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SpaceX reports Q2 revenue from connectivity, which includes Starlink, up 66% YoY to $4.29B vs. $3.83B est., Starlink subscribers up 100% to 12M vs. 12.19M est. (Todd Bishop/GeekWire) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:30:01 GMT

Todd Bishop / GeekWire:
SpaceX reports Q2 revenue from connectivity, which includes Starlink, up 66% YoY to $4.29B vs. $3.83B est., Starlink subscribers up 100% to 12M vs. 12.19M est. — The satellites rolling off the line in Redmond, Wash., are paying for Elon Musk's AI ambitions — and he says the company's …

 
House panel report: US telcos connected their systems to data centers in a way that exposed them to vulnerabilities, potentially enabling Salt Typhoon hacks (Kelcee Griffis/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:20:03 GMT

Kelcee Griffis / Bloomberg:
House panel report: US telcos connected their systems to data centers in a way that exposed them to vulnerabilities, potentially enabling Salt Typhoon hacks — US telecommunications companies connected their systems to data centers and related infrastructure in a way that exposed …

 
OpenAI says one of its models exploited a website after third-party AI security lab Irregular mistakenly gave it access to the internet during evaluations (Wired) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:45:00 GMT

Wired:
OpenAI says one of its models exploited a website after third-party AI security lab Irregular mistakenly gave it access to the internet during evaluations — Rogue AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic have again been caught trying to disrupt servers and software—and leaving instructions for future bad behavior.
 
Coupang reports Q2 revenue up 4% YoY to $8.9B and an operating loss of $556M, vs. $361M est., due to a $409M data breach fine; CPNG drops 7%+ after hours (Yoolim Lee/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:30:02 GMT

Yoolim Lee / Bloomberg:
Coupang reports Q2 revenue up 4% YoY to $8.9B and an operating loss of $556M, vs. $361M est., due to a $409M data breach fine; CPNG drops 7%+ after hours — Coupang Inc. reported a larger-than-expected loss, underscoring the damage from a massive personal data leak that resulted …

 
iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max Might Get Bigger Screens in 2027 - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:24:33 GMT
Apple is also considering an all-glass look for the front display.
 
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell says the company aims to build out ground-based infrastructure to complement its satellite network for "a true mobile service" (Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:20:00 GMT

Reuters:
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell says the company aims to build out ground-based infrastructure to complement its satellite network for “a true mobile service” — SpaceX (SPCX.O) said on Tuesday that quarterly revenue nearly doubled and operating losses narrowed sharply …

 
OK, Well, Rogue AI Agents Are Hacking Again - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:11:31 GMT
Rogue AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic have again been caught trying to disrupt servers and software—and leaving instructions for future bad behavior.
 
The first Googlebook shows us what Google's Android-ChromeOS merger actually looks like - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:02:00 GMT

Google unveiled the Googlebook laptop in May, explaining that several OEMs would be joining in with their own take on the AI-ready machine. Thanks to Digital Citizen, we now have a closer look at the Googlebook Lenovo is building for a late-2026 release. The Lenovo Googlebook 15 carries some design...

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Tearing Down Aircraft Weather Radar Avionics - Hack a Day Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:00:52 GMT
If you’re flying high in the sky, it’s useful to know if there’s turbulence, heavy rain, or other nasty weather ahead. Onboard weather radar is a useful tool that pilots …read more
 
Texas governor orders audit of new data centers after realizing over 400 gigawatts of power is a lot - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:48:48 GMT
The state already hosts more than 500 data centers.
 
An internal TikTok doc shows it withheld a safeguarded algorithm from 10% of US users, including a 16-year-old who was fed self-harm content and died by suicide (Olivia Carville/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:25:02 GMT

Olivia Carville / Bloomberg:
An internal TikTok doc shows it withheld a safeguarded algorithm from 10% of US users, including a 16-year-old who was fed self-harm content and died by suicide — A confidential document says an algorithm adjustment was kept from many users “by design,” as part of an experiment to measure engagement.
 
Texas hits pause on 1,800 data center projects to scrutinize power and water demands - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:19:00 GMT

The state wants more information before granting access. Abbott said applicants must provide tax break details, power use and generation data, water use and cooling plans, steps to reduce community impact, and facility ownership information. Any project missing that information will not be allowed onto the grid.

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The Saudi-led $55 billion takeover of EA has closed - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:17:49 GMT
Electronic Arts is once again a privately held company, but it's saddled with $20 billion in new debt.
 
Everything Apple Is Expected to Announce in September - MacRumors - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:10:01 GMT
  1. Everything Apple Is Expected to Announce in September MacRumors
  2. Apple will launch five new products next month, here’s what’s coming 9to5Mac
  3. iPhone Fold is on schedule for September after manufacturing problems are solved AppleInsider
  4. Apple iPhone Foldable Release Date: What A New Report Reveals About September Forbes
  5. Survey says: Here are the Apple products readers still expect this year Mashable
 
Telegram CEO says 'takedown extortionist' was responsible for the app being briefly delisted by Apple - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:08:11 GMT
Pavel Durov claims there's "a potential systemic risk" for platforms with user-generated content.
 
The White House Is Keeping Its AI Cybersecurity Framework Secret - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:06:07 GMT
The Trump administration shared the details of its plan with OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI labs on Tuesday. For now, the public remains in the dark.
 
Perplexity has successfully overturned Amazon's injunction on its AI shopping bot - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:58:34 GMT
Amazon's public fight with Perplexity over online shopping started in November 2025.
 
Match reports Q2 revenue down 1% YoY to $853M, vs. $856.6M est., 13.3M paying users, vs. 13.4M est., forecasts Q3 revenue below est.; MTCH drops 8%+ after hours (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:55:01 GMT

Samantha Kelly / Bloomberg:
Match reports Q2 revenue down 1% YoY to $853M, vs. $856.6M est., 13.3M paying users, vs. 13.4M est., forecasts Q3 revenue below est.; MTCH drops 8%+ after hours — Match Group Inc. gave a revenue forecast for the current quarter that narrowly missed analysts' estimates …

 
Senators demand crackdown on wildfire "prediction markets" - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:52:31 GMT
Fire experts warn such markets could incentivize arson.
 
We just got our first real look at how small X's ad business is - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:49:25 GMT
Advertisers seem to be spending a whole lot less than they used to on the platform.
 
SpaceX's first public earnings statement shows the financials of an AI company in 2026 - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:42:08 GMT
That's a lot of capital expenditure.
 
T-Mobile Is Stretching Its Device Commitment to 3 Years with New Installment and '2.0' Phone Plans - CNET - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:36:00 GMT
  1. T-Mobile Is Stretching Its Device Commitment to 3 Years with New Installment and '2.0' Phone Plans CNET
  2. T-Mobile’s $0-down financing plan bundles taxes and fees The Verge
  3. T-Mobile announces "Nothing," allowing the purchase of a new phone for $0 down PhoneArena
  4. T-Mobile Launches New Discounted Student Plans The Mobile Report
  5. T-Mobile wants to make switching providers easier with its revamped plans androidauthority.com
 
The UK AISI says it observed a total of 19 instances where Mythos and GPT-5.6 Sol tried to hack people and companies during a routine cyber evaluation in July (Sam Sabin/Axios) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:30:02 GMT

Sam Sabin / Axios:
The UK AISI says it observed a total of 19 instances where Mythos and GPT-5.6 Sol tried to hack people and companies during a routine cyber evaluation in July — The U.K. AI Security Institute said it observed nearly 20 instances of Anthropic and OpenAI's most advanced models trying …

 
AI is flooding Apple with fake bug reports, and real $200K macOS exploit got lost in the noise - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:28:00 GMT

Security researchers at Bynario recently told the Financial Times that Apple's new bug bounty policy held up its efforts to report dozens of vulnerabilities. Among them was a privilege escalation exploit worth up to $200,000 on the black market.

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Trump killed the Digital Equity Act, but US was forced to bring part of it back - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:27:05 GMT
$1.25 billion program restored, but judge ruled race provision unconstitutional.
 
Sources: the US' AI framework excludes open models and defines a covered frontier model as closed source with SOTA capabilities and national security risks (Maria Curi/Axios) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:25:00 GMT

Maria Curi / Axios:
Sources: the US' AI framework excludes open models and defines a covered frontier model as closed source with SOTA capabilities and national security risks — The White House is excluding open models from its framework to test advanced AI capabilities, sources familiar with the matter told Axios.
 
SpaceX says Q2 capex rose to $18.4B from $2.8B a year earlier, including $15.8B for its AI segment and $1.4B for connectivity; SPCX drops 7%+ after hours (Micah Maidenberg/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:15:04 GMT

Micah Maidenberg / Wall Street Journal:
SpaceX says Q2 capex rose to $18.4B from $2.8B a year earlier, including $15.8B for its AI segment and $1.4B for connectivity; SPCX drops 7%+ after hours — SpaceX laid out $18.4 billion in capital investments during the April-to-June quarter, with most of the spending supporting artificial-intelligence efforts.
 
SpaceX reports Q2 revenue from its AI segment up 247% YoY to $2.56B, vs. $2.18B est., $100B of cash and marketable securities, and a $47.5B order backlog (Nathan Bomey/Axios) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:10:01 GMT

Nathan Bomey / Axios:
SpaceX reports Q2 revenue from its AI segment up 247% YoY to $2.56B, vs. $2.18B est., $100B of cash and marketable securities, and a $47.5B order backlog — SpaceX exceeded revenue expectations and reduced its losses in its initial quarter as a publicly traded company …

 
Pinterest reports Q2 revenue up 18% YoY to $1.18B, vs. $1.15B est., MAUs up 11% to 640M, forecasts Q3 revenue in line with estimates; PINS drops 8%+ after hours (Jonathan Vanian/CNBC) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:06:12 GMT

Jonathan Vanian / CNBC:
Pinterest reports Q2 revenue up 18% YoY to $1.18B, vs. $1.15B est., MAUs up 11% to 640M, forecasts Q3 revenue in line with estimates; PINS drops 8%+ after hours — Pinterest shares fell 7% in extended trading on Tuesday after the company reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue but issued lukewarm sales guidance.
 
A US appeals court overturns a ruling that had temporarily barred Perplexity from using its agentic shopping tools on Amazon's platform (Blake Brittain/Reuters) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:00:56 GMT

Blake Brittain / Reuters:
A US appeals court overturns a ruling that had temporarily barred Perplexity from using its agentic shopping tools on Amazon's platform — A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday overturned a ruling that had temporarily barred Perplexity from using its AI-powered agentic shopping tools on Amazon's (AMZN.O) platform.
 
Telegram’s Brief App Store Removal Renews Questions About Apple’s CSAM Enforcement - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:53:43 GMT
The Telegram CEO says Apple made the app unavailable for download without any warning.
 
AMD reports Q2 revenue up 50% YoY to $11.5B, vs. $11.3B est., Data Center revenue up 107%, forecasts Q3 revenue below some estimates; AMD drops 7%+ after hours (Ian King/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:51:07 GMT

Ian King / Bloomberg:
AMD reports Q2 revenue up 50% YoY to $11.5B, vs. $11.3B est., Data Center revenue up 107%, forecasts Q3 revenue below some estimates; AMD drops 7%+ after hours — Advanced Micro Devices Inc. tumbled in late trading after giving an underwhelming sales outlook, a sign shareholders expected …

 
EA says its $55B acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners has closed, taking the company private; the deal includes $20B in debt financing (Jay Peters/The Verge) - Techmeme Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:45:03 GMT

Jay Peters / The Verge:
EA says its $55B acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners has closed, taking the company private; the deal includes $20B in debt financing — The massive deal has closed. The massive deal has closed. … Electronic Arts has officially become a private company.
 
Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:34:28 GMT
Governor who touted Texas as AI “epicenter” pauses data center grid connections.
 
Pixel 11 Leak Shows a New HiLight LED Light on the Back of the Phone - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:27:42 GMT
The feature — previously rumored as Pixel Glow — may bring a visual twist to Google’s next Pixel series
 
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.
 
New DC Studios Show ‘Lanterns’ Is Out This August on HBO Max, Plus New ‘Hard Knocks,’ Conan and More - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:16:26 GMT
These shows and tons of great new movies arrive to HBO Max this month.
 
New Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Stats Prove You’re All Knife-Happy Bard Murderers - Kotaku - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:15:59 GMT
  1. New Baldur’s Gate 3 Player Stats Prove You’re All Knife-Happy Bard Murderers Kotaku
  2. More Than 500 Million Mods Downloaded For 'Baldur's Gate 3' - By The Numbers 3 Years On Bell of Lost Souls
  3. The biggest Baldur's Gate 3 save scummers slammed quicksave over 1,400 times in one go, Larian says: "You doing okay there?" gamesradar.com
  4. Larian drops new Baldur's Gate 3 stats and you're all monsters: More non-Durge players killed Alfira than D... Yahoo Tech
  5. Almost 10,000 people have played Baldur's Gate 3 in a portrait aspect ratio, so join me in figuring out why they'd commit such sacrilege Rock Paper Shotgun
 
Strengthening 3D Prints with a Carbon-Fiber Epidermis - Hack a Day Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:36 GMT
A man's hands are shown holding a broken 3D-printed hook. The hook has a loop and hook, in a number 9-shape. The hook portion has broken, exposing carbon fibers.
As strong and light as carbon fiber-epoxy composites are, the same can’t always be said of carbon-fiber reinforced 3D printer filaments. Of those that do improve over stock filament, the …read more
 
Reframing leadership as a design problem - MIT Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Nicholas de Monchaux reflects on guiding the MIT Department of Architecture through a period of dramatic change for the profession.
 
Xbox's free 25th anniversary gifts include a dynamic theme and avatars - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:47:40 GMT
Xbox's free 25th anniversary gifts include a dynamic theme and avatars.
 
Waymo Opens Up to All Riders in Dallas - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:47:00 GMT
The company now operates its autonomous ride-hailing service in more than a dozen cities.
 
Play Gears of War: E-Day Before Others With Xbox Game Pass - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:41:24 GMT
You can play the Gears of War: E-Day beta, Ball x Pit and more this month.
 
DOJ extracts $3.2 million from OpenAI over hiring discrimination allegations - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:19:09 GMT
DOJ extracts $3.2 million from OpenAI over hiring discrimination allegations.
 
Microsoft is retiring its peer-feedback tool as it overhauls employee reviews, an internal message shows - Business Insider - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:09:00 GMT
Microsoft is retiring its peer-feedback tool as it overhauls employee reviews, an internal message shows Business Insider
 
Can MS Paint run Doom? (Yes) - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:51:23 GMT
Can MS Paint run Doom? (Yes)
 
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.
 
Apple caps bug bounty program due to deluge of AI submissions - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:43:40 GMT
Apple caps bug bounty program due to deluge of AI submissions.
 
NJ antitrust suit accuses Amazon of unlawfully wielding power over delivery contractors - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:37:56 GMT
NJ antitrust suit accuses Amazon of unlawfully wielding power over delivery contractors .
 
OpenAI Hits Back at Apple, Calls Lawsuit ‘Careless, Aggressive and Oddly Personal’ - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:37:35 GMT
Newly released texts and emails give us insight into how lawyers for two billion-dollar tech companies can’t figure out how to use their email.
 
Here’s the first Asus Googlebook as the floodgates start to open - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:37:00 GMT
  1. Here’s the first Asus Googlebook as the floodgates start to open 9to5Google
  2. Lenovo Shares Images of New Googlebook and 2-in-1 Tablet CNET
  3. Lenovo's First Googlebooks Have Leaked Engadget
  4. Massive leak reveals Lenovo Googlebook 15 ahead of launch androidauthority.com
  5. Lenovo Googlebook leaks reveal a laptop and 2-in-1 tablet The Verge
 
At Last! CP/M for Protected Mode - Hack a Day Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:50 GMT
If you used a serious computer pre-IBM PC, there was a fair chance its operating system was CP/M. CP/M was a staple among 8080 and Z80 computers and while there …read more
 
Don't use your car's USB ports to charge your laptop — Do this instead - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT
The USB port in your car is likely not powerful enough to charge your laptop, but there are other options.
 
Fans Upset Over Some New Vinyl Records Missing Content And Final Mixes - Kotaku - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:15:53 GMT
Fans Upset Over Some New Vinyl Records Missing Content And Final Mixes Kotaku
 
Android 17 August update rolling out with three Pixel 10 fixes - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:12:00 GMT
  1. Android 17 August update rolling out with three Pixel 10 fixes 9to5Google
  2. 2026 August Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone Droid Life
  3. Pixel beta release fixes the fingerprint sensor and kills bug that played static over the speaker PhoneArena
  4. Google's August Pixel update is here and ready to squash some bugs androidauthority.com
  5. Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 Is Here with UI Tweaks and Internal Polish Android Headlines
 
Lego's latest Hubble set lets you look inside one of history's greatest space telescopes - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:05:00 GMT

The model reflects Hubble's current configuration after its final servicing mission in 2009. Inside are brick-built versions of key instruments still in use today, including the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph, Cosmic Origins Spectrograph, Advanced Camera for Surveys, and Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer. Their placement follows the layout of...

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BMW is forcing a weird Spider-Man ad onto its dashboard displays - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:52:19 GMT
BMW is forcing a weird Spider-Man ad onto its dashboard displays
 
DuckDuckGo Is Selling Anti Pervert Glasses That Contain Zero AI, Cameras, or Even Electronics Whatsoever - Futurism - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:48:00 GMT
  1. DuckDuckGo Is Selling Anti Pervert Glasses That Contain Zero AI, Cameras, or Even Electronics Whatsoever Futurism
  2. DuckDuckGo’s “Normal Sunglasses” Are the Best Anti-Tech Tech Product of 2026 Yahoo
  3. DuckDuckGo’s Anti-AI Sunglasses Won’t Spy On Anyone CNET
  4. $35 DuckDuckGo Glasses never need to be charged and are designed to protect privacy Notebookcheck
  5. DuckDuckGo's $35 Sunglasses Have No Battery, No Camera, and No Chip vr.org
 
China is Tesla's cash cow, but for how much longer? - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:34:48 GMT
Tesla's Shanghai factory is busier than ever but might be cut loose.
 
Windows 11 Home Vs Pro: What's the difference, and is it worth the upgrade? - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Most Windows 11 users don't need to bother with the Pro version of Microsoft's operating system.
 
High Bandwidth Flash gets first technical specification for AI data centers - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:24:00 GMT

A year ago, SanDisk and SK Hynix announced a collaboration to develop a common standard for the High Bandwidth Flash (HBF) project. The new type of memory is designed to improve performance and power efficiency in AI data centers and can now be implemented in new data center projects thanks...

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CMF announces its first pair of open-ear earbuds for under $100 - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:12:57 GMT
CMF announces its first pair of open-ear earbuds for under $100.
 
BornHack Radio 102.8 FM, Playing Radio At A Hacker Camp - Hack a Day Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:00:59 GMT
Over the years I have been to many hacker camps and done a lot of very cool things, but BornHack 2026 brought me something entirely new: Radio. By which I …read more
 
Apple Gears Up for September iPhone Launch With Retail Employee Lottery - Bloomberg.com - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:56:01 GMT
  1. Apple Gears Up for September iPhone Launch With Retail Employee Lottery Bloomberg.com
  2. Apple Starts Preparing for September iPhone Event MacRumors
  3. Staff lottery reveals Apple's first-half September event plans AppleInsider
  4. Apple invites retail workers to pitch in with iPhone event support Macworld
  5. iPhone 18 Event Date Teased as Apple Opens Secret Staff Lottery iPhone in Canada
 
Windows 11 received a bunch of new improvements in July, and these are the ones worth knowing - Windows Central - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
  1. Windows 11 received a bunch of new improvements in July, and these are the ones worth knowing Windows Central
  2. Announcing new builds for 31 July 2026 Windows Blog
  3. My 5 favorite Windows Insider features in 2026 so far ZDNET
  4. Windows 11’s most-requested feature just showed up in a preview build PCWorld
  5. Microsoft finally has a Windows 11 upgrade everyone can get behind Yahoo Tech
 
How to cancel your PlayStation Plus subscription - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT
If you're done giving Sony money every month, cancelling PlayStation Plus is easy.
 
TikTok settles three addiction lawsuits as new case blames social media for teen suicides - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:26:00 GMT

The lawsuit was filed in the Superior Court of Delaware on behalf of the victims by the Social Media Victims Law Center, a national legal advocacy organization representing families who say they have been harmed by social media and AI platforms. According to the complaint, the four teens who died...

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Fresh Pixel 11 series leak reveals thinner camera bar and 30-hour battery - androidauthority.com - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:23:00 GMT
  1. Fresh Pixel 11 series leak reveals thinner camera bar and 30-hour battery androidauthority.com
  2. The Pixel 11’s “glow” feature is actually called HiLight—here’s what it does Ars Technica
  3. Google Pixel 11: Every rumor, leak, and confirmed fact ahead of Made By Google Mashable
  4. Pixel 11 specs and price leak with no surprises The Verge
  5. Pixel 11 Leak Shows a New HiLight LED Light on the Back of the Phone CNET
 
Crimson Moon launches September 1 - Gematsu - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:15:48 GMT
  1. Crimson Moon launches September 1 Gematsu
  2. Crimson Moon battles demonic corruption on September 1 blog.playstation.com
  3. Action RPG Crimson Moon Joins Busy September Release Calendar Game Informer
  4. HEALTH, Ice Nine Kills and Periphery members to soundtrack new game ‘Crimson Moon’ NME
  5. Action game Crimson Moon will receive PSSR support on PlayStation 5 Pro. GameGPU
 
The Pixel 11's "glow" feature is actually called HiLight—here's what it does - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:11:05 GMT
The camera flash will evolve into a multicolor LED that illuminates when your phone is face down.
 
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 brings architectural upgrades and expanded OS support - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:10:00 GMT
VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 is the latest version of the go-to desktop hypervisor for developers and power users. Now fully free for commercial and personal use, it runs Windows, Linux, and BSD virtual machines side-by-side on a single PC – no rebooting, no repartitioning.
 
This New Color for Sony’s WH-1000XM6 Headphones May Be My Favorite So Far - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Whether you like it depends on how you feel about earth tones.
 
‘One of Our Biggest Reinventions in Recent History’ – All of the Biggest Details on FC 27’s Open World The Grounds Mode - IGN - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. ‘One of Our Biggest Reinventions in Recent History’ – All of the Biggest Details on FC 27’s Open World The Grounds Mode IGN
  2. 27 | FUT Deep Dive Electronic Arts Home Page
  3. EA explains The Grounds, FC 27’s new open-world mode: Monetisation, new game modes and the future of Clubs Video Games Chronicle
  4. This Year's EA Sports FC Is Definitely Different, and I'm Eager to See How It's Received Push Square
  5. EA Sports FC 27 Is Up for Pre-Order Restart.run
 
Apple claims that even more ex-employees may have given trade secrets to OpenAI - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:57:41 GMT
Apple is requesting expedited discovery in an ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI.
 
Tom DeLay helped create TV ownership cap—he says Trump FCC has no authority to repeal it - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:51:00 GMT
Congress set ownership limit at 39%, but FCC claims authority to kill the rule.
 
Google Password Manager passkeys could be at risk with new ‘Pass-ta-key’ attack - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:50:00 GMT
  1. Google Password Manager passkeys could be at risk with new ‘Pass-ta-key’ attack 9to5Google
  2. Pass the Passkey: A Novel Attack Surface in Passwordless Authentication Unit 42
  3. Google Password Manager Attacks Could Let Malware Hijack Passkey-Protected Accounts The Hacker News
  4. Experts reveal Google Password Manager can be hijacked to let hackers steal passkeys and gain access to all your secrets TechRadar
  5. Passkeys were pushed as a safer future. Hackers have figured out ways to break those synced to Google Digital Trends
 
Samsung’s HDR10 Plus Advanced is launching this month on Prime Video - The Verge - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:43:59 GMT
  1. Samsung’s HDR10 Plus Advanced is launching this month on Prime Video The Verge
  2. Samsung and Prime Video launch HDR10+ ADVANCED streaming format Broadband TV News
  3. New Samsung TVs will support HDR10+ Advanced streaming on Prime Video starting this month Engadget
  4. Samsung Electronics unveils next-generation video technology, applies it to Amazon Prime Video 매일경제
  5. Samsung Teams up With Amazon for Cinema-Quality Streaming Upgrade phandroid.com
 
Un Ordinateur Pour Le Minitel-1 (A Computer For The Minitel-1) - Hack a Day Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:30:14 GMT
In the 1980s, France was the stage for one of the boldest public computing projects of the era. Minitel was the French take on viewdata, and instead of making it …read more
 
Mafia: The Old Country's PS5 DLC Will Expand on Sicily's Scope - Push Square - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
  1. Mafia: The Old Country's PS5 DLC Will Expand on Sicily's Scope Push Square
  2. Gameplay first look – Mafia: The Old Country’s Man of Honor expansion blog.playstation.com
  3. Mafia: The Old Country Expands with Man of Honor, Dragging Enzo Back into Salieri’s Dirty Work this August 14 Wccftech
  4. Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor gameplay teaser showcases new missions ahead of August 14 launch AltChar
  5. ‘Mafia: The Old Country’ Open World Is About to Feel More Like Grand Theft Auto’s Polygon.com
 
exFAT vs NTFS: What's the difference between these formats? - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT
exFAT is best for cross-platform usage.
 
Landmark Deal Would Officially Add Laser Weapons to US Army Arsenal - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:29:45 GMT
Facing a growing drone threat, the Pentagon is poised to sign a first-of-its-kind contract for “Enduring High Energy Lasers”—and make directed energy weapons an official part of the Army’s kit.
 
iPhone 18 Pro will have three upgrades that have been rumored for years - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:28:00 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 Pro will have three upgrades that have been rumored for years 9to5Mac
  2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Date September Signaled In Keynote Update Forbes
  3. iPhone 18 Pro Models Could Be Up to $300 More Expensive, Says Analyst MacRumors
  4. A $1,399 starting price for the iPhone 18 Pro doesn’t seem credible, even for Apple 9to5Mac
  5. Apple September Event Predictions: iPhone 18 Pro and Other Rumors Ranked TechRepublic
 
Researchers claim a major quantum computing breakthrough by proving the answer was correct - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:26:00 GMT

Until now, most experiments have relied on random circuit sampling, a benchmark designed to produce outputs that are difficult for classical computers to simulate. The issue is that as those computations become more complex, verifying the results becomes nearly impossible without making assumptions about the quantum system itself.

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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct Reveals True Protagonist And Plot, Details Gameplay Systems - Game Informer - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:08:00 GMT
  1. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct Reveals True Protagonist And Plot, Details Gameplay Systems Game Informer
  2. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct 8.4.2026 nintendo.com
  3. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct Covers Story, Classes, Combat and More Crunchyroll
  4. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Gave A Nun A Gun Aftermath
  5. Everything Announced in The Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Nintendo Direct IGN
 
Trump admin "aware" of deaths in explosive diarrhea outbreak, delays reporting - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:06:07 GMT
Federal officials will update the outbreak sometime "this week," a spokesperson said.
 
Huge Pixel Watch 5 leak leaves little to the imagination - androidauthority.com - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:06:00 GMT
  1. Huge Pixel Watch 5 leak leaves little to the imagination androidauthority.com
  2. Pixel Watch 5 leaks in official-looking images with same charging system 9to5Google
  3. Major Pixel Watch 5 leak details battery life, specs, and features ahead of launch Android Police
  4. Pixel Watch 5 Specs Tell Us the Upgrades to Expect Droid Life
  5. Pixel Watch 5 shows up early in an official Google app androidauthority.com
 
2026 Lexus ES 500e first drive: A classy sedan with a slow charge - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Lexus' latest luxury sedan is priced right and drives great, but feels like it's built around outdated EV tech.
 
2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport X proves code is as important as hardware - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:45:08 GMT
Chevy's 721-hp hybrid ups the ante with few compromises, but at a steep cost.
 
Microsoft warns Russian hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi to steal user accounts - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:44:00 GMT

Microsoft calls the operation the almost cereal-sounding name of CaptiveCrunch. It says the attacks have been active since at least early May and are being carried out by Storm-2945, an operational sub-cluster of Midnight Blizzard. The infamous Midnight Blizzard, also known as Cozy Bear, APT29, and Nobelium, is linked to...

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Street Fighter 6 Director Takayuki Nakayama says there aren't plans for mechanic changes but they're taking feedback into consideration - EventHubs - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:38:35 GMT
  1. Street Fighter 6 Director Takayuki Nakayama says there aren't plans for mechanic changes but they're taking feedback into consideration EventHubs
  2. Street Fighter 6 Year 4 Brings New Fighters and a Lower Price COGconnected
  3. Street Fighter 6's New Season Is Underway on PS5 Now, Even if It All Feels a Bit Low-Key Push Square
  4. Street Fighter 6’s Yasmine Has A Kit That Is Easy To Pick Up And Fun To Master But Why Tho?
  5. Street Fighter™ 6 Year 4 Cuts Loose with Yasmine Arriving Today! Games Press
 
New Samsung TVs will support HDR10+ Advanced streaming on Prime Video starting this month - Engadget Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:36:01 GMT
The main features of HDR10+ Advanced include Enhanced Overall Brightness and Intelligent Motion Smoothing.
 
How the 'Baby iPhone' and an Apple supplier leak explain China's recent supply chain moves - CNBC - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:35:06 GMT
How the 'Baby iPhone' and an Apple supplier leak explain China's recent supply chain moves CNBC
 
Big Walk Is At Its Best When You Totally Screw Things Up - Aftermath - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:32:50 GMT
  1. Big Walk Is At Its Best When You Totally Screw Things Up Aftermath
  2. Big Walk review – larking around with mates elevated to an artform The Guardian
  3. Big Walk is like co-op Breath of the Wild The Verge
  4. Big Walk review - House House's collaborative puzzle quest takes the hangout game to a new peak eurogamer.net
  5. Big Walk : The Kotaku Review Kotaku
 
iOS 27 gives FaceTime huge upgrade with this powerful new feature - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT
  1. iOS 27 gives FaceTime huge upgrade with this powerful new feature 9to5Mac
  2. Some big changes are coming for iPhone users in the Messages app. Here’s what you can expect Alaska's News Source
  3. I’ve Been Running the New Safari on iOS 27, and My Thumbs Are Already Happier CNET
  4. The MacRumors Show: Revisiting iOS 27 Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro MacRumors
  5. Apple iOS 27 Beta 5 Preview: a Look at the Next Release Geeky Gadgets
 
My Strange Amex Credit Card Fraud: What Really Happened In Malaysia?! - One Mile at a Time - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:22:30 GMT
My Strange Amex Credit Card Fraud: What Really Happened In Malaysia?! One Mile at a Time
 
Galaxy Z Fold 8 destroys pre-order record set by the late Note 10, and it isn’t over yet - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:19:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy Z Fold 8 destroys pre-order record set by the late Note 10, and it isn’t over yet 9to5Google
  2. Last Chance to Pre-Order Samsung’s New Galaxy Devices Before On-Sale This Friday – Check Out Current Offers Available via Samsung.com and SES Stores samsung.com
  3. Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 preorder record: 2019 rematch Gadget Hacks
  4. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Review: Nice Upgrades, But Not Quite Ultra Engadget
  5. Samsung experience shows Apple’s timing for the iPhone Ultra couldn’t be better 9to5Mac
 
Road Trains Roam The Backroads of Australia - Hack a Day Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:10 GMT
Trains and the railways they run on are a great way to move lots of stuff, or lots of people, a long way. Steel wheels on steel rail can shift …read more
 
Xbox 360 games could soon be playable on PCs, handhelds, and next-gen Xbox consoles - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:47:00 GMT

According to the document seen by The Verge, Xbox 360 games will be able to run not only on Microsoft's upcoming Project Helix console, but also on "Xbox PCs" and handheld devices. That follows earlier signals that Helix will support PC games, suggesting Microsoft is building a system where the...

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You can try the newly-launched Switch 2 port of Final Fantasy 14 for free, right now, if you have a spare 117GB - eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:46:04 GMT
  1. You can try the newly-launched Switch 2 port of Final Fantasy 14 for free, right now, if you have a spare 117GB eurogamer.net
  2. Final Fantasy 14 launches on Switch 2 today, Complete Edition is 30% off for a limited time Video Games Chronicle
  3. Square Enix details loading times issue with Final Fantasy 14 on Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Everything
  4. Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2 is Better Than Anyone Expected 80 Level
  5. FFXIV Launches On Switch 2, With Limited-Time Waived Subscriptions, The Famous Free Trial, And Half-Off Subs For Multi-Platform Players MMORPG.com
 
OpenAI says Apple's trade secrets lawsuit is "aggressive and oddly personal" - ArsTechnica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:38:29 GMT
“We do not have, nor want, any of their trade secrets,” the ChatGPT maker says.
 
CEO Defends Stellar Blade 2 Slop Video And Makes Fans Angrier - Kotaku - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:27:11 GMT
  1. CEO Defends Stellar Blade 2 Slop Video And Makes Fans Angrier Kotaku
  2. Stellar Blade: Blood Rain's AI music video should be viewed with "understanding in mind", says studio boss eurogamer.net
  3. Stellar Blade: Blood Rain – Release Date, Gameplay, And Everything We Know GameSpot
  4. ‘Are we deadass?’ fans react to official AI-generated Stellar Blade music video Video Games Chronicle
  5. 8K Gaming via shadPS4: Driveclub Now Runs Even Better on PC Than on PlayStation 4 ixbt.games
 
Lawsuit claims Micron's $100 billion New York chip fab could discharge "forever chemicals" into the Oneida River - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:16:00 GMT

The Article 78 petition was filed in Albany County Supreme Court on July 31 by Neighbors for a Better Micron and Jobs to Move America. It names New York's Department of Environmental Conservation, Onondaga County, and Micron as respondents.

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Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More - XBOX Wire - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:45 GMT
  1. Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta, Cricket 26, Date Everything!, and More XBOX Wire
  2. These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 6-18) Pure Xbox
  3. Drop what you're doing this week — Gears of War: E-Day's multiplayer is dropping on Xbox Game Pass Windows Central
  4. Ball X Pit And More Hit Cheaper Game Pass Tier In August 2026 Kotaku
  5. Xbox lists its next 11 Game Pass titles, including the Gears of War E-Day beta Video Games Chronicle
 
Nothing CMF is launching its first open earbuds - The Verge - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
  1. Nothing CMF is launching its first open earbuds The Verge
  2. CMF Debuts the Ultra-Lightweight Clip Pro Open-Ear Earbuds Hypebeast
  3. Nothing sub-brand CMF launches affordable clip-style earbuds wallpaper.com
  4. CMF Announces Its First Pair Of Open-Ear Earbuds For Under $100 Engadget
  5. Nothing’s $99 CMF Clip Pro Aims to Be the Most Comfortable OEMs on the Market Gear Patrol
 
T-Mobile Is Stretching Its Device Commitment to 3 Years with New Installment and ‘2.0’ Phone Plans - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The carrier is incrementing its plans to “2.0” versions and giving customers the option of paying off devices over 36 months.
 
Microsoft wants Apple to bring seamless copy and paste between Windows PCs and iPhones - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:46:00 GMT

MacRumors recently spotted a request from Microsoft to Apple to enhance copy-and-paste capabilities between Windows and Apple devices in Europe. If implemented, the functionality might resemble the Universal Clipboard that currently works across iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

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Amazon is blocking some users from seeing reviews after mistaking them for AI bots - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Fast Company reports that the restrictions began appearing late last year. Amazon confirmed that safeguards designed to prevent unauthorized scraping can incorrectly target genuine customers, though it described the incidents as isolated.

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The Best Gaming Mouse You Can Buy After Testing Dozens of Models - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
From wired to wireless to ultralight, we've tested dozens of gaming mice to find the best for work, your next MMO, and everything in between.
 
Phones are getting fun (and weird) again - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT
  1. Phones are getting fun (and weird) again 9to5Google
  2. Foldables are sort of boring now — and that’s great news for Apple The Verge
  3. The fold and the beautiful: will 2026 finally be the year of the folding smartphone? wallpaper.com
  4. I've been loving the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, but it misses a pivotal foldable tool Android Police
  5. Why Haven't Foldable Phones Gotten Cheaper After 8 Years? bgr.com
 
Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black ETBs and Boosters Drop Under Market Price at Amazon - IGN - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:47:23 GMT
  1. Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black ETBs and Boosters Drop Under Market Price at Amazon IGN
  2. Pokémon TCG Pitch Black booster bundles are fluctuating on Amazon (here's how to get the best price) Mashable
  3. Today’s Best Deals: Pokémon TCG Amazon Restocks, MTG x TMNT, Hisense 65” U6 Pro 4K TV, and More IGN
  4. Best Pokémon TCG Deal: Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box gets 31% off on Amazon Mashable
  5. Best Pokémon TCG deal: Pitch Black ETB has dropped to its lowest-ever Amazon price Mashable
 
Purple Carrot Meal Kit Review: Tastier Than Meal Kits With Meat - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:34:00 GMT
I’m an omnivore. Purple Carrot’s vegan meal kit offers some of the best cooking I’ve seen from any meal kit, with or without meat.
 
Samsung is cracking down on TV apps that quietly rent out your bandwidth - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

After being contacted by TechCrunch, Samsung said it has started blocking new apps that include this capability and is working to remove those already in its app store. "We have already restricted new app registrations that incorporate such proxy functionalities on our Smart TV platform," a Samsung spokesperson told the...

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The Best Cordless Vacuums (2026): My Brand-New Top Pick - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:01:00 GMT
Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord, thanks to these stick vacuums.
 
Testing Hundreds of Used LFP Cells Requires Some Automation - Hack a Day Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00:26 GMT
Although Li-ion cells have become a lot cheaper over the years, if you wish to buy hundreds of high-quality ones for that performance go-kart project, you may feel financially pressured …read more
 
Is This Poker Player Bluffing? The AI Thinks So - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
ESPN unveiled an “AI tells detection” tool during broadcasts of the 2026 World Series of Poker. Is it a neat computer-powered party trick, or a real threat to poker’s future?
 
How One Startup Built a (Mostly) China-Free Robot - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT
Ati Robotics assembles its robots in India and uses just a few Chinese parts—a strategy that could pay off as the Trump administration cracks down on Chinese humanoids.
 
‘Everyone Is Doing It’: The Truth About AI in Hollywood - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Puck’s Matthew Belloni says AI has quietly become part of everyday filmmaking. The battle now isn’t whether Hollywood will use the technology—it’s who controls what’ll come next.
 
NASA puts Crew-13's launch-pad escape in the hands of the 11-times-recalled Cybertruck - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:19:00 GMT

Making a hasty exit away from the launch pad should something go wrong is important, obviously, but given the potentially destructive power of a rocket, the vehicle coming to astronauts' aid also needs to be sturdy.

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What we’ve learned about Covid-19 since the pandemic - CNN - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:25 GMT
What we’ve learned about Covid-19 since the pandemic CNN
 
How Data Centers Broke American Politics - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
What the Unabomber, Steve Bannon’s tech guy, and Bernie Sanders taught me about the great data center backlash of 2026.
 
Flock’s AI Cameras May Have Misread Over 70% of License Plates, Creating New Headaches for Cities - CNET Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
New data suggests Flock surveillance cameras have an abysmal recognition rate. That’s a major problem for drivers.
 
Xbox's FanFest world tour is still going ahead, for some reason, even after Microsoft fired the guy who created it - eurogamer.net - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:39:50 GMT
  1. Xbox's FanFest world tour is still going ahead, for some reason, even after Microsoft fired the guy who created it eurogamer.net
  2. Celebrating 25 Years of Play: New Community Designs, XBOX Updates, FanFest Tour Dates, and More XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox 25th anniversary continues with Xbox FanFest Tour dates, Xbox designs, and more Windows Central
  4. Xbox reveals slew of free gifts to users as 25 years celebration continues GAMINGbible
  5. Xbox Reveals Dates For Six More FanFest Events Taking Place In 2026 Pure Xbox
 
The Real Story Behind the 2018 Google Walkout - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
In 2018, more than 20,000 employees walked out to protest how Google handled allegations of sexual harassment. Here’s how they organized it from inside the company.
 
Mistral Is in the Right Place at the Right Time - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:21:11 GMT
Open-weight AI models are having a moment in the wake of recent turmoil at US tech giants. For French AI lab Mistral, that’s the the best thing that could have happened.
 
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.
 
Report: Microsoft to bring Xbox 360 games to "Xbox PCs", handhelds and Project Helix - Digital Foundry - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:33:00 GMT
  1. Report: Microsoft to bring Xbox 360 games to "Xbox PCs", handhelds and Project Helix Digital Foundry
  2. Microsoft is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC The Verge
  3. Rumor: Xbox to Continue Physical Game Discs Support VGChartz
  4. Xbox Disc to Digital Arrives This Month for Xbox One and Series X TechPowerUp
  5. As Sony moves to scrap discs, Microsoft will reportedly let you digitize your physical library XDA
 
Bartesian Discount Codes: 35% Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home bar with the latest Bartesian coupon codes and discounts. Save on the Professional Cocktail Maker, enjoy subscription discounts, and get free shipping on your favorite capsules.
 
Litter-Robot Promo Codes: Up to $150 Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get the latest Litter-Robot Discounts on Litter-Robot self-cleaning litter boxes, accessories, and more.
 
Best Buy Discount Codes: Up to 60% Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the latest Best Buy promo codes and offers, including 10% back in rewards for new cardmembers and free 2-day shipping with My Best Buy Plus, here at WIRED.
 
Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $300 Off Appliances - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
 
Starz Promo Codes: $5 Off for August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Ready to stream award-winning series, hit movies, and exclusive originals? Our comprehensive guide helps you find every active Starz coupon, free trial, and discount code to save big on your subscription this 2026.
 
Loop Earplugs Discount Codes: 40% Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.
 
Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in August 2026.
 
Lovehoney Coupon Offers: Toys, Lingerie, and Gift Set Discounts - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
 
Uplift Promo Codes: $570 Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home office with the best Uplift Desk discount codes. Save on standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and accessories during the Spring Setup Sale.
 
Target Promo Code: $50 Off | August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get $50 off your next order or up to 50% off site wide with Target coupon codes and Circle deals.
 
Maytag Promo Codes: 15% Off Appliances - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your home for less with these verified Maytag discount codes, military savings, and limited-time closeout offers on washers, dryers, and more.
 
20% Off Sephora Promo Code | August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Earn more points on skincare purchases when you use our Sephora coupon.
 
Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals in August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
 
Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Get 10% off with Wayfair promo code, up to 80% off furniture, and more top coupons.
 
Expedia Coupons: 40% Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Book your next getaway with Expedia and get up to 75% off your stay, with or without a promo code.
 
We-Vibe Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.
 
Nomad Goods Promo Codes: Get 25% Off in August 2026 - Wired Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Save up to 25% on Nomad Goods accessories such as Nomad phone cases, Nomad wallets, and more in August 2026.
 
Michael Dell's son and a SpaceX alum want to put battery storage in every backyard - TechSpot Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:12:00 GMT

Home battery storage, which can lower electric bills by feeding power back to the grid, is gaining popularity across the US, particularly in warmer regions. A startup led by Zach Dell shows how the industry is expanding options for grid operators.

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Tetris 99's New Crossover Event Celebrates Splatoon Raiders, Unlock A Special Theme - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:55:00 GMT
  1. Tetris 99's New Crossover Event Celebrates Splatoon Raiders, Unlock A Special Theme Nintendo Life
  2. Play the 56th MAXIMUS CUP online event or catch up on past in-game collaborative themes! nintendo.com
  3. Tetris 99 celebrates Splatoon Raiders with new theme for 56th Maximus Cup Nintendo Wire
  4. Maximus Cup 56 Brings a Splatoon Raiders Theme to Tetris 99 This Week Nintendojo
  5. Tetris 99 56th MAXIMUS CUP "Splatoon Raiders" announced GoNintendo
 
PlayStation Plus Essential August Monthly Free Games Rolling Out Now - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:49:47 GMT
  1. PlayStation Plus Essential August Monthly Free Games Rolling Out Now PlayStation LifeStyle
  2. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for August – Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, Big Walk, Signalis blog.playstation.com
  3. Sony Confirms PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for August 2026, Headlined by Dying Light 2: Stay Human IGN
  4. PlayStation Plus Drops 93/100 PS5 Action Game for Free Yahoo
  5. August 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now Push Square
 
6 Mini Gadgets To Add To Your Wishlist In 2026 - SlashGear - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:30:00 GMT
6 Mini Gadgets To Add To Your Wishlist In 2026 SlashGear
 
The studio behind Pokémon struggles to find its voice in Beast of Reincarnation - The Verge - Google Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  1. The studio behind Pokémon struggles to find its voice in Beast of Reincarnation The Verge
  2. It’s a Dog, It’s a Plant, It’s by the Creators of Pokémon The New York Times
  3. Beast of Reincarnation: Early-Game Tips to Help You Manage the Miasma XBOX Wire
  4. Beast of Reincarnation review – a taxing reflection of human-made damage The Guardian
  5. Beast of Reincarnation Review - Boring World, Beguiling Combat Game Informer
 
Malwarebytes Offers US College Students 2 Years of Free Antivirus Protection - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:43:23 GMT
The security suite’s new Student Protection Program covers three devices for eligible students at US universities.
 
Apple caps security bug reports amid surge in AI-generated findings - 9to5Mac - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:08:00 GMT
  1. Apple caps security bug reports amid surge in AI-generated findings 9to5Mac
  2. Apple struggles to keep pace with AI ‘bug’ hunters Financial Times
  3. AI slop security reports are clogging up Apple's bug bounty program AppleInsider
  4. A real macOS flaw worth $200K went unreported because Apple's bug bounty inbox was full of AI slop the-decoder.com
  5. Apple Caps Bug Bounty Program Due To Deluge Of AI Submissions Engadget
 
Equifax Customers Have a Month to Claim a Piece of $2.2M Class Action Settlement - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:01:47 GMT
The 37,000 affected customers can file a claim from now until the Sept. 1 deadline.
 
Lenovo Shares Images of New Googlebook and 2-in-1 Tablet - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:37:49 GMT
We now have a better idea of what the Chromebook successor might look like.
 
Did an AI Music App Just Snitch on the Song of the Summer? - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:27:46 GMT
Fenix Flexin’s hit song “Rubberz” has hip-hop fans arguing over whether it was generated by AI. Some say they have proof it’s machine-made, but will anyone care?
 
US company’s AI lets Ukraine’s cheap kamikaze drones track targets on their own - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:11:39 GMT
$100 million deal gives 50,000 Ukrainian drones US-developed AI capabilities.
 
Snap CEO sidesteps Specs preorder questions on Q2 earnings call - techcrunch.com - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:10:58 GMT
  1. Snap CEO sidesteps Specs preorder questions on Q2 earnings call techcrunch.com
  2. Snap CEO Sees New Wearable Glasses as “Largest Long-Term Opportunity” The Hollywood Reporter
  3. See for Yourself: Watch the SPECS Launch on September 16 Snap Newsroom
  4. Snap reports 971 million monthly active users ahead of its Specs launch event on September 16th. The Verge
  5. Snap bets its future on AR glasses in crowded AI race Los Angeles Times
 
'Final Nail in the Coffin': Xbox Price Rises Revealed, Leaving Fans Stunned as Series X/S Spike By More Than a Third in Europe - IGN - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:07:33 GMT
  1. 'Final Nail in the Coffin': Xbox Price Rises Revealed, Leaving Fans Stunned as Series X/S Spike By More Than a Third in Europe IGN
  2. Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs BBC
  3. Microsoft confirms increased Xbox prices in the UK and Europe GamesIndustry.biz
  4. Xbox console price increases in Europe and UK fully revealed, with Series X now costing €200 more Video Games Chronicle
  5. Microsoft raises European Xbox prices by up to £200 — RAMpocalypse and component shortages force major console markups Tom's Hardware
 
Microsoft: Suspected Russian Hackers Are Targeting Logins Via Hotel Wi-Fi - PCMag - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:52:31 GMT
  1. Microsoft: Suspected Russian Hackers Are Targeting Logins Via Hotel Wi-Fi PCMag
  2. Microsoft warns hackers are targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks: What to know, how to protect yourself ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  3. CaptiveCrunch: Midnight Blizzard targets travelers worldwide for malware delivery and credential theft Microsoft
  4. Microsoft warns hackers have compromised many hotel WiFi networks Mashable
  5. Microsoft warns travelers amid hotel Wi-Fi hacks WMUR
 
Apple’s Rumored Camera-Equipped AirPods Could Arrive as Early as This Year - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:35:18 GMT
The cameras would reportedly assist Siri, rather than be used to take photos, but questions remain.
 
The End of August Will Feature a Lunar Eclipse Visible All Over North America - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:19:27 GMT
The eclipse is technically a partial lunar eclipse, but at 93% coverage, it’s close enough.
 
Hughesnet Files for Bankruptcy After Bleeding Customers to Starlink - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:53:00 GMT
Years of pressure from SpaceX’s Starlink have pushed the legacy satellite provider into a Chapter 11 filing. Here’s what it means for customers.
 
Palworld Is Getting an Official MMO Before Pokémon Later This Year - 80 Level - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:29:40 GMT
  1. Palworld Is Getting an Official MMO Before Pokémon Later This Year 80 Level
  2. Palworld’s expanding to mobile with a new MMORPG The Verge
  3. Pocketpair Announces ‘Palworld Online,’ A New MMO Coming This Year Forbes
  4. Palworld Online Reveals Its First New Pal VICE
  5. Palworld Online announced for iOS, Android Gematsu
 
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:13:37 GMT
Also: Cyborg diving suits for cockroaches, why sleepy sperm whales blow bubbles, Betelgeuse's companion star.
 
Valve publicly releases Lepton and FEX compatibility tools to power Steam Frame gaming - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:09:00 GMT

Valve recently updated the Steam pages for Lepton and FEX, two tools designed to improve compatibility between the popular PC gaming platform and Arm-based devices. The tools are expected to play a major role in turning the upcoming Steam Frame into a "real" gaming headset from the get-go.

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The SpaceX Falcon Lunar Crash Is a Warning for Moon Bases - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:58:23 GMT
The risk of more debris hitting the moon is on the rise as the space race heats up.
 
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.
 
New details on Pokémon Pokopia's DLC update reveal an anti-motion sickness feature - Polygon.com - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:27:20 GMT
  1. New details on Pokémon Pokopia's DLC update reveal an anti-motion sickness feature Polygon.com
  2. Dive into Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass—Part 1: Bubbly Basin Pokemon.com
  3. Pokopia's Big Update Will Fix My Biggest Issue With The Game Kotaku
  4. Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Release Time Explained VICE
  5. Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass: All Content & Is It Worth It? Insider Gaming
 
Tencent pulls the plug on GTA rival Last Sentinel after spending $300 million over six years - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:23:00 GMT

While Tencent disputes the cancellation rumors, Bloomberg News claims that the project is effectively dead, with around 80 developers reportedly laid off this week. Lightspeed LA confirmed the layoffs, citing a "shift (in) creative and development direction" following "extensive internal reviews and play-testing."

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Lego deploys Hubble Space Telescope as detailed desktop model - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:21:16 GMT
The orbiting observatory in minifigure scale.
 
VirtualDJ combines powerful mixing tools and real-time stems without the cost - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:10:00 GMT
VirtualDJ is free for home use, giving aspiring DJs access to pro-grade mixing tools without requiring dedicated hardware. The software supports real-time stem separation, audio, video, and karaoke mixing, effects, loops, and recording.
 
An AI-supervised remote exam went so badly that 58,000 students must retake it - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:00:50 GMT
Top scores increased by 5x.
 
Apple finally fixed Siri. So why does it feel anticlimactic? - techcrunch.com - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:43:43 GMT
  1. Apple finally fixed Siri. So why does it feel anticlimactic? techcrunch.com
  2. Apple vs. OpenAI: How Siri AI Stacks Up Against the New ChatGPT Bloomberg.com
  3. How to Bring the Old Siri Back to Your iPhone in iOS 27 CNET
  4. Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated. The New York Times
  5. The new Siri can now find information based on your messages and photos dev.ua
 
Linux just cracked 10% desktop usage in North America, but no one's sure why - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:28:00 GMT

The shift stands out because the change was not gradual but abrupt. Linux's rise came largely at Windows' expense, while macOS saw only limited movement over the same period. That makes the month-to-month swing look less like a slow adoption trend and more like a sharp change in the mix...

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41 Signs That Are Funny Enough To Make You Stop Replaying That Cringey Thing You Did Last Week - BuzzFeed - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:56:44 GMT
  1. 41 Signs That Are Funny Enough To Make You Stop Replaying That Cringey Thing You Did Last Week BuzzFeed
  2. 41 Signs Funny Enough To Erase Your Most Embarrassing High School Memory Yahoo
  3. 21 Funny Signs That Are The Perfect Reward For Getting Through A Miserable Week Yahoo Life UK
  4. These 21 Hilarious Signs Are The Only Thing Getting People Through This Absolutely Brutal Week BuzzFeed
 
OnePlus 15 and more have fully sold out in the US following shutdown - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:55:00 GMT
  1. OnePlus 15 and more have fully sold out in the US following shutdown 9to5Google
  2. OnePlus is sold out in the US and Canada - there are no more phones on the official site - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. OnePlus is gone, but its true successor is already in my pocket PhoneArena
  4. OnePlus Community Is Ending: What Users Should Save First TechRepublic
  5. Are OnePlus Phones Still Safe To Use? bgr.com
 
Windows Task Manager's original creator is bringing a new version to Mac first - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:40:00 GMT

David Plummer is working on a new Task Manager tool and is bringing it to macOS first. Simply named Task Manager OG (TMOG), the program is designed to offer a "serious" system console to people working on GUI-based operating systems. Furthermore, TMOG focuses specifically on code efficiency, depth of information,...

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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.
 
2064: Read Only Memories Studio Files For Bankruptcy - Kotaku - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:20:58 GMT
2064: Read Only Memories Studio Files For Bankruptcy Kotaku
 
36.2 Patch Notes — Hearthstone - Blizzard News - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:55:00 GMT
  1. 36.2 Patch Notes — Hearthstone Blizzard News
  2. 36.2 Patch Notes Blizzard Entertainment
  3. Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 14: Gifts of the Dalaran Shadows Launches Today Inven Global
  4. Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 14 Introduces Dark Gifts on August 4 EGW.News
  5. Announcing Battlegrounds Season 14: Dark Gifts of Dalaran! Blizzard Entertainment
 
Galaxy S27 Ultra reportedly ditches a telephoto camera for the sake of cost-cutting - 9to5Google - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:55:00 GMT
  1. Galaxy S27 Ultra reportedly ditches a telephoto camera for the sake of cost-cutting 9to5Google
  2. The Galaxy S27 Ultra loses the right zoom—but keeps the wrong one PhoneArena
  3. Samsung is already making a big mistake with the Galaxy S27 Pro Android Police
  4. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals massive camera and battery overhaul androidcentral.com
  5. The Galaxy S27 Pro will reportedly get a 12MP telephoto camera - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
 
What was the first consumer gadget to feature a foldable display? - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:54:00 GMT
The foldable phone race had a winner nobody saw coming.
 
Gigabyte's new 27-inch QD-OLED monitor drops to $299 - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:36:00 GMT
Gigabyte's GO27Q24A is currently available for just $299 at Newegg, down from its $450 MSRP. The 27-inch 1440p monitor uses Samsung's third-gen QD-OLED panel, pairing it with a 240Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and Gigabyte's OLED Care features. While we haven't reviewed it yet, Samsung's proven panel makes it a compelling option at this price.
 
2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport: The cheap car isn't completely extinct yet - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:10:22 GMT
At $25,305, you won't find many new cars for less. But you get what you pay for.
 
Sony Says Its ‘Product is More Affordable’ Than High-End PC Gaming - Insider Gaming - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:59:34 GMT
  1. Sony Says Its ‘Product is More Affordable’ Than High-End PC Gaming Insider Gaming
  2. Sony acknowledges backlash, “cautiously” moves ahead with end of PlayStation discs Ars Technica
  3. Sony Says PS5 Will Still Be More Affordable Than Gaming PCs and Different Enough, Even Without Discs Wccftech
  4. 'There was something that people saw as incredibly valuable in these tangible goods' — how iam8bit, Limited Run Games, and ModRetro are giving fans the physical games they want in an increasingly digital world TechRadar
  5. "It's a sad decision." Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developers on the end of physical disc production and why they pushed for a physical release despite the drawbacks AUTOMATON
 
BMW is putting Spider-Man ads on your dashboard, after promising it never would - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:47:00 GMT

The promotion began on July 27, 2026, and is scheduled to run through August 10 across more than 70 markets. On supported vehicles, starting the car brings up a banner on the Control Display, and tapping it launches a full-screen Spider-Man animation with music and ambient lighting effects. BMW says...

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Listen to Ford’s Le Mans Engine Roar Through a Simulated Lap - Road & Track - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:43:00 GMT
  1. Listen to Ford’s Le Mans Engine Roar Through a Simulated Lap Road & Track
  2. A Lap of Le Mans, Without Leaving Dearborn Ford From the Road
  3. Watch Ford’s Hypercar V8 Rev Through a Lap of Le Mans on the Dyno The Drive
  4. Ford Le Mans hypercar sounds amazing during simulated lap testing The Supercar Blog
  5. Hypercar 5.4 Coyote Screams Around Le Mans Without Leaving A Dearborn Dyno Cell FordMuscle
 
Viral Steam Game Made $1.3 Million But Creator Only Got $2,000 After Mass Refunds - GameSpot - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:12:55 GMT
  1. Viral Steam Game Made $1.3 Million But Creator Only Got $2,000 After Mass Refunds GameSpot
  2. Steam Meme Game Made in Days Almost Turned Teen Into a Millionaire Polygon.com
  3. 'I was this close': NH teen's video game makes over $1 million overseas, but he can't keep it WMUR
  4. This Game Costs 200 Dollars is a game that really does cost $200, doesn't look very good, and almost made its dev $1.3 million Rock Paper Shotgun
  5. Teen Indie Dev Made $2,000 From $1.3M in Game Sales games.gg
 
Economist Steve Hanke says AI won't destroy most jobs because it costs more than hiring humans - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:12:00 GMT

Steve Hanke, a professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University and a former senior economist on President Ronald Reagan's Council of Economic Advisers, doesn't buy into a lot of the AI hype – both the good and the bad.

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Attack on Titan 3 launches December 10 - Gematsu - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:08:01 GMT
  1. Attack on Titan 3 launches December 10 Gematsu
  2. Attack On Titan 3 Gets A New Trailer And December Launch Date Game Informer
  3. New PlayStation 5 Game in Beloved Action Series Gets Release Date Yahoo
  4. Koei Tecmo's Attack on Titan 3 Game's Video Reveals December 10 Release Anime News Network
  5. Attack on Titan 3 Game’s Launch Date Announced Crunchyroll
 
Star Wars Episode 1 Racer - "Maybe We Can't Make A Great Racing Game, But We Can Make An Excellent Toy" - Time Extension - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:05:00 GMT
  1. Star Wars Episode 1 Racer - "Maybe We Can't Make A Great Racing Game, But We Can Make An Excellent Toy" Time Extension
  2. After Playing 4 Hours of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, I’m Convinced It’s the Shake-Up the Racing Genre Needs IGN
  3. ‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer’ Shows Off 15 Minutes of Gameplay Footage Star Wars News Net
  4. Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is Bringing Roguelike Mechanics to Arcade Racing Operation Sports
  5. Star Wars: Galactic Racer – 15 Minutes of Campaign Gameplay Jedi News
 
Caught Up in T-Mobile’s Recent Outage? You Could Snag a Credit… If You Ask for It - CNET Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Customers report getting some compensation for the recent service outage, but it requires some work on your part.
 
SpaceX is set to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:41:46 GMT
A Louisiana launch site would offer several significant advantages.
 
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is getting a rare full physical release on PC - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:41:00 GMT

Amazon Game Studios is apparently going to do something rather unusual with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. The upcoming modern remake of the original Tomb Raider game will feature a "full physical" release on PC. Preorders on Amazon are clearly promoting the on-disc option, although there are no specific details...

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Google Earth Pulls AI Image Generator After Users Created Misleading Images - petapixel.com - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:52:47 GMT
  1. Google Earth Pulls AI Image Generator After Users Created Misleading Images petapixel.com
  2. Google Earth’s potential disinformation nightmare The Guardian
  3. Google Earth Disables A.I. Tool After One Day Over Disinformation Concerns The New York Times
  4. Google Just Ruined One of Its Most Important Tools The Atlantic
  5. Google Never Should Have Put Nano Banana Into Google Earth in the First Place Lifehacker
 
Trump wants the power to stop the public from suing polluters - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:33:56 GMT
Trump's DOJ says citizens should no longer be able to enforce environmental laws.
 
Seasons are coming to Escape from Tarkov, with more customization and swathes of new gear - PCGamesN - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:24:03 GMT
  1. Seasons are coming to Escape from Tarkov, with more customization and swathes of new gear PCGamesN
  2. Twitch Drops for the launch of season one! EscapeFromTarkov.com
  3. Where to find documents on Factory for Tarkov's Battle Pass. Project documentation and Blueprints and technical documentation spawn points escorenews.com
  4. 'Nikita' at ChinaJoy: "Aiming to Launch Tarkov PvE Prestige Within the Year" Inven Global
  5. Escape from Tarkov Side Task Overhaul Changes Countless Quests Insider Gaming
 
Dozens of police officers accused of using license plate cameras to track women - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:43:00 GMT

The main tool being misused is Flock Safety, a network of roadside cameras that scan and catalog billions of license plates each month. The firm says its network spans more than 6,000 communities, with devices designed to capture plates in difficult conditions, including at night and in heavy rain, using...

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2011 Bandai Namco PlayStation Portable RPG Getting Surprise Remaster - PlayStation LifeStyle - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:42:05 GMT
2011 Bandai Namco PlayStation Portable RPG Getting Surprise Remaster PlayStation LifeStyleSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
OpenAI reaches one billion active users as it cuts GPT-5.6 prices by up to 80% - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:02:00 GMT

On July 30, OpenAI cut the price of GPT-5.6 Luna by 80%. It now costs $0.20 per million input tokens and $1.20 per million output tokens, down from $1 and $6, respectively. GPT-5.6 Terra received a smaller 20% reduction, taking its prices from $2.50 and $15 to $2 and $12. The price of Sol, OpenAI's flagship and highest-capability model, remains unchanged.

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Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): My Picks After 3 Years of Testing - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.
 
Country music stars unite against data centers spreading across rural America - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Paisley was among the first to draw attention to the issue, opposing a proposed data center in Nashville that would be located about 500 yards from the city's zoo. He criticized both the scale and the setting of the project. "It would be an enormous monstrosity, an absolute eyesore and...

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How headlights got brighter, whiter, and more blinding after dark - ArsTechnica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:11 GMT
Automotive lights are better than they've ever been, but there's a trade-off.
 
People Are Ghosting Long-Term Partners. Some Don’t Regret It - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The communication-free form of breaking up has become ubiquitous. “I no longer had to bear her energy,” a man who ghosted his partner of four years tells WIRED.
 
Alienware 27 QD-OLED (AW2726DM) Review: A $350 Winner - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
We’ve come a long way since exclusively $1,000+ OLED gaming monitors. Alienware’s latest display brings the price down to a shocking $350, though it comes with some important compromises.
 
The Best Audio Players for Kids: Yoto, Toniebox, and More - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:31:00 GMT
Whether you want an audio player that’ll grow with your kid or one that your toddler can operate independently, I have a recommendation for you.
 
Doom now "runs" in Microsoft Paint thanks to a wildly inventive clipboard trick - TechSpot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:18:00 GMT

Called DoomPaint, Russinovich's creation doesn't literally execute Doom inside Microsoft's drawing app. Instead, ViZDoom, a ZDoom-based platform designed primarily for AI research, runs the engine and renders it headlessly. It loads the genuine shareware DOOM1.WAD for the first episode, while maps not included with that release use the BSD-licensed Freedoom...

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The Delicate Art of Making a 1907 House Smarter - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:09:00 GMT
I tested modern locks, lights, climate controls, and more in a historic home that I very much wanted to keep historic.
 
AI Conquered Coding. Fast Food Is Next - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Your next drive-thru order might be taken by a bot. And you might not even notice.
 
ICE Collected Nearly 1 Million People’s DNA Last Year—Including Young Children - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Internal documents show ICE's DNA collection has skyrocketed in the second Trump administration. Now hundreds of thousands of people never convicted of a crime are in an FBI criminal database forever.
 
Nothing Ear (3a) Wireless Earbuds Review: Style Meets Value - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
The $100 earbuds look and sound better than earbuds nearly twice the price—as long as you can stomach just average noise canceling.
 
5 smartwatches you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 - androidauthority.com - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
  1. 5 smartwatches you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 androidauthority.com
  2. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Review: Better Battery, Better Galaxy Watch CNET
  3. 5 ways to set up Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 for maximum productivity samsung.com
  4. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 comes with a free $100 gift card this weekend Mashable
  5. Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 review (SM-L340) pickr.com.au
 
The ‘Guardrail Guy’ Went Viral for Posting About Flock Cameras. Then Someone Destroyed Them - Wired Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Steve Eimers, also known as the “Guardrail Guy,” is done calling out license plate readers after two that appeared in his videos were vandalized.
 
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.
 
Introducing: The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01707 in Lightweight Carbotech - Monochrome Watches - Google Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:31:01 GMT
  1. Introducing: The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01707 in Lightweight Carbotech Monochrome Watches
  2. Panerai Outfits the Luminor Marina PAM01707 in High-Tech Carbotech™ Hypebeast
  3. An Ideal Blend Of Old And New: The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01707 In Carbotech Fratello Watches
  4. Panerai’s Iconic Dive Watch Lightens Up with a Proprietary Carbon Case Gear Patrol
  5. Panerai Expand Luminor Marina 44mm Carbotech Series with PAM01707 in Beige Oracle Time
 
8 Best Password Managers (2026), Tested and Reviewed - Wired Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Keep your logins locked down with our favorite password management apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.
 
The James Webb Telescope Is Changing Astronomers’ Understanding of the Ancient Cosmos - Wired Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT
From how galaxies form to the beginnings of the universe, the images from the space telescope are giving cosmologists new data to explore—and theories to build out.
 
Best Car Vacuums (2026): Handheld, Cordless, Shopping Tips - Wired Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:35:00 GMT
These portable vacuums make quick work of snack crumbs, tracked-in dirt, pet hair, and the mysterious debris beneath your seats.
 
There Are 2 Eclipses This August. Here’s How to See Them - Wired Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Everything you need to know about the solar eclipse and lunar eclipse that will occur in August 2026.
 
The Best Kids’ Backpacks for the 2026 School Year - Wired Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:01:00 GMT
Your kid’s little lunch hauler takes a brutal beating every day. These are the backbacks our own kids have tried and loved.
 
Europeans Are About to Find Out How Entrenched AI Is in Their Daily Lives - Wired Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
New EU rules stipulate that people must be told when they’re interacting with AI or looking at AI-generated or -edited content, leading to fear of “disclosure fatigue.”
 
Is It Possible to Make Smart Glasses That Aren’t Creepy? - Wired Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT
As more big companies invest in glasses that record audio and video and pack AI on board, privacy concerns are only getting louder.
 
YouTube Star AboFlah Made Streaming His Life. He Wants His Kids to Live Offline - Wired Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
AboFlah talks about his new goals, streaming for charity, and when it’s time to log off.
 
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 50% Off in August 2026 - Wired Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
 
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.
 
Here's how engineers plan to save the satellite sent to save NASA's Swift mission - ArsTechnica Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:20:11 GMT
"We believe that a capture of Swift, an attempted capture of Swift, is very much in the cards."
 
Review: Yes, we're still arguing about Nolan's The Odyssey - ArsTechnica Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:19:04 GMT
Christopher Nolan's impressionistic remix of Homer's epic poem finds the man behind the myth.
 
As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews - ArsTechnica Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:30:36 GMT
Reddit may still be considering ending its licensing deal with Google.
 
15 Best Office Chairs of 2026— We Tested 70 to Pick Them - Wired Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:59:00 GMT
Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy, WIRED-tested seats.
 
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.
 
If You Were Apple’s CEO, What iPhone Changes Would You Make? CNET Readers Chime In - CNET Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:30:38 GMT
A foldable iPhone could be coming soon, but CNET readers would make other changes instead.
 
Planets, Meteors and a Solar Eclipse: August Is Going to Be a Big Month for Skygazing - CNET Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:19 GMT
The planet parade is happening around the same time as Perseids and the upcoming solar eclipse.
 
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.
 
Signalis and Dying Light 2 Dominate PlayStation Plus’s Free Games This Month - CNET Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:05:30 GMT
Experience cosmic dread, zombies and one Big Walk on PlayStation Plus now.
 
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.
 
The EPA Cut Short a Gas Stove Study — the Results Are Alarming - CNET Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:47:49 GMT
New research links gas stove use to worse symptoms in people with respiratory conditions.
 
Looking beyond research - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Professor Anna-Christina Eilers is “Committed to Caring” for building a culture around attentiveness and community.
 
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission - MIT Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s soccer captain Dilin Meloni - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT
The rising senior is passionate about soccer, nuclear fusion, and advocating on behalf of his fellow student-athletes at MIT.
 
Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 83 - MIT Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence.
 
Diffuse puffs of “missing” matter surround most galaxies - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
An MIT-led team used bright radio bursts to illuminate a vast source of matter that was previously unaccounted for.
 
MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The MIT community celebrated the talent, dedication, and impact of its staff.
 
Engineering Design Studio hosts alumni on their fifth, 10th … and 55th reunions - MIT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A recent reunion activity, taught by EECS Senior Lecturer Gim Hom, doubled as both his “last class” and a chance to reconnect with classmates.
 
Emery Brown, Daniel Hastings, and Douglas Lauffenburger named Institute Professors - MIT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Longtime professors and experts in the fields of anesthesiology, aerospace engineering, and biological engineering, respectively, receive MIT’s highest faculty honor.
 
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences welcomes six new faculty for 2026 - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMT
New professors join the Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Economics, Linguistics, and Music and Theater Arts departments.
 
How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.
 
First 2 Deaths Reported in Cyclospora Outbreak. Get the Info You Need to Keep Yourself Safe - CNET Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:53:43 GMT
The CDC has tracked reports of illness in 45 states, and Michigan has reported two deaths.
 
Diana Grass: Listening to the body’s language - MIT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The PhD candidate builds soft bioelectronic technologies to decode signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
 
Here’s How to Take Back Your Chatbot Data From AI Model Training - CNET Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:04:13 GMT
Don’t want your chatbot conversations to be used for AI training? Here’s what to do.
 
For energy systems that power a reliable grid, the future is all about location - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers find that where new energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges.
 
A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping - MIT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.
 
3 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:25:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word.
 
MIT Professor Susumu Tonegawa, renowned molecular biologist and Nobel laureate, dies at 86 - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Tonegawa made landmark discoveries about how the immune system generates antibody diversity and how the brain forms memories.
 
3D-printed bridge points the way to greener construction - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers developed a framework that folds a printer’s real-world limits into the optimization, while revealing that better hardware could sharply reduce material use.
 
Electric fields help guide neural activity, even from moment to moment - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 GMT
A new study adds evidence that electric fields in the brain help to organize and shape underlying neural activity via “ephaptic coupling.”
 
Ketogenic diets may increase cancer risk in the small intestine - MIT Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers have found that a ketogenic high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet fuels the growth of intestinal tumors.
 
Three MIT Press journals lead their fields with Clarivate No. 1 rankings - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:55:00 GMT
Computational Linguistics, International Security, and The Review of Economics and Statistics lead their disciplines with 2026 Clarivate impact factors.
 
MIT engineers find a precise way to grow artificial blood vessels - MIT Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Gently stretching and pulling a “blood vessel on a chip” encourages controlled sprouting of new vessels, for possible use in artificial tissues or organs.
 
Arthur Bahr named head of MIT’s Literature Section - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
A faculty member since 2007, the scholar of medieval literature explores how different parts of physical manuscripts combine to create interest and meaning.
 
Tiny infrared chip could improve detection of gases and heat - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The tunable device controls mid-infrared light for more precise thermal imaging, chemical sensing, or pollution monitoring.
 
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content - MIT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
 
Discovery could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient digital displays - MIT Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Researchers found a simple solution for extending the lifespans of LEDs made from glowing microscopic particles called quantum dots.
 
New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers’ design could lead to a new class of aerial-aquatic vehicles for ocean exploration.
 
Bringing the data to every sideline - MIT Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT
PhD candidate Henry Wang works with FIFA and other organizations to advance the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed.
 
Ana Miljački named head of the Department of Architecture - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
In this leadership role, Miljački seeks to shepherd a collective commitment to transform the present into a better future.
 
MIT researcher proposes a way to detect nuclear weapons in space - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in space, but there’s currently no way to verify that satellites aren’t carrying them.
 
MIT engineers whip up a more breathable hydrogel - MIT Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new aerated material could enable longer-lasting bandages, implants, and wearable sensors.
 
Many black holes had past lives, new research shows - MIT Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Physicists have found signs of colliding black holes that are themselves products of previous black hole smash-ups.
 
Discovery helps explain why solid-state batteries often fail - MIT Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
New research could help prevent the formation of tiny seeds of lithium metal within the electrolyte, enabling batteries that charge faster and last longer.
 
MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America - MIT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a "Washington Post Live" panel discussion with ASU President Michael Crow, President Sally Kornbluth explored how universities are preparing the next generation of scientists to lead in America’s rapidly changing technological landscape.
 
What Summer Heat Actually Does to Your Phone Battery (and the Habits That Prevent It) - CNET Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:30:04 GMT
Heat damage to a phone battery accumulates silently all summer and shows up as reduced capacity by fall. Taking these steps interrupts that cycle.
 
Your Front Door Is on Google Maps in High Resolution. Here’s How to Remove It - CNET Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:15:06 GMT
A straightforward privacy request to Google can remove your home from Street View entirely. Here’s the step-by-step process.