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Sources: AI-drafted bills are swamping the US House's Legislative Counsel, which now spends more time fixing them than it would spend to draft them from scratch (Owen Dahlkamp/Politico) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:13 GMT

Owen Dahlkamp / Politico:
Sources: AI-drafted bills are swamping the US House's Legislative Counsel, which now spends more time fixing them than it would spend to draft them from scratch — Congressional lawyers are struggling to manage a flood of legislative proposals generated using artificial intelligence tools …

 
Logitech Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $100 Off - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Score up to $100 off refurbished premium products, free shipping on orders of $29+, and more at Logitech.
 
Noom Promo Codes: 50% Off Best Deals & Free Trials for August 2026 - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover the best ways to save on Noom subscriptions, including free trials, limited-time offers for GLP-1Rx Plus, and essential tips for redeeming your Noom discount.
 
Hydrow Discount Code: Save Up to $150 | August 2026 - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on rowers and accessories with Hydrow coupons, including an exclusive discount of $50.
 
1Password Coupon: Score a Free Trial in August 2026 - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 28% on business and personal memberships with 1Password promo codes and deals.
 
SteelSeries Coupon Codes: 15% Off in August 2026 - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Unlock exclusive discounts on SteelSeries' award-winning gaming headsets, keyboards, and accessories.
 
Vivid Seats Promo Codes and Deals: Get 10% Off - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you are heading to a sold-out concert or a championship game, use a Vivid Seats discount code to secure your seats for less this August 2026.
 
Womanizer Coupons: Save 15% in August - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on the Womanizer Duo Premium and more with our latest Womanizer discount codes.
 
Western Digital Promo Code: 15% Off - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 15% off your first order at Western Digital when you register your email.
 
Ring Promo Code: 50% Off - Wired Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Discover how to save on Ring cameras, doorbells, outdoor cameras, and more.
 
Theban tomb reveals how Egyptian burial trends evolved in time - ArsTechnica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:40 GMT
Practices shifted from individuals buried in coffins to reusing sites for later mummy interments.
 
How 35 percent of U.S. employees are left on the margins - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Paul Osterman details his research finding more than one-third of U.S. workers are “disposable,” with little security or chance of job advancement.
 
Tackling rare genetic disorders with patient-focused science - MIT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Shannon Knight, a brain and cognitive sciences PhD candidate and McGovern Institute researcher, focuses on developing a novel gene therapy.
 
Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil, after the country's data protection authority ordered it last week, saying Discord failed to protect children and teens (Associated Press) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:20:00 GMT

Associated Press:
Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil, after the country's data protection authority ordered it last week, saying Discord failed to protect children and teens — Discord, the popular platform for gamers to communicate online, said on Monday it suspended its livestreams in Brazil after criticism …

 
A French Start-Up, Inbolt, Makes Robots See, and Work, Better - The New York Times - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:11:30 GMT
A French Start-Up, Inbolt, Makes Robots See, and Work, Better The New York Times
 
Rumoured Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Demo Nowhere to Be Seen After State of Play Deep Dive - Push Square - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:00:00 GMT
  1. Rumoured Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Demo Nowhere to Be Seen After State of Play Deep Dive Push Square
  2. Watch the Phantom Blade Zero gameplay deep dive State of Play on August 17, pre-orders live today PlayStation.Blog
  3. 'That Chat Is Gonna Be One for the History Books' — Sony Announces Phantom Blade Zero State of Play and the 'No Disc No Buy' Movement Is Ready to Go IGN
  4. Phantom Blade Zero PC Specs Stay Modest, yet an RTX 5080 is the Price of Full Path Tracing at 4K@60FPS Wccftech
  5. Phantom Blade Zero’s Difficulty Options Include a Unique Spin on Permadeath Mode gamingbolt.com
 
Sources: Google has told suppliers it plans to move all Pixel phone, smartwatch, and wireless earbud manufacturing out of China in 2027 amid US-China tensions (Lauly Li/Nikkei Asia) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:50:01 GMT

Lauly Li / Nikkei Asia:
Sources: Google has told suppliers it plans to move all Pixel phone, smartwatch, and wireless earbud manufacturing out of China in 2027 amid US-China tensions — TAIPEI — Google has told suppliers it plans to have all of its Pixel smartphones, watches and wireless earbuds produced outside …

 
Edison Motors Offering All-Mechanical Trucks, At Least to Start - Hack a Day Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:00:37 GMT
We’ve been following Canadian startup Edison Motors for some time now, but their latest offering caught us a bit off guard– their BDE-sieries truck will be offered first without the …read more
 
A video found in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate appears to show a man demoing camera-equipped AirPods using Visual Intelligence (Juli Clover/MacRumors) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:55:35 GMT

Juli Clover / MacRumors:
A video found in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate appears to show a man demoing camera-equipped AirPods using Visual Intelligence — Apple is working on camera-equipped AirPods that appear to be nearly ready to launch, based on a video MacRumors found in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate.
 
5 Anker Gadgets Under $25 Worth Adding To Your Kit - bgr.com - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:47:00 GMT
5 Anker Gadgets Under $25 Worth Adding To Your Kit bgr.com
 
Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods Confirmed: See Them in Action - MacRumors - Google Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:21:16 GMT
  1. Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods Confirmed: See Them in Action MacRumors
  2. AirPods Pro rumor roundup: Infrared cameras, gesture recognition, more AppleInsider
  3. Wild leak straight from Apple shows camera-equipped AirPods in action Macworld
  4. MusicCam Pro Is a Real-Time POV Camera Headset Man of Many
  5. A New Wearable Camera Form Factor—and Apple’s Potential Twist Yahoo Tech
 
Sources: Situational Awareness offered part of its $5B Anthropic stake at a 20% discount as it scrambled for cash; word of its trouble left it "being hunted" (Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:45:01 GMT

Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Situational Awareness offered part of its $5B Anthropic stake at a 20% discount as it scrambled for cash; word of its trouble left it “being hunted” — From whispers of an Anthropic stake sale to strange options moves, traders sensed trouble and swung into action
 
Planned US Data Centers Set to Produce 24M Cars’ Worth Of Carbon Dioxide - CNET Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:13:33 GMT
Researchers find Big Tech’s most ambitious builds and climate pledges are colliding with its AI power demands.
 
macOS Tahoe 26.7 is Full of References to Unreleased Apple Products - MacRumors - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:50:23 GMT
macOS Tahoe 26.7 is Full of References to Unreleased Apple Products MacRumors
 
Lock It Up: Android 17’s Latest QPR2 Beta Introduces a Built-In App Lock - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:38:32 GMT
Using an app lock on your phone adds a layer of security for sensitive data past your main lock screen.
 
New Lucid Gravity GT-S Hits 60 MPH in 3.1 Seconds, Seats 7 - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:13:55 GMT
The electric SUV gets the 1,070-hp powertrain from Lucid’s Sapphire super sports sedan.
 
One Man’s Perfect Retro-Style Monitor Takes All Inputs - Hack a Day Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:00:14 GMT
Perfection is an inherently subjective measure, in that one must choose the criteria against which to measure. A perfect circle is an absolutely rubbish octagon, for example. So when you …read more
 
David Sacks says "Dario Amodei believes frontier AI is too powerful to distribute; we believe it is too powerful to centralize" after Amodei shared policy ideas (David Sacks/@davidsacks) - Techmeme Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:25:22 GMT

David Sacks / @davidsacks:
David Sacks says “Dario Amodei believes frontier AI is too powerful to distribute; we believe it is too powerful to centralize” after Amodei shared policy ideas — Some thoughts on Dario's post: 1. Dario does not actually address Gavin Baker's account of what he said - something he could easily deny if it were inaccurate. 2. Dario claims his critics live in a “bubble” where all regulation equals regulatory capture. He calls this an overly
 
Apple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas - MacRumors - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:09:51 GMT
  1. Apple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas MacRumors
  2. Apple Seeds Sixth iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers MacRumors
  3. iOS 27 beta leaks all 6 new models in Apple’s iPhone 18 lineup Macworld
  4. Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27 9to5Mac
  5. 4 Cool New Features Coming to Your iPhone’s Lock Screen Gear Patrol
 
US vaccination rates fall again as exemptions continue to rise, CDC data shows - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:08:47 GMT
Again, the CDC did not publish a full report and instead simply put the data online.
 
The 12 biggest gaming flops of all time - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:00:11 GMT
The 12 biggest gaming flops of all time Polygon.com
 
After A $42.9 Million Sale, The Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Is Now The Most Expensive American Car Ever Sold At Auction - Jalopnik - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:55:00 GMT
  1. After A $42.9 Million Sale, The Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Is Now The Most Expensive American Car Ever Sold At Auction Jalopnik
  2. $42.9M Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Is the Most Expensive American Car Ever Sold at Auction Hagerty
  3. At $42.9 Million, This Shelby Daytona Coupe Is the Most Expensive American Car Ever Sold at Auction Road & Track
  4. Carroll Shelby’s Ferrari Killer Just Smashed the American Car Auction Record at $42.9 Million Autoblog
  5. Shelby Daytona Cobra Just Broke US Auction Record At $42.9 Million Motor1.com
 
Pornhub's parent company, Aylo, will pay $120M to settle two 2021 class action lawsuits in California and Alabama alleging it profited from child abuse material (Samantha Cole/404 Media) - Techmeme Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:40:23 GMT

Samantha Cole / 404 Media:
Pornhub's parent company, Aylo, will pay $120M to settle two 2021 class action lawsuits in California and Alabama alleging it profited from child abuse material — The deal settles class action lawsuits claiming Mindgeek's sites hosted and profited from abuse videos of minors.
 
Ferrari's first electric car sells for a record $40 million at auction - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:35:00 GMT

RM Sotheby's sold the first production example of the Ferrari Luce, a customized version of the company's new electric model. The buyer was not identified. The proceeds will go to the Ferrari Foundation's education programs.

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Why flash drive capacity keeps increasing (and why small drives are rarely sold today) - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT
While smaller drives can certainly still be found, there's a good reason why you don't often find them on retailers' shelves.
 
What Is El Niño, and What Does It Mean for Weather, Water, and the Global Economy? - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:28:42 GMT
This year’s El Niño is shaping up to be the strongest on record. Here’s what to expect.
 
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Discounted Day Re-Enters The September Schedule - forbes.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:21:00 GMT
  1. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Discounted Day Re-Enters The September Schedule forbes.com
  2. It looks like Apple’s iPhone 18 really will skip the fall launch this year The Verge
  3. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra: New Details Leak as Apple Event Nears MacRumors
  4. iPhone 18 Pro: Six new features are coming next month 9to5Mac
  5. iPhone 18 Pro A20 Pro chip might make it easier for buyers to plunk down $1,399 PhoneArena
 
Sources: Crusoe is in IPO talks with at least four Wall Street banks, including JPMorgan, which is advising on its $3B pre-IPO fundraise set to value it at $35B (Alan Neuhauser/Axios) - Techmeme Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:20:00 GMT

Alan Neuhauser / Axios:
Sources: Crusoe is in IPO talks with at least four Wall Street banks, including JPMorgan, which is advising on its $3B pre-IPO fundraise set to value it at $35B — Crusoe, a data center developer and power supplier, is in IPO talks with at least four Wall Street banks, Axios Pro has learned.
 
Former SpaceX engineers are building a robotic factory for making steel parts - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:18:49 GMT
“We're not necessarily building in a dogmatic fashion towards full autonomy.”
 
Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: I Compared Google and Apple’s Flagship Phones - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:14:07 GMT
Choosing between Android and iOS? I’m here to help you decide between the $1,199 iPhone 17 Pro Max and the brand-new $1,299 Pixel 11 Pro XL.
 
Amazon’s New Terms of Service Bar Customers From Filing Class-Action Lawsuits - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:12:19 GMT
If you have a dispute with the e-commerce giant, you’ll have to hash it out through an individual claim with a third-party arbitrator.
 
Opening arguments begin Tuesday in the state AGs' social media addiction lawsuit against Meta; New Mexico AG says the consequences could be "astronomical" (Jonathan Vanian/CNBC) - Techmeme Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:05:01 GMT

Jonathan Vanian / CNBC:
Opening arguments begin Tuesday in the state AGs' social media addiction lawsuit against Meta; New Mexico AG says the consequences could be “astronomical” — If New Mexico created the blueprint for taking on Meta, California could determine the company's fate when it comes to critical changes at Facebook and Instagram.
 
BNPL lenders like Flex, Zip, and Affirm are now pitching loans for basic household needs; Americans spent $160B through pay-later loans in 2025, up 2x from 2023 (Stacy Cowley/New York Times) - Techmeme Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:00:15 GMT

Stacy Cowley / New York Times:
BNPL lenders like Flex, Zip, and Affirm are now pitching loans for basic household needs; Americans spent $160B through pay-later loans in 2025, up 2x from 2023 — The rapid growth of pay-later loans raises questions about whether their popularity is driven by consumer preference or desperation.
 
Star Citizen Dev Hosts Disastrous Livestream To Show How A Mission Works And Is Told To Pull The Plug: 'It's Your Show, Wrap It Up' - Kotaku - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:59:39 GMT
  1. Star Citizen Dev Hosts Disastrous Livestream To Show How A Mission Works And Is Told To Pull The Plug: 'It's Your Show, Wrap It Up' Kotaku
  2. Star Citizen Developer Stream Goes Horribly Off the Rails, Creating Further Distrust Among Players IGN
  3. Star Citizen Official Livestream Goes Off The Rails As Problematic Demo Ends In Awkward Tension Between Developers TwistedVoxel
 
Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9 for Pixel - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:43:00 GMT
  1. Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9 for Pixel 9to5Google
  2. Google Adds Sweet New Security App Lock Feature in Surprise Pixel Update Droid Life
  3. Begone, fraud: Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 helps combat scams and more for Pixel Android Central
  4. Google is adding tons of new customization options to Android 17 - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Lock It Up: Android 17’s Latest QPR2 Beta Introduces a Built-In App Lock CNET
 
What are your retro game consoles worth? - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT
Many variables affect the value of retro game consoles today. Which ones are worth keeping, and which ones are destined for the trash?
 
The Moon's shadow raced across the heart of Spain, and I was there to see it - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:23:09 GMT
Here's what it was like watching a total solar eclipse 90 minutes north of Madrid.
 
Lamborghini's most extreme car just sold out its future - Yahoo Finance Singapore - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:23:00 GMT
  1. Lamborghini's most extreme car just sold out its future Yahoo Finance Singapore
  2. 2027 Lamborghini Revuelto SV Is the Most Powerful Production Lamborghini Ever Car and Driver
  3. Lamborghini unveils Revuelto SV, its most powerful production car ever CNBC
  4. Lamborghini's pricey Revuelto SV supercar debuts at Monterey with scarcity as its strategy, CEO says Yahoo Finance
  5. Lamborghini Revuelto SV: The Quantum of Driving Lamborghini.com
 
DNA shaper steers nervous system development - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:20:00 GMT
A study of worms finds a protein that helps shape the structure of the genome is critical for establishing the identity of some neurons.
 
‘Unprecedented’ number of Apple users received recent spyware alert, say investigators - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:18:35 GMT
  1. ‘Unprecedented’ number of Apple users received recent spyware alert, say investigators TechCrunch
  2. If Apple sends you a push notification alerting you to a spyware attack, take it seriously TechCrunch
  3. iPhone spyware alert: What Apple customers need to know Mashable
  4. Apple now uses iPhone alerts for targets of mercenary spyware Malwarebytes
  5. Apple’s Warnings About Spyware Are Real, Don’t Ignore Them CNET
 
This R-Rated Film Studio Wants to Be the HBO of AI - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:18:17 GMT
Rogue Studios, a new cinematic adult AI-generator, is betting big on the future of “sophisticated” spicy content.
 
A botched Mastercard update left Australian shoppers unable to pay - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:16:00 GMT

An undisclosed number of Australian customers were unable to pay with their cards during Saturday's shopping trips. As reported by ABC, Mastercard quickly identified the cause of the new outage: a scheduled system update that went wrong, triggering declined transactions for a period of several hours.

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As Wisconsin cities flee Flock, its shared camera network loses value - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:14:23 GMT
"Network effect" can run in reverse.
 
YouTube public view counts will likely get higher starting next week - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:02:11 GMT
The platform will start tracking views the same way across video formats.
 
Sources: Anthropic's revenue run rate reached $65B by the end of July, up from $47B in May and $9B in late 2025 (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:55 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: Anthropic's revenue run rate reached $65B by the end of July, up from $47B in May and $9B in late 2025 — Anthropic PBC is on track to generate annualized revenue of more than $65 billion based on its current performance, according to people familiar with the matter …

 
OLEDs Have Gained Brightness, Not Burn-In Resistance - Hack a Day Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:38 GMT
OLED displays solve many of the problems suffered by LC displays, including color fidelity, dynamic range and power usage. That said, especially in the early days OLED gained a reputation …read more
 
Supreme Court rejects Verizon bid for $47 million refund of FCC fine - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:20 GMT
Despite loss, carriers still claim selling device-location data isn't illegal.
 
Q&A: Rethinking how innovation happens - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:50:00 GMT
In his latest book, Professor Eugene Fitzgerald examines the forces that turn breakthroughs into value — and why innovation resists simple formulas.
 
Reddit is experimenting with video and audio versions of posts - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:31:57 GMT
The company wants users to be able to watch and listen to conversations.
 
Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users and editors explain their song picks - TechCrunch - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:24:43 GMT
  1. Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users and editors explain their song picks TechCrunch
  2. Spotify Adds Playlist Notes to Make Playlists More Personal Межа. Новини України.
  3. Spotify Playlist Notes: New Feature Adds Personal Song Notes to Playlists Basic Tutorials
  4. Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users add context to songs, podcasts, and audiobook picks 9to5Mac
  5. Spotify launches track and audiobook notes in playlists UA.NEWS
 
Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale Offers Huge Deals on Apple, LG, Dyson and More - CNET - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:18:53 GMT
  1. Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale Offers Huge Deals on Apple, LG, Dyson and More CNET
  2. Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale is live: Shop the best deals on TVs, laptops, Apple gear Mashable
  3. The Best Tech Deals From Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale Lifehacker
  4. Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale Is Live With Deals on Video Games and More IGN
  5. Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale Brings Massive Deals on Apple Products and More MacRumors
 
iOS 26.6.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 Fix Nearly 30 Security Vulnerabilities - MacRumors - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:11:52 GMT
  1. iOS 26.6.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 Fix Nearly 30 Security Vulnerabilities MacRumors
  2. Apple has shipped iOS 26.6.1, and you should install it soon AppleInsider
  3. Apple releases iOS 26.6.1 for iPhone, here’s what’s new 9to5Mac
  4. iOS 26.6.1 For iPhone Is Here: 29 Fixes From The Next Cycle Reveal Apple’s Urgency forbes.com
  5. Apple Rolls Out Release Candidates For macOS Tahoe And Sequoia The Mac Observer
 
Acura Nexera Vision Concept Previews Future Hybrid Headlight Design - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:07:43 GMT
The low-slung sports car concept’s A-shaped light signature will be the face of future Acura models, starting with the upcoming RDX Hybrid.
 
African defense tech company Terra Industries, founded in 2024, raised a $52M seed round from 8VC and others, and says it's on track to book $100M in contracts (Dominic-Madori Davis/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:05:01 GMT

Dominic-Madori Davis / TechCrunch:
African defense tech company Terra Industries, founded in 2024, raised a $52M seed round from 8VC and others, and says it's on track to book $100M in contracts — African defense tech company Terra Industries on Monday announced an additional $18 million in funding, bringing its seed round to $52 million.
 
Rare deals land on Apple’s new AirTag 2 trackers at the best prices in months - CNN - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Rare deals land on Apple’s new AirTag 2 trackers at the best prices in months CNN
 
Attackers Could Take Over Your Mac Through Screen Sharing Unless You Update Now - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:48:13 GMT
Apple issued a fix for the vulnerability. But it’s best to disable screen sharing when not actively using it.
 
Petlibro accused of “gaslighting” users over smart pet feeder outage - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:43:51 GMT
Petlibro says feeders perform scheduled feedings offline. Users report otherwise.
 
ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition hands-on leaves press member "utterly speechless" in terms of smooth performance, footage shared - GoNintendo - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:40:50 GMT
  1. ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition hands-on leaves press member "utterly speechless" in terms of smooth performance, footage shared GoNintendo
  2. Rise with ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, launching Aug. 28 on Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo
  3. (UPD) Elden Ring gets a little more off-screen gameplay from the Switch 2 version Instant Gaming News
  4. Elden Ring Switch 2 performance improves in new videos, but may fall below 30 fps Notebookcheck
  5. Elden Ring Tarnished Edition: Release Date, Pre-Order and Platform forbes.com
 
Apple will begin assembling Mac Minis at Foxconn's Houston plant later this year - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:38:00 GMT

The line will operate in a new 170,000-square-foot space at the plant, which already makes AI servers for Apple. Foxconn is funding the assembly-line buildout, while Apple has committed to purchasing the products made there.

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Collectors Want A Stick-Shift, Lamborghini’s Boss Says That’s Exactly The Problem - Carscoops - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:34:22 GMT
  1. Collectors Want A Stick-Shift, Lamborghini’s Boss Says That’s Exactly The Problem Carscoops
  2. Porsche U.S. CEO on Stick Shifts: We’ll Try to Sell Them ‘As Long as We’re Legally Allowed’ Road & Track
  3. 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S Gets Its Manual Gearbox Back Car and Driver
  4. Lamborghini CEO Shoots Down Hopes for a Manual Comeback Autoblog
  5. Porsche Will Fight For Manual Gearboxes Until It's Forced To Stop carbuzz.com
 
Sonos put speaker controls on your iPhone's lock screen (again) - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:48 GMT
Sonos released an app update that takes advantage of Apple's Live Activities system.
 
Using Starlink’s Satellites to Study Earth’s Upper Atmosphere - Hack a Day Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:36 GMT
Aside from global access to cat videos, the presence of thousands of Starlink broadband internet access satellites in LEO has a very pleasant side effect for atmospheric researchers. Starlink publicly …read more
 
Mathematical framework connects biological principles to manufacturable, adaptive materials - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The new framework could streamline the design process of robotic grippers or aerospace components that exhibit complex behaviors found in nature.
 
Why curved TVs failed but curved gaming monitors thrived - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
Curved TVs walked so curved gaming monitors could run.
 
Duolingo Expands Its Math Services for More Advanced and Personalized Learning - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:15:36 GMT
The popular language learning app is also running back-to-school discounts on subscriptions now through Sept. 11.
 
Windows is losing a command-line tool that dates back to the Windows 2000 days - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Microsoft recently released a new Insider Preview Build of Windows 11, giving unpaid beta testers an early look at features headed to the stable release. Tucked into the changelog for Preview Build 26100.9267/26200.9267 is confirmation that this marks the beginning of the end for WMIC.

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Hidden Airtag reveals Amazon is trashing rare books to train AI - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:13:47 GMT
Amazon’s team uses a T. rex preparing to devour a book as its logo.
 
Apple is forced to stop favoring its own apps in personal data collection prompts - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:12:36 GMT
A German competition authority said that Apple's data collection prompts favors its own apps versus third-party options.
 
MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
By wiring together colonies of these bacteria, the researchers built circuits that can perform complicated calculations.
 
Sources: the US DOJ has been investigating a16z for nearly a year over whether its partners are improperly serving on the boards of competing AI companies (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:35:01 GMT

Bloomberg:
Sources: the US DOJ has been investigating a16z for nearly a year over whether its partners are improperly serving on the boards of competing AI companies — Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is the focus of a Justice Department antitrust probe over whether its investment partners …

 
Cursor says it is rolling out its code hosting service Origin in early beta on all paid plans, featuring support for repos, pull requests, GitHub sync, and more (Cursor) - Techmeme Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:30:01 GMT

Cursor:
Cursor says it is rolling out its code hosting service Origin in early beta on all paid plans, featuring support for repos, pull requests, GitHub sync, and more — Cursor can now host your code. — Origin begins rolling out today in early beta on all paid plans.
 
Why 4K Blu-ray always beats 4K streaming for picture quality - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
If you're after the best picture quality, you'll always want to go with a disc.
 
YouTube will start counting a view as soon as a video starts to play, from August 24, lining up with the system used by Instagram, TikTok, and its Shorts videos (Emma Roth/The Verge) - Techmeme Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:25:04 GMT

Emma Roth / The Verge:
YouTube will start counting a view as soon as a video starts to play, from August 24, lining up with the system used by Instagram, TikTok, and its Shorts videos — By tracking views from the instant a video starts to play, YouTube's new counter works more like TikTok, X, and Instagram.
 
Apple is reportedly expanding Apple Wallet IDs to four more states - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:22:15 GMT
North Carolina's DMV has confirmed plans for a mobile ID program that'll eventually support Apple Wallet.
 
Arepa Zone: “After 12 years in business, we’re facing the biggest challenge we’ve ever encountered.” - PoPville - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:15:47 GMT
Arepa Zone: “After 12 years in business, we’re facing the biggest challenge we’ve ever encountered.” PoPville
 
We're just four frames away from the perfect Super Mario Bros. speedrun - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:03:00 GMT

Two of the world's best Mario speedrunners – LeKukie and Niftski – are publicly battling to be the first to achieve the perfect game. The competitors have been livestreaming their attempts and during a session on August 14, Niftski set a new world record with a time of 4:54.332. Just...

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Linux Fu: Improving FTP - Hack a Day Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:00:25 GMT
FTP isn’t exactly cutting-edge technology. These days, if you control both ends of a connection, you’re probably using scp, SFTP, rsync, or something even fancier. But FTP refuses to die, …read more
 
Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live: Time, Date & How To Watch - Nintendo Life - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT
  1. Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live: Time, Date & How To Watch Nintendo Life
  2. Gamescom Opening Night Live: 3 confirmed games and 6 predictions Red Bull
  3. 11 key Gamescom 2026 announcements we're hoping for gamingbible.com
  4. Gamescom: "From Integrating "Gamescom dev" to Highlighting Indies, We Aim to Be the Ultimate Hub for the Gaming Ecosystem" Inven Global
  5. The Real E3 Replacement is Almost Here Polygon.com
 
Samsung might be making a new foldable that's even wider than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:50:47 GMT
Samsung may have as many as five different foldable phones next year.
 
Upscayl is our favorite cross-platform image upscaling tool, and it's free - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:44:00 GMT
Upscayl is an open-source tool for enlarging lower resolution images. It uses local AI models to upscale and sharpen images, adding believable detail instead of just stretching pixels. It runs entirely offline on your own GPU, and runs on Windows, Mac and Linux, with batch processing built in. For more useful tools, check out TechSpot's Essential Apps feature.
 
ByteDance agrees to reel in its AI models to protect Hollywood IPs - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:35:30 GMT
TikTok's parent company signed a memorandum of understanding with The Motion Picture Association.
 
Inside Defcon, the Conference That Made Cybersecurity Noob-Friendly - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:33:39 GMT
I arrived alone and unprepared for a world of electronic badges, hacking contests and unwritten rules. By the end, I was already thinking about next year’s event.
 
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Gets Doctor Doom DLC This Fall - Game Informer - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:33:00 GMT
  1. Marvel Cosmic Invasion Gets Doctor Doom DLC This Fall Game Informer
  2. Marvel Cosmic Invasion reeals Siege of Castle Doom DLC Nintendo Everything
  3. Marvel Cosmic Invasion Heads to Latveria in Next DLC Hey Poor Player
  4. Marvel’s Retro Beat-’em-up Adds Doctor Doom DLC Just in Time for Avengers Doomsday Polygon.com
  5. MARVEL Cosmic Invasion: The Siege of Castle Doom beckons the fearsome Doctor Doom in teaser image – all-new DLC launching Fall 2026 on PC and consoles cosmocover.com
 
If you're ignoring iPhone focus modes, you're missing out on Apple's best productivity tool - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
Go beyond Do Not Disturb: control what alerts you get and when instead of being overwhelmed with pings all the time.
 
GitHub is down again, and this time it's hitting almost everything - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:06:00 GMT

The Microsoft-owned company acknowledged the incident at 13:40 UTC on Monday, saying it was investigating reports of performance problems across several GitHub services. Within minutes, API Requests and Actions were marked as degraded, followed by Webhooks, Issues, and Pull Requests.

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I'm not saying Bethesda are trolling me specifically, but Fallout 4 and Skyrim updates are imminent just as I've modded up the latter for the first time in ages - Rock Paper Shotgun - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:51:22 GMT
  1. I'm not saying Bethesda are trolling me specifically, but Fallout 4 and Skyrim updates are imminent just as I've modded up the latter for the first time in ages Rock Paper Shotgun
  2. Heads up, Fallout 4 and Skyrim players: New updates are incoming, so it's time to tend to your mods PC Gamer
  3. The Modding Community Has Been Forewarned as Bethesda Prepares to Roll Out Updates for Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim The FPS Review
  4. 14 Years After Launching, Skyrim Is Officially Getting A Brand-New Update ScreenRant
  5. This Fallout 4 Update Could Mess With Your Game, Bethesda Warns Insider Gaming
 
Samsung Announces Partnership With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 - TechPowerUp - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:37:28 GMT
  1. Samsung Announces Partnership With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 TechPowerUp
  2. Samsung Announces Partnership With Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 samsung.com
  3. Samsung and Activision set Modern Warfare 4 in Korea, optimize for HDR10+ and 32:9 - CHOSUNBIZ Chosunbiz
  4. Samsung Electronics' monitors bring Call of Duty to life with Blizzard partnership 매일경제
  5. Samsung Is Giving You a Chance to Play Modern Warfare 4 Beta Early, Here’s How beebom.com
 
Uber aims for 1 million daily drone deliveries with Zipline partnership - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:34:27 GMT
The first Zipline drone deliveries for Uber Eats orders will start later this year.
 
Toy Computer Restored - Hack a Day Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:30:36 GMT
In the 1960s, the home computer was barely a twinkle in anyone’s eye. This was the decade in which computers were used by a handful of companies and organizations and …read more
 
Sony's New 'It Happens on PS5' Ad Has Gone Down Exactly as You'd Expect - Push Square - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
  1. Sony's New 'It Happens on PS5' Ad Has Gone Down Exactly as You'd Expect Push Square
  2. New It Happens on PS5 campaign highlights the biggest moments of play PlayStation.Blog
  3. New GTA 6 PlayStation Commercial Shows Latest Graphics vice.com
  4. GTA 6 Does Look A Bit Different In New PS5 Promo GameSpot
  5. GTA 6 PS5 marketing resumes in PlayStation trailer after post pre-order pause Notebookcheck
 
Is an iPhone 15 still worth your money in 2026? - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Buying an older iPhone is a great way to save money while taking advantage of Apple's long support. But is the iPhone 15 too old to be worth it now?
 
That Apple Screen Sharing bug has now been seen in the wild, so please update macOS - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:25:28 GMT
A bug in macOS screen sharing lets attackers view your screen, open files and do just about anything else they want.
 
GitHub was down for most of the day - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:22:27 GMT
If you hear lots of grumbling in coffee shops today, GitHub's outage may be why.
 
GPU thieves replaced RTX 5080 cards with RTX 3060s in Chinese esports hotels until a blackout gave them away - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:22:00 GMT

In China, esports hotels are essentially a cross between a regular hotel and a high-end gaming café. Guest rooms are equipped with powerful gaming PCs, often with several setups in one room so groups of friends can play together overnight.

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Nintendo Teases a Big Story Twist for Switch 2 Fire Emblem Game - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:10:54 GMT
  1. Nintendo Teases a Big Story Twist for Switch 2 Fire Emblem Game Polygon.com
  2. Nintendo’s next Fire Emblem has a bold new structure The Verge
  3. Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave is Officially Unplayable for Millions of Gamers Polygon.com
  4. 5 New Things I Love in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave (And 1 Thing I Don’t) IGN
  5. 'Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave' preview: Anime chess is back with a vengeance Mashable
 
Save the Date for the 2026 World Championships Preview Show - Pokemon.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:06:28 GMT
  1. Save the Date for the 2026 World Championships Preview Show Pokemon.com
  2. Pokemon Pokopia Video Discussed Peakychu and Professor Tangrowth Siliconera
  3. Pokémon Pokopia Announcement Set For August 21 TwistedVoxel
  4. "No Humans, No Story, No Battles": The First Page of the 'Pokémon Pokopia' Pitch Inven Global
  5. Pokemon Pokopia prototype footage, design docs and more released (UPDATE) GoNintendo
 
Starmie Stars in Pokémon GO Ultra Unlock: Starmie Super Mega Raid Day - Pokemon.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:06:28 GMT
Starmie Stars in Pokémon GO Ultra Unlock: Starmie Super Mega Raid Day Pokemon.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
$1K laser mosquito zapper promises precision strikes as backers itch for answers - The Register - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:04:00 GMT
  1. $1K laser mosquito zapper promises precision strikes as backers itch for answers The Register
  2. Chinese-developed laser mosquito killer enters mass production, first units due this month news.cgtn.com
  3. This $1000 gadget takes out mosquitoes with lasers like a tiny air defense system XDA
  4. China unveils laser that can kill mosquitos, video shows disco-like effect in forest | The device can be used inside homes too | Inshorts Inshorts
  5. A Mosquito-Zapping Laser Is Finally for Sale – But It Costs $1,000 Yahoo Tech
 
This sub-$7,000 sportscar might be just what the future needs - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:01:25 GMT
The Gasolini AR1 uses 2-cylinder Honda bike engine, and an EV is underway, too.
 
The Sinking City 2 review – Ukrainian cosmic horror, come hell or high water - The Guardian - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. The Sinking City 2 review – Ukrainian cosmic horror, come hell or high water The Guardian
  2. The Sinking City 2 Review – Eldritch Survival Horror Done Right Wccftech
  3. The Sinking City 2 Printing Press Puzzle Solution TechRaptor
  4. The catch-up coffee: August 17, 2026 Digitally Downloaded
  5. In The Sinking City 2 at Full HD, AMD's RDNA 4 architecture loses to older RDNAs. GameGPU
 
Sony still hasn't chosen a PlayStation 6 release date, says CEO, as RAM crisis continues - Eurogamer - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:58:18 GMT
  1. Sony still hasn't chosen a PlayStation 6 release date, says CEO, as RAM crisis continues Eurogamer
  2. PlayStation 6 release date still hasn’t been decided, Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki says Video Games Chronicle
  3. Sony CEO Says Company "Still Hasn't Fixed a Date" for PS6 Launch TechPowerUp
  4. Sony still hasn’t fixed a launch date for the PS6, and that’s telling Digital Trends
  5. Sony CEO Quietly Confirms the PS6's Future Is in a Tough Spot Polygon.com
 
Let's Play: The Bloop - Minecraft - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:50:56 GMT
Let's Play: The Bloop Minecraft
 
Astronomers may have discovered a new kind of object called a black hole star - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:47:00 GMT

"Our picture of this object is evolving very rapidly," says lead author Rohan Naidu, a NASA Hubble Fellow and Pappalardo Fellow at MIT's Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research. "We think there is a central black hole that is 100,000 times as massive as the Sun. And around this...

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Oh look, it’s the new 223mph, €1m+ Brabus Bodo Cabriolet - Top Gear - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:40:00 GMT
  1. Oh look, it’s the new 223mph, €1m+ Brabus Bodo Cabriolet Top Gear
  2. We Drive the Brabus Bodo Coupe and Talk with the High-End Tuner’s CEO Car and Driver
  3. Brabus Bodo Cabriolet: 1,000 HP Open-Top Beast, Only 77 Made Motor1.com
  4. Brabus Built a 1,000-HP Aston Martin Cabriolet Autoblog
  5. The Brabus Bodo Cabriolet Is an ‘Attitude-Forward’ Drop-Top Gran Turismo Making 1000 Horsepower Road & Track
 
How to get the best audio out of your PC - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
Just because you're listening to music on your laptop doesn't mean that you have to settle for its subpar speakers.
 
Nvidia discloses $21B stake in SpaceX - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:22:54 GMT
Filing comes after Elon Musk announced exclusive arrangement to kit out its data centers.
 
These are the tech CEOs young people trust most and least when it comes to AI - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:06:00 GMT

The finding was part of a poll conducted by CNBC with Generational Lab. Participants aged between 18 and 34 were given the names of nine tech leaders and asked whether they trust them to act responsibly on AI.

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Hackaday Europe 2026: Open Source Hardware Goes Underground, Literally - Hack a Day Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:02:36 GMT
These days open source is everywhere, and frankly, we couldn’t be happier about it. But even with as prevalent as open software and hardware has become, we still occasionally hear …read more
 
Meta faces a $1.4 trillion reckoning in latest trial over social media addiction - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Dozens of states accuse the company of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
 
New iPhone Ultra leaks cover release timing, availability, and name - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:47:00 GMT
  1. New iPhone Ultra leaks cover release timing, availability, and name 9to5Mac
  2. 'Everyone' at Apple Apparently Calls Foldable 'iPhone Ultra' MacRumors
  3. Apple iPhone Fold Expected In September With iPhone 18 Pro — What We Know NDTV Profit
  4. iPhone Ultra leakers reveal new details around release and 'extremely limited' availability Tom's Guide
  5. Apple Foldable iPhone Before 2027: Why Manifold Bettors Put It at 77% tech-insider.org
 
Meet the only known trebuchet casualty in history - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:41:35 GMT
"It highlights the brutality of medieval warfare," said paleopathologist Jo Buckberry.
 
‘Splatoon Raiders’ Fills My ‘Destiny 2’ Dopamine Void - forbes.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:38:34 GMT
  1. ‘Splatoon Raiders’ Fills My ‘Destiny 2’ Dopamine Void forbes.com
  2. Splatoon Raiders Game Review Anime News Network
  3. ShackStream: Splatoon Raiders on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 739 Shacknews
  4. Splatoon Raiders review: New coat of paint on a colourful idea Irish Independent
  5. ‘Splatoon Raiders’ Might Be the Switch 2’s Biggest Surprise Gem The Brag
 
Filling Big Walk with people who had no one to play with demonstrated how deceptively profound it can be - Eurogamer - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:38:16 GMT
  1. Filling Big Walk with people who had no one to play with demonstrated how deceptively profound it can be Eurogamer
  2. A brave new world of friendslop garbageday.email
  3. Untitled Goose Game studio turns Victoria into a playground ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  4. Share of the Week: Big Walk PlayStation.Blog
  5. 8 Changes That Should Be Made to Big Walk DualShockers
 
Scientists create tiny drones and boats powered entirely by sound - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:32:00 GMT

The technology was developed by EPFL's MicroBioRobotic Systems Lab in Switzerland, and the study was published in Science Advances. It relies on acoustic resonance: when sound at the right frequency enters a hollow chamber, the air inside vibrates strongly. The cavity directs some of that air through an opening, creating...

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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL benchmarks leak ahead of release day, here's how it compares to last year's model - PC Guide - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:31:37 GMT
  1. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL benchmarks leak ahead of release day, here's how it compares to last year's model PC Guide
  2. The Pixel 11 series: Your most personal Pixel yet blog.google
  3. Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: The Foldable Crown Has Never Been This Close PCMag
  4. Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: I Compared Google and Apple’s Flagship Phones CNET
  5. Google Tensor G6: Everything you need to know Android Central
 
What are the two types of Bluetooth and what are they used for? - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
You probably use Bluetooth regularly, but different accessories call for different types of Bluetooth.
 
Roundup: The First Reviews Have Arrived For Mortal Shell 2 - Pure Xbox - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. Roundup: The First Reviews Have Arrived For Mortal Shell 2 Pure Xbox
  2. Mortal Shell 2’s Expansion into a Large Scale Action-RPG Is Mostly Successful, and All of Its New Ideas Are Great Ones. IGN
  3. Mortal Shell 2 Review: A Sprawling Soulslike Holds Nothing Back Kotaku
  4. Reviews Hail New Action-RPG as 2026’s Best Soulslike Polygon.com
  5. Mortal Shell 2: All Shell locations Rock Paper Shotgun
 
Google is using a $29 gadget to tighten its grip on Android users - thestreet.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:08:25 GMT
  1. Google is using a $29 gadget to tighten its grip on Android users thestreet.com
  2. Keep tabs on your valuables with Google Pixel Tag blog.google
  3. Google Now Makes Its Own AirTags and I Couldn’t Be More Stoked CNET
  4. The Pixel Tag is Google's $29 AirTag alternative - with one big advantage ZDNET
  5. I waited 3 years for the Pixel Tag, and Google's caution cost it the tracker war Android Police
 
Apple Watch Series 12 Could Feature 7 Upgrades This Year - Geeky Gadgets - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:05:45 GMT
  1. Apple Watch Series 12 Could Feature 7 Upgrades This Year Geeky Gadgets
  2. New Apple Watch models launch next month, here’s what’s coming 9to5Mac
  3. Apple Explores Shaking Up Its Smartwatch for a New Era Bloomberg.com
  4. Future Apple Watches Might Ditch the Screen Gizmodo
  5. The MacRumors Show: Where Does the Apple Watch Go Next? MacRumors
 
Metroid Prime 4 and Pokémon Legends: Z-A Drop to Just $32 for Switch 2 - IGN - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Metroid Prime 4 and Pokémon Legends: Z-A Drop to Just $32 for Switch 2 IGN
  2. Today’s Top Deals: Tomodachi Life, AirPods Pro 3, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Switch 2 IGN
  3. Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Front Mission remakes, New Super Lucky's Tale, more Nintendo Everything
  4. Woot’s Summer of Gaming Sale Knocks Up to 85% Off Top-Rated Gear, Games and More CNET
  5. Daily Woot deal sees Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokémon Legends: Z-A on deep discount Nintendo Wire
 
HP Omnibook X (2026) review: Nailing the basics - Engadget Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Omnibook X isn't flashy, but it still excels in almost every way.
 
Mafia: Definitive Edition gets Xbox Series X|S stack and The Old Country reveals DLC achievements - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:56:28 GMT
  1. Mafia: Definitive Edition gets Xbox Series X|S stack and The Old Country reveals DLC achievements TrueAchievements
  2. Mafia The Old Country showed the failure of older graphics cards at 1080p without FSR. GameGPU
  3. Crimson Desert Adds Quest Knowledge, "Camera Rotation," and Fixes Frame Generation on GTX 1060 - Update 1.18.00 Released ixbt.games
  4. Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor gets a launch trailer Instant Gaming News
  5. Mafia: The Old Country Man of Honor Expansion Now Available Worldwide 2K Newsroom
 
Amazon makes it harder for customers to sue as new terms block class actions and force arbitration - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:51:00 GMT

Amazon notified customers of the changes by email on Friday, the same day they took effect. Continuing to use any Amazon service counts as accepting them. Users received no advance notice.

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Grounded 2's Xbox player count up 220% after major update and Game Pass Premium launch - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:40:08 GMT
  1. Grounded 2's Xbox player count up 220% after major update and Game Pass Premium launch TrueAchievements
  2. Dive Beneath the Surface in Grounded 2’s Biggest Update Yet: Into the Abyss XBOX Wire
  3. Former Open-World Xbox Exclusive is Finally Available on PS5 imdb.com
  4. Xbox’s Wild Action-Adventure Game Hits PS5 Today on PlayStation Store AOL.co.uk
  5. Grounded 2: How to Get the Diving Suit to Enter the Abyss DualShockers
 
AirPods Max 2 Discounted by $120 Across Amazon and Best Buy - MacRumors - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:36:23 GMT
  1. AirPods Max 2 Discounted by $120 Across Amazon and Best Buy MacRumors
  2. Best AirPods deals right now: Save $120 on AirPods Max 2, AirPods Pro 3 for $190, more 9to5Mac
  3. AirPods Max 2: Maxed out with these new flagship headphones Indulge Express
  4. Deals: AirPods 4 with ANC plunge to $134, AirTag returns to $24.99 AppleInsider
  5. Why Buy Used AirPods Pro 3 Now That Amazon Just Dropped Brand-New Ones to a Record Low? Gizmodo
 
A CyberPowerPC Pre-Built With An RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, And More, Became A Dream Purchase For a Console Gamer; Total Was Only $750 After He “Asked” For A $100 Discount - Wccftech - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:21:25 GMT
  1. A CyberPowerPC Pre-Built With An RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, And More, Became A Dream Purchase For a Console Gamer; Total Was Only $750 After He “Asked” For A $100 Discount Wccftech
  2. Grab this RTX 5070 gaming PC for just $1,499, saving $600 off list price — Acer Nitro 85 prebuilt comes with 16GB of RAM, Core Ultra 7 265F, and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD Tom's Hardware
  3. Looks like you have to go AMD to get a cheap high-end gaming PC these days PC Gamer
  4. Excellent RX 9070 XT, Ryzen 7 7800X3D PC is at its lowest price in 30 days at Newegg - a punchy build for QHD and 4K gaming PC Guide
  5. RTX 5060 Gaming PC With 32GB RAM Deal The Inventory
 
Whoop stood up to the FDA and helped make the Pixel Watch 5’s blood pressure feature possible - Android Police - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:21:23 GMT
  1. Whoop stood up to the FDA and helped make the Pixel Watch 5’s blood pressure feature possible Android Police
  2. Pixel Watch 5: Proactive assistance and advanced health tracking on your wrist blog.google
  3. Google Pixel Watch 5 Hands-On: Most Accurate GPS Watch Ever? dcrainmaker.com
  4. The Pixel Watch 5 Makes One of My Favorite Watches Better, but More Expensive CNET
  5. Google Pixel Watch Adds Insulin Resistance Tracking: What It Could Reveal Before Blood Sugar Rises techrepublic.com
 
Entry-level GPU shortages will get worse in the second half of 2026, warns PC Partner - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:01:00 GMT

The main issue is VRAM, as demand tied to AI infrastructure has put pressure on supplies of GDDR6 and GDDR7.

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7 Best Cheap Laptops to Buy in 2026 (and Some to Avoid) - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:31:00 GMT
From surprisingly good $300 Chromebooks to excellent $650 Windows notebooks and more, these are the best budget laptops I’ve tested.
 
Barbie and Hot Wheels owner Mattel launches Mattel Game Studios - Game Developer - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:23:54 GMT
  1. Barbie and Hot Wheels owner Mattel launches Mattel Game Studios Game Developer
  2. Mattel Game Studios Launches With Hot Wheels, Uno Games in the Works Variety
  3. Mattel Wants To Succeed In Games Where Hasbro Is Failing Kotaku
  4. Mattel Officially Announces New Hot Wheels and Uno Adaptations Collider
  5. Mattel Game Studios forms to accelerate digital games portfolio Toy World Magazine
 
Sam Altman says four years is too long for college as AI tears up the traditional career path - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Speaking during a surprise appearance at Internapalooza, a networking event for technology interns hosted by investor Cory Levy, Altman talked about the two years he spent at Stanford and why he felt he didn't need to complete the standard four years. "I think I learned a lot, and it would...

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The Blood Of Dawnwalker Release Date & Launch Times - Insider Gaming - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:14:37 GMT
  1. The Blood Of Dawnwalker Release Date & Launch Times Insider Gaming
  2. New Trailer for ‘The Blood of Dawnwalker’ Covers Game Mechanics, Story and More [Watch] Bloody Disgusting
  3. Rebel Wolves shows all there is to know about the content of its next game, The Blood of Dawnwalker Instant Gaming News
  4. New EA Sports FC 27 Mode Mocked Even Before Release ixbt.games
  5. The Blood of Dawnwalker will have 46 Steam Achievements at launch AltChar
 
Xbox Series S Compared To Nintendo Switch 2 In Oblivion Remastered Analysis - Pure Xbox - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:10:00 GMT
  1. Xbox Series S Compared To Nintendo Switch 2 In Oblivion Remastered Analysis Pure Xbox
  2. Review: Switch 2 Oblivion Remastered Frustrates as Much as It Impresses Digital Foundry
  3. Bethesda confirms Oblivion update amid long wait for The Elder Scrolls 6 gamingbible.com
  4. After giving it 2 patches and dropping it like a stone, Bethesda promises to bring Switch 2 optimisations t... Yahoo Tech
  5. Bethesda reveals how The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered managed to squeeze into a Nintendo Switch 2 cartridge Gamereactor UK
 
CookUnity Prepared Meal Delivery Review (2026): Chef-Centric Meals - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:01:00 GMT
I’ve tried most of the ready-to-eat meal delivery services in the country. CookUnity is the one that feels like real cooking, from real chefs.
 
Satellite operators are in panic mode due to a worsening launch crisis - ArsTechnica Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:26 GMT
What happens if the Falcon rockets stop flying?
 
TCG Card Shop Simulator gets full 1.0 launch next month - TrueAchievements - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:36:27 GMT
  1. TCG Card Shop Simulator gets full 1.0 launch next month TrueAchievements
  2. TCG Card Shop Simulator’s Biggest 1.0 Feature: How to Dominate Tetramon Duel Master XBOX Wire
  3. PlayStation 5 Getting One of the Most Popular 2024 Games Soon Yahoo Tech
  4. TCG Card Shop Simulator Launches on Switch 2 – Get Ready for Card Battles! A 90s Kid
  5. TCG Card Shop Simulator Launches September 15 VGChartz
 
Skylight Buddy Review (2026): Kid Routines Just Got Easy - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:31:00 GMT
This kid-friendly version of Skylight’s digital calendar actually gets my son to complete his nighttime routine in a timely fashion.
 
Saber Interactive adds AI disclaimer to Rideshare on Steam; CEO Matt Karch apologises to former lead writer - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:24:45 GMT
  1. Saber Interactive adds AI disclaimer to Rideshare on Steam; CEO Matt Karch apologises to former lead writer GamesIndustry.biz
  2. Saber Interactive denies replacing writer with ChatGPT on its new driving game, but says it will use AI for dialog 'as the number of passengers in the game is infinite' PC Gamer
  3. 'We Aren't Shying Away From It': Space Marine 2 Maker Saber Interactive Confirms It Will an Add AI Label to Rideshare Stimulator on Steam Following Controversy IGN
  4. Saber’s Matt Karch Claims Portal Writer’s Viral Video Triggered Death Threats, Escalating the Already Ugly Rideshare Stimulator AI Writer Dispute Wccftech
  5. Saber CEO Apologizes As Rideshare "Stimulator" Gets AI Disclosure 80 Level
 
Nvidia may have just built its own hyperscaler without owning a single data center - TechSpot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:07:00 GMT

I should note, going deep into data center financing is not our usual beat. However, we do cover big tech, and Nvidia at this point is the biggest of them all, and it's not thanks to gaming GPUs. The framing that tech analyst Ryan Shrout gave to this announcement caught...

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A New Thermal Add-On to My Phone Changed How I See My Home Forever - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
One small phone attachment can spot cams, leaks, insulation problems and more. I was amazed when I tried it at my house.
 
El Niño and Saharan Dust Silence Atlantic Hurricane Season - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
El Niño coupled with Saharan dust is making this year’s hurricane season a dud. But there’s still potential for dangerous storms.
 
Fortnite officially reveals Sora, Crash, Spyro, Mega Man, Persona and other gaming crossovers for its next season - Video Games Chronicle - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:55:20 GMT
  1. Fortnite officially reveals Sora, Crash, Spyro, Mega Man, Persona and other gaming crossovers for its next season Video Games Chronicle
  2. Fortnite's Upcoming Season Includes Crossovers With Iconic Games Game Informer
  3. Fortnite Override Trailer Confirms All Chapter 7 Season 4 Collabs vice.com
  4. Fortnite Goes 32-Bit to Reveal New Gaming Legend Season With Legally Distinct Mario Kart, Mortal Kombat Parodies, Plus Actual Sonic the Hedgehog IGN
  5. Now It Will Be Sonic's Turn To Have A Gun In New Fortnite Update Kotaku
 
I moved back in with my parents at 31. These are the 3 things I wasn't prepared for. - businessinsider.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:44:00 GMT
I moved back in with my parents at 31. These are the 3 things I wasn't prepared for. businessinsider.com
 
Election Officials Are Preparing for Prediction Markets to Sow Chaos in the Midterms - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
From threats to the safety of poll workers to voters who can’t distinguish between odds and results, prediction markets are already scrambling the political process.
 
This McLaren F1 GTR Just Sold For A Record-Breaking $34.6 Million - Motor1.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:15:00 GMT
  1. This McLaren F1 GTR Just Sold For A Record-Breaking $34.6 Million Motor1.com
  2. A Twice-Crashed McLaren Is Now The Priciest British Car Ever Auctioned Carscoops
  3. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR Owned by Nick Mason Sells for Record $34.6 Million autoevolution
  4. One-off McLaren F1 GTR sold for a whopping $34.6 million at auction The Supercar Blog
  5. Image: McLaren F1 GTR (1996) — Lot 328 at the RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction 2026 (Classic Car Photo Archive) Zwischengas
 
Microsoft working on Defender patch for ShieldBreak zero-day - BleepingComputer - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:05:33 GMT
  1. Microsoft working on Defender patch for ShieldBreak zero-day BleepingComputer
  2. ShieldBreak bypasses Microsoft’s patch for earlier Defender flaw Malwarebytes
  3. After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug TechCrunch
  4. Microsoft's nemesis drops new zero-day privilege escalation vulnerability — attack grants system-level privileges, but it could already be patched Tom's Hardware
  5. Microsoft-vendetta hacker has a new zero day that gives system privileges on fully patched Windows The Register
 
Is Autocheck Cheating? NYT Crossword Solvers Weigh In. - The New York Times - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:03:15 GMT
Is Autocheck Cheating? NYT Crossword Solvers Weigh In. The New York Times
 
Flexible brain circuits can switch between different tasks - MIT Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Neuroscientists have discovered circuits in the prefrontal cortex that can be repurposed to store different types of information.
 
There’s a New Link Between Gut Health and Alzheimer’s Disease - Wired Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Researchers found that a metabolite produced by gut bacteria can weaken the barrier that protects the brain and promote changes associated with the cognitive disease.
 
Sony's answer to Hello Kitty is a kawaii character design for our times - Creative Bloq - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT
  1. Sony's answer to Hello Kitty is a kawaii character design for our times Creative Bloq
  2. Sony is looking for a new mascot: Why Astro Bot isn't enough PlayFront
  3. Sony’s answer to Hello Kitty: “Nemu the Night Owl” has multimillion-dollar ambitions Notebookcheck
  4. Sony Pitches Stressed Out Bear as Its Own Hello Kitty DualShockers
  5. Sony is looking for a new mascot after the scandalous decision with PlayStation discs. A journalist introduced Disc-guy ixbt.games
 
Land Rover Defender Dakar: 626 HP Rally Beast You Can Drive - Motor1.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:47:00 GMT
  1. Land Rover Defender Dakar: 626 HP Rally Beast You Can Drive Motor1.com
  2. The Rally-Ready Land Rover Defender Dakar in Photos Robb Report
  3. Land Rover’s building a limited-edition, road-legal V8 Defender Dakar Top Gear
  4. The Defender Dakar Is the Most Extreme Land Rover Yet Car and Driver
  5. Land Rover reveals road-legal Defender Dakar for hardcore off-road fans The Supercar Blog
 
Here’s how much you have to pay for an import of the Honor Robot Phone - Notebookcheck - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:33:00 GMT
  1. Here’s how much you have to pay for an import of the Honor Robot Phone Notebookcheck
  2. Honor’s Robot Phone is better than a gimbal in a phone has any right to be The Verge
  3. Honor Robot Phone Hands-On: This Isn’t a Gimmick PetaPixel
  4. The Honor Robot Phone is going viral, and commenters are calling it an 'innovation light-years ahead of iPhone' TechRadar
  5. Honor’s Robot Phone Has a Gimbal-Powered Camera for Vloggers wired.com
 
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 17, #693 - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:15:16 GMT
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 17, 2026.
 
After 50 Years of Searching, Physicists May Have Finally Found 'Glueball' Particles - ScienceAlert - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:29:33 GMT
  1. After 50 Years of Searching, Physicists May Have Finally Found 'Glueball' Particles ScienceAlert
  2. Have physicists finally discovered glueballs? New evidence points to yes. Ars Technica
  3. 'Glueball' find hailed a victory for physics China Daily Global Edition
  4. China’s glueball ‘triumph’; SpaceX rocket debris on video: 7 science highlights scmp.com
  5. Glueball Detection Supports Key Prediction Of Quantum Physics Quantum Zeitgeist
 
CEO 2026 results - EventHubs - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:32:00 GMT
  1. CEO 2026 results EventHubs
  2. CEO 2026: Watch Guide and Preview evo.gg
  3. Villains Take Over A Major Fighting Game Tournament Series Via Two New Titles kakuchopurei.com
  4. MARVEL Tōkon at CEO 2026: Super early team compositions and big players in new esports Esports.gg
  5. CEO 2026: Schedule, brackets, games & where to watch Shacknews
 
D23: All the New Lands and Rides Revealed for Disneyland and Disney World - CNET Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:36:31 GMT
We heard about a Maleficent coaster, a Tomorrowland revamp, a Monsters, Inc. octopus sushi chef animatronic, the new Cars rides and more.
 
24 Clean Memes That Are Actually Hilarious - Yahoo - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:16:00 GMT
24 Clean Memes That Are Actually Hilarious Yahoo
 
I think the real choice comes down to iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone Ultra this year - PhoneArena - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:38:44 GMT
  1. I think the real choice comes down to iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone Ultra this year PhoneArena
  2. Why the iPhone 18 Pro might be worth skipping this year Macworld
  3. Should You Buy an iPhone 17 Now or Wait for iPhone 18? MacRumors
  4. As iPhone 18 series launch nears, one of Tesla’s biggest investor Ross Gerber says that ‘now is a good time’ to buy iPhone 17 as Apple … The Times of India
  5. Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 18: Check Out the Difference Analytics Insight
 
iPhone 18 Pro Pricing: Can Apple Protect Its Profit Margins? - forbes.com - Google Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro Pricing: Can Apple Protect Its Profit Margins? forbes.com
  2. iPhone 18 Pro BOM Cost Expected to Surge Nearly 40%, Leaving Apple to Sacrifice Margins to Sustain Shipments, Says TrendForce TrendForce
  3. iPhone 18 Pro Costing Apple 38% More to Make, TrendForce Estimates MacRumors
  4. Apple stocking up on OLED screens to offset RAM and SSD prices AppleInsider
  5. Ross Gerber Says 'Now Is a Good Time' to Buy iPhone 17 as Apple Prepares for Potential Price Hike With Next Model: 'If You're Looking…' Yahoo Finance
 
Sony’s decision to phase out PlayStation disc releases prompts consumer and preservation concerns - Audacy - Google Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:51:00 GMT
  1. Sony’s decision to phase out PlayStation disc releases prompts consumer and preservation concerns Audacy
  2. Boycott planned after PlayStation announces the end of disc production Spectrum Bay News 9
  3. Killing physical discs will make digital games cheaper, according to a former Square Enix exec TweakTown
  4. Sony’s physical game phase-out may help make the PS6 price more feasible DLCompare.com
  5. Why a disc-free PS6 could be Sony’s secret to avoiding a $1K+ console Trusted Reviews
 
Drew Barrymore's Charming New 12-Piece Stoneware Dinnerware Set Is Full of Romantic Whimsy - dengarden.com - Google Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:32:00 GMT
Drew Barrymore's Charming New 12-Piece Stoneware Dinnerware Set Is Full of Romantic Whimsy dengarden.com
 
Velocity Micro Raptor Z55i (2026) Review: A Low-Key Little Gaming Leviathan - PCMag - Google Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:00:53 GMT
Velocity Micro Raptor Z55i (2026) Review: A Low-Key Little Gaming Leviathan PCMag
 
New study finds HGST, WD hard drives fail less often than Seagate and Toshiba - TechSpot Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:17:00 GMT

The peer-reviewed IEEE study was written by Christoph Siemroth of the University of Essex and Yeomyung Park of Sungkyunkwan University. It reviewed data on 443,156 drives used in Backblaze data centers from 2013 through the second quarter of 2025. The sample covered more than 1.66 million drive-years.

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I work with athletes. Here’s how I evaluate exercise gadgets and supplements. - The Washington Post - Google Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:00:01 GMT
I work with athletes. Here’s how I evaluate exercise gadgets and supplements. The Washington Post
 
This Carrier Pidge app delivers texts at 110 mph, unless your virtual pigeon gets lost, distracted, or dies - TechSpot Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:36:00 GMT

The iOS app Carrier Pidge is the work of Noah Iarrobino, who vibe coded it in about three weeks. Refreshingly, he admits that it's both "pointless" with "genuinely no practical use," but it's still interesting to discover how long it would take to deliver a message by pigeon power.

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Nvidia's $5 billion Intel bet is now worth nearly $25 billion, and its SpaceX stake isn't far behind - TechSpot Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:47:00 GMT

Nvidia bought $5 billion in Intel stock last year as part of the companies' AI infrastructure partnership, creating one of the company's most valuable equity positions. The stake was valued at $24.9 billion in the latest filing.

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UK researchers are growing miniature human tissue from NHS patient cells to improve drug testing - TechSpot Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:31:00 GMT

The work is part of the government's plan to reduce the use of animals in research by expanding alternatives known as new approach methodologies. These include organoids, organs-on-chips and AI tools that can process biological data and model disease.

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Microsoft’s next Windows 11 update is so big it’s sparking debate over whether it’s really Windows 12 material - Windows Central - Google Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft’s next Windows 11 update is so big it’s sparking debate over whether it’s really Windows 12 material Windows Central
  2. Announcing new builds for 17 August 2026 Windows Blog
  3. After years of user complaints, Microsoft is finally restoring Windows 11's customization controls MakeUseOf
  4. Windows 11’s faster app launches released today, enable it using these steps Windows Latest
  5. Windows 11 movable taskbar edges closer to general release The Register
 
How to bring back the old right-click menu in Windows 11 - Neowin - Google Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. How to bring back the old right-click menu in Windows 11 Neowin
  2. Improving File Explorer & Context Menu: faster, simpler, and more customizable Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft admits Windows 11 context menus are sluggish, announces major improvements Windows Central
  4. Microsoft Ships Five New Insider Builds With a Major File Explorer Update Thurrott.com
  5. Windows 11’s Old AutoPlay Popup Is Finally Getting a Makeover Windows Report
 
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Review: The Right Shape - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Nearly a decade after its debut, Samsung’s Galaxy Fold finally comes into its own.
 
Astronomers Discover the Existence of a Black Hole Star - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
An object observed by the James Webb Space Telescope lends credence to a strange explanation for the mysterious red spots in the early universe.
 
TerraMow V1000 Review: Show Your Lawn Some Love - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
With automatic mapping, Spot Mode functionality, and smart AI cameras, the TerraMow V1000 is the complete package.
 
Someone Finally Fixed Installing Apps on a Mac - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
The installation utility EasyDMG makes it so you never drag and drop an icon again.
 
It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for the Next Two Solar Eclipses - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
In 2027 and 2028, there will be two spectacular, long-duration solar eclipses. Here’s what you need to know about them.
 
Wildfire smoke now bigger prenatal threat than human sources of air pollution - ArsTechnica Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:59 GMT
Regulations reduced prenatal exposure to harmful emissions, but wildfire smoke is erasing gains.
 
Inside the Experimental Traps Scientists Set for Ghostly Neutrinos - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Observatories have been built in mines, deep under the Antarctic ice sheet, and elsewhere in an effort to detect the fleeting particles.
 
The Best Cat Water Fountains of 2026: Petlibro, Petkit, Oneisall - Wired Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:33:00 GMT
Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.
 
Kingdom Hearts 4 Fans Are Well Fed After 2 Days of Great Trailers - CNET Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:06:52 GMT
During a 25th Anniversary panel for Kingdom Hearts, details about the next game came to life.
 
Disney’s Millennium Falcon Ride Activates Fortnite In-Game Rewards - CNET Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:07:12 GMT
A new custom island in Fortnite is connected with the Star Wars ride at Disneyland and Disney World.
 
VisionQuest trailer kicks off Disney's D23 fan event - ArsTechnica Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:21:27 GMT
Also: Ahsoka S2 teaser, Doomsday trailer, news about MCU's X-Men and Star Wars: Starfighter.
 
France's court just blocked Macron's plan to ban kids from social media - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:27:00 GMT

France's highest court struck down a law this week that would have banned children under 15 from accessing social media networks such as Facebook and X. The legislation had previously sailed through the lower chambers of government with unusually broad bipartisan support.

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Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian Is Packed With Laughs, Flashbacks and Lots of Grogu - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:58:20 GMT
On Sept. 2, The Mandalorian and Grogu are getting the Lego treatment.
 
X-Men Cast, VisionQuest Trailer: All the Big Marvel News Out of D23 - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:58:01 GMT
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds also begged to be cast in Avengers: Doomsday.
 
Disney D23 Movies and Streaming Lineup: Biggest Surprises and Everything Else - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:43:19 GMT
Zootopia 3, Coco 2, Percy Jackson season 3, Ice Age 6, live-action Rapunzel, Bluey and a Kingdom Hearts series were some of the major announcements out of Disney’s big event.
 
Patent Filing Suggests Meta’s Facial Recognition Glasses Are Coming - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:26:17 GMT
A patent filing details ways that Meta could use facial recognition with its smart glasses to create media files, such as videos.
 
Three new Windows flaws can bypass security, gain system privileges, and even install malware remotely - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:09:00 GMT

The "Download More RAM" vulnerability, which was presented at the 2026 USENIX Security Symposium in Baltimore, was discovered by researchers from the University of Birmingham and Durham University. It reportedly allows malicious actors to bypass Windows 11 security and gain system privileges without physical access by exploiting the lack of write protection...

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Disney Snuck In and Overhauled the Millennium Falcon While You Were Sleeping. Here’s Why - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:47:45 GMT
Disney Imagineers put in way more work than you might think to update Smuggler’s Run in Disneyland.
 
Starfighter Trailer, Ahsoka and Anakin: Biggest Star Wars News Out of D23 - CNET Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:23:12 GMT
Hayden Christensen is back, and Ryan Gosling is ready for his Starfighter role.
 
Gamer drops laptop temperatures by up to 15°C by switching from a wooden desk to a metal table - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:48:00 GMT

The user, MentalReserve2351, posted the results in r/GamingLaptops after testing the setup while playing Cyberpunk 2077 in an air-conditioned room. The laptop had been reaching 80-90°C on the wooden desk, according to the post. On the metal table, temperatures reportedly ran between 75°C and 83°C.

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Ukraine strikes major Russian rocket factory with cruise missiles - ArsTechnica Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:46:05 GMT
"Flamingo missiles were used. A good achievement."
 
Intel may refresh Raptor Lake for a third time as high DDR5 prices push buyers toward older hardware - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:59:00 GMT

Robert Hallock, Intel's vice president and general manager of enthusiast channel business, recently told Tom's Hardware that the company plans to continue offering Raptor Lake CPUs, first launched in 2022, for a while longer. Intel, like AMD, is responding to sustained demand for hardware that supports DDR4 RAM.

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A Windows Defender bug is making VLC take 30 seconds to open an MP3 file - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:03:00 GMT

Is VLC media player taking tens of seconds to load an MP3 file just because open-source software development is now in an embarrassing state? Jonathan Blow, designer of puzzle games Braid and The Witness, accused the VideoLAN team of doing a very bad job with VLC programming. The VideoLAN team...

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Samsung says Claude Code can cut chip design work from weeks to days, but it still makes serious mistakes - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:01:00 GMT

Claude Code has helped Samsung's System LSI division complete work that would usually take weeks in a matter of days, according to a report in Chosun Biz. But it has also lowered the severity of error messages instead of fixing the underlying problems, rolled back unrelated completed work, and attempted...

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So much solar: Digging into the list of every US power plant that went online this year - ArsTechnica Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:09:57 GMT
Utility-scale solar leads by a mile, followed by batteries. Fossil fuels, not so much.
 
Retrospec Joe Rev 2 Review (2026): Putting the ‘Joy’ in Joyride - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
This affordable electric BMX delighted my entire family, even if its range, ride comfort, and actual BMX abilities are limited.
 
This Beautifully Weird Necklace Is Secretly a USB Drive - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Noware’s Puff necklace whimsically reimagines flash drives, turning something functional into personalized jewelry.
 
New Dell XPS 13 reviews are in with positive marks and $699 price - TechSpot Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:39:00 GMT
Dell's 2026 XPS 13 earns praise for its compact aluminum design, 120Hz touch display, and strong battery life at a $699 starting price. The entry-level model's 8GB of RAM is a compromise, with some reviewers recommending the 16GB upgrade while still keeping the price under $1,000.
 
6 Best Apple Watch Accessories to Upgrade Your Watch (2026) - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
These are the Apple Watch accessories I recommend adding to your setup.
 
Instapaper, the Original Read-It-Later App, Just Got a Huge Upgrade - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
New fonts, better customization, and a whole new layout all make it worth dusting off your Instapaper account.
 
Auk Mini 2 Indoor Smart Garden Review: Better Where It Counts - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:01:00 GMT
Auk’s Mini 2 improves on the original model with better lights, a sleeker design, and fun new colors.
 
Zyzz Was the Original Looksmaxxer. His Rise and Untimely Death Feel More Relevant Than Ever - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
A new Apple documentary explores the life of Aziz “Zyzz” Shavershian, who rocketed to internet fame in an age before influencers, then died at age 22 in 2011.
 
5 Best Apple Watch Bands: Nike, Nomad, and Hermés (2026) - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:33:00 GMT
We’ve been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather bands, I’ve rounded up the best for every occasion.
 
Puerto Rico Is Rationing Water. It Could’ve Avoided It by Harvesting Rainwater - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The island could capture billions of gallons of water a year if it implemented systems to catch it as it falls from the sky.
 
Amazon Can Use Your Twitch Content to Train Its AI—Unless You Opt Out - Wired Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
When Twitch announced that streamers could opt out, thousands of users questioned why their content was being used to train AI models in the first place.
 
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for August 2026 - Wired Sat, 15 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.
 
New York City Lawmakers Push to ‘Ban the Scan’ at MSG - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:43:17 GMT
At a press conference outside Madison Square Garden, politicians, musicians, and privacy advocates argued for tighter restrictions on how public venues deploy biometric surveillance.
 
The Best Movies to Stream This Month (August 2026) - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:18:21 GMT
Avatar Aang, Heartstopper Forever, and Exit 8 are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
 
The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot-Tall Robot From China - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:59:03 GMT
The Unitree G1 has found online fame as a relatively affordable robot that can charm a crowd. But can it ever hold down a real job?
 
Professor Emeritus Chiang Chung Mei, pioneering scholar of ocean wave dynamics and fluid mechanics, dies at 91 - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
A towering figure in theoretical hydrodynamics is remembered for his intellectual rigor, generosity, and lifelong devotion to his students.
 
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:32:14 GMT
Screen-sharing bug lets remote hackers log in without a password.
 
Another Ryzen 7 7800X3D reportedly burns out despite AMD's voltage fix - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:07:00 GMT

According to Redditor Magoth04, a three-month-old Ryzen 7 7800X3D was irreparably damaged while installed in a fully updated MSI PRO X870-P WIFI motherboard. The post claims that the system abruptly shut down while gaming a few days ago and then entered a boot loop before dying for good.

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First test flight of largest all-electric aircraft used just $5 of electricity - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:23 GMT
Airline-backed venture aims to develop a hybrid-electric commercial aircraft.
 
Drug that targets an inflammatory enzyme could help prevent lung cancer - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
A new study by MIT researchers shows that inhibiting caspase-1 can reduce the risk of tumor growth.
 
Suspecting court of using AI, man injected prompts in filings to try to win case - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:26:53 GMT
Judge warns pro se litigants are using chatbots wrong and getting desperate.
 
Marvel's Wolverine arrives complete on disc, just as physical gaming fades - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:22:00 GMT

During a recent interview, Insomniac's Senior Project Director Jess Reiner-Reed confirmed that Marvel's Wolverine will bring a pleasant surprise to fans of physical game releases. The upcoming action game will be fully playable from the disc, meaning user will be able to enjoy the experience straight out of the box...

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State judge orders Kalshi to stop offering sports bets and other wagers - ArsTechnica Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:13:14 GMT
Kalshi ordered to stop offering bets in Washington, must implement geofencing.
 
Anthropic is heading toward the largest IPO ever, at a possible $2 trillion valuation - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:40:00 GMT

The expectations are driven by Anthropic's rapid revenue growth. Investors expect its annualized revenue to reach $100 billion to $120 billion by the end of 2026. Anthropic said in May that its annualized revenue had surpassed $47 billion.

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Audacity remains one of the best free tools for editing audio - TechSpot Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:23:00 GMT
Audacity remains one of the easiest ways to record, edit, clean up, and export audio without paying for a full production suite. It handles everything from quick trims and format conversions to podcasts, noise reduction, and basic mastering, with support for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It's also one of our Essential Apps for Windows and macOS.
 
Tech Visionary Says the Big AI Labs Don’t Get What People Want - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Tim O’Reilly built a publishing empire that AI is helping to destroy. Yet he loves AI—as long as it’s open source.
 
Cells pulse together as they grow — and malignant cells pulse the longest - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.
 
Best Wireless Chargers (2026): My Picks After Testing 100+ - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.
 
The 4 Best Planners of 2026: Roterunner, Hobonichi, Cloth & Paper - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:33:00 GMT
If digital calendars are leaving you lacking, these WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks could change your life.
 
FTC Strikes Deals to Ignore Unlawful Credit Discrimination - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The agency signed agreements to not enforce parts of three federal court orders against auto dealers accused of discrimination—and didn’t notify judges or at least one of its coplaintiffs.
 
These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.”
 
Best Pixel 10 Cases and Accessories (2026): Mous, dbrand, Bellroy - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:31:00 GMT
Protect your Pixel 10a, Pixel 10, or Pixel 10 Pro XL with a tried-and-true phone case, screen protector, and Qi2 charger.
 
I Wore an Electrical Muscle Stimulation Body Suit to Zap Myself Into Fitness - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Can electrifying your workout offer a shortcut to a stronger, fitter you? I sweated in a skintight EMS suit for two months to find out.
 
People Are ‘Marrying’ Chatbots. These Lawmakers Want to Stop Them - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:15:00 GMT
Human-AI marriages are not currently recognized by US law. Some Republican state policymakers are drafting legislation to keep it that way.
 
Best Computer Monitors (2026): The Home Office Upgrade You Need - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
My expert advice on what computer monitor to buy for your home office, ranging from budget-tier to fully featured.
 
Inside WIRED’s Brain Week - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In five stories, we look at some of the most fascinating aspects of human (and animal) intelligence. From new octopus research, to the scientists using human cells to power computers, to a promising new treatment for addiction, cognitive science is getting smarter.
 
Her Brain Was Broken. It Was Fixed With Sound—Not a Scalpel - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
One woman’s meth addiction was so bad, the only option left might have been brain surgery. Then a single session of noninvasive, focused ultrasound seemed to do what years of treatment could not.
 
This Art Project Slows Down Citi Bikes to Make NYC’s Rent Crisis Feel Real - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Ground Truth makes the shared rental bikes harder to pedal through rent-burdened neighborhoods, offering a tangible way for people to experience income inequality.
 
Dell XPS 13 Review: Move Over, Neo - Wired Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
It’s amazing how few compromises Dell made to get the new XPS 13 down to $700, but I strongly recommend the $900 model, which comes with 16 GB of RAM.
 
High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain - MIT Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.
 
Ninja’s First-Ever Water Filter Has Already Won Us Over. Here’s Why - CNET Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:05:49 GMT
Turning ruby Kool-Aid into pure water was just one of the things that impressed me about Ninja’s new water filter.
 
Researchers uncover hidden pore network within nuclear fuel - MIT Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
New understanding of how nuclear fuel breaks down and changes in an operating nuclear reactor could help keep some reactors running longer, will inform the next generation of nuclear reactor fuel systems.
 
Featured video: An “MIT story” about an iconic professor - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:25:00 GMT
A new short film from MIT Open Learning explores the influential career of Institute Professor and School of Engineering Dean Paula Hammond.
 
MIT selected to lead new NSF materials research center - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:15:00 GMT
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center unites researchers across disciplines to develop technologies for medical imaging, sustainable metals production, and next-generation electronics.
 
Astronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object: A black hole star - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The mashup of a black hole and an enormous star has never been seen before and could explain the mysterious little red dots often found in deep-space images.
 
Met Warehouse opens as the new home of MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
In a feat of adaptive reuse, a massive, century-old brick storage facility has been turned into a contemporary hub for collaboration and creative work.
 
How to design a space habitat that supports its residents’ mental health - MIT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
A new online platform helps engineers look beyond survival mode when designing habitats for extreme living conditions.
 
Anthropic’s Claude Will Add Watermarks to AI-Generated Text and Files - CNET Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:35:09 GMT
Anthropic joins a growing list of companies letting customers know if they’re consuming AI content.
 
3 Questions: MIT Sloan launches Evening MBA - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:40:00 GMT
Dean Richard Locke discusses a new program that expands access for working professionals while deepening connections to Greater Boston’s innovation economy.
 
The mystery of the Chinese tea chest label - MIT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
MIT historian Tristan Brown uncovers the true origins of an artifact once thought to be a relic of the Boston Tea Party.
 
With a feel for physics, AI models simulate a wider range of real-world scenarios - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:25:00 GMT
“GeoPT” helps AI models understand the basics of physics so they can simulate how objects respond to things like wind and water more efficiently and accurately.
 
High-orbit satellites could light the way for travel to the moon - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:10:00 GMT
Acting as cooperative optical beacons, the satellites could provide GPS-like navigation and communications support for spacecraft operating across cislunar space.
 
MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power - MIT Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Their new study aims to give budding industry a framework for understanding how fusion can be profitable.
 
Physicists watch a material’s electrons assemble, and reassemble, into coexisting phases - MIT Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
The study could help scientists understand how superconductivity and other more complex phenomena emerge in quantum materials.
 
Akirah Bradley-Armstrong named vice chancellor for student life - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
An experienced student affairs leader is joining MIT to oversee the next chapter for the Division of Student Life.
 
A new way to watch heat move through electronics - MIT Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers can now precisely measure how heat moves through multilayered materials like computer chips.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Do You Love Your Phone? Tell Us What You Really Think About Its Features - CNET Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT
We want to know the good and the bad.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Looking for a Free Microsoft 365 Replacement? Try This Program - CNET Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:01:19 GMT
Save money with the offline office suite LibreOffice.
 
I’m a College Professor. Here’s How AI Has Changed the Way I Teach - CNET Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:00:02 GMT
These tools could help teachers win the attention war.