noctua tested more than 100 PC cases and found over half had inaccurate CPU cooler clearance specs - TechSpot Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:17:00 GMT

Noctua writes that, given the importance of every millimeter in small-form-factor and ITX builds, it has conducted its own measurement tests on popular cases to confirm they align with figures on the manufacturers' websites. It found inaccuracies in 56 out of the more than 100 cases it tested.

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The Galaxy S27 Ultra desperately needs a bigger battery, according to our readers - PhoneArena - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:16:06 GMT
  1. The Galaxy S27 Ultra desperately needs a bigger battery, according to our readers PhoneArena
  2. Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro: Ultimate Preview Guide Android Headlines
  3. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro could cost over $300 — and your next phone will feel it tbreak.com
  4. Galaxy S27 Ultra Camera: Samsung's Inkjet Lens Trick Explained Memeburn
  5. Massive Gaming Upgrade Rumored for Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Geeky Gadgets
 
Best Wireless Earbuds We’d Buy Right Now (2026): Apple, Sony, Bose, and More - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:04:00 GMT
We tested over a hundred wireless earbuds—these models from Apple, Bose, Beats, and Samsung stood out from the rest.
 
SanDisk Announces Three New Expansion Cards For Xbox Series X|S - Pure Xbox - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. SanDisk Announces Three New Expansion Cards For Xbox Series X|S Pure Xbox
  2. SanDisk presents storage expansion cards for XBOX Series starting at $110 Instant Gaming News
  3. SanDisk to Sell Memory Cards for Xbox Series X|S - Prices Reach Up to $340 ixbt.games
  4. SanDisk is the third company to release Xbox Series X/S Expansion Cards, with 2TB storage costing $340 Video Games Chronicle
  5. SanDisk's Optimus line provides more storage for Xbox players with its new up to 2TB expansion cards GamesRadar+
 
Why Each Octopus Arm Has a Mind of Its Own - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Two-thirds of an octopus’s neurons are in its arms—each operating independently—including the one it uses to have sex.
 
Nintendo Switch game made permanently unplayable with no refund for $30 price tag - GAMINGbible - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. Nintendo Switch game made permanently unplayable with no refund for $30 price tag GAMINGbible
  2. Cloud version servers for Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Switch have been shut down - those who bought the game can no longer play it ixbt.games
  3. The Switch version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite has been delisted, making the game inaccessible to those who purchased it Instant Gaming News
  4. Two Nintendo Switch Games Shut Down and Now Completely Unplayable ComicBook.com
  5. Aliens: Fireteam Elite Nintendo Switch Players Are Now Stranded CGMagazine
 
Future Apple Watches may include more screen sizes or even a model with no display - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:52:02 GMT
Apple's next Watch won't change much, but future models may see significant updates.
 
Intel Core Ultra 270K & 250K Plus CPUs Slide Below MSRP as Gamer Days Bundle Throws in $120 of Tomb Raider and Star Wars Games - Wccftech - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:45:03 GMT
  1. Intel Core Ultra 270K & 250K Plus CPUs Slide Below MSRP as Gamer Days Bundle Throws in $120 of Tomb Raider and Star Wars Games Wccftech
  2. Intel launches Star Wars and Tomb Raider game bundle for Core Ultra 200/300, 14th Gen Core and Arc G3 CPUs VideoCardz.com
  3. Intel Gamer Days 2026 Launches Across Canada with Major Deals on Gaming PCs and Software Bundles COGconnected
  4. Intel Hikes Core Ultra Plus CPU Prices Up to 17% [2026] tech-insider.org
  5. Intel's Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is down to its lowest price ever at $154 — get a 20-core midrange CPU with 5.5 GHz boost for an entry-level price Tom's Hardware
 
OpenAI slows down Astra development due to cybersecurity concerns - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:19:11 GMT
Meta slowed down development of its Astra model as it couldn't 'rule out critical cyber capabilities.'
 
"COD" remakes, AI prompts are video game industry's new cheat code - Axios - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:50:21 GMT
  1. "COD" remakes, AI prompts are video game industry's new cheat code Axios
  2. How Artificial Intelligence is Ushering in the Next Generation of Game Developers BNO News
  3. Op-Ed: Adaptive AI gaming learns as it plays, and so will the world Digital Journal
  4. Why indie game development is a useful crash test for AI coding tools Mobidictum
  5. A question for the industry: How will external developers use AI tools? | The DeanBeat GamesBeat
 
Forget Foldables: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Roll Leaks Reveals the Future of Smartphones - Geeky Gadgets - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:35:15 GMT
Forget Foldables: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Roll Leaks Reveals the Future of Smartphones Geeky Gadgets
 
Ford's fastest ever Mustang is so wide it had to use legal loophole to avoid being treated the same way as a truck - supercarblondie.com - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:14:00 GMT
Ford's fastest ever Mustang is so wide it had to use legal loophole to avoid being treated the same way as a truck supercarblondie.com
 
Even on the Red Planet, Hexagons are the Bestagons - Hack a Day Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:53 GMT
Though their pure Platonic Forms may only exist in the world of ideas, certain regular shapes can’t help but keep falling out of natural processes– case in point, the six-sided …read more
 
Square Enix Reportedly Halted a Nearly Finished Final Fantasy IX Remake and Has Now Pivoted Away from Mining Its Past - Wccftech - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:15 GMT
  1. Square Enix Reportedly Halted a Nearly Finished Final Fantasy IX Remake and Has Now Pivoted Away from Mining Its Past Wccftech
  2. FF9 Remake Reportedly Stalled as Yoshi-P Warns Future Remakes Need 5 Parts Shane the Gamer
  3. Final Fantasy 9 Remake reportedly cancelled KitGuru
  4. Final Fantasy 9 Remake Leak Gives Fans A Small Ray Of Hope ScreenRant
  5. Final Fantasy IX Remake Rumors Resurface VICE
 
The FCC wants to ban drones with LiDAR that it previously approved - Engadget Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:35:58 GMT
If you're thinking of buying a LiDAR-equipped DJI drone, the FCC is proposing to ban them.
 
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive March 2019 source code reportedly leaked - VideoCardz.com - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:50:51 GMT
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive March 2019 source code reportedly leaked VideoCardz.com
 
Space Agencies Are Trying to Keep Astronauts From Losing Their Sight - Wired Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT
A device currently being used to help octogenarians do self-administered eye exams could be part of future space missions to monitor astronauts’ ocular health.
 
Space Agencies Are Trying to Keep Astronauts From Losing Their Sight - WIRED - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Space Agencies Are Trying to Keep Astronauts From Losing Their Sight WIRED
 
Creating a Supersonic Trebuchet - Hack a Day Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:41 GMT
As awesome as trebuchets are, the fact that medieval engineers didn’t create versions capable of launching supersonic projectiles is a bit of a bummer. Fortunately it’s possible to correct this …read more
 
As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growing - AP News - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:05:00 GMT
As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growing AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
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.
 
How Does Your Samsung Galaxy Watch Measure Antioxidant Levels? - bgr.com - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:17:00 GMT
How Does Your Samsung Galaxy Watch Measure Antioxidant Levels? bgr.com
 
7 Common Issues With The Toyota GR Corolla Hot Hatch - SlashGear - Google Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:15:00 GMT
  1. 7 Common Issues With The Toyota GR Corolla Hot Hatch SlashGear
  2. 'A Premium 6-Cylinder Sports Car Is Cheaper Than A Corolla' - Toyota's GR Supra Vs. GRMN Corolla CarBuzz
  3. Toyota's Manual 2026 GR Corolla Is 0.7 Seconds Quicker To 60 And 100 Now, But It Still Runs Hot Carscoops
  4. 2026 Toyota GRMN Corolla First Look - Turning the GR Corolla Up to 11 Yahoo
  5. Review: Toyota GR Corolla 8AT - Proof an Automatic can still have character Zigwheels
 
Retrotechtacular: A View of the Moon from 1964 - Hack a Day Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:00:48 GMT
If you didn’t live through it, it is hard to understand how excited the general public was about the race for the moon. You can capture some of it by …read more
 
Exclusive / Spotify’s new ‘skip’ button could end the podcast business as we know it - Semafor - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:27:00 GMT
  1. Exclusive / Spotify’s new ‘skip’ button could end the podcast business as we know it Semafor
  2. Spotify is testing a button that lets Premium users skip podcast ads. The industry is panicking. The Next Web
  3. EXCLUSIVE: Spotify threatens podcasting with ad-skipping tool Podnews
  4. Spotify quietly added a button to skip ads in podcasts, except for its own promotional content — and it’s sparked widespread concern for the future of podcasting TechRadar
  5. Spotify’s 300M premium subs puts podcast ad inventory under a new platform test Storyboard18
 
Hackaday Links: August 9, 2026 - Hack a Day Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:00:40 GMT
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Bad news for anyone who was hoping for some relief from the memory shortage — Digitimes is reporting that the production capacity of major players such as Samsung, Micron, and …read more
 
The next year Call of Duty will introduce a new sub-series to replace Black Ops and Modern Warfare - GameGPU - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:50:49 GMT
  1. The next year Call of Duty will introduce a new sub-series to replace Black Ops and Modern Warfare GameGPU
  2. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4: Everything Confirmed So Far techloy.com
  3. Call of Duty is Officially Leaving Millions of Players Behind This Year IMDb
  4. The "Losing Ground" mission in MW4 isn't a pre-order exclusive after all Gagadget.com
  5. When (and how) to watch Call of Duty NEXT ahead of the Modern Warfare 4 beta Windows Central
 
id Software’s Chris Hays Says Morale Has Never Been Lower - Insider Gaming - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:15:57 GMT
  1. id Software’s Chris Hays Says Morale Has Never Been Lower Insider Gaming
  2. Id Software Vet Claims Xbox Doesn't Understand Art Or Games Kotaku
  3. 'They Fundamentally Don't Understand Art' — Doom Dev Blasts Xbox After Microsoft 'Gutted' id Software With Layoffs IGN
  4. Doom Developer Harshly Criticizes Microsoft: "They Don't Understand the Art of Game Development" ixbt.games
  5. Dev at id Software says Microsoft 'burned a lot of bridges' in the industry: 'They fundamentally don't understand art, they don't understand games' PC Gamer
 
Fallout 76 Creative Director Promises ‘Dark Content’ Coming Soon - Insider Gaming - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:53:56 GMT
  1. Fallout 76 Creative Director Promises ‘Dark Content’ Coming Soon Insider Gaming
  2. Fallout Team Teases New Content Reveal Coming Soon VICE
  3. Fallout 76 to get a dark update soon - "dark content" announced ixbt.games
  4. Fallout 76: Bethesda announces darker content and sharpens the PS5 version PlayFront
  5. Fallout 76 developers are preparing to announce new dark content. GameGPU
 
Blizzard Reportedly Leads Xbox as 'Top-Performing' Studio Thanks to Overwatch and Diablo - IGN - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:30:04 GMT
  1. Blizzard Reportedly Leads Xbox as 'Top-Performing' Studio Thanks to Overwatch and Diablo IGN
  2. Leaked emails: Blizzard is now Xbox's "top performing studio" Windows Central
  3. Overwatch Rebrand Pays Off With Its Best Quarter Since Overwatch 2 Launched VICE
  4. Blizzard Becomes Xbox’s Top-Performing Studio, President Tells Staff, as Diablo 4 and Overwatch Fuel Back-to-Back Growth Wccftech
  5. Blizzard is reportedly Xbox’s best-performing studio, says revenue in its last fiscal year was its third-highest ever Video Games Chronicle
 
The Stages of Grief in Repairing a Trinitron Found in the Trash - Hack a Day Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:00:28 GMT
Sometimes you see a project just staring at you with proverbial puppy dog eyes and you just cannot look away. In the case of a once rather nice Sony TV …read more
 
A misleading headline made people think AI was replacing 911 dispatchers - TechSpot Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:40:00 GMT

New Orleans is using artificial intelligence in a limited part of its 911 operation: screening some duplicate calls about vehicle crashes when human call-takers are unavailable.

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How to use Claude's voice mode - Engadget Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Anthropic's chatbot can be very vocal, if you want it to be.
 
How To Use Claude's Voice Mode - Engadget - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
How To Use Claude's Voice Mode EngadgetSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Sony Will Remain Mum On PlayStation Disc Making Process - Kotaku - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:36:52 GMT
  1. Sony Will Remain Mum On PlayStation Disc Making Process Kotaku
  2. Publishers to save $10+ on every $70 game by eliminating discs, new report indicates TweakTown
  3. How PlayStation and Xbox disc games are made Game File | Stephen Totilo
  4. Physical Games Cost Around 15% Of The Retail Price, A Bit Over $10 For A $70 Title Tech4Gamers
  5. Publishers Are Bound To Secrecy Over How Game Discs Work TheGamer
 
Modder bypasses GeForce NOW interface to reach the Windows desktop - Neowin - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:32:00 GMT
  1. Modder bypasses GeForce NOW interface to reach the Windows desktop Neowin
  2. GeForce NOW exploit lets you access the full Windows desktop through a simple file swap — Modder runs local AI models on Ultimate tier with 48GB of VRAM and no restrictions Tom's Hardware
  3. GeForce NOW hides a real Windows desktop behind your games Korben
  4. ‘Modders’ are using Gamigo’s MMORPG Trove to access Windows in the GeForce NOW cloud Massively Overpowered
  5. NVIDIA GeForce NOW Mod Lets Users Access a Full Windows Desktop Windows Report
 
Here's how to format a USB drive on Windows - Engadget Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
There are several scenarios that might require you to format a USB drive. But don't worry -- We'll show you how.
 
This wearable patch could get you into REM sleep 43 minutes faster - TechSpot Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:22:00 GMT

The device works by combining two things that don't usually go together in a wearable: gentle ultrasound stimulation and electrodes that read brain activity. This allows it to reach deep brain regions associated with REM sleep while also tracking the brain's response in real time from outside the skull.

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This wearable patch could get you into REM sleep 43 minutes faster - TechSpot - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:22:00 GMT
  1. This wearable patch could get you into REM sleep 43 minutes faster TechSpot
  2. Wearable ultrasound patch boosts REM sleep without drugs or surgery ScienceDaily
  3. A Soft Wearable Patch for Better Sleep Without Pills or Surgery, Developed by UT Austin Researchers inkorr.com
  4. A Wearable Ultrasound Patch That Supercharges REM Sleep Hackster.io
  5. A Wearable Ultrasound Patch Cut Time to REM Sleep by 43 Minutes in a 28 Person Study Medical Daily
 
Framework’s Data Breach Revealed Customer Data: Here’s What to Know - CNET Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:35:41 GMT
The computer company has notified all customers of a data breach.
 
How to use ChatGPT's new, more natural Voice Mode for conversations - Engadget Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Talking to ChatGPT just got a lot less awkward.
 
Steam Deck can now do something Sony usually charges £200 for thanks to this new cloud-streaming app - Eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:16:25 GMT
  1. Steam Deck can now do something Sony usually charges £200 for thanks to this new cloud-streaming app Eurogamer.net
  2. Steam Deck gets one of PS Portal’s key features VideoCardz.com
  3. You Can Play PS Plus Games Without Owning a PS5, but There’s a Catch Polygon.com
  4. PlayStation Plus cloud service is now available on Valve's portable console. GameGPU
  5. PlayStation games can now be streamed on Steam Deck and Steam Machine - no PS5 console needed ixbt.games
 
Amazon’s $86 2-in-1 laptop and tablet has fully-integrated AI features - thestreet.com - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:15:00 GMT
  1. Amazon’s $86 2-in-1 laptop and tablet has fully-integrated AI features thestreet.com
  2. Walmart is selling a 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for just $76 in time for back-to-school season Yahoo Tech
  3. Touchscreen laptops with a 2-in-1 tablet mode are up to 67% off at Walmart thestreet.com
  4. Walmart’s AI-enabled 2-in-1 laptop and tablet is now $100 thestreet.com
  5. Walmart has a $400 Android tablet on sale for 73% off thestreet.com
 
Memory prices have erased 20 years of progress in a single year, researcher says - TechSpot Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:05:00 GMT

According to computer science researcher and software performance expert Daniel Lemire, skyrocketing memory prices are a "historical anomaly," with the unprecedented increases effectively erasing decades of steady, exponential cost reductions.

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Quotes Of The Week: Ted Lasso, Lucky, The Shards, Stuart Fails To Save The Universe, And More - TVLine - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Quotes Of The Week: Ted Lasso, Lucky, The Shards, Stuart Fails To Save The Universe, And More TVLine
 
Foldable 'iPhone Ultra 3' Rumored to Feature Larger Displays - MacRumors - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:55:37 GMT
  1. Foldable 'iPhone Ultra 3' Rumored to Feature Larger Displays MacRumors
  2. iPhone Ultra colors: New leak reveals silver and dark blue 9to5Mac
  3. Apple iPhone Foldable Release Date: What A New Report Reveals About September Forbes
  4. Of course, Apple's already planning a third-gen iPhone Fold AppleInsider
  5. Foldable iPhone Ultra design quirk leaves a bad first impression on Apple fans PhoneArena
 
Apple Watch Rethink Could See Debut of Round Model, Screenless Fitness Tracker, and More - MacRumors - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:37:14 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Rethink Could See Debut of Round Model, Screenless Fitness Tracker, and More MacRumors
  2. Apple Explores Shaking Up Its Smartwatch for a New Era Bloomberg.com
  3. Future Apple Watches May Include More Screen Sizes Or Even A Model With No Display Engadget
  4. Ceramic Apple Watch may return as soon as September AppleInsider
  5. Apple going circular could make the Watch better at being a watch Digital Trends
 
How to hide and unhide an app on your iPhone or iPad (and why you may want to) - Engadget Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
There are several smart reasons most people should be hiding apps on their iPhone or iPad. Here's how to do it.
 
This Battlefield 6 player somehow got a full refund with 470 hours on the clock - Eurogamer.net - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:28:46 GMT
  1. This Battlefield 6 player somehow got a full refund with 470 hours on the clock Eurogamer.net
  2. Steam's controversial Battlefield 6 refund could set a dangerous precedent Polygon.com
  3. Steam Reportedly Refunded a Battlefield 6 Player After 470 Hours Due to Rush Mode Being Removed eTeknix
  4. Battlefield 6 fan played 470 hours but was disappointed by the update and requested a refund from Valve ixbt.games
  5. Battlefield 2042 reportedly prompts rare Steam refund after 470 hours en.softonic.com
 
Minimal Phone 2: first look reveals an OLED display, improved QWERTY keyboard, and 5G support - Notebookcheck - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:23:00 GMT
  1. Minimal Phone 2: first look reveals an OLED display, improved QWERTY keyboard, and 5G support Notebookcheck
  2. Minimal Phone 2 Design Ditches Its E-Reader Look for Something More BlackBerry Android Headlines
  3. Minimal Phone 2 is coming out soon Good e-Reader
  4. Minimal Phone 2 Teased With OLED Display, New 5G Support Techgenyz
  5. Minimal Phone 2 Unveiled: OLED Display and QWERTY Keyboard Zamin.uz
 
A jailbreak for iOS 26 is finally here, 326 days after launch - TechSpot Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:56:00 GMT

The release also adds compatibility with devices running iOS 16.5.1 through iOS 17.3.1. That widens the range of iPhones, iPads, and Apple silicon devices that can run Dopamine, particularly older firmware versions that were not previously covered.

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AI-Fueled Price Hikes On Consoles Won't Hurt GTA 6 Launch - Kotaku - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:30:12 GMT
  1. AI-Fueled Price Hikes On Consoles Won't Hurt GTA 6 Launch Kotaku
  2. Strauss Zelnick: Netflix debut is merely "one of the hors d'oeuvres" for full GTA 6 launch; pre-order numbers are "unprecedented and astonishing" GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Take Two Interactive Software (TTWO) Stock May Be 9% Stretched Following GTA VI Launch Confirmation Yahoo Finance
  4. ‘GTA 6’ Pre-Orders Reach ‘Unprecedented and Astonishing’ Level in June Quarter, Take-Two Interactive CEO Says Variety
  5. Take-Two CEO on GTA 6's $100 price: 'I think Rockstar got it right; given the hype, we could have made other pricing choices' TweakTown
 
The downsides of switching from iPhone to Android - Engadget Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
If you're considering ditching iOS for an Android device, make sure you know what you might be losing.
 
8 Snacks and Guilty-Pleasure Foods Chefs Can’t Live Without  - CNET Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:25:45 GMT
I asked chefs about the snacks, ingredients and guilty pleasure foods they can’t stop buying.
 
This ‘adversarial’ pattern can prevent surveillance cameras from detecting you - TechCrunch - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. This ‘adversarial’ pattern can prevent surveillance cameras from detecting you TechCrunch
  2. Can Your Clothes Really Break AI Surveillance? How Hackers Are Outsmarting Facial Recognition PCMag
  3. digital camouflage turns computational noise into wearable shield against AI surveillance Designboom
  4. A researcher announced the creation of patterns designed to prevent detection by cameras UA.NEWS
  5. AI camouflage reportedly passed one camera test. Proof is still thin techi.com
 
Windows 11's built-in Weather app wastes more than 1 GB of RAM - Notebookcheck - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:50:00 GMT
Windows 11's built-in Weather app wastes more than 1 GB of RAM NotebookcheckSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
The pros and cons of the switch to digital games - Engadget Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
More gaming companies are moving toward stopping production of game discs and cartridges. Is it a bad thing?
 
Meta CTO says employees should use AI productivity gains to do more work, calls request for extra days off "very dumb" - TechSpot Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:01:00 GMT

Bosworth gave his Victorian workhouse-style opinion on what employees should do with their free time from AI-related productivity gains at a July Q&A, reports Business Insider.

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Round Up: The Reviews For Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin Are In - Nintendo Life - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Round Up: The Reviews For Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin Are In Nintendo Life
  2. Pokémon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin Impressions – A Super-Effective Splash Game Informer
  3. Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass paid DLC Part 1, Bubbly Basin is set to release on 5 August! Announcing additional information on Part 2 of the Paid DLC! There’s more new details on the Ver. 2.0.0 Free software update will be released on the same day! nintendo.com
  4. Pokémon's Newest DLC Still Falls Short of Palworld In One Major Way Polygon.com
  5. Bubbly Basin Habitat Dex List IGN
 
Apple TV vs. Fire TV vs. Google TV vs. Roku: Every Major Smart TV Platform Compared - PCMag - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:18:31 GMT
Apple TV vs. Fire TV vs. Google TV vs. Roku: Every Major Smart TV Platform Compared PCMag
 
Cranky Hour on the Upper West Side - West Side Rag - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:08:22 GMT
Cranky Hour on the Upper West Side West Side Rag
 
13 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar - gearpatrol.com - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. 13 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar gearpatrol.com
  2. Gadget Trends That Will Shape 2026 and Beyond Investment Guru
 
The Complicated Case of Passing On Your Digital Estate - Wired Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
There’s no perfect way to transfer possession of your digital assets to your loved ones after you’re gone. But there are things you can do now to make the process easier for them.
 
I Gamed on a 4GB GPU in 2026: AMD is Repeating its Worst Radeon Mistake - TechSpot Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:22:00 GMT
AMD is bringing 4GB graphics cards back in 2026. We tested the Radeon RX 6500 XT across 12 modern games to see what that means for buyers, and the results are every bit as bad as we feared all along.
 
4 Best Compression Boots: Therabody, Hyperice, and More (2026) - Wired Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:04:00 GMT
Whether you’re training hard, traveling often, or dealing with poor circulation, these are the best compression boots for anyone looking for better muscle recovery.
 
The World's Vegetables Are Vanishing, And It's Quietly Wrecking Our Diets - ScienceAlert - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:01:41 GMT
The World's Vegetables Are Vanishing, And It's Quietly Wrecking Our Diets ScienceAlert
 
Mount Toba eruption doesn't seem like it could nearly kill our species - ArsTechnica Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:14 GMT
The massive Toba eruption seems to have had little climate impact.
 
Meetily Lets You Transcribe and Summarize Meetings Without a Subscription—Here’s How - Wired Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
There are endless ways to record and transcribe your virtual meetings with AI. Here’s an option that’s free and open source.
 
The 12 Best Anime to Watch if You Think You Hate Anime - Wired Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Japan’s strongest media export makes a solid case for your attention span. Here’s what to watch.
 
TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Review (2026): A Hybrid Tablet for Taking Notes and Watching Video - Wired Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
TCL’s hybrid tablet-digital notebook tries to be the best of both worlds, and it mostly succeeds.
 
New 140W Touchscreen Travel Adapter For Smart Tech On The Move - Forbes - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
New 140W Touchscreen Travel Adapter For Smart Tech On The Move Forbes
 
8 Best Workout Headphones & Earbuds: Beats, Bose, Apple (2026) - Wired Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:37:00 GMT
Not every great pair of headphones belongs in the gym. These do, thanks to their secure fit, durable design, and impeccable sound.
 
These AI Barons Are Ready to Give Away Their Fortunes - Wired Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
A new generation of philanthropists made rich by artificial intelligence are preparing to give away their vast wealth. What should we make of a multi-billion-dollar pinky promise?
 
Nvidia DLSS 5 Ships This Fall, Skips RTX 40 Cards [2026] - tech-insider.org - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Nvidia DLSS 5 Ships This Fall, Skips RTX 40 Cards [2026] tech-insider.org
 
Deals: Galaxy Z Flip8 gets a discount out of the gate, Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra also on sale - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:02:02 GMT
  1. Deals: Galaxy Z Flip8 gets a discount out of the gate, Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra also on sale - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  2. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: your passport to a folding phone future The Guardian
  3. Samsung Officially Launches Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, Z Flip8, Watch Ultra2, and Watch9 samsung.com
  4. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 changed my mind, and after testing it for two weeks, I'm convinced it's the foldable phone most people should buy Android Central
  5. Samsung Galaxy Z series foldables are breaking pre-order records in the US and Korea Mashable
 
Madden 27 Global Release Time: When Can You Start Playing? - Athlon Sports - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:30:00 GMT
  1. Madden 27 Global Release Time: When Can You Start Playing? Athlon Sports
  2. Madden NFL 27 Review, Gameplay Impressions, Videos and Top Features Bleacher Report
  3. EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Early Access Trial Available Now With EA Play XBOX Wire
  4. Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica and Styx Lead ‘Madden NFL 27′ Soundtrack Ultimate Classic Rock
  5. Apple Arcade just added all-new Madden NFL 27, the ultimate football game 9to5Mac
 
Microsoft confirms it accidentally installed new OneDrive app on Windows 11 PCs, and there's no easy way to remove it yet - Windows Latest - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:45:45 GMT
  1. Microsoft confirms it accidentally installed new OneDrive app on Windows 11 PCs, and there's no easy way to remove it yet Windows Latest
  2. OneDrive Photos snuck onto Windows 11 PCs, and it can’t be uninstalled yet PCWorld
  3. Microsoft accidentally rolled out a OneDrive app to everyone's PCs, and there's no simple way to fix it XDA
  4. Following backlash, Microsoft rushes to add uninstall option for unwanted OneDrive feature Neowin
  5. Windows 11 OneDrive Photos app was an incubation project rolled out by mistake Windows Central
 
Apple tests iOS 26.6.1 update - PhoneArena - Google Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:24:57 GMT
  1. Apple tests iOS 26.6.1 update PhoneArena
  2. iOS 26.6.1 likely coming soon as Apple speeds up iPhone updates 9to5Mac
  3. Evidence Points to an Imminent Release for the iOS 26.6.1 Update Geeky Gadgets
  4. Apple Tests iOS 26.6.1 Update to Fix New iPhone Bug... jordannews.jo
  5. iOS 26.6.1 expected to arrive soon for iPhone Appleosophy
 
I upgraded from the M1 MacBook Air to the M5, and here’s what changed for me - Digital Trends - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:09:00 GMT
I upgraded from the M1 MacBook Air to the M5, and here’s what changed for me Digital Trends
 
Just About Everything Other Than The Music Sells Out In NIN’s 30th Anniversary Quake Collection - Kotaku - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:21:18 GMT
  1. Just About Everything Other Than The Music Sells Out In NIN’s 30th Anniversary Quake Collection Kotaku
  2. MachineGames and id Software celebrate Quake™’s 30th Anniversary with a brand-new episode Slayers Club
  3. New official 30th anniversary Quake mission pack adds new maps and mechanics Ars Technica
  4. Trent Reznor Celebrates Quake 30th Anniversary with Surprise Message and NIN Merch Drop consequence.net
  5. Quake: Dawn of the Machine – Available Today XBOX Wire
 
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 9, #1155 - CNET Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1155 for Aug. 9.
 
How to connect your retro GameCube to a modern TV - Engadget Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
A single adapter could be all you need.
 
Flock wanted to put license plate cameras on 350,000 Uber and Lyft dashcams - TechSpot Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:33:00 GMT

A presentation from Flock, obtained by 404 Media, describes abandoned plans to install the company's automatic license plate readers on 350,000 vehicles operated by Uber, Lyft, and other delivery companies in Georgia. The plan could have significantly expanded the surveillance capabilities of the already controversial AI-powered cameras.

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How to get the best battery life from your retro handheld game console - Engadget Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
There's a smarter way to power vintage portable gaming devices. Give these tips a try.
 
The Super Bee Is Back In The Form Of A 600-HP Dodge Charger Sixpack - Yahoo Autos - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:00:45 GMT
  1. The Super Bee Is Back In The Form Of A 600-HP Dodge Charger Sixpack Yahoo Autos
  2. 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee; special colors and new Durango concept Detroit Free Press
  3. View Photos of the 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition Car and Driver
  4. Faster Dodge Charger revealed as street racing on Woodward gets underway The Detroit News
  5. The 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Isn't Significant Because It's the Most Powerful Super Bee Ever. It's Significant Because It Confirms the V8 Era Is Over. Yahoo Autos
 
Wired vs. wireless CarPlay: How are they different & which is better to use? - Engadget Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
There are advantages and disadvantages to both connection types. Here's how they compare and when you might choose one over the other.
 
Claude Vs ChatGPT: How These AI Assistants Differ - Engadget Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
In a practical breakdown of how Claude and ChatGPT AI models differ, one tends to fall short when it comes to quality responses and overall user experience.
 
Apple's rumored "Ultra" lineup would include a foldable iPhone, camera AirPods, and a touchscreen MacBook - TechSpot Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:28:00 GMT

The foldable phone, likely to be called the iPhone Ultra, would be Apple's most expensive iPhone to date. Reports put its US starting price between $1,999 and $2,499. Apple is expected to introduce it alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

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Roku launches 24 hour AI slop channel - Boing Boing - Google Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:05:28 GMT
  1. Roku launches 24 hour AI slop channel Boing Boing
  2. Watching Roku’s AI channel is like eating from a trough The Verge
  3. Roku introduces 24/7 AI-generated content channel TVBEurope
  4. Roku Launches 24/7 AI-Generated Content Channel The Tech Buzz
  5. Roku Unleashes 24/7 AI Slop Channel Futurism
 
SK Hynix is spending $38 billion to build two new chip fabs - TechSpot Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:37:00 GMT

SK Hynix just announced a massive new investment to strengthen its manufacturing capacity for both DRAM and NAND flash products. The South Korean corporation, one of the world's three largest memory manufacturers alongside Samsung and Micron, is going to spend 54 trillion won ($38 billion) to build the new "Y2"...

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Your phone's USB-C port does a lot more than just charge - Here's what else it can do - Engadget Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
A USB-C port presents a lot of options for data transfer and connecting to accessories. Let's talk about some of the most useful ways to employ your USB-C port.
 
Census Proposal Would Stop Counting Undocumented Immigrants—and Ignore Race and Sexual Orientation - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:03:58 GMT
A draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against “distortions,” it would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation.
 
Cloudflare says humans could become a "rounding error" as bots generate 1,000 times more internet traffic - TechSpot Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:04:00 GMT

CDN and cybersecurity giant Cloudflare held its Q2 earnings call on Thursday, during which chief financial officer Thomas Seifert gave a concerning prediction about what the web will look like in the future.

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The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.
 
Windows 11 26H2 is a small update with big quality-of-life improvements, expected around October 2026 - TechSpot Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:02:00 GMT

Many of the features aimed at power users and IT teams, like Point-in-Time Restore and Cloud Rebuild, have already started rolling out through cumulative updates rather than waiting for 26H2's official release. What 26H2 does is pull those pieces together, alongside a more flexible taskbar and Start menu, a more...

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Here Are the First Images of the Crater Left on the Moon by SpaceX’s Rocket - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute shared images that show the gash on the surface. It’s pretty small.
 
The Excellent HP OmniBook 5 Is $550 Off Its Retail Price Today - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:34:00 GMT
My favorite budget laptop, the HP OmniBook 5, has an OLED screen and gets great battery life, despite being just $750 right now.
 
The first self-driving vehicle on Mars has proven to be a smashing success - ArsTechnica Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:30:48 GMT
About 90 percent of the distance driven by Perseverance has been autonomous.
 
DeepMind’s hurricane breakthrough has surprised weather scientists - ArsTechnica Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:05:50 GMT
Open source WeatherNext model can make accurate predictions with lower-resolution weather data.
 
Best Gaming Laptops (2026): Razer, Asus, Dell, and More - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:01:00 GMT
You don’t want any old gaming laptop. Here’s my take on which to get, based on hundreds of hours of testing.
 
Xteink X4 Pro Pocket E-Reader Review (2026): Fun but Limited - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:36:00 GMT
Xteink’s new X4 Pro e-reader is its best yet, but the lack of an ebook store can be limiting.
 
Flock’s Plans for Rideshare Dashcams and Coaching Police, Revealed - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Plus: A judge rules cell tower dumps unconstitutional, water utility hacks spread to a dozen states, a phishing email opens a missile-parts supplier’s inbox, and a ransomware boss gets 16 years.
 
Sensitive Info Goes Into ‘No Reply’ Emails Constantly. This Guy Sees It All - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Two security researchers bought cheap domains—including noreply.net and deleteduser.com—and set up email listening services. Hundreds of companies are sending them corporate secrets.
 
How to Disable Gemini in Gmail and Google Docs - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you don’t want Gemini’s help in writing documents and emails, here’s how to turn that stuff off.
 
Hairmax LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex Review: Putting Down New Roots - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:31:00 GMT
Hairmax’s LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex took only 90 seconds per treatment, and it produced visible results along my widening part.
 
Spokane Shows What the New Era of Wildfires Looks Like - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
With rising temperatures and drier conditions, fires are more likely to explode. And with more people living next to forests, the results can be catastrophic.
 
Best Solar Generators for Off-Grid Trips, RVs, and Home Backup - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
If you want to capture the sun’s power with solar panels, these are the best solar generators I’ve tested.
 
WhatsApp Gets a Handy @all Feature for Group Chats - Wired Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new software update builds on WhatsApp’s group chat chops by adding anonymous polls and introducing an easier way to start a smaller private chat away from the larger group.
 
Take-Two's CEO predicts streaming will 10x gaming's install base within three years - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:17:00 GMT

During Take-Two's first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings call, CEO Strauss Zelnick put a number on it: he expects cloud gaming to reach commercial, low-latency viability within three years, potentially multiplying the effective installed base tenfold. He made the comments while addressing the rising cost of gaming hardware.

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Europe's free satellite service just made it easier to track wildfires - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:48:21 GMT
Copernicus Browser adds wildfire visualization amid record wildfire season.
 
Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500 - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:09:00 GMT
Six deaths reported among screwworm cases, one directly attributed to the flies.
 
Asus' new monitor software lets you control brightness with your voice, or just let AI do it - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:13:00 GMT

Asus has announced a new update for its DisplayWidget Center software, adding agentic AI and other AI-based features. The tool, which is designed to manage and customize Asus monitors from within the traditional desktop environment, can now enable natural language interactions between users, IT administrators, and "compatible" AI agents for...

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Judge rules Meta caused "public nuisance" and must fund mental health treatment - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:49:27 GMT
New Mexico judge orders $567M fund to help address youth mental health crisis.
 
The ultimate eclipse chase: A Concorde raced against the Moon's shadow - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:17 GMT
Fitted with telescopes, the plane did our longest imaging of the Sun's corona.
 
The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:54:04 GMT
Yiyang Zhuge was already an intellectual celebrity in China. Her viral interview with Christopher Nolan made her famous in the US—and quickly turned her into a political Rorschach test.
 
T-Mobile Just Quietly Killed Its Better Value Phone Plan After Less Than a Year - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:49:43 GMT
The company’s new “2.0” plans and 36-month installment plans provided cover for removing what was billed as a limited-time offer.
 
Flock's biggest investor also backs a company that can rewrite camera footage - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:29:00 GMT

Andreessen Horowitz, which led Flock's $275 million funding round in March 2025, has also backed Toka, an Israeli cyber-intelligence company that has reportedly developed tools capable of breaking into connected cameras and manipulating their footage.

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New official 30th anniversary Quake mission pack adds new maps and mechanics - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:02 GMT
19 new maps continue the story from MachineGames' other campaign additions.
 
Details Leak on OpenAI’s Doughnut-Shaped Speaker - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:58:00 GMT
The ChatGPT maker is reportedly working on a small, portable AI smart speaker, but it better not look too much like Apple’s designs.
 
DOGE's wild, unverifiable savings claims discredited in US government report - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:51:05 GMT
DOGE's inflated "Wall of Receipts": 96% of grant savings unverifiable, GAO says.
 
Weak Passwords Just Exposed Our Water Supply to Iranian Hackers - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:39:50 GMT
Our critical utility infrastructure can make the same classic mistakes as we do with our everyday connected devices.
 
OpenAI’s expensive smart speaker will use moving parts to seem “more alive” - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:36:22 GMT
Gurman report claims OpenAI confirmed the speaker is not an Apple ripoff.
 
How snails engineer their slime - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:25:20 GMT
Collagen and calcium work in tandem to achieve varying mechanical properties of different kinds of mucus.
 
Volkswagen plans to win America back with a pickup, report says - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:13:31 GMT
There's no evidence the truck will be a cheap EV truck, but what if it were?
 
Netflix brings 4K streaming to Chrome, but you probably don't qualify - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:13:00 GMT

Netflix's support for 4K streaming through Chrome on Windows was spotted last month. Now, the media giant has updated its documentation to explain exactly how subscribers can unlock the higher-quality option. However, the move will still leave many users behind, despite bringing 4K playback to the most popular web browser...

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RPCS3 just got a lot faster on Arm, after months of low-level optimization - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:54:00 GMT
PlayStation 3 Emulator RPCS3 is rolling out a major Arm64 upgrade, delivering up to 60% faster performance and 25% lower power draw on supported hardware. Demonstrated on an Ayn Odin 2 handheld, the optimizations make previously unplayable titles like Ninja Gaiden 3 run smoothly and extend across Arm64 builds on Linux, macOS, and Windows, from Apple Silicon to Snapdragon X laptops and handhelds.
 
The 7 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:48:21 GMT
Lanterns, Dark Matter, and the original Star Trek are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.
 
Quake turns 30, and it just got two surprise expansions in one week - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:15:00 GMT

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

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Trevor Noah Will Host Google’s Pixel 11 Event Next Week - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:14:00 GMT
He’ll be among the many celebrities attending the launch party for the new Pixel devices.
 
I’ve Waited 8 Years for Overwatch’s D.Mon. Her Gameplay Didn’t Disappoint - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
D.Va’s bestie brings a different type of mech gameplay to Overwatch.
 
Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The mayor of New York City has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city services with better software.
 
Report: White House drafting executive order linking vaccines and autism - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:41:34 GMT
Trump determined to link life-saving shots to autism, despite science and political risk.
 
SpaceX and Tesla plan their own natural gas power plants for massive $16.8 billion Texas chip factory - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:16:00 GMT

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

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Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:13:57 GMT
The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technology is outstripping regulation.
 
Our Favorite Fans Are on Sale to Help With Summer Heat Waves (2026) - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:56:51 GMT
We’re still in the dog days of summer—keep your cool with deals on the best fans we’ve tested for on the go and at home.
 
AI chatbots have failed people in crisis. Can that be fixed? - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:49:37 GMT
Clinicians and researchers say AI companies need to open up their safety data.
 
OpenAI's mysterious ChatGPT device is a $300+ doughnut-shaped smart speaker with moving parts - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:44:00 GMT

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

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ByteDance trains massive AI model in bid to rival Anthropic - ArsTechnica Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:29:22 GMT
TikTok owner training a model with 10 trillion parameters.
 
Google's AI somehow knew a game secret that existed only in a private Google Doc - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:08:00 GMT

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

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Modded Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti with 22GB VRAM is selling on eBay for $500 - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:39:00 GMT

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

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

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

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Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:32:00 GMT
I tested the best webcams across various prices to find the top option. Here’s what I learned.
 
The 5 Best Laptop Power Banks I've Personally Tested (2026) - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
These powerful, high-capacity portable batteries are the best ones when laptop charging is a priority. All have at least 20,000 mAh, enough to charge most laptops twice.
 
Meta's child-safety failures will cost it another $567 million - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:29:00 GMT

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

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3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): Lenovo, MSI, Alienware - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
As gaming laptop prices continue to rise, it’s increasingly difficult to find affordable options that aren’t terrible. Here are your best options based on performance and cost.
 
This Kentucky family rejected a $26 million data center offer to protect their farmland - TechSpot Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:58:00 GMT

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

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The ‘Manosphere’ Isn’t a Movement. It’s a Multibillion-Dollar Grievance Industry - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Many young men are driven to resentment and are financially exploited as influencers sell them classes, pills, and the illusion of clout, a new report reveals.
 
Ranking the Best Smart Glasses: Meta, Viture, & More (2026) - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
This burgeoning wearable tech lets you talk to an AI assistant, listen to music, or check out a display screen from the comfort of your very own face.
 
The Hottest New AI Chatbot Is Just a Guy Answering Your Questions - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
WIRED spoke with Tucker Bryant, an artist and former Google employee who created ChatTJB to get people to reflect on the “strange moment” we’re in.
 
Ratio vs. Simply Good: Which Plastic-Free Coffee Maker Is Best? - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:32:00 GMT
Microplastics are in everything, especially your coffee. A new generation of plastic-free drip coffee brewers is trying to change this.
 
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.
 
Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
 
50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.
 
Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Check out our deals for Nike this August 2026, including 15% off select purchases.
 
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
 
Hotels.com Coupon Codes for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026 - Wired Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
Price Hikes May Be Coming for PC Motherboards Next - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:11:43 GMT
For PC enthusiasts who’ve already lived through SSD price hikes and RAMageddon, there could be more bad news ahead.
 
Meta Ordered to Pay $567M in New Mexico Child Exploitation Lawsuit - CNET Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:32:17 GMT
The ruling is in addition to the $375 million Meta was ordered to pay in the same lawsuit in March.
 
You Can Now Link More Devices to a Signal Messaging Account - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:12:49 GMT
The company also updated the app to look better on devices with different screen sizes.
 
Fare Is Fair: Zoox Launching Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas - CNET Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:32:19 GMT
Optimized fares will be based on the best route from pickup to drop-off, with the full price shown before you book and no surprises if the robotaxi takes a longer way around.
 
Akirah Bradley-Armstrong named vice chancellor for student life - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
An experienced student affairs leader is joining MIT to oversee the next chapter for the Division of Student Life.
 
A new way to watch heat move through electronics - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers can now precisely measure how heat moves through multilayered materials like computer chips.
 
Then and now: How MIT Lincoln Laboratory has served as a driving force in national security innovation - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:10:00 GMT
Members of the laboratory community reflect on technology impacts that shaped the United States and the world over the past 75 years.
 
Scientists unveil more than 600 new tissue models of human cancer - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Derived from patient tumor samples and available to researchers around the world, the cells will aid the development of new cancer treatments.
 
Researchers make air-stable, ultrathin superconductors, for more scalable quantum devices - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A new technique produces wafer-scale samples, overcoming a major roadblock to using these materials in quantum technologies.
 
These 3D-printed objects can tell you if they’re being used properly - MIT Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The “ShiftLens” design and fabrication system creates objects that change their surface appearance based on user interactions, without any electronics.
 
Past is prologue for geopolitical developments - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
DUSP Associate Professor Jason Jackson’s latest book compares how two countries chose radically different paths to economic independence.
 
Reframing leadership as a design problem - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Nicholas de Monchaux reflects on guiding the MIT Department of Architecture through a period of dramatic change for the profession.
 
Solving the solvent problem - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:50:00 GMT
By focusing on electrolytes, MIT scientists are making sodium-metal batteries a more practical energy storage option.
 
The benefits of medical AI assistance vary based on user expertise - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Study finds non-experts deferred to LLM-based diagnostic assistance, even when it was wrong, while clinicians caught AI errors.
 
Alexander Rakhlin named director of the MIT Statistics and Data Science Center - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT
An expert in machine learning, statistics, and computation, Rakhlin succeeds Professor Ankur Moitra.
 
Connecting students with the future of microelectronics - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The 2026 NEMC Hub-sponsored externship gave students access to world-class research, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and professionals driving innovation across the Northeast.
 
Turning molecules into reliable electronic devices - MIT Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new fabrication platform integrates molecules into electronic devices, opening the door to emerging computing technologies.
 
In a World of Smart Glasses, DuckDuckGo Made Dumb Ones on Purpose - CNET Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:50:45 GMT
They’re just sunglasses. Normal F****** Sunglasses.
 
Using reason, again and again - MIT Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Philosopher Brian Hedden studies decision-making over time — and recently chose to return to alma mater MIT, where he is now connecting ethics and computing.
 
Building energy security through more sustainable batteries - MIT Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD student Hugh Smith works to develop sodium-ion batteries, whose components are more abundant and accessible than those of conventional lithium-ion technology.
 
Daniela Rus receives Bavarian Minister-President's High-Tech Prize - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Director of CSAIL and MIT professor honored for her contributions to robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.
 
Connecting research to policy on Capitol Hill - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:35:00 GMT
MIT students and postdocs discussed science funding and research with policymakers in Washington during the MIT Science Policy Initiative’s annual Congressional Visit Days.
 
Why some nitrogen-processing enzymes are more efficient than others - MIT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
New findings could help researchers design synthetic catalysts that convert nitrogen gas to ammonia, a key step in fertilizer production.
 
MIT and Broad Institute researchers break diffraction barrier in super-resolution microscopy - MIT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
New U-STORM imaging technology lets scientists view molecular structures in subatomic detail — about 1,000 times clearer than traditional dyes — while making the microscope process much simpler.
 
How a medical database developed at MIT evolved into a global standard of data-sharing - MIT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The visionary PhysioNet platform launched 25 years ago, based on a system developed at MIT in the 1970s. It has become one of the most comprehensive biomedical and clinical data repositories in existence.
 
Professor Emeritus Robert Cohen, pioneering polymers researcher and devoted mentor, dies at 79 - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Architect of MIT’s interdisciplinary Program in Polymers and Soft Matter and the PhD in chemical engineering practice is remembered for his passion for mentorship and education.
 
Yu Deng ’11 and Hong Wang PhD ’19 awarded Fields Medal - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT-trained mathematicians earn the honor, one of the most prestigious in the field, for their significant achievements.
 
Making robots faster by helping them think ahead - MIT Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
By planning actions based on the future position of a robot, the VLASH technique streamlines motions and accelerates performance.
 
MIT engineers design recyclable elastic yarn - MIT Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Melt it, spin it, use it again. This new recyclable yarn is as strong and stretchy as spandex-based yarns.
 
What Do You Really Think About Your Phone? Tell Us in Our Survey - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
We want to know what you love about your phone.
 
How to Find Out If There Are Flock Cameras Near You - CNET Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:25:29 GMT
The Atlas of Surveillance maintains the largest known database tracking police surveillance technologies across the US.
 
Looking beyond research - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Professor Anna-Christina Eilers is “Committed to Caring” for building a culture around attentiveness and community.
 
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s soccer captain Dilin Meloni - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The rising senior is passionate about soccer, nuclear fusion, and advocating on behalf of his fellow student-athletes at MIT.
 
Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 83 - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence.
 
Diffuse puffs of “missing” matter surround most galaxies - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT-led team used bright radio bursts to illuminate a vast source of matter that was previously unaccounted for.
 
Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.
 
MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.
 
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors - MIT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Longtime professors and experts in the fields of anesthesiology, aerospace engineering, and biological engineering, respectively, receive MIT’s highest faculty honor.
 
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMT
New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments.
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
 
Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
 
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.
 
Bringing the data to every sideline - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
 
Disney Agreed to Pay $50 Million to Streaming Subscribers. Here’s How to Claim Your Share - CNET Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:58:09 GMT
Disney has settled a lawsuit alleging it forced higher prices for live TV streaming subscriptions.
 
Time to Fly: Google Earth Opens Its Secret Flight Simulator to All Users - CNET Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:10:10 GMT
If you can navigate yourself to Google Earth, you can take off and fly.
 
Flat-Top or Grated Grill? A Pitmaster Weighs In - CNET Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:01:03 GMT
Outdoor griddles have gained in popularity, especially among the cleaning-averse. Here’s what an expert thinks about grill surfaces.
 
If You’re Hoping to Collect on Apple’s $250M AI iPhone Settlement, You’ll Have to Wait a Year - CNET Wed, 06 May 2026 18:26:08 GMT
The company will pay some iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit, but following a development last week, it’s clear the legal machine grinds slowly.
 
Your Home Needs These 8 Headache-Free Privacy Boosts - CNET Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:01:05 GMT
Protect your privacy, identity and loved ones with these important home safety steps I’ve tested for the modern world.
 
The Fitness and Recovery Tech I Swear By as a Wellness Expert - CNET Sun, 28 Sep 2025 13:00:04 GMT
These are the products I actually use and recommend for active individuals.
 
The No-Cost Guide to Clearing Out Every Old Computer and Printer in Your Home - CNET Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:25:14 GMT
Getting rid of old computers and printers responsibly is free, accessible and considerably simpler than most people assume.
 
How to Turn Your Favorite Pet Photos Into Cute iPhone Emoji in 4 Easy Steps - CNET Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:00:03 GMT
Sending snapshots of your pet is one thing. Sending a custom emoji is another.
 
I Use This Hidden iPhone Feature to Get My Baby to Sleep Every Night - CNET Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:00:03 GMT
Your iPhone can play ocean or rain sounds to help create a peaceful and serene sleep environment.